Lexmark Z600 Series manual Improving print quality

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6On the screen, use the arrows in the Align Cartridge dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group.

7Click OK.

If the alignment page does not print, see “Alignment page does not print” on page 58.

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If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, first make sure you:

Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are printing a photo.

Use paper that is heavier, bright white, or coated.

Select a higher print quality:

a From the software program, choose File Print.

b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality.

cSelect Better or Best.

If your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:

1Reinsert the print cartridges.

a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see “Remove the used cartridges” on page 44. b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see “Install the cartridges” on page 45.

c Print your document again.

d If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles.

2Clean the print cartridge nozzles. a Load paper.

b From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Z600 Series Control Panel. c From the Cartridges tab, click Clean Print Nozzles.

A nozzle page prints forcing ink through the nozzles to clean any that are clogged. d Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved.

e To further improve print quality, continue with step 3.

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Contents Checklist to find solutions to common setup problems How to print several projects on various types of paperLearn about the printer parts and the printer software Caring for your cartridges and ordering suppliesEdition January Contents Setup troubleshooting Understanding the printer parts Printer overviewUnderstanding the printer software Understanding the printer softwareSetup dialog box Print dialog box Click Quick Print, Normal, Better, or BestUnderstanding the printer software Using the Control Panel Control PanelUnderstanding the printer software Printing on plain paper Load the paperPrinting ideas Customize the print settings Printing photosPrint your document Load the photo paperClick Built-In Color Matching Printing on premium paper Print your photosLoad the premium paper Printing on premium paperPrint your document Printing on both sides of the paper Printing on both sides of the paperClick Print on Both Sides Printing cards Load the cardsPrinting cards Customize the print settings Printing envelopes Print your cardsLoad the envelopes Printing envelopesCustomize the print settings Printing color images in black and white Print your envelopesPrinting color images in black and white Printing a booklet Printing a bookletLoad the paper Page Printing labels Build your bookletLoad the labels Printing labelsCustomize the print settings Printing handouts Print your labelsPrinting handouts Customize the print settings Print your handouts Printing iron-on transfers Load the iron-on transfersPrinting iron-on transfers Print your iron-on transfers Printing transparencies Load the transparenciesPrinting transparencies Print your transparencies Printing your document in reverse order Printing your document in reverse orderPrinting a banner Load the banner paperPrinting a banner Customize the print settings Printing a poster Print your bannerPrinting a poster Load the paper Print your poster Assemble your posterPrinting on custom size paper Load the custom size paperPrinting on custom size paper Customize the print settings Maintenance Replacing the print cartridgesRemove the used cartridges Install the cartridges Replacing the print cartridgesReplacing the print cartridges Specify cartridge settings in the printer software Specify cartridge settings in the printer softwareAligning the print cartridges Improving print quality Improving print qualityPreserving the print cartridges Preserving the print cartridgesOrdering supplies Ordering suppliesTroubleshooting checklist Setup troubleshootingWhen I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens Solving printer software installation problemsWhen I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens Uninstalling the printer software Installing the printer softwareSolving printer software installation problems Using the World Wide Web General troubleshooting Entering an IP addressUnderstanding error messages and flashing lights Troubleshooting your network printerUnderstanding error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam messageResolving unsuccessful or slow printing Ink Low message Button is blinkingPrinter is plugged in, but does not print Resolving unsuccessful or slow printingPrinting a test Test page does not printAlignment page does not print Recovering when your computer stops responding Recovering when your computer stops respondingPrinter ejects a blank page after appearing to print Printer prints very slowlyClearing paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feedPrinter does not feed specialty media Clearing paper misfeeds or jamsSolving print quality problems Solving print quality problemsPrinter has a paper jam Print is too dark or smudgedVertical straight lines are not smooth Print smears onPrint quality is poor at the edges Printed characters are improperly formed or misalignedColors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen Solving specialty media problems Solving specialty media problems Electronic emission notices Japanese Vcci notice Glossary Network adapter. See Lexmark adapter Printer port. See USB port Software application. See program Index See print in reverse order print on both sides of the paper