Lexmark 450 Poor quality at the edges, Paper jam, Paper misfeeds, Printer does not feed paper

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Skewed lines

Smudges

Streaks

White lines in print

Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.

Use a different brand of paper. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations.

Use only new, unwrinkled paper.

Poor quality at the edges of the page

Be sure the paper size you are using is the same as the paper size you have selected from the control panel. For more information, see “Selecting the paper size” on page 16.

Paper jam

1Press to turn off the printer.

2Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out.

3Press to turn the printer back on.

Paper misfeeds

If paper misfeeds or skews, or multiple sheets feed or stick together, try the following solutions.

Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer.

Load paper with the print side facing you.

Remove each page as it exits, and let it dry completely before stacking.

Use only new, unwrinkled paper.

Printer does not feed paper

Check for a paper jam. For more information, see “Paper jam” on page 46.

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Contents Series Memory Maker Edition August Contents Index Conventions Copyright advisory Safety and other informationSafety information TrademarksGeneral warnings General notes Bluetooth adaptersThings you should know before getting started Memory cardFinding information about the printer PictBridge enabled digital cameras or camera phonesUSB flash drive Web site Understanding the printer Printer partsPictBridge port Using the control panel Press Navigating the display menus Slide ShowSelecting Setup printer options Loading paper Using supported paper typesLoading paper into the printer Before loading paperSelecting the paper size Selecting the paper typeSelecting and printing photos Getting started printing photosPreviewing photos Printing an indexPage Printing multiple copies of a photo Printing all photos from a photo storage deviceChanging the print quality Page Selecting and editing photos Adjusting the print areaCropping, moving, rotating, or zooming the print area Adjusting the appearance of photos Crop & Zoom appearsEnhancing photos Removing Red EyeUsing Color Effects Page Viewing a photo slide show Viewing a slide showVideo output Using photo storage devices Inserting a memory cardSlot Memory card Inserting a USB flash drive Copying photos to the USB flash driveUsing the CD drive Inserting a CD into the CD driveCopying photos to the CD Turning Bluetooth Mode On or Off Bluetooth wireless supportPrinting from mobile phones Press or until Non-Discoverable or Discoverable appears Printing a Dpof selection Page Checking the ink level Maintaining the printerMaintaining the cartridge Ordering suppliesRemoving a used print cartridge Installing a print cartridge Cleaning the print cartridge from the control panel Aligning the print cartridgeWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Using a genuine Lexmark print cartridge Printing a testRefilling the print cartridge Recycling Lexmark productsGeneral troubleshooting TroubleshootingPower button is not lit Incorrect language appears on the display Does not print or printer does not respondPoor photo quality Paper misfeeds Poor quality at the edgesPaper jam Printer does not feed paperError messages on display Photo storage device troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted PictBridge-enabled device not recognizedError messages Cannot print from PictBridge-enabled devices1203 1204 1206 1207 2301 4301 Electronic emission notices European Community EC directives conformity Industry Canada compliance statementAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Japanese Vcci noticeMode Description Power consumption Noise emission levelsPower Saver Total energy usageIndex Camera