Lexmark 840 Series manual Poor quality at the edges

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Solution 3

To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it to dry:

•Documents with graphics or images

•Photo paper

•Heavyweight matte or glossy paper

•Transparencies

•Labels

•Envelopes

•Iron-on transfers

Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry.

Solution 4

Use a different brand of paper. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images.

Solution 5

Use only new, unwrinkled paper.

Solution 6

1Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 38.

2If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software.

aIn all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region.

bClick the links for drivers and downloads.

cSelect your printer family.

dSelect your printer model.

eSelect your operating system.

fSelect the file you want to download, and follow the directions on the computer screen.

Poor quality at the edges of the page

Solution 1

Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings:

•Left and right margins:

–6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter size paper

–3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for all paper sizes except letter

•Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)

•Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)

Troubleshooting

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Contents Users Guide Lexmark 840 SeriesSafety information Contents Maintaining the printer Index Page Where to find Finding information about the printerDescription Help Description Where to findDescription Where to find US Where to find rest of world Limited WarrantyChecking the box contents Setting up the printerLearning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printerUse Use Using the Solution Center Using the printer softwareLearning about the software Use thisUsing the Save Settings menu Using Print PropertiesUsing the I Want To menu Using the Options menuUsing the Print Properties tabs Using Fast PicsTab Options MethodLoading paper Loading paper and various paper typesLoading various paper types Load up to Make sureLoad up to Make sure Load up to Printing a document PrintingPrinting cards Printing envelopesPrinting transparencies Printing collated copiesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first reverse page order Using Fast Pics to print borderless photos Using Print Properties to print borderless photosWorking with photos Maintaining the printer Changing the print cartridgesRemoving a used print cartridge Installing print cartridges Achieving better print quality Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesImproving print quality Aligning the print cartridgesWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Ordering supplies Preserving the print cartridgesPart number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to PaperRecycling Lexmark products Setup troubleshooting TroubleshootingPower light is not lit Software does not installDoes not print Solution Poor text and graphic quality Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges Print speed is slow Printer does not print or respond Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper supportBanner paper jams Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty mediaError messages troubleshooting Blinking power light troubleshootingPower light blinks slowly Power light blinks rapidlyBlack and Color cartridge replacement required Removing and reinstalling the softwareConventions European Community EC directives conformity Product power consumption Power consumptionEnd-user license agreement Index IndexFinding