Lexmark 2500 Series manual Improving print quality, Poor text and graphic quality

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•“Partial document or photo prints” on page 47

•“Photo smudges” on page 47

Improving print quality

Check paper

Check print cartridges

•Use the appropriate paper for the document. If you are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper.

•Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white.

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

1Align the print cartridges. For more information, see “Aligning the print cartridges” on page 37.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.

2Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 38.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.

3Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 35 and “Installing print cartridges” on page 35.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.

4Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 39.

If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see “Ordering paper and other supplies” on page 40.

Poor text and graphic quality

•	Blank pages	•	Skewed lines
•	Dark print	•	Smudges
•	Faded print	•	Streaks
•	Incorrect colors	• White lines in print

•Light and dark bands in print

Check ink

Review steps to improve print quality

Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.

See “Improving print quality” on page 37.

Troubleshooting

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Contents December Getting StartedSafety information Contents Scanning FaxingIndex Finding in form a tion a bout t he pr inter Where to findFinding information about the printer DescriptionUsers Guide Click View Users Guide including Setup TroubleshootingDescription Where to find North America Where to find rest of worldWhere to find US Page Checking the box contents Setting u p the p rinte rLearn in g abou t the p r inter Understanding the parts of the printerUse Scanner unit Scanner support Check Using the control panel buttonsUsing the printer software Using the Lexmark Imaging StudioLearn in g abou t the software ClickTo Click Setup and diagnose printer Using the Solution CenterFrom here You canUsing the Toolbar Using Print PropertiesClick Click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers or Printers and Faxes Resetting printer software settings to defaultsWindows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users Click Printing PreferencesLoad ing pa per a nd o r igin al d ocum ents Loading paperLoading original documents on the scanner glass Page Prin ting Printing a documentPrinting a Web Click Print Now Printing photos or images from a WebRetrieving and managing photos Working with photo sClick Automatically save all photos to My Pictures Click Select photos to save Click Deselect AllPrinting photos using the computer Printing all photos from a media device using the computerPrinting photos from the Photo Library Creating photo projects Printing Photo PackagesCreating Photo Greeting Cards Dimensions Creating and viewing a slideshowPrinting an image as a multiple-page poster Page Cop ying Copying using the control panelMaking a copy Copying 4 x 6 photosCopying a document using the computer Copying using the computerCopying a photo using the computer Customizing scan settings using the computer Scanning using the control panelSetting Scan ningSetting Options Faxing Sending a fax using the softwareReceiving a fax using the software Main taining the prin t er Installing print cartridgesChanging print cartridges Removing a used print cartridgePage Achieving better print quality Open the Solution CenterImproving print quality Aligning the print cartridgesCleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Ordering paper and other supplies Ordering print cartridgesLexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper Power button is not lit Setup troubleshootingSoftware does not install Troublesh oo tin gDoes not print Print troubleshooting Poor text and graphic quality Print speed is slow Poor quality at the edgesPartial document or photo prints Copy troubleshootingPhoto smudges Copier does not respondPoor copy quality Scan troubleshootingPartial document or photo copies Faded print White lines in printScanner does not respond Scan was not successfulScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Fax troubleshootingPoor scanned image quality Partial document or photo scansPaper or specialty media misfeeds Paper jamsPrinter does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jamsSelect Portrait or Landscape Blinking lights on the control panel Error messages Black and Color cartridge replacement required Removing and reinstalling the softwareNumerics IndexPaper or specialty media misfeeds Using the software 34 removing print cartridges

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