Lexmark 2500 Series manual Poor quality at the edges, Print speed is slow

Remove sheets as they are printed

Use a different brand of paper

Check paper condition

Software may not be installed correctly

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.

Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. If you are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper.

Use only new, unwrinkled paper.

For more information, see “Software may not be installed correctly” on page 43.

Poor quality at the edges of the page

Check minimum print settings

Select the Borderless print feature

Be sure paper size matches the printer setting

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.)

1From the software application, click File ΠPrint.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3Click Print Layout.

4Click Borderless.

1From the software application, click File ΠPrint.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3Click Paper Setup.

4Check the paper size.

Print speed is slow

Maximize computer processing speed

Add memory

Close all applications not in use.

Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in the document.

Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system.

Consider purchasing more RAM.

Troubleshooting

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