Lexmark 1300 Series manual Achieving better print quality, Improving print quality

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Achieving better print quality

Improving print quality

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

Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images.

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

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

Select a higher print quality.

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 33. 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 34.

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 31 and “Installing print cartridges” on page 32.

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 34.

If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see “Ordering supplies” on page 35.

Aligning the print cartridges

1Load plain paper.

2Open the Solution Center.

3From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges.

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Contents Users Guide Lexmark 1300 SeriesOperating system notice Contents Working with photos Index Page Description Where to find Where to findFinding information about the printer DescriptionSelect Lexmark Solution Center Click View Users Guide including Setup TroubleshootingClick Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Lexmark 1300 SeriesDescription Where to find US Where to find rest of world Page Checking the box contents Setting up the printerLearning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printerUse Use Using the printer software Using the Imaging StudioLearning about the software Using the Solution Center ClickFrom here You can Opening Print Properties Using Print PropertiesUsing the Save Settings menu Using the ToolbarUsing the I Want To menu Using the Options menuResetting printer software settings to defaults Click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers or Printers and FaxesWindows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users Click Printing Preferences Loading paper Loading paper and various paper typesLoading various paper types Load up to Make sureLoad up to Load up to Printing Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting a document Printing a bannerPrinting collated copies Printing envelopesCollated Not collated Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing iron-on transfersPrinting the last page first reverse page order Printing transparenciesPrinting photos or images from a Web Printing a WebPrint or Normal Quick Black and White Text OnlyClick Print Now Working with photos Using Print Properties to print borderless photosPrinting photos from the Photo Library Printing Photo PackagesCreating photo projects Paper sizes supported DimensionsCreating Photo Greeting Cards Creating and viewing a slideshowViewing a saved slideshow Printing an image as a multiple-page posterClick View Show Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridgesRemoving a used print cartridge Installing print cartridges Achieving better print quality Open the Solution CenterImproving print quality Aligning the print cartridgesWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesOrdering supplies Preserving the print cartridgesPart number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesPaper Paper sizeRecycling Lexmark products Refilling a print cartridgeSetup troubleshooting TroubleshootingPower light is not lit Software does not installDoes not print Solution Print speed is slow Print troubleshootingPrinter does not print or respond Poor quality at the edgesClick Quality/Copies Poor text and graphic quality Partial document or photo prints 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 softwareUnited States Government Rights Edition noticeNoise emission levels Power consumptionEnd-user license agreement Index