Lexmark 1300 Series manual Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles

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4Click Print.

The Alignment page prints.

5Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group.

6Use the up and down arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group.

7Click OK.

If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles.

Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles

1Load plain paper.

2Open the Solution Center. See “Using the Solution Center” on page 15.

3From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.

4Click Print.

A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them.

5Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved.

6If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times.

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1Remove the print cartridge.

2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

3Gently hold the cloth against the print cartridge nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

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Contents Lexmark 1300 Series Users GuideOperating system notice Contents Working with photos Index Page Finding information about the printer Where to findDescription Where to find DescriptionClick Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Click View Users Guide including Setup TroubleshootingSelect Lexmark Solution Center Lexmark 1300 SeriesDescription Where to find US Where to find rest of world Page Setting up the printer Checking the box contentsUnderstanding the parts of the printer Learning about the printerUse Use Using the Imaging Studio Using the printer softwareLearning about the software Click Using the Solution CenterFrom here You can Using Print Properties Opening Print PropertiesUsing the I Want To menu Using the ToolbarUsing the Save Settings menu Using the Options menuClick Start Œ Settings Œ Printers or Printers and Faxes Resetting printer software settings to defaultsWindows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users Click Printing Preferences Loading various paper types Loading paper and various paper typesLoading paper Load up to Make sureLoad up to Load up to Printing a document Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting Printing a bannerPrinting envelopes Printing collated copiesCollated Not collated Printing the last page first reverse page order Printing iron-on transfersPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing transparenciesPrint or Printing a WebPrinting photos or images from a Web Normal Quick Black and White Text OnlyClick Print Now Printing photos from the Photo Library Using Print Properties to print borderless photosWorking with photos Printing Photo PackagesCreating Photo Greeting Cards Paper sizes supported DimensionsCreating photo projects Creating and viewing a slideshowPrinting an image as a multiple-page poster Viewing a saved slideshowClick View Show Changing print cartridges Maintaining the printerRemoving a used print cartridge Installing print cartridges Improving print quality Open the Solution CenterAchieving better print quality Aligning the print cartridgesCleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contactsPreserving the print cartridges Ordering suppliesPaper Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesPart number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to Paper sizeRefilling a print cartridge Recycling Lexmark productsPower light is not lit TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Software does not installDoes not print Solution Print troubleshooting Print speed is slowPoor quality at the edges Printer does not print or respondClick Quality/Copies Poor text and graphic quality Paper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPartial document or photo prints Paper jam in the paper supportPrinter does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jamsPower light blinks slowly Blinking power light troubleshootingError messages troubleshooting Power light blinks rapidlyRemoving and reinstalling the software Black and Color cartridge replacement requiredEdition notice United States Government RightsPower consumption Noise emission levelsEnd-user license agreement Index