Lexmark 1300 Series manual Poor text and graphic quality

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Poor text and graphic quality

Examples of poor text and graphic quality include:

•Blank pages

•Dark print

•Faded print

•Incorrect colors

•Light and dark bands in print

•Skewed lines

•Smudges

•Streaks

•White lines in print

Solution 1

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

Solution 2

See “Improving print quality” on page 33.

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 47.

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.

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Contents Users Guide Lexmark 1300 SeriesOperating system notice Contents Working with photos Index Page Description Where to findDescription Where to find Finding information about the printerLexmark 1300 Series Click View Users Guide including Setup TroubleshootingSelect Lexmark Solution Center Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs ŒDescription Where to find US Where to find rest of world Page Checking the box contents Setting up the printerUnderstanding 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 Opening Print Properties Using Print PropertiesUsing the Options menu Using the ToolbarUsing the Save Settings menu Using the I Want To 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 Load up to Make sure Loading paper and various paper typesLoading paper Loading various paper typesLoad up to Load up to Printing a banner Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting Printing a documentPrinting envelopes Printing collated copiesCollated Not collated Printing transparencies Printing iron-on transfersPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first reverse page orderNormal Quick Black and White Text Only Printing a WebPrinting photos or images from a Web Print orClick Print Now Printing Photo Packages Using Print Properties to print borderless photosWorking with photos Printing photos from the Photo LibraryCreating and viewing a slideshow Paper sizes supported DimensionsCreating photo projects Creating Photo Greeting CardsPrinting 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 Aligning the print cartridges Open the Solution CenterAchieving better print quality Improving print qualityWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesOrdering supplies Preserving the print cartridgesPaper size Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesPart number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to PaperRecycling Lexmark products Refilling a print cartridgeSoftware does not install TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Power light is not litDoes not print Solution Print speed is slow Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges Printer does not print or respondClick Quality/Copies Poor text and graphic quality Paper jam in the paper support Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPartial document or photo prints Paper jam in the printerBanner paper jams Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty mediaPower light blinks rapidly Blinking power light troubleshootingError messages troubleshooting Power light blinks slowlyBlack and Color cartridge replacement required Removing and reinstalling the softwareUnited States Government Rights Edition noticeNoise emission levels Power consumptionEnd-user license agreement Index