For reduced print quality and faster print speed, select Quick Print.

For the default print quality, select Automatic. The paper type sensor determines the print quality based on the type of paper it detects loaded in the paper support.

Adjust the application settings for the document

Use a different fill pattern in the application you are using to print the graphics. For more information, see the documentation that came with the application.

Perform maintenance on the print cartridges

You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.

Checking the printer status

Windows Vista users only

1Click ŒControl Panel Œ Printer.

2Make sure:

The printer icon does not say Paused. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click Resume Printing.

The printer icon says Ready. If it says Offline, right-click the icon, and then click Use Printer Online.

The printer icon has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer. If it is not, right-click the icon, and then click Set as Default.

Windows XP users only

1Click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes.

2Make sure:

The printer icon does not say Paused. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click Resume Printing.

The printer icon says Ready. If it says Offline, right-click the icon, and then click Use Printer Online.

The printer icon has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer. If it is not, right-click the icon, and then click Set as Default.

Windows 2000 users only

1Click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers.

2Right-click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon.

3Make sure:

Set as Default Printer is selected.

Pause Printing is not selected.

Use Printer Offline is not selected.

Checking printer readiness

The printer may not be ready to print. Check the following. When you think you have solved the problem, test the solution by sending a document to print.

Make sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded

Make sure you have followed the correct loading instructions for your printer.

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Lexmark 1500 Series manual Checking the printer status, Checking printer readiness