Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts | Lexmark 1500

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1Remove the print cartridges.

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

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

4Using another clean section of the dampened cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

5With another clean section of the dampened cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.

6Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.

7Reinsert the print cartridges.

8Print the document again.

9If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 60.

10Repeat step 9 up to two more times.

11If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges.

Related topics:

•“Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 60

•“Preserving the print cartridges” on page 62

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Lexmark 1500 manual Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

Contents

Lexmark 1500 Series Page Contents Glossary 109 Safety information Wired network example Common home network configurationsWireless network examples General networking Networking the printer Finding the MAC address Printing a network setup Wireless networkingTypes of wireless networks IP addresses Infrastructure Finding the signal strengthAd hoc Networking the printer Why do I need an installation cable?Know your security keys Installing the printer on additional network computers Installing the printer on a networkSharing the printer on a network Selecting a network printer Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets Using a wireless network connectionClick Continue Tips for using network adapters Advanced wireless setupWhy do I need to disconnect the installation cable? What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean? Double-clickWireless Setup Assistant Loading paper Getting startedChoosing compatible specialty paper types Loading envelopes Using the automatic paper type sensor Loading transparencies Loading labels Loading custom-size paper Loading iron-on transfersLoading banner paper Choosing a paper size Learning about the software print optionsChoosing a paper type Performing printing and related tasks Collating copies using the computerChoosing a print quality Printing a document Printing borderless photos Printing photos Printing cards Printing iron-on transfers Printing envelopes Printing a banner Printing transparencies Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing multiple copies of a stored document Assembling a bookletPrinting the last page first reverse page order For Mac OS X version 10.4.2 or later Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing Printing color images in black and whitePrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Printing files from a memory card or flash driveClick File Œ Print Canceling a print job Pausing print jobsManaging print jobs Resuming print jobs Inserting a memory card Connecting photo storage devices Light blink alternately until either the memory card or Inserting a flash drive Removing a memory card or flash drive Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Printing photos from a memory card or flash drive Printing photos from photo storage devicesPage Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing photos from the computer Printing cards Working with photos over the wireless network Page Related topics Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contents Use Understanding the parts of the printer Orange Understanding the software Installing the printer software Click Uninstall Using the Printer Selection dialogRemoving the printer software Using the Page Setup dialog Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog From here Choose Using the Print dialog From here Choose From here Choose Only Using Printer Services Click Settings Using the Network Card ReaderChoose Lexmark Network Card Reader Œ Preferences Using the Utility Click Lexmark 1500 Series Utility Print cartridges Installing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge Aligning the print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesDouble-click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Improving print quality Checking the ink levelsPreserving the print cartridges Check paper Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Cleaning the exterior of the printerRefilling print cartridges Check print cartridges Ordering paper and other supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 1500 Series folder Finding information about the printer Telephone support Help Related topics Recycling Lexmark products How do I contact Lexmark Customer Support? Contacting Customer SupportIs contact information available online? Power button is not lit Setup troubleshootingPower light is blinking Duplex light is blinking Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Software does not install Printer is not able to communicate with the computer Printer does not appear in the Printer Selection dialog Printer is plugged in but does not print Printing a test page using the computerTest page does not print Check power Make sure the cartridges are properly installedDoes not print Try printing a test page again Remove tape on cartridges Check the ink levels Checking printer readiness Reinstall the softwareMake sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Checking the printer status Are the print cartridges properly installed?Checking the print cartridges Are the sticker and tape removed from the cartridges? Check your security keys Wireless troubleshootingAre the cartridges low on ink? Wireless network printer does not print Remove and reinstall the internal print server Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Reinstall the internal print server Wireless printer is no longer working Printer cannot connect to the wireless network Check your advanced security settings Wi-Fi indicator light is orangeConfigure the optional internal wireless print server Check your security keys Check MAC address Make sure the access point is on Run the Wireless Setup Assistant again Ping the access point Changing wireless settings after installationCheck the installation cable Checking your network name Ping the printer Run the Wireless Setup Assistant Checking the ink levels Print troubleshootingInk levels seem incorrect Are you printing graphics or photos? Improving print quality Ink levels seem to go down too quicklyPoor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Partial document or photo prints Print speed is slow Blank or incorrect page prints Photo smudges or scratchesPrints with different fonts Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together Print is too dark or smudgedTransparencies or photos contain white lines Perform maintenance on the print catridges Adjust the application settings for the documentVertical straight lines are not smooth White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Adjust the color and print speed Perform maintenance on the print cartridgesCannot print from a memory card or flash drive Check the level of ink in the print catridges Duplex unit does not operate correctly Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Checking printer ports Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper support 100 Paper jam in the duplex unit Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Paper or specialty media misfeeds Paper continues to jam Banner paper jams Remove any obstructions in the cartridge carrier Remove and reinstall the print cartridges103 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshootingMemory card cannot be inserted Check USB cable Make sure the USB cable is connectedCheck camera connection Make sure the camera is properly equipped 106 Select the printer on your wireless network Resetting the printer to factory default settings Removing and reinstalling the software107 108 Product information Edition notice109 Lexmark International, Inc All rights reserved 110 Trademarks Industry Canada compliance statement Exposure to radio frequency radiationAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Industry Canada Canada 112 European Community EC directives conformity 113 114 Noise emission levels Product disposal Temperature informationInformation for Chinese RoHS program 115 Product power consumption Power consumptionPower Saver Off mode 117 Total energy usage 118 119 Limited warranty Statement of Limited WarrantyLimited warranty service Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY Limitation of liability Extent of limited warrantyAdditional rights 121 122 Glossary IP Internet Protocol address 123 124 UAA Universally Administered Address