Lexmark 1500 manual Poor quality at the edges

Review steps to improve print quality

See “Improving print quality” on page 62.

Remove sheets as they are printed

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.

Use a different brand of paper

Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. If you are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridges are not compatible with this type of paper.

Check paper condition

Use only new, unwrinkled paper.

Removing and reinstalling the software

Software may not be installed correctly. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 107.

Poor quality at the edges of the page

These are possible causes and solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Check minimum print settings

Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings:

•Left and right margins:

–6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter size paper

–3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for all paper sizes except letter

•Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)

•Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)

Select the Borderless print feature

1With a document open, choose File ΠPage Setup.

2From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 1500 Series.

3From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size loaded.

Note: Make sure you choose an option that has (Borderless) in it. For example, if you loaded letter-size photo paper, choose US Letter (Borderless).

Troubleshooting

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