Lexmark 2500 Series manual Achieving better print quality, Improving print quality

7Press and hold for three seconds to print an alignment page.

8Load the printed alignment page facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and close the top cover.

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9Press again to align the cartridge(s).

Note: The scanner unit must be closed to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job.

Achieving better print quality

Improving print quality

If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you:

•Use the appropriate paper for the document. If you are printing photos or other high quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper.

•Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white.

•Select a higher print quality.

If the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:

1Align the print cartridges. For more information, see “Aligning the print cartridges” on page 37. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.

2Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 38.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.

3Remove and reinsert the cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 35 and “Installing print cartridges” on page 35.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.

4Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 39.

If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see “Ordering paper and other supplies” on page 40.

Aligning the print cartridges

1Load plain paper.

2Open the Solution Center.

3From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges.

Maintaining the printer

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