Refilling a print cartridge

The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.

Achieving better print quality

Improving print quality

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

•Use the appropriate paper for the photo. For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper.

Note: Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridge is not compatible with this type of paper.

•Load the paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

•Select Photo as the print quality.

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

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

1Align the print cartridge. For more information, see “Aligning the print cartridge” on page 40. 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 41. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.

3Remove and reinsert the print cartridge. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 38 and “Installing the print cartridge” on page 38.

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 41.

If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge. For more information, see “Ordering supplies” on page 42.

Aligning the print cartridge

1Load photo paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 19.

Note: For best results, use the photo paper you intend to use for printing.

2Press or repeatedly until Tools appears on the display.