Lexmark 5000 Series Printing a test page using the control panel, Preserving the print cartridges

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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 118.

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 118

“Preserving the print cartridges” on page 120

Preserving the print cartridges

Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it.

Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time.

Keep the photo cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use.

When a photo cartridge is in use, you may store the black cartridge in the empty photo cartridge storage unit.

Related topics:

“Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 118

“Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 119

Printing a test page using the control panel

1Press the Settings button.

2Press or repeatedly until Maintenance appears.

3Press .

4Press or repeatedly until Print Test Page appears.

5Press .

6Follow the instructions on the printer display.

Maintaining the printer

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