Lexmark 5300 Series manual Poor text and graphic quality, 127, Check Print Cartridges

CHECK PRINT CARTRIDGES

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

1Align the print cartridges. For more information, see “Aligning print cartridges” on page 115. If print quality has not improved, continue to the next step.

2Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 116. If print quality has not improved, continue to the next step.

3Install the print cartridges. For more information, see “Installing print cartridges” on page 113.

4Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 116.

If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see “Ordering supplies” on page 119.

Poor text and graphic quality

•	Blank pages	•	Skewed lines
•	Dark print	•	Smudges
•	Faded print	•	Streaks
•	Incorrect colors	• White lines in print

•Light and dark bands in print

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

CHECK INK

Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.

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 photo papers.

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