Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print

If the printer pauses frequently during a print job and prints pages with alternating bands of light and dark print, it is printing data faster than the computer can send it. Banded printing occurs when the printer pauses frequently. You may need to change the printer software settings, or the problem may be that the printer and the computer are not able to communicate properly.

ARE THE PRINTER AND THE COMPUTER ABLE TO COMMUNICATE DATA?

Check the printer status:

1Do one of the following:

•In Windows Vista, click Œ Control Panel.

•In Windows XP or 2000, click Start.

2Click Programs or All Programs ΠLexmark 5300 Series.

3Click Solution Center.

4If the Printer Status is:

•Cannot Communicate, the problem could be hardware or printer software settings.

•Ready or Busy Printing, the problem may be with the printer software settings.

Transparencies or photos contain white lines

ADJUST THE QUALITY/SPEED SETTINGS

1With a document or photo open, click File ΠPrint.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3From the Quality/Copies tab, select:

•Photo when printing photos

•Normal when printing transparencies

CHECK THE PROGRAM SETTINGS

Use a different fill pattern in the program. For more information, see the program documentation.

PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THE PRINT CATRIDGES

You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.

Vertical straight lines are not smooth

ADJUST THE QUALITY/SPEED SETTINGS

1With a document or photo open, click File ΠPrint.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

Troubleshooting

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5300 Series specifications

The Lexmark 5300 Series is a versatile line of printers designed to cater to the needs of both small businesses and home offices. Known for its reliability and cost-effective printing solutions, the 5300 Series combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it an ideal choice for a variety of printing tasks.

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