3From the Quality/Copies tab, select:

Photo when printing photos

Normal when printing transparencies

ALIGN THE PRINT CARTRIDGES

1Do one of the following:

In Windows Vista, click Œ Control Panel.

In Windows XP or 2000, click Start.

2Click Programs or All Programs Œ Lexmark 5300 Series.

3Click Solution Center.

4Click the Maintenance tab.

5Click Align to fix blurry edges.

White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas

ADJUST THE QUALITY/SPEED SETTINGS

For excellent print quality and reduced print speed, select Photo.

For good print quality and average print speed, select Normal.

For reduced print quality and faster print speed, select Quick Print.

ADJUST THE PROGRAM SETTINGS FOR THE DOCUMENT

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.

Checking the printer status

Windows Vista users only

1Click ŒControl Panel Œ Printer.

2Make sure:

The printer icon does not say Paused. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click Resume Printing.

The printer icon says Ready. If it says Offline, right-click the icon, and then click Use Printer Online.

The printer icon has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer. If it is not, right-click the icon, and then click Set as Default.

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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