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Lexmark 5300 Performing printing and related tasks, Choosing compatible specialty paper types

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Related topics:

•“Printing transparencies” on page 15

Choosing compatible specialty paper types

•Heavyweight matte paper—A photo paper with a matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics.

•Photo/Glossy paper—Photo paper with a special coating. It is used specifically for printing photos with crisp, sharp images.

•Lexmark Photo Paper—A heavy photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. Inexpensive and fade-resistant, it offers excellent image quality for everyday photo-printing projects.

•Lexmark Premium Photo Paper—A heavier photo paper specifically designed to bond chemically with Lexmark inks for eye-catching results. Fast drying, it prevents bleeding and feathering even when the image is saturated.

•Transparency—A clear, plastic media primarily used for overhead projectors.

•Card stock—A very thick paper used for printing sturdier items, such as greeting cards.

•Iron-Ontransfer—A type of media that has a reverse image printed on it that can be ironed onto fabric.

Performing printing and related tasks

Printing a document

1Load paper.

2With a document open, click File Print.

3From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series.

4From the third pop-up menu from the top, select the settings you want to adjust, and adjust the settings.

You can specify print quality, the number of copies to print, the type of paper you're printing on, and how you want the pages to print.

5Click Print.

Related topics:

•“Loading paper” on page 6

•“Using the Print dialog” on page 99

Printing photos using the computer

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 6.

2Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog. a With a photo open, choose File Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series.

c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size loaded. d Choose an orientation.

e Click OK.

Printing

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Lexmark 5300 manual Performing printing and related tasks, Choosing compatible specialty paper types, Printing a document

Contents

Lexmark 5300 Series All-In-One MayPage Contents 125 113165 Safety info rm ation Getting started Using the automatic paper type sensorLoading paper Loading banner paper Loading custom-size paperLoading envelopes Loading labels Loading iron-on transfersLoading transparencies Choosing compatible specialty paper types Printing photos using the computerPerforming printing and related tasks Printing a documentPrinting borderless photos Printing cards Printing envelopesPrinting iron-on transfers Load iron-on transfersPrinting a banner Printing transparencies Printing multiple pages on one sheetPrinting color images in black and white Printing multiple copies of a stored documentManaging print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling a print job Printing the last page first reverse page orderResuming print jobs To cancel a print job using the computerLearning about the All-In-One software print options Choosing a paper sizeCollating copies using the computer Choosing a print qualityEnlarging or reducing an image Resetting All-In-One software settings to defaultsSharpening an image Cop ying Loading original documents on the scanner glass Making a copy Performing copying and related tasksCopying photos Collating copies using the control panel CollatedRepeating an image on one Canceling a copy job Managing copy jobsScan ning Scanning a document Performing scanning and related tasksScanning images for editing Scanning a text-only document Scanning a text and graphics documentScanning an item for Web page viewing Scanning a portion of an imageScanning multiple pages using the scanner glass Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapersScanning text for editing Scanning documents or images for e-mailingSaving a scanned image Setting a network printer to scanScanning over a network Assigning a name to your computerSelecting printers that can scan to your computer Setting a scan to network PINScanning to a computer over a network Managing scan jobs Canceling a scan jobAdjusting the brightness of an image Learning about the All-In-One Center scan optionsAdjusting color settings when scanning Choosing where to send scanned imagesCropping photos using the software Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialogFrom here Go toEditing the Customize list ClickTo remove an application from the list To add an application to the listTo modify an application in the list Resetting All-In-One software settings to defaults Equipment Getting the printer ready to faxChoosing a fax connection BenefitsUsing an RJ11 adapter Norway France Denmark PortugalCountry/region Saudi Arabia Israel United Arab Emirates Country/region Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting to a telephone Connecting to an answering machine Connecting to a computer with a modem Getting the printer ready to fax on Faxing Understanding the parts of the printer on Faxing Sending a fax Performing faxing and related tasksEntering a fax number Sending a fax using the control panel Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled timeReceiving a fax automatically Receiving a faxSending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial Receiving a fax with an answering machineUsing Caller ID Receiving a fax manuallyForwarding faxes Printing fax activity reportsUsing the Phone Book Setting up Speed Dial using the computerUse this Setting up a dialing prefix Customizing dial settingsManaging fax jobs Setting the distinctive ring Setting up to fax while behind a PBX Customizing fax settingsSetting up a fax header Setting up a fax footer Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings Blocking junk faxes Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility You can Fax/Report Printing Speed Dials Inserting a memory card Connecting photo storage devicesSlot Memory card Inserting a flash drive Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive Which device is to be displayed? appears on the displayWorking with photos using the control panel Printing all photosMenu Item Understanding the PictBridge menuAction Quality1 Paper Type1 Printing photos by date range Printing photos by numberPrinting photos using color effects Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Working with photos using the computer Choose an orientation Click OK Printing borderless photos Scanning images for editing Scanning multiple pages using the scanner glass Saving a scanned image Using the All-In-One Center on Working with photos Enhancing photo print quality using the software Related topics Checking the box contents Understanding the printer partsUnderstanding the parts of the printer UseMachine to the printer Using the control panel Using the control panel buttons and menusPress Press To Related topics Understanding the Scan menu Understanding the Fax menu Understanding the Photo Card menu Menu item Action Saving settings Temporary settingsInstalling another language control panel Understanding the software Installing the printer softwareRemoving the printer software Using the Page Setup dialog From here Choose Settings AttributesUsing the Print dialog From here Choose Scale100 101 102 Using Printer ServicesFrom here Choose Using the All-In-One Center 103104 Using the Utility Using the Fax Setup Utility105 106 Click AdvancedSelecting the All-In-One Center Preferences setting 107If you select Using the Printer Selection dialog108 Do thisUsing the Printer Setup Complete dialog 109Assigning an IP address If you are usingNetworking overview Selecting a network printerSharing the printer on a network Installing the printer on a networkInstalling the printer on additional network computers 111Finding your MAC address Tips for using network adapters112 Print cartridges Installing print cartridges113 Removing a used print cartridge 114Aligning print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles115 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 116Preserving the print cartridges 117Check Paper Improving print quality118 Check Print CartridgesRefilling a print cartridge Cleaning the scanner glassUsing genuine Lexmark print cartridges Ordering supplies120 Ordering paper and other suppliesPaper Paper size Finding information about the printer Where to find121 Where to find rest of world Where to find North America122 Contacting Customer Support Where to find US123 124 Incorrect language appears on the display Setup troubleshootingPower button is not lit 125Software does not install 126Does not print 127128 Remove Tape on CartridgesTest page does not print Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge129 Make Sure the Cartridges are Properly Installed Make Sure the Printer is Receiving Power130 Printer is not able to communicate with the computer Print troubleshootingCable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged 131132 Poor text and graphic quality Prints with different fontsPartial document or photo prints 133Poor quality at the edges 134Print speed is slow 135136 Clean the Print CartridgesPhoto smudges Align the Print CartridgesGlossy photo paper or transparencies stick together Blank or incorrect page prints137 Print is too dark or smudged Transparencies or photos contain white lines138 Vertical straight lines are not smooth White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas139 Printer is plugged in but does not print 140Scanner unit does not close Copy troubleshootingCopier does not respond 141Poor copy quality 142Scanner does not respond Scan troubleshootingPartial document or photo copies 143Poor scanned image quality Scan was not successfulScanning takes too long or freezes the computer 144Cannot scan to an application Partial document or photo scans145 Cannot send or receive a fax Fax troubleshootingCannot scan to a computer over a network 146147 Can send but not receive faxes 148Can receive but not send faxes Check Mode SelectionCheck the Dial Prefix Setting 149Be Sure That Printer is Detecting a Dial Tone Printer receives a blank fax150 Check Original DocumentRemote Fax Error Fax ErrorFax Mode Unsupported Received fax has poor print quality152 Change Redial SettingsPhone Line Busy Lower the Transmission Speed153 Phone Line ErrorSchedule to Resend FAX AT a Later Time Paper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingHow to clear and avoid paper jams Paper jam in the paper supportPrinter does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 155Paper continues to jam Banner paper jams156 Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshootingNothing happens when memory card is inserted 157Cartridge Error 1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F Error messages on the printer displayAlignment Error 158159 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink LowClear Carrier Jam Remove ANY ObstructionsLeft Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect ErrorLeft Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 160Memory Full Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing161 Could not detect a proof sheet No images have been selectedNo photo/paper size selection has been made No proof sheet informationSettings are not saved Removing and reinstalling the software Resetting the printer to factory default settings164 Recycling Lexmark products 165Trademarks 166Industry Canada compliance statement 167168 Meter average sound pressure, dBAProduct disposal 169170 171 South Africa telecommunications notice 172173 ModePower Saver 174175 176 Statement of Limited Warranty 177Limited warranty service 178179 Limitation of liability