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4Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

5With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.

6Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.

7Reinsert the print cartridges.

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 115.

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 115

•“Preserving the print cartridges” on page 117

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.

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Contents

May Lexmark 5300 Series All-In-OnePage Contents 113 125165 Safety info rm ation Using the automatic paper type sensor Getting startedLoading paper Loading custom-size paper Loading banner paper Loading envelopes Loading iron-on transfers Loading labelsLoading transparencies Performing printing and related tasks Printing photos using the computerChoosing compatible specialty paper types Printing a document Printing borderless photos Printing envelopes Printing cards Load iron-on transfers Printing iron-on transfers Printing a banner Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing transparencies Printing multiple copies of a stored document Printing color images in black and white Canceling a print job Pausing print jobsManaging print jobs Printing the last page first reverse page order Learning about the All-In-One software print options To cancel a print job using the computerResuming print jobs Choosing a paper size Choosing a print quality Collating copies using the computer Resetting All-In-One software settings to defaults Enlarging or reducing an imageSharpening an image Cop ying Loading original documents on the scanner glass Performing copying and related tasks Making a copyCopying photos Collated Collating copies using the control panel Repeating an image on one Managing copy jobs Canceling a copy job Scan ning Performing scanning and related tasks Scanning a documentScanning images for editing Scanning a text and graphics document Scanning a text-only document Scanning a portion of an image Scanning an item for Web page viewing Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Scanning multiple pages using the scanner glass Scanning documents or images for e-mailing Scanning text for editing Scanning over a network Setting a network printer to scanSaving a scanned image Assigning a name to your computer Setting a scan to network PIN Selecting printers that can scan to your computerScanning to a computer over a network Adjusting the brightness of an image Canceling a scan jobManaging scan jobs Learning about the All-In-One Center scan options Choosing where to send scanned images Adjusting color settings when scanning Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog Cropping photos using the software Go to From here Click Editing the Customize list To add an application to the list To remove an application from the listTo modify an application in the list Resetting All-In-One software settings to defaults Choosing a fax connection Getting the printer ready to faxEquipment Benefits Norway France Denmark Portugal Using an RJ11 adapter Country/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 Performing faxing and related tasks Sending a faxEntering a fax number Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time Sending a fax using the control panel Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial Receiving a faxReceiving a fax automatically Receiving a fax with an answering machine Receiving a fax manually Using Caller ID Printing fax activity reports Forwarding faxes Setting up Speed Dial using the computer Using the Phone BookUse this Customizing dial settings Setting up a dialing prefixManaging fax jobs Setting the distinctive ring Customizing fax settings Setting up to fax while behind a PBXSetting 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 Connecting photo storage devices Inserting a memory cardSlot Memory card Inserting a flash drive Which device is to be displayed? appears on the display Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive Printing all photos Working with photos using the control panel Understanding the PictBridge menu Menu ItemAction Quality1 Paper Type1 Printing photos by number Printing photos by date range Printing 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 Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contents Use Understanding the parts of the printer Machine to the printer Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panelPress Press To Related topics Understanding the Scan menu Understanding the Fax menu Understanding the Photo Card menu Menu item Action Temporary settings Saving settings Installing another language control panel Installing the printer software Understanding the softwareRemoving the printer software From here Choose Settings Attributes Using the Page Setup dialog From here Choose Scale Using the Print dialog 100 101 Using Printer Services 102From here Choose 103 Using the All-In-One Center 104 Using the Fax Setup Utility Using the Utility105 Click Advanced 106 107 Selecting the All-In-One Center Preferences setting 108 Using the Printer Selection dialogIf you select Do this 109 Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog Networking overview If you are usingAssigning an IP address Selecting a network printer Installing the printer on additional network computers Installing the printer on a networkSharing the printer on a network 111 Tips for using network adapters Finding your MAC address112 Installing print cartridges Print cartridges113 114 Removing a used print cartridge Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Aligning print cartridges115 116 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 117 Preserving the print cartridges 118 Improving print qualityCheck Paper Check Print Cartridges Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Cleaning the scanner glassRefilling a print cartridge Ordering supplies Ordering paper and other supplies 120Paper Paper size Where to find Finding information about the printer121 Where to find North America Where to find rest of world122 Where to find US Contacting Customer Support123 124 Power button is not lit Setup troubleshootingIncorrect language appears on the display 125 126 Software does not install 127 Does not print Remove Tape on Cartridges 128 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Test page does not print129 Make Sure the Printer is Receiving Power Make Sure the Cartridges are Properly Installed130 Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Print troubleshootingPrinter is not able to communicate with the computer 131 132 Partial document or photo prints Prints with different fontsPoor text and graphic quality 133 134 Poor quality at the edges 135 Print speed is slow Photo smudges Clean the Print Cartridges136 Align the Print Cartridges Blank or incorrect page prints Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together137 Transparencies or photos contain white lines Print is too dark or smudged138 White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Vertical straight lines are not smooth139 140 Printer is plugged in but does not print Copier does not respond Copy troubleshootingScanner unit does not close 141 142 Poor copy quality Partial document or photo copies Scan troubleshootingScanner does not respond 143 Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Scan was not successfulPoor scanned image quality 144 Partial document or photo scans Cannot scan to an application145 Cannot scan to a computer over a network Fax troubleshootingCannot send or receive a fax 146 147 148 Can send but not receive faxes Check the Dial Prefix Setting Check Mode SelectionCan receive but not send faxes 149 150 Printer receives a blank faxBe Sure That Printer is Detecting a Dial Tone Check Original Document Fax Mode Unsupported Fax ErrorRemote Fax Error Received fax has poor print quality Phone Line Busy Change Redial Settings152 Lower the Transmission Speed Phone Line Error 153Schedule to Resend FAX AT a Later Time How to clear and avoid paper jams Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper support 155 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jams Paper continues to jam156 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshootingMemory card cannot be inserted 157 Alignment Error Error messages on the printer displayCartridge Error 1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 158 Clear Carrier Jam Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low159 Remove ANY Obstructions Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error ErrorLeft Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect 160 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing Memory Full161 No photo/paper size selection has been made No images have been selectedCould not detect a proof sheet No proof sheet information Settings are not saved Resetting the printer to factory default settings Removing and reinstalling the software164 165 Recycling Lexmark products 166 Trademarks 167 Industry Canada compliance statement Meter average sound pressure, dBA 168 169 Product disposal 170 171 172 South Africa telecommunications notice Mode 173 174 Power Saver 175 176 177 Statement of Limited Warranty 178 Limited warranty service Limitation of liability 179