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ARE THE QUALITY/SPEED SETTINGS ADJUSTED FOR THE DOCUMENT?

•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.

For more information, see the related topic below.

ARE THE PROGRAM SETTINGS ADJUSTED FOR THE DOCUMENT?

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

ARE THE PRINT CARTRIDGES CLEAN?

You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see the related topic below.

Vertical straight lines are not smooth

ADJUST THE QUALITY/SPEED SETTINGS

1With a document open, click File Print.

2From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series.

3From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.

4From the Print Quality menu, select the appropriate print quality for the document:

•Automatic—Default selection.

•Quick Print—Best for text-only documents with reduced print quality but faster print speed.

•Normal—Recommended for most types of documents.

•Photo—Recommended for photos.

5Click Print.

ALIGN THE PRINT CARTRIDGES

1Load plain paper.

2From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder.

3Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Utility icon.

4From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page.

5Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Troubleshooting

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Contents

May Lexmark 5300 Series All-In-OnePage Contents 125 113165 Safety info rm ation Getting started Using the automatic paper type sensorLoading paper Loading custom-size paper Loading banner paperLoading envelopes Loading labels Loading iron-on transfersLoading transparencies Printing a document Printing photos using the computerPerforming printing and related tasks Choosing compatible specialty paper typesPrinting borderless photos Printing envelopes Printing cardsLoad iron-on transfers Printing iron-on transfersPrinting a banner Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing transparenciesPrinting multiple copies of a stored document Printing color images in black and whitePrinting the last page first reverse page order Pausing print jobsCanceling a print job Managing print jobsChoosing a paper size To cancel a print job using the computerLearning about the All-In-One software print options Resuming print jobsChoosing a print quality Collating copies using the computerEnlarging 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 Collated Collating copies using the control panelRepeating an image on one Managing copy jobs Canceling a copy jobScan ning Scanning a document Performing scanning and related tasksScanning images for editing Scanning a text and graphics document Scanning a text-only documentScanning a portion of an image Scanning an item for Web page viewingScanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Scanning multiple pages using the scanner glassScanning documents or images for e-mailing Scanning text for editingAssigning a name to your computer Setting a network printer to scanScanning over a network Saving a scanned imageSelecting printers that can scan to your computer Setting a scan to network PINScanning to a computer over a network Learning about the All-In-One Center scan options Canceling a scan jobAdjusting the brightness of an image Managing scan jobsChoosing where to send scanned images Adjusting color settings when scanningCustomizing scan settings from the Scan dialog Cropping photos using the softwareGo to From hereClick Editing the Customize listTo 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 Benefits Getting the printer ready to faxChoosing a fax connection EquipmentNorway France Denmark Portugal Using an RJ11 adapterCountry/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 broadcast fax at a scheduled time Sending a fax using the control panelReceiving a fax with an answering machine Receiving a faxSending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial Receiving a fax automaticallyReceiving a fax manually Using Caller IDPrinting fax activity reports Forwarding faxesUsing 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 Which device is to be displayed? appears on the display Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drivePrinting all photos Working with photos using the control panelMenu Item Understanding the PictBridge menuAction Quality1 Paper Type1 Printing photos by number Printing photos by date rangePrinting 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 contentsUse Understanding the parts of the printerMachine 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 Temporary settings Saving settingsInstalling another language control panel Understanding the software Installing the printer softwareRemoving the printer software From here Choose Settings Attributes Using the Page Setup dialogFrom here Choose Scale Using the Print dialog100 101 102 Using Printer ServicesFrom here Choose 103 Using the All-In-One Center104 Using the Utility Using the Fax Setup Utility105 Click Advanced 106107 Selecting the All-In-One Center Preferences settingDo this Using the Printer Selection dialog108 If you select109 Using the Printer Setup Complete dialogSelecting a network printer If you are usingNetworking overview Assigning an IP address111 Installing the printer on a networkInstalling the printer on additional network computers Sharing the printer on a networkFinding your MAC address Tips for using network adapters112 Print cartridges Installing print cartridges113 114 Removing a used print cartridgeAligning print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles115 116 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts117 Preserving the print cartridgesCheck Print Cartridges Improving print quality118 Check PaperOrdering supplies Cleaning the scanner glassUsing genuine Lexmark print cartridges Refilling a print cartridge120 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 124 125 Setup troubleshootingPower button is not lit Incorrect language appears on the display126 Software does not install127 Does not printRemove Tape on Cartridges 128Test 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 131 Print troubleshootingCable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Printer is not able to communicate with the computer132 133 Prints with different fontsPartial document or photo prints Poor text and graphic quality134 Poor quality at the edges135 Print speed is slowAlign the Print Cartridges Clean the Print CartridgesPhoto smudges 136Glossy 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 140 Printer is plugged in but does not print141 Copy troubleshootingCopier does not respond Scanner unit does not close142 Poor copy quality143 Scan troubleshootingPartial document or photo copies Scanner does not respond144 Scan was not successfulScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Poor scanned image qualityCannot scan to an application Partial document or photo scans145 146 Fax troubleshootingCannot scan to a computer over a network Cannot send or receive a fax147 148 Can send but not receive faxes149 Check Mode SelectionCheck the Dial Prefix Setting Can receive but not send faxesCheck Original Document Printer receives a blank fax150 Be Sure That Printer is Detecting a Dial ToneReceived fax has poor print quality Fax ErrorFax Mode Unsupported Remote Fax ErrorLower the Transmission Speed Change Redial SettingsPhone Line Busy 152153 Phone Line ErrorSchedule to Resend FAX AT a Later Time Paper jam in the paper support Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingHow to clear and avoid paper jams Paper jam in the printer155 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty mediaPaper continues to jam Banner paper jams156 157 Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshootingNothing happens when memory card is inserted Memory card cannot be inserted158 Error messages on the printer displayAlignment Error Cartridge Error 1102, 1203, 1204, or 120FRemove ANY Obstructions Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink LowClear Carrier Jam 159160 ErrorLeft Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge IncorrectMemory Full Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing161 No proof sheet information No images have been selectedNo photo/paper size selection has been made Could not detect a proof sheetSettings are not saved Removing and reinstalling the software Resetting the printer to factory default settings164 165 Recycling Lexmark products166 Trademarks167 Industry Canada compliance statementMeter average sound pressure, dBA 168169 Product disposal170 171 172 South Africa telecommunications noticeMode 173174 Power Saver175 176 177 Statement of Limited Warranty178 Limited warranty serviceLimitation of liability 179