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Poor copy quality

•	Blank pages	•	Skewed lines
•	Checkerboard pattern	•	Smudges
• Distorted graphics or pictures		•	Streaks
•	Missing characters	•	Unexpected characters
•	Faded print	• White lines in print

•Dark print

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

CHECK MESSAGES

If an error message is displayed, see “Error messages on the printer display” on page 158.

CHECK INK

Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.

CLEAN THE SCANNER GLASS

If the scanner glass is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water.

REVIEW STEPS TO IMPROVE PRINT QUALITY

See “Improving print quality” on page 118.

ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE COPY

1Load the document facedown on the scanner glass.

2From the control panel, press Copy Mode.

3Press Lighter/Darker.

4Press or repeatedly to lighten or darken the copy.

5Press Start Color or Start Black.

CHECK QUALITY OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENT

If the quality of the original document is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of the document or image.

ARE YOU SCANNING FROM PHOTO OR GLOSSY PAPER, A MAGAZINE, OR A NEWSPAPER?

If you are copying or scanning from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or a newspaper, see “Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers” on page 31.

CHECK DOCUMENT PLACEMENT

Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.

Troubleshooting

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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 paper Loading envelopes Loading labels Loading iron-on transfersLoading transparencies Choosing compatible specialty paper types Printing photos using the computerPerforming printing and related tasks Printing a document Printing borderless photos Printing cards Printing envelopes Printing iron-on transfers Load iron-on transfers Printing a banner Printing transparencies Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing color images in black and white Printing multiple copies of a stored document Managing print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling a print job Printing the last page first reverse page order Resuming print jobs To cancel a print job using the computerLearning about the All-In-One software print options Choosing a paper size Collating copies using the computer Choosing a print quality Enlarging 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 Collated Repeating an image on one Canceling a copy job Managing copy jobs Scan ning Scanning a document Performing scanning and related tasksScanning images for editing Scanning a text-only document Scanning a text and graphics document Scanning an item for Web page viewing Scanning a portion of an image Scanning multiple pages using the scanner glass Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Scanning text for editing Scanning documents or images for e-mailing Saving a scanned image Setting a network printer to scanScanning over a network Assigning a name to your computer Selecting 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 options Adjusting color settings when scanning Choosing where to send scanned images Cropping photos using the software Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog From here Go to Editing the Customize list Click To 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 Benefits Using an RJ11 adapter Norway France Denmark Portugal 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 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 time Receiving a fax automatically Receiving a faxSending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial Receiving a fax with an answering machine Using Caller ID Receiving a fax manually Forwarding faxes Printing fax activity reports Using 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 display Working with photos using the control panel Printing all photos Menu Item Understanding the PictBridge menuAction Quality1 Paper Type1 Printing photos by date range Printing photos by number 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 Checking the box contents Understanding the printer parts Understanding the parts of the printer Use Machine 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 settings Installing another language control panel Understanding the software Installing the printer softwareRemoving the printer software Using the Page Setup dialog From here Choose Settings Attributes Using the Print dialog From here Choose Scale 100 101 102 Using Printer ServicesFrom here Choose Using the All-In-One Center 103 104 Using the Utility Using the Fax Setup Utility105 106 Click Advanced Selecting the All-In-One Center Preferences setting 107 If you select Using the Printer Selection dialog108 Do this Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog 109 Assigning an IP address If you are usingNetworking overview Selecting a network printer Sharing the printer on a network Installing the printer on a networkInstalling the printer on additional network computers 111 Finding your MAC address Tips for using network adapters112 Print cartridges Installing print cartridges113 Removing a used print cartridge 114 Aligning print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles115 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 116 Preserving the print cartridges 117 Check Paper Improving print quality118 Check Print Cartridges Refilling a print cartridge Cleaning the scanner glassUsing genuine Lexmark print cartridges Ordering supplies 120 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 125 Software does not install 126 Does not print 127 128 Remove Tape on Cartridges Test 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 131 132 Poor text and graphic quality Prints with different fontsPartial document or photo prints 133 Poor quality at the edges 134 Print speed is slow 135 136 Clean the Print CartridgesPhoto smudges Align the Print Cartridges Glossy 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 140 Scanner unit does not close Copy troubleshootingCopier does not respond 141 Poor copy quality 142 Scanner does not respond Scan troubleshootingPartial document or photo copies 143 Poor scanned image quality Scan was not successfulScanning takes too long or freezes the computer 144 Cannot scan to an application Partial document or photo scans145 Cannot send or receive a fax Fax troubleshootingCannot scan to a computer over a network 146 147 Can send but not receive faxes 148 Can receive but not send faxes Check Mode SelectionCheck the Dial Prefix Setting 149 Be Sure That Printer is Detecting a Dial Tone Printer receives a blank fax150 Check Original Document Remote Fax Error Fax ErrorFax Mode Unsupported Received fax has poor print quality 152 Change Redial SettingsPhone Line Busy Lower the Transmission Speed 153 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 support Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 155 Paper continues to jam Banner paper jams156 Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshootingNothing happens when memory card is inserted 157 Cartridge Error 1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F Error messages on the printer displayAlignment Error 158 159 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink LowClear Carrier Jam Remove ANY Obstructions Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect ErrorLeft Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 160 Memory 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 information Settings are not saved Removing and reinstalling the software Resetting the printer to factory default settings164 Recycling Lexmark products 165 Trademarks 166 Industry Canada compliance statement 167 168 Meter average sound pressure, dBA Product disposal 169 170 171 South Africa telecommunications notice 172 173 Mode Power Saver 174 175 176 Statement of Limited Warranty 177 Limited warranty service 178 179 Limitation of liability