Improving print quality | Lexmark 8300 Series specs

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1Remove the print cartridges.

2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

3Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

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 97.

10Repeat step 9 up to two more times.

11If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges.

Improving print quality

If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you:

•Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are printing photos or other high quality images.

•Use a paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated.

•Select a higher print quality.

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Lexmark 8300 Series manual Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts, Improving print quality

Contents

Lexmark 8300 Series All-In-One Edition August Contents Loading paper and original documents Printing photos using the control panel Scanning Networking the printer 101 Print troubleshooting 104 126 Page Finding information about the printer Where to findDescription Where to find Finding information about the printer Readme file Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Equipment Benefits See this section Installing another language control panelGetting the printer ready to fax Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting to a telephone Connecting to an answering machine Connecting to a computer with a modem Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer Line EXT Use Learning about the printerUnderstanding the parts of the printer EXT Using the control panel Press Press Fax mode Using the Copy menu Customizing copy settings using the control panelUsing the Copy Mode menu Use this Using the Scan menu Customizing scan settings using the control panelUsing the Scan Destination menu Using the Fax menu Customizing fax settings using the control panelUsing the Fax Mode menu Customizing photo settings using the control panel Using the Photo Card Mode menu Using the Photo More Options menu Using the Photo Edit menu Using the Photo Print Settings menu Use this Using the Productivity Suite buttons Using the printer softwareUsing the Productivity Suite Learning about the software Using the All-In-One Center Select All-In-One Center Using the Maintain/Troubleshoot linkUsing the Scanning & Copying tab From this section You can Using the Saved Images tab Using the Solution Center From this tab You can Using Print Properties Options menu Save Settings menuWant To menu Print Properties tabs Click Manage fax history or All-In-One fax settings Using Fast PicsUsing the Fax Setup Utility Click File Œ Save asPage Loading paper and original documents Loading paperPage Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure Sheets of labels Load up to Loading original documents into the ADF ADF paper capacity Allowable dimensions Loading original documents on the scanner glass Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image Printing collated copies PrintingPrinting a document Printing cards Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first reverse page order Printing transparencies Printing a banner Slot Memory card Getting ready to print photos using memory devicesInserting a memory card Inserting a flash drive Page Press Start Color or Start Black Transferring photos using the control panelTransferring photos using the computer Click Save NowPage Printing photos using the control panel Printing photos using the control panel Viewing a photo slide show on the control panel Changing the default photo print settingsPrinting a Dpof selection Adjusting brightness Cropping photos using the control panelPage Printing borderless photos Printing photos using the computerPrinting photos using the computer Printing photos stored on the computer Click Manage photos Click Show Folders Browsing and selecting photos stored on the computerCreating and printing a scrapbook or album Adding text captions to a photo Copying Making a copy using the control panelMaking a copy using the software Making a copy Click Display Advanced Copy Settings Repeating an image on one page using the control panelCollating copies using the control panel Collating copies Make surePrint Last Page First is selected Collating copies using the softwareMaking borderless copies Making borderless copies using the control panel Making borderless copies using the software Enlarging or reducing an image Enlarging or reducing an image using the control panelEnlarging or reducing an image using the software Click Display Advanced Scan Settings Scanning multiple pages using the ADFScanning multiple pages using the scanner glass Scanning Scanning to an application Scanning to an application using the control panelScanning to an application using the computer Scanning a one-page document using the control panel Scanning documents or images for e-mailing Click Send Now Scanning documents to edit textClick Scan & Edit Text OCR Click Preview Now Scanning to a computer over a network Editing scanned images using a graphics programScanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Press Start Color or Start Black Sending a fax Faxing a document using the control panelFaxing Press Start Black Receiving a fax Faxing a document using the softwareFaxing a document using an application Receiving a fax automatically Start Black or Receiving a fax with an answering machineReceiving a fax manually Setting up Speed Dial Setting up Speed Dial using the control panel Press Phone Book Using Speed DialSetting up Speed Dial using the computer Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time Sending a fax to a group broadcast faxSending a broadcast fax immediately Press Quick Dial 1, 2, 3, 4 or Using the Quick Dial buttons Using the Phone Book Faxing while listening to a call On Hook Dial Dialing a fax number while behind a PBX Setting the distinctive ring using the control panelSetting up fax forwarding Forwarding faxes Using Caller ID Blocking junk faxes Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility Printing fax activity reports On this tab You can Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings Shared printing Installing network printersNetworking the printer Click Continue Peer-to-Peer Direct IP printingOr Connect Tips for installing a network printer Page Maintaining the printer Removing a used print cartridge Installing print cartridges Aligning print cartridges Aligning print cartridges using the control panelAligning the print cartridges using the Productivity Suite Click Clean to fix horizontal streaks Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesPress Copy Mode Click Align to fix blurry edges Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Improving print quality Cleaning the scanner glass Preserving the print cartridges 100 Ordering suppliesRecycling Lexmark products Part number Incorrect language appears on the display TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting 102 Power button is not litSoftware does not install Does not print 103 Improving print quality Print troubleshootingCannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 104 Poor text and graphic quality 105 Print speed is slow Poor quality at the edgesPrinter does not print or respond 106 Copier does not respond Copy troubleshootingPartial document or photo prints Scanner unit does not close 108 Poor copy qualityPartial document or photo copies Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Scan troubleshootingScanner does not respond 109 Fax troubleshooting 111 112 Press Fax ModeCan send but not receive faxes Can receive but not send faxes 114 Printer receives a blank faxReceived fax has poor print quality Error message Fax error 115 Network troubleshooting 116 Network name does not appear in the list Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingYou cannot print to the network printer Paper jam in the printer 118 Paper jam in the ADFPaper or specialty media misfeeds 119 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty mediaBanner paper jams Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted 120 Procedure Error messagesError messages on display 121 Carrier Jam 122 Cartridge Missing 123 Photo Mode problem reading memory card 124 Removing and reinstalling the software 125 Electronic emission notices TrademarksConventions Copyright advisory 126 European Community EC directives conformity Industry Canada compliance statementAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Japanese Vcci notice 128 Noise emission levelsOther telecommunications notices Meter average sound pressure, dBA 129 Using this product in GermanySouth Africa telecommunications notice Product power consumption Power consumptionUsing this product in Switzerland Mode Description Power consumption Mercury statement Power SaverOff mode Total energy usage Index 132 133 134 135 136