Improving print quality
If you are not satisfied with the print quality of the document:
•Use paper that is a heavier weight, is bright white, or is coated.
•Select a higher print quality:
1With a document open, click File Æ Print. The Print dialog appears.
2From the Print dialog, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3From the Quality/Speed area, select a higher quality setting.
4Print the document again.
If the document still does not have the print quality you want, align the print cartridge, and print the document again. For more information, see “Aligning the print cartridge” on page 56.
If print quality has not improved, continue with “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles”.
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
1Load paper. For more information, see “Loading paper into the paper support” on page 27.
2Click Start Æ Programs Æ Lexmark 2300 Series Æ Lexmark Solution Center.
3From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
4Click Print.
A page prints, forcing ink through the clogged nozzles to clean them.
5Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved.
If you are not satisfied with the print quality, continue with “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 58.
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