Document prints slowly, Document prints poorly | Lexmark x5100

•Print a test page:

1Click Start Programs Lexmark X5100 Series Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center.

2Click the Maintenance tab.

3From the Maintenance tab, click Print a test page.

Document prints slowly

•Close applications not in use.

•Select Quick Copy or Normal on the Document/Quality tab of Print Properties, Preferences, or from the All-In-One Center:

1From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon.

2From the Copy... area, click See More Copy Settings.

3From the Copy quality area, select Quick Copy.

•Consider purchasing more Random Access Memory (RAM) for your computer.

Note: Photos or documents containing graphics may take longer to print than regular text.

Document prints poorly

If your documents have any of the following problems, see the following instructions to solve the problem.

Vertical, straight lines are not smooth

To improve the print quality of vertical, straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs:

•Select a higher quality from the Document/Quality tab of Print Properties, Preferences, or from the All-In-One Center:

1From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon.

2From the Copy...area, click See More Copy Settings.

3From the Copy quality area, select a higher print quality than what you are currently using.

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Lexmark x5100 manual Document prints slowly, Document prints poorly, Vertical, straight lines are not smooth

Contents

Lexmark X5100 All-In-One Series User’s Guide Safety information Contents Troubleshooting Setting up your All-In-One Learning about your All-In-One Understanding the All-In-One parts Table on page 3 describes each part Use When you want to Understanding the operator panelPage Press When you want to Operator panel menus From this menu You can IRON-ON/MIRROR Using the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center Understanding the All-In-One software Using Print Properties Using the Lexmark X5100 Series Photo Editor Using the Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center Following table describes the LSC tabs Understanding the paper type sensor Click Printing Preferences or Properties Click OK Using your All-In-One Placing your document on the scanner glass Loading paper You can load up to Make sure You can load up to Make sure Page Copying using the operator panel Copying using the All-In-One software Scanning using the operator panel Press E-mail, File, Software Scanning using the All-In-One software Click Scan Now Sending a fax using the operator panel Printing Sending a fax using the All-In-One software Creating projects Print a banner Using the operator panel Using the All-In-One softwareMake color copies Click Attach Now Enlarge or reduce needlepoint or woodworking patterns Scan multiple pages or images Print a poster Page Page Using your computer Print mirror images and iron-on transfersPersonalize fabric with pictures Networking Use Optical Character Recognition Maintenance Replacing the print cartridgesPage Page Select Aligning the print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesAfter installing cartridges To improve print quality Using the operator panel Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Preserving the print cartridges Ordering supplies Setup troubleshooting General troubleshooting Problem Go to Fax problems Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Envelopes do not feed properly Transparencies or glossy photo papers stick togetherTransparencies or photo papers contain white lines Document does not print Document prints slowly Document prints poorlyVertical, straight lines are not smooth Characters are missing or unexpected Print is too dark or smudgedPrint quality is poor at the edges Display language is not preferable Colors are faded or not printing completely All-In-One or scanner is not communicating with computer Copy quality is unsatisfactoryIf your document is too light or too dark Page To clean the scanner glass To turn the feature off for your next scanTo adjust the auto-cropping To adjust cropping manually Edges of copied documents are cut off Scanner unit will not close Copied objects appear in a different location on Fit to Page function is not working properly If auto detect is set but not working correctly You receive an error message Paper Jam message Cover Open message Ink Low message Paper Out message Cartridge Error messages Unlock Scanner message Check the table below for specific instructions Uninstall and reinstall the All-In-One software Other error messages Other help sources Energy Star Japanese Vcci notice Statement of Limited Warranty Limitation of liability Index Menu headings 6 messages, error Cartridge Pages or images