Kodak EasyShare 5500 - Manual (Page 106)

Chapter 9
Print skewed or slanted
Probable cause 1
The paper is not properly loaded in the tray.
1 Remove the stack of paper from the main paper tray and slide the paper guides to the outermost
position.
2 Remove the paper and check for wrinkles and tears.
3 Straighten the stack of paper against a flat surface and reload it into the main paper tray.
4 Slide the paper-width and paper-length guides inwards until they stop at the edges of the paper.
See also: Load main tray
Probable cause 2
More than one type of paper is loaded.
Load only one type of paper.
Print spotted
Paper may be dirty.
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe clean. For excessive dirt or debris, thoroughly clean the paper tray and
load new paper.
NOTE: Keep paper tray covers closed to keep dust and debris from collecting on the paper or inside the
printer.
Print too dark
„ Try re-taking the picture with the flash on or move within the flash range of the camera. See your
camera user guide for details.
„ Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera and try re-taking the picture. See your camera user
guide for details.
„ Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See the EasyShare software Help
for details.
„ Make sure the printer is not placed in direct sunlight or is not operating in a high-temperature
environment.
Print too light
IMPORTANT: For best results, use only Kodak ink cartridges and paper for your printer.
„ Make sure the paper is loaded with the Kodak logo facing up. Reload if necessary.
„ Try re-taking the picture with the flash off. See your camera user guide for details.
„ Adjust the exposure compensation on your camera and try re-taking the picture. See your camera user
guide for details.
„ Edit the picture using Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. See the EasyShare software Help
for details.
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