Lexmark 5300 Series - Manual (Page 134)

Print is too dark or smudged
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
M
AKE SURE THE INK DRY BEFORE HANDLING THE PAPER
Remove the paper as it exits, and let the ink dry before handling.
M
AKE SURE THE
Q
UALITY
/S
PEED SETTING IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE PAPER TYPE LOADED IN
THE PRINTER
The Photo Quality/Speed setting may cause smearing if used with plain paper. If you are using plain paper, try
using the Normal setting.
M
AKE SURE THE PRINT CARTRIDGE NOZZLES ARE CLEAN
You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned
correctly
H
AVE YOU ADDED SPACES AT THE LEFT MARGIN
?
If the print is not aligned correctly, make sure you have not added spaces by pressing Enter or the spacebar (hard-
coded spaces).
D
O YOU NEED TO ALIGN THE PRINT CARTRIDGES
?
The cartridges may be out of alignment.
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click Œ Control Panel.
• In Windows XP or 2000, click Start.
2 Click Programs or All Programs ΠLexmark 5300 Series.
3 Click Solution Center.
4 Click the Maintenance tab.
5 Click Align to fix blurry edges.
A
RE THE PRINT CARTRIDGES CLEAN
?
You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
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