Print speed is slow, Partial document or photo prints, Poor quality at the edges of the page – Lexmark 5400 Series User Manual
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Poor quality at the edges of the page
Check minimum print
settings
Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings:
•
Left and right margins:
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6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter size paper
–
3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for all paper sizes except letter
•
Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)
•
Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
Select the Borderless
print feature
1
With a document open, choose File Page Setup.
2
From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 5400 Series.
3
From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size loaded.
Note: Make sure you choose an option that has (Borderless) in it. For example, if you
loaded letter-size photo paper, choose US Letter (Borderless).
4
Choose an orientation.
5
Click OK.
Be sure paper size
matches the printer
setting
1
From the software application, click File Page Setup.
2
From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 5400 Series.
3
From the Paper Size pop-up menu, check the paper size.
Clean print cartridge
nozzles
For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 112.
Print speed is slow
Maximize computer
processing speed
Close all applications not in use.
Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in the document.
Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system.
Add memory
Consider purchasing more RAM.
Select a lower print
quality
1
From the software application, click File Print.
2
From the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, choose Quality and Media.
3
From the Print Quality area, select Normal.
Software may not be
installed correctly
For more information, see “Software may not be installed correctly” on page 122.
Partial document or photo prints
Check document
placement
Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper
left-hand corner.
Check paper size
Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected.
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