Apple Color StyleWriter 1500 - Manual (Page 76)

Print quality is poor
Most image problems are caused by problems with an ink cartridge or with
your choice of paper. Don’t use the following types of paper:
m erasable typing paper
m damaged, wrinkled, or stapled paper
m multipart forms (“carbonless carbons”)
m glossy paper, unless it’s especially designed for StyleWriter printers
If you use plain paper, use 16- to 24-pound copier paper; 20-pound paper is
recommended. Plain papers can vary widely. If you’re not happy with one
kind of paper, try a different brand.
Colors skip or streak at the bottom of the page
If you’re not happy with the quality of printing near the bottom of a page,
change the setting for the bottom margin to 0.5 inch or more.
The image is too light or too dark
If printing looks fuzzy because it’s too light or too dark, try the following:
m Check the nozzles in the print head. See “Printing the Test Page” later in
this chapter for instructions. If this doesn’t help, replace the ink cartridge.
See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” in Chapter 4 for instructions.
m Make sure you’ve chosen the correct paper type in the Print dialog box.
m If you’re using plain paper, try flipping the stack of paper in the paper tray.
Most paper has one side that’s better for printing. If you’re using other
material, make sure you have it loaded in the correct orientation. See
“Loading the Sheet Feeder” in Chapter 2.
m Try using a different kind of paper.
m Try choosing Best quality in the Print dialog box.
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