Lexmark X5070 User's Guide - Page 124

Select a higher print quality 1 Depending on your print job, press Copy Mode or Scan Mode. 2 Press Quality. 3 Press or repeatedly until the quality you want appears. 4 Press . Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 101. If print quality has not improved, continue to the next step. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 101. If print quality has not improved, continue to the next step. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 98 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 99. If print quality has not improved, continue to the next step. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 102. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 105. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Remove sheets as they are printed To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it to dry: • Documents with graphics or images • Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper • Transparencies • Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on transfers Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry. 124