Lexmark X5450 User's Guide - Page 100
Improving print quality, Poor text and graphic quality, Copy Mode, Scan Mode, Fax Mode, Photo - review
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Improving print quality Check paper • Use the appropriate paper for the document. If you are printing photos or other high quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white. Select a higher print quality 1 Depending on your print job, press Copy Mode, Scan Mode, Fax Mode, or Photo Card. 2 Press or repeatedly until Quality appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the quality you want appears. 5 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 91. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 92. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 89 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 89. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 92. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 94. 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 Check ink Review steps to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. See "Improving print quality" on page 91. Troubleshooting 100