Print Is Too Dark Or Smudged - Lexmark X83 User Manual

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Print is too dark or smudged

Make sure:
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You let the ink dry before handling the paper.
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You select the correct paper type and size in Printer Properties, Printing Preferences,
or in the Scan & Copy Control Program.
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The paper is straight and unwrinkled.
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You select the appropriate Quality for the paper type. If you are printing on regular
paper, select the Quick setting from the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties,
Printing Preferences, or from the Scan & Copy Control Program. For help, see
page 36.
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The nozzles are clean. For help, see page 75.
Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print
(intermittent printing)
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Make sure Enable Buffer Mode is selected on the Options tab of the Control Program.
For help, see page 10.
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Select Photo or Max Photo Quality on the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties
or Printing Preferences. For help, see page 36.
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