Poor Text And Graphic Quality - Lexmark 22N0057 - X 5450 Color Inkjet User Manual

Improving print quality
Check paper
Select a higher print
quality
Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:

Poor text and graphic quality

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Blank pages
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Dark print
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Faded print
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Incorrect colors
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Light and dark bands in print
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Review steps to
improve print quality
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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.
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Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white.
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Depending on your print job, press Copy Mode, Scan Mode, Fax Mode, or Photo
Card.
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Press or repeatedly until Quality appears.
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Press .
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Press or repeatedly until the quality you want appears.
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Press .
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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.
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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.
Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.
See "Improving print quality" on page 91.
Troubleshooting
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Skewed lines
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Smudges
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Streaks
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White lines in print
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