Poor Quality At The Edges Of The Page; Print Speed Is Slow; Partial Document Or Photo Prints; Photo Smudges - Lexmark 5400 Series User Manual

Poor quality at the edges of the page

Check minimum print
settings
Select the Borderless
print feature
Be sure paper size
matches the printer
setting

Print speed is slow

Maximize computer
processing speed
Add memory
Select a lower print
quality
Software may not be
installed correctly

Partial document or photo prints

Check document
placement
Check paper size

Photo smudges

Photo smudges

Copy troubleshooting

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"Copier does not respond" on page 99
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"Scanner unit does not close" on page 99
Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings:
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Left and right margins:
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6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter size paper
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3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for all paper sizes except letter
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Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)
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Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
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From the software application, click File
2
Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3
Click Print Layout.
4
Click Borderless.
1
From the software application, click File
2
Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3
Click Paper Setup.
4
Check the paper size.
Close all applications not in use.
Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in the document.
Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system.
Consider purchasing more RAM.
1
From the software application, click File
2
Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3
Click Quality/Copies.
4
From the Quality/Speed area, select a lower print quality.
For more information, see "Software may not be installed correctly" on page 95.
Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper
left-hand corner.
Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected.
To prevent smudging, avoid touching the surface of a printed photo. For best results, remove
each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24
hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.
Print.
Print.
Print.
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