Print Is Too Dark Or Smudged; Printed Characters Are Improperly Formed Or Are Not Aligned Correctly - Lexmark X5470 User Manual

Print is too dark or smudged

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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AKE SURE THE INK DRY BEFORE HANDLING THE PAPER
Remove the paper as it exits, and let the ink dry before handling.
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AKE SURE THE UALITY
THE PRINTER
The Photo Quality/Speed setting may cause smearing if used with plain paper. If you are using plain paper, try
using the Normal setting.
M
AKE SURE THE PRINT CARTRIDGE NOZZLES ARE CLEAN
You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned
correctly
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AVE YOU ADDED SPACES AT THE LEFT MARGIN
If the print is not aligned correctly, make sure you have not added spaces by pressing Enter or the spacebar (hard-
coded spaces).
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O YOU NEED TO ALIGN THE PRINT CARTRIDGES
The cartridges may be out of alignment.
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Do one of the following:
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In Windows Vista, click
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In Windows XP or 2000, click Start.
2
Click Programs or All Programs
3
Click Solution Center.
4
Click the Maintenance tab.
5
Click Align to fix blurry edges.
A
RE THE PRINT CARTRIDGES CLEAN
You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
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PEED SETTING IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE PAPER TYPE LOADED IN
Control Panel.
Lexmark X5400 Series.
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