Poor Text And Graphic Quality - Lexmark 13R0245 - X6575 USB 2.0/PictBridge/ 802.11g All-in-One Color Printer Scanner Copier Fax Photo Setup Manual

Select a higher print quality
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Depending on your print job, press Copy Mode, Scan Mode, or Photo Card.
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Press .
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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 .
Check print cartridges
If the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:
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Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 133. If print quality has
not improved, continue to the next step.
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Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on
page 133. If print quality has not improved, continue to the next step.
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Install the print cartridges. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 130.
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Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts"
on page 133.
If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering supplies"
on page 135.

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
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Check ink
Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.
Review steps to improve print quality
See "Improving print quality" on page 154.
Remove sheets as they are printed
To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it
to dry:
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Documents with graphics or images
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Photo paper
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Heavyweight matte or glossy paper
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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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