Improving Print Quality - Lexmark X5450 User Manual

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Keep the photo cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use.
Related topics:
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"Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 112
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"Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 113

Improving print quality

If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you:
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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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Select a higher print quality.
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 112.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.
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Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 112.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.
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Remove and reinsert the cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 111
and "Installing print cartridges" on page 110.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.
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Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and
contacts" on page 113.
If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on
page 116.
Related topics:
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"Choosing a print quality" on page 16
Maintaining the printer
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