Print speed is slow, Partial document or photo prints – Lexmark 1500 User Manual
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Choose an orientation.
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Click OK.
Make sure paper size matches the printer setting
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From the software application, click File
Page Setup.
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From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 1500 Series.
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From the Paper Size pop-up menu, check the paper size.
Clean print cartridge nozzles
For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 60.
Print speed is slow
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Maximize computer processing speed
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Close all applications not in use.
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Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in the document.
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Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system.
Add memory to your computer
Consider purchasing more RAM.
Select a lower print quality
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From the software application, click File
Print.
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From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.
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From the Print Quality menu, select Normal.
Remove and reinstall the software
It is sometimes helpful to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing
and reinstalling the software” on page 107.
Partial document or photo prints
Check that the paper size being used matches the printer setting
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With a document or photo open, choose File
Page Setup. The Page Setup dialog appears. See “Using the
Page Setup dialog” on page 49.
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From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 1500 Series.
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From the “Paper size” pop-up menu, choose the correct paper size.
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Click OK.
Partial photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera
Make sure photo size and paper size are set correctly
Make sure the photo paper in the paper support matches the photo size or print size selected on your digital camera.
Troubleshooting
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