Lexmark Z600 - Manual (Page 46)

Improving print quality
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Improving print quality
If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you:
• Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are printing
a photo.
• Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated.
• Select a higher print quality:
1 From your software program, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best.
If your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:
1 Reinsert the print cartridges:
a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see “Removing the used cartridges” on page 42.
b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 43.
c Print your document again.
d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 2.
2 Clean the print nozzles:
a Load paper. For help, see “Step 1: Load the paper” on page 10.
b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see page 8.
c Click the Maintenance tab.
d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
e Click Print.
A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles.
f Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved.
g If you are not satisfied with your print quality, continue with step 3, and then print your
document again.
3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts:
a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see “Removing the used cartridges” on page 42.
b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.