Lexmark S800 - Manual (Page 126)

Using the printer software (Windows only)
1 Load plain paper.
2 Click or Start.
3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
4 Navigate to:
Printer Home > select your printer > Maintenance tab > Align cartridges
5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, then print your document again. If print quality has not
improved, then clean the printhead nozzles.
Cleaning the printhead nozzles
Poor print quality is sometimes due to clogged printhead nozzles. Clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality
of your prints.
Notes:
• Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary.
• Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink.
• If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you can clean the printhead nozzles.
Using the printer control panel
From the home screen, navigate to:
> More Options > Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead
A cleaning page prints.
Using the printer software (Windows only)
1 Click or Start.
2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
3 Navigate to:
Printer Home > select your printer > Maintenance tab > Clean cartridges
4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer,
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding.
2 Remove all paper from the printer.
Maintaining the printer
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