Lexmark 2500 Series - Manual (Page 51)

7 Press and hold for three seconds to print an alignment page.
8 Load the printed alignment page facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and close the top
cover.
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9 Press again to align the cartridge(s).
Note: The scanner unit must be closed to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job.
Achieving better print quality
Improving print quality
If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you:
• 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.
• Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white.
• Select a higher print quality.
If the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:
1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see “Aligning the print cartridges” on page 51.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.
2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on
page 52.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.
3 Remove and reinsert the cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 49
and “Installing print cartridges” on page 49.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.
4 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and
contacts” on page 52.
If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see “Ordering supplies” on
page 54.
Aligning the print cartridges
1 Load plain paper.
2 Open the Solution Center.
3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges.
4 Click Print.
The alignment page prints.
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