Checking the printer status, Checking printer readiness – Lexmark 1500 Series User Manual
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For reduced print quality and faster print speed, select Quick Print.
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For the default print quality, select Automatic. The paper type sensor determines the print quality based on the
type of paper it detects loaded in the paper support.
Adjust the application settings for the document
Use a different fill pattern in the application you are using to print the graphics. For more information, see the
documentation that came with the application.
Perform maintenance on the print cartridges
You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
Checking the printer status
Windows Vista users only
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Click
Control Panel Printer.
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Make sure:
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The printer icon does not say Paused. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click Resume
Printing.
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The printer icon says Ready. If it says Offline, right-click the icon, and then click Use Printer Online.
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The printer icon has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer. If it is not, right-click
the icon, and then click Set as Default.
Windows XP users only
1
Click Start
Settings Printers and Faxes.
2
Make sure:
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The printer icon does not say Paused. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click Resume
Printing.
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The printer icon says Ready. If it says Offline, right-click the icon, and then click Use Printer Online.
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The printer icon has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer. If it is not, right-click
the icon, and then click Set as Default.
Windows 2000 users only
1
Click Start
Settings Printers.
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Right-click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon.
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Make sure:
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Set as Default Printer is selected.
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Pause Printing is not selected.
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Use Printer Offline is not selected.
Checking printer readiness
The printer may not be ready to print. Check the following. When you think you have solved the problem, test the
solution by sending a document to print.
Make sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded
Make sure you have followed the correct loading instructions for your printer.
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