Printing photos using the computer, Printing borderless photos – Lexmark 5400 Series User Manual
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Printing photos using the computer
1
Load photo paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side,
see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 5.
2
Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.
a
With a photo open, choose File Page Setup.
b
From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 5400 Series.
c
From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size loaded.
d
Choose an orientation.
e
Click OK.
3
Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.
a
With a photo open, choose File Print.
b
From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 5400 Series.
c
For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, click Advanced. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.
d
From the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, type the number of copies to be printed.
e
From the same pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media.
•
From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the type of paper you are using.
•
From the Print Quality area, choose Automatic or Photo.
f
Click Print.
Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For
best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24
hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.
Related topics:
•
“Enhancing photo print quality using the software” on page 84
Printing borderless photos
From your software application, set the page margins to zero, and then adjust the image on the screen so that it
covers the entire page.
Note: Some applications do not support margin setting.
1
Load photo or glossy paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the
printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see “Loading paper” on
page 5.
2
Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.
a
With a photo open, choose File Page Setup.
b
From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 5400 Series.
c
From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size loaded.
Note: Make sure you choose an option that has (Borderless) in it. For example, if you loaded letter-size photo
paper, choose US Letter (Borderless).
Printing
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