Lexmark 1500 Series Benutzerhandbuch
Select a lower print quality
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From the software application, click File
Print.
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Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
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Click Quality/Copies.
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From the Quality/Speed area, select a lower print quality.
Remove and reinstall the software
It is sometimes helpful to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it.
Skewed print
Check the paper guides
Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.
Check the paper
Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer specifications.
Photo smudges
To prevent smudging, avoid touching the surface of a printed photo. 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.
individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.
Checking the print cartridges
Are the print cartridges properly installed?
For more information, see “Installing print cartridges” on page 56.
Are the sticker and tape removed from the cartridges?
Lift the access cover. Press down on the cartridge carrier latches to raise the cartridge carrier lids.
Are the cartridges low on ink?
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Do one of the following:
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In Windows Vista, click
.
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In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
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Click Programs or All Programs
Lexmark 1500 Series.
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Click Solution Center.
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If an exclamation point (!) appears on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge. For more information,
see “Installing print cartridges” on page 56.
see “Installing print cartridges” on page 56.
For cartridge-ordering information, see “Ordering paper and other supplies” on page 61.
Ink levels seem incorrect
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Are you printing graphics or photos?
When you print documents with a large number of graphics, or with the Photo Quality/Speed setting, the printer uses
more ink. The type of documents you print and the print quality you select affect the amount of ink the printer uses.
more ink. The type of documents you print and the print quality you select affect the amount of ink the printer uses.
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