Lexmark x6570 User Guide
Make sure the Quality/Speed setting is appropriate for the paper type loaded in the printer
The Best Quality/Speed setting may cause smearing if used with plain paper. If you are using plain paper, try using
the Normal setting.
the Normal setting.
Make sure the print cartridge nozzles are clean
You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Align the print cartridges
The cartridges may be out of alignment.
1
Load plain paper.
2
From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder.
3
Double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series Utility icon.
4
From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page.
5
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Clean the print cartridges
You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
Transparencies or photos contain white lines
Adjust the Quality/Speed settings
1
With a document open, click File
Print.
2
From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 6500 Series.
3
From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.
4
From the Print Quality menu, select the appropriate print quality for the document:
•
Automatic—Default selection.
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Quick Print—Best for text-only documents with reduced print quality but faster print speed.
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Normal—Recommended for most types of documents.
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Best—Recommended for photos and documents with graphics.
5
Click Print.
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.
documentation that came with the application.
Perform maintenance on the print catridges
You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
Troubleshooting
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