•
For reduced print quality and faster print speed, select
Quick Print
.
•
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
1
Click
Control Panel
Printer
.
2
Make sure:
•
The printer icon does not say
Paused
. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click
Resume
Printing
.
•
The printer icon says
Ready
. If it says
Offline
, right-click the icon, and then click
Use Printer Online
.
•
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:
•
The printer icon does not say
Paused
. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click
Resume
Printing
.
•
The printer icon says
Ready
. If it says
Offline
, right-click the icon, and then click
Use Printer Online
.
•
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
.
2
Right-click the
Lexmark 1500 Series
icon.
3
Make sure:
•
Set as Default Printer
is selected.
•
Pause Printing
is
not
selected.
•
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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