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PRINT QUALITY PROBLEMS
Printed color does not match
screen colors.
• The color print cartridge has run out of one or more
inks. Install a new cartridge. See
Replacing the
Ink Cartridge
.
• The print head may need cleaning. See
Cartridge Nozzle Test
.
Black and white is printing
instead of expected color
printing.
• The print settings may be incorrect. Check
Document Type setting in the printer driver
Document/Quality dialog. See
Main Tab
.
• A black cartridge may be installed instead of a
color cartridge. Replace with a color cartridge.
See
Replacing the Ink Cartridge
.
Color print quality is poor.
• Ensure that you are using the correct type of paper.
• Ensure that the Paper Type setting is correct for
the type of paper loaded. See
Main Tab
.
• Change the Print Quality setting to High or Normal.
See
Main Tab
.
Printer power is on, but nothing
prints.
• The printer is improperly connected to the
computer. Make sure the printer cable is firmly
connected to the printer and the computer.
• If using a parallel printer cable, make sure the
printer cable is IEEE 1284-compliant bi-directional
parallel interface cable.
• If using a USB cable, you have a bad cable, or
computer port. Try another cable first.
• Make sure your application has the WorkCentre
490cx selected as the default printer.
Symptom
Cause and Solution