Lexmark X5450 - Poor Text and Graphic Quality

3 Remove and reinsert the cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 111
and “Installing print cartridges” on page 110.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.
4 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and
contacts” on page 113.
If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see “Ordering supplies” on
page 116.
Related topics:
• “Choosing a print quality” on page 16
Poor text and graphic quality
• Blank pages
• Dark print
• Faded print
• Incorrect colors
• Light and dark bands in print
• Skewed lines
• Smudges
• Streaks
• White lines in print
Check ink
Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.
Review steps to
improve print quality
See “Improving print quality” on page 115.
Remove sheets as they
are printed
To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheet
as it exits, and allow it to dry:
• Documents with graphics or images
• Photo paper
• Heavyweight matte or glossy paper
• Transparencies
• Labels
• Envelopes
• Iron-on transfers
Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry.
Use a different brand of
paper
Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. If you are printing
photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper
or Lexmark Photo Paper.
Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper.
Software may not be
installed correctly
For more information, see “Software may not be installed correctly” on page 122.
Troubleshooting
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