Improve print quality

If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, first make sure you:

Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are printing a photo.
Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated.
Select a higher print quality:

If your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:

Reinsert the print cartridges.
1. Remove the print cartridges.
2. Install the print cartridges.
3. Align the print cartridges.
4. Print your document again.
Clean the print cartridge nozzles.
1. Load a paper. For help, see Load paper and specialty media.
2. Open the Lexmark 2200 Series Utility.
3. From the Cartridges tab, click Clean Print Nozzles. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles.
4. Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved.
Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. If the print quality has not improved after cleaning the print cartridge nozzles, there may be dried ink on the nozzles or contacts.
1. Remove the print cartridges.
2. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
3. Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
4. Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
5. With another clean section of the cloth, repeat steps c through d.
6. Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.
7. Reinsert the print cartridges.
8. Print your document again.
9. If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to two more times.
10. If print quality is still unsatisfactory, replace your print cartridges.