Improving print quality

If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, 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 heavier, bright white, or coated.
Select a higher print quality:

From the software application, choose File Print. The Print dialog appears.
From the "Printer" pop-up menu, choose Lexmark 4300 Series.
From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.
From the Print Quality area, select Automatic or Photo.

If you have tried the basic solutions, and the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:

Align the print cartridges. If the print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.
Clean the print cartridge nozzles. If the print quality has not improved, repeat this step up to two more times before continuing to step 3.
Reinsert the print cartridges. For help, see Removing a used cartridge and Installing the print cartridges, and then print the document again. If the quality has not improved, continue to step 4.
Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. If the print quality has not improved, repeat this step up to two more times.
If print quality is still unsatisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see Ordering supplies.