Selecting a print quality
From the control panel
You can select a print quality from both the Photo and Copy modes.
- When performing a copying task, press Mode until the Copy light comes on; when working with photos, press Mode until the Photo Card light comes on.
- Press Menu.
- From either the Copy menu or the Photo menu, use the up and down arrows to scroll to
Copy Quality
or Print Quality
.
- Using the left (-) and right (+) arrows, select the appropriate print or copy quality for the document.
Automatic
The All-In-One sets the print quality according to the paper type loaded.
Draft
Best for copying or printing text-only documents with reduced quality but faster speeds.
Normal
Recommended for most types of documents.
Photo
Best for photos and documents with graphics.
When printing
- From the software application, choose File Print.
- From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.
- From the Print Quality area, select the appropriate print quality for the document.
- AutomaticThe All-In-One sets the print quality according to the paper type loaded.
- Quick PrintBest for text-only documents with reduced print quality but faster print speed.
- NormalRecommended for most types of documents.
- PhotoBest for photos and documents with graphics.
When copying
- Open the Lexmark 4300 Series Center.
- Select the Copy tab.
- From the Copy Quality area, select the appropriate copy quality for the document.
- PhotoBest when copying photos and documents with graphics.
- NormalRecommended for most types of documents.
- Quick CopyBest for copying text-only documents. Print quality is reduced, but copy speed is faster.
- AutomaticThe All-In-One sets the print quality according to the paper type loaded.
Related topic
Navigating the menus on the control panel