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... Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
... Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
User's Guide
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... Want To menu...17 Using the Options menu ...17 Using the Print Properties tabs...17 Using the Toolbar...17 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 18 Loading paper and various paper types 20 Loading paper...20 Loading various paper types...20 Printing...23 Printing a document...23 Printing a banner...23 Printing cards...23 Printing collated copies...24 Printing envelopes...24 Printing iron-on transfers...25 Printing multiple pages on one sheet 25 Printing the last page first (reverse page order 25 Printing transparencies...25 Printing a Web page...26 Printing photos or images from...
... Want To menu...17 Using the Options menu ...17 Using the Print Properties tabs...17 Using the Toolbar...17 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 18 Loading paper and various paper types 20 Loading paper...20 Loading various paper types...20 Printing...23 Printing a document...23 Printing a banner...23 Printing cards...23 Printing collated copies...24 Printing envelopes...24 Printing iron-on transfers...25 Printing multiple pages on one sheet 25 Printing the last page first (reverse page order 25 Printing transparencies...25 Printing a Web page...26 Printing photos or images from...
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... an image as a multiple-page poster 30 Maintaining the printer 31 Changing print cartridges...31 Removing a used print cartridge...31 Installing print cartridges...32 Achieving better print quality...33 Improving print quality ...33 Aligning the print cartridges ...33 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...34 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 34 Preserving the print cartridges...35 Ordering supplies...35 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 36 Refilling a print cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is...
... an image as a multiple-page poster 30 Maintaining the printer 31 Changing print cartridges...31 Removing a used print cartridge...31 Installing print cartridges...32 Achieving better print quality...33 Improving print quality ...33 Aligning the print cartridges ...33 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...34 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 34 Preserving the print cartridges...35 Ordering supplies...35 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 36 Refilling a print cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is...
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Blinking power light troubleshooting 46 Power light blinks slowly...46 Power light blinks rapidly ...46 Error messages troubleshooting...46 Cartridge Alert ...46 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Paper Jam ...47 Out of Paper...47 Removing and reinstalling the software 47 Notices...48 Edition notice...48 Power consumption...49 Index...51 5
Blinking power light troubleshooting 46 Power light blinks slowly...46 Power light blinks rapidly ...46 Error messages troubleshooting...46 Cartridge Alert ...46 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Paper Jam ...47 Out of Paper...47 Removing and reinstalling the software 47 Notices...48 Edition notice...48 Power consumption...49 Index...51 5
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..., double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not ship with all printers. If you how to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on Windows operating...
..., double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not ship with all printers. If you how to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on Windows operating...
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... the printer The installation screen appears. You can also find this document on the 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark screen. 1300 Series folder. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 1300 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with printing, copying, Troubleshooting). Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 8 scanning, faxing, paper jams, and...
... the printer The installation screen appears. You can also find this document on the 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark screen. 1300 Series folder. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 1300 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with printing, copying, Troubleshooting). Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 8 scanning, faxing, paper jams, and...
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... the product. Setting up the printer To set up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. Checking the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or...
... the product. Setting up the printer To set up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. Checking the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or...
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... the printer 6 5 4 1 2 3 Use the To 1 • Turn the printer on page 46. 2 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper. 12 For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot.
... the printer 6 5 4 1 2 3 Use the To 1 • Turn the printer on page 46. 2 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper. 12 For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot.
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... chapter tells how to the Photo Library. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Using the printer software Use this software Imaging Studio Solution Center Print Properties Toolbar To Print documents or photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital...
... chapter tells how to the Photo Library. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Using the printer software Use this software Imaging Studio Solution Center Print Properties Toolbar To Print documents or photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital...
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... provides help, as well as information about the printer status and ink level. For example, while printing, the status of the Welcome screen: Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to : - Print. - Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for...
... provides help, as well as information about the printer status and ink level. For example, while printing, the status of the Welcome screen: Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to : - Print. - Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for...
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... Setup. 16 Advanced • Change the appearance of the screen. From here Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information You can • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to contact us by telephone or on or off. • Change network printing settings...
... Setup. 16 Advanced • Change the appearance of the screen. From here Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information You can • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to contact us by telephone or on or off. • Change network printing settings...
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... (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on the screen. Using the Print Properties tabs All of the paper) to different parts of Web pages. Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to print on both sides of the print settings are on the dialog. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening...
... (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on the screen. Using the Print Properties tabs All of the paper) to different parts of Web pages. Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to print on both sides of the print settings are on the dialog. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening...
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... total thickness of the card stack does not exceed 10 mm (0.4 inches). • The print side of the cards faces you adjust the paper guide. Note: Photos require more drying time. Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use with it. • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. 3 Adjust the paper guide until it to dry to Make sure 100 sheets...
... total thickness of the card stack does not exceed 10 mm (0.4 inches). • The print side of the cards faces you adjust the paper guide. Note: Photos require more drying time. Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use with it. • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. 3 Adjust the paper guide until it to dry to Make sure 100 sheets...
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... OK. On the Toolbar, the number of any Web page. 1 Load paper. 2 Open a Web page using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. 3 If you want to view the Web page before printing: a Click Preview. Printing a Web page You can use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you want to check or change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark Page Setup. b Adjust the print settings.
... OK. On the Toolbar, the number of any Web page. 1 Load paper. 2 Open a Web page using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. 3 If you want to view the Web page before printing: a Click Preview. Printing a Web page You can use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you want to check or change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark Page Setup. b Adjust the print settings.
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... the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your country or region, go to * Black cartridge 28† 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29† 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * Values obtained by continuous printing. Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to www.lexmark.com. To prevent the message from...
... the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your country or region, go to * Black cartridge 28† 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29† 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * Values obtained by continuous printing. Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to www.lexmark.com. To prevent the message from...
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... text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with graphics or images • Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper • Transparencies • Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on...
... text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with graphics or images • Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper • Transparencies • Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on...
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... to replace the black print cartridge in your computer screen to print using the black print cartridge. (The Continue button is out of a print job. You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35 in the middle of paper in this guide. Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly The printer is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the color print cartridge. 46 For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page...
... to replace the black print cartridge in your computer screen to print using the black print cartridge. (The Continue button is out of a print job. You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35 in the middle of paper in this guide. Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly The printer is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the color print cartridge. 46 For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page...
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...access cover 12 Advanced tab 16 aligning print cartridges 33 B banner paper jams 45 banner paper, loading 22 banner, printing 23 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 borderless photos, printing 28 box contents 11 buttons, Imaging Studio Photo Greeting Cards 14 Photo Packages 14 Poster 14 Slideshow 14 Transfer Photos 14 View / Print Photo Library 14 C cards printing 23 Cartridge Alert 46 cartridge, print cleaning 34 removing 31 wiping 34 cartridges...
...access cover 12 Advanced tab 16 aligning print cartridges 33 B banner paper jams 45 banner paper, loading 22 banner, printing 23 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 borderless photos, printing 28 box contents 11 buttons, Imaging Studio Photo Greeting Cards 14 Photo Packages 14 Poster 14 Slideshow 14 Transfer Photos 14 View / Print Photo Library 14 C cards printing 23 Cartridge Alert 46 cartridge, print cleaning 34 removing 31 wiping 34 cartridges...
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...paper jam 47 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 Paper Out 47 Paper Setup tab changing orientation 17 changing paper size 17 paper sizes, specifying 17 paper support 12 paper, loading 20 partial document or photo prints 44 parts access cover 12 paper exit tray 12 paper guide 12 paper support 12 power button 12 power supply 13 USB port 13 photo cards, loading 20 Photo Greeting Cards button 14 Photo Library printing photos 28 Photo Packages 28 Photo Packages button 14 photo paper, loading 20 photos printing 28 printing borderless 28 printing...
...paper jam 47 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 Paper Out 47 Paper Setup tab changing orientation 17 changing paper size 17 paper sizes, specifying 17 paper support 12 paper, loading 20 partial document or photo prints 44 parts access cover 12 paper exit tray 12 paper guide 12 paper support 12 power button 12 power supply 13 USB port 13 photo cards, loading 20 Photo Greeting Cards button 14 Photo Library printing photos 28 Photo Packages 28 Photo Packages button 14 photo paper, loading 20 photos printing 28 printing borderless 28 printing...
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...photos from a Web page 26 using 17 Transfer Photos button 14 transparencies loading 21 printing 25 Troubleshooting tab 16 troubleshooting, blinking power light power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 troubleshooting, error messages Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Cartridge Alert 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 paper jam 47 Paper Out 47 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds banner paper jams 45 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 printer does not feed paper...
...photos from a Web page 26 using 17 Transfer Photos button 14 transparencies loading 21 printing 25 Troubleshooting tab 16 troubleshooting, blinking power light power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 troubleshooting, error messages Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Cartridge Alert 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 paper jam 47 Paper Out 47 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds banner paper jams 45 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 printer does not feed paper...