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... power supply cord. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use of other than those described in the user documentation, to an electrical outlet that is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
... power supply cord. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use of other than those described in the user documentation, to an electrical outlet that is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. 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...
User's Guide
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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
User's Guide
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... setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. 7 The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents...
... setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. 7 The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents...
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.... scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. 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 photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on your desktop, • Scanning (if supported by your printer) follow these instructions: • Making copies...
.... scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. 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 photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on your desktop, • Scanning (if supported by your printer) follow these instructions: • Making copies...
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...information on setup troubleshooting. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. 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...
...information on setup troubleshooting. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. 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...
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Press in the middle of 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 Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot. For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. •...
Press in the middle of 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 Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot. For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. •...
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.... Using the Imaging Studio To open the Imaging Studio, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to use one of an active Web page. Select the best print settings for the document you are printing. Create printer...
.... Using the Imaging Studio To open the Imaging Studio, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to use one of an active Web page. Select the best print settings for the document you are printing. Create printer...
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... the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Use basic features. - Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. 15 Click To access Slideshow Poster Details View a slideshow of your photos as a multiple-page poster. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as information about the printer status and ink level. Print. - To open . 1 Click Start...
... the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Use basic features. - Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. 15 Click To access Slideshow Poster Details View a slideshow of your photos as a multiple-page poster. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as information about the printer status and ink level. Print. - To open . 1 Click Start...
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.... • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us by telephone or on the type of the screen. Note: For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the World Wide Web. 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...
.... • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us by telephone or on the type of the screen. Note: For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the World Wide Web. 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...
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... layout you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. 17 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. • Choose to have the last page printed first. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of...
... layout you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. 17 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. • Choose to have the last page printed first. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of...
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... time. Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper. 100 sheets of heavyweight matte paper 25 sheets of glossy paper 25 sheets of photo paper • The glossy or printable side of the paper faces you. (If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions...
... time. Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper. 100 sheets of heavyweight matte paper 25 sheets of glossy paper 25 sheets of photo paper • The glossy or printable side of the paper faces you. (If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions...
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... side is the printable side, see "Using Print Properties" on page 16. 4 If you want to view the Web page before printing: a Click Preview. c Select a lower minimum photo size. For best results, use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version 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 check or change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark Page Setup...
... side is the printable side, see "Using Print Properties" on page 16. 4 If you want to view the Web page before printing: a Click Preview. c Select a lower minimum photo size. For best results, use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version 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 check or change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark Page Setup...
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... yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * Values obtained by country or region. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. 36 To prevent the message from a computer, click Learn more on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior print quality. If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but...
... yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * Values obtained by country or region. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. 36 To prevent the message from a computer, click Learn more on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior print quality. If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but...
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...; 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. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on transfers Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to check for drivers and downloads. 43 Poor text and graphic quality Examples of paper...
...; 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. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on transfers Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to check for drivers and downloads. 43 Poor text and graphic quality Examples of paper...
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...order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of the print cartridges needs to be installed. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 32. 3 Print again. Load more information, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 20. Clear the paper jam. Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on page 35 in the black print cartridge. Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly The printer is...
...order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of the print cartridges needs to be installed. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 32. 3 Print again. Load more information, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 20. Clear the paper jam. Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on page 35 in the black print cartridge. Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly The printer is...
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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...