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......110 Maintaining the printer 111 Maintaining print cartridges...111 Installing print cartridges...111 Removing a used print cartridge ...112 Refilling print cartridges...113 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...113 Aligning print cartridges ...114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...114 Checking ink levels...115 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...116 Preserving the print cartridges ...117 Cleaning the scanner glass...117...
......110 Maintaining the printer 111 Maintaining print cartridges...111 Installing print cartridges...111 Removing a used print cartridge ...112 Refilling print cartridges...113 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...113 Aligning print cartridges ...114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...114 Checking ink levels...115 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...116 Preserving the print cartridges ...117 Cleaning the scanner glass...117...
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Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 9 8 1 2 3 76 5 1 4 2 3 1 Power cord 2 Telephone cord 3 Printer software CD 4 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may not come with a ... the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you must grant access to the printer software. Setting up the printer Granting access to the...
Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 9 8 1 2 3 76 5 1 4 2 3 1 Power cord 2 Telephone cord 3 Printer software CD 4 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may not come with a ... the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you must grant access to the printer software. Setting up the printer Granting access to the...
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13 Set the date and time. a Enter a fax number, and then press to save. 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. b Enter a fax name, and then press to save . to save . a Using the keypad of the printer control panel, enter the month, day,.... 14 Set the fax number and fax name. c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and then press to save . 16 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17
13 Set the date and time. a Enter a fax number, and then press to save. 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. b Enter a fax name, and then press to save . to save . a Using the keypad of the printer control panel, enter the month, day,.... 14 Set the fax number and fax name. c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and then press to save . 16 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17
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18 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Setting up the printer 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
18 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Setting up the printer 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
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An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19 20 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 21 Close the printer. 22 Press .
An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19 20 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 21 Close the printer. 22 Press .
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... Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to access the port. 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT Port 6 LINE Port EXT LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. The printer must be available in all countries or.... Note: Remove the plug to the printer. Connect the printer to receive incoming fax calls. Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print...
... Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to access the port. 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT Port 6 LINE Port EXT LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. The printer must be available in all countries or.... Note: Remove the plug to the printer. Connect the printer to receive incoming fax calls. Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print...
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... menu Photo menu Maintenance Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory • Ink Levels device into the printer. • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup Easy Photo • Print • Paper Size • Photo Size • Language • Country • Date/Time •...
... menu Photo menu Maintenance Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory • Ink Levels device into the printer. • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup Easy Photo • Print • Paper Size • Photo Size • Language • Country • Date/Time •...
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... the Speed Dial list. Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of the following: In...
... the Speed Dial list. Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of the following: In...
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Maintaining the printer 111 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the cartridge carrier levers. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down on the bottom of the color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid.
Maintaining the printer 111 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the cartridge carrier levers. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down on the bottom of the color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid.
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Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Maintaining the printer 112 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 4 If a black cartridge is on the bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the box contents, remove the tape from underneath the scanner unit.
Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Maintaining the printer 112 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 4 If a black cartridge is on the bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the box contents, remove the tape from underneath the scanner unit.
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... F I PRINTING 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of a refilled cartridge. If you believe you are designed...
... F I PRINTING 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of a refilled cartridge. If you believe you are designed...
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... improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility...
... improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility...
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... panel, press , and then press . 2 Press again. 3 Press the arrow buttons until Clean Cartridges appears, and then press . Check the ink level of the black cartridge. Check the ink level of the color cartridge. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 4 Press . 5 If a black cartridge is included in the printer, then press the arrow buttons until Black Ink...
... panel, press , and then press . 2 Press again. 3 Press the arrow buttons until Clean Cartridges appears, and then press . Check the ink level of the black cartridge. Check the ink level of the color cartridge. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 4 Press . 5 If a black cartridge is included in the printer, then press the arrow buttons until Black Ink...
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... double click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Maintaining the printer 116 Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier... and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge if necessary. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on the Printer...
... double click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Maintaining the printer 116 Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier... and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge if necessary. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on the Printer...
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...for an extended period of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again. 7 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again.... 8 Repeat step 7 up to two more times. 9 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Maintaining the printer 117 Preserving the...
...for an extended period of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again. 7 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again.... 8 Repeat step 7 up to two more times. 9 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Maintaining the printer 117 Preserving the...
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.... Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 5690 and Lexmark 6690 models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 4A Black cartridge2 4 Color cartridge 5A Page yield values available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as...
.... Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 5690 and Lexmark 6690 models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 4A Black cartridge2 4 Color cartridge 5A Page yield values available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as...
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... when printing photos or other supplies To purchase supplies or to locate a dealer near you have previously selected. 1 Turn off the printer. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 •...printer menus. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Maintaining the printer 119 If you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Press and hold and , and then press to ...
... when printing photos or other supplies To purchase supplies or to locate a dealer near you have previously selected. 1 Turn off the printer. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 •...printer menus. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Maintaining the printer 119 If you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Press and hold and , and then press to ...
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REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 123 RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn the printer on. CHECK POWER If the light is not on the computer screen ...
REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 123 RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn the printer on. CHECK POWER If the light is not on the computer screen ...
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... sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. b Click Control Panel. Troubleshooting 124 b Click Printers and Faxes. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Double-...
... sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. b Click Control Panel. Troubleshooting 124 b Click Printers and Faxes. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Double-...
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... then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until On appears, and then press to save the setting. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Try one page at a time. CHECK WHETHER FAX FORWARDING IS SELECTED 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons until the...
... then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until On appears, and then press to save the setting. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Try one page at a time. CHECK WHETHER FAX FORWARDING IS SELECTED 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons until the...