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Networking the printer 86 Installing network printers...86 Tips for installing a network printer...87 Maintaining the printer 89 Changing print cartridges...89 Achieving better print quality...91 Preserving the print cartridges...93 Cleaning the scanner glass...94 Ordering supplies...94 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...95 Refilling a print cartridge...95 Recycling Lexmark products...95 Troubleshooting 96 Setup troubleshooting...96 Print troubleshooting...
Networking the printer 86 Installing network printers...86 Tips for installing a network printer...87 Maintaining the printer 89 Changing print cartridges...89 Achieving better print quality...91 Preserving the print cartridges...93 Cleaning the scanner glass...94 Ordering supplies...94 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...95 Refilling a print cartridge...95 Recycling Lexmark products...95 Troubleshooting 96 Setup troubleshooting...96 Print troubleshooting...
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... the installation software CD that serves as a guide. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 12 3 4 7 5 6 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of the printer. 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. 6 Installation software CD...
... the installation software CD that serves as a guide. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 12 3 4 7 5 6 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of the printer. 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. 6 Installation software CD...
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... Scanner glass 1 2 To Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 34 5 6 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 4 EXT port Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to...
... Scanner glass 1 2 To Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 34 5 6 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 4 EXT port Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to...
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... Note: Pressing selects a setting. View ink levels. - Lighter / Darker1 Adjust the brightness of the original document. Clean cartridges. - Print a test page. • Device Setup-Customize printer setup settings. • Defaults-Customize printer settings. 1 Temporary setting. Resize1 • Specify the percentage for enlarging or reducing the original copy. • Specify a specific copy size. •...
... Note: Pressing selects a setting. View ink levels. - Lighter / Darker1 Adjust the brightness of the original document. Clean cartridges. - Print a test page. • Device Setup-Customize printer setup settings. • Defaults-Customize printer settings. 1 Temporary setting. Resize1 • Specify the percentage for enlarging or reducing the original copy. • Specify a specific copy size. •...
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...setting selections. 11 Press Start Color or Start Black. Use this To Quality1 Adjust the quality of the original document. Clean cartridges. - Learning about the printer 27 An * appears next to the selected setting. 9 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat step 7 and ... settings. • Defaults-Customize printer settings. 1 Temporary setting. Using the Fax menu To access and navigate the Fax menu: 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. Original Size1 Specify the size of a scan. Align cartridges. - The fax default screen appears. 2 If you do ...
...setting selections. 11 Press Start Color or Start Black. Use this To Quality1 Adjust the quality of the original document. Clean cartridges. - Learning about the printer 27 An * appears next to the selected setting. 9 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat step 7 and ... settings. • Defaults-Customize printer settings. 1 Temporary setting. Using the Fax menu To access and navigate the Fax menu: 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. Original Size1 Specify the size of a scan. Align cartridges. - The fax default screen appears. 2 If you do ...
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... are sending. Tools • Maintenance - Print a test page. • Device Setup-Customize printer setup settings. • Defaults-Customize printer settings. 1 Temporary setting. Learning about the printer 28 Align cartridges. - Delay Fax Enter a specific time to send a fax. View ink levels. - Clean cartridges. - Using the Photo Card menu 1 If necessary, press Photo Card, or insert a memory...
... are sending. Tools • Maintenance - Print a test page. • Device Setup-Customize printer setup settings. • Defaults-Customize printer settings. 1 Temporary setting. Learning about the printer 28 Align cartridges. - Delay Fax Enter a specific time to send a fax. View ink levels. - Clean cartridges. - Using the Photo Card menu 1 If necessary, press Photo Card, or insert a memory...
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... information, see Note below table. Save Photos • Save photos stored on a page. Align cartridges. - Print a test page. • Device Setup-Customize printer setup settings. • Defaults-Reset printer settings to factory defaults. 1 Setting will return to your photos. Note: To save Paper Size,... - Layout1 Center one photo on a page, or specify the number of the paper loaded. Quality1 Adjust the quality of paper loaded. Clean cartridges. - An * appears next to the selected setting. 6 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat step 4 and step 5 as needed...
... information, see Note below table. Save Photos • Save photos stored on a page. Align cartridges. - Print a test page. • Device Setup-Customize printer setup settings. • Defaults-Reset printer settings to factory defaults. 1 Setting will return to your photos. Note: To save Paper Size,... - Layout1 Center one photo on a page, or specify the number of the paper loaded. Quality1 Adjust the quality of paper loaded. Clean cartridges. - An * appears next to the selected setting. 6 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat step 4 and step 5 as needed...
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...Imaging Studio The Imaging Studio buttons link to complete a task. Method 2 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5400 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Print Properties Select the best print settings for you to software and information that help you with... operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5400 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Fast Pics Transfer digital photos from a memory card, flash drive, or ...
...Imaging Studio The Imaging Studio buttons link to complete a task. Method 2 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5400 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Print Properties Select the best print settings for you to software and information that help you with... operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5400 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Fast Pics Transfer digital photos from a memory card, flash drive, or ...
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... World Wide Web. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. Note: For more information. • View ink levels and order ...Troubleshoot other ink problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to : - For example, while printing, the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information, click Help in the ...
... World Wide Web. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. Note: For more information. • View ink levels and order ...Troubleshoot other ink problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to : - For example, while printing, the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information, click Help in the ...
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... 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Maintaining the printer 89 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do...
... 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Maintaining the printer 89 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do...
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2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to print an alignment page. Maintaining the printer 90 The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Close the scanner unit, making sure to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. Note: The scanner unit must be closed to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier.
2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to print an alignment page. Maintaining the printer 90 The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Close the scanner unit, making sure to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. Note: The scanner unit must be closed to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier.
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...best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information...cartridges to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the cartridges. If you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge...higher print quality. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 92. Achieving better print quality ..., see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 91. If print quality has not improved, ...
...best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information...cartridges to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the cartridges. If you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge...higher print quality. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 92. Achieving better print quality ..., see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 91. If print quality has not improved, ...
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... printer 92 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Press Copy Mode. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. 5 Press . 6 Press or repeatedly until Maintenance appears. 7 Press . 8 Press or repeatedly until Clean Cartridges appears. 9 Press . Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges.... nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 10 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 11 If print quality...
... printer 92 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Press Copy Mode. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. 5 Press . 6 Press or repeatedly until Maintenance appears. 7 Press . 8 Press or repeatedly until Clean Cartridges appears. 9 Press . Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges.... nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 10 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 11 If print quality...
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...the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Maintaining the printer 93 4 Using another clean section of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. ...• Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 92. 10 Repeat step 9 up to replace, clean, or store it in its own storage unit when ...
...the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Maintaining the printer 93 4 Using another clean section of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. ...• Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 92. 10 Repeat step 9 up to replace, clean, or store it in its own storage unit when ...
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... lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 5400 Series models (except Lexmark 5490) Item Black cartridge Color cartridge High-yield black cartridge High-yield color cartridge Photo cartridge Part number 32 33 34 35 31 Ordering paper and other supplies To order...215 Color cartridge2 29 185 Black cartridge 28A 215 Color cartridge 29A 185 High yield black cartridge 34 550 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Maintaining the printer 94 Note: Make sure all ...
... lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 5400 Series models (except Lexmark 5490) Item Black cartridge Color cartridge High-yield black cartridge High-yield color cartridge Photo cartridge Part number 32 33 34 35 31 Ordering paper and other supplies To order...215 Color cartridge2 29 185 Black cartridge 28A 215 Color cartridge 29A 185 High yield black cartridge 34 550 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Maintaining the printer 94 Note: Make sure all ...
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... been depleted. If you receive an Out of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in . • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Maintaining the...
... been depleted. If you receive an Out of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in . • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Maintaining the...
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...paper. correctly Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. on page 115. e Select your country or region. Cartridges may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on page 123. 2 If the software still does... not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to Set As Default. b Click the...
...paper. correctly Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. on page 115. e Select your country or region. Cartridges may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on page 123. 2 If the software still does... not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to Set As Default. b Click the...
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...service? Check for paper jams Check for and clear any ring. • Consider adding a second telephone line for the printer. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Can send but not receive faxes Load paper Check the Auto Answer button Check ink Load paper to save ...the setting. Troubleshooting 107 full? 2 Scan the original document one page at a time. If the Auto Answer light is on: • The printer will answer after...
...service? Check for paper jams Check for and clear any ring. • Consider adding a second telephone line for the printer. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Can send but not receive faxes Load paper Check the Auto Answer button Check ink Load paper to save ...the setting. Troubleshooting 107 full? 2 Scan the original document one page at a time. If the Auto Answer light is on: • The printer will answer after...
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... 109 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. tape on page 74. • Check the Dial Method setting. 1 Listen for sender Check ink • Check that printer is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Be sure that the quality of the...• Increase the fax scan resolution. Check the ink levels and install a new print cartridge if necessary. If you hear a dial tone but the printer hangs up without dialing, this setting. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to verify the original document was loaded correctly...
... 109 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. tape on page 74. • Check the Dial Method setting. 1 Listen for sender Check ink • Check that printer is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Be sure that the quality of the...• Increase the fax scan resolution. Check the ink levels and install a new print cartridge if necessary. If you hear a dial tone but the printer hangs up without dialing, this setting. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to verify the original document was loaded correctly...
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..., the problem has been corrected. • Reappears, one of the cartridges is available only at the beginning Cartridge of a print job.) replacement required / Color and Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge. Black Cartridge A new cartridge needs to align the cartridge. Continue with Procedure 2. The printer will read any markings on page 91. Troubleshooting 115
..., the problem has been corrected. • Reappears, one of the cartridges is available only at the beginning Cartridge of a print job.) replacement required / Color and Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge. Black Cartridge A new cartridge needs to align the cartridge. Continue with Procedure 2. The printer will read any markings on page 91. Troubleshooting 115