User's Guide
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... Changing print cartridges...70 Removing a used print cartridge...70 Installing print cartridges...70 Achieving better print quality...72 Improving print quality ...72 Aligning print cartridges ...72 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...72 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 73 Preserving the print cartridges...74 Cleaning the scanner glass...74 Ordering supplies...74 Ordering print cartridges...74 Ordering paper and other supplies ...75 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 75 Refilling a print cartridge...76...
... Changing print cartridges...70 Removing a used print cartridge...70 Installing print cartridges...70 Achieving better print quality...72 Improving print quality ...72 Aligning print cartridges ...72 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...72 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 73 Preserving the print cartridges...74 Cleaning the scanner glass...74 Ordering supplies...74 Ordering print cartridges...74 Ordering paper and other supplies ...75 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 75 Refilling a print cartridge...76...
User's Guide
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... the printer to the power supply port located at the back of installation. 12 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to be found on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Note: Your power cord may... printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format 5 Installation software CD for Macintosh • Installation software for the printer • Mac Help 6 Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide.
... the printer to the power supply port located at the back of installation. 12 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to be found on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Note: Your power cord may... printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format 5 Installation software CD for Macintosh • Installation software for the printer • Mac Help 6 Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide.
User's Guide
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Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a...8226; Printer status • Messages • Menus 2 5 3 6 4 7 Press 1 1 To • Turn the printer on and off. • Stop the print, copy, or scan process. 17 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a power source.
Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a...8226; Printer status • Messages • Menus 2 5 3 6 4 7 Press 1 1 To • Turn the printer on and off. • Stop the print, copy, or scan process. 17 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a power source.
User's Guide
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... as needed. 7 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to view the ink level of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults to the factory ... feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to reset the wireless network settings. 24 Select: • Photo Print Size to choose the size of the color cartridge. Press or to view the ink level of paper loaded. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 25...
... as needed. 7 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to view the ink level of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults to the factory ... feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to reset the wireless network settings. 24 Select: • Photo Print Size to choose the size of the color cartridge. Press or to view the ink level of paper loaded. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 25...
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...Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos in various sizes. From the bottom left corner 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 : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers Using ...
...Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos in various sizes. From the bottom left corner 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 : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers Using ...
User's Guide
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... To open . Use basic features. - Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. Method 2 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • View ink levels...
... To open . Use basic features. - Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. Method 2 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • View ink levels...
User's Guide
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... Advanced You can • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on the type of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Tab Quality/Copies Choices • Select a Paper Type...of the screen. Using the Printing Preferences tabs All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of the job first. 30 Note: For more information, click Help in black and white instead of color. • Specify the number of copies to print. • Select to ...
... Advanced You can • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on the type of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Tab Quality/Copies Choices • Select a Paper Type...of the screen. Using the Printing Preferences tabs All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of the job first. 30 Note: For more information, click Help in black and white instead of color. • Specify the number of copies to print. • Select to ...
User's Guide
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... area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the...
... area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the...
User's Guide
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... information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 73. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality, print your document again. An alignment page prints. If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. •...
... information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 73. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality, print your document again. An alignment page prints. If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. •...
User's Guide
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... has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 72. 73 5 Press or repeatedly until Clean Cartridges appears. 6 Press . Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about...
... has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 72. 73 5 Press or repeatedly until Clean Cartridges appears. 6 Press . Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about...
User's Guide
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... 215 Black cartridge2 23 215 High yield black cartridge 34 550 Color cartridge 24A 185 Color cartridge2 24 185 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 3500-4500 Series models (except Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580) Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to replace, clean...
... 215 Black cartridge2 23 215 High yield black cartridge 34 550 Color cartridge 24A 185 Color cartridge2 24 185 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 3500-4500 Series models (except Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580) Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to replace, clean...
User's Guide
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... not come with an internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in the printer lets you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Paper Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper Note: Availability may vary by country or region. Item Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge Part number 2 3 31 Ordering paper and...
... not come with an internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in the printer lets you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Paper Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper Note: Availability may vary by country or region. Item Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge Part number 2 3 31 Ordering paper and...
User's Guide
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.... 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. For best results, use of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. If you receive an Out of a refilled cartridge. If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out...
.... 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. For best results, use of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. If you receive an Out of a refilled cartridge. If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out...
User's Guide
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... instructions on page 100. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Page does not print These are possible solutions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. 79 Check power If the light is not on, see "Power button is displayed, see "Removing...
... instructions on page 100. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Page does not print These are possible solutions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. 79 Check power If the light is not on, see "Power button is displayed, see "Removing...
User's Guide
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... digital camera using PictBridge These are possible solutions. For more of the following: Enable PictBridge printing from camera Enable PictBridge printing on page 100. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Removing and reinstalling the software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Try...
... digital camera using PictBridge These are possible solutions. For more of the following: Enable PictBridge printing from camera Enable PictBridge printing on page 100. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Removing and reinstalling the software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Try...
User's Guide
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...15 Press Start Color or Start Black. If you want appears. 6 Press . Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you are possible solutions. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Try ...Lexmark photo papers. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 82 Improving print quality These are printing photos or other high quality images, for the document. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on your print...
...15 Press Start Color or Start Black. If you want appears. 6 Press . Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you are possible solutions. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Try ...Lexmark photo papers. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 82 Improving print quality These are printing photos or other high quality images, for the document. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on your print...
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...print cartridges. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print These are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark...Software may take up to 15 minutes to dry: • Documents with color variations. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 70 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 100. 83 For more of paper Each paper brand accepts ...
...print cartridges. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print These are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark...Software may take up to 15 minutes to dry: • Documents with color variations. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 70 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 100. 83 For more of paper Each paper brand accepts ...
User's Guide
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...the upper left corner. 87 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Are you are possible solutions. Review steps to lighten or darken the copy. 5 Press Start Color or Start Black. Check quality of original document If the quality of the original document ...is loaded facedown on page 66. If you scanning from scanned photos, magazines, or newspapers" on the scanner glass in print These are copying or scanning from ...
...the upper left corner. 87 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Are you are possible solutions. Review steps to lighten or darken the copy. 5 Press Start Color or Start Black. Check quality of original document If the quality of the original document ...is loaded facedown on page 66. If you scanning from scanned photos, magazines, or newspapers" on the scanner glass in print These are copying or scanning from ...
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... following procedure to determine which could cause the alignment error message to the electrical outlet. 4 If the button is not working properly. Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 1 Check the indicated ink level or levels, and install a new print cartridge or cartridges if necessary.
... following procedure to determine which could cause the alignment error message to the electrical outlet. 4 If the button is not working properly. Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 1 Check the indicated ink level or levels, and install a new print cartridge or cartridges if necessary.
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... are closed . 4 Close the scanner unit. 5 Press . 5 Reinsert the black (or photo) print cartridge. 6 If the error: • Reappears, replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new one. • Does not reappear, reinsert the color print cartridge. 7 If the error reappears, replace the color print cartridge with a new one or more of the following: Remove any obstructions 1 Raise the...
... are closed . 4 Close the scanner unit. 5 Press . 5 Reinsert the black (or photo) print cartridge. 6 If the error: • Reappears, replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new one. • Does not reappear, reinsert the color print cartridge. 7 If the error reappears, replace the color print cartridge with a new one or more of the following: Remove any obstructions 1 Raise the...