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...156 Print speed is slow...157 Partial document or photo prints...158 Photo smudges or scratches ...158 Checking the print cartridges...158 Ink levels seem incorrect ...158 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or ...unexpected 159 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen 160 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 160 Page prints with...
...156 Print speed is slow...157 Partial document or photo prints...158 Photo smudges or scratches ...158 Checking the print cartridges...158 Ink levels seem incorrect ...158 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or ...unexpected 159 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen 160 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 160 Page prints with...
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Alignment Error...191 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 192 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 192 Clear Carrier Jam ...192 Cover Open ...193 Error 1104...193 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 193 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right ...197 Error messages on the computer screen 197 Clearing error messages ...197 Left/Right Cartridge Missing ...197 Communication not available ...197 General Printing Problem ...198 Ink Low ...198 Out of Memory...198 Out of Paper ...198 Fixing a printing failure ...198 Unsupported file types found on memory card 199 Paper Jam ...
Alignment Error...191 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 192 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 192 Clear Carrier Jam ...192 Cover Open ...193 Error 1104...193 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 193 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right ...197 Error messages on the computer screen 197 Clearing error messages ...197 Left/Right Cartridge Missing ...197 Communication not available ...197 General Printing Problem ...198 Ink Low ...198 Out of Memory...198 Out of Paper ...198 Fixing a printing failure ...198 Unsupported file types found on memory card 199 Paper Jam ...
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...factory default settings. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to print a test page. On is pressed to either On or Off. Press or to view the ink level of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print... • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. • Print Test Page to view the ink level of the tone when a control panel button is the default. • Power Saver to set the volume of the color cartridge. Select: • Language to change default settings. For more information, see "Saving ...
...factory default settings. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to print a test page. On is pressed to either On or Off. Press or to view the ink level of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print... • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. • Print Test Page to view the ink level of the tone when a control panel button is the default. • Power Saver to set the volume of the color cartridge. Select: • Language to change default settings. For more information, see "Saving ...
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...printing problems, installing print cartridges, and performing maintenance tasks. Fax History and Settings Select printer fax settings for more information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 45 At the bottom left corner of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . ...8226; In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. To open . 1 Do one of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices: Click To Printer Status ...
...printing problems, installing print cartridges, and performing maintenance tasks. Fax History and Settings Select printer fax settings for more information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 45 At the bottom left corner of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . ...8226; In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. To open . 1 Do one of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices: Click To Printer Status ...
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...page. • Clean print cartridges to fix horizontal streaks. • Align print cartridges to fix blurry edges. • View ink levels. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Turning printing voice notification on or off The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you use the printer. •...Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK. 46...
...page. • Clean print cartridges to fix horizontal streaks. • Align print cartridges to fix blurry edges. • View ink levels. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Turning printing voice notification on or off The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you use the printer. •...Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK. 46...
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... type sensing device. The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for inkjet printers. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper is equipped with ...it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to give you optimum photo-printing results....
... type sensing device. The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for inkjet printers. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper is equipped with ...it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to give you optimum photo-printing results....
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...the labels. • You use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive. • Envelopes require more drying time. Notes: • Do not load envelopes with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes. Remove each sheet of the labels faces you . • The envelopes are ... feeds into the printer first. 2 Make sure: • The print side of labels as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 61 Partial sheets (with the stamp location in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of ...
...the labels. • You use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive. • Envelopes require more drying time. Notes: • Do not load envelopes with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes. Remove each sheet of the labels faces you . • The envelopes are ... feeds into the printer first. 2 Make sure: • The print side of labels as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 61 Partial sheets (with the stamp location in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of ...
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.... If the transparencies have a removable strip, each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Remove each strip should face away from you . 2 Make sure: • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • ...
.... If the transparencies have a removable strip, each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Remove each strip should face away from you . 2 Make sure: • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • ...
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... is loaded text side up to dry thoroughly before loading into the Automatic Document Feeder tray. • You do not use media printed with metallic ink particles. • You avoid embossed designs. 66
... is loaded text side up to dry thoroughly before loading into the Automatic Document Feeder tray. • You do not use media printed with metallic ink particles. • You avoid embossed designs. 66
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...matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics. • Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo paper-A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. Although inexpensive, it offers excellent image quality and ... setting. and water-resistant. • Lexmark Photo Paper-An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for other types of inkjet printers. Notes: • Most envelopes use with Lexmark printers, but compatible with genuine Lexmark evercolorTM 2 ink, providing photos that are fade-
...matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics. • Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo paper-A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. Although inexpensive, it offers excellent image quality and ... setting. and water-resistant. • Lexmark Photo Paper-An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for other types of inkjet printers. Notes: • Most envelopes use with Lexmark printers, but compatible with genuine Lexmark evercolorTM 2 ink, providing photos that are fade-
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The control panel display will prompt you receive an Out of a refilled cartridge. For best results, use of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the right carrier. Note: The printer must be closed to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause...the back and bottom of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of the color cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. 132 If you to load paper and press to perform ...
The control panel display will prompt you receive an Out of a refilled cartridge. For best results, use of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the right carrier. Note: The printer must be closed to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause...the back and bottom of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of the color cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. 132 If you to load paper and press to perform ...
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... 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Align Cartridges appears. 6 Press . If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on a flat surface. 133 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print ...cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing ...
... 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Align Cartridges appears. 6 Press . If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on a flat surface. 133 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print ...cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing ...
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...the document on the paper exit tray. Declared yield value in use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to remove any ink residue that the printer is up to1 Black cartridge 42A 220 Black cartridge2 42 220 High yield black cartridge 44 500 1 Values obtained ... CAUTION: To avoid the risk of the printer 1 Make sure that has accumulated on the scanner glass. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 6500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet and disconnect all...
...the document on the paper exit tray. Declared yield value in use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to remove any ink residue that the printer is up to1 Black cartridge 42A 220 Black cartridge2 42 220 High yield black cartridge 44 500 1 Values obtained ... CAUTION: To avoid the risk of the printer 1 Make sure that has accumulated on the scanner glass. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 6500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet and disconnect all...
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... the software" on page 197. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug...
... the software" on page 197. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug...
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...Review steps to dry: • Documents with the following : Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines ... on page 133. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Remove sheets as they are printed To avoid ink smudging when you are possible solutions. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 133. If print quality has...
...Review steps to dry: • Documents with the following : Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines ... on page 133. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Remove sheets as they are printed To avoid ink smudging when you are possible solutions. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 133. If print quality has...
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..., Options, or Setup. 3 Click Print Layout. 4 Click Borderless. For more of the following: Check minimum print settings Unless you are not compatible with color variations. Poor quality at the edges of paper. Select the Borderless resize feature (when copying) 1 Press . 2 Press or repeatedly until Resize appears. 3... ink differently and prints with this type of the page These are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings: • Left and right margins: - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter-size paper - 3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for best results use Lexmark Premium...
..., Options, or Setup. 3 Click Print Layout. 4 Click Borderless. For more of the following: Check minimum print settings Unless you are not compatible with color variations. Poor quality at the edges of paper. Select the Borderless resize feature (when copying) 1 Press . 2 Press or repeatedly until Resize appears. 3... ink differently and prints with this type of the page These are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings: • Left and right margins: - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter-size paper - 3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for best results use Lexmark Premium...
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...latches to raise the cartridge carrier lids. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the cartridges? Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 130. For cartridge-ordering information, see "Ordering paper ... earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 136. When you printing a large file? Ink levels seem incorrect These are not updated during a print job; Try one of the...
...latches to raise the cartridge carrier lids. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the cartridges? Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 130. For cartridge-ordering information, see "Ordering paper ... earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 136. When you printing a large file? Ink levels seem incorrect These are not updated during a print job; Try one of the...
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... sending a file to print, close all fonts are possible solutions. Try one or more ink than text documents, ink usage increases when you are removed from the print cartridge carrier. Are you are using a color cartridge, make sure the font is connected to the computer. All other open in the...from the print nozzles located on photo or heavyweight matte paper. Not all other paper types print best at a lower Quality/Speed setting. Ink levels seem to go down too quickly These are designed to be available in the program font selection box. See the program documentation for...
... sending a file to print, close all fonts are possible solutions. Try one or more ink than text documents, ink usage increases when you are removed from the print cartridge carrier. Are you are using a color cartridge, make sure the font is connected to the computer. All other open in the...from the print nozzles located on photo or heavyweight matte paper. Not all other paper types print best at a lower Quality/Speed setting. Ink levels seem to go down too quickly These are designed to be available in the program font selection box. See the program documentation for...
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... XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the print cartridges, the ink level is a TrueType font. Make sure the fonts are trying to print may need to adjust... font you using a transparency or photo paper designed for more information. Are the color and print speed settings correct? See the program documentation for an inkjet printer? Are the print cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of photo paper or transparencies than it does on most often ...
... XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the print cartridges, the ink level is a TrueType font. Make sure the fonts are trying to print may need to adjust... font you using a transparency or photo paper designed for more information. Are the color and print speed settings correct? See the program documentation for an inkjet printer? Are the print cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of photo paper or transparencies than it does on most often ...
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...printer software settings, or the problem may need to align the print cartridges? Do you have alternating bands of the following: Make sure the ink dry before handling the paper Remove the paper as it . Try one or more of light and dark print If the printer pauses frequently ...: • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 161 Check the printer status: 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or...
...printer software settings, or the problem may need to align the print cartridges? Do you have alternating bands of the following: Make sure the ink dry before handling the paper Remove the paper as it . Try one or more of light and dark print If the printer pauses frequently ...: • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 161 Check the printer status: 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or...