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... information 5 About your printer 6 Thank you for choosing this printer!...6 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact...6 Finding information about the printer...7 Understanding the parts of the printer...9 Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering ink cartridges...11 Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges...11 Replacing ink cartridges...12 Ordering paper and other supplies...13 Recycling Lexmark products...13 Using the printer control panel buttons and...
... information 5 About your printer 6 Thank you for choosing this printer!...6 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact...6 Finding information about the printer...7 Understanding the parts of the printer...9 Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering ink cartridges...11 Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges...11 Replacing ink cartridges...12 Ordering paper and other supplies...13 Recycling Lexmark products...13 Using the printer control panel buttons and...
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Networking FAQ...73 Maintaining the printer 84 Maintaining ink cartridges...84 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...86 Cleaning the scanner glass...86 Troubleshooting 87 Before you troubleshoot...87 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 87 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem...87 Setup troubleshooting...87 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...93 Print...
Networking FAQ...73 Maintaining the printer 84 Maintaining ink cartridges...84 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...86 Cleaning the scanner glass...86 Troubleshooting 87 Before you troubleshoot...87 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 87 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem...87 Setup troubleshooting...87 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...93 Print...
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...idle for 10 minutes. Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you 're satisfied. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you find something we could do better, please let us do what we want to make sure you to reduce your printer's environmental impact even further. Use ... we do it will be able to share a single printer among multiple computers, thus conserving energy and other resources. About your printer's environmental impact We are committed to protecting the environment and are continually improving our printers to make sure you get the most out of our...
...idle for 10 minutes. Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you 're satisfied. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you find something we could do better, please let us do what we want to make sure you to reduce your printer's environmental impact even further. Use ... we do it will be able to share a single printer among multiple computers, thus conserving energy and other resources. About your printer's environmental impact We are committed to protecting the environment and are continually improving our printers to make sure you get the most out of our...
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... documentation The setup documentation came with the printer and is available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. Follow the instructions to www.lexmark.com/recycle. Recycling • Return ink cartridges for ? To read the Lexmark Environmental Sustainability Report, see www.lexmark.com/environment. Finding information about the printer Publications What are you looking for...
... documentation The setup documentation came with the printer and is available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. Follow the instructions to www.lexmark.com/recycle. Recycling • Return ink cartridges for ? To read the Lexmark Environmental Sustainability Report, see www.lexmark.com/environment. Finding information about the printer Publications What are you looking for...
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... removing a USB cable or installation cable. 4 Printhead access Install the printhead. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in the printer. 5 Ink cartridge access Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 6 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your...
... removing a USB cable or installation cable. 4 Printhead access Install the printhead. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in the printer. 5 Ink cartridge access Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 6 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your...
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... 100XLA Cyan color cartridge High yield cyan color cartridge 100 100XL 100A 100XLA Magenta color cartridge 100 100A High yield magenta color cartridge 100XL 100XLA 1 Licensed for a single use only. We recommend that you use only Lexmark ink cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges Lexmark printers, ink cartridges, and...
... 100XLA Cyan color cartridge High yield cyan color cartridge 100 100XL 100A 100XLA Magenta color cartridge 100 100A High yield magenta color cartridge 100XL 100XLA 1 Licensed for a single use only. We recommend that you use only Lexmark ink cartridges. Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges Lexmark printers, ink cartridges, and...
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... avoid exposing the ink to air. 5 Close the printer. Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the old ones or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. 1 Turn on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Ordering and replacing supplies 12 Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or ink cartridges. Use two...
... avoid exposing the ink to air. 5 Close the printer. Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the old ones or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. 1 Turn on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Ordering and replacing supplies 12 Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or ink cartridges. Use two...
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... PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Printer software Use the LexmarkTM Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) Lexmark Fast Pics (referred to as Fast Pics) Lexmark Toolbar (referred to as Toolbar) Lexmark Tools for Office (referred to as...
... PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Printer software Use the LexmarkTM Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) Lexmark Fast Pics (referred to as Fast Pics) Lexmark Toolbar (referred to as Toolbar) Lexmark Tools for Office (referred to as...
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... the Printing Preferences To When you select File Print with the printer software during printer installation Software resident in Mac OS X v10.5 or later) • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Lexmark. • Check the printer software version installed on the Finder desktop after installation. 1 From the Finder...
... the Printing Preferences To When you select File Print with the printer software during printer installation Software resident in Mac OS X v10.5 or later) • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Lexmark. • Check the printer software version installed on the Finder desktop after installation. 1 From the Finder...
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.... • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Using the printer software 22 Lexmark Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility) • Get help with these applications, depending on a wireless network. (referred to as Network Card Reader...
.... • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Using the printer software 22 Lexmark Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility) • Get help with these applications, depending on a wireless network. (referred to as Network Card Reader...
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Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it is enough ink in the printer. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open , choose File > Print. For Macintosh users a With a document open , click File Print. Printing 29... to print, the type of paper to use , and how the pages should print. d From the print options pop-up menu, choose the printer. e Click Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the print quality, the number of copies to print, the type of paper to close any...
Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it is enough ink in the printer. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open , choose File > Print. For Macintosh users a With a document open , click File Print. Printing 29... to print, the type of paper to use , and how the pages should print. d From the print options pop-up menu, choose the printer. e Click Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the print quality, the number of copies to print, the type of paper to close any...
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... can select a different mode from the Default Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer. It uses less ink and is not the default printer. For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print. 2 From the printer pop-up menu, or select the printer and click Make Default, depending on your operating...quality documents, then you send a print job. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Set as the printing mode. Printing 45 Changing the printing mode To conserve ink, you have to manually select your printer, then it is ideal for all print jobs to...
... can select a different mode from the Default Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer. It uses less ink and is not the default printer. For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print. 2 From the printer pop-up menu, or select the printer and click Make Default, depending on your operating...quality documents, then you send a print job. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Set as the printing mode. Printing 45 Changing the printing mode To conserve ink, you have to manually select your printer, then it is ideal for all print jobs to...
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...click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Select Automatic, Quick Print, Normal, or Best. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Pause Printing. 3 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Print Settings or Quality & Media, depending on your operating...Note: Printing in the queue, then click Pause Printer or Stop Jobs, depending on the Dock. Note: Printing using Quick Print uses less ink and is ideal for printing text documents. For Macintosh users 1 Click the printer icon on your operating system. You must choose ...
...click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Select Automatic, Quick Print, Normal, or Best. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Pause Printing. 3 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Print Settings or Quality & Media, depending on your operating...Note: Printing in the queue, then click Pause Printer or Stop Jobs, depending on the Dock. Note: Printing using Quick Print uses less ink and is ideal for printing text documents. For Macintosh users 1 Click the printer icon on your operating system. You must choose ...
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... to align the printhead. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 Check the ink levels from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on...
... to align the printhead. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 Check the ink levels from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Check ink levels. It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on...
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... when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to clogged printhead nozzles. Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons...
... when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before you aligned the cartridges to clogged printhead nozzles. Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons...
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CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on the paper exit tray. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.... For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the...
CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on the paper exit tray. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.... For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 From the...
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... Web site at support.lexmark.com to find the following: • Knowledgebase articles with the latest information and troubleshooting for your printer • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for paper jam messages, and clear any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new... cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on page 90 Troubleshooting 87 ...
... Web site at support.lexmark.com to find the following: • Knowledgebase articles with the latest information and troubleshooting for your printer • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for paper jam messages, and clear any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new... cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on page 90 Troubleshooting 87 ...
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... THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the printer. RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2 Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it. 3 Plug the power cord into the matching color slot ...of the printhead. 3 Close the printer. The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on , and...
... THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the printer. RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2 Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it. 3 Plug the power cord into the matching color slot ...of the printhead. 3 Close the printer. The cartridges should click firmly into the wall outlet, and then turn on , and...
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...Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is printing blank pages Blank pages may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. Printer is busy or does not respond If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try ... one or more information. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on page 12 for any obvious damage. REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Printer is finished. Press to Align Printer, and the press . Troubleshooting 91...
...Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is printing blank pages Blank pages may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. Printer is busy or does not respond If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try ... one or more information. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on page 12 for any obvious damage. REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Printer is finished. Press to Align Printer, and the press . Troubleshooting 91...
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SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR...applications not in use. • Minimize the number and size of the following : CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. ADD MEMORY Consider purchasing more of graphics and images in the document. • Remove... as many unused fonts as possible from your system. SELECT A LOWER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MANUALLY...
SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR...applications not in use. • Minimize the number and size of the following : CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink cartridges. ADD MEMORY Consider purchasing more of graphics and images in the document. • Remove... as many unused fonts as possible from your system. SELECT A LOWER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MANUALLY...