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... Receiving a fax...91 Maintaining the printer 93 Maintaining print cartridges...93 Installing print cartridges...93 Removing a used print cartridge ...94 Refilling print cartridges...95 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...95 Aligning print cartridges ...96 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...96 Checking ink levels...97 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...98 Preserving the print cartridges ...99 Cleaning the scanner glass...
... Receiving a fax...91 Maintaining the printer 93 Maintaining print cartridges...93 Installing print cartridges...93 Removing a used print cartridge ...94 Refilling print cartridges...95 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...95 Aligning print cartridges ...96 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...96 Checking ink levels...97 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...98 Preserving the print cartridges ...99 Cleaning the scanner glass...
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... CD that came with this publication. 5 Quick Setup sheet 6 Print cartridges 13 Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may alert you about the printer software being installed. Note: Contents, such as a copier only Use...
... CD that came with this publication. 5 Quick Setup sheet 6 Print cartridges 13 Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may alert you about the printer software being installed. Note: Contents, such as a copier only Use...
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6 Press to turn on the printer. 7 If prompted, set the language. 8 If prompted, set the country/region. 9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 15
6 Press to turn on the printer. 7 If prompted, set the language. 8 If prompted, set the country/region. 9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 15
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10 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 11 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 12 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 13 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. 16
10 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 11 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 12 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 13 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. 16
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14 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 15 Close the printer, and then load plain paper. 16 From the printer control panel, press . 17
14 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 15 Close the printer, and then load plain paper. 16 From the printer control panel, press . 17
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.... Use the To 1 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 2 Scanner unit • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Rear USB port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or...
.... Use the To 1 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 2 Scanner unit • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Rear USB port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or...
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... Drive (does not appear if a flash drive is already inserted into the printer) • Memory Card (does not appear if a memory card is already inserted into the printer. Menus List Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power...
... Drive (does not appear if a flash drive is already inserted into the printer) • Memory Card (does not appear if a memory card is already inserted into the printer. Menus List Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power...
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...printer software associated with your digital camera. From here Photo Size Paper Size Paper Type Layout Quality You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the photo or photos to be printed. Choose the layout of the black cartridge, color cartridge, or photo cartridge. • Clean Cartridges... to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridges. • Print Test Page to print a test page. 26 To ...
...printer software associated with your digital camera. From here Photo Size Paper Size Paper Type Layout Quality You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the photo or photos to be printed. Choose the layout of the black cartridge, color cartridge, or photo cartridge. • Clean Cartridges... to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridges. • Print Test Page to print a test page. 26 To ...
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... Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Use the To Lexmark Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for the Welcome screen to the computer over a ...network. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of your CD or DVD drive. ...
... Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Use the To Lexmark Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for the Welcome screen to the computer over a ...network. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of your CD or DVD drive. ...
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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. 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. 93
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. 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. 93
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Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 94 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 left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the box contents, remove the tape from underneath the scanner unit.
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 94 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 left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the box contents, remove the tape from underneath the scanner unit.
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... been depleted. If you believe you are designed to the printer. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. 95 To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from a computer, click Learn...
... been depleted. If you believe you are designed to the printer. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. 95 To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from a computer, click Learn...
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.... 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Align Cartridges. 5 Click ...cartridge nozzles. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 4 Print the document again to improve print quality, print your document again. Aligning print cartridges Using the printer...
.... 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Align Cartridges. 5 Click ...cartridge nozzles. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 4 Print the document again to improve print quality, print your document again. Aligning print cartridges Using the printer...
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... Print the document again to two more times, or wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Print Nozzles. ...-size paper. 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print.
... Print the document again to two more times, or wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Print Nozzles. ...-size paper. 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print.
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Install a new cartridge if necessary. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 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, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the...
Install a new cartridge if necessary. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 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, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the...
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...water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray. 99 The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then ...improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again. 8 Repeat step 7 up to the printer before placing the document on the scanner glass. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them. • Do not remove...
...water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray. 99 The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then ...improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again. 8 Repeat step 7 up to the printer before placing the document on the scanner glass. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them. • Do not remove...
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.... 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3690 and Lexmark 4690 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: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the...
.... 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3690 and Lexmark 4690 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: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the...
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... and then press . 7 Press the arrow buttons to factory default settings will delete all settings You can reset your printer to turn the printer on the display. 101 Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm...settings without using the printer menus. For best results when printing photos or other supplies To purchase supplies or to turn off the printer. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges.
... and then press . 7 Press the arrow buttons to factory default settings will delete all settings You can reset your printer to turn the printer on the display. 101 Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm...settings without using the printer menus. For best results when printing photos or other supplies To purchase supplies or to turn off the printer. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges.
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... Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. 104 CHECK POWER If the light is not on, then make sure that the power cord is completed, enable the security software again. RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn the printer on the computer screen to install the software... more of the following : CHECK MESSAGES If an error message appears, then resolve the error before trying to print again. Try one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 4 Click Computer or My Computer. 5 Double-click the CD...
... Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. 104 CHECK POWER If the light is not on, then make sure that the power cord is completed, enable the security software again. RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn the printer on the computer screen to install the software... more of the following : CHECK MESSAGES If an error message appears, then resolve the error before trying to print again. Try one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 4 Click Computer or My Computer. 5 Double-click the CD...
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...does not appear next to Set As Default Printer, then you must select the printer for each file that you want to print. 105 In Windows XP a Click Start. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape ...have been removed. 3 Reinsert the cartridges. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control...
...does not appear next to Set As Default Printer, then you must select the printer for each file that you want to print. 105 In Windows XP a Click Start. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape ...have been removed. 3 Reinsert the cartridges. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control...