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...printer 95 Maintaining print cartridges...95 Installing print cartridges...95 Removing a used print cartridge ...96 Refilling print cartridges...97 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...97 Aligning print cartridges ...98 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...98 Checking ink levels...99 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...100 Preserving the print cartridges... Wireless troubleshooting...111 Wireless troubleshooting checklist ...111 Printing a network setup page ...112 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 112 Cannot print over wireless ...
...printer 95 Maintaining print cartridges...95 Installing print cartridges...95 Removing a used print cartridge ...96 Refilling print cartridges...97 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...97 Aligning print cartridges ...98 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...98 Checking ink levels...99 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...100 Preserving the print cartridges... Wireless troubleshooting...111 Wireless troubleshooting checklist ...111 Printing a network setup page ...112 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 112 Cannot print over wireless ...
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... the following instructions if you want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 6 1 2 3 WI F I PRINTING 1 5 4 3 2 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your...
... the following instructions if you want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 6 1 2 3 WI F I PRINTING 1 5 4 3 2 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your...
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9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 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. 2 1 16
9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 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. 2 1 16
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Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. 17 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. 17 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.
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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. 1 2 18
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. 1 2 18
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... 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. Access the scanner glass. Use the 8 Paper exit tray 9 Top cover 10 Paper feed guard 11...
... 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. Access the scanner glass. Use the 8 Paper exit tray 9 Top cover 10 Paper feed guard 11...
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... Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Clear Settings Timeout Network Setup (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • Print Setup Page • Wireless Information • TCP/IP • File Print •...
... Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Clear Settings Timeout Network Setup (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • Print Setup Page • Wireless Information • TCP/IP • File Print •...
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... level of the photo or photos to be printed. Choose the quality 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 the printer. Using the PictBridge menu The PictBridge menu automatically launches when you connect a PictBridge-enabled...
... level of the photo or photos to be printed. Choose the quality 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 the printer. Using the PictBridge menu The PictBridge menu automatically launches when you connect a PictBridge-enabled...
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... the desktop computer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on a wireless network. b Wait for fax jobs. • Create...
... the desktop computer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on a wireless network. b Wait for fax jobs. • Create...
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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. 95
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. 95
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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. 96 4 If a black cartridge is on the 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 the back and bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out 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. 96 4 If a black cartridge is on the 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 the back and bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit.
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... appearing again for superior print quality. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Note: If you receive an Out...
... appearing again for superior print quality. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Note: If you receive an Out...
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...; 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 Print. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non...
...; 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 Print. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non...
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... 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. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 6 Press until you have installed a black cartridge in the printer, then press the arrow buttons until Color Ink appears, and then press...
... 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. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 6 Press until you have installed a black cartridge in the printer, then press the arrow buttons until Color Ink appears, and then press...
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..., lint-free cloth with water, and then place the cloth on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Install a new cartridge if necessary. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold...
..., lint-free cloth with water, and then place the cloth on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Install a new cartridge if necessary. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold...
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... for about three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to the printer before placing the document on the scanner glass. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean...
... for about three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to the printer before placing the document on the scanner glass. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean...
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...ISO/IEC 24711. 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: Do not... Cartridge2 5 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to your printer. 5 Make sure...
...ISO/IEC 24711. 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: Do not... Cartridge2 5 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to your printer. 5 Make sure...
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... to select a language, and then press . 7 Press the arrow buttons to turn the printer on the display. 103 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm...
... to select a language, and then press . 7 Press the arrow buttons to turn the printer on the display. 103 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm...
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... 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on , then make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the printer and plugged into a known working electrical outlet ...Page does not print These are possible solutions. REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. 106 CHECK POWER If the light is completed, enable the security software again. TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 Close ...
... 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on , then make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the printer and plugged into a known working electrical outlet ...Page does not print These are possible solutions. REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. 106 CHECK POWER If the light is completed, enable the security software again. TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 Close ...
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... sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. b Click Control Panel. b Click Printers and Faxes. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Settings ...
... sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. b Click Control Panel. b Click Printers and Faxes. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Settings ...