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......95 Maintaining the printer 98 Maintaining print cartridges...98 Installing print cartridges...98 Removing a used print cartridge ...100 Refilling print cartridges...101 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...101 Aligning print cartridges ...101 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...102 Checking ink levels...103 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...103 Preserving the print cartridges ...104 Cleaning the scanner glass...104...
......95 Maintaining the printer 98 Maintaining print cartridges...98 Installing print cartridges...98 Removing a used print cartridge ...100 Refilling print cartridges...101 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...101 Aligning print cartridges ...101 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...102 Checking ink levels...103 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...103 Preserving the print cartridges ...104 Cleaning the scanner glass...104...
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...a copier only Use the following instructions if you want to connect the printer to a computer. 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 not come with ... separately. 4 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 5 Quick Setup sheet 6 Print cartridges Note: Your printer model may come with only one cartridge. Note: If you do not want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer ...
...a copier only Use the following instructions if you want to connect the printer to a computer. 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 not come with ... separately. 4 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 5 Quick Setup sheet 6 Print cartridges Note: Your printer model may come with only one cartridge. Note: If you do not want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer ...
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If you may move the printer after setup is complete. • Contents, such as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. • Do not attach the USB cable until prompted to do so. 2 Remove tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the paper support. 4 Raise the control panel. 5 Extend the paper guides. Setting up on a wireless network, you 're setting up the printer 14 Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup.
If you may move the printer after setup is complete. • Contents, such as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. • Do not attach the USB cable until prompted to do so. 2 Remove tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the paper support. 4 Raise the control panel. 5 Extend the paper guides. Setting up on a wireless network, you 're setting up the printer 14 Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup.
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12 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 13 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 14 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. Setting up the printer 17
12 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 13 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 14 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. Setting up the printer 17
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Setting up the printer 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. 15 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 16 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack.
Setting up the printer 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. 15 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 16 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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An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19 17 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 18 Close the printer. 19 From the printer control panel, press OK.
An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19 17 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 18 Close the printer. 19 From the printer control panel, press OK.
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... Connect the printer to a wireless network. Use the To 1 Scanner unit • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 Duplex cover • Print... on /off button • 60.96 mm (2.4 inch) display capable of showing color graphics • 15 buttons...
... Connect the printer to a wireless network. Use the To 1 Scanner unit • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 Duplex cover • Print... on /off button • 60.96 mm (2.4 inch) display capable of showing color graphics • 15 buttons...
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... printer 27 PictBridge menu Continue Paper Size Photo Size Photos/Page Paper Type Print Quality Setup menu Maintenance • Check Ink Levels • Align Cartridges • Clean Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Screen Saver • Clear Settings Timeout • 2-Sided Dry Time...
... printer 27 PictBridge menu Continue Paper Size Photo Size Photos/Page Paper Type Print Quality Setup menu Maintenance • Check Ink Levels • Align Cartridges • Clean Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Screen Saver • Clear Settings Timeout • 2-Sided Dry Time...
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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. Lexmark Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. Use the To Lexmark All-In-One Center • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings...
...; Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Lexmark Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. Use the To Lexmark All-In-One Center • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings...
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Maintaining the printer 98 Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down 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 color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid.
Maintaining the printer 98 Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down 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 color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid.
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Maintaining the printer 99 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the box contents, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge. 4 If a black cartridge is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.
Maintaining the printer 99 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the box contents, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge. 4 If a black cartridge is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.
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Removing a used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 100 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 on the cartridge carrier latch to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. 5 Close the printer, making sure to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the scanner unit.
Removing a used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 100 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 on the cartridge carrier latch to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. 5 Close the printer, making sure to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the scanner unit.
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.... • If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Using Windows 1 Load plain paper. 2 Do one of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage...
.... • If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Using Windows 1 Load plain paper. 2 Do one of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage...
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..., click Clean Print Nozzles. Maintaining the printer 102 If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them . 6 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. A page..., and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance ª Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. If you aligned the cartridges to verify that the print quality has improved. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-...
..., click Clean Print Nozzles. Maintaining the printer 102 If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them . 6 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. A page..., and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance ª Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. If you aligned the cartridges to verify that the print quality has improved. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-...
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...Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 From the Maintenance page, hover over the cartridge icons. If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to exit Setup, or press another ... printer control panel, press , and then press OK. 2 Press OK again. Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. 1 Do one of remaining ink appears in the direction shown. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a print...
...Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 From the Maintenance page, hover over the cartridge icons. If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to exit Setup, or press another ... printer control panel, press , and then press OK. 2 Press OK again. Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. 1 Do one of remaining ink appears in the direction shown. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a print...
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... 1 Make sure that the printer is dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the printer except to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the paper support and paper exit tray. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner...from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on the scanner glass. Maintaining the printer 104 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. 5 With another clean...
... 1 Make sure that the printer is dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the printer except to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the paper support and paper exit tray. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner...from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on the scanner glass. Maintaining the printer 104 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. 5 With another clean...
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... you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 4900 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 42A Black cartridge2 42 High yield black cartridge2 Color cartridge 44XL 41A Page yield values available at www.lexmark.com. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth...
... you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 4900 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 42A Black cartridge2 42 High yield black cartridge2 Color cartridge 44XL 41A Page yield values available at www.lexmark.com. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth...
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... solutions. CHECK POWER If the light is not on . REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 109 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into a known...
... solutions. CHECK POWER If the light is not on . REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 109 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into a known...
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... a Click Start. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . In Windows XP a Click Start. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the...
... a Click Start. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . In Windows XP a Click Start. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the...
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...you comply with all of ink. This Agreement is /are licensed for the Software Program. 3 LICENSE GRANT. Lexmark grants you the following license/agreement: The patented print cartridge(s) contained inside is to be determined that the media does not conform to this single use, the license to... Program or reimbursement of the price paid for a single use license/agreement; If Lexmark has licensed the Software Program to you will remain in the cartridge when replacement is available at www.lexmark.com. b Copying. You agree that you for concurrent use of any computer display...
...you comply with all of ink. This Agreement is /are licensed for the Software Program. 3 LICENSE GRANT. Lexmark grants you the following license/agreement: The patented print cartridge(s) contained inside is to be determined that the media does not conform to this single use, the license to... Program or reimbursement of the price paid for a single use license/agreement; If Lexmark has licensed the Software Program to you will remain in the cartridge when replacement is available at www.lexmark.com. b Copying. You agree that you for concurrent use of any computer display...