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... Receiving a fax...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...
... Receiving a fax...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...
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... may alert you do not want to connect the printer to the printer software. 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 come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Note: Contents, such as a copier only Use the...
... may alert you do not want to connect the printer to the printer software. 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 come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Note: Contents, such as a copier only Use the...
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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. 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
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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 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.
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Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer 18 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.
Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer 18 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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Setting up the printer 19 An alignment page prints. 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.
Setting up the printer 19 An alignment page prints. 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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... 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 The following diagrams...
... 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 The following diagrams...
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...photo print size for the printer, and then press OK. 7 Press the up the 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 Network Setup (appears only in printers connected to a network) • ...
...photo print size for the printer, and then press OK. 7 Press the up the 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 Network Setup (appears only in printers connected to a network) • ...
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... Customize settings for fax jobs. • Create and edit the Speed Dial list. Lexmark Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. Note: Your printer 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 Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer 33 Setting up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos ...
... Customize settings for fax jobs. • Create and edit the Speed Dial list. Lexmark Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. Note: Your printer 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 Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer 33 Setting up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos ...
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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. Maintaining the printer 98
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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. 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 cartridge. 4 If a black cartridge is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.
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. 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 cartridge. 4 If a black cartridge is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.
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Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Maintaining the printer 100 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. 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.
Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Maintaining the printer 100 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. 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.
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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 the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to perform together for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Refilling print...
... appearing again for superior print quality. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to perform together for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Refilling print...
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... or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance ª Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press...
... or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance ª Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press...
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... . • In Windows XP and earlier, click 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 an exclamation point (!) appears on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about...
... . • In Windows XP and earlier, click 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 an exclamation point (!) appears on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about...
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... If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with 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 wall outlet... three seconds, and then wipe 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 a document is turned off and unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray.
... If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with 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 wall outlet... three seconds, and then wipe 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 a document is turned off and unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray.
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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. Declared yield value in . • 10 x 15 cm Maintaining the printer 105 Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper •...
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. Declared yield value in . • 10 x 15 cm Maintaining the printer 105 Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper •...
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Troubleshooting 109 REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. CHECK POWER If the light is not on . Page does not print These are possible solutions. TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 ... setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to install the software. 8 When the installation is properly connected to the printer and plugged into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on , then make sure that other electrical devices have been using. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the...
Troubleshooting 109 REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. CHECK POWER If the light is not on . Page does not print These are possible solutions. TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 ... setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to install the software. 8 When the installation is properly connected to the printer and plugged into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on , then make sure that other electrical devices have been using. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the...
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... appears next to Pause Printing. • If a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default Printer, then you must select the printer for each file that you want to print. 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...
... appears next to Pause Printing. • If a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default Printer, then you must select the printer for each file that you want to print. 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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...using genuine Lexmark 101 wiping 103 changing default settings 27 Power Saver timeout 27 temporary settings 27 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 37 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 37 checking ink levels 103 cleaning exterior of the printer 104 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 102...94 loading into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 59 loading on scanner glass 58, 89 making color or black-and-white scans 91 printing 61 scanning using the printer control panel 89 duplex copying, automatic 84 duplex cover 22 duplexing automatically 68 extending drying time ...
...using genuine Lexmark 101 wiping 103 changing default settings 27 Power Saver timeout 27 temporary settings 27 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 37 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 37 checking ink levels 103 cleaning exterior of the printer 104 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 102...94 loading into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 59 loading on scanner glass 58, 89 making color or black-and-white scans 91 printing 61 scanning using the printer control panel 89 duplex copying, automatic 84 duplex cover 22 duplexing automatically 68 extending drying time ...