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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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... that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. For your printer to work properly, you about the printer software being installed. 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 only one cartridge. Purchase a USB cable separately...
... that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. For your printer to work properly, you about the printer software being installed. 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 only one cartridge. Purchase a USB cable separately...
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Setting up on a wireless network, 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. Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up the printer 14
Setting up on a wireless network, 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. Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up the printer 14
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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 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. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
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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. An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19
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...; 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 explain the sections of paper. • Remove paper...
...; 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 explain the sections of paper. • Remove paper...
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... only to print, copy, and scan jobs that contains document files into the printer. 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...
... only to print, copy, and scan jobs that contains document files into the printer. 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...
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... to the computer over a network. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer 33 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 Fax Setup Utility • Customize...
... to the computer over a network. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer 33 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 Fax Setup Utility • Customize...
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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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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 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 black cartridge, insert the cartridge 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 cartridge. 4 If a black cartridge is included 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 black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.
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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. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 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. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer 100 Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge.
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... folder from a computer, click Learn more on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. For best results, use of a refilled cartridge. If you believe you receive an Out of Original...
... folder from a computer, click Learn more on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. For best results, use of a refilled cartridge. If you believe you receive an Out of Original...
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..., 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 ª Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. If you aligned the cartridges to verify that the print quality has improved. A page prints, forcing ink...your document again. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page. 5...
..., 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 ª Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. If you aligned the cartridges to verify that the print quality has improved. A page prints, forcing ink...your document again. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page. 5...
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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. Maintaining the printer 103 If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the ...the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press , and ...
...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. Maintaining the printer 103 If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the ...the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press , and ...
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... 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. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. ... sure that the printer is dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the wall outlet. 4 Using another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again. 7 If the ...
... 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. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. ... sure that the printer is dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the wall outlet. 4 Using another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again. 7 If the ...
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...; A4 • 4 x 6 in accordance with water. 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. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711...
...; A4 • 4 x 6 in accordance with water. 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. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711...
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... the power cord into a known working electrical outlet that the power cord is properly connected to the printer and plugged into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on. TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 Close all open programs. 2 Disable any security programs. 3 Do one or more of the following : CHECK... make sure that other electrical devices have been using. REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 109 Page does not print These are possible solutions.
... the power cord into a known working electrical outlet that the power cord is properly connected to the printer and plugged into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on. TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 Close all open programs. 2 Disable any security programs. 3 Do one or more of the following : CHECK... make sure that other electrical devices have been using. REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 109 Page does not print These are possible solutions.
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... Start. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. Troubleshooting 110 CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control Panel. b Click Settings ª Printers. 2 Double-click the printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears.... • 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. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the...
... Start. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. Troubleshooting 110 CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control Panel. b Click Settings ª Printers. 2 Double-click the printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears.... • 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. 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 ...