User's Guide
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... Ping the printer...96 Maintaining the printer 98 Removing a used print cartridge...98 Installing print cartridges...99 Refilling print cartridges...101 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 101 Aligning print cartridges...101 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 101 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 102 Preserving the print cartridges...103 Cleaning the scan lens and white roller 103 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 104 Ordering supplies...
... Ping the printer...96 Maintaining the printer 98 Removing a used print cartridge...98 Installing print cartridges...99 Refilling print cartridges...101 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 101 Aligning print cartridges...101 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 101 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 102 Preserving the print cartridges...103 Cleaning the scan lens and white roller 103 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 104 Ordering supplies...
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... up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone handset 8 7 4 Telephone cord 5 Power cord 6 Setup sheet 7 Installation software CD 6 5 Description Cartridges to be installed into the base of the printer. Use for faxing. Setting up printer hardware ... electronic format • Mac Help 13 Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. • Answer incoming telephone calls and talk to the power supply port located...
... up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone handset 8 7 4 Telephone cord 5 Power cord 6 Setup sheet 7 Installation software CD 6 5 Description Cartridges to be installed into the base of the printer. Use for faxing. Setting up printer hardware ... electronic format • Mac Help 13 Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. • Answer incoming telephone calls and talk to the power supply port located...
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... on page 28. Press or to view the ink level of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. • Print Test Page to choose from the control panel" on the country or region you choose a value...and settings, repeat step 4 and step 5 as needed. 7 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to view the ink level of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to determine their subscribed pattern. - Pattern 1 (FSK) - On is pressed to the factory default settings. For more ...
... on page 28. Press or to view the ink level of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. • Print Test Page to choose from the control panel" on the country or region you choose a value...and settings, repeat step 4 and step 5 as needed. 7 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to view the ink level of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to determine their subscribed pattern. - Pattern 1 (FSK) - On is pressed to the factory default settings. For more ...
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...choices: Click To Printer Status and Maintenance • Open the Solution Center. • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering •...; Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers 32 Fax History and Settings Select printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes.
...choices: Click To Printer Status and Maintenance • Open the Solution Center. • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering •...; Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers 32 Fax History and Settings Select printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes.
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...; In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. Troubleshooting • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click on transfers, and transparencies. • Find...
...; In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. Troubleshooting • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click on transfers, and transparencies. • Find...
User's Guide
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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 raise the cartridge carrier lid. 5 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 4 Press down on . 2 Pull the control panel up. 3 Raise the cartridge access door. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat steps 4 and 5 for the second cartridge. 98 Maintaining the printer 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 raise the cartridge carrier lid. 5 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 4 Press down on . 2 Pull the control panel up. 3 Raise the cartridge access door. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat steps 4 and 5 for the second cartridge. 98 Maintaining the printer Removing a used print cartridge.
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Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the cartridge carrier levers. 4 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier. Installing print cartridges 1 Pull the control panel up. 2 Raise the cartridge access door. 3 Press down on the bottom of the cartridge. 99
Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the cartridge carrier levers. 4 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier. Installing print cartridges 1 Pull the control panel up. 2 Raise the cartridge access door. 3 Press down on the bottom of the cartridge. 99
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5 Close the black cartridge lid. 6 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier. 7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the cartridge access door. 9 Close the control panel until it snaps into place. Note: The control panel must be closed to print an alignment page. The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. 100
5 Close the black cartridge lid. 6 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier. 7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the cartridge access door. 9 Close the control panel until it snaps into place. Note: The control panel must be closed to print an alignment page. The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. 100
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... you believe you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. An alignment page prints. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and...
... you believe you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. An alignment page prints. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and...
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... paper is loaded. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and place the cloth on page 101. 102 A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 8 Print the document again to two more... information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth ...
... paper is loaded. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and place the cloth on page 101. 102 A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 8 Print the document again to two more... information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth ...
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...replace, clean, or store it . • Do not remove a cartridge from the wall. 2 Open the control panel. 103 The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in an ...airtight container. 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is in use, you may store the black cartridge in the empty photo cartridge storage unit. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use. • When a photo...
...replace, clean, or store it . • Do not remove a cartridge from the wall. 2 Open the control panel. 103 The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in an ...airtight container. 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is in use, you may store the black cartridge in the empty photo cartridge storage unit. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use. • When a photo...
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.... Warning: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may vary by continuous printing. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 5000 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 28A 175 Black cartridge2 28 175 High yield black cartridge 34 550 Color cartridge 29A 150 Color cartridge2 29 150 High yield color...
.... Warning: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may vary by continuous printing. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 5000 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 28A 175 Black cartridge2 28 175 High yield black cartridge 34 550 Color cartridge 29A 150 Color cartridge2 29 150 High yield color...
User's Guide
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...and then load paper. Check power If the light is not lit" on page 146. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the...Power button is not on, see "Error messages on the printer display" on page 107. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows Vista: Control Panel Printers (under Hardware ...
...and then load paper. Check power If the light is not lit" on page 146. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the...Power button is not on, see "Error messages on the printer display" on page 107. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows Vista: Control Panel Printers (under Hardware ...
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...) using the control panel" on page 61. • As an alternative, dial the telephone number manually. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 115 Check Speed Dial number • Check to make sure Speed Dial has been programmed for a dial tone. If you hear a dial tone...
...) using the control panel" on page 61. • As an alternative, dial the telephone number manually. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 115 Check Speed Dial number • Check to make sure Speed Dial has been programmed for a dial tone. If you hear a dial tone...
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...the scan lens. Depending on page 52. Resend the fax. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have stopped communicating. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Caller ID information is satisfactory. • Resend the ...fax. Fax Error The fax machines have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Received fax has poor print quality These are possible causes and solutions. There may need to switch the pattern for sender • Check that the ...
...the scan lens. Depending on page 52. Resend the fax. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have stopped communicating. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Caller ID information is satisfactory. • Resend the ...fax. Fax Error The fax machines have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Received fax has poor print quality These are possible causes and solutions. There may need to switch the pattern for sender • Check that the ...
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...; Envelopes • Iron-on page 101. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you want , follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark...
...; Envelopes • Iron-on page 101. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you want , follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark...
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... possible solutions. For more RAM. Photo smudges or scratches To prevent photo smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. Add memory Consider purchasing more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 35 and its related topics for information about: • Maximum loading amounts per paper type...
... possible solutions. For more RAM. Photo smudges or scratches To prevent photo smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. Add memory Consider purchasing more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 35 and its related topics for information about: • Maximum loading amounts per paper type...
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... . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 105. For cartridge-ordering information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 99. All other supplies" on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Are you are not updated during...
... . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 105. For cartridge-ordering information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 99. All other supplies" on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Are you are not updated during...
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... Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 128 Colors on printout are missing or unexpected These are properly installed With the front of the cartridges. A blank or incorrect page prints Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Lift the scanner unit, and remove the print cartridges from the print cartridge carrier. Characters on printout are using...
... Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 128 Colors on printout are missing or unexpected These are properly installed With the front of the cartridges. A blank or incorrect page prints Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Lift the scanner unit, and remove the print cartridges from the print cartridge carrier. Characters on printout are using...
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... printer is the correct printer you use to print may cause smearing if used with different fonts Make sure the correct printer is low. Make sure the print cartridge nozzles are applied correctly in the program Most programs do not print a stretched or resized font. Allow them to... dry on the surface of the print cartridges, the ink level is selected When printing from the paper exit tray as it does...
... printer is the correct printer you use to print may cause smearing if used with different fonts Make sure the correct printer is low. Make sure the print cartridge nozzles are applied correctly in the program Most programs do not print a stretched or resized font. Allow them to... dry on the surface of the print cartridges, the ink level is selected When printing from the paper exit tray as it does...