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......110 Maintaining the printer 111 Maintaining print cartridges...111 Installing print cartridges...111 Removing a used print cartridge ...112 Refilling print cartridges...113 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...113 Aligning print cartridges ...114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...114 Checking ink levels...115 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...116 Preserving the print cartridges ...117 Cleaning the scanner glass...117...
......110 Maintaining the printer 111 Maintaining print cartridges...111 Installing print cartridges...111 Removing a used print cartridge ...112 Refilling print cartridges...113 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...113 Aligning print cartridges ...114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...114 Checking ink levels...115 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...116 Preserving the print cartridges ...117 Cleaning the scanner glass...117...
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... printer model may not come with a USB cable. For your language Setting up the printer 13 Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 9 8 1 2 3 76 5 1 4 2 3 1 Power cord 2 Telephone cord 3 Printer software CD 4 USB cable or installation cable Note: ... during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may not come with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you do not want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup ...
... printer model may not come with a USB cable. For your language Setting up the printer 13 Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 9 8 1 2 3 76 5 1 4 2 3 1 Power cord 2 Telephone cord 3 Printer software CD 4 USB cable or installation cable Note: ... during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may not come with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you do not want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup ...
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... the time, and then press to save . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. b Enter a fax name, and then press to save . 16 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color... cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17 c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and ...
... the time, and then press to save . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. b Enter a fax name, and then press to save . 16 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color... cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17 c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and ...
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Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. 18 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 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. 18 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 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
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An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19 20 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 21 Close the printer. 22 Press .
An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19 20 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 21 Close the printer. 22 Press .
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... LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Note: Remove the plug to a power source. Connect the printer to...
... LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Note: Remove the plug to a power source. Connect the printer to...
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... menu Photo menu Maintenance Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory • Ink Levels device into the printer. • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup Easy Photo • Print • Paper Size • Photo Size • Language • Country • Date/Time •...
... menu Photo menu Maintenance Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory • Ink Levels device into the printer. • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup Easy Photo • Print • Paper Size • Photo Size • Language • Country • Date/Time •...
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...not yet installed the printer software on the front of the printer that you purchased. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the desktop computer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. ... of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and documents from a memory device to the computer over a network. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of your CD or DVD drive. Using Windows a Insert the installation software CD. b Wait for ...
...not yet installed the printer software on the front of the printer that you purchased. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the desktop computer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. ... of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and documents from a memory device to the computer over a network. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of your CD or DVD drive. Using Windows a Insert the installation software CD. b Wait for ...
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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. Maintaining the printer 111
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. Maintaining the printer 111
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Maintaining the printer 112 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 4 If a black cartridge is on the bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from the back and 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 underneath the scanner unit.
Maintaining the printer 112 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 4 If a black cartridge is on the bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from the back and 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 underneath the scanner unit.
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... of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 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 are printing from a computer...
... of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 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 are printing from a computer...
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... panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . An alignment page prints. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer...
... panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . An alignment page prints. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer...
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... 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. Check the ink level of the color cartridge. 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. 3 Press ...Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to verify that the print quality has improved. Maintaining...
... 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. Check the ink level of the color cartridge. 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. 3 Press ...Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to verify that the print quality has improved. Maintaining...
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..., double click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Maintaining the printer 116 Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier,...then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge(s). 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and ...
..., double click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Maintaining the printer 116 Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier,...then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge(s). 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and ...
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...To avoid the risk 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 print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document ...sure that the printer is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Cleaning the exterior of time. 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 two more times. 9 If ...
...To avoid the risk 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 print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document ...sure that the printer is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Cleaning the exterior of time. 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 two more times. 9 If ...
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.... Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 5690 and Lexmark 6690 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. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed...
.... Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 5690 and Lexmark 6690 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. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed...
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...press . 7 Use the keypad to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 119 If you have previously selected. 1 Turn off the printer. Press and ... settings will delete all settings You can reset your printer to the time you have set in Power Saver mode. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm •...Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges.
...press . 7 Use the keypad to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 119 If you have previously selected. 1 Turn off the printer. Press and ... settings will delete all settings You can reset your printer to the time you have set in Power Saver mode. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm •...Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges.
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... 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. Page does not print These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 123 RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn the printer on. TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY...
... 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. Page does not print These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 123 RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn the printer on. TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY...
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... for each file that you want to print. b Click Control Panel. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. Troubleshooting 124 In Windows XP a Click Start. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the...
... for each file that you want to print. b Click Control Panel. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. Troubleshooting 124 In Windows XP a Click Start. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the...
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... Device Setup appears, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Country appears, and then press . CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Check the country or region on : • The printer will answer after the preset number of the following: LOAD PAPER Load paper to...
... Device Setup appears, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Country appears, and then press . CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Check the country or region on : • The printer will answer after the preset number of the following: LOAD PAPER Load paper to...