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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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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: Your printer model may alert you about ... the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you want to connect the printer to the printer software. Note: If you must grant access...
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: Your printer model may alert you about ... the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you want to connect the printer to the printer software. Note: If you must grant access...
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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 13 Set the date and time. to save . a Enter a fax number,... and then press to save . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. a Using the keypad of the printer control panel, enter the month, day, and year, and then press b Enter the time, and then ...
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 13 Set the date and time. to save . a Enter a fax number,... and then press to save . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. a Using the keypad of the printer control panel, enter the month, day, and year, and then press b Enter the time, and then ...
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Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer 18 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.
Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer 18 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.
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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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...the printer. Note: Remove the plug to the printer. 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: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port,...such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to receive incoming fax calls. 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT Port 6 LINE Port EXT LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass.
...the printer. Note: Remove the plug to the printer. 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: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port,...such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to receive incoming fax calls. 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT Port 6 LINE Port EXT LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass.
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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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...edit the Speed Dial list. Note: Your printer may be canceled. Pause or cancel active jobs on the features of the printer. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of your CD or DVD drive. Using Windows a Insert the installation software CD... printer that you have not yet installed the printer software on the desktop computer 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....
...edit the Speed Dial list. Note: Your printer may be canceled. Pause or cancel active jobs on the features of the printer. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of your CD or DVD drive. Using Windows a Insert the installation software CD... printer that you have not yet installed the printer software on the desktop computer 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....
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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 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.
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4 If a black cartridge is 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. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer 112 Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer 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 . 2 Lift the scanner unit.
4 If a black cartridge is 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. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer 112 Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer 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 . 2 Lift the scanner unit.
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.... For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to raise the cartridge carrier lid. WI F I PRINTING 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 113 Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. If you...
.... For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to raise the cartridge carrier lid. WI F I PRINTING 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 113 Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. If you...
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• If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. Using Windows 1 ...the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Align Cartridges. 5 Click Print. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. ..., press Cancel. An alignment page prints. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Aligning print cartridges Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control panel, ...
• If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. Using Windows 1 ...the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Align Cartridges. 5 Click Print. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. ..., press Cancel. An alignment page prints. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Aligning print cartridges Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control panel, ...
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... the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. Using Windows 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 Do one of the color cartridge. If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to verify that the print quality... control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . 2 Press again. 3 Press the arrow buttons until you have installed a black cartridge in the box contents, and if you exit Setup, or press another mode button. A page prints, forcing ink through the print...
... the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. Using Windows 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 Do one of the color cartridge. If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to verify that the print quality... control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . 2 Press again. 3 Press the arrow buttons until you have installed a black cartridge in the box contents, and if you exit Setup, or press another mode button. A page prints, forcing ink through the print...
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... an exclamation point (!) appears on the Printer Maintenance page. Maintaining the printer 116 Install a new cartridge if necessary. 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 ...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, ...
... an exclamation point (!) appears on the Printer Maintenance page. Maintaining the printer 116 Install a new cartridge if necessary. 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 ...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, ...
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...turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Maintaining the printer 117 Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean....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 print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document ...
...turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Maintaining the printer 117 Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean....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 print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document ...
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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. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents...
.... 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. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents...
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Maintaining the printer 119 Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm •L USB ... the original settings without using the printer menus. If you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. For best results when printing photos or other supplies To purchase supplies or to enter the month...
Maintaining the printer 119 Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm •L USB ... the original settings without using the printer menus. If you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. For best results when printing photos or other supplies To purchase supplies or to enter the month...
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REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. 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 MESSAGES ...
REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. 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 MESSAGES ...
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... that you want to print. Troubleshooting 124 In Windows XP a Click Start. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click .
... that you want to print. Troubleshooting 124 In Windows XP a Click Start. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click .
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... answer after the preset number of the following: LOAD PAPER Load paper to save the setting. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. MAKE SURE THAT AUTO ANSWER IS ON If the Auto Answer light is on the display. 4 If the country or region name is...
... answer after the preset number of the following: LOAD PAPER Load paper to save the setting. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. MAKE SURE THAT AUTO ANSWER IS ON If the Auto Answer light is on the display. 4 If the country or region name is...