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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 ...software 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 must grant access to a computer. Note: Contents, such as a copier ...
... 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 ...software 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 must grant access to a computer. Note: Contents, such as a copier ...
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a Enter a fax number, 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 . to save . 13 Set the date and time. a Using the keypad of the printer control .... 14 Set the fax number and fax name. c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, 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...
a Enter a fax number, 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 . to save . 13 Set the date and time. a Using the keypad of the printer control .... 14 Set the fax number and fax name. c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, 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...
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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 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.
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Setting up the printer 19 An alignment page prints. 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 .
Setting up the printer 19 An alignment page prints. 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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... method may not be connected to a telephone line to the printer. 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. Setting up the printer 22 ...Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to the printer. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the...
... method may not be connected to a telephone line to the printer. 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. Setting up the printer 22 ...Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to the printer. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the...
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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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... port and 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. Switching between ports... the rear USB port and the Quick Connect laptop port (selected models only) If the printer is the letter of the printer. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the front of your CD or DVD drive...
... port and 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. Switching between ports... the rear USB port and the Quick Connect laptop port (selected models only) If the printer is the letter of the printer. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the front of your CD or DVD drive...
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Maintaining the printer 111 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 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.
Maintaining the printer 111 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 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. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 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 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. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 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.
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.... Maintaining the printer 113 For best results, use of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior...
.... Maintaining the printer 113 For best results, use of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior...
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...1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Align Cartridges appears, and then press . If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Using Windows 1 Load plain Letter-size paper....From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer ...
...1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Align Cartridges appears, and then press . If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Using Windows 1 Load plain Letter-size paper....From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer ...
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...has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to verify that the print quality has improved. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 6 Press until you have installed a black cartridge in the box contents, and if you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter... to clean them . 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 4 Press . 5 If a black cartridge is included in the printer, then press the arrow buttons until Black Ink appears, and then press . Checking ink levels Using ...
...has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to verify that the print quality has improved. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 6 Press until you have installed a black cartridge in the box contents, and if you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter... to clean them . 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 4 Press . 5 If a black cartridge is included in the printer, then press the arrow buttons until Black Ink appears, and then press . Checking ink levels Using ...
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...2 Click All Programs or Programs, and 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. Using Macintosh 1 From 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 the Printer Maintenance page. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge(s). 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and then...
...2 Click All Programs or Programs, and 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. Using Macintosh 1 From 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 the Printer Maintenance page. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge(s). 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and then...
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.... 5 With 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 again. 8 ...Repeat step 7 up to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the wall outlet. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the printer except to...
.... 5 With 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 again. 8 ...Repeat step 7 up to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the wall outlet. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the printer except to...
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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: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior...
... 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: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior...
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... near you have previously selected. 1 Turn off the printer. Press and hold according to the time you set in Power Saver mode. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 •... turn the printer on. 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. Maintaining the printer 119 Resetting menu settings 1 From the printer control panel,...
... near you have previously selected. 1 Turn off the printer. Press and hold according to the time you set in Power Saver mode. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 •... turn the printer on. 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. Maintaining the printer 119 Resetting menu settings 1 From the printer control panel,...
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... necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on . REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary.
... necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on . REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary.
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... Start. Troubleshooting 124 b Click Printers and Faxes. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the...
... Start. Troubleshooting 124 b Click Printers and Faxes. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . 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. Troubleshooting 146 CHECK COUNTRY CODE Make sure the country code has been set to On. 5 If Auto Answer is not selected, press the...
... 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. Troubleshooting 146 CHECK COUNTRY CODE Make sure the country code has been set to On. 5 If Auto Answer is not selected, press the...