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... fax activity reports...134 Maintaining the printer 135 Understanding the Maintenance menu 135 Installing print cartridges...135 Removing a used print cartridge...137 Refilling print cartridges...138 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 138 Aligning print cartridges...138 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 139 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 139 Preserving the print cartridges...140 Cleaning the scanner glass...141...
... fax activity reports...134 Maintaining the printer 135 Understanding the Maintenance menu 135 Installing print cartridges...135 Removing a used print cartridge...137 Refilling print cartridges...138 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 138 Aligning print cartridges...138 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 139 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 139 Preserving the print cartridges...140 Cleaning the scanner glass...141...
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... Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only 158 Changing wireless settings after installation (Windows users only 159 Check printer ports (Windows users only 159 Print troubleshooting...159 Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 159 Improving...the edges of the page...161 Print speed is slow...163 Partial document or photo prints...163 Photo smudges or scratches ...163 Checking the print cartridges...163 Ink levels seem incorrect ...164 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...164 A blank or incorrect page prints...164 Characters on...
... Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only 158 Changing wireless settings after installation (Windows users only 159 Check printer ports (Windows users only 159 Print troubleshooting...159 Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 159 Improving...the edges of the page...161 Print speed is slow...163 Partial document or photo prints...163 Photo smudges or scratches ...163 Checking the print cartridges...163 Ink levels seem incorrect ...164 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...164 A blank or incorrect page prints...164 Characters on...
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...196 Failed to Connect ...196 Unsupported Paper Size ...197 Unsupported Fax Mode ...197 No Answer ...197 Error messages on the printer display 198 Alignment Error...198 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 198 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 199 ...Clear Carrier Jam ...199 Cover Open ...200 Error 1104...200 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 200 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect 200 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing 201 Memory Failure...201 No images have been selected ...201 No photo/paper size selection...
...196 Failed to Connect ...196 Unsupported Paper Size ...197 Unsupported Fax Mode ...197 No Answer ...197 Error messages on the printer display 198 Alignment Error...198 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 198 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 199 ...Clear Carrier Jam ...199 Cover Open ...200 Error 1104...200 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 200 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect 200 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing 201 Memory Failure...201 No images have been selected ...201 No photo/paper size selection...
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... the power supply port located at the back of installation. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord 4 Power cord 5 Installation cable 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 User's Guide 7 6 Description Cartridges to be found on the installation software CD. 17 Your telephone cord may look different from...
... the power supply port located at the back of installation. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord 4 Power cord 5 Installation cable 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 User's Guide 7 6 Description Cartridges to be found on the installation software CD. 17 Your telephone cord may look different from...
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... the ADF. 1 2 4 5 3 6 Use the 1 Scanner unit 2 Print cartridge carrier 3 EXT port 4 USB port 7 8 To Access the print cartridges. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected...
... the ADF. 1 2 4 5 3 6 Use the 1 Scanner unit 2 Print cartridge carrier 3 EXT port 4 USB port 7 8 To Access the print cartridges. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected...
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13 Open the printer. 14 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 15 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier. 16 Close the black cartridge carrier lid. 24
13 Open the printer. 14 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 15 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier. 16 Close the black cartridge carrier lid. 24
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17 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier. 18 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 Close the printer. 20 Press . An alignment page prints. 25
17 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier. 18 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 Close the printer. 20 Press . An alignment page prints. 25
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...tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 45 Print projects such as printing photos, troubleshooting printing problems, installing print cartridges, and performing maintenance tasks. To open .... 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark...
...tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 45 Print projects such as printing photos, troubleshooting printing problems, installing print cartridges, and performing maintenance tasks. To open .... 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark...
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...off The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. From ...here Advanced Maintenance You can: • Change the appearance of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark...
...off The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. From ...here Advanced Maintenance You can: • Change the appearance of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark...
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...check ink levels and handle various tasks related to print cartridges. 1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Maintenance is functioning properly. Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer. 135 For more information, see if the printer is highlighted. 2 Press . Reset all of each.... The test page lists some information about the printer. Note: Items such as phone lists, time, date, and country code are reset. Clean the print cartridge nozzles of both print cartridges. Align both cartridges to change print cartridges. See a short video on the display with ...
...check ink levels and handle various tasks related to print cartridges. 1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Maintenance is functioning properly. Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer. 135 For more information, see if the printer is highlighted. 2 Press . Reset all of each.... The test page lists some information about the printer. Note: Items such as phone lists, time, date, and country code are reset. Clean the print cartridge nozzles of both print cartridges. Align both cartridges to change print cartridges. See a short video on the display with ...
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The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 137 7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the printer, making sure to print an alignment page. Note: The printer must be closed to start a new scan, print, or copy job. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit.
The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 137 7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the printer, making sure to print an alignment page. Note: The printer must be closed to start a new scan, print, or copy job. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit.
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... does not cover repair of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the cartridge carrier latch to the printer. An alignment page prints. 138 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are designed to...
... does not cover repair of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the cartridge carrier latch to the printer. An alignment page prints. 138 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are designed to...
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... the contacts for an extended period of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. 4 Using another clean section of time. •...install it in an airtight container. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 139. 10 Repeat step 9 up to replace, clean, or store it . • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory,...
... the contacts for an extended period of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. 4 Using another clean section of time. •...install it in an airtight container. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 139. 10 Repeat step 9 up to replace, clean, or store it . • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory,...
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... or detergents, as they may cause damage to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 7500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is turned off and unplugged from the...
... or detergents, as they may cause damage to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 7500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is turned off and unplugged from the...
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... the sheets to purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in the printer lets you print and scan on how to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best... results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Note: If your printer did not come with your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper Note:...
... the sheets to purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in the printer lets you print and scan on how to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best... results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Note: If your printer did not come with your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper Note:...
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... power supply 1 Press to turn the printer on. For more of the following: Check messages If an error message is properly connected to the printer. In Windows XP, click Start to ... computer screen to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord...the software" on , make sure the printer is plugged into the wall outlet. 6 Press to install the software. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check ...
... power supply 1 Press to turn the printer on. For more of the following: Check messages If an error message is properly connected to the printer. In Windows XP, click Start to ... computer screen to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord...the software" on , make sure the printer is plugged into the wall outlet. 6 Press to install the software. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check ...
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... must select the print queue device for each file you want to turn the printer on page 176. 146 Check printer default and pause settings 1 Do one or more information, see "Bidirectional communication is not established" on . Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the...
... must select the print queue device for each file you want to turn the printer on page 176. 146 Check printer default and pause settings 1 Do one or more information, see "Bidirectional communication is not established" on . Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the...
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...possible solutions. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it. Press down on page 135. Try one or more RAM. For more of the following : Maximize computer processing...Check paper size Make sure the paper size being used matches the document or photo size you selected. Checking the print cartridges Are the print cartridges properly installed? Add memory Consider purchasing more of graphics and images in the lower right corner. Partial document or photo ...
...possible solutions. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it. Press down on page 135. Try one or more RAM. For more of the following : Maximize computer processing...Check paper size Make sure the paper size being used matches the document or photo size you selected. Checking the print cartridges Are the print cartridges properly installed? Add memory Consider purchasing more of graphics and images in the lower right corner. Partial document or photo ...
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...Are you printing graphics or photos? Use the Quick Print or Normal setting to go down too quickly These are printing on a cartridge, the ink level is properly installed in the printer software are printing a large file. Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the print... ink levels displayed in the right carrier. Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 7500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears...
...Are you printing graphics or photos? Use the Quick Print or Normal setting to go down too quickly These are printing on a cartridge, the ink level is properly installed in the printer software are printing a large file. Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the print... ink levels displayed in the right carrier. Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 7500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears...
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... 1 Check that the USB cable is connected to print may not be printed; Are the print cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more information. See the program documentation for the printer Windows may change with the font. Make sure the document was formatted or created for more of... the print cartridges, the ink level is a TrueType font. Make sure the TrueType font is available on either of the following : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 7500 Series. 3 Click...
... 1 Check that the USB cable is connected to print may not be printed; Are the print cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more information. See the program documentation for the printer Windows may change with the font. Make sure the document was formatted or created for more of... the print cartridges, the ink level is a TrueType font. Make sure the TrueType font is available on either of the following : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 7500 Series. 3 Click...