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... standards with the printer software. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use of specific Lexmark components. SAVE THESE...
... standards with the printer software. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use of specific Lexmark components. SAVE THESE...
User's Guide
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... Want To menu...17 Using the Options menu ...17 Using the Print Properties tabs...17 Using the Toolbar...17 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 18 Loading paper and various paper types 20 Loading paper...20 Loading various paper types...20 Printing...23 Printing a document...23 Printing a banner...23 Printing cards...23 Printing collated copies...24 Printing envelopes...24 Printing iron-on transfers...25 Printing multiple pages on one sheet 25 Printing the last page first (reverse page order 25 Printing transparencies...25 Printing a Web page...26 Printing photos or images from...
... Want To menu...17 Using the Options menu ...17 Using the Print Properties tabs...17 Using the Toolbar...17 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 18 Loading paper and various paper types 20 Loading paper...20 Loading various paper types...20 Printing...23 Printing a document...23 Printing a banner...23 Printing cards...23 Printing collated copies...24 Printing envelopes...24 Printing iron-on transfers...25 Printing multiple pages on one sheet 25 Printing the last page first (reverse page order 25 Printing transparencies...25 Printing a Web page...26 Printing photos or images from...
User's Guide
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... an image as a multiple-page poster 30 Maintaining the printer 31 Changing print cartridges...31 Removing a used print cartridge...31 Installing print cartridges...32 Achieving better print quality...33 Improving print quality ...33 Aligning the print cartridges ...33 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...34 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 34 Preserving the print cartridges...35 Ordering supplies...35 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 36 Refilling a print cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is...
... an image as a multiple-page poster 30 Maintaining the printer 31 Changing print cartridges...31 Removing a used print cartridge...31 Installing print cartridges...32 Achieving better print quality...33 Improving print quality ...33 Aligning the print cartridges ...33 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...34 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 34 Preserving the print cartridges...35 Ordering supplies...35 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 36 Refilling a print cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is...
User's Guide
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Blinking power light troubleshooting 46 Power light blinks slowly...46 Power light blinks rapidly ...46 Error messages troubleshooting...46 Cartridge Alert ...46 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Paper Jam ...47 Out of Paper...47 Removing and reinstalling the software 47 Notices...48 Edition notice...48 Power consumption...49 Index...51 5
Blinking power light troubleshooting 46 Power light blinks slowly...46 Power light blinks rapidly ...46 Error messages troubleshooting...46 Cartridge Alert ...46 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Paper Jam ...47 Out of Paper...47 Removing and reinstalling the software 47 Notices...48 Edition notice...48 Power consumption...49 Index...51 5
User's Guide
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... Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. 7 The Setup Solutions booklet tells you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double...
... Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. 7 The Setup Solutions booklet tells you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double...
User's Guide
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... installation screen appears. your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup • Troubleshooting problems with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 1300 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. It installs with printing, copying, Troubleshooting). scanning, faxing, paper jams...
... installation screen appears. your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup • Troubleshooting problems with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 1300 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. It installs with printing, copying, Troubleshooting). scanning, faxing, paper jams...
User's Guide
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... cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11 Setting up the printer To set up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in the left cartridge carrier. Checking the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide...
... cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11 Setting up the printer To set up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in the left cartridge carrier. Checking the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide...
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Press in the middle of the printer 6 5 4 1 2 3 Use the To 1 • Turn the printer on page 46. 2 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper. 12 Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot. For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. •...
Press in the middle of the printer 6 5 4 1 2 3 Use the To 1 • Turn the printer on page 46. 2 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper. 12 Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot. For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. •...
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...; Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 14 Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to use one of an active Web page. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Download photos from your photos. Click To access View/Print Photo Library Details Browse, print, or share your photos. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to the Photo Library. Using the printer...
...; Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 14 Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to use one of an active Web page. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Download photos from your photos. Click To access View/Print Photo Library Details Browse, print, or share your photos. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to the Photo Library. Using the printer...
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... 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. 15 Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as a multiple-page poster. Print. - To open . 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. The...
... 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. 15 Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as a multiple-page poster. Print. - To open . 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. The...
User's Guide
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... the Printing Status window. • Download the newest software files. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us by telephone or on the type of the screen. You can • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems...
... the Printing Status window. • Download the newest software files. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us by telephone or on the type of the screen. You can • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems...
User's Guide
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... custom settings. Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to different parts of Web pages. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to have the last page printed first. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print...
... custom settings. Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to different parts of Web pages. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to have the last page printed first. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print...
User's Guide
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... cards are loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transfers. Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper. 100 sheets of heavyweight matte paper 25 sheets of glossy paper 25 sheets of photo paper...
... cards are loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transfers. Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper. 100 sheets of heavyweight matte paper 25 sheets of glossy paper 25 sheets of photo paper...
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... minimum photo size. b Use the toolbar options to scroll between pages, zoom in or out, or select whether to step 5. 5 If needed, select a print option from the Toolbar: • Normal • Quick • Black and White • Text Only Printing photos or images from a Web page 1 Load paper. The number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos. 3 If no number appears next to Photos: a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu...
... minimum photo size. b Use the toolbar options to scroll between pages, zoom in or out, or select whether to step 5. 5 If needed, select a print option from the Toolbar: • Normal • Quick • Black and White • Text Only Printing photos or images from a Web page 1 Load paper. The number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos. 3 If no number appears next to Photos: a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu...
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... Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to* Black cartridge 28† 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29† 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * Values obtained by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. 36 If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in...
... Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to* Black cartridge 28† 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29† 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * Values obtained by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. 36 If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in...
User's Guide
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... to dry: • Documents with color variations. Solution 5 Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Solution 4 Use a different brand of poor text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Poor text...
... to dry: • Documents with color variations. Solution 5 Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Solution 4 Use a different brand of poor text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Poor text...
User's Guide
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... new black print cartridge needs to be installed. You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 20. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Load more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 32. 3 Print again. If available, click the Continue button on your computer screen. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. Blinking power light troubleshooting...
... new black print cartridge needs to be installed. You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 20. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Load more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 32. 3 Print again. If available, click the Continue button on your computer screen. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. Blinking power light troubleshooting...
User's Guide
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...access cover 12 Advanced tab 16 aligning print cartridges 33 B banner paper jams 45 banner paper, loading 22 banner, printing 23 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 borderless photos, printing 28 box contents 11 buttons, Imaging Studio Photo Greeting Cards 14 Photo Packages 14 Poster 14 Slideshow 14 Transfer Photos 14 View / Print Photo Library 14 C cards printing 23 Cartridge Alert 46 cartridge, print cleaning 34 removing 31 wiping 34 cartridges...
...access cover 12 Advanced tab 16 aligning print cartridges 33 B banner paper jams 45 banner paper, loading 22 banner, printing 23 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 borderless photos, printing 28 box contents 11 buttons, Imaging Studio Photo Greeting Cards 14 Photo Packages 14 Poster 14 Slideshow 14 Transfer Photos 14 View / Print Photo Library 14 C cards printing 23 Cartridge Alert 46 cartridge, print cleaning 34 removing 31 wiping 34 cartridges...
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...paper jam 47 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 Paper Out 47 Paper Setup tab changing orientation 17 changing paper size 17 paper sizes, specifying 17 paper support 12 paper, loading 20 partial document or photo prints 44 parts access cover 12 paper exit tray 12 paper guide 12 paper support 12 power button 12 power supply 13 USB port 13 photo cards, loading 20 Photo Greeting Cards button 14 Photo Library printing photos 28 Photo Packages 28 Photo Packages button 14 photo paper, loading 20 photos printing 28 printing borderless 28 printing...
...paper jam 47 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 Paper Out 47 Paper Setup tab changing orientation 17 changing paper size 17 paper sizes, specifying 17 paper support 12 paper, loading 20 partial document or photo prints 44 parts access cover 12 paper exit tray 12 paper guide 12 paper support 12 power button 12 power supply 13 USB port 13 photo cards, loading 20 Photo Greeting Cards button 14 Photo Library printing photos 28 Photo Packages 28 Photo Packages button 14 photo paper, loading 20 photos printing 28 printing borderless 28 printing...
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...photos from a Web page 26 using 17 Transfer Photos button 14 transparencies loading 21 printing 25 Troubleshooting tab 16 troubleshooting, blinking power light power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 troubleshooting, error messages Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Cartridge Alert 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 paper jam 47 Paper Out 47 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds banner paper jams 45 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 printer does not feed paper...
...photos from a Web page 26 using 17 Transfer Photos button 14 transparencies loading 21 printing 25 Troubleshooting tab 16 troubleshooting, blinking power light power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 troubleshooting, error messages Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Cartridge Alert 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 paper jam 47 Paper Out 47 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds banner paper jams 45 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 printer does not feed paper...