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... use of some parts may not always be obvious. This product is designed, tested, and approved to a professional service person. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See... Mac Help installed with the use of other than those described in the user documentation, to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. Important...
... use of some parts may not always be obvious. This product is designed, tested, and approved to a professional service person. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See... Mac Help installed with the use of other than those described in the user documentation, to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. Important...
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......29 Viewing a saved slideshow...30 Printing 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 ... cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is not lit...38 Software does not install ...38 Page does not print ...39 Print troubleshooting...41 Improving print quality ...41 Print speed is slow...41 Printer does not print or...
......29 Viewing a saved slideshow...30 Printing 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 ... cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is not lit...38 Software does not install ...38 Page does not print ...39 Print troubleshooting...41 Improving print quality ...41 Print speed is slow...41 Printer does not print or...
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..., and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to a computer...
..., and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to a computer...
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... and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer, follow the instructions on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be ...printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing...
... and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer, follow the instructions on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be ...printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing...
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... the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot. 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...
... the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot. 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...
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... Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to contact us regarding how you want to create. From here Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information You can • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new... us by telephone or on the type of the screen. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information.
... Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to contact us regarding how you want to create. From here Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information You can • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new... us by telephone or on the type of the screen. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information.
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Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Snap the lids closed. 32
Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Snap the lids closed. 32
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...see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 35. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 33. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use... Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges"...
...see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 35. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 33. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use... Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges"...
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...; For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. 35 Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not...
...; For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. 35 Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not...
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... marked with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. The USB port is not on, press . Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later • Windows XP... • Windows Vista Solution 1 Check that other electrical devices have disconnected the power supply cord from the wall outlet and then from the printer. 1 Plug the ...
... marked with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. The USB port is not on, press . Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later • Windows XP... • Windows Vista Solution 1 Check that other electrical devices have disconnected the power supply cord from the wall outlet and then from the printer. 1 Plug the ...
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... your printer model. 6 Select your operating system. 7 Select the file you want to download, and then follow the directions on . Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to...on the computer screen to install the software. In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 6 Follow the instructions on page 38. Solution 4 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the ...
... your printer model. 6 Select your operating system. 7 Select the file you want to download, and then follow the directions on . Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to...on the computer screen to install the software. In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 6 Follow the instructions on page 38. Solution 4 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the ...
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... For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on the bottom of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back...2 Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to Set As Default. c Select your printer model. b Click the links for the latest software.
... For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on the bottom of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back...2 Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to Set As Default. c Select your printer model. b Click the links for the latest software.
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... Memory (RAM) for the document. Solution 3 Consider purchasing more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 34. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If print quality has not improved, continue to dry... white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 33. If print quality is slow Solution 1 Close all applications not in the document. For more information, see "Aligning ...
... Memory (RAM) for the document. Solution 3 Consider purchasing more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 34. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If print quality has not improved, continue to dry... white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 33. If print quality is slow Solution 1 Close all applications not in the document. For more information, see "Aligning ...
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...the computer screen. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the edges of the page Solution 1 Unless you want to check for drivers and downloads. d ...Select your country or region. Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and follow the directions on page 39. e Select your printer family. c Select your operating system. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From the Quality...
...the computer screen. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the edges of the page Solution 1 Unless you want to check for drivers and downloads. d ...Select your country or region. Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and follow the directions on page 39. e Select your printer family. c Select your operating system. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From the Quality...
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... site at www.lexmark.com to dry. Solution 2 See "Improving print quality" on transfers Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to check for drivers and downloads. 43 Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to dry: • Documents with color variations. a In...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 and graphic quality Examples of paper. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with graphics ...
... site at www.lexmark.com to dry. Solution 2 See "Improving print quality" on transfers Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to check for drivers and downloads. 43 Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to dry: • Documents with color variations. a In...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 and graphic quality Examples of paper. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with graphics ...
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...Ink on page 20. Clear the paper jam. Cartridge Alert One of the print cartridges needs to be installed. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is 25 percent full, 15 percent full, and five percent full. If...the Continue button on page 35 in the middle of paper in this guide. Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly The printer is out of a print job. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print. Error messages troubleshooting These messages...
...Ink on page 20. Clear the paper jam. Cartridge Alert One of the print cartridges needs to be installed. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is 25 percent full, 15 percent full, and five percent full. If...the Continue button on page 35 in the middle of paper in this guide. Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly The printer is out of a print job. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print. Error messages troubleshooting These messages...
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... cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35 in the middle of ink remains in your CD-ROM drive. 47 Note: A variable amount of a print job. Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error...job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. Black and Color cartridge replacement required New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the...
... cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35 in the middle of ink remains in your CD-ROM drive. 47 Note: A variable amount of a print job. Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error...job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. Black and Color cartridge replacement required New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the...
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not applicable Low Off ( not applicable High Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet, but the power switch is in energy-saving mode. Mode Description Power consumption (Watts) Power Saver The product is turned off.
not applicable Low Off ( not applicable High Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet, but the power switch is in energy-saving mode. Mode Description Power consumption (Watts) Power Saver The product is turned off.
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... 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 ...14 Imaging Studio, using 14 index cards loading 20 printing 23 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 15 ink, ordering 15 installing print cartridges 32 printer software 47 iron-on transfers, loading 20 iron-on transfers, printing 25 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 45 paper...
... 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 ...14 Imaging Studio, using 14 index cards loading 20 printing 23 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 15 ink, ordering 15 installing print cartridges 32 printer software 47 iron-on transfers, loading 20 iron-on transfers, printing 25 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 45 paper...
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... 25 transparencies 25 Web page 26 Web page, photos only 26 printing poster 30 publications, finding 7 Q Quality/Copies tab 17 R recycling Lexmark products 37 WEEE statement 49 removing print cartridge 31 reverse page order 25 S safety information 2 setup troubleshooting page does not print 39 power ... software Imaging Studio 14 Print Properties 16 removing and reinstalling 47 Solution Center 15 Toolbar 17 using 14 software does not install 38 software settings, printer resetting to defaults 18 Solution Center Advanced tab 16 Contact Information tab 16 How To tab 15 Maintenance tab 16 opening...
... 25 transparencies 25 Web page 26 Web page, photos only 26 printing poster 30 publications, finding 7 Q Quality/Copies tab 17 R recycling Lexmark products 37 WEEE statement 49 removing print cartridge 31 reverse page order 25 S safety information 2 setup troubleshooting page does not print 39 power ... software Imaging Studio 14 Print Properties 16 removing and reinstalling 47 Solution Center 15 Toolbar 17 using 14 software does not install 38 software settings, printer resetting to defaults 18 Solution Center Advanced tab 16 Contact Information tab 16 How To tab 15 Maintenance tab 16 opening...