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... a professional service person. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. This product is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark components. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to an electrical outlet that is near the ...• Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement...
... a professional service person. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. This product is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark components. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to an electrical outlet that is near the ...• Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement...
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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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... for using the When you instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your printer connects to the User's Guide is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer) • Maintaining the printer The installation screen appears. scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Help Description Where...
... for using the When you instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your printer connects to the User's Guide is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer) • Maintaining the printer The installation screen appears. scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Help Description Where...
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... 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 only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print...
... 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 only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print...
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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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Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to create. Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Download the newest ...; Obtain software version information. 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 cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal...
Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to create. Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Download the newest ...; Obtain software version information. 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 cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal...
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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 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier.
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...not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. For more ...replace the print cartridges. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with your fingers or sharp objects. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. If the document still does not have the print...
...not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. For more ...replace the print cartridges. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with your fingers or sharp objects. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. If the document still does not have the print...
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... does not improve, clean the print nozzles. 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. 35 For more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace...new cartridges in an airtight container. 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 information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 34. 10 Repeat step 9 up to...
... does not improve, clean the print nozzles. 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. 35 For more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace...new cartridges in an airtight container. 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 information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 34. 10 Repeat step 9 up to...
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... Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting Power light is not lit Make sure you have disconnected the power supply cord from the wall outlet and then from the printer. 1 Plug the cord all New Hardware Found screens. 3 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall...the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the back of the computer. Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later • Windows XP • Windows Vista Solution 1 ...
... Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting Power light is not lit Make sure you have disconnected the power supply cord from the wall outlet and then from the printer. 1 Plug the cord all New Hardware Found screens. 3 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall...the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the back of the computer. Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later • Windows XP • Windows Vista Solution 1 ...
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... States, select your country or region. 3 Click the links for drivers or downloads. 4 Select your printer family. 5 Select your printer model. 6 Select your operating system. 7 Select the file you want to install the software. In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the ... is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on . Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. 2 In all open software applications. 2 Disable any anti-virus programs. 3 Double-click the My Computer icon. Solution ...
... States, select your country or region. 3 Click the links for drivers or downloads. 4 Select your printer family. 5 Select your printer model. 6 Select your operating system. 7 Select the file you want to install the software. In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the ... is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on . Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. 2 In all open software applications. 2 Disable any anti-virus programs. 3 Double-click the My Computer icon. Solution ...
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...-click the name of your country or region. b Click the links for the latest software. c Select your printer model. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • Make sure a check mark does... want to check for drivers or downloads. Solution 5 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on the bottom of...
...-click the name of your country or region. b Click the links for the latest software. c Select your printer model. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • Make sure a check mark does... want to check for drivers or downloads. Solution 5 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on the bottom of...
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... or storing. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your system. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 32. Print ...speed is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 34. Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. For best results,...
... or storing. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your system. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 32. Print ...speed is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 34. Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. For best results,...
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...in.) • Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in .) for drivers and downloads. Printer does not print or respond See "Page does not print" 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... application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Print Layout. 4 Click Borderless. Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and follow the directions on the computer screen. e Select your country or region. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From the Quality/Speed ...
...in.) • Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in .) for drivers and downloads. Printer does not print or respond See "Page does not print" 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... application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Print Layout. 4 Click Borderless. Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and follow the directions on the computer screen. e Select your country or region. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From the Quality/Speed ...
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... • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. ... and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry: • Documents with color variations. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to check for drivers and downloads. 43 b Click ...
... • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. ... and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry: • Documents with color variations. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to check for drivers and downloads. 43 b Click ...
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...of ink remains in your computer screen. Black cartridge replacement required A new black print cartridge needs to be installed. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new ... also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 3 Print again. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is out of paper in the middle...
...of ink remains in your computer screen. Black cartridge replacement required A new black print cartridge needs to be installed. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new ... also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 3 Print again. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is out of paper in the middle...
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... Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically after you may need to reinstall the software. 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 ...and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you restart your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. Follow...
... Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically after you may need to reinstall the software. 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 ...and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you restart your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. Follow...
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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...