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...only the power supply and power supply cord provided with the printer software. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION... easily accessible. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict...Help installed with this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. This product is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark ...
...only the power supply and power supply cord provided with the printer software. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION... easily accessible. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict...Help installed with this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. This product is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark ...
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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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... or All Programs connects to find this document on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer) • Maintaining the printer The installation screen appears. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon of your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup • Troubleshooting problems with photos If the...
... or All Programs connects to find this document on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer) • Maintaining the printer The installation screen appears. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon of your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup • Troubleshooting problems with photos If the...
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...32. 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer, follow the instructions on setup troubleshooting. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11 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...
...32. 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer, follow the instructions on setup troubleshooting. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11 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...
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... information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. 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...
... information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. 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...
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...voice notification on the World Wide Web. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer. You can open Print Properties from almost any program: 1 With a document open, click ... Options, or Setup. 16 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...
...voice notification on the World Wide Web. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer. You can open Print Properties from almost any program: 1 With a document open, click ... Options, or Setup. 16 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...
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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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... For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 32. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35. 5 Close the access cover. If the document still does not have the print quality you are not satisfied with... your fingers or sharp objects. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...
... For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 32. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35. 5 Close the access cover. If the document still does not have the print quality you are not satisfied with... your fingers or sharp objects. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...
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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 satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see "Cleaning the print ... wipe in an airtight container. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. 4 Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period of the cloth, repeat step ...
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 satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see "Cleaning the print ... wipe in an airtight container. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. 4 Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period of the cloth, repeat step ...
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... cord all New Hardware Found screens. 3 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the printer. 2 Plug the cord into the back of the computer. The USB port is not on, press . Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug.... 38 Solution 2 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the printer.
... cord all New Hardware Found screens. 3 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the printer. 2 Plug the cord into the back of the computer. The USB port is not on, press . Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug.... 38 Solution 2 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the printer.
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...does not print Solution 1 If the light is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on the computer screen to install the software. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the... on page 38. 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 4 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently...
...does not print Solution 1 If the light is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on the computer screen to install the software. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the... on page 38. 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 4 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently...
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.... • Make sure a check mark does appear next to check for drivers or downloads. b Click the links for the latest software. c Select your printer model. Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back and bottom of the cartridges. ...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. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on the bottom of the cartridges...
.... • Make sure a check mark does appear next to check for drivers or downloads. b Click the links for the latest software. c Select your printer model. Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back and bottom of the cartridges. ...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. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on the bottom of the cartridges...
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...individually from your computer. Solution 3 Consider purchasing more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 35. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching ... see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 32. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 34. If print quality is slow Solution 1 Close all applications not in the document. Solution 2 Try minimizing the...
...individually from your computer. Solution 3 Consider purchasing more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 35. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching ... see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 32. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 34. If print quality is slow Solution 1 Close all applications not in the document. Solution 2 Try minimizing the...
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... "Removing and reinstalling the software" on the computer screen. c Select your operating system. Solution 3 Check that the paper size being used matches the printer setting. 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Paper Setup. 4 ...directions on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers and downloads. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Printer does not print or respond See "Page does not print"...
... "Removing and reinstalling the software" on the computer screen. c Select your operating system. Solution 3 Check that the paper size being used matches the printer setting. 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Paper Setup. 4 ...directions on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers and downloads. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Printer does not print or respond See "Page does not print"...
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...Examples of paper. Solution 2 See "Improving print quality" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers and downloads. 43 Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the ...; Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on transfers Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry: • Documents with color variations. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to dry. Solution 4 Use a different brand of poor text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages...
...Examples of paper. Solution 2 See "Improving print quality" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers and downloads. 43 Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the ...; Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on transfers Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry: • Documents with color variations. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to dry. Solution 4 Use a different brand of poor text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages...
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...printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. Follow these steps to replace the black print cartridge in the middle of a print job. You can also see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 35 in this guide. Color...To order supplies, click Order Ink on page 32. 3 Print again. Load more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on your computer screen. Clear the paper jam. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print. Blinking power ...
...printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. Follow these steps to replace the black print cartridge in the middle of a print job. You can also see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 35 in this guide. Color...To order supplies, click Order Ink on page 32. 3 Print again. Load more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on your computer screen. Clear the paper jam. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print. Blinking power ...
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... used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on your computer screen. 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 ...click Order Ink on the computer screen to reinstall the software. Out of Paper The printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you restart your computer, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup,...
... used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on your computer screen. 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 ...click Order Ink on the computer screen to reinstall the software. Out of Paper The printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you restart your computer, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup,...
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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. not applicable Low 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...