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... users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make any electrical or cabling ...connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts....
... users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make any electrical or cabling ...connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts....
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Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts of the printer 12 Learning about the software 14 Using the printer software...14 Using the Imaging Studio...14 Using the Solution Center...15 Using Print...the I 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 ...
Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts of the printer 12 Learning about the software 14 Using the printer software...14 Using the Imaging Studio...14 Using the Solution Center...15 Using Print...the I 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 ...
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... 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 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 ...
... 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 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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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
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... Solutions booklet tells you how to find The 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. If you instructions for using the printer. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find this document in the...
... Solutions booklet tells you how to find The 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. If you instructions for using the printer. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find this document in the...
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...printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer) • Maintaining the printer The installation screen appears. scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 8 Note: If your printer... such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your desktop, and the User's Guide appears on the Lexmark Web 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Note: If necessary, click Start ...
...printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer) • Maintaining the printer The installation screen appears. scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 8 Note: If your printer... such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your desktop, and the User's Guide appears on the Lexmark Web 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Note: If necessary, click Start ...
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... 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 only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges...
... 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 only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges...
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...; Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Click To access View/Print Photo Library Details Browse, print, or share your photos. Select the best print settings for the document you are printing. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 14 Using the printer software Use this software...
...; Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Click To access View/Print Photo Library Details Browse, print, or share your photos. Select the best print settings for the document you are printing. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 14 Using the printer software Use this software...
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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. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Note: For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the...
Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to create. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Note: For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the...
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...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. ..., a banner, a poster, or printing on the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you create printer-friendly versions of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. The "Options" menu also provides direct links to the Quality Options, Layout ...
...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. ..., a banner, a poster, or printing on the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you create printer-friendly versions of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. The "Options" menu also provides direct links to the Quality Options, Layout ...
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...The number of a Web page. Preview a Web page before printing. Quick Print an entire Web page in black and white. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Click Normal To • Select Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a... appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 1300 Series icon. 18 Text Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos or images valid for additional information....
...The number of a Web page. Preview a Web page before printing. Quick Print an entire Web page in black and white. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Click Normal To • Select Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a... appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 1300 Series icon. 18 Text Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos or images valid for additional information....
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Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Select a Quality/Speed setting. Printing Printing a document 1 Load paper. 2 With a document open , .... 9 Click OK or Print. 23 Printing a banner 1 Tear off only the number of sheets needed for other types of paper on a level surface behind the printer, and feed up over the paper support. 3 With your document open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Adjust the settings....
Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Select a Quality/Speed setting. Printing Printing a document 1 Load paper. 2 With a document open , .... 9 Click OK or Print. 23 Printing a banner 1 Tear off only the number of sheets needed for other types of paper on a level surface behind the printer, and feed up over the paper support. 3 With your document open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Adjust the settings....
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... the Collate Copies check box. 6 If you can choose to print each card as groups of pages (not collated). Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the "I Want To" menu, select Print on an envelope. 5 ..., select the envelope size loaded. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. Notes: • To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer. • To prevent smudging, remove each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies as it exits, and let it dry before ...
... the Collate Copies check box. 6 If you can choose to print each card as groups of pages (not collated). Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the "I Want To" menu, select Print on an envelope. 5 ..., select the envelope size loaded. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. Notes: • To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer. • To prevent smudging, remove each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies as it exits, and let it dry before ...
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... Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. Transparencies may require up . 5 Select the number of pages to print on each page. 6 If you want the printer software to flip the image. Printing multiple pages on one sheet 1 Load paper. 2 With a document open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences,...or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you have a program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 6 Print the iron-on transfers. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each page image to be surrounded by a border, select ...
... Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. Transparencies may require up . 5 Select the number of pages to print on each page. 6 If you want the printer software to flip the image. Printing multiple pages on one sheet 1 Load paper. 2 With a document open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences,...or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you have a program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 6 Print the iron-on transfers. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each page image to be surrounded by a border, select ...
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...to print photos from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to include in Printer drop-down list, select a print quality. • From the Paper Size in your...your photo package. 4 Click Next. 28 Printing Photo Packages 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Photo Packages. 3 Click to print. 5 Click Photo Prints. 6 ...with photos Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the paper.) 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Quality/...
...to print photos from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to include in Printer drop-down list, select a print quality. • From the Paper Size in your...your photo package. 4 Click Next. 28 Printing Photo Packages 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Photo Packages. 3 Click to print. 5 Click Photo Prints. 6 ...with photos Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the paper.) 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Quality/...
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...8226; Windows XP • Windows Vista Solution 1 Check that other electrical devices have been using. 2 1 3 If the light is not on, press . Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the computer. 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...
...8226; Windows XP • Windows Vista Solution 1 Check that other electrical devices have been using. 2 1 3 If the light is not on, press . Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the computer. 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...
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...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 into the wall outlet. 6 Press to install the software. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if ...the links for the latest software. 2 In all open software applications. 2 Disable any anti-virus programs. 3 Double-click the My Computer icon. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. 4 Select your printer family. 5 Select your printer model. 6 Select your operating...
...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 into the wall outlet. 6 Press to install the software. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if ...the links for the latest software. 2 In all open software applications. 2 Disable any anti-virus programs. 3 Double-click the My Computer icon. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. 4 Select your printer family. 5 Select your printer model. 6 Select your operating...
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... does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. b Click the links for the latest software. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on the bottom of your printer model. d Select your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause...
... does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. b Click the links for the latest software. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on the bottom of your printer model. d Select your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause...
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... prints to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your system. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 35. For more information...
... prints to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your system. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 35. For more information...
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... not print" on the computer screen. e Select your printer family. Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and follow the directions on page 39. d Select your country or region. 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...
... not print" on the computer screen. e Select your printer family. Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and follow the directions on page 39. d Select your country or region. 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...