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... 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...
... 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...
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... that came with the product. Setting up the printer To set up printer hardware and software, and information on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in the right cartridge carrier. Checking the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description...
... that came with the product. Setting up the printer To set up printer hardware and software, and information on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in the right cartridge carrier. Checking the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description...
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... 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 Prevent...
... 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 Prevent...
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...Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 14 Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Make quality ... Photo Library Details Browse, print, or share your photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Using the Imaging Studio To open the Imaging Studio, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac...
...Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 14 Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Make quality ... Photo Library Details Browse, print, or share your photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Using the Imaging Studio To open the Imaging Studio, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac...
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...dialog) How To You can • View the status of the Welcome screen: Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to ...: - Print. - Use basic features. - From the bottom left corner of the printer. To open . 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 ...
...dialog) How To You can • View the status of the Welcome screen: Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to ...: - Print. - Use basic features. - From the bottom left corner of the printer. To open . 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 ...
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...to a computer. Note: For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the type of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of the Printing Status window.... 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 horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry ...
...to a computer. Note: For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the type of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of the Printing Status window.... 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 horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry ...
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If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on page 35. 31 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on page 37. To recycle the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on . 2 Lift the access cover.
If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on page 35. 31 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on page 37. To recycle the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on . 2 Lift the access cover.
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... again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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. 4 Using another clean...
... again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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. 4 Using another clean...
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.... Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior print quality. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by continuous printing. If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in accordance with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If...
.... Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior print quality. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by continuous printing. If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in accordance with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If...
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Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 37 For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge.
Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 37 For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge.
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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 CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click ... light is not lit" on the computer screen to install the software. 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 system. 7 Select the file you want to download, and then follow the directions on . Solution...
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 CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click ... light is not lit" on the computer screen to install the software. 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 system. 7 Select the file you want to download, and then follow the directions on . Solution...
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...: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. 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 www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads... and tape have been completely removed 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 your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing....
...: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. 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 www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads... and tape have been completely removed 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 your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing....
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... • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 5 Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and... countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to dry: • Documents with color variations. For more information, ... may take up to 15 minutes to check for drivers and downloads. 43 Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. b Click...
... • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 5 Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and... countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to dry: • Documents with color variations. For more information, ... may take up to 15 minutes to check for drivers and downloads. 43 Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. b Click...
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..."Ordering supplies" on page 32. 3 Print again. The Cartridge Alert warning occurs when a cartridge is a paper jam. If available, click the Continue button on page 44. Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly The printer is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note...: A variable amount of ink remains in the black print cartridge. For more paper. To order supplies, click Order Ink on ...
..."Ordering supplies" on page 32. 3 Print again. The Cartridge Alert warning occurs when a cartridge is a paper jam. If available, click the Continue button on page 44. Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly The printer is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note...: A variable amount of ink remains in the black print cartridge. For more paper. To order supplies, click Order Ink on ...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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..., printing 23 E emission notices 49 envelopes loading 21 printing 24 error messages troubleshooting 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 F finding information 7 publications 7 Web site 7... 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...
..., printing 23 E emission notices 49 envelopes loading 21 printing 24 error messages troubleshooting 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 F finding information 7 publications 7 Web site 7... 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...
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P page does not print 39 paper exit tray 12 paper guide 12 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 ...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 light is not lit 38 software does...
P page does not print 39 paper exit tray 12 paper guide 12 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 ...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 light is not lit 38 software does...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...