Getting Started
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... Options menu ...27 Using the Print Properties tabs...27 Using the Toolbar...28 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 29 Maintaining the printer 30 Changing print cartridges...30 Removing a used print cartridge...30 Installing print cartridges...31 Ordering Supplies...32 Ordering print cartridges...32 Ordering paper and other supplies ...32 Troubleshooting...34 Setup troubleshooting...34 Power...
... Options menu ...27 Using the Print Properties tabs...27 Using the Toolbar...28 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 29 Maintaining the printer 30 Changing print cartridges...30 Removing a used print cartridge...30 Installing print cartridges...31 Ordering Supplies...32 Ordering print cartridges...32 Ordering paper and other supplies ...32 Troubleshooting...34 Setup troubleshooting...34 Power...
Getting Started
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... appear automatically, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of print cartridges, may notify you that Lexmark software is necessary for the install screen to appear. Setting up the printer. Your security software may vary by model. 8 1 7 2 3 6 5 1 2 4 3 10 This is trying to communicate with your CD-ROM...
... appear automatically, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of print cartridges, may notify you that Lexmark software is necessary for the install screen to appear. Setting up the printer. Your security software may vary by model. 8 1 7 2 3 6 5 1 2 4 3 10 This is trying to communicate with your CD-ROM...
Getting Started
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10 Press down on page 15. 13 Note: The number of cartridges may vary by model. 13 Close the access cover. 1 2 14 To set up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • For printing using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 14. • For printing using a USB cable, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable" on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 11 Remove the tape from the print cartridges. 1 2 12 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids.
10 Press down on page 15. 13 Note: The number of cartridges may vary by model. 13 Close the access cover. 1 2 14 To set up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • For printing using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 14. • For printing using a USB cable, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable" on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 11 Remove the tape from the print cartridges. 1 2 12 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids.
Getting Started
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... • Green indicates that the printer is unable to turn the printer off . - Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot. 3 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. ...4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not connected to a wireless network. 5 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits....
... • Green indicates that the printer is unable to turn the printer off . - Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot. 3 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. ...4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not connected to a wireless network. 5 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits....
Getting Started
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...cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to use one of an active Web page. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs...open the Imaging Studio, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information.
...cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to use one of an active Web page. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs...open the Imaging Studio, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information.
Getting Started
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... Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 25 From the bottom left corner of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the...
... Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 25 From the bottom left corner of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the...
Getting Started
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..., Options, or Setup. 26 Note: For more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information, click Help in Print Properties based on or off. • Change network... Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ...
..., Options, or Setup. 26 Note: For more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information, click Help in Print Properties based on or off. • Change network... Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ...
Getting Started
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Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. If the cartridge you removed is on the CD. 30 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is not empty and you want to use it later, see "Preserving the print cartridges" in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of the User's Guide on . 2 Lift the access cover.
Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. If the cartridge you removed is on the CD. 30 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is not empty and you want to use it later, see "Preserving the print cartridges" in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of the User's Guide on . 2 Lift the access cover.
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... symbol. Reconnect the power supply 1 Press to turn the printer on page 50. Reload paper Remove and then load paper. Try one or more information, see "Power button is not on, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on . Check print cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been...
... symbol. Reconnect the power supply 1 Press to turn the printer on page 50. Reload paper Remove and then load paper. Try one or more information, see "Power button is not on, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on . Check print cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been...
User's Guide
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... Maintaining the printer 32 Changing print cartridges...32 Removing a used print cartridge...32 Installing print cartridges...33 Achieving better print quality...34 Improving print quality ...34 Aligning the print cartridges ...34 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...34 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 35 Preserving the print cartridges...36 Ordering supplies...36 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 37 Refilling...
... Maintaining the printer 32 Changing print cartridges...32 Removing a used print cartridge...32 Installing print cartridges...33 Achieving better print quality...34 Improving print quality ...34 Aligning the print cartridges ...34 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...34 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 35 Preserving the print cartridges...36 Ordering supplies...36 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 37 Refilling...
User's Guide
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Paper or specialty media misfeeds...44 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 45 Banner paper jams ...45 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...50 Index...51 5
Paper or specialty media misfeeds...44 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 45 Banner paper jams ...45 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...50 Index...51 5
User's Guide
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... • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in the left cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 33. 8 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in certain geographies) 4 Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer. 5 Getting Started Printed booklet that came with the product. For more...
... • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in the left cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 33. 8 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in certain geographies) 4 Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer. 5 Getting Started Printed booklet that came with the product. For more...
User's Guide
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...troubleshooting" on page 46. 3 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates...configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 2 • Turn the printer on and off. • Cancel a print job. Press in the middle of the printer 8 7 6 1 5 2 3 4 Use the To 1 Internal wireless adapter ...
...troubleshooting" on page 46. 3 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates...configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 2 • Turn the printer on and off. • Cancel a print job. Press in the middle of the printer 8 7 6 1 5 2 3 4 Use the To 1 Internal wireless adapter ...
User's Guide
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... a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Download photos from your photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Select the best print settings for the document you are printing. Using...
... a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Download photos from your photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Select the best print settings for the document you are printing. Using...
User's Guide
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...cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to change printer settings and troubleshooting. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) You can • View the status of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark...with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer. To open . 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Click To access Photo Packages ...
...cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to change printer settings and troubleshooting. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) You can • View the status of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark...with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer. To open . 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Click To access Photo Packages ...
User's Guide
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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. •.... • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. • 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 edges. •...
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. •.... • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. • 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 edges. •...
User's Guide
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Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is not empty and you removed is on. 2 Lift the access cover. If the cartridge you want to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on page 37. To recycle the used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on page 36. 32
Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is not empty and you removed is on. 2 Lift the access cover. If the cartridge you want to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on page 37. To recycle the used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on page 36. 32
User's Guide
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Use Lexmark photo paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 35. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. See "Using the Solution Center" on page 33..., avoid touching the printed surface with the print quality of a document, make sure you aligned the cartridges to the printer after installing a new cartridge. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 34. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. •...
Use Lexmark photo paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 35. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. See "Using the Solution Center" on page 33..., avoid touching the printed surface with the print quality of a document, make sure you aligned the cartridges to the printer after installing a new cartridge. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 34. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. •...
User's Guide
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... are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in your country or region, go to two more...
... are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in your country or region, go to two more...
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... cartridge2 24 185 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from...
... cartridge2 24 185 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from...