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Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 49 Troubleshooting checklist 49 Solving printer software installation problems 50 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 53 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 53 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 54 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Solving print quality problems 58 Solving specialty media problems 60 Notices 61 Glossary 63 Index 66 Contents 4
Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 49 Troubleshooting checklist 49 Solving printer software installation problems 50 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 53 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 53 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 54 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Solving print quality problems 58 Solving specialty media problems 60 Notices 61 Glossary 63 Index 66 Contents 4
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... printer software Your printer software works with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on page 10. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Connect the printer to the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 53. • Install...
... printer software Your printer software works with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on page 10. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Connect the printer to the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 53. • Install...
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...a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your document. 6 Click OK to print. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about ...or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Understanding the printer software 7 Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on . • Print Last Page ...
...a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your document. 6 Click OK to print. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about ...or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Understanding the printer software 7 Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on . • Print Last Page ...
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...Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information ...in progress. • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. •...
...Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information ...in progress. • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. •...
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Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Note: Specify... the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you specify the print cartridge...
Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Note: Specify... the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you specify the print cartridge...
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...the print quality of your document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with water. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the .../Speed area, select Better or Best. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 8. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. For example, use photo paper if you are not satisfied with your document again. 3 Wipe...print quality you are printing a photo. • Use paper that your software program, click File Print.
...the print quality of your document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with water. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the .../Speed area, select Better or Best. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 8. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. For example, use photo paper if you are not satisfied with your document again. 3 Wipe...print quality you are printing a photo. • Use paper that your software program, click File Print.
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... troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are any printer lights blinking? For help, see page 10. Did you install the printer software correctly? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you do not push the paper too far...
... troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are any printer lights blinking? For help, see page 10. Did you install the printer software correctly? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you do not push the paper too far...
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If it . Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to print. Solving printer software installation problems 50 Is your printer connected directly to your computer. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. When I insert the printer software CD, nothing...
If it . Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to print. Solving printer software installation problems 50 Is your printer connected directly to your computer. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. When I insert the printer software CD, nothing...
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Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. Solving printer software installation problems 51 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. Solving printer software installation problems 51 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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... with your printer, or you can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. A printer icon is automatically created on your screen to install the printer software. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow...
... with your printer, or you can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. A printer icon is automatically created on your screen to install the printer software. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow...
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...this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your ...cartridges is running out of your printer. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. to understand printer software...
...this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your ...cartridges is running out of your printer. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. to understand printer software...
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... printer software installation problems" on page 54 - After you have installed multiple copies of the printer software, remove each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark...
... printer software installation problems" on page 54 - After you have installed multiple copies of the printer software, remove each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark...
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... Normal or Quick Print. For help you are printed in the order the printer receives them. • Decrease the print quality setting to print than regular text. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. • Check the document you clear paper misfeeds ... on page 43. • You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape...
... Normal or Quick Print. For help you are printed in the order the printer receives them. • Decrease the print quality setting to print than regular text. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. • Check the document you clear paper misfeeds ... on page 43. • You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape...
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...data at high speeds. The location on the back of the pages. See USB port. sharpen. A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they are sent. A small, rectangular port on the server where ...printer, using a USB cable. The USB port lets your computer communicate with your computer. 65 printer software. (1) The program that lets you select settings to peripheral devices, such as word processing or photo editing. printer driver. side flip. See program. USB port. A feature that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed...
...data at high speeds. The location on the back of the pages. See USB port. sharpen. A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they are sent. A small, rectangular port on the server where ...printer, using a USB cable. The USB port lets your computer communicate with your computer. 65 printer software. (1) The program that lets you select settings to peripheral devices, such as word processing or photo editing. printer driver. side flip. See program. USB port. A feature that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed...
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...36 multiple images on one sheet 28 photo cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 printing color images in black and white 20 printing in reverse order 36 printing multiple images on one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two... 11 greeting cards 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 index cards 17 Ink Low message 53 installing print cartridges 43 printer software 52 intermittent printing 58 iron-on transfers 32 L labels 25 Lexmark Solution Center 8 loading banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size paper 40 duplexing...
...36 multiple images on one sheet 28 photo cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 printing color images in black and white 20 printing in reverse order 36 printing multiple images on one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two... 11 greeting cards 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 index cards 17 Ink Low message 53 installing print cartridges 43 printer software 52 intermittent printing 58 iron-on transfers 32 L labels 25 Lexmark Solution Center 8 loading banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size paper 40 duplexing...
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... of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable, troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling (Windows) 55 printer software CD, troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 color images in black and white 20 custom size...
... of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable, troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling (Windows) 55 printer software CD, troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 color images in black and white 20 custom size...
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... 29 premium paper 13 print color images in black and white 20 print last page first 36 print on both sides of the paper 14 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two-sided printing 14 settings, default 6 slow printing 56 software, printer 6 installing 52 removing 52 specialty paper...feeding 56 paper jams 57 paper misfeeds 56 print quality 58 printer cable 49 printer not printing 54 printer software installation 50 slow printing 56 software 50 solving print quality problems 58 specialty paper 60 test page 50 uninstalling software (Windows) 55 unsuccessful or slow printing 54 t-shirt transfers 32...
... 29 premium paper 13 print color images in black and white 20 print last page first 36 print on both sides of the paper 14 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two-sided printing 14 settings, default 6 slow printing 56 software, printer 6 installing 52 removing 52 specialty paper...feeding 56 paper jams 57 paper misfeeds 56 print quality 58 printer cable 49 printer not printing 54 printer software installation 50 slow printing 56 software 50 solving print quality problems 58 specialty paper 60 test page 50 uninstalling software (Windows) 55 unsuccessful or slow printing 54 t-shirt transfers 32...
User's Guide for Mac OS 9
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... print cartridges 49 Ordering supplies 50 Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting checklist 51 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 52 Solving printer software installation problems 52 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 55 Solving network printing problems, if the printer is connected to a network adapter 55 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 Resolving unsuccessful or slow...
... print cartridges 49 Ordering supplies 50 Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting checklist 51 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 52 Solving printer software installation problems 52 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 55 Solving network printing problems, if the printer is connected to a network adapter 55 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 Resolving unsuccessful or slow...
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Understanding the printer software Your printer integrates with the Page Setup dialog box and Print dialog box that comes with your printer also includes the Control Panel. When you want to: • Turn the printer on page 56. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. ...Use this: Button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide Paper support Power supply connector USB cable connector When you install the printer software, the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes are set to these default settings: Print Quality: Normal Paper Size: A4 or Letter ...
Understanding the printer software Your printer integrates with the Page Setup dialog box and Print dialog box that comes with your printer also includes the Control Panel. When you want to: • Turn the printer on page 56. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. ...Use this: Button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide Paper support Power supply connector USB cable connector When you install the printer software, the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes are set to these default settings: Print Quality: Normal Paper Size: A4 or Letter ...
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... the Control Panel to : Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing the cartridges. Align the cartridges. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 47. You can: • Install/change cartridges • Align cartridges • Clean print nozzles • Select a printer • Print a test page • Obtain information on...
... the Control Panel to : Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing the cartridges. Align the cartridges. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 47. You can: • Install/change cartridges • Align cartridges • Clean print nozzles • Select a printer • Print a test page • Obtain information on...