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...fax activity reports...134 Maintaining the printer 135 Understanding the Maintenance menu 135 Installing print cartridges...135 Removing a used print cartridge...137 Refilling print cartridges...138 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 138 Aligning print cartridges...138 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 139 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 139 Preserving the print cartridges...140 Cleaning the scanner...print ...145 Solving printer communication problems 146 Understanding Warning levels...147 Removing and reinstalling the software...147 Enabling the USB port ...147 ...
...fax activity reports...134 Maintaining the printer 135 Understanding the Maintenance menu 135 Installing print cartridges...135 Removing a used print cartridge...137 Refilling print cartridges...138 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 138 Aligning print cartridges...138 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 139 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 139 Preserving the print cartridges...140 Cleaning the scanner...print ...145 Solving printer communication problems 146 Understanding Warning levels...147 Removing and reinstalling the software...147 Enabling the USB port ...147 ...
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...only 158 Changing wireless settings after installation (Windows users only 159 Check printer ports (Windows users only 159 Print troubleshooting...159 Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 159 Improving print quality ...160 Poor text and ...graphic quality ...161 Poor quality at the edges of the page...161 Print speed is slow...163 Partial document or photo prints...163 Photo smudges or scratches ...163 Checking the print cartridges...
...only 158 Changing wireless settings after installation (Windows users only 159 Check printer ports (Windows users only 159 Print troubleshooting...159 Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 159 Improving print quality ...160 Poor text and ...graphic quality ...161 Poor quality at the edges of the page...161 Print speed is slow...163 Partial document or photo prints...163 Photo smudges or scratches ...163 Checking the print cartridges...
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... to Connect ...196 Unsupported Paper Size ...197 Unsupported Fax Mode ...197 No Answer ...197 Error messages on the printer display 198 Alignment Error...198 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 198 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 199 Clear Carrier Jam ...199 Cover Open... ...202 No proof sheet information ...202 No valid photo image files detected...202 Only one photo enhancement may be chosen at a time 202 Only one photo/size selection can be chosen at a time 202 Paper or Photo Size error...202 PictBridge communications error...202 Please remove the camera card...202 ...
... to Connect ...196 Unsupported Paper Size ...197 Unsupported Fax Mode ...197 No Answer ...197 Error messages on the printer display 198 Alignment Error...198 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 198 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 199 Clear Carrier Jam ...199 Cover Open... ...202 No proof sheet information ...202 No valid photo image files detected...202 Only one photo enhancement may be chosen at a time 202 Only one photo/size selection can be chosen at a time 202 Paper or Photo Size error...202 PictBridge communications error...202 Please remove the camera card...202 ...
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...into the printer. Use for faxing. Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of installation. Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. ... cord may look different from the one shown. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord 4 Power cord 5 Installation cable 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 User's Guide 7 6 Description Cartridges to be found on the installation software...
...into the printer. Use for faxing. Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of installation. Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. ... cord may look different from the one shown. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord 4 Power cord 5 Installation cable 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 User's Guide 7 6 Description Cartridges to be found on the installation software...
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... Use the 1 Scanner unit 2 Print cartridge carrier 3 EXT port 4 USB port 7 8 To Access the print cartridges. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready for ... indicates that the printer is configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 10 Memory card slots and PictBridge port Insert a memory card and connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera...
... Use the 1 Scanner unit 2 Print cartridge carrier 3 EXT port 4 USB port 7 8 To Access the print cartridges. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready for ... indicates that the printer is configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 10 Memory card slots and PictBridge port Insert a memory card and connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera...
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13 Open the printer. 14 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 15 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier. 16 Close the black cartridge carrier lid. 24
13 Open the printer. 14 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 15 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier. 16 Close the black cartridge carrier lid. 24
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17 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier. 18 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 Close the printer. 20 Press . An alignment page prints. 25
17 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier. 18 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 Close the printer. 20 Press . An alignment page prints. 25
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... such as printing photos, troubleshooting printing problems, installing print cartridges, and performing maintenance tasks. Troubleshooting • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 45 To open . 1 Do one of the following ...: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 7500 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. Fax History and Settings Select printer fax...
... such as printing photos, troubleshooting printing problems, installing print cartridges, and performing maintenance tasks. Troubleshooting • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 45 To open . 1 Do one of the following ...: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 7500 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. Fax History and Settings Select printer fax...
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... that tells you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. From here Advanced Maintenance You can: • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off: 1 Do one of the following: •...
... that tells you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. From here Advanced Maintenance You can: • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off: 1 Do one of the following: •...
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... previously defined user default settings to change print cartridges. All other user default settings are not reset. Run modem diagnostic routines. Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer. 135 The following table explains the function of both print cartridges. Use this View Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Change Print Cartridges Print Test Page Call Diagnostics Reset Defaults...
... previously defined user default settings to change print cartridges. All other user default settings are not reset. Run modem diagnostic routines. Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer. 135 The following table explains the function of both print cartridges. Use this View Ink Levels Clean Cartridges Align Cartridges Change Print Cartridges Print Test Page Call Diagnostics Reset Defaults...
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The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. 7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the printer, making sure to print an alignment page. The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 137 Note: The printer must be closed to start a new scan, print, or copy job.
The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. 7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the printer, making sure to print an alignment page. The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 137 Note: The printer must be closed to start a new scan, print, or copy job.
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... for the second cartridge. If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. 3 Press down on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark's warranty does not...
... for the second cartridge. If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. 3 Press down on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark's warranty does not...
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... 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction... shown. 5 With another clean section of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print...
... 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction... shown. 5 With another clean section of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print...
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...scanner glass. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that has accumulated on a document is up to1 Black cartridge 42A 220 Black cartridge2 42 220 High yield black cartridge 44 540 Color cartridge 41A 210 Color cartridge2 41 210 High yield color cartridge 43 350 Photo cartridge...-free cloth with water. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 7500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is dry before beginning a new print job. CAUTION: To avoid the risk of the printer, making sure to clean the interior may damage ...
...scanner glass. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that has accumulated on a document is up to1 Black cartridge 42A 220 Black cartridge2 42 220 High yield black cartridge 44 540 Color cartridge 41A 210 Color cartridge2 41 210 High yield color cartridge 43 350 Photo cartridge...-free cloth with water. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 7500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is dry before beginning a new print job. CAUTION: To avoid the risk of the printer, making sure to clean the interior may damage ...
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... purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in the printer lets you print and scan on how to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Item Part Number USB...
... purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in the printer lets you print and scan on how to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Item Part Number USB...
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...resolve the error before trying to print again. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. 145 Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the 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 a properly grounded outlet. Try one or more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on the computer screen to install...
...resolve the error before trying to print again. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. 145 Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the 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 a properly grounded outlet. Try one or more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on the computer screen to install...
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... Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Try one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP, click Start. 2 Click Printers Printers and Faxes. 3 Double-click the printer queue device. 4 Click Printer. •...possible solutions. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Do one or more of the following : Establish bidirectional communication between the printer and the computer ...
... Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Try one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP, click Start. 2 Click Printers Printers and Faxes. 3 Double-click the printer queue device. 4 Click Printer. •...possible solutions. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Do one or more of the following : Establish bidirectional communication between the printer and the computer ...
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...photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the document. • Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your fingers or sharp objects. Photo smudges or scratches To prevent photo smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your system. Checking the print cartridges Are the print cartridges properly installed? Try one... a lower print quality. Add memory Consider purchasing more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on the cartridge carrier latches to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it. Lift the scanner unit.
...photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the document. • Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your fingers or sharp objects. Photo smudges or scratches To prevent photo smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your system. Checking the print cartridges Are the print cartridges properly installed? Try one... a lower print quality. Add memory Consider purchasing more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on the cartridge carrier latches to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it. Lift the scanner unit.
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...cartridges Lift the scanner unit, and remove the print cartridges from the print nozzles located on page 135. If you , check for proper print cartridge..., or with the Best Quality/Speed setting? Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click...Lexmark 7500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 141. Install a new cartridge. The type of documents you print and the print quality you printing graphics or photos? The ink levels may seem inconsistent in the printer software are using a black or photo cartridge...
...cartridges Lift the scanner unit, and remove the print cartridges from the print nozzles located on page 135. If you , check for proper print cartridge..., or with the Best Quality/Speed setting? Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click...Lexmark 7500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 141. Install a new cartridge. The type of documents you print and the print quality you printing graphics or photos? The ink levels may seem inconsistent in the printer software are using a black or photo cartridge...
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... • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 7500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the printer. 3 Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the light is available on the computer The font you have... test the solution by the USB symbol. Characters on ink? 1 Do one or more of the computer is low. Not all other open in the program Most programs do not print a stretched or resized font. You may substitute different fonts. Are the print cartridges low on printout are missing or...
... • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 7500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the printer. 3 Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the light is available on the computer The font you have... test the solution by the USB symbol. Characters on ink? 1 Do one or more of the computer is low. Not all other open in the program Most programs do not print a stretched or resized font. You may substitute different fonts. Are the print cartridges low on printout are missing or...