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Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 10 Checking the box contents...10 Learning about the printer 11 Understanding the parts of the printer 11 Learning about the software 13 Using the printer software...13 Using the Solution Center...13 Using Print Properties...14 Opening Print Properties ...14 Using the Save Settings menu...
Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 10 Checking the box contents...10 Learning about the printer 11 Understanding the parts of the printer 11 Learning about the software 13 Using the printer software...13 Using the Solution Center...13 Using Print Properties...14 Opening Print Properties ...14 Using the Save Settings menu...
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... print cartridge nozzles ...25 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 26 Preserving the print cartridges...27 Ordering supplies...27 Recycling Lexmark products...28 Troubleshooting...29 Setup troubleshooting...29 Power light is not lit...29 Software does not install ...29 Page does not...35 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 36 Banner paper jams ...36 Blinking power light troubleshooting 37 Power light blinks slowly...37 Power light blinks rapidly ...37 Error messages troubleshooting...37 Cartridge Alert ...37 Black cartridge replacement required 37 Color ...
... print cartridge nozzles ...25 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 26 Preserving the print cartridges...27 Ordering supplies...27 Recycling Lexmark products...28 Troubleshooting...29 Setup troubleshooting...29 Power light is not lit...29 Software does not install ...29 Page does not...35 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 36 Banner paper jams ...36 Blinking power light troubleshooting 37 Power light blinks slowly...37 Power light blinks rapidly ...37 Error messages troubleshooting...37 Cartridge Alert ...37 Black cartridge replacement required 37 Color ...
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...can find this document on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for You can find this document in the printer box or on the setting up... or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 840 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with all printers. User's Guide Description Where to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. • Maintaining the printer Note: If necessary, click Start Run,...
...can find this document on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for You can find this document in the printer box or on the setting up... or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 840 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with all printers. User's Guide Description Where to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. • Maintaining the printer Note: If necessary, click Start Run,...
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...country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM EST) warranty that shipped with your printer. • Mexico: 001-888-377-0063 Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM EST) Note:... E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark 840 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Note: For additional information about the printer 8 Help Description Where to find The Help gives you instructions for ...
...country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM EST) warranty that shipped with your printer. • Mexico: 001-888-377-0063 Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM EST) Note:... E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark 840 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Note: For additional information about the printer 8 Help Description Where to find The Help gives you instructions for ...
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... printed furnishes a limited warranty that this limited warranty, see the Statement of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that shipped with this warranty ...number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Finding information about the printer 9 Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to view the warranty. original date of.... 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty ...
... printed furnishes a limited warranty that this limited warranty, see the Statement of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that shipped with this warranty ...number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Finding information about the printer 9 Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to view the warranty. original date of.... 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty ...
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... and software, and information on page 24. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed. When you install the printer software, the User's Guide will be installed in electronic format 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be included. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on setup troubleshooting. 7 Cartridge return bags Used to return...
... and software, and information on page 24. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed. When you install the printer software, the User's Guide will be installed in electronic format 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be included. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on setup troubleshooting. 7 Cartridge return bags Used to return...
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For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. Press in the middle of the printer Use the 1 To Load or eject paper. 2 • Turn the printer on page 37. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Troubleshoot. Learning about the printer 11
For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. Press in the middle of the printer Use the 1 To Load or eject paper. 2 • Turn the printer on page 37. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Troubleshoot. Learning about the printer 11
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Learning about the printer 12 Use the To 1 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 2 Power supply Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord. 1 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 3 If the light is not on, press .
Learning about the printer 12 Use the To 1 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 2 Power supply Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord. 1 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 3 If the light is not on, press .
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...change settings. • Use basic features. • Print projects such as information about the software Using the printer software Use this tab Printer Status (Main dialog) How To You can • View the status of the print cartridges. Learning about ...the software 13 Fast Pics Edit and print photos stored on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the printable User's Guide. To open the Solution Center: 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark...
...change settings. • Use basic features. • Print projects such as information about the software Using the printer software Use this tab Printer Status (Main dialog) How To You can • View the status of the print cartridges. Learning about ...the software 13 Fast Pics Edit and print photos stored on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the printable User's Guide. To open the Solution Center: 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark...
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... window. • Download the newest software files. • Turn printing voice notification on the dialog. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install the print cartridges. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix... off. • Change the network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you use . Cleaning the printer rollers is the software that leave powder residues. • Troubleshoot other types of project you select the correct print settings for future ...
... window. • Download the newest software files. • Turn printing voice notification on the dialog. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install the print cartridges. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix... off. • Change the network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you use . Cleaning the printer rollers is the software that leave powder residues. • Troubleshoot other types of project you select the correct print settings for future ...
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...Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated, normal, or last page first. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to print color images in black and white. • Specify the size of paper loaded. ...main tabs of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Click Start Programs Lexmark 840 Series Lexmark Fast Pics. Open the program through either of these settings, right-click a setting on page 22. Use any of the following...
...Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated, normal, or last page first. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to print color images in black and white. • Specify the size of paper loaded. ...main tabs of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Click Start Programs Lexmark 840 Series Lexmark Fast Pics. Open the program through either of these settings, right-click a setting on page 22. Use any of the following...
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...Note: Photos require more drying time. Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the .... 3 Adjust the paper guide until it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 10 iron-on the thickness) • The paper is designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the...
...Note: Photos require more drying time. Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the .... 3 Adjust the paper guide until it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 10 iron-on the thickness) • The paper is designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the...
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... left edge of the transparencies. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Do not load envelopes with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes...
... left edge of the transparencies. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Do not load envelopes with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes...
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... right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of custom-size paper (depending on a level surface behind the printer and fed up over the paper support. • You have selected the correct paper size for the banner in Print Properties. Load up to 20...
... right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of custom-size paper (depending on a level surface behind the printer and fed up over the paper support. • You have selected the correct paper size for the banner in Print Properties. Load up to 20...
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..., Options, or Setup. 4 Adjust the settings. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. Notes: • To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer. • To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before stacking. Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards...
..., Options, or Setup. 4 Adjust the settings. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. Notes: • To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer. • To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before stacking. Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards...
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... smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the edited ones. For best results, remove each photo and the blank paper size in the printer.
... smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the edited ones. For best results, remove each photo and the blank paper size in the printer.
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Maintaining the printer Changing the print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on page 27. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is not empty and you want to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on page 28. Maintaining the printer 23 To recycle the used print cartridge. If the cartridge you removed is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the access cover.
Maintaining the printer Changing the print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on page 27. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is not empty and you want to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on page 28. Maintaining the printer 23 To recycle the used print cartridge. If the cartridge you removed is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the access cover.
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Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Close the access cover. Maintaining the printer 24 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 2 Press down on the bottom of the cartridges. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier.
Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Close the access cover. Maintaining the printer 24 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 2 Press down on the bottom of the cartridges. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier.
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Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the ...step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. Maintaining the printer 25 If print quality has not improved, continue to fix blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For more information, see ".... Aligning the print cartridges The computer automatically prompts you to align the print cartridges: • After you install the printer software. • When you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. See "Using the ...
Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the ...step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. Maintaining the printer 25 If print quality has not improved, continue to fix blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For more information, see ".... Aligning the print cartridges The computer automatically prompts you to align the print cartridges: • After you install the printer software. • When you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. See "Using the ...
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... nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the cartridge. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Maintaining the printer 26 For more times. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 25.
... nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the cartridge. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Maintaining the printer 26 For more times. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 25.