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Maintaining the printer 23 Changing the print cartridges...23 Removing a used print cartridge...23 Installing print cartridges...24 Achieving better print quality...25 Improving print quality ...25 Aligning the print cartridges ...25 Cleaning the 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...
Maintaining the printer 23 Changing the print cartridges...23 Removing a used print cartridge...23 Installing print cartridges...24 Achieving better print quality...25 Improving print quality ...25 Aligning the print cartridges ...25 Cleaning the 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...
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For more information, see "Finding information about the printer" on page 7. 6 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. 7 Cartridge return bags Used to be installed in electronic format 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to return the licensed cartridges shipped with the product. Note: A USB cable may or may not be installed...
For more information, see "Finding information about the printer" on page 7. 6 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. 7 Cartridge return bags Used to be installed in electronic format 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to return the licensed cartridges shipped with the product. Note: A USB cable may or may not be installed...
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For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. Learning about the printer 11 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.
For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. Learning about the printer 11 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.
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...Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 840 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View the ink level of the printer. Learning about the printer status and ink level. Print Properties Select the best... the printable User's Guide. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From this The Solution Center To Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as banners, photos, envelopes, cards, iron-on the...
...Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 840 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View the ink level of the printer. Learning about the printer status and ink level. Print Properties Select the best... the printable User's Guide. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From this The Solution Center To Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as banners, photos, envelopes, cards, iron-on the...
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...provides direct links to five custom settings. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install the print cartridges. • View shopping options for a project. Cleaning the printer rollers is the software that leave powder residues. • Troubleshoot other types of the...banner, a poster, or printing on both sides of the paper) to contact us regarding how you select the correct print settings for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to the Layout Options and Printing Status Options...
...provides direct links to five custom settings. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install the print cartridges. • View shopping options for a project. Cleaning the printer rollers is the software that leave powder residues. • Troubleshoot other types of the...banner, a poster, or printing on both sides of the paper) to contact us regarding how you select the correct print settings for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to the Layout Options and Printing Status Options...
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The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is not empty and you removed is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on . 2 Lift the access cover. Maintaining the printer 23 If the cartridge you want to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. To recycle the used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on page 27. Maintaining the printer Changing the print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on page 28.
The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is not empty and you removed is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on . 2 Lift the access cover. Maintaining the printer 23 If the cartridge you want to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. To recycle the used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on page 27. Maintaining the printer Changing the print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on page 28.
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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 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. 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 bottom of the cartridges.
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 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. 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 bottom of the cartridges.
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... print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. If print quality has not improved, continue to the printer after installing a new cartridge. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 13. Note: To prevent...
... print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. If print quality has not improved, continue to the printer after installing a new cartridge. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 13. Note: To prevent...
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... prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the..., click Clean to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 25. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 ...Gently hold the cloth against the print cartridge nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the...Let the 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....
... prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the..., click Clean to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 25. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 ...Gently hold the cloth against the print cartridge nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the...Let the 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....
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...; 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29† 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High yield color cartridge 35 475 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * Values obtained by country or region. Declared yield value in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 27 Ordering supplies...
...; 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29† 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High yield color cartridge 35 475 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * Values obtained by country or region. Declared yield value in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 27 Ordering supplies...
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Maintaining the printer 28 Note: The return bag is not available in the return bag that came with your product. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 If you are returning a print cartridge, place it in all countries and regions. 2 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Maintaining the printer 28 Note: The return bag is not available in the return bag that came with your product. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 If you are returning a print cartridge, place it in all countries and regions. 2 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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...1 If the light is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on . Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 5 1 Close all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. 3 Click the links for the latest ...the My Computer icon. Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. 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 install the software. Troubleshooting 30 In...
...1 If the light is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on . Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 5 1 Close all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. 3 Click the links for the latest ...the My Computer icon. Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. 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 install the software. Troubleshooting 30 In...
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...not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to Set As Default. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer family. c Select your country or region. e Select your printer model. f Select the file you want to download... Windows 2000: Start Settings Printers. • In Windows 98/Me: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Troubleshooting 31 d Select your operating system. Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have ...
...not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to Set As Default. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer family. c Select your country or region. e Select your printer model. f Select the file you want to download... Windows 2000: Start Settings Printers. • In Windows 98/Me: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Troubleshooting 31 d Select your operating system. Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have ...
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.... 3 Print again. You can also see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. For more paper. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is out of paper in your computer screen.
.... 3 Print again. You can also see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. For more paper. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is out of paper in your computer screen.
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.... 1 Load paper. You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 23 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 24. 3 Print again. 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 840 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the...
.... 1 Load paper. You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 23 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 24. 3 Print again. 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 840 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the...
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...tab 14 contents, box 10 custom-size paper, loading 18 D documents, printing 19 E emission notices 40 envelopes loading 17 printing 19 error messages troubleshooting Cartridge Alert 37 paper jam 38 Paper Out 38 F Fast Pics opening 15, 22 using 15, 22 FCC notices 40 finding information 7 publications 7 Web site... 17 printing 19 H How To tab 13 I I Want To menu 14 index cards loading 17 printing 19 information, finding 7 installing print cartridges 24 printer software 38 iron-on transfers, loading 16 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 36 paper jam in paper support 35 paper jam in...
...tab 14 contents, box 10 custom-size paper, loading 18 D documents, printing 19 E emission notices 40 envelopes loading 17 printing 19 error messages troubleshooting Cartridge Alert 37 paper jam 38 Paper Out 38 F Fast Pics opening 15, 22 using 15, 22 FCC notices 40 finding information 7 publications 7 Web site... 17 printing 19 H How To tab 13 I I Want To menu 14 index cards loading 17 printing 19 information, finding 7 installing print cartridges 24 printer software 38 iron-on transfers, loading 16 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 36 paper jam in paper support 35 paper jam in...
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... Properties 22 postcards 19 reverse page order 21 transparencies 20 publications, finding 7 Q Quality/Copies tab 15 R recycling Lexmark products 28 WEEE statement 41 removing print cartridge 23 reverse page order 21 S safety information 2 setup troubleshooting page does not print 30 power light is not lit...software does not install 29 Solution Center Advanced tab 14 Contact Information tab 14 How To tab 13 Maintenance tab 14 opening 13 Printer Status dialog 13 Troubleshooting tab 14 using 13 supplies, ordering 27 T transparencies loading 17 printing 20 Troubleshooting tab 14 troubleshooting, ...
... Properties 22 postcards 19 reverse page order 21 transparencies 20 publications, finding 7 Q Quality/Copies tab 15 R recycling Lexmark products 28 WEEE statement 41 removing print cartridge 23 reverse page order 21 S safety information 2 setup troubleshooting page does not print 30 power light is not lit...software does not install 29 Solution Center Advanced tab 14 Contact Information tab 14 How To tab 13 Maintenance tab 14 opening 13 Printer Status dialog 13 Troubleshooting tab 14 using 13 supplies, ordering 27 T transparencies loading 17 printing 20 Troubleshooting tab 14 troubleshooting, ...