Getting Started
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Ordering supplies - Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting - Changing a print cartridge - Print, copy, scan, and fax troubleshooting - Recycling Lexmark products • Troubleshooting - Error messages troubleshooting • Notices Contents Setup troubleshooting 3 Removing and reinstalling the software 3 Checking the printer status 3 Using the control panel 4 Printing 4 Printing a document 4 Printing other projects 4 Copying 4 Making a copy 4 Scanning 5 Scanning an item...
Ordering supplies - Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting - Changing a print cartridge - Print, copy, scan, and fax troubleshooting - Recycling Lexmark products • Troubleshooting - Error messages troubleshooting • Notices Contents Setup troubleshooting 3 Removing and reinstalling the software 3 Checking the printer status 3 Using the control panel 4 Printing 4 Printing a document 4 Printing other projects 4 Copying 4 Making a copy 4 Scanning 5 Scanning an item...
Getting Started
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... the My Computer icon. Make sure the tape has been removed from the print cartridge and that other electrical devices have been using. 4 If the light is not on any other device such as the default printer and is marked with . b Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. If...your anti-virus software. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. or Click Start Æ Control Panel Æ Printers and Other Hardware Æ Printers and Faxes. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 2400 Series icon. 3 Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. 4 Make sure a check mark does appear ...
... the My Computer icon. Make sure the tape has been removed from the print cartridge and that other electrical devices have been using. 4 If the light is not on any other device such as the default printer and is marked with . b Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. If...your anti-virus software. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. or Click Start Æ Control Panel Æ Printers and Other Hardware Æ Printers and Faxes. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 2400 Series icon. 3 Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. 4 Make sure a check mark does appear ...
Getting Started
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... connected to edit graphics or photos. Use the Web Toolbar to print printer-friendly Web pages. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you can be used to : • Change printer settings. • Find more information about the printer status and ink level. From the Photo Editor, you are using Microsoft ...your photos, resize your photos, adjust brightness and contrast, and use one of the page Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To avoid ink smudging, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it to dry. Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes ...
... connected to edit graphics or photos. Use the Web Toolbar to print printer-friendly Web pages. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you can be used to : • Change printer settings. • Find more information about the printer status and ink level. From the Photo Editor, you are using Microsoft ...your photos, resize your photos, adjust brightness and contrast, and use one of the page Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To avoid ink smudging, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it to dry. Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes ...
Getting Started
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...high-quality images. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you : • Use the appropriate paper for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 5 With another... section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for the document. An alignment page prints. 7 Follow the instructions on aligning the print cartridge without a computer, see the Setup sheet. 1 Load paper. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 3 Click the Maintain/Troubleshoot...
...high-quality images. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you : • Use the appropriate paper for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 5 With another... section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for the document. An alignment page prints. 7 Follow the instructions on aligning the print cartridge without a computer, see the Setup sheet. 1 Load paper. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 3 Click the Maintain/Troubleshoot...
Getting Started
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...the exchange of a product or part, the item replaced becomes the property of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in your use ...This limitation of , or damage to claims by you specific legal rights. Such Suppliers and Remarketers are not cumulative. Limited warranty Lexmark warrants that user. The warranty period ends 12 months later. Additional rights Some states do not allow limitations on a third party ...
...the exchange of a product or part, the item replaced becomes the property of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in your use ...This limitation of , or damage to claims by you specific legal rights. Such Suppliers and Remarketers are not cumulative. Limited warranty Lexmark warrants that user. The warranty period ends 12 months later. Additional rights Some states do not allow limitations on a third party ...
Getting Started
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... may have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • Use of original purchase as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for any print cartridge(s), programs, data, and removable storage media (unless otherwise directed by you may not be available or only be a new or repaired item. NO WARRANTIES...
... may have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • Use of original purchase as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for any print cartridge(s), programs, data, and removable storage media (unless otherwise directed by you may not be available or only be a new or repaired item. NO WARRANTIES...
User's Guide
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... from magazines or newspapers 38 Faxing...39 Sending a fax using the software...39 Receiving a fax using the software...40 Networking the printer 41 Shared printing...41 Maintaining the printer 42 Changing a print cartridge...42 Removing a used print cartridge...42 Installing a print cartridge...42 Achieving better print quality...44 Improving print quality...44 Aligning the print...
... from magazines or newspapers 38 Faxing...39 Sending a fax using the software...39 Receiving a fax using the software...40 Networking the printer 41 Shared printing...41 Maintaining the printer 42 Changing a print cartridge...42 Removing a used print cartridge...42 Installing a print cartridge...42 Achieving better print quality...44 Improving print quality...44 Aligning the print...
User's Guide
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... Cleaning the scanner glass...46 Ordering supplies...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 46 Refilling a print cartridge...47 Recycling Lexmark products...47 Troubleshooting...48 Setup troubleshooting...48 Power button is not lit...48 Software does not install...48 Page does not print...49 ... PictBridge 51 Print troubleshooting...51 Improving print quality...51 Poor text and graphic quality...52 Poor quality at the edges of the page...53 Printer does not print or respond...53 Print speed is slow...53 Partial document or photo prints...54 Copy troubleshooting...54 Copier does not respond...
... Cleaning the scanner glass...46 Ordering supplies...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 46 Refilling a print cartridge...47 Recycling Lexmark products...47 Troubleshooting...48 Setup troubleshooting...48 Power button is not lit...48 Software does not install...48 Page does not print...49 ... PictBridge 51 Print troubleshooting...51 Improving print quality...51 Poor text and graphic quality...52 Poor quality at the edges of the page...53 Printer does not print or respond...53 Print speed is slow...53 Partial document or photo prints...54 Copy troubleshooting...54 Copier does not respond...
User's Guide
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Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name 1 Color print cartridge 2 Power supply cord 3 Installation software CD 4 Getting Started or Setup Solutions 5 Setup Sheet Description Cartridge to be installed in the printer Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the printer • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format Additional information depending on your country or region Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting 9
Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name 1 Color print cartridge 2 Power supply cord 3 Installation software CD 4 Getting Started or Setup Solutions 5 Setup Sheet Description Cartridge to be installed in the printer Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the printer • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format Additional information depending on your country or region Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting 9
User's Guide
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Align paper when feeding. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 Stack paper as it exits. Access the scanner glass. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. Scan, copy, or remove an item. 3 Use the 1 Scanner support 2 Print cartridge carrier 1 2 4 5 To Hold up the scanner unit. Operate the printer. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 6 1 5 7 4 Use the 1 Paper support 2 Control panel 3 PictBridge port 4 Paper exit tray 5 Top cover 6 Paper guide 7 Scanner glass 32 To Load paper.
Align paper when feeding. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 Stack paper as it exits. Access the scanner glass. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. Scan, copy, or remove an item. 3 Use the 1 Scanner support 2 Print cartridge carrier 1 2 4 5 To Hold up the scanner unit. Operate the printer. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 6 1 5 7 4 Use the 1 Paper support 2 Control panel 3 PictBridge port 4 Paper exit tray 5 Top cover 6 Paper guide 7 Scanner glass 32 To Load paper.
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...borderless, color copy of a photo. • Open the All-In-One Center and preview the scan on page 60. 11 Connect the printer to access the print cartridge carrier. Note: If the power light blinks, see "Error messages" on the computer screen. • Print an alignment page if the ...button is held down for three seconds. Use the 3 Scanner unit 4 Power supply port 5 USB port To Raise to a power source. Connect the printer to a...
...borderless, color copy of a photo. • Open the All-In-One Center and preview the scan on page 60. 11 Connect the printer to access the print cartridge carrier. Note: If the power light blinks, see "Error messages" on the computer screen. • Print an alignment page if the ...button is held down for three seconds. Use the 3 Scanner unit 4 Power supply port 5 USB port To Raise to a power source. Connect the printer to a...
User's Guide
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...e-mail images or photos. • Find and e-mail images or photos which are printing. Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this software To The Imaging Studio Open the software component necessary for the task you want to complete. The Solution Center... Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Web Toolbar Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 ...
...e-mail images or photos. • Find and e-mail images or photos which are printing. Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this software To The Imaging Studio Open the software component necessary for the task you want to complete. The Solution Center... Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Web Toolbar Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 ...
User's Guide
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..., cards, iron-on the World Wide Web. Note: For more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a print cartridge. Learn how to contact us regarding how you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Advanced • Change the appearance of the print...
..., cards, iron-on the World Wide Web. Note: For more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a print cartridge. Learn how to contact us regarding how you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Advanced • Change the appearance of the print...
User's Guide
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... to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on page 47. Maintaining the printer Changing a print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge. To recycle the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on...
... to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on page 47. Maintaining the printer Changing a print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge. To recycle the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on...
User's Guide
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2 Press down on the computer screen. 43 Note: The scanner unit must be closed to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. 6 Press for three seconds to print an alignment page. 7 Follow the instructions on the cartridge lever to raise the cartridge lid. 3 Insert the cartridge. 4 Close the lid. 5 Lift the scanner unit, press the scanner support back until it slides into the slot, and close the scanner unit. 1 3 2 CAUTION: When closing the scanner unit, make sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit.
2 Press down on the computer screen. 43 Note: The scanner unit must be closed to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. 6 Press for three seconds to print an alignment page. 7 Follow the instructions on the cartridge lever to raise the cartridge lid. 3 Insert the cartridge. 4 Close the lid. 5 Lift the scanner unit, press the scanner support back until it slides into the slot, and close the scanner unit. 1 3 2 CAUTION: When closing the scanner unit, make sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit.
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Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. • Make sure the glossy or printable side faces you. (If you are not satisfied with the paper.) • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge. For more...the print nozzles and contacts. If print quality has not improved, continue to fix blurry edges. 6 Click Print. For more information, see "Installing a print cartridge" on page 42. 1 Load paper. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 3 Click the Maintain/Troubleshoot button. 4 Click Maintenance. ...
Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. • Make sure the glossy or printable side faces you. (If you are not satisfied with the paper.) • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge. For more...the print nozzles and contacts. If print quality has not improved, continue to fix blurry edges. 6 Click Print. For more information, see "Installing a print cartridge" on page 42. 1 Load paper. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 3 Click the Maintain/Troubleshoot button. 4 Click Maintenance. ...
User's Guide
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...the Maintain/Troubleshoot button. 4 Click Maintenance. 5 Click Clean to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 44. 45 For more times. 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 nozzles for ...direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridge. 8 Print the document again. 9 If print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles.
...the Maintain/Troubleshoot button. 4 Click Maintenance. 5 Click Clean to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 44. 45 For more times. 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 nozzles for ...direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridge. 8 Print the document again. 9 If print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles.
User's Guide
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... a document is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by country or region Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass...
... a document is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by country or region Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass...
User's Guide
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Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 47
Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 47
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... tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information...
... tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information...