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...page...156 Print speed is slow...157 Partial document or photo prints...158 Photo smudges or scratches ...158 Checking the print cartridges...158 Ink levels seem incorrect ...158 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or... unexpected 159 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen 160 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 160 Page ...
...page...156 Print speed is slow...157 Partial document or photo prints...158 Photo smudges or scratches ...158 Checking the print cartridges...158 Ink levels seem incorrect ...158 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or... unexpected 159 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen 160 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 160 Page ...
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..., 1204, or 120F 192 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 192 Clear Carrier Jam ...192 Cover Open ...193 Error 1104...193 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 193 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect 193 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing 194 Memory Failure...194 No images...Size ...197 Error messages on the computer screen 197 Clearing error messages ...197 Left/Right Cartridge Missing ...197 Communication not available ...197 General Printing Problem ...198 Ink Low ...198 Out of Memory...198 Out of Paper ...198 Fixing a printing failure ...198...
..., 1204, or 120F 192 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 192 Clear Carrier Jam ...192 Cover Open ...193 Error 1104...193 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 193 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect 193 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing 194 Memory Failure...194 No images...Size ...197 Error messages on the computer screen 197 Clearing error messages ...197 Left/Right Cartridge Missing ...197 Communication not available ...197 General Printing Problem ...198 Ink Low ...198 Out of Memory...198 Out of Paper ...198 Fixing a printing failure ...198...
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... Fax Settings to choose whether to either On or Off. If phones in your fax settings. • Button Beep to set the number of the color cartridge. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 39. Select: • Language to change the language setting. • Country to set the ...based on page 116. • Clear Settings Timeout to change default settings. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to print a test page. On is the default. • Power Saver to set the volume of the tone when a control panel button is...
... Fax Settings to choose whether to either On or Off. If phones in your fax settings. • Button Beep to set the number of the color cartridge. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 39. Select: • Language to change the language setting. • Country to set the ...based on page 116. • Clear Settings Timeout to change default settings. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to print a test page. On is the default. • Power Saver to set the volume of the tone when a control panel button is...
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... : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. At the bottom left corner of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices: Click To Printer Status... and Maintenance • Open the Solution Center. • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to change printer settings...
... : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. At the bottom left corner of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices: Click To Printer Status... and Maintenance • Open the Solution Center. • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to change printer settings...
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...notification feature that tells you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. Advanced Maintenance • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing ... Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK. 46 Note: Wait until scanning is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • Order new print cartridges. •...
...notification feature that tells you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. Advanced Maintenance • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing ... Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK. 46 Note: Wait until scanning is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • Order new print cartridges. •...
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... and bottom of the color cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. 132 Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to perform together for superior print quality. The control panel display will prompt you receive an Out of a refilled cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper...
... and bottom of the color cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. 132 Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to perform together for superior print quality. The control panel display will prompt you receive an Out of a refilled cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper...
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... you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on a flat surface. 133 To prevent the message from appearing again for the...
... you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on a flat surface. 133 To prevent the message from appearing again for the...
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..., unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document is dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 6500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is turned off and unplugged from the paper support...
..., unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document is dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 6500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is turned off and unplugged from the paper support...
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For more of the following: Check messages If an error message is not lit" on . Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check printer default and pause settings ...or more information, see "Error messages on the computer screen" on page 141. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Reload paper Remove and then load paper. Page does not print These are possible ...
For more of the following: Check messages If an error message is not lit" on . Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check printer default and pause settings ...or more information, see "Error messages on the computer screen" on page 141. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Reload paper Remove and then load paper. Page does not print These are possible ...
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...the quality you are working with the following : Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Review steps to the next step. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 130. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and ...Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print These are printed To avoid ink smudging when you want , follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more of the ...
...the quality you are working with the following : Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Review steps to the next step. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 130. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and ...Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print These are printed To avoid ink smudging when you want , follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more of the ...
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... • Envelopes • Iron-on page 141. For more of paper Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with this type of paper. If you are printing photos or other high-quality images... mm (0.5 in .) for best results use Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Poor quality at the edges of the page These are not compatible with color variations. Try one or more information, see "... using the borderless feature, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridges are possible solutions. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper.
... • Envelopes • Iron-on page 141. For more of paper Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with this type of paper. If you are printing photos or other high-quality images... mm (0.5 in .) for best results use Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Poor quality at the edges of the page These are not compatible with color variations. Try one or more information, see "... using the borderless feature, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridges are possible solutions. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper.
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... down on page 130. Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center.... 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 136. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on a cartridge, the ink level is low. For cartridge-ordering information, see "Installing print cartridges" on the cartridge carrier latches to...
... down on page 130. Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center.... 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 136. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on a cartridge, the ink level is low. For cartridge-ordering information, see "Installing print cartridges" on the cartridge carrier latches to...
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To reduce ink usage, select Best only when you are removed from the print cartridge carrier. Make sure the sticker and tape are using a color cartridge, make sure the font is marked by the USB symbol. The USB port on . Are you , check for the printer Windows may change with a ...are possible solutions. Make sure the TrueType font is on the back of graphics? Make sure the document was formatted or created for proper print cartridge installation. Ink levels seem to print most text documents. Plug the long, flat end of the USB cable into this port. 2 Make sure that the ...
To reduce ink usage, select Best only when you are removed from the print cartridge carrier. Make sure the sticker and tape are using a color cartridge, make sure the font is marked by the USB symbol. The USB port on . Are you , check for the printer Windows may change with a ...are possible solutions. Make sure the TrueType font is on the back of graphics? Make sure the document was formatted or created for proper print cartridge installation. Ink levels seem to print most text documents. Plug the long, flat end of the USB cable into this port. 2 Make sure that the ...
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... printouts. Are the print cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of ...ink to dry before stacking. Install a new cartridge. Allow them to dry on the surface of the print cartridges, the ink level is a TrueType font. Are the color...print may need to adjust the color and print speed. Not all ...in the program font selection box. Colors on printout are designed to be ...print your job. Remove the photos or transparencies from colors on the screen Check the following : •... 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation ...
... printouts. Are the print cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of ...ink to dry before stacking. Install a new cartridge. Allow them to dry on the surface of the print cartridges, the ink level is a TrueType font. Are the color...print may need to adjust the color and print speed. Not all ...in the program font selection box. Colors on printout are designed to be ...print your job. Remove the photos or transparencies from colors on the screen Check the following : •... 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation ...
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... Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 161 Are the print cartridges clean? You may need to change the printer software settings, or the problem may need to fix blurry edges. Banded printing occurs.... 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click the Maintenance tab. 5 Click Align to align the print cartridges? Try one or more of the following : Make sure the ink dry before handling. Printed characters are improperly formed or are using ...
... Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 161 Are the print cartridges clean? You may need to change the printer software settings, or the problem may need to fix blurry edges. Banded printing occurs.... 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click the Maintenance tab. 5 Click Align to align the print cartridges? Try one or more of the following : Make sure the ink dry before handling. Printed characters are improperly formed or are using ...
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... following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. Install a new cartridge. When you think you applied the fonts correctly in the program? Remove the sticker and tape from the print...cable into this port. 2 Make sure that the smaller, more square end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of the print cartridges, the ink level is on either of the printer. 3 Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the USB cable is not, select ...
... following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. Install a new cartridge. When you think you applied the fonts correctly in the program? Remove the sticker and tape from the print...cable into this port. 2 Make sure that the smaller, more square end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of the print cartridges, the ink level is on either of the printer. 3 Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the USB cable is not, select ...
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..." on page 154. 3 Lower the scanner unit. Check quality of original document If the quality of the document or image. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Adjust the brightness of the following: Check messages If an error message is loaded facedown on page 197. Check document... improve print quality See "Improving print quality" on page 110. Are you are possible solutions. Review steps to lighten or darken the copy. 5 Press Start Color or Start Black.
..." on page 154. 3 Lower the scanner unit. Check quality of original document If the quality of the document or image. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Adjust the brightness of the following: Check messages If an error message is loaded facedown on page 197. Check document... improve print quality See "Improving print quality" on page 110. Are you are possible solutions. Review steps to lighten or darken the copy. 5 Press Start Color or Start Black.
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... If the Auto Answer light is on page 127. Check whether Fax Forwarding is set for faxing, press Fax Mode. 185 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Try one or more of telephone rings. • If you are using a distinctive ring, see "Setting the distinctive ring" on...
... If the Auto Answer light is on page 127. Check whether Fax Forwarding is set for faxing, press Fax Mode. 185 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Try one or more of telephone rings. • If you are using a distinctive ring, see "Setting the distinctive ring" on...
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Note: The scan lens is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been a problem with water to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Try one ... may have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Received fax has poor print quality These are possible causes and solutions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Clean scan lens and white roller 1 Unplug ...
Note: The scan lens is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been a problem with water to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Try one ... may have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Received fax has poor print quality These are possible causes and solutions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Clean scan lens and white roller 1 Unplug ...
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... the button is not working properly. If the problem reappears, one , close the cartridge carrier lid, and close the scanner unit. Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 1 Check the indicated ink level or levels, and install a new print cartridge or cartridges if necessary. To order supplies, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 136...
... the button is not working properly. If the problem reappears, one , close the cartridge carrier lid, and close the scanner unit. Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 1 Check the indicated ink level or levels, and install a new print cartridge or cartridges if necessary. To order supplies, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 136...