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......110 Maintaining the printer 111 Maintaining print cartridges...111 Installing print cartridges...111 Removing a used print cartridge ...112 Refilling print cartridges...113 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...113 Aligning print cartridges ...114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...114 Checking ink levels...115 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...116 Preserving the print cartridges ...117 Cleaning the scanner glass...117...
......110 Maintaining the printer 111 Maintaining print cartridges...111 Installing print cartridges...111 Removing a used print cartridge ...112 Refilling print cartridges...113 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...113 Aligning print cartridges ...114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...114 Checking ink levels...115 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...116 Preserving the print cartridges ...117 Cleaning the scanner glass...117...
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... the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 9 8 1 2 3 76 5 1 4 2 3 1 Power cord 2 Telephone cord 3 Printer software CD 4 USB cable or installation cable Note:... not come with this publication. 6 Fax Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you about the printer software being installed. Note: Contents, such as a copier only...
... the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 9 8 1 2 3 76 5 1 4 2 3 1 Power cord 2 Telephone cord 3 Printer software CD 4 USB cable or installation cable Note:... not come with this publication. 6 Fax Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you about the printer software being installed. Note: Contents, such as a copier only...
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... format, and then press to save . a Enter a fax number, and then press to save . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. a Using the keypad of the printer control panel, enter the month, day, and year, and then press b Enter the time, and then press... the fax number and fax name. b Enter a fax name, and then press to save. 16 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17 to save . 13 Set the date and time...
... format, and then press to save . a Enter a fax number, and then press to save . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. a Using the keypad of the printer control panel, enter the month, day, and year, and then press b Enter the time, and then press... the fax number and fax name. b Enter a fax name, and then press to save. 16 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17 to save . 13 Set the date and time...
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Setting up the printer 18 18 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
Setting up the printer 18 18 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
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20 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 21 Close the printer. 22 Press . An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19
20 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 21 Close the printer. 22 Press . An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19
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... LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. Connect the printer to the printer. Setting up the printer 22 Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive...
... LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. Connect the printer to the printer. Setting up the printer 22 Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive...
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... menu Photo menu Maintenance Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory • Ink Levels device into the printer. • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup Easy Photo • Print • Paper Size • Photo Size • Language • Country • Date/Time •...
... menu Photo menu Maintenance Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory • Ink Levels device into the printer. • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup Easy Photo • Print • Paper Size • Photo Size • Language • Country • Date/Time •...
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... to a desktop computer through the Quick Connect laptop port, then the Quick Connect laptop port connection overrides the rear USB port connection. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and documents from... desktop computer. 2 Connect a USB cable to the laptop computer and then to appear. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the desktop computer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. •...
... to a desktop computer through the Quick Connect laptop port, then the Quick Connect laptop port connection overrides the rear USB port connection. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and documents from... desktop computer. 2 Connect a USB cable to the laptop computer and then to appear. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the desktop computer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. •...
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Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down on the bottom of the color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. Maintaining the printer 111 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the cartridge carrier levers. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge.
Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down on the bottom of the color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. Maintaining the printer 111 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the cartridge carrier levers. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge.
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Maintaining the printer 112 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 4 If a black cartridge is on the bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the box contents, remove the tape from underneath the scanner unit.
Maintaining the printer 112 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 4 If a black cartridge is on the bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the box contents, remove the tape from underneath the scanner unit.
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... the used print cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for the second cartridge. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality...
... the used print cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for the second cartridge. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality...
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... the instructions on the computer screen. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Maintaining the printer 114 Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control...
... the instructions on the computer screen. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Maintaining the printer 114 Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control...
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...Ink appears, and then press . Maintaining the printer 115 Using Windows 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 Do one of the color cartridge. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 6 Print the document again to two more times, or wipe the print..., and then press . 2 Press again. 3 Press the arrow buttons until Clean Cartridges appears, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Color Ink appears, and then press . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them . 5 Print the document again to verify that the print...
...Ink appears, and then press . Maintaining the printer 115 Using Windows 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 Do one of the color cartridge. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 6 Print the document again to two more times, or wipe the print..., and then press . 2 Press again. 3 Press the arrow buttons until Clean Cartridges appears, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Color Ink appears, and then press . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them . 5 Print the document again to verify that the print...
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... for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Maintaining the printer 116 Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . ... All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on the Printer Maintenance page. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 2 Double...
... for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Maintaining the printer 116 Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . ... All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on the Printer Maintenance page. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 2 Double...
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... printing the document again. 8 Repeat step 7 up to two more times. 9 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). 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 the...Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in an airtight container. Note: Make sure all cables to replace, clean, or store it in their packaging until you are ready ...
... printing the document again. 8 Repeat step 7 up to two more times. 9 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). 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 the...Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in an airtight container. Note: Make sure all cables to replace, clean, or store it in their packaging until you are ready ...
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.... Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 5690 and Lexmark 6690 models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 4A Black cartridge2 4 Color cartridge 5A Page yield values available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as...
.... Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 5690 and Lexmark 6690 models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 4A Black cartridge2 4 Color cartridge 5A Page yield values available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as...
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... printer 119 Press and hold according to turn off the printer. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm •...the printer control panel, press and hold and , and then press to the time you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: Resetting to factory default settings will delete all settings You can reset your printer to enter the month, day,...
... printer 119 Press and hold according to turn off the printer. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm •...the printer control panel, press and hold and , and then press to the time you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: Resetting to factory default settings will delete all settings You can reset your printer to enter the month, day,...
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... power cord is completed, enable the security software again. REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 123 RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the...
... power cord is completed, enable the security software again. REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 123 RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the...
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.... CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next...
.... CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next...
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... for setting a distinctive ring for the country or region where you are possible causes and solutions. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. CHECK WHETHER FAX FORWARDING IS SELECTED 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons until Country appears, and then press...
... for setting a distinctive ring for the country or region where you are possible causes and solutions. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. CHECK WHETHER FAX FORWARDING IS SELECTED 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons until Country appears, and then press...