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...printer 95 Maintaining print cartridges...95 Installing print cartridges...95 Removing a used print cartridge ...96 Refilling print cartridges...97 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...97 Aligning print cartridges ...98 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...98 Checking ink levels...99 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...100 Preserving the print cartridges... Wireless troubleshooting...111 Wireless troubleshooting checklist ...111 Printing a network setup page ...112 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 112 Cannot print over wireless ...
...printer 95 Maintaining print cartridges...95 Installing print cartridges...95 Removing a used print cartridge ...96 Refilling print cartridges...97 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...97 Aligning print cartridges ...98 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...98 Checking ink levels...99 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...100 Preserving the print cartridges... Wireless troubleshooting...111 Wireless troubleshooting checklist ...111 Printing a network setup page ...112 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 112 Cannot print over wireless ...
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.... Purchase a USB cable separately. 4 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 6 1 2 3 WI F I PRINTING 1 5 4 3 2 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may alert you do not want to connect...
.... Purchase a USB cable separately. 4 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 6 1 2 3 WI F I PRINTING 1 5 4 3 2 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may alert you do not want to connect...
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9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 10 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 11 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 16
9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 10 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 11 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 16
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14 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 15 Close the printer, and then load plain paper. 1 2 18
14 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 15 Close the printer, and then load plain paper. 1 2 18
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... F I PRINTING 6 5 Use the To 1 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 2 Scanner unit • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Rear USB port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. Access the scanner glass. Note: Your...
... F I PRINTING 6 5 Use the To 1 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 2 Scanner unit • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Rear USB port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. Access the scanner glass. Note: Your...
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... Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Clear Settings Timeout Network Setup (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) 24 Easy Photo •...Flash Drive (does not appear if a flash drive is already inserted into the printer) • Memory Card (does not appear if a memory card is connected to a network) • Print Setup Page • Wireless Information • TCP/IP • File Print • Reset Network Adapter Defaults...
... Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Clear Settings Timeout Network Setup (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) 24 Easy Photo •...Flash Drive (does not appear if a flash drive is already inserted into the printer) • Memory Card (does not appear if a memory card is connected to a network) • Print Setup Page • Wireless Information • TCP/IP • File Print • Reset Network Adapter Defaults...
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...printed. Notes: • You may be prompted to be printed. The menu lets you connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. To assign a computer name and a PIN to the network computer, see the documentation that came with your camera. Specify a paper...to be printed. For more photos on the printer control panel. From here Maintenance You can Specify the size of the black cartridge, color cartridge, or photo cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridges. • Print Test Page to a ...
...printed. Notes: • You may be prompted to be printed. The menu lets you connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. To assign a computer name and a PIN to the network computer, see the documentation that came with your camera. Specify a paper...to be printed. For more photos on the printer control panel. From here Maintenance You can Specify the size of the black cartridge, color cartridge, or photo cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridges. • Print Test Page to a ...
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....exe, where D is being accessed by the printer. 3 If you purchased. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of the printer that you have not yet installed the printer software on the desktop computer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. •... the laptop computer and then to the computer over a network. Using Windows a Insert the installation software CD. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the desktop computer before switching between the rear USB port and the Quick Connect laptop port (selected models only...
....exe, where D is being accessed by the printer. 3 If you purchased. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of the printer that you have not yet installed the printer software on the desktop computer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. •... the laptop computer and then to the computer over a network. Using Windows a Insert the installation software CD. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the desktop computer before switching between the rear USB port and the Quick Connect laptop port (selected models only...
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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. 95 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.
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. 95 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.
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4 If a black cartridge is on the bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the box contents, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 96 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 black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the box contents, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 96 Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.
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... click Close. • If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. 97 Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for the second cartridge. If you believe you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the...
... click Close. • If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. 97 Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for the second cartridge. If you believe you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the...
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... document again. Aligning print cartridges Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Clean Cartridges appears, and then press . An alignment page prints. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Lexmark's warranty does not cover...
... document again. Aligning print cartridges Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Clean Cartridges appears, and then press . An alignment page prints. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Lexmark's warranty does not cover...
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...contents, and if you exit Setup, or press another mode button. 99 Check the ink level of the color cartridge. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . 2 Press again. 3 Press the arrow buttons until Black Ink appears... Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them . 6 Print the document again to verify that...
...contents, and if you exit Setup, or press another mode button. 99 Check the ink level of the color cartridge. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . 2 Press again. 3 Press the arrow buttons until Black Ink appears... Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them . 6 Print the document again to verify that...
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... a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and then place the cloth on the Printer Maintenance page. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 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 . • ...Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 If you have not yet downloaded the Lexmark Service Center, download it. 5 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the...
... a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and then place the cloth on the Printer Maintenance page. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 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 . • ...Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 If you have not yet downloaded the Lexmark Service Center, download it. 5 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the...
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...lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. 5 With another...against the contacts for an extended period of time. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. Note: Make sure all cables to the printer before placing the document on the scanner glass. CAUTION-SHOCK...
...lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. 5 With another...against the contacts for an extended period of time. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. Note: Make sure all cables to the printer before placing the document on the scanner glass. CAUTION-SHOCK...
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...Cartridge Lexmark 3690 and Lexmark 4690 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. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 3600-4600 Series models (except Lexmark 3690 and Lexmark 4690) Item Black cartridge...Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before beginning...
...Cartridge Lexmark 3690 and Lexmark 4690 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. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 3600-4600 Series models (except Lexmark 3690 and Lexmark 4690) Item Black cartridge...Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before beginning...
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... panel, press and hold for 2 seconds to factory settings Resetting all the printer settings you have previously selected. 1 Turn off the printer. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Note: Resetting to factory default settings will delete all settings You can reset your...
... panel, press and hold for 2 seconds to factory settings Resetting all the printer settings you have previously selected. 1 Turn off the printer. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Note: Resetting to factory default settings will delete all settings You can reset your...
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REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. 106 Page does not print These are possible solutions. CHECK POWER If the light is completed, enable the security software again. Try one ... security programs. 3 Do one or more of the following : CHECK MESSAGES If an error message appears, then resolve the error before trying to turn the printer on. 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 supply from the...
REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. 106 Page does not print These are possible solutions. CHECK POWER If the light is completed, enable the security software again. Try one ... security programs. 3 Do one or more of the following : CHECK MESSAGES If an error message appears, then resolve the error before trying to turn the printer on. 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 supply from the...
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... Click . b Click Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • If a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default Printer, then you must select the printer for each file that you want to ...print. 107 b Click Printers and Faxes. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Control Panel. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make...
... Click . b Click Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • If a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default Printer, then you must select the printer for each file that you want to ...print. 107 b Click Printers and Faxes. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Control Panel. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make...
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... 102 preserving 101 removing 96 using genuine Lexmark 97 wiping 100 changing default settings 28 Power Saver timeout 28 temporary settings 28 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 39 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 39 checking ink levels 99 cleaning exterior of the printer 101 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 98 Club Internet 37 collating...
... 102 preserving 101 removing 96 using genuine Lexmark 97 wiping 100 changing default settings 28 Power Saver timeout 28 temporary settings 28 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 39 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 39 checking ink levels 99 cleaning exterior of the printer 101 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 98 Club Internet 37 collating...