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... for choosing this printer!...6 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 6 Finding information about the printer...7 Understanding the parts of the printer...9 Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering ink cartridges...11 Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges...11 Replacing ink cartridges...12 Ordering paper and other supplies...13 Recycling Lexmark products...14 Using the printer control panel buttons and...
... for choosing this printer!...6 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 6 Finding information about the printer...7 Understanding the parts of the printer...9 Ordering and replacing supplies 11 Ordering ink cartridges...11 Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges...11 Replacing ink cartridges...12 Ordering paper and other supplies...13 Recycling Lexmark products...14 Using the printer control panel buttons and...
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Maintaining the printer 86 Maintaining ink cartridges...86 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...88 Cleaning the scanner glass...89 Troubleshooting 90 Before you troubleshoot...90 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 90 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem 90 Setup troubleshooting...90 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...96 Print troubleshooting...98 Copy and scan troubleshooting...101 Memory card troubleshooting...103 Wireless troubleshooting...105 Notices...123 Product information...123 Edition notice...123 Power consumption...126 Index...139 Contents 4
Maintaining the printer 86 Maintaining ink cartridges...86 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...88 Cleaning the scanner glass...89 Troubleshooting 90 Before you troubleshoot...90 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 90 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem 90 Setup troubleshooting...90 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...96 Print troubleshooting...98 Copy and scan troubleshooting...101 Memory card troubleshooting...103 Wireless troubleshooting...105 Notices...123 Product information...123 Edition notice...123 Power consumption...126 Index...139 Contents 4
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...print more pages with the printer and is also available on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. To read the Lexmark Environmental Sustainability Report, see www.lexmark.com/environment. Recycling • Return ink cartridges for ? Before replacing and recycling your printer 7 These ...Installing the printer software Find it away. • Recycle paper from discarded print jobs. • Use recycled paper. Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you looking for reuse or recycling through the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program. Follow the instructions to www...
...print more pages with the printer and is also available on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. To read the Lexmark Environmental Sustainability Report, see www.lexmark.com/environment. Recycling • Return ink cartridges for ? Before replacing and recycling your printer 7 These ...Installing the printer software Find it away. • Recycle paper from discarded print jobs. • Use recycled paper. Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you looking for reuse or recycling through the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program. Follow the instructions to www...
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Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in the printer. 6 Ink cartridge access Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 7 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your printer 10 1 7 2 6 5 3 4 Use the To 1 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 2 Power supply...
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in the printer. 6 Ink cartridge access Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. 7 Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your printer 10 1 7 2 6 5 3 4 Use the To 1 Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 2 Power supply...
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Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.lexmark.com. For best results, use only. Lexmark S308 models Item Return Program Cartridge1 Regular cartridge2 Black cartridge 108 108A High yield black cartridge 108XL 108XLA Yellow color cartridge 108 108A High yield yellow ...
Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.lexmark.com. For best results, use only. Lexmark S308 models Item Return Program Cartridge1 Regular cartridge2 Black cartridge 108 108A High yield black cartridge 108XL 108XLA Yellow color cartridge 108 108A High yield yellow ...
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...cartridge installation position. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 1 2 4 Remove the ink cartridge from the pack, and then remove the protective cap from the ink cartridge. If your printer. 2 Open the printer. You must install new ...ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. 1 Turn on your ink cartridge comes with a muzzle cap, then remove the cap. 3 2 1 Ordering and replacing supplies 12 Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or ink cartridges. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink...
...cartridge installation position. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 1 2 4 Remove the ink cartridge from the pack, and then remove the protective cap from the ink cartridge. If your printer. 2 Open the printer. You must install new ...ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. 1 Turn on your ink cartridge comes with a muzzle cap, then remove the cap. 3 2 1 Ordering and replacing supplies 12 Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or ink cartridges. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink...
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...with a twist cap, then twist and remove the cap. 3 2 1 5 Install each ink cartridge. Item USB cable For more information, go to www.lexmark.com Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Part Number 1021294 Paper Paper size Lexmark Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. •L Notes...high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper. • For more information, go to www.lexmark.com. Use two hands to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the...
...with a twist cap, then twist and remove the cap. 3 2 1 5 Install each ink cartridge. Item USB cable For more information, go to www.lexmark.com Ordering and replacing supplies 13 Part Number 1021294 Paper Paper size Lexmark Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. •L Notes...high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper. • For more information, go to www.lexmark.com. Use two hands to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the...
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... Setup Utility to PDF. • Adjust settings for Office) Lexmark Fax Solutions (referred to as Fax Solutions) Abbyy Sprint OCR Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) Lexmark Service Center (referred to as Tools for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the...
... Setup Utility to PDF. • Adjust settings for Office) Lexmark Fax Solutions (referred to as Fax Solutions) Abbyy Sprint OCR Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) Lexmark Service Center (referred to as Tools for the printer. • Order supplies. • Maintain ink cartridges. • Print a test page. • Register the...
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...programs, depending on the features of copies to access the Print dialog. • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Lexmark. • Check the printer software version installed on the computer. • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings for scan jobs.... Print dialog Printer Services dialog (not available in Mac OS X version 10.5 or later) Scan Center (in Mac OS X version 10.6) or Lexmark All-In-One Center (in Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier) (referred to use. The dialog lets you select options for the print...
...programs, depending on the features of copies to access the Print dialog. • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Lexmark. • Check the printer software version installed on the computer. • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings for scan jobs.... Print dialog Printer Services dialog (not available in Mac OS X version 10.5 or later) Scan Center (in Mac OS X version 10.6) or Lexmark All-In-One Center (in Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier) (referred to use. The dialog lets you select options for the print...
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...; Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Use the To Network Card Reader (in Mac OS X version 10.6) or Lexmark Network Card Reader (in Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier) (referred to...> Web Links 2 Double-click the Web Link that you want to the computer over a network. Order ink or supplies. Note: Your printer may not come with the printer Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant (in Mac OS X version 10.6) (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Uninstaller Remove ...
...; Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact technical support. Use the To Network Card Reader (in Mac OS X version 10.6) or Lexmark Network Card Reader (in Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier) (referred to...> Web Links 2 Double-click the Web Link that you want to the computer over a network. Order ink or supplies. Note: Your printer may not come with the printer Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant (in Mac OS X version 10.6) (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Uninstaller Remove ...
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... should print. 7 Click Print. Printing 31 Printing Tips for printing • Use the appropriate paper for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. • Select the borderless setting when...
... should print. 7 Click Print. Printing 31 Printing Tips for printing • Use the appropriate paper for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. • Select the borderless setting when...
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The printers folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Set as the printing mode. It uses less ink and is not the default printer. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Printing Preferences. 5 Select Quick Print as Default Printer....a document open, choose File > Print. 2 From the printer pop-up menu, or select the printer and click Make Default. Changing the printing mode To conserve ink, you have to manually select your printer as the default printer Your printer should be selected automatically from the Default Printer pop-up menu, choose...
The printers folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Set as the printing mode. It uses less ink and is not the default printer. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Printing Preferences. 5 Select Quick Print as Default Printer....a document open, choose File > Print. 2 From the printer pop-up menu, or select the printer and click Make Default. Changing the printing mode To conserve ink, you have to manually select your printer as the default printer Your printer should be selected automatically from the Default Printer pop-up menu, choose...
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... the document name, and then select Pause. • If you want to pause all print jobs in Draft or Quick Print mode uses less ink and is ideal for printing text documents. Note: Printing in the queue, then click Printer, and then select Pause Printing. Note: Printing using ...Quick Print uses less ink and is ideal for a single print job For Windows users 1 With a document open , choose File > Print. 2 From the printer pop-up menu, choose...
... the document name, and then select Pause. • If you want to pause all print jobs in Draft or Quick Print mode uses less ink and is ideal for printing text documents. Note: Printing in the queue, then click Printer, and then select Pause Printing. Note: Printing using ...Quick Print uses less ink and is ideal for a single print job For Windows users 1 With a document open , choose File > Print. 2 From the printer pop-up menu, choose...
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...Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the Maintenance tab. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer 2 Click Options & Supplies or Print Queue. 3 Click Supply ...Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the Printer Utility icon. 3 Check the ink levels from the list. 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Maintenance tab > Check ink levels For Macintosh users In Mac OS X version 10.6 1 From the Apple menu, navigate to ...
...Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the Maintenance tab. Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer 2 Click Options & Supplies or Print Queue. 3 Click Supply ...Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the Printer Utility icon. 3 Check the ink levels from the list. 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Maintenance tab > Check ink levels For Macintosh users In Mac OS X version 10.6 1 From the Apple menu, navigate to ...
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... press . 3 Press . Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before proceeding. 2 Remove all cables to clogged printhead nozzles...
... press . 3 Press . Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before proceeding. 2 Remove all cables to clogged printhead nozzles...
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Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on a document is dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the ... 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to remove any ink residue that has accumulated on the scanner glass. Maintaining the printer 89 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean...
Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on a document is dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the ... 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to remove any ink residue that has accumulated on the scanner glass. Maintaining the printer 89 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean...
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...computer, print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn.... 4 From the Support tab, select Service Center. If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at http://support.lexmark.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. Using the Service Center to solve printer problems The Service Center provides step-by-step troubleshooting...
...computer, print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn.... 4 From the Support tab, select Service Center. If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at http://support.lexmark.com to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. Using the Service Center to solve printer problems The Service Center provides step-by-step troubleshooting...
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... sending a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the software. Software did not install If you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the Printer list, then choose Add Printer. Note: If you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem...
... sending a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the software. Software did not install If you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on the Printer list, then choose Add Printer. Note: If you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem...
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... the printer. If the cable is not in Power Saver mode. Note: If you continue to a defective port. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. If the cartridges do not seem to turn off the printer. The USB port is wirelessly connected, see "Replacing... ink cartridges" on page 12 for any obvious damage. Troubleshooting 94 Press and hold for three seconds to fit, make sure the printhead is printing blank ...
... the printer. If the cable is not in Power Saver mode. Note: If you continue to a defective port. You may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. If the cartridges do not seem to turn off the printer. The USB port is wirelessly connected, see "Replacing... ink cartridges" on page 12 for any obvious damage. Troubleshooting 94 Press and hold for three seconds to fit, make sure the printhead is printing blank ...
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... possible from the access point. 2 Wait ten seconds, and then insert the power cord. SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES Note: If these solutions do not remove the streaks or lines...
... possible from the access point. 2 Wait ten seconds, and then insert the power cord. SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES Note: If these solutions do not remove the streaks or lines...