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... the parts of the printer...15 Using the printer control panel...17 Understanding the printer software 19 Installing printer software...19 Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 19 Using the Windows printer software...20 Using the Macintosh printer software...21 Loading paper and original documents 23 Loading paper...23 Loading various paper types...23 Loading original documents on the scanner glass 26 Printing 28 Printing basic documents...28 Printing a document...28 Printing Web pages...28 Printing multiple copies of a document...29 Collating printed copies...29...
... the parts of the printer...15 Using the printer control panel...17 Understanding the printer software 19 Installing printer software...19 Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 19 Using the Windows printer software...20 Using the Macintosh printer software...21 Loading paper and original documents 23 Loading paper...23 Loading various paper types...23 Loading original documents on the scanner glass 26 Printing 28 Printing basic documents...28 Printing a document...28 Printing Web pages...28 Printing multiple copies of a document...29 Collating printed copies...29...
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... print cartridges...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...46 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...46 Preserving the print cartridges ...47 Cleaning the scanner glass...47 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...48 Ordering supplies...48 Ordering print cartridges ...48 Ordering paper and other supplies...49 Troubleshooting 50 Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only 50 Setup troubleshooting...50 Power button is not lit ...50 Software did not install...51 Page does not print...52 Removing and reinstalling the software ...54 Enabling the USB port...
... print cartridges...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...46 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...46 Preserving the print cartridges ...47 Cleaning the scanner glass...47 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...48 Ordering supplies...48 Ordering print cartridges ...48 Ordering paper and other supplies...49 Troubleshooting 50 Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only 50 Setup troubleshooting...50 Power button is not lit ...50 Software did not install...51 Page does not print...52 Removing and reinstalling the software ...54 Enabling the USB port...
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Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Connect the power supply cord to abrasion or stress. Do not subject the power cord to an electrical outlet that is not responsible for signs of some parts may not always be obvious. Inspect the power cord regularly for the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of misuse...
Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Connect the power supply cord to abrasion or stress. Do not subject the power cord to an electrical outlet that is not responsible for signs of some parts may not always be obvious. Inspect the power cord regularly for the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of misuse...
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... by country or region. The electronic version installs automatically with printed publications. For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. - Complete instructions for using the printer. Note: For additional information about the printer Publications See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Getting Started guide Electronic User's Guide For Initial setup instructions that came with the printer. Support in French: Monday-Friday (9:00 AM...
... by country or region. The electronic version installs automatically with printed publications. For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. - Complete instructions for using the printer. Note: For additional information about the printer Publications See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Getting Started guide Electronic User's Guide For Initial setup instructions that came with the printer. Support in French: Monday-Friday (9:00 AM...
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Understanding the parts of the printer 5 6 1 4 7 3 2 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 3 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 4 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 5 Paper feed guard Prevent small objects from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal, and do not indicate a problem. 13 Discard the alignment page. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling inside the printer. 15
Understanding the parts of the printer 5 6 1 4 7 3 2 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 3 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 4 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 5 Paper feed guard Prevent small objects from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal, and do not indicate a problem. 13 Discard the alignment page. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling inside the printer. 15
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Use the 6 Paper guide 7 Scanner glass To Keep paper straight when feeding. Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 1 2 4 5 3 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Scanner support Hold up the scanner unit. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 5 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable. 16
Use the 6 Paper guide 7 Scanner glass To Keep paper straight when feeding. Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 1 2 4 5 3 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Scanner support Hold up the scanner unit. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 5 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable. 16
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...; Before installing the XPS driver, you must have administrator privileges on the screens. Understanding the printer software Installing printer software Using Windows 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 From the main installation screen, click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer. Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) The XML Paper Specification (XPS) driver is an optional printer driver designed to download the driver and install the printer software. To use of the advanced XPS color and...
...; Before installing the XPS driver, you must have administrator privileges on the screens. Understanding the printer software Installing printer software Using Windows 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 From the main installation screen, click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer. Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) The XML Paper Specification (XPS) driver is an optional printer driver designed to download the driver and install the printer software. To use of the advanced XPS color and...
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...; Scan, copy, fax, e-mail, or print a photo or document. • Transfer photos. • Make photo greeting cards. • Adjust settings for USB, and then click Next. 5 Click Have disk. XPS driver files are available on the installation software CD. c Double-click the folder that has your computer: a Click Computer, and then double-click (C:). The file is located in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility. To install the XPS driver: 1 Click Œ Control Panel. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer...
...; Scan, copy, fax, e-mail, or print a photo or document. • Transfer photos. • Make photo greeting cards. • Adjust settings for USB, and then click Next. 5 Click Have disk. XPS driver files are available on the installation software CD. c Double-click the folder that has your computer: a Click Computer, and then double-click (C:). The file is located in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility. To install the XPS driver: 1 Click Œ Control Panel. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer...
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... Lexmark Fax Setup Utility Lexmark Network Card Reader To • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings for scan jobs. • Customize settings for the print job such as the following: • Select the number of copies to the computer over a network. 21 These applications are also installed with a document open, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. Printer Services dialog • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Lexmark. • Check the printer software version installed on a wireless network...
... Lexmark Fax Setup Utility Lexmark Network Card Reader To • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings for scan jobs. • Customize settings for the print job such as the following: • Select the number of copies to the computer over a network. 21 These applications are also installed with a document open, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. Printer Services dialog • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Lexmark. • Check the printer software version installed on a wireless network...
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Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of the printer that you purchased. 22 Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Use the To Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on a wireless network.
Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the features of the printer that you purchased. 22 Note: Your printer may not come with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Use the To Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on a wireless network.
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... photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. b Select Reverse Page Orientation. 3 Click Print. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open , click File ΠPrint. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Copies section of page images to print on one of the following: For Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the print options pop-up menu, choose the printer. 3 Do one sheet (N-Up) Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File...
... photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. b Select Reverse Page Orientation. 3 Click Print. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open , click File ΠPrint. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Copies section of page images to print on one of the following: For Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the print options pop-up menu, choose the printer. 3 Do one sheet (N-Up) Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File...
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... used specifically for printing professional quality photos with Lexmark's evercolorTM inks for eye-catching, color-rich results. and water-resistant. • Transparency-A clear, plastic media primarily used for overhead projectors. • Card stock-A very thick paper used specifically for printing photos with crisp, sharp images. • Lexmark Photo Paper-An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with the paper.) 2 Do one of the following: Using Windows • If you installed Lexmark FastPics or Lexmark...
... used specifically for printing professional quality photos with Lexmark's evercolorTM inks for eye-catching, color-rich results. and water-resistant. • Transparency-A clear, plastic media primarily used for overhead projectors. • Card stock-A very thick paper used specifically for printing photos with crisp, sharp images. • Lexmark Photo Paper-An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with the paper.) 2 Do one of the following: Using Windows • If you installed Lexmark FastPics or Lexmark...
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... Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the printer. 3 For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, click Advanced. e Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. c From the Media Type list of the envelope. f Click OK to be printed in the printer. 2 Do one of the following: Using Windows a With a document open , choose File ΠPrint. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the type of copies to close any printer software dialogs. Note: To print on a custom-size envelope...
... Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the printer. 3 For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, click Advanced. e Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. c From the Media Type list of the envelope. f Click OK to be printed in the printer. 2 Do one of the following: Using Windows a With a document open , choose File ΠPrint. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the type of copies to close any printer software dialogs. Note: To print on a custom-size envelope...
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... all open , click File Œ Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Make adjustments to the settings. 4 Click Profiles, and then click Save your current settings. 5 Select an empty location for your setting, and then assign a name. Notes: • To retrieve your printer model. Select the setting that you want to use . Printing other specialty documents When you installed the printer driver, some printer software was installed that may help you print specialty documents such...
... all open , click File Œ Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Make adjustments to the settings. 4 Click Profiles, and then click Save your current settings. 5 Select an empty location for your setting, and then assign a name. Notes: • To retrieve your printer model. Select the setting that you want to use . Printing other specialty documents When you installed the printer driver, some printer software was installed that may help you print specialty documents such...
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... use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the wall outlet. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 2Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2690 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield 1 Black cartridge 4A Black cartridge2 4 For page yield values, refer to www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Cleaning...
... use household cleaners or detergents, as they may cause damage to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the wall outlet. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 2Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2690 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield 1 Black cartridge 4A Black cartridge2 4 For page yield values, refer to www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Cleaning...
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... the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. CHECK THAT YOUR COMPUTER MEETS THE MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THE PRINTER BOX CHECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any security programs. 3 Do one or more of the following operating systems are some other electrical devices have been using. 7 Press to turn the printer on . TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 Close all open programs. 2 Disable any...
... the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. CHECK THAT YOUR COMPUTER MEETS THE MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THE PRINTER BOX CHECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any security programs. 3 Do one or more of the following operating systems are some other electrical devices have been using. 7 Press to turn the printer on . TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 Close all open programs. 2 Disable any...
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... Settings ΠControl Panel ΠSystem. c From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 55 In Windows XP a Click Start. c From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 Select your operating system. 6 Select the file that the USB port is...
... Settings ΠControl Panel ΠSystem. c From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 55 In Windows XP a Click Start. c From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 Select your operating system. 6 Select the file that the USB port is...
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... order to completely stop product power consumption, disconnect the power supply cord from hard-copy original 13.79 documents. Power Saver This product is equivalent to change. Factory default Power Saver Timeout for a print job. 5.80 Power Saver The product is 5.62 turned off mode which still consumes a small amount of time, called Power Saver. n/a Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet, but the power switch is in the...
... order to completely stop product power consumption, disconnect the power supply cord from hard-copy original 13.79 documents. Power Saver This product is equivalent to change. Factory default Power Saver Timeout for a print job. 5.80 Power Saver The product is 5.62 turned off mode which still consumes a small amount of time, called Power Saver. n/a Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet, but the power switch is in the...
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... 6 color copy button 39 B banner paper, loading 26 buttons, control panel 4 x 6 color copy 39 buttons, printer control panel 4 x 6 Copy 17 Black Copy 17 Cancel 17 Color Copy 17 Paper Feed 17 Power 17 Scan 17 Up arrow 17 C canceling print jobs 32 scan job 41 cards loading 25 cartridges, print installing 44 ordering 48 preserving 47 removing 45 using genuine Lexmark 46 wiping 46 cleaning exterior of the printer 48 copying 39 4 x 6 photos 39 custom-size paper, loading 25, 36 custom-size paper, printing 36 D document multiple copies, printing 29 documents loading on scanner glass 40 loading on the...
... 6 color copy button 39 B banner paper, loading 26 buttons, control panel 4 x 6 color copy 39 buttons, printer control panel 4 x 6 Copy 17 Black Copy 17 Cancel 17 Color Copy 17 Paper Feed 17 Power 17 Scan 17 Up arrow 17 C canceling print jobs 32 scan job 41 cards loading 25 cartridges, print installing 44 ordering 48 preserving 47 removing 45 using genuine Lexmark 46 wiping 46 cleaning exterior of the printer 48 copying 39 4 x 6 photos 39 custom-size paper, loading 25, 36 custom-size paper, printing 36 D document multiple copies, printing 29 documents loading on scanner glass 40 loading on the...
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... print settings 37 scanner glass 16 cleaning 47 loading documents 26, 40 scanner support 16 scanner unit 16 scanning canceling a scan 41 using All-In-One Center (Macintosh) 40 using FastPics or Productivity Studio 40 using the printer control panel 40 security information 10 Service Center 50 setup troubleshooting page does not print 52 power button is not lit 50 software did not install 51 setup, printer 10 software removing and reinstalling 54 Service Center 50 XPS driver 19 software did not install 51 solving printer...
... print settings 37 scanner glass 16 cleaning 47 loading documents 26, 40 scanner support 16 scanner unit 16 scanning canceling a scan 41 using All-In-One Center (Macintosh) 40 using FastPics or Productivity Studio 40 using the printer control panel 40 security information 10 Service Center 50 setup troubleshooting page does not print 52 power button is not lit 50 software did not install 51 setup, printer 10 software removing and reinstalling 54 Service Center 50 XPS driver 19 software did not install 51 solving printer...
