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......92 Maintaining the printer 94 Maintaining print cartridges...94 Installing print cartridges...94 Removing a used print cartridge ...95 Refilling print cartridges...96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...96 Aligning print cartridges ...97 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...97 Checking ink levels...98 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...99 Preserving the print cartridges ...100 Cleaning the scanner glass...100...
......92 Maintaining the printer 94 Maintaining print cartridges...94 Installing print cartridges...94 Removing a used print cartridge ...95 Refilling print cartridges...96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...96 Aligning print cartridges ...97 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...97 Checking ink levels...98 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...99 Preserving the print cartridges ...100 Cleaning the scanner glass...100...
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.... Note: If you do not want to connect the printer to be installed on your computer. 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 not ship with this publication. 5 Quick Setup sheet 6 Print cartridges Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may not come with a USB ...
.... Note: If you do not want to connect the printer to be installed on your computer. 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 not ship with this publication. 5 Quick Setup sheet 6 Print cartridges Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may not come with a USB ...
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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 Setting up the printer 14
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 Setting up the printer 14
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Setting up the printer 15 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. 12 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 13 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack.
Setting up the printer 15 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. 12 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 13 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack.
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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 Setting up the printer 16
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 Setting up the printer 16
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... 4 WI 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 desktop computer using a USB Note: Do not use this print server. Prevent items...
... 4 WI 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 desktop computer using a USB Note: Do not use this print server. Prevent items...
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... menu Note: The Photo menu is connected to a network) Setting up the printer 22 Menus List 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...
... menu Note: The Photo menu is connected to a network) Setting up the printer 22 Menus List 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...
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.... From here Photo Size Paper Size Paper Type Layout Quality 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 increase or decrease the value for the printer software associated with your...
.... From here Photo Size Paper Size Paper Type Layout Quality 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 increase or decrease the value for the printer software associated with your...
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... Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the features of the printer. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer 32 Switching between ports. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not plug in or remove the USB cable ...c Follow the instructions on a wireless network. The active print jobs on the desktop computer 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. In Windows...
... Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the features of the printer. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer 32 Switching between ports. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not plug in or remove the USB cable ...c Follow the instructions on a wireless network. The active print jobs on the desktop computer 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. In Windows...
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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. 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 94
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 94
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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 left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the box contents, remove the tape from underneath the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer 95 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit.
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 left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the box contents, remove the tape from underneath the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer 95 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit.
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... 3 and step 4 for superior print quality. Note: If you are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are designed to perform together for the second cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. To prevent the message from a computer, click Learn more on the...
... 3 and step 4 for superior print quality. Note: If you are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are designed to perform together for the second cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. To prevent the message from a computer, click Learn more on the...
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...paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. 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 Align Cartridges appears, and then press . • If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print...
...paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. 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 Align Cartridges appears, and then press . • If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print...
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... included in the printer, then press the arrow buttons until Black Ink appears, and then press . Check the ink level of the color cartridge. Maintaining the printer 98 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 Clean Cartridges appears, and then press . Install a new cartridge if necessary. 6 Press until you have installed a black cartridge in the box contents, and if you exit Setup, or press another mode button. If print quality ...
... included in the printer, then press the arrow buttons until Black Ink appears, and then press . Check the ink level of the color cartridge. Maintaining the printer 98 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 Clean Cartridges appears, and then press . Install a new cartridge if necessary. 6 Press until you have installed a black cartridge in the box contents, and if you exit Setup, or press another mode button. If print quality ...
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... Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on the Printer Maintenance page. 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 . • In Windows XP and earlier, click ... If you have not yet downloaded the Lexmark Service Center, download it. 5 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge(s). 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth...
... Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on the Printer Maintenance page. 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 . • In Windows XP and earlier, click ... If you have not yet downloaded the Lexmark Service Center, download it. 5 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge(s). 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth...
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...of time. Note: Make sure all cables to the printer before placing the document on a document is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Cleaning the exterior of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the direction ... With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again. 7 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again....
...of time. Note: Make sure all cables to the printer before placing the document on a document is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Cleaning the exterior of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the direction ... With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again. 7 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again....
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3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program 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. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return...
3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program 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. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return...
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... then press . 7 Press the arrow buttons to the time you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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 printer to turn...
... then press . 7 Press the arrow buttons to the time you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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 printer to turn...
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..., then resolve the error before trying to print again. REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. CHECK POWER If the light is not on . Page does not print These are possible solutions. RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn...
..., then resolve the error before trying to print again. REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. CHECK POWER If the light is not on . Page does not print These are possible solutions. RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn...
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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. Troubleshooting 106 In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Printers and Faxes. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In...
.... 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. Troubleshooting 106 In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Printers and Faxes. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In...