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... Receiving a fax...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...
... Receiving a fax...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...
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..., and firewall programs may not ship 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 want to connect the printer to be installed on your computer. For...
..., and firewall programs may not ship 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 want to connect the printer to be installed on your computer. For...
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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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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. Setting up the printer 15 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
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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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... with the Quick cable. Use the 9 Top cover 10 Paper feed guard 11 Paper guides To Access the scanner glass. Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB Note: Do not use this print server. Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. Connect... 2 3 W I F I PRINTING 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 wireless network.
... with the Quick cable. Use the 9 Top cover 10 Paper feed guard 11 Paper guides To Access the scanner glass. Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB Note: Do not use this print server. Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. Connect... 2 3 W I F I PRINTING 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 wireless network.
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... Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory device into the printer) Select Computer (appears only if the printer is already inserted into the printer. Menus List Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver...
... Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory device into the printer) Select Computer (appears only if the printer is already inserted into the printer. Menus List Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver...
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... access the Setup menu, press on the memory device • By date Save photos to a computer or memory device. Setting up the printer 25 From here Maintenance You can Print and then scan a proof sheet: • For all photos • For the most recent 20...digit (the default value is 0000) in printers connected to a network) You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level 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 print ...
... access the Setup menu, press on the memory device • By date Save photos to a computer or memory device. Setting up the printer 25 From here Maintenance You can Print and then scan a proof sheet: • For all photos • For the most recent 20...digit (the default value is 0000) in printers connected to a network) You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level 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 print ...
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... 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 the features of the printer that you purchased. Switching between ports. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not...
... 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 the features of the printer that you purchased. Switching between ports. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not...
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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. 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 94
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. Maintaining the printer 94
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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. Maintaining the printer 95 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.
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. Maintaining the printer 95 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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... damage to raise the cartridge carrier lid. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of a refilled cartridge. Maintaining the printer 96 Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. If you believe...
... damage to raise the cartridge carrier lid. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of a refilled cartridge. Maintaining the printer 96 Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. If you believe...
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.... If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page...
.... If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page...
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...; In Windows XP and earlier, click 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. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double ...again to two more times, or wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 4 Press . 5 If a black cartridge is included in the printer, then press the arrow buttons until you have installed a black cartridge in the box contents, and if you exit ...
...; In Windows XP and earlier, click 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. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double ...again to two more times, or wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Install a new cartridge if necessary. 4 Press . 5 If a black cartridge is included in the printer, then press the arrow buttons until you have installed a black cartridge in the box contents, and if you exit ...
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... the ink level is low. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Maintaining the printer 99 Install a new cartridge if necessary. Install a new cartridge if necessary. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for...
... the ink level is low. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Maintaining the printer 99 Install a new cartridge if necessary. Install a new cartridge if necessary. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for...
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...left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Note: Make sure all cables to two more times. 9 If print quality is turned off and...dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the wall outlet. Maintaining the printer 100 4 Using 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 ...
...left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Note: Make sure all cables to two more times. 9 If print quality is turned off and...dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the wall outlet. Maintaining the printer 100 4 Using 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 ...
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... 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. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Maintaining the printer 101 Warning-Potential Damage...
... 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. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Maintaining the printer 101 Warning-Potential Damage...
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... paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Note: Make sure the printer is not in the menu. 2 From the printer control panel, press and hold according to the original settings without using the printer menus. Maintaining the printer 102 Note: Resetting to factory default settings will...
... paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Note: Make sure the printer is not in the menu. 2 From the printer control panel, press and hold according to the original settings without using the printer menus. Maintaining the printer 102 Note: Resetting to factory default settings will...
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... any security programs. 3 Do one or more of the following : CHECK MESSAGES If an error message appears, then resolve the error before trying to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into a known working electrical outlet that the power cord is properly connected to the... does not print These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 105 REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary.
... any security programs. 3 Do one or more of the following : CHECK MESSAGES If an error message appears, then resolve the error before trying to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into a known working electrical outlet that the power cord is properly connected to the... does not print These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 105 REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary.
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...Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . Troubleshooting 106 c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. 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. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert ...
...Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . Troubleshooting 106 c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. 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. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert ...