User's Guide
Page 6
......95 Maintaining the printer 98 Maintaining print cartridges...98 Installing print cartridges...98 Removing a used print cartridge ...100 Refilling print cartridges...101 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...101 Aligning print cartridges ...101 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...102 Checking ink levels...103 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...103 Preserving the print cartridges ...104 Cleaning the scanner glass...104...
......95 Maintaining the printer 98 Maintaining print cartridges...98 Installing print cartridges...98 Removing a used print cartridge ...100 Refilling print cartridges...101 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...101 Aligning print cartridges ...101 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...102 Checking ink levels...103 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...103 Preserving the print cartridges ...104 Cleaning the scanner glass...104...
User's Guide
Page 13
... the printer to a computer. Purchase a USB cable separately. 4 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 5 Quick Setup sheet 6 Print cartridges 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. 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may come with a USB cable. Setting ...
... the printer to a computer. Purchase a USB cable separately. 4 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 5 Quick Setup sheet 6 Print cartridges 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. 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may come with a USB cable. Setting ...
User's Guide
Page 14
If you're setting up the printer 14 Setting up on a wireless network, you may move the printer after setup is complete. • Contents, such as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. • Do not attach the USB cable until prompted to do so. 2 Remove tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the paper support. 4 Raise the control panel. 5 Extend the paper guides. Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup.
If you're setting up the printer 14 Setting up on a wireless network, you may move the printer after setup is complete. • Contents, such as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. • Do not attach the USB cable until prompted to do so. 2 Remove tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the paper support. 4 Raise the control panel. 5 Extend the paper guides. Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup.
User's Guide
Page 17
12 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 13 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 14 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. Setting up the printer 17
12 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 13 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 14 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. Setting up the printer 17
User's Guide
Page 18
15 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 16 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 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
15 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 16 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 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
User's Guide
Page 19
17 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 18 Close the printer. 19 From the printer control panel, press OK. An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19
17 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 18 Close the printer. 19 From the printer control panel, press OK. An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19
User's Guide
Page 22
Use the To 1 Scanner unit • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 Duplex cover • Print on /off button • 60.96 mm (2.4 inch) display capable of ...
Use the To 1 Scanner unit • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 Duplex cover • Print on /off button • 60.96 mm (2.4 inch) display capable of ...
User's Guide
Page 27
PictBridge menu Continue Paper Size Photo Size Photos/Page Paper Type Print Quality Setup menu Maintenance • Check Ink Levels • Align Cartridges • Clean Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Screen Saver • Clear Settings Timeout • 2-Sided Dry Time Network ...
PictBridge menu Continue Paper Size Photo Size Photos/Page Paper Type Print Quality Setup menu Maintenance • Check Ink Levels • Align Cartridges • Clean Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Screen Saver • Clear Settings Timeout • 2-Sided Dry Time Network ...
User's Guide
Page 33
...cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Setting up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and documents from a memory device to the computer over a network. Lexmark... Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending...
...cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Setting up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and documents from a memory device to the computer over a network. Lexmark... Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of the printer that you purchased. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending...
User's Guide
Page 98
Maintaining the printer 98 Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down 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 color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid.
Maintaining the printer 98 Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down 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 color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid.
User's Guide
Page 99
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge. 4 If a black cartridge is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Maintaining the printer 99 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles 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.
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge. 4 If a black cartridge is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Maintaining the printer 99 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles 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.
User's Guide
Page 100
The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the cartridge carrier latch to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Maintaining the printer 100 Removing a used print cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the scanner unit.
The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the cartridge carrier latch to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Maintaining the printer 100 Removing a used print cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the scanner unit.
User's Guide
Page 101
... you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. For best results, use of a refilled cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from the list. 4 From the printer folder...
... you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. For best results, use of a refilled cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from the list. 4 From the printer folder...
User's Guide
Page 102
... to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them . 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 ...3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press OK. 3 Press the up or...
... to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them . 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 ...3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press OK. 3 Press the up or...
User's Guide
Page 103
...click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 From the Maintenance page, hover over the cartridge icons. If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to exit Setup, or press another mode ...button. Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. 1 Do one of remaining ink appears in the direction shown. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1...
...click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 From the Maintenance page, hover over the cartridge icons. If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to exit Setup, or press another mode ...button. Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. 1 Do one of remaining ink appears in the direction shown. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1...
User's Guide
Page 104
... Cleaning the exterior 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...the printer before placing the document on a document is turned off and unplugged from the printer except to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the wall outlet. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. 4...
... Cleaning the exterior 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...the printer before placing the document on a document is turned off and unplugged from the printer except to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the wall outlet. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. 4...
User's Guide
Page 105
...To purchase supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Color cartridge2 41 High yield color cartridge2 43XL Photo cartridge 40 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in . •...tray. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 4900 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 42A Black cartridge2 42 High yield black cartridge2 Color cartridge 44XL 41A Page yield values available at www.lexmark.com. 3 Dampen a clean...
...To purchase supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Color cartridge2 41 High yield color cartridge2 43XL Photo cartridge 40 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in . •...tray. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 4900 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 42A Black cartridge2 42 High yield black cartridge2 Color cartridge 44XL 41A Page yield values available at www.lexmark.com. 3 Dampen a clean...
User's Guide
Page 109
..., 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. Troubleshooting 109 CHECK POWER If the light is not on the computer screen to install the software. 8 When the installation is properly connected...
..., 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. Troubleshooting 109 CHECK POWER If the light is not on the computer screen to install the software. 8 When the installation is properly connected...
User's Guide
Page 110
... that you want to print. Troubleshooting 110 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. 3 Reinsert the...
... that you want to print. Troubleshooting 110 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. 3 Reinsert the...
User's Guide
Page 142
... designed to stop working after delivering a fixed amount of ink. After this single use, the license to that cartridge. LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This Software License Agreement ("License Agreement") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and... of ink will not Use the Software Program, in whole or in part, in the cartridge when replacement is delivered to the number specified in conjunction with Lexmark. A replacement cartridge sold without these terms is sold subject to Software Program media purchased new from defects in ...
... designed to stop working after delivering a fixed amount of ink. After this single use, the license to that cartridge. LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This Software License Agreement ("License Agreement") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and... of ink will not Use the Software Program, in whole or in part, in the cartridge when replacement is delivered to the number specified in conjunction with Lexmark. A replacement cartridge sold without these terms is sold subject to Software Program media purchased new from defects in ...