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......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...
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..., such as a copier only Use the following instructions if you about the printer software being installed. 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 only one... cartridge. Setting up the printer 13 For your printer to work properly, you want to connect the printer to the printer software. Note: If you must ...
..., such as a copier only Use the following instructions if you about the printer software being installed. 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 only one... cartridge. Setting up the printer 13 For your printer to work properly, you want to connect the printer to the printer software. Note: If you must ...
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If 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. Setting up on a wireless network, you 're setting up the printer 14 Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup.
If 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. Setting up on a wireless network, you 're setting up the printer 14 Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup.
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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
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Setting up the printer 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. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
Setting up the printer 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. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
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An alignment page prints. 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. Setting up the printer 19
An alignment page prints. 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. Setting up the printer 19
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...Connect the printer to a wireless network. 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 showing color graphics • 15 buttons...
...Connect the printer to a wireless network. 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 showing color graphics • 15 buttons...
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... flash drive. 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...
... flash drive. 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...
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... the printer that you purchased. Use the To Lexmark All-In-One Center • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings for fax jobs. • Create and edit the Speed Dial list. 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...
... the printer that you purchased. Use the To Lexmark All-In-One Center • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings for fax jobs. • Create and edit the Speed Dial list. 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...
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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.
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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 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 black cartridge, insert the cartridge 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 cartridge. 4 If a black cartridge is included 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 black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Maintaining the printer 99
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Maintaining the printer 100 Removing a used print cartridge. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. 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. 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.
Maintaining the printer 100 Removing a used print cartridge. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. 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. 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.
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... you believe you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to the printer. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures...
... you believe you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to the printer. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures...
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...From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4... panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press OK. 3 Press the up or down arrow button until Clean Cartridges is highlighted, and then press OK. 4 Press OK again. Using Windows 1 Load plain paper. 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows ...
...From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4... panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press OK. 3 Press the up or down arrow button until Clean Cartridges is highlighted, and then press OK. 4 Press OK again. Using Windows 1 Load plain paper. 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows ...
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... folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Maintaining the printer 103 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. ... 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 ...
... folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Maintaining the printer 103 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. ... 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 ...
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...in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of time. Note: Make sure all cables to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the paper support and paper exit tray. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner...before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the printer except to two more times. 9 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Cleaning the exterior of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document...
...in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of time. Note: Make sure all cables to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the paper support and paper exit tray. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner...before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the printer except to two more times. 9 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Cleaning the exterior of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document...
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... cause damage 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. For best results when printing photos...not use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. 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 ...
... cause damage 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. For best results when printing photos...not use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. 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 ...
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... the error before trying to print again. Troubleshooting 109 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 . 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer...
... the error before trying to print again. Troubleshooting 109 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 . 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer...
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... for each file that you want to print. b Click Printers and Faxes. Troubleshooting 110 In Windows XP a Click Start. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the...
... for each file that you want to print. b Click Printers and Faxes. Troubleshooting 110 In Windows XP a Click Start. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the...
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... Software Program's proprietary notices. This limited warranty applies only to your Lexmark product. 1 STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY. Lexmark grants you the following : replacement of the Software Program or reimbursement of the price paid for use the print cartridge terminates, and the used cartridge must limit the number of ink will replace the Software Program...
... Software Program's proprietary notices. This limited warranty applies only to your Lexmark product. 1 STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY. Lexmark grants you the following : replacement of the Software Program or reimbursement of the price paid for use the print cartridge terminates, and the used cartridge must limit the number of ink will replace the Software Program...