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... the printer...96 Maintaining the printer 98 Removing a used print cartridge...98 Installing print cartridges...99 Refilling print cartridges...101 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 101 Aligning print cartridges...101 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 101 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 102 Preserving the print cartridges...103 Cleaning the scan lens and white roller 103 Cleaning the...
... the printer...96 Maintaining the printer 98 Removing a used print cartridge...98 Installing print cartridges...99 Refilling print cartridges...101 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 101 Aligning print cartridges...101 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 101 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 102 Preserving the print cartridges...103 Cleaning the scan lens and white roller 103 Cleaning the...
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...up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone handset 8 7 4 Telephone cord 5 Power cord 6 Setup sheet 7 Installation software CD 6 5 Description Cartridges to someone on the phone • Listen for fax tones when sending a fax Note: Plug ...in electronic format • Mac Help 13 For more information about connecting this cord, see "Choosing fax connection." Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. • Answer incoming telephone calls and talk to be installed into the base ...
...up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone handset 8 7 4 Telephone cord 5 Power cord 6 Setup sheet 7 Installation software CD 6 5 Description Cartridges to someone on the phone • Listen for fax tones when sending a fax Note: Plug ...in electronic format • Mac Help 13 For more information about connecting this cord, see "Choosing fax connection." Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. • Answer incoming telephone calls and talk to be installed into the base ...
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...pattern. - Select: • Photo Print Size to choose the size of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. • Print Test Page to make other selections. Note: When you selected during initial setup. ... • Language to either On or Off. On is pressed to change default settings. Select the size and type of the color cartridge. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to the factory default settings. 5 Press ....
...pattern. - Select: • Photo Print Size to choose the size of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. • Print Test Page to make other selections. Note: When you selected during initial setup. ... • Language to either On or Off. On is pressed to change default settings. Select the size and type of the color cartridge. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to the factory default settings. 5 Press ....
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... Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices: Click To Printer Status and Maintenance • Open the Solution Center. • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed...
... Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices: Click To Printer Status and Maintenance • Open the Solution Center. • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed...
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...printing voice notification on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - To open . 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . •...; In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. The Solution Center is a complete guide to such printing features as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on or...
...printing voice notification on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - To open . 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . •...; In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. The Solution Center is a complete guide to such printing features as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on or...
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Maintaining the printer Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 4 Press down on . 2 Pull the control panel up. 3 Raise the cartridge access door. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 5 Remove the used print cartridge. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat steps 4 and 5 for the second cartridge. 98
Maintaining the printer Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 4 Press down on . 2 Pull the control panel up. 3 Raise the cartridge access door. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 5 Remove the used print cartridge. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat steps 4 and 5 for the second cartridge. 98
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Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the cartridge carrier levers. 4 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier. Installing print cartridges 1 Pull the control panel up. 2 Raise the cartridge access door. 3 Press down on the bottom of the cartridge. 99
Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the cartridge carrier levers. 4 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier. Installing print cartridges 1 Pull the control panel up. 2 Raise the cartridge access door. 3 Press down on the bottom of the cartridge. 99
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5 Close the black cartridge lid. 6 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier. 7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the cartridge access door. 9 Close the control panel until it snaps into place. The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. 100 Note: The control panel must be closed to print an alignment page.
5 Close the black cartridge lid. 6 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier. 7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the cartridge access door. 9 Close the control panel until it snaps into place. The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. 100 Note: The control panel must be closed to print an alignment page.
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... superior print quality. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Aligning print cartridges 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the control panel, press Settings. 3 Press or...
... superior print quality. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Aligning print cartridges 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the control panel, press Settings. 3 Press or...
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... the nozzles up to verify that plain paper is loaded. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 8 Print the document again to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then... in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles.
... the nozzles up to verify that plain paper is loaded. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 8 Print the document again to two more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on a flat surface. 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then... in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles.
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10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is in use . • When a photo cartridge is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Cleaning the scan lens and white roller If you notice poor image quality in scans, faxes, or copies, you are ready to replace, clean,... not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in an airtight container. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use , you may need to clean the scan lens and the white roller. 1 Unplug ...
10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is in use . • When a photo cartridge is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Cleaning the scan lens and white roller If you notice poor image quality in scans, faxes, or copies, you are ready to replace, clean,... not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in an airtight container. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use , you may need to clean the scan lens and the white roller. 1 Unplug ...
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... exit tray. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 5000 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 28A 175 Black cartridge2 28 175 High yield black cartridge 34 550 Color cartridge 29A 150 Color cartridge2 29 150 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by...
... exit tray. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 5000 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 28A 175 Black cartridge2 28 175 High yield black cartridge 34 550 Color cartridge 29A 150 Color cartridge2 29 150 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by...
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... paper Remove and then load paper. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Try one or more of the following: Check messages If an error message is not lit" on page 146. Check power If the ...
... paper Remove and then load paper. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Try one or more of the following: Check messages If an error message is not lit" on page 146. Check power If the ...
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.... 6 Press . 114 Check the Auto Answer button If the Auto Answer light is on page 60. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the ADF. Can receive but not send faxes These are using a distinctive ring, see...
.... 6 Press . 114 Check the Auto Answer button If the Auto Answer light is on page 60. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the ADF. Can receive but not send faxes These are using a distinctive ring, see...
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Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 115 Printer receives a blank fax These are possible causes and solutions. If you hear a dial tone but the printer hangs up Speed Dial" ...
Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 115 Printer receives a blank fax These are possible causes and solutions. If you hear a dial tone but the printer hangs up Speed Dial" ...
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There may have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Depending on page 52. Fax Error The fax machines have been a problem with the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase...dampened with water to , you may not be set correctly The printer supports two distinct Caller ID patterns: Pattern 1 (FSK) and Pattern 2 (DTMF). Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been a problem with the quality of the telephone line connection. 116
There may have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Depending on page 52. Fax Error The fax machines have been a problem with the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase...dampened with water to , you may not be set correctly The printer supports two distinct Caller ID patterns: Pattern 1 (FSK) and Pattern 2 (DTMF). Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been a problem with the quality of the telephone line connection. 116
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...a higher print quality 1 Depending on page 99. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 101. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 98 and "Installing print cartridges" on your print job, press Copy Mode or Scan Mode. 2 Press Quality. 3 Press ...or repeatedly until the quality you want appears. 4 Press . Try one or more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 105. If print quality has not improved, continue to the next step. 3 Remove and reinsert the print...
...a higher print quality 1 Depending on page 99. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 101. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 98 and "Installing print cartridges" on your print job, press Copy Mode or Scan Mode. 2 Press Quality. 3 Press ...or repeatedly until the quality you want appears. 4 Press . Try one or more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 105. If print quality has not improved, continue to the next step. 3 Remove and reinsert the print...
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...and allow the prints to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it. Add memory Consider purchasing more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 35 and its related topics for information about: • Maximum loading amounts per paper type • Specific loading ...Document Feeder (ADF) and centered between the ADF paper guides. See "Loading paper" on page 99. 126 Checking the print cartridges Are the print cartridges properly installed? Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of the following: Check document placement Make sure the document ...
...and allow the prints to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it. Add memory Consider purchasing more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 35 and its related topics for information about: • Maximum loading amounts per paper type • Specific loading ...Document Feeder (ADF) and centered between the ADF paper guides. See "Loading paper" on page 99. 126 Checking the print cartridges Are the print cartridges properly installed? Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of the following: Check document placement Make sure the document ...
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...Printing Status window when you are not updated during a print job; Are you print documents with a large number of graphics? Install a new cartridge. Ink levels seem to print most text documents. 127 All other supplies" on page 99. Are you print photos or graphics. Try one...the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on photo or heavyweight matte paper. When you printing with the Photo Quality/Speed...
...Printing Status window when you are not updated during a print job; Are you print documents with a large number of graphics? Install a new cartridge. Ink levels seem to print most text documents. 127 All other supplies" on page 99. Are you print photos or graphics. Try one...the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on photo or heavyweight matte paper. When you printing with the Photo Quality/Speed...
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...the following : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 128 Plug the long, flat end of the USB cable into this port. 2 Make sure that the light is a TrueType font. If you... created the document to print. Make sure the TrueType font is connected to print, close all fonts are faded or differ from the print cartridge carrier. Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the print nozzles located on the computer The font you are trying to adjust the...
...the following : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 5000 Series. 128 Plug the long, flat end of the USB cable into this port. 2 Make sure that the light is a TrueType font. If you... created the document to print. Make sure the TrueType font is connected to print, close all fonts are faded or differ from the print cartridge carrier. Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the print nozzles located on the computer The font you are trying to adjust the...