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...Page does not print...130 Solving printer communication problems ...131 Understanding Warning levels ...132 Removing and reinstalling the software ...132 Enabling the USB port...132 Print troubleshooting...133 Improving print quality ...133 Poor text and graphic quality...134 Poor quality at the edges of the ...page...135 Print speed is slow...136 Partial document or photo prints ...136 Photo smudges...137 Checking the print cartridges...137 Ink levels seem incorrect...137 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...138 A blank or incorrect page prints...138 Characters on printout are missing or...
...Page does not print...130 Solving printer communication problems ...131 Understanding Warning levels ...132 Removing and reinstalling the software ...132 Enabling the USB port...132 Print troubleshooting...133 Improving print quality ...133 Poor text and graphic quality...134 Poor quality at the edges of the ...page...135 Print speed is slow...136 Partial document or photo prints ...136 Photo smudges...137 Checking the print cartridges...137 Ink levels seem incorrect...137 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...138 A blank or incorrect page prints...138 Characters on printout are missing or...
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... on the computer screen...177 Clearing error messages...177 Left/Right Cartridge Missing...177 Communication not available...177 General Printing Problem ...178 Ink Low ...178 Out of Memory...178 Out of Paper...178 Fixing a printing failure...178 Unsupported file types found on the printer ...display...171 Alignment Error...172 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F)...172 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low ...173 Clear Carrier Jam ...173 Cover Open ...173 Error 1104 ...173 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error...174 Left...
... on the computer screen...177 Clearing error messages...177 Left/Right Cartridge Missing...177 Communication not available...177 General Printing Problem ...178 Ink Low ...178 Out of Memory...178 Out of Paper...178 Fixing a printing failure...178 Unsupported file types found on the printer ...display...171 Alignment Error...172 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F)...172 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low ...173 Clear Carrier Jam ...173 Cover Open ...173 Error 1104 ...173 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error...174 Left...
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... in various sizes. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices: Click To Printer Status and Maintenance • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to an e-mail message. Send...
... in various sizes. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices: Click To Printer Status and Maintenance • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to an e-mail message. Send...
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...photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on the Solution Center icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Use basic features. - Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn ...; Share information with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. To open . The Solution Center appears with us regarding how you use one of the following methods...
...photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on the Solution Center icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Use basic features. - Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn ...; Share information with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. To open . The Solution Center appears with us regarding how you use one of the following methods...
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...cartridges to run on your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to fix blurry edges. • View ink levels. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Turning printing voice notification on or off The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you about the ...one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK....
...cartridges to run on your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to fix blurry edges. • View ink levels. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Turning printing voice notification on or off The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you about the ...one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK....
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The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you ... which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper is equipped with it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to print a photo, load photo paper into the...
The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you ... which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper is equipped with it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to print a photo, load photo paper into the...
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.... Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Remove each sheet of labels as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels. Loading...
.... Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Remove each sheet of labels as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels. Loading...
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... of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies. Loading iron-on transfers You can load up to avoid ink smudging. Loading paper and original documents 52 If the transparencies have a removable strip, each strip should face away from you . Remove each photo card as...; The paper guides rest against the edges of the cards. 1 2 Note: Photo cards require more drying time. Loading transparencies You can load up to avoid ink smudging.
... of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies. Loading iron-on transfers You can load up to avoid ink smudging. Loading paper and original documents 52 If the transparencies have a removable strip, each strip should face away from you . Remove each photo card as...; The paper guides rest against the edges of the cards. 1 2 Note: Photo cards require more drying time. Loading transparencies You can load up to avoid ink smudging.
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... paper • Reinforced-edge copier paper • Preprinted forms • Letterhead paper Make sure • You adjust the paper guide on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray to the width of the original document. • The original document is loaded facedown, top edge first, until you hear a beep. • The... dimensions: Width: - 210.0 mm-215.9 mm - 8.25 in.-8.5 in . • You allow preprinted media to dry thoroughly before loading into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). • You do not use media printed with metallic ink particles. • You avoid embossed designs.
... paper • Reinforced-edge copier paper • Preprinted forms • Letterhead paper Make sure • You adjust the paper guide on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray to the width of the original document. • The original document is loaded facedown, top edge first, until you hear a beep. • The... dimensions: Width: - 210.0 mm-215.9 mm - 8.25 in.-8.5 in . • You allow preprinted media to dry thoroughly before loading into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). • You do not use media printed with metallic ink particles. • You avoid embossed designs.
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...is also selected in the software application. 7 Click OK to bond chemically with Lexmark inks for eye-catching results. and water-resistant. • Lexmark Photo Paper-An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for use landscape orientation. • Make sure the same ...printing professional quality photos with genuine Lexmark evercolorTM 2 ink, providing photos that are fade- Select Photo for photos and greeting cards, and select Normal for other types of inkjet printers. Notes: • Most envelopes use with Lexmark printers, but compatible with all...
...is also selected in the software application. 7 Click OK to bond chemically with Lexmark inks for eye-catching results. and water-resistant. • Lexmark Photo Paper-An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for use landscape orientation. • Make sure the same ...printing professional quality photos with genuine Lexmark evercolorTM 2 ink, providing photos that are fade- Select Photo for photos and greeting cards, and select Normal for other types of inkjet printers. Notes: • Most envelopes use with Lexmark printers, but compatible with all...
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... the type of printed photos. Clean cartridges. - For more information, see Note below table. Quality1 Adjust the quality of paper loaded. Tools • Maintenance - View ink levels. - Note: To save Paper Size, Paper Type, or Photo Size settings: 1 Press . 2 Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Defaults...
... the type of printed photos. Clean cartridges. - For more information, see Note below table. Quality1 Adjust the quality of paper loaded. Tools • Maintenance - View ink levels. - Note: To save Paper Size, Paper Type, or Photo Size settings: 1 Press . 2 Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Defaults...
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.... Quality* Adjust the quality of paper loaded. Print a test page. • Device Setup-Customize printer setup settings. • Defaults-Customize printer settings. * Temporary setting. View ink levels. - Paper Type Specify the type of a copy.
.... Quality* Adjust the quality of paper loaded. Print a test page. • Device Setup-Customize printer setup settings. • Defaults-Customize printer settings. * Temporary setting. View ink levels. - Paper Type Specify the type of a copy.
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...to which you want to scan is configured to scan over a network (Direct IP Printing). 2 Load an original document facedown into the ADF. Scanning 98 An * appears next to the selected setting. 7 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat pressing or repeatedly until...-Customize printer settings. * Temporary setting. Place these items on the scanner glass. Use this To Quality* Adjust the quality of the original document. View ink levels. - Original Size* Specify the size of a scan. Clean cartridges. - For information on . • The printer is highlighted. 5 If you...
...to which you want to scan is configured to scan over a network (Direct IP Printing). 2 Load an original document facedown into the ADF. Scanning 98 An * appears next to the selected setting. 7 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat pressing or repeatedly until...-Customize printer settings. * Temporary setting. Place these items on the scanner glass. Use this To Quality* Adjust the quality of the original document. View ink levels. - Original Size* Specify the size of a scan. Clean cartridges. - For information on . • The printer is highlighted. 5 If you...
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... is used to save the setting. 11 Press or repeatedly until Your Fax Name appears. 8 Press . 9 Enter your name, fax number, date, and time. View ink levels. -
... is used to save the setting. 11 Press or repeatedly until Your Fax Name appears. 8 Press . 9 Enter your name, fax number, date, and time. View ink levels. -
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...the message, select the check box, and click Close. • If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Aligning print cartridges 1 Load plain or heavyweight matte paper. 2 From the control panel...Mode. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. 5 Press . Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. If ...
...the message, select the check box, and click Close. • If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Aligning print cartridges 1 Load plain or heavyweight matte paper. 2 From the control panel...Mode. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. 5 Press . Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. If ...
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... . 4 Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. 5 Press . 6 Press or repeatedly until Maintenance appears. 7 Press . 8 Press or repeatedly until Align Cartridges appears 9 Press . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 10 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 11 If print quality...
... . 4 Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. 5 Press . 6 Press or repeatedly until Maintenance appears. 7 Press . 8 Press or repeatedly until Align Cartridges appears 9 Press . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 10 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 11 If print quality...
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CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document is turned off and unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 ... household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that has...
CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document is turned off and unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 ... household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that has...
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... is displayed, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 177. UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL SOFTWARE Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. In Windows XP, click Start to install the software. Troubleshooting 130 RELOAD PAPER Remove and then...
... is displayed, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 177. UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL SOFTWARE Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. In Windows XP, click Start to install the software. Troubleshooting 130 RELOAD PAPER Remove and then...
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...CARTRIDGES If the document still does not have the print quality you are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark photo papers. If print quality has not improved, continue to the next step. 3 Install the print cartridges. If you want, follow ...print These are working with the following : • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on transfers Note: Transparencies may take ...
...CARTRIDGES If the document still does not have the print quality you are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark photo papers. If print quality has not improved, continue to the next step. 3 Install the print cartridges. If you want, follow ...print These are working with the following : • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on transfers Note: Transparencies may take ...
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... solutions. Photo smudges To prevent smudging, avoid touching the surface of ink the printer uses. For more ink. Try one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears...
... solutions. Photo smudges To prevent smudging, avoid touching the surface of ink the printer uses. For more ink. Try one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears...