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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 ...
...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 ...
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...card...176 Error messages 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...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 Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect ...174 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing ...
...card...176 Error messages 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...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 Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect ...174 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing ...
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... a fax. 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 the Library. Download photos from your photo...
... a fax. 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 the Library. Download photos from your photo...
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..., use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. The Solution Center appears with us regarding how you use one of the following...; Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - From here You can: How To ...History and Settings To Set printer fax settings for more information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click on the Solution ...
..., use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. The Solution Center appears with us regarding how you use one of the following...; Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - From here You can: How To ...History and Settings To Set printer fax settings for more information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click on the Solution ...
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... a test page. • Clean print cartridges to fix horizontal streaks. • Align print 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...You can: • Install a new print cartridge. To turn the voice notification on or off : 1 Do 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 ...
... a test page. • Clean print cartridges to fix horizontal streaks. • Align print 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...You can: • Install a new print cartridge. To turn the voice notification on or off : 1 Do 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 ...
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...factory defaults. 1 Setting will return to print on a page. Tools • Maintenance - For more information, see Note below table. Align cartridges. - Layout1 Center one photo on a page, or specify the number of printed photos. Quality1 Adjust the quality of photos to factory default setting... when a memory card or flash drive is removed. 2 Setting must be saved individually. View ink levels. - Working with photos 70 Photo Size1, 2 Specify the size photo you want . Menu item Action Photo Effects1 Apply red-eye...
...factory defaults. 1 Setting will return to print on a page. Tools • Maintenance - For more information, see Note below table. Align cartridges. - Layout1 Center one photo on a page, or specify the number of printed photos. Quality1 Adjust the quality of photos to factory default setting... when a memory card or flash drive is removed. 2 Setting must be saved individually. View ink levels. - Working with photos 70 Photo Size1, 2 Specify the size photo you want . Menu item Action Photo Effects1 Apply red-eye...
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Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of paper loaded. Paper Type Specify the type of a copy. Clean cartridges. - Modifying the Copy settings 1 With your scanned image open on the Copy screen, click the Settings tab. 2 From the Copies box.... • Defaults-Customize printer settings. * Temporary setting. N-Up* Choose how many pages to print on a page. Tools • Maintenance - Align cartridges. - View ink levels. - Paper Size Specify the size of the original document. Collate Print one or more copies in the correct order. Notes: • If you...
Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of paper loaded. Paper Type Specify the type of a copy. Clean cartridges. - Modifying the Copy settings 1 With your scanned image open on the Copy screen, click the Settings tab. 2 From the Copies box.... • Defaults-Customize printer settings. * Temporary setting. N-Up* Choose how many pages to print on a page. Tools • Maintenance - Align cartridges. - View ink levels. - Paper Size Specify the size of the original document. Collate Print one or more copies in the correct order. Notes: • If you...
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... 9 Press Start Color or Start Black. Original Size* Specify the size of a scan. Align cartridges. - Scanning to a computer over a network (Direct IP Printing). 2 Load an original document facedown into the ADF or on . • The printer is highlighted. 5 If you set a PIN during network ...destination you want appears, and then press . Clean cartridges. - An * appears next to the network through a print server, and the printer, the print server, and the computer receiving the scan are on the scanner glass. View ink levels. - Scanning 98 5 Press or repeatedly until...
... 9 Press Start Color or Start Black. Original Size* Specify the size of a scan. Align cartridges. - Scanning to a computer over a network (Direct IP Printing). 2 Load an original document facedown into the ADF or on . • The printer is highlighted. 5 If you set a PIN during network ...destination you want appears, and then press . Clean cartridges. - An * appears next to the network through a print server, and the printer, the print server, and the computer receiving the scan are on the scanner glass. View ink levels. - Scanning 98 5 Press or repeatedly until...
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View ink levels. - This information is detected, the printer automatically receives the incoming fax. Note: You can enter a maximum of 20 characters. 10 Press to save the setting. Clean cartridges. - Setting Auto Answer to save the setting. 11 Press or repeatedly until Your Fax Name appears. 8 Press . 9 ...setup of rings you set is used to enter your printer, you have not entered this To Tools • Maintenance - Faxing 113 Align cartridges. - If you were prompted to create a fax header for faxes you send. The Auto Answer light on the control panel comes on ...
View ink levels. - This information is detected, the printer automatically receives the incoming fax. Note: You can enter a maximum of 20 characters. 10 Press to save the setting. Clean cartridges. - Setting Auto Answer to save the setting. 11 Press or repeatedly until Your Fax Name appears. 8 Press . 9 ...setup of rings you set is used to enter your printer, you have not entered this To Tools • Maintenance - Faxing 113 Align cartridges. - If you were prompted to create a fax header for faxes you send. The Auto Answer light on the control panel comes on ...
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... of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo...
... of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo...
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... Mode. 3 Press . 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...
... Mode. 3 Press . 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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... scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may store the black cartridge in use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to.... 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 the scanner glass. Maintaining the printer 125 • Keep the photo cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use. • When a photo...
... scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may store the black cartridge in use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to.... 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 the scanner glass. Maintaining the printer 125 • Keep the photo cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use. • When a photo...
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.... CHECK POWER If the light is not on, see "Power button is displayed, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on . CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Page does not print These are possible solutions. DISABLE ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAMS 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Disable any anti...
.... CHECK POWER If the light is not on, see "Power button is displayed, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on . CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Page does not print These are possible solutions. DISABLE ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAMS 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Disable any anti...
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... For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 122. REMOVE SHEETS AS THEY ARE PRINTED To avoid ink smudging when you are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark photo papers. Troubleshooting 134 If print quality is... still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more of the following media, remove...
... For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 122. REMOVE SHEETS AS THEY ARE PRINTED To avoid ink smudging when you are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark photo papers. Troubleshooting 134 If print quality is... still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more of the following media, remove...
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... Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a cartridge, the ink level is low. For more information, see "Replacing print cartridges" on the cartridge carrier latches to dry at the beginning of a...PHOTOS? ARE YOU PRINTING A LARGE FILE? Checking the print cartridges ARE THE PRINT CARTRIDGES PROPERLY INSTALLED? For cartridge-ordering information, see "Replacing print cartridges" on page 126. Troubleshooting 137 The ink levels may seem inconsistent in the printer software are possible solutions...
... Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a cartridge, the ink level is low. For more information, see "Replacing print cartridges" on the cartridge carrier latches to dry at the beginning of a...PHOTOS? ARE YOU PRINTING A LARGE FILE? Checking the print cartridges ARE THE PRINT CARTRIDGES PROPERLY INSTALLED? For cartridge-ordering information, see "Replacing print cartridges" on page 126. Troubleshooting 137 The ink levels may seem inconsistent in the printer software are possible solutions...
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... graphics require more square end of the USB cable is plugged into this port. 2 Make sure that the smaller, more ink than text documents, ink usage increases when you , check for proper print cartridge installation. A blank or incorrect page prints REMOVE THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM THE PRINT CARTRIDGES Lift the scanner unit, and remove...
... graphics require more square end of the USB cable is plugged into this port. 2 Make sure that the smaller, more ink than text documents, ink usage increases when you , check for proper print cartridge installation. A blank or incorrect page prints REMOVE THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM THE PRINT CARTRIDGES Lift the scanner unit, and remove...
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ARE THE COLOR AND PRINT SPEED SETTINGS CORRECT? ARE THE PRINT CARTRIDGES LOW ON INK? 1 Do one of the following . Install a new cartridge. Copied item does not match the original item IS THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT LOADED CORRECTLY ON THE SCANNER GLASS? • Make sure the ... : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the print cartridges, the ink level is placed in the program font selection box.
ARE THE COLOR AND PRINT SPEED SETTINGS CORRECT? ARE THE PRINT CARTRIDGES LOW ON INK? 1 Do one of the following . Install a new cartridge. Copied item does not match the original item IS THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT LOADED CORRECTLY ON THE SCANNER GLASS? • Make sure the ... : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the print cartridges, the ink level is placed in the program font selection box.
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... BEFORE HANDLING THE PAPER Remove the paper as it exits, and let the ink dry before handling. You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. DO YOU NEED TO ALIGN THE PRINT CARTRIDGES? Print is not aligned correctly, make sure you are possible solutions. Try one of the ... Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click the Maintenance tab. 5 Click Align to fix blurry edges. If you have not added spaces by pressing Enter or the spacebar (hardcoded spaces). MAKE SURE THE PRINT CARTRIDGE NOZZLES ARE CLEAN You may need to ...
... BEFORE HANDLING THE PAPER Remove the paper as it exits, and let the ink dry before handling. You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. DO YOU NEED TO ALIGN THE PRINT CARTRIDGES? Print is not aligned correctly, make sure you are possible solutions. Try one of the ... Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click the Maintenance tab. 5 Click Align to fix blurry edges. If you have not added spaces by pressing Enter or the spacebar (hardcoded spaces). MAKE SURE THE PRINT CARTRIDGE NOZZLES ARE CLEAN You may need to ...
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... 3 Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the bottom and back of the print cartridges, the ink level is set as Default. If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the cartridges. If it says Offline, right-click the icon, and then click Use Printer Online. •...more information, see the related topic below . Checking printer readiness The printer may not be ready to print. DO THE PRINT CARTRIDGES HAVE INK? 1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 2 Click Solution Center. DOES THE PRINTER HAVE PAPER, AND IS IT PROPERLY LOADED? Windows XP users only ...
... 3 Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the bottom and back of the print cartridges, the ink level is set as Default. If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the cartridges. If it says Offline, right-click the icon, and then click Use Printer Online. •...more information, see the related topic below . Checking printer readiness The printer may not be ready to print. DO THE PRINT CARTRIDGES HAVE INK? 1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 2 Click Solution Center. DOES THE PRINTER HAVE PAPER, AND IS IT PROPERLY LOADED? Windows XP users only ...
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... print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print These are possible solutions. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. CHECK QUALITY OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENT If the quality of the original document is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of...
... print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print These are possible solutions. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. CHECK QUALITY OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENT If the quality of the original document is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of...