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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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... All-In-Ones 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 ...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 Unsupported file types found ...179 Black Cartridge ...
... All-In-Ones 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 ...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 Unsupported file types found ...179 Black Cartridge ...
User's Guide
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... to the Library. 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...
... to the Library. 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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.... • Turn printing voice notification on the Solution Center icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find ... Use basic features. - Click Fax History and Settings To Set printer fax settings for more information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. To open . Troubleshooting • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View...
.... • Turn printing voice notification on the Solution Center icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark X5400 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find ... Use basic features. - Click Fax History and Settings To Set printer fax settings for more information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. To open . Troubleshooting • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View...
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... 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.... For 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 your computer. From here Maintenance You can: • Install a new print cartridge.
... 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.... For 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 your computer. From here Maintenance You can: • Install a new print cartridge.
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... results. Loading paper and original documents 50 The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that came 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 rest against the edges of paper and... paper support. Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it . • You do not force paper 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...
... results. Loading paper and original documents 50 The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that came 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 rest against the edges of paper and... paper support. Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it . • You do not force paper 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...
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... adhesive on the labels does not extend to 10 envelopes at a time. 1 Load labels with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to avoid ink smudging. Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam. • The labels ...are designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels. • You use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding...
... adhesive on the labels does not extend to 10 envelopes at a time. 1 Load labels with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to avoid ink smudging. Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam. • The labels ...are designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels. • You use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding...
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... backing sheets are not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each photo card as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Loading transparencies You can load up to 25 transparencies at a time. 1 Load transparencies with the rough side facing you . 2 Make sure:.... • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. If the transparencies have a removable strip, each strip should face away from you . 2 Make sure: • The cards are loaded ...
... backing sheets are not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each photo card as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Loading transparencies You can load up to 25 transparencies at a time. 1 Load transparencies with the rough side facing you . 2 Make sure:.... • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. If the transparencies have a removable strip, each strip should face away from you . 2 Make sure: • The cards are loaded ...
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....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. Length: - 279.4 mm-355.6 mm - 11.0 in.-14.0 in . Automatic Document... Feeder (ADF) paper capacity Load up to 15 sheets of: • Letter-size paper • A4 paper • Legal-size...
....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. Length: - 279.4 mm-355.6 mm - 11.0 in.-14.0 in . Automatic Document... Feeder (ADF) paper capacity Load up to 15 sheets of: • Letter-size paper • A4 paper • Legal-size...
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...it prevents bleeding and feathering even when the image is best when used with Lexmark inks for eye-catching results. Printing 61 It is saturated. • Transparency-A ...ink, providing photos that are fade- Printing specialty documents Choosing compatible specialty paper types • Heavyweight matte paper-A photo paper with a matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics. • Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo paper-A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. and water-resistant. • Lexmark...
...it prevents bleeding and feathering even when the image is best when used with Lexmark inks for eye-catching results. Printing 61 It is saturated. • Transparency-A ...ink, providing photos that are fade- Printing specialty documents Choosing compatible specialty paper types • Heavyweight matte paper-A photo paper with a matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics. • Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo paper-A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. and water-resistant. • Lexmark...
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.... - For more information, see Note below table. Quality1 Adjust the quality of photos to print on a page, or specify the number of printed photos. View ink levels. - Tools • Maintenance - Print a test page. • Device Setup-Customize printer setup settings. • Defaults-Reset printer settings to factory defaults. 1 Setting will return...
.... - For more information, see Note below table. Quality1 Adjust the quality of photos to print on a page, or specify the number of printed photos. View ink levels. - Tools • Maintenance - Print a test page. • Device Setup-Customize printer setup settings. • Defaults-Reset printer settings to factory defaults. 1 Setting will return...
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... select Borderless, the printer will reduce or enlarge the document or photo as necessary to Automatic or Photo. 8 Press Start Color or Start Black. View ink levels. - Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of paper loaded. Paper Type Specify the type of a copy. Tools • Maintenance - Paper Size Specify the size of...
... select Borderless, the printer will reduce or enlarge the document or photo as necessary to Automatic or Photo. 8 Press Start Color or Start Black. View ink levels. - Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of paper loaded. Paper Type Specify the type of a copy. Tools • Maintenance - Paper Size Specify the size of...
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... make other settings, see the related topic, "Saving Settings." Tools • Maintenance - View ink levels. - Note: Pressing selects a setting. Scanning to a computer over a network (Direct IP Printing). 2 Load an original document facedown into the ADF. Original Size* Specify the size of a scan. An * appears next to scan over a... setting. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF or on saving temporary and other setting selections. 9 Press Start Color or Start Black.
... make other settings, see the related topic, "Saving Settings." Tools • Maintenance - View ink levels. - Note: Pressing selects a setting. Scanning to a computer over a network (Direct IP Printing). 2 Load an original document facedown into the ADF. Original Size* Specify the size of a scan. An * appears next to scan over a... setting. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF or on saving temporary and other setting selections. 9 Press Start Color or Start Black.
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... or repeatedly until Fax Setup appears. 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Dialing and Sending appears. 6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until Your Fax Number appears. View ink levels. - For information on saving temporary and other fax settings. 4 Click the Ringing and Answering tab. 5 From the Auto Answer drop-down list, select On...
... or repeatedly until Fax Setup appears. 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Dialing and Sending appears. 6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until Your Fax Number appears. View ink levels. - For information on saving temporary and other fax settings. 4 Click the Ringing and Answering tab. 5 From the Auto Answer drop-down list, select On...
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Note: If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to perform together for superior print quality... from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and click Close. • If you receive an Out 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...
Note: If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to perform together for superior print quality... from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and click Close. • If you receive an Out 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...
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... not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. 6 Press or repeatedly until Maintenance appears. 7 Press . 8 Press or repeatedly until Clean 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...
... not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. 6 Press or repeatedly until Maintenance appears. 7 Press . 8 Press or repeatedly until Clean 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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... damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document is dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the wall outlet. Maintaining the printer 125 Warning-Potential Damage: Do...printer before placing the document on the paper exit tray. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ...
... damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document is dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the wall outlet. Maintaining the printer 125 Warning-Potential Damage: Do...printer before placing the document on the paper exit tray. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ...
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... the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 6 Follow the instructions on page 177. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 130 Try one or more information, see "Error messages on the computer screen" on the...
... the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 6 Follow the instructions on page 177. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 130 Try one or more information, see "Error messages on the computer screen" on the...
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... quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. If you are working with the following : • Skewed lines • Smudges • ...Streaks • White lines in print These are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark photo papers. If ...
... quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. If you are working with the following : • Skewed lines • Smudges • ...Streaks • White lines in print These are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark photo papers. If ...
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...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 on a cartridge, the ink level is low. When you print documents with a large number of a printed photo. For cartridge-ordering ...Press down on page 120. Troubleshooting 137 The type of documents you print and the print quality you are possible solutions. The ink levels displayed in the Printing Status window when you select affect the amount of a print job. For more information, see "Ordering...
...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 on a cartridge, the ink level is low. When you print documents with a large number of a printed photo. For cartridge-ordering ...Press down on page 120. Troubleshooting 137 The type of documents you print and the print quality you are possible solutions. The ink levels displayed in the Printing Status window when you select affect the amount of a print job. For more information, see "Ordering...