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......110 Maintaining the printer 111 Maintaining print cartridges...111 Installing print cartridges...111 Removing a used print cartridge ...112 Refilling print cartridges...113 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...113 Aligning print cartridges ...114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...114 Checking ink levels...115 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...116 Preserving the print cartridges ...117 Cleaning the scanner glass...117...
......110 Maintaining the printer 111 Maintaining print cartridges...111 Installing print cartridges...111 Removing a used print cartridge ...112 Refilling print cartridges...113 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...113 Aligning print cartridges ...114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...114 Checking ink levels...115 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...116 Preserving the print cartridges ...117 Cleaning the scanner glass...117...
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... only Use the following instructions if you about the printer software being installed. For your language Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 9 8 1 2 3 76 5 1 4 2 3 1 Power cord 2 Telephone cord 3 Printer software CD 4 USB cable or... during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may not come with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you want to connect the printer to a computer. Purchase a USB cable separately...
... only Use the following instructions if you about the printer software being installed. For your language Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 9 8 1 2 3 76 5 1 4 2 3 1 Power cord 2 Telephone cord 3 Printer software CD 4 USB cable or... during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may not come with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you want to connect the printer to a computer. Purchase a USB cable separately...
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..., and year, and then press b Enter the time, and then press to save . 16 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17 to save . 15 Open the printer, and... then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and then press to save . 13 Set the date and time. b Enter a fax name, and ...
..., and year, and then press b Enter the time, and then press to save . 16 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17 to save . 15 Open the printer, and... then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and then press to save . 13 Set the date and time. b Enter a fax name, and ...
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Setting up the printer 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. 18 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack.
Setting up the printer 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. 18 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack.
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An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19 20 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 21 Close the printer. 22 Press .
An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19 20 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 21 Close the printer. 22 Press .
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... connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to the printer. 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT Port 6 LINE Port EXT LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. The printer must be available in all... countries or regions. Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber ...
... connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to the printer. 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT Port 6 LINE Port EXT LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. The printer must be available in all... countries or regions. Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber ...
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... menu Photo menu Maintenance Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory • Ink Levels device into the printer. • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup Easy Photo • Print • Paper Size • Photo Size • Language • Country • Date/Time •...
... menu Photo menu Maintenance Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory • Ink Levels device into the printer. • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup Easy Photo • Print • Paper Size • Photo Size • Language • Country • Date/Time •...
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Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the desktop computer 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 ...a memory device is being accessed by the printer. 3 If you purchased. Using Windows a Insert the installation software CD. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer 34 Setting up the printer on the laptop, then install it. Use the To...
Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the desktop computer 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 ...a memory device is being accessed by the printer. 3 If you purchased. Using Windows a Insert the installation software CD. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer 34 Setting up the printer on the laptop, then install it. Use the To...
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Maintaining the printer 111 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles 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 cartridge. Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down on the bottom of the color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid.
Maintaining the printer 111 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles 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 cartridge. Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down on the bottom of the color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid.
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Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Maintaining the printer 112 4 If a black cartridge is on the bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the box contents, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit.
Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is included in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Maintaining the printer 112 4 If a black cartridge is on the bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the box contents, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit.
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... the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior print quality. Maintaining the printer 113 If you believe you are designed to perform together for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you purchased a new...
... the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior print quality. Maintaining the printer 113 If you believe you are designed to perform together for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you purchased a new...
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... Print Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . Aligning print.... 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Align Cartridges. 5 Click Print. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non...
... Print Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press , and then press . Aligning print.... 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Align Cartridges. 5 Click Print. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non...
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... then press . 2 Press again. 3 Press the arrow buttons until Black Ink appears, and then press . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them . 4 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. Using Windows 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 Do... one of the color cartridge. If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to verify that the print quality has improved. Check the ink level...
... then press . 2 Press again. 3 Press the arrow buttons until Black Ink appears, and then press . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them . 4 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. Using Windows 1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 Do... one of the color cartridge. If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to verify that the print quality has improved. Check the ink level...
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...2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer ...folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Install a new cartridge if necessary. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on the Printer Maintenance page. Maintaining the printer 116 ...
...2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer ...folder. 2 Double-click the printer utility icon. Install a new cartridge if necessary. Install a new cartridge if necessary. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears. 3 If an exclamation point (!) appears on the Printer Maintenance page. Maintaining the printer 116 ...
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...4 Using another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again. 7 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again. ... their packaging until you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to two more times. 9 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Note: Make sure all cables to the printer before placing the document on the scanner...
...4 Using another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again. 7 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again. ... their packaging until you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to two more times. 9 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s). Note: Make sure all cables to the printer before placing the document on the scanner...
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.... 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 5690 and Lexmark 6690 models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 4A Black cartridge2 4 Color cartridge 5A Page yield values available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents...
.... 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 5690 and Lexmark 6690 models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 Black cartridge 4A Black cartridge2 4 Color cartridge 5A Page yield values available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents...
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... Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, press and hold according to the time you have previously selected. 1 Turn off the printer. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 • 4 ... You can reset your printer to turn off the printer. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. If you set in the menu. 2 From the printer control panel, press and hold for 2 seconds...
... Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, press and hold according to the time you have previously selected. 1 Turn off the printer. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 • 4 ... You can reset your printer to turn off the printer. Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. If you set in the menu. 2 From the printer control panel, press and hold for 2 seconds...
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... is completed, enable the security software again. Troubleshooting 123 REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Page does not print These are possible solutions. RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn the printer on.
... is completed, enable the security software again. Troubleshooting 123 REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Page does not print These are possible solutions. RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn the printer on.
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... next to Set As Default Printer, then you must select the printer for each file that you want to print. b Click Printers and Faxes. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the...
... next to Set As Default Printer, then you must select the printer for each file that you want to print. b Click Printers and Faxes. CHECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinsert the...
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... then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Ringing and Answering appears, and then press . 4 Press again. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Troubleshooting 146 MAKE SURE THAT AUTO ANSWER IS ON If the Auto Answer light is on the display. 4 If the country or region...
... then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Ringing and Answering appears, and then press . 4 Press again. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Troubleshooting 146 MAKE SURE THAT AUTO ANSWER IS ON If the Auto Answer light is on the display. 4 If the country or region...