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...Lexmark™X83 Scan/Print/Copy This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to have other economic consequential damages. To obtain warranty service you may be required to deliver your product to the Remarketer or Lexmark, or ship it was originally purchased for your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark... for exchange is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • Use of other than Lexmark product or component ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND...
...Lexmark™X83 Scan/Print/Copy This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to have other economic consequential damages. To obtain warranty service you may be required to deliver your product to the Remarketer or Lexmark, or ship it was originally purchased for your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark... for exchange is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • Use of other than Lexmark product or component ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND...
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cartridges. Push back on the cartridges until they snap into the carrier. SNAP SNAP 4 Warning: Do not touch the gold contacts. 11 Place the cartridges into place. 9 Open the cartridge door. 10 Remove the sticker and The cartridge carrier moves to the transparent tape from the load position.
cartridges. Push back on the cartridges until they snap into the carrier. SNAP SNAP 4 Warning: Do not touch the gold contacts. 11 Place the cartridges into place. 9 Open the cartridge door. 10 Remove the sticker and The cartridge carrier moves to the transparent tape from the load position.
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Your printer shipped with Standard cartridges. 14 Wait for the alignment page to print. 15 Follow the instructions on the display to choose Standard or High Yield cartridges. 12 Close the cartridge door. 13 Press the arrow buttons and the Select button to enter alignment values. 5
Your printer shipped with Standard cartridges. 14 Wait for the alignment page to print. 15 Follow the instructions on the display to choose Standard or High Yield cartridges. 12 Close the cartridge door. 13 Press the arrow buttons and the Select button to enter alignment values. 5
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... into your printer and an electrical outlet. • Your printer is turned on. • The sticker and transparent tape covering the bottom of the cartridges are removed. • The USB cable is securely attached to your computer and your document to print. 16 To access the online User's Guide, ...turn the printer off. 2 Pull firmly on , and then send your printer. • Your computer is lodged too far into the printer: a Open the cartridge door and pull the paper out. If you cannot reach the paper because it is still experiencing a problem, refer to turn the printer on the...
... into your printer and an electrical outlet. • Your printer is turned on. • The sticker and transparent tape covering the bottom of the cartridges are removed. • The USB cable is securely attached to your computer and your document to print. 16 To access the online User's Guide, ...turn the printer off. 2 Pull firmly on , and then send your printer. • Your computer is lodged too far into the printer: a Open the cartridge door and pull the paper out. If you cannot reach the paper because it is still experiencing a problem, refer to turn the printer on the...
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You can scan, print, and copy documents using the printer operator panel and the printer software. • Using the operator panel • Using the menus • Using the Scan & Copy Control Program • Using the Print Control Program • Loading the paper • Replacing the cartridges • Aligning the cartridges • Preserving the cartridges www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Basics 3 Basics Congratulations on the purchase of your Lexmark™ X83 Scan/Print/Copy.
You can scan, print, and copy documents using the printer operator panel and the printer software. • Using the operator panel • Using the menus • Using the Scan & Copy Control Program • Using the Print Control Program • Loading the paper • Replacing the cartridges • Aligning the cartridges • Preserving the cartridges www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Basics 3 Basics Congratulations on the purchase of your Lexmark™ X83 Scan/Print/Copy.
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... • Letter • 3" x 5" • 4" x 6" Color Intensity • Less • More Factory Defaults Returns the settings to print a 16 page poster. Maintenance • Change Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Clean Cartridges • Self Test Copy Count Timeout • 2 min • OFF Reduce/Enlarge Timeout • 2 min • OFF www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics 7 Copy Source Type •...
... • Letter • 3" x 5" • 4" x 6" Color Intensity • Less • More Factory Defaults Returns the settings to print a 16 page poster. Maintenance • Change Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Clean Cartridges • Self Test Copy Count Timeout • 2 min • OFF Reduce/Enlarge Timeout • 2 min • OFF www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics 7 Copy Source Type •...
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... Control Program. Enable or disable various software functions, such as Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Select the language you monitor the printer and install or replace cartridges. Windows 98/Me Click this tab: Application OCR Descreen/Sharpen When you want to: Choose and configure any application on your print...
... Control Program. Enable or disable various software functions, such as Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Select the language you monitor the printer and install or replace cartridges. Windows 98/Me Click this tab: Application OCR Descreen/Sharpen When you want to: Choose and configure any application on your print...
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Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Click this tab: Cartridges Windows 2000 Click this tab: Status Basics 11 When you want to : • Monitor the status of your print job. • Cancel your ink levels. • Install or replace cartridges. • Clean the nozzles. • Print a test page. • Align cartridges for best quality. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Lexmark Web site. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 When you want to : • View your print job.
Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Click this tab: Cartridges Windows 2000 Click this tab: Status Basics 11 When you want to : • Monitor the status of your print job. • Cancel your ink levels. • Install or replace cartridges. • Clean the nozzles. • Print a test page. • Align cartridges for best quality. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Lexmark Web site. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 When you want to : • View your print job.
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Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Click this tab: Cartridges Options Basics 12 When you want to: • View your ink levels. • Align cartridges for best quality. • Clean the nozzles. • Print a test page. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Lexmark Web site. • Control how and when the Control Program displays. • Disable the printer shortcut. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83
Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Click this tab: Cartridges Options Basics 12 When you want to: • View your ink levels. • Align cartridges for best quality. • Clean the nozzles. • Print a test page. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Lexmark Web site. • Control how and when the Control Program displays. • Disable the printer shortcut. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83
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Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Replacing the cartridges The Lexmark X83 uses the following cartridges: Black Color High Yield Black High Yield Color 12A1970 15M0120 12A1975 15M0125 1 Make sure the printer is busy. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics 17 The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Open the cartridge door.
Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Replacing the cartridges The Lexmark X83 uses the following cartridges: Black Color High Yield Black High Yield Color 12A1970 15M0120 12A1975 15M0125 1 Make sure the printer is busy. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics 17 The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Open the cartridge door.
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a If you , and then lift it . 4 Install the new or replacement cartridge. Store it in an air-tight container or dispose of the cartridge. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Basics 18 3 Pull the old cartridge toward you are installing a new cartridge, remove only the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of it out.
a If you , and then lift it . 4 Install the new or replacement cartridge. Store it in an air-tight container or dispose of the cartridge. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Basics 18 3 Pull the old cartridge toward you are installing a new cartridge, remove only the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of it out.
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Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index b Insert the cartridge into place. Basics 19 c Push back firmly on the cartridge until it snaps securely into the carrier. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 SNAP SNAP Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area of the cartridge.
Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index b Insert the cartridge into place. Basics 19 c Push back firmly on the cartridge until it snaps securely into the carrier. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 SNAP SNAP Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area of the cartridge.
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..., see the next section. For help using the operator panel or the Control Program. Use the arrow buttons on the display. 3 Press Select. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Aligning the cartridges To improve the print quality, you installed. 7 Use the or to forming a straight line. For instructions, see page 10. To use the operator...
..., see the next section. For help using the operator panel or the Control Program. Use the arrow buttons on the display. 3 Press Select. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Aligning the cartridges To improve the print quality, you installed. 7 Use the or to forming a straight line. For instructions, see page 10. To use the operator...
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... except to replace, clean, or store it in an air-tight container. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Printing with only one of the print cartridges in the printer until you are ready to install it. • Do not...
... except to replace, clean, or store it in an air-tight container. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Printing with only one of the print cartridges in the printer until you are ready to install it. • Do not...
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... are removed from the bottom of the cartridge. • The USB cable is securely attached to the computer and printer. • The paper is loaded correctly. • The printer is set as the default printer. • The computer is turned on. Error messages www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Document prints slowly - Document does not...
... are removed from the bottom of the cartridge. • The USB cable is securely attached to the computer and printer. • The paper is loaded correctly. • The printer is set as the default printer. • The computer is turned on. Error messages www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Document prints slowly - Document does not...
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...not print • Make sure the printer is not being held or paused. • Make sure the cartridges are properly installed. To check printer status: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the Lexmark X83 printer icon. 3 Make sure no check mark appears next to the Pause Printing option. 4 Print a ...test page. 5 Check the software application. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 For help , see page 18. • Use an undamaged USB cable. Document prints slowly • Close applications not in use. •...
...not print • Make sure the printer is not being held or paused. • Make sure the cartridges are properly installed. To check printer status: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the Lexmark X83 printer icon. 3 Make sure no check mark appears next to the Pause Printing option. 4 Print a ...test page. 5 Check the software application. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 For help , see page 18. • Use an undamaged USB cable. Document prints slowly • Close applications not in use. •...
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If you cannot reach the paper because it . b Close the cartridge door. 3 Press the Power button to turn the printer off. 2 Pull firmly on , and then send your document to remove it is too far into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer on the paper to print. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 71 Paper jams Remove the paper from the printer. If the paper is lodged too far into the printer a Open the cartridge door and pull the paper out. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83
If you cannot reach the paper because it . b Close the cartridge door. 3 Press the Power button to turn the printer off. 2 Pull firmly on , and then send your document to remove it is too far into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer on the paper to print. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 71 Paper jams Remove the paper from the printer. If the paper is lodged too far into the printer a Open the cartridge door and pull the paper out. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83
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...page 20. • Clean the nozzles. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the glass scanner bed. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 72 Document prints poorly Vertical, straight lines are missing or unexpected Make sure the ...clean. 1 Dampen a clean lint-free cloth. 2 Gently wipe the glass scanner bed. For help , see page 36. • Test the cartridge alignment. Characters are not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical, straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select Photo or ...
...page 20. • Clean the nozzles. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the glass scanner bed. www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 72 Document prints poorly Vertical, straight lines are missing or unexpected Make sure the ...clean. 1 Dampen a clean lint-free cloth. 2 Gently wipe the glass scanner bed. For help , see page 36. • Test the cartridge alignment. Characters are not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical, straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select Photo or ...
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www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 An ink cartridge may be out of the Printing Control Program. Use these minimum settings: • Left and right margins: - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) each for all paper ... in the extreme left, right, top or bottom edges of paper. For help, see page 10. • Use a different color setting. • Select Printer Properties or Printing Preferences Document/Quality Natural Color For help, see page 36. • Use a different brand of a page. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 74...
www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 An ink cartridge may be out of the Printing Control Program. Use these minimum settings: • Left and right margins: - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) each for all paper ... in the extreme left, right, top or bottom edges of paper. For help, see page 10. • Use a different color setting. • Select Printer Properties or Printing Preferences Document/Quality Natural Color For help, see page 36. • Use a different brand of a page. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 74...
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www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 You can use the operator panel: 1 Press Menu. 2 Press or and scroll until Maintenance appears on the display. 3 Press Select. 4 Press or and scroll until ... Control Program, see page 10. For help , see page 77. To use the operator panel or the Control Program to clean the nozzles. Cleaning the cartridge nozzles To improve quality, you may need to clean the nozzles. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 75 • Clean the nozzles.
www.lexmark.com Lexmark X83 You can use the operator panel: 1 Press Menu. 2 Press or and scroll until Maintenance appears on the display. 3 Press Select. 4 Press or and scroll until ... Control Program, see page 10. For help , see page 77. To use the operator panel or the Control Program to clean the nozzles. Cleaning the cartridge nozzles To improve quality, you may need to clean the nozzles. Basics Copying Printing Scanning Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting 75 • Clean the nozzles.