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... cord provided with the printer software. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with this product or ... that is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. This product is near the product and easily accessible. The safety features of some...
... cord provided with the printer software. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with this product or ... that is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. This product is near the product and easily accessible. The safety features of some...
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......29 Viewing a saved slideshow...30 Printing an image as a multiple-page poster 30 Maintaining the printer 31 Changing print cartridges...31 Removing a used print cartridge...31 Installing print cartridges...32 Achieving better print quality...33 Improving print quality ...33 Aligning the print cartridges ... cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is not lit...38 Software does not install ...38 Page does not print ...39 Print troubleshooting...41 Improving print quality ...41 Print speed is slow...41 Printer does not print or...
......29 Viewing a saved slideshow...30 Printing an image as a multiple-page poster 30 Maintaining the printer 31 Changing print cartridges...31 Removing a used print cartridge...31 Installing print cartridges...32 Achieving better print quality...33 Improving print quality ...33 Aligning the print cartridges ... cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is not lit...38 Software does not install ...38 Page does not print ...39 Print troubleshooting...41 Improving print quality ...41 Print speed is slow...41 Printer does not print or...
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...; Troubleshooting problems with printing, copying, Troubleshooting). Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer connects to a computer. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All...
...; Troubleshooting problems with printing, copying, Troubleshooting). Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer connects to a computer. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All...
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... carrier. Checking the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11
... carrier. Checking the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11
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... the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot. Press in the middle of the printer 6 5 4 1 2 3 Use the To 1 • Turn the printer on page 46. 2 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Paper feed guard...
... the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. • Troubleshoot. Press in the middle of the printer 6 5 4 1 2 3 Use the To 1 • Turn the printer on page 46. 2 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Paper feed guard...
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You can • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align..., click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 16 Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to create. Note: For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the type of the Printing Status window. •...
You can • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align..., click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 16 Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to create. Note: For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the type of the Printing Status window. •...
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Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Snap the lids closed. 32
Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Snap the lids closed. 32
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Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 35. For ... Align to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. 5 Close the access cover. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. If print quality has not...
Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 35. For ... Align to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. 5 Close the access cover. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. If print quality has not...
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... "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 34. 10 Repeat step 9 up to locate a dealer near you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the... Photo Paper. 35 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. 4 Using another clean...
... "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 34. 10 Repeat step 9 up to locate a dealer near you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the... Photo Paper. 35 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. 4 Using another clean...
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... or later • Windows XP • Windows Vista Solution 1 Check that your computer. 2 Click Cancel on all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 2 1 3 If the light is not on, press . Solution 2...of the computer. Solution 3 1 Turn off and then restart your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the box. Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into...
... or later • Windows XP • Windows Vista Solution 1 Check that your computer. 2 Click Cancel on all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 2 1 3 If the light is not on, press . Solution 2...of the computer. Solution 3 1 Turn off and then restart your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the box. Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into...
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...Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on the computer screen to install the software. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads.... 4 Select your printer family. 5 Select your printer model. 6 Select your operating system. 7 Select the file...
...Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on the computer screen to install the software. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads.... 4 Select your printer family. 5 Select your printer model. 6 Select your operating system. 7 Select the file...
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...the software" on the computer screen. 40 e Select your printer model. f Select the file you want to download, and then follow the directions on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to Set As Default. a In all countries or ...regions except the United States, select your printer family. c Select your country or region. Solution 5 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold ...
...the software" on the computer screen. 40 e Select your printer model. f Select the file you want to download, and then follow the directions on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to Set As Default. a In all countries or ...regions except the United States, select your printer family. c Select your country or region. Solution 5 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold ...
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... not in the document. Solution 2 Try minimizing the number and size of a document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for your computer. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If the document still does not have the print quality you are... Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 32.
... not in the document. Solution 2 Try minimizing the number and size of a document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for your computer. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If the document still does not have the print quality you are... Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 32.
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For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the edges of the page Solution 1 Unless you want to check for drivers and downloads. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From ... - 3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and follow the directions on page 39. d Select your country or region. Printer does not print or respond See "Page does not print" on the computer screen. a In...
For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the edges of the page Solution 1 Unless you want to check for drivers and downloads. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From ... - 3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and follow the directions on page 39. d Select your country or region. Printer does not print or respond See "Page does not print" on the computer screen. a In...
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... paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper • Transparencies • Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on page 33. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Solution 4 Use a different brand of poor text and graphic ...8226; Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it ...
... paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper • Transparencies • Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on page 33. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Solution 4 Use a different brand of poor text and graphic ...8226; Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it ...
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...: A variable amount of ink remains in your computer screen to be replaced soon. Follow these steps to be installed. If available, click the Continue button on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge....click Order Ink on your computer screen. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 32. 3 Print again. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to replace the black print cartridge in the black print cartridge. The Cartridge Alert warning occurs when a ...
...: A variable amount of ink remains in your computer screen to be replaced soon. Follow these steps to be installed. If available, click the Continue button on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge....click Order Ink on your computer screen. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 32. 3 Print again. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to replace the black print cartridge in the black print cartridge. The Cartridge Alert warning occurs when a ...
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...on page 32. 3 Print again. The print job has been canceled. Out of Paper The printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you restart your computer, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where ...Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 20. Black and Color cartridge replacement required New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the ...
...on page 32. 3 Print again. The print job has been canceled. Out of Paper The printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you restart your computer, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where ...Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 20. Black and Color cartridge replacement required New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the ...
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not applicable Low Off ( not applicable High Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet, but the power switch is in energy-saving mode. Mode Description Power consumption (Watts) Power Saver The product is turned off.
not applicable Low Off ( not applicable High Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet, but the power switch is in energy-saving mode. Mode Description Power consumption (Watts) Power Saver The product is turned off.
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... Advanced tab 16 aligning print cartridges 33 B banner paper jams 45 banner paper, loading 22 banner, printing 23 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly ...14 Imaging Studio, using 14 index cards loading 20 printing 23 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 15 ink, ordering 15 installing print cartridges 32 printer software 47 iron-on transfers, loading 20 iron-on transfers, printing 25 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 45 paper...
... Advanced tab 16 aligning print cartridges 33 B banner paper jams 45 banner paper, loading 22 banner, printing 23 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly ...14 Imaging Studio, using 14 index cards loading 20 printing 23 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 15 ink, ordering 15 installing print cartridges 32 printer software 47 iron-on transfers, loading 20 iron-on transfers, printing 25 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 45 paper...
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... 25 transparencies 25 Web page 26 Web page, photos only 26 printing poster 30 publications, finding 7 Q Quality/Copies tab 17 R recycling Lexmark products 37 WEEE statement 49 removing print cartridge 31 reverse page order 25 S safety information 2 setup troubleshooting page does not print 39 power ... software Imaging Studio 14 Print Properties 16 removing and reinstalling 47 Solution Center 15 Toolbar 17 using 14 software does not install 38 software settings, printer resetting to defaults 18 Solution Center Advanced tab 16 Contact Information tab 16 How To tab 15 Maintenance tab 16 opening...
... 25 transparencies 25 Web page 26 Web page, photos only 26 printing poster 30 publications, finding 7 Q Quality/Copies tab 17 R recycling Lexmark products 37 WEEE statement 49 removing print cartridge 31 reverse page order 25 S safety information 2 setup troubleshooting page does not print 39 power ... software Imaging Studio 14 Print Properties 16 removing and reinstalling 47 Solution Center 15 Toolbar 17 using 14 software does not install 38 software settings, printer resetting to defaults 18 Solution Center Advanced tab 16 Contact Information tab 16 How To tab 15 Maintenance tab 16 opening...