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... better print quality...33 Improving print quality ...33 Aligning the print cartridges ...33 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...34 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 34 Preserving the print cartridges...35 Ordering supplies...35 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 36 Refilling a print cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is not...
... better print quality...33 Improving print quality ...33 Aligning the print cartridges ...33 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...34 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 34 Preserving the print cartridges...35 Ordering supplies...35 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 36 Refilling a print cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is not...
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Blinking power light troubleshooting 46 Power light blinks slowly...46 Power light blinks rapidly ...46 Error messages troubleshooting...46 Cartridge Alert ...46 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Paper Jam ...47 Out of Paper...47 Removing and reinstalling the software 47 Notices...48 Edition notice...48 Power consumption...49 Index...51 5
Blinking power light troubleshooting 46 Power light blinks slowly...46 Power light blinks rapidly ...46 Error messages troubleshooting...46 Cartridge Alert ...46 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Paper Jam ...47 Out of Paper...47 Removing and reinstalling the software 47 Notices...48 Edition notice...48 Power consumption...49 Index...51 5
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... on the Setup sheet that came with the product. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in the right cartridge carrier. Setting up the printer To set up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting.... For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. Checking the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into ...
... on the Setup sheet that came with the product. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in the right cartridge carrier. Setting up the printer To set up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting.... For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. Checking the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into ...
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.... 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 Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 5 Paper guide...
.... 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 Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 5 Paper guide...
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...versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to use one of ...Using the printer software Use this software Imaging Studio Solution Center Print Properties Toolbar To Print documents or photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Select the best print settings for the document you are printing.
...versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to use one of ...Using the printer software Use this software Imaging Studio Solution Center Print Properties Toolbar To Print documents or photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Select the best print settings for the document you are printing.
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... - For example, while printing, the status of the printer. To open . 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen: Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check... ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to : - Print projects such as ...
... - For example, while printing, the status of the printer. To open . 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen: Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check... ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to : - Print projects such as ...
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... here Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information 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 to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn...
... here Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information 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 to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn...
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If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on page 37. To recycle the used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on . 2 Lift the access cover. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on page 35. 31
If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on page 37. To recycle the used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on . 2 Lift the access cover. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on page 35. 31
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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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... Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 34. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, or...
... Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 34. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, or...
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... clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the print cartridge nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the Align Cartridges dialog box to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. A page prints, forcing .... 6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up and down arrows in the direction shown. 34 If you aligned the cartridges to two more times. See "Using the Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 6 Use the up to improve print...
... clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the print cartridge nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the Align Cartridges dialog box to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. A page prints, forcing .... 6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up and down arrows in the direction shown. 34 If you aligned the cartridges to two more times. See "Using the Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 6 Use the up to improve print...
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...airtight container. Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. 35 For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 34. 10 Repeat step 9 up to locate... To order supplies or to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. 4 Using another clean section of time.
...airtight container. Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. 35 For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 34. 10 Repeat step 9 up to locate... To order supplies or to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. 4 Using another clean section of time.
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... Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Declared yield value in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from a computer, click Learn more on how to * Black cartridge 28† 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29† 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High...
... Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Declared yield value in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from a computer, click Learn more on how to * Black cartridge 28† 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29† 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High...
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Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 37 Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge.
Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 37 Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge.
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... instructions on the computer screen. Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 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...
... instructions on the computer screen. Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 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...
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...Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen. 40 f Select the file you want to check for drivers or... Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. c Select your operating system. d Select your country or region. Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back and bottom...
...Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen. 40 f Select the file you want to check for drivers or... Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. c Select your operating system. d Select your country or region. Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back and bottom...
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... Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and...software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 41 For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 34. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from your computer. For more Random Access Memory (RAM) for the...
... Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and...software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 41 For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 34. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from your computer. For more Random Access Memory (RAM) for the...
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... see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry. Solution 2 See "Improving print quality" on transfers Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to check for drivers and ...Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the...
... see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry. Solution 2 See "Improving print quality" on transfers Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to check for drivers and ...Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the...
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... For more information, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 35 in the black print cartridge. Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to be installed. Load more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 44. Clear... See "Loading paper" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. If available, click the Continue button on page 35 in your computer screen. You can also see "Ordering supplies" on...
... For more information, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 35 in the black print cartridge. Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to be installed. Load more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 44. Clear... See "Loading paper" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. If available, click the Continue button on page 35 in your computer screen. You can also see "Ordering supplies" on...
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... supplies" on page 35 in this guide. Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the black and color print cartridges. 1 Replace the print cartridges with a new cartridge. Out of Paper The printer is the letter of a print job. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically... paper in the middle of your CD-ROM drive. 47 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 instructions on the computer screen...
... supplies" on page 35 in this guide. Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the black and color print cartridges. 1 Replace the print cartridges with a new cartridge. Out of Paper The printer is the letter of a print job. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically... paper in the middle of your CD-ROM drive. 47 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 instructions on the computer screen...