User's Guide
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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...
User's Guide
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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
User's Guide
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... (printed User's Guide only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer... To set up printer hardware and software, and information 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 left...
... (printed User's Guide only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer... To set up printer hardware and software, and information 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 left...
User's Guide
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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...
User's Guide
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... desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Download photos from your photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Using the Imaging Studio To open the Imaging Studio, use the printer with Windows...
... desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Download photos from your photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Using the Imaging Studio To open the Imaging Studio, use the printer with Windows...
User's Guide
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...For example, while printing, the status 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 a ... the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Use basic features. - Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as...
...For example, while printing, the status 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 a ... the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Use basic features. - Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, 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...
User's Guide
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If the cartridge you want 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. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is not empty and you removed is on page 35. 31
If the cartridge you want 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. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is not empty and you removed is on page 35. 31
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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 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier.
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... least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 33. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your fingers or sharp objects. Note: To prevent smudging or...
... least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 33. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your fingers or sharp objects. Note: To prevent smudging or...
User's Guide
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... for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the direction shown. 34 A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to two more times. See "Using the Solution Center" on the printed page for about three seconds..., and then wipe in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to ...
... for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the direction shown. 34 A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to two more times. See "Using the Solution Center" on the printed page for about three seconds..., and then wipe in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to ...
User's Guide
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...4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the cartridge. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. 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...
...4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the cartridge. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. 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...
User's Guide
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... Note: Availability may vary by country or region. If you are designed to perform together for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior print quality. To prevent the message from...
... Note: Availability may vary by country or region. If you are designed to perform together for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior print quality. To prevent the message from...
User's Guide
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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 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. 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.
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 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. 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.
User's Guide
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...Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 38. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 Solution 5 1 Close all countries or regions except the United States, select your operating system. 7 Select the file you want to download,... and then follow the directions on the computer screen to install the software. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 6 Follow the ...
...Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 38. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 Solution 5 1 Close all countries or regions except the United States, select your operating system. 7 Select the file you want to download,... and then follow the directions on the computer screen to install the software. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 6 Follow the ...
User's Guide
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...and Faxes. • In Windows 2000 or Windows Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. e Select your operating system. 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 www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen. 40 Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back ...
...and Faxes. • In Windows 2000 or Windows Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. e Select your operating system. 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 www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen. 40 Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back ...
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...Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 32. Solution 2 Try minimizing the number and size of a document, make sure you: ...• Use the appropriate paper for your fingers or sharp objects. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the print quality of...
...Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 32. Solution 2 Try minimizing the number and size of a document, make sure you: ...• Use the appropriate paper for your fingers or sharp objects. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the print quality of...
User's Guide
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...: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to check for drivers and downloads. 43 b Click the links for the latest software. 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 quality...8226; Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the...
...: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to check for drivers and downloads. 43 b Click the links for the latest software. 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 quality...8226; Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the...
User's Guide
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... The printer is out of ink remains in this guide. Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on your computer screen. The Cartridge Alert warning occurs when a cartridge is a paper jam. You can also see "Ordering supplies" on page 32. Power light blinks rapidly There is 25 ... to be replaced soon. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen to be installed. Cartridge Alert One of the print cartridges needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount...
... The printer is out of ink remains in this guide. Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on your computer screen. The Cartridge Alert warning occurs when a cartridge is a paper jam. You can also see "Ordering supplies" on page 32. Power light blinks rapidly There is 25 ... to be replaced soon. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen to be installed. Cartridge Alert One of the print cartridges needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount...
User's Guide
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... after you may need to be installed. 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 to reinstall the software. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on the computer screen to remove the ...
... after you may need to be installed. 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 to reinstall the software. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on the computer screen to remove the ...