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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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... 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 installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on the Setup sheet that came with the product. For more information, see "Installing print...
... 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 installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on the Setup sheet that came with the product. For more information, see "Installing print...
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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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... 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. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to the Photo Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various ...Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information.
... 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. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to the Photo Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various ...Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information.
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.... 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. - Print your... • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. 15 To open . 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Use basic features. - For example, while printing, the status of the printer is Busy Printing. •...
.... 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. - Print your... • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. 15 To open . 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Use basic features. - For example, while printing, the status of the printer is Busy Printing. •...
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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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To recycle the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, 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 busy. 3 Press down on page 37. 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 on page 35. 31
To recycle the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on the cartridge carrier lever to use it later, 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 busy. 3 Press down on page 37. 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 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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... plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the... printed surface with the print quality of a document, make sure you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If print quality has not ...
... plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the... printed surface with the print quality of a document, make sure you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If print quality has not ...
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...has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up and down arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to two more times. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. If you aligned the cartridges to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. 4 Click Print. A page prints... From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. See "Using the Solution Center" on the printed page for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 34 The...
...has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up and down arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to two more times. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. If you aligned the cartridges to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. 4 Click Print. A page prints... From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. See "Using the Solution Center" on the printed page for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 34 The...
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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 The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then...
... 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 The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then...
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... message from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and click Close. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior print quality. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by continuous printing. Paper size • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in...
... message from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and click Close. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for superior print quality. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by continuous printing. Paper size • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in...
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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 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. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies.
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 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. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies.
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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 you want to ... not print Solution 1 If the light is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on . Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 Solution 4 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the...
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 you want to ... not print Solution 1 If the light is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on . Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 Solution 4 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the...
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... Printers and Faxes. • In Windows 2000 or Windows Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. b Click the links for the latest software. d Select your operating system. e Select your printer model. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software,... 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. c Select your country or region. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your ...
... Printers and Faxes. • In Windows 2000 or Windows Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the cartridges. 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. b Click the links for the latest software. d Select your operating system. e Select your printer model. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software,... 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. c Select your country or region. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your ...
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...page 35. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 34. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your fingers or...Solution 4 Remove as many unused fonts as possible from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the print quality of graphics and images in use. Print ...
...page 35. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 34. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your fingers or...Solution 4 Remove as many unused fonts as possible from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the print quality of graphics and images in use. Print ...
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...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 to dry: • Documents with graphics or images • Photo paper •... 2 See "Improving print quality" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry. Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging when you are working with color variations. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with...
...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 to dry: • Documents with graphics or images • Photo paper •... 2 See "Improving print quality" on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry. Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging when you are working with color variations. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with...
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...full, 15 percent full, and five percent full. Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on your computer screen. 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 of ... The printer is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the black print cartridge. You can also see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 32. For more paper. Load more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page ...
...full, 15 percent full, and five percent full. Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on your computer screen. 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 of ... The printer is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the black print cartridge. You can also see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 32. For more paper. Load more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page ...
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... screen. Out of Paper The printer is the letter of ink remains in the black and color print cartridges. 1 Replace the print cartridges with a new cartridge. Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message...troubleshooting" on page 32. 3 Print again. Load paper. 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. Out of Paper The printer is the letter of ink remains in the black and color print cartridges. 1 Replace the print cartridges with a new cartridge. Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message...troubleshooting" on page 32. 3 Print again. Load paper. 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 ...