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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 setup troubleshooting. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. Setting up the printer To set up printer.... 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in the left cartridge carrier.
... on setup troubleshooting. Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be installed in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be included. 11 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. Setting up the printer To set up printer.... 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in the left cartridge carrier.
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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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... 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. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 14 Create printer-friendly...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. Select the best print settings for the document you are ...
... 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. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 14 Create printer-friendly...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. Select the best print settings for the document you are ...
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... can • View 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 your photos. The ... with 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. Click To access Slideshow Poster Details View a slideshow of your photos as a multiple-page...
... can • View 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 your photos. The ... with 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. Click To access Slideshow Poster Details View a slideshow of your photos as a multiple-page...
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.... • Obtain software version 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...
.... • Obtain software version 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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The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on page 37. To recycle the used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on . 2 Lift the access cover. If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on page 35. 31 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 page 37. To recycle the used cartridge, see "Preserving the print cartridges" on . 2 Lift the access cover. If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to use it later, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on page 35. 31 Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge.
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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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...information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 34. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 35. Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center.... to fix blurry edges. 33 For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 33. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 32. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you want, ...
...information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 34. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 35. Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center.... to fix blurry edges. 33 For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 33. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 32. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you want, ...
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...Solution Center. See "Using the Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the... nozzles up and down arrows in the direction shown. 34 If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for about three seconds, and then wipe in the Align...
...Solution Center. See "Using the Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the... nozzles up and down arrows in the direction shown. 34 If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for about three seconds, and then wipe in the Align...
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... of time. 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 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www....lexmark.com. Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer ...
... of time. 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 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you , visit our Web site at www....lexmark.com. Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer ...
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... cm For information on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper in your cartridge(s) with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). † Licensed Return Program Cartridge Paper Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Note: Availability may vary by country or region. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from a computer...
... cm For information on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper in your cartridge(s) with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). † Licensed Return Program Cartridge Paper Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Note: Availability may vary by country or region. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from a computer...
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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. 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.
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Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen. Page does not print Solution 1 If the light is not on, see "Power ... programs. 3 Double-click the My Computer icon. Solution 4 1 Press to turn the printer on page 38. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click...
Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen. Page does not print Solution 1 If the light is not on, see "Power ... programs. 3 Double-click the My Computer icon. Solution 4 1 Press to turn the printer on page 38. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click...
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...; Control Panel 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. e Select your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • Make sure a check mark does appear... 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
...; Control Panel 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. e Select your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • Make sure a check mark does appear... 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
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Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your computer. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. Print speed is slow Solution 1 Close all applications not in the document. Solution 4 Remove as many unused fonts ... dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the print quality of graphics and images in use. For more ...
Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your computer. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. Print speed is slow Solution 1 Close all applications not in the document. Solution 4 Remove as many unused fonts ... dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the print quality of graphics and images in use. For more ...
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...• Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 5 Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each ... 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 33. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. b Click the...
...• Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 5 Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each ... 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 33. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. b Click the...
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...only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of a print job. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is out of paper in the middle of ink remains in this guide. ...Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35 in the color print cartridge. 46 Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on page 35...
...only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of a print job. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is out of paper in the middle of ink remains in this guide. ...Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35 in the color print cartridge. 46 Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on page 35...
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... a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on the computer screen to reinstall the software. 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...setup, where D is out of paper in the middle 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...
... a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on the computer screen to reinstall the software. 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...setup, where D is out of paper in the middle 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...