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... driver (Windows Vista users only 10 Using the Windows printer software...11 Using the Macintosh printer software...12 Loading paper 13 Loading paper...13 Loading various paper types...13 Printing 16 Printing basic documents...16 Printing a document...16 Printing Web pages...16 Printing multiple copies of a document...17 Collating printed copies...17 Printing the last page first (reverse page order)...18 Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)...18 Canceling print jobs...19 Pausing print jobs...20 Printing specialty documents...21 Choosing compatible specialty paper types ...21 Printing...
... driver (Windows Vista users only 10 Using the Windows printer software...11 Using the Macintosh printer software...12 Loading paper 13 Loading paper...13 Loading various paper types...13 Printing 16 Printing basic documents...16 Printing a document...16 Printing Web pages...16 Printing multiple copies of a document...17 Collating printed copies...17 Printing the last page first (reverse page order)...18 Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)...18 Canceling print jobs...19 Pausing print jobs...20 Printing specialty documents...21 Choosing compatible specialty paper types ...21 Printing...
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... Lexmark print cartridges...30 Aligning the print cartridges ...30 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...31 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...31 Preserving the print cartridges ...32 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...33 Ordering supplies...33 Ordering print cartridges ...33 Ordering paper and other supplies...34 Troubleshooting 35 Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only 35 Setup troubleshooting...35 Power button is not lit ...35 Software did not install...36 Page does not print...37 Removing and reinstalling the software ...39 Enabling the USB port...
... Lexmark print cartridges...30 Aligning the print cartridges ...30 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...31 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...31 Preserving the print cartridges ...32 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...33 Ordering supplies...33 Ordering print cartridges ...33 Ordering paper and other supplies...34 Troubleshooting 35 Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only 35 Setup troubleshooting...35 Power button is not lit ...35 Software did not install...36 Page does not print...37 Removing and reinstalling the software ...39 Enabling the USB port...
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... PM EST) • Canada: 1-800-539-6275 - Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM EST) Note: Support numbers and times may change without notice. Note: For additional information about the printer Publications See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Getting Started guide Electronic User's Guide For Initial setup instructions that came with the printer software. For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty that came with your...
... PM EST) • Canada: 1-800-539-6275 - Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM EST) Note: Support numbers and times may change without notice. Note: For additional information about the printer Publications See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Getting Started guide Electronic User's Guide For Initial setup instructions that came with the printer software. For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty that came with your...
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...; Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 2 • Turn the printer on your computer. Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. Understanding the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper...
...; Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 2 • Turn the printer on your computer. Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. Understanding the parts of a print job. • Load or eject paper. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper...
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... printer software. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for your computer, and any required Microsoft XPS files are available only for USB, and then click Next. 5 Click Have disk. Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) The XML Paper Specification...
... printer software. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for your computer, and any required Microsoft XPS files are available only for USB, and then click Next. 5 Click Have disk. Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) The XML Paper Specification...
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...-in the xps folder with a document open, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. The file is located in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility. Using the Windows printer software When you do. You may have chosen to be printed. • Print two-sided copies. • Select the paper type. • Add a watermark. • Enhance images. • Save settings. • Set up the printer using the printer software CD, all printers. b Double-click Drivers, and then double-click Printer. Note: Not all of...
...-in the xps folder with a document open, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. The file is located in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility. Using the Windows printer software When you do. You may have chosen to be printed. • Print two-sided copies. • Select the paper type. • Add a watermark. • Enhance images. • Save settings. • Set up the printer using the printer software CD, all printers. b Double-click Drivers, and then double-click Printer. Note: Not all of...
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... an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the computer. Printer Services dialog • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Lexmark. • Check the printer software version installed on a wireless network. Lexmark Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. Using the Macintosh printer software Use the To Print dialog Adjust...
... an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the computer. Printer Services dialog • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Lexmark. • Check the printer software version installed on a wireless network. Lexmark Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. Using the Macintosh printer software Use the To Print dialog Adjust...
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... menu, choose the printer. 3 Do one sheet (N-Up) Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 18 For Mac OS X version 10.3 a From the print options pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 In the Copies field, enter the number of copies that you want to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. Note: To prevent smudging when printing photos, remove...
... menu, choose the printer. 3 Do one sheet (N-Up) Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 18 For Mac OS X version 10.3 a From the print options pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 In the Copies field, enter the number of copies that you want to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. Note: To prevent smudging when printing photos, remove...
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... quality photo paper specifically designed to work with Lexmark's evercolorTM inks for eye-catching, color-rich results. It is used specifically for printing photos with crisp, sharp images. • Lexmark Photo Paper-An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for those special photos to be ironed onto fabric. Printing envelopes 1 Load the envelopes in the Dock. c From the Media Type list of the following : • If you want to pause a particular print job, choose the document name...
... quality photo paper specifically designed to work with Lexmark's evercolorTM inks for eye-catching, color-rich results. It is used specifically for printing photos with crisp, sharp images. • Lexmark Photo Paper-An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for those special photos to be ironed onto fabric. Printing envelopes 1 Load the envelopes in the Dock. c From the Media Type list of the following : • If you want to pause a particular print job, choose the document name...
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... size. Remove each label sheet as needed in the Print dialog. 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer that you want to avoid ink smudging. Using Windows 1 With a document open , click File Page Setup. 2 From the Paper size pop-up menu, choose the printer that are set the margins, choose User defined, and then type the margins in the printer. The Define Custom Paper Size dialog appears. 4 Select the measurement units...
... size. Remove each label sheet as needed in the Print dialog. 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer that you want to avoid ink smudging. Using Windows 1 With a document open , click File Page Setup. 2 From the Paper size pop-up menu, choose the printer that are set the margins, choose User defined, and then type the margins in the printer. The Define Custom Paper Size dialog appears. 4 Select the measurement units...
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... assign a name. Saving and deleting print settings Using Windows 1 With a document open software dialogs. 24 e Click OK. 4 Open the Paper size pop-up menu again, and then choose the name of the custom paper size you set. d From the custom sizes list on the left of the dialog, double-click Untitled, and then type a name for your printer model. For information about printing these documents, see the Help installed with the programs or applications...
... assign a name. Saving and deleting print settings Using Windows 1 With a document open software dialogs. 24 e Click OK. 4 Open the Paper size pop-up menu again, and then choose the name of the custom paper size you set. d From the custom sizes list on the left of the dialog, double-click Untitled, and then type a name for your printer model. For information about printing these documents, see the Help installed with the programs or applications...
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... printable side facing you. (If you insert the flash drive, memory card, or digital camera. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the computer Using Windows 1 Load photo paper with the paper.) 2 Insert a CD or any removable storage device (such as a flash drive, memory card, or digital camera) into the computer. 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog. a With a photo open , choose File Print. c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose your printer series...
... printable side facing you. (If you insert the flash drive, memory card, or digital camera. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the computer Using Windows 1 Load photo paper with the paper.) 2 Insert a CD or any removable storage device (such as a flash drive, memory card, or digital camera) into the computer. 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog. a With a photo open , choose File Print. c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose your printer series...
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... Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Aligning the print cartridges Using Windows 1 Load plain paper. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs, and then click the printer folder. 3 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Align cartridges. 4 Click Print. 5 Follow the instructions on the message, select the check box, and then click Close. • If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. Refilling a cartridge...
... Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Aligning the print cartridges Using Windows 1 Load plain paper. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs, and then click the printer folder. 3 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Align cartridges. 4 Click Print. 5 Follow the instructions on the message, select the check box, and then click Close. • If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. Refilling a cartridge...
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... printer folder, click Maintenance Clean cartridges. 4 Click Print. 5 Follow the instructions on a flat surface. 31 Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Print Nozzles. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 To test if the print quality has improved, print the document again. 6 If print...
... printer folder, click Maintenance Clean cartridges. 4 Click Print. 5 Follow the instructions on a flat surface. 31 Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Print Nozzles. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 To test if the print quality has improved, print the document again. 6 If print...
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...: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. Color cartridge 5A Color cartridge2 5 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark Z2300 Series models (except Lexmark Z2390) Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield 1 Black cartridge 14A Black...
...: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. Color cartridge 5A Color cartridge2 5 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark Z2300 Series models (except Lexmark Z2390) Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield 1 Black cartridge 14A Black...
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...: MAKE SURE YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM IS SUPPORTED The following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 4 Click Computer or My Computer. 5 Double-click the CD or DVD drive icon. 36 Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job...
...: MAKE SURE YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM IS SUPPORTED The following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 4 Click Computer or My Computer. 5 Double-click the CD or DVD drive icon. 36 Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job...
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... not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 Select your operating system. 6 Select the file that the USB port is enabled. b Click System and Maintenance System. c From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 2 Click the plus sign (+) beside Universal Serial Bus Controller. b Click Settings Control Panel System. Enabling the USB port in Windows To...
... not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 Select your operating system. 6 Select the file that the USB port is enabled. b Click System and Maintenance System. c From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 2 Click the plus sign (+) beside Universal Serial Bus Controller. b Click Settings Control Panel System. Enabling the USB port in Windows To...
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... power switch is 2 turned off mode which still consumes a small amount of time, called Power Saver. Power Saver The product is designed with an energy-saving mode called the Power Saver Timeout. Instantaneous power draws may not apply to the EPA Sleep Mode. See www.lexmark.com for a print job. Power Saver This product is in order to completely stop product power consumption, disconnect the power supply cord from hard-copy...
... power switch is 2 turned off mode which still consumes a small amount of time, called Power Saver. Power Saver The product is designed with an energy-saving mode called the Power Saver Timeout. Instantaneous power draws may not apply to the EPA Sleep Mode. See www.lexmark.com for a print job. Power Saver This product is in order to completely stop product power consumption, disconnect the power supply cord from hard-copy...
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... exit tray 8 paper guide 8 paper support 8 paper, loading 13, 16 parts access cover 8 paper exit tray 8 paper guide 8 paper support 8 power button 8 power supply 9 USB port 9 photos printing from CD using the computer 26 printing from digital camera connected to computer 26 printing from removable storage device connected to computer 26 plain paper, loading 13 power button 8 power button is not lit 35 power supply 9 print cartridge removing 29 print cartridge nozzles, cleaning 31 print cartridges aligning 30 cleaning 31 installing 28 ordering 33 preserving 32 refilling 30 using genuine Lexmark...
... exit tray 8 paper guide 8 paper support 8 paper, loading 13, 16 parts access cover 8 paper exit tray 8 paper guide 8 paper support 8 power button 8 power supply 9 USB port 9 photos printing from CD using the computer 26 printing from digital camera connected to computer 26 printing from removable storage device connected to computer 26 plain paper, loading 13 power button 8 power button is not lit 35 power supply 9 print cartridge removing 29 print cartridge nozzles, cleaning 31 print cartridges aligning 30 cleaning 31 installing 28 ordering 33 preserving 32 refilling 30 using genuine Lexmark...
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...not print 37 power button is not lit 35 software did not install 36 software removing and reinstalling 39 Service Center 35 XPS driver 10 software did not install 36 solving printer communication problems 41 specialty documents, printing 24 T Toolbar printing a Web page 16 transparencies, loading 15 troubleshooting printer communication problems 41 Service Center 35 troubleshooting, setup page does not print 37 power button is not lit 35 software did not install 36 U USB port 9 enabling 40 using Mac printer software 12 W Web page printing 16 Web site finding 6 Windows software FastPics 11 Fax...
...not print 37 power button is not lit 35 software did not install 36 software removing and reinstalling 39 Service Center 35 XPS driver 10 software did not install 36 solving printer communication problems 41 specialty documents, printing 24 T Toolbar printing a Web page 16 transparencies, loading 15 troubleshooting printer communication problems 41 Service Center 35 troubleshooting, setup page does not print 37 power button is not lit 35 software did not install 36 U USB port 9 enabling 40 using Mac printer software 12 W Web page printing 16 Web site finding 6 Windows software FastPics 11 Fax...