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Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 49 Troubleshooting checklist 49 Solving printer software installation problems 50 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 53 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 53 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 54 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Solving print quality problems 58 Solving specialty media problems 60 Notices 61 Glossary 63 Index 66 Contents 4
Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 49 Troubleshooting checklist 49 Solving printer software installation problems 50 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 53 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 53 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 54 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Solving print quality problems 58 Solving specialty media problems 60 Notices 61 Glossary 63 Index 66 Contents 4
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... printing. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings. Feed paper automatically. To print a typical document on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and... the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to print ...
... printing. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings. Feed paper automatically. To print a typical document on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and... the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to print ...
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... the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your document open, click File Print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page...
... the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your document open, click File Print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page...
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...printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the ... Do not access this tab while a job is in progress. • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • ...
...printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the ... Do not access this tab while a job is in progress. • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • ...
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Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 43 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges.
Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 43 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges.
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... improve printing speed, install a black cartridge along with the color cartridge. 3 Snap the lids closed to start a print job. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the right carrier. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page... 43. 1 Open the LSC. Insert the black cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed ...
... improve printing speed, install a black cartridge along with the color cartridge. 3 Snap the lids closed to start a print job. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the right carrier. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page... 43. 1 Open the LSC. Insert the black cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed ...
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...dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on page 43. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. If the alignment page... paper for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. Improving print quality If you installed a new cartridge, continue with the print quality of cartridge you only align print cartridges...
...dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on page 43. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. If the alignment page... paper for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. Improving print quality If you installed a new cartridge, continue with the print quality of cartridge you only align print cartridges...
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b Insert the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 3, and then print your print quality, continue with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print...
b Insert the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 3, and then print your print quality, continue with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print...
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...print quality and cause damage to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 Contacts e With another clean section of the ... printer except to the printer. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your document again. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled...
...print quality and cause damage to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 Contacts e With another clean section of the ... printer except to the printer. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your document again. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled...
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... you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Did you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? For help , see page 10. From your desktop, click Start ...Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark 510 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 43. Is the paper loaded correctly? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly ...
... you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Did you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? For help , see page 10. From your desktop, click Start ...Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark 510 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 43. Is the paper loaded correctly? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly ...
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... Help for help , see page 8. If it . You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark 510 Series and make sure that came with your computer with your external devices, not your computer. a Open the... Lexmark Solution Center. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to print a test page. Check the documentation that Set as the default printer? Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears ...
... Help for help , see page 8. If it . You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark 510 Series and make sure that came with your computer with your external devices, not your computer. a Open the... Lexmark Solution Center. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to print a test page. Check the documentation that Set as the default printer? Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears ...
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If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems 51 Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems 51 Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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... your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your desktop. Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system...
... your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your desktop. Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system...
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Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is running out of ink. For information... See page: 53 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. An Ink Low message appears when one of your computer screen and a blinking light on page 48.
Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is running out of ink. For information... See page: 53 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. An Ink Low message appears when one of your computer screen and a blinking light on page 48.
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... Start Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 4 From the Printers folder, make sure that it... the printer status: Windows 98/Me/2000 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark 510 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the... Printer menu, make sure there is a check next to the Lexmark 510 Series printer icon (indicating that Pause Printing is not selected. If there is no check, right-click the...
... Start Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 4 From the Printers folder, make sure that it... the printer status: Windows 98/Me/2000 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark 510 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the... Printer menu, make sure there is a check next to the Lexmark 510 Series printer icon (indicating that Pause Printing is not selected. If there is no check, right-click the...
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... Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark 510 Series printer icon. • If you have not installed multiple copies of ports, select USB printer port or Virtual printer port for USB. After you have...then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 510 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: ...
... Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark 510 Series printer icon. • If you have not installed multiple copies of ports, select USB printer port or Virtual printer port for USB. After you have...then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 510 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: ...
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For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 45. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. • Check the document you clear paper misfeeds ... does not have clogged nozzles. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help you are not curled. • A piece of the print cartridges. Clearing paper misfeeds...
For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 45. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. • Check the document you clear paper misfeeds ... does not have clogged nozzles. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help you are not curled. • A piece of the print cartridges. Clearing paper misfeeds...
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...by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a violation of the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this ...this equipment. Use of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions. The manufacturer is encouraged to try to : Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class...
...by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a violation of the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this ...this equipment. Use of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions. The manufacturer is encouraged to try to : Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class...
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... computer communicate with your printer at much higher speeds than parallel cables. printer software. (1) The program that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on the back of your computer. short-edge binding. A printer software option that connects to customize your print job. (2) The program that lets your computer...
... computer communicate with your printer at much higher speeds than parallel cables. printer software. (1) The program that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on the back of your computer. short-edge binding. A printer software option that connects to customize your print job. (2) The program that lets your computer...
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... one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two-sided printing 14 D dark or smudged print 58 default settings 6 downloaded printer driver, installing 52 duplexing 14 E electronic emission notices 61 emission statement 61 envelopes 18 error messages Ink Low 53 Paper Jam 53 F FCC statement 61 ...cards 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 index cards 17 Ink Low message 53 installing print cartridges 43 printer software 52 intermittent printing 58 iron-on transfers 32 L labels 25 Lexmark Solution Center 8 loading banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size paper...
... one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two-sided printing 14 D dark or smudged print 58 default settings 6 downloaded printer driver, installing 52 duplexing 14 E electronic emission notices 61 emission statement 61 envelopes 18 error messages Ink Low 53 Paper Jam 53 F FCC statement 61 ...cards 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 index cards 17 Ink Low message 53 installing print cartridges 43 printer software 52 intermittent printing 58 iron-on transfers 32 L labels 25 Lexmark Solution Center 8 loading banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size paper...