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February 2004 www.lexmark.com 510 Series Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Windows • Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. • Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. • Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper. • Maintenance Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies. • General troubleshooting Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more.
February 2004 www.lexmark.com 510 Series Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Windows • Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. • Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. • Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper. • Maintenance Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies. • General troubleshooting Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more.
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therefore, this product by the manufacturer, are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any accompanying documentation provided under this publication may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, ...the user's responsibility. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to make these changes will be used instead. Lexmark and Lexmark with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...
therefore, this product by the manufacturer, are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any accompanying documentation provided under this publication may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, ...the user's responsibility. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to make these changes will be used instead. Lexmark and Lexmark with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING...
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Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Understanding the printer parts 5 Understanding the printer software 6 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 10 Printing on plain paper 10 Printing photos 11 Printing on premium or coated paper 13 Printing on both sides of a sheet ...
Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Understanding the printer parts 5 Understanding the printer software 6 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 10 Printing on plain paper 10 Printing photos 11 Printing on premium or coated paper 13 Printing on both sides of a sheet ...
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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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...For information about the amount of paper you want to print documents with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. To print a typical document on page 57. • Check the printer status. Feed paper automatically....operating system to : • Turn the printer on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray ...
...For information about the amount of paper you want to print documents with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. To print a typical document on page 57. • Check the printer status. Feed paper automatically....operating system to : • Turn the printer on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray ...
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Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages ...
Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages ...
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...If your paper size is a guide you can refer to set which way the pages of your document on page 40. For help . Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark 510 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. There are two ways to your document turn like the pages of...: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a magazine. A size specific to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark 510 Series Lexmark 510 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark 510 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Understanding the printer software 8
...If your paper size is a guide you can refer to set which way the pages of your document on page 40. For help . Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark 510 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. There are two ways to your document turn like the pages of...: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a magazine. A size specific to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark 510 Series Lexmark 510 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark 510 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Understanding the printer software 8
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... other problems. Note: 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. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
... other problems. Note: 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. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
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... Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. d Check the steps for your document Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you do not want to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of a magazine.
... Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. d Check the steps for your document Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you do not want to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of a magazine.
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... right side of the paper. Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to override the settings in black helps to 10 envelopes. Note: Many software programs are designed to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on the thickness of the paper... the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Printing color images in your software program.
... right side of the paper. Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to override the settings in black helps to 10 envelopes. Note: Many software programs are designed to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on the thickness of the paper... the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Printing color images in your software program.
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... and bind your document Click OK. Step 3: Print your booklet. After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing.
... and bind your document Click OK. Step 3: Print your booklet. After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing.
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... handouts to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. For example, you can enlarge a single page image to reload the paper. Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you to print on one side of the page, you do not want to print the reloading instruction page: 1 From Print Properties dialog box...
... handouts to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. For example, you can enlarge a single page image to reload the paper. Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you to print on one side of the page, you do not want to print the reloading instruction page: 1 From Print Properties dialog box...
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Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfers. Step 3: Print your iron-on transfers 33 Printing iron-on transfer Click OK. Note: To prevent ...
Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfers. Step 3: Print your iron-on transfers 33 Printing iron-on transfer Click OK. Note: To prevent ...
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Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the right carrier. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a ... color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black cartridge along with the color cartridge. 3 Snap the lids closed to start a print job. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert...
Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the right carrier. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a ... color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black cartridge along with the color cartridge. 3 Snap the lids closed to start a print job. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert...
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...f Print your print quality has improved. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. b Insert the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. ...to clean the clogged nozzles. Improving print quality 46 • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your document again. c Print your software program, click File Print. c Click the Maintenance tab. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences...
...f Print your print quality has improved. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. b Insert the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. ...to clean the clogged nozzles. Improving print quality 46 • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your document again. c Print your software program, click File Print. c Click the Maintenance tab. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences...
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... supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the... back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark 510 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? Are both print cartridges?
... supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the... back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark 510 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? Are both print cartridges?
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...Print a Test Page. • If the test page prints, the problem may need to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Solving printer software installation problems 50 To set as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, follow these ... . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. 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 external devices for help , see...
...Print a Test Page. • If the test page prints, the problem may need to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Solving printer software installation problems 50 To set as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, follow these ... . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. 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 external devices for help , see...
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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. 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.
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... for your operating system. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark 510 Series Lexmark 510 Series Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer...
... for your operating system. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark 510 Series Lexmark 510 Series Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer...
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An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your cartridges is 25% full or less. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering ...see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 48. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your printer. to get more information about ordering supplies. •...
An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your cartridges is 25% full or less. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering ...see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 48. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your printer. to get more information about ordering supplies. •...
