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... Using the printer software...13 Using the Solution Center...13 Using Print Properties...14 Opening Print Properties ...14 Using the Save Settings menu ...14 Using the "I Want To" menu ...14 Using the Options menu ...14 Using the Print Properties tabs...15 Using Fast Pics...15 Loading paper and various paper types 16 Loading paper...16 Loading various paper types...16 Printing...19 Printing a document...19 Printing cards...19 Printing envelopes...19 Printing transparencies...20 Printing collated copies...20 Printing multiple pages on one sheet 20 Printing the last page first (reverse page...
... Using the printer software...13 Using the Solution Center...13 Using Print Properties...14 Opening Print Properties ...14 Using the Save Settings menu ...14 Using the "I Want To" menu ...14 Using the Options menu ...14 Using the Print Properties tabs...15 Using Fast Pics...15 Loading paper and various paper types 16 Loading paper...16 Loading various paper types...16 Printing...19 Printing a document...19 Printing cards...19 Printing envelopes...19 Printing transparencies...20 Printing collated copies...20 Printing multiple pages on one sheet 20 Printing the last page first (reverse page...
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...Poor quality at the edges of the page...33 Print speed is slow...34 Printer does not print or respond ...35 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 35 Paper jam in the printer ...35 Paper jam in the paper support ...35 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...35 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 36 Banner paper jams ...36 Blinking power light troubleshooting 37 Power light blinks slowly...37 Power light blinks rapidly ...37 Error messages troubleshooting...37 Cartridge Alert ...37 Black cartridge replacement required 37 Color cartridge replacement required 37 Black and Color...
...Poor quality at the edges of the page...33 Print speed is slow...34 Printer does not print or respond ...35 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 35 Paper jam in the printer ...35 Paper jam in the paper support ...35 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...35 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 36 Banner paper jams ...36 Blinking power light troubleshooting 37 Power light blinks slowly...37 Power light blinks rapidly ...37 Error messages troubleshooting...37 Cartridge Alert ...37 Black cartridge replacement required 37 Color cartridge replacement required 37 Black and Color...
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... then type D:\setup, where D is the letter of the User's Guide appears on your CD-ROM • Connecting the printer to find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. If you install the printer software, the User's Guide will be installed. • Using the software 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 840 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If...
... then type D:\setup, where D is the letter of the User's Guide appears on your CD-ROM • Connecting the printer to find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. If you install the printer software, the User's Guide will be installed. • Using the software 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 840 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If...
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... product. Setting up the printer To set up the printer 10 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on setup troubleshooting. 7 Cartridge return bags Used to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Finding information about the printer" on page 7. 6 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on page 24. 5 User's Guide Instructions for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier.
... product. Setting up the printer To set up the printer 10 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on setup troubleshooting. 7 Cartridge return bags Used to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Finding information about the printer" on page 7. 6 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on page 24. 5 User's Guide Instructions for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier.
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For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. Learning about the printer 11 Press in the middle of the printer Use the 1 To Load or eject paper. 2 • Turn the printer on page 37. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Troubleshoot.
For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. Learning about the printer 11 Press in the middle of the printer Use the 1 To Load or eject paper. 2 • Turn the printer on page 37. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Troubleshoot.
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... help, as well as banners, photos, envelopes, cards, iron-on the computer. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From this The Solution Center To Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View the ink level of the print cartridges. Print Properties Select the best print settings for the document you are printing. To open the Solution Center: 1 Click Start...
... help, as well as banners, photos, envelopes, cards, iron-on the computer. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From this The Solution Center To Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View the ink level of the print cartridges. Print Properties Select the best print settings for the document you are printing. To open the Solution Center: 1 Click Start...
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... types of the paper) to different parts of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on the dialog. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is only necessary after printing on the type of each screen. Using the Options menu Use the Options menu to make changes to five custom settings. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install the print cartridges. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align...
... types of the paper) to different parts of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on the dialog. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is only necessary after printing on the type of each screen. Using the Options menu Use the Options menu to make changes to five custom settings. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install the print cartridges. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align...
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Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated, normal, or last page first. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to print color images in black and white. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the document on the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you to retrieve...
Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated, normal, or last page first. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to print color images in black and white. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the document on the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you to retrieve...
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... time. Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it to dry to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper (depending on the thickness) • The paper is designed for use paper designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper. Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded...
... time. Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it to dry to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper (depending on the thickness) • The paper is designed for use paper designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper. Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded...
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...; Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Aligning the print cartridges The computer automatically prompts you to align the print cartridges: • After you install the printer software. • When you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. You may also align the print cartridges manually. 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to the printer after installing a new cartridge. If print quality...
...; Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Aligning the print cartridges The computer automatically prompts you to align the print cartridges: • After you install the printer software. • When you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. You may also align the print cartridges manually. 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to the printer after installing a new cartridge. If print quality...
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Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. Maintaining the printer 27 Ordering supplies To order supplies or to * Black cartridge 28† 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29† 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High yield color cartridge 35 475 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * Values obtained by country or region. Paper size • Letter • A4...
Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. Maintaining the printer 27 Ordering supplies To order supplies or to * Black cartridge 28† 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29† 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High yield color cartridge 35 475 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * Values obtained by country or region. Paper size • Letter • A4...
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... . Troubleshooting 30 Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers...
... . Troubleshooting 30 Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers...
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... a check mark does appear next to Set As Default. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 38. 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 hold or paused. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home: Start Control Panel...
... a check mark does appear next to Set As Default. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 38. 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 hold or paused. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home: Start Control Panel...
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... print quality of poor text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. If the document...
... print quality of poor text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality. If the document...
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... sheet as it exits, and allow it . a In all paper sizes except letter • Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.) • Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) Troubleshooting 33 Solution 5 Use only new, unwrinkled paper. f Select the file you want to check for drivers and downloads. d Select your operating system. e Select your printer model. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. b Click the links for the latest software...
... sheet as it exits, and allow it . a In all paper sizes except letter • Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.) • Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) Troubleshooting 33 Solution 5 Use only new, unwrinkled paper. f Select the file you want to check for drivers and downloads. d Select your operating system. e Select your printer model. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. b Click the links for the latest software...
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... page, envelope, or sheet of specialty media at a time. Troubleshooting 36 Banner paper jams 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Remove the jammed banner paper from jamming: • Use only the number of sheets needed for the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to Set As Default. Solution 2 Verify that the specialty media is loaded correctly. To keep a banner print job from the printer. Solution 4 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on page 35. Solution 4 Adjust the paper guide: • When using media...
... page, envelope, or sheet of specialty media at a time. Troubleshooting 36 Banner paper jams 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Remove the jammed banner paper from jamming: • Use only the number of sheets needed for the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to Set As Default. Solution 2 Verify that the specialty media is loaded correctly. To keep a banner print job from the printer. Solution 4 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on page 35. Solution 4 Adjust the paper guide: • When using media...
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.... See "Loading paper" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. Follow these steps to be replaced soon. 5 Select Letter Banner or A4 Banner as the paper size. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print. To order supplies, click Order Ink on page 16. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to replace the black print cartridge in the middle of a print job.) Troubleshooting 37 Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge. Blinking power light...
.... See "Loading paper" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. Follow these steps to be replaced soon. 5 Select Letter Banner or A4 Banner as the paper size. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print. To order supplies, click Order Ink on page 16. Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to replace the black print cartridge in the middle of a print job.) Troubleshooting 37 Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge. Blinking power light...
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... ink remains in this guide. You can also see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 23 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 16. 2 Press . For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 27 in the black and color print cartridges. 1 Replace the print cartridges with a new cartridge. Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the middle of a print job. 1 Load paper...
... ink remains in this guide. You can also see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 23 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 16. 2 Press . For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 27 in the black and color print cartridges. 1 Replace the print cartridges with a new cartridge. Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the middle of a print job. 1 Load paper...
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... jams 36 banner paper, loading 18 blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 37 power light blinks slowly 37 borderless photos, printing 22 box contents 10 C cards printing 19 Cartridge Alert 37 cartridge, print cleaning 25 removing 23 wiping 26 cartridges, print aligning 25 installing 24 preserving 27 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 25 coated paper, loading 16 collating copies 20 Contact Information tab 14 contents, box 10 custom-size paper, loading 18 D documents, printing 19 E emission notices 40 envelopes loading 17 printing 19 error messages troubleshooting Cartridge...
... jams 36 banner paper, loading 18 blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 37 power light blinks slowly 37 borderless photos, printing 22 box contents 10 C cards printing 19 Cartridge Alert 37 cartridge, print cleaning 25 removing 23 wiping 26 cartridges, print aligning 25 installing 24 preserving 27 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 25 coated paper, loading 16 collating copies 20 Contact Information tab 14 contents, box 10 custom-size paper, loading 18 D documents, printing 19 E emission notices 40 envelopes loading 17 printing 19 error messages troubleshooting Cartridge...
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... 13 Troubleshooting tab 14 using 13 supplies, ordering 27 T transparencies loading 17 printing 20 Troubleshooting tab 14 troubleshooting, blinking power light power light blinks rapidly 37 power light blinks slowly 37 troubleshooting, error messages Cartridge Alert 37 paper jam 38 Paper Out 38 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds banner paper jams 36 paper jam in paper support 35 paper jam in printer 35 paper or specialty media misfeeds 35 printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 36 troubleshooting, print improving print quality 25, 32 poor quality at the edges of the page 33...
... 13 Troubleshooting tab 14 using 13 supplies, ordering 27 T transparencies loading 17 printing 20 Troubleshooting tab 14 troubleshooting, blinking power light power light blinks rapidly 37 power light blinks slowly 37 troubleshooting, error messages Cartridge Alert 37 paper jam 38 Paper Out 38 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds banner paper jams 36 paper jam in paper support 35 paper jam in printer 35 paper or specialty media misfeeds 35 printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 36 troubleshooting, print improving print quality 25, 32 poor quality at the edges of the page 33...