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...nozzles and contacts 26 Preserving the print cartridges...27 Ordering supplies...27 Recycling Lexmark products...28 Troubleshooting...29 Setup troubleshooting...29 Power light is not lit...29 Software does not install ...29 Page does not print ...30 Print troubleshooting...32 Improving print quality ... 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 ...
...nozzles and contacts 26 Preserving the print cartridges...27 Ordering supplies...27 Recycling Lexmark products...28 Troubleshooting...29 Setup troubleshooting...29 Power light is not lit...29 Software does not install ...29 Page does not print ...30 Print troubleshooting...32 Improving print quality ... 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 ...
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...gives you instructions for using the printer and other information such as: When 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 ...'s Guide appears on your desktop, • Scanning (if supported by your printer) follow these instructions: • Making copies (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. • Maintaining the printer Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup...
...gives you instructions for using the printer and other information such as: When 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 ...'s Guide appears on your desktop, • Scanning (if supported by your printer) follow these instructions: • Making copies (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. • Maintaining the printer Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup...
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...-332-4120 by country or region, and may not be available in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your CD. It installs with the other software, if your printer. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM EST) warranty that shipped with... your printer. • Mexico: 001-888-377-0063 Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 ...
...-332-4120 by country or region, and may not be available in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your CD. It installs with the other software, if your printer. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM EST) warranty that shipped with... your printer. • Mexico: 001-888-377-0063 Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 ...
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... print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. Note: A USB cable may or may not be installed. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" 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 left cartridge carrier...
... print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. Note: A USB cable may or may not be installed. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" 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 left 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 Understanding the parts of a print job. • Troubleshoot. 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.
For more information, see "Blinking power light troubleshooting" on and off. • Cancel a print job. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of a print job. • Troubleshoot. 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.
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...a project. Using the Save Settings menu From the Save Settings menu, you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of each screen. For more ... leave powder residues. • Troubleshoot other types of paper that controls the printing function. 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 ...
...a project. Using the Save Settings menu From the Save Settings menu, you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of each screen. For more ... leave powder residues. • Troubleshoot other types of paper that controls the printing function. 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 ...
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Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Maintaining the printer 24 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and 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 Close the lids. 5 Close the access cover. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges.
Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Maintaining the printer 24 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and 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 Close the lids. 5 Close the access cover. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges.
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... contacts" on page 25. Aligning the print cartridges The computer automatically prompts you to align the print cartridges: • After you install the printer software. • When you send your first print job to improve print quality, print your fingers or sharp objects. If you ... print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. Maintaining the printer 25 Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges....
... contacts" on page 25. Aligning the print cartridges The computer automatically prompts you to align the print cartridges: • After you install the printer software. • When you send your first print job to improve print quality, print your fingers or sharp objects. If you ... print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. Maintaining the printer 25 Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges....
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...packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 27 Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in ... 9 up 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...
...packaging until you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 27 Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in ... 9 up 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...
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.... 3 If the light is marked with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB port of the printer. Troubleshooting 29 Solution 3 1 Turn off and then restart your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on , press . Solution 2 1 Check the... USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the back of the computer. Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 98/Me • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Solution 1 Check that your computer. 2...
.... 3 If the light is marked with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB port of the printer. Troubleshooting 29 Solution 3 1 Turn off and then restart your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on , press . Solution 2 1 Check the... USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the back of the computer. Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 98/Me • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Solution 1 Check that your computer. 2...
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...light is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on the computer screen to install the software. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 4 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the power... supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press 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 the latest software....
...light is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on the computer screen to install the software. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 4 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the power... supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press 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 the latest software....
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...the latest software. e Select your printer family. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. 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:...
...the latest software. e Select your printer family. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. 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:...
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...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. For more information, see "... least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, ...
...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. For more information, see "... least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If print quality is a heavier weight, bright white, ...
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... does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the edges of paper. b Click the links for the latest software. d Select your printer family. f...Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry. c Select your printer model. e Select your country or region. Solution 5 Use only new,... media, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it . Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum...Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers and downloads. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to dry: •...
... does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the edges of paper. b Click the links for the latest software. d Select your printer family. f...Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry. c Select your printer model. e Select your country or region. Solution 5 Use only new,... media, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it . Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum...Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers and downloads. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to dry: •...
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Solution 2 Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in use. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more Random Access Memory (RAM) for the latest software. Troubleshooting 34 Solution 2 Select the Borderless print feature... 3 Consider purchasing 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 check for your computer. b Click the links for drivers and downloads. Solution 3 Check that the paper size being used...
Solution 2 Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in use. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more Random Access Memory (RAM) for the latest software. Troubleshooting 34 Solution 2 Select the Borderless print feature... 3 Consider purchasing 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 check for your computer. b Click the links for drivers and downloads. Solution 3 Check that the paper size being used...
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...see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 23 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 27 in the middle of a print job.) Troubleshooting 37 Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the ... cartridge in this guide. If available, click the Continue button on page 35. Follow these steps to be installed. You can also see "Ordering supplies" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge...
...see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 23 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 27 in the middle of a print job.) Troubleshooting 37 Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the ... cartridge in this guide. If available, click the Continue button on page 35. Follow these steps to be installed. You can also see "Ordering supplies" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge...
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... New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 840 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to be installed. Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the black and color print cartridges. 1 Replace the print cartridges with a new cartridge...
... New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 840 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to be installed. Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the black and color print cartridges. 1 Replace the print cartridges with a new cartridge...
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...installation. Any questions regarding this equipment. European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is not responsible for radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to : Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark...requirements of electrical equipmentdesigned for use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1021294 for a Class B computing device, use within certain voltage ...
...installation. Any questions regarding this equipment. European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is not responsible for radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that to : Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark...requirements of electrical equipmentdesigned for use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1021294 for a Class B computing device, use within certain voltage ...
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A variable amount of ink will remain in order to calculate energy usage. End-user license agreement Opening this package, installing the printing device software, or using the print cartridges inside are licensed for remanufacturing, refilling or recycling. Off mode If this product has...power, then to completely stop working after delivering a fixed amount of ink. Total energy usage It is available at www.lexmark.com. Since power consumption claims are designed to Lexmark for a single use only and is required. If you do not accept the terms of this product in its original...
A variable amount of ink will remain in order to calculate energy usage. End-user license agreement Opening this package, installing the printing device software, or using the print cartridges inside are licensed for remanufacturing, refilling or recycling. Off mode If this product has...power, then to completely stop working after delivering a fixed amount of ink. Total energy usage It is available at www.lexmark.com. Since power consumption claims are designed to Lexmark for a single use only and is required. If you do not accept the terms of this product in its original...
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... 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... loading 17 printing 19 H How To tab 13 I I Want To menu 14 index cards loading 17 printing 19 information, finding 7 installing print cartridges 24 printer software 38 iron-on transfers, loading 16 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 36 paper jam in paper support 35 paper jam...
... 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... loading 17 printing 19 H How To tab 13 I I Want To menu 14 index cards loading 17 printing 19 information, finding 7 installing print cartridges 24 printer software 38 iron-on transfers, loading 16 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 36 paper jam in paper support 35 paper jam...