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Step 1: Unpack the box Multipurpose feeder PerfectFinish cartridge MarkNet XP print server Overlay CD Tray 2 Printer documentation Power cord Printheads with color and black ink cartridges installed Quick Reference card 2 Unpack the box 1 Make sure you have the items listed below: • Printer • Setup Guide ... this option) If you need help during setup, or if any items are missing or damaged, refer to the registration card for the Lexmark phone number for your country. 2 Remove any tape and packing materials from inside and outside the printer. 3 Save the carton and packing...
Step 1: Unpack the box Multipurpose feeder PerfectFinish cartridge MarkNet XP print server Overlay CD Tray 2 Printer documentation Power cord Printheads with color and black ink cartridges installed Quick Reference card 2 Unpack the box 1 Make sure you have the items listed below: • Printer • Setup Guide ... this option) If you need help during setup, or if any items are missing or damaged, refer to the registration card for the Lexmark phone number for your country. 2 Remove any tape and packing materials from inside and outside the printer. 3 Save the carton and packing...
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Step 6: Install the printheads Your printer has two printheads: • One printhead has three color ink cartridges (C=Cyan, M=Magenta, Y=Yellow) already installed. • The other printhead has a black ink cartridge (K=Black) installed. 1 Turn on (|) the printer with the on the operator panel. The printer requires several minutes to warm up. After it completes its internal tests, a 31 Printheads Missing message appears on /off switch Install the printheads 19 On/off switch.
Step 6: Install the printheads Your printer has two printheads: • One printhead has three color ink cartridges (C=Cyan, M=Magenta, Y=Yellow) already installed. • The other printhead has a black ink cartridge (K=Black) installed. 1 Turn on (|) the printer with the on the operator panel. The printer requires several minutes to warm up. After it completes its internal tests, a 31 Printheads Missing message appears on /off switch Install the printheads 19 On/off switch.
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Printhead with Printhead with color (CMY) ink black (K) ink cartridges cartridge 4 Remove the printheads from the black ink printhead. Install the printheads 21 Do not remove the ink cartridges from the printheads. 5 Remove the plastic cushioning from their packaging.
Printhead with Printhead with color (CMY) ink black (K) ink cartridges cartridge 4 Remove the printheads from the black ink printhead. Install the printheads 21 Do not remove the ink cartridges from the printheads. 5 Remove the plastic cushioning from their packaging.
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6 Pull out the tape between the ink cartridge and the printhead. 7 Gently pull off the plastic cap from the bottom of the printhead. 22 Install the printheads
6 Pull out the tape between the ink cartridge and the printhead. 7 Gently pull off the plastic cap from the bottom of the printhead. 22 Install the printheads
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Avoid touching the release tab on the ink cartridge or it will pop out of the printhead. 9 Insert the printhead tab under the small arrow on the right carrier slot. 10 Rotate the printhead toward the back of the printer until it snaps down into position Install the printheads 23 Release tab 8 Hold the black printhead as shown.
Avoid touching the release tab on the ink cartridge or it will pop out of the printhead. 9 Insert the printhead tab under the small arrow on the right carrier slot. 10 Rotate the printhead toward the back of the printer until it snaps down into position Install the printheads 23 Release tab 8 Hold the black printhead as shown.
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If the handle does not close easily, make sure the printhead is installed under the slot (see step 9). 13 Close the front cover. 24 Install the printheads 11 Repeat steps 5 through 10 to install the color ink printhead in the left slot. 12 Pull the carrier handle all the way down to lock the printheads in place.
If the handle does not close easily, make sure the printhead is installed under the slot (see step 9). 13 Close the front cover. 24 Install the printheads 11 Repeat steps 5 through 10 to install the color ink printhead in the left slot. 12 Pull the carrier handle all the way down to lock the printheads in place.
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Congratulations! Use the User's Guide CD in the back of this book for: • Printing tips • Changing menu settings from the Windows driver, Macintosh driver, and the operator panel • Replacing ink cartridges, printheads and the PerfectFinish cartridge • Clearing paper jams • Troubleshooting Warning: If you move the printer, keep it level. Congratulations! 33 You are finished setting up your printer and are ready to print.
Congratulations! Use the User's Guide CD in the back of this book for: • Printing tips • Changing menu settings from the Windows driver, Macintosh driver, and the operator panel • Replacing ink cartridges, printheads and the PerfectFinish cartridge • Clearing paper jams • Troubleshooting Warning: If you move the printer, keep it level. Congratulations! 33 You are finished setting up your printer and are ready to print.
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... its duty cycle • Failure to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • Use of print media outside of Lexmark specifications • Use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as inkjet cartridges, ink, pre-coating fluid and printheads) • Use of other than Lexmark product or component Statement of limited warranty 39
... its duty cycle • Failure to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • Use of print media outside of Lexmark specifications • Use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as inkjet cartridges, ink, pre-coating fluid and printheads) • Use of other than Lexmark product or component Statement of limited warranty 39
User's Guide
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... replace supplies 33 Operator panel 33 Audible alarm 33 Windows driver status window 33 MarkVision status window 34 Web page 34 Chapter 15: Replacing an ink cartridge 35 Chapter 16: Replacing PerfectFinish 38 Chapter 17: Replacing the printheads 42 Chapter 18: Aligning the printheads 47 Chapter 19: Cleaning the printheads 48...
... replace supplies 33 Operator panel 33 Audible alarm 33 Windows driver status window 33 MarkVision status window 34 Web page 34 Chapter 15: Replacing an ink cartridge 35 Chapter 16: Replacing PerfectFinish 38 Chapter 17: Replacing the printheads 42 Chapter 18: Aligning the printheads 47 Chapter 19: Cleaning the printheads 48...
User's Guide
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... TCP/IP 92 Method 2 -- Hex Trace 77 Job Menu ...78 Setup Menu ...79 Print Timeout 79 Auto Continue 79 Display Language 80 Alarm Control 80 Ink Low Alarm 80 Dry Time Delay 81 PCL Emul Menu 82 Font Name 82 Point Size 82 Pitch ...82 Symbol Set 83 Orientation 83 Lines...
... TCP/IP 92 Method 2 -- Hex Trace 77 Job Menu ...78 Setup Menu ...79 Print Timeout 79 Auto Continue 79 Display Language 80 Alarm Control 80 Ink Low Alarm 80 Dry Time Delay 81 PCL Emul Menu 82 Font Name 82 Point Size 82 Pitch ...82 Symbol Set 83 Orientation 83 Lines...
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Paper Ink cartridge PerfectFinish cartridge Printhead Load 88 Cartridge Low 89 Cartridge Empty 87 PerfectFinish Empty Life Warning Audible alarm The printer beeps once to alert you ... the printer setting to ensure other users are low, empty, or at the bottom of life. If your computer screen and alerts you when paper, ink cartridges, PerfectFinish cartridges, and printheads are low or need to be replaced. To use the status window, make sure bidirectional support is on the operator...
Paper Ink cartridge PerfectFinish cartridge Printhead Load 88 Cartridge Low 89 Cartridge Empty 87 PerfectFinish Empty Life Warning Audible alarm The printer beeps once to alert you ... the printer setting to ensure other users are low, empty, or at the bottom of life. If your computer screen and alerts you when paper, ink cartridges, PerfectFinish cartridges, and printheads are low or need to be replaced. To use the status window, make sure bidirectional support is on the operator...
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If you are replacing and lift it up and out of the printer. 35 If the ink low alarm setting is getting low on ink. When a 89 Cartridge Empty message appears, the printer stops printing until you with a beep and a 88 Cartridge Low message (C-Cyan, Y-Yellow, M-Magenta, K-Black...) on the operator panel display when the indicated ink cartridge is getting low. The status window alerts you when an ink cartridge is turned off, you can monitor the ink levels for each ink cartridge from your computer screen. The carrier moves to the load position at the...
If you are replacing and lift it up and out of the printer. 35 If the ink low alarm setting is getting low on ink. When a 89 Cartridge Empty message appears, the printer stops printing until you with a beep and a 88 Cartridge Low message (C-Cyan, Y-Yellow, M-Magenta, K-Black...) on the operator panel display when the indicated ink cartridge is getting low. The status window alerts you when an ink cartridge is turned off, you can monitor the ink levels for each ink cartridge from your computer screen. The carrier moves to the load position at the...
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Avoid touching the release tab on the cartridge until it will pop out of the printhead. 5 Close the front cover. 36 3 Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging and pull off the tape. 4 Insert the ink cartridge into the corresponding printhead slot and push down on the cartridge or it is securely in place.
Avoid touching the release tab on the cartridge until it will pop out of the printhead. 5 Close the front cover. 36 3 Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging and pull off the tape. 4 Insert the ink cartridge into the corresponding printhead slot and push down on the cartridge or it is securely in place.
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To read more about ink cartridge messages, just click the message: MESSAGE: 31 DEFECTIVE INK CARTRIDGE MESSAGE: 31 MISSING CARTRIDGE XXXX MESSAGE: 32 UNSUPPORTED CARTRIDGE MESSAGE: 88 CARTRIDGE LOW MESSAGE: 89 CARTRIDGE EMPTY MESSAGE: CARTRIDGE LIFE EXPIRED MESSAGE: CARTRIDGE LIFE WARNING 37
To read more about ink cartridge messages, just click the message: MESSAGE: 31 DEFECTIVE INK CARTRIDGE MESSAGE: 31 MISSING CARTRIDGE XXXX MESSAGE: 32 UNSUPPORTED CARTRIDGE MESSAGE: 88 CARTRIDGE LOW MESSAGE: 89 CARTRIDGE EMPTY MESSAGE: CARTRIDGE LIFE EXPIRED MESSAGE: CARTRIDGE LIFE WARNING 37
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Your new printhead comes with fresh ink cartridges already installed. 10 Remove the new printhead from the carrier. 8 Grip the the printhead and pull it up and out. 9 Discard both the printhead and the ink cartridge(s). Do not reuse the ink cartridges, even if they are only partially used. 7 Lift the carrier handle to unlatch the printhead from its packaging. 43
Your new printhead comes with fresh ink cartridges already installed. 10 Remove the new printhead from the carrier. 8 Grip the the printhead and pull it up and out. 9 Discard both the printhead and the ink cartridge(s). Do not reuse the ink cartridges, even if they are only partially used. 7 Lift the carrier handle to unlatch the printhead from its packaging. 43
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11 Remove the plastic cushioning from the printhead. 12 Pull out the tape between the ink cartridge and the printhead. 13 Gently remove the plastic cap from the bottom of the printhead. 44
11 Remove the plastic cushioning from the printhead. 12 Pull out the tape between the ink cartridge and the printhead. 13 Gently remove the plastic cap from the bottom of the printhead. 44
User's Guide
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19 Cleaning the printheads If streaking or print quality problems occur, first check that a Long Clean uses a substantial amount of ink and takes some time to run. 1 Press Menu> until the Utilities Menu appears. 2 Press Select. 3 Press Menu> until Clean Printheads appears on the second... until you see Change Printhead. 4 Press Select. 5 Open the printer cover. If this does not solve the problem, a printhead may be plugged with dried ink. The carrier moves to reseat the printheads. 7 Close the cover. Short Clean appears on the second line of the display. 6 Press Select. 48 Once the...
19 Cleaning the printheads If streaking or print quality problems occur, first check that a Long Clean uses a substantial amount of ink and takes some time to run. 1 Press Menu> until the Utilities Menu appears. 2 Press Select. 3 Press Menu> until Clean Printheads appears on the second... until you see Change Printhead. 4 Press Select. 5 Open the printer cover. If this does not solve the problem, a printhead may be plugged with dried ink. The carrier moves to reseat the printheads. 7 Close the cover. Short Clean appears on the second line of the display. 6 Press Select. 48 Once the...
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If the print quality is not improved. Gently blot and wipe dry. 10 Allow the copper contact time to remove dried ink. 1 Press Menu> until the Utilities Menu appears. 2 Press Select. 3 Press Menu> until Change Printhead appears. 4 Press Select. 5 Open the printer front cover. A Clean ...wiping the affected printhead to dry. 49 The carrier moves to gently wipe across the copper contact area. Copper contact area Nozzles 9 To dissolve dried ink, hold the damp cloth against the printhead nozzles for any of the printer. 6 Lift the carrier handle to unlatch the printhead from the carrier. ...
If the print quality is not improved. Gently blot and wipe dry. 10 Allow the copper contact time to remove dried ink. 1 Press Menu> until the Utilities Menu appears. 2 Press Select. 3 Press Menu> until Change Printhead appears. 4 Press Select. 5 Open the printer front cover. A Clean ...wiping the affected printhead to dry. 49 The carrier moves to gently wipe across the copper contact area. Copper contact area Nozzles 9 To dissolve dried ink, hold the damp cloth against the printhead nozzles for any of the printer. 6 Lift the carrier handle to unlatch the printhead from the carrier. ...
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... by a message on the printer operator panel or, if you installed the Windows driver status window, a message appears on your computer screen. Ink Cartridges 31 Missing Cartridge 31 Defective Ink Cartridge 32 Unsupported Cartridge 88 Cartridge Low 89 Cartridge Empty Cartridge Life Expired Cartridge Life Warning PerfectFinish 87 PerfectFinish Empty Printer Calibrating...
... by a message on the printer operator panel or, if you installed the Windows driver status window, a message appears on your computer screen. Ink Cartridges 31 Missing Cartridge 31 Defective Ink Cartridge 32 Unsupported Cartridge 88 Cartridge Low 89 Cartridge Empty Cartridge Life Expired Cartridge Life Warning PerfectFinish 87 PerfectFinish Empty Printer Calibrating...
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...to clear the message. Replace it . If you have a replacement cartridge and press Go to clear the message. If the ink cartridge is already installed, remove it with an ink cartridge that you are not using the tray, reattach it is approaching end of life. If you have a replacement cartridge ...clear the message. Message:Check Tray x Connection Either the tray has been removed from the printer, or it . 59 Message:89 Cartridge Empty An ink cartridge is made for your printer. Load the correct type and/or size paper in the tray or the wrong paper type setting is missing...
...to clear the message. Replace it . If you have a replacement cartridge and press Go to clear the message. If the ink cartridge is already installed, remove it with an ink cartridge that you are not using the tray, reattach it is approaching end of life. If you have a replacement cartridge ...clear the message. Message:Check Tray x Connection Either the tray has been removed from the printer, or it . 59 Message:89 Cartridge Empty An ink cartridge is made for your printer. Load the correct type and/or size paper in the tray or the wrong paper type setting is missing...