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Question posted by cdametta1 on August 18th, 2012

Is There A Problem With The Printhead , On The S405.it Says I Am Low On Ink .

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Answer #1: Posted by LexmarkListens on August 20th, 2012 11:37 AM

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Quick Reference - Page 4

.... • Select the lowest Power Saver timeout. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets the printer to change to Power Saver mode after the printer has been idle ... HelpHelp installed automatically with fewer cartridges. • Clean the printhead. You can be able to reduce your printer's environmental impact even further. Inks in Windows and Mac OS X 10.6 or later. &#...

Quick Reference - Page 6

...ADF. Connect additional devices (telephone or answering machine) to access the port. Note: Remove the plug to the printer and the telephone line. Install the printhead. Note: Do ...the USB port except when plugging in the printer. Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges. • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. 6 Note: The carrier moves to a computer...

Quick Reference - Page 10

...only Lexmark ink cartridges. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. W I F I PRINTING Note: The printhead moves to...color cartridge 100 100A High yield yellow color cartridge 100XL 100XLA Cyan color cartridge 100 100A High yield cyan color cartridge 100XL 100XLA Magenta color cartridge 100 100A High yield magenta color...

Quick Reference - Page 11

.... If your printer image appear jagged or wavy, then you may need to align the printhead. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Load plain paper. 2 Click or Start.... your ink cartridge comes with a twist cap, then twist and remove the cap. 5 Install each ink cartridge. If print quality has not improved, then clean the printhead nozzles. 11 4 Remove the ink cartridge from...

Quick Reference - Page 12

... program folder from the list. 3 Navigate to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before but need to reinstall the software, then ... then click Run. Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to : Printer Home > Maintenance > ...

Quick Reference - Page 19

...for paper jam messages, and clear any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the ...; "Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 19 • "Printhead errors" on page 20 • "Software did not install" on page...4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait about 10...

Quick Reference - Page 21

... any obvious damage. You may have problems, then try another USB port on the computer. Before you continue..., then use a new one or more of the following: MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRECTLY 1 Turn the printer on, and then open , choose... supply, and then plug the power cord into the matching color slot of the printhead. 3 Close the printer. SELECT YOUR PRINTER FROM THE PRINT...

Quick Reference - Page 22

... stuck in Power Saver mode. You may have problems, then try one or more information, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on the printer. The Device Manager opens. 4 Click the plus sign (+) ...Enter, or click OK. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see the computer documentation. If this problem persists, then check our Web site for...

User Guide - Page 4

...network...87 Advanced wireless setup...92 Networking FAQ...99 Maintaining the printer 110 Maintaining ink cartridges...110 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...112 Cleaning the scanner glass......you troubleshoot...113 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems 113 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem 113 Setup troubleshooting...113 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...119 Print...

User Guide - Page 6

... idle for choosing this printer! To start using less ink than one page image on one sheet. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets the printer to change to 8 page images...Yield cartridges. Duplexing lets you find something we do better, please let us do encounter any problems along the way, one side of time (the Power Saver timeout). • Share your printer Thank you...

User Guide - Page 7

... documents and photos • Setting up and using the "Clean Printhead" and "Deep Clean Printhead" features. To return an ink cartridge, go to improve the quality of throwing it here Setup ...the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide The User's Guide is also available on your prints. These features clean the printhead nozzles to www.lexmark.com/recycle. ...

User Guide - Page 10

... photos and documents. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 EXT Port EXT Connect additional devices (telephone or answering machine) to a computer using a USB cable. LINE 6 USB port 7 Printhead access 8 Ink cartridge access 9 Scanner unit Connect the printer to the printer and the telephone line. Note: Remove the plug to...

User Guide - Page 12

... cartridge installation position. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 4 Install each ink cartridge. Ordering and replacing supplies 12 Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the old ones or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. 1 Turn on your printer. 2 Open the printer...

User Guide - Page 111

...screen. If print quality has not improved, then clean the printhead nozzles. Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control...printhead nozzles. Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink...

User Guide - Page 113

...technical support Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 114 • "Printhead errors" on page 114 • "Software did not install" on page 116 Troubleshooting 113 Method ... any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the...

User Guide - Page 116

...printhead does not resolve the error, then contact technical support. Software did not install If you reinstall the software, do the following : MAKE SURE THE INK...is marked with a USB symbol. Before you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear ... end of the printhead. Troubleshooting 116 The cartridges should click firmly into the matching color slot of the USB...

User Guide - Page 117

... control panel, press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to fit, make sure the printhead is marked with a USB symbol. If the cartridges do not seem to Maintenance, and then ... be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on the printer. REMOVE...

User Guide - Page 122

... THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES Note: If these solutions do...problem, then try one of the following : IF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLE Troubleshooting 122 ADD MEMORY Consider purchasing more of the following : CHECK THE INK LEVELS Replace low or empty ink...

User Guide - Page 149

...and sometimes more of interference and see if it does, separate your wireless network from the device. Other channels are possible solutions. Many different issues can disrupt wireless network communications. If you... or before running the wireless setup on a router. Try one or more than one problem exists at the same time, the system support person for a short time and then stops...

User Guide - Page 168

... printer control panel Address Book 15 Back 15 Cancel 16 Color/Black 16 Copy 14 Dialtone 15 Display 15 Fax 14 ... installation (Windows) 91 checking an unresponsive printer 113 checking ink levels 110 checking the dial tone 82 checklist before you troubleshoot...splitter, faxing 80 cleaning exterior of the printer 112 cleaning printhead nozzles 111 Club Internet 90 collating copies 52 Communication not...