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...outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with this product or make any electrical or...cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This product is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be ... users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software.
...outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with this product or make any electrical or...cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This product is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be ... users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software.
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...11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts of the printer 12 Learning about the software 14 Using the printer software...14 Using the Imaging Studio...14 Using the Solution Center...15 Using Print Properties...16 Opening Print Properties ...16 Using the...Using the I Want To menu...17 Using the Options menu ...17 Using the Print Properties tabs...17 Using the Toolbar...17 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 18 Loading paper and various paper types 20 Loading paper...20 Loading various paper types...20 Printing...23 Printing a document...
...11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts of the printer 12 Learning about the software 14 Using the printer software...14 Using the Imaging Studio...14 Using the Solution Center...15 Using Print Properties...16 Opening Print Properties ...16 Using the...Using the I Want To menu...17 Using the Options menu ...17 Using the Print Properties tabs...17 Using the Toolbar...17 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 18 Loading paper and various paper types 20 Loading paper...20 Loading various paper types...20 Printing...23 Printing a document...
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... cartridge nozzles and contacts 34 Preserving the print cartridges...35 Ordering supplies...35 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 36 Refilling a print cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is not lit...38 Software does not install ...38 Page does not print ...39 Print troubleshooting...41 Improving print...
... cartridge nozzles and contacts 34 Preserving the print cartridges...35 Ordering supplies...35 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 36 Refilling a print cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is not lit...38 Software does not install ...38 Page does not print ...39 Print troubleshooting...41 Improving print...
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Blinking power light troubleshooting 46 Power light blinks slowly...46 Power light blinks rapidly ...46 Error messages troubleshooting...46 Cartridge Alert ...46 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Paper Jam ...47 Out of Paper...47 Removing and reinstalling the software 47 Notices...48 Edition notice...48 Power consumption...49 Index...51 5
Blinking power light troubleshooting 46 Power light blinks slowly...46 Power light blinks rapidly ...46 Error messages troubleshooting...46 Cartridge Alert ...46 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Paper Jam ...47 Out of Paper...47 Removing and reinstalling the software 47 Notices...48 Edition notice...48 Power consumption...49 Index...51 5
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... the printer box or on the hardware and software. If you instructions for setting up You can find The Setup sheet gives you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer.... Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. 7 The Setup Solutions booklet tells you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Web site at www...
... the printer box or on the hardware and software. If you instructions for setting up You can find The Setup sheet gives you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer.... Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. 7 The Setup Solutions booklet tells you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Web site at www...
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... Help Topics. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you instructions for using the When you instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your desktop, and the User's Guide appears on your printer connects to a computer. It installs ...with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on the Lexmark Web 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. your CD-ROM • Connecting the printer to find this document on Windows operating ...
... Help Topics. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you instructions for using the When you instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your desktop, and the User's Guide appears on your printer connects to a computer. It installs ...with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on the Lexmark Web 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. your CD-ROM • Connecting the printer to find this document on Windows operating ...
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...the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to... Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer, follow the instructions on setup troubleshooting. Setting up the printer To set up printer hardware and software, and information on the Setup sheet that came with the product.
...the box contents 1 5 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in certain geographies) 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to... Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer, follow the instructions on setup troubleshooting. Setting up the printer To set up printer hardware and software, and information on the Setup sheet that came with the product.
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... methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Using the printer software Use this software Imaging Studio Solution Center Print Properties Toolbar To Print documents or photos. Using the Imaging Studio To open the Imaging...
... methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Using the printer software Use this software Imaging Studio Solution Center Print Properties Toolbar To Print documents or photos. Using the Imaging Studio To open the Imaging...
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Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to create. You can open Print Properties from almost any program: 1 With a document open, ... can change the settings in the lower right corner of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Download the newest software files. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change network printing settings. • Share ...
Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to create. You can open Print Properties from almost any program: 1 With a document open, ... can change the settings in the lower right corner of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Download the newest software files. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change network printing settings. • Share ...
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... Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. 17 Note: For more information on these settings, right-click a setting on both sides of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. You can name and save up to help you select the correct print settings for future use. The... click the Help button on the dialog. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you create printer-friendly versions of the Solution Center as well as software version information.
... Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. 17 Note: For more information on these settings, right-click a setting on both sides of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. You can name and save up to help you select the correct print settings for future use. The... click the Help button on the dialog. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you create printer-friendly versions of the Solution Center as well as software version information.
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... Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos or images valid for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Black and White Print an entire Web page in normal quality. Preview a Web page before printing. Print an entire... Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start ...
... Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos or images valid for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Black and White Print an entire Web page in normal quality. Preview a Web page before printing. Print an entire... Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start ...
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... the Paper Size list, select a card size. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK or Print. 23 Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Select a Quality/Speed setting. Select Photo for photos and greeting cards and Normal for...
... the Paper Size list, select a card size. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK or Print. 23 Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Select a Quality/Speed setting. Select Photo for photos and greeting cards and Normal for...
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Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the "I Want To" menu, select Print on an envelope. 5 From the Envelope Size ... size loaded. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. Notes: • Most envelopes use landscape orientation. • Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK or Print. 24 Printing collated copies If you print multiple copies of pages (not collated). Collated Not collated...
Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the "I Want To" menu, select Print on an envelope. 5 From the Envelope Size ... size loaded. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. Notes: • Most envelopes use landscape orientation. • Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK or Print. 24 Printing collated copies If you print multiple copies of pages (not collated). Collated Not collated...
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..., Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you have a program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 6 Print the iron-on transfers. Printing transparencies 1 Load transparencies. 2 With a document open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options...2 With a document open , click File Print. 3 Click OK or Print. Note: Do not force iron-on each page. 6 If you want the printer software to be surrounded by a border, select Print Page Borders. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print.
..., Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you have a program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 6 Print the iron-on transfers. Printing transparencies 1 Load transparencies. 2 With a document open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options...2 With a document open , click File Print. 3 Click OK or Print. Note: Do not force iron-on each page. 6 If you want the printer software to be surrounded by a border, select Print Page Borders. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print.
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...a Windows program. 1 Load paper. Working with photos Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the paper.) 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Quality/Copies tab, select Photo. 5 From the Paper... side, see the instructions that came with your photo package. 4 Click Next. 28 Printing Photo Packages 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Photo Packages. 3 Click to select the photos you want to print. 5 Click Photo Prints. 6 Change the ...
...a Windows program. 1 Load paper. Working with photos Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the paper.) 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Quality/Copies tab, select Photo. 5 From the Paper... side, see the instructions that came with your photo package. 4 Click Next. 28 Printing Photo Packages 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Photo Packages. 3 Click to select the photos you want to print. 5 Click Photo Prints. 6 Change the ...
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The USB port is not on, press . Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable ... the printer. 1 Plug the cord all New Hardware Found screens. 3 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. 38 Solution 3 1 Turn off and then restart your computer. 2 Click Cancel on all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the cord...
The USB port is not on, press . Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable ... the printer. 1 Plug the cord all New Hardware Found screens. 3 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. 38 Solution 3 1 Turn off and then restart your computer. 2 Click Cancel on all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the cord...
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...does not print Solution 1 If the light is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on . Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. 4 Select your printer family. 5 Select your printer model. 6 Select your operating system. 7 Select the file you want...the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 38. Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. In Windows XP, click Start to install the software. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 Solution 5 1 Close all countries or regions except the United States,...
...does not print Solution 1 If the light is not on, see "Power light is not lit" on . Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. 4 Select your printer family. 5 Select your printer model. 6 Select your operating system. 7 Select the file you want...the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 38. Solution 2 Remove and then load paper. In Windows XP, click Start to install the software. Solution 3 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 39 Solution 5 1 Close all countries or regions except the United States,...
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e Select your printer model. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 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 the computer screen. 40 f Select the file you... want to check for drivers or downloads. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. d Select your operating system...
e Select your printer model. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 47. 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 the computer screen. 40 f Select the file you... want to check for drivers or downloads. Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. d Select your operating system...
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... as possible from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your fingers or sharp objects. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges... sheet individually from your computer. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Solution 5 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 41 Solution 2 Try minimizing the number and size of a document...
... as possible from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not satisfied with your fingers or sharp objects. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges... sheet individually from your computer. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Solution 5 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 41 Solution 2 Try minimizing the number and size of a document...
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... letter • Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.) • Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) Solution 2 Select the Borderless print feature. 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Print Layout. 4 Click Borderless. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From ... size. 42 d Select your printer family. c Select your printer model. Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and follow the directions on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the edges of the page Solution 1 ...
... letter • Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.) • Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) Solution 2 Select the Borderless print feature. 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Print Layout. 4 Click Borderless. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From ... size. 42 d Select your printer family. c Select your printer model. Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and follow the directions on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the edges of the page Solution 1 ...