Lexmark 1300 Series User's Manual
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1. e Learn how to Print f How To gt 4 Use basic features PP A Print projects such as photos envelopes cards banners iron on transfers and transparencies e Find the electronic User s Guide for more information 15 From here You can Troubleshooting Learn tips about the current status Solve printer problems r Troubleshooting La Maintenance Install a new print cartridge View shopping options for new cartridges Print a test page Clean to fix horizontal streaks Align to fix blurry edges Troubleshoot other ink problems Maintenance Contact Information Learn how to contact us by telephone or on the World Wide Web P E Contact 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 Advanced Share information with us regarding how you use the printer Obtain software version information Note For more information click Help in the lower right corner of the screen Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer You can change the settings in Print Properties based on the type of project you want to create You can open Print Properties from almost any program 1 With a document open click File gt Print 22. Solution 5 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused 1 Click e In Windows XP Pro Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes e In Windows XP Home Start Control Panel gt Printers and Faxes e In Windows 2000 or Windows Vista Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Double click the name of your printer 3 Click Printer e Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing e Make sure a check mark does appear next to Set As Default Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it 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 check for the latest software a In all countries or regions except the United States select your country or region Click the links for drivers or downloads Select your printer family Select your printer model Select your operating system Select the file you want to download and then follow the directions on the computer screen 00 0 7 40 Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document make sure you e Use the appropriate paper for the document Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high quality images Note To prevent smudging or scratching avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sh
3. From the Print dialog click Properties Preferences Options or Setup Want To 16 Using the Save Settings menu From the Save Settings menu you can name and save the current Print Properties settings for future use You can save up to five custom settings Using the Want To menu The I Want To menu contains a variety of task wizards printing a photo an envelope a banner a poster or printing on both sides of the paper to help you select the correct print settings for a project Using the Options menu Use the Options menu to make changes to the Quality Options Layout Options and Printing Status Options settings For more information on these settings open the tab dialog from the menu and then click the Help button on the dialog The Options menu also provides direct links to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version information Using the Print Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties software Quality Copies Paper Setup and Print Layout Options Quality Copies Select a Quality Speed setting Select a Paper Type Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job collated or normal Choose Automatic Image Sharpening Choose to have the last page printed first Paper Setup Specify the size of paper loaded Select the orientation of the document on the printed page portrait or
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5. as many unused fonts as possible from your system Solution 5 1 From the software application click File gt Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 41 3 Click Quality Copies 4 From the Quality Speed area select a lower print quality Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it For more information see Removing and reinstalling the software on page 47 2 Ifthe software still does not install correctly visit our Web site at www lexmark com to check for the latest software a In all countries or regions except the United States select your country or region Click the links for drivers and downloads Select your printer family Select your printer model Select your operating system 000 537 Select the file you want to download and follow the directions on the computer screen Printer does not print or respond See Page does not print on page 39 Poor quality at the edges of the page Solution 1 Unless you are using the borderless feature use these minimum print margin settings e Left and right margins 6 35 mm 0 25 in for letter size paper 3 37 mm 0 133 in for all paper sizes except letter e Top margin 1 7 mm 0 067 in e Bottom margin 12 7 mm 0 5 in Solution 2 Select the Borderless print feature 1 From the software application click File gt Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Click Print Layout 4 Cl
6. best results use Lexmark supplies Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling 1 Visit our Web site at www lexmark com recycle 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen 37 Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting Power light is not lit Make sure you have disconnected the power supply cord from the wall outlet and then from the printer 1 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer 2 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using 3 Ifthe d light is not on press Software does not install The following operating systems are supported e Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later e Windows XP e Windows Vista Solution 1 Check that your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the box Solution 2 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage 2 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer The USB port is marked with the lt gt USB symbol 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer Solution 3 1 Turn off and then restart your computer 2 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens 3 Insert the CD and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software 38 Solution 4 O a BO N Press to turn the printer off Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet Gently remove the power su
7. landscape Print Layout Select the layout you want to print Choose to print on both sides of the paper and select a duplexing preference Note For more information about these settings right click a setting on the screen Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you create printer friendly versions of Web pages Address E retos ftustedb07 place lexmart confinordedo nsf pages UShomepage LEXMARK Prettiow Normal Bou C pickand white A test Only lhoo preven Note The Toolbar launches automatically when you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5 5 or later 17 Click LEXM ARK e Select Page Setup options e Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos e Access links to the Lexmark Web site e Access Help for additional information e Uninstall the Toolbar Print an entire Web page in normal quality Print an entire Web page in draft quality Black and White Print an entire Web page in black and white Text Only Print only the text of a Web page IN A Photos Print only the photos or images on a Web page Note The number of photos or images valid for printing appears next to Photos Photos 1 Preview a Web page before printing Resetting printer software settings to defaults Windows 2000 Windows XP or Windows Vista users 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers or Printers and Faxes 2 Right click the
8. notices 49 envelopes loading 21 printing 24 error messages troubleshooting Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Cartridge Alert 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 paper jam 47 Paper Out 47 F finding information 7 publications 7 Web site 7 G glossy paper loading 20 greeting cards loading 20 printing 23 H How To tab 15 l I Want To menu 17 Imaging Studio creating and viewing slideshow 29 viewing saved slideshow 30 Imaging Studio buttons Photo Greeting Cards 14 Photo Packages 14 Poster 14 Slideshow 14 Transfer Photos 14 View Print Photo Library 14 Imaging Studio using 14 index cards loading 20 printing 23 information finding 7 ink levels checking 15 ink ordering 15 51 installing print cartridges 32 printer software 47 iron on transfers loading 20 iron on transfers printing 25 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 45 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media 45 L labels loading 21 landscape orientation selecting 17 last page first 25 layout selecting 17 loading banner paper 22 coated paper 20 custom size paper 22 envelopes 21 glossy paper 20 greeting cards 20 index cards 20 iron on transfers 20 labels 21 paper 20 photo cards 20 photo paper 20 postcards 20 transparencies 21 M Maint
9. of copies 6 If you want to print one photo or image at a time a Click the photos or images you do not want to print to deselect them b To make common editing changes 1 Right click the photo or image 2 Click Edit 3 Make your selections 4 Follow the instructions on the screen 5 When you are finished making changes click Done 6 Select the size you want the blank paper size in the printer and the number of copies 7 Click Print Now 27 Working with photos Note To prevent smudging or scratching avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects For best results remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking displaying or storing Using Print Properties to print borderless photos Use Print Properties to print photos from a Windows program 1 Load paper For best results use photo or glossy paper with the glossy or printable side facing you If you are not sure which side is the printable side see the instructions that came with the paper From the software application click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup From the Quality Copies tab select Photo From the Paper Type menu choose a paper type From the Paper Setup tab select Borderless and then select the paper size and the orientation of the photo Click OK O N Oo 0d Bb WO ND Click OK or Print Printing photos from
10. type 17 duplexing 17 Print Properties I Want To menu 17 opening 16 Options menu 17 Paper Setup tab 17 Print Layout tab 17 Print Properties tabs 17 Quality Copies tab 17 Save Settings menu 17 print speed is slow 41 print troubleshooting improving print quality 33 41 partial document or photo prints 44 poor quality at the edges of the page 42 poor text and graphic quality 43 print speed is slow 41 printer does not print or respond 42 printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media 45 printer does not print or respond 42 printer software reinstalling 47 removing 47 using 14 printer software settings resetting to defaults 18 Printer Status dialog 15 printing banner 23 cards 23 collated copies 24 documents 23 envelopes 24 greeting cards 23 index cards 23 iron on transfers 25 52 last page first 25 multiple pages on one sheet 25 Photo Packages 28 photos 28 photos from the Photo Library 28 photos using Print Properties 28 postcards 23 reverse page order 25 transparencies 25 Web page 26 Web page photos only 26 printing poster 30 publications finding 7 Q Quality Copies tab 17 R recycling Lexmark products 37 WEEE statement 49 removing print cartridge 31 reverse page order 25 S safety information 2 setup troubleshooting page does not print 39 power light is not lit 38 software does not install 38 slideshow creating and viewing 29 viewing saved 30 Slideshow button 14 software Im
11. used print cartridge on page 31 and Installing print cartridges on page 32 2 Print again To order supplies click Order Ink on your computer screen You can also see Ordering supplies on page 35 in this guide Paper Jam For more information see Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting on page 44 Out of Paper The printer is out of paper in the middle of a print job Load paper For more information see Loading paper on page 20 Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1300 Series 2 Select Uninstall 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software 5 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens 6 Insert the CD and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software Note If the install screen does not appear automatically after you restart your computer click Start Run and then type D setup where D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 47 Notices Product name Lexmark 1300 Series Machine type 4115 Model s 001 Edition notice December 2006 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are incons
12. www lexmark com to check for the latest software a_Inall countries or regions except the United States select your country or region b Click the links for drivers and downloads 43 Select your printer family Select your printer model Select your operating system gt 09 A909 Select the file you want to download and follow the directions on the computer screen Partial document or photo prints Check that the paper size being used matches the printer setting 1 From the software application click File gt Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Click Paper Setup 4 Check the paper size Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Paper jam in the printer 1 Press to turn off the printer 2 Firmly grasp the paper and gently pull it out 3 Press to turn the printer back on Paper jam in the paper support 1 Press to turn off the printer 2 Firmly grasp the paper and gently pull it out 3 Press to turn the printer back on Paper or specialty media misfeeds If paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews or multiple sheets feed or stick together try the following solutions Solution 1 Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer See Loading various paper types on page 20 for information about e Maximum loading amounts per paper type e Specific loading instructions for supported paper and specialty media Solution 2 Load paper with the print side facing you Solution 3 U
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14. IS t Licensed Return Program Cartridge Paper size Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Letter A4 4x 6 in 10x 15 cm L Lexmark Photo Paper Letter A4 4x 6 in 10x 15 cm Note Availability may vary by country or region For information on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper in your country or region go to www lexmark com Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers print cartridges and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge s has been depleted If you believe you purchased a new genuine Lexmark print cartridge but the out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears 1 Click Learn More on the message 2 Click Report a non Lexmark print cartridge To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge s e Replace your cartridge s with new Lexmark print cartridge s e If you are printing from a computer click Learn more on the message select the check box and click Close Lexmark s warranty does not cover damage caused by non Lexmark ink or print cartridges 36 Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer For
15. LEXMARK Lexmark 1300 Series User s Guide December 2006 www lexmark com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International Inc registered in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners O 2007 Lexmark International Inc All rights reserved 740 West New Circle Road Lexington Kentucky 40550 A Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer s authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible Refer service or repairs other than those described in the user documentation to a professional service person This product is designed tested and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts CAUTION Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections such as the power supply cord or telephone during a lightning storm SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system dependent For complete descriptions e Windows users See the User s Guide e Macintosh users lf your product supports Macintosh see the Mac
16. Lexmark 1300 Series icon 18 3 Click Printing Preferences 4 Click the Save Settings menu 5 From the Restore section select Factory Settings Defaults Note Factory default settings cannot be deleted 19 Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure e You use paper designed for inkjet printers e The paper is not used or damaged e f you are using specialty paper you follow the instructions that came with it e You do not force paper into the printer 2 Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support 3 Adjust the paper guide until it rests against the left edge of the paper Note To avoid paper jams make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guide Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper depending on The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers the thickness The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper 100 sheets of heavyweight matte paper The glossy or printable side of the paper faces you If you are not 25 sheets of glossy paper sure which side is the printable side see the instructions that came with the paper The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support 25 sheets of photo paper The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper Note Photos require more drying time Remove each photo
17. aging Studio 14 Print Properties 16 removing and reinstalling 47 Solution Center 15 Toolbar 17 using 14 software does not install 38 software settings printer resetting to defaults 18 Solution Center Advanced tab 16 Contact Information tab 16 How To tab 15 Maintenance tab 16 opening 15 Printer Status dialog 15 Troubleshooting tab 16 using 15 supplies ordering 35 T viewing saved slideshow 30 Toolbar printing a Web page 26 W printing only the photos from a Web page Web page 26 printing 26 using 17 printing only the photos 26 Transfer Photos button 14 Web site transparencies finding 7 loading 21 printing 25 Troubleshooting tab 16 troubleshooting blinking power light power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 troubleshooting error messages Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Cartridge Alert 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 paper jam 47 Paper Out 47 troubleshooting jams and misfeeds banner paper jams 45 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media 45 troubleshooting print improving print quality 33 41 partial document or photo prints 44 poor quality at the edges of the page 42 poor text and graphic quality 43 print speed is slow 41 printer does not print or respond 42 troubleshooting setup page does not pr
18. arp objects For best results remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking displaying or storing e Use a paper that is a heavier weight bright white or coated e Select a higher print quality If the document still does not have the print quality you want follow these steps 1 Align the print cartridges For more information see Aligning the print cartridges on page 33 If print quality has not improved continue to step 2 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 34 If print quality has not improved continue to step 3 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 31 and Installing print cartridges on page 32 If print quality has not improved continue to step 4 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts For more information see Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts on page 34 If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the print cartridges For more information see Ordering supplies on page 35 Print speed is slow Solution 1 Close all applications not in use Solution 2 Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in the document Solution 3 Consider purchasing more Random Access Memory RAM for your computer Solution 4 Remove
19. as it exits and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging 10 iron on transfers e You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron on transfers e The print side of the transfers faces you e The transfers are loaded against the right side of the paper support e The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transfers Note For best results load transfers one at a time 25 greeting cards e The total thickness of the card stack does not exceed 10 mm 0 4 25 index cards inches 25 photo cards e The print side of the cards faces you 25 postcards e The cards are loaded against the right side of the paper support e The paper guide rests against the left edge of the cards 20 Load up to 10 envelopes 25 sheets of labels 10 transparencies Make sure The stamp location is in the upper left corner The print side of the envelopes faces you The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers The envelopes are loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes Warning Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps string ties or metal folding bars Notes Do not load envelopes with holes perforations cutouts or deep embossing Do not use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive You follow the loading instructions that came with the labels The print side of the labels faces you The adhesive on the labels does not extend to withi
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21. e amount of ink will remain in the cartridge when replacement is required After this single use the license to use the print cartridge terminates and the used cartridge must be returned only to Lexmark for remanufacturing refilling or recycling If you do not accept the terms of this single use license agreement return this product in its original packaging to your point of purchase A replacement cartridge sold without these terms is available at www lexmark com 50 Index A access cover 12 Advanced tab 16 aligning print cartridges 33 B banner paper jams 45 banner paper loading 22 banner printing 23 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 borderless photos printing 28 box contents 11 buttons Imaging Studio Photo Greeting Cards 14 Photo Packages 14 Poster 14 Slideshow 14 Transfer Photos 14 View Print Photo Library 14 cC cards printing 23 Cartridge Alert 46 cartridge print cleaning 34 removing 31 wiping 34 cartridges print aligning 33 installing 32 preserving 35 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 34 coated paper loading 20 collating copies 24 Color cartridge replacement required 46 Contact Information tab 16 contents box 11 creating and viewing slideshow 29 creating poster 30 custom size paper loading 22 D documents printing 23 E emission
22. elect Banner 5 Select Letter Banner or A4 Banner as the paper size 45 6 Select Portrait or Landscape 7 Click OK 8 Click OK or Print Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly The printer is out of paper in the middle of a print job Load more paper See Loading paper on page 20 Power light blinks rapidly There is a paper jam Clear the paper jam For more information see Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting on page 44 Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on your computer screen Cartridge Alert One of the print cartridges needs to be replaced soon The Cartridge Alert warning occurs when a cartridge is 25 percent full 15 percent full and five percent full Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 31 and Installing print cartridges on page 32 To order supplies click Order Ink on your computer screen You can also see Ordering supplies on page 35 in this guide Black cartridge replacement required A new black print cartridge needs to be installed If available click the Continue button on your computer screen to print using the color print cartridge The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job Note A variable amount of ink remains in the black print cartridge Follow these steps to replace the black print cartridge in your printer 1 Cancel
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24. enance tab 16 N noise emission levels 49 notices 48 49 50 N up feature 25 O ordering supplies 35 orientation changing landscape 17 portrait 17 P page does not print 39 paper exit tray 12 paper guide 12 paper jam 47 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 Paper Out 47 Paper Setup tab changing orientation 17 changing paper size 17 paper sizes specifying 17 paper support 12 paper loading 20 partial document or photo prints 44 parts access cover 12 paper exit tray 12 paper guide 12 paper support 12 power button 12 power supply 13 USB port 13 photo cards loading 20 Photo Greeting Cards button 14 Photo Library printing photos 28 Photo Packages 28 Photo Packages button 14 photo paper loading 20 photos printing 28 printing borderless 28 printing from a Web page 26 printing from the Photo Library 28 printing using Print Properties 28 poor quality at the edges of the page 42 poor text and graphic quality 43 portrait orientation selecting 17 postcards loading 20 printing 23 poster creating 30 printing 30 Poster button 14 power button 12 power light blinks rapidly 46 power light blinks slowly 46 power light is not lit 38 power supply 13 print cartridge cleaning 34 removing 31 wiping 34 print cartridge nozzles cleaning 34 print cartridges aligning 33 installing 32 preserving 35 print cartridges ordering 15 Print Layout tab changing document
25. ess cover Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document make sure you e Use the appropriate paper for the document Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high quality images Note To prevent smudging or scratching avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects For best results remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking displaying or storing e Use a paper that is a heavier weight bright white or coated e Select a higher print quality If the document still does not have the print quality you want follow these steps 1 Align the print cartridges For more information see Aligning the print cartridges on page 33 If print quality has not improved continue to step 2 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 34 If print quality has not improved continue to step 3 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 31 and Installing print cartridges on page 32 If print quality has not improved continue to step 4 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts For more information see Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts on page 34 If print quality is stil
26. from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive g The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union We encourage the recycling of our products If you have further questions about recycling options visit the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com for your local sales office phone number Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the power consumption characteristics of the product Note Some modes may not apply to your product Mode Description Power consumption Watts The product is generating hard copy output from electronic inputs Copying The product is generating hard copy output from hard copy original documents not applicable The product is scanning hard copy documents not applicable 49 Mode Description Power consumption Watts Power Saver The product is in energy saving mode not applicable High Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet but the power switch is turned off not applicable Low Off lt 1 W Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet the power switch is turned off and the not applicable product is in the lowest possible power consumption mode Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet but the power switch is turned off The power consumption levels listed in the previous table represent time averaged measurements Instantaneous power draws may be substantially
27. hese documents do not ship with all printers If you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet see the User s Guide instead User s Guide Description Where to find The User s Guide gives you instructions for using the When you install the printer software the User s Guide printer and other information such as will be installed e Using the software on Windows operating systems 1 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt e Loading paper Lexmark 1300 Series e Printing 2 Click User s Guide e Working with photos If the link to the User s Guide is not on your desktop follow these instructions 1 Insert the CD The installation screen appears Scanning if supported by your printer Making copies if supported by your printer Faxing if supported by your printer Note If necessary click Start gt Run and then type Malmalning te Panter D setup where D is the letter of your CD ROM Connecting the printer to a network if supported by drive your primen f PEN Click View User s Guide including Setup Troubleshooting problems with printing copying Troubleshooting scanning faxing paper jams and misfeeds Click Yes Note If your printer supports Macintosh operating An icon of the User s Guide appears on your systems see the Mac Help desktop and the User s Guide appears on the 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark screen 1300 Series folder You can als
28. higher than the average Values are subject to change See www lexmark com for current values Power Saver This product is designed with an energy saving mode called Power Saver The Power Saver Mode is equivalent to the EPA Sleep Mode The Power Saver Mode saves energy by lowering power consumption during extended periods of inactivity The Power Saver Mode is automatically engaged after this product is not used for a specified period of time called the Power Saver Timeout Factory default Power Saver Timeout for this product in minutes not applicable Off mode If this product has an off mode which still consumes a small amount of power then to completely stop product power consumption disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet Total energy usage It is sometimes helpful to calculate the total product energy usage Since power consumption claims are provided in power units of Watts the power consumption should be multiplied by the time the product spends in each mode in order to calculate energy usage The total product energy usage is the sum of each mode s energy usage End user license agreement Opening this package installing the printing device software or using the print cartridges inside confirms your acceptance of the following license agreement The patented print cartridges contained inside are licensed for a single use only and is are designed to stop working after delivering a fixed amount of ink A variabl
29. ick Borderless Solution 3 Check that the paper size being used matches the printer setting 1 From the software application click File gt Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Click Paper Setup 4 Check the paper size 42 Poor text and graphic quality Examples of poor text and graphic quality include e Blank pages e Dark print e Faded print e Incorrect colors e Light and dark bands in print e Skewed lines e Smudges e Streaks e White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels and install a new print cartridge if necessary Solution 2 See Improving print quality on page 33 Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media remove each sheet as it exits and allow it to dry e Documents with graphics or images e Photo paper e Heavyweight matte or glossy paper e Transparencies e Labels e Envelopes e lron on transfers Note Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry Solution 4 Use a different brand of paper Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high quality images Solution 5 Use only new unwrinkled paper Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it 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
30. if you have a program that automatically flips the image al Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open 6 Print the iron on transfers Note Do not force iron on transfers into the printer Printing multiple pages on one sheet Load paper With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup From the Print Layout tab select N up Select the number of pages to print on each page If you want each page image to be surrounded by a border select Print Page Borders Click OK oN Oo oa BB WO N Click OK or Print Printing the last page first reverse page order 1 Load paper 2 With a document open click File gt Print 3 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 4 From the Quality Copies tab select Print Last Page First 5 Click OK 6 Click OK or Print Printing transparencies 1 Load transparencies 2 With a document open click File Print 3 Click OK or Print Note To prevent smudging remove each transparency as it exits and let it dry before stacking Transparencies may require up to 15 minutes to dry 25 Printing a Web page You can use the Toolbar to create a printer friendly version of any Web page Address la hetps ft usherbOD place lexmark com hnomeds nef ipegesJUShomepage LEXMARK Prettiow Normal Qu kande tety Photos S preview 1 Load paper 2 Open a Web page using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 5 or later 3 If yo
31. int 39 power light is not lit 38 software does not install 38 U USB port 13 V View Print Photo Library button 14 53
32. istent with local law LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL INC PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in later editions Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time References in this publication to products programs or services do not imply that the manufacturer intends to make these available in all countries in which it operates Any reference to a product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual property right may be used instead Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products programs or services except those expressly designated by the manufacturer are the user s responsibility For Lexmark technical support visit support lexmark com For information on supplies and downloads visit www lexmark com If you don t have access to the In
33. king Printing collated copies If you print multiple copies of a document you can choose to print each copy as a set collated or to print the copies as groups of pages not collated Collated Not collated on O oa BB WO N a Load paper With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup From the Quality Copies tab select the number of copies to print Select the Collate Copies check box If you want to print with reverse page order select the Print Last Page First check box Click OK Click OK or Print Printing envelopes O a BO N a Load envelopes From the software application click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup From the I Want To menu select Print on an envelope From the Envelope Size list select the envelope size loaded Select Portrait or Landscape orientation Notes e Most envelopes use landscape orientation e 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 iron on transfers 1 Load iron on transfers 2 With your image open click File gt Print 3 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 4 From the Print Layout tab select Mirror if you want the printer software to flip the image Select Normal
34. l not satisfactory replace the print cartridges For more information see Ordering supplies on page 35 Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper 2 Open the Solution Center 3 From the Maintenance tab click Align to fix blurry edges 33 4 Click Print The Alignment page prints 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group 6 Use the up and down arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group 7 Click OK If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality print your document again If print quality has not improved clean the print cartridge nozzles Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper 2 Open the Solution Center See Using the Solution Center on page 15 3 From the Maintenance tab click Clean to fix horizontal streaks 4 Click Print A page prints forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved 6 If print quality has not improved try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge 2 Dampen a clean lint free cloth with water 3 Gently hold the cloth against the print cartridge nozzles for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown 34 4 Using another clean section of the cloth gent
35. ly hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown With another clean section of the cloth repeat step 3 and step 4 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely Reinsert the cartridge Print the document again O ON O 0 If the print quality does not improve clean the print nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 34 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the cartridge Preserving the print cartridges e Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them e Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace clean or store it in an airtight container The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you visit our Web site at www lexmark com Notes e For best results use only Lexmark print cartridges e For best results when printing photos or other high quality images use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper 35 Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to High yield black cartridge 500 Color cartridge 150 Color cartridge 150 High yield color cartridge 500 Photo cartridge Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable Values obtained by continuous printing Declared yield value in accordance with ISO IEC 24711 FD
36. n 1 mm of the edge of the label You use full label sheets Partial sheets with areas exposed by missing labels may cause labels to peel off during printing resulting in a paper jam The labels are loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the labels The rough side of the transparencies faces you You don t use transparencies with paper backing sheets The transparencies are loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transparencies Note Transparencies require more drying time Remove each transparency as it exits and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging 21 Load up to Make sure 20 sheets of banner paper You remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the banner paper You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner The banner paper is placed on a level surface behind the printer and fed up over the paper support You have selected the correct paper size for the banner in Print Properties For more information see Using Print Properties on page 16 The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper 100 sheets of custom size paper The print side of the paper faces you depending on the thickness The paper size fits within these dimensions Width 76 216 mm 3 0 8 5 inches Leng
37. o find this document on the Lexmark Web 2 Double click the printer Help icon site at www lexmark com Help Description Where to find The Help gives you instructions for using the software if While in any Lexmark software program click Help your printer connects to a computer Tips gt Help or Help gt Help Topics Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center 1 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1300 Series 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center your CD It installs with the other software if your printer connects to a computer Customer support Description Where to find North America Where to find rest of world Telephone support Call us at Telephone numbers and support hours vary e US 1 800 332 4120 by country or region Monday Friday 8 00 AM 11 00 PM ET Visit our Web site at www lexmark com Saturday Noon 6 00 PM ET Select a country or region and then select the Customer Support link e Canada 1 800 539 6275 Enalish Note For additional information about ngis contacting Lexmark see the printed Monday Friday 9 00 AM 11 00 PM warranty that shipped with your printer Saturday Noon 6 00 PM French Monday Friday 9 00 AM 7 00 PM e Mexico 001 888 377 0063 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 8 00 PM ET Note Support numbers and times may change without notice For the most recent ph
38. of the screen Click the text area to be able to add text to your photo greeting card When you have finished editing your text click OK If you want to create another photo greeting card using a different style and or photo click Add New Card and repeat step 3 on page 29 through step 6 on page 29 If you want to print your photo greeting card select Print your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab Select the number of copies from the Copies drop down list Select the copy quality from the Quality drop down list Select the paper size from the Paper Size in Printer drop down list Paper sizes supported Dimensions 210 x 297 millimeters Greeting cards 4x 8 inches 10 16 x 20 32 centimeters Click Print Now If you want to e mail your photo greeting card click E mail your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab From the Send Quality and Speed area of the screen select the image size Click Create E mail to create an e mail message with your photo greeting card s attached Creating and viewing a slideshow 1 2 3 From the desktop double click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon Click Slideshow Click and drag the photos you want to include in the slideshow to the Photos in Your Slideshow area If you want the photos to appear in a specific order click the photos in the order you want them to show 29 Notes e If you want to change the slideshow settings click the Settings tab e If you want to save or p
39. one numbers available see the printed warranty statement that shipped with your printer E mail support For e mail support visit our Web site E mail support varies by country or region www lexmark com and may not be available in some instances Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT Visit our Web site at www lexmark com Click Technical Support Select a country or region and then select Select your printer family the Customer Support link Select your printer model Note For additional information about contacting Lexmark see the printed From the Support Tools section click e warranty that shipped with your printer Mail Support Complete the form and then click Submit Request Limited Warranty Description Where to find US Where to find rest of world Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International Inc this limited warranty see the Statement of country or region See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that this Limited Warranty included with this warranty that shipped with your printer will be free of defects in printer or set forth at printer materials and workmanship fora www lexmark com period of 12 months after the Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT original date of purchase Click Warranty Information From the Statement of Limited Warranty section click Inkjet amp All In One Printers Scroll through the Web page to view the war
40. pply from the printer Reconnect the power supply to the printer Plug the power cord into the wall outlet Press to turn the printer on Solution 5 1 2 3 Close all open software applications Disable any anti virus programs Double click the My Computer icon 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 install the software Solution 6 N OORA OMN Visit our Web site at www lexmark com to check for the latest software In all countries or regions except the United States select your country or region Click the links for drivers or downloads Select your printer family Select your printer model Select your operating system Select the file you want to download and then follow the directions on the computer screen Page does not print Solution 1 If the light is not on see Power light is not lit on page 38 Solution 2 Remove and then load paper Solution 3 Check the ink levels and install a new print cartridge if necessary 39 Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back and bottom of the cartridges y A oL BS Warning Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges 3 Reinsert the print cartridges
41. ranty Record the following information located on the store receipt and the back of the printer and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster e Machine Type number e Serial number e Date purchased e Store where purchased 10 Setting up the printer To set up the printer follow the instructions on the Setup sheet that came with the product Checking the box contents Name Description Ea Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer Installation software CD e Installation software for the printer e Help e User s Guide in electronic format printed User s Guide only available in certain geographies Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 32 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 32 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software and information on setup troubleshooting Note A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be included 11 Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 0 Turn the printer on and off Cancel a print job Press in the middle of a print job Load or eject paper Troubleshoot For more information see Blinking power light trouble
42. rint the slideshow click the Share tab 4 Click View Show Viewing a saved slideshow 1 From the desktop double click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon 2 Click Slideshow 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Printing an image as a multiple page poster 1 Load paper 2 From the desktop double click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon 3 Click Poster 4 Click and drag the photo to the Print a Multi Page Poster area Note If you want to change the poster settings click the Settings tab 5 Click Print Now 30 Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on 2 Lift the access cover The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy 4 Remove the used print cartridge To recycle the used cartridge see Recycling Lexmark products on page 37 If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to use it later see Preserving the print cartridges on page 35 31 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges lt gt Ar 0S gt Warning Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids 4 Snap the lids closed 32 5 Close the acc
43. se only new unwrinkled paper 44 Solution 4 Adjust the paper guide e When using media less than 8 5 inches wide e Against the left edge of the paper or media making sure it does not buckle Printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media Solution 1 If there is a paper jam see Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting on page 44 Solution 2 Verify that the specialty media is loaded correctly Solution 3 Try loading one page envelope or sheet of specialty media at a time Solution 4 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused 1 Click e For Windows XP Pro Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes e For Windows XP Home Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Faxes e For Windows 2000 or Windows Vista Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Double click the name of your printer 3 Click Printer e Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing e Make sure a check mark does appear next to Set As Default Banner paper jams 1 Press to turn off the printer 2 Remove the jammed banner paper from the printer To keep a banner print job from jamming e Use only the number of sheets needed for the banner e Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming 1 With a document open click File gt Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Select the Paper Setup tab 4 From the Paper Size area s
44. shooting on page 46 Access cover e Install or change the print cartridges e Clear paper jams EN Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits a Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot ES Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding ES Paper support Load paper 12 Use the 1 Ke EN USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable Power supply Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord 1 Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using 3 If the light is not on press 0 13 Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use the printer with Windows operating systems If you are using a Macintosh operating system see the Mac Help 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder 2 Double click the printer Help icon Using the printer software T Use this software o Imaging Studio Print documents or photos Find troubleshooting maintenance and cartridge ordering information Select the best print settings for the document you are printing Create printer friendly versions of an active Web page Using the Imaging Studio To open the Imaging Studio use one of these methods Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop double click the Imaging Studio 1 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Le
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46. ternet you can contact Lexmark by mail Lexmark International Inc Bldg 004 2 CSC 740 New Circle Road NW Lexington KY 40550 2007 Lexmark International Inc All rights reserved UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at private expense Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International Inc registered in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Conventions Note A Note identifies something that could help you 48 Warning A Warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware or software A CAUTION A CAUTION identifies something that could cause you harm Q CAUTION This type of CAUTION indicates that you should not touch the marked area A CAUTION This type of CAUTION indicates a hot surface A CAUTION This type of CAUTION indicates a shock hazard A CAUTION This type of CAUTION indicates a tipping hazard Noise emission levels The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296 Note Some modes may not apply to your product 1 meter average sound pressure dBA Pining E Copying not applicable Values are subject to change See www lexmark com for current values Waste
47. th 127 432 mm 5 0 17 0 inches The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper 22 Printing Printing a document 4 2 3 4 5 6 Load paper With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup Adjust the settings Click OK Click OK or Print Printing a banner oN ODO oa BB WO N a Tear off only the number of sheets needed for the banner up to 20 sheets Set the stack of paper on a level surface behind the printer and feed up over the paper support With your document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup From the Layout drop down menu select Banner From the Banner Paper Size drop down menu select Letter Banner or A4 Banner Click OK Click OK or Print Printing cards Pb O N O O Y O 0 Load greeting cards index cards or postcards From the software application click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup Select a Quality Speed setting Select Photo for photos and greeting cards and Normal for other types of cards Select the Paper Setup tab Select Paper From the Paper Size list select a card size Click OK Click OK or Print 23 Notes e To avoid paper jams do not force the cards into the printer e To prevent smudging remove each card as it exits and let it dry before stac
48. the Photo Library 1 Load paper 2 From the desktop double click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon 3 Click View Print Photo Library 4 Click the photos you want to print 5 Click Photo Prints 6 Change the print settings as necessary Notes e From the Quality drop down list select a print quality e From the Paper Size in Printer drop down list select the paper size e You can also select other photo sizes and print multiple copies of the photos 7 Click Print Now 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 include in your photo package 4 Click Next 28 5 6 7 8 From the Quality drop down list select a copy quality From the Paper Size in Printer drop down list select the paper size To select multiple prints of a photo or to select photo sizes other than 4 x 6 in 10 x 15 cm select the options you want in the table Use the drop down list in the last column to view and select other sizes Click Print Now in the bottom right corner of the screen Creating photo projects Creating Photo Greeting Cards N Oo oO FP WO N 10 11 12 13 14 15 From the desktop double click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon Click Photo Greeting Cards From the Style tab click to select a style for your greeting card From the Photo tab select and drag a photo into the preview pane on the right side
49. the print job if not already canceled 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 31 and Installing print cartridges on page 32 3 Print again To order supplies click Order Ink on your computer screen You can also see Ordering supplies on page 35 in this guide Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to be installed If available click the Continue button on your computer screen to print using the black print cartridge The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job Note A variable amount of ink remains in the color print cartridge 46 Follow these steps to replace the color print cartridge in your printer 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled 2 Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 31 and Installing print cartridges on page 32 3 Print again To order supplies click Order Ink on your computer screen You can also see Ordering supplies on page 35 in this guide Black and Color cartridge replacement required New print cartridges need to be installed The print job has been canceled Note A variable amount of ink remains in the black and color print cartridges 1 Replace the print cartridges with new cartridges For more information see Removing a
50. u want to check or change your print settings a From the toolbar area click Lexmark gt Page Setup b Adjust the print settings c Click OK Note For additional print setting options see Using Print Properties on page 16 4 If you want to view the Web page before printing a Click Preview b Use the toolbar options to scroll between pages zoom in or out or select whether to print text and images or text only c Click e Print or e Close and continue to step 5 5 If needed select a print option from the Toolbar e Normal e Quick e Black and White e Text Only Printing photos or images from a Web page 1 Load paper For best results use photo or heavyweight matte paper with the glossy or printable side facing you If you are not sure which side is the printable side see the instructions that came with the paper 2 Open a Web page with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 5 or later On the Toolbar the number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos bx Photos 1 3 If no number appears next to Photos a From the Lexmark logo drop down menu select Options b Select the Advanced tab c Select a lower minimum photo size d Click OK The number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos 26 4 Click Photos The Fast Pics dialog appears 5 If you want to print all the photos or images using the same settings select the size you want the blank paper size in the printer and the number
51. xmark 1300 Series 2 Select Imaging Studio icon To access Details View Print Photo Library Browse print or share your photos Download photos from a memory card flash drive CD or PictBridge enabled digital camera to the Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Make quality greeting cards from your photos Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes 14 To access Details Slideshow View a slideshow of your photos Poster Print your photos as a multiple page poster Setup and diagnose printer Check ink levels Order print cartridges Find maintenance information Select other Solution Center tabs for more information including how to change printer settings and troubleshooting Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help as well as information about the printer status and ink level To open the Solution Center use one of these methods Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop double click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Studio icon Lexmark 1300 Series 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer 2 Select Solution Center The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open The Solution Center consists of six tabs From here You can Printer Status Main dialog e View the status of the printer For example while printing the status of the printer is Busy Printing e View ink levels and order new print cartridges
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