Page 3 - Contents
Contents Finding information about the printer..........................................................................7 Setting up the printer...................................................................................................11 Checking the box contents................................
Page 7 - Finding information about the printer
Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software. You can find this document in the printer box or on theLexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com . Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description...
Page 11 - Setting up the printer; Checking the box contents
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 1 2 3 4 5 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Installation software CD • Installation soft...
Page 12 - Learning about the printer; Understanding the parts of the printer
Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 1 2 3 4 6 5 Use the To 1 • 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 troubleshooting” onpage 46. 2 Acc...
Page 14 - Learning about the software; Using the printer software
Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operatingsystem, 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 softwa...
Page 15 - Using the Solution Center
Click To access Details Slideshow View a slideshow of your photos. Poster Print your photos as a multiple-page poster. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen: Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other S...
Page 16 - Using Print Properties; Opening Print Properties
From here You can Troubleshooting • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. 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 pr...
Page 17 - Using the Print Properties tabs; Using the Toolbar
Using the Save Settings menu From the “Save Settings” menu, you can name and save the current Print Properties settings for future use. Youcan save up to five custom settings. Using the I Want To menu The “I Want To” menu contains a variety of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a...
Page 18 - Resetting printer software settings to defaults
Click To • Select Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different settingfor printing photos. • Access links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Normal Print an entire Web page in normal quality. Q...
Page 20 - Loading paper and various paper types; Loading paper
Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Load the paper vertically...
Page 23 - Printing; Printing a document
Printing Printing a document 1 Load paper. 2 With a document open, click File Print . 3 Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or Setup . 4 Adjust the settings. 5 Click OK . 6 Click OK or Print . Printing a banner 1 Tear off only the number of sheets needed for the banner (up to 20 sheets). 2 ...
Page 26 - Printing a Web page; Printing photos or images from a Web page
Printing a Web page You can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version of any Web page. 1 Load paper. 2 Open a Web page using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. 3 If you want to check or change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark Page Setup . b Adjust the p...
Page 28 - Working with photos; Using Print Properties to print borderless photos
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 24hours before stacking, displaying, or storing....
Page 29 - Creating photo projects; Creating Photo Greeting Cards; Creating and viewing a slideshow
5 From the Quality drop-down list, select a copy quality. 6 From the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list, select the paper size. 7 To select multiple prints of a photo, or to select photo sizes other than 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm), select the optionsyou want in the table. Use the drop-down list in the...
Page 31 - Maintaining the printer; Changing print cartridges; Removing a used print cartridge
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. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridg...
Page 32 - Installing print cartridges
Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 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 le...
Page 33 - Achieving better print quality; Improving print quality
5 Close the access cover. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos orother high-quality images. Note: T...
Page 34 - Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles; Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
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 darkestarrow on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK . If you aligned ...
Page 36 - Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges
Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to* Black cartridge 28 † 175 Black cartridge 28A 175 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 29 † 150 Color cartridge 29A 150 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable * ...
Page 38 - Troubleshooting; Setup troubleshooting; Power light is not lit; Solution 1
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...
Page 39 - Page does not print
Solution 4 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on. Solution 5 1 Close all open softwa...
Page 40 - Solution 4; Solution 5
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. 1 2 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. Solut...
Page 41 - Print troubleshooting
Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos orother high-quality images. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, a...
Page 42 - Solution 6; Printer does not print or respond
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 thesoftware” on page 47. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web si...
Page 43 - Poor text and graphic quality
Poor text and graphic quality Examples of poor text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Solution 1 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if...
Page 44 - Partial document or photo prints; Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting; Paper jam in the printer
c Select your printer family. d Select your printer model. e Select your operating system. f 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 ...
Page 45 - Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media; Banner paper jams
Solution 4 Adjust the paper guide: • When using media less than 8.5 inches wide • 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...
Page 46 - Blinking power light troubleshooting; Power light blinks slowly; Error messages troubleshooting; Cartridge Alert
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 pap...
Page 47 - Black and Color cartridge replacement required; Paper Jam; Out of Paper; Removing and reinstalling the software
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 printcartridge” on page 31 and “Installing print cartridges” on page 32. 3 Pri...
Page 48 - Notices; Edition notice; UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS; Conventions
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 inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY ...
Page 49 - Power consumption
Warning: A Warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware or software. CAUTION: A CAUTION identifies something that could cause you harm. CAUTION: This type of CAUTION indicates that you should not touch the marked area. CAUTION: This type of CAUTION indicates a hot surface . C...
Page 50 - End-user license agreement
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 (<1 W Off) The product is plugged into a wall outlet, the power switch is turn...
Page 51 - Index
Index A access cover 12Advanced tab 16aligning print cartridges 33 B banner paper jams 45banner paper, loading 22banner, printing 23Black and Color cartridgereplacement required 47Black cartridge replacementrequired 46blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 46power light blin...
