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 Quick Setup sheet Description Where to find The Quick 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...
Page 11 - Setting up the printer; Checking the box contents
Setting up the printer To set up the printer, follow the instructions on the 1-2-3 sheet that came with the product. Checking the box contents 1 2 3 1 2 3 5 7 6 8 4 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Power supply Fits into the hollo...
Page 12 - Networking the printer; Installing the printer on a network
Networking the printer For complete networking information, please refer to the Getting Started booklet that came with the product. Installing the printer on a network Follow the instructions for the networking method you want to use. Make sure the selected network is set up andworking properly, and...
Page 13 - Learning about the printer; Understanding the parts of the printer
Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 1 2 5 6 8 7 3 4 Use the To 1 Internal wireless adapter Connect to a wireless network. 2 • 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 informati...
Page 15 - 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 1400 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Using the printer softwa...
Page 16 - Using the Solution Center
Click To access Details Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 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 cartr...
Page 17 - Using Print Properties; Opening Print Properties
From here You can How To • Learn how to: – Print. – Use basic features. – Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners,iron-on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. Troubleshooting • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer pr...
Page 18 - Using the Print Properties tabs
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 19 - Using the Toolbar
Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you create printer-friendly versions of Web pages. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. Click To • Select Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appea...
Page 20 - Resetting printer software settings to defaults
Click To Preview Preview a Web page before printing. Resetting printer software settings to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes . 2 Right-click the Lexmark 1400 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences . 4 Click the Sa...
Page 21 - 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 24 - 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 28 - Printing photos or images from a Web page
c Click: • Print or • Close , and continue to step 5. 5 If needed, select a print option from the Toolbar: • Normal • Quick • Black and White • 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 ...
Page 29 - Working with photos; Using Print Properties to print borderless photos
Working with photos Notes: • For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark photo papers. • To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. Forbest results, remove each printed sheet individually from the pape...
Page 30 - Creating Photo Greeting Cards
Printing Photo Packages 1 Load paper. For best results, use photo or glossy paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you arenot sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 C...
Page 32 - 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 33 - 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 34 - Achieving better print quality; Improving print quality; Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
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 photo paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching,...
Page 35 - Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
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...
Page 37 - Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges; Refilling a print cartridge
Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to 1 Black cartridge 23A 215 Black cartridge 2 23 215 High yield black cartridge 34 500 Color cartridge 24A 185 Color cartridge 2 24 185 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous pr...
Page 38 - Troubleshooting; Setup troubleshooting; Power light is not lit
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 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 photo paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid to...
Page 42 - 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 21. 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 32 and “Installing print cartridges” on page 33. 3 Pri...
Page 48 - Notices; Edition notice; Trademarks
Notices Product name: Lexmark 1400 Series Machine type: 4127 Model(s): W31, W21, W01 Edition notice February 2007 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 WARRAN...
Page 50 - Power consumption; End-user license agreement
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) Printing The product is generating hard-copy output from electronic inputs. 23 Co...
Page 51 - Index
Index A access cover 13Advanced tab 17aligning print cartridges 34 B banner paper jams 45banner paper, loading 23Black and Color cartridgereplacement required 47Black cartridge replacementrequired 46blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 46power light blinks slowly 46 border...
