Lexmark Impact S305 Reference Manual

Lexmark Impact S305 Reference Manual

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Lexmark Impact S300 Series Quick Reference
Guide
April 2009
www.lexmark.com

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  • Page 1 Lexmark Impact S300 Series Quick Reference Guide April 2009 www.lexmark.com...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    1-800-332-4120. This patented printer is licensed for, and designed to work with, only genuine Lexmark inkjet cartridges for the life of the patented printer. You agree to: (1) use only genuine Lexmark inkjet cartridges with this printer except as otherwise provided below, and (2) pass this license/agreement to any subsequent user of this printer.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety information...2 About your printer...5 Finding information about the printer...5 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact...5 Printer models...6 Printer features...7 Understanding the parts of the printer...7 Using the printer control panel...8 Using memory cards and flash drives...10 Installing the printhead without the CD...12 Ordering and replacing ink cartridges...14 Ordering ink cartridges...14 Replacing ink cartridges...15...
  • Page 4 Scanning...27 Tips for scanning...27 Scanning to a local or network computer...27 Scanning to a flash drive or memory card...28 Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software...28 Scanning to a PDF...29 Canceling scan jobs...29 Troubleshooting...30 Notices...37 Edition notice...37 Contents...
  • Page 5: About Your Printer

    The latest supplemental information, updates, online technical support, and telephone support Available on the installation software CD and on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. Refer to this section if you are installing the printhead without the installation software CD.
  • Page 6: Printer Models

    “Deep Clean Printhead” features. These features clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of your prints. Recycling • Return ink cartridges for reuse or recycling through the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program. To return an ink cartridge, go to www.lexmark.com/recycle. Follow the instructions to request a postage-paid bag. •...
  • Page 7: Printer Features

    Printer features Your printer comes with full features that will help you manage and accomplish printing and imaging tasks: • Wireless. Print and scan from virtually anywhere in your home or office over a secure wireless network, as well as share the printer among multiple computers. •...
  • Page 8: Using The Printer Control Panel

    Use the Top cover Paper feed guard Paper guides Use the Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable.
  • Page 9 Use the: Power button Copy button Scan button Photo button Color/Black Start button Cancel button Display Note: The display is turned off in Power Saver mode. • Turn the printer on and off. • Switch to Power Saver mode. Note: When the printer is on, press Power Saver mode.
  • Page 10: Using Memory Cards And Flash Drives

    Use the: Select button Arrow buttons Back button Setup button Using memory cards and flash drives Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer Memory cards and flash drives are storage devices frequently used with cameras and computers. You can remove the memory card from the camera or the flash drive from the computer and insert it directly into the printer.
  • Page 11 Look for Memory Card Detected or Storage Device Detected on the display. Notes: • If the printer does not recognize the memory device, then remove and reinsert it. • If a flash drive or a digital camera set to mass storage mode is inserted into the USB port while a memory card is in the card slot, then a message appears on the display prompting you to choose which memory device to use.
  • Page 12: Installing The Printhead Without The Cd

    Installing the printhead without the CD Open the printer, and then remove the packaged printhead from the printer. Raise the printer control panel, and then remove the ink cartridges from the paper exit tray. Connect the power cord, and then turn on the printer. Warning—Potential Damage: Read the safety information included with this product before connecting power or making any cabling connections.
  • Page 13 Open the printer, and then remove any tape from the latch. Lift the latch. Remove the printhead from the disposable container. Insert the printhead, and then close the latch until it clicks. Close the printer. Install the ink cartridges. For more information, see “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 15. About your printer...
  • Page 14: Ordering And Replacing Ink Cartridges

    High yield cyan color cartridge Magenta color cartridge High yield magenta color cartridge Licensed for a single use only. After use, return this cartridge to Lexmark for remanufacturing, refilling, or recycling. Available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark S308 models...
  • Page 15: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. Turn on your printer. Open the printer.
  • Page 16: Maintaining Ink Cartridges

    Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs an automatic maintenance cycle every week if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on if it is turned off.
  • Page 17: Using The Printer Software

    Cleaning the printhead nozzles Poor print quality is sometimes due to clogged printhead nozzles. Clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of your prints. Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink.
  • Page 18: Using The Printer Software

    Using the printer software Minimum system requirements The printer software requires up to 500 MB of free disk space. Supported operating systems • Microsoft Windows 7 (Web only) • Microsoft Windows Vista • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater) •...
  • Page 19: Using The Windows Printer Software

    Using the World Wide Web Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder. Select your printer, and then select your operating system. Download the driver and install the printer software. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during printer installation When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed.
  • Page 20 Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility in four-in-one printers. Use the Fax Setup Utility to set the Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers, set Ringing and Answering, and print fax history and status reports.
  • Page 21: Using The Macintosh Printer Software

    Double-click the icon of the application that you want to use. Use the Lexmark All-In-One Center (referred to as All-In-One Center) Lexmark Fax Setup Utility (referred to as Fax Setup Utility) Lexmark Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader)
  • Page 22: Printing

    Printing Printing a document Load the paper in the printer. Send the print job: For Windows users With a document open, click File  Print. Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Select the print quality, the number of copies to print, the type of paper to use, and how the pages should print.
  • Page 23: Printing Documents From A Memory Card Or Flash Drive

    Press the arrow buttons to select a photo printing option, and then press Note: You can choose to print the most recent photo, print all the photos, print photos that fall within a date range, print photos by selecting the photo numbers on a proof sheet, or print pre-selected photos from a digital camera using Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).
  • Page 24: Canceling Print Jobs

    If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) Press the arrow buttons to select the file name of the document that you want to print. Press , and then wait for the printer to connect to the network computer or to finish searching the network for available computers.
  • Page 25: Copying

    Copying Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Note: The ADF is available only on selected models. If you purchased a printer without an ADF, then load original documents or photos on the scanner glass. Tips for copying • When using the ADF, adjust the paper guide on the ADF to the width of the original document. •...
  • Page 26: Canceling Copy Jobs

    From the printer control panel, press Press until Photo Reprint appears. Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Yes, and then press Press the arrow buttons to select the desired photo size, and then press Press Note: For best results, allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Canceling copy jobs To cancel a copy job, press Scanning stops and the printer returns to the previous menu.
  • Page 27: Scanning

    Scanning Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Note: The ADF is available only on selected models. If you purchased a printer without an ADF, then load original documents or photos on the scanner glass. Tips for scanning • When using an ADF, adjust the paper guide on the ADF to the width of the original document. •...
  • Page 28: Scanning To A Flash Drive Or Memory Card

    Press the arrow buttons to select the resolution quality and the original image size. Press a selection. Press to start scanning. The scan is complete when the application you selected in step 6 opens on the destination computer, and the scan appears within the application as a new file.
  • Page 29: Scanning To A Pdf

    For Macintosh users Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. Double-click the printer Center to open the All-In-One Center. From the “What is being scanned?” menu on the main screen, select a document type. From the “How will the scanned image be used?”...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    If it appears on an error message dialog, click the For additional assistance, use the Service Center link. If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.lexmark.com to find the following: • Knowledgebase articles with the latest information and troubleshooting for your printer •...
  • Page 31: Incorrect Language Appears On The Display

    • “Print job does not print or is missing pages” on page 33 • “Printer is printing blank pages” on page 34 • “Printer is busy or does not respond” on page 34 • “Cannot delete documents from the print queue” on page 35 •...
  • Page 32 EMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEAD Open the printer and lift the latch. Remove the printhead. Wipe the printhead contacts using a clean, lint-free cloth. Reinsert the printhead. Note: If removing and reinserting the printhead does not resolve the error, then contact technical support. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 33: Software Did Not Install

    Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the software. Before you reinstall the software, do the following: AKE SURE THAT YOUR COMPUTER MEETS THE MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THE PRINTER BOX...
  • Page 34: Printer Is Printing Blank Pages

    ECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. EMOVE AND RECONNECT THE HECK THE CONNECTION...
  • Page 35: Cannot Delete Documents From The Print Queue

    If the printer will not come out of Power Saver mode, then reset the power: Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and then wait 10 seconds. Insert the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. If this problem persists, then check our Web site for updates for your printer software or firmware.
  • Page 36: Network Troubleshooting

    Network Troubleshooting If you are having trouble setting up your printer on a network, print a network setup page, and then see the complete network troubleshooting information in the Network Getting Started Guide or the comprehensive User's Guide available on the installation software CD. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address of the printer.
  • Page 37: Notices

    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.
  • Page 38 Any questions on this statement should be directed to: Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road...

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