Preserving Print Cartridges - Lexmark 3200 User Manual

Preserving print cartridges

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Caring for your printer
5
Replace the print cartridges. For help, see "Installing or changing a
print cartridge" on page 36.
6
Close the front cover.
7
Plug the printer power cord into an electrical outlet.
If the print quality has not improved after this cleaning process, replace
your print cartridge. If print quality still does not improve, your printer
may require service.
To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum
performance from your printer:
• Keep a print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to
install it.
• Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace,
clean, or store it in a print cartridge storage unit. The print cartridge
will not print correctly if removed from the printer and left exposed
for an extended period of time.
• If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the
printer until you are ready to replace it. Printing with one of the
print cartridge carriers empty may cause printer problems.
• Do not refill print cartridges. Refilling empty print cartridges
invalidates your warranty. Incompatible inks can cause damage to
the printhead or to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark
supplies with the printer.