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.
Contents Important safety information...2 About your printer...4 Finding information about the printer...4 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact...4 Printer models...5 Printer features...5 Understanding the parts of the printer...5 Using the printer control panel...6 Using memory cards and flash drives...7 Ordering and replacing ink cartridges...8 Ordering ink cartridges...8 Replacing ink cartridges...9 Maintaining ink cartridges...10...
* Available on the installation software CD and on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact We are committed to protecting the environment and are continually improving our printers to reduce their environmental impact.
• Recycle paper from discarded print jobs. • Use recycled paper. To read the Lexmark Environmental Sustainability Report, see www.lexmark.com/environment. Printer models The installation software CD that came with your printer works for the following printer models: • Lexmark S505 •...
Use the Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. Use the Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. 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.
Scan Access the scan menu and scan documents. Photo Access the photo menu and print photos. Back • Return to the previous screen. • Exit from one menu level to a higher one. Color/Black Switch to color mode or black-and-white mode. Start Start a print, scan, or copy job, depending on which mode is selected.
100XL Magenta color cartridge High yield magenta color cartridge 100XL 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 S508 models...
Cartridge Magenta color cartridge High yield magenta color cartridge 108XL 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. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin.
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.
Linux openSUSE 11.1 and 11.0 (Web only) • Linux Fedora 10 (Web only) The printer driver for this operating system is available only at http://support.lexmark.com. Installing the printer software Note: If you installed the printer software on this computer before but need to reinstall the software, then uninstall the current software first.
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.
Use the Lexmark Printer Utility (not available in Mac OS X • Get help with cartridge installation. version 10.6) • Print a test page. (referred to as Printer Utility) • Print an alignment page. • Clean the printhead nozzles. •...
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically The automatic duplex unit, available only on select printer models, supports A4- and letter-size paper. If you purchased a model without automatic duplex, or if you need to print duplex using other paper sizes, then see the instructions for printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually.
If you want to adjust the print settings: Press again. Make your selections using the arrow buttons. After adjusting your settings, press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Continue, and then press Press the Color/Black button to set a color or black-and-white print. When you select color or black-only printing, the light near your choice comes on.
Copying Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Note: The ADF is available only on select models. If you purchased a printer without an ADF, then load original documents or photos on the scanner glass. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings).
Scanning Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Note: The ADF is available only on select models. If you purchased a printer without an ADF, then load original documents or photos on the scanner glass. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings).
Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software For Windows users Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Click or Start. Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. Navigate to: Printer Home >...
Select Printer Home. From the Support tab, select Service Center. If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at http://support.lexmark.com to find the following: • Knowledgebase articles with the latest information and troubleshooting for your printer •...
EMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEAD Open the printer and lift the latch. Remove the printhead. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the printhead nozzles. Wipe the printhead contacts using a clean, lint-free cloth. Reinsert the printhead, and then close the latch until it clicks. Close the printer.
HECK THE CONNECTION Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one. Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. The USB port is marked with a USB symbol.
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press A cleaning page prints. Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Align Printer, and the press An alignment page prints. Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is finished. Printer is busy or does not respond If the "Before you troubleshoot"...