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Lexmark 1400 Series User Manual

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Lexmark 1400 Series
User's Guide
February 2007
www.lexmark.com
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.
© 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40550

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  • Page 1 User's Guide February 2007 www.lexmark.com 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. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
  • Page 2 Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Learning about the printer...13 Understanding the parts of the printer...13 Learning about the software...15 Using the printer software...15 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...15 Using the Solution Center...16 Using Print Properties...17 Opening Print Properties ... 17 Using the Save Settings menu ... 18 Using the I Want To menu...
  • Page 4 Aligning the print cartridges ... 34 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ... 34 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ... 35 Preserving the print cartridges...36 Ordering supplies...36 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...37 Refilling a print cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is not lit...
  • Page 5 Paper or specialty media misfeeds... 44 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media... 45 Banner paper jams ... 45 Blinking power light troubleshooting...46 Power light blinks slowly... 46 Power light blinks rapidly ... 46 Error messages troubleshooting...46 Cartridge Alert ... 46 Black cartridge replacement required...

  • Page 7: Finding Information About The Printer

    Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the User's Guide instead. Where to find You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Where to find You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
  • Page 8 An icon of the User's Guide appears on your desktop, and the User's Guide appears on the screen. You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Where to find While in any Lexmark software program, click Help,...

  • Page 9: Customer Support

    Where to find (rest of world) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by country or region. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer.
  • Page 10 Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased •...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Printer

    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 Name Description Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer.

  • Page 12: Networking The Printer

    In order to complete the network configuration of your printer, you may need the media access control (MAC) address of the printer or print server. The MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located at the back of the printer...

  • Page 13: Learning About The Printer

    Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected.
  • Page 14 Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord. Internal wireless adapter Connect to a wireless network. Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using.

  • Page 15: Learning About The Software

    Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series folder. Double-click the printer Help icon.

  • Page 16: Using The Solution Center

    • • Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as information about the printer status and ink level. To open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.

  • Page 17: Using Print Properties

    Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer. You can change the settings in Print Properties based on the type of project you want to create. You can open Print...

  • Page 18: Using The Save Settings Menu

    • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to have the last page printed first.

  • Page 19: Using The Toolbar

    Note: The number of photos or images valid for printing appears next to Photos. • Select Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar.

  • Page 20: Resetting Printer Software Settings To Defaults

    Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. Right-click the Lexmark 1400 Series icon. Click Printing Preferences. Click the Save Settings menu. From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted.

  • Page 21: Loading Paper And Various Paper Types

    If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. • You do not force paper into the printer. Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. Adjust the paper guide until it rests against the left edge of the paper.
  • Page 22 Load up to 25 greeting cards 25 index cards 25 photo cards 25 postcards 10 envelopes 25 sheets of labels 10 transparencies Make sure • The total thickness of the card stack does not exceed 10 mm (0.4 inches). • The print side of the cards faces you.
  • Page 23 • You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner. • The banner paper is placed on a level surface behind the printer and fed up over the paper support. • You have selected the correct paper size for the banner in Print Properties.

  • Page 24: Printing

    Tear off only the number of sheets needed for the banner (up to 20 sheets). Set the stack of paper on a level surface behind the printer, and feed up over the paper support. With your document open, click File Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

  • Page 25: Printing Collated Copies

    Notes: • To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer. • To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before stacking. Printing collated copies If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies as groups of pages (not collated).

  • Page 26: Printing Iron-On Transfers

    Click the Quality/Copies tab. From the Quality/Speed section, select Photo. From the Paper Type section, select Use printer sensor to let the printer select the paper type for you. Note: To manually select a paper type, select Use my choice.

  • Page 27: Printing The Last Page First (Reverse

    Note: Do not force the transparencies into the printer. Printing a Web page You can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version of any Web page. Load paper. Open a Web page using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.

  • Page 28: Printing Photos Or Images From A Web Page

    Right click the photo or image. Click Edit. Make your selections. Follow the instructions on the screen. When you are finished making changes, click Done. Select the size you want, the blank paper size in the printer, and the number of copies. Click Print Now.

  • Page 29: Working With 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. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

  • Page 30: Printing Photo Packages

    Load paper. For best results, use photo or glossy paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. Click Photo Packages.

  • Page 31: Creating And Viewing A Slideshow

    Click Create E-mail to create an e-mail message with your photo greeting card(s) attached. Creating and viewing a slideshow From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. Click Slideshow. Click and drag the photos you want to include in the slideshow to the “Photos in Your Slideshow” area.

  • Page 32: Maintaining The Printer

    Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. Remove the used print cartridge. To recycle the used cartridge, see “Recycling Lexmark products” on page 37. If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to use it later, see “Preserving the print cartridges” on...

  • Page 33: Installing Print Cartridges

    Installing print cartridges If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids.

  • Page 34: Achieving Better 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 touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects.

  • Page 35: Wiping The Print Cartridge Nozzles And Contacts

    From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. Click Print. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Remove the print cartridge.

  • Page 36: Preserving The Print Cartridges

    Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Notes: •...

  • Page 37: Using Genuine Lexmark Print Cartridges

    Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality. If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted.

  • Page 38: 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. Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using.

  • Page 39: Page Does Not Print

    Follow the instructions on the computer screen to install the software. Solution 6 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. Click the links for drivers or downloads.
  • Page 40 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 47. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software.

  • Page 41: Print Troubleshooting

    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 touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects.

  • Page 42: Printer Does Not Print Or Respond

    Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 47. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software.

  • Page 43: Poor Text And Graphic Quality

    Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry. Solution 4 Use a different brand of paper. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. Use Lexmark photo paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images.

  • Page 44: Partial Document Or Photo Prints

    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. From the software application, click File Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

  • Page 45: Printer Does Not Feed Paper, Envelopes, Or Specialty Media

    Solution 3 Try loading one page, envelope, or sheet of specialty media at a time. Solution 4 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused. Click: • For Windows XP Pro: Start •...

  • Page 46: Blinking Power Light Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 47: Black And Color Cartridge Replacement Required

    Load paper. For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 21. Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software.

  • Page 48: Notices

    © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Lexmark, Lexmark with diamond design, and MarkNet are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/ or other countries. PerfectFinish is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 49: Noise Emission Levels

    The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number.

  • Page 50: Power Consumption

    A variable amount of ink will remain in the cartridge when replacement is required. After this single use, the license to use the print cartridge terminates, and the used cartridge must be returned only to Lexmark for remanufacturing, refilling or recycling.

  • Page 51: Index

    47 iron-on transfers, loading 21 jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 45 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or specialty media misfeeds 44 printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 45...
  • Page 52 27 Web page 27 Web page, photos only 28 publications, finding 7 Quality/Copies tab 18 recycling Lexmark products 37 WEEE statement 49 removing print cartridge 32 reverse page order 27 safety information 2 setup troubleshooting page does not print 39...
  • Page 53 42 poor text and graphic quality 43 print speed is slow 41 printer does not print or respond 42 troubleshooting, setup page does not print 39 power light is not lit 38...

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