Lexmark 840 Series Printer User Manual
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1. Note For best results load transfers one at a time Loading paper and various paper types 16 Load up to Make sure 25 greeting cards The total thickness of the card stack does not exceed 0 4 inches or 25 index cards 10 mm 25 photo cards The print side of the cards faces you 25 postcards The cards are loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the cards 10 envelopes The stamp location is in the upper left corner The print side of the envelopes faces you The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers The envelopes are loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes Warning Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps string ties or metal folding bars Notes Do not load envelopes with holes perforations cutouts or deep embossing Do not use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive 25 sheets of labels You follow the loading instructions that came with the labels The print side of the labels faces you The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the label You use full label sheets Partial sheets with areas exposed by missing labels may cause labels to peel off during printing resulting in a paper jam The labels are loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the labels 20 transparencie2. Select your operating system Select the file you want to download and follow the directions on the computer screen Poor quality at the edges of the page Solution 1 Unless you are using the borderless feature use these minimum print margin settings e Left and right margins 6 35 mm 0 25 in for letter size paper 3 37 mm 0 133 in for all paper sizes except letter Top margin 1 7 mm 0 067 in Bottom margin 12 7 mm 0 5 in Troubleshooting 33 Solution 2 Select the Borderless print feature 1 From the software application click File gt Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Click Print Layout 4 Click Borderless Solution 3 Check that the paper size being used matches the printer setting 1 From the software application click File gt Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Click Paper Setup 4 Check the paper size Print speed is slow Solution 1 Close all applications not in use Solution 2 Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in the document Solution 3 Consider purchasing more Random Access Memory RAM for your computer Solution 4 Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system Solution 5 1 From the software application click File gt Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Click Quality Copies 4 From the Quality Speed area select a lower print quality Solutio
3. For information on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper in your country or region go to www lexmark com Maintaining the printer 27 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling 1 If you are returning a print cartridge place it in the return bag that came with your product Note The return bag is not available in all countries and regions 2 Visit our Web site at www lexmark com recycle 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Maintaining the printer 28 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 have been using 3 Ifthe O light is not on press OF Software does not install The following operating systems are supported e Windows 98 Me e Windows 2000 e Windows XP Solution 1 Check that your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the box Solution 2 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage 2 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer The USB port is marked with the lt s USB symbol 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer Solution 3 1 Turn off and then restart your c
4. Ready The product is waiting for a print job Power Saver The product is in energy saving mode High Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet but the power switch is turned off 3 Low Off lt 1 W Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet the power switch is turned off and the not applicable product is in the lowest possible power consumption mode Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet but the power switch is turned off The power consumption levels listed in the previous table represent time averaged measurements Instantaneous power draws may be substantially higher than the average Values are subject to change See www lexmark com for current values Power Saver This product is designed with an energy saving mode called Power Saver The Power Saver Mode is equivalent to the EPA Sleep Mode The Power Saver Mode saves energy by lowering power consumption during periods of inactivity For this product the Power Saver Mode is entered immediately at the end of a print job The Power Saver Mode does not affect the performance of this product and therefore cannot be modified by the user Notices 41 Off mode If this product has an off mode which still consumes a small amount of power then to completely stop product power consumption disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet Total energy usage It is sometimes helpful to calculate the total product energy usage Since power consumption claims are
5. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for You can find this document in the printer box or on the setting up hardware and software and some basic Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com instructions for using the printer The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to solve printer setup problems Note These documents do not ship with all printers If you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet see the User s Guide instead User s Guide Description Where to find The User s Guide gives you instructions for using the When you install the printer software the User s Guide printer and other information such as will be installed e Using the software 1 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt e Loading paper Lexmark 840 Series e Printing 2 Click User s Guide Working with photos If the link to the User s Guide is not on your desktop follow these instructions Scanning if supported by your printer Making copies if supported by your printer Faxing if supported by your printer Note If necessary click Start gt Run and then type Maintaining ne peter l D setup where D is the letter of your CD ROM Connecting the printer to a network if supported by drive your printer l ae l Click View User s Guide including Setup Troubleshooting problems with printing copying Troubleshooting scanni
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7. O If the print quality does not improve clean the print nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 25 Maintaining the printer 26 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the cartridge Preserving the print cartridges Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them 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 e For best results use only Lexmark print cartridges For best results when printing photos or other high quality images use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper ltem Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to Black cartridge Black cartridge High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge High yield color cartridge Photo cartridge 1 Not applicable USB cable 1021294 Not applicable Values obtained by continuous printing Declared yield value in accordance with ISO IEC 24711 FDIS t Licensed Return Program Cartridge Paper size Lexmark Premium Photo Paper e Letter A4 4x6in 10 x 15 cm L Lexmark Photo Paper Letter A4 4x6in 10 x 15 cm Note Availability may vary by country or region
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9. images Note 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 Use a paper that is a heavier weight bright white or coated e Select a higher print quality If the document still does not have the print quality you want follow these steps 1 Align the print cartridges For more information see Aligning the print cartridges on page 25 If print quality has not improved continue to step 2 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 25 If print quality has not improved continue to step 3 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 23 and Installing print cartridges on page 24 If print quality has not improved continue to step 4 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts For more information see Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts on page 26 If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the print cartridges For more information see Ordering supplies on page 27 Aligning the print cartridges The computer automatically prompts you to align the print cartridges e After you install the printer software e When you send your fi
10. of ink remains in the black and color print cartridges 1 Replace the print cartridges with new cartridges For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 23 and Installing print cartridges on page 24 2 Print again To order supplies click Order Ink on your computer screen You can also see Ordering supplies on page 27 in this guide Paper Jam For more information see Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting on page 35 Out of Paper The printer is out of paper in the middle of a print job 1 Load paper For more information see Loading paper on page 16 2 Press C 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 1 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 840 Series Select Uninstall Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens O a A W DN Insert the CD and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software Troubleshooting 38 Notices Product name Lexmark 840 Series Machine type 4137 005 Edition notice July 2006 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent
11. provided in power units of Watts the power consumption should be multiplied by the time the product spends in each mode in order to calculate energy usage The total product energy usage is the sum of each mode s energy usage End user license agreement Opening this package installing the printing device software or using the print cartridges inside confirms your acceptance of the following license agreement The patented print cartridges contained inside are licensed for a single use only and is are designed to stop working after delivering a fixed amount of ink 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 If you do not accept the terms of this single use license agreement return this product in its original packaging to your point of purchase A replacement cartridge sold without these terms is available at www lexmark com Notices 42 index A access cover 11 Advanced tab 14 aligning print cartridges 25 B banner paper jams 36 banner paper loading 18 blinking power light troubleshooting power light blinks rapidly 37 power light blinks slowly 37 borderless photos printing 22 box contents 10 Cc cards printing 19 Cartridge Alert 37 cartridge print cleaning 25 removing 23 wiping 26 cartridges print ali
12. to state or imply that only that product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual property right may be used instead Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products programs or services except those expressly designated by the manufacturer are the user s responsibility 2006 Lexmark International Inc All rights reserved UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS 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 Conventions Note A note identifies something that could help you Warning A warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware or software A CAUTION A caution identifies something that could cause you harm Q CAUTION This type of caution indicates that you should not touch the marked area A CAUTION This type of caution indicates a hot surface A CAUTION This type of caution indicates a shock hazard A CAUTION This type of caution indicates a tipping hazard Notices 39 Federal Communications Commission FCC compliance information s
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14. LEXMARK Lexmark 840 Series User s Guide July 2006 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 2006 Lexmark International Inc All rights reserved 740 West New Circle Road Lexington Kentucky 40550 Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer s authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible 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 Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts A CAUTION Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections such as the power supply cord or telephone during a lightning storm Contents Finding information about the printel ecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeees 7 Setting up the PMNS 5o2c5 os seco cs ccctesceccassciws nec ctaccensievennessstseteasetecctet honmetee eee 10 Checking the box COMLCN
15. aphic 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 necessary Solution 2 See Improving print quality on page 25 Troubleshooting 32 Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media remove each sheet as it exits and allow it to dry Documents with graphics or images Photo paper Heavyweight matte or glossy paper Transparencies Labels Envelopes lron on transfers 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 Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high quality images Solution 5 Use only new unwrinkled paper Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it For more information see Removing and reinstalling the software on page 38 2 If the software still does not install correctly visit our Web site at www lexmark com to check for the latest software a OoaQa0d amp F In all countries or regions except the United States select your country or region Click the links for drivers and downloads Select your printer family Select your printer model
16. cape 15 portrait 15 P page does not print 30 paper exit tray 11 paper feed button 11 paper guide 11 paper jam 38 paper jam in paper support 35 paper jam in printer 35 paper or specialty media misfeeds 35 Paper Out 38 Paper Setup tab changing orientation 15 changing paper size 15 paper sizes specifying 15 paper support 11 paper loading 16 parts access cover 11 paper exit tray 11 paper feed button 11 paper guide 11 paper support 11 power button 11 power supply 12 USB port 12 photo cards loading 17 photo paper loading 16 photos printing 22 printing borderless 22 printing using Fast Pics 22 printing using Print Properties 22 poor quality at the edges of the page 33 poor text and graphic quality 32 portrait orientation selecting 15 postcards loading 17 printing 19 power button 11 power light blinks rapidly 37 power light blinks slowly 37 power light is not lit 29 power supply 12 print cartridge cleaning 25 removing 23 wiping 26 print cartridge nozzles cleaning 25 print cartridges aligning 25 installing 24 preserving 27 Print Layout tab changing document type 15 duplexing 15 Print Properties Want To menu 14 opening 14 Options menu 14 Paper Setup tab 15 Print Layout tab 15 Quality Copies tab 15 Save Settings menu 14 tabs 15 print speed is slow 34 print troubleshooting improving print quality 25 32 poor quality at the edges of the page 33 poor text and graphic quality 32 print speed is slow 34 prin
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18. e requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support Lexmark International Inc S A Boigny France This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950 Noise emission levels The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296 Note Some modes may not apply to your product 1 meter average sound pressure dBA Copying not applicable Notices 40 Values are subject to change See www lexmark com for current values Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive 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 ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR 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 14 Copying The product is generating hard copy output from hard copy original documents not applicable Scanning The product is scanning hard copy documents not applicable
19. ect Photo From the Paper Type menu choose a paper type From the Paper Setup tab select Borderless and then select the paper size and the orientation of the photo Click OK Click OK or Print Working with photos 22 Maintaining the printer Changing the 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 4 Remove the used print cartridge To recycle the used cartridge see Recycling Lexmark products on page 28 If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to use it later see Preserving the print cartridges on page 27 Maintaining the printer 23 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges oe ow X 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 levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids 4 Close the lids 5 Close the access cover Maintaining the printer 24 Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document make sure you e Use the appropriate paper for the document Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high quality
20. enter The Solution Center provides help as well as information about the printer status and ink level To open the Solution Center 1 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 840 Series 2 Select Solution Center The Solution Center consists of six tabs From this tab You can Printer Status Main dialog e View the status of the printer For example while printing the status of the printer is Busy Printing e View the ink level of the print cartridges Learn how to Print Find and change settings Use basic features Print projects such as banners photos envelopes cards iron on transfers and transparencies Find the printable User s Guide Learning about the software 13 From this tab You can Troubleshooting e Learn tips about the current status e Solve printer problems Maintenance e Install the print cartridges View shopping options for new cartridges Print a test page Clean to fix horizontal streaks Align to fix blurry edges Remove Japanese postcard residue Cleaning the printer rollers is only necessary after printing on Hagaki or other types of paper that leave powder residues Troubleshoot other ink problems Contact Information Learn how to contact us by telephone e mail or on the World Wide Web Advanced e Change the appearance of the Printing Status window e Download the newest software files Turn printing voice notification on or off Change the network printing se
21. f a document make sure you Use the appropriate paper for the document Use Lexmark Premium 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 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 Use a paper that is a heavier weight bright white or coated Select a higher print quality If the document still does not have the print quality you want follow these steps 1 Align the print cartridges For more information see Aligning the print cartridges on page 25 If print quality has not improved continue to step 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 25 If print quality has not improved continue to step 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 23 and Installing print cartridges on page 24 If print quality has not improved continue to step 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts For more information see Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts on page 26 If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the print cartridges For more information see Ordering supplies on page 27 Poor text and gr
22. g Transparencies may require up to 15 minutes to dry 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 Collated Not collated 3 14 hap 324 ezi Load paper With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup From the Quality Copies tab select the number of copies to print Select the Collate Copies check box Select the Print Last Page First check box Click OK Click OK or Print O N Oa A OO N Printing multiple pages on one sheet 1 Load paper 2 With a document open click File Print 3 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 4 From the Print Layout tab select N up Printing 20 5 Select the number of pages to print on each page 6 If you want each page image to be surrounded by a border select Print Page Borders 7 Click OK 8 Click OK or Print Printing the last page first reverse page order 1 Load paper 2 With a document open click File Print 3 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 4 From the Quality Copies tab select Print Last Page First 5 Click OK 6 Click OK or Print Printing 21 Working with photos Note To prevent smudging or scratching avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects For best results remove each printed sheet individually fr
23. gning 25 installing 24 preserving 27 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 25 coated paper loading 16 collating copies 20 Contact Information tab 14 contents box 10 custom size paper loading 18 D documents printing 19 E emission notices 40 envelopes loading 17 printing 19 error messages troubleshooting Cartridge Alert 37 paper jam 38 Paper Out 38 F Fast Pics opening 15 22 using 15 22 FCC notices 40 finding information 7 publications 7 Web site 7 G glossy paper loading 16 greeting cards loading 17 printing 19 H How To tab 13 l I Want To menu 14 index cards loading 17 printing 19 information finding 7 installing print cartridges 24 printer software 38 iron on transfers loading 16 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 36 paper jam in paper support 35 paper jam in printer 35 paper or specialty media misfeeds 35 printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media 36 L labels loading 17 landscape orientation selecting 15 last page first 21 layout selecting 15 loading banner paper 18 coated paper 16 custom size paper 18 envelopes 17 glossy paper 16 greeting cards 17 index cards 17 iron on transfers 16 labels 17 paper 16 photo cards 17 photo paper 16 postcards 17 transparencies 17 Maintenance tab 14 N noise emission levels 40 Index 43 notices 39 40 41 42 N up feature 20 O ordering supplies 27 orientation changing lands
24. les or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Note To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1021294 for USB attach Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to Director of Lexmark Technology amp Services Lexmark International Inc 740 West New Circle Road Lexington KY 40550 859 232 3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 003 Avis de conformit aux normes de Il industrie du Canada Cet appareil num rique de classe B est conforme aux exigences de la norme canadienne relative aux quipements pouvant causer des interf rences NMB 003 European Community EC directives conformity This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipmentdesigned for use within certain voltage limits A declaration of conformity with th
25. n 6 1 Uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it For more information see Removing and reinstalling the software on page 38 2 If the software still does not install correctly visit our Web site at www lexmark com to check for the latest software a_Inall countries or regions except the United States select your country or region b Click the links for drivers and downloads Troubleshooting 34 Select your printer family Select your printer model Select your operating system Select the file you want to download and follow the directions on the computer screen 0 Qa O Printer does not print or respond See Page does not print on page 30 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Paper jam in the printer 1 Press to turn off the printer 2 Firmly grasp the paper and gently pull it out 3 Press to turn the printer back on Paper jam in the paper support 1 Press to turn off the printer 2 Firmly grasp the paper and gently pull it out 3 Press to turn the printer back on Paper or specialty media misfeeds If paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews or multiple sheets feed or stick together try the following solutions Solution 1 Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer See Loading various paper types on page 16 for information about e Maximum loading amounts per paper type e Specific loading instructions for supported paper and specialty media Solution 2 L
26. n printer 35 paper or specialty media misfeeds 35 printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media 36 troubleshooting print improving print quality 25 32 poor quality at the edges of the page 33 poor text and graphic quality 32 print speed is slow 34 printer does not print or respond 35 troubleshooting setup page does not print 30 power light is not lit 29 software does not install 29 U USB port 12 Index 44
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28. ng faxing paper jams and misfeeds Click Yes 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 1 Insert the CD The installation screen appears Finding information about the printer 7 Help Description Where to find The Help gives you instructions for using the software if While in any Lexmark software program click Help your printer connects to a computer Tips gt Help or Help gt Help Topics Lexmark Solution Center Description The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on your CD It installs with the other software if your printer connects to a computer Where to find To access the Lexmark Solution Center 1 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 840 Series 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center Customer support Description Where to find North America Telephone support Call us at e US 1 800 332 4120 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 11 00 PM EST Saturday Noon 6 00 PM EST e Canada 1 800 539 6275 Monday Friday 9 00 AM 9 00 PM EST Saturday Noon 6 00 PM EST e Mexico 001 888 377 0063 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 8 00 PM EST Note For the most recent phone numbers available see the printed warranty statement that shipped with your printer E mail support For e mail support visit our Web site www lexmark com Click customer
29. nt settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties software Quality Copies Paper Setup and Print Layout Options Quality Copies Select a Quality Speed setting Select a Paper Type Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job collated normal or last page first Choose Automatic Image Sharpening Choose to print color images in black and white Paper Setup Specify the size of paper loaded Select the orientation of the document on the printed page portrait or landscape Print Layout Select the layout you want to print Choose to print on both sides of the paper and select a duplexing preference Note For more information about these settings right click a setting on the screen and then select What s This Using Fast Pics Fast Pics is a software that allows you to retrieve edit and print photos stored on your computer Open the program through either of these methods NV Key a aveye im Method 2 Double click the Fast Pics icon on the desktop Click Start gt Programs gt Lexmark 840 Series gt Lexmark Fast Pics Use any of the following tools to edit photos e Red Eye e Auto Fix e Crop e Rotate For information on printing photos using Fast Pics see Using Fast Pics to print borderless photos on page 22 Learning about the software 15 Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure e You use paper designed for inkjet prin
30. oad paper with the print side facing you Solution 3 Use only new unwrinkled paper Troubleshooting 35 Solution 4 Adjust the paper guide e When using media less than 8 5 inches wide e 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 35 Solution 2 Verify that the specialty media is loaded correctly 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 1 Click For Windows XP Pro Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes For Windows XP Home Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Faxes e For Windows 2000 Start gt Settings gt Printers e For Windows 98 Me Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Double click the name of your printer 3 Click Printer e Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing e Make sure a check mark does appear next to Set As Default Banner paper jams 1 Press to turn off the printer 2 Remove the jammed banner paper from the printer To keep a banner print job from jamming e Use only the number of sheets needed for the banner e Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming 1 With a document open click File gt Prin
31. om the paper exit tray and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking displaying or storing Using Fast Pics to print borderless photos Use Fast Pics to retrieve edit and print photos stored on your computer 1 O a A WO N Open Fast Pics For more information see Using Fast Pics on page 15 If necessary click Change Folder to browse to the location where your photos are stored Click each photo you want to print If you want to edit the photos click Edit For more information see Using Fast Pics on page 15 After using the editing tools click Done Save the edited photos as new files or replace the original files with the edited ones You can also choose Continue without saving to discard your changes Select a size for each photo and the blank paper size in the printer To print borderless photos you must select a photo size equal to the size of the paper loaded 8 Select the Number of copies 9 Click Print Now Using Print Properties to print borderless photos Use Print Properties to print photos from a Windows program 1 O N O Oo F WO ND 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 software application click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup From the Quality Copies tab sel
32. omputer 2 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens 3 Insert the CD and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software Troubleshooting 29 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 software applications 2 Disable any anti virus programs 3 Double click the My Computer icon In Windows XP click Start to access the My Computer icon 4 Double click the CD ROM drive icon 5 If necessary double click setup exe 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to install the software Solution 6 1 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 Select your printer family Select your printer model Select your operating system N oO fF WO ND Select the file you want to download and then follow the directions on the computer screen Page does not print Solution 1 If the b light is not on see Power light is not lit on page 29 Solution 2 Remove and then load paper Solution 3 Check the ink levels and install a new print cartridge if necessary Troublesho
33. oting 30 Solution 4 1 Remove the print cartridges 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back and bottom of the cartridges 3 Reinsert the print cartridges Solution 5 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused 1 Click In Windows XP Pro Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes In Windows XP Home Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Faxes In Windows 2000 Start gt Settings gt Printers e In Windows 98 Me Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Double click the name of your printer 3 Click Printer e Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing e Make sure a check mark does appear next to Set As Default Solution 6 1 Uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it For more information see Removing and reinstalling the software on page 38 2 If the software still does not install correctly visit our Web site at www lexmark com to check for the latest software a_Inall countries or regions except the United States select your country or region Click the links for drivers or downloads Select your printer family Select your printer model Select your operating system 0ad0d oo Select the file you want to download and then follow the directions on the computer screen Troubleshooting 31 Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality o
34. ount of ink remains in the black print cartridge Follow these steps to replace the black print cartridge in your printer 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 23 and Installing print cartridges on page 24 3 Print again To order supplies click Order Ink on your computer screen You can also see Ordering supplies on page 27 in this guide Color cartridge replacement required A new color print cartridge needs to be installed If available click the Continue button on your computer screen to print using the black print cartridge The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job Troubleshooting 37 Note A variable amount of ink remains in the color print cartridge 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 print cartridge on page 23 and Installing print cartridges on page 24 3 Print again To order supplies click Order Ink on your computer screen You can also see Ordering supplies on page 27 in this guide Black and Color cartridge replacement required New print cartridges need to be installed The print job has been canceled Note A variable amount
35. rst print job to the printer after installing a new cartridge You may also align the print cartridges manually 1 Load plain paper 2 Open the Solution Center 3 From the Maintenance tab click Align to fix blurry edges 4 Click Print If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality print your document again If print quality has not improved clean the print cartridge nozzles Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper 2 Open the Solution Center See Using the Solution Center on page 13 Maintaining the printer 25 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 to two more times Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge 2 Dampen aclean lint free cloth with water 3 Gently hold the cloth against the print cartridge nozzles for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown 4 Using another clean section of the cloth gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown With another clean section of the cloth repeat step 3 and step 4 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely Reinsert the cartridge Print the document again oO ON ODO
36. ructions on setting up printer hardware and software and information on setup troubleshooting Cartridge return bags Used to return the licensed cartridges shipped with the printer Note A USB cable may or may not be included Setting up the printer 10 Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 6 Use the T o o Load or eject paper 0 Turn the printer on and off i e Cancel a print job Press in the middle of a print job e Troubleshoot For more information see Blinking power light troubleshooting on page 37 a Paver ent ay Stackpaperastets O a e Clear paper jams Ps Paper guide Keep paperstaightwhenfeedng OOOO O e Paper suppor uoadpapen o Learning about the printer 11 Use the To Eg USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable Power supply Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord 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 have been using 3 Ifthe light is not on press O Learning about the printer 12 Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this The Solution Center Find troubleshooting maintenance and cartridge ordering information Select the best print settings for the document you are printing Edit and print photos stored on the computer Using the Solution C
37. s The rough side of the transparencies faces you You don t use transparencies with paper backing sheets The transparencies are loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transparencies Note Transparencies require more drying time Remove each transparency as it exits and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging Loading paper and various paper types 17 Load up to Make sure 20 sheets of banner paper You remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the banner paper 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 For more information see Using Print Properties on page 14 The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper 100 sheets of custom size paper The print side of the paper faces you depending on the thickness The paper size fits within these dimensions Width 76 216 mm 3 0 8 5 inches Length 127 432 mm 5 0 17 0 inches The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper Loading paper and various paper types 18 Printing Printing a document 1 Load paper 2 With a doc
38. support Click Technical Support Select your printer family Select your printer model From the Support Tools section click e Mail Support Complete the form and then click Submit Request 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 E mail support varies by country or region and may not be available in some instances 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 Finding information about the printer 8 Limited Warranty Description Where to find US Where to find rest of world Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International Inc this limited warranty see the Statement of country or region See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that this Limited Warranty included with this warranty that shipped with your printer will be free of defects in printer or set forth at printer materials and workmanship fora Www lexmark com period of 12 months after the 1 Click customer s
39. t 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Select the Paper Setup tab 4 From the Paper Size area select Banner Troubleshooting 36 5 Select Letter Banner or A4 Banner as the paper size 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 16 Power light blinks rapidly There is a paper jam Clear the paper jam For more information see Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting on page 35 Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on your computer screen Cartridge Alert One of the print cartridges needs to be replaced soon The Cartridge Alert warning occurs when a cartridge is 25 percent full 15 percent full and five percent full Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 23 and Installing print cartridges on page 24 To order supplies click Order Ink on your computer screen You can also see Ordering supplies on page 27 in this guide Black cartridge replacement required A new black print cartridge needs to be installed If available click the Continue button on your computer screen to print using the color print cartridge The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job Note A variable am
40. tatement This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions The manufacturer is not responsible for radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cab
41. ter does not print or respond 35 printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media 36 printer does not print or respond 35 printer software reinstalling 38 removing 38 using 13 Printer Status dialog 13 printing cards 19 collated copies 20 documents 19 envelopes 19 greeting cards 19 index cards 19 last page first 21 multiple pages on one sheet 20 photos 22 photos using Fast Pics 22 photos using Print Properties 22 postcards 19 reverse page order 21 transparencies 20 publications finding 7 Q Quality Copies tab 15 R recycling Lexmark products 28 WEEE statement 41 removing print cartridge 23 reverse page order 21 S W safety information 2 Web site setup troubleshooting finding 7 page does not print 30 power light is not lit 29 software does not install 29 software Fast Pics 15 22 Print Properties 14 removing and reinstalling 38 Solution Center 13 using 13 software does not install 29 Solution Center Advanced tab 14 Contact Information tab 14 How To tab 13 Maintenance tab 14 opening 13 Printer Status dialog 13 Troubleshooting tab 14 using 13 supplies ordering 27 T transparencies loading 17 printing 20 Troubleshooting tab 14 troubleshooting blinking power light power light blinks rapidly 37 power light blinks slowly 37 troubleshooting error messages Cartridge Alert 37 paper jam 38 Paper Out 38 troubleshooting jams and misfeeds banner paper jams 36 paper jam in paper support 35 paper jam i
42. ters e The paper is not used or damaged e If you are using specialty paper you follow the instructions that came with it e You do not force paper into the printer 2 Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support 3 Adjust the paper guide until it rests against the left edge of the paper Note To avoid paper jams make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guide Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper depending on The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers the thickness The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper 100 sheets of heavyweight matte paper The glossy or printable side of the paper faces you If you are not 25 sheets of glossy paper sure which side is the printable side see the instructions that came with the paper The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper 25 sheets of photo paper Note Photos require more drying time Remove each photo as it exits and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging 10 iron on transfers e You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron on transfers e The print side of the transfers faces you The transfers are loaded against the right side of the paper support The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transfers
43. ttings Share information with us regarding how you use the printer Obtain software version information Note For more information click Help in the lower right corner of each screen Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function You can change the settings in Print Properties based on the type of project you want to create You can open Print Properties from almost any program 1 With a document open click File gt Print 2 From the Print dialog click Properties Preferences Options or Setup Using the Save Settings menu From the Save Settings menu you can name and save the current Print Properties settings for future use You can 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 poster or printing on both sides of the paper to help you select the correct print settings for a project Using the Options menu Use the Options menu to make changes to the Layout Options and Printing Status Options settings For more information on these settings open the tab dialog from the menu and then click the Help button on the dialog The Options menu also provides direct links to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version information Learning about the software 14 Using the Print Properties tabs All of the pri
44. ument open click File gt Print 3 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 4 Adjust the settings 5 Click OK 6 Click OK or Print Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards index cards or postcards 2 From the software application click File Print 3 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 4 Select a Quality Speed setting Select Photo for photos and greeting cards and Normal for other types of cards Select the Paper Setup tab Select Paper From the Paper Size list select a card size Click OK 9 Click OK or Print O N OC A 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 envelopes 1 Load envelopes 2 From the software application click File gt Print 3 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 4 From the I Want To menu select Print on an envelope 5 From the Envelope Size list select the envelope size loaded Printing 19 6 Select Portrait or Landscape orientation Notes e Most envelopes use landscape orientation e Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application 7 Click OK 8 Click OK 9 Click OK or Print Printing transparencies 1 Load transparencies 2 With a document open click File gt Print 3 Click OK or Print Note To prevent smudging remove each transparency as it exits and let it dry before stackin
45. upport original date of purchase 2 Click Warranty Information 3 From the Statement of Limited Warranty section click Inkjet amp All In One Printers 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty 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 e Machine Type number e Serial number e Date purchased e Store where purchased Finding information about the printer 9 Setting up the printer To set up the printer follow the instructions on the Setup 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 Installation software CD Installation software for the printer Help User s Guide in electronic format Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 24 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 24 User s Guide Instructions for using the printer and other information available in certain geographies only When you install the printer software the User s Guide will be installed For more information see Finding information about the printer on page 7 Setup sheet Inst
46. with local law LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL INC PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in later editions Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time Comments about this publication may be addressed to Lexmark International Inc Department F95 032 2 740 West New Circle Road Lexington Kentucky 40550 U S A In the United Kingdom and Eire send to Lexmark International Ltd Marketing and Services Department Westhorpe House Westhorpe Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you To obtain additional copies of publications related to this product visit the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com References in this publication to products programs or services do not imply that the manufacturer intends to make these available in all countries in which it operates Any reference to a product program or service is not intended
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