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Lexmark 1400 Series
User's Guide
February 2007 www.lexmark.com
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© 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
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Lexington, Kentucky 40550
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Important 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 a properly grounded 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 stand
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Contents Finding information about the printer..........................................................................7 Setting up the printer...................................................................................................11 Checking the box contents................................................................................................................11 Networking the printer............................................................................................
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Printing transparencies......................................................................................................................27 Printing a Web page..........................................................................................................................27 Printing photos or images from a Web page.....................................................................................28 Working with photos................................................................
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Paper or specialty media misfeeds.............................................................................................................44 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media.......................................................................45 Banner paper jams .....................................................................................................................................45 Blinking power light troubleshooting.................................
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Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description Where to find The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for You can find this document in the printer box or on the setting up hardware and software. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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 (on Windows Lexmark Web site
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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. � Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. � Loading paper 2 Click User's Guide. � Printing If the link to the User's Guide is not on your desktop, � Working with photos follow these instructions: � Scanning (if supported
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Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Telephone support Call us at Telephone numbers and support hours vary by country or region. � US: 1-800-332-4120 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET) Select a country or region, and then select Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET) the Customer Support link. � Canada: 1-800-539-6275 Note: For additional information about English Monday–Friday (8:00 AM– contacting Lexmark, see the p
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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 � Store where purchased 10
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1 2 3 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 8 7 6 1 5 2 3 4 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Power supply Fits into the hollow area at the back of the printer. 3 Installation software CD � Installation software for the printer � Help � User's Guide in electronic format (printed User's Guide only available in certain geograp
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Networking the printer For complete networking information, please refer to the Getting Started booklet that came with the product. Installing the printer on a network Follow the instructions for the networking method you want to use. Make sure the selected network is set up and working properly, and that all relevant devices are turned on. For more information on your specific network, see your network documentation or consult the person who set up the network. Finding your MAC address In order
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Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 8 7 6 1 2 5 3 4 Use the To 1 Internal wireless adapter Connect to a wireless network. 2 � Turn the printer on and off. � Cancel a print job. Press in the middle of a print job. � Load or eject paper. � Troubleshoot. For more information, see “Blinking power light troubleshooting” on page 46. Access cover 3 � Install or change the print cartridges. � Clear paper jams. 4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: � Off indicates that t
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1 2 3 Use the To 1 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 2 Power supply Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord. 1 Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 2 1 3 If the light is not on, press . 3 Internal wireless adapter Connect to a wireless network. 14
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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: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Using the printer software Use this software To Lexmark Imaging Studio Print documents or photos. Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Print Properties Select the best print
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Click To access Details Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. Slideshow View a slideshow of your photos. Poster Print your photos as a multiple-page poster. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen: Click To Setup and diagnose printer � Check ink levels. � Order print cartridges. � Find maintenance information. � Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Using the Solution Center The Solution Ce
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From here You can How To � Learn how to: – Print. – Use basic features. – Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and transparencies. � Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. Troubleshooting � Learn tips about the current status. � Solve printer problems. Maintenance � Install a new print cartridge. � View shopping options for new cartridges. � Print a test page. � Clean to fix horizontal streaks. � Align to fix blurry edges. � Troubleshoot ot
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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 Quality Options, Lay
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Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you create printer-friendly versions of Web pages. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. Click To � 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. Normal Print an entire Web page in n
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Click To Preview Preview a Web page before printing. Resetting printer software settings to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 1400 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted. 20
