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Lexmark 840 Series
User's Guide
July 2006 www.lexmark.com
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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 specifi
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Contents Finding information about the printer..........................................................................7 Setting up the printer...................................................................................................10 Checking the box contents................................................................................................................10 Learning about the printer........................................................................................
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Maintaining the printer................................................................................................23 Changing the print cartridges............................................................................................................23 Removing a used print cartridge.................................................................................................................23 Installing print cartridges................................................................
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Notices..........................................................................................................................39 Power consumption...........................................................................................................................41 Index..............................................................................................................................43 Contents 5
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Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the 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 and some basic Lexmark Web site at www.le
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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 Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. It installs with the other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to a computer. Lexmark 840 Series.
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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 this limited warranty, see the Statement of country or region. See the printed Lexmark International, Inc. Limited Warranty included with this warranty that shipped with your furnishes a limited warranty that this printer, or set forth at printer. printer will be free of defects in www.lexmark.com. materials and workma
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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 7 1 6 2 4 5 3 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer. 2 Installation software CD � Installation software for the printer � Help � User's Guide in electronic format 3 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see “Installing print cartri
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Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Load or eject paper. 2 � Turn the printer on and off. � Cancel a print job. Press in the middle of a print job. � Troubleshoot. For more information, see “Blinking power light troubleshooting” on page 37. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Access cover � Install or change the print cartridges. � Clear paper jams. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load paper. Learning about the
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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 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 If the light is not on, press . Learning about the printer 12
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Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this To The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Print Properties Select the best print settings for the document you are printing. Fast Pics Edit and print photos stored on the computer. 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: 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 8
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From this tab You can Troubleshooting � Learn tips about the current status. � Solve printer problems. Maintenance � 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
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Using the Print Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Tab 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. � S
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Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper 1 Make sure: � You use paper designed for inkjet printers. � The paper is not used or damaged. � If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. � 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
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Load up to Make sure 25 greeting cards � The total thickness of the card stack does not exceed 0.4 inches or 10 mm. 25 index cards � The print side of the cards faces you. 25 photo cards � The cards are loaded against the right side of the paper support. 25 postcards � 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
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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
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Printing Printing a document 1 Load paper. 2 With a document open, click File 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. 5 Select the Paper Setu
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6 Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. Notes: � Most envelopes use landscape orientation. � 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 Print. 3 Click OK or Print. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits, and let it dry before stacking. Transparencies may require up to 15 minutes to dry. Printing collated cop
