Lexmark 1300 Series User Manual

Lexmark 1300 SeriesUser's GuideDecember 2006 www.lexmark.comLexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc.

Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready whenyou contact us so that we may serve

Setting up the printerTo set up the printer, follow the instructions on the Setup sheet that came with the product.Checking the box contents12345Name

Learning about the printerUnderstanding the parts of the printer123465Use the To1• Turn the printer on and off.• Cancel a print job. Press in the mi

12Use the To1USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.2Power supply Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord.1 P

Learning about the softwareThis chapter tells how to use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operatingsystem, see

Click To access DetailsSlideshow View a slideshow of your photos.Poster Print your photos as a multiple-page poster.From the bottom left corner of the

From here You canTroubleshooting• Learn tips about the current status.• Solve printer problems.Maintenance• Install a new print cartridge.• View shopp

Using the Save Settings menuFrom the “Save Settings” menu, you can name and save the current Print Properties settings for future use. Youcan save up

Click To• Select Page Setup options.• Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different settingfor printing photos.• Access lin

3 Click Printing Preferences.4 Click the Save Settings menu.5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults).Note: Factory default setti

Important safety informationUse only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacem

Loading paper and various paper typesLoading paper1 Make sure:• You use paper designed for inkjet printers.• The paper is not used or damaged.• If you

Load up to Make sure10 envelopes• The stamp location is in the upper left corner.• The print side of the envelopes faces you.• The envelopes are desig

Load up to Make sure20 sheets of banner paper• You remove all the paper from the paper support before loading thebanner paper.• You tear off only the

PrintingPrinting a document1 Load paper.2 With a document open, click File  Print.3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.4 Adjust the set

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 stacki

Printing iron-on transfers1 Load iron-on transfers.2 With your image open, click File  Print.3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.4 Fro

Printing a Web pageYou can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version of any Web page.1 Load paper.2 Open a Web page using Microsoft Interne

4 Click Photos.The Fast Pics dialog appears.5 If you want to print all the photos or images using the same settings, select the size you want, the bla

Working with photosNote: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. Forbest results, re

5 From the Quality drop-down list, select a copy quality.6 From the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list, select the paper size.7 To select multiple p

ContentsFinding information about the printer...7Setting up the printer...

Notes:• If you want to change the slideshow settings, click the Settings tab.• If you want to save or print the slideshow, click the Share tab.4 Click

Maintaining the printerChanging print cartridgesRemoving a used print cartridge1 Make sure the printer is on.2 Lift the access cover.The print cartrid

Installing print cartridges1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges.12Warn

5 Close the access cover.Achieving better print qualityImproving print qualityIf you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure

4 Click Print.The Alignment page prints.5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group.6 Use the up and down arrows in the Align C

4 Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, andthen wipe in the direction shown.5

Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to*Black cartridge28†175Black cartridge 28A 175High yield black cartridge 34 500Color car

Refilling a print cartridgeThe warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does notrecommend use of a

TroubleshootingSetup troubleshootingPower light is not litMake sure you have disconnected the power supply cord from the wall outlet and then from the

Solution 41 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 Recon

Working with photos...28Using Print Properties to prin

Solution 41 Remove the print cartridges.2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back and bottom of the cartridges.12War

Print troubleshootingImproving print qualityIf you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you:• Use the appropriate paper f

3 Click Quality/Copies.4 From the Quality/Speed area, select a lower print quality.Solution 61 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it.

Poor text and graphic qualityExamples of poor text and graphic quality include:• Blank pages• Dark print• Faded print• Incorrect colors• Light and dar

c Select your printer family.d Select your printer model.e Select your operating system.f Select the file you want to download, and follow the directi

Solution 4Adjust the paper guide:• When using media less than 8.5 inches wide• Against the left edge of the paper or media, making sure it does not bu

6 Select Portrait or Landscape.7 Click OK.8 Click OK or Print.Blinking power light troubleshootingPower light blinks slowlyThe printer is out of paper

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 cartr

NoticesProduct name:Lexmark 1300 SeriesMachine type:4115Model(s):001Edition noticeDecember 2006The following paragraph does not apply to any country w

Warning: A Warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware or software.CAUTION: A CAUTION identifies something that could cause y

Blinking power light troubleshooting...46Power light bl

Mode Description Power consumption (Watts)Power Saver The product is in energy-saving mode. not applicableHigh Off The product is plugged into a wall

IndexAaccess cover 12Advanced tab 16aligning print cartridges 33Bbanner paper jams 45banner paper, loading 22banner, printing 23Black and Color

Ppage does not print 39paper exit tray 12paper guide 12paper jam 47paper jam in paper support 44paper jam in printer 44paper or specialty mediam

TToolbar printing a Web page 26printing only the photos from aWeb page 26using 17Transfer Photos button 14transparencies loading 21printing 25Tr

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Finding information about the printerSetup sheetDescription Where to findThe Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting uphardware and software.Yo

User's GuideDescription Where to findThe User's Guide gives you instructions for using theprinter and other information such as:• Using the

Customer supportDescription Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world)Telephone supportCall us at• US: 1-800-332-4120Monday–Friday (8