Lexmark 4433, 4445 manual Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles, Using Windows, Using Macintosh

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Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles

•If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel.

Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges.

Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles

Using Windows

1Load plain paper.

2Do one of the following:

•In Windows Vista, click .

•In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.

3Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

4From the printer folder, click Maintenance  Clean Cartridges.

5Click Print.

A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them.

6Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved.

Using Macintosh

1Load plain paper.

2From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder.

3Double-click the printer utility icon.

4From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Print Nozzles.

A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them.

5Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved.

If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times, or wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1Remove the print cartridge(s).

2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and then place the cloth on a flat surface.

3Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

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Contents January 2600 Series Users Guide4433, 4445 Models Setting up the printer ContentsSafety information Understanding the printer softwareCopying TroubleshootingMaintaining the printer ScanningIndex NoticesSafety information SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSPublications IntroductionFinding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Printed Networking Guide / Fax GuideWhere to find North America Limited WarrantyCustomer support Where to find rest of worldDate purchased Store where purchased Introduction Bypassing security warnings during software installation Setting up the printerSetting up the printer as a copier only 3 Extend the paper exit tray, and then raise the paper support 5 Connect the power cord, and then make sure the power is on2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer 4 Extend the paper guides6 Open the printer, and then press down on the levers 9 Close the printer, and then load paper 10 Press and hold the button for three secondsAn alignment page prints 13 Discard the alignment page Setting up the printer11 Place the printed page on the scanner glass 12 Press the button Understanding the parts of the printer Use theInstall, replace, or remove a print cartridge Power supply with port USB portAccess the print cartridges Hold up the scanner unit Connect the printer to a power sourceUsing the printer control panel PressDetermine the number of copies to be printed CheckThe display The light The light Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replacedUsing Windows Installing printer softwareInstalling the optional XPS driver Windows Vista users only Using Macintosh1 Click  Control Panel Using the Windows printer software2 Click  Computer 5 Click Have diskUsing the Macintosh printer software Lexmark Network Card Reader Lexmark Printer Utility Loading paper Loading paper and original documentsLoading various paper types 10 envelopes 25 sheets of labels 50 transparencies Load up to Loading original documents on the scanner glass 3 Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup Using WindowsUsing Macintosh PrintingPrinting multiple copies of a document 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupCollating printed copies Printing the last page first reverse page order Printing multiple pages on one sheet N-UpUsing the taskbar in Windows Pausing print jobsUsing the printer folder in Windows b Click Settings  PrintersUsing the printing status window of the printer Canceling print jobsUsing the printer control panel b Click Control PanelPrinting specialty documents Printing photos using printer softwareChoosing compatible specialty paper types Printing envelopes c Select Lexmark Productivity StudioPrinting labels Printing on custom-size paper Tips on loading label sheets4 Click Profiles, and then click Save your current settings Saving and deleting print settingsPrinting other specialty documents Page Making a copy CopyingCopying 4 x 6 photos Scanning Canceling scan jobsUsing the printer control panel Scanning original documents3 From the Progress dialog, click Cancel Scanning 2 Double-click the printer iconReceiving a fax automatically FaxingSending a fax 3 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio5 Click the Ringing and Answering tab Maintaining the printer Installing print cartridgesMaintaining print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge Refilling print cartridges Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contactsCleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the scanner glassPreserving the print cartridges Ordering print cartridges Ordering suppliesOrdering paper and other supplies Letter A4 4 x 6 in 10 x 15 cm Letter A4 4 x 6 in 10 x 15 cm L Recycling Lexmark productsLexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper USB cable Part numberSetup troubleshooting TroubleshootingUsing the printer troubleshooting software Windows only Power button is not litMAKE SURE YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM IS SUPPORTED Software did not installRECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CHECK THE USB CONNECTIONCHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using WindowsCHECK POWER Page does not printb Click Printers and Faxes In Windows Using MacintoshIn Windows XP For Mac OS X version 10.5 or laterREMOVE AND REINSTALL THE SOFTWARE Removing and reinstalling the softwareDISCONNECT AND RECONNECT POWER SUPPLY 3 Select Uninstallb Click Settings  Control Panel  System a Click  Control Panel b Click System and Maintenance  Systemb Click Control Panel  Performance and Maintenance  System Enabling the USB port in WindowsMAKE SURE THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY Solving printer power problemsMAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN SLEEP MODE Edition notice NoticesProduct information 2009 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reservedLicensing notices UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTSTrademarks DirectoryNoise emission levels Hinweis zum GS-Zeichen1-meter average sound pressure, dBA Temperature information Power consumptionProduct power consumption Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directiveOff mode LEXMARK SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY AND LICENSE AGREEMENTSPower Saver Total energy usageCARTRIDGE LICENSE AGREEMENT PRINTER LICENSE AGREEMENTLEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Page Page MICROSOFT CORPORATION NOTICES European Community EC directives conformityIndustry Canada compliance statement ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED NOTICERegulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du CanadaNotice to users of the US telephone network FCC requirements Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network South Africa telecommunications noticeAvis réservé aux utilisateurs du réseau téléphonique du Canada Notice to users of the New Zealand telephone network Using this product in SwitzerlandUtilisation de ce produit en Suisse Uso del prodotto in Svizzera Regulatory notices for wireless productsVerwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz Notice to Users in the European UnionTaiwan NCC RF notice statement Industry Canada CanadaIndustry Canada Canada Notice to users in the European Union Suomi Index NumericsService Center 50 troubleshooting, setup canceling a scan 39 using the printer controlLexmark products 49 WEEE statement