Lexmark 5770 manual Error messages on your computer

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Error messages on your computer

	Message	Solutions

	Ink low	Your print cartridge is running out of ink. You need
		to purchase a new print cartridge.

	Out of memory	•	Before sending a file to print, close all other
			open files in the application you are using. The
			printer prints a blank page when too many
			files are open in the same application.
		•	Free memory by closing other open
			applications.
		•	Decrease the print quality of your print job.
		•	Consider purchasing more memory for your
			personal computer.

	Out of paper	You may have the wrong paper source selected in
Troubleshooting		the printer software.
Troubleshooting		If an Out of Paper message appears and you are
		If an Out of Paper message appears and you are
		using a non-bidirectional printer cable, follow the
		steps below to continue printing:
		1	Load paper.
		2	Resend your print job.
		Your printer software will not function properly
		unless you use an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel
		cable with your printer.

	Paper jam	1	Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If you
			cannot reach the paper because it is too far
			into the printer, open the printer front cover
			and pull the paper out from the front of the
			printer.
		2	Close the printer front cover.
		3	Resend your print job. Start with the page on
			which the paper jam occurred.

	Printhead failure	See “Printhead failure” on page 47.

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Contents Lexmark Photo Jetprinter User Guide United States Government Restricted Rights Contents Printing from DOS Appendix a Notices Appendix B Statement of Limited Warranty Vi Contents Introducing your printer Chapter OnePrinter features and specifications This illustration shows the parts of the printerIntroducing your printer System requirements Printer dimensionsTemperature and humidity Using the printers light and button Paper Status lightPaper Feed button Using the printer software Chapter TwoOpening the Control Program Opening the Printer DriverChapter Three Loading paper and other mediaRecommended paper types Photo paper types and sizes Coated paper types and sizes Plain paperEnvelope types and sizes Transparency types and sizesLabel types and sizes Loading the automatic feeder Greeting card types and sizesIron-on transfer types and sizes Paper, transparencies, glossy film, and labelsLoading paper and other media Loading envelopes or other print media Paper guide Release Tab Loading the manual feeder Loading paper or other print mediaLoading paper and other media Loading paper and other media Chapter Four Caring for your print cartridgesPreserving print cartridges Installing or replacing print cartridges Removing a print cartridgeCartridge type Cartridge carrier slot Installing or changing a print cartridge Caring for your print cartridges If you Click Installed Disposing of used cartridgesAligning the print cartridges Caring for your print cartridges Cleaning the print nozzles Click the Clean Print Nozzles buttonCaring for your print cartridges Nozzles Contacts Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts Caring for your print cartridges Caring for your print cartridges Chapter Five Changing print settings for DOS applicationsPrinting from Printing from DOS applications DOS applications in WindowsPrinting from DOS Printing from a DOS application to another printer Printing from non-Windows DOS applications Printing from DOS Enabling DOS printing to other printers Enabling DOS printing to your printerPrinting from DOS Troubleshooting Chapter SixBidirectional communications problems Solving bidirectional communications problems Replacing the parallel cableDisabling bidirectional communications Printhead failure Did the message reappear? Deleting photo files Replacing the print cartridgeError messages on your computer Error messages on the printer operator panel General printing problems Interface problems DOS print job doesNot print Intermittent printingBlinking and an error Paper Status light isMessage appears on Your screenPrinter is plugged But nothing printsThere is no action From the printerPrinter seems to be Printing but noCharacters appear Test page does notPaper feed problems Paper fails to feedPaper skews or BucklesPaper sticks together TransparenciesGlossy film, or photo Papers stick togetherPoor print quality Problems General print qualityImproperly formed Or misalignedEdge of envelope Print is too dark orSmudged Photo is too dark orPrint smears on Contain white streaksPrinted pages have Alternating bands Light and dark print Solid black areas onPrinter software problems Removing the exit tray Ordering Supplies Print cartridgesParallel cable Chapter SevenPhoto paper Coated paperGlossy film TransparenciesGreeting cards with envelopes LabelsIron-on transfers for T-shirts Ordering Supplies Energy Star Appendix aElectronic Emission Safety information Consignes de sécurité Pautas de Seguridad Sikkerhetsinformasjon Informações de Segurança Page Statement of Limited Warranty Appendix BExtent of Warranty Limitation of Liability Statement of Limited Warranty Glossary Air BrushIcon Index Index Index Index Reader’s Business Reply Mail