Preserving the print cartridges | Lexmark 1300 Series manual

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

5With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.

6Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.

7Reinsert the cartridge.

8Print the document again.

9If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 34.

10Repeat step 9 up to two more times.

11If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge.

Preserving the print cartridges

•Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them.

•Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time.

Ordering supplies

To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.

Notes:

•For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges.

•For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper.

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Lexmark 1300 Series manual Preserving the print cartridges, Ordering supplies

Contents

Users Guide Lexmark 1300 Series Operating system notice Contents Working with photos Index Page Description Where to findDescription Where to find Finding information about the printer Lexmark 1300 Series Click View Users Guide including Setup TroubleshootingSelect Lexmark Solution Center Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Description Where to find US Where to find rest of world Page Checking the box contents Setting up the printer Use Learning about the printerUnderstanding the parts of the printer Use Learning about the software Using the printer softwareUsing the Imaging Studio From here You can Using the Solution CenterClick Opening Print Properties Using Print Properties Using the Options menu Using the ToolbarUsing the Save Settings menu Using the I Want To menu Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users Resetting printer software settings to defaultsClick Start Œ Settings Œ Printers or Printers and Faxes Click Printing Preferences Load up to Make sure Loading paper and various paper typesLoading paper Loading various paper types Load up to Load up to Printing a banner Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting Printing a document Collated Not collated Printing collated copiesPrinting envelopes Printing transparencies Printing iron-on transfersPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first reverse page order Normal Quick Black and White Text Only Printing a WebPrinting photos or images from a Web Print or Click Print Now Printing Photo Packages Using Print Properties to print borderless photosWorking with photos Printing photos from the Photo Library Creating and viewing a slideshow Paper sizes supported DimensionsCreating photo projects Creating Photo Greeting Cards Click View Show Viewing a saved slideshowPrinting an image as a multiple-page poster Removing a used print cartridge Maintaining the printerChanging print cartridges Installing print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges Open the Solution CenterAchieving better print quality Improving print quality Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Ordering supplies Preserving the print cartridges Paper size Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesPart number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to Paper Recycling Lexmark products Refilling a print cartridge Software does not install TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Power light is not lit Does not print Solution Print speed is slow Print troubleshooting Click Quality/Copies Printer does not print or respondPoor quality at the edges Poor text and graphic quality Paper jam in the paper support Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPartial document or photo prints Paper jam in the printer Banner paper jams Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Power light blinks rapidly Blinking power light troubleshootingError messages troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly Black and Color cartridge replacement required Removing and reinstalling the software United States Government Rights Edition notice Noise emission levels Power consumption End-user license agreement Index