Ordering print cartridges | Lexmark 1500 guide

To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s):

•Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s).

•If you are printing from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and click Close.

•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.

Ordering print cartridges

Lexmark 1500 Series models

Item	Part number	Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1
Black cartridge	42A	220

Black cartridge2	42	220

High yield black cartridge	44	500

Color cartridge	41A	210

Color cartridge2	41	210

High yield color cartridge	43	350

Photo cartridge	40	Not applicable

1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge

Ordering paper and other 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 Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectfinishTM Photo Paper. Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridges are not compatible with this type of paper.

•To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the sheets to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Item

USB cable

For more information, go to www.lexmark.com.

Part Number

1021294

Paper

Lexmark Photo Paper

Note: Availability may vary by country or region.

Paper size

•Letter

•A4

•4 x 6 in.

•10 x 15 cm

Maintaining the printer

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Lexmark 1500 manual Ordering print cartridges, Ordering paper and other supplies

Contents

Lexmark 1500 Series Page Contents 109 Glossary Safety information Common home network configurations Wired network exampleWireless network examples General networking Networking the printer Finding the MAC address Wireless networking Printing a network setupTypes of wireless networks IP addresses Infrastructure Finding the signal strengthAd hoc Networking the printer Why do I need an installation cable?Know your security keys Installing the printer on a network Installing the printer on additional network computersSharing the printer on a network Selecting a network printer Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets Using a wireless network connectionClick Continue Advanced wireless setup Tips for using network adaptersWhy do I need to disconnect the installation cable? What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean? Double-clickWireless Setup Assistant Loading paper Getting startedChoosing compatible specialty paper types Using the automatic paper type sensor Loading envelopes Loading labels Loading transparencies Loading custom-size paper Loading iron-on transfersLoading banner paper Choosing a paper size Learning about the software print optionsChoosing a paper type Collating copies using the computer Performing printing and related tasksChoosing a print quality Printing a document Printing photos Printing borderless photos Printing cards Printing envelopes Printing iron-on transfers Printing transparencies Printing a banner Printing multiple pages on one sheet Assembling a booklet Printing multiple copies of a stored documentPrinting the last page first reverse page order For Mac OS X version 10.4.2 or later Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing Printing color images in black and whitePrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Printing files from a memory card or flash driveClick File Œ Print Pausing print jobs Canceling a print jobManaging print jobs Resuming print jobs Connecting photo storage devices Inserting a memory card Light blink alternately until either the memory card or Inserting a flash drive Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Removing a memory card or flash drive Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Printing photos from photo storage devices Printing photos from a memory card or flash drivePage Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing photos from the computer Printing cards Working with photos over the wireless network Page Related topics Checking the box contents Understanding the printer parts Understanding the parts of the printer Use Orange Installing the printer software Understanding the software Click Uninstall Using the Printer Selection dialogRemoving the printer software Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog Using the Page Setup dialog Using the Print dialog From here Choose From here Choose From here Choose Only Using Printer Services Click Settings Using the Network Card ReaderChoose Lexmark Network Card Reader Œ Preferences Using the Utility Click Lexmark 1500 Series Utility Installing print cartridges Print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge Aligning the print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesDouble-click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Checking the ink levels Improving print qualityPreserving the print cartridges Check paper Cleaning the exterior of the printer Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesRefilling print cartridges Check print cartridges Ordering print cartridges Ordering paper and other supplies Finding information about the printer Lexmark 1500 Series folder Help Telephone support Recycling Lexmark products Related topics How do I contact Lexmark Customer Support? Contacting Customer SupportIs contact information available online? Power button is not lit Setup troubleshootingPower light is blinking Duplex light is blinking Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Software does not install Printer does not appear in the Printer Selection dialog Printer is not able to communicate with the computer Printer is plugged in but does not print Printing a test page using the computerTest page does not print Make sure the cartridges are properly installed Check powerDoes not print Try printing a test page again Check the ink levels Remove tape on cartridges Reinstall the software Checking printer readinessMake sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Are the print cartridges properly installed? Checking the printer statusChecking the print cartridges Are the sticker and tape removed from the cartridges? Check your security keys Wireless troubleshootingAre the cartridges low on ink? Wireless network printer does not print Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Remove and reinstall the internal print server Reinstall the internal print server Wireless printer is no longer working Printer cannot connect to the wireless network Wi-Fi indicator light is orange Check your advanced security settingsConfigure the optional internal wireless print server Check your security keys Make sure the access point is on Check MAC address Run the Wireless Setup Assistant again Changing wireless settings after installation Ping the access pointCheck the installation cable Checking your network name Run the Wireless Setup Assistant Ping the printer Print troubleshooting Checking the ink levelsInk levels seem incorrect Are you printing graphics or photos? Improving print quality Ink levels seem to go down too quicklyPoor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Print speed is slow Partial document or photo prints Blank or incorrect page prints Photo smudges or scratchesPrints with different fonts Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together Print is too dark or smudgedTransparencies or photos contain white lines Adjust the application settings for the document Perform maintenance on the print catridgesVertical straight lines are not smooth White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Perform maintenance on the print cartridges Adjust the color and print speedCannot print from a memory card or flash drive Check the level of ink in the print catridges Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Duplex unit does not operate correctly Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Checking printer portsPaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the duplex unit 100 Paper or specialty media misfeeds Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jams Paper continues to jam Remove any obstructions in the cartridge carrier Remove and reinstall the print cartridges103 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshootingMemory card cannot be inserted Make sure the USB cable is connected Check USB cableCheck camera connection Make sure the camera is properly equipped Select the printer on your wireless network 106 Resetting the printer to factory default settings Removing and reinstalling the software107 108 Edition notice Product information109 Lexmark International, Inc All rights reserved Trademarks 110 Exposure to radio frequency radiation Industry Canada compliance statementAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Industry Canada Canada European Community EC directives conformity 112 113 Noise emission levels 114 Temperature information Product disposalInformation for Chinese RoHS program 115 Power consumption Product power consumptionPower Saver Off mode Total energy usage 117 118 119 Statement of Limited Warranty Limited warrantyLimited warranty service Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY Extent of limited warranty Limitation of liabilityAdditional rights 121 Glossary 122 123 IP Internet Protocol address UAA Universally Administered Address 124