Lexmark 3400 Series manual

3Click the Maintain/Troubleshoot button.

4Click Maintenance.

5Click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.

6Click Print.

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

7Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved.

8If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times.

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1Remove the print cartridge.

2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

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

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 print cartridge.

8Print the document again.

9If print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 54.

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Lexmark 3400 Series manual Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

Contents

Series All-In-One Safety information Contents Working with photos Faxing Scan troubleshooting Please remove your camera to use your memory card Page Description Where to findClick View Users Guide including Setup Troubleshooting Finding information about the printer Description Where to find KnowledgeBase Limited Warranty informationClick Warranty Information Click Statement of Limited Warranty for Inkjet Web site Checking the box contents Setting up the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Learning about the printerUse Using the control panel Using the control panel buttons and menusPress Menu item Action Using the Copy menuUsing the Photo Card menu Navigating the control panel menus Menu item Action Using the Imaging Studio Using the printer softwareLearning about the software Click Details Select All-In-One Center Using the All-In-One CenterUsing the Scanning & Copying tab Opening the All-In-One Center Using the Saved Images tab From this tab You can Using the Solution CenterUsing the Maintain/Troubleshoot link Select Solution Center Using the Save Settings menu Using Print PropertiesOpening Print Properties Using the Print Properties tabs Using the Photo EditorUsing the I Want To menu Using the Options menu Click File Œ Save as Using the Web ToolbarFrom this section You can Using Fast Pics Load up to Make sure Loading paper and original documentsLoading paper Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure Load up to Make sure Load up to Loading original documents on the scanner glass Printing a Web PrintingChanging the paper type Printing a document Printing photos or images from a Web Printing cardsClick Print Now Printing transparencies Printing envelopes Select the Print Last Page First check box Printing collated copiesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Collated Not collated Printing the last page first reverse page order Slot Memory card Working with photosRetrieving and managing photos Inserting a memory card Transferring digital photos to a computer Browsing and selecting photos stored on the computerClick Save Photos to PC Click Browse Photos Click Show Folders Printing photos Click Print Album Click Show Folders Printing photos stored on a memory card using Fast PicsPrinting photos from a digital camera using Dpof Click View and Print Photos Creating and printing a scrapbook or album Customizing photosAdding text captions to a photo Page Making a copy CopyingCopying 4 x 6 photos Specifying the size of paper loaded Customizing copy settingsSetting the copy quality Enlarging or reducing an image Repeating an image on one page using the computer Click Scan Now ScanningScanning an item Scanning a text-only document Scanning a text and graphics document Customizing scan settingsSaving a scanned image Scanning documents or images for e-mailing Click See More Scan SettingsClick Display Advanced Scan Settings Advanced Scan Settings tabs Options Scanning images for editing Scanning text for editing Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Click Scan and send a fax Click Preview Now Sending a fax using the softwareReceiving a fax using the software Faxing Click Receive a fax or view settings/history Removing a used print cartridge Installing a print cartridgeMaintaining the printer Changing a print cartridgePage Improving print quality Aligning the print cartridge using the computerCleaning the print cartridge nozzles Achieving better print quality Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Ordering supplies Cleaning the scanner glassUsing genuine Lexmark print cartridges Preserving the print cartridge Recycling Lexmark products Refilling a print cartridge Software does not install TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Power button is not lit Does not print Page Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Print troubleshooting Poor text and graphic quality Print speed is slow Poor quality at the edges Copy troubleshooting Partial document or photo copies Scan troubleshootingScanner does not respond Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Scan was not successfulPoor scanned image quality Cannot scan to an application Fax troubleshootingTips for faxing using the Imaging Studio Partial document or photo scans Paper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCannot print a fax or received fax has poor print quality Received fax is blank Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Paper or specialty media misfeedsBanner paper jams Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted Error messages on display Alignment problem Error messages Clear the paper jam Load paper Only one device or media card is allowed Removing and reinstalling the softwarePage Trademarks Industry Canada compliance statement European Community EC directives conformityAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Meter average sound pressure, dBA Power consumptionProduct power consumption Mode Description Power consumption Watts Total energy usage Statement of Limited WarrantyPower Saver Off mode Extent of limited warranty Limited warranty service Additional rights Limitation of liability Index Memory cards 36 PictBridge-enabled digital camera