Lexmark 840 Series Setting up the printer

Setting up the printer

To set up the printer, follow the instructions on the Setup sheet that came with the product.

Checking the box contents

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1Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer.

2Installation software CD •Installation software for the printer

•Help

•User's Guide in electronic format

3Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see

“Installing print cartridges” on page 24.

4Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. For more information, see

“Installing print cartridges” on page 24.

5User's Guide Instructions for using the printer and other information (available in certain

geographies only).

When you install the printer software, the User's Guide will be installed. For more

information, see “Finding information about the printer” on page 7.

6Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup

troubleshooting.

7Cartridge return bags Used to return the licensed cartridges shipped with the printer.

Note: A USB cable may or may not be included.

Setting up the printer

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Contents

Main Safety information Contents Page Page Page Finding information about the printer Page Page Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Page Learning about the software Using the printer software Using the Solution Center Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Using the Save Settings menu Using the I Want To menu Using the Options menu Using Fast Pics Loading paper and various paper types Loading paper Loading various paper types Page Page Printing Printing a document Printing cards Printing envelopes Printing transparencies Printing collated copies Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first (reverse page order) Working with photos Using Fast Pics to print borderless photos Using Print Properties to print borderless photos Maintaining the printer Changing the print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge Installing print cartridges Achieving better print quality Improving print quality Aligning the print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Preserving the print cartridges Ordering supplies Recycling Lexmark products Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting Power light is not lit Software does not install Page does not print Page Print troubleshooting Improving print quality Poor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges of the page Print speed is slow Printer does not print or respond Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Paper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper support Paper or specialty media misfeeds Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jams 5 6 7 8 Blinking power light troubleshooting Power light blinks slowly Power light blinks rapidly Error messages troubleshooting Cartridge Alert Removing and reinstalling the software Notices Edition notice UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS Trademarks Conventions Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement Industry Canada compliance statement Avis de conformit aux normes de lindustrie du Canada European Community (EC) directives conformity Power consumption Product power consumption Power Saver Off mode Total energy usage End-user license agreement Index A B C D Q R S T U