Lexmark 450 User Manual
450 Series Memory Maker
User's Guide
August 2005 www.lexmark.com
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Contents
Safety and other information..........................................................5
Things you should know before getting started................................................6
Finding information about the printer................................................................7
Understanding the printer...............................................................9
Printer parts......................................................................................................9
Using the control panel...................................................................................11
Navigating the display menus.........................................................................13
Loading paper into the printer......................................................15
Loading paper.................................................................................................15
Selecting the paper size.................................................................................16
Selecting the paper type.................................................................................16
Getting started printing photos....................................................17
Previewing photos..........................................................................................17
Selecting and printing photos.........................................................................17
Printing an index page....................................................................................17
Printing all photos from a photo storage device..............................................19
Printing multiple copies of a photo..................................................................19
Changing the print quality...............................................................................19
Selecting and editing photos........................................................21
Adjusting the print area...................................................................................21
Adjusting the appearance of photos ..............................................................22
Using Color Effects.........................................................................................24
Viewing a slide show.....................................................................26
Viewing a photo slide show............................................................................26
Video output....................................................................................................26
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Using photo storage devices........................................................27
Inserting a memory card.................................................................................27
Inserting a USB flash drive.............................................................................29
Using the CD drive..........................................................................................30
Printing directly from digital cameras, mobile phones,
and PDAs........................................................................................32
Printing from mobile phones...........................................................................32
Bluetooth wireless support..............................................................................32
Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos............34
Printing a DPOF selection..............................................................................34
Maintaining the printer..................................................................36
Maintaining the cartridge................................................................................36
Refilling the print cartridge..............................................................................42
Troubleshooting.............................................................................43
General troubleshooting.................................................................................43
Photo storage device troubleshooting............................................................47
Error messages..............................................................................................48
Notices............................................................................................50
Index................................................................................................54
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Safety and other information
Refer to this section for safety information and other general warnings and notes
related to this product.
Safety information
• Use only the power supply and power cord provided with this product or the
manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power cord.
• Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and
easily accessible.
• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation,
to a professional service person.
CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections,
such as the power cord or telephone, during a lightning storm.
Conventions
Note: A note identifies something that could help you.
CAUTION: A caution identifies something that could cause you harm.
Warning: A warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware
or software.
Copyright advisory
It may be illegal to copy certain materials without permission or license, including
documents, images, and currency. If you are not sure whether you have permission,
seek legal advice.
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Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Things you should know before getting started
General warnings
Warning: Do not remove cables, photo storage devices, or touch the printer in the
area shown while the light is blinking.
General notes
Notes:
• If you want to print a photo while using the control panel, a photo storage device
must be inserted in, or connected to, the printer.
• The printer will not read a memory card if a second memory card or a USB flash
drive is inserted, if a PictBridge-enabled digital camera is connected, or a camera
phone is detected.
Memory card
• Insert the card with brand name label facing up.
• If there is an arrow on the card, make sure it points toward the printer.
• Insert only one memory card at a time.
Bluetooth adapters
• An adapter is not included with the printer.
• Consult the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for late-breaking
information about supported Bluetooth adapters.
• Follow the instructions provided with your Bluetooth-enabled device to view and
print photos.
CD
• Insert only one CD into the drive at a time.
• Consult the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for late-breaking
information about supported CDs.
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USB flash drive
• An adapter may be necessary if your USB flash drive does not fit directly into
the PictBridge port.
• Consult the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for late-breaking
information about supported USB flash drives.
PictBridge enabled digital cameras or camera phones
• Make sure the PictBridge-enabled digital camera or camera phone is set to the
correct USB mode. For more information, see the camera or camera phone
documentation.
• Follow the instructions provided with your camera or camera phone to operate
the printer.
Finding information about the printer
Setup sheet
Description Where to find
The Setup sheet gives you instructions for
setting up hardware.
You can find this document in the
printer box or on the Lexmark Web site.
User's Guide
Description Where to find
The User's Guide gives you instructions for
using the printer and other information such
as:
You can find this document in the
printer box or on the Lexmark Web
site.
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Safety
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Web site
Description Where to find
Our Web site contains a variety of
information.
Note: All paths for the Web site are
subject to change.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
1 Go to the Web site.
2 Select a language from the drop-down
list in the upper-right corner of the page.
3 Select the link for the information you
need.
Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the
printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster:
Machine Type number:
Serial number:
Date purchased:
Store where purchased:
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Understanding the printer
This compact printer is a standalone device that can be used to:
• View
• Print
• Save
photos.
Printer parts
Use the To
Paper support Load paper.
1
Access cover Access the print cartridge.
2
Memory card slots Insert memory cards.
3
Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits.
4
CD drive Insert a CD in the CD drive.
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Use the To
PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or
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USB flash drive to the printer.
Power button Turn the printer on and off.
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Use to turn the printer on and off.
Note: .After the printer is idle for five minutes,
the ink level screen appears.
Control panel Operate the printer. Before attempting to use
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the control panel, be sure on the front of the
printer is on.
Display
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• Raise the display to access the control
panel buttons.
• Adjust the angle of the screen for viewing.
• View menus, settings, messages, and
photos.
• Use the buttons on the control panel to
select options.
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Use the To
Power connector Connect the printer to a power
1
source.
Video output port Connect a TV to the printer using a
2
super video cable.
Bluetooth port Connect a Bluetooth adapter (only) to
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the printer.
Using the control panel
If you want to print a photo while using the control panel, a photo storage device
must be inserted in or connected to the printer.
Note: The availability of some of these functions depends on your place within the
menu you have selected.
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Press To
Right
• Scroll through menus or menu options.
• Change settings on a submenu item.
• Display the previous or next picture.
or
Left
Select
• Select a menu or menu option.
• Select or clear a photo from the list to be printed.
• Apply a photo-editing feature.
Note: This button is only lit when available.
Return Return to the previous or beginning screen.
Note: This button has no effect when you are on the opening
screen of a menu.
Edit
• Edit photos, such as cropping, enhancing the image, and
removing red-eye.
• Change the number of copies.
Note: This button has no effect when you are on the opening
screen of a menu.
Start/Print
• Start printing.
• Start a slideshow.
• Start copying to a CD or USB flash drive.
Note: This button has no effect when you are on the opening
screen of a menu.
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Navigating the display menus
1 Insert a memory card, CD, or USB flash drive.
2 Press or to choose one of the available options.
Use To
Setup
1
Print All / Index
2
View & Print
3
Save / Copy
4
Slide Show
5
Select printer settings and options,
and perform maintenance tasks
Print all photos or an index page.
Select, edit, and print photos.
Copy photos onto a CD or USB
flash drive.
View a photo slide show on the
display or TV screen.
3 Press .
4 Press .
5 Press or until the option you want appears.
6 Press
.
7 Follow the instructions on the display.
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Selecting Setup printer options
Setup features let you select options for printer operation. Some of the available
options include:
• Language
• Power Save
• Clear Settings
• Restore Defaults
• Bluetooth Mode
• Video Output Format
1 Insert a memory card, CD, or USB flash drive; connect a PictBridge-enabled
digital camera; or make sure a Bluetooth adapter is attached.
2 Press or until Setup appears.
3 Press or until the option you want appears.
4 Press .
5 Follow the instructions on the display.
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Loading paper into the printer
Using supported paper types
• Card stock—postcards, index cards, greeting cards, Hagaki cards
• Photo paper—glossy, Lexmark Everyday Photo, Lexmark Premium Photo
Using supported paper types
• 4 x 6 in
• A6
• 10 x 15 cm
• L
• Hagaki
Before loading paper
Make sure:
• The paper is not used or damaged.
• You do not force paper into the printer. Do not attempt to overload the paper
support.
Loading paper
1 Move the paper guide (located inside the paper support) to the left.
2 Place the paper against the right side of the paper support.
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Selecting the paper size
1 From the main screen, press or until Setup appears.
2 Press .
3 Press
4 Press .
5 Press or until the paper size you want appears.
6 Press
or until Paper Size appears.
.
Selecting the paper type
1 From the main screen, press or until Setup appears.
2 Press .
3 Press
4 Press .
5 Press or until the paper type you want appears.
6 Press
or until Paper Type appears.
.
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Getting started printing photos
This chapter contains basic information about printing photos using the printer
operator panel. For information about printing from specific photo storage devices,
see “Using photo storage devices” on page 27.
Previewing photos
1 Insert a memory card, CD, or USB flash drive.
2 Press or until View & Print appears.
3 Press .
4 Press
5 Press or to view the photos.
6 Press to return to the previous display.
.
Selecting and printing photos
You can select specific photos to print from a photo storage device.
1 Insert a memory card, CD, or USB flash drive.
2 Press or until View & Print appears.
3 Press
4 Press or to browse the photos.
5 Press to select a photo.
You can select multiple photos before you press
twice.
to print them.
Printing an index page
Print an index page showing all of the photos on a photo storage device. When
copying your photos to a CD, store the index with the CD.
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