Lexmark 6300 User Manual
6300 Series All-In-One
User's Guide
May 2005 www.lexmark.com
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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 a properly grounded 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.
Contents
Setting up the printer.......................................................................7
Checking the box contents...............................................................................7
Finding information about the printer................................................................8
Learning about the printer............................................................13
Understanding the parts of the printer............................................................13
Using the control panel...................................................................................15
Navigating the control panel menus...............................................................17
Using the Copy menu.....................................................................................17
Using the Scan menu.....................................................................................18
Using the Photo Card menu...........................................................................19
Learning about the printer software............................................22
Using the printer software...............................................................................22
Opening the Imaging Studio...........................................................................22
Using the Imaging Studio buttons...................................................................23
Using the All-In-One Center............................................................................24
Using the Scanning & Copying tab.................................................................24
Using the Saved Images tab...........................................................................26
Using the Maintain/Troubleshoot link..............................................................26
Using the Solution Center...............................................................................27
Using Print Properties.....................................................................................29
Using the Photo Editor....................................................................................31
Using Fast Pics...............................................................................................31
Loading paper and original documents.......................................32
Loading paper.................................................................................................32
Loading various paper types...........................................................................33
Loading original documents on the scanner glass..........................................36
Contents
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Printing...........................................................................................38
Printing a document........................................................................................38
Printing envelopes..........................................................................................38
Printing cards..................................................................................................38
Printing transparencies...................................................................................39
Getting ready to print photos using media devices...................40
Inserting a memory card.................................................................................40
Inserting a flash drive......................................................................................43
Browsing and selecting photos from a memory card or flash drive................45
Transferring digital photos from a memory card or flash drive.......................45
Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos............46
Printing photos using the control panel......................................48
Printing photos from the control panel............................................................48
Printing selected photos.................................................................................48
Printing all photos from the control panel.......................................................49
Printing a DPOF selection..............................................................................50
Printing an index page....................................................................................50
Previewing changes to photos before printing................................................51
Viewing a photo slide show on the control panel............................................51
Choosing a photo paper size using the control panel.....................................52
Changing the photo size.................................................................................52
Adjusting brightness.......................................................................................52
Cropping photos from the control panel..........................................................53
Printing photos using the computer............................................54
Printing photos................................................................................................54
Printing borderless photos..............................................................................54
Browsing and selecting photos stored on the computer.................................55
Creating and printing a scrapbook or album page..........................................55
Adding text captions to a photo page.............................................................56
Contents
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Copying...........................................................................................57
Making a copy using the control panel...........................................................57
Changing the blank paper size.......................................................................57
Setting the copy quality...................................................................................57
Changing the brightness of a copy.................................................................57
Making borderless copies using the control panel..........................................58
Enlarging or reducing an image using the control panel.................................58
Repeating an image on one page from the control panel...............................59
Making a copy using the software .................................................................59
Scanning.........................................................................................60
Scanning a text-only document......................................................................60
Scanning a text and graphics document.........................................................60
Saving a scanned image................................................................................60
Scanning documents or images for e-mailing using the control panel...........61
Scanning documents or images for e-mailing using the computer.................61
Scanning to a computer over a network.........................................................62
Scanning documents to edit text.....................................................................62
Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers................................63
Faxing.............................................................................................65
Faxing a document using the software...........................................................65
Receiving a fax using the software.................................................................66
Networking.....................................................................................67
Installing network printers...............................................................................67
Tips for installing a network printer.................................................................69
Maintaining the printer..................................................................71
Removing a used print cartridge.....................................................................71
Installing print cartridges.................................................................................72
Aligning print cartridges..................................................................................74
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...............................................................75
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.............................................75
Preserving the print cartridges........................................................................76
Contents
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Using the cartridge storage area....................................................................77
Refilling the print cartridges............................................................................78
Ordering Lexmark Supplies..........................................................80
Ordering supplies............................................................................................80
Troubleshooting.............................................................................81
Setup troubleshooting.....................................................................................81
Print troubleshooting.......................................................................................85
Copy troubleshooting......................................................................................88
Scan troubleshooting......................................................................................89
Fax troubleshooting........................................................................................90
Network troubleshooting.................................................................................93
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...............................................................94
Memory card troubleshooting.........................................................................97
Error messages..............................................................................................99
Removing and reinstalling the software........................................................104
Notices..........................................................................................105
Index..............................................................................................111
Contents
6
Setting up the printer
Checking the box contents
6
5
1
2
4
Name Description
Installation software CD
1
Power supply cord Attaches to the power supply port
2
Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer
3
3
•
Windows
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Installation software for the
printer
–
Help
–
User's Guide in electronic
format
•
Mac
–
Installation software for the
printer
–
Help and combined
User's Guide in HTML form at
located at the back of the printer.
hardware and software, and
information on setup troubleshooting.
Setting up the printer
7
Name Description
Color print cartridge Cartridges to be installed in the
4
Photo print cartridge
5
User’s Guide or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that serves as a guide
6
printer.
Note: Cartridge combinations vary
depending upon the product
purchased.
(for Windows users).
Finding information about the printer
Setup sheet
Description Where to find
The Setup sheet gives you instructions for
setting up hardware and software.
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:
•
Maintenance
•
Troubleshooting
•
Safety
Note: All information in this User's Guide
applies to the Windows operating system.
You can find this document in the
printer box or on the Lexmark Web
site.
When you install the printer
software, the User's Guide may
also be installed.
CD
Description Where to find
The CD contains drivers, software, and
publication files. The CD will install the
Help system on your computer if your
printer connects to a computer.
You can find this CD in the printer box.
See the Setup sheet for installation
instructions.
Setting up the printer
8
Help
Description Where to find
Help gives you instructions for using the
software if your printer connects to a
computer.
While in any Lexmark software
program, click Help, Tips Help, or
Help Help Topics.
Lexmark Solution Center
Description Where to find
The Lexmark Solution Center software
is included on your CD if your printer
connects to a computer. It will install
with the other software.
To access the Lexmark Solution Center:
1
Click Start Programs or All
Programs Lexmark 6300 Series.
2
Select Lexmark Solution Center.
Readme file
Description Where to find
This file contains late-breaking
information about the printer and
software that does not appear in other
documentation, as well as information
specific to your operating system.
To access the Readme file:
1
Click Start Programs or All
Programs Lexmark 6300
Series.
2
Select Readme.
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.
Setting up the printer
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
1
Go to the Web site.
2
Select a language from the dropdown list in the upper-right corner of
the page.
3
Select the link for the information you
need.
9
Description Where to find
Drivers, updates, and patches
This area gives you updated driver
files.
Product specifications
The product specifications give you
information such as how many pages
you can put in the paper support, and
which ink cartridges to use with your
printer.
KnowledgeBase
The KnowledgeBase is a searchable
database that gives you information
such as troubleshooting your printer
and printing ideas.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
1
Select drivers & downloads Find
Drivers & Downloads .
2
Select your printer family.
3
Select your printer model.
4
Select your operating system or
click Show files for ALL supported
Operating Systems.
5
Select the file you want to download,
and follow the directions.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
1
Select Products & Supplies
Printers & Multifunction Products.
2
Select your printer family.
3
Select your printer model.
4
Click the Tech Specs tab.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
1
Select customer support
Technical Support.
2
Select your printer family and model.
3
Type a term to search, or click one of
the tabs.
Customer care
This area gives you access to technical
support, publications, warranty status,
drivers and downloads, and rebates
and promotions; tells you how to find a
retail location near you, contact a sales
representative, register your printer,
and check order status; and gives
information about parts, service
providers, and safety.
Setting up the printer
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
1
Select customer support.
2
Select the corresponding tab on the
left of the Web page.
10
Description Where to find
Ordering supplies
You can order supplies such as
cartridges and paper from our Web site.
Limited Warranty information
Lexmark International, Inc. furnishes a
limited warranty that this printer will be
free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 12 months
after the original date of purchase.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
1
Select Products and Supplies
Supplies.
2
Select the corresponding tab on the
left of the Web page.
To view the limitations and conditions of
this limited warranty, please refer to the
Statement of Limited Warranty included
with this unit or set forth at
www.lexmark.com.
1
Select customer support
Warranty Information.
2
From the Statement of Limited
Warranty section, click Inkjet &
All-In-One Printers.
3
Scroll through the Web page to view
the warranty.
Customer support
Description Where to find
Telephone support
Call us at (800) 332-4120.
Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST)
Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM EST)
Note: Phone number and support times
may change without notice.
E-mail support
For e-mail support, visit our Web site:
www.lexmark.com.
1
Select customer support Technical
Support.
2
Select your printer family, and then
select your printer model.
3
From the Support Tools section, click eMail a Support Representative.
4
Complete the form, and then click
Submit Request.
Setting up the printer
11
Description Where to find
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:
Setting up the printer
12
Learning about the printer
Understanding the parts of the printer
1
2
3
10
9
8
6
7
Use the To
Paper guide Align paper when feeding.
1
Paper support Load paper.
2
Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot.
3
Top cover Access the scanner glass.
4
5
1
4
Scanner unit Access the print cartridges.
5
Memory card slots Insert memory cards.
6
PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a
7
flash drive to the printer.
Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits.
8
Learning about the printer
13
Use the To
Display View photos on the camera memory card, preview
9
a scanned image, or check the status of the
printer.
The display tilts for easy viewing.
Control panel Operate the printer.
10
1
2
Use the To
Power supply port Connect the printer to a power source.
1
USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB
2
cable.
Learning about the printer
14
Using the control panel
1
Press To
Power Turn the printer on and off.
1
Rotate
2
Page Preview Preview an image before it is printed, scanned, or copied.
3
Resize
4
•
Rotate the image on the control panel display 90
degrees.
•
Rotate the selected image area when cropping in Photo
Card mode.
•
Enlarge or reduce an image while in Copy mode.
•
Set the image size of photos while in Photo Card mode.
•
Zoom in or zoom out on a photo while cropping in Photo
Card mode.
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6
5
4
Number of
5
Copies
Mode
6
Specify the number of copies to print while in Copy or Photo
Card mode.
Select Copy, Scan, or Photo Card mode.
Note: The mode is selected when the light is on.
Learning about the printer
15
1
2
3
4
5
4
Press To
Menu Display the menu for the selected mode.
1
2
3
or
4
or
•
Choose a menu option.
•
Select or clear a photo from the list to be printed while in
Photo Card mode.
•
Scroll through menu options.
•
Change the selected area when cropping an image.
•
Skip forward or backward through the memory card or
flash drive to view every tenth picture on the control panel
display while in Photo Card mode.
•
Change the blank paper size while in Copy mode.
•
Change settings on a submenu item.
•
Display the previous or next picture on a memory card
or flash drive.
•
Change the selected area when cropping an image.
•
Increase or decrease the number of copies.
3
7
6
Learning about the printer
16
Press To
Color Start a color copy, scan, or photo job.
5
Note: Make sure the mode you want is selected.
In order for a photo print job to start, a memory card or flash
drive must be inserted, or a PictBridge-enabled digital
camera must be connected to the printer.
Black Start a black-and-white copy, scan, or photo job.
6
Note: Make sure the mode you want is selected.
In order for a photo print job to start, a memory card or flash
drive must be inserted, or a PictBridge-enabled digital
camera must be connected to the printer.
7
•
Cancel a copy, scan, or print job.
•
Clear the selected preview photo from the list while in
Photo Card mode.
•
Cancel all photo selections. Press twice, and then
follow the instructions on the control panel display.
•
Return to the default copy settings. From the Copy Mode
screen, press
twice.
Navigating the control panel menus
1
Press Mode to select the Copy, Scan, or Photo Card mode.
2
Press Menu to open the menu for the selected mode.
3
Press or to scroll through the menus.
4
Press or to scroll through the options list of the highlighted menus.
5
Press to choose an option.
Using the Copy menu
1
From the control panel, press Mode repeatedly until Copy is selected.
2
Press Menu.
3
Press or to scroll through the menu.
Learning about the printer
17
4
Press or to scroll through the options list of the highlighted menu item.
5
Press when the menu item you want appears.
Menu item Action
Copy Quality Select a print quality.
Brightness Lighten or darken the copied image.
Blank Paper Size Specify the size of paper loaded in the paper
support.
Repeat Image Specify the number of images to place on one page.
Size of Original Specify the size of the original document loaded on
the scanner glass.
Maintenance
Defaults
•
Check ink levels.
•
Change cartridges.
•
Align cartridges.
•
Clean cartridges.
•
Print a test page.
•
Obtain cartridge diagnostic information.
•
Restore default settings.
•
Specify the type of paper loaded in the paper
support.
•
Select a language for the control panel display
text.
•
Specify when settings are cleared.
•
Specify when the printer enters Power Save
mode.
Using the Scan menu
1
From the control panel, press Mode repeatedly until Scan is selected.
2
Press Menu.
3
Press or to scroll through the menu.
Learning about the printer
18
4
Press or to scroll through the options list of the highlighted menu item.
5
Press when the menu item you want appears.
From this menu You can
Maintenance
Defaults
•
Check ink levels.
•
Change cartridges.
•
Align cartridges.
•
Clean cartridges.
•
Print a test page.
•
Obtain cartridge diagnostic information.
•
Restore default settings.
•
Select a language for the control panel display text.
•
Specify when to enter Power Save mode.
Using the Photo Card menu
1
From the control panel, press Mode repeatedly until Photo Card is selected.
2
Press Menu.
3
Press or to scroll through the menu.
4
Press or to scroll through the options list of the highlighted menu item.
5
Press when the menu item you want appears.
From this submenu You can
Blank Paper Size Specify the size of paper loaded in the paper support.
Print Quality Select a print quality.
Brightness Lighten or darken the scanned image.
Crop Crop an image.
Learning about the printer
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From this submenu You can
Auto Image Enhance Improve the quality of printed photos.
Notes:
•
The enhanced image will not appear on the
display.
•
If Auto Image Enhance is selected, the Colorize
Effect options will be turned off.
Red Eye Reduction Reduce the red eye effect in photos.
Notes:
•
The red eye reduction will not appear on the
display.
•
If Red Eye Reduction is selected, the colorizing
options described below will be turned off.
Colorize Effect Apply color effects to the image before printing. You
can choose from:
•
Sepia Tone Print
•
Antique Brown
•
Antique Gray
Note: If a colorizing option is selected, the Red Eye
Reduction and Auto Image Enhance options will be
turned off.
Print All Photos Print all of the photos saved on a memory card or flash
drive.
View Slide Show View a slide show of the photos on a memory card or
flash drive.
Print Index Page Print an index of the photos on a memory card or flash
drive.
View Photos or Print Browse through images on a memory card or flash
drive, and select which photos to print.
Print DPOF Selection Print photos directly from a memory card.
Note: This menu selection appears only if a valid
DPOF file is present on the memory card.
Save to Computer Save photos to the computer.
Learning about the printer
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From this submenu You can
Maintenance
Defaults
•
Check ink levels.
•
Change cartridges.
•
Align cartridges.
•
Clean cartridges.
•
Print a test page.
•
Obtain cartridge diagnostic information.
•
Restore default settings.
•
Specify the type of paper loaded in the paper
support.
•
Specify the size of photo to be printed.
•
Choose whether to preview the photo before
printing.
•
Select a language for the control panel display text.
•
Specify when the printer enters Power Save mode.
Learning about the printer
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Learning about the printer software
Using the printer software
Use this software To
The Imaging Studio Open the component necessary for you to complete a task.
The All-In-One Center Scan, copy, or print images.
The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering
information.
Print Properties Select the best print settings for the document you are
printing.
The Photo Editor Edit photos and graphics.
Fast Pics Transfer digital photos.
Opening the Imaging Studio
The Imaging Studio buttons link to software and information that help you with the
following tasks:
•
Printing, browsing, or sharing photos
•
Using photos from a memory card, flash drive, or PictBridge-enabled digital
camera
•
Printing an album page
•
Scanning and editing text using OCR
•
Scanning, copying, or faxing
•
Finding our Web site
•
Finding tips on using the software
•
Finding maintenance and troubleshooting information
To open the Imaging Studio, use one of these methods:
Method 1 Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the
Imaging Studio icon.
Learning about the printer software
1
Click Start Programs or All
Programs Lexmark 6300 Series.
2
Select Imaging Studio.
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Using the Imaging Studio buttons
Click To Details
Print photos Print common photo sizes from
saved images on the computer.
Share photos E-mail images or photos which
are stored on the computer.
Use memory card
photos
Browse photos View photos saved on the
Print an album page Print an album or scrapbook
Scan & edit text (OCR) Use Optical Character
Scan Scan a photo or document.
Save or print photos from an
inserted memory card.
computer.
page with various photo sizes.
Recognition (OCR) to scan a
document to a word processor so
you can edit the text.
Learning about the printer software
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Click To Details
Copy
Fax Fax a document or an image
Access the Web Visit our Web site.
Learn more about what you can do with this software.
Find maintenance and troubleshooting information and
tools to keep the printer working properly.
•
Copy photos or documents.
•
Enlarge, reduce, or change
other features before
printing.
saved on the computer.
Using the All-In-One Center
Use the All-In-One Center software to scan, copy, and fax documents.
To open the All-In-One Center, use one of these methods:
Method 1 Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the
Imaging Studio icon, and then click
the Scan or Copy button.
1
Click Start Programs or All
Programs Lexmark 6300 Series.
2
Select All-In-One Center.
Using the Scanning & Copying tab
From this section You can
Scan
Learning about the printer software
•
Select a program to send a scanned image to.
•
Select what type of image is being scanned.
•
Select the scan quality.
Note: Click See More Scan Settings to view all
settings.
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From this section You can
Copy
Creative Tasks
•
Select the quantity and color of copies.
•
Select a quality setting for copies.
•
Select a blank paper size.
•
Select the size of the original document.
•
Lighten or darken copies.
•
Enlarge or reduce copies.
Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all
settings.
•
Print
–
Repeat an image several times on one
page.
–
Enlarge or reduce an image.
–
Print an image as a multiple-page poster.
•
Share
–
E-mail an image or document.
–
Fax using your computer modem.
•
Save
–
Save an image on the computer.
–
Save multiple photos.
•
Edit
–
Edit text found in a scanned document
(OCR).
–
Modify an image with a photo editor.
Preview
Note: For more information about the Scanning & Copying tab, click Help in the top
center of the screen.
Learning about the printer software
•
Select a region of the previewed image to
scan or copy.
•
View an image of what will be printed or
copied.
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Using the Saved Images tab
Use the Saved Images tab to perform tasks with images that are saved on the
computer.
From this section You can
Preview
Open With Select where to send the saved images.
Photo Prints
Creative Tasks
Note: For more information about the Saved Images tab, click Help in the top center
of the screen.
•
Show or create folders.
•
Preview and select images.
•
Rename, delete, or edit selected images.
Click Next to print selected photos in Fast Pics.
•
Print an album page with various photo sizes.
•
Perform creative tasks available from the All-In-One
Main Page Creative Tasks section.
–
Print
•
Repeat an image several times on one page.
•
Enlarge or reduce an image.
•
Print an image as a multiple-page poster.
–
Share
•
E-mail an image.
•
Fax using your computer modem.
–
Edit
•
Edit text found in a scanned document
(OCR).
•
Modify an image with a photo editor.
Using the Maintain/Troubleshoot link
The Maintain/Troubleshoot link provides you with direct links to the Solution Center.
1
Click Maintain/Troubleshoot.
2
Select from these topics:
•
Maintain or fix quality problems
•
Troubleshoot problems
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26
•
Device status and ink levels
•
More printing ideas and how to's
•
Contact information
•
Advanced (Skin, voice, and communication options)
•
View the software version and copyright information
Using the Solution Center
The Solution Center provides help, as well as information about the printer status
and ink levels.
To open the Solution Center, use one of these methods:
Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4
From the desktop,
double-click the
Imaging Studio
icon, and then click
the Maintain/
Troubleshoot
button.
The Solution Center consists of six tabs:
From this tab You can
Printer Status (Main dialog)
1
Click Start
Programs or All
Programs
Lexmark 6300
Series.
2
Select Solution
Center.
•
•
•
View the status of the printer. For example,
while printing, the status of the printer is Busy
Printing.
View the type of paper detected in the printer.
View the ink levels of the print cartridges.
From the All-In-One
Center, click the
Maintain/
Troubleshoot link
located in the top
center, and then
click one of the
available topics.
Right-click the
system tray
icon, and then
select
Solution
Center.
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From this tab You can
How To Learn how to:
•
Scan, copy, and print.
•
Find and change settings.
•
Use basic features.
•
Print projects such as banners, photos,
envelopes, cards, iron-on transfers, and
transparencies.
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Find the printable User's Guide.
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Contact Information Learn how to contact us by telephone, e-mail, or
Advanced
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Learn tips about the current status.
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Solve printer problems.
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Install a print cartridge.
Note: Wait until scanning is complete before
installing new print cartridges.
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View shopping options for new cartridges.
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Print a test page.
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Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
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Align to fix blurry edges.
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Troubleshoot other ink problems.
on the World Wide Web.
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Change the appearance of the Printing Status
window.
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Turn printing voice notification on or off.
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Change network printing settings.
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Share information with us regarding how you
use the printer.
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Obtain software version information.
Note: For more information, click Help in the lower right corner of the screen.
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Using Print Properties
Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is
connected to a computer. You can change the settings in Print Properties based on
the type of project you want to create. You can open Print Properties from almost
any program:
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With a document open, click File Print.
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From the Print dialog, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
Save Settings menu
From the “Save Settings” menu, you can name and save the current Print Properties
settings for future use. You can save up to five custom settings.
I Want To menu
The “I Want To” menu contains a variety of task wizards (printing a photo, an
envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on both sides of the paper) to help you select
the correct print settings for a project.
Options menu
Use the “Options” menu to make changes to the Quality Options, Layout Options,
and Printing Status Options settings. For more information on these settings, open
the tab dialog from the menu, and then click the Help button on the dialog.
The “Options” menu also provides direct links to different parts of the Solution Center
as well as software version information.
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Print Properties tabs
All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties software:
Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout.
Tab Options
Quality/Copies
Paper Setup
Print Layout
Note: For more information about these settings, right-click a setting on the screen,
and then select What's This?
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Select a Quality/Speed setting.
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Select a Paper Type.
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Customize how the printer prints several copies of
a single print job: collated or normal.
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Choose Automatic Image Sharpening.
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Choose to print color images in black and white.
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Choose to have the last page printed first.
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Specify the size of paper loaded.
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Select the orientation of the document on the
printed page: portrait or landscape.
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Select the layout you want to print.
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Choose to print on both sides of the paper, and
select a duplexing preference.
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