Lexmark I3 User Manual

User’s Guide

August 2001

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Safety information

• Use only the Lexmark power supply provided with this product or an authorized Lexmark replacement power supply.

• Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the manual, to a professional service person.

Warning: A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware or software.

Contents

Lexmark i3 ........................................................................2

Setup .................................................................................3

How to print ...................................................................... 9

Using the paper tray ......................................................................9

Using the manual feed slot ..........................................................10

Using a set-top box .....................................................................12

Using a computer ........................................................................12

Maintenance ................................................................... 14

Installing or replacing cartridges ..................................................14

Aligning cartridges using a computer ..........................................16

Cleaning the cartridge nozzles ....................................................17

Preserving cartridges ..................................................................18

Removing the power supply ........................................................19

Troubleshooting ............................................................20

Blinking lights ..............................................................................20

Solid lights ...................................................................................21

Finding more help ........................................................................22

Appendix ........................................................................ 23

Statement of Limited Warranty ....................................................23

Electronic emission notices .........................................................26

ENERGY STAR ...........................................................................28

Lexmark i3

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Lights

# This light… Comes on when…

3 Power light • You press the power button to turn the printer on.

• You connect the power supply. 4 Color ink light The color print cartridge is low on ink. 5 Black ink light The black print cartridge is low on ink. 6 Paper out light • The paper tray is empty.

• You remove the paper tray from the printer.

Printer parts

# Use this part… T o perf orm this task …

1 Side door Access jammed paper 2 Manual feed slot Load a piece of specialty paper 7 Paper tray Load a stack of plain or photo paper 8 Exit tray • Retrieve your printed document

• Hold up to 25 sheets of printed paper

Setup

Unpack the printer.

Connect the power supply.

Note: Your power cable may be connected to the power supply already.

Connect the USB cable.

Note: Connect one end to the printer and the other end to a computer or an Internet appliance, such as a set-top box.

Make sure the power light is on.

Pull the paper tray completely out.

Load plain paper in the paper tray print side down.

Note:Load no more than 100 sheets of paper in the paper tray.

Squeeze and slide both paper guides against the edges of the paper.

Push the paper tray completely in.

Remove the print cartridge from its packaging.

Remove the sticker and transparent tape from the print cartridge.

Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the cartridge.

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Open the cartridge door.

Note:The cartridge carr ier may move slightly, and then return to the loading position.

Push up on the cartridge lever.

Note: The cartridge holder springs open.

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Insert the color print cartridge into the front carrier slot.

Push the cartridge lever back to secure it under the cartridge hook.

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SNAP

Press the cartridge lever down until it snaps into place.

Note: You may also purchase a black print cartridge. T o install it, repeat steps 9 through 14 using the back carrier slot.

Close the cartridge door.

Congratulations! You can now print using a set-top box.

The first time you send a document to print, an alignment page prints. Your printer uses this page to align the print cartridges. You will need to resend your document to print.

Test page printed using only the color cartridge:

Test page printed using the color and black cartridges:

Supporting equipment

Your printer can support equipment or objects that weigh less than twenty pounds. You may want to place an item such as a VCR, a set-top box, or a scanner on top of your printer.

Warning: Do not place objects totaling more than 20 lbs on your

printer.

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