User’s Guide
August 2001
www.lexmark.com
Edition: 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
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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
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# 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
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Setup
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Unpack the printer.
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Connect the power supply.
Note: Your power cable may be
connected to the power supply already.
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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.
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Make sure the power light is on.
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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.
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Squeeze and slide both paper
guides against the edges of the
paper.
Push the paper tray completely
in.
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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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1413
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.
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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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To print using a computer, continue with the following
installation steps:
Make sure your computer is on.
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Click Cancel on any screens similar to the one shown.
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Insert the CD. Wait for the driver to load.
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Click Install Now and follow the instructions on the screen to install the
software.
Install Now
Note: If the above installation screen does not appear, click Start Run. In the
command-line text box, type the letter of your CD drive, followed by :\setup (for
example, d:\setup), and then click OK.
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How to print
Using th e paper tray
The paper tray is designed for use with plain or photo paper. You can load the
following paper sizes in the paper tray:
Width: 4–8.5 in. (102–2 16 mm)
Length: 6–11.7 in. (152–297 mm)
When you load paper into the paper tray:
Load up to… And make sure…
100 sheets of
plain paper
25 sheets of
photo paper or
photo cards
• The print side is facing down.
• The glossy or coated side is facing down.
• To remove each photo as it exits the printer and let it dry
before stacking.
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Load the paper
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Load paper into the paper tray print side down.
Note: When printing smaller sizes, remove other paper from the
tray and adjust the guides to fit the smaller paper.
2 Squeeze and slide both paper guides against the edges of the paper.
3 To print your document, see page 12.
Using the manual feed slot
The manual feed slot is designed for use with specialty paper such as
envelopes, photo cards, transparencies, or iron-on transfers one at a time.
You can load the following paper sizes in the manual feed slot:
Width: 3–8.5 in. (76.2–216 mm)
Length: 5–11.7 in. (127–297 mm)
See page 11 for instructions on how to load paper into the manual feed slot.
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When you load paper into the manual feed slot:
Load one… And make sur e…
Envelope • The print side is facing up.
• The envelope rests against the right edge of the
manual feed slot.
Greeting card, index
card, or postcard
Transparency • The rough side is facing up.
Iron-on transfer • The print side is facing up. R e ad the instructions on the
• The print side is facing up.
• To remove each transparency as it exits the printer and
let it dry before stacking.
iron-on transfer packaging to determine the print side.
• To print your docume nt on plai n pap er before printing it
on an iron-on transfer.
Load the paper
1 Turn the printer so the left side is facing you.
2 Insert the paper against the right edge of the manual feed slot.
The printer will detect the paper and pull it into the printer. This may
take two to three seconds.
Note: Make sure you load paper into the manual feed slot before
you send your document to print.
3 To print your document, see page 12.
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Using a set-top box
If your printer is attached to a set-top box, press the print button or select Print
from your application.
Note: The time it takes to start printing may vary depending on
your application.
Using a computer
If your printer is attached to a computer:
1 Open Printer Properties from your software application to customize
printer settings
Windows 98 and Windows Me: From the file you want to print, click
Print Properties.
File
.
Windows 2000: From the file you want to print, click File
the Printer Settings tab, click Change.
Note: For some software applications in Windows 2000, follow
the instructions for Windows 98 and Windows Me to open
Printing Preferences.
Printer Properties
Print. From
2 From the Paper Setup tab, select the paper type, paper size, and print
orientation. See page 13 for more instructions.
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If you want to make other changes, such as print quality or print style,
go to the other Printer Properties tabs.
3 Click OK.
4 Click OK or Print.
Remove your document
Being careful not to touch the ink, remove the printed document from the exit
tray.
Note: To avoid a paper jam, remove your documents before 25
sheets accumulate in the exit tray.
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Maintenance
Installing or replacing cartridges
1 Make sure plain paper is loaded in the paper tray.
2 Make sure the power light is on.
3 Open the cartridge door.
Note: Th e cartridge carrier may move slightly, and then return to
the loading position.
4 Push up on the cartridge lever.
Note: The cartridge holder springs open.
5 Remove the old print cartridge and dispose of it.
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Remove the sticker and transparent tape from the new print cartridge.
Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the print cartridge.
7 Install the new print cartridge:
SNAP
Insert the
cartridge into the
carrier slot.
Push the
cartridge lever
back to secure it
under the
cartridge hook.
Note: Insert the color cartridge in the front carrier slot. Insert the
black cartridge in the back carrier slot.
8 Close the cartridge door.
Press the
cartridge lever
down until it
snaps into place.
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Note: The next time you send a document to print, an alignment
page prints. Your printer uses the alignment page to align
the cartridges. You may need to resend your document to
print.
Aligning cartridges using a computer
1 Load plain paper.
2 Double-click the Lexmark Solution Center icon on your desktop to
open the Lexmark Solution Center. Click Print Cartridges
Cartridges.
3 To align the cartridges automatically, select Automatic Alignment, and
then click Next. An alignment page prints.
To change the automatic alignment settings and align the cartridges
manually, select Manual Alignment, and then click Next.
An alignment test page prints and the Align Cartridges dialog box
displays. The test page that prints has several alignment patterns,
depending on which cartridges are installed. Each pattern has a
number under it. The printed test page is similar to the one shown:
Align the
a Select the darkest arrow in each row. For example, in alignment
group A, arrow number 3 is the darkest arrow.
b In the Align Cartridges dialog box, enter the arrow numbers you
have selected.
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c After you have entered a number for all of the patterns, click OK.
Cleaning the cartridge nozzles
If the print quality is not satisfactory, you may need to print a nozzle
test page. This forces extra ink through the nozzles to unclog them.
Using a set-top box
1 Press the power button to turn the printer off.
2 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds.
The printed nozzle test page is similar to the one shown:
3 Print your original document to see if print quality is satisfactory. If it is
not, print a nozzle test page up to two more times.
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Using a computer
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Double-click the Lexmark Solution Center icon on your desktop, and
then select Print Cartridges Clean the Cartridge Nozzles.
A nozzle test page prints. The printed test page is similar to the one
shown:
2 Compare the diagonal lines above the printed bars to the diagonal
lines below the printed bars. Look for a break in the diagonal lines
below the printed bars. Unbroken lines indicate clean nozzles. Broken
lines indicate clogged nozzles.
If the bottom lines have breaks, print the nozzle test pattern up to two
more times. Then print your original document to see if the print quality
is satisfactory.
Preserving cartridges
To ensure the longest life from your cartridge and optimum performance from
your printer:
• K eep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install
it.
• Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace,
realign, clean, or store it in an air-tight container. The print cartridge
does not print correctly if removed from the printer and left exposed for
an extended period of time.
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Your printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a
refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of refilled cartridges.
Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer.
For best results, use Lexmark supplies.
Removing the power supply
1 Position the printer so the power supply is facing you.
2 To access the release tab, pull the printer slightly ov er the edge of the
surface it is resting on.
The release tab is located under the power supply.
3 Reach under the power supply and pull the release tab forward to pull
the power supply out of the printer.
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Tr oubleshooting
If your printer has a problem, first make sure:
• The power supply is plugged into your printer and an electrical outlet.
• The USB cable is securely attached to your set-top box or your
computer and to your printer.
• The sticker and transparent tape covering the bottom of each cartridge
is removed.
• Your printer is turned on.
Blinking lights
If all of the lights are blinking, there may be a paper jam.
Paper jam
1 Press the power button to turn the printer off.
2 Look for a paper jam in the:
a Exit tray
b Paper tray
c Side door are a.
b
c
a
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Note: You many need to remove the paper tray or open the side
door to reach the paper.
3 Gently remove the paper.
Note: If you opened the side door, push it back toward the printer,
and then push up on it to close it.
4 Make sure you have loaded the paper correctly. For help, see page 4.
5 Press the power button to turn the printer on.
6 Resend your document to print.
Solid lights
Paper out
If the paper out light is on, your printer may be out of paper.
1 Pull the paper tray completely out.
2 Load the paper.
3 Push the paper tray completely back in.
Ink low
If the top (color) ink light is on, your color print cartridge may be low on ink. If
the bottom (black) ink light is on, your black print cartridge may be low on ink.
You can continue using the cartridge that is low on ink until it is empty or until
print quality is no longer satisfactory. Then, replace it with a new cartridge.
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Finding more help
• Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center. To open the Lexmark Solution
Center, double-click the Lexmark Solution Center icon on your
desktop. You can find information about contacting our Customer
Support Center on the Contact Information tab.
• From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Solution Center, click
the Help button.
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Appendix
Statement of Limited Warranty
Lexmark International, Inc. Lexington, KY
This warranty applies to the United States. For customers outside the U.S.,
refer to the country-specific warranty information that came with your product.
This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this product if it was originally
purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark
remarketer, referred to in this statement as “Remarketer.”
Warranty
Lexmark warrants that this product:
• Is manufactured from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts,
which perform like new parts
• Is free from defects in material and workmanship
• Conforms to Lexmark’s official published specifications
• Is in good working order
If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period,
contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair or replacement (at Lexmark’s
option) without charge.
If this product is a feature or option, this statement applies only when that
feature or option is used with the product for which it was designed. To obtain
warranty service, you may be required to present the feature or option with the
product.
If you transfer this product to another user, warranty service under the terms
of this statement is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty
period. You should transfer proof of original purchase and this statement to
that user.
Warranty service
The warranty period is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase
as shown on the purchase receipt.
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To obtain warranty service you may be required to present proof of original
purchase. Warranty service will be provided at a Remarketer or a Lexmark
designated location. You may be required to deliver your product to the
Remarketer or Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and suitably packaged to a
Lexmark designated location. You are responsible for loss of, or damage to, a
product in transit to the Remarketer or the designated location.
When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part, the item
replaced becomes the property of the Remarketer or Lexmark. The
replacement may be a new or repaired item. The replacement item assumes
the remaining warranty period of the original product.
Replacement is not available to you if the product you present for exchange is
defaced, altered, in need of a repair not included in warranty service, or
damaged beyond repair. Also, such product must be free of any legal
obligations and restrictions.
Before you present this product for warranty service, remove all programs,
data, and removable storage media.
For further explanation of your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark
authorized servicer in your area, please contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275,
or on the World Wide Web at www.lexmark.com.
Free remote technical support is provided for this product throughout its
warranty period. For products no longer covered by a Lexmark warranty,
technical support may only be available for a fee.
Extent of warranty
We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product.
Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by:
• Modification or attachments
• Accidents or misuse
• Unsuitable physical or operating environment
• Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized
servicer
• Operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle
• Failure to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable)
• Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications
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• Use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet
cartridges, and ribbons)
• Use of other than Lexmark product or component
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL
APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.
Limitation of liability
Your sole remedy under this Statement of Limited Warranty is set forth in this
section. For any claim concerning performance or nonperformance of
Lexmark or a Remarketer for this product under this Statement of Limited
Warranty, you may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in the
following paragraph.
Lexmark’s liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be
limited to the lesser of 1) $5,000 or 2) the amount you paid for the product that
caused the damages. This limitation of liability will not apply to claims by you
for bodily injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property for
which Lexmark is legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be liable for any lost
profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential
damages. This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the
possibility of such damages. Lexmark is not liable for any claim by you based
on a third party claim.
This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of materials supplied
to Lexmark. Lexmark’s and the developer’s limitations of remedies are not
cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this limitation.
Additional rights
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the limitations or exclusions contained above may not apply to
you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance
information statement
The Lexmark i3 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional
suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference
caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes
or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on
electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing
device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such
as Lexmark part number 12A2405. Use of a substitute
cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a
violation of FCC regulations.
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Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be
directed to:
Director of Lab Operations
Lexmark International, Inc.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, KY 40550
(859) 232-3000
Industry Canada compliance statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Community (EC) directives conformity
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council
directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the approximation and
harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits.
A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been
signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark
International, S.A., Boigny, France.
This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements
of EN 60950.
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Japanese VCCI notice
The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984
This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003
for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the
United Kingdom.
Noise emission levels
The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and
reported in conformance with ISO 9296.
1-meter average sound pressure, dBA
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Idling silent
ENERGY STAR
The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a partnership effort
with office equipment manufacturers to promote the introduction of
energy-efficient products and to reduce air pollution caused by power
generation.
Companies participating in this program introduce products that power down
when they are not being used. This feature will cut the energy used by up to
50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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