Important Message About Cartridge Recycling!
Please Read Before Opening Your Inkjet Cartridge Box
At Lexmark, we take our commitment to the environment seriously, and we encourage our customers
to participate in our easy, no-cost method for returning empty Lexmark cartridges to Lexmark for proper
recycling. We will insure that cartridges are properly handled with zero waste to landfills.
printer except as otherwise provided below, and (2) pass this license/agreement to any subsequent user
of this printer. The patented Lexmark inkjet cartridges and their contents are licensed subject to a
restriction that they may be used only once. After this single use, the license to use the print cartridges
and their contents terminates, and you agree to return them only to Lexmark for recycling. Replacement
inkjet cartridge(s) sold without these terms are available through www.lexmark.com and may be refilled
by you, or a third party, as the only cartridge alternative to be used with the licensed printer.
Go to www.lexmark.com/recycle. Follow instructions to
request postage-paid bags. Bags usually arrive within 7–10 days.
Place the empty Lexmark-branded inkjet cartridge(s) in the
postage-paid return bag , and then seal the bag. If you’re sending
single-color tanks, we recommend that you send at least two at
a time to maximize the environmental benefits.
Mail the bag to Lexmark’s recycling partner. The bag is preaddressed.
Important safety information
Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
Do not place or use this product near water or wet locations.
Use only the power supply and power cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized
replacements.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce risk of fire, use only the telecommunications (RJ‑11)
cord provided with this product or a UL Listed 26 AWG or larger replacement when connecting
this product to the public switched telephone network.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the
power cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord
between objects such as furniture and walls. If any of these things happen, a risk of fire or
electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of such problems. Remove the
power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up
this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord,
or telephone, during a lightning storm.
Visit www.lexmark.com/recycle to learn more about recycling.
Lexmark-branded cartridges are always made with all new parts, though components may contain
recycled material. For warranty returns, call 1-800-395-4039.
This patented printer is licensed for, and designed to work with, only genuine Lexmark inkjet cartridges
for the life of the patented printer. You agree to: (1) use only genuine Lexmark inkjet cartridges with this
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Contents
Important safety information.........................................................2
About your printer..........................................................................5
Finding information about the printer.................................................................................5
Minimizing your printer's environmental impact.................................................................5
The Quick Reference Guide contains instructions on adding your printer to a wireless network, setting up
a fax connection, and accomplishing common printer tasks like printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. It
also includes information on troubleshooting printer setup issues as well as solving basic networking and
faxing problems.
Note: Some functions are available only in select printer models.
For additional information, see the following:
What are you looking for?Find it here
Initial setup instructions
Additional setup and instructions for using the
printer
Help using the printer softwareSoftware Help installed automatically with the printer
The latest supplemental information, updates,
online customer support, and telephone
support
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Available on the Software and Documentation CD.
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Available on the Software and Documentation CD and on the Lexmark Support Web site at
http://support.lexmark.com.
Minimizing your printer's environmental impact
We are committed to protecting the environment and are continually improving our printers to reduce
their environmental impact. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you may be able to reduce your
printer's environmental impact even further.
• Quick Setup Sheet
• Hardware Setup Wizard
User’s Guide
software.
application.
Support Web site—
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Conserving paper
• Print more than one page image on one side of the paper. The Pages per Sheet feature allows you
to print multiple pages on one sheet. You can print up to 16 page images on one side of a sheet of
paper.
• Print on both sides of the paper. Duplexing lets you print on both sides of the paper manually or
automatically (depending on your printer model).
• Preview print jobs before printing. Use the preview features found in Toolbars, the Print or Print
Preview dialog, or the printer display (depending on your printer model).
• Use recycled paper.
• Reduce the margins of documents to be printed.
• Scan and save. To avoid printing multiple copies, you can scan documents or photographs and save
them to a computer program, application, or flash drive for presentation.
Conserving ink
• Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. These modes can be used to print documents using less ink than
normal and are ideal for printing documents that are mostly text.
• Use font types and font settings that require less ink. Most programs or applications let you adjust
the darkness of the colors.
• Use high‑yield cartridges. These cartridges let you print more pages.
Recycling
• Return ink cartridges for reuse or recycling through the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program. To
return an ink cartridge, go to www.lexmark.com/recycle, and then follow the instructions to request
a postage‑paid bag.
• Recycle the product packaging.
• Recycle your old printer instead of throwing it away.
• Recycle paper from discarded print jobs.
• Use recycled paper.
To read the Lexmark Environmental Sustainability Report, visit www.lexmark.com/environment.
Note: Your printer may not come with some of these programs or some of the functions of these
programs, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased.
Conserving energy
• Activate Eco-Mode. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets the printer to change to
Sleep mode after the printer is left idle for 10 minutes.
• Select the lowest Sleep timeout. The Sleep feature puts the printer in a minimum‑power standby
mode after the printer has been idle for a set amount of time (the Sleep timeout).
• Share your printer. Wireless/network printers allow you to share a single printer among multiple
computers, thus conserving energy and other resources.
Printer models
The installation software CD that came with your printer works for the following printer models:
• Lexmark Pro912
• Lexmark Pro915
• Lexmark Pro919
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Printer features
Depending on the model, your printer comes with features that will help you manage and accomplish
printing and imaging tasks:
• Wireless or Ethernet networking—Print and scan from anywhere in your home or office over a secure
wireless or Ethernet network, as well as share the printer among multiple computers.
• Intuitive touch screen—Use the full‑featured color touch screen for fast, easy access to all the printer
menus. The large screen also allows you to view and print photos directly from your digital camera or
memory device without using a computer.
• Print—Print docum ents and PDFs quickly from a compu ter or from a USB flash drive. B uilt‑in two‑sided
printing lets you save money and the environment.
• Copy—Copy documents and photos with one‑touch, computer‑free black or color copying. Enjoy 25%
to 400% reduction and enlargement capacity.
• Scan—Scan documents and photos fast and easily with the high‑resolution scanner. Easily scan to a
memory device or to multiple laptops or computers over a secure wireless network with up to 1200 dpi
optical resolution.
• Fax—Do standalone black and color faxing at 33.6Kbps modem speed. Other fax features include 99
speed dials, automatic redial, junk fax blocking, and caller ID.
• Photo printing—Print high‑quality, long‑lasting photos directly from digital memory cards,
PictBridge‑enabled digital cameras, or USB flash drives.
• SmartSolutions—Simplify printer tasks that you frequently repeat by creating and customizing your
printer solutions. Using the SmartSolutions toolkit on the Web, you can choose the printer tasks that
you often perform, apply your custom settings, and download them to your printer as shortcuts that
you can easily access anytime. You can also customize your printer with solutions that display your
online calendars, online photo albums, RSS feeds, and more.
• Shortcuts—Save a set of frequently used printer settings available for a given task and then assign a
shortcut name and shortcut number to it. When you want to perform a task with those settings, you
can simply select the shortcut number on the printer instead of going through the usual process of
adjusting the settings and options.
• Eco‑Mode—Save energy by activating Eco‑Mode. It automatically dims the printer display light and
puts the printer into Sleep mode after a specified period of inactivity.
Setting up the printer
1 Unpack the printer.
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• Do not attach the USB cable until prompted to do so.
• Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you are setting up on a wireless network,
then you may move the printer after setup is complete.
• Contents may vary by model and region. Some functions are available only in select printer
models.
2 To initiate printer setup using a computer, insert the installation software CD, or download the printer
driver.
About your printer7
With a CD or DVD drive (Windows/Macintosh)Without a CD or DVD drive or for Linux
Download the printer driver from
www.lexmark.com.
Note: If the installation screen does not appear after a
minute, then see “Installation screen did not appear during
installation” on page 47.
3 Remove tape and packing material from all areas of the printer.
4 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.
5 Move the paper guides to the sides.
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6 For A4‑ and legal‑size paper, extend the paper tray.
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7 Load paper.
8 Adjust the paper guides.
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9 Insert the paper tray.
10 Connect the power cord only.
Note: Do not attach the USB cable yet.
Note: Make sure the paper is below the maximum fill line located on the edge of the paper tray.
Overloading the tray can cause paper jams.
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English
Francais
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USA
Uruguay
US Virgin Islands
Venezuela
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Set Time
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Mountain (GMT - 7:00)
Pacific (GMT - 8:00)
Choose a Time Zone
Alaska (GMT - 9:00)
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11 Make sure the printer is on.
12 Set the language on the printer control panel, and then touch OK.
14 Set the country or region, and then touch Accept.
Country / Region
US Virgin Islands
15 Set the date, and then touch Accept.
Set Date
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16 Set the time, and then touch Accept.
13 Confirm the language, and then touch Yes.
Language
You have chosen English as the language
for your Printer.
Are you sure?
Yes
17 Set the time zone, and then touch Accept.
Choose a Time Zone
Central (GMT - 6:00)
Mountain (GMT - 7:00)
Pacific (GMT - 8:00)
No
Alaska (GMT - 9:00)
Fax Setup
Setup LaterYes
To send faxes from this printer, you must complete
fax setup. Do you want to set up fax now?
Continue
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Quit
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18 To configure basic fax functions, touch Yes, and then proceed to the next step. Otherwise, touch Set
Up Later, and then go to step 21.
To send faxes from this printer, you must complete
fax setup. Do you want to set up fax now?
Setup Later
19 Enter your fax number for the printer, and then touch Accept. Your fax number identifies you as the
sender in all your sent faxes.
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20 Enter your name or company name, and then touch . Your fax name identifies you as the sender
in all your sent faxes.
22 Open the printer.
23 Unpack the ink cartridges.
21 Configure other advanced fax settings later in the software installation.
Lexmark Pro910 Series Installation
Lexmark Pro910 Series Installation
Configure Advanced Features
Youcan nowprint, butthere are additionalsteps requiredto access all the
features of your device.
Get my printer ready to scan directly to my computer
Configure Lexmark SmartSolutions and standalone email
Get my printer ready to send and receive faxes
What will I be missing if I don’t do this now?
How can I do this later?
Quit
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24 Insert each ink cartridge. Slide your finger along the ink cartridge until the cartridge clicks into place.
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• Install the color ink cartridges first. Then, use two hands to install the black cartridge.
• Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing
the ink to air.
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• The alignment page prints.
• Do not remove the page until printing is finished. The alignment page may take a while to print.
• Streaks on the alignment page are normal and not an indication of a problem.
• The alignment page that prints may differ from the one shown.
• Recycle the alignment page.
SD/MS-Duo/MMC
The customer support label that is located near the ink cartridge access area contains the ink
compatibility information, model number, product Web site, and technical support number.
Understanding the parts of the printer
Note: Some functions are available only in select printer models.
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1Automatic Document Feeder
(ADF) tray
Load original documents into the ADF for scanning, copying, or faxing.
Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media
(such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the
scanner glass.
2ADF output trayHold documents as they exit from the ADF.
3Memory card slotInsert a memory card.
4PictBridge and USB portConnect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the
printer.
5Paper exit trayHold paper as it exits.
6Paper tray (Tray 1)Load paper.
7Paper stopCatch the paper as it exits.
8Printer control panelOperate the printer.
9ADFScan, copy, or fax multiple‑page letter‑, legal‑, and A4‑size
documents.
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• Access the ink cartridges and printhead.
• Remove paper jams.
11Ink cartridge access area Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges.
12Ethernet portConnect your printer to a computer, a local network, an external DSL, or
a cable modem.
13USB portConnect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when
plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable.
14EXT port
Connect additional devices (telephone or answering machine) to the
printer and the telephone line. Use this port if you do not have a dedicated
fax line for the printer, and if this connection method is supported in your
country or region.
Note: Remove the plug to access the port.
15LINE port
Connect the printer to an active telephone line (through a standard wall
jack, DSL filter, or VoIP adapter) to send and receive faxes.
16Power supply with portConnect the printer to a power source.
17Duplex unit
• Print on both sides of a sheet of paper.
• Remove paper jams.
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Use theTo
18Printhead access areaInstall the printhead.
Note: The carrier moves to the printhead access area when no
printhead is installed in the printer.
19Jam clearance coverRemove jammed pages.
Using the printer control panel
Note: The icons appear when they are selectable on the current screen. If an icon does not appear,
then the function is not available.
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3Touch‑screen display
Note: The display is turned off
in Sleep mode.
4Start
• Turn the printer on and off.
• Switch to Sleep mode.
Note: When the printer is on, press
mode. Press and hold
printer.
for three seconds to turn off the
to switch to Sleep
• Return to the previous screen.
• Exit from one menu level to a higher one.
• Navigate the printer menus.
• Change settings.
• View printer messages and animation.
Start a job, depending on which mode is selected.
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6Help
7Home
Cancel the current job or task.
View Help text messages.
View the Tutorial when on the home screen.
Return to the home screen.
Understanding the home screen
After the printer is turned on and a short warm-up period occurs, the display shows the home screen. Use
the home screen selections to initiate an action, such as copying or faxing, or to change the printer settings.
Note: Some functions are available only in select printer models.
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Access the scan menu and scan documents.
Paper Size
Paper Type
Photo Size
Layout
Change Print Settings
Letter
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4Memory Device
Access the fax menu and send faxes.
View, select, print, or attach photos and documents to e‑mail.
Note: This icon appears only when you return to the home screen while a
memory card, flash drive or PictBridge‑enabled camera is connected to the
printer.
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Access the SmartSolutions menu.
6Ink levels icon
7Setup icon
Access the setup menu and change printer settings.
• View the current ink levels of the installed cartridges.
• Access cartridge maintenance and information functions.
Navigating menus using the touch screen
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Scroll left.
Scroll right.
Save your setting.
Layout
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Ethernet indicator
Activate Eco‑Mode to select the following options:
• Change to Sleep mode after the printer is left idle for 10 minutes.
• Set screen brightness to low.
Check the network connection status of your printer and access the network
settings.
4Up arrow
5Scroll bar
6Down arrow
Scroll up.
Scroll up and down the menu list.
Scroll down.
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Tips:
• Use your fingers to navigate the screen. The touch screen does not work if you use other tools or
devices to navigate.
• Drag the scroll bar or touch the arrows until the menu or s etting that you want appears on the display.
• Flick the screen by dragging your finger up or down the screen, and then lifting your finger off the
screen. To navigate to the next or previous screen, flick sideways. It will have the same effect as
selecting the left or right arrow.
• To confirm a setting or select a menu or item, touch it.
• If necessary, touch OK or Accept after making a selection or changing a setting.
Note: All the instructions in this guide start from the home screen. If you are not on the home screen,
then touch
For example, to navigate to Paper Type and select the default paper type setting:
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1 Touch > Paper Setup > Paper Type.
Note: For select printer models with two paper trays installed, touch
paper tray, and then touch Paper Type.
> Paper Setup, select the
2 Scroll up or down (using the scroll bar or arrows, or by flicking the screen up or down) to view the list
of paper types.
3 Select a paper type setting by touching it, and then touch Accept to save the setting.
Using memory cards and flash drives
Supported memory cards and file types
Memory cardFile type
• Secure Digital (SD)
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• Micro Secure Digital (with adapter) (Micro SD)
• Mini Secure Digital (with adapter) (Mini SD)
• MultiMedia Card (MMC)
• Reduced Size MultiMedia Card (with adapter)
(RS‑MMC)
• MultiMedia Card mobile (with adapter)
(MMCmobile)
• Memory Stick Duo
• Memory Stick PRO Duo
Documents:
• .pdf (Adobe Portable Document Format)
Images:
• .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe (Joint Photographic Experts
Group)
• .tiff, .tif (Tagged Image File Format)
Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer
Insert a memory card into the card slot or a flash drive into the USB port
Inserting a memory cardInserting a flash drive
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Notes:
• Insert the card with the brand name label facing
up.
• Make sure any arrows on the card point toward
the printer.
• If necessary, connect the memory card to the
adapter that came with it.
• Make sure that the memory card inserted is
supported by the printer. For more information,
see “Supported memory cards and file types” on
page 15.
• The card reader light comes on when a memory
card is inserted and blinks when a memory card is
being accessed.
Notes:
• The flash drive uses the same port that is used
for a PictBridge camera cable.
• An adapter may be necessary if your flash
drive does not fit directly into the port.
SD/MS-Duo/MMC
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Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch any cables, any
network adapter, any connector, the memory device, or the
printer in the areas shown while actively printing, reading,
or writing from the memory device. A loss of data can occur.
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The Memory Device screen appears on the display.
Notes:
• If the printer does not recognize the memory device, then remove and reinsert it.
• If a flash drive or a digital camera set to mass storage mode is inserted into the USB port while a
memory card is in the card slot, then the display prompts you to choose which memory device to
use.
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Notes:
Ordering and replacing supplies
• To get more ink, order high‑yield ink cartridges.
• Depending on your country or region, you may get the ink cartridges individually or in packs.
Ordering ink cartridges
Lexmark Pro910 Series except Pro919
ItemReturn Program
Cartridge
Black cartridge150Not available
High‑yield black cartridge150XL, 155XL150XLA
Yellow color cartridge150Not available
High‑yield yellow color cartridge150XL150XLA
Cyan color cartridge150Not available
High‑yield cyan color cartridge150XL150XLA
Magenta color cartridge150Not available
High‑yield magenta color cartridge150XL150XLA
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Licensed for a single use only. After use, return this cartridge to Lexmark for remanufacturing, refilling, or
recycling.
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Available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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Regular cartridge
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• You can order a mix of standard ink cartridges and high‑yield ink cartridges, depending on your
needs.
• Check the yield rate on the ink cartridge box, or visit www.lexmark.com/yields.
• For best results, use only Lexmark ink cartridges.
• The cartridges can be used for printing documents and photos.
• When storing new ink cartridges, make sure they are unopened and placed on their flat side.
• Remove ink cartridges from their packaging only upon installation.
Replacing ink cartridges
Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. You must install new cartridges
immediately after removing the old ones, or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out.
Removing ink cartridges
1 Turn on your printer.
2 Open the printer.
Lexmark Pro919 model
ItemReturn Program
Black cartridge160Not available
High‑yield black cartridge160XL160XLA
Yellow color cartridge160Not available
High‑yield yellow color cartridge160XL160XLA
Cyan color cartridge160Not available
High‑yield cyan color cartridge160XL160XLA
Magenta color cartridge160Not available
High‑yield magenta color cartridge160XL160XLA
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Licensed for a single use only. After use, return this cartridge to Lexmark for remanufacturing, refilling, or
recycling.
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Available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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Regular cartridge
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Note: The printhead moves to the cartridge installation position.
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3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges.
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Installing ink cartridges
1 Remove the ink cartridge from the pack, and then remove the protective cap from the ink cartridge.
If your ink cartridge comes with a twist cap, then remove the cap.
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• Insert the color cartridges first, and then the black cartridge.
• Insert the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing
the ink to air.
3 Close the printer.
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Maintaining ink cartridges
In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs an automatic maintenance
cycle every week if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. It will briefly come out of Sleep mode or will
temporarily power on if it is turned off.
Aligning the printhead
If the characters or lines on your printed image appear jagged or wavy, then you may need to align the
printhead.
1 Load plain paper.
2 From the home screen, navigate to:
> More Options > Align Printer
An alignment page prints.
Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is finished.
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