510 Series Color Jetprinter™
User’s Guide for Windows
• Setup troubleshooting
A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems.
• Printer overview
Learn about the printer parts and the printer software.
• Printing ideas
How to print several projects on various types of paper.
• Maintenance
Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies.
• General troublesho oting
Error messages, print quality pr oblems, paper jams, and much more.
February 2004
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Contents
Chapter 1: Printer overview .......................................................... 5
Understanding the printer parts................. ................................ ..................... 5
Understanding the printer software.......................................................... .. .... 6
Chapter 2: Printing ideas............................................................. 10
Printing on pla in p a per ............ .. .. ............. ... .. .......................... ... .. ............. .. . 10
Printing phot o s .... ..................................................... .. .. .............. .. .. ............. . 11
Printing on premium or coated paper.................. ......................................... 13
Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper........................................ ............ 14
Printing card s ...................................................... ... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. .. . 17
Printing envelopes........................................................................ ................ 18
Printing color images in black and white........ .............................................. 20
Printing a booklet............................. .. .................... .................... .. ................. 22
Printing labels.............................................................................................. . 25
Printing handouts....................................................................... .................. 27
Printing a poster........................................................................................... 29
Printing iron-on transfers.............................................................................. 32
Printing transparencies.......... .. .. .......................... ... .. ............. .. ... ............. .. .. . 34
Printing your document in reverse order ...................................................... 36
Printing a banner.................... ...................................................................... 38
Printing on cu st o m si ze p ap e r.................. ... ....................................... ... ....... 40
Chapter 3: Maintenance............................................................... 42
Replacing the print cartridges... .................. ................... ............................... 42
Aligning the p rin t ca rt ridges....... .. ..................................................... .. ... ....... 45
Improving print quality.................................................................................. 45
Preserving the print cartridges ..................................................................... 47
Ordering supplies............................................................... .......................... 48
Contents
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Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting.............................................. 49
Troubleshooting checklist....................................... ...................................... 49
Solving printer software installation problems.............................................. 50
Chapter 5: General troubleshooting........................................... 53
Understanding error messages and flashing lights ............ .......................... 53
Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing....................................................... 54
Clearing paper misfeeds or jams......... ......................................................... 56
Solving print quality problems ...................................................................... 58
Solving specialty media problems................................................................ 60
Notices........................................................................................... 61
Glossary......................................................................................... 63
Index............................................................................................... 66
Contents
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Printer overvie w
Understanding the printer parts
510 Series Color Jetprinter™
Paper support
Power supply connector
Sheet feeder
Paper guide
and release
tab
USB cable connector
Power/Resume button
Front cove r
Paper exit tray
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The followi ng table describes each part.
Use this: When you want to:
Power/Resume button • Turn the printer on or off.
• Eject paper from the printer. For more information, see “Printer has a
paper jam” on page 57.
• Check the printer status. For more information, see “Understanding
error messages and flashing lights” on page 53.
Front cover • Install or change print cartridges.
• Clear paper jams.
Paper exit tray Stack paper after printing.
Paper guide and
release tab
Paper support Keep paper straight in the sheet feeder.
Power supply connector Supply power to the printer.
Sheet feeder Feed paper automatically. For information about the amount of paper
USB cable connector Connect the printer to the computer.
Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer.
you can load, see “Printing ideas” on page 10.
Understanding the printer software
Your printer soft w are works wi th your operating system to print documents with superior r esul ts . Thi s
software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center.
Printer driver
You can change your printer settings in the printer driver. To print a typ ical document on plain paper,
you do not need to change your printer settings. When you install the printer software, the Page
Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to these default settings:
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• Quality/Speed: Normal
• Type: Plain Paper
• Paper Size: A4 or Letter
• Orientation: Portrait
• Layout : Normal
For more inf ormation about the printer settings f or diff erent types of print jobs , see “Printing ideas” on
page 10.
Customizing the settings for your document
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting.
4 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type and size setting.
5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your document.
6 Click OK to apply your settings.
Quality/Copies tab
From: Select:
Quality/Speed • Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with
reduced print quality.
• Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper.
• Better when you want to print photos and documents containing
graphics on coated or glossy paper.
• Best when you want to print crisp photos and high resolution
graphics, but with reduced speeds.
Multiple Copies • Collate Copies if you want to print more than one copy of a
document. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then
all the pages of the second copy, and so on.
• Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in reverse order.
• The number of copies you want to print.
Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your color
cartridge.
Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed.
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Paper Setup tab
From: Select:
Type Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Pap e r, Photo/Glossy Paper,
Paper Size A size specific to your paper type. If your paper size is not listed, select
Orientation Portrait or Landscape.
Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock.
Custom Size. For help, see “Printing on custom size paper” on
page 40.
Print Layout tab
From: Select:
Layout Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet.
Duplexing • Two-Sided to print your document on both sides of the page.
• Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of your finished
documents turn.
Note: If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the
pages of a magazine. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the
pages of a legal pad.
Lexmark Solution Center
The Lexmark 510 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you can refer to for printer help.
There are two ways to open the LSC:
• Click Start Programs Lexmark 510 Series Lexmark 510 Series Solution Center.
• Double-click the Lexmark 510 Series Solution Center desktop icon.
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The followi ng table describes the LSC tabs:
From this tab: You can:
How To • Receive printer information.
• Receive basic printing tips.
• Receive printing project information.
Troubleshooting • View tips for your printer status.
• View common troubleshooting topics.
Maintenance • Install a print cartridge.
• View information about how to purchase new cartridges.
• Clean the print cartridge nozzles.
• Align the cartridges.
• Solve other problems.
Note: Do not access this tab while a job is in progress.
Contact Information • View information about ordering supplies.
• Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support.
• Register your printer.
• Receive a printer software update.
• Find out about special offers.
Advanced • Change printing status appearance options.
• Download the latest software files from the World Wide Web.
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Printing ideas
Printing on plain paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper .
Step 1: Load the paper
• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Do not force the paper into the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you are using letter siz e paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with normal print quality, you do
not need to adjust the settings.
If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type.
Step 3: Print your document
Click OK.
Printing photos
You can load up to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on the thickness
of the paper. You may wan t to print on pla in paper before loading your photo paper and changing
your settings. To print on photo cards, see “Printing cards” on page 17.
Step 1: Load the photo paper
• For best results, use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers.
• If your paper includes instructi ons, read them carefully.
• Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you.
• Do not force the paper into the printer.
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• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the photo paper.
Note: If you are using letter siz e paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Select a print quality:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
b From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in bet ter quality documents , b ut ma y tak e longer
to print.
4 Select a paper type:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Type area, select Photo/Glossy Paper or Coated Paper.
5 Select a paper size:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Paper Si ze menu, sel ect the correct siz e. F or more information about printing on
custom size paper, see “Printing on custom size paper” on page 40.
6 Click OK.
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Step 3: Print your photos
Click OK.
Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry
before stacking.
Printing on premium or coated paper
You can load up to 100 pages of premium paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.
Step 1: Load the premium or coated paper
• If your paper includes instructi ons, read them carefully.
• Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• If there is a special mark on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from you.
• Do not force the paper into the printer.
Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.If you are using letter
size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Select a print quality:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
b From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in bet ter quality documents , b ut ma y tak e longer
to print.
4 Select a paper type:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Type area, select Plain P aper.
5 Select a paper size:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Paper Si ze menu, sel ect the correct siz e. F or more information about printing on
custom size paper, see “Printing on custom size paper” on page 40.
6 Click OK.
Step 3: Print your document
Click OK.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 25 sheets of premium paper. If you want to print
more than 25 pages, remove the first 25 sheet, before you continue printing.
Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper
You can conserve paper by printing on both sid e s. Load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time,
depending on the thickness of the paper.
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Step 1: Load the paper
• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Do not force the paper into the printer.
• Make sure the print side is f a cing you.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you are using letter siz e paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
Note: For the best print quality, use a heavier weight paper.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
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3 Print on both sides of the page:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
b From the Duplexing area , select Two-Sided.
c Select Side Flip or Top Flip.
If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine. If
you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad.
d Check the steps for your paper type to further customize your document.
e Click OK.
Step 3: Print your document
Click OK.
The odd-numbered pages print first, along with a reload ing instruction page. When the
odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper.
1 Load the stac k of paper and r eloa ding inst ruction page wi th t he p rinted si de facing away from
you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support.
2 Click Continue Printing.
The even-numbered pages print.
If you do not want to print the reloadi ng instruction page:
a From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.
b Clear the Print Instruction page to assist in reloading check bo x.
c Click OK.
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Printing cards
You can load up to 25 g reeti ng c ards , in dex cards, photo cards, or postc ards at a t i me , dependi ng o n
the thickness of the cards.
Step 1: Load the cards
• If your cards include instructions, read them carefully.
• Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the print side is f a cing you.
• Do not force the cards in to the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the lef t side of the cards.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
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2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Select a print quality:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
b From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best if you are printing on photo cards or
greeting cards. Select Normal for other types of cards.
4 Select a paper type:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Type area, select Card Stock.
5 Select a paper size:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Paper Si ze menu, sel ect the correct siz e. F or more information about printing on
custom size paper, see “Printing on custom size paper” on page 40.
6 Click OK.
Step 3: Print your cards
Click OK.
Printing envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time, depending on the thickness of the envelopes.
Step 1: Load the envelopes
Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string
ties, or folding bars.
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• Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the print side is f a cing you.
• Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner.
• Do not force the en velopes into the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the env elopes.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Select a paper type:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Type area, select Envelope.
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4 Select an envelope size:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Envel ope Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about
printing on custom size paper, see “Printing on custom size paper” on page 40.
5 Select the orientation:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Orientation area, select Landscape.
6 Click OK.
Note: Many software programs are designed to override the settings in Paper Setup.
Make sure landscape or ientation is selected in your software program.
Step 3: Print your envelopes
Click OK.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 envelopes. If you want to print more than 10
envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print.
Printing color images in black and white
You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thi ckness of the paper.
Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in your color print cartridge.
Step 1: Load the paper
• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the print side is f a cing you.
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• Do not force the paper into the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you are using letter siz e paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 To print color images in black and white :
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
b Select Print Color Images in Black and White.
c Click OK.
4 Further customize your document f ollowing the steps for your paper type .
Step 3: Print your document
Click OK.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of plain paper. If you want to print more,
remove the first 50 sheets fr om the paper exit tray before the others print.
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Printing a booklet
You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. You can load up to 100 sheets of paper
at a time, depending on the thicknes s of the paper.
Step 1: Load the paper
• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the print side is f a cing you.
• Do not force the paper into the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you are using letter siz e paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Select a paper size:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Paper Size menu, select A4 or Letter.
4 Select a print layout:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
b From the Lay out area, select Booklet.
5 Enter the number of sheets per bundle.
Note: A bundle is a group of pages that are f olded in half and stacked bef ore binding. V ery
thick bundles may not fold well, so if you are printing with thick paper, use fewer
printed sheets per bundle.
a From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.
b Enter the number of sheets you want in each bundle and then click OK.
6 Click OK to close the Print Properties dialog box.
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Step 3: Print your document
Click OK.
After the first half of y our booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software
prompts you to reload the paper.
1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away
from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support.
2 Click Continue Printing.
If you do not want to print the reloadi ng instruction page:
1 From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.
2 Clear the Print instruction page to assist in reloading check box.
3 Click OK.
Step 4: Build your booklet
After your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your booklet.
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To build your booklet:
1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and set it aside.
2 Remove the next bundle, fold it in half, and then stack it on top of the first bundle.
3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your booklet is complete.
4 Bind the bundles to complete your booklet.
Printing labels
You can load up to 25 sheets of labels at a time, depending on the thickness of the sheets.
Step 1: Load the labels
• Use labels designed for inkjet printers.
• If your labels include instructions, read them carefully.
• Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of a label.
• Load the labels vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure there are no missing or curled labels.
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• Make sure the print side is f a cing you.
• Do not force the labels into the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the labels.
Note: If you are using letter size sheets of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be
necessary.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Select a print quality:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal.
4 Select a paper type:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Type area, select Plain Paper.
5 Select a paper size:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Paper Si ze menu, sel ect the correct siz e. F or more information about printing on
custom size paper, see “Printing on custom size paper” on page 40.
6 Click OK.
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Step 3: Print yo ur labels
Click OK.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 sheets of labels. If you want to print more than
10 sheets, remove the first 10 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others
print.
Printing handouts
You can conserve paper by printing handouts, or multiple page images, on a single sheet of paper.
Load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thic kness of the paper.
Step 1: Load the paper
• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the print side is f a cing you.
• Do not force the paper into the printer.
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• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you are using letter siz e paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
Note: For the best print quality, use a heavier weight paper.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Select a print layout:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
b From the Lay out area, select N-up.
c Select the number of pages (two, three, four, or eight) you want to print on a single sheet
of paper.
d If you want to print a border around each page image, select Print Page Borders.
4 To print on both sides of the paper:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
b From the Duplexing area , select Two-Sided.
c Select Side Flip or Top Flip binding.
If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine. If
you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad.
5 Click OK.
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Step 3: Print your handouts
Click OK.
If you formatted your handouts to print on one side of the page, y ou are finished.
If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts .
1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the
paper . Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from
you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support.
2 Click Continue Printing.
If you do not want to print the reloadi ng instruction page:
1 From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.
2 Clear the Print instruction page to assist in reloading check box.
3 Click OK.
Printing a poster
You can enlarge a single page image to print on multiple pages. For example, you can enlarge a
photograph to print as a four-, nine-, or 16-page poster.
Print up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thicknes s of the paper.
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Step 1: Load the paper
• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the print side is f a cing you.
• Do not force the paper into the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you are using letter siz e paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
Note: For the best print quality, use a heavier weight paper.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options
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3 Select a print quality:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal.
Note: Higher print quality settings r esult in better print qual ity, but may tak e longer to print .
4 Select a print layout:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
b From the Lay out area, select Poster.
5 Select your poster size:
a Select the size of y our poster: 2 x 2 (four p ages total) , 3 x 3 (nine pag es total), or 4 x 4 ( 16
pages total).
b Select Print Crop Marks if you want help cutting the edges of your pages.
6 If you need to reprint a selection of pages:
a Click Select Pages To Print...
The pages that are not going to print ha ve a circle and a bar symbol over th e n umber and
are shaded. Select or clear each page by cli cking it.
b Click OK.
7 Click OK.
Step 3: Print your poster
Click OK.
Assemble your poster
1 On each printed page, trim the white edges from two adjacent sides.
For example, trim the white edge from the top and left sides of each page.
Printed pages
with the white
edge trimmed
from two
adjacent sides
Trimmed edges
Untrimmed
edges
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2 Arrange the pages so that ev ery trimmed edge overlaps an untrimmed edge (the white edge).
3 Tape the backs of the pages together.
4 To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges.
Printing iron-on transfers
You can load up to 100 iron-on transfers at a time, depending on the thickness of the tr ansfers. You
may want to print on plain paper before loading your iron-on transfers.
Note: For best results, load one iron-on transfer at a time.
Step 1: Load the iron-on transfers
• If your iron-on tr ansfers include instructions, read them carefully.
• Load the iron-on transfers vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the print side (blank side) is facing you.
• Do not force the iron-on transfers into the printer.
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• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the iron-on transfers.
Note: If you are using letter size iron-on transfers, adjusting the paper guide may not be
necessary.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Select a print quality:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal or Better.
4 Select a paper type:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Type area, select Ir on-on Transfer.
5 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on settings, select a print layout:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
b From the Lay out area, select Mirror.
6 Click OK.
Step 3: Print your iron-on transfer
Click OK.
Note: To prevent smudgi ng, remove each iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then
let it dry before stacking.
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Printing transparencies
You can load up to 50 transparencies at a time, depending on the thic kness of the transparencies.
Step 1: Load the transparencies
• Use transparencies designed for inkjet printers.
• If your transparencies include instructions, read them carefully.
• Load the transparencies vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the rough sid e (print side) of the t ransparenci es is f acing you. If the tr ansparencies
have a remo v ab le stripe, mak e sure each st ripe is fac ing a wa y from you and do wn to war d the
printer.
• Do not force the transparencies into the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the transparencies.
Note: If you are using letter size transparencies, adjusting the paper guide ma y not be
necessary.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Select a print quality:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal.
4 Select a paper type:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Type area, select Transparency.
5 Select a paper size:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Paper Size menu, select A4 or Letter.
6 Click OK.
Step 3: Print your transparencies
Click OK.
Note: To prev ent smudgin g, remov e each transp arency as it e xits the printe r , and then let
it dry before stacking.
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Printing your document in reverse order
You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thi ckness of the paper.
Step 1: Load the paper
• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the print side is f a cing you.
• Do not force the paper into the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you are using letter siz e paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
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3 To print the last page first:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
b Select Print Last Page First.
4 Follow the steps for your paper type to further customize your document.
5 Click OK.
Step 3: Print your document
Click OK.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 25 sheets of plain paper. If you want to print more,
remove the first 25 sheets fr om the paper exit tray before the others print.
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Printing a banner
You can load up to 20 sheets of banner paper at a time.
Step 1: Load the banner paper
1 Remove any paper from the printer.
2 Place a stack of banner paper with only the number of sheets you need to print your banner
behind the printer.
Note: Loading excess banner paper may cause a paper jam. F or help, see “Printer has a
paper jam” on page 57.
3 Load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the right side of the paper
support.
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4 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper.
Note: If you are using letter size banner paper , adjusting the paper guide may not be
necessary.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Select a print quality:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal.
4 Select a paper type:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Type area, select Banner.
Note: If you do not select Banner as the Type, y our banner paper will cause a paper j am.
For help, see “Printer has a paper jam” on page 57.
5 Select a banner size:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Banner Size menu, select A4 or Letter.
6 Select the orientation:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Orientation area, select Portrait or Landscape.
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7 Select a print layout:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
b From the Lay out area, select Banner.
8 Click OK.
Step 3: Print your banner
Click OK.
Printing on custom size paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of custom size paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the
paper.
Step 1: Load the custom size paper
• Make sure your paper size fits within these dimensions:
– Width: 76 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in.)
– Length: 127 to 432 mm (5 to 17 in.)
• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
• Make sure the print side is f a cing you.
• Do not force the paper into the printer.
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• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Create a custom paper size:
a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
b From the Paper Size menu, select Custom Size.
A dialog box displays on the screen.
c From the Units area, select Millimeters or Inches.
d Type the dimensions for your custom paper size.
e Click OK.
4 Continue to customize your document based on your paper type.
Step 3: Print your document
Click OK.
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Maintenance
Replacing the print cartridges
The Lexmark 510 Series uses the following cartridges:
Item: Part number:
Color cartridge 26 or 27
Black cartridge 16 or 17
Note: You can use the printer with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge.
For inform ation about ordering supplies, see page 48.
Removing the used cartridges
1 Make sure the power light is on.
2 Raise the front cov er.
The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is busy.
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3 Squeeze the tabs on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids.
4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly.
Installing the cartridges
1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the st icker and transparent tape from the back
and bottom of the cartridges.
Warning: Do not touch or remov e the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the
cartridges.
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2 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the right carrier.
Note: To extend the lif e of y our color cartridge and improv e printing speed, inst all a b lack
cartridge along with the color cartridge.
3 Snap the lids closed.
4 Close the front cov er.
Note: The front cover must be closed to start a print job.
Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software
Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, inst all the cartridges. For help,
see “Installing the cartridges” on page 43.
1 Open the LSC. For help, see “Lexmark Solution Center” on page 8.
2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge.
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3 Select the type of cartridge you installed.
Note: Specify whether the cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has
been used before). If an old cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in
the Lexmark Soluti on Center, ink levels may be incorrect.
4 Click OK or Next.
5 If you installed a ne w cartridge, continue with “Aligning the print cartridges.”
Aligning the print cartridges
Typically, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you may
also need to align cartridges when:
• Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin.
• Vertical, straight lines are w avy.
To align the cartridges:
1 Load plain paper.
2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see page 8.
3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix the blurry edges.
4 Click Print.
The Alignment page prints.
5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group.
6 Use the up and down arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the n umber that
matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group.
7 Click OK.
If the alignment page does not print, make sur e you ha v e completely remo v ed the stic k er and
transparent tape fr om both car tridges. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 43.
Improving print quality
If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you:
• Use the appropriate paper f or the document. For example, use photo paper if y ou are p rinting
a photo.
• Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated.
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• Select a higher print quality:
1 From your software program, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, o r Options.
3 From the Quality /Speed ar ea, select Better or Best.
If your document still does not have the print quality you want, fol low these steps:
1 Reinsert the print cartridges:
a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see “Removing the used cartridges” on page 42.
b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 43.
c Print your document again.
d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 2.
2 Clean the print nozzles:
a Load paper . For help, see “Step 1: Load the paper” on page 10.
b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see page 8.
c Click the Maintenance tab.
d From the Maintenance tab , click Clean to fi x horizontal streaks.
e Click Print.
A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles.
f Print your document again to verify that y our print quality has improved.
g If you are not satisfied with your print quality, continue with step 3, and then print your
document again.
3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts:
a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see “Removing the used cartridges” on page 42.
b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
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c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the
direction shown.
Nozzles
d Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contact s for
about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
Contacts
e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step c through d.
f Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely.
g Reinsert the print cartridges.
h Print your document again.
i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to two more times.
j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For information, see
“Ordering supplies” on page 48.
Preserving the print cartridges
To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your printer:
• Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it.
• Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an
airtight container. The print cartridges do not print correctly if left e xposed for an e xtended
period.
Lexmark’ s printer warr anty does not cov er repa ir of f ai lures or damag e caused by a ref illed cartridge.
We do not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and
cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.
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Ordering supplies
To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark W eb site at www.lexmark.com.
Item: Part number:
Black cartridge 16 or 17
Color cartridge 26 or 27
USB cable 12A2405
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Setup troub leshooting
Troubleshooting checklist
Is the power supply firmly attached to y our printer and a properly gr ounded electrical outl et?
Are both your printer and computer on?
Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark
adapter?
Are any printer lights blinking? For help, see “Understanding error messages and flashing
lights” on page 53.
Did you remov e the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of both print
cartridges?
Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on
page 43.
Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you do not push the paper too far into the printer.
For help, see page 10.
Did you install the printer soft ware correctly?
From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs.
If Lexmark 510 Series does not appear in your list of programs, install the printer
software.
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Is the printer set as the default printer?
To set the printer to be the default printer:
1 Click Start Settings Printers
2 Right-click the Lexmark 510 Series and make sure that Set as Default is
selected.
Is your printer connected directly to your computer? If it is connected through an external
device , such as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, follow these steps:
1 Disconnect your printer from any external devices.
2 Connect your printer dir ectly to your computer with a USB cable.
3 Follow these instructions to print a test page.
a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see page 8.
b From the Maintenance tab, click Print a Test Page.
• If the test page prints, the problem may be with your external devices, not
your printer. Check the documentation that cam e with your external devices
for help.
• If the test page does not print, ref e r to the printer software Help for further
troubleshooting information.
Solving printer software installation problems
If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you
try to print. You may need to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it.
When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens.
1 Close all open software programs.
2 Restart your computer.
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3 Click Cancel on all screens similar to the following that appear.
Windows 98/Me
Windows 2000/XP
4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD.
5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer.
6 Double-click your CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe.
7 Follo w the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation.
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Removing the printer softwa re
1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark 510 Series Lexmark 510 Series
Uninstall.
2 Follo w the instructions on your screen to remo ve the printer software.
3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software.
Installing the printer software
You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer, or you
can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Using the CD that came with yo ur printer
1 Close all open software programs.
2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD.
The Lexmark Installer screen appear s.
3 Click Install.
4 Follow instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation.
A printer icon is automatically created on your desktop.
Using the World Wide Web
1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your
operating system.
2 Follo w the instructions on your screen to install the printer so ftware.
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General troub leshooting
For information about: See page:
Understanding error messages and flashing lights 53
Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 54
Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56
Solving print quality problems 58
Solving specialty media problems 60
Understanding error messages and flashing lights
Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a
blinking light on your printer. For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter
documentation.
Paper Jam message
For help clearing a paper jam, see “Printer has a paper jam” on page 57.
Ink Low message
A print cartridge is running out of ink. An Ink Low message appears when one of your cartridges is
25% full or less.
When this message appears you can:
• Click OK.
• Click the ? to get more information about ordering supplies.
• Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you by contacti ng the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
For help:
• Installing a new cartridge, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 43.
• Ordering supplies, see “Ordering supplies” on page 48.
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The Power/Resume button is blinking
Check your computer screen for error messages.
• If the printer is out of paper:
1 Load paper.
2 Press the button.
• If the printer has a paper jam, see “Printer has a paper jam” on page 57.
Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing
The followi ng topics can help you improve unsuccessful or slow printing.
Printer is plugged in, but does not print
For help, first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 49, and then:
Check the printer status:
Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP
1 Click Start Settings Printers.
2 From the Printers folder, double-click
the Lexmark 510 Series printer icon.
3 From the Printer menu, make sure:
• Set as Default is selecte d.
• Pause Printing is not selected.
1 Click Start Control P anel.
2 Click Printers and Other Hardware.
3 Click View installed printers or fax
printers.
4 From the Printers folder, make sure
there is a check next to the
Lexmark 510 Series printer icon
(indicating that it is the default printer). If
there is no check, right-click the icon,
and then click Set as Default Printer.
5 From the Printer menu, make sure that
Pause Printing is not selected.
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• Check the printer port:
Windows 98/Me Windows 2000 Windows XP
1 Click Start Settings
Printers.
2 Right-click the
Lexmark 510 Series printer
icon, and then click
Properties.
3 Click the Details tab.
4 From the Ports drop-down
menu, check the printer port.
If the USB port is not listed,
remove, and then reinstall the
printer software.
5 Click OK.
1 Click Start Settings
Printers.
2 Right-click the
Lexmark 510 Series printer
icon, and then click
Properties.
3 Click the Ports tab.
4 From the list of ports, select
USB printer port.
If the USB port is not listed,
remove, and then reinstall the
printer software.
5 Click Apply.
6 Click OK.
1 Click Start Control
Panel Printers an d Ot h er
Hardware Printers and
Faxes.
2 Right-click the
Lexmark 510 Series printer
icon, and then click
Properties.
3 Click the Ports tab.
4 From the list of ports, select
USB printer port or Virtual
printer port for USB.
If the USB port is not listed,
remove, and then reinstall the
printer software.
5 Click Apply.
6 Click OK.
• Make sure you have not installed multiple copies of the printer software:
1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Clic k Start Settings Printers.
Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers
and Faxes.
2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark 510 Series printer icon.
• If you have installed multiple copies of the printer software, remo ve each copy, and then
restart the computer and reinstall the printer software.
• If the printer port is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software.
After you check these items, print a test page. For help, see page 50.
Test page does not print
For help, first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 49, and then:
• If the paper is jammed, see “Printer has a paper jam” on page 57.
• Try printing your test page again. If it still does not print, see:
– “Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing” on page 54
– “Solving printer software installation problems” on page 50
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Alignment page does not print
Make sure:
• You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the
print cartridges. For help, see “Replacing the print cartridges” on page 42.
• You installed the cartridges correctly. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 43.
• You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer.
Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print
Make sure:
• You remov ed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print
cartridges. For help , see “Replacing the print cartridges” on page 42.
• Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles . Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.
For help, see “Improving print quality” on page 45.
Printer prints very slowly
• Close any software programs not in use.
• Check the document you are printing. Photos and graphics may take longer to print than
regular text. Documents that are large or that contain bac kground images may also take
longer to print.
• Check the printer to see if another document is being printed. Print jobs are printed in the
order the printer receives them.
• Decrease the print quality setting to Normal or Quick Pr int.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in bet ter quality documents , b ut ma y tak e longer
to print.
Clearing paper misfeeds or jams
The followi ng topics can help you clear paper misfeeds or jams.
Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed
Make sure:
• Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers.
• The edges of your paper are not curled.
• A piece of paper from a previous print job i s not jammed in the printer.
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• You do not load too much paper. Depending on the weight of the paper, you can load up to
100 sheets of plain paper, 10 transparencies or labels, and 10 envelopes or cards.
• You do not force the paper into the printer. For example, letter and A4 paper should extend
slightly beyond the top of the paper support.
• The paper guide is against the left edge of the paper.
• The paper guide does not cause the paper to bow.
• The printer is on a flat, level surface.
• The printer settings you have chosen are correct for the type of document you are printing.
For help, see “Printing ideas” on page 10.
• The paper is against the right side of the paper support.
Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty media
Make sure:
• Your printer feeds paper without problems. Load the envelopes or specialty media vertically
against the right side of the paper supp ort. Squeeze and slide the paper g uide to the le ft edge
of the envelopes or specialty media. For help, see “Printing ideas” on page 10.
• You select the appropriate envelope or specialty media size and the appropriate paper type.
• You are using a specialty media or envelope size supported by your printer.
• Your softw are pr og ram is des igned t o print e n velopes. For help, check your softwa re prog r am
documentation.
• The envelope or specialty media is not jammed. For help, see “Printer has a paper jam” on
page 57.
Printer has a paper jam
If the paper is lodged too far into the printer and cannot be removed:
1 Turn the printer off.
2 Turn the printer back on.
If the printer does not automatically eject the page:
a Turn the printer off.
b Pull firmly on the paper to remove it.
If you cannot reach the paper, raise the front cover, pull the paper out, and then close the
front cover.
c Turn the printer on.
Note: Do not force the paper into the printer.
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Solving print quality problems
If print quality is unsatisfactory, you may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print
quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles.
The followi ng topics can help you improve an unsatisfactory document.
Print is too dark or smudged
• Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled.
• Let the ink dry completely before handlin g the paper.
• Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper
loaded in the printer. For help, see “Understanding the printer software” on page 6.
• Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type.
• Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see “Improving print quality” on
page 45.
V ertical strai ght lines ar e not smooth
To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs:
• Select a higher print quality.
• Align the print cartridges. For help, see “Aligning the print cartridges” on page 45.
• Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see “Improving print quality” on
page 45.
Print smears on the pag e
• The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink. Remove each page as it exits the
printer and let it dry completely before stacking.
• Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see “Improving print quality” on
page 45.
Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print (intermittent
printing)
Select a higher print quality. For help, see “Understanding the printer software” on page 6.
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Characters are missing or unexpected
Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the ext reme edges of the paper. Your margins must
fall within these settings:
Margin: Minimum setting:
Left and right • 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for U.S. Letter, U.S. Legal, Banner Letter,
and custom paper sizes
• 3.175 mm (0.125 in.) for envelopes
• 3.37 mm (0.13 in.) for most paper sizes
Top • 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)
Bottom • 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) for black print jobs
• 19 mm (0.75 in.) recommended for color print jobs
Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned
• Cancel all print jobs and print your job again. To cancel all print jobs:
a Click Start Settings Printers.
b Double-click your printer icon.
c Select the document you want to cancel.
d From the Document menu, click Cancel.
• Repeat steps c through d for all the documents you want to cancel.
• Align the print cartridges. For help, see “Aligning the print cartridges” on page 45.
• Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see “Improving print quality” on
page 45.
Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen
• A cartridge may be low on ink. Check the ink levels in the Lexmark Solution Center. For help,
see “Lexmark Solution Center” on page 8.
• Use a different paper brand. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color
variations.
Select Natural Color as the document color:
1 With your document open, click File Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3 Click Options Quality Options.
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4 Click Select color settings manually.
5 Select Natural Color.
Colors on the printout are faded
Try the suggestions listed in the section “Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen”
on page 59. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help,
see “Improving print quality” on page 45.
Photos do not print as expected
• Use a photo paper designed for inkj et printer s.
• Select a higher print quality.
• Select photo paper as the paper type.
Solving specialty media problems
The following topics can help solve problems with specialty media.
Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together
• Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time.
• Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers.
• Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you) and selected the
appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see “Printing phot os” on page 11 or
“Printing transparencies” on page 34.
• Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking.
Transparencies or photos contain white lines
• Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you) and selected the
appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see “Printing transparencies” on
page 34 or “Printing photos” on page 11.
• Select a higher print quality, such as Better or Best.
• Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see “Improving print quality” on
page 45.
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Notices
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement
The Lexmark 510 Series Color Jetprinter, type 4126-003 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 f ollowing two conditions: (1) this de vice 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 telev ision 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 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not
properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.
Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to:
Director of Lexmark Technology & Services
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 de l’industrie du 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 des igned
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 T echnical 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
Korean MIC statement
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.
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Glossary
alignment page. A page with printed alignment patterns that ejects from your printer during
cartridge alignment.
alignment values. Numbers corresponding to patterns on the alignment page.
automatic alignment. A feature that automatically aligns the print cartridges.
Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). A mechanism that automatically feeds paper into your pr inter.
banner paper. Continuous sheets of perforated inkjet paper designed for banners. Also called
continuous form paper.
booklets. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to resemble a small book.
bundle. A group of booklet pages that are folded in half and stacked before binding.
cartridge contact. The gold area on your print c artridge that touches the carrier contac ts insid e your
printer.
coated paper. Treated paper designed for high-quality printed images.
collate. A printer software option that lets you automatically print one complete copy of a
multiple-page document before the next copy begins, and so on.
continuous form paper. See banner paper.
custom size paper. A nonstandard paper size.
default printer. The printer automatically used when you send jobs to print.
default printer settings. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured.
driver. See printer software.
duplex. A printer software option that lets you print on both sides of a sheet of paper.
glossy paper. Paper with one glossy side designed for photographs.
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handouts. Multiple-page images printed on a single sheet of paper. See N-up.
label. Self-adhesive paper.
landscape orientation. Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the long edge of the paper.
line art. A printer software option used for printing simple line art and graphics.
long-edge binding. A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they can be bound
along the long side of the pages.
manual alignment. A printer software feature that lets you select print cartridge alignment values.
margins. The blank area between printed text or graphics and the edges of a page.
mirror. A printer software option that lets you reverse an im age before printing.
N-up. A printer software option that lets you print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of
paper . For example, select 4-up to print reduced images of pages 1 throu gh 4 on the fir st sheet of
paper, images of pages 5 through 8 on the second sheet, and so on.
natural color. A printer software option used for printing photographs and highly detailed graphic
images.
operating system. The software that provides the basi c functions needed for operating your
computer. For example, Windows 98 or Macintosh OS X.
peer-to-peer network. A local area network (LAN) in which all computers have access to the public
files located on other computers.
peripheral device. Any external device connected to and controlled by a computer.
photo paper. Treated paper designed for photographs.
plain paper. Paper designed for printing text documents.
portrait orientation. Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the short edge of the paper.
poster. An image printed on multiple sheets of paper that, when assembled, produce an enlarged
version of the original image.
premium paper. Coated paper designed for reports or documents with graphi cs.
print cartridge. The replaceable unit inside your printer that contai ns the ink.
print cartridge nozzles. The gold area of the print cartridge that ink flows through before it is
applied to your paper during printing.
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print queue. The location on the server where print jobs are stored for printing in the or der in which
they are sent.
printer driver. See printer software.
printer port. See USB port.
printer software. (1) The program that lets you select settings to customize your print job. (2) The
program that lets your computer communicate with your printer.
program. Any software loaded on your computer that lets you perf orm a specific task, such as word
processing or photo editing.
reverse order printing. A printer software option that lets y ou print the last page of your document
first so your pages are in sequential order on the exit tray.
sharpen. A printer software option that reduces the blurriness of a printed image.
short-edge binding. A printer software opti on that arranges duplexed pages so they can be bound
along the short side of the pages.
side flip. A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they turn like the pages of a
magazine.
software program. See program.
top flip. A printer software optio n that ar ranges dupl e x ed pages so the y turn lik e the pages of a l egal
pad.
transparency. A see-through sheet of print media that can be displayed on an overhead projector.
USB cable. A lightweight, flexible cable that lets your printer communicate with your computer. USB
cables transmit data at much higher speeds than parallel cables.
USB port. A small, rectangular port on the back of your computer that connects to peripheral
devices, such as a printer, using a USB cable. The USB port lets your computer com municate with
your printer at high speeds.
watermark. A light graphic or background text that appears on each page of a document.
Web Tune-Up. A feature that lets you periodically download updated printer software already
installed on your computer.
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Index
A
aligning print cartridges 45
B
banding 58
banner paper 38
booklet
building 24
C
cable, part numbers
USB 48
cards 17
cartridges, print
aligning 45
installing 43
ordering 48
part numbers 42
preserving 47
removing 42
replacing 42
cartridges, troubleshooting 49
characters, misformed 59
coated paper 11
conserving color ink 20
custom size paper 40
customizing settings
banner paper 38
booklet 22
both sides of the paper 14
cards 17
coated paper 11
custom size paper 40
driver 7
duplexing 14
envelopes 18
glossy paper 11
greeting cards 17
handouts
See multiple images on
one sheet
index cards 17
iron-on transfers 32
labels 25
last page first 36
multiple images on one
sheet 28
photo cards 17
photo paper 11
plain paper 10
postcards 17
poster 29
premium paper 13
printing color images in black
and white 20
printing in reverse order 36
printing multiple images on
one sheet 28
transparencies 34
t-shirt transfers 32
two-sided printing 14
D
dark or smudged print 58
default settings 6
downloaded printer driver,
installing 52
duplexing 14
E
electronic emission notices 61
emission statement 61
envelopes 18
error messages
Ink Low 53
Paper Jam 53
F
FCC statement 61
flashing lights 53
G
glossy paper 11
greeting cards 17
H
handouts 27
I
improving print quality 58
index cards 17
Ink Low message 53
installing
print cartridges 43
printer software 52
intermittent printing 58
iron-on transfers 32
L
labels 25
Lexmark Solution Center 8
loading
banner paper 38
booklet 22
cards 17
coated paper 11
custom size paper 40
duplexing 14
envelopes 18
glossy paper 11
greeting cards 17
handouts 27
index cards 17
iron-on transfers 32
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labels 25
photo cards 17
photo paper 11
postcards 17
poster 29
premium paper 13
print on both sides of the
paper 14
transparencies 34
t-shirt tran s fers 32
two-sided printing 14
M
margins, minimum settings 59
messages, error
Ink Low 53
Paper Jam 53
multiple images on one
sheet 28
N
N-up 28
O
ordering supplies 48
P
Paper Jam message 53
paper jam, clearing 57
paper misfeeds 56
Paper Setup tab 8
part numbers
black cartridge 48
color cartridge 48
USB cable 48
photo cards 17
photo paper 11
postcards 17
poster 29
premium paper 13
print cartridge
aligning 45
installing 43
ordering 48
part numbers 42
preserving 47
replacing 42
print color images in b lac k and
white 20
print in reverse order 36
print last page first 36
Print Layou t tab 8
print on both sides of the
paper 14
print quality
improving 45
printer cable,
troubleshooting 49
printer driver
installing 52
removing 52
printer parts 6
printer software
driver 6
installing 52
Lexmark Solution Center 6
removing 52
uninstalling (Windows) 55
printer software CD,
troubleshooting 50
printing
alignment page 45
banner paper 38
booklet 22
cards 17
coated paper 11
color images in black and
white 20
custom size paper 40
duplexing 14
envelopes 18
glossy paper 11
greeting cards 17
handouts
See multiple images on
one sheet
index cards 17
iron-on transfers 32
labels 25
last page first 36
N-up
See multiple images on
one sheet
photo cards 17
photo paper 11
plain paper 10
postcards 17
poster 29
premium paper 13
print on both sides of the
paper 14
reverse order 36
test page 50
transparencies 34
t-shirt transfers 32
two-sided printing 14
printing problems
blank pages 56
error messages 53
flashing lights 53
paper feeding 56
paper jams 57
print quality 58
software 50
specialty paper 60
unsuccessful or slow
printing 54
Q
Quality/Copies tab 7
R
removing print cartridges 42
removing printer software 52
replacing the pri nt cartrid ge 42
S
setting recommendations
banner paper 38
booklet 22
both sides of the paper 14
cards 17
coated paper 11
color images in black and
white 20
custom size paper 40
default 6
duplexing 14
envelopes 18
glossy paper 11
greeting cards 17
handouts 27
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index cards 17
iron-on transfers 32
labels 25
last page first 36
photo cards 17
photo paper 11
plain paper 10
postcards 17
poster 29
premium paper 13
print color images in black
and white 20
print last page first 36
print on both sides of the
paper 14
transparencies 34
t-shirt tran s fers 32
two-sided printing 14
settings, default 6
slow printing 56
software, printer 6
installing 52
removing 52
specialty paper
solving problems with 60
supplies, ordering 48
printer software
installation 50
slow printing 56
software 50
solving print quality
problems 58
specialty paper 60
test page 50
uninstalling software
(Windows) 55
unsuccessful or slow
printing 54
t-shirt transfers 32
two-sided printing 14
U
USB cable
ordering 48
T
test page
alignment 45
does not print 55
test page, printing 50
transfers, iro n- o n 32
transparencies 34
troubleshooting
alignment page 56
blank pages 56
cartridges 49
error messages 53
flashing lights 53
improving print quality 58
margins 59
paper feeding 56
paper jams 57
paper misfeeds 56
print quality 58
printer cable 49
printer not printing 54
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