Lexmark X5650 User Manual

Maintaining the printer
Maintaining print cartridges
Installing print cartridges
1Open the printer, and then press down on the cartridge carrier levers.
2Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges.
3If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the color cartridge, insert
the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the
bottom...

4If a black cartridge is included in the box contents, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the black
cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the
bottom of the cartridge.
5Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit.
Removing a used print cartridge
1Make sure the printer is on.
2Lift the scanner...

The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy.
3Press down on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid.
WFI IPRINTING
4Remove the used print cartridge.
Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge.
Refilling print cartridges
The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend
use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a...

If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel.
Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges.
Aligning print cartridges
Using the printer control panel
1Load plain Letter-size paper.
2From the printer control panel, press , and then press .
3Press the arrow buttons until Align Cartridges appears, and then press .
An alignment page prints.
Using Windows
1Load plain Letter-size paper.
2Do one of the following:
In Windows Vista, click .
In Windows...

3Press the arrow buttons until Clean Cartridges appears, and then press .
A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them.
4Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved.
Using Windows
1Load plain Letter-size paper.
2Do one of the following:
In Windows Vista, click .
In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
3Click All Programs  or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
4From the printer folder, click Maintenance ΠClean...

Using Windows
Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges.
1Do one of the following:
In Windows Vista, click .
In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
3Select Lexmark Service Center.
4Check the ink levels of the cartridges on the Printer Maintenance page.
Install a new cartridge if necessary.
Using Macintosh
1From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder.
2Double-click the...

4Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and
then wipe in the direction shown.
5With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry
completely.
6Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again.
7If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again.
8Repeat step 7 up to two more times.
9If print quality is...

3Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of
the printer.
4Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that has accumulated on the paper
exit tray.
Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer.
5Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before beginning a new print job.
Ordering supplies
Ordering print...

Ordering paper and other supplies
To purchase supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish
Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges.
ItemDescription
Lexmark Photo PaperLetter
A4
4 x 6 in.
10 x 15 cm
Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo PaperLetter
A4
4 x 6 in.
10 x 15 cm
L
USB cablePart number 1021294
Resetting to factory settings
Resetting all settings
You can...

8Enter the time, and then press .
9Enter a fax number and fax name, and then press .
Initial Setup Complete appears on the display.
Maintaining the printer
120
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals