Maintaining your printer

  Replacing the print cartridges

  Aligning the cartridges

  Improving print quality

  Ordering supplies

Replacing the print cartridges

The Lexmark 810 Series is designed to print using these cartridges. The numbers represent the cartridge part numbers printed on both the packaging and the cartridges.

Removing a used cartridge

Note: Make sure the printer is on.

1. Raise the access cover.

   

The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy.

2. Press down on the cartridge lever to raise the cartridge lid.

   

3. Remove the old cartridge. Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it.

   

Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second cartridge.

Installing the print cartridges

1. If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges.

   

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

2. Unless they are already open, press down on the cartridge levers to raise the cartridge lids.
3. Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.

   

4. Snap the lids closed.

   

5. Close the access cover.

   

Note: The access cover must be closed to start a print job.

Aligning the cartridges

Your printer aligns the print cartridges when they are installed or replaced.

1. Load plain paper. See Loading paper into the paper support.
2. Install the print cartridges and close the top cover. See Installing the print cartridges.
3. Follow the alignment page directions on your computer screen.
4. Your printer prints an alignment page.

Your print cartridges are now aligned for optimal print quality.

However, you may need to align cartridges when:

Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin.
Lines that should be vertical and straight print as wavy.

To align the cartridges:

1. Load plain paper. See Loading paper into the paper support.
2. Open the Lexmark Solution Center. See Using the Lexmark Solution Center.
3. From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges.
4. Click Print. The cartridges are aligned after the page prints.

Improving print quality

If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you:

Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are using a photo cartridge.
Use paper that is a heavier weight, is bright white, or is coated.
Select a higher print quality:

1. From your program, click File  Print. The Print dialog box appears.
2. From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3. From Quality/Speed, select a higher quality setting.
4. Print your document again.

If your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:

1. Remove the print cartridges. See Removing a used cartridge.
2. Insert the print cartridges. See Installing the print cartridges.
3. Print your document again.

If print quality has not improved, continue with Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles.

Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles

Use the Lexmark 810 Series Solution Center to clean the print nozzles.

1. Load paper. See Loading paper into the paper support.
2. Click Start  Programs  Lexmark 810 Series  Lexmark Solution Center.
3. Click the Maintenance tab.
4. From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
5. Click Print.

A page prints, forcing ink through the clogged nozzles to clean them.

6. Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved.

If you are not satisfied with the print quality, continue with Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts, and then print your document again.

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1. Remove the print cartridges. See Removing a used cartridge.
2. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
3. Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

   

4. Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

   

5. With another clean section of the cloth, repeat steps 3 through 4.
6. Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.
7. Reinsert the print cartridges.
8. Print your document again.

If the print quality does not improve, repeat Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts up to two more times.

If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. See Ordering supplies.

Preserving the print cartridges

To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your printer:

Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it.
Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. When it is not in use, keep your photo print cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit.

Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.

Ordering supplies

To order printer supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

The Lexmark 810 Series is designed to print using these cartridges:

Recycling Lexmark products

To return your Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling:

1. Visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com/recycle
2. Follow the instructions on your screen.