Checking the status of supplies
A message appears on the display when a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is required.
Checking the status of supplies from the printer control panel
1
Make sure the printer is on and
Ready
appears.
2
From the printer control panel, press the arrow buttons until
Status/Supplies
appears, and then press
.
3
Press the arrow buttons until
View supplies
appears, and then press .
The status of each supply appears.
Checking the status of supplies from a network computer
Note: The computer must be connected to the same network as the printer.
1
Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.
Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the
TCP/IP section.
2
Click Device Status. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of supply levels.
Ordering supplies
To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark authorized supplies
dealers in your area. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at www.lexmark.com or contact the
place where you purchased the printer.
Note: All life estimates for printer supplies assume printing on letter- or A4-size plain paper.
Ordering print cartridges
When
88 Cartridge low
appears or when the print becomes faded:
1
Remove the print cartridge.
2
Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner.
3
Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing.
Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge.
Maintaining the printer
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