Lexmark 7000 Color Jetprinter
(260-2985)     How To... Replace Print Cartridges     Faxback Doc. # 45600

Perform the entire print cartridge replacement procedure without
interruption.

To replace a print cartridge:

1.  Turn the printer power on.

2.  Open the printer front cover.

3.  From your computer, open the Lexmark 7000 Printer Control Program.  For
    help, see How to open the Printer Control Program.

4.  From the Printer Control Program, click the Cartridges Tab.

5.  From the Cartridges Tab, click Install Color Cartridge to install a
    color print cartridge or Install Black Cartridge to install a black
    print cartridge.

The print cartridge carrier moves to the load position and the Change
Cartridge dialog box appears on your computer screen.

6.  At the printer, pull the handle of the print cartridge you are
    replacing toward you until you hear a click.  Lift the print cartridge
    straight out of the printer.

The black print cartridge is located in the left print cartridge carrier
and has a dark green top.  The color print cartridge is located in the
right print cartridge carrier and has a Light raspberry top.

7.  Remove the print cartridge from the printer.

8.  If you are installing a new print cartridge, remove it from its
    packaging.  Do not touch the copper area of the print cartridge.

9.  Carefully remove the tape covering the printhead of the replacement
    print cartridge.  Be sure to remove all the tape.  Do not touch the
    copper area.

10. Insert the replacement print cartridge in the print cartridge carrier.

11. Push the cartridge back until it clicks into place.  If the print
    cartridge moves loosely in the carrier, it is not locked into place.
    Repeat this step.

12. Choose the appropriate selection from the Change Cartridge dialog box:

If you installed:                         Click on:
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a new Black (P/N 12A1970)                 Black Cartridge, P/N 12A1970
print cartridge                           New Cartridge Installed

an old Black (P/N 12A1970)                Black Cartridge, P/N 12A1970
print cartridge                           Old Cartridge Installed

a new Color (P/N 12A1980)                 Color Cartridge, P/N 12A1980
print cartridge                           New Cartridge Installed

an old Color (P/N 12A1980)                Color Cartridge, P/N 12A1980
print cartridge                           Old Color Cartridge Installed

13. If you installed an OLD print cartridge, skip to step 14.

If you installed a NEW print cartridge, align the printheads.  For
instructions, click the Align Print Cartridges topic under How to Install
and Maintain Print Cartridges.

14. Close the printer front cover.

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