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... the printer on a network...14 Installing an internal wireless print server 14 Finding your MAC address...15 Learning about the printer 16 Understanding the parts of the printer 16 Using the control panel buttons and menus 17 Using the control panel...17 Using the Copy menu ...19 Using the Scan menu ...20 Using the Photo Card menu ...21 Using the PictBridge menu ...22 Using the Settings menu ...23 Saving settings ...25 Learning about the software 27 Using the printer software...27 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...27 Using the Solution Center...28 Using Printing Preferences...30 Opening...
... the printer on a network...14 Installing an internal wireless print server 14 Finding your MAC address...15 Learning about the printer 16 Understanding the parts of the printer 16 Using the control panel buttons and menus 17 Using the control panel...17 Using the Copy menu ...19 Using the Scan menu ...20 Using the Photo Card menu ...21 Using the PictBridge menu ...22 Using the Settings menu ...23 Saving settings ...25 Learning about the software 27 Using the printer software...27 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...27 Using the Solution Center...28 Using Printing Preferences...30 Opening...
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...a network 63 Scanning a document using the computer 64 Scanning text for editing...64 Scanning images for editing...65 Scanning a photo to the Photo Library 65 Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computer 65 Scanning documents or images for e-mailing 66 Removing wavy patterns from scanned photos, magazines, or newspapers 66 Customizing scan settings using the computer 67 Faxing...68 Sending a fax using the software...68 Receiving a fax automatically...69 Maintaining the printer 70 Changing print cartridges...70 Removing a used print cartridge...70 Installing print cartridges...
...a network 63 Scanning a document using the computer 64 Scanning text for editing...64 Scanning images for editing...65 Scanning a photo to the Photo Library 65 Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computer 65 Scanning documents or images for e-mailing 66 Removing wavy patterns from scanned photos, magazines, or newspapers 66 Customizing scan settings using the computer 67 Faxing...68 Sending a fax using the software...68 Receiving a fax automatically...69 Maintaining the printer 70 Changing print cartridges...70 Removing a used print cartridge...70 Installing print cartridges...
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... document or photo scans ...90 Cannot scan to a computer over a network 90 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 90 Paper jam in the printer ...90 Paper jam in the paper support ...91 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...91 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 91 Banner paper jams ...92 Memory card troubleshooting...92 Memory card cannot be inserted ...93 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 93 Error messages...94 Alignment Error...94 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 94 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 94 Clear Carrier Jam...
... document or photo scans ...90 Cannot scan to a computer over a network 90 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 90 Paper jam in the printer ...90 Paper jam in the paper support ...91 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...91 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 91 Banner paper jams ...92 Memory card troubleshooting...92 Memory card cannot be inserted ...93 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 93 Error messages...94 Alignment Error...94 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 94 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 94 Clear Carrier Jam...
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... printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. User's Guide Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on your printer) • Maintaining the printer The installation screen appears. scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. using the When you instructions for Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 9 your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup • Troubleshooting problems with photos...
... printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. User's Guide Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on your printer) • Maintaining the printer The installation screen appears. scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. using the When you instructions for Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 9 your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup • Troubleshooting problems with photos...
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... a wireless network. Make sure the selected network is set up and working properly, and that allows the printer to install the internal wireless print server: 1 Turn off and the power cord is turned off your printer, and then unplug the power cord from the printer. 3 Unpack the internal wireless print server. Installing an internal wireless print server The printer you proceed. 2 Remove the back cover plate by static electricity. Networking the printer For complete networking information, please refer to use. Installing the printer...
... a wireless network. Make sure the selected network is set up and working properly, and that allows the printer to install the internal wireless print server: 1 Turn off and the power cord is turned off your printer, and then unplug the power cord from the printer. 3 Unpack the internal wireless print server. Installing an internal wireless print server The printer you proceed. 2 Remove the back cover plate by static electricity. Networking the printer For complete networking information, please refer to use. Installing the printer...
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... to set the number of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 25. • Power Saver to set the default blank paper size and date format being used in your location. • Clear Settings Timeout to change default settings. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings...
... to set the number of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 25. • Power Saver to set the default blank paper size and date format being used in your location. • Clear Settings Timeout to change default settings. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings...
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... one date 8 Press . 9 Press again. For more information, see "Loading original documents on the scanner glass" on page 37. 12 If needed, press or repeatedly until Scan Proof Sheet appears. 13 Press . 14 Press Start Color or Start Black to print. Notes: • If there is not enough memory on the flash drive, a prompt appears on the display. • Do not remove the flash drive until a message appears...
... one date 8 Press . 9 Press again. For more information, see "Loading original documents on the scanner glass" on page 37. 12 If needed, press or repeatedly until Scan Proof Sheet appears. 13 Press . 14 Press Start Color or Start Black to print. Notes: • If there is not enough memory on the flash drive, a prompt appears on the display. • Do not remove the flash drive until a message appears...
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... a photo proof sheet. Printing photos by photo number, you must first print a proof sheet. The proof sheet becomes invalid when the memory card or flash drive is removed from the printer, or any time the printer is turned off the printer, until Print All Photos appears. 6 Press Start Color or Start Black. The print settings used on the print job are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see "Inserting a memory card" on page...
... a photo proof sheet. Printing photos by photo number, you must first print a proof sheet. The proof sheet becomes invalid when the memory card or flash drive is removed from the printer, or any time the printer is turned off the printer, until Print All Photos appears. 6 Press Start Color or Start Black. The print settings used on the print job are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see "Inserting a memory card" on page...
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...; "Setup troubleshooting" on page 77 • "Print troubleshooting" on page 81 • "Copy troubleshooting" on page 86 • "Scan troubleshooting" on page 88 • "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 90 • "Memory card troubleshooting" on page 92 • "Error messages" on page 94 • "Resetting to factory default settings" on page 99 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 100 Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 77 • "Power button is not lit" on page 78 • "Software does not install" on page...
...; "Setup troubleshooting" on page 77 • "Print troubleshooting" on page 81 • "Copy troubleshooting" on page 86 • "Scan troubleshooting" on page 88 • "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 90 • "Memory card troubleshooting" on page 92 • "Error messages" on page 94 • "Resetting to factory default settings" on page 99 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 100 Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 77 • "Power button is not lit" on page 78 • "Software does not install" on page...
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... to change the paper size setting, use the control panel to change the paper size to print from the printer. size, but your camera has a print size of the printer control panel. Remove memory cards Remove any memory cards from your PictBridge-enabled digital camera. You need to the PictBridge port. or 10 x 15 cm, depending on the typically used photo size for your country or region. • Make sure the 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo paper is loaded correctly in the paper support. •...
... to change the paper size setting, use the control panel to change the paper size to print from the printer. size, but your camera has a print size of the printer control panel. Remove memory cards Remove any memory cards from your PictBridge-enabled digital camera. You need to the PictBridge port. or 10 x 15 cm, depending on the typically used photo size for your country or region. • Make sure the 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo paper is loaded correctly in the paper support. •...
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... page 87 • "Partial document or photo copies" on photo or heavyweight matte paper. Try one or more of the following : Check messages If an error message is not lit" on page 100. Because photos and graphics require more information, see "Error messages" on page 94. Check power If the light is not on, see "Power button is displayed, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 78. The ink levels displayed in the Printing Status window when you printing...
... page 87 • "Partial document or photo copies" on photo or heavyweight matte paper. Try one or more of the following : Check messages If an error message is not lit" on page 100. Because photos and graphics require more information, see "Error messages" on page 94. Check power If the light is not on, see "Power button is displayed, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 78. The ink levels displayed in the Printing Status window when you printing...
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...; "Poor scanned image quality" on page 89 • "Partial document or photo scans" on page 90 • "Cannot scan to print. Check paper size Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you want to a computer over a network" on page 100. 88 Check Original Size setting Make sure that you are copying. Check power If the light is not on, see "Power button is Automatic or the size of the following : Check messages If an error message is loaded facedown on the scanner glass...
...; "Poor scanned image quality" on page 89 • "Partial document or photo scans" on page 90 • "Cannot scan to print. Check paper size Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you want to a computer over a network" on page 100. 88 Check Original Size setting Make sure that you are copying. Check power If the light is not on, see "Power button is Automatic or the size of the following : Check messages If an error message is loaded facedown on the scanner glass...
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...want to turn off the printer. 2 Remove the jammed banner paper from the printer. For more information, see "Loading various paper types" on page 93 92 Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows Vista (default Start Menu): Control Panel Printers (under Hardware and Sound). • In Windows Vista (Classic Start menu): Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the print queue device...
...want to turn off the printer. 2 Remove the jammed banner paper from the printer. For more information, see "Loading various paper types" on page 93 92 Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows Vista (default Start Menu): Control Panel Printers (under Hardware and Sound). • In Windows Vista (Classic Start menu): Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the print queue device...
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... the fax. Select the After Dial setting 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Setup and manage faxes. 3 Click Adjust speed dial list and other fax settings. 4 Click the Dialing and Sending tab. 5 From the "Sending options" area, select After Dial from the printer, or turned off the printer, before scanning the photo proof sheet. No valid photo image files detected No supported images have removed the memory card or flash drive from...
... the fax. Select the After Dial setting 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Setup and manage faxes. 3 Click Adjust speed dial list and other fax settings. 4 Click the Dialing and Sending tab. 5 From the "Sending options" area, select After Dial from the printer, or turned off the printer, before scanning the photo proof sheet. No valid photo image files detected No supported images have removed the memory card or flash drive from...
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... Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all printer settings you want to download, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically after you want appears. 6 Press . Note: Resetting to factory default settings will delete all New...
... Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all printer settings you want to download, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically after you want appears. 6 Press . Note: Resetting to factory default settings will delete all New...
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... Scan Mode 18 Select 18 Settings 18 Start Black 19 Start Color 19 buttons, Lexmark Imaging Studio Copy 27 E-mail 27 Fax 27 Photo Greeting Cards 27 Photo Packages 27 Poster 27 Scan 27 Slideshow 27 Transfer Photos 27 using 27 View / Print Photo Library 27 C cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 80 cannot scan to computer over network 90 cards loading 36 memory 44 printing 42 carrier jam error 95 cartridge error 94 cartridges, print aligning 72 cleaning 72 installing 70 ordering 74 preserving 74 removing...
... Scan Mode 18 Select 18 Settings 18 Start Black 19 Start Color 19 buttons, Lexmark Imaging Studio Copy 27 E-mail 27 Fax 27 Photo Greeting Cards 27 Photo Packages 27 Poster 27 Scan 27 Slideshow 27 Transfer Photos 27 using 27 View / Print Photo Library 27 C cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 80 cannot scan to computer over network 90 cards loading 36 memory 44 printing 42 carrier jam error 95 cartridge error 94 cartridges, print aligning 72 cleaning 72 installing 70 ordering 74 preserving 74 removing...
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... a time 98 photo ink low 94 photo size error 99 PictBridge communications error 99 please remove the camera card 99 problem reading memory card 99 right cartridge error 97 right cartridge incorrect 97 right cartridge missing 97 some photos removed from card by host 99 E-mail button 27 e-mailing an image 66 F factory default settings, resetting to 99 fax receiving automatically 69 Fax button 27 faxing using the software 68 finding information about printer 9 MAC address 15 publications 9 Web site 9 flash drive inserting 45 printing files from 43 printing photos using the proof sheet...
... a time 98 photo ink low 94 photo size error 99 PictBridge communications error 99 please remove the camera card 99 problem reading memory card 99 right cartridge error 97 right cartridge incorrect 97 right cartridge missing 97 some photos removed from card by host 99 E-mail button 27 e-mailing an image 66 F factory default settings, resetting to 99 fax receiving automatically 69 Fax button 27 faxing using the software 68 finding information about printer 9 MAC address 15 publications 9 Web site 9 flash drive inserting 45 printing files from 43 printing photos using the proof sheet...
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...or photo copies 88 partial document or photo prints 85 partial document or photo scans 90 parts control panel 16 memory card slots 16 paper exit tray 16 paper feed guard 16 paper guide 16 paper support 16 PictBridge port 16 power supply port 17 print cartridge carrier 17 scanner glass 16 scanner unit 17 top cover 16 USB port 17 Wi-Fi indicator 16 Photo Card menu 21 photo cards, loading 36 Photo Greeting Cards button 27 photo ink low 94 Photo Library printing photos 53 scanning a photo to 65 viewing photos 53 Photo Packages 54 Photo Packages button 27 photo paper, loading 34 photo size error 99...
...or photo copies 88 partial document or photo prints 85 partial document or photo scans 90 parts control panel 16 memory card slots 16 paper exit tray 16 paper feed guard 16 paper guide 16 paper support 16 PictBridge port 16 power supply port 17 print cartridge carrier 17 scanner glass 16 scanner unit 17 top cover 16 USB port 17 Wi-Fi indicator 16 Photo Card menu 21 photo cards, loading 36 Photo Greeting Cards button 27 photo ink low 94 Photo Library printing photos 53 scanning a photo to 65 viewing photos 53 Photo Packages 54 Photo Packages button 27 photo paper, loading 34 photo size error 99...
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... Settings menu 31 problem reading memory card error 99 proof sheet, using 49 publications, finding 9 Q Quality/Copies tab 30 R receiving a fax automatically 69 recycling Lexmark products 76 WEEE statement 102 reducing an image 60 removing print cartridges 70 repeating an image 60 reverse page order 41 right cartridge error 97 right cartridge incorrect 97 right cartridge missing 97 S safety information 2 saving paper size settings 22 paper type settings 22 photo size settings 22 Scan button 27 Scan menu 20 scan troubleshooting cannot scan to computer over network 90 partial document or photo...
... Settings menu 31 problem reading memory card error 99 proof sheet, using 49 publications, finding 9 Q Quality/Copies tab 30 R receiving a fax automatically 69 recycling Lexmark products 76 WEEE statement 102 reducing an image 60 removing print cartridges 70 repeating an image 60 reverse page order 41 right cartridge error 97 right cartridge incorrect 97 right cartridge missing 97 S safety information 2 saving paper size settings 22 paper type settings 22 photo size settings 22 Scan button 27 Scan menu 20 scan troubleshooting cannot scan to computer over network 90 partial document or photo...
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... memory card to flash drive 48 from memory card using the computer 46, 47 from memory device using control panel 46 transparencies loading 35 printing 41 Troubleshooting tab 29 troubleshooting, copy copier does not respond 86 partial document or photo copies 88 poor copy quality 87 scanner unit does not close 86 troubleshooting, error messages alignment error 94 black ink low 94 cartridge error 94 clear carrier jam 95 color ink low 94 computer not connected 96 could not detect a proof sheet 96 error 1104 96 error 1205 97 error 1206 97 left cartridge error...
... memory card to flash drive 48 from memory card using the computer 46, 47 from memory device using control panel 46 transparencies loading 35 printing 41 Troubleshooting tab 29 troubleshooting, copy copier does not respond 86 partial document or photo copies 88 poor copy quality 87 scanner unit does not close 86 troubleshooting, error messages alignment error 94 black ink low 94 cartridge error 94 clear carrier jam 95 color ink low 94 computer not connected 96 could not detect a proof sheet 96 error 1104 96 error 1205 97 error 1206 97 left cartridge error...