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...62 Loading custom-size paper...63 Loading banner paper...63 Loading original documents on the scanner glass 63 Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder 65 Printing...67 Printing basic documents...67 Printing a document...67 Printing a Web page ...67 Printing photos or images from a Web page 68 Printing multiple copies of a document...68 Collating copies ...69 Printing the last page first (reverse page order 69 Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up 69 Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive 69 Pausing print jobs ...70 Canceling print jobs ...70...
...62 Loading custom-size paper...63 Loading banner paper...63 Loading original documents on the scanner glass 63 Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder 65 Printing...67 Printing basic documents...67 Printing a document...67 Printing a Web page ...67 Printing photos or images from a Web page 68 Printing multiple copies of a document...68 Collating copies ...69 Printing the last page first (reverse page order 69 Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up 69 Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive 69 Pausing print jobs ...70 Canceling print jobs ...70...
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... function 75 Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically 75 Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually 76 Changing printer settings...76 Saving and deleting print settings...76 Resetting printer software to factory default settings 77 Working with photos 78 Retrieving and managing photos...78 Inserting a memory card...78 Inserting a flash drive ...79 Understanding the Photo Card menu ...80 Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 81 Understanding the PictBridge menu...82 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel...
... function 75 Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically 75 Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually 76 Changing printer settings...76 Saving and deleting print settings...76 Resetting printer software to factory default settings 77 Working with photos 78 Retrieving and managing photos...78 Inserting a memory card...78 Inserting a flash drive ...79 Understanding the Photo Card menu ...80 Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 81 Understanding the PictBridge menu...82 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel...
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... a file to an e-mail message 111 Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message 111 Scanning documents or images for e-mailing 111 Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences 112 Faxing...113 Sending a fax...113 Entering a fax number ...113 Sending a fax using the software ...113 Sending a fax using the control panel ...114 Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial 115 Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time 115 Receiving a fax...116 Receiving a fax manually...116 Setting a fax manual answer code ...116 Using Caller ID from the control panel...116 Using...
... a file to an e-mail message 111 Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message 111 Scanning documents or images for e-mailing 111 Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences 112 Faxing...113 Sending a fax...113 Entering a fax number ...113 Sending a fax using the software ...113 Sending a fax using the control panel ...114 Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial 115 Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time 115 Receiving a fax...116 Receiving a fax manually...116 Setting a fax manual answer code ...116 Using Caller ID from the control panel...116 Using...
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... lines are not smooth ...162 White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas 162 Checking the printer status...163 Settings are not saved...163 Checking printer readiness...164 Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing 164 Resolving font problems ...164 Printer is busy printing another job ...165 Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status 165 Printing a test page...165 Test page does not print...166 External print server is not working ...167 Removing an external print server...167 Cable is not connected...
... lines are not smooth ...162 White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas 162 Checking the printer status...163 Settings are not saved...163 Checking printer readiness...164 Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing 164 Resolving font problems ...164 Printer is busy printing another job ...165 Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status 165 Printing a test page...165 Test page does not print...166 External print server is not working ...167 Removing an external print server...167 Cable is not connected...
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... the network printer ...171 Cannot print documents from a flash drive 172 Resetting the printer to factory default settings 172 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 172 How to clear and avoid paper jams ...172 Paper jam in the printer ...173 Paper jam in the paper support ...173 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...173 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 174 Banner paper jams ...174 Paper continues to jam...175 Paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF 175 Paper jam in the duplex unit ...175 Duplex unit does not operate correctly ...176 Memory card troubleshooting...
... the network printer ...171 Cannot print documents from a flash drive 172 Resetting the printer to factory default settings 172 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 172 How to clear and avoid paper jams ...172 Paper jam in the printer ...173 Paper jam in the paper support ...173 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...173 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 174 Banner paper jams ...174 Paper continues to jam...175 Paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF 175 Paper jam in the duplex unit ...175 Duplex unit does not operate correctly ...176 Memory card troubleshooting...
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... printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. User's Guide Description Where to find You can find The User's Guide gives you instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double...
... printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. User's Guide Description Where to find You can find The User's Guide gives you instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double...
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... Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 7 6 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to be found on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation software for faxing. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of installation. 6 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions 7 User's Guide...
... Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 7 6 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to be found on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation software for faxing. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of installation. 6 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions 7 User's Guide...
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... Adjust the brightness of a copy, fax, or photo. 9 Display the Copy, Scan, Fax, or Photo Card menu, depending on which mode is on. 5 Fax Mode Access the fax default screen and send faxes. You can print two-sided documents with a Macintosh operating system. Note: The mode is selected when the button light is not functional with a Macintosh operating system by using the settings in the Two-Sided menu of the paper (duplex). Note: This button is on both sides of the Print dialog. 3 Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies. Note: The mode is...
... Adjust the brightness of a copy, fax, or photo. 9 Display the Copy, Scan, Fax, or Photo Card menu, depending on which mode is on. 5 Fax Mode Access the fax default screen and send faxes. You can print two-sided documents with a Macintosh operating system. Note: The mode is selected when the button light is not functional with a Macintosh operating system by using the settings in the Two-Sided menu of the paper (duplex). Note: This button is on both sides of the Print dialog. 3 Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies. Note: The mode is...
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... Network Printers list. Windows Vista users only: 1 Click Start icon Control Panel Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Make sure: • The port is set to a USB port. • File is not set as the SSID • The wireless mode (the type of wireless network you are using, either infrastructure or ad-hoc) • The type of security used on a wireless network. 4 Click Install. 5 From the "Connect Your Printer...
... Network Printers list. Windows Vista users only: 1 Click Start icon Control Panel Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Make sure: • The port is set to a USB port. • File is not set as the SSID • The wireless mode (the type of wireless network you are using, either infrastructure or ad-hoc) • The type of security used on a wireless network. 4 Click Install. 5 From the "Connect Your Printer...
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... "Check your security keys" in the "Wireless troubleshooting" section of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. 17 Type the same security code in a safe place for your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. check box. 19 Click OK twice to close the two open windows. 20 It may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using Windows 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. 3 Follow the instructions...
... "Check your security keys" in the "Wireless troubleshooting" section of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. 17 Type the same security code in a safe place for your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. check box. 19 Click OK twice to close the two open windows. 20 It may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using Windows 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. 3 Follow the instructions...
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...; White lines in print These are working with the following : Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Remove sheets as it exits, and allow it to improve print quality See "Improving print quality" on page 135. Review steps to dry: • Documents with graphics or images • Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper 155 Try one or more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 133...
...; White lines in print These are working with the following : Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Remove sheets as it exits, and allow it to improve print quality See "Improving print quality" on page 135. Review steps to dry: • Documents with graphics or images • Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper 155 Try one or more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 133...
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...117 assigning IP address 54 Auto Answer 124 Automatic Document Feeder loading documents 65 paper capacity 65 tray 18 automatic document feeder clearing a paper jam in 175 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 18 output tray 18 paper guide 18 B banner paper jams 174 banner paper, loading 63 banner printing problems checking spool settings 164 banner, printing 74 bidirectional communication, establishing 170 black ink low 192 blank or incorrect page prints 159 blocking host fax settings 126 blurring photo 88 booklet, assembling 73 booklets printing 73 borderless copying using the control panel 102 box...
...117 assigning IP address 54 Auto Answer 124 Automatic Document Feeder loading documents 65 paper capacity 65 tray 18 automatic document feeder clearing a paper jam in 175 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 18 output tray 18 paper guide 18 B banner paper jams 174 banner paper, loading 63 banner printing problems checking spool settings 164 banner, printing 74 bidirectional communication, establishing 170 black ink low 192 blank or incorrect page prints 159 blocking host fax settings 126 blurring photo 88 booklet, assembling 73 booklets printing 73 borderless copying using the control panel 102 box...
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... 159 check printer ports (Windows) 153 checking external devices 167 checking printer readiness 164 checking your network name (Windows) 151 cleaning exterior of the printer 135 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 133 collating copies 103 color effects applying 90 color effects, applying to photos 96 color ink low 192 colors on paper do not match colors on the screen 160 communication not available error 197 communication problems establishing bidirectional communication 170 connecting using RJ11 adapter 27 connecting cables 165, 167 connecting the printer to answering machine 30...
... 159 check printer ports (Windows) 153 checking external devices 167 checking printer readiness 164 checking your network name (Windows) 151 cleaning exterior of the printer 135 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 133 collating copies 103 color effects applying 90 color effects, applying to photos 96 color ink low 192 colors on paper do not match colors on the screen 160 communication not available error 197 communication problems establishing bidirectional communication 170 connecting using RJ11 adapter 27 connecting cables 165, 167 connecting the printer to answering machine 30...
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... types found on memory card 199 unsupported paper size 197 error messages troubleshooting cover open error 193 Exposure changing setting 90 EXT port 20 exterior of the printer cleaning 135 external devices checking 167 e-mail attaching a scanned image 111 attaching files 111 E-mail button 44 e-mail screen preferences changing 112 e-mailing an image 111 F factory default settings resetting internal wireless print server 149 resetting printer software 77 factory default settings, resetting to 172 faded colors 160 failed to connect error message 190 fax activity reports 129 confirmation reports...
... types found on memory card 199 unsupported paper size 197 error messages troubleshooting cover open error 193 Exposure changing setting 90 EXT port 20 exterior of the printer cleaning 135 external devices checking 167 e-mail attaching a scanned image 111 attaching files 111 E-mail button 44 e-mail screen preferences changing 112 e-mailing an image 111 F factory default settings resetting internal wireless print server 149 resetting printer software 77 factory default settings, resetting to 172 faded colors 160 failed to connect error message 190 fax activity reports 129 confirmation reports...
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... quickly 159 ink low error 198 inserting flash drives 79 memory cards 78 PictBridge-enabled digital camera 95 installing network printer 54 print cartridges 130 printer on a network 55 printer software 43, 141 software and sharing printer on network 55 internal wireless print server installing 47 IP address, assigning 54 iron-on transfers, loading 62 iron-on transfers, printing 74 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 174 paper jam in the automatic document feeder (ADF) 175 paper jam in the duplex unit 175 paper jam in the paper support 173 paper jam in the printer 173 paper...
... quickly 159 ink low error 198 inserting flash drives 79 memory cards 78 PictBridge-enabled digital camera 95 installing network printer 54 print cartridges 130 printer on a network 55 printer software 43, 141 software and sharing printer on network 55 internal wireless print server installing 47 IP address, assigning 54 iron-on transfers, loading 62 iron-on transfers, printing 74 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 174 paper jam in the automatic document feeder (ADF) 175 paper jam in the duplex unit 175 paper jam in the paper support 173 paper jam in the printer 173 paper...
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... Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide 18 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray 18 control panel 18 duplex cover 19 EXT port 20 LINE port 19 memory card slots 18 paper exit tray 18 paper feed guard 18 paper guides 18 paper support 18 PictBridge port 18 power supply port 19 print cartridge carrier 19 scanner glass 19 scanner unit 19 top cover 19 USB port 20 Wi-Fi indicator 18 pausing print jobs 70 PDF creating from a scan 107 peer-to-peer method 56 Phone Book (computer), using 120 Phone Book (control panel), using 119 phone line busy error message 189 phone line error 191 photo adjusting...
... Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide 18 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray 18 control panel 18 duplex cover 19 EXT port 20 LINE port 19 memory card slots 18 paper exit tray 18 paper feed guard 18 paper guides 18 paper support 18 PictBridge port 18 power supply port 19 print cartridge carrier 19 scanner glass 19 scanner unit 19 top cover 19 USB port 20 Wi-Fi indicator 18 pausing print jobs 70 PDF creating from a scan 107 peer-to-peer method 56 Phone Book (computer), using 120 Phone Book (control panel), using 119 phone line busy error message 189 phone line error 191 photo adjusting...
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... print 167 printer receives blank fax 187 printer software installing 43 reinstalling 141 removing 141 updating 170 printer status checking 163 printing all photos from a memory device 93 banner 74 booklets 73 cards 71 collate 69 custom-size paper 73 document 67 envelopes 71 files from memory card or flash drive 69 greeting cards 71 improving print quality 154 index cards 71 iron-on transfers 74 last page first 69 multiple pages on one sheet 69 network setup page 52 on both sides of the paper 75, 76 Photo...
... print 167 printer receives blank fax 187 printer software installing 43 reinstalling 141 removing 141 updating 170 printer status checking 163 printing all photos from a memory device 93 banner 74 booklets 73 cards 71 collate 69 custom-size paper 73 document 67 envelopes 71 files from memory card or flash drive 69 greeting cards 71 improving print quality 154 index cards 71 iron-on transfers 74 last page first 69 multiple pages on one sheet 69 network setup page 52 on both sides of the paper 75, 76 Photo...
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... time using computer 107 over a network 109 photo to Work with Documents and Photos 106 removing wavy (moire) patterns 90 to computer over a network 109 using the computer 105 using the control panel 105 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 181 scratching, preventing in photos 158 searched folders preferences changing 86 security information 48 security keys 142 setting up printer on Windows operating system 26 settings are not saved 163 Settings menu Defaults 40 Device Setup 41 Maintenance...
... time using computer 107 over a network 109 photo to Work with Documents and Photos 106 removing wavy (moire) patterns 90 to computer over a network 109 using the computer 105 using the control panel 105 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 181 scratching, preventing in photos 158 searched folders preferences changing 86 security information 48 security keys 142 setting up printer on Windows operating system 26 settings are not saved 163 Settings menu Defaults 40 Device Setup 41 Maintenance...
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... photo copies 180 poor copy quality 179 scanner unit does not close 178 troubleshooting, error messages 2-sided paper type error 196 alignment error 191 black ink low 192 cartridge error 192 clear carrier jam 192 color ink low 192 could not detect a proof sheet 195 cover open 193 error 1104 193 error 1205 193 error 1206 193 failed to connect 190 fax error 188 fax mode unsupported 188 file not supported 196 left cartridge error 193 left cartridge incorrect 193 left cartridge missing 194 memory full 194 no images have been selected 194 no photo/paper size...
... photo copies 180 poor copy quality 179 scanner unit does not close 178 troubleshooting, error messages 2-sided paper type error 196 alignment error 191 black ink low 192 cartridge error 192 clear carrier jam 192 color ink low 192 could not detect a proof sheet 195 cover open 193 error 1104 193 error 1205 193 error 1206 193 failed to connect 190 fax error 188 fax mode unsupported 188 file not supported 196 left cartridge error 193 left cartridge incorrect 193 left cartridge missing 194 memory full 194 no images have been selected 194 no photo/paper size...
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...on display 137 page does not print 139 power button is not lit 138 software does not install 138 troubleshooting, wireless changing wireless settings after installation 149 check printer ports (Windows) 153 checking network name (Windows) 151 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows) 144 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 177 ping printer (Windows) 152 ping wireless access point (Windows) 152 printer cannot connect to wireless network 150 run Wireless Setup Utility (Windows) 153 wireless network printer does not print 143...
...on display 137 page does not print 139 power button is not lit 138 software does not install 138 troubleshooting, wireless changing wireless settings after installation 149 check printer ports (Windows) 153 checking network name (Windows) 151 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows) 144 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 177 ping printer (Windows) 152 ping wireless access point (Windows) 152 printer cannot connect to wireless network 150 run Wireless Setup Utility (Windows) 153 wireless network printer does not print 143...