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... panel...36 Using the control panel...36 Saving settings ...39 Understanding the Settings menu ...40 Installing another language control panel 42 Installing the printer software...43 Understanding the printer software 43 Turning printing voice notification on or off 46 Installing an internal wireless print server 47 Configuring the optional internal wireless print...
... panel...36 Using the control panel...36 Saving settings ...39 Understanding the Settings menu ...40 Installing another language control panel 42 Installing the printer software...43 Understanding the printer software 43 Turning printing voice notification on or off 46 Installing an internal wireless print server 47 Configuring the optional internal wireless print...
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...53 Using a wireless network connection ...53 IP addresses...54 Finding the signal strength ...55 Installing the printer on a network...55 Sharing the printer on a network ...55 Configure network printers ...56 Types of wireless networks ...56 Tips for using network adapters ...57 Advanced wireless setup...57 Creating... an ad hoc wireless network using Windows 57 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows 59 Loading paper and original documents 60 Loading paper...60 Using the automatic ...
...53 Using a wireless network connection ...53 IP addresses...54 Finding the signal strength ...55 Installing the printer on a network...55 Sharing the printer on a network ...55 Configure network printers ...56 Types of wireless networks ...56 Tips for using network adapters ...57 Advanced wireless setup...57 Creating... an ad hoc wireless network using Windows 57 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows 59 Loading paper and original documents 60 Loading paper...60 Using the automatic ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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Printing fax activity reports...129 Maintaining the printer 130 Removing a used print cartridge...130 Installing print cartridges...130 Refilling print cartridges...132 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 132 Aligning print cartridges...133 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 133 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 133 Preserving the print cartridges......
Printing fax activity reports...129 Maintaining the printer 130 Removing a used print cartridge...130 Installing print cartridges...130 Refilling print cartridges...132 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 132 Aligning print cartridges...133 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 133 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 133 Preserving the print cartridges......
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...go down too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or unexpected 159 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen 160 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 160 Page prints with different fonts ...160 Print ...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 ...
...go down too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or unexpected 159 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen 160 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 160 Page prints with different fonts ...160 Print ...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 ...
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...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...182 Fax troubleshooting...183 Cannot send or receive a fax...183 Can send but not receive faxes ...185 Can receive but not send faxes ...185 Printer receives a blank fax ...187 Received fax has poor print quality ...187 Caller ID information is not displayed ...188 Changing Caller ID pattern using the...
...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...182 Fax troubleshooting...183 Cannot send or receive a fax...183 Can send but not receive faxes ...185 Can receive but not send faxes ...185 Printer receives a blank fax ...187 Received fax has poor print quality ...187 Caller ID information is not displayed ...188 Changing Caller ID pattern using the...
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...operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 13 Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware ... find The User's Guide gives you instructions for using the printer. User's Guide Description Where to find You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You...
...operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 13 Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware ... find The User's Guide gives you instructions for using the printer. User's Guide Description Where to find You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You...
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... your desktop, • Faxing (if supported by your printer) follow these instructions: • Maintaining the printer 1 Insert the CD. • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer) If the link to the User's Guide is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer) 3 Click User's Guide. • Making copies (if supported...
... your desktop, • Faxing (if supported by your printer) follow these instructions: • Maintaining the printer 1 Insert the CD. • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer) If the link to the User's Guide is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer) 3 Click User's Guide. • Making copies (if supported...
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... the 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. period of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. 15 Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support...
... the 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. period of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. 15 Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support...
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...where purchased Operating system notice All features and functions are Wi-Fi certified. Your printer is compatible with G devices, as this setting varies depending on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you... Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that the current mode setting is compatible with the printer software. Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Record the following information (located on the router brand/model. 16
...where purchased Operating system notice All features and functions are Wi-Fi certified. Your printer is compatible with G devices, as this setting varies depending on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you... Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that the current mode setting is compatible with the printer software. Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Record the following information (located on the router brand/model. 16
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... information (User's Guide: Comprehensive Version or Mac Help) can be installed into 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 the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches...
... information (User's Guide: Comprehensive Version or Mac Help) can be installed into 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 the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches...
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...the ADF. 12 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. 18 Understanding the parts of the printer 12 11 1 14 2 3 13 4 5 6 10 98 7 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Paper feed guard Prevent items from the... network. 7 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 8 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 9 Control panel Operate the printer. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as they exit from falling into the paper slot. 3...
...the ADF. 12 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. 18 Understanding the parts of the printer 12 11 1 14 2 3 13 4 5 6 10 98 7 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Paper feed guard Prevent items from the... network. 7 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 8 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 9 Control panel Operate the printer. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as they exit from falling into the paper slot. 3...
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...19 Note: The internal wireless print server may not come installed on both sides of a sheet of the printer and then into the wall outlet. 4 Duplex cover • Print on all printers. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital ... port Plug the power cord into the power supply at the back of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to send and receive faxes. To purchase the Lexmark N2050, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 136. 6 LINE port Connect the...
...19 Note: The internal wireless print server may not come installed on both sides of a sheet of the printer and then into the wall outlet. 4 Duplex cover • Print on all printers. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital ... port Plug the power cord into the power supply at the back of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to send and receive faxes. To purchase the Lexmark N2050, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 136. 6 LINE port Connect the...
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... using a USB cable. Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 7 6 Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup. To Connect additional devices, such as data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to purchase a USB cable separately. 20 If...
... using a USB cable. Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 7 6 Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup. To Connect additional devices, such as data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to purchase a USB cable separately. 20 If...
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2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the control panel. 4 Extend the paper exit tray. 5 Raise the paper support. 21
2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the control panel. 4 Extend the paper exit tray. 5 Raise the paper support. 21
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b Press to save . 11 If prompted, set the language. 121 a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the language you want appears on the display. b Press to save . 12 Open the printer. 13 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 23 10 If prompted, set the country/region. 121 a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the country or region you want appears on the display.
b Press to save . 11 If prompted, set the language. 121 a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the language you want appears on the display. b Press to save . 12 Open the printer. 13 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 23 10 If prompted, set the country/region. 121 a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the country or region you want appears on the display.
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...finding the IP or MAC address, see "Finding the MAC address" on the alignment page are normal and not an indication of a problem. If multiple printers appear in the installation. Notes: • The alignment page that prints may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on page 51. 25 ...An alignment page prints. 20 Discard the alignment page. If you need to the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the list, make sure you want to print to repeat the connection steps for use with multiple computers on the network...
...finding the IP or MAC address, see "Finding the MAC address" on the alignment page are normal and not an indication of a problem. If multiple printers appear in the installation. Notes: • The alignment page that prints may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on page 51. 25 ...An alignment page prints. 20 Discard the alignment page. If you need to the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the list, make sure you want to print to repeat the connection steps for use with multiple computers on the network...
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...the install screen to begin. Click Install to appear. Always allow these programs to communicate. Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is the ... errors during installation, close all open programs. Security Information Documentation Support 26 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is necessary for the printer to work properly. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start ...
...the install screen to begin. Click Install to appear. Always allow these programs to communicate. Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is the ... errors during installation, close all open programs. Security Information Documentation Support 26 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is necessary for the printer to work properly. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start ...
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... an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment, use the telephone line adapter included in the box with the printer. Getting the printer ready to fax Using an RJ11 adapter Country/region • United Kingdom • Ireland • Finland • Norway • Denmark • Italy...; France • Portugal To connect your chosen telecommunications equipment to the telephone line that came with the printer. 1 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the Line port of the printer. 2 Connect the adapter to the left outlet of the adapter. 27 Note: The UK adapter is ...
... an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment, use the telephone line adapter included in the box with the printer. Getting the printer ready to fax Using an RJ11 adapter Country/region • United Kingdom • Ireland • Finland • Norway • Denmark • Italy...; France • Portugal To connect your chosen telecommunications equipment to the telephone line that came with the printer. 1 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the Line port of the printer. 2 Connect the adapter to the left outlet of the adapter. 27 Note: The UK adapter is ...
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... equipment directly to connect the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the printer. or region-specific equipment you connect to the printer by the adapter, as shown, will not function properly. 2 Connect your telecommunications equipment uses a US-style ...(RJ11) telephone line, follow these steps to the EXT port on the back of the printer. Country/region • Saudi Arabia • United Arab Emirates • Egypt • Bulgaria • Czech Republic • Belgium • Australia...
... equipment directly to connect the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the printer. or region-specific equipment you connect to the printer by the adapter, as shown, will not function properly. 2 Connect your telecommunications equipment uses a US-style ...(RJ11) telephone line, follow these steps to the EXT port on the back of the printer. Country/region • Saudi Arabia • United Arab Emirates • Egypt • Bulgaria • Czech Republic • Belgium • Australia...