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......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 server...
......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 server...
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... (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...
... (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...
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... 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...fax cover page using the Productivity Studio 125 Blocking junk faxes...125 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings 126 Using the Fax Solutions Software ...126 Setting up a dialing prefix ...127 Setting the distinctive ring...127 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically...
... 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...fax cover page using the Productivity Studio 125 Blocking junk faxes...125 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings 126 Using the Fax Solutions Software ...126 Setting up a dialing prefix ...127 Setting the distinctive ring...127 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically...
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... 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 ...other supplies ...136 Troubleshooting...137 Setup Troubleshooting...137 Incorrect language appears on the display 137 Power button is not lit ...138 Software does not install ...138 Page does not print ...139 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 140 Understanding Warning levels......
... 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 ...other supplies ...136 Troubleshooting...137 Setup Troubleshooting...137 Incorrect language appears on the display 137 Power button is not lit ...138 Software does not install ...138 Page does not print ...139 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 140 Understanding Warning levels......
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... seem to 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 is too dark... Printer is not able to communicate with the computer 169 Problems when copying, scanning, or faxing 169 Wrong printer is attached ...170 Updating the printer software ...170 Bidirectional communication is not established 170 Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output 171 9
... seem to 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 is too dark... Printer is not able to communicate with the computer 169 Problems when copying, scanning, or faxing 169 Wrong printer is attached ...170 Updating the printer software ...170 Bidirectional communication is not established 170 Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output 171 9
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...in the printer box or on Windows operating Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software. 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-click the printer Help icon. 13 ...
...in the printer box or on Windows operating Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software. 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-click the printer Help icon. 13 ...
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...: 2 Click Documentation. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3 Click View User's Guide (including Setup 6500 Series folder. such as: 1 Do one of the following : • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) • In Windows Vista, click . ...Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 14 User's Guide: Comprehensive Version Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find ...
...: 2 Click Documentation. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3 Click View User's Guide (including Setup 6500 Series folder. such as: 1 Do one of the following : • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) • In Windows Vista, click . ...Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 14 User's Guide: Comprehensive Version Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find ...
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... notice All features and functions are having issues with an N router, verify with your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that we may serve you are operating system-dependent. Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an...
... notice All features and functions are having issues with an N router, verify with your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that we may serve you are operating system-dependent. Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an...
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... 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 power supply port located at the back of installation. 6 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions 7 User's Guide Printed booklet that... may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to be found on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation software for faxing. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on page 30.
... 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 power supply port located at the back of installation. 6 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions 7 User's Guide Printed booklet that... may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to be found on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation software for faxing. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on page 30.
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Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Click Install to communicate. Wait several seconds for the printer to work properly. This is necessary for the install screen to appear. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. To prevent ...type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your computer system. Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate with your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on , and then insert the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure ...
Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Click Install to communicate. Wait several seconds for the printer to work properly. This is necessary for the install screen to appear. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. To prevent ...type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your computer system. Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate with your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on , and then insert the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure ...
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... and the F slot of an active telephone wall jack. 5 If you have the following: • A telephone • A computer with a modem to send faxes from the software application. 4 If you would like to use the same line for both fax and telephone communication, connect a second telephone line (not provided) between the answering...
... and the F slot of an active telephone wall jack. 5 If you have the following: • A telephone • A computer with a modem to send faxes from the software application. 4 If you would like to use the same line for both fax and telephone communication, connect a second telephone line (not provided) between the answering...
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... change the language setting. • Country to set the date and time. • Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software from one of the color cartridge. Pattern 1 (FSK) - Press or to view the ink level of the tone when a control panel button is the default. • Power Saver...
... change the language setting. • Country to set the date and time. • Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software from one of the color cartridge. Pattern 1 (FSK) - Press or to view the ink level of the tone when a control panel button is the default. • Power Saver...
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... that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the Lexmark Web site at its front. Understanding the printer software Using the software that came with your printer, you can edit photos, send faxes, maintain your operating system. 4 Follow the ... down until it snaps into place. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to download the driver and install the printer software. 5 Lower the control panel slightly at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the...
... that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the Lexmark Web site at its front. Understanding the printer software Using the software that came with your printer, you can edit photos, send faxes, maintain your operating system. 4 Follow the ... down until it snaps into place. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to download the driver and install the printer software. 5 Lower the control panel slightly at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the...
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.... Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 44 Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you have, some of the features of this software may not be applicable. To open the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, use one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP...
.... Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes. 44 Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you have, some of the features of this software may not be applicable. To open the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, use one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP...
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To turn the voice notification on or off The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. Note: Wait until scanning is ...• In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK. 46
To turn the voice notification on or off The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. Note: Wait until scanning is ...• In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK. 46
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...a USB cable. - Security Information Third-party applications, including anti-virus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. If the printer does not have a wireless print server installed and you want to modify the wireless settings of the...Installing an optional internal wireless print server" in the "Setting up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on your wireless network. Select this option: - For your printer...
...a USB cable. - Security Information Third-party applications, including anti-virus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. If the printer does not have a wireless print server installed and you want to modify the wireless settings of the...Installing an optional internal wireless print server" in the "Setting up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on your wireless network. Select this option: - For your printer...
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... to add a printer to your printer directly into a wall connection or through a router. For more information, see the print server documentation. 3 Insert the printer software CD. 52 UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX Note: A list of MAC addresses can be set on a router so that are located on remote... subnets The printer software CD can automatically find the printers that only devices with the wireless print server. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your printer so...
... to add a printer to your printer directly into a wall connection or through a router. For more information, see the print server documentation. 3 Insert the printer software CD. 52 UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX Note: A list of MAC addresses can be set on a router so that are located on remote... subnets The printer software CD can automatically find the printers that only devices with the wireless print server. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your printer so...
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... known as the port. Wireless networking Using a wireless network connection This printer may be used with the network security encryption type 1 Insert the printer software CD. 2 Click Install. 3 Select I agree to the terms of this License Agreement, and then click Continue. 53 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...
... known as the port. Wireless networking Using a wireless network connection This printer may be used with the network security encryption type 1 Insert the printer software CD. 2 Click Install. 3 Select I agree to the terms of this License Agreement, and then click Continue. 53 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...
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... separated by printing out the printer network setup page. Auto-IP is the ability for your printer and select the matching option on the software screen. 8 Follow the instructions on the next several screens to continue with setup. 9 Select Yes to set up fax functions. 10 ... print object, created at the W-Ffi Indicator on your equipment. 11 Print a sample page, and then click Continue. 12 If you want information on Lexmark promotions and discounts, select Open my browser to assign themselves a unique IP address. 4 Select Typical, and then click Continue. 5 If this address....
... separated by printing out the printer network setup page. Auto-IP is the ability for your printer and select the matching option on the software screen. 8 Follow the instructions on the next several screens to continue with setup. 9 Select Yes to set up fax functions. 10 ... print object, created at the W-Ffi Indicator on your equipment. 11 Print a sample page, and then click Continue. 12 If you want information on Lexmark promotions and discounts, select Open my browser to assign themselves a unique IP address. 4 Select Typical, and then click Continue. 5 If this address....
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...in the window, and then click Configure to manually assign an IP address to the printer. Lexmark recommends setting up in the window. Characteristics Infrastructure Ad hoc 56 If the software detects a direct network attached printer, you must first highlight the printer in one where a... the same SSID and channel. In addition, they must have the Configuration Utility automatically search to find the name of the printer software from the list in infrastructure mode. Configure network printers Configure To configure a network printer, select a printer from the host computer....
...in the window, and then click Configure to manually assign an IP address to the printer. Lexmark recommends setting up in the window. Characteristics Infrastructure Ad hoc 56 If the software detects a direct network attached printer, you must first highlight the printer in one where a... the same SSID and channel. In addition, they must have the Configuration Utility automatically search to find the name of the printer software from the list in infrastructure mode. Configure network printers Configure To configure a network printer, select a printer from the host computer....