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... contents...17 Understanding the parts of the printer 18 Standalone setup...20 Installing the printer on additional network computers 25 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 26 Getting the printer ready to fax...27 Using an RJ11 adapter...27 Choosing a fax connection ...30 Connecting to an answering machine ...30...
... contents...17 Understanding the parts of the printer 18 Standalone setup...20 Installing the printer on additional network computers 25 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 26 Getting the printer ready to fax...27 Using an RJ11 adapter...27 Choosing a fax connection ...30 Connecting to an answering machine ...30...
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... 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 paper type sensor 60 Loading envelopes...61...
... 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 paper type sensor 60 Loading envelopes...61...
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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... server to factory default settings 149 Printer cannot connect to the wireless network 150 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...151 Checking your network name...
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... server to factory default settings 149 Printer cannot connect to the wireless network 150 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...151 Checking your network name...
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Ping the access point ...152 Ping the printer ...152 Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only 153 Check printer ports (Windows users only 153 Print troubleshooting...154 Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 154 Improving print quality...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 ...
Ping the access point ...152 Ping the printer ...152 Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only 153 Check printer ports (Windows users only 153 Print troubleshooting...154 Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 154 Improving print quality...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 ...
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... for setting up hardware and software. systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating 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...
... for setting up hardware and software. systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating 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...
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...the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 14 It installs with printing, copying, Run. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to ... You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. An icon of the following : • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) • In Windows Vista, click . • Loading paper • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. • ...
...the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 14 It installs with printing, copying, Run. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to ... You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. An icon of the following : • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) • In Windows Vista, click . • Loading paper • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. • ...
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Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that ...
Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that ...
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... in electronic format • Mac Help 17 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. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on page 30.
... in electronic format • Mac Help 17 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. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on page 30.
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.... Always allow these programs to communicate with your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on , and then insert the CD for Windows. 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 on the computer screen to set up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate. To prevent errors during installation, close all open...
.... Always allow these programs to communicate with your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on , and then insert the CD for Windows. 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 on the computer screen to set up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate. To prevent errors during installation, close all open...
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...the control panel down until it snaps into place. Installing the printer software Using the installation software CD (Windows users only) Using the CD that installed with the printer: 1 Start Windows. 2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. The software installation screen appears. 3 Click Install...the printer CD icon 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 ...
...the control panel down until it snaps into place. Installing the printer software Using the installation software CD (Windows users only) Using the CD that installed with the printer: 1 Start Windows. 2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. The software installation screen appears. 3 Click Install...the printer CD icon 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 ...
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To open the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, use one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you have, some of the features of these methods: Method...
To open the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, use one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you have, some of the features of these methods: Method...
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... how to such printing features as a multiple-page poster. To open . 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use...
... how to such printing features as a multiple-page poster. To open . 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use...
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Advanced Maintenance • Change the appearance of the following: • 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...
Advanced Maintenance • Change the appearance of the following: • 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...
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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 ... then click Continue. 53 The following settings from the Network Printers list. Checking the port setting Windows 2000 or XP users only: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Make sure: •...
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 ... then click Continue. 53 The following settings from the Network Printers list. Checking the port setting Windows 2000 or XP users only: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Make sure: •...
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..., select No. How to assign addresses. The IP address appears as four sets of the following: • In Windows Vista, click All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. • In Windows XP, click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. 2 Type ipconfig. 3...other if they have the ability to locate a computer IP address 1 Do one of numbers separated by devices on the Toolbar, select Install the Lexmark Toolbar. 14 Click Finish. The print object that is a unique number used by periods, such as it on page 52. 4 Select Typical...
..., select No. How to assign addresses. The IP address appears as four sets of the following: • In Windows Vista, click All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. • In Windows XP, click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. 2 Type ipconfig. 3...other if they have the ability to locate a computer IP address 1 Do one of numbers separated by devices on the Toolbar, select Install the Lexmark Toolbar. 14 Click Finish. The print object that is a unique number used by periods, such as it on page 52. 4 Select Typical...
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... that transmit and receive radio signals. Sharing the printer on a network Sharing the printer on the network (on the host computer) Windows Vista users only: 1 For more information. Installing the printer on a network Follow the instructions for more information, see the setup ...information that came with the printer. Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only: 1 For more information on the computer screen until installation is distance. Configure IP address If you have built...
... that transmit and receive radio signals. Sharing the printer on a network Sharing the printer on the network (on the host computer) Windows Vista users only: 1 For more information. Installing the printer on a network Follow the instructions for more information, see the setup ...information that came with the printer. Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only: 1 For more information on the computer screen until installation is distance. Configure IP address If you have built...
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...printer icon, and select Open or Connect. 4 This will be created in infrastructure mode. Refresh Click Refresh to have direct network attached printers. Lexmark recommends setting up in the Printers folder of the client. In addition, they must have a valid IP address and be set up a ... of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. If the software detects a direct network attached printer, you must first highlight the printer in the window. A simple type of wireless network is one of the printer software from the host computer. Installing the shared printer on other network computers ...
...printer icon, and select Open or Connect. 4 This will be created in infrastructure mode. Refresh Click Refresh to have direct network attached printers. Lexmark recommends setting up in the Printers folder of the client. In addition, they must have a valid IP address and be set up a ... of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. If the software detects a direct network attached printer, you must first highlight the printer in the window. A simple type of wireless network is one of the printer software from the host computer. Installing the shared printer on other network computers ...
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If you don't have an infrastructure network in your wireless network is to use on that network. For Windows Vista users 1 Click Control Panel Network and Internet. 2 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network. 3 In the Connect to...Speed Through wireless access point (wireless Directly between your printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you should configure your printer for using Windows The recommended way to set up your home, you can set up a standalone network between devices router) More security options Determined by range ...
If you don't have an infrastructure network in your wireless network is to use on that network. For Windows Vista users 1 Click Control Panel Network and Internet. 2 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network. 3 In the Connect to...Speed Through wireless access point (wireless Directly between your printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you should configure your printer for using Windows The recommended way to set up your home, you can set up a standalone network between devices router) More security options Determined by range ...
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...name of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for you copy it down , choose WEP, and create a security key (or password). For Windows XP users 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Network Connections. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connections. 3 If Enable appears in the...be either 5 or 13 characters. Be sure to configure my wireless network settings check box. 8 Under Preferred Networks, delete any remaining windows. 6 Insert the printer CD into the computer and follow the direction for future reference. For more information, see the documentation for that...
...name of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for you copy it down , choose WEP, and create a security key (or password). For Windows XP users 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Network Connections. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connections. 3 If Enable appears in the...be either 5 or 13 characters. Be sure to configure my wireless network settings check box. 8 Under Preferred Networks, delete any remaining windows. 6 Insert the printer CD into the computer and follow the direction for future reference. For more information, see the documentation for that...
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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 on the computer screen. 59 Note: ... does not appear, wait a minute and then click the Refresh network list button. 21 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 22 Click Wireless Setup Utility. wireless access points are not used. To check on the computer screen. 24 Store your computer to it...
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 on the computer screen. 59 Note: ... does not appear, wait a minute and then click the Refresh network list button. 21 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 22 Click Wireless Setup Utility. wireless access points are not used. To check on the computer screen. 24 Store your computer to it...