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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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... 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 Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up You can find The User's Guide gives you...
... 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 Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up You can find The User's Guide gives you...
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...8226; In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 14 your printer) Note: If necessary, click All Programs • Troubleshooting problems with the other information Comprehensive ...Start. • Printing 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Working with photos Lexmark 6500 Series. • Scanning (if supported by your printer) 3 Click User's Guide. • Making copies (if supported by The installation screen appears. systems, see the...
...8226; In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 14 your printer) Note: If necessary, click All Programs • Troubleshooting problems with the other information Comprehensive ...Start. • Printing 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Working with photos Lexmark 6500 Series. • Scanning (if supported by your printer) 3 Click User's Guide. • Making copies (if supported by The installation screen appears. systems, see the...
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Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty ...Where to view the warranty. 15 original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of 12 months after the 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. E-mail support For e-mail ...
Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty ...Where to view the warranty. 15 original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of 12 months after the 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. E-mail support For e-mail ...
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...• Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with the printer software. If you are having issues with an N router, verify with your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with IEEE 802...routers that we may serve you contact us so that are operating system-dependent. 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 faster: • Machine Type number • Serial...
...• Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with the printer software. If you are having issues with an N router, verify with your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with IEEE 802...routers that we may serve you contact us so that are operating system-dependent. 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 faster: • Machine Type number • Serial...
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...: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Telephone cord Use for the printer • User's Guide: Comprehensive Version 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...
...: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Telephone cord Use for the printer • User's Guide: Comprehensive Version 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...
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... paper slot. 3 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. 4 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray Load original documents in the ADF. 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 ADF. ...6 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Place these items on page 36. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it...
... paper slot. 3 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. 4 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray Load original documents in the ADF. 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 ADF. ...6 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Place these items on page 36. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it...
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...cable modem to send and receive faxes. Access the scanner glass. To purchase the Lexmark N2050, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 136. 6 LINE port Connect the printer to an active telephone line to the printer. LINE 19 EXT 87 65 43 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the ...3 Power supply with 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 receive incoming fax calls. Use the 13 Scanner glass 14 Top cover 1 2 To Copy or remove an item. Note: The...
...cable modem to send and receive faxes. Access the scanner glass. To purchase the Lexmark N2050, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 136. 6 LINE port Connect the printer to an active telephone line to the printer. LINE 19 EXT 87 65 43 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the ...3 Power supply with 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 receive incoming fax calls. Use the 13 Scanner glass 14 Top cover 1 2 To Copy or remove an item. Note: The...
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... 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. Note: Remove the plug to a computer using a USB cable. Connect the printer to access the port. If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move the... printer after setup is complete. • You may need to the printer. Use the 7 EXT port 8 USB port EXT Standalone setup 1 Unpack the printer. To Connect additional devices, such as data/fax modem, telephone, or ...
... 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. Note: Remove the plug to a computer using a USB cable. Connect the printer to access the port. If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move the... printer after setup is complete. • You may need to the printer. Use the 7 EXT port 8 USB port EXT Standalone setup 1 Unpack the printer. To Connect additional devices, such as data/fax modem, telephone, or ...
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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 . 12 Open the printer. 13 Press down 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. 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 cartridge carrier levers. 23
b Press to save . 12 Open the printer. 13 Press down 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. 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 cartridge carrier levers. 23
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...repeat the connection steps for use with the correct IP address/MAC address. An alignment page prints. 20 Discard the alignment page. Installing the printer on additional network computers If you are normal and not an indication of a problem. Notes: • The alignment page that prints may differ... from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are installing your network printer for each computer you need help finding the IP or MAC address, see "Finding the MAC address" on the computer screen. • You do...
...repeat the connection steps for use with the correct IP address/MAC address. An alignment page prints. 20 Discard the alignment page. Installing the printer on additional network computers If you are normal and not an indication of a problem. Notes: • The alignment page that prints may differ... from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are installing your network printer for each computer you need help finding the IP or MAC address, see "Finding the MAC address" on the computer screen. • You do...
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....exe, where D is the letter of your computer system. Setting up the printer. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for the install screen to begin. Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Wait several seconds for Windows. 2 Make sure the ...appear. To prevent errors during installation, close all open programs. Security Information Documentation Support 26 This is necessary for the printer to set up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is on the computer screen to work properly.
....exe, where D is the letter of your computer system. Setting up the printer. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for the install screen to begin. Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Wait several seconds for Windows. 2 Make sure the ...appear. To prevent errors during installation, close all open programs. Security Information Documentation Support 26 This is necessary for the printer to set up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is on the computer screen to work properly.
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... The UK adapter is shown. Your adapter may look different, but it will fit the telephone outlet used 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 • Sweden • Netherlands • France • Portugal To connect your printer to an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment, use the telephone line adapter included in your location. 3 Connect the telephone line of your chosen ...
... The UK adapter is shown. Your adapter may look different, but it will fit the telephone outlet used 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 • Sweden • Netherlands • France • Portugal To connect your printer to an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment, use the telephone line adapter included in your location. 3 Connect the telephone line of your chosen ...
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...the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the printer. Note: Once this plug is removed, any country- 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...
...the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the printer. Note: Once this plug is removed, any country- 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...