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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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..., double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 13 systems) and some basic 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. Where to find... The User's Guide gives you instructions for using the printer. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick ...
..., double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 13 systems) and some basic 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. Where to find... The User's Guide gives you instructions for using the printer. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick ...
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...screen. Troubleshooting). 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 4 Click Yes. systems, see the Mac Help: 2 Click Documentation. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3 Click View User's Guide (including Setup 6500 Series folder. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The... Programs • Working with photos Lexmark 6500 Series. • Scanning (if supported by your printer) 3 Click User's Guide. • Making copies (if supported by your printer) If the link to a computer. 1 Do one of your printer) Note: If necessary, click All ...
...screen. Troubleshooting). 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 4 Click Yes. systems, see the Mac Help: 2 Click Documentation. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3 Click View User's Guide (including Setup 6500 Series folder. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The... Programs • Working with photos Lexmark 6500 Series. • Scanning (if supported by your printer) 3 Click User's Guide. • Making copies (if supported by your printer) If the link to a computer. 1 Do one of your printer) Note: If necessary, click All ...
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...ET) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by Lexmark International, Inc. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to find (rest of world) Telephone support Call us at printer. Select a country or region, and then ... contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. period of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4...
...ET) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by Lexmark International, Inc. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to find (rest of world) Telephone support Call us at printer. Select a country or region, and then ... contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. period of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4...
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... we may serve you are having issues with an N router, verify with your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. If you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Operating system...All features and functions are Wi-Fi certified. Record the following information (located on the router brand/model. 16 Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh ...
... we may serve you are having issues with an N router, verify with your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. If you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Operating system...All features and functions are Wi-Fi certified. Record the following information (located on the router brand/model. 16 Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh ...
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... serves as a guide. Note: Complete user 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 be found on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac •...
... serves as a guide. Note: Complete user 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 be found on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac •...
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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. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such...
...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. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such...
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... then into the wall outlet. 4 Duplex cover • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to receive incoming fax calls. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line...
... then into the wall outlet. 4 Duplex cover • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to receive incoming fax calls. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line...
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... 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 7 6 Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move the printer after setup is complete. • You may need to the printer. To Connect additional devices, such as data/fax modem, telephone, or answering... machine to purchase a USB cable separately. 20 Connect the printer to access the port. Note: Remove...
... 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 7 6 Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move the printer after setup is complete. • You may need to the printer. To Connect additional devices, such as data/fax modem, telephone, or answering... machine to purchase a USB cable separately. 20 Connect the printer to access the port. Note: Remove...
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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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... 51. 25 If multiple printers appear in the installation. 18 Close the printer. 19 Press . Installing the printer on additional network computers If you need to the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the list, make sure you select the printer with multiple computers on the...print to repeat the connection steps for each additional computer, and follow the instructions on the alignment page are installing your network printer for use with the correct IP address/MAC address. An alignment page prints. 20 Discard the alignment page. If you are...
... 51. 25 If multiple printers appear in the installation. 18 Close the printer. 19 Press . Installing the printer on additional network computers If you need to the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the list, make sure you select the printer with multiple computers on the...print to repeat the connection steps for each additional computer, and follow the instructions on the alignment page are installing your network printer for use with the correct IP address/MAC address. An alignment page prints. 20 Discard the alignment page. If you are...
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... 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 with your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on , and then insert the CD for Windows. Click Install...
... 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 with your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on , and then insert the CD for Windows. Click Install...
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...8226; 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 telecommunications... equipment to the left outlet of the printer. 2 Connect the adapter to the telephone line that came with the printer. 1 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the Line port of the adapter. 27...
...8226; 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 telecommunications... equipment to the left outlet of the printer. 2 Connect the adapter to the telephone line that came with the printer. 1 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the Line port of the adapter. 27...
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... 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. Warning: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax. Note: Once this plug is removed, any country...
... 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. Warning: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax. Note: Once this plug is removed, any country...