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...5 Setting up the printer...9 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 9 Installing another language control panel 10 Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer 11 Setting up the printer for wireless printing 15 Setting up the printer using a USB cable...17 Installing...29 Using the Scan menu ...30 Using the Photo Card menu ...31 Using the PictBridge menu ...32 Using the Settings menu ...33 Saving settings ...35 Learning about the software 37 Using the printer software...37 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...37 Using the Solution Center...38 Using...
...5 Setting up the printer...9 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 9 Installing another language control panel 10 Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer 11 Setting up the printer for wireless printing 15 Setting up the printer using a USB cable...17 Installing...29 Using the Scan menu ...30 Using the Photo Card menu ...31 Using the PictBridge menu ...32 Using the Settings menu ...33 Saving settings ...35 Learning about the software 37 Using the printer software...37 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...37 Using the Solution Center...38 Using...
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...printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation 51 Check your security keys...52 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...52 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...53 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking... orange during installation 54 Wireless network printer does not print ...57 Wireless printer is no longer working...58 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 63 Changing wireless ...
...printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation 51 Check your security keys...52 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...52 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...53 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking... orange during installation 54 Wireless network printer does not print ...57 Wireless printer is no longer working...58 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 63 Changing wireless ...
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You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. If you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help:...instead. 5 Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the ...
You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. If you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help:...instead. 5 Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the ...
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...as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on ...To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. You can also find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on your...
...as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on ...To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. You can also find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on your...
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...WPA key. This password is on page 19. Item SSID (name of your wireless network. 3 If your printer for Windows. 9 Use the table below to set up on another computer on your wireless network, see the documentation that was used to know this information, see "Installing...4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set up the printer: • For printing on a Windows operating system using a wireless connection or USB cable , see "Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system" on page 9. • For printing on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer, ...
...WPA key. This password is on page 19. Item SSID (name of your wireless network. 3 If your printer for Windows. 9 Use the table below to set up on another computer on your wireless network, see the documentation that was used to know this information, see "Installing...4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set up the printer: • For printing on a Windows operating system using a wireless connection or USB cable , see "Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system" on page 9. • For printing on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer, ...
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... printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of active Web pages. Fax Send a photo or document...
... printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of active Web pages. Fax Send a photo or document...
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...the printer is connected to help you use . Using the I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on both sides of the paper) to a computer. From here Advanced You can • Change the... appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you select the ...
...the printer is connected to help you use . Using the I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on both sides of the paper) to a computer. From here Advanced You can • Change the... appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you select the ...
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...the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. Note: The Toolbar launches...Select Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to print the last page of the job first. • Select a Paper Size for...• Specify the number of copies to print. • Select to collate the job. • Specify to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless. • Select an Orientation of Portrait...
...the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. Note: The Toolbar launches...Select Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to print the last page of the job first. • Select a Paper Size for...• Specify the number of copies to print. • Select to collate the job. • Specify to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless. • Select an Orientation of Portrait...
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... black and white. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Text Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences...
... black and white. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Text Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences...
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Software does not install These are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. The USB port is not on, press . Disconnect... if you are not using the printer on . 48 Reconnect the power supply 1 Press to turn the printer on a wireless network: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into ... rectangular end of the following: Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the printer box. Try one or more of the USB cable into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 4 If the...
Software does not install These are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. The USB port is not on, press . Disconnect... if you are not using the printer on . 48 Reconnect the power supply 1 Press to turn the printer on a wireless network: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into ... rectangular end of the following: Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the printer box. Try one or more of the USB cable into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 4 If the...
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Try one or more information, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on page 66. Check print cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape ... print cartridges if necessary. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows Vista (default Start menu): Start Control Printers (under Hardware and Sound...
Try one or more information, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on page 66. Check print cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape ... print cartridges if necessary. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows Vista (default Start menu): Start Control Printers (under Hardware and Sound...
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...one or more information, see "Power button is not on, see "Installing an optional internal wireless print server" on page 47. For more of the wireless access point (wireless router): 1 Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt • In Windows..., including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 Your IP address might also start with the internal wireless print server already installed. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Print Setup Page appears...
...one or more information, see "Power button is not on, see "Installing an optional internal wireless print server" on page 47. For more of the wireless access point (wireless router): 1 Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt • In Windows..., including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 Your IP address might also start with the internal wireless print server already installed. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Print Setup Page appears...
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...the SSID in a safe place for Macintosh. 4 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 5 Double-click the Install icon. 6 Click Continue. 7...the computer screen, including typing in a safe place for Windows users. Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) These are letters, numbers, and symbols ...wireless access point (wireless router) and the security keys when prompted. 5 Store the SSID and the security keys in the SSID of the setup process. 4 Follow the instructions on a keyboard. Try one...
...the SSID in a safe place for Macintosh. 4 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 5 Double-click the Install icon. 6 Click Continue. 7...the computer screen, including typing in a safe place for Windows users. Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) These are letters, numbers, and symbols ...wireless access point (wireless router) and the security keys when prompted. 5 Store the SSID and the security keys in the SSID of the setup process. 4 Follow the instructions on a keyboard. Try one...
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...-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it on the network setup page. For information on how to make sure the network is working Windows users only 1 If you need help finding the MAC address, see "Printing a network setup page" on page 64. a Click: • In...address If your network uses MAC address filtering, provide the MAC address for the printer to your wireless access point (wireless router) is not positioned too closely to these devices. Make sure your network. Try one or more information, see "Finding your network. The printer may find the signal strength of the...
...-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it on the network setup page. For information on how to make sure the network is working Windows users only 1 If you need help finding the MAC address, see "Printing a network setup page" on page 64. a Click: • In...address If your network uses MAC address filtering, provide the MAC address for the printer to your wireless access point (wireless router) is not positioned too closely to these devices. Make sure your network. Try one or more information, see "Finding your network. The printer may find the signal strength of the...
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... connected. • Red means the port has not been configured. a Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt • In Windows Vista: The Start icon All Programs Accessories Command Prompt The Start ...start with "Reply from the ones shown. This is connected to the access point (router) by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Ping the wireless access point (wireless router). For example: ping 192.168.0.100 c Press Enter. 3 If the wireless access point (wireless router) responds, you will...
... connected. • Red means the port has not been configured. a Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt • In Windows Vista: The Start icon All Programs Accessories Command Prompt The Start ...start with "Reply from the ones shown. This is connected to the access point (router) by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Ping the wireless access point (wireless router). For example: ping 192.168.0.100 c Press Enter. 3 If the wireless access point (wireless router) responds, you will...
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... you change network settings, change them on your wireless settings have changed, you must run the printer wireless setup again. For example: http://10.168.0.101 5 Click Configuration. 6 Click Wireless. 56 Windows users only 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. a From the Applications folder, click the Utilities...
... you change network settings, change them on your wireless settings have changed, you must run the printer wireless setup again. For example: http://10.168.0.101 5 Click Configuration. 6 Click Wireless. 56 Windows users only 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. a From the Applications folder, click the Utilities...
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..., insert the printer CD into your wireless network. Try one or more information, see "Printing a network setup page" on page 50. 2 Check to protect your computer. 3 Follow the instructions on page 47. If printer programs are listed, then your wireless network. 8 Click Submit. Check if... the power cable is the model series number of your network (SSID). Windows users only 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers. 2 Right-click Lexmark XXXX where XXXX is connected to the printer and to the wireless network 1 Print a network setup page. 7 Change these settings: a Enter...
..., insert the printer CD into your wireless network. Try one or more information, see "Printing a network setup page" on page 50. 2 Check to protect your computer. 3 Follow the instructions on page 47. If printer programs are listed, then your wireless network. 8 Click Submit. Check if... the power cable is the model series number of your network (SSID). Windows users only 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers. 2 Right-click Lexmark XXXX where XXXX is connected to the printer and to the wireless network 1 Print a network setup page. 7 Change these settings: a Enter...
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...one or more than one printer appears in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the effective range for optimal performance is generally 100-150 feet. Make sure your printer. You can find the signal strength of the network on the back of your wireless access point (wireless...try printing again. For information on page 50. 58 Mac users only 1 From the Finder window, click Go Applications Utilities. 2 Double-click Printer Setup Utility. c Close the window, and try printing again. Reinstall software Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Although the ...
...one or more than one printer appears in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the effective range for optimal performance is generally 100-150 feet. Make sure your printer. You can find the signal strength of the network on the back of your wireless access point (wireless...try printing again. For information on page 50. 58 Mac users only 1 From the Finder window, click Go Applications Utilities. 2 Double-click Printer Setup Utility. c Close the window, and try printing again. Reinstall software Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Although the ...
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... is determined by your printer and/or wireless access point (wireless router) antennas. You may find the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router). b Type ipconfig c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is working Windows users only 1 If you are pointing...Windows Vista: The Start icon All Programs Accessories Command Prompt The Start icon looks like . Your IP address might also start with your computer. • To reset the printer name: 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Click Wireless...
... is determined by your printer and/or wireless access point (wireless router) antennas. You may find the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router). b Type ipconfig c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is working Windows users only 1 If you are pointing...Windows Vista: The Start icon All Programs Accessories Command Prompt The Start icon looks like . Your IP address might also start with your computer. • To reset the printer name: 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Click Wireless...
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...ones shown. a Click Apple menu System Preferences. Green means the port is displayed. a From the Applications folder, click the Utilities folder. See the Mac Help for additional AirPort tips and information, or use Network Diagnostics to the wireless access point (wireless router). 4 If the wireless access point (wireless... • In Windows Vista: The Start icon Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center The Start icon looks like . For example: 10.168.0.100 d Click Ping. 3 If the wireless access point (wireless router) responds, you...
...ones shown. a Click Apple menu System Preferences. Green means the port is displayed. a From the Applications folder, click the Utilities folder. See the Mac Help for additional AirPort tips and information, or use Network Diagnostics to the wireless access point (wireless router). 4 If the wireless access point (wireless... • In Windows Vista: The Start icon Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center The Start icon looks like . For example: 10.168.0.100 d Click Ping. 3 If the wireless access point (wireless router) responds, you...