Getting Started
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... 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 Printing Preferences...40 Opening Printing Preferences ...40 Using the Save Settings menu ...40 Using... the I Want To menu...40 Using the Options menu ...40 Using the Printing Preferences tabs ...41 Using the Toolbar...41 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 42 Maintaining the printer 43 Changing print cartridges...43 3
... 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 Printing Preferences...40 Opening Printing Preferences ...40 Using the Save Settings menu ...40 Using... the I Want To menu...40 Using the Options menu ...40 Using the Printing Preferences tabs ...41 Using the Toolbar...41 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 42 Maintaining the printer 43 Changing print cartridges...43 3
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Removing a used print cartridge...43 Installing print cartridges...43 Ordering print cartridges...45 Ordering paper and other supplies...45 Troubleshooting...47 Setup troubleshooting...47 Incorrect language appears on the display 47 Power button is not lit ......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 settings after installation 64...
Removing a used print cartridge...43 Installing print cartridges...43 Ordering print cartridges...45 Ordering paper and other supplies...45 Troubleshooting...47 Setup troubleshooting...47 Incorrect language appears on the display 47 Power button is not lit ......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 settings after installation 64...
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Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the country you want appears on the display, and then press to save the setting. 11 Raise the scanner unit. 1 1 2 12 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 13 Remove the tape from the print cartridges. 1 2 14
Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the country you want appears on the display, and then press to save the setting. 11 Raise the scanner unit. 1 1 2 12 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 13 Remove the tape from the print cartridges. 1 2 14
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...sure the computer is on page 17. 14 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set up the printer with a computer and want to align the cartridges. You can now use the printer. Notes: • Make sure you are setting up on... another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 15. •...
...sure the computer is on page 17. 14 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set up the printer with a computer and want to align the cartridges. You can now use the printer. Notes: • Make sure you are setting up on... another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 15. •...
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Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26 Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a power source.
Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26 Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a power source.
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...set the default blank paper size and date format being used in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of the color cartridge. Select the size and type of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to your location. • Clear Settings Timeout to change default settings. For more information..., see "Aligning print cartridges" in your specific printer. - Wireless Signal Quality, which lets you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to view the ink level ...
...set the default blank paper size and date format being used in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of the color cartridge. Select the size and type of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to your location. • Clear Settings Timeout to change default settings. For more information..., see "Aligning print cartridges" in your specific printer. - Wireless Signal Quality, which lets you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to view the ink level ...
Getting Started
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...Preferences The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are printing. Fax Send a photo or document as an ...maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Select the best print settings for the task 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. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio ...
...Preferences The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are printing. Fax Send a photo or document as an ...maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Select the best print settings for the task 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. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio ...
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From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed ...
From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed ...
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...View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 39 Method 2 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting...desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View ...
...View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 39 Method 2 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting...desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View ...
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...button on the dialog. Using Printing Preferences Opening Printing Preferences Printing Preferences is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options settings. The "Options" menu also provides direct ...links to help you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. For more information, click Help in Printing Preferences based on the type of project you...
...button on the dialog. Using Printing Preferences Opening Printing Preferences Printing Preferences is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options settings. The "Options" menu also provides direct ...links to help you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. For more information, click Help in Printing Preferences based on the type of project you...
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... and bottom of the cartridges. 43 Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down...
... and bottom of the cartridges. 43 Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down...
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... your printer did not come with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580 models Item Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge Part number 2 3 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other supplies To order supplies or to www.lexmark.com...
... your printer did not come with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580 models Item Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge Part number 2 3 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other supplies To order supplies or to www.lexmark.com...
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... lit" on the CD. Check print cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: •...
... lit" on the CD. Check print cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: •...
User's Guide
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... Receiving a fax automatically...69 Maintaining the printer 70 Changing print cartridges...70 Removing a used print cartridge...70 Installing print cartridges...70 Achieving better print quality...72 Improving print quality ...72 Aligning print cartridges ...72 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...72 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 73 Preserving the print cartridges...74 Cleaning the scanner glass...74...
... Receiving a fax automatically...69 Maintaining the printer 70 Changing print cartridges...70 Removing a used print cartridge...70 Installing print cartridges...70 Achieving better print quality...72 Improving print quality ...72 Aligning print cartridges ...72 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...72 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 73 Preserving the print cartridges...74 Cleaning the scanner glass...74...
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Recycling Lexmark products...76 Troubleshooting...77 Setup troubleshooting...77 Incorrect language appears on the display 77 Power button is not lit ...78 Software does not install ...78 ... misfeeds...91 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 91 Banner paper jams ...92 Memory card troubleshooting...92 Memory card cannot be inserted ...93 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 93 Error messages...94 Alignment Error...94 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 94 Cartridge Error...
Recycling Lexmark products...76 Troubleshooting...77 Setup troubleshooting...77 Incorrect language appears on the display 77 Power button is not lit ...78 Software does not install ...78 ... misfeeds...91 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 91 Banner paper jams ...92 Memory card troubleshooting...92 Memory card cannot be inserted ...93 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 93 Error messages...94 Alignment Error...94 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 94 Cartridge Error...
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...Macintosh • Installation software for the printer • Mac Help 6 Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note: Complete user information (User's Guide or Mac Help) can be installed into the printer. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the installation software... CDs. 7 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions 8 Installation cable Connects the printer to be found on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches...
...Macintosh • Installation software for the printer • Mac Help 6 Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note: Complete user information (User's Guide or Mac Help) can be installed into the printer. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the installation software... CDs. 7 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions 8 Installation cable Connects the printer to be found on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches...
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... off. • Stop the print, copy, or scan process. 17 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a power source. Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port...
... off. • Stop the print, copy, or scan process. 17 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a power source. Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port...
User's Guide
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... the wireless network settings. 24 For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 72. • Align Cartridges to print a test page. Select: • Photo Print Size to choose the size of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Press or to... the ink level of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to view the ink level of paper loaded. Select the size and type of the color cartridge. For more information, see "Saving settings" on ...
... the wireless network settings. 24 For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 72. • Align Cartridges to print a test page. Select: • Photo Print Size to choose the size of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Press or to... the ink level of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to view the ink level of paper loaded. Select the size and type of the color cartridge. For more information, see "Saving settings" on ...
User's Guide
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Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Printing Preferences The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click To...for the task you are printing. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to an e-mail message. 27 Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 ...
Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Printing Preferences The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click To...for the task you are printing. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to an e-mail message. 27 Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 ...
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...quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Download photos from your photos in ...various sizes. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending ...
...quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Download photos from your photos in ...various sizes. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending ...