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... ...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 server 48 What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean 48 Security Information...
... ...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 server 48 What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean 48 Security Information...
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... 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... transfer settings 87 Editing photos...87 Cropping a photo ...87 Rotating a photo ...87 Changing the Resolution / Size of a photo 87 Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photo 88 Reducing the red-eye effect in a photo...88 Blurring/Sharpening a photo...88 Enhancing a photo...89 ...
... 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... transfer settings 87 Editing photos...87 Cropping a photo ...87 Rotating a photo ...87 Changing the Resolution / Size of a photo 87 Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photo 88 Reducing the red-eye effect in a photo...88 Blurring/Sharpening a photo...88 Enhancing a photo...89 ...
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... 111 Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences 112 Faxing...113 Sending a fax...113 Entering a fax number ...113 Sending a fax using the software ...113 Sending a fax using the control panel ...114 Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial 115 Sending a broadcast fax...fax cover page using the Productivity Studio 125 Blocking junk faxes...125 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings 126 Using the Fax Solutions Software ...126 Setting up a dialing prefix ...127 Setting the distinctive ring...127 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically...
... 111 Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences 112 Faxing...113 Sending a fax...113 Entering a fax number ...113 Sending a fax using the software ...113 Sending a fax using the control panel ...114 Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial 115 Sending a broadcast fax...fax cover page using the Productivity Studio 125 Blocking junk faxes...125 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings 126 Using the Fax Solutions Software ...126 Setting up a dialing prefix ...127 Setting the distinctive ring...127 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically...
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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 from digital camera using PictBridge 140 Understanding Warning levels...140 Removing and reinstalling the software...141 Enabling the USB port ...141 Solving printer communication problems 142 Wireless troubleshooting...142 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 142...
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 from digital camera using PictBridge 140 Understanding Warning levels...140 Removing and reinstalling the software...141 Enabling the USB port ...141 Solving printer communication problems 142 Wireless troubleshooting...142 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 142...
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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 ...not print ...167 Printer is trying to print to File...168 Printer cannot communicate with computers over peer-to-peer network 168 Printer is not able to communicate with the computer 169 Problems when copying, scanning, or faxing 169 Wrong printer is attached ...170 Updating the printer software ...170 Bidirectional communication...
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 ...not print ...167 Printer is trying to print to File...168 Printer cannot communicate with computers over peer-to-peer network 168 Printer is not able to communicate with the computer 169 Problems when copying, scanning, or faxing 169 Wrong printer is attached ...170 Updating the printer software ...170 Bidirectional communication...
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... 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 systems) and some basic instructions for setting up hardware and software. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for using...
... 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 systems) and some basic instructions for setting up hardware and software. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for using...
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... Comprehensive Version will be installed. Troubleshooting). 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 4 Click Yes. your CD. You can also find The Lexmark Solution Center software is Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating the letter of the User's Guide appears on...printer and other software, if your printer connects to find this document on the screen. such as: 1 Do one 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 Select Lexmark...
... Comprehensive Version will be installed. Troubleshooting). 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 4 Click Yes. your CD. You can also find The Lexmark Solution Center software is Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating the letter of the User's Guide appears on...printer and other software, if your printer connects to find this document on the screen. such as: 1 Do one 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 Select Lexmark...
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... an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. 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 number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Operating system notice All... complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with the printer software.
... an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. 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 number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Operating system notice All... complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with the printer software.
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... Help) can be installed into the printer. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to be found on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation software for faxing. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3...as a guide. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. 5 Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on page 30. For more information about...
... Help) can be installed into the printer. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to be found on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation software for faxing. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3...as a guide. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. 5 Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on page 30. For more information about...
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... Installation Welcome... Click Install to set up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is the letter of your computer system. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup.exe..., where D is trying to work properly. This is on the computer screen to begin. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or ...
... Installation Welcome... Click Install to set up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is the letter of your computer system. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup.exe..., where D is trying to work properly. This is on the computer screen to begin. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or ...
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... • A telephone wall jack 33 Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. For more information on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, "Using an RJ11 adapter." 1 Make sure you would like to use the same line for ... an active telephone wall jack. 5 If you have the following: • A telephone • A computer with a modem to send faxes from the software application. 4 If you would like to use the same line for both fax and telephone communication, connect a second telephone line (not provided) between the ...
... • A telephone wall jack 33 Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. For more information on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, "Using an RJ11 adapter." 1 Make sure you would like to use the same line for ... an active telephone wall jack. 5 If you have the following: • A telephone • A computer with a modem to send faxes from the software application. 4 If you would like to use the same line for both fax and telephone communication, connect a second telephone line (not provided) between the ...
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...set the date and time. • Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software from the computer to make changes in your country use two detection patterns, call your fax ...settings. • Button Beep to set the number of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. • Caller ID Pattern to either On or... Off. Pattern 2 (DTMF) For more information, see "Using Caller ID from one of the color cartridge. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink...
...set the date and time. • Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software from the computer to make changes in your country use two detection patterns, call your fax ...settings. • Button Beep to set the number of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. • Caller ID Pattern to either On or... Off. Pattern 2 (DTMF) For more information, see "Using Caller ID from one of the color cartridge. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink...
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... automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the Lexmark Web site at its front. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to download the driver and install the printer software. The following is an overview of features of the Productivity Studio and the Solution Center. 43...
... automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the Lexmark Web site at its front. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to download the driver and install the printer software. The following is an overview of features of the Productivity Studio and the Solution Center. 43...
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E-mail Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Send a photo or document as a fax. Depending on the printer you want to the Library. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share a photo or document. • ...: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. Method 2 1 Do one of this software may not be applicable. Download photos from your photos. Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you have, some of...
E-mail Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Send a photo or document as a fax. Depending on the printer you want to the Library. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share a photo or document. • ...: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. Method 2 1 Do one of this software may not be applicable. Download photos from your photos. Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you have, some of...
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...the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Note: Wait until scanning is completed. To turn the voice notification on or off: 1 Do one of the Printing Status window. ...printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. 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...
...the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Note: Wait until scanning is completed. To turn the voice notification on or off: 1 Do one of the Printing Status window. ...printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. 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...
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... anti-virus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. Select this option if you want to set up the printer on your printer was already set up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on , or...
... anti-virus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. Select this option if you want to set up the printer on your printer was already set up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on , or...
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...need it. Direct IP printing 1 Connect the printer to an external print server using an Ethernet cable. For more information, see the print server documentation. 3 Insert the printer software CD. 52 If you purchased the internal wireless print server separately, the MAC address appears on... the network. Attach the adhesive label to your printer so you want to add a printer to find the printers that came with matching MAC addresses...
...need it. Direct IP printing 1 Connect the printer to an external print server using an Ethernet cable. For more information, see the print server documentation. 3 Insert the printer software CD. 52 If you purchased the internal wireless print server separately, the MAC address appears on... the network. Attach the adhesive label to your printer so you want to add a printer to find the printers that came with matching MAC addresses...
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...applicable security keys or passwords used on page 51. Wireless networking Using a wireless network connection This printer may be used with the network security encryption type 1 Insert the printer software CD. 2 Click Install. 3 Select I agree to the one is not set as the port. The following ... Continue. 53 Note: If more information, see "Finding the MAC address" on a wireless network. 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...
...applicable security keys or passwords used on page 51. Wireless networking Using a wireless network connection This printer may be used with the network security encryption type 1 Insert the printer software CD. 2 Click Install. 3 Select I agree to the one is not set as the port. The following ... Continue. 53 Note: If more information, see "Finding the MAC address" on a wireless network. 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...
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... of the operating system will reference the MAC address of numbers separated by devices on Lexmark promotions and discounts, select Open my browser to locate a computer IP address 1 Do one of printer software, the IP address is visible in the printer list only as 192.168.0.100. How to assign addresses. Most networks use DHCP...
... of the operating system will reference the MAC address of numbers separated by devices on Lexmark promotions and discounts, select Open my browser to locate a computer IP address 1 Do one of printer software, the IP address is visible in the printer list only as 192.168.0.100. How to assign addresses. Most networks use DHCP...
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... the same SSID and channel. A device in one where a PC with a wireless adapter communicates directly with the printer. Installing the shared printer on other network computers (on the client computers)...printer an Internet Protocol (IP) address. Configure network printers Configure To configure a network printer, select a printer from the host computer. Contact your system support person for wireless networking. If the software detects a direct network attached printer, you must first highlight the printer in the window. Note: The software does not automatically configure printers...
... the same SSID and channel. A device in one where a PC with a wireless adapter communicates directly with the printer. Installing the shared printer on other network computers (on the client computers)...printer an Internet Protocol (IP) address. Configure network printers Configure To configure a network printer, select a printer from the host computer. Contact your system support person for wireless networking. If the software detects a direct network attached printer, you must first highlight the printer in the window. Note: The software does not automatically configure printers...