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...62 Loading custom-size paper...63 Loading banner paper...63 Loading original documents on the scanner glass 63 Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder 65 Printing...67 Printing basic documents...67 Printing a document...67 Printing a Web page ...67 Printing photos or images from a Web page 68 Printing multiple copies of a document...68 Collating copies ...69 Printing the last page first (reverse page order 69 Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up 69 Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive 69 Pausing print jobs ...70 Canceling print jobs ...70...
...62 Loading custom-size paper...63 Loading banner paper...63 Loading original documents on the scanner glass 63 Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder 65 Printing...67 Printing basic documents...67 Printing a document...67 Printing a Web page ...67 Printing photos or images from a Web page 68 Printing multiple copies of a document...68 Collating copies ...69 Printing the last page first (reverse page order 69 Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up 69 Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive 69 Pausing print jobs ...70 Canceling print jobs ...70...
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... function 75 Printing 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 drive ...79 Understanding the Photo Card menu ...80 Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 81 Understanding the PictBridge menu...82 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel...
... function 75 Printing 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 drive ...79 Understanding the Photo Card menu ...80 Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 81 Understanding the PictBridge menu...82 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel...
User's Guide
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Canceling a scan job...108 Customizing scan settings using the computer 108 Understanding the Scan menu...108 Scanning to a computer over a network 109 Saving a scanned image on the computer 109 Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers 110 Changing the Productivity Studio scan settings 110 Adding a file to an e-mail message 111 Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message 111 Scanning documents or images for e-mailing 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 ...
Canceling a scan job...108 Customizing scan settings using the computer 108 Understanding the Scan menu...108 Scanning to a computer over a network 109 Saving a scanned image on the computer 109 Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers 110 Changing the Productivity Studio scan settings 110 Adding a file to an e-mail message 111 Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message 111 Scanning documents or images for e-mailing 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 ...
User's Guide
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... lines are not smooth ...162 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 listed as the status 165 Printing a test page...165 Test page does not print...166 External print server is not working ...167 Removing an external print server...167 Cable is not connected...
... lines are not smooth ...162 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 listed as the status 165 Printing a test page...165 Test page does not print...166 External print server is not working ...167 Removing an external print server...167 Cable is not connected...
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... Cannot print documents from a flash drive 172 Resetting the printer to factory default settings 172 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 jam...175 Paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF 175 Paper jam in the duplex unit ...175 Duplex unit does not operate correctly ...176 Memory card troubleshooting...176 Memory card cannot...
... Cannot print documents from a flash drive 172 Resetting the printer to factory default settings 172 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 jam...175 Paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF 175 Paper jam in the duplex unit ...175 Duplex unit does not operate correctly ...176 Memory card troubleshooting...176 Memory card cannot...
User's Guide
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... using the printer. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software. User's Guide Description Where to find You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double...
... using the printer. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software. User's Guide Description Where to find You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double...
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.... 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation software for faxing. Note: Complete user information (User's Guide: Comprehensive Version or Mac Help) can be installed into the printer. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of installation. 6 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions 7 User's Guide Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. 5 Installation cable Connects...
.... 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation software for faxing. Note: Complete user information (User's Guide: Comprehensive Version or Mac Help) can be installed into the printer. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of installation. 6 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions 7 User's Guide Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. 5 Installation cable Connects...
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... using the settings in the Two-Sided menu of the paper (duplex). 3 7 A4 8 2 5 9 6 1 Press To 1 • Turn the printer on and off when this button is selected. 8 Lighter / Darker Adjust the brightness of a copy, fax, or photo. 9 Display the Copy, Scan, Fax, or Photo Card menu, depending on both sides of the Print dialog. 3 Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies. You can print two-sided documents with a Macintosh operating system. Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on. 6 Photo Card Access the photo default screen and print photos...
... using the settings in the Two-Sided menu of the paper (duplex). 3 7 A4 8 2 5 9 6 1 Press To 1 • Turn the printer on and off when this button is selected. 8 Lighter / Darker Adjust the brightness of a copy, fax, or photo. 9 Display the Copy, Scan, Fax, or Photo Card menu, depending on both sides of the Print dialog. 3 Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies. You can print two-sided documents with a Macintosh operating system. Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on. 6 Photo Card Access the photo default screen and print photos...
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... security keys or passwords used 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. 5 Make sure: • The port is set to be needed in the list. 4 Click Install. 5 From the "Connect Your Printer" dialog, select the network option. 6 From the "Networking Setup" dialog, select Direct Network Attached. 7 Select the printer/print server combination from your existing wireless network...
... security keys or passwords used 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. 5 Make sure: • The port is set to be needed in the list. 4 Click Install. 5 From the "Connect Your Printer" dialog, select the network option. 6 From the "Networking Setup" dialog, select Direct Network Attached. 7 Select the printer/print server combination from your existing wireless network...
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... new settings. check box. 19 Click OK twice to close the two open windows. 20 It may be prompted to connect the printer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy it down the security code you chose so you can refer to the computer again using Windows 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. 3 Follow the instructions on the status of the setup...
... new settings. check box. 19 Click OK twice to close the two open windows. 20 It may be prompted to connect the printer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy it down the security code you chose so you can refer to the computer again using Windows 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. 3 Follow the instructions on the status of the setup...
User's Guide
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... not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Try one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on your print job, press Copy Mode, Scan Mode, or Photo Card. 2 Press . 3 Press or repeatedly until Quality appears. 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until the quality you want appears. 6 Press . If print quality has not improved, continue to dry: • Documents with the following : Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Remove sheets as it...
... not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Try one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on your print job, press Copy Mode, Scan Mode, or Photo Card. 2 Press . 3 Press or repeatedly until Quality appears. 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until the quality you want appears. 6 Press . If print quality has not improved, continue to dry: • Documents with the following : Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Remove sheets as it...
User's Guide
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...paper type error 196 A ad hoc wireless network adding a printer using Windows 59 creating using Windows 57 adjusting brightness automatically 88, 90 adjusting the hue of a photo 89 adjusting the saturation of a photo 89 Advanced button 45 aligning print cartridges 133 alignment error 191 answering machine receiving a fax with 117 assigning IP address 54 Auto Answer 124 Automatic Document Feeder loading documents 65 paper capacity 65 tray 18 automatic document feeder clearing a paper jam in 175 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 18 output tray 18 paper guide 18 B banner paper jams 174 banner paper...
...paper type error 196 A ad hoc wireless network adding a printer using Windows 59 creating using Windows 57 adjusting brightness automatically 88, 90 adjusting the hue of a photo 89 adjusting the saturation of a photo 89 Advanced button 45 aligning print cartridges 133 alignment error 191 answering machine receiving a fax with 117 assigning IP address 54 Auto Answer 124 Automatic Document Feeder loading documents 65 paper capacity 65 tray 18 automatic document feeder clearing a paper jam in 175 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 18 output tray 18 paper guide 18 B banner paper jams 174 banner paper...
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... scan settings 110 changing searched folders preferences 86 changing temporary files preferences 86 changing transfer settings 87 changing wireless settings after installation 149 characters on printout are missing or unexpected 159 check printer ports (Windows) 153 checking external devices 167 checking printer readiness 164 checking your network name (Windows) 151 cleaning exterior of the printer 135 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 133 collating copies 103 color effects applying 90 color effects, applying to photos 96 color ink low 192 colors on paper do not match colors on the screen...
... scan settings 110 changing searched folders preferences 86 changing temporary files preferences 86 changing transfer settings 87 changing wireless settings after installation 149 characters on printout are missing or unexpected 159 check printer ports (Windows) 153 checking external devices 167 checking printer readiness 164 checking your network name (Windows) 151 cleaning exterior of the printer 135 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 133 collating copies 103 color effects applying 90 color effects, applying to photos 96 color ink low 192 colors on paper do not match colors on the screen...
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... some photos removed from card by host 196 unsupported file types found on memory card 199 unsupported paper size 197 error messages troubleshooting cover open error 193 Exposure changing setting 90 EXT port 20 exterior of the printer cleaning 135 external devices checking 167 e-mail attaching a scanned image 111 attaching files 111 E-mail button 44 e-mail screen preferences changing 112 e-mailing an image 111 F factory default settings resetting internal wireless print server 149 resetting printer software 77 factory default settings, resetting to 172 faded colors 160 failed to connect error...
... some photos removed from card by host 196 unsupported file types found on memory card 199 unsupported paper size 197 error messages troubleshooting cover open error 193 Exposure changing setting 90 EXT port 20 exterior of the printer cleaning 135 external devices checking 167 e-mail attaching a scanned image 111 attaching files 111 E-mail button 44 e-mail screen preferences changing 112 e-mailing an image 111 F factory default settings resetting internal wireless print server 149 resetting printer software 77 factory default settings, resetting to 172 faded colors 160 failed to connect error...
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... quickly 159 ink low error 198 inserting flash drives 79 memory cards 78 PictBridge-enabled digital camera 95 installing network printer 54 print cartridges 130 printer on a network 55 printer software 43, 141 software and sharing printer on network 55 internal wireless print server installing 47 IP address, assigning 54 iron-on transfers, loading 62 iron-on transfers, printing 74 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 174 paper jam in the automatic document feeder (ADF) 175 paper jam in the duplex unit 175 paper jam in the paper support 173 paper jam in the printer 173 paper...
... quickly 159 ink low error 198 inserting flash drives 79 memory cards 78 PictBridge-enabled digital camera 95 installing network printer 54 print cartridges 130 printer on a network 55 printer software 43, 141 software and sharing printer on network 55 internal wireless print server installing 47 IP address, assigning 54 iron-on transfers, loading 62 iron-on transfers, printing 74 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 174 paper jam in the automatic document feeder (ADF) 175 paper jam in the duplex unit 175 paper jam in the paper support 173 paper jam in the printer 173 paper...
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... Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide 18 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray 18 control panel 18 duplex cover 19 EXT port 20 LINE port 19 memory card slots 18 paper exit tray 18 paper feed guard 18 paper guides 18 paper support 18 PictBridge port 18 power supply port 19 print cartridge carrier 19 scanner glass 19 scanner unit 19 top cover 19 USB port 20 Wi-Fi indicator 18 pausing print jobs 70 PDF creating from a scan 107 peer-to-peer method 56 Phone Book (computer), using 120 Phone Book (control panel), using 119 phone line busy error message 189 phone line error 191 photo adjusting...
... Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide 18 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray 18 control panel 18 duplex cover 19 EXT port 20 LINE port 19 memory card slots 18 paper exit tray 18 paper feed guard 18 paper guides 18 paper support 18 PictBridge port 18 power supply port 19 print cartridge carrier 19 scanner glass 19 scanner unit 19 top cover 19 USB port 20 Wi-Fi indicator 18 pausing print jobs 70 PDF creating from a scan 107 peer-to-peer method 56 Phone Book (computer), using 120 Phone Book (control panel), using 119 phone line busy error message 189 phone line error 191 photo adjusting...
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... print 167 printer receives blank fax 187 printer software installing 43 reinstalling 141 removing 141 updating 170 printer status checking 163 printing all photos from a memory device 93 banner 74 booklets 73 cards 71 collate 69 custom-size paper 73 document 67 envelopes 71 files from memory card or flash drive 69 greeting cards 71 improving print quality 154 index cards 71 iron-on transfers 74 last page first 69 multiple pages on one sheet 69 network setup page 52 on both sides of the paper 75, 76 Photo...
... print 167 printer receives blank fax 187 printer software installing 43 reinstalling 141 removing 141 updating 170 printer status checking 163 printing all photos from a memory device 93 banner 74 booklets 73 cards 71 collate 69 custom-size paper 73 document 67 envelopes 71 files from memory card or flash drive 69 greeting cards 71 improving print quality 154 index cards 71 iron-on transfers 74 last page first 69 multiple pages on one sheet 69 network setup page 52 on both sides of the paper 75, 76 Photo...
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... Work with Documents and Photos 106 removing wavy (moire) patterns 90 to computer over a network 109 using the computer 105 using the control panel 105 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 181 scratching, preventing in photos 158 searched folders preferences changing 86 security information 48 security keys 142 setting up printer on Windows operating system 26 settings are not saved 163 Settings menu Defaults 40 Device Setup 41 Maintenance 40 Network Setup 42 Paper Setup 41 settings, saving 39 setup troubleshooting cannot print...
... Work with Documents and Photos 106 removing wavy (moire) patterns 90 to computer over a network 109 using the computer 105 using the control panel 105 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 181 scratching, preventing in photos 158 searched folders preferences changing 86 security information 48 security keys 142 setting up printer on Windows operating system 26 settings are not saved 163 Settings menu Defaults 40 Device Setup 41 Maintenance 40 Network Setup 42 Paper Setup 41 settings, saving 39 setup troubleshooting cannot print...
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... using PictBridge 140 incorrect language appears on display 137 page does not print 139 power button is not lit 138 software does not install 138 troubleshooting, wireless changing wireless settings after installation 149 check printer ports (Windows) 153 checking network name (Windows) 151 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows) 144 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 177 ping printer (Windows) 152 ping wireless access point (Windows) 152 printer cannot connect to wireless network 150 run Wireless Setup Utility (Windows...
... using PictBridge 140 incorrect language appears on display 137 page does not print 139 power button is not lit 138 software does not install 138 troubleshooting, wireless changing wireless settings after installation 149 check printer ports (Windows) 153 checking network name (Windows) 151 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows) 144 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 177 ping printer (Windows) 152 ping wireless access point (Windows) 152 printer cannot connect to wireless network 150 run Wireless Setup Utility (Windows...
Brochure
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... optional photo cartridge l U p to 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution l F latbed scanner easily handles thick books, reports and more Copy l 1 -touch PC-free copying (color or black) l U p to change without these terms are available through via PictBridge port, 802.11g Wireless Print (ASF) Paper Input Capacity (Maximum) l 1 00 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond Print (ASF) Paper Output Capacity (Maximum) l 2 5 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond Media Sizes Supported l 1 0 Envelope, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, A4, A5, B5 Envelope...
... optional photo cartridge l U p to 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution l F latbed scanner easily handles thick books, reports and more Copy l 1 -touch PC-free copying (color or black) l U p to change without these terms are available through via PictBridge port, 802.11g Wireless Print (ASF) Paper Input Capacity (Maximum) l 1 00 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond Print (ASF) Paper Output Capacity (Maximum) l 2 5 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond Media Sizes Supported l 1 0 Envelope, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, A4, A5, B5 Envelope...