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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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... 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...Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged 167 Printer is plugged in but does 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...
... 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...Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged 167 Printer is plugged in but does 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...
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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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... desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 13 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. systems) and some... basic instructions for setting up You can find The User's Guide gives you instructions for using the printer. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick...
... desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 13 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. systems) and some... basic instructions for setting up You can 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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...Click Start Programs or All 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 the User's Guide is not on your desktop, ... 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 this document on your printer) Note: If necessary, click All Programs • Troubleshooting...
...Click Start Programs or All 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 the User's Guide is not on your desktop, ... 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 this document on your printer) Note: If necessary, click All Programs • Troubleshooting...
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...Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. 15 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. Mail Support. original date of purchase. 2...or region, and then select the Customer Support link. this warranty that shipped with your printer. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. Customer support Description Where to find (North America...
...Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. 15 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. Mail Support. original date of purchase. 2...or region, and then select the Customer Support link. this warranty that shipped with your printer. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. Customer support Description Where to find (North America...
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... 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 contact us so that we may serve you are having issues with an N router, verify with your product ... 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. If you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Operating system notice All features and ...
... 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 contact us so that we may serve you are having issues with an N router, verify with your product ... 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. If you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Operating system notice All features and ...
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...8226; Mac Help 17 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. 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 ... connection" on page 30. 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...
...8226; Mac Help 17 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. 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 ... connection" on page 30. 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...
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... 7 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 8 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 9 Control panel Operate the printer. Place these items on page 36. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as they exit from falling into the ADF. For more... 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 ...
... 7 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 8 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 9 Control panel Operate the printer. Place these items on page 36. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as they exit from falling into the ADF. For more... 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 ...
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... the power cord into the power supply at the back of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to send and receive faxes. To purchase the Lexmark N2050, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 136. 6 LINE port Connect the... printer to an active telephone line to a wireless network. Use the 13 Scanner glass 14 Top cover 1...
... the power cord into the power supply at the back of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to send and receive faxes. To purchase the Lexmark N2050, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 136. 6 LINE port Connect the... printer to an active telephone line to a wireless network. Use the 13 Scanner glass 14 Top cover 1...
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...or installation cable. 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. Use the 7 EXT port 8 USB port EXT Standalone setup 1 Unpack the... printer. To Connect additional devices, such as data/fax modem, telephone, or ...
...or installation cable. 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. Use the 7 EXT port 8 USB port EXT Standalone setup 1 Unpack the... printer. To Connect additional devices, such as data/fax modem, telephone, or ...
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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 . 12 Open the printer. 13 Press down on the display. 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 cartridge carrier levers. 23
b Press to save . 12 Open the printer. 13 Press down on the display. 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 cartridge carrier levers. 23
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...8226; You do not need help finding the IP or MAC address, see "Finding the MAC address" on additional network computers If you select the printer with the correct IP address/MAC address. Notes: • The alignment page that prints may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on ...the alignment page are installing your network printer for each computer you want to print to the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the list, make sure you are normal and not an indication of a problem. Installing the...
...8226; You do not need help finding the IP or MAC address, see "Finding the MAC address" on additional network computers If you select the printer with the correct IP address/MAC address. Notes: • The alignment page that prints may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on ...the alignment page are installing your network printer for each computer you want to print to the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the list, make sure you are normal and not an indication of a problem. Installing the...
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Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Setting up the printer. Always allow these programs to begin. This is necessary for the install screen to appear. Click Install to communicate. Note: If the install screen does ... all open programs. Security Information Documentation Support 26 Your security software may notify you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate with your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on a Windows operating system 1 Before you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is the...
Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Setting up the printer. Always allow these programs to begin. This is necessary for the install screen to appear. Click Install to communicate. Note: If the install screen does ... all open programs. Security Information Documentation Support 26 Your security software may notify you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate with your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on a Windows operating system 1 Before you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is the...
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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. Your adapter may look different, but it will fit the telephone outlet used in the ...
...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. Your adapter may look different, but it will fit the telephone outlet used in the ...
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Note: Once this plug is removed, any country- Warning: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax. Country/region • Saudi Arabia • United Arab Emirates • Egypt • Bulgaria •... If your telecommunications equipment directly to connect the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the printer. or region-specific equipment you connect to the printer by the adapter, as shown, will not function properly. 2 Connect your telecommunications equipment uses a US-style (RJ11) telephone line, ...
Note: Once this plug is removed, any country- Warning: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax. Country/region • Saudi Arabia • United Arab Emirates • Egypt • Bulgaria •... If your telecommunications equipment directly to connect the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the printer. or region-specific equipment you connect to the printer by the adapter, as shown, will not function properly. 2 Connect your telecommunications equipment uses a US-style (RJ11) telephone line, ...