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..., to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION...replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark components. This product is near the product and easily accessible. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For complete descriptions:...
..., to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION...replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark components. This product is near the product and easily accessible. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For complete descriptions:...
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... Card menu ...21 Using the PictBridge menu ...22 Using the Settings menu ...23 Saving settings ...25 Learning about the software 27 Using the printer software...27 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...27 Using the Solution Center...28 Using Printing Preferences...30 Opening Printing Preferences ...30 Using the Printing Preferences tabs ...30 Using...
... Card menu ...21 Using the PictBridge menu ...22 Using the Settings menu ...23 Saving settings ...25 Learning about the software 27 Using the printer software...27 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...27 Using the Solution Center...28 Using Printing Preferences...30 Opening Printing Preferences ...30 Using the Printing Preferences tabs ...30 Using...
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..., or newspapers 66 Customizing scan settings using the computer 67 Faxing...68 Sending a fax using the software...68 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...the print cartridges...74 Cleaning the scanner glass...74 Ordering supplies...74 Ordering print cartridges...74 Ordering paper and other supplies ...75 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 75 Refilling a print cartridge...76 5
..., or newspapers 66 Customizing scan settings using the computer 67 Faxing...68 Sending a fax using the software...68 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...the print cartridges...74 Cleaning the scanner glass...74 Ordering supplies...74 Ordering print cartridges...74 Ordering paper and other supplies ...75 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 75 Refilling a print cartridge...76 5
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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 ... scans ...90 Cannot scan to a computer over a network 90 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 90 Paper jam in the printer ...90 Paper jam in the paper support ...91 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...91 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 91 Banner paper jams ...92 Memory card troubleshooting...92 Memory...
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 ... scans ...90 Cannot scan to a computer over a network 90 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 90 Paper jam in the printer ...90 Paper jam in the paper support ...91 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...91 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 91 Banner paper jams ...92 Memory card troubleshooting...92 Memory...
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.... using the When you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on the Lexmark Web 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac... Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer) • Maintaining the printer The installation screen appears. User's Guide Description Where to find The...
.... using the When you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on the Lexmark Web 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac... Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer) • Maintaining the printer The installation screen appears. User's Guide Description Where to find The...
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... warranty that shipped with the other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. Mail Support. E-mail support... SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that shipped with your printer connects to find (rest of world) Telephone support ...
... warranty that shipped with the other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. Mail Support. E-mail support... SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that shipped with your printer connects to find (rest of world) Telephone support ...
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...See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that this Limited Warranty included with your printer will be free of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to view the ...warranty. period of the printer), and have it ready when you faster: • Machine Type number ...
...See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that this Limited Warranty included with your printer will be free of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to view the ...warranty. period of the printer), and have it ready when you faster: • Machine Type number ...
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...the back of installation. 12 Note: Complete user information (User's Guide or Mac Help) can be installed into the printer. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD for Windows • Installation software for the... printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format 5 Installation software CD for Macintosh • Installation software for the printer • Mac Help 6 Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note:...
...the back of installation. 12 Note: Complete user information (User's Guide or Mac Help) can be installed into the printer. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD for Windows • Installation software for the... printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format 5 Installation software CD for Macintosh • Installation software for the printer • Mac Help 6 Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note:...
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Installing another language control panel These instructions apply only if you received one or more additional language control panels with the printer. 1 Lift and remove the control panel (if one is installed). 2 Choose the correct control panel for your language. 3 Align the clips on the control panel with the holes on the printer, and then press down. 13
Installing another language control panel These instructions apply only if you received one or more additional language control panels with the printer. 1 Lift and remove the control panel (if one is installed). 2 Choose the correct control panel for your language. 3 Align the clips on the control panel with the holes on the printer, and then press down. 13
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... instructions for the networking method you want to the internal wireless print server. For more information on your specific network, see your printer does not have an internal wireless print server already installed, you purchased may contain an internal wireless print server that came with the... product. Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately. Make sure the selected network is set up and working properly, and that all relevant devices are easily...
... instructions for the networking method you want to the internal wireless print server. For more information on your specific network, see your printer does not have an internal wireless print server already installed, you purchased may contain an internal wireless print server that came with the... product. Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately. Make sure the selected network is set up and working properly, and that all relevant devices are easily...
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...adhesive label that came with the wireless print server. Attach the adhesive label to the back of the printer. The MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the back of your wireless network.... You will be able to work on your printer. 4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the guides on the left and right..., and then slide the wireless print server into the printer until it . 15 You are now ready to configure the internal wireless print server to find the...
...adhesive label that came with the wireless print server. Attach the adhesive label to the back of the printer. The MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the back of your wireless network.... You will be able to work on your printer. 4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the guides on the left and right..., and then slide the wireless print server into the printer until it . 15 You are now ready to configure the internal wireless print server to find the...
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... wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 Control panel Operate the printer. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: •... Off indicates that the printer is not turned on page 17. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into...
... wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 Control panel Operate the printer. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: •... Off indicates that the printer is not turned on page 17. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into...
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... 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 Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5... Power supply with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 2 5...
... 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 Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5... Power supply with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 2 5...
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... photo default screen and print photos. Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on . 5 Settings Access the settings default screen and change printer settings. Note: Other button lights are off when this button is selected. 6 Lighter / Darker Adjust the brightness of a copy or photo. 7 Display the Copy, Scan...
... photo default screen and print photos. Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on . 5 Settings Access the settings default screen and change printer settings. Note: Other button lights are off when this button is selected. 6 Lighter / Darker Adjust the brightness of a copy or photo. 7 Display the Copy, Scan...
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...: • for all photos on page 22. 21 Photo Effects1 Apply automatic image enhancement or color effects to the selected setting. 6 To go into the printer. 2 Press or repeatedly until the menu item you want appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want...
...: • for all photos on page 22. 21 Photo Effects1 Apply automatic image enhancement or color effects to the selected setting. 6 To go into the printer. 2 Press or repeatedly until the menu item you want appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want...
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.... Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the PictBridge symbol. 22 Using the PictBridge menu The PictBridge default settings menu lets you select printer settings if you want appears. 17 Press . For more information on making camera selections, see the documentation that came with your camera. 1 Connect ... Photo Print Size appears. 15 Press . 16 Press or repeatedly until the size you want appears. 7 Press . 8 Press to go to the printer. b Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the USB cable into the camera. Saving Paper Size, Paper...
.... Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the PictBridge symbol. 22 Using the PictBridge menu The PictBridge default settings menu lets you select printer settings if you want appears. 17 Press . For more information on making camera selections, see the documentation that came with your camera. 1 Connect ... Photo Print Size appears. 15 Press . 16 Press or repeatedly until the size you want appears. 7 Press . 8 Press to go to the printer. b Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the USB cable into the camera. Saving Paper Size, Paper...
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... Photo Print Size to choose the size of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to view the ink level of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults Network Setup You can Select: • Ink...network settings. • Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults to align the cartridge. Select: • Language to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 72. • Align ...
... Photo Print Size to choose the size of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to view the ink level of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults Network Setup You can Select: • Ink...network settings. • Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults to align the cartridge. Select: • Language to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 72. • Align ...
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Note: The printer reverts to the default setting of a temporary setting after two minutes of inactivity or turning off . Copies - Lighter/Darker - Quality - Original Size - e Press . Temporary settings ... settings when a memory card or flash drive is turned off the power but will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or if the printer is removed. - To change the setting: 1 Press or repeatedly until Clear Settings Timeout appears.
Note: The printer reverts to the default setting of a temporary setting after two minutes of inactivity or turning off . Copies - Lighter/Darker - Quality - Original Size - e Press . Temporary settings ... settings when a memory card or flash drive is turned off the power but will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or if the printer is removed. - To change the setting: 1 Press or repeatedly until Clear Settings Timeout appears.
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.... 27 E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. 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. Click...document 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 To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share...
.... 27 E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. 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. Click...document 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 To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share...
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... in various sizes. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos. ...Download photos from your photos. 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 : ...
... in various sizes. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos. ...Download photos from your photos. 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 : ...