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... optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 13 Using the printer 15 Understanding the printer...15 Understanding the parts of the printer ...15 Understanding the printer software...16 Using the Macintosh printer software...17 Performing basic printer functions...18 Making a copy...18 Printing a photo or selected... fax using the control panel ...20 Ordering supplies...21 Ordering print cartridges ...21 Ordering paper and other supplies...21 Getting the printer ready to fax 23 Choosing a fax connection...23 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack...24 Connecting directly to a telephone ...
... optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 13 Using the printer 15 Understanding the printer...15 Understanding the parts of the printer ...15 Understanding the printer software...16 Using the Macintosh printer software...17 Performing basic printer functions...18 Making a copy...18 Printing a photo or selected... fax using the control panel ...20 Ordering supplies...21 Ordering print cartridges ...21 Ordering paper and other supplies...21 Getting the printer ready to fax 23 Choosing a fax connection...23 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack...24 Connecting directly to a telephone ...
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... Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...36 Finding the signal strength...36 Wired networking...36 Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network ...36 Connecting the printer directly to the computer with a USB cable 37 Troubleshooting 38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power button is not lit ...38......38 Page does not print...40 Wireless troubleshooting...41 Check your security keys...41 Wireless setup program cannot communicate with the printer during installation 42 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation 43 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...45...
... Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...36 Finding the signal strength...36 Wired networking...36 Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network ...36 Connecting the printer directly to the computer with a USB cable 37 Troubleshooting 38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power button is not lit ...38......38 Page does not print...40 Wireless troubleshooting...41 Check your security keys...41 Wireless setup program cannot communicate with the printer during installation 42 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation 43 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...45...
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... instructions. To access the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 9500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Mac Help Complete instructions for using the printer on the User's Guide CD. This sheet comes in the printer box. A printable version is on a Windows operating system. Getting Started guide Setup...
... instructions. To access the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 9500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Mac Help Complete instructions for using the printer on the User's Guide CD. This sheet comes in the printer box. A printable version is on a Windows operating system. Getting Started guide Setup...
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... Support link. For the most recent phone numbers available, see the printed warranty statement that shipped with your printer. Introduction 6 Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support...
... Support link. For the most recent phone numbers available, see the printed warranty statement that shipped with your printer. Introduction 6 Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support...
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...shipped with your this limited warranty, see the User's Guide for Windows and the Mac Help for a www.lexmark.com. printer. this printer will be free of defects in printer, or set forth at materials and workmanship for Macintosh. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3... From the Statement of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of country or ...
...shipped with your this limited warranty, see the User's Guide for Windows and the Mac Help for a www.lexmark.com. printer. this printer will be free of defects in printer, or set forth at materials and workmanship for Macintosh. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3... From the Statement of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of country or ...
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... for Windows or Macintosh. Always allow these programs to appear. Setting up the printer. Setting up the printer This chapter explains how to set up the printer to work properly. You can set up the printer 8 Note: If you that Lexmark software is necessary for the install screen to communicate. This is trying to work...
... for Windows or Macintosh. Always allow these programs to appear. Setting up the printer. Setting up the printer This chapter explains how to set up the printer to work properly. You can set up the printer 8 Note: If you that Lexmark software is necessary for the install screen to communicate. This is trying to work...
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Setting up the printer 9 Setting up the printer for use without a computer or network (standalone) Use the following instructions if you do not intend to connect the printer to a computer or to a network. 1 Unpack the printer, and find the items shown. 1, 2 Print cartridges 3, 4, 5 Telephone cord, power cord, installation cable 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 Getting Started guide 8 Installation software CDs for Windows and Macintosh 9 User's Guide CD 2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer.
Setting up the printer 9 Setting up the printer for use without a computer or network (standalone) Use the following instructions if you do not intend to connect the printer to a computer or to a network. 1 Unpack the printer, and find the items shown. 1, 2 Print cartridges 3, 4, 5 Telephone cord, power cord, installation cable 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 Getting Started guide 8 Installation software CDs for Windows and Macintosh 9 User's Guide CD 2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer.
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Setting up the printer 10 3 Pull Tray 1 completely out of the printer, and then move the paper guides to the sides. 4 Load the paper, and then adjust the paper guides to rest against the paper. 5 Insert the paper tray, and then lift the paper stop.
Setting up the printer 10 3 Pull Tray 1 completely out of the printer, and then move the paper guides to the sides. 4 Load the paper, and then adjust the paper guides to rest against the paper. 5 Insert the paper tray, and then lift the paper stop.
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Setting up the printer 11 If prompted, set the language and country or region. 6 Connect the power cord, and then turn the power on the black cartridge carrier lever. 9 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge and then insert the cartridge in the left carrier. Press the arrow keys on the printer control panel to make your selections, and then press to save. 8 Open the printer, and then press down on . 7 Raise the control panel display.
Setting up the printer 11 If prompted, set the language and country or region. 6 Connect the power cord, and then turn the power on the black cartridge carrier lever. 9 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge and then insert the cartridge in the left carrier. Press the arrow keys on the printer control panel to make your selections, and then press to save. 8 Open the printer, and then press down on . 7 Raise the control panel display.
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An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 12 10 Close the black cartridge carrier lid. 11 Press down on the color cartridge carrier lever, remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and then insert the color cartridge in the right cartridge carrier. 12 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 13 Close the printer, and then press . You can discard or recycle this page.
An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 12 10 Close the black cartridge carrier lid. 11 Press down on the color cartridge carrier lever, remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and then insert the color cartridge in the right cartridge carrier. 12 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 13 Close the printer, and then press . You can discard or recycle this page.
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Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for Windows Vista users. Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) The XML Paper Specification (XPS) driver...
Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for Windows Vista users. Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) The XML Paper Specification (XPS) driver...
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...XPS driver: 1 Click ª Control Panel. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer, and then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer dialog, click Add a local printer. 4 From the "Use an existing port" drop-down menu, select Virtual printer port for USB, and then click Next. 5 Click Have disk. b Double-click...computer: a Click Computer, and then double-click (C:). c Double-click xps, and then click Open. Setting up the printer 14 The file is located in your printer model number, and then double-click Drivers. For more information on the XPS driver, see the XPS readme file on ...
...XPS driver: 1 Click ª Control Panel. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer, and then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer dialog, click Add a local printer. 4 From the "Use an existing port" drop-down menu, select Virtual printer port for USB, and then click Next. 5 Click Have disk. b Double-click...computer: a Click Computer, and then double-click (C:). c Double-click xps, and then click Open. Setting up the printer 14 The file is located in your printer model number, and then double-click Drivers. For more information on the XPS driver, see the XPS readme file on ...
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... 11 Small media feeder Load envelopes, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in.) photo paper, and other small card sizes. printed paper exits on top of the printer Use the To 1, 2 Top cover, scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 3, 4, 5, 6 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), ADF tray,...and PictBridge port Insert a memory card and connect a PictBridgeenabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 8 Control panel Operate the printer. 9, 10 Paper exit tray, paper tray (Tray 1) Load paper; Using the printer 15 Using the printer This chapter provides an overview of the parts of the...
... 11 Small media feeder Load envelopes, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in.) photo paper, and other small card sizes. printed paper exits on top of the printer Use the To 1, 2 Top cover, scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 3, 4, 5, 6 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), ADF tray,...and PictBridge port Insert a memory card and connect a PictBridgeenabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 8 Control panel Operate the printer. 9, 10 Paper exit tray, paper tray (Tray 1) Load paper; Using the printer 15 Using the printer This chapter provides an overview of the parts of the...
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...to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. 5 EXT port Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to send and receive faxes. Use ... print server Communicate with other devices on a wireless network. install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Ethernet port Connect your printer includes the Productivity Studio, the Solution Center, the Fax Setup Utility, the Fax Solutions Software, and Printing Preferences. Note: Depending on both...
...to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. 5 EXT port Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to send and receive faxes. Use ... print server Communicate with other devices on a wireless network. install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Ethernet port Connect your printer includes the Productivity Studio, the Solution Center, the Fax Setup Utility, the Fax Solutions Software, and Printing Preferences. Note: Depending on both...
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...faxes are sent and received. These applications are available on your Finder desktop after installation. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Click the icon of the application you have also chosen to install some other fax settings. • Set Ringing and ...Not all of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs ªLexmark 9500 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. • Scan, copy, fax, e-mail, or print a photo or document. • Transfer photos. • Make photo...
...faxes are sent and received. These applications are available on your Finder desktop after installation. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Click the icon of the application you have also chosen to install some other fax settings. • Set Ringing and ...Not all of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs ªLexmark 9500 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. • Scan, copy, fax, e-mail, or print a photo or document. • Transfer photos. • Make photo...
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... to the computer over a wireless network. Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. Access helpful Web links and information. Use the scanner glass for copies requiring optimal ...list. Network Card Reader • View photos from any program that allows you to select the number of the paper (duplex). Performing basic printer functions Making a copy You can make a copy using the Automatic Document Feeder or the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, ...
... to the computer over a wireless network. Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. Access helpful Web links and information. Use the scanner glass for copies requiring optimal ...list. Network Card Reader • View photos from any program that allows you to select the number of the paper (duplex). Performing basic printer functions Making a copy You can make a copy using the Automatic Document Feeder or the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, ...
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...from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to adjust the print settings after seeing the preview: a Press . Scanning a document 1 Make sure the printer is connected to edit the photo, view the photo in the small media feeder. Note: Load the photo paper with the glossy or printable side... facing down. (If you want to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are not sure which side is highlighted. 4 Press . Place these items on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press or...
...from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to adjust the print settings after seeing the preview: a Press . Scanning a document 1 Make sure the printer is connected to edit the photo, view the photo in the small media feeder. Note: Load the photo paper with the glossy or printable side... facing down. (If you want to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are not sure which side is highlighted. 4 Press . Place these items on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press or...
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...ADF) or facedown on and is connected to select a digit location and and 2 Press . The Fax Mode menu appears. 5 Enter a fax number. Using the printer 20 Sending a fax using the control panel This is the best way to send a fax if you are faxing documents that digit. 6 Wait until the.... 4 Press . Place these items on your computer screen. b Press . appears to prompt you either to scan another page in the fax? 5 If your printer is connected to more than one computer: a Press or repeatedly until the computer to which you want to send a fax to scan is highlighted. Note...
...ADF) or facedown on and is connected to select a digit location and and 2 Press . The Fax Mode menu appears. 5 Enter a fax number. Using the printer 20 Sending a fax using the control panel This is the best way to send a fax if you are faxing documents that digit. 6 Wait until the.... 4 Press . Place these items on your computer screen. b Press . appears to prompt you either to scan another page in the fax? 5 If your printer is connected to more than one computer: a Press or repeatedly until the computer to which you want to send a fax to scan is highlighted. Note...
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...8226; For best results, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper. • ...ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge 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...allow the sheets to www.lexmark.com Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Note: Availability may vary by continuous printing. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 9500 Series models Item ...at www.lexmark.com. Declared yield value in . • 10 x 15 cm Using the...
...8226; For best results, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper. • ...ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge 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...allow the sheets to www.lexmark.com Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Note: Availability may vary by continuous printing. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 9500 Series models Item ...at www.lexmark.com. Declared yield value in . • 10 x 15 cm Using the...
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Using the printer 22 Paper Paper size Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in your country or region, go to purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in . • 10 x 15 cm •L Note: Availability may vary by country or region. For information on how to www.lexmark.com.
Using the printer 22 Paper Paper size Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in your country or region, go to purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in . • 10 x 15 cm •L Note: Availability may vary by country or region. For information on how to www.lexmark.com.