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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 server 48...
... 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 server 48...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or unexpected 159 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen 160 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 160 Page prints with different fonts ...160 ... 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...
... too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or unexpected 159 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen 160 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 160 Page prints with different fonts ...160 ... 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...
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... When you install the printer software, the User's Guide: instructions for using the printer and other software, if your printer connects to a computer. 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 Solution Center. 14...
... When you install the printer software, the User's Guide: instructions for using the printer and other software, if your printer connects to a computer. 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 Solution Center. 14...
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...Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with the printer software. Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. If you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date ....11 b/g/n routers that we may serve you are operating system-dependent. 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 contact us so that are Wi-Fi ...
...Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with the printer software. Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. If you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date ....11 b/g/n routers that we may serve you are operating system-dependent. 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 contact us so that are Wi-Fi ...
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... desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that installed with the printer: 1 Start Windows. 2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. The software installation screen appears. 3 Click Install. Understanding the printer software Using the software that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the Lexmark Web site at its...
... desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that installed with the printer: 1 Start Windows. 2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. The software installation screen appears. 3 Click Install. Understanding the printer software Using the software that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the Lexmark Web site at its...
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...to modify the wireless settings of the printer. • Green indicates that the printer is not connected to a wireless network. Select this option to start using a USB cable. - For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to run on your computer. 48 Select... about the printer software being installed. Select this option: - Configuring the optional internal wireless print server If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your printer was already set up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series....
...to modify the wireless settings of the printer. • Green indicates that the printer is not connected to a wireless network. Select this option to start using a USB cable. - For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to run on your computer. 48 Select... about the printer software being installed. Select this option: - Configuring the optional internal wireless print server If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your printer was already set up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series....
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... or through a router. This is enabled in your router and you want to add a printer to the network using an Ethernet cable. Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets The printer software CD can be allowed to find the printers that only devices with the wireless print server. Note: You may be able to...
... or through a router. This is enabled in your router and you want to add a printer to the network using an Ethernet cable. Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets The printer software CD can be allowed to find the printers that only devices with the wireless print server. Note: You may be able to...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... continue with each other if they have set up the printer, select Yes. Devices on another computer, select No. A unique IP address means no two devices on page 52. The IP address appears as four sets of printer software, the IP address is visible in the port name. ...54 Assigning an IP address An IP address may be assigned by printing out the printer network setup page. The print object that is the ability for your printer and select the matching option on the software screen. 8 Follow the instructions on Lexmark...
... continue with each other if they have set up the printer, select Yes. Devices on another computer, select No. A unique IP address means no two devices on page 52. The IP address appears as four sets of printer software, the IP address is visible in the port name. ...54 Assigning an IP address An IP address may be assigned by printing out the printer network setup page. The print object that is the ability for your printer and select the matching option on the software screen. 8 Follow the instructions on Lexmark...
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... to manually assign an IP address to the printer. If the software detects a direct network attached printer, you want to a network computer that you must share the same SSID and channel as the wireless access point (wireless router). Contact your system support person for more information. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC...
... to manually assign an IP address to the printer. If the software detects a direct network attached printer, you want to a network computer that you must share the same SSID and channel as the wireless access point (wireless router). Contact your system support person for more information. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC...
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.... 68 Printing photos or images from a Web page 1 Load paper. On the Toolbar, the number of a multiple-page document and want to close any printer software dialog boxes that came with the paper.) 2 Open a Web page with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. d Click OK. b To make common editing changes... at a time: a Click the photos or images you print multiple copies of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos: a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options. For best results, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (...
.... 68 Printing photos or images from a Web page 1 Load paper. On the Toolbar, the number of a multiple-page document and want to close any printer software dialog boxes that came with the paper.) 2 Open a Web page with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. d Click OK. b To make common editing changes... at a time: a Click the photos or images you print multiple copies of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos: a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options. For best results, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (...
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.... 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click the Quality/Copies tab. 4 From the Multiple Copies section, click Collate Copies. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that support the file formats of the documents you want each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies as it exits... the printer, and let it dry before stacking. Collating copies If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each page image to...
.... 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click the Quality/Copies tab. 4 From the Multiple Copies section, click Collate Copies. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that support the file formats of the documents you want each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies as it exits... the printer, and let it dry before stacking. Collating copies If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each page image to...
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...ironed onto fabric. Notes: • Most envelopes use with Lexmark printers, but compatible with all brands of inkjet printers. It is also selected in the software application. 7 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 8 Click OK or Print. Printing... paper with a matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics. • Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo paper-A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. It is used specifically for printing professional quality photos with a glossy finish...
...ironed onto fabric. Notes: • Most envelopes use with Lexmark printers, but compatible with all brands of inkjet printers. It is also selected in the software application. 7 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 8 Click OK or Print. Printing... paper with a matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics. • Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo paper-A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. It is used specifically for printing professional quality photos with a glossy finish...
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...; To prevent smudging, remove each page of the poster to show crop marks. 7 Click Select Pages To Print to reprint any printer software dialogs that are open. 9 Print the document. The number you select represents the number of pages that make up the height and width of the ...
...; To prevent smudging, remove each page of the poster to show crop marks. 7 Click Select Pages To Print to reprint any printer software dialogs that are open. 9 Print the document. The number you select represents the number of pages that make up the height and width of the ...
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... Options Layout Options. The printed bundles are stacked, one on custom-size paper 1 Load up to make a booklet. Printing a booklet 1 Before you change any printer software dialog boxes that are open , click File Print. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a Quality/Speed setting. 4 Click the Paper Setup tab. 5 From the...
... Options Layout Options. The printed bundles are stacked, one on custom-size paper 1 Load up to make a booklet. Printing a booklet 1 Before you change any printer software dialog boxes that are open , click File Print. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a Quality/Speed setting. 4 Click the Paper Setup tab. 5 From the...
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...open, click File Print. 3 Click OK or Print. Note: Do not force paper into the printer. Note: Do not force iron-on transfers into the printer. Select Normal if you want the printer software to dry. Printing iron-on transfers. 2 With an image open, click File Print. 3 ..., or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you have a program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 6 Print the iron-on transfers. Printing a banner 1 With a document open . 9 Print the document. Note: To prevent ...
...open, click File Print. 3 Click OK or Print. Note: Do not force paper into the printer. Note: Do not force iron-on transfers into the printer. Select Normal if you want the printer software to dry. Printing iron-on transfers. 2 With an image open, click File Print. 3 ..., or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you have a program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 6 Print the iron-on transfers. Printing a banner 1 With a document open . 9 Print the document. Note: To prevent ...
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... is the factory default setting. or A4-size plain paper (such as two-sided printing or duplexing. The printer software. Select To Use Printer Settings Control two-sided printing using the button. Note: The light stays on until you select a different option. Off Turn off until you print... also known as greeting cards). Note: The light stays off the button so that will be on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically The printer has a built-in duplex unit that lets you select a different option. You must be printed on a size or type of paper other than letter...
... is the factory default setting. or A4-size plain paper (such as two-sided printing or duplexing. The printer software. Select To Use Printer Settings Control two-sided printing using the button. Note: The light stays on until you select a different option. Off Turn off until you print... also known as greeting cards). Note: The light stays off the button so that will be on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically The printer has a built-in duplex unit that lets you select a different option. You must be printed on a size or type of paper other than letter...
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... open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click the Quality/Copies tab. 4 Make necessary adjustments to any printer software dialogs that are open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options or Setup. 3 Click the Print Layout tab. 4 From the Duplexing... area, select Manual from the drop-down box. 5 Select the Print manual duplex instructions check box. 6 Press . 7 The printer prints the odd-numbered pages and the instruction sheet, which describes how to print the even-numbered pages on . Note: Automatic two-sided...
... open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click the Quality/Copies tab. 4 Make necessary adjustments to any printer software dialogs that are open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options or Setup. 3 Click the Print Layout tab. 4 From the Duplexing... area, select Manual from the drop-down box. 5 Select the Print manual duplex instructions check box. 6 Press . 7 The printer prints the odd-numbered pages and the instruction sheet, which describes how to print the even-numbered pages on . Note: Automatic two-sided...
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... selected box. Resetting printer software to delete, and then click Delete. Select the radio button next to the setting you want to factory default settings Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users 1 In Windows Vista, click Control Panel Printer. In Windows 2000 and... Windows XP, click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the...
... selected box. Resetting printer software to delete, and then click Delete. Select the radio button next to the setting you want to factory default settings Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users 1 In Windows Vista, click Control Panel Printer. In Windows 2000 and... Windows XP, click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the...