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......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...
......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...
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... (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...
... (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...
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... 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 software ...113 Sending a fax using the control panel ...114 Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial 115 Sending a broadcast fax...fax cover page using the Productivity Studio 125 Blocking junk faxes...125 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings 126 Using the Fax Solutions Software ...126 Setting up a dialing prefix ...127 Setting the distinctive ring...127 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically...
... 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 software ...113 Sending a fax using the control panel ...114 Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial 115 Sending a broadcast fax...fax cover page using the Productivity Studio 125 Blocking junk faxes...125 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings 126 Using the Fax Solutions Software ...126 Setting up a dialing prefix ...127 Setting the distinctive ring...127 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically...
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... 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 ...other supplies ...136 Troubleshooting...137 Setup Troubleshooting...137 Incorrect language appears on the display 137 Power button is not lit ...138 Software does not install ...138 Page does not print ...139 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 140 Understanding Warning levels......
... 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 ...other supplies ...136 Troubleshooting...137 Setup Troubleshooting...137 Incorrect language appears on the display 137 Power button is not lit ...138 Software does not install ...138 Page does not print ...139 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 140 Understanding Warning levels......
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... seem to go down 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 is too dark... 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 communication is not established 170 Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output 171 9
... seem to go down 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 is too dark... 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 communication is not established 170 Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output 171 9
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... and some basic instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting ...up hardware and software. Where to find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. User's Guide Description Where to find You can find The User...
... and some basic instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting ...up hardware and software. Where to find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. User's Guide Description Where to find You can find The User...
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... XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 14 Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on your desktop, • Faxing (if supported by your printer) If the link... to find this document on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. your CD. User's Guide: Comprehensive Version ...
... XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 14 Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on your desktop, • Faxing (if supported by your printer) If the link... to find this document on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. your CD. User's Guide: Comprehensive Version ...
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... IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that are having issues with an N router, verify with your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software.
... IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that are having issues with an N router, verify with your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software.
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...'s Guide: Comprehensive Version or Mac Help) can be installed into 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 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to be found on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation...
...'s Guide: Comprehensive Version or Mac Help) can be installed into 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 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to be found on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation...
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... several seconds for the install screen to begin. This is on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is the letter of your computer system. Click Install to appear. Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start Run...instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer on , and then insert the CD for the printer to communicate. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is necessary for Windows...
... several seconds for the install screen to begin. This is on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is the letter of your computer system. Click Install to appear. Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start Run...instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer on , and then insert the CD for the printer to communicate. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is necessary for Windows...
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... the other N slot of an active telephone wall jack. 5 If you have the following: • A telephone • A computer with a modem to send faxes from the software application.
... the other N slot of an active telephone wall jack. 5 If you have the following: • A telephone • A computer with a modem to send faxes from the software application.
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... tone when a control panel button is the default. • Power Saver to determine their subscribed pattern. - Press or to view the ink level of the color cartridge. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the black (or photo... being used in your location. • Date/Time to set the date and time. • Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software from the computer to make changes in your country use two detection patterns, call your fax settings. • Button Beep to set the number of...
... tone when a control panel button is the default. • Power Saver to determine their subscribed pattern. - Press or to view the ink level of the color cartridge. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the black (or photo... being used in your location. • Date/Time to set the date and time. • Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software from the computer to make changes in your country use two detection patterns, call your fax settings. • Button Beep to set the number of...
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...that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the Lexmark Web site at its front. Understanding the printer software Using the software that came with your printer, you can edit photos, send faxes, maintain your operating system. 4 Follow ...Studio and the Solution Center. 43 Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to download the driver and install the printer software. 5 Lower the control panel slightly at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose ...
...that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the Lexmark Web site at its front. Understanding the printer software Using the software that came with your printer, you can edit photos, send faxes, maintain your operating system. 4 Follow ...Studio and the Solution Center. 43 Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to download the driver and install the printer software. 5 Lower the control panel slightly at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose ...
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..., click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you have, some of the features of this software may not be applicable. Depending on the printer you want to the Library. E-mail Transfer...
..., click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you have, some of the features of this software may not be applicable. Depending on the printer you want to the Library. E-mail Transfer...
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... on or off . • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. From here You can: Troubleshooting ...Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK. ...
... on or off . • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. From here You can: Troubleshooting ...Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK. ...
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...want to set up the printer on your printer was already set up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on your wireless network. If you want to connect the printer to ... set up, follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into the printer. For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to run on the computer screen. 6 Click Finish to complete the installation. If the printer does not have a wireless print server installed and ...
...want to set up the printer on your printer was already set up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on your wireless network. If you want to connect the printer to ... set up, follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into the printer. For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to run on the computer screen. 6 Click Finish to complete the installation. If the printer does not have a wireless print server installed and ...
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...came with matching MAC addresses can be allowed to operate on the network. Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets The printer software CD can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. Note: You can automatically find the MAC address ...when you need it. For more information, see the print server documentation. 3 Insert the printer software CD. 52 UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX Note: A list of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears....
...came with matching MAC addresses can be allowed to operate on the network. Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets The printer software CD can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. Note: You can automatically find the MAC address ...when you need it. For more information, see the print server documentation. 3 Insert the printer software CD. 52 UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX Note: A list of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears....
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...list. Checking the port setting Windows 2000 or XP users only: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 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 a USB ... than one 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 Install. 3 Select I agree to a USB port. • File is listed, match the MAC address of security used on the ...
...list. Checking the port setting Windows 2000 or XP users only: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 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 a USB ... than one 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 Install. 3 Select I agree to a USB port. • File is listed, match the MAC address of security used on the ...
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...Print a sample page, and then click Continue. 12 If you want information on Lexmark promotions and discounts, select Open my browser to the Lexmark Rewards registration page. During the Direct IP printing installation of printer software, the IP address is visible in the printer list only as 192.168.0.100...the printer network setup page. The print object, created at the W-Ffi Indicator on your printer and select the matching option on the software screen. 8 Follow the instructions on the next several screens to continue with each other if they have unique and valid IP addresses. ...
...Print a sample page, and then click Continue. 12 If you want information on Lexmark promotions and discounts, select Open my browser to the Lexmark Rewards registration page. During the Direct IP printing installation of printer software, the IP address is visible in the printer list only as 192.168.0.100...the printer network setup page. The print object, created at the W-Ffi Indicator on your printer and select the matching option on the software screen. 8 Follow the instructions on the next several screens to continue with each other if they have unique and valid IP addresses. ...
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... printer object will copy a subset of wireless networks Networks can operate in this procedure for wireless networking. Types of the printer software from the host computer. The wireless print server must also be configured with a printer equipped for each device communicates with others ...of communication is one of the shared printer assigned in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer. Lexmark recommends setting up in the window. Click Configure to the printer. Characteristics Infrastructure Ad hoc 56 Installing the shared printer...
... printer object will copy a subset of wireless networks Networks can operate in this procedure for wireless networking. Types of the printer software from the host computer. The wireless print server must also be configured with a printer equipped for each device communicates with others ...of communication is one of the shared printer assigned in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer. Lexmark recommends setting up in the window. Click Configure to the printer. Characteristics Infrastructure Ad hoc 56 Installing the shared printer...