Getting Started
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... Using the PictBridge menu ...32 Using the Settings menu ...33 Saving settings ...35 Learning about the software 37 Using the printer software...37 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...37 Using the Solution Center...38 Using Printing Preferences...40 Opening Printing Preferences ...40 Using the Save Settings menu ...40 Using the I Want... menu ...40 Using the Printing Preferences tabs ...41 Using the Toolbar...41 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 42 Maintaining the printer 43 Changing print cartridges...43 3
... Using the PictBridge menu ...32 Using the Settings menu ...33 Saving settings ...35 Learning about the software 37 Using the printer software...37 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...37 Using the Solution Center...38 Using Printing Preferences...40 Opening Printing Preferences ...40 Using the Save Settings menu ...40 Using the I Want... menu ...40 Using the Printing Preferences tabs ...41 Using the Toolbar...41 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 42 Maintaining the printer 43 Changing print cartridges...43 3
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Removing a used print cartridge...43 Installing print cartridges...43 Ordering print cartridges...45 Ordering paper and other supplies...45 Troubleshooting...47 Setup troubleshooting...47 Incorrect language appears on the display 47 Power button is not lit ...47 ...
Removing a used print cartridge...43 Installing print cartridges...43 Ordering print cartridges...45 Ordering paper and other supplies...45 Troubleshooting...47 Setup troubleshooting...47 Incorrect language appears on the display 47 Power button is not lit ...47 ...
Getting Started
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Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the country you want appears on the display, and then press to save the setting. 11 Raise the scanner unit. 1 1 2 12 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 13 Remove the tape from the print cartridges. 1 2 14
Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the country you want appears on the display, and then press to save the setting. 11 Raise the scanner unit. 1 1 2 12 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 13 Remove the tape from the print cartridges. 1 2 14
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If you previously set up the printer with a computer and want to align the cartridges. If you are setting up the printer using a USB cable, see "Setting up the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you are finished. ... a USB cable" on a Macintosh operating system. Discard or recycle the alignment page that prints. You can now use the printer. 14 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Installing the...
If you previously set up the printer with a computer and want to align the cartridges. If you are setting up the printer using a USB cable, see "Setting up the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you are finished. ... a USB cable" on a Macintosh operating system. Discard or recycle the alignment page that prints. You can now use the printer. 14 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Installing the...
Getting Started
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Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, 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 26 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, 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.
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...step 5 as needed. 7 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to view the ink level of paper loaded. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Select: • Print Setup... Setup Defaults Network Setup You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the User's Guide on the CD. • Align Cartridges to print a test page. Select: • Photo Print Size to choose the size of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to change default...
...step 5 as needed. 7 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to view the ink level of paper loaded. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Select: • Print Setup... Setup Defaults Network Setup You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the User's Guide on the CD. • Align Cartridges to print a test page. Select: • Photo Print Size to choose the size of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to change default...
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... document or photo as a fax. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to an e-mail message. 37 Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Select the best print settings for the task 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. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of active...
... document or photo as a fax. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to an e-mail message. 37 Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Select the best print settings for the task 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. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of active...
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.... Print 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 : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed...
.... Print 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 : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed...
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... 1 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - Note: Wait until scanning is Busy Printing. • View paper type detected. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone... projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on the World Wide Web. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 39 The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting You can • View the...
... 1 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - Note: Wait until scanning is Busy Printing. • View paper type detected. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone... projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on the World Wide Web. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 39 The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting You can • View the...
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... help you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version information. 40
... help you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version information. 40
Getting Started
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... at the loading position, unless the printer is on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on...
... at the loading position, unless the printer is on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on...
Getting Started
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Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The scanner unit must be closed to print an alignment page. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Close the scanner unit, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. 44
Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The scanner unit must be closed to print an alignment page. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Close the scanner unit, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. 44
Getting Started
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... 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580 models Item Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge Part number 2 3 31 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 to www.lexmark.com. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 3500-4500 Series models (except...
... 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580 models Item Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge Part number 2 3 31 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 to www.lexmark.com. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 3500-4500 Series models (except...
Getting Started
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..., see "Power button is not on, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on page 66. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Check power If the light is not lit" on the CD. Reload paper Remove and then load paper. Check printer default and pause..." in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the User's Guide on page 47. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check print cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the...
..., see "Power button is not on, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on page 66. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Check power If the light is not lit" on the CD. Reload paper Remove and then load paper. Check printer default and pause..." in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the User's Guide on page 47. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check print cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the...
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... used . For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. PerfectFinish is required. A replacement cartridge sold without these available in all countries in conjunction with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY...printing device software, or using the print cartridges inside are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in later editions. End-user license agreement* Opening this product in certain transactions; Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are licensed for remanufacturing...
... used . For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. PerfectFinish is required. A replacement cartridge sold without these available in all countries in conjunction with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY...printing device software, or using the print cartridges inside are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in later editions. End-user license agreement* Opening this product in certain transactions; Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are licensed for remanufacturing...
User's Guide
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... better print quality...72 Improving print quality ...72 Aligning print cartridges ...72 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...72 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 73 Preserving 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...
... better print quality...72 Improving print quality ...72 Aligning print cartridges ...72 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ...72 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 73 Preserving 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...
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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 ... ...93 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 93 Error messages...94 Alignment Error...94 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 94 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 94 Clear Carrier Jam ...95 6
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 ... ...93 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 93 Error messages...94 Alignment Error...94 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 94 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 94 Clear Carrier Jam ...95 6
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... Power consumption...103 Index...105 7 Computer not connected ...96 Could not detect a proof sheet ...96 Error 1104...96 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 97 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect 97 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing 97 Memory Failure...97 No images have been selected ...98 No photo/paper size selection has been made...
... Power consumption...103 Index...105 7 Computer not connected ...96 Could not detect a proof sheet ...96 Error 1104...96 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 97 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect 97 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing 97 Memory Failure...97 No images have been selected ...98 No photo/paper size selection has been made...
User's Guide
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... Macintosh • Installation software for the printer • Mac Help 6 Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the installation software CDs. 7 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions 8 Installation cable Connects the printer to the power... back of installation. 12 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to be found on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the computer temporarily during some methods of the ...
... Macintosh • Installation software for the printer • Mac Help 6 Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the installation software CDs. 7 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions 8 Installation cable Connects the printer to the power... back of installation. 12 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to be found on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the computer temporarily during some methods of the ...
User's Guide
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... printer on and off. • Stop the print, copy, or scan process. 17 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, 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...
... printer on and off. • Stop the print, copy, or scan process. 17 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, 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...