Getting Started
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... Card menu ...31 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 To menu...40 Using the Options 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
... Card menu ...31 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 To menu...40 Using the Options 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
Getting Started
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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 ......Windows users only) ...52 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...53 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation 54 Wireless network printer does not print ...57 Wireless printer is no longer working...58 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 63 Changing wireless settings after installation 64...
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 ......Windows users only) ...52 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...53 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation 54 Wireless network printer does not print ...57 Wireless printer is no longer working...58 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 63 Changing wireless settings after installation 64...
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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
Getting Started
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... Make sure the computer is on a Macintosh operating system. For more information, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 19. 14 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set it up the...• If you are finished. Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are setting up the printer for setting up the printer without a computer, you previously set up the printer with a computer and want to align the cartridges. Notes: • Make sure you are for ...
... Make sure the computer is on a Macintosh operating system. For more information, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 19. 14 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set it up the...• If you are finished. Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are setting up the printer for setting up the printer without a computer, you previously set up the printer with a computer and want to align the cartridges. Notes: • Make sure you are for ...
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 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. 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.
Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26 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. 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.
Getting Started
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...to change default settings. Network Name, which shows the signal strength. - For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Select: • Language to change the language setting. ... on the CD. • Print Test Page to reset the IP address. 34 For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of paper loaded. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want ...
...to change default settings. Network Name, which shows the signal strength. - For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Select: • Language to change the language setting. ... on the CD. • Print Test Page to reset the IP address. 34 For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of paper loaded. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want ...
Getting Started
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... Studio icon for the document you want to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. 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. Learning about...
... Studio icon for the document you want to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. 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. Learning about...
Getting Started
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...your photos. 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 ... and ink level. 38 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 •...
...your photos. 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 ... and ink level. 38 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 •...
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...; Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer. Method 2 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Print projects...
...; Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer. Method 2 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Print projects...
Getting Started
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...right corner of the screen. Using Printing Preferences Opening Printing Preferences Printing Preferences is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version information. 40 You can open , click File ...Printing Preferences based on the type of project 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 I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of task ...
...right corner of the screen. Using Printing Preferences Opening Printing Preferences Printing Preferences is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version information. 40 You can open , click File ...Printing Preferences based on the type of project 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 I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of task ...
Getting Started
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... position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. 43 Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print...
... position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. 43 Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print...
Getting Started
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... internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in the printer lets you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer did not come with ISO/IEC 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...
... internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in the printer lets you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer did not come with ISO/IEC 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...
Getting Started
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... the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows Vista ...: Check messages If an error message is not lit" on page 66. 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...
... the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows Vista ...: Check messages If an error message is not lit" on page 66. 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...
User's Guide
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 ... misfeeds...91 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 91 Banner paper jams ...92 Memory card troubleshooting...92 Memory card cannot be inserted ...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...
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 ... misfeeds...91 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 91 Banner paper jams ...92 Memory card troubleshooting...92 Memory card cannot be inserted ...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...
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...; Mac Help 6 Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of installation. 12 Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the installation software CDs. 7 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions...
...; Mac Help 6 Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of installation. 12 Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the installation software CDs. 7 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions...
User's Guide
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... 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. Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 2 5 3 6 4 7 Press 1 1 To • Turn the printer on and off. •...
... 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. Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 2 5 3 6 4 7 Press 1 1 To • Turn the printer on and off. •...
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... • Clear Settings Timeout to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 72. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 72. ...setting. • Country to set the number of paper loaded. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 25. Select the size and type of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu...
... • Clear Settings Timeout to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 72. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 72. ...setting. • Country to set the number of paper loaded. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 25. Select the size and type of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu...
User's Guide
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..., or fax documents or photos. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to an e-mail message. 27 Click To Scan Copy Details... • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share your photo or document. • Copy a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge...
..., or fax documents or photos. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to an e-mail message. 27 Click To Scan Copy Details... • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share your photo or document. • Copy a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge...
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...Details Browse, print, or share your photos in various sizes. Slideshow Poster View your photos. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. 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 •...
...Details Browse, print, or share your photos in various sizes. Slideshow Poster View your photos. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. 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 •...