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... 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 ...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...
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... ...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...MAC address...64 Resetting to factory default settings 65 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 65 Uninstalling and reinstalling the software 66 Advanced wireless setup 68 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 68 Creating an ad hoc wireless...
... ...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...MAC address...64 Resetting to factory default settings 65 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 65 Uninstalling and reinstalling the software 66 Advanced wireless setup 68 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 68 Creating an ad hoc wireless...
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...; • Loading paper Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If the link to the User's Guide is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. You can also find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on the screen. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. User's Guide...
...; • Loading paper Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If the link to the User's Guide is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. You can also find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on the screen. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. User's Guide...
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...phone numbers available, see the Statement of country or region. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. E-mail support For ... information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- 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...
...phone numbers available, see the Statement of country or region. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. E-mail support For ... information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- 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...
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... a Windows operating system using a wireless connection or USB cable , see "Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system" on page 9. • For printing on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 11. Note: If you previously set up on another... known as security key, WEP key, or WPA key. This password is on, and then insert the CD for wireless printing, these are going to set it up the printer with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your wireless network, see "Setting up the...
... a Windows operating system using a wireless connection or USB cable , see "Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system" on page 9. • For printing on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 11. Note: If you previously set up on another... known as security key, WEP key, or WPA key. This password is on, and then insert the CD for wireless printing, these are going to set it up the printer with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your wireless network, see "Setting up the...
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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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... Notes: • Make sure you are finished. Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are for setting up the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you are setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 15. • To print using a USB cable, see "Setting up on another computer on your...
... Notes: • Make sure you are finished. Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are for setting up the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you are setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 15. • To print using a USB cable, see "Setting up on another computer on your...
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...the AirPort icon. 16 From the Network pop-up menu, select print server XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is now called Bonjour by Apple Inc. 9 Double-click your printer model. 10 Click Configuration. 11 Click Wireless. 12 Change these...you reconnect to your original network. 17 Insert the CD for your wireless network security. • Your connection to "print server XXXXXX" network. 6 Open the Safari browser. 7 From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show All Bookmarks...Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the Install icon. 16
...the AirPort icon. 16 From the Network pop-up menu, select print server XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is now called Bonjour by Apple Inc. 9 Double-click your printer model. 10 Click Configuration. 11 Click Wireless. 12 Change these...you reconnect to your original network. 17 Insert the CD for your wireless network security. • Your connection to "print server XXXXXX" network. 6 Open the Safari browser. 7 From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show All Bookmarks...Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the Install icon. 16
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... the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the printer. Installing an optional internal wireless print server The printer you to use . Use the following instructions are for Macintosh. 5 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 6 Double-click the Install icon. 7 Click Continue. 8 Follow.... 21 Follow the instructions on page 9. 1 Make sure the computer is unplugged from the wall outlet before you to use . Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com.
... the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the printer. Installing an optional internal wireless print server The printer you to use . Use the following instructions are for Macintosh. 5 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 6 Double-click the Install icon. 7 Click Continue. 8 Follow.... 21 Follow the instructions on page 9. 1 Make sure the computer is unplugged from the wall outlet before you to use . Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com.
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... the printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to the back of the printer. Warning: Wireless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you purchased the optional internal wireless print server separately and have already installed the printer: a Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500...
... the printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to the back of the printer. Warning: Wireless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you purchased the optional internal wireless print server separately and have already installed the printer: a Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500...
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... installing your MAC address" on page 64. 19 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 3500-4500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on...
... installing your MAC address" on page 64. 19 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 3500-4500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on...
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... router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be connected to wired or wireless networks. The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with each other. Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to communicate with Lexmark internal print servers built...
... router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be connected to wired or wireless networks. The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with each other. Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to communicate with Lexmark internal print servers built...
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... Signal strength Wireless devices have unique and valid IP addresses. One factor is interference from other devices on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is a unique number used by printing out the printer's network setup page. IP addresses An IP address is being... to locate and communicate with each other, the more likely it from other wireless devices or even other . To print a network setup page: 1 From the printer's control panel, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 3 Press . 22 The signal strength...
... Signal strength Wireless devices have unique and valid IP addresses. One factor is interference from other devices on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is a unique number used by printing out the printer's network setup page. IP addresses An IP address is being... to locate and communicate with each other, the more likely it from other wireless devices or even other . To print a network setup page: 1 From the printer's control panel, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 3 Press . 22 The signal strength...
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...is true with the printer. appears. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode. This mode of the device. 3 Press Enter. • If the printer is one of access points Restricted to ad hoc mode. Types of wireless networks Networks can communicate properly with your printer on the same ...SSID and channel. d Check that the printer has an IP address. The wireless print server must share the same SSID as Connected. Pinging the printer To test whether your computer can operate in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with others through a ...
...is true with the printer. appears. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode. This mode of the device. 3 Press Enter. • If the printer is one of access points Restricted to ad hoc mode. Types of wireless networks Networks can communicate properly with your printer on the same ...SSID and channel. d Check that the printer has an IP address. The wireless print server must share the same SSID as Connected. Pinging the printer To test whether your computer can operate in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with others through a ...
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...For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that the printer is connected for wireless printing but is unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled... printer is ready to be configured for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is not connected to the printer. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 Control panel Operate the printer. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer...
...For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that the printer is connected for wireless printing but is unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled... printer is ready to be configured for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is not connected to the printer. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 Control panel Operate the printer. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer...
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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.
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... The mode is selected when the button light is on . 5 Settings Access the settings default screen and change printer settings. Note: Other button lights are off . • Stop the print, copy, or scan process. 2 Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies. Note: The mode ...light is selected. 27 2 5 3 6 4 7 1 Press To 1 • Turn the printer on . 4 Photo Card Access the photo default screen and print photos. Press and then release the button quickly to turn the printer off when this button is selected. 6 Lighter / Darker Adjust the brightness of a copy or ...
... The mode is selected when the button light is on . 5 Settings Access the settings default screen and change printer settings. Note: Other button lights are off . • Stop the print, copy, or scan process. 2 Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies. Note: The mode ...light is selected. 27 2 5 3 6 4 7 1 Press To 1 • Turn the printer on . 4 Photo Card Access the photo default screen and print photos. Press and then release the button quickly to turn the printer off when this button is selected. 6 Lighter / Darker Adjust the brightness of a copy or ...
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... or eject paper. 4 • Increase a number. • Enter a space between letters or numbers. • Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display. 5 • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Exit a menu or submenu, and return to the default copy, scan, or photo card screen. • Clear current...
... or eject paper. 4 • Increase a number. • Enter a space between letters or numbers. • Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display. 5 • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Exit a menu or submenu, and return to the default copy, scan, or photo card screen. • Clear current...
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... other setting selections. 10 Press Start Color or Start Black. 29 Note: Pressing selects a setting. Press To 1 Start Color Start a color copy, scan, or photo print job, depending on which mode is selected. 2 Start Black Start a black-and-white copy, scan, or photo...
... other setting selections. 10 Press Start Color or Start Black. 29 Note: Pressing selects a setting. Press To 1 Start Color Start a color copy, scan, or photo print job, depending on which mode is selected. 2 Start Black Start a black-and-white copy, scan, or photo...
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.... Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of an image to print. Quality* Adjust the quality of the paper loaded. Paper Setup Specify the size and type of a copy. Original Type* Specify the type of the original document. Collate Print one or more copies in the correct order. N-Up* Choose how... many copies to print on a page. Using the Scan menu To access and navigate the Scan menu: 1 From the control ...
.... Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of an image to print. Quality* Adjust the quality of the paper loaded. Paper Setup Specify the size and type of a copy. Original Type* Specify the type of the original document. Collate Print one or more copies in the correct order. N-Up* Choose how... many copies to print on a page. Using the Scan menu To access and navigate the Scan menu: 1 From the control ...