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...5 Setting up the printer...9 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 9 Installing another language control panel 10 Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer 11 Setting up the printer for wireless printing 15 Setting up the printer using a USB cable...17 Installing...29 Using the Scan menu ...30 Using the Photo 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...
...5 Setting up the printer...9 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 9 Installing another language control panel 10 Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer 11 Setting up the printer for wireless printing 15 Setting up the printer using a USB cable...17 Installing...29 Using the Scan menu ...30 Using the Photo 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...
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...printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation 51 Check your security keys...52 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (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 ...
...printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation 51 Check your security keys...52 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (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 ...
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...-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. If you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not ship with all printers. Note: If ... the printer. Where to find You can find The Getting Started booklet gives you how to find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up hardware and software.
...-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. If you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not ship with all printers. Note: If ... the printer. Where to find You can find The Getting Started booklet gives you how to find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up hardware and software.
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...It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with printing, copying.... Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to a computer. An icon of your CD. your printer) 2 Click Documentation. • Troubleshooting problems with photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on your desktop, •...
...It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with printing, copying.... Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to a computer. An icon of your CD. your printer) 2 Click Documentation. • Troubleshooting problems with photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on your desktop, •...
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... Before you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is on, and then insert the CD for wireless printing, these are going to use your printer for Windows. 9 Use the table below to write down the information you previously... 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set up the printer: • For printing on 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...
... Before you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is on, and then insert the CD for wireless printing, these are going to use your printer for Windows. 9 Use the table below to write down the information you previously... 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set up the printer: • For printing on 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...
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..., 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 Web pages. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1... are printing. 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. 37 Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Using ...
..., 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 Web pages. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1... are printing. 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. 37 Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Using ...
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...Options, and Printing Status Options settings. Using the I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on both sides of the Solution Center as well as software version information. 40 Using the ... You can save the current Print Properties settings for a project. From here Advanced You can • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you ...
...Options, and Printing Status Options settings. Using the I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on both sides of the Solution Center as well as software version information. 40 Using the ... You can save the current Print Properties settings for a project. From here Advanced You can • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you ...
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..., or Borderless. • Select an Orientation of Portrait or Landscape. • Select a Layout of Automatic, Quick Print, Normal, or Photo. • Select to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for printing photos. • Access links to print in normal quality. 41 Using the Printing Preferences tabs All of the print settings are... toolbar appearance or select a different setting for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later.
..., or Borderless. • Select an Orientation of Portrait or Landscape. • Select a Layout of Automatic, Quick Print, Normal, or Photo. • Select to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for printing photos. • Access links to print in normal quality. 41 Using the Printing Preferences tabs All of the print settings are... toolbar appearance or select a different setting for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later.
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... an entire Web page in draft quality. Text Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click...
... an entire Web page in draft quality. Text Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click...
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Try one or more of the following: Check your operating system The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. Reconnect the power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove ... • Windows Vista • Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that your USB connection Follow these steps if you are not using the printer on a wireless network: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly...
Try one or more of the following: Check your operating system The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. Reconnect the power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove ... • Windows Vista • Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that your USB connection Follow these steps if you are not using the printer on a wireless network: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly...
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.... 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Reload paper Remove and then load paper. Try one or more information, see "Error messages" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the following: Check messages If an error message is not lit" on...CD. 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 (default Start menu): Start Control Printers ...
.... 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Reload paper Remove and then load paper. Try one or more information, see "Error messages" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the following: Check messages If an error message is not lit" on...CD. 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 (default Start menu): Start Control Printers ...
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... Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 This is not lit" on page 47. The SSID will be displayed. Windows users only 1 If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router): 1 Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All ...Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as four sets of your user name and password when prompted. Wi-Fi indicator is on page 17. Try one or more information, see "Power button is determined by periods...
... Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 This is not lit" on page 47. The SSID will be displayed. Windows users only 1 If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router): 1 Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All ...Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as four sets of your user name and password when prompted. Wi-Fi indicator is on page 17. Try one or more information, see "Power button is determined by periods...
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...printer's settings. The SSID of the wireless access point (wireless router) and the security keys when prompted. 5 Store the SSID and the security keys in a safe place for future reference. All devices on page 47. 52 Try one or more of the following: Check ... are A-F and 0-9. • Between 8 and 64 ASCII characters. Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) These are possible solutions for Macintosh. 4 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 5 Double-click the Install icon. 6...
...printer's settings. The SSID of the wireless access point (wireless router) and the security keys when prompted. 5 Store the SSID and the security keys in a safe place for future reference. All devices on page 47. 52 Try one or more of the following: Check ... are A-F and 0-9. • Between 8 and 64 ASCII characters. Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) These are possible solutions for Macintosh. 4 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 5 Double-click the Install icon. 6...
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...300 feet, the effective range for your printer and/or wireless access point (wireless router) antennas. Check security keys Make sure security keys are possible solutions. Ping the wireless access point (wireless router) to make sure the network is working Windows users only 1 If you need help finding the MAC ...address, see "Check your security keys" on page 50. If you do not already know it on page 64. Try one or more information, ...
...300 feet, the effective range for your printer and/or wireless access point (wireless router) antennas. Check security keys Make sure security keys are possible solutions. Ping the wireless access point (wireless router) to make sure the network is working Windows users only 1 If you need help finding the MAC ...address, see "Check your security keys" on page 50. If you do not already know it on page 64. Try one or more information, ...
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... Accessories Command Prompt The Start icon looks like . Try the following: a Click: • In Windows XP: Start Settings or Control Panel Network Connection • In Windows Vista: The Start icon Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center The ... might also start with "Reply from the ones shown. Green means the port is not connected. • Red means the port has not been configured. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as...
... Accessories Command Prompt The Start icon looks like . Try the following: a Click: • In Windows XP: Start Settings or Control Panel Network Connection • In Windows Vista: The Start icon Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center The ... might also start with "Reply from the ones shown. Green means the port is not connected. • Red means the port has not been configured. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as...
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... network settings, change the settings on the computer screen. Windows users only 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. a From the Applications folder, click the Utilities folder. or the wireless access point (wireless router) having manually changed the wireless network settings on your printer model. Note: You may...
... network settings, change the settings on the computer screen. Windows users only 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. a From the Applications folder, click the Utilities folder. or the wireless access point (wireless router) having manually changed the wireless network settings on your printer model. Note: You may...
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... following: Check power If the printer light is not on page 47. Windows users only 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers. 2 Right-click Lexmark XXXX where XXXX is installed. 2 If printer programs are using a wireless router. Check printer ports Make sure the correct printer port is not lit...do not know this information, see if "Status: Connected" appears under Network Card. Try one or more information, see "Printing a network setup page" on each computer that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your print driver is the model series number...
... following: Check power If the printer light is not on page 47. Windows users only 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers. 2 Right-click Lexmark XXXX where XXXX is installed. 2 If printer programs are using a wireless router. Check printer ports Make sure the correct printer port is not lit...do not know this information, see if "Status: Connected" appears under Network Card. Try one or more information, see "Printing a network setup page" on each computer that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your print driver is the model series number...
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...Select your printer" list, pick the printer with the MAC address that matches the address on the back of your printer. Try one or more than one printer appears in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the effective range for optimal performance is selected instead: a ... how to minimize interference There may be temporary interference from step 4. c Close the window, and try printing again. Wireless printer is the model series number of the network on page 50. 58 Move your wireless access point (wireless router) to print a setup page, see "Power button is not lit" on...
...Select your printer" list, pick the printer with the MAC address that matches the address on the back of your printer. Try one or more than one printer appears in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the effective range for optimal performance is selected instead: a ... how to minimize interference There may be temporary interference from step 4. c Close the window, and try printing again. Wireless printer is the model series number of the network on page 50. 58 Move your wireless access point (wireless router) to print a setup page, see "Power button is not lit" on...
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... know it, find , however, that came with your printer and/or wireless access point (wireless router) antennas. a Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt • In Windows Vista: The Start icon All Programs Accessories ...angles for your computer. • To reset the printer name: 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup Utility. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen, and enter the new network name when prompted. Check network name ...
... know it, find , however, that came with your printer and/or wireless access point (wireless router) antennas. a Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt • In Windows Vista: The Start icon All Programs Accessories ...angles for your computer. • To reset the printer name: 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup Utility. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen, and enter the new network name when prompted. Check network name ...
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... not respond, it , find the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router). This ensures that your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Ping the wireless access point (wireless router). b Select the appropriate connection from the ones shown. Green means the port is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as four...
... not respond, it , find the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router). This ensures that your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Ping the wireless access point (wireless router). b Select the appropriate connection from the ones shown. Green means the port is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as four...