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... up the printer for wireless printing 15 Setting up the printer using a USB cable...17 Installing an optional internal wireless print server 17 Configuring the optional internal wireless print server 19 Installing the printer on additional network computers 19 Wireless networking...20 Networking overview......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 Printing Preferences...40 Opening Printing...
... up the printer for wireless printing 15 Setting up the printer using a USB cable...17 Installing an optional internal wireless print server 17 Configuring the optional internal wireless print server 19 Installing the printer on additional network computers 19 Wireless networking...20 Networking overview......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 Printing Preferences...40 Opening Printing...
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... 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 Finding your MAC address...64 Resetting to factory default settings 65...
... 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 Finding your MAC address...64 Resetting to factory default settings 65...
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...D:\setup, where D is the letter of the User's Guide appears on your printer) 2 Click Documentation. • Troubleshooting problems with photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on your desktop, • Scanning (if supported by your printer) follow these ...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, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click View User's Guide (including Setup Troubleshooting). An...
...D:\setup, where D is the letter of the User's Guide appears on your printer) 2 Click Documentation. • Troubleshooting problems with photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on your desktop, • Scanning (if supported by your printer) follow these ...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, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click View User's Guide (including Setup Troubleshooting). An...
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... of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. 7 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with this limited warranty, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. See the...
... of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. 7 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with this limited warranty, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. See the...
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... printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 9 Setting up the printer If you are going to use your printer for wireless printing, these are the things you need to know this information, see the documentation that was used to keep your network secure. Setting up... the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you need to know: 1 Make sure your wireless network is 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. •...
... printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 9 Setting up the printer If you are going to use your printer for wireless printing, these are the things you need to know this information, see the documentation that was used to keep your network secure. Setting up... the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you need to know: 1 Make sure your wireless network is 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. •...
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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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... • Make sure you are setting up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • To print using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 15. • To print using a USB cable" on page 17. If you have completed the initial setup of the printer... with a computer and want to align the cartridges. You can now use the printer. Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are for wireless printing on a Macintosh operating system. For more information, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 19....
... • Make sure you are setting up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • To print using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 15. • To print using a USB cable" on page 17. If you have completed the initial setup of the printer... with a computer and want to align the cartridges. You can now use the printer. Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are for wireless printing on a Macintosh operating system. For more information, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 19....
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... • Infrastructure if your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with other wireless devices. • Ad Hoc if your wireless network does not use to enter the password for Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon....came with your printer model. 10 Click Configuration. 11 Click Wireless. 12 Change these settings: a Enter the name of security you are connected to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.3, but is referred to "print server XXXXXX" network. 6 Open the Safari browser. 7 ...
... • Infrastructure if your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with other wireless devices. • Ad Hoc if your wireless network does not use to enter the password for Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon....came with your printer model. 10 Click Configuration. 11 Click Wireless. 12 Change these settings: a Enter the name of security you are connected to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.3, but is referred to "print server XXXXXX" network. 6 Open the Safari browser. 7 ...
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... can cause damage to your printer and to use . The USB port is turned off your printer does not have an internal wireless print server already installed, you have completed the initial setup of the computer. When you have completed the installation, the printer is ready...using a USB cable The following instructions to install the internal wireless print server: 1 Turn off and the power cord is on a Macintosh operating system. Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Use the following instructions are for you to complete ...
... can cause damage to your printer and to use . The USB port is turned off your printer does not have an internal wireless print server already installed, you have completed the initial setup of the computer. When you have completed the installation, the printer is ready...using a USB cable The following instructions to install the internal wireless print server: 1 Turn off and the power cord is on a Macintosh operating system. Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Use the following instructions are for you to complete ...
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...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 3500-4500 Series. You will need this later in order to network the ...printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to work on your wireless network. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server and printer at the same time, ...
...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 3500-4500 Series. You will need this later in order to network the ...printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to work on your wireless network. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server and printer at the same time, ...
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..., see "Finding 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 the computer screen. 6 Click Finish to the printer. • The printer... computer, and follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into each computer you want to print to complete the installation. Configuring the optional internal wireless print server If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your MAC address" on page 64. 19 ...
..., see "Finding 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 the computer screen. 6 Click Finish to the printer. • The printer... computer, and follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into each computer you want to print to complete the installation. Configuring the optional internal wireless print server If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your MAC address" on page 64. 19 ...
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... and transmit radio waves. Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be wired and/or have a wireless print server attached or installed that they can be able to communicate wirelessly, it to communicate with each other. Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected...
... and transmit radio waves. Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be wired and/or have a wireless print server attached or installed that they can be able to communicate wirelessly, it to communicate with each other. Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected...
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Signal strength Wireless devices have built-in the information that transmit and receive radio signals. One factor is distance. Another factor is interference from other devices on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. MAC address ... that appears. A list of MAC addresses can be set on a router so that allows devices to join the same wireless network. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your configuration settings. To print a network setup page: 1 From the printer's control panel, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 3...
Signal strength Wireless devices have built-in the information that transmit and receive radio signals. One factor is distance. Another factor is interference from other devices on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. MAC address ... that appears. A list of MAC addresses can be set on a router so that allows devices to join the same wireless network. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your configuration settings. To print a network setup page: 1 From the printer's control panel, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 3...
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... type of network must also be set up a network in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. A wireless network where each device communicates with a printer equipped for all devices...number of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. Types of the device. 3 Press Enter. • If the printer is called ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode. d Check that came with "Reply from". • If the printer is true with your printer...
... type of network must also be set up a network in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. A wireless network where each device communicates with a printer equipped for all devices...number of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. Types of the device. 3 Press Enter. • If the printer is called ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode. d Check that came with "Reply from". • If the printer is true with your printer...
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...the control panel" on or that no wireless option is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to a wireless network - indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that the... printer is configured but is unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected for wireless printing but is not connected to the printer. 4...
...the control panel" on or that no wireless option is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to a wireless network - indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that the... printer is configured but is unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected for wireless printing but is not connected to the printer. 4...
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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. 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.
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... . 3 Scan Mode Access the scan default screen and scan documents. 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. Note: Other button lights are off . • Stop the print, copy, or scan process. 2 Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies. Press and then release...
... . 3 Scan Mode Access the scan default screen and scan documents. 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. Note: Other button lights are off . • Stop the print, copy, or scan process. 2 Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies. Press and then release...
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... 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 settings or error messages, and return to default settings. 28
... 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 settings or error messages, and return to default settings. 28
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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 print job, depending on which mode is selected. The copy default screen appears. 2 If you do not want to change a setting, press Start...
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 print job, depending on which mode is selected. The copy default screen appears. 2 If you do not want to change a setting, press Start...
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...Specify a specific copy size. • Create a multiple-page poster. Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of the original document. * Temporary setting. Collate Print one or more copies in the correct order. N-Up* Choose how many pages to change a setting, press Start Color or Start Black. 4 If you want...the menu item you want appears. 6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want to print on a page. Paper Setup Specify the size and type of the original document. Repeat Image* Choose how many copies of a copy. ...
...Specify a specific copy size. • Create a multiple-page poster. Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of the original document. * Temporary setting. Collate Print one or more copies in the correct order. N-Up* Choose how many pages to change a setting, press Start Color or Start Black. 4 If you want...the menu item you want appears. 6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want to print on a page. Paper Setup Specify the size and type of the original document. Repeat Image* Choose how many copies of a copy. ...