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... contents...17 Understanding the parts of the printer 18 Standalone setup...20 Installing the printer on additional network computers 25 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 26 Getting the printer ready to fax...27 Using an RJ11 adapter...27 Choosing a fax connection ...30 Connecting to an answering machine ...30...
... contents...17 Understanding the parts of the printer 18 Standalone setup...20 Installing the printer on additional network computers 25 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 26 Getting the printer ready to fax...27 Using an RJ11 adapter...27 Choosing a fax connection ...30 Connecting to an answering machine ...30...
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... networks ...56 Tips for using network adapters ...57 Advanced wireless setup...57 Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows 57 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows 59 Loading paper and original documents 60 Loading paper...60 Using the automatic paper type sensor 60 Loading envelopes...61...
... networks ...56 Tips for using network adapters ...57 Advanced wireless setup...57 Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows 57 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows 59 Loading paper and original documents 60 Loading paper...60 Using the automatic paper type sensor 60 Loading envelopes...61...
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Printing fax activity reports...129 Maintaining the printer 130 Removing a used print cartridge...130 Installing print cartridges...130 Refilling print cartridges...132 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 132 Aligning print cartridges...133 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 133 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 133 Preserving the print cartridges... server to factory default settings 149 Printer cannot connect to the wireless network 150 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...151 Checking your network name...
Printing fax activity reports...129 Maintaining the printer 130 Removing a used print cartridge...130 Installing print cartridges...130 Refilling print cartridges...132 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 132 Aligning print cartridges...133 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 133 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 133 Preserving the print cartridges... server to factory default settings 149 Printer cannot connect to the wireless network 150 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...151 Checking your network name...
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Ping the access point ...152 Ping the printer ...152 Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only 153 Check printer ports (Windows users only 153 Print troubleshooting...154 Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 154 Improving print quality...to go down too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or unexpected 159 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen 160 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 160 Page prints with different fonts ...160 Print is ...
Ping the access point ...152 Ping the printer ...152 Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only 153 Check printer ports (Windows users only 153 Print troubleshooting...154 Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 154 Improving print quality...to go down too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or unexpected 159 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen 160 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 160 Page prints with different fonts ...160 Print is ...
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...basic instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Where to find The User's Guide gives you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh ...operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 13 User's Guide Description Where to find You can find this document in the ...
...basic instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Where to find The User's Guide gives you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh ...operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. 13 User's Guide Description Where to find You can find this document in the ...
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..., if your printer connects to a computer. 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 14 In Windows XP and earlier versions, click scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds Start ...
..., if your printer connects to a computer. 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 14 In Windows XP and earlier versions, click scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds Start ...
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For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that ...
For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that ...
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For more information about connecting this cord, see "Choosing a fax connection" on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation software for faxing. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port ... • User's Guide: Comprehensive Version in electronic format • Mac Help 17 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 7 6 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to be found on page 30.
For more information about connecting this cord, see "Choosing a fax connection" on the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows and Mac • Installation software for faxing. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port ... • User's Guide: Comprehensive Version in electronic format • Mac Help 17 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 7 6 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge Cartridges to be found on page 30.
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... open programs. Security Information Documentation Support 26 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is the letter of your computer system. Wait...
... open programs. Security Information Documentation Support 26 Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is the letter of your computer system. Wait...
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...place. The software installation screen appears. 3 Click Install. Understanding the printer software Using the software that installed with the printer: 1 Start Windows. 2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only) 1 Close all open software ..., send faxes, maintain your operating system. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 5 Lower the control panel slightly at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the...
...place. The software installation screen appears. 3 Click Install. Understanding the printer software Using the software that installed with the printer: 1 Start Windows. 2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only) 1 Close all open software ..., send faxes, maintain your operating system. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 5 Lower the control panel slightly at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the...
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... the Productivity Studio icon for the task you have, some of the features of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit...
... the Productivity Studio icon for the task you have, some of the features of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit...
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... Solution Center, use one of the following methods. At the bottom left corner of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on the Solution Center...
... Solution Center, use one of the following methods. At the bottom left corner of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs orAll Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on the Solution Center...
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...the voice notification on or off : 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select... printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Advanced Maintenance • 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...
...the voice notification on or off : 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select... printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Advanced Maintenance • 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...
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Windows Vista users only: 1 Click Start icon Control Panel Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Make sure: • The port is set to a USB port. • File ... the MAC address of this License Agreement, and then click Continue. 53 Checking the port setting Windows 2000 or XP users only: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Make sure: •...
Windows Vista users only: 1 Click Start icon Control Panel Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Make sure: • The port is set to a USB port. • File ... the MAC address of this License Agreement, and then click Continue. 53 Checking the port setting Windows 2000 or XP users only: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Make sure: •...
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...using DHCP. Assigning an IP address An IP address may be assigned by periods, such as it on the Toolbar, select Install the Lexmark Toolbar. 14 Click Finish. Click Continue. 6 Follow the instructions on the next several screens to set up fax functions. 10 Follow the...visible in the Printers folder of the operating system will reference the MAC address of the following: • In Windows Vista, click All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. • In Windows XP, click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. 2 Type ipconfig....
...using DHCP. Assigning an IP address An IP address may be assigned by periods, such as it on the Toolbar, select Install the Lexmark Toolbar. 14 Click Finish. Click Continue. 6 Follow the instructions on the next several screens to set up fax functions. 10 Follow the...visible in the Printers folder of the operating system will reference the MAC address of the following: • In Windows Vista, click All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. • In Windows XP, click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. 2 Type ipconfig....
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...address after selecting your printer from the available list. Sharing the printer on a network Sharing the printer on the network (on the host computer) Windows Vista users only: 1 For more information, see the setup information that came with your printer. 2 Click Start Settings Printers... printer, and assign a name to your network documentation or consult the person who set up the network. One factor is distance. Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only: 1 For more likely it is listed as microwave ovens. Another factor is interference from each other devices such as...
...address after selecting your printer from the available list. Sharing the printer on a network Sharing the printer on the network (on the host computer) Windows Vista users only: 1 For more information, see the setup information that came with your printer. 2 Click Start Settings Printers... printer, and assign a name to your network documentation or consult the person who set up the network. One factor is distance. Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only: 1 For more likely it is listed as microwave ovens. Another factor is interference from each other devices such as...
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...system support person for each device communicates with the printer. Types of wireless networks Networks can operate in this procedure for more information. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is set...printers Specify remote subnets that you must also be created in the Printers folder of the printer software from the list in the window, and then click Configure to manually assign an IP address to assign the printer an Internet Protocol (IP) address. The wireless ...
...system support person for each device communicates with the printer. Types of wireless networks Networks can operate in this procedure for more information. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is set...printers Specify remote subnets that you must also be created in the Printers folder of the printer software from the list in the window, and then click Configure to manually assign an IP address to assign the printer an Internet Protocol (IP) address. The wireless ...
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For Windows Vista users 1 Click Control Panel Network and Internet. 2 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network. 3 In the Connect to a Network dialog, ...) network, and then click Next. 57 If you can set up an ad hoc network. Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows The recommended way to set to use on . • Make sure you should configure your printer for each Yes device Mode set up this way...
For Windows Vista users 1 Click Control Panel Network and Internet. 2 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network. 3 In the Connect to a Network dialog, ...) network, and then click Next. 57 If you can set up an ad hoc network. Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows The recommended way to set to use on . • Make sure you should configure your printer for each Yes device Mode set up this way...
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... it when running the wireless setup. c Go to configure my wireless network settings check box. 8 Under Preferred Networks, delete any remaining windows. 6 Insert the printer CD into the computer and follow the direction for future reference. Note: WEP passwords must use the exact spelling and... WEP. 14 If necessary, deselect the The key is provided for the ad hoc network. 5 Close the Control Panel and any existing networks. For Windows XP users 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Network Connections. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connections. 3 If Enable appears in...
... it when running the wireless setup. c Go to configure my wireless network settings check box. 8 Under Preferred Networks, delete any remaining windows. 6 Insert the printer CD into the computer and follow the direction for future reference. Note: WEP passwords must use the exact spelling and... WEP. 14 If necessary, deselect the The key is provided for the ad hoc network. 5 Close the Control Panel and any existing networks. For Windows XP users 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Network Connections. 2 Right-click Wireless Network Connections. 3 If Enable appears in...
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... not appear, wait a minute and then click the Refresh network list button. 21 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 22 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Note: For more information about passwords (security keys), see "Check your computer to it down ...View Available Wireless Networks. • If the network is listed but the computer is a computer-to the computer again using Windows 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 24 Store your network: a Right...
... not appear, wait a minute and then click the Refresh network list button. 21 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 22 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Note: For more information about passwords (security keys), see "Check your computer to it down ...View Available Wireless Networks. • If the network is listed but the computer is a computer-to the computer again using Windows 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 24 Store your network: a Right...