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... panel...36 Using the control panel...36 Saving settings ...39 Understanding the Settings menu ...40 Installing another language control panel 42 Installing the printer software...43 Understanding the printer software 43 Turning printing voice notification on or off 46 Installing an internal wireless print server 47 Configuring the optional internal wireless print...
... panel...36 Using the control panel...36 Saving settings ...39 Understanding the Settings menu ...40 Installing another language control panel 42 Installing the printer software...43 Understanding the printer software 43 Turning printing voice notification on or off 46 Installing an internal wireless print server 47 Configuring the optional internal wireless print...
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...53 Using a wireless network connection ...53 IP addresses...54 Finding the signal strength ...55 Installing the printer on a network...55 Sharing the printer on a network ...55 Configure network printers ...56 Types of wireless 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 ...
...53 Using a wireless network connection ...53 IP addresses...54 Finding the signal strength ...55 Installing the printer on a network...55 Sharing the printer on a network ...55 Configure network printers ...56 Types of wireless 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 ...
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... on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically 75 Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually 76 Changing printer settings...76 Saving and deleting print settings...76 Resetting printer software to factory default settings 77 Working with photos 78 Retrieving and managing photos...78 Inserting a memory card...78 Inserting a flash...
... on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically 75 Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually 76 Changing printer settings...76 Saving and deleting print settings...76 Resetting printer software to factory default settings 77 Working with photos 78 Retrieving and managing photos...78 Inserting a memory card...78 Inserting a flash...
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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......
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......
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...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 ...White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas 162 Checking the printer status...163 Settings are not saved...163 Checking printer readiness...164 Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing 164 Resolving font problems ...164 Printer is busy printing another job ...165 Ready or Busy Printing is ...
...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 ...White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas 162 Checking the printer status...163 Settings are not saved...163 Checking printer readiness...164 Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing 164 Resolving font problems ...164 Printer is busy printing another job ...165 Ready or Busy Printing is ...
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...Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 172 How to clear and avoid paper jams ...172 Paper jam in the printer ...173 Paper jam in the paper support ...173 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...173 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 174 Banner paper jams ...174 Paper continues to...182 Fax troubleshooting...183 Cannot send or receive a fax...183 Can send but not receive faxes ...185 Can receive but not send faxes ...185 Printer receives a blank fax ...187 Received fax has poor print quality ...187 Caller ID information is not displayed ...188 Changing Caller ID pattern using the...
...Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 172 How to clear and avoid paper jams ...172 Paper jam in the printer ...173 Paper jam in the paper support ...173 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...173 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 174 Banner paper jams ...174 Paper continues to...182 Fax troubleshooting...183 Cannot send or receive a fax...183 Can send but not receive faxes ...185 Can receive but not send faxes ...185 Printer receives a blank fax ...187 Received fax has poor print quality ...187 Caller ID information is not displayed ...188 Changing Caller ID pattern using the...
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... User's Guide gives you 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. systems) and some basic instructions for using the printer. User's Guide Description Where to find You can find this document in the...
... User's Guide gives you 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. systems) and some basic instructions for using the printer. User's Guide Description Where to find You can find this document in the...
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...click Start. • Printing 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Working with photos Lexmark 6500 Series. • Scanning (if supported by your printer) 3 Click User's Guide. • Making copies (if supported by The installation screen appears. In Windows XP and...faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is not on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer) Note: If necessary, click All Programs • Troubleshooting problems with the other information Comprehensive Version will be ...
...click Start. • Printing 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Working with photos Lexmark 6500 Series. • Scanning (if supported by your printer) 3 Click User's Guide. • Making copies (if supported by The installation screen appears. In Windows XP and...faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is not on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer) Note: If necessary, click All Programs • Troubleshooting problems with the other information Comprehensive Version will be ...
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... click Submit Request. period of defects in some instances. 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Where to...
... click Submit Request. period of defects in some instances. 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Where to...
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... compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that the current mode setting is compatible with the printer software. Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. If you are having issues with an N router, verify with your product supports Macintosh, see the... Mac Help installed with G devices, as this setting varies depending on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • ...
... compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that the current mode setting is compatible with the printer software. Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. If you are having issues with an N router, verify with your product supports Macintosh, see the... Mac Help installed with G devices, as this setting varies depending on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • ...
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...Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. 5 Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. For more information about connecting this cord, see "Choosing a fax connection" on page 30...Initial setup directions 7 User's Guide Printed booklet that serves as a guide. 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 the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows...
...Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. 5 Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. For more information about connecting this cord, see "Choosing a fax connection" on page 30...Initial setup directions 7 User's Guide Printed booklet that serves as a guide. 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 the installation software CD. 8 Installation software CD for Windows...
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... the ADF. 12 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. 18 Understanding the parts of the printer 12 11 1 14 2 3 13 4 5 6 10 98 7 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Paper feed guard Prevent items from the ADF. 6 Wi...-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Place these items on page 36. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as they exit...
... the ADF. 12 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. 18 Understanding the parts of the printer 12 11 1 14 2 3 13 4 5 6 10 98 7 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Paper feed guard Prevent items from the ADF. 6 Wi...-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Place these items on page 36. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as they exit...
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... this telephone line to send and receive faxes. Access the scanner glass. To purchase the Lexmark N2050, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 136. 6 LINE port Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive incoming fax calls. Note: The internal wireless print... server may not come installed on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to the printer. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ...
... this telephone line to send and receive faxes. Access the scanner glass. To purchase the Lexmark N2050, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 136. 6 LINE port Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive incoming fax calls. Note: The internal wireless print... server may not come installed on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to the printer. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ...
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...machine to purchase a USB cable separately. 20 If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move the printer after setup is complete. • You may need to the printer. Note: Remove the plug to a computer using a USB cable. Use the 7 EXT port 8 USB port EXT ...Standalone setup 1 Unpack the printer. Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 ...
...machine to purchase a USB cable separately. 20 If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move the printer after setup is complete. • You may need to the printer. Note: Remove the plug to a computer using a USB cable. Use the 7 EXT port 8 USB port EXT ...Standalone setup 1 Unpack the printer. Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 ...
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2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the control panel. 4 Extend the paper exit tray. 5 Raise the paper support. 21
2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the control panel. 4 Extend the paper exit tray. 5 Raise the paper support. 21
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b Press to save . 12 Open the printer. 13 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 23 10 If prompted, set the country/region. 121 a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the country or region you want appears on the display. b Press to save . 11 If prompted, set the language. 121 a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the language you want appears on the display.
b Press to save . 12 Open the printer. 13 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 23 10 If prompted, set the country/region. 121 a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the country or region you want appears on the display. b Press to save . 11 If prompted, set the language. 121 a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the language you want appears on the display.
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... the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are installing your network printer for each computer you want to print to the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the list, make sure you select the printer with multiple computers on the network, insert the installation CD into each additional computer...
... the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are installing your network printer for each computer you want to print to the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the list, make sure you select the printer with multiple computers on the network, insert the installation CD into each additional computer...
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... appear. To prevent errors during installation, close all 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 with your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on , and then insert the... CD for Windows. Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Wait several seconds for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is on the computer screen to set up the printer. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD ...
... appear. To prevent errors during installation, close all 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 with your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on , and then insert the... CD for Windows. Lexmark XXXX Series Installation Welcome... Wait several seconds for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is on the computer screen to set up the printer. Your security software may notify you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD ...
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... one end of the telephone cord into the Line port of the adapter. 27 Note: The UK adapter is shown. Getting the printer ready to fax Using an RJ11 adapter Country/region • United Kingdom • Ireland • Finland • Norway • Denmark... • Italy • Sweden • Netherlands • France • Portugal To connect your printer to an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment, use the telephone line adapter included in your location. 3 Connect the telephone line of your chosen telecommunications...
... one end of the telephone cord into the Line port of the adapter. 27 Note: The UK adapter is shown. Getting the printer ready to fax Using an RJ11 adapter Country/region • United Kingdom • Ireland • Finland • Norway • Denmark... • Italy • Sweden • Netherlands • France • Portugal To connect your printer to an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment, use the telephone line adapter included in your location. 3 Connect the telephone line of your chosen telecommunications...
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... Hungary • Poland • Romania • Russia • Slovenia • Spain • Turkey 28 or region-specific equipment you connect to the printer by the adapter, as shown, will not function properly. 2 Connect your telecommunications equipment uses a US-style (RJ11) telephone line, follow these steps to the... EXT port on the back of the printer. If your telecommunications equipment directly to connect the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the...
... Hungary • Poland • Romania • Russia • Slovenia • Spain • Turkey 28 or region-specific equipment you connect to the printer by the adapter, as shown, will not function properly. 2 Connect your telecommunications equipment uses a US-style (RJ11) telephone line, follow these steps to the... EXT port on the back of the printer. If your telecommunications equipment directly to connect the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the...