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...62 Loading custom-size paper...63 Loading banner paper...63 Loading original documents on the scanner glass 63 Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder 65 Printing...67 Printing basic documents...67 Printing a document...67 Printing a Web page ...67 Printing photos or images from a Web page 68 Printing multiple copies of a document...68 Collating copies ...69 Printing the last page first (reverse page order 69 Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up 69 Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive 69 Pausing print jobs ...70 Canceling print jobs ...70...
...62 Loading custom-size paper...63 Loading banner paper...63 Loading original documents on the scanner glass 63 Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder 65 Printing...67 Printing basic documents...67 Printing a document...67 Printing a Web page ...67 Printing photos or images from a Web page 68 Printing multiple copies of a document...68 Collating copies ...69 Printing the last page first (reverse page order 69 Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up 69 Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive 69 Pausing print jobs ...70 Canceling print jobs ...70...
User's Guide
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... a file to an e-mail message 111 Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message 111 Scanning documents or images for e-mailing 111 Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences 112 Faxing...113 Sending a fax...113 Entering a fax number ...113 Sending a fax using the software ...113 Sending a fax using the control panel ...114 Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial 115 Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time 115 Receiving a fax...116 Receiving a fax manually...116 Setting a fax manual answer code ...116 Using Caller ID from the control panel...116 Using...
... a file to an e-mail message 111 Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message 111 Scanning documents or images for e-mailing 111 Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences 112 Faxing...113 Sending a fax...113 Entering a fax number ...113 Sending a fax using the software ...113 Sending a fax using the control panel ...114 Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial 115 Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time 115 Receiving a fax...116 Receiving a fax manually...116 Setting a fax manual answer code ...116 Using Caller ID from the control panel...116 Using...
User's Guide
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... lines are not smooth ...162 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 listed as the status 165 Printing a test page...165 Test page does not print...166 External print server is not working ...167 Removing an external print server...167 Cable is not connected...
... lines are not smooth ...162 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 listed as the status 165 Printing a test page...165 Test page does not print...166 External print server is not working ...167 Removing an external print server...167 Cable is not connected...
User's Guide
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... button light is not functional with a Macintosh operating system by using the settings in the Two-Sided menu of the paper (duplex). 3 7 A4 8 2 5 9 6 1 Press To 1 • Turn the printer on and off when this button is selected. 8 Lighter / Darker Adjust the brightness of a copy, fax, or photo. 9 Display the Copy, Scan, Fax, or Photo Card menu, depending on which mode is on. 4 Scan Mode Access the scan default screen and scan documents. Note: This button is on when the duplex function is activated. You can print two-sided documents...
... button light is not functional with a Macintosh operating system by using the settings in the Two-Sided menu of the paper (duplex). 3 7 A4 8 2 5 9 6 1 Press To 1 • Turn the printer on and off when this button is selected. 8 Lighter / Darker Adjust the brightness of a copy, fax, or photo. 9 Display the Copy, Scan, Fax, or Photo Card menu, depending on which mode is on. 4 Scan Mode Access the scan default screen and scan documents. Note: This button is on when the duplex function is activated. You can print two-sided documents...
User's Guide
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... a wireless network. 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 is listed, match the MAC address of the print server to the one in order to the terms of security used on the network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) • Any applicable security keys or passwords used...
... a wireless network. 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 is listed, match the MAC address of the print server to the one in order to the terms of security used on the network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) • Any applicable security keys or passwords used...
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... "Wireless troubleshooting" section of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. 17 Type the same security code in a safe place for your 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. 59 b Select View Available Wireless Networks. • If the network is listed but the computer is a computer-to an existing ad hoc wireless network using the installation cable as part...
... "Wireless troubleshooting" section of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. 17 Type the same security code in a safe place for your 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. 59 b Select View Available Wireless Networks. • If the network is listed but the computer is a computer-to an existing ad hoc wireless network using the installation cable as part...
User's Guide
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...; Documents with graphics or images • Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper 155 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 133. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print These are working with the following : Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if...
...; Documents with graphics or images • Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper 155 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 133. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print These are working with the following : Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if...
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... not send fax 185 can send but not receive fax 185 canceling scan job 108 canceling print jobs 70 cannot print documents from a flash drive 172 cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 140 cannot print to network printer 171 cannot scan to computer over network 182 cannot send or receive fax 183 cards loading 62 memory 78 printing 71 carrier jam error 192 cartridge error 192 cartridge missing error 197 cartridges, print aligning 133 cleaning 133 installing 130 ordering 135 preserving 134 removing 130 using genuine Lexmark 132 wiping 133 CD printing photos...
... not send fax 185 can send but not receive fax 185 canceling scan job 108 canceling print jobs 70 cannot print documents from a flash drive 172 cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 140 cannot print to network printer 171 cannot scan to computer over network 182 cannot send or receive fax 183 cards loading 62 memory 78 printing 71 carrier jam error 192 cartridge error 192 cartridge missing error 197 cartridges, print aligning 133 cleaning 133 installing 130 ordering 135 preserving 134 removing 130 using genuine Lexmark 132 wiping 133 CD printing photos...
User's Guide
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... scan settings 110 changing searched folders preferences 86 changing temporary files preferences 86 changing transfer settings 87 changing wireless settings after installation 149 characters on printout are missing or unexpected 159 check printer ports (Windows) 153 checking external devices 167 checking printer readiness 164 checking your network name (Windows) 151 cleaning exterior of the printer 135 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 133 collating copies 103 color effects applying 90 color effects, applying to photos 96 color ink low 192 colors on paper do not match colors on the screen...
... scan settings 110 changing searched folders preferences 86 changing temporary files preferences 86 changing transfer settings 87 changing wireless settings after installation 149 characters on printout are missing or unexpected 159 check printer ports (Windows) 153 checking external devices 167 checking printer readiness 164 checking your network name (Windows) 151 cleaning exterior of the printer 135 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 133 collating copies 103 color effects applying 90 color effects, applying to photos 96 color ink low 192 colors on paper do not match colors on the screen...
User's Guide
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... types found on memory card 199 unsupported paper size 197 error messages troubleshooting cover open error 193 Exposure changing setting 90 EXT port 20 exterior of the printer cleaning 135 external devices checking 167 e-mail attaching a scanned image 111 attaching files 111 E-mail button 44 e-mail screen preferences changing 112 e-mailing an image 111 F factory default settings resetting internal wireless print server 149 resetting printer software 77 factory default settings, resetting to 172 faded colors 160 failed to connect error message 190 fax activity reports 129 confirmation reports...
... types found on memory card 199 unsupported paper size 197 error messages troubleshooting cover open error 193 Exposure changing setting 90 EXT port 20 exterior of the printer cleaning 135 external devices checking 167 e-mail attaching a scanned image 111 attaching files 111 E-mail button 44 e-mail screen preferences changing 112 e-mailing an image 111 F factory default settings resetting internal wireless print server 149 resetting printer software 77 factory default settings, resetting to 172 faded colors 160 failed to connect error message 190 fax activity reports 129 confirmation reports...
User's Guide
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... Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide 18 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray 18 control panel 18 duplex cover 19 EXT port 20 LINE port 19 memory card slots 18 paper exit tray 18 paper feed guard 18 paper guides 18 paper support 18 PictBridge port 18 power supply port 19 print cartridge carrier 19 scanner glass 19 scanner unit 19 top cover 19 USB port 20 Wi-Fi indicator 18 pausing print jobs 70 PDF creating from a scan 107 peer-to-peer method 56 Phone Book (computer), using 120 Phone Book (control panel), using 119 phone line busy error message 189 phone line error 191 photo adjusting...
... Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide 18 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray 18 control panel 18 duplex cover 19 EXT port 20 LINE port 19 memory card slots 18 paper exit tray 18 paper feed guard 18 paper guides 18 paper support 18 PictBridge port 18 power supply port 19 print cartridge carrier 19 scanner glass 19 scanner unit 19 top cover 19 USB port 20 Wi-Fi indicator 18 pausing print jobs 70 PDF creating from a scan 107 peer-to-peer method 56 Phone Book (computer), using 120 Phone Book (control panel), using 119 phone line busy error message 189 phone line error 191 photo adjusting...
User's Guide
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..., printing 72 power button is not lit 138 power supply port 19 preferences, e-mail screen changing 112 preferences, library changing 87 preferences, searched folders changing 86 preferences, temporary files changing 86 print cartridge checking 158 print cartridge carrier 19 print cartridge nozzles, cleaning 133 print cartridges aligning 133 cleaning 133 installing 130 ordering 135 preserving 134 refilling 132 removing 130 using genuine Lexmark 132 wiping 133 print is dark or smudged 161 print jobs canceling 70 print quality, improving 154 print settings saving and deleting 76 print speed is...
..., printing 72 power button is not lit 138 power supply port 19 preferences, e-mail screen changing 112 preferences, library changing 87 preferences, searched folders changing 86 preferences, temporary files changing 86 print cartridge checking 158 print cartridge carrier 19 print cartridge nozzles, cleaning 133 print cartridges aligning 133 cleaning 133 installing 130 ordering 135 preserving 134 refilling 132 removing 130 using genuine Lexmark 132 wiping 133 print is dark or smudged 161 print jobs canceling 70 print quality, improving 154 print settings saving and deleting 76 print speed is...
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... Work with Documents and Photos 106 removing wavy (moire) patterns 90 to computer over a network 109 using the computer 105 using the control panel 105 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 181 scratching, preventing in photos 158 searched folders preferences changing 86 security information 48 security keys 142 setting up printer on Windows operating system 26 settings are not saved 163 Settings menu Defaults 40 Device Setup 41 Maintenance 40 Network Setup 42 Paper Setup 41 settings, saving 39 setup troubleshooting cannot print...
... Work with Documents and Photos 106 removing wavy (moire) patterns 90 to computer over a network 109 using the computer 105 using the control panel 105 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 181 scratching, preventing in photos 158 searched folders preferences changing 86 security information 48 security keys 142 setting up printer on Windows operating system 26 settings are not saved 163 Settings menu Defaults 40 Device Setup 41 Maintenance 40 Network Setup 42 Paper Setup 41 settings, saving 39 setup troubleshooting cannot print...
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... 145 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange 147 two-sided 2-sided paper type error 196 copies, making 99 two-sided fax receiving 118 two-sided printing automatic method 75 manual method 76 understanding 75 U unsupported file types found on memory card 199 unsupported paper size error message 197 unwanted faxes, blocking 125 updating printer software 170 USB port 20 enabling 141 using One-Click Auto Fix 88 Quick Fixes tab 88 using RJ11 adapter 27 V vertical straight lines are not smooth 162 viewing photos from Productivity Studio 91...
... 145 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange 147 two-sided 2-sided paper type error 196 copies, making 99 two-sided fax receiving 118 two-sided printing automatic method 75 manual method 76 understanding 75 U unsupported file types found on memory card 199 unsupported paper size error message 197 unwanted faxes, blocking 125 updating printer software 170 USB port 20 enabling 141 using One-Click Auto Fix 88 Quick Fixes tab 88 using RJ11 adapter 27 V vertical straight lines are not smooth 162 viewing photos from Productivity Studio 91...
User's Guide (Mac)
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... installation cable? Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. When you set up the printer on a keyboard. Installing the printer on a network Follow the instructions for details on a keyboard. Networking the printer Installing and configuring a printer for wireless printing, you need the following criteria: WEP key - Note: To set up the printer, use on your specific network, see the documentation that all relevant devices are two methods for networking this printer: • Configure a wireless network connection for future reference. After configuration, the printer...
... installation cable? Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. When you set up the printer on a keyboard. Installing the printer on a network Follow the instructions for details on a keyboard. Networking the printer Installing and configuring a printer for wireless printing, you need the following criteria: WEP key - Note: To set up the printer, use on your specific network, see the documentation that all relevant devices are two methods for networking this printer: • Configure a wireless network connection for future reference. After configuration, the printer...
User's Guide (Mac)
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... printer. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. Connects the printer to the power supply port located at the back of installation. Initial setup directions Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. Understanding the printer Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 8 Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord 4 Power cord 5 Installation cable 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 User's Guide 1 2 3 5 7 6 Description Cartridges to be found on page...
... printer. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. Connects the printer to the power supply port located at the back of installation. Initial setup directions Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. Understanding the printer Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 8 Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord 4 Power cord 5 Installation cable 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 User's Guide 1 2 3 5 7 6 Description Cartridges to be found on page...
User's Guide (Mac)
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... internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in 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. User's Guide Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on a wireless network. printer. Maintaining the printer 141 For more information, go to www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up...
... internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in 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. User's Guide Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on a wireless network. printer. Maintaining the printer 141 For more information, go to www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up...
User's Guide (Mac)
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... do I find out what type of graphics? All other electronic devices that came with your security keys" on page 152 Printer is configured correctly, but cannot be found on the network Make sure: • The printer has power and the light is on. • The printer is within range of the wireless network. • The printer is like a password. Use the Quick Print or Normal setting to 64 hexadecimal characters...
... do I find out what type of graphics? All other electronic devices that came with your security keys" on page 152 Printer is configured correctly, but cannot be found on the network Make sure: • The printer has power and the light is on. • The printer is within range of the wireless network. • The printer is like a password. Use the Quick Print or Normal setting to 64 hexadecimal characters...
User's Guide (Mac)
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... software Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Check power If the light is not on, see if "Status: Connected" appears under Network Card. Check printer ports Make sure the correct printer port is communicating over a different, nearby network that the printer driver is installed Make sure the printer driver is installed on the computer from which you are possible solutions. Wireless network printer does not print These are sending the print job. 1 Check if the printer folder...
... software Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Check power If the light is not on, see if "Status: Connected" appears under Network Card. Check printer ports Make sure the correct printer port is communicating over a different, nearby network that the printer driver is installed Make sure the printer driver is installed on the computer from which you are possible solutions. Wireless network printer does not print These are sending the print job. 1 Check if the printer folder...
User's Guide (Mac)
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... photo cartridge is installed. • To remove the error message, press . Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing One or both print cartridges are missing or not installed properly. No valid photo image files detected No supported images have removed the memory card or flash drive from the printer, or turned off the printer, before scanning the photo proof sheet. Troubleshooting 192 5 If the button is not lit, press . 6 Reinsert the print cartridge and close the scanner unit. The printer will read photos created using the proof sheet...
... photo cartridge is installed. • To remove the error message, press . Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing One or both print cartridges are missing or not installed properly. No valid photo image files detected No supported images have removed the memory card or flash drive from the printer, or turned off the printer, before scanning the photo proof sheet. Troubleshooting 192 5 If the button is not lit, press . 6 Reinsert the print cartridge and close the scanner unit. The printer will read photos created using the proof sheet...