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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 ......156 Print speed is slow...157 Partial document or photo prints...158 Photo smudges or scratches ...158 Checking the print cartridges...158 Ink levels seem incorrect ...158 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or unexpected ...
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 ......156 Print speed is slow...157 Partial document or photo prints...158 Photo smudges or scratches ...158 Checking the print cartridges...158 Ink levels seem incorrect ...158 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...159 A blank or incorrect page prints...159 Characters on printout are missing or unexpected ...
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... detect a proof sheet ...195 No proof sheet information ...195 No valid photo image files detected...195 Only one photo enhancement may be chosen at a time 195 Only one photo/size selection can be chosen at a time 195 Paper/Photo Size Error...195 PictBridge communications error...196 ...messages on the computer screen 197 Clearing error messages ...197 Left/Right Cartridge Missing ...197 Communication not available ...197 General Printing Problem ...198 Ink Low ...198 Out of Memory...198 Out of Paper ...198 Fixing a printing failure ...198 Unsupported file types found on memory card 199 Paper...
... detect a proof sheet ...195 No proof sheet information ...195 No valid photo image files detected...195 Only one photo enhancement may be chosen at a time 195 Only one photo/size selection can be chosen at a time 195 Paper/Photo Size Error...195 PictBridge communications error...196 ...messages on the computer screen 197 Clearing error messages ...197 Left/Right Cartridge Missing ...197 Communication not available ...197 General Printing Problem ...198 Ink Low ...198 Out of Memory...198 Out of Paper ...198 Fixing a printing failure ...198 Unsupported file types found on memory card 199 Paper...
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...Saving settings" on page 116. • Clear Settings Timeout to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings. For more information, see "Saving settings"...- Press or to view the ink level of the color cartridge. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the black (or photo...and time. • Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software from one of the following patterns available based on page 39. Select the size and type of photo...
...Saving settings" on page 116. • Clear Settings Timeout to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings. For more information, see "Saving settings"...- Press or to view the ink level of the color cartridge. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the black (or photo...and time. • Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software from one of the following patterns available based on page 39. Select the size and type of photo...
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...Printer Status and Maintenance • Open the Solution Center. • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information. • View ink... levels and order new print cartridges. 45 Use basic features. - Click To Poster Details Print a photo as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on the Solution Center icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. To open . 1 Do one... tab open the Solution Center, use one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click ...
...Printer Status and Maintenance • Open the Solution Center. • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information. • View ink... levels and order new print cartridges. 45 Use basic features. - Click To Poster Details Print a photo as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on the Solution Center icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. To open . 1 Do one... tab open the Solution Center, use one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click ...
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... Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. To turn the voice notification on or off: 1 Do one of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice...printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. Advanced Maintenance • Change the appearance of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark...
... Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. To turn the voice notification on or off: 1 Do one of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice...printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Install a new print cartridge. Advanced Maintenance • Change the appearance of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark...
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... the paper does not buckle when you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that has been loaded into the printer. 2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of paper that came with the glossy or printable side facing... exits, and allow it . • You do not force paper into the printer and adjusts the settings for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and...
... the paper does not buckle when you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that has been loaded into the printer. 2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of paper that came with the glossy or printable side facing... exits, and allow it . • You do not force paper into the printer and adjusts the settings for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and...
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... of labels at a time. Remove each sheet of labels as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Partial sheets (with holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing. • Do not use full label sheets....Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 61 Notes: • Do not load envelopes with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to... You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time. 1 Load labels with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels.
... of labels at a time. Remove each sheet of labels as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Partial sheets (with holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing. • Do not use full label sheets....Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 61 Notes: • Do not load envelopes with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to... You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time. 1 Load labels with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels.
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...away from you . Notes: • Transparencies with the rough side facing you and down toward the printer. 2 Make sure: • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. ... that came with the iron-on transfers at once, but you will achieve best results loading them one at a time. 1 Load transparencies with paper backing sheets are loaded in the center of the ...drying time. Loading transparencies You can load up to avoid ink smudging. Loading iron-on transfers You can load up to avoid ink smudging. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow ...
...away from you . Notes: • Transparencies with the rough side facing you and down toward the printer. 2 Make sure: • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. ... that came with the iron-on transfers at once, but you will achieve best results loading them one at a time. 1 Load transparencies with paper backing sheets are loaded in the center of the ...drying time. Loading transparencies You can load up to avoid ink smudging. Loading iron-on transfers You can load up to avoid ink smudging. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow ...
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Load up to dry thoroughly before loading into the Automatic Document Feeder tray. • You do not use media printed with metallic ink particles. • You avoid embossed designs. 66 Length: - 279.4 mm-355.6 mm - 11.0 in.-14.0 in. • You allow preprinted media to 25 sheets of: ...
Load up to dry thoroughly before loading into the Automatic Document Feeder tray. • You do not use media printed with metallic ink particles. • You avoid embossed designs. 66 Length: - 279.4 mm-355.6 mm - 11.0 in.-14.0 in. • You allow preprinted media to 25 sheets of: ...
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... Landscape orientation. Select Photo for photos and greeting cards, and select Normal for other types of inkjet printers. It is used specifically for printing professional quality photos with a glossy finish. It is best when used with genuine Lexmark evercolorTM 2 ink, providing photos that are open. 8 Click OK or Print. Notes: • Most envelopes use with...
... Landscape orientation. Select Photo for photos and greeting cards, and select Normal for other types of inkjet printers. It is used specifically for printing professional quality photos with a glossy finish. It is best when used with genuine Lexmark evercolorTM 2 ink, providing photos that are open. 8 Click OK or Print. Notes: • Most envelopes use with...
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...color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from the back and bottom of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the right carrier. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are ...designed to print an alignment page. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. The control panel ...
...color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from the back and bottom of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the right carrier. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are ...designed to print an alignment page. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. The control panel ...
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...6 Press . Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your document again. If print...• If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused ...
...6 Press . Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your document again. If print...• If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused ...
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Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 6500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield ...the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Note: Make sure all cables to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the wall ...outlet. Cleaning the exterior of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a...
Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 6500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield ...the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Note: Make sure all cables to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the wall ...outlet. Cleaning the exterior of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a...
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...not print These are possible solutions. Reload paper Remove and then load paper. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Check power If the light is not on, see "...1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 197. Try one or more information, see "Power button is displayed, see "Error messages on...
...not print These are possible solutions. Reload paper Remove and then load paper. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Check power If the light is not on, see "...1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 197. Try one or more information, see "Power button is displayed, see "Error messages on...
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... to improve print quality See "Improving print quality" on page 154. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Try one or more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 133. Review steps to the next step. 2 Clean the print cartridge ...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 necessary. Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you want ...
... to improve print quality See "Improving print quality" on page 154. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Try one or more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 133. Review steps to the next step. 2 Clean the print cartridge ...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 necessary. Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you want ...
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... - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter-size paper - 3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for best results use Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Try one or more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be installed correctly. Poor ... use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. For more of paper. Select the Borderless resize feature (when copying) 1 Press . 2 Press or repeatedly until Resize appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Borderless appears. 156 Use a different brand of paper Each paper brand accepts ink differently and...
... - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter-size paper - 3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for best results use Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Try one or more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be installed correctly. Poor ... use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. For more of paper. Select the Borderless resize feature (when copying) 1 Press . 2 Press or repeatedly until Resize appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Borderless appears. 156 Use a different brand of paper Each paper brand accepts ink differently and...
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... more ink. For more 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 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 130. Try one of ...cartridge carrier lids. Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Try one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on the scanner glass in the printer software are printing a large file. 158 ...
... more ink. For more 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 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 130. Try one of ...cartridge carrier lids. Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Try one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on the scanner glass in the printer software are printing a large file. 158 ...
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... file to print, close all fonts are possible solutions. The printer prints a blank page when too many files are using. Try one or more ink than text documents, ink usage increases when you are open files in the same program. To reduce ink usage, select Best only when you print. 159 A blank ...or incorrect page prints Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Lift the scanner unit, and remove the print cartridges from the print nozzles located on the back of the printer facing you, ...
... file to print, close all fonts are possible solutions. The printer prints a blank page when too many files are using. Try one or more ink than text documents, ink usage increases when you are open files in the same program. To reduce ink usage, select Best only when you print. 159 A blank ...or incorrect page prints Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Lift the scanner unit, and remove the print cartridges from the print nozzles located on the back of the printer facing you, ...
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... print speed settings correct? Are the print cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of the following . Make sure the TrueType font is available.... • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on the computer The font you use to...cartridges, the ink level is selected When printing from the paper exit tray as they exit the printer. See the program documentation for an inkjet printer? It takes longer for printing. make sure the selected printer is a TrueType...
... print speed settings correct? Are the print cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of the following . Make sure the TrueType font is available.... • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on the computer The font you use to...cartridges, the ink level is selected When printing from the paper exit tray as they exit the printer. See the program documentation for an inkjet printer? It takes longer for printing. make sure the selected printer is a TrueType...
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...faster than the computer can send it exits, and let the ink dry before handling the paper Remove the paper as it . The cartridges may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. You may need to change the printer software settings, or the problem may need to clean the print... cartridge nozzles. Check the printer status: 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 161 Make sure the print cartridge nozzles ...
...faster than the computer can send it exits, and let the ink dry before handling the paper Remove the paper as it . The cartridges may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. You may need to change the printer software settings, or the problem may need to clean the print... cartridge nozzles. Check the printer status: 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel. • In Windows XP or 2000, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 161 Make sure the print cartridge nozzles ...