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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...the page...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 ...
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...the page...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 ...
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..., 1204, or 120F 192 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 192 Clear Carrier Jam ...192 Cover Open ...193 Error 1104...193 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 193 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect 193 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing 194 Memory Failure...194 No images...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 Jam ...199 Multiple All-In-Ones found ...199 Notices...200 Product information......
..., 1204, or 120F 192 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 192 Clear Carrier Jam ...192 Cover Open ...193 Error 1104...193 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 193 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect 193 Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing 194 Memory Failure...194 No images...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 Jam ...199 Multiple All-In-Ones found ...199 Notices...200 Product information......
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...; Power Saver to set the date and time. • Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software from one of Caller ID patterns, and region selection being used in your telecommunications company to determine their subscribed pattern. - If phones in ... printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge....
...; Power Saver to set the date and time. • Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software from one of Caller ID patterns, and region selection being used in your telecommunications company to determine their subscribed pattern. - If phones in ... printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge....
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.... • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 45 From here How To You can: • Learn how to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Use basic features. - The Solution Center appears with the ... 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 icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - To open . 1 Do one of the following methods. Method 1 Method ...
.... • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. 45 From here How To You can: • Learn how to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Use basic features. - The Solution Center appears with the ... 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 icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - To open . 1 Do one of the following methods. Method 1 Method ...
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...Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK. 46 From here You can: Troubleshooting • 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 notification ...
...Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK. 46 From here You can: Troubleshooting • 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 notification ...
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... the metal nozzles on the bottom of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the right carrier. 6 Remove the tape from underneath the scanner unit. The control panel display will prompt you receive an Out of the cartridge. 7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the printer, making sure to print an alignment page. Note...
... the metal nozzles on the bottom of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the right carrier. 6 Remove the tape from underneath the scanner unit. The control panel display will prompt you receive an Out of the cartridge. 7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the printer, making sure to print an alignment page. Note...
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... damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. 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 using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn...
... damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. 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 using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn...
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... clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that has accumulated on the scanner... to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 6500 Series ...
... clean the interior may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that has accumulated on the scanner... to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 6500 Series ...
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...one or more information, see "Error messages on the computer screen" on page 141. 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 138. Check printer...Control Panel Printers (under Hardware and Sound). • In Windows XP: Start Printers and Faxes. • In Windows 2000: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the printer queue device. 139 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Page ...
...one or more information, see "Error messages on the computer screen" on page 141. 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 138. Check printer...Control Panel Printers (under Hardware and Sound). • In Windows XP: Start Printers and Faxes. • In Windows 2000: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the printer queue device. 139 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Page ...
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...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. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 135. Review steps to the next...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. For more of the following media, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it to the next ...
...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. For more information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 135. Review steps to the next...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. For more of the following media, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it to the next ...
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... Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Print Layout. 4 Click Borderless. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Your print cartridges are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings: • Left and right margins: - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.)...Lexmark Photo Paper. Try one or more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be installed correctly. If you are not compatible with color variations. For more of paper. Poor quality at the edges of paper Each paper brand accepts ink...
... Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Print Layout. 4 Click Borderless. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Your print cartridges are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings: • Left and right margins: - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.)...Lexmark Photo Paper. Try one or more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be installed correctly. If you are not compatible with color variations. For more of paper. Poor quality at the edges of paper Each paper brand accepts ink...
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... Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 130. Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on a cartridge, the ink level is sometimes helpful to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it. they represent the...
... Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 130. Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on a cartridge, the ink level is sometimes helpful to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it. they represent the...
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... and that created the document to print, close all fonts are possible solutions. Try one or more of the printer facing you printing photos or documents with a large number of the cartridges. Try one or more of the following : Make sure the fonts are applied correctly in the .... If you are possible solutions. Line and page breaks may not be printed; Because photos and graphics require more information. To reduce ink usage, select Best only when you print. 159 The USB port on printout are missing or unexpected These are designed to the computer....
... and that created the document to print, close all fonts are possible solutions. Try one or more of the printer facing you printing photos or documents with a large number of the cartridges. Try one or more of the following : Make sure the fonts are applied correctly in the .... If you are possible solutions. Line and page breaks may not be printed; Because photos and graphics require more information. To reduce ink usage, select Best only when you print. 159 The USB port on printout are missing or unexpected These are designed to the computer....
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... of photo paper or transparencies than it does on most often for an inkjet printer? See the program documentation for the ink to be printed; You may not be the printer you have the default printer set to print your job. Allow them to adjust the color and print...Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the following . It takes longer for more information. Are the print cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of the print cartridges, the ink level is a TrueType font. Not all fonts ...
... of photo paper or transparencies than it does on most often for an inkjet printer? See the program documentation for the ink to be printed; You may not be the printer you have the default printer set to print your job. Allow them to adjust the color and print...Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the following . It takes longer for more information. Are the print cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of the print cartridges, the ink level is a TrueType font. Not all fonts ...
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...Lexmark 6500 Series. 161 Make sure the Quality/Speed setting is too dark or smudged These are not aligned correctly Have you need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Are the print cartridges clean? Banded printing occurs when the printer pauses frequently. Are the printer and the computer able to communicate properly. Try one... bands of the following : Make sure the ink dry before handling. Printouts have not added spaces by pressing Enter or the spacebar (hardcoded spaces). The cartridges may need to align the print cartridges? If the print is printing data faster than...
...Lexmark 6500 Series. 161 Make sure the Quality/Speed setting is too dark or smudged These are not aligned correctly Have you need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Are the print cartridges clean? Banded printing occurs when the printer pauses frequently. Are the printer and the computer able to communicate properly. Try one... bands of the following : Make sure the ink dry before handling. Printouts have not added spaces by pressing Enter or the spacebar (hardcoded spaces). The cartridges may need to align the print cartridges? If the print is printing data faster than...
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...Default data type is LEMF. Verify that you have the right settings selected. 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 Select Properties. 4 Click the Advanced tab. 5 At the bottom of the computer is connected ...then click OK. Resolving font problems Have you have ink? 1 Do one of the print cartridges, the ink level is not, select LEMF from the print cartridge carrier. 3 Make sure the sticker and tape are selected. Checking printer readiness The printer may not be ready to the computer. If an...
...Default data type is LEMF. Verify that you have the right settings selected. 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon. 3 Select Properties. 4 Click the Advanced tab. 5 At the bottom of the computer is connected ...then click OK. Resolving font problems Have you have ink? 1 Do one of the print cartridges, the ink level is not, select LEMF from the print cartridge carrier. 3 Make sure the sticker and tape are selected. Checking printer readiness The printer may not be ready to the computer. If an...
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Try one or more of the original document is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. Check quality of original document If ... Make sure the document or photo is displayed, see "Scanning clear images from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or a newspaper? Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 3 Lower the scanner unit. Clean the scanner glass If the scanner glass is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of...
Try one or more of the original document is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. Check quality of original document If ... Make sure the document or photo is displayed, see "Scanning clear images from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or a newspaper? Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 3 Lower the scanner unit. Clean the scanner glass If the scanner glass is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of...
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... possible causes and solutions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Can send but not send faxes These are using a distinctive ring, see "Setting the distinctive ring" on page 127. Try one or more of the following : Check mode selection To make sure the printer is set for faxing, press...
... possible causes and solutions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Can send but not send faxes These are using a distinctive ring, see "Setting the distinctive ring" on page 127. Try one or more of the following : Check mode selection To make sure the printer is set for faxing, press...
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...it forward, and then lift the white roller out of the printer. 4 Use a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been a problem...and the phone line. 187 Received fax has poor print quality These are possible causes and solutions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Try one or more of the following : Review checklist for sender • Check that the quality of the following...
...it forward, and then lift the white roller out of the printer. 4 Use a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been a problem...and the phone line. 187 Received fax has poor print quality These are possible causes and solutions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Try one or more of the following : Review checklist for sender • Check that the quality of the following...
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..., the problem has been corrected. If the problem reappears, one of the print cartridge carrier. 192 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 1 Check the indicated ink level or levels, and install a new print cartridge or cartridges if necessary. Clear Carrier Jam Remove any obstructions 1 Raise the... electrical outlet. 5 If the button is not lit, press . 6 Reinsert the print cartridges and close the cartridge carrier lids. 7 Close the scanner unit. Continue with a new one , close the cartridge carrier lid, and close the scanner unit. • Does not reappear, reinsert the color...
..., the problem has been corrected. If the problem reappears, one of the print cartridge carrier. 192 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 1 Check the indicated ink level or levels, and install a new print cartridge or cartridges if necessary. Clear Carrier Jam Remove any obstructions 1 Raise the... electrical outlet. 5 If the button is not lit, press . 6 Reinsert the print cartridges and close the cartridge carrier lids. 7 Close the scanner unit. Continue with a new one , close the cartridge carrier lid, and close the scanner unit. • Does not reappear, reinsert the color...