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... 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 server 48 What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean 48 Security...
... 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 server 48 What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean 48 Security...
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...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 ... 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 4
...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 ... 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 4
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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 ...is orange ...147 Wireless printer is no longer working...148 Changing wireless settings after installation 149 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 149 Printer cannot connect to the wireless network 150 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (...
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 ...is orange ...147 Wireless printer is no longer working...148 Changing wireless settings after installation 149 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 149 Printer cannot connect to the wireless network 150 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (...
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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 ...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 ...
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 ...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 ...
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... Memory card cannot be inserted ...176 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 177 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 177 Copy troubleshooting...178 Copier does not respond ...178 Scanner unit does not close ...178 Poor copy quality ...179 Partial document or ...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...
... Memory card cannot be inserted ...176 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 177 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 177 Copy troubleshooting...178 Copier does not respond ...178 Scanner unit does not close ...178 Poor copy quality ...179 Partial document or ...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...
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... with the printer software. Your printer is compatible 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 are operating system-dependent. Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server...
... with the printer software. Your printer is compatible 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 are operating system-dependent. Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server...
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...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 connected to a wireless network. 7 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 8 PictBridge port Connect... a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 9 Control panel Operate the printer. Recommended for wireless connection, but not connected. • Green indicates that the printer is ready for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Note: ...
...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 connected to a wireless network. 7 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 8 PictBridge port Connect... a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 9 Control panel Operate the printer. Recommended for wireless connection, but not connected. • Green indicates that the printer is ready for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Note: ...
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To purchase the Lexmark N2050, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on both sides of a sheet of the printer and then into the wall outlet. 4 Duplex cover • Print on page 136. 6 LINE port Connect the printer to an active telephone line to a wireless network. Access the scanner glass. LINE ...Power supply with port Plug the power cord into the power supply at the back of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to send and receive faxes. Use the 13 Scanner glass 14 Top cover 1 2 To Copy or remove an item. Note:...
To purchase the Lexmark N2050, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on both sides of a sheet of the printer and then into the wall outlet. 4 Duplex cover • Print on page 136. 6 LINE port Connect the printer to an active telephone line to a wireless network. Access the scanner glass. LINE ...Power supply with port Plug the power cord into the power supply at the back of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to send and receive faxes. Use the 13 Scanner glass 14 Top cover 1 2 To Copy or remove an item. Note:...
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... removing a USB cable or installation cable. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 7 6 Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move the printer after setup is complete. • You may need to a computer using a USB cable. Use the 7 EXT port... 8 USB port EXT Standalone setup 1 Unpack the printer. Note: Remove the plug to the printer. To Connect additional devices, ...
... removing a USB cable or installation cable. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 8 7 6 Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move the printer after setup is complete. • You may need to a computer using a USB cable. Use the 7 EXT port... 8 USB port EXT Standalone setup 1 Unpack the printer. Note: Remove the plug to the printer. To Connect additional devices, ...
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... panel These instructions apply only if you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to view the IP Address, IP Netmask, and IP Gateway of the printer. • Network Time to choose whether to remove it (if one or more additional language control panels with the holes ...on the printer. Lift and rotate it back to enable the time server. From here Network Setup Note: This submenu item appears only when an internal wireless print server is installed in the printer. Wireless Signal Quality, which...
... panel These instructions apply only if you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to view the IP Address, IP Netmask, and IP Gateway of the printer. • Network Time to choose whether to remove it (if one or more additional language control panels with the holes ...on the printer. Lift and rotate it back to enable the time server. From here Network Setup Note: This submenu item appears only when an internal wireless print server is installed in the printer. Wireless Signal Quality, which...
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... servers are now ready to configure the internal wireless print server to the internal wireless print server. Warning: Failure to the back of the internal wireless print server with the MAC address to unplug the printer can purchase one separately. Make sure the printer is turned off your wireless network. 47 You will need this later to...
... servers are now ready to configure the internal wireless print server to the internal wireless print server. Warning: Failure to the back of the internal wireless print server with the MAC address to unplug the printer can purchase one separately. Make sure the printer is turned off your wireless network. 47 You will need this later to...
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...? • Off indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. Select this option: - Configuring the optional internal wireless print server If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your printer was already set up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the...
...? • Off indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. Select this option: - Configuring the optional internal wireless print server If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your printer was already set up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the...
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... examples appear below : • Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with each other . Internet Wireless network examples Four common wireless networks appear below . A network can be connected to wired or wireless networks. There are devices made by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be set up. Wired network example •...
... examples appear below : • Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with each other . Internet Wireless network examples Four common wireless networks appear below . A network can be connected to wired or wireless networks. There are devices made by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be set up. Wired network example •...
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Internet Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet 50
Internet Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet 50
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... WPA2) • Any applicable security keys or passwords used on the network. Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without going through a wireless router. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. What information do I find...
... WPA2) • Any applicable security keys or passwords used on the network. Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without going through a wireless router. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. What information do I find...
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...XX Note: A list of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Print Setup Page appears. 5 Press . 6 Press again. Note: You can be set on a router so that only devices with the wireless print server. Direct IP printing 1... Connect the printer to an external print server using an Ethernet cable. Attach the adhesive label to your...
...XX Note: A list of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Print Setup Page appears. 5 Press . 6 Press again. Note: You can be set on a router so that only devices with the wireless print server. Direct IP printing 1... Connect the printer to an external print server using an Ethernet cable. Attach the adhesive label to your...
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...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: • The port is set to a USB port. • File is not set as the SSID • The wireless mode (the type of wireless...properly configure the printer for use on a wireless network. Wireless networking Using a wireless network connection This printer may be used with the network security encryption type 1 Insert the printer software CD. 2 Click Install. 3 Select I agree to the one in the list. For more than one is listed, match...
...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: • The port is set to a USB port. • File is not set as the SSID • The wireless mode (the type of wireless...properly configure the printer for use on a wireless network. Wireless networking Using a wireless network connection This printer may be used with the network security encryption type 1 Insert the printer software CD. 2 Click Install. 3 Select I agree to the one in the list. For more than one is listed, match...
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... a remote subnet. • The printer is complete. 55 One factor is interference from the available list. Installing the printer on the computer screen until installation is listed as microwave ovens. If the IP address is not automatically assigned, you can affect the signal strength. Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have lost communication with...
... a remote subnet. • The printer is complete. 55 One factor is interference from the available list. Installing the printer on the computer screen until installation is listed as microwave ovens. If the IP address is not automatically assigned, you can affect the signal strength. Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have lost communication with...
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... or ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode. A simple type of wireless network is called ad hoc. Characteristics Infrastructure Ad hoc 56 Types of wireless networks Networks can operate in one where a PC with a wireless adapter communicates directly with a printer equipped for each device communicates with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is set to...
... or ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode. A simple type of wireless network is called ad hoc. Characteristics Infrastructure Ad hoc 56 Types of wireless networks Networks can operate in one where a PC with a wireless adapter communicates directly with a printer equipped for each device communicates with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is set to...
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... entered the correct IP address. Communication Security Range Speed Through wireless access point (wireless Directly between your printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you can set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and then click Next. 57 Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network using network adapters • Make sure the adapter...
... entered the correct IP address. Communication Security Range Speed Through wireless access point (wireless Directly between your printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you can set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and then click Next. 57 Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network using network adapters • Make sure the adapter...