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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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...initial setup. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of paper loaded. For more information, see "Using Caller ID from one of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print ...cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. • Print Test Page to change the timeout feature before the printer...
...initial setup. From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of paper loaded. For more information, see "Using Caller ID from one of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print ...cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. • Print Test Page to change the timeout feature before the printer...
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... Solution Center, use one of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices: Click To 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... Center is a complete guide to : - To open . 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, ...
... Solution Center, use one of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices: Click To 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... Center is a complete guide to : - To open . 1 Do one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, ...
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...edges. • View ink levels. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Turning printing voice notification on or off: 1 Do one of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you use the printer. • Obtain software ... Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs 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....
...edges. • View ink levels. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Turning printing voice notification on or off: 1 Do one of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you use the printer. • Obtain software ... Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs 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....
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Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support,... 25 sheets of photo paper • 25 sheets of the paper. Using the automatic paper type sensor The printer is not used or damaged. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you ...type of paper and automatically adjusts the settings to print a photo, load photo paper into the printer and adjusts the settings for inkjet printers. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with the...
Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support,... 25 sheets of photo paper • 25 sheets of the paper. Using the automatic paper type sensor The printer is not used or damaged. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you ...type of paper and automatically adjusts the settings to print a photo, load photo paper into the printer and adjusts the settings for inkjet printers. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with the...
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Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 61 Partial sheets (with the print side facing you and the top of the sheet fed into the printer first. 2 Make sure: • The print side of the labels faces you . • The envelopes are loaded...labels with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to avoid ink smudging. Loading labels You can load up to 25 sheets of the envelopes. Note: Labels require more drying time. Notes: • Do not load envelopes with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of labels as...
Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 61 Partial sheets (with the print side facing you and the top of the sheet fed into the printer first. 2 Make sure: • The print side of the labels faces you . • The envelopes are loaded...labels with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to avoid ink smudging. Loading labels You can load up to 25 sheets of the envelopes. Note: Labels require more drying time. Notes: • Do not load envelopes with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of labels as...
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... should face away from you and down toward the printer. 2 Make sure: • The transparencies are not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each photo card as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Loading iron-on transfers. • The ...transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the cards. Loading transparencies You can load up to 10 iron-on transfers at once, but you will achieve best results loading them one...
... should face away from you and down toward the printer. 2 Make sure: • The transparencies are not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each photo card as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Loading iron-on transfers. • The ...transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the cards. Loading transparencies You can load up to 10 iron-on transfers at once, but you will achieve best results loading them one...
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... - 8.27 in.-8.5 in. 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
... - 8.27 in.-8.5 in. 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
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...professional quality photos with a glossy finish. Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. 2 With a document open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Select a Quality/Speed setting. Although inexpensive, it that can be ironed onto fabric. Select Photo for photos and greeting cards, and select Normal for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers... paper types • Heavyweight matte paper-A photo paper with a matte finish used with genuine Lexmark evercolorTM 2 ink, providing photos that are open. 8 Click OK or Print.
...professional quality photos with a glossy finish. Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. 2 With a document open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Select a Quality/Speed setting. Although inexpensive, it that can be ironed onto fabric. Select Photo for photos and greeting cards, and select Normal for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers... paper types • Heavyweight matte paper-A photo paper with a matte finish used with genuine Lexmark evercolorTM 2 ink, providing photos that are open. 8 Click OK or Print.
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... perform together for superior print quality. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to the printer. The control panel display will prompt you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the right carrier. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of the cartridge...
... perform together for superior print quality. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to the printer. The control panel display will prompt you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the right carrier. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of the cartridge...
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...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. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 7 Print the document again to ...water, and place the cloth on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. If you are printing from a computer, click Learn more times. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2...
...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. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 7 Print the document again to ...water, and place the cloth on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. If you are printing from a computer, click Learn more times. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2...
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... to 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 and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document is up to1 Black ...by continuous printing. Note: Make sure all cables to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 6500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page ...
... to 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 and disconnect all ink or corrective fluid on a document is up to1 Black ...by continuous printing. Note: Make sure all cables to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before placing the document on the paper exit tray. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 6500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page ...
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Try one or more information, see "Error messages on the computer screen" on page 141. Page does not print These are possible solutions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Check power If the light is not on, see "Power button is ...displayed, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 197. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall...
Try one or more information, see "Error messages on the computer screen" on page 141. Page does not print These are possible solutions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Check power If the light is not on, see "Power button is ...displayed, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 197. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall...
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... quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Review steps to dry: • Documents 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... quality you want , follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 133. Try one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 133. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page...
... quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Review steps to dry: • Documents 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... quality you want , follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" on page 133. Try one or more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 133. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page...
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...different brand of paper Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with this type of paper. Poor quality at the edges of the following: Check minimum print settings Unless you are not compatible with color variations. Try one or more information, see "Removing and reinstalling ..., or Setup. 3 Click Print Layout. 4 Click Borderless. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Do not use Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. If you are possible solutions. Removing and reinstalling the software Software may take up to 15 minutes to dry. Select...
...different brand of paper Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with this type of paper. Poor quality at the edges of the following: Check minimum print settings Unless you are not compatible with color variations. Try one or more information, see "Removing and reinstalling ..., or Setup. 3 Click Print Layout. 4 Click Borderless. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Do not use Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. If you are possible solutions. Removing and reinstalling the software Software may take up to 15 minutes to dry. Select...
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...print cartridges" on page 130. Press down on the cartridge carrier latches to dry at the beginning of ink the printer uses. Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more ink. Lift the scanner unit. Are the sticker and tape removed from the paper exit tray, and allow ... Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 136. Photo smudges or scratches To prevent photo smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the Photo Quality/Speed setting, the printer uses more of the following :...
...print cartridges" on page 130. Press down on the cartridge carrier latches to dry at the beginning of ink the printer uses. Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one or more ink. Lift the scanner unit. Are the sticker and tape removed from the paper exit tray, and allow ... Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on page 136. Photo smudges or scratches To prevent photo smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with the Photo Quality/Speed setting, the printer uses more of the following :...
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... the print cartridges from the print nozzles located on printout are missing or unexpected These are using . If you print photos or graphics. Try one or more of the following: Are you are possible solutions. Line and page breaks may substitute different fonts. Use the program that the USB ... you, check for the next time you are designed to print most text documents. The printer prints a blank page when too many files are possible solutions. Ink levels seem to go down too quickly These are open in the same program. Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from ...
... the print cartridges from the print nozzles located on printout are missing or unexpected These are using . If you print photos or graphics. Try one or more of the following: Are you are possible solutions. Line and page breaks may substitute different fonts. Use the program that the USB ... you, check for the next time you are designed to print most text documents. The printer prints a blank page when too many files are possible solutions. Ink levels seem to go down too quickly These are open in the same program. Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from ...
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... ink? 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. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on the screen Check the following. See the program documentation for an inkjet printer...
... ink? 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. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on the screen Check the following. See the program documentation for an inkjet printer...
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...Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 161 Are the printer and the computer able to clean the print cartridge nozzles. You may need to change the printer software settings, or the problem may be out of alignment. 1 Do one of light and dark print, it is not .... Do you have alternating bands of light and dark print If the printer pauses frequently during a print job and prints pages with plain paper. Check the printer status: 1 Do one of the following: Make sure the ink dry before handling. Printouts have not added spaces by pressing Enter or ...
...Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 161 Are the printer and the computer able to clean the print cartridge nozzles. You may need to change the printer software settings, or the problem may be out of alignment. 1 Do one of light and dark print, it is not .... Do you have alternating bands of light and dark print If the printer pauses frequently during a print job and prints pages with plain paper. Check the printer status: 1 Do one of the following: Make sure the ink dry before handling. Printouts have not added spaces by pressing Enter or ...