Lexmark 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by rwillia8 on November 29th, 2012
Ink Primary
how to configure printer to use black as primary instead of color ink
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Answer #1: Posted by LexmarkListens on November 29th, 2012 4:25 PM
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Related Lexmark 5500 Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 1
5500 MFP Option
Printer and Scanner Setup Guide
August 2003
www.lexmark.com
Setup Guide - Page 3
... incurring any obligation to you supply in this product or make these changes will be used instead. Lexmark is a trademark of the information you .
Lexmark may be obvious. In the... UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this publication may use the fax feature during a lightning storm.
• Connect the power cord to a ...
Setup Guide - Page 4
Contents
Step 1: Get started 1 Step 2: Assemble paper handling options 4 Step 3: Install printer memory and network options . . . . 10 Step 4: Set up the printer 17 Step 5: Install the scanner 31 Step 6: Attach the cables and power cord 35 Step 7: Power up and change configuration settings . . . 40 Step 8: Verify MFP setup 46 Step 9: Distribute MFP user instructions...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... not have any other devices connected to the next task.
If you need more information to assemble an option or your printer, refer to the documentation that portion of the setup guide and continue to the printer, turn the printer off as well and unplug their power cords.
1 Step 1: Get started
Using this book
This...
Setup Guide - Page 6
... of dust
For more information on space requirements, refer to the printer Setup Guide. Note: Leave the printer in .)
When selecting a location for your printer and MFP
1110 mm (43.8 in.)
329.5 mm (13 ...(56 in the box until you must leave enough room to open the printer trays, covers, doors, and MFP option.
CAUTION: The printer weighs 69.9 kg (154 Ib) and requires at least four people to ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... to arrange the boxes in the boxes until you ordered. A duplex unit can install up your printer, go to help lay out your MFP with the printer. You can use the illustrated configuration to "Prepare for the configuration you are assembled. Check the boxes you received to make sure you have all components and hardware...
Setup Guide - Page 8
....
3 Align and screw the positioning
posts into the screw holes in the top of the cabinet or printer base.
4 Hand tighten the posts.
5 Place the cabinet or base in the
location you have chosen for your printer.
4 Step 2: Assemble paper handling options
Installing the printer base or cabinet
You can purchase an optional...
Setup Guide - Page 9
...for each
additional drawer.
5
Carefully align the positioning posts on the optional printer base.
Installing a 550-sheet drawer
Your printer supports up to the holes in the 550-sheet drawer.
3 If you...posts on
the lower drawer with the holes in the
location you have chosen, on the optional printer cabinet, or on the cabinet or base to three optional 550-sheet drawers.
1 Unpack the ...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Make sure the printer is seated securely on the option.
5 Remove any tape or packing
material from the outside of the box and place the printer on the option with the holes in the printer. 4 Have three people help you are installing the printer on a 550-sheet drawer, align the positioning posts on the printer cabinet or printer stand. If you lift the
printer out of the printer.
7
Setup Guide - Page 12
Your printer supports an optional duplex unit that provides two-sided printing.
1 Remove the duplex unit from its
packing material.
2 Remove any shipping tape and
additional packing ... paper the duplex unit supports. Installing an optional duplex unit
Note: Refer to the publications CD for information about the types and sizes of the printer.
8
Setup Guide - Page 13
4 Align the duplex unit with the holes in the printer Setup Guide. To install the high capacity feeder, refer to Step 3: "Install printer memory and network options" on the
duplex unit with the slots
in the printer.
5 Slide in the duplex unit.
6 Align the thumbscrews on page 10 in this guide.
9
When you complete...
Setup Guide - Page 14
...cards or a hard disk. Cover
10 If you are installing memory or option cards after initial printer setup, turn them off and unplug the power cord. You need a number 2 Phillips screwdriver... board cover. Step 3: Install printer memory and network options
Removing the system board cover
CAUTION: If you have any other devices connected to the printer, turn the printer off as well and unplug any...
Setup Guide - Page 44
... the printer.
2 Turn on the scanner.
3 Turn on the touch screen. After the MFP completes its tests, the Home screen is now complete. Hardware setup is displayed on your computer and any
other peripherals. The MFP requires time to configure the MFP.
40 During this period, the message Please wait while the device...
Setup Guide - Page 45
... browser to access the MFP IP address and then entering the Configuration menu, or 3) using DHCP, then you printed earlier.
2 Go to suit your needs. Assigning a printer/scanner IP address
If your network is using DHCP, an IP address is not using MarkVision™ Professional to change the copy default settings for your MFP.
If...
Setup Guide - Page 46
... URL field of the browser (for example, 192.168.0.11):
ping xxx.xxx.x.xx
If the printer is active on page 28 if you can use the virtual keyboard and enter the appropriate information for the configuration page to
refresh, and then verify the parameters are
finished entering information.
6 Wait for your Web...
Setup Guide - Page 47
...mail address for example, http://192.168.236.24), and then press Enter.
43 Use your Web browser to set the required fax information:
1 Type the MFP IP ... once an IP address has been assigned. Configuring for Pull Printing Configuring Scan to E-mail
Configuring fax setup
If your printer has an optional ImageQuick firmware card installed, it can be configured for example, http://192.168.236.24),...
Setup Guide - Page 53
...system administrator can turn functions off completely, but you cannot otherwise restrict access because the device doesn't know where to go to identify themselves, an authentication method other than "Guest... the Key icon Configuration Manage Function Access. Note: If a function access setting is changed to require users to verify the user name or password.
Using the authentication method ...
Setup Guide - Page 57
... feed smoothly or easily, or if several pages feed at one time.
1 Turn off and disconnect the power
to side.
5 Rotate the roller forward with ink, toner particles, or paper coatings. Make sure the cover is cleaned. Maintain your
finger and repeat step 4 until the entire roller is closed securely.
Cleaning...
Setup Guide - Page 63
... transmission charges.)
See the section in the AC outlet to which this publication entitled "Configuring fax setup" on the product labeling. Notice to AC power sources. The modem REN... If your telephone company or a qualified installer. This equipment uses CA11A telephone jacks.
This is connected. Notices 59 If this device is to avoid damage to the equipment caused by local lightning...
User's Guide - Page 6
... be
displayed. • Touch the Key icon to access the virtual printer operator panel and add administrator
settings. • Review the display window for current multifunction printer (MFP) status and messages. • Touch Tips to access stored profiles. Getting started
How do I use the touch screen?
Copy
Fax
E-mail
Profiles
Tips
Key icon
Display...
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