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About your printer To read the Lexmark Environmental Sustainability Report, see www.lexmark.com/environment. Note: Your printer may not come with some of these programs or some of the functions of these programs, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased. Printer models The installation software CD that came with your printer works for the following printer models: • Pro5000 • Pro5500 Printer features Depending on the model, your printer comes with features that will help you manage and accomplish printing and imaging tasks: • Wireless networking-Print and scan from virtually anywhere in your home or office over a secure wireless network, as well as share the printer among multiple computers. • Intuitive touch screen-Use the full‑featured color touch screen for fast, easy access to all the printer menus. The large screen also allows you to view and print photos directly from your digital camera or memory device without using a computer. • Print-Print documents and PDFs quickly from a computer or from a USB flash drive. Built‑in two‑sided printing lets you save money and the environment. • Copy-Copy documents and photos with one‑touch, computer‑free black or color copying. Enjoy 25% to 400% reduction and enlargement capacity. • Scan-Scan documents and photos fast and easily with the high‑resolution scanner. Easily scan to a memory device or to multiple laptops or PCs over a secure wireless network with up to 1200 dpi optical resolution. • Fax-Do standalone black and color faxing at 33.6 Kbps modem speed. Other fax features include 99 speed dials, automatic redial, junk fax blocking, and caller ID. • Photo printing-Print high‑quality, long‑lasting photos directly from digital memory cards, PictBridge‑enabled digital cameras, and USB flash drives. • SmartSolutions-Simplify printer tasks that you frequently repeat by creating and customizing your printer solutions. Using the SmartSolutions toolkit on the Web, you can choose the printer tasks that you often perform, apply your custom settings, and download them to your printer as shortcuts that you can easily access anytime. You can also customize your printer with solutions that display your online calendars, online photo albums, RSS feeds, and more. • Eco‑Mode-Save energy and paper by activating Eco‑Mode. It automatically dims the printer display light, puts the printer into Sleep mode after a specified period of inactivity, and prints on both sides of the paper for print, copy, and fax jobs. Setting up the printer 1 Unpack the printer. 6 SD/MS/xD/MMC PRIPOHSCROIUoLNTePmxeEYPsmfarOrekeRPrTwiotfhesysioournanleSweries Printer 1.800.395.4039 Notes: • Do not attach the USB cable until prompted to do so. • Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you are setting up on a wireless network, then you may move the printer after setup is complete. • Contents may vary by model and region. 2 To initiate printer setup using a computer, insert the installation software CD, or download the printer driver.

Section	Page
Contents	3
About your printer	5
Finding information about the printer	5
Minimizing your printer's environmental impact	5
Printer models	6
Printer features	6
Setting up the printer	6
Understanding the parts of the printer	12
Using the printer control panel	14
Understanding the home screen	15
Navigating menus using the touch screen	16
Using memory cards and flash drives	16
Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer	16
Supported memory cards and file types	17
Ordering and replacing supplies	18
Ordering ink cartridges	18
Replacing ink cartridges	18
Maintaining ink cartridges	19
Aligning the printhead	19
Cleaning the printhead nozzles	19
Using the printer software	20
Minimum system requirements	20
Installing the printer software	20
Using the Windows printer software	20
Using the Macintosh printer software	21
Printing	23
Printing a document	23
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically	23
Printing photos using the printer control panel	24
Canceling print jobs	24
Copying	25
Tips for copying	25
Making copies	25
Making a duplex copy automatically	25
Canceling copy jobs	25
Scanning	26
Tips for scanning	26
Scanning to a local computer	26
Scanning to a flash drive or memory card	26
Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software	26
Scanning to a PDF	27
Canceling scan jobs	27
E-mailing	28
Sending e-mail	28
Tips for e-mailing	28
Scanning a document or photo to e-mail	28
Canceling an e-mail	28
Setting up the printer to fax	29
Step 1: Connect the printer to the telephone line	29
Scenario 1: Standard telephone line	29
Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)	31
Scenario 3: VoIP telephone service	31
Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider	32
Scenario 5: Country- or region-specific setup	33
Step 2: Check the dial tone	36
Step 3: Set your fax name and fax number	36
Step 4: Set the printer to receive faxes automatically or manually	36
Step 5: Set the number of rings	37
Step 6: Create a contact list	37
Faxing	38
Sending faxes	38
Tips for sending faxes	38
Sending faxes using the printer control panel	38
Sending faxes using the computer	38
Receiving faxes	38
Tips for receiving faxes	38
Receiving faxes automatically	39
Receiving faxes manually	39
Wireless networking	40
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network	40
Installing the printer on a wireless network	40
What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?	40
Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup manually	41
Use the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method	41
Use the Personal Identification Number (PIN) method	41
Choose another configuration method	41
Using SmartSolutions	42
What is SmartSolutions?	42
Troubleshooting	43
Before you troubleshoot	43
If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem	43
Setup troubleshooting	43
Installation screen did not appear during installation	43
Launch the printer CD manually	43
Incorrect language appears on the display	43
Change the language using the printer menus	43
Software did not install	43
Make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements	43
Temporarily disable security programs in Windows before installing the software	43
Check the USB connection	44
Reconnect the printer power supply	44
Print job does not print or is missing pages	44
Make sure the ink cartridges are inserted correctly	44
Select your printer from the Print dialog before sending the print job	44
Make sure the print job is not paused	44
Make sure your printer is set as the default printer	44
Reconnect the printer power supply	44
Remove and reconnect the USB cable connected to your printer	44
Check the USB connection	44
Remove and reinstall the printer software	44
Printer is printing blank pages	44
Reinstall the ink cartridges and deep clean and align the printhead	44
Printer is busy or does not respond	45
Make sure the printer is not in Sleep mode	45
Reconnect the printer power supply	45
Cannot delete documents from the print queue	45
Restart the computer and try again	45
Remove and reconnect the USB cable connected to your printer	45
Cannot print through USB	45
Check the USB connection	45
Make sure the USB port is enabled in Windows	45
Remove and reinstall the printer software	45
Fax troubleshooting	45
Fax troubleshooting checklist	46
Cannot send faxes	46
Make sure to enter your user information in the printer	46
Reduce the transmission speed of the fax modem	46
Enable error correction	46
Enable automatic fax conversion	46
Make sure that the Dial Prefix setting is correct	46
Cannot receive faxes	47
Make sure that you have configured the correct settings for your setup	47
Make sure that the printer is connected to an analog port	47
Make sure to free up printer memory	47
Make sure that Fax Forwarding is disabled	47
Increase the ringer volume	47
Make sure that you have the correct manual answer code	47
Cannot run the fax software	47
Make sure a fax driver is installed	47
Make sure the printer is connected to a telephone line	47
Network troubleshooting	47
Wireless troubleshooting checklist	47
Printing a network setup page	48
Locating IP addresses	48
Cannot print over wireless network	48
Turn the access point (wireless router) off and then back on	48
Disconnect from VPN session	48
Make sure Demo Mode is turned off	48
Check your WEP key or WPA passphrase	48
Check if your access point has an association/registration button	48
Move your access point away from other electronic devices	49
Move the computer and/or printer closer to the access point	49
Check the wireless signal quality	49
Check your advanced security settings	49
Make sure your computer is connected to your access point	49
Make sure that your computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network	49
Make sure your OS is compatible with wireless printing through AirPort	50
“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly	50
Make sure your computer and printer have valid IP addresses for the network	50
Make sure the wireless port is selected	50
Make sure bidirectional communication is enabled	51
Notices	52
Edition notice	52
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS	52
Trademarks	52
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement	52
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement	52

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To read the Lexmark Environmental Sustainability Report, see

www.lexmark.com/environment

Note:

Your printer may not come with some of these programs or some of the functions of these

programs, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased.

Printer models

The installation software CD that came with your printer works for the following printer models:

•

Pro5000

•

Pro5500

Printer features

Depending on the model, your printer comes with features that will help you manage and accomplish

printing and imaging tasks:

•

Wireless networking

—Print and scan from virtually anywhere in your home or office over a secure

wireless network, as well as share the printer among multiple computers.

•

Intuitive touch screen

—Use the full

‑

featured color touch screen for fast, easy access to all the printer

menus. The large screen also allows you to view and print photos directly from your digital camera or

memory device without using a computer.

•

—Print documents and PDFs quickly from a computer or from a USB flash drive. Built

‑

in two

‑

sided

printing lets you save money and the environment.

•

Copy

—Copy documents and photos with one

‑

touch, computer

‑

free black or color copying. Enjoy 25%

to 400% reduction and enlargement capacity.

•

Scan

—Scan documents and photos fast and easily with the high

‑

resolution scanner. Easily scan to a

memory device or to multiple laptops or PCs over a secure wireless network with up to 1200 dpi optical

resolution.

•

Fax

—Do standalone black and color faxing at 33.6 Kbps modem speed. Other fax features include 99

speed dials, automatic redial, junk fax blocking, and caller ID.

•

Photo printing

—Print high

‑

quality, long

‑

lasting photos directly from digital memory cards,

PictBridge

‑

enabled digital cameras, and USB flash drives.

•

SmartSolutions

—Simplify printer tasks that you frequently repeat by creating and customizing your

printer solutions. Using the SmartSolutions toolkit on the Web, you can choose the printer tasks that

you often perform, apply your custom settings, and download them to your printer as shortcuts that

you can easily access anytime. You can also customize your printer with solutions that display your

online calendars, online photo albums, RSS feeds, and more.

•

Eco

‑

Mode

—Save energy and paper by activating Eco

‑

Mode. It automatically dims the printer display

light, puts the printer into Sleep mode after a specified period of inactivity, and prints on both sides

of the paper for print, copy, and fax jobs.

Setting up the printer

Unpack the printer.

PRIORITY

1.800.395.4039

PHONE

SUPPORT

Notes:

•

not

attach the USB cable until prompted to do so.

•

Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you are setting up on a wireless network,

then you may move the printer after setup is complete.

•

Contents may vary by model and region.

To initiate printer setup using a computer, insert the installation software CD, or download the printer

driver.

About your printer