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    3600-4600 Series User's Guide 2008 www.lexmark.com
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    software ...29 Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 30 Using the Windows printer software...31 Using the Macintosh printer software...32 Switching between the rear USB port and the Quick Connect laptop port (selected models only)...33 Installing the printer on a wireless
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    using 50 Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time 50 What is a MAC address?...51 How do I find the MAC address? ...51 What is an documents from a memory card or flash drive 63 Printing specialty documents...64 Choosing compatible specialty paper types ...64
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    control panel ...76 Printing photos from the computer using the printer software 77 Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 77 Applying color effects to photos using the printer control panel 78 Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 79 Printing photos
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    button is not lit ...103 Software did not install...103 Page does not print...104 Solving printer power problems ...107 Removing and reinstalling the software ...107 Enabling the USB port in Windows ...108 Wireless troubleshooting...109 Wireless troubleshooting checklist ...109 Printing a network
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    (Macintosh only 119 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...121 Wireless print server not installed ...123 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 123 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 123 Resetting the internal
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    of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 9
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    the printer software on a Windows operating system. The Help installs automatically with the programs. 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 From
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    For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. 1 Click SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 From the
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    Warranty included with this warranty that came with your this printer will be free of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. period of 12 months after the 1 Click SUPPORT. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 Click
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    , such as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may not ship with a USB cable. Purchase a USB cable separately. 4 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication
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    2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the paper support, and then extend the paper exit tray. 4 Extend the paper guides. 5 Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and near the printer. 14
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    6 Press to turn on the printer. 7 If prompted, set the language. 8 If prompted, set the country/region. 9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 15
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    10 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 11 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 12 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 13
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    14 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 15 Close the printer, and then load plain paper. 16 From the printer control panel, press . 17
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    Discard or recycle the alignment page. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Understanding the parts of the printer Use the 1 Paper support 2 Printer control panel To Load paper. Operate the printer. 18
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    rear USB cable or installation cable. USB port. 7 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 8 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 9 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 10 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 11 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding
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    when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 6 Internal wireless print server Connect the printer to a wireless network. Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this print
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    scan documents. • Turn the printer on and off. • Switch to Power Saver mode. Note: Press to switch to Power Saver mode. Press and hold for two seconds to turn off the printer. Access the copy menu and the previous mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and return to default settings. 21
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    Press 10 11 12 To • Select a menu item that appears on the display. • Save settings. • Move one level deeper in a submenu. • Feed or eject paper. Press and hold for 3 seconds to feed or eject paper from the printer. Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Note: Other button lights are
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    Menus List Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Clear Settings Timeout Network Setup (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • Print Setup Page • Wireless Information • TCP/IP •
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    is connected to a network) • USB Flash Drive • Memory Card Quality Original Size PictBridge menu Note: The PictBridge menu is enabled only when you insert a PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer. Photo Size Paper Size Paper Type Layout Quality Note: The File Print menu is enabled when you
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    image. Select: • Computer • Network (appears only in printers connected to a network) • USB Flash Drive • Memory Card Notes: • If you choose a computer as the destination, then a list of applications will be downloaded to the printer. Choose the application that you will use to open the scanned
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    menu, press on the printer control panel. From here Maintenance You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of the black cartridge, color cartridge, or photo cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridges. • Print Test Page to
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    , and IP Gateway of the printer. • File Print to choose whether a network computer is selected automatically or manually during File Print jobs. • Reset Network Adapter Defaults to reset the wireless network settings. Defaults Select: • Paper Size to choose a paper size. • Paper Type to choose
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    minutes of inactivity or after turning off the power but will return to the default factory settings when a memory card or flash drive is removed. • the printer to revert to the default temporary settings after two minutes of inactivity or after turning off the printer. 1 From the printer control
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    printer software Installing printer software Using Windows 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 From the main installation screen, click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on the screens. Using Macintosh 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the printer
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    for your operating system. 4 Follow the instructions on the screens to download the driver and install the printer software. Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) The XML Paper Specification (XPS) driver is an optional printer driver designed to make use of the advanced
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    , edit, transfer, and print photos and documents. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if you choose not to install the Lexmark Productivity Studio. • Print black or text-only Web pages to save ink. • Schedule automatic printing of Web pages. • Access Picnik and
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    printer software Use the Print dialog Printer Services dialog To Adjust the print settings and schedule print jobs. • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink or supplies. • Contact Lexmark. • Contact us. • Check the printer software version installed on the computer. Applications
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    a memory device to the computer over a network. Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Lexmark Wireless Setup
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    In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click Run. 3 Type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. c Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Using Macintosh a Insert the installation software CD. b Wait for the Welcome screen to appear. Note: If the Welcome screen does
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    up the printer for wireless printing, you need to know: • The name of your wireless network. This is also known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID). • If encryption was used to secure your network. • The security key (either a WEP key or WPA passphrase) that allows other devices to communicate on
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    of your CD or DVD drive. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. b Click Run. c Type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to set up the printer. Using Macintosh 1 Insert the installation software CD. 2 Wait a minute for the
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    from the list of available networks, and guide that came with the box, or from the box Web page. If you have already changed the key for your wireless network, use the key you created. 7 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation. Configuring an IP address manually The printer
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    key, or other settings: Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Note: If the cable
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    accessed wirelessly by any other computer on the network. However, you will need to install the printer driver on every computer that will access it. You do not need to configure the printer again, although you will need to run the setup software on each computer to install the driver. Using Windows
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    In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. b Click Run. c Type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions for installing a configured printer on a new computer. Using Macintosh 1 Insert the installation software CD. 2 Wait for the Welcome screen to
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    the printer for use on a wireless network, insert the installation software CD, and then follow the instructions on the Welcome screen. Otherwise: a Click . b Click All Programs. c Select the printer program folder, and then click Tools ΠLexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 9 When the available networks
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    up the printer for use on a wireless network, insert the installation software CD, and then follow the instructions on the Welcome screen. Otherwise: a Click Start. b Click All Programs or Programs. c Select the printer program folder from the list, and then click Tools ΠLexmark Wireless Setup
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    in a safe place for future reference. Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 43
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    other. For a device to be able to communicate wirelessly, it must have a wireless print server attached or installed that lets it receive and transmit radio waves. How are home networks configured? For desktop computers, laptops, and printers to communicate with each other over a network, they must
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    Scenario 3: Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet • Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A desktop computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable
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    the Internet. • This configuration is referred to as an ad hoc network. Why do I need an installation cable? When setting up the printer on your wireless network, the printer will need to temporarily connect to a computer using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the
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    current network and share the same SSID and channel as the wireless router (wireless access point). In ad hoc mode, a computer with a wireless network adapter communicates directly with a printer equipped with a wireless print server. The computer must have a valid IP address for the current network
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    it is that the communication signal will be weaker. The strength of the signal received by your computer can also affect the connectivity of the printer with the network during configuration. When you installed the wireless adapter in your computer, the adapter software probably placed an icon
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    Ad hoc networks have a much shorter range than infrastructure networks. Try moving the printer closer to the computer if they seem to have trouble communicating. MOVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/WIRELESS ROUTER If the printer is too far away from the access point, it will not be
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    objects absorb part of the wireless signal when it passes through them, but certain types of objects absorb enough to cause communications problems. To avoid signal absorption, avoid placing the following items between your access point and your printer: • Stacks of paper or books • Multiple walls
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    a device instead of its software. The MAC address is displayed as a hexadecimal number in this format: 01-23-45-67-89-AB. Every device capable of communicating on a network has a MAC address. Network printers, computers, and routers, whether Ethernet or wireless, all have MAC addresses. While it is
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    How to locate a computer IP address using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click All Programs ΠAccessories. c Click Command Prompt. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. b Click All Programs or Programs ΠAccessories ΠCommand Prompt. 2 Type ipconfig. 3 Press Enter
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    IP address is not automatically assigned, you will be asked during wireless setup to manually enter an address and other network information after selecting your printer from the available list. What is a key index? A wireless access point (wireless router) can be configured with as many as four WEP
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    paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides
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    jam. • The label sheets are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the label sheets. Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each sheet of labels as it exits, and then allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Transparencies You can load up to 10
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    to avoid ink smudging. Iron-on transfers You can load up to 10 transfers. Make sure: • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces you. • The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against
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    of pages needed to print the banner. • You place the required stack of banner paper on a flat surface behind the printer. • The leading edge of the banner paper feeds into the printer first. • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the
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    Loading original documents on the scanner glass You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You can scan a document for faxing. Note: The maximum scan area for the scanner glass is 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in.). 1 Open the top cover. 2
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    avoid dark edges on the scanned image. Using the automatic paper type sensor The printer is equipped with an automatic paper type sensing device. The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for you. For example, if you
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    . d Click Print. Printing Web pages If you chose to install the Lexmark Toolbar software for your Web browser, then you can use it to create a printer-friendly version of any Web page. Notes: • For Windows, the software supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or a compatible version of
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    of the Print Setup tab, enter the number of copies that you want to print, and then select Collate Copies. 4 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. Note: The collate option is available only when you are printing multiple copies. 61
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    close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File ΠPrint. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer. 3 Do one of the following: For Mac OS X versions 10.5 and 10.4 a From the print options pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling. b From
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    5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 6 Click OK or Print. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open contain document files that are supported by the printer. • The computer must contain applications that support the file types in the memory device. 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive. The
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    documents You can also use the programs that are installed with the printer software to print specialty documents. For more information, see the Help associated with these programs. Choosing compatible specialty paper types • Heavyweight matte paper-A photo paper with a matte finish used for
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    1 Load the envelopes in the printer. 2 Do one of the following: Using Windows a With a document open, click File ΠPrint. b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. c From the Media Type list of the Print Setup tab, select Plain. d From the Paper Size list, select the envelope size. Note
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    it exits, and then allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Printing on custom-size paper Before beginning these instructions, load the custom-size paper in the printer. For more information, see the "Loading Paper" chapter. Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File ΠPrint. 2 Click Properties
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    the measurement units to use (inches or millimeters). 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 6 Print the document. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File ΠPage Setup. 2 From the Paper size pop-up menu, choose Manage Custom Sizes. 3 Create a custom size. a Click
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    Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control Panel. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Settings ΠPrinters. 2 Right-click the printer, and then select Pause Printing. Using
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    Printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Settings ΠPrinters. 2 Right-click the printer name in Windows 1 Double-click the printer icon in the taskbar. 2 Right-click the document name, and then select Resume. Using Mac OS X version 10.5
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    Using Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the menu bar, click Go Œ Utilities Œ Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. The Printer List dialog appears. 2 Double-click the printer. The print queue dialog appears. 3 Do one of the following: • If you want to resume all print jobs in the queue,
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    Using the taskbar in Windows 1 Double-click the printer icon in the taskbar. 2 Do one of the following: • If you want to cancel a particular print job, right-click the document name, and then select Cancel. • If you want to cancel all print jobs in the queue, click Printer Œ Cancel All Documents.
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    Working with photos You can also use the programs that are installed with the printer software to customize and print photos. For more information, see the Help associated with these programs. Inserting a memory card 1 Insert a memory card. • Insert the card with the brand name label facing up. • If
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    , reading, or writing from it. When the printer detects the memory card, the message Memory Card Detected appears on the printer control panel display. If the printer does not read the memory card, then remove and reinsert it. Notes: • The printer recognizes one memory card at a time. If you insert
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    photos Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Using the printer control panel Notes: • You cannot transfer photos from a memory device to a computer through an external network adapter that does not support memory device connection. • The printer may require that you select
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    . - In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio. 4 From the Photo Printing section of the main screen, click Download to library. 5 Browse to the location of the memory device
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    you make a selection. 5 Follow the instructions on the printer control panel display. Notes: • If there is not enough memory on the flash drive, a prompt appears with the programs installed with the printer software. Printing photos using the printer control panel 1 Load photo paper with the glossy
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    XP and earlier, click Start. b Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. c Select Lexmark Productivity Studio. Note: This program may not appear in your printer program folder, depending on whether you chose to install it with the printer software
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    . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio. 4 From the Photo Printing section of the main screen, click Download to library. 5 Browse to the location of the memory device
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    using the Lexmark Productivity Studio (if you installed the program during software installation). For more information on applying color effects to photos, see the Help associated with the program. Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera PictBridge is a technology available in most
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    the camera to control printing photos, see the instructions in the camera documentation. Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet 1 Load letter- or A4-size plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Insert a memory card or flash drive. 4 Press the arrow buttons
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    are not sure which side is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 Insert a memory card. When the printer detects the memory card, the message Memory Card Detected appears on the printer control panel display. 3 Press the arrow buttons until Print Photos appears
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    side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 Place a photo facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press until Photo Reprint appears. 5 Press the arrow buttons until Yes appears, and
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    size that you selected. For best results with this resize setting, use photo paper and set the paper type selection to Photo, or let the printer automatically detect the paper type. 6 Press . Note: After the copy job is finished, press to reset the settings to the default. The resize setting also
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    and then press . 10 Repeat steps 8 and 9 until all the pages that you want to copy have been saved to the printer memory. 11 When prompted if 4 page images per sheet. 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press until
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    facedown on the scanner glass, and then press . 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all the pages that you want to copy have been saved to the printer memory. 10 When asked if you want to scan another page, press the arrow buttons until No appears, and then press to start printing. Canceling a copy job
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    the programs installed with the printer software. Scanning memory card, or to a computer over a network. • If you choose to send the scanned image to the computer: a Press . b Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list. c Press the arrow buttons until the application
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    on the scanned image. 3 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 4 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 5 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio. 6 From the Photo Printing section of the main screen
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    , and then press . 5 Wait for the printer to finish downloading the applications list. Note: This list is downloaded from the applications available on the computer. Make sure a photo-editing application is installed on the computer. 6 From the list of applications, press the arrow buttons until the
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    the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list. 7 Press the arrow buttons until the application that you want appears, and then press . 8 Press . Canceling scan jobs Using the printer control panel To cancel a scan job started in the printer control panel, press . Using Windows To
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    software. Using Windows 1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 Click Lexmark Next. 10 If
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    . 13 Click Fax. Receiving a fax Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio. 4 From the Settings area in
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    computer. 5 Click Set Up Fax Modem. The Fax list appears. 6 Click Internal Modem, and then close the Fax list. 7 Select Print on printer, and then choose the printer from the pop-up menu. 8 Customize other settings as needed. In Mac OS X version 10.3 1 From the menu bar, click ΠSystem Preferences
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    Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the color cartridge, insert the
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    , insert the cartridge in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge. 5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the
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    by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are
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    1 Load plain Letter-size paper. 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Œ Align Cartridges. 5 Click Print
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    plain Letter-size paper. 2 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 From the printer folder, click Maintenance Œ Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. A page
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    2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 If you have not yet downloaded the Lexmark Service Center, download it. 5 Check the ink levels of the cartridges on the Printer Maintenance page. Install a new cartridge if
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    Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray. 99
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    any ink residue that has accumulated on the paper exit tray. Warning-Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer. 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before beginning a new print job. Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges
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    and Lexmark print cartridges. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm •L USB cable Part number 1021294 Resetting to factory settings Resetting all settings You can reset your printer
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    the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only) The Lexmark Service Center provides step-by-step troubleshooting help and contains links to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. To open the Lexmark Service Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 If it appears on an error
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    the power supply on the printer. 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 4 If the light is not on, press . Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder
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    the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on. TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 Close all open programs. 2 Disable any security programs. 3 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and
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    removed. 3 Reinsert the cartridges. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control Panel. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 a Click Start
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    Printer List dialog, and then select the printer. b Click Make Default. DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power
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    , or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, then you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software. Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then
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    In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. b Click Run. c Type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. Using Macintosh 1 Close all open software applications. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the Uninstaller icon. 4 Follow the instructions
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    Root Hub are listed, then the USB port is enabled. For more information, see the computer documentation. Wireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: • The power supply is connected to the printer, and is on
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    page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address of the printer. You can print a network setup page only if your printer has an internal wireless print server. 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press
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    , square connector to the printer. Cannot print over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. These are possible
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    not know the IP address of the wireless access point: a Do one of the following: In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs ΠAccessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs ΠAccessories ΠCommand Prompt. b Type ipconfig. c Press
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    ΠSystem Preferences. b Click Network. c Click AirPort. d Click Advanced. e Click TCP/IP. The "Router" entry is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the menu bar, click ΠSystem Preferences. b Click Network. c From the Show pop-up menu
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    or try to print, make sure you allow those programs to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on the computer. Re-enable the firewall when you have completed the wireless installation. Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit CHECK POWER Make sure the light is on. Wi-Fi
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    you may need to select the wireless printer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control Panel. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Settings
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    the list and select the port with Printer Port in the Description column. 6 Click OK, and then try to print again. Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it indicates that the printer has been set up for wireless
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    I find the MAC address?" on page 51. PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING 1 If you do not already know it, find the IP address of the access point. a Do one of the following: In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs ΠAccessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. In Windows XP and
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    also start with the numbers 10 or 169. This is determined by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Ping the access point. a Do one of the following: In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs ΠAccessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click
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    Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation
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    in the MAC address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network. PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING 1 Check the AirPort status and, if you do not already know it, find the IP address of the wireless access point. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the
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    • The "Router" entry is typically the wireless access point. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a Click Œ System Preferences. problem. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions
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    the strength of the network signal on the printer network setup page. CHECK MAC ADDRESS If your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the MAC address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network. For more information
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    You may see a message during installation indicating that the printer does not have a wireless print server installed. If you are sure the printer is capable of wireless printing, try the following: CHECK POWER Make sure the light is on. "Communication not available" message displays when printing
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    3 Press the arrow buttons until Reset Network Adapter Defaults appears, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons until Yes appears, and then press . The internal wireless print server is reset to factory default settings. To verify, print a network setup page. 124
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    verification of operation in conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. For Lexmark technical support, visit support.lexmark.com. For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. 125
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    are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Licensing notices The following document can be viewed from the \Drivers\XPS directory on the installation software CD: Zopen.PDF. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance
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    : Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 Exposure to radio frequency radiation The following notice is applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed. The radiated output power of this device
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    installé Community Support, Lexmark International, Inc., S.A., Boigny, France. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950. European EC directives conformity statement for radio products The following notices are applicable if your printer has a wireless
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    of the directives is available from the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S. A., fa presente inoltre che l'uso degli apparati in esame è regolamentato da: • D.Lgs 1.8.2003, n.259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) e 105 (libero uso
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    . dat het toestel dit product in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Norsk Lexmark International, Inc. erklærer herved at dette produktet er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Polski
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    of our products. If you have further questions about recycling options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number. Product disposal Do not dispose of the printer or supplies in the same manner as normal household waste. Consult your local authorities for
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    of ink. A variable amount of ink will remain in the cartridge when replacement is required. After this single use, the license to use the print cartridge terminates, and the used cartridge must be returned only to Lexmark for remanufacturing, refilling or recycling. If I buy another cartridge in
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    of the price paid for the Software Program. 3 LICENSE GRANT. Lexmark grants you the following rights provided you comply with all terms and conditions of this License Agreement: a Use. You may Use one (1) copy of the Software Program. The term "Use" means storing, loading, installing, executing, or
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    reverse compile or otherwise translate the Software Program, except as and to the extent expressly permitted to do so by applicable law for the purposes of inter-operability, error correction, and security testing. If you have such statutory rights, you will notify Lexmark in writing of any intended
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    after the cause of action has arisen, except as provided under applicable law. 13 APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth you and Lexmark relating to your Use of the Software Program). To the extent any Lexmark policies or programs for support services conflict
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    infrastructure mode installation cable internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network adapter/card network hub network name ping printer nickname A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with
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    different networks together An address assigned to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. A lightweight, flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with the computer at much higher speeds than parallel
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    settings after installation (Mac) 38 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 38 checking ink levels 97 cleaning exterior of the printer 99 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 96 Club Internet 36 collating copies 83 color effects applying 78 Communication not available message 123
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    , finding 10 ink levels, checking 97 inserting flash drives 73 memory cards 72 installation cable 46, 47 installing network printer 53 print cartridges 93 printer software 29, 107 installing printer on wireless network (Mac) 36 on wireless network (Windows) 36 installing wireless printer additional
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    guard 18 paper guide 19 paper support 18 paper type choosing automatically 59 paper, loading 54, 60 parts memory card slots 19 paper exit tray 19 paper feed guard 18 paper guide 19 paper support 18 PictBridge port 19 power supply port 20 print cartridge carrier 20 printer control panel 18 scanner
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    printer communication problems 107 Service Center 102 wireless network 109 troubleshooting, setup incorrect language appears on display 102 page does not print 104 power button is not lit 103 software did not install 103 troubleshooting, wireless changing wireless settings after installation (Mac
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    colors 37 interpreting colors 37 light is not lit 114 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange 116, 119 Wi-Fi indicator light is green printer does not print 114 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 121 X XPS driver installing 30 142
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