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    3600-4600 Series User's Guide November 2008 www.lexmark.com
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    models only 34 Wireless network compatibility...34 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 34 Installing the printer on a wireless network...35 Wireless installation instructions (France only)...35 Configuring an IP address manually...36 Interpreting the colors
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    of security my network is using 50 Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time 50 What is a MAC address?...50 How do I find the MAC address? ...51 What is an IP address?...51 What is TCP/IP? ...51 How do I locate IP addresses? ...52 How are IP addresses assigned?...52
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    photos from a memory card to a flash drive 76 Printing photos...76 Printing photos using the printer control panel ...76 Printing photos from the computer using the printer software 77 Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 78 Applying color effects to photos using the
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    other supplies...102 Resetting to factory settings...102 Troubleshooting 103 Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only 103 Setup troubleshooting...103 Incorrect language appears on the display...103 Power button is not lit ...104 Software did not install...104 Page does not print
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    print server not installed ...124 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 124 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 124 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 124 Notices 126 Product
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    the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it. Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark
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    Publications See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Networking Guide / Fax Guide Electronic User's Guide Windows Help Mac Help Note: Your printer may not have support for Macintosh and may not have this Help. For Initial setup instructions. Additional setup instructions. Note: Your printer may not come
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    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. E-mail support varies by country or region, and may not be available in some instances. 1 Click SUPPORT. Visit our Web
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    • Date purchased • Store where purchased Introduction 10
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    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. 5 Quick Setup sheet 6 Print cartridges Setting up the printer
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    all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. WI F I PRINTING 3 Raise the paper support, and then extend the paper exit tray. WI F I PRINTING 4 Extend the paper guides. 2 1 W I F I PRINTING 5 Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to an electrical outlet that is easily
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    6 Press to turn on the printer. WI F I PRINTING 7 If prompted, set the language. 8 If prompted, set the country/region. 1 2 1 1 2 1 Setting up the printer 13
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    9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 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. 2 1 Setting up the printer 14
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    cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 13 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer
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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. 1 2 Setting up the printer 16
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    16 From the printer control panel, press . An alignment page prints. 17 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. Setting up the printer 17
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    option is installed. • Orange - indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for wireless printing - indicates that the printer is connected for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates
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    removing a USB cable or installation cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 6 Internal wireless print server Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this print server. Connect the printer to a wireless network. Setting up the
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    panel contains: • Power on/off button • Two-line display that shows the printer status, messages, and menus • 11 buttons Press 1 2 3 / 4 5 6 7 8 12 1 11 OK 10 2 3 9 COPY SCAN PHOTO START 8 4 ON 5 7 6 To • Return to the previous screen. • Exit from one menu level to a higher
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    Press 9 10 11 12 To • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Photo, and File Print menus to the top level of a menu. • Exit from a menu level of the Setup menu to the top level of the previous mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and
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    • 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 • File Print • Reset Network Adapter
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    printer is connected to a network) PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer. • USB Flash Drive Photo Size • Memory Card Paper Size Quality Paper Type Original Size Layout Quality Note: The File Print is printed first. Choose how many pages to print on a sheet of paper. You can print one,
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    will be downloaded to the printer. Choose the application that you will use to open the scanned image on the computer. • If you choose a network computer, you and paper size. Note: Use this menu if you want to print photos quickly. Print photos using the selections in the Easy Photo menu plus: •
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    the Setup 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
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    of the wirelss network. • TCP/IP to view the IP address, IP Netmask, 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. Select: • Paper
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    print size for the printer, and then press . 9 Press until you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Changing temporary settings into new default settings The printer has default temporary settings for the menus. The printer or after turning off the power but will return to the default
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    Power Saver timeout. 5 Press until you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Using the 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
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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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    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 edit photos online. • Print, scan, or convert local files from Windows. Access your
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    Install Additional Software from the Software Already Installed screen. Using the Macintosh 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
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    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 Assistant Set up the printer on a wireless network. Note: Your printer may not
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    Using Macintosh a Insert the installation software CD. b Wait for the Welcome screen to appear. Note: If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop. c Double-click Install. d Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Setting up the printer 33
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    Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only) Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that are Wi-Fi certified. If you are having issues with an n router, verify with
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    network where you want to set up the printer. Using Windows 1 Insert the installation software CD. 2 Wait a minute for the Welcome screen to appear. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b In the Start Search box, type D:\setup
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    . 7 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation. Configuring an IP address manually The printer will be assigned an IP address automatically through DHCP on most wireless networks. During wireless setup, you will be asked to manually assign an IP address to the printer in the
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    to reinstall the software, and then make the changes that you want. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected
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    menu. Reset the internal wireless print server to factory default settings. Wireless Setup menu From here Network Name Wireless Signal Quality You can View the current Service Set Identifier (SSID). View the wireless signal strength. TCP/IP menu From here View IP Address View IP Netmask View IP
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    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 on-screen instructions for installing a configured printer on a new computer. Using Macintosh 1 Insert the installation software CD. 2 Wait for the
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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  Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 9 When the available networks
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    chapter. 20 In the "Confirm network key" box, type the same security key. 21 Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.. 22 Click OK twice to close the two open windows. Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only) 41
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    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  Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 25 When the available networks
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    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. 3 Click Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the
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    . Five common examples appear below. Note: The printers in the following diagrams represent printers with internal print servers built in to them so that they can communicate over a network. Wired network example • A desktop computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub
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    computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet • A desktop computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point (wireless router). • The network has no connection to the Internet. Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only
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    cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to the square connector on the back of the printer. This connection allows you to configure the printer for a networked or locally attached installation. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any USB port on your computer. USB ports may be on
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    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 and be set to ad hoc mode. The wireless print server must be configured to use the same
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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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    Cubicle walls • Ducts • Window frames • Poles and interior support columns • Metal office furniture printing over your wireless network. If another wireless network is operating in the vicinity, change the wireless channel on the access point. Do not place your access point on a printer. Printers
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    and locally attached printer at the same time, you will need to run the setup software again and select the additional connection type. What is a MAC address? A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a 48-bit identifier associated with the hardware of network equipment. The MAC address may also be
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    network using TCP/IP to communicate must have an IP address. IP addresses are essentially unique computer names in a numeric format, used to transfer data around a network. IP addresses allow TCP/IP to confirm requests for and receipt of data by various devices on the network. Installing the printer
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    all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address. If the 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. Installing the printer on
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    . Only one key is used on the network at a time, however. The keys are numbered, and the number of a key is referred to as its key index. All devices on the wireless network must be index of 0, though it may be 1 on some devices. Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only) 53
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    or damaged. • If you are using specialty 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
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    can load up to 10 envelopes. 1 Make sure: • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges
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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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    number 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
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    documents on the scanner glass You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in.). 1 Open the top cover. W I F I PRINTING 2 Place the original document or item facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. WI
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    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 want to print a photo, load photo paper into the printer. The printer detects the type of paper and automatically adjusts the settings to give you optimum
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    should print. 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
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    copies of a document Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File  Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Copies section of the Print Setup tab, enter the number of copies that you want to print. 4 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or
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    of the Print Setup tab, select Print Last Page First. 4 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File  Print. 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
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    drive To enable the File print function: • The printer must be connected to a computer through a USB cable or through a network. • The printer and the computer must be on. • The memory card or flash drive must contain document files that are supported by the printer. • The computer must contain
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    specialty 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
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    can be ironed onto fabric. Printing envelopes 1 Load the envelopes in the printer. 1 2 Do one of the following: Using Windows a With a document open, click File  Print. b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. c From the Media Type list of the Print Setup tab, select Plain. d From the
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    labels 1 Load the label sheets in the printer. 2 Do one of the following: Using Windows a With a document open, click File  Print. b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. c From the Paper Size drop-down menu of the Print Setup tab, choose a paper size that matches the size of the
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    -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  Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. The Print Setup tab appears. 3 In the Paper
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    software dialogs. Notes: • To retrieve your print print jobs Pausing print jobs Using the printer folder in 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. Printing
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    that you are using. Resuming print jobs Using the printer folder in 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. b Click Settings
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    in the queue, then click Resume Printer. Using Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the menu bar, click Go  Utilities  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
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    select Cancel. • If you want to cancel all print jobs in the queue, click Printer  Cancel All Documents. 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
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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
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    cables, any network adapter, any connector, the memory card, or the printer in the area shown while actively printing, reading, or printer. Note: An adapter may be necessary if your flash drive does not fit directly into the port. 2 Wait for the printer to recognize that a flash drive is installed
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    : • You may be prompted to enter a PIN if the computer requires it. To assign a computer name and a PIN to the network computer, see the Help for the printer software associated with your operating system. • Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the value for each digit (the default value is
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    the computer through a network: 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 Photo Printing section of the
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    the Help associated with the programs installed with the printer software. Printing photos using the printer control panel 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 From
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    the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 To print the photos: Using Windows a Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows 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
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    : 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 Photo Printing section of the main screen, click Download to
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    application, and then use the applications installed on the computer to print the photos. For more information on transferring photos using the Lexmark Network Card Reader, see the Help associated with the application. Applying color effects to photos using the printer control panel You can use the
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    more information, see the camera documentation. • The printer reads only one media device at a time. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, any connector, or the printer in the area shown while actively printing from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera. A loss of
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    appears on the display. 9 Press . The printer scans the proof sheet. 10 Load photo paper vertically in the center of the paper support, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the paper.) Note: Make
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    camera using DPOF Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a feature available on some digital cameras. If your camera supports DPOF, then you can specify which photos to print, how many of each, and the print settings while the memory card is still in the camera. The printer recognizes these settings
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    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 . For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours
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    necessary to print a borderless copy on the paper 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
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    . 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 you want to scan another page, press the arrow buttons until No appears, and then press to start printing the copies. Repeating an image on one page You can print the
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    You may choose to copy one, two, or four page images on a sheet. 6 Press to save the image of the page to the printer memory. 7 When prompted 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
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    with the programs installed with the printer software. Scanning original documents You can scan and then print photos, text documents 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
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    : • 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, click Scan. 7 Follow the instructions on the
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    the arrow buttons until the network computer that you want appears, 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
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    PIN to the network computer, see the Help for the printer software associated with printer control panel, press . Using Windows To cancel a scan job started in the Lexmark Productivity Studio, click Stop on the computer screen. Using Macintosh To cancel a scan job started in the Lexmark All-in-One
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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 Productivity
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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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    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  System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Click the Faxing tab. 4 Select Receive faxes
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    the printer 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
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    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 scanner unit. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure
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    caused 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
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    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  Align Cartridges. 5 Click Print. 6 Follow the instructions on the
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    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  Clean Cartridges. 5 Click Print. A page prints, forcing ink through
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    the ink levels of the cartridges. 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 Select Lexmark Service Center. 4 If you have not yet downloaded the Lexmark
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    1 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
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    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 Lexmark 3600-4600 Series models (except Lexmark 3690 and Lexmark 4690) Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is
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    and Lexmark print cartridges. Item Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper USB cable Description • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm •L Part number 1021294 Resetting to factory settings Resetting all settings You can reset your printer to
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    the Lexmark Service Center link. Method 2 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 Select Lexmark Service Center. Setup troubleshooting Incorrect
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    then from the printer. 2 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 1 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
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    make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the printer and plugged into a known working electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 105
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    print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 1 2 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
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    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 cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn on the printer. Troubleshooting 107
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    reinstalling the software. Solving printer power problems The printer and the computer cannot exchange data. These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: MAKE SURE THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the
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    the software. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. 1 In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. 2 Click the links for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family
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    , 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. • Your SSID is correct. Print a network setup page to verify the SSID
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    to the same wireless network. Printing a network setup 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
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    documentation that came with your printer for details on printing a network setup page. Make sure the SSID the printer is using matches the wireless network SSID. If you are not sure how to find the network SSID, use one of the following: Using Windows 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access
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    as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. Your IP address might also start with the numbers 10 or 169. This is determined by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your user name and password for the wireless access point (wireless router) when prompted
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    Step 2. If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router), then do the following: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click  System Preferences. b Click Network. c Click AirPort. d Click Advanced. e Click TCP/IP. The "Router" entry is typically the wireless
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    settings appear to be correct, but the printer does not print, try one or more of the following: ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to print, remove the installation CD, or detach the installation cable until you see the Wireless Setup Successful screen. Troubleshooting 115
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    Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Check to see if you have a printer called Copy 1 in your folder. If you do, right-click the Copy 1 printer and click Use Printer Online from the menu. 3 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. Troubleshooting
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    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 networking but cannot connect to the network for which it has been configured
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    allow the printer to operate on the network. For more information, see "How do 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
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    Your IP address might 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  Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. In Windows XP and earlier
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    you can see them on the network. 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  Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Note: You may be prompted
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    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 menu bar, click  System
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    TCP/IP. • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. • The "Router" entry is typically the wireless access point. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a Click  System Preferences. b Click Network. c If necessary, select Network Status in the Show pop
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    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, see "How do I find the MAC address?" on
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    the laptop and/or printer still does not receive a valid IP address, there is a problem with your wireless network. Make sure your wireless access point (wireless router) is working, and remove any obstacles that could be blocking the wireless signal. Communication with printer lost when connected
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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. Troubleshooting 125
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    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. Notices 126
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    software and documentation developed exclusively at private expense. Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark \Drivers\XPS directory on the installation software CD: Zopen.PDF. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement This product
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    void the user's authority to 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
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    your printer has a wireless network card installed This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, and 1999/5/EC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility, safety
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    that there are restrictions within certain member states. The manufacturer of this product is: Lexmark International, Inc., 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, KY, 40550 USA. The authorized representative is: Lexmark International Technology Hungária Kft., 8 Lechner Ödön fasor, Millennium Tower III
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    år av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Noise emission levels The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296. Note: Some modes may not apply to your product. 1-meter average sound pressure, dBA Printing 50 Scanning 40 Copying 50 Ready inaudible
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    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 shipped by Lexmark. Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the power consumption characteristics of the product. Note:
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    The product is waiting for a print job. Power Saver The product is in energy-saving mode. Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet, but the power switch is turned off. Lexmark 3600 Series: 10.7; Lexmark 3600es Series: 9.62; Lexmark 4600 Series: 12.5 Lexmark 3600 Series: 9.0; Lexmark 3600es
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    your use of any Software Program installed on or provided by Lexmark for use in connection with your Lexmark product. The term "Software Program" includes machine-readable instructions, audio/visual content (such as images and recordings), and associated media, printed materials and electronic
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    terms at the time of download. Use of the Freeware by you shall be governed entirely by the terms and conditions of such license. 4 TRANSFER. You may transfer the Software Program to another end-user. Any transfer must include all software components, media, printed materials, and this License
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    or indirectly, the Software Program or any direct product therefrom, in violation of any applicable export laws or (b) permit the Software Program to be by you and Lexmark relating to your Use of the Software Program). To the extent any Lexmark policies or programs for support services conflict with
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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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    name or BSS (Basic Service Set). An IP address assigned manually by you A device similar to a network hub that can connect 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
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    (Mac) 37 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 37 checking ink levels 98 cleaning exterior of the printer 100 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 97 Club Internet 35 collating copies 85 color effects applying 79 Communication not available message 124 configuring IP address 36
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    52 print cartridges 94 printer software 28, 108 installing printer on wireless network (Mac) 35 on wireless network (Windows) 35 installing wireless printer additional computers 38 interference wireless network 48 internal wireless print server resetting to factory default settings 124 IP address
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    lit 104 power supply port 19 print cartridge carrier 19 print cartridge nozzles, cleaning 97 print cartridges aligning 97 cleaning 97 installing 94 ordering 101 preserving 100 refilling 96 removing 95 using genuine Lexmark 96 wiping 99 print jobs, canceling 70 print jobs, resuming 69 print settings
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    25 setup troubleshooting incorrect language appears on display 103 page does not print 105 power button is not lit 104 software did not install 104 setup, printer 11 software removing and reinstalling 108 Service Center 103 XPS driver 29 software did not install 104 solving printer communication
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    colors 36 interpreting colors 36 light is not lit 115 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange 117, 120 Wi-Fi indicator light is green printer does not print 115 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 122 X XPS driver installing 29 Index 143
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3600-4600 Series User's Guide
November 2008
www.lexmark.com