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Removing the printer software, Using the Printer Selection dialog, Install, Drivers & Downloads.

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4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Using the World Wide Web: 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for your operating system. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to download the driver and install the printer software. Related topics: • "Removing the printer software" on page 48 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 107 • "Software does not install" on page 72 Removing the printer software If the printer software is not installed properly, a communication error message appears when you try to print. Remove the printer software, and then reinstall it. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder. If the folder for the printer is not found on the desktop or was accidentally deleted: a Go to the Mac OS X drive where the printer software was installed. b Choose Library Œ Printers Œ Lexmark Œ 2007 Œ Lexmark 1500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the 1500 Series Uninstaller icon. 3 Complete the user authentication notice, and then click OK. Note: For information on passwords, click to go to the Help Center. 4 Click Uninstall. 5 Click OK. Related topics: • "Installing the printer software" on page 47 • "Software does not install" on page 72 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 107 Using the Printer Selection dialog The Printer Selection dialog appears in the Lexmark Setup Assistant during installation. It lists all printers connected to your computer and all printers detected on the local network. It also lets you select the printer that you want to use. 1 From the pop-up menu at the top, choose any of these options: • Available printers-View a list of shared printers and remote printers on the local network. • Add Remote (available only in printers with networking support)-Add a printer from another subnet. • Use Shared-Use a shared printer on the local network. Understanding the printer 48

Section	Page
Contents	3
Safety information	5
Networking the printer	6
General networking	6
Networking overview	6
Common home network configurations	6
Finding the MAC address	8
Printing a network setup page	9
Wireless networking	9
IP addresses	9
Types of wireless networks	9
Finding the signal strength	10
Networking the printer	11
Know your security keys	11
Why do I need an installation cable?	11
Installing the printer on a network	12
Installing the printer on additional network computers	12
Sharing the printer on a network	12
Selecting a network printer	12
Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets	13
Using a wireless network connection	13
Tips for using network adapters	14
Why do I need to disconnect the installation cable?	14
What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?	14
Advanced wireless setup	14
Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Mac	14
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Mac	15
Printing	16
Getting started	16
Loading paper	16
Choosing compatible specialty paper types	16
Using the automatic paper type sensor	17
Loading envelopes	17
Loading labels	18
Loading greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards	18
Loading transparencies	18
Loading iron-on transfers	19
Loading custom-size paper	19
Loading banner paper	19
Learning about the software print options	20
Choosing a paper size	20
Choosing a paper type	20
Choosing a print quality	21
Collating copies using the computer	21
Performing printing and related tasks	21
Printing a document	21
Printing photos	22
Printing borderless photos	22
Printing cards	23
Printing envelopes	24
Printing iron-on transfers	24
Printing transparencies	25
Printing a banner	25
Printing multiple pages on one sheet	26
Assembling a booklet	27
Printing multiple copies of a stored document	27
Printing the last page first (reverse page order)	27
Printing color images in black and white	28
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)	28
Printing files from a memory card or flash drive	29
Managing print jobs	30
Pausing print jobs	30
Canceling a print job	30
Resuming print jobs	30
Working with photos	31
Connecting photo storage devices	31
Inserting a memory card	31
Inserting a flash drive	33
Removing a memory card or flash drive	34
Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera	34
Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer	35
Printing photos from photo storage devices	36
Printing photos from a memory card or flash drive	36
Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos	37
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF	38
Printing photos from the computer	39
Printing photos	39
Printing borderless photos	39
Printing cards	40
Printing color images in black and white	41
Working with photos over the wireless network	41
Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer over a wireless network	41
Viewing photos from a memory device inserted into a network printer	42
Understanding the printer	44
Understanding the printer parts	44
Checking the box contents	44
Understanding the parts of the printer	45
Understanding the software	47
Installing the printer software	47
Removing the printer software	48
Using the Printer Selection dialog	48
Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog	49
Using the Page Setup dialog	49
Using the Print dialog	50
Using Printer Services	54
Using the Network Card Reader	55
Using the Utility	56
Maintaining the printer	58
Print cartridges	58
Installing print cartridges	58
Removing a used print cartridge	59
Aligning the print cartridges	60
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles	60
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts	61
Preserving the print cartridges	62
Checking the ink levels	62
Improving print quality	62
Check paper	62
Check print cartridges	63
Cleaning the exterior of the printer	63
Refilling print cartridges	63
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges	63
Ordering print cartridges	64
Ordering paper and other supplies	64
Finding information about the printer	65
Recycling Lexmark products	67
Contacting Customer Support	68
Troubleshooting	69
Setup troubleshooting	69
Power button is not lit	69
Power light is blinking	69
Duplex light is blinking	70
Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately	70
Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged	71
Software does not install	72
Printer does not appear in the Printer Selection dialog	73
Printer is not able to communicate with the computer	73
Printer cannot communicate with computers over peer-to-peer network	73
Printer is plugged in but does not print	74
Printing a test page using the computer	74
Test page does not print	74
Page does not print	75
Printer is out of paper	77
Checking printer readiness	77
Checking the printer status	78
Checking the print cartridges	78
Wireless troubleshooting	79
Check your security keys	79
How do I find out what type of security my network is using?	79
Printer is configured correctly, but cannot be found on the network	80
Wireless network printer does not print	80
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit	81
Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation	82
Wireless printer is no longer working	83
Printer cannot connect to the wireless network	84
Wi-Fi indicator light is orange	85
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation	86
Wireless Setup Assistant cannot communicate with the printer during installation	87
Changing wireless settings after installation	88
Checking your network name	88
Ping the access point	88
Ping the printer	89
Run the Wireless Setup Assistant	89
Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings	89
Print troubleshooting	90
Checking the ink levels	90
Ink levels seem incorrect	90
Ink levels seem to go down too quickly	91
Improving print quality	91
Poor text and graphic quality	91
Poor quality at the edges of the page	92
Print speed is slow	93
Partial document or photo prints	93
Partial photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera	93
Photo smudges or scratches	94
A blank or incorrect page prints	94
Page prints with different fonts	94
Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly	95
Print is too dark or smudged	95
Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together	95
Transparencies or photos contain white lines	95
Vertical straight lines are not smooth	96
White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas	96
Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen	97
Cannot print from a memory card or flash drive	97
Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge	98
Duplex unit does not operate correctly	98
Checking printer ports	99
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting	99
Paper jam in the printer	99
Paper jam in the paper support	99
Paper jam in the duplex unit	100
Paper or specialty media misfeeds	101
Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media	101
Banner paper jams	102
Paper continues to jam	102
Cartridge carrier jam	103
Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshooting	104
Memory card cannot be inserted	104
Nothing happens when memory card is inserted	104
Nothing happens when camera is connected	105
Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately	105
Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network	106
Removing and reinstalling the software	107
Resetting the printer to factory default settings	107
Notices	109
Edition notice	109
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS	109
Product information	109
Trademarks	110
Conventions	110
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement	110
Exposure to radio frequency radiation	111
Japanese VCCI notice	111
Korean MIC statement	111
Industry Canada notice	111
European Community (EC) directives conformity	112
European EC directives conformity statement for radio products	112
Noise emission levels	114
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive	114
Product disposal	115
Temperature information	115
Information for Chinese RoHS program	115
ENERGY STAR	116
Power consumption	116
Product power consumption	116
Power Saver	116
Off mode	116
Total energy usage	117
LEXMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS	117
Statement of Limited Warranty	120