Lexmark 301, S500, 30E manual Copy and scan troubleshooting, Computer slows down when printing

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MANUALLY SELECT A PAPER TYPE THAT MATCHES THE TYPE OF PAPER YOU ARE USING

REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE

Computer slows down when printing

These are possible solutions. Try one of the following:

IF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLE

IF YOU ARE ON A NETWORK, THEN RESET THE POWER OF THE ACCESS POINT (ROUTER)

1Unplug the power cord from the access point.

2Wait ten seconds, and then insert the power cord.

Copy and scan troubleshooting

•“Copier or scanner does not respond” on page 101

•“Scanner unit does not close” on page 101

•“Poor copy or scanned image quality” on page 101

•“Partial copies or scans of documents or photos” on page 102

•“Scan was not successful” on page 102

•“Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer” on page 102

•“Cannot scan to a computer over a network” on page 103

Copier or scanner does not respond

If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:

SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER

REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE

Scanner unit does not close

1Lift the scanner unit.

2Remove any obstruction keeping the scanner unit open.

3Lower the scanner unit.

Poor copy or scanned image quality

If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:

CLEAN THE SCANNER GLASS

Troubleshooting

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Contents April Intuition S500 Series Users GuideContents Scanning Copying139 Troubleshooting123 Safety info rm ation Thank you for choosing this printer Abo ut yo ur prin terMinimizing your printers environmental impact Conserving energyConserving ink Finding information about the printerRecycling PublicationsUsers Guide Use Understanding the parts of the printerAbout your printer Ordering ink cartridges Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridgesOrde rin g an d replac in g supplies Replacing ink cartridges Recycling Lexmark products Ordering paper and other suppliesUsing the printer control panel Using the printer control panel buttons and menusSided/Eco-Mode To disable the settings timeout feature Changing temporary settings into new default settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Resetting to factory settings Changing the Power Saver timeoutUsing the printer control panel menus Saving paper and energy with Eco-ModeInitial Setup Complete appears on the display Using the Windows printer software Using th e printe r so f t w areSoftware installed during printer installation Minimum system requirementsAbbyy Sprint OCR Printer softwareSoftware resident in the Macintosh OS Using the Macintosh printer softwarePrinter software For Windows users Finding and installing optional softwareFor Macintosh users Select Printer HomeChecking for software updates Reinstalling the printer softwareEnabling automatic software updates Uninstalling the printer softwareUsing the World Wide Web Installing the printer softwareLoading paper Load in g pape r a nd ori gi nal do cu m entsMake sure that Paper and specialty media guidelinesLoading paper and original documents Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Tips for printing Prin tingPrinting basic documents Printing a documentPrinting pages in reverse order Collating printed copiesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet If the printer is using a USB connection Printing labels Printing specialty documentsPrinting envelopes Tips on loading label sheets Printing on custom-size paperSelect Use custom page size Using a memory card or flash drive with the printerWorking with photos Supported memory cards and file types Printing photos using the printer control panelYou can Editing photos using the printer control panelFor Macintosh users For Windows usersPrinting photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Setting the Bluetooth security levelPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexingPortrait Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Click Print & Fax Setting your printer as the default printerManaging print jobs Changing the printing mode for a single print job Changing the printing modeFor Windows users For Macintosh usersResuming print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling print jobs Making copies Cop yingTips for copying Enlarging or reducing images Copying photosCopying a two-sided document Making a copy lighter or darker Adjusting copy qualityCollating copies using the printer control panel Copying multiple pages on one sheet Repeating an image on oneMaking a duplex copy manually Making a duplex copyMaking a duplex copy automatically Canceling copy jobs Scanning to a local or network computer Scan ningTips for scanning Scanning photos into an editing application Using the printer control panelScanning to a flash drive or memory card Using the printer software Click Document Scanning documents into an editing applicationClick Preview/Edit Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software Why am I being asked for a PIN? Scanning FAQWhat is an application list, and how do I update it? How can I improve the quality of a scan?Updating the application list Canceling scan jobsWireless network compatibility Installing the printer on a wireless networkNetwo rking Supported network security optionsPrinting a network setup Installing the printer on other computers Installing the printer on a wireless networkSpecial wireless installation instructions Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator lightAdding the printer to your wireless network Before you beginSelect Other Wireless Network, and then click Continue Changing wireless settings after installationAssigning a static IP address Click Unlisted NetworkWindows Vista Advanced wireless setupCreating an ad hoc wireless network Windows XP Windows Select View Available Wireless NetworksMac OS X version Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlierClick Wireless setup utility link Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkUsing the printer wirelessly Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer locally USB Double-clickLexmark Setup AssistantSharing a printer in a Windows environment If the printer is currently set up for wirelessMac OS X version Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlierFrom the menu bar, click Help  System Preferences Help Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environmentWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Networking FAQWhere do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? What is an SSID?What is a network? Where do I find my SSID?How are home networks configured? Wireless network examplesScenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet accessHow do I attach the installation cable? Why do I need an installation cable?Requirements for all devices How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Finding the signal strengthHow can I improve wireless signal strength? Remove Sources of Interference Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal AbsorptionFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station For Macintosh users with a wireless access pointHow do I find the MAC address? What is a MAC address?How do I locate IP addresses? What is an IP address?What is TCP/IP? How to locate a printer IP address What is a key index?How are IP addresses assigned? Click More InfoMaintaining ink cartridges Main taining the prin t erChecking ink levels Aligning the printheadCleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the scanner glass Cleaning the exterior of the printerIf Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Using the Service Center to solve printer problemsSetup troubleshooting Troublesho otingIncorrect language appears on the display Printhead errorsChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Reconnect the Printer Power Supply Software did not installPrint job does not print or is missing pages Make Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted CorrectlyMake Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver Mode Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwarePrinter is printing blank pages Printer is busy or does not respondCannot delete documents from the print queue Make Sure the USB Port is Enabled in WindowsCannot print through USB Restart the Computer and TRY AgainPaper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPaper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the duplex unitPage Poor quality at the edges Print troubleshootingPaper or specialty media misfeeds 100 Streaks or lines on printed imagePrint speed is slow Computer slows down when printing Copy and scan troubleshootingCopier or scanner does not respond Scanner unit does not closeScan was not successful Partial copies or scans of documents or photosScanning takes too long or freezes the computer 102Memory card troubleshooting checklist Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted Cannot scan to a computer over a network104 Wireless troubleshootingCannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive 105 Wireless troubleshooting checklistResetting the wireless settings to factory defaults 106 Cannot print over wireless networkCheck the Wireless Signal Quality Move Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic DevicesCheck Your Advanced Security Settings 107108 For Macintosh users with a wireless access pointFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier109 Continue button is unavailableMake Sure That the Printer is Plugged in and Turned on Make Sure That the USB Port on the Computer is WorkingTRY Running the Installer Again Reconnect the Power SupplyCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer 110111 Wi-Fi indicator light is not litSelect the Wireless Port If you are using WEP security112 Check Network NameMake Sure the Access Point is on If you are using WPA securityMove Your Access Point to Minimize Interference 113114 Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is WorkingDouble-clickNetwork Utility 115Make Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer 10.168.1.101117 Wireless print server not installedConfigure the Printer for Wireless Access Again 118 How to locate a printer IP address119 Make Sure the Wireless Port is SelectedEliminate Sources of Interference Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues120 Configure the Wireless Router with a Unique Ssid Change the Channel the Wireless Router Uses121 Assign Static IP Addresses to ALL Devices in the NetworkCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates Check for Known Issues with the Wireless Router122 Change ALL Network Devices to the Same TypeEdition notice Product information123 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved124 TrademarksLicensing notices 125 Hinweis zum GS-ZeichenNoise emission levels 126 Temperature informationBattery notice 127 Power consumptionIndustry Canada compliance statement European Community EC directives conformityAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Regulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment129 South Africa telecommunications notice130 Regulatory notices for wireless products Using this product in SwitzerlandUtilisation de ce produit en Suisse Verwendung dieses Produkts in der SchweizIndustry Canada Canada Exposure to radio frequency radiation132 Industry Canada Canada133 Taiwan NCC RF notice statementDeutsch 134135 Lexmark Software Limited Warranty and License Agreements136 137 138 139 Index140 Dpof 141Ssid 142VPN 143144
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