Lexmark PRO5500 manual Using the Windows printer software, Using the Macintosh printer software

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Using the printer software

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Using the Windows printer software

Software installed during printer installation

When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. You may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of various software programs and what they can help you do.

If you did not install these additional programs during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation software, and then click Advanced Options > Install Additional Software.

Printer software

 

Use the

To

 

 

LexmarkTM Printer Home

• Launch applications or programs.

 

(referred to as Printer Home)

• Scan or e‑mail a photo or document.

 

 

•

Edit scanned documents.

 

 

• Scan documents to PDF.

 

 

• Adjust settings for the printer.

 

 

•

Order supplies.

 

 

•

Maintain ink cartridges.

 

 

•

Register the printer.

 

 

•

Contact technical support.

 

 

• Access the User's Guide.

 

 

 

 

Lexmark Phone Book

Manage your fax contacts.

 

(referred to as Phone Book)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abbyy Sprint OCR

Scan a document and produce text that you can edit with a

 

 

word‑processing program.

 

Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility

• Set up the wireless printer on a wireless network.

 

(referred to as Wireless Setup

• Change the wireless settings of the printer.

 

Utility)

Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software

 

 

 

 

if the printer has wireless capability.

 

 

 

 

Lexmark Tools for Office

Access your favorite settings in Microsoft Office 2007.

 

(referred to as Tools for Office)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printer Setup Utility

Configure the fax and e‑mail settings of your printer.

 

 

 

 

Status Messenger

Learn more about the printing problems encountered.

 

 

 

 

Status Monitor Center

• Check the supplies status of your printer.

 

 

•

Order supplies online.

 

 

 

 

Product Update

Receive automatic notifications of updates to your printer software

 

 

when new updates are available.

 

 

 

 

Use the

To

 

Printing Preferences

When you click File > Print > Properties with a document open, a Printing

 

Preferences dialog appears. The dialog lets you select options for the

 

print job, such as the following:

 

• Select the number of copies to print.

 

• Print two‑sided copies.

 

• Select the paper type.

 

•

Add a watermark.

 

•

Enhance images.

 

•

Save settings.

 

Note: Printing Preferences is installed automatically with the printer

 

software.

 

 

 

Note: Your printer may not come with some of these programs or some of the functions of these programs, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased.

Using the Macintosh printer software

Software installed during printer installation

1From the Finder, navigate to: Applications > select your printer folder

2Double‑click the application that you want to use.

 

Use the

To

 

Print dialog

Adjust the print settings and schedule print jobs.

 

 

Note: With a document or photo open, choose File > Print to access the Print dialog.

 

 

 

 

Printer Settings

• Customize settings for fax jobs.

 

 

• Create and edit the Contacts list.

 

 

• Configure e‑mail connectivity settings.

 

Wireless Setup

Set up the printer on a wireless network.

 

Assistant

Note: This application is automatically installed with the printer software if the

 

 

 

 

printer has wireless capability.

 

 

 

 

Uninstaller

Remove the printer software from your computer.

 

 

 

Note: Your printer may not come with these applications, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased.

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Contents October Pro5500 Series Quick Reference GuideImportant safety information Contents Sending faxes Receiving faxes What are SmartSolutions?Finding information about the printer About your printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Printer modelsSetting up the printer Printer featuresAbout your printer Page Page Page Page Use Understanding the parts of the printerAccess the phone line to send and receive faxes EXT port Cable modem Line portOr region Using the printer control panel Touch Understanding the home screenUsing memory cards and flash drives Navigating menus using the touch screenUsing a memory card or flash drive with the printer Touch Paper Setup Paper TypeInserting a memory card Supported memory cards and file typesInsert the card with the brand name label facing For a PictBridge camera cableOrdering ink cartridges Ordering and replacing suppliesReplacing ink cartridges Ordering and replacing suppliesTouch Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead Cleaning the printhead nozzlesMaintaining ink cartridges Aligning the printheadUsing the printer software Installing the printer softwareSupported operating systems Using the Macintosh printer software Using the Windows printer softwareSoftware installed during printer installation Printer softwareWeb Links Printing Size Recommended paper Weight Set paper type toRecommended paper brands For colorful and high‑coverage documentsPrinting a document Printing using advanced color optionsPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically For Windows usersPrinting documents from a memory card or flash drive Printing photos using the printer control panelTips PortraitWhat is LexPrint? Canceling print jobsPrinting from a mobile device Supported printersCopying Copying a two‑sided duplex document using the ADFMaking copies Making a duplex two‑sided copy automaticallyCopying a two‑sided duplex document using the scanner glass Canceling copy jobsTouch Scan the Next Scanning Scanning directly to e‑mail using the printer softwareScanning to a local computer Scanning to a flash drive or memory cardScanning to a network folder Windows Windows 7 or earlierScanning From the computer, do the following Canceling scan jobs Adding a network folder shortcutEnter the necessary information, and then click Add Sending e-mail Canceling an e‑mailTips for e‑mailing Scanning a document or photo to e-mailSetup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line Setting up the printer to faxConnect the printer to the telephone line Scenario 1 Standard telephone lineConnected to different wall jacks To connect Scenario 3 VoIP telephone service Scenario 2 Digital Subscriber Line DSLTo connect Tips for this setup Setup 1 Printer is connected directly to a cable modemScenario 5 Country‑ or region‑specific setup Belgium Ireland Spain Denmark Italy Connecting the printer to a non‑RJ‑11 wall jackConnecting the printer to a wall jack in Germany Set your fax name and fax number Check the dial toneSet the printer to receive faxes automatically or manually Make sure the telephone line and the wall jack are workingUsing the fax software Set the number of ringsCreate a contact list Faxing Sending faxesReceiving faxes Receiving faxes automatically Fax Setup Ringing and Answering Auto Answer On AcceptReceiving faxes manually Touch Pick up onInformation you will need during wireless setup Wireless networkingInstalling the printer on a wireless network Using the Wireless Setup Utility Windows onlyWhat is Wi‑Fi Protected Setup? Configuring Wi‑Fi Protected Setup manuallyUsing the Wireless Setup Assistant Macintosh only USE the Personal Identification Number PIN Method Accessing the Embedded Web Server Using the Embedded Web ServerCustomizing printer settings Understanding the homeTransfer Protocol Secure Https connection Setup UsedWhat are SmartSolutions? Using SmartSolutionsCreating and customizing printer solutions Using SmartSolutionsIf Troubleshooting does not solve your problem TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Before you troubleshootRecovering the security PIN of the printer Software did not installReconnect the Printer Power Supply Print job does not print or is missing pagesPrinter is busy or does not respond Printer is printing blank pagesCannot delete documents from the print queue Cannot print through USBFax troubleshooting checklist Fax troubleshootingConnection checklist Cannot send faxesWireless troubleshooting checklist Network troubleshootingCannot receive faxes Cannot run the fax softwareCannot print over wireless network Printing a network setupLocating IP addresses Locating the printer IP addressCheck the Wireless Signal Quality Move Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic DevicesCheck Your Advanced Security Settings Make Sure Your Computer is Connected to Your Access PointFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station For Macintosh users with an access pointTroubleshooting Router entry is typically the access point Ethernet network troubleshootingMake Sure the Wireless Port is Selected Make Sure Bidirectional Communication is EnabledCannot print to the network printer Trademarks Edition noticeOctober Lexmark International, Inc All rights reservedIndex IndexBin extender location
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