Lexmark 3500, 4500 manual Learning about the software, Using the printer software

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Learning about the software

This chapter tells how to use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help:

1From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder.

2Double-click the printer Help icon.

Using the printer software

Use this software	To
The Lexmark Imaging Studio	Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos.

The Solution Center	Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information.

Printing Preferences	Select the best print settings for the document you are printing.

The Toolbar	Create printer-friendly versions of active Web pages.

Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio

To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use one of these methods:

Method 1	Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging	1	Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark
Studio icon.		3500-4500 Series.
	2	Select Lexmark Imaging Studio.

Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the task you want to complete.

Click	To	Details
	Scan	•	Scan a photo or document.
		•	Save, edit, or share your photo or
			document.

	Copy	•	Copy a photo or document.
		•	Reprint or enlarge your photo.


	Fax	Send a photo or document as a fax.


	E-mail	Send a document or photo as an attachment
		to an e-mail message.

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Contents Users Guide SeriesOperating system notice Contents Printing Working with photosCopying Scanning FaxingMaintaining the printer Setup troubleshooting TroubleshootingIndex Page Description Where to findDescription Where to find Finding information about the printerTelephone support Select Lexmark Solution CenterClick Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Lexmark 3500-4500 SeriesAll-In-One Printers Description Where to find US Where to find rest of worldClick Warranty Information Click Customer SupportChecking the box contents Setting up the printerInstalling another language control panel Installing the printer on a network Installing an internal wireless print serverNetworking the printer Finding your MAC address Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printerUse Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panelPress Press To Press Start Color or Start Black Using the Copy menuUse this Using the Scan menuUsing the Photo Card menu Menu itemAction Saving Paper Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settings Using the PictBridge menuUsing the Settings menu You can From herePress Settings Saving settingsPage Using the printer software Using the Lexmark Imaging StudioLearning about the software Click Using the Solution CenterFrom here You can Tab Choices Using Printing PreferencesUsing the Printing Preferences tabs Opening Printing PreferencesUsing the Options menu Using the ToolbarUsing the Save Settings menu Using the I Want To menuResetting printer software settings to defaults Windows 2000 or Windows XP users onlyWindows Vista users only Page Load up to Make sure Loading paper and original documentsLoading paper Loading various paper typesLoad up to Load up to Make sure Loading original documents on the scanner glass Page Printing high-quality graphics Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting Printing a documentClick Print Now Printing photos or images from a WebPrint or Normal Quick Black and White Text OnlyPrinting envelopes Printing collated copiesPrinting the last page first reverse page order Printing transparenciesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing cardsPrinting files from a memory card or flash drive Slots Memory card Working with photosRetrieving and managing photos Inserting a memory cardInserting a flash drive Click Automatically save all photos to My Pictures Click Select photos to save Click Deselect All Which device is to be displayed? appears on the display Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash driveDate Range Printing photos using the control panelPrinting all photos Printing photos by numberPress Start Color or Start Black again Printing photos by date range Printing photos using color effectsPrinting photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing photos using the computer Viewing / Printing photos from the Photo LibraryClick View / Print Photo Library Creating Photo Greeting Cards Printing photos from a media device using the computerCreating photo projects Printing Photo PackagesClick File Œ Add Photo from Scanner Paper sizes supported DimensionsCreating a Photo Slideshow Click SlideshowPrinting an image as a multiple-page poster Adjusting copy quality CopyingMaking a copy Copying photos Making borderless copies using the control panelCollating copies using the control panel Making a copy lighter or darkerPress Lighter/Darker Enlarging or reducing an image Repeating an image on oneCopying a document using the computer Copying a photo using the computer Scanning Scanning a documentScanning to a computer over a network Scanning text for editing Scanning a document using the computerScanning multiple photos at one time using the computer Scanning images for editingScanning a photo to the Photo Library Click Image Patterns Scanning documents or images for e-mailingCustomizing scan settings using the computer Click Custom SettingsSetting Options Faxing Sending a fax using the softwareReceiving a fax automatically Removing a used print cartridge Installing print cartridgesMaintaining the printer Changing print cartridgesPage Aligning print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesAchieving better print quality Improving print qualityWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Ordering print cartridges Cleaning the scanner glassPreserving the print cartridges Ordering suppliesPaper Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesOrdering paper and other supplies Part numberRefilling a print cartridge Recycling Lexmark productsClick Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge Select a different language after initial setup TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Change the language selection during initial setupSoftware does not install Power button is not litDoes not print Enable PictBridge printing from camera Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridgeCheck printer default and pause settings Removing and reinstalling the softwareRemove memory cards Print troubleshootingMake sure the camera is a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Check USB cableCheck paper Select a higher print qualityCheck print cartridges Use a different brand of paper Poor text and graphic qualityReview steps to improve print quality Remove sheets as they are printedPoor quality at the edges Ink levels seem incorrect Print speed is slowPartial document or photo prints Photo smudgesScanner unit does not close Copy troubleshootingInk levels seem to go down too quickly Copier does not respondCheck quality of original document Clean the scanner glassAdjust the brightness of the copy Poor copy qualityScanner does not respond Scan troubleshootingCheck Original Size setting Partial document or photo copiesScan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computerPoor scanned image quality Paper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPartial document or photo scans Cannot scan to a computer over a networkPaper jam in the paper support Paper or specialty media misfeedsPrinter does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Check media loading Memory card troubleshootingReview banner printing checklist Banner paper jamsMemory card cannot be inserted Nothing happens when memory card is insertedError messages Remove tape from print cartridgeUse new paper Remove print cartridges Remove any obstructionsCheck external print server Check computer connectionReduce memory use Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge ErrorNo images have been selected Select the After Dial settingSave settings for future jobs Settings are not savedResetting to factory default settings Change time-out settings100 Removing and reinstalling the software101 Edition notice102 Noise emission levels103 Power consumption104 End-user license agreement105 Index106 107 108 109