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Make sure you inserted a valid device into the PictBridge port

Only the following devices are recognized by the PictBridge port:

•PictBridge-enabled digital camera

•Flash drive

Any other USB devices are not recognized.

Make sure the paper size setting on the camera is supported by the printer

Use only the following paper sizes when printing photos from your camera:

•3.5 x 5 inches

•4 x 6 inches

•4 x 8 inches

•5 x 7 inches

•10 x 20 inches

•Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

•A6 (105 x 148 mm)

•A5 (148 x 210 mm)

•A4 (210 x 297 mm)

•L (89 x 127 mm)

•2L (127 x 178 mm)

•Hagaki card (100 x 148 mm)

•10 x 15 cm

•13 x 18 cm

To view or change the print size settings on your camera, see the documentation that came with your camera.

Make sure the printer is properly communicating with the camera

If the PictBridge connection is successful, the camera automatically switches to print mode, the PictBridge symbol appears on the camera display, or a message recognizing the connection appears on the camera display, depending on your camera.

If the PictBridge connection is unsuccessful, try one or more of the following:

•Make sure you are using the USB cable that came with your camera.

•Make sure the USB cable that you are using is not damaged.

If the error occurs after the printer has successfully connected with the camera, try one or more of the following:

•Disconnect the camera, and then connect it again.

•If the lights keep on blinking, check for error messages on the camera display, and then see the documentation that came with your camera.

Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Select the printer on your wireless network

1From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder.

2Double-click the Network Card Reader icon.

Troubleshooting

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Contents

Lexmark 1500 Series Page Contents 109 Glossary Safety information Wireless network examples Common home network configurationsWired network example General networking Networking the printer Finding the MAC address Types of wireless networks Wireless networkingPrinting a network setup IP addresses Infrastructure Finding the signal strengthAd hoc Networking the printer Why do I need an installation cable?Know your security keys Sharing the printer on a network Installing the printer on a networkInstalling the printer on additional network computers Selecting a network printer Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets Using a wireless network connectionClick Continue Why do I need to disconnect the installation cable? Advanced wireless setupTips for using network adapters What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean? Double-clickWireless Setup Assistant Loading paper Getting startedChoosing compatible specialty paper types Using the automatic paper type sensor Loading envelopes Loading labels Loading transparencies Loading custom-size paper Loading iron-on transfersLoading banner paper Choosing a paper size Learning about the software print optionsChoosing a paper type Choosing a print quality Collating copies using the computerPerforming printing and related tasks Printing a document Printing photos Printing borderless photos Printing cards Printing envelopes Printing iron-on transfers Printing transparencies Printing a banner Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first reverse page order Assembling a bookletPrinting multiple copies of a stored document For Mac OS X version 10.4.2 or later Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing Printing color images in black and whitePrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Printing files from a memory card or flash driveClick File Œ Print Managing print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling a print job Resuming print jobs Connecting photo storage devices Inserting a memory card Light blink alternately until either the memory card or Inserting a flash drive Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Removing a memory card or flash drive Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Printing photos from photo storage devices Printing photos from a memory card or flash drivePage Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing photos from the computer Printing cards Working with photos over the wireless network Page Related topics Checking the box contents Understanding the printer parts Understanding the parts of the printer Use Orange Installing the printer software Understanding the software Click Uninstall Using the Printer Selection dialogRemoving the printer software Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog Using the Page Setup dialog Using the Print dialog From here Choose From here Choose From here Choose Only Using Printer Services Click Settings Using the Network Card ReaderChoose Lexmark Network Card Reader Œ Preferences Using the Utility Click Lexmark 1500 Series Utility Installing print cartridges Print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge Aligning the print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesDouble-click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Preserving the print cartridges Checking the ink levelsImproving print quality Check paper Refilling print cartridges Cleaning the exterior of the printerUsing genuine Lexmark print cartridges Check print cartridges Ordering print cartridges Ordering paper and other supplies Finding information about the printer Lexmark 1500 Series folder Help Telephone support Recycling Lexmark products Related topics How do I contact Lexmark Customer Support? Contacting Customer SupportIs contact information available online? Power button is not lit Setup troubleshootingPower light is blinking Duplex light is blinking Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Software does not install Printer does not appear in the Printer Selection dialog Printer is not able to communicate with the computer Printer is plugged in but does not print Printing a test page using the computerTest page does not print Does not print Make sure the cartridges are properly installedCheck power Try printing a test page again Check the ink levels Remove tape on cartridges Make sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded Reinstall the softwareChecking printer readiness Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Checking the print cartridges Are the print cartridges properly installed?Checking the printer status Are the sticker and tape removed from the cartridges? Check your security keys Wireless troubleshootingAre the cartridges low on ink? Wireless network printer does not print Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Remove and reinstall the internal print server Reinstall the internal print server Wireless printer is no longer working Printer cannot connect to the wireless network Configure the optional internal wireless print server Wi-Fi indicator light is orangeCheck your advanced security settings Check your security keys Make sure the access point is on Check MAC address Run the Wireless Setup Assistant again Check the installation cable Changing wireless settings after installationPing the access point Checking your network name Run the Wireless Setup Assistant Ping the printer Ink levels seem incorrect Print troubleshootingChecking the ink levels Are you printing graphics or photos? Improving print quality Ink levels seem to go down too quicklyPoor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Print speed is slow Partial document or photo prints Blank or incorrect page prints Photo smudges or scratchesPrints with different fonts Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together Print is too dark or smudgedTransparencies or photos contain white lines Vertical straight lines are not smooth Adjust the application settings for the documentPerform maintenance on the print catridges White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Cannot print from a memory card or flash drive Perform maintenance on the print cartridgesAdjust the color and print speed Check the level of ink in the print catridges Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Duplex unit does not operate correctly Paper jam in the printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingChecking printer ports Paper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the duplex unit 100 Paper or specialty media misfeeds Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jams Paper continues to jam Remove any obstructions in the cartridge carrier Remove and reinstall the print cartridges103 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshootingMemory card cannot be inserted Check camera connection Make sure the USB cable is connectedCheck USB cable Make sure the camera is properly equipped Select the printer on your wireless network 106 Resetting the printer to factory default settings Removing and reinstalling the software107 108 109 Edition noticeProduct information Lexmark International, Inc All rights reserved Trademarks 110 Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Exposure to radio frequency radiationIndustry Canada compliance statement Industry Canada Canada European Community EC directives conformity 112 113 Noise emission levels 114 Information for Chinese RoHS program Temperature informationProduct disposal 115 Power Saver Power consumptionProduct power consumption Off mode Total energy usage 117 118 119 Limited warranty service Statement of Limited WarrantyLimited warranty Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY Additional rights Extent of limited warrantyLimitation of liability 121 Glossary 122 123 IP Internet Protocol address UAA Universally Administered Address 124