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Lexmark 1500 manual Contents

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Safety information	5
Networking the printer	6
General networking	6
Wireless networking	9
Advanced wireless setup	14
Printing	16
Getting started	16
Learning about the software print options	20
Performing printing and related tasks	21
Managing print jobs	30
Working with photos	31
Connecting photo storage devices	31
Printing photos from photo storage devices	36
Printing photos from the computer	39
Working with photos over the wireless network	41
Understanding the printer	44
Understanding the printer parts	44
Understanding the software	47
Maintaining the printer	58
Print cartridges	58
Checking the ink levels	62
Improving print quality	62
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
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Lexmark 1500 Series Page Contents Glossary 109Safety information General networking Common home network configurationsWired network example Wireless network examplesNetworking the printer Finding the MAC address IP addresses Wireless networkingPrinting a network setup Types of wireless networksFinding the signal strength InfrastructureAd hoc Why do I need an installation cable? Networking the printerKnow your security keys Selecting a network printer Installing the printer on a networkInstalling the printer on additional network computers Sharing the printer on a networkUsing a wireless network connection Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnetsClick Continue What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean? Advanced wireless setupTips for using network adapters Why do I need to disconnect the installation cable?Double-clickWireless Setup Assistant Getting started Loading paperChoosing compatible specialty paper types Loading envelopes Using the automatic paper type sensorLoading transparencies Loading labelsLoading iron-on transfers Loading custom-size paperLoading banner paper Learning about the software print options Choosing a paper sizeChoosing a paper type Printing a document Collating copies using the computerPerforming printing and related tasks Choosing a print qualityPrinting borderless photos Printing photosPrinting cards Printing iron-on transfers Printing envelopesPrinting a banner Printing transparenciesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet For Mac OS X version 10.4.2 or later Assembling a bookletPrinting multiple copies of a stored document Printing the last page first reverse page orderPrinting color images in black and white Printing on both sides of the paper duplexingPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing files from a memory card or flash drive Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyClick File Œ Print Resuming print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling a print job Managing print jobsInserting a memory card Connecting photo storage devicesLight blink alternately until either the memory card or Inserting a flash drive Removing a memory card or flash drive Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital cameraTransferring photos from a memory device to the computer Transferring photos from a memory device to the computerPrinting photos from a memory card or flash drive Printing photos from photo storage devicesPage 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 Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contentsUse Understanding the parts of the printerOrange Understanding the software Installing the printer softwareUsing the Printer Selection dialog Click UninstallRemoving the printer software Using the Page Setup dialog Using the Printer Setup Complete dialogFrom here Choose Using the Print dialogFrom here Choose From here Choose Only Using Printer Services Using the Network Card Reader Click SettingsChoose Lexmark Network Card Reader Œ Preferences Using the Utility Click Lexmark 1500 Series Utility Print cartridges Installing print cartridgesRemoving a used print cartridge Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Aligning the print cartridgesDouble-click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Check paper Checking the ink levelsImproving print quality Preserving the print cartridgesCheck print cartridges Cleaning the exterior of the printerUsing genuine Lexmark print cartridges Refilling print cartridgesOrdering paper and other supplies Ordering print cartridgesLexmark 1500 Series folder Finding information about the printerTelephone support HelpRelated topics Recycling Lexmark productsContacting Customer Support How do I contact Lexmark Customer Support?Is contact information available online? Setup troubleshooting Power button is not litPower light is blinking Duplex light is blinking Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Software does not install Printer is not able to communicate with the computer Printer does not appear in the Printer Selection dialogPrinting a test page using the computer Printer is plugged in but does not printTest page does not print Try printing a test page again Make sure the cartridges are properly installedCheck power Does not printRemove tape on cartridges Check the ink levelsRemove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Reinstall the softwareChecking printer readiness Make sure the printer has paper and is properly loadedAre the sticker and tape removed from the cartridges? Are the print cartridges properly installed?Checking the printer status Checking the print cartridgesWireless troubleshooting Check your security keysAre the cartridges low on ink? Wireless network printer does not print Remove and reinstall the internal print server Wi-Fi indicator light is not litReinstall the internal print server Wireless printer is no longer working Printer cannot connect to the wireless network Check your security keys Wi-Fi indicator light is orangeCheck your advanced security settings Configure the optional internal wireless print serverCheck MAC address Make sure the access point is onRun the Wireless Setup Assistant again Checking your network name Changing wireless settings after installationPing the access point Check the installation cablePing the printer Run the Wireless Setup AssistantAre you printing graphics or photos? Print troubleshootingChecking the ink levels Ink levels seem incorrectInk levels seem to go down too quickly Improving print qualityPoor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Partial document or photo prints Print speed is slowPhoto smudges or scratches Blank or incorrect page printsPrints with different fonts Print is too dark or smudged Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick togetherTransparencies or photos contain white lines White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Adjust the application settings for the documentPerform maintenance on the print catridges Vertical straight lines are not smoothCheck the level of ink in the print catridges Perform maintenance on the print cartridgesAdjust the color and print speed Cannot print from a memory card or flash driveDuplex unit does not operate correctly Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridgePaper jam in the paper support Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingChecking printer ports Paper jam in the printer100 Paper jam in the duplex unitPrinter does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Paper or specialty media misfeedsPaper continues to jam Banner paper jamsRemove and reinstall the print cartridges Remove any obstructions in the cartridge carrier103 Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshooting Nothing happens when memory card is insertedMemory card cannot be inserted Make sure the camera is properly equipped Make sure the USB cable is connectedCheck USB cable Check camera connection106 Select the printer on your wireless networkRemoving and reinstalling the software Resetting the printer to factory default settings107 108 Lexmark International, Inc All rights reserved Edition noticeProduct information 109110 TrademarksIndustry Canada Canada Exposure to radio frequency radiationIndustry Canada compliance statement Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada112 European Community EC directives conformity113 114 Noise emission levels115 Temperature informationProduct disposal Information for Chinese RoHS programOff mode Power consumptionProduct power consumption Power Saver117 Total energy usage118 119 Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY Statement of Limited WarrantyLimited warranty Limited warranty service121 Extent of limited warrantyLimitation of liability Additional rights122 GlossaryIP Internet Protocol address 123124 UAA Universally Administered Address