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Lexmark 1500 manual Understanding the software, Installing the printer software

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Use the

Power supply

Duplex unit

USB port

Internal wireless print server

Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord.

1Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer.

2Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using.

3If the light is not on, press .

•Print on both sides of the paper.

•Remove paper jams. For more information, see “Paper jam in the duplex unit” on page 100.

Connect the printer to a computer using an installation cable.

Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable.

Connect to a wireless network.

Understanding the software

Installing the printer software

Using the CD that came with the printer:

1Close all open software applications.

2Insert the printer software CD.

3From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears.

Understanding the printer

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Lexmark 1500 manual Understanding the software, Installing the printer software

Contents

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 networksAd hoc Finding the signal strengthInfrastructure Know your security keys Why do I need an installation cable?Networking the printer Selecting a network printer Installing the printer on a networkInstalling the printer on additional network computers Sharing the printer on a networkClick Continue Using a wireless network connectionFinding a printer/print server located on remote subnets 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 Choosing compatible specialty paper types Getting startedLoading paper Loading envelopes Using the automatic paper type sensorLoading transparencies Loading labelsLoading banner paper Loading iron-on transfersLoading custom-size paper Choosing a paper type Learning about the software print optionsChoosing a paper size 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 on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing color images in black and whitePrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing Click File Œ Print Printing files from a memory card or flash drivePrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing manually 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 softwareRemoving the printer software Using the Printer Selection dialogClick Uninstall 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 Choose Lexmark Network Card Reader Œ Preferences Using the Network Card ReaderClick Settings Using the Utility Click Lexmark 1500 Series Utility Print cartridges Installing print cartridgesRemoving a used print cartridge Double-click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesAligning the print cartridges 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 productsIs contact information available online? Contacting Customer SupportHow do I contact Lexmark Customer Support? Power light is blinking Setup troubleshootingPower button is not lit 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 dialogTest page does not print Printing a test page using the computerPrinter is plugged in but 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 cartridgesAre the cartridges low on ink? Wireless troubleshootingCheck your security keys 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 incorrectPoor text and graphic quality Ink levels seem to go down too quicklyImproving print quality Poor quality at the edges Partial document or photo prints Print speed is slowPrints with different fonts Photo smudges or scratchesBlank or incorrect page prints Transparencies or photos contain white lines Print is too dark or smudgedGlossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 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 jams103 Remove and reinstall the print cartridgesRemove any obstructions in the cartridge carrier Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshootingNothing happens when memory card is 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 network107 Removing and reinstalling the softwareResetting the printer to factory default settings 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