Learning about the printer, Use | Lexmark 4500, 3500 instruction

Learning about the printer

Understanding the parts of the printer

	Use the	To
1	Paper support	Load paper.

2	Wi-Fi indicator	Check wireless status:
		•	Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that no wireless option is installed.
		• Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected.
		•	Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but unable to communicate
			with the wireless network.
		•	Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.

3	PictBridge port	Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer.

4	Memory card slots	Insert a memory card.

5	Control panel	Operate the printer.
		For more information, see “Using the control panel” on page 17.

6	Paper exit tray	Hold paper as it exits.

7	Paper feed guard	Prevent items from falling into the paper slot.

8	Paper guide	Keep paper straight when feeding.

9	Top cover	Access the scanner glass.

10	Scanner glass	Copy or remove an item.

16

Image 16

Lexmark 4500, 3500 manual Learning about the printer, Understanding the parts of the printer, Use

Contents

Series Users Guide Operating system notice Contents Working with photos PrintingCopying Faxing ScanningMaintaining the printer Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting Index Page Where to find Description Where to findFinding information about the printer Description Select Lexmark Solution Center Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs ŒLexmark 3500-4500 Series Telephone support Description Where to find US Where to find rest of world Click Warranty InformationClick Customer Support All-In-One Printers Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Installing another language control panel Installing an internal wireless print server Installing the printer on a networkNetworking the printer Finding your MAC address Understanding the parts of the printer Learning about the printerUse Using the control panel Using the control panel buttons and menusPress Press To Using the Copy menu Press Start Color or Start Black Using the Scan menu Use this Menu item Using the Photo Card menuAction Using the PictBridge menu Saving Paper Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settings Using the Settings menu From here You can Saving settings Press SettingsPage Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio Using the printer softwareLearning about the software Using the Solution Center Click From here You can Using Printing Preferences Using the Printing Preferences tabsOpening Printing Preferences Tab Choices Using the Toolbar Using the Save Settings menuUsing the I Want To menu Using the Options menu Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only Resetting printer software settings to defaultsWindows Vista users only Page Loading paper and original documents Loading paperLoading various paper types Load up to Make sure Load up to Load up to Make sure Loading original documents on the scanner glass Page Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup PrintingPrinting a document Printing high-quality graphics Printing photos or images from a Web Print orNormal Quick Black and White Text Only Click Print Now Printing collated copies Printing the last page first reverse page orderPrinting transparencies Printing envelopes Printing cards Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing files from a memory card or flash drive Working with photos Retrieving and managing photosInserting a memory card Slots Memory card Inserting a flash drive Click Automatically save all photos to My Pictures Click Select photos to save Click Deselect All Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive Which device is to be displayed? appears on the display Printing photos using the control panel Date Range Printing photos by number Printing all photosPress Start Color or Start Black again Printing photos using color effects Printing photos by date range Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Viewing / Printing photos from the Photo Library Printing photos using the computerClick View / Print Photo Library Printing photos from a media device using the computer Creating photo projectsPrinting Photo Packages Creating Photo Greeting Cards Paper sizes supported Dimensions Creating a Photo SlideshowClick Slideshow Click File Œ Add Photo from Scanner Printing an image as a multiple-page poster Copying Adjusting copy qualityMaking a copy Making borderless copies using the control panel Copying photos Making a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the control panelPress Lighter/Darker Repeating an image on one Enlarging or reducing an image Copying a document using the computer Copying a photo using the computer Scanning a document ScanningScanning to a computer over a network Scanning a document using the computer Scanning text for editing Scanning images for editing Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computerScanning a photo to the Photo Library Scanning documents or images for e-mailing Click Image Patterns Click Custom Settings Customizing scan settings using the computerSetting Options Sending a fax using the software Faxing Receiving a fax automatically Installing print cartridges Maintaining the printerChanging print cartridges Removing a used print cartridgePage Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Achieving better print qualityImproving print quality Aligning print cartridges Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Cleaning the scanner glass Preserving the print cartridgesOrdering supplies Ordering print cartridges Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Ordering paper and other suppliesPart number Paper Recycling Lexmark products Refilling a print cartridgeClick Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge Troubleshooting Setup troubleshootingChange the language selection during initial setup Select a different language after initial setup Power button is not lit Software does not install Does not print Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Check printer default and pause settingsRemoving and reinstalling the software Enable PictBridge printing from camera Print troubleshooting Make sure the camera is a PictBridge-enabled digital cameraCheck USB cable Remove memory cards Select a higher print quality Check paperCheck print cartridges Poor text and graphic quality Review steps to improve print qualityRemove sheets as they are printed Use a different brand of paper Poor quality at the edges Print speed is slow Partial document or photo printsPhoto smudges Ink levels seem incorrect Copy troubleshooting Ink levels seem to go down too quicklyCopier does not respond Scanner unit does not close Clean the scanner glass Adjust the brightness of the copyPoor copy quality Check quality of original document Scan troubleshooting Check Original Size settingPartial document or photo copies Scanner does not respond Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Scan was not successfulPoor scanned image quality Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Partial document or photo scansCannot scan to a computer over a network Paper jam in the printer Paper or specialty media misfeeds Paper jam in the paper supportPrinter does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Memory card troubleshooting Review banner printing checklistBanner paper jams Check media loading Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Memory card cannot be inserted Remove tape from print cartridge Error messagesUse new paper Remove any obstructions Remove print cartridges Check computer connection Check external print server Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error Reduce memory use Select the After Dial setting No images have been selected Settings are not saved Resetting to factory default settingsChange time-out settings Save settings for future jobs Removing and reinstalling the software 100 Edition notice 101 Noise emission levels 102 Power consumption 103 End-user license agreement 104 Index 105 106 107 108 109