Contents | Lexmark 3500, 4500 specs

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Finding information about the printer	9
Setting up the printer	12
Checking the box contents	12
Installing another language control panel	13
Networking the printer	14
Installing the printer on a network	14
Installing an internal wireless print server	14
Finding your MAC address	15
Learning about the printer	16
Understanding the parts of the printer	16
Using the control panel buttons and menus	17
Using the control panel	17
Using the Copy menu	19
Using the Scan menu	20
Using the Photo Card menu	21
Using the PictBridge menu	22
Using the Settings menu	23
Saving settings	25
Learning about the software	27
Using the printer software	27
Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio	27
Using the Solution Center	28
Using Printing Preferences	30
Opening Printing Preferences	30
Using the Printing Preferences tabs	30
Using the Save Settings menu	31
Using the I Want To menu	31
Using the Options menu	31
Using the Toolbar	31
Resetting printer software settings to defaults	32
Loading paper and original documents	34
Loading paper	34
Loading various paper types	34
Loading original documents on the scanner glass	37

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Lexmark 3500, 4500 manual Contents

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Users Guide Series Operating system notice Contents Printing Working with photosCopying Scanning FaxingMaintaining the printer Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting Index Page Description Where to findDescription Where to find Finding information about the printer Telephone support Select Lexmark Solution CenterClick Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Lexmark 3500-4500 Series All-In-One Printers Description Where to find US Where to find rest of worldClick Warranty Information Click Customer Support Checking the box contents Setting up the printer Installing 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 menu Use this Using the Scan menu Using the Photo Card menu Menu itemAction Saving Paper Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settings Using the PictBridge menu Using the Settings menu You can From here Press Settings Saving settingsPage Using the printer software Using the Lexmark Imaging StudioLearning about the software Click Using the Solution Center From here You can Tab Choices Using Printing PreferencesUsing the Printing Preferences tabs Opening Printing Preferences Using the Options menu Using the ToolbarUsing the Save Settings menu Using the I Want To menu Resetting 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 types Load 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 document Click Print Now Printing photos or images from a WebPrint or Normal Quick Black and White Text Only Printing envelopes Printing collated copiesPrinting the last page first reverse page order Printing transparencies Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing cards Printing files from a memory card or flash drive Slots Memory card Working with photosRetrieving and managing photos Inserting a memory card Inserting 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 drive Date Range Printing photos using the control panel Printing all photos Printing photos by numberPress Start Color or Start Black again Printing photos by date range Printing photos using color effects Printing 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 Packages Click File Œ Add Photo from Scanner Paper sizes supported DimensionsCreating a Photo Slideshow Click Slideshow Printing an image as a multiple-page poster Adjusting copy quality CopyingMaking a copy Copying photos Making borderless copies using the control panel Collating copies using the control panel Making a copy lighter or darkerPress Lighter/Darker Enlarging or reducing an image Repeating an image on one Copying 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 computer Scanning 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-mailing Customizing scan settings using the computer Click Custom SettingsSetting Options Faxing Sending a fax using the software Receiving 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 quality Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Ordering print cartridges Cleaning the scanner glassPreserving the print cartridges Ordering supplies Paper Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesOrdering paper and other supplies Part number Refilling 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 setup Software does not install Power button is not lit Does not print Enable PictBridge printing from camera Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridgeCheck printer default and pause settings Removing and reinstalling the software Remove memory cards Print troubleshootingMake sure the camera is a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Check USB cable Check 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 printed Poor quality at the edges Ink levels seem incorrect Print speed is slowPartial document or photo prints Photo smudges Scanner unit does not close Copy troubleshootingInk levels seem to go down too quickly Copier does not respond Check quality of original document Clean the scanner glassAdjust the brightness of the copy Poor copy quality Scanner does not respond Scan troubleshootingCheck Original Size setting Partial document or photo copies Scan 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 network Paper 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 jams Memory card cannot be inserted Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Error messages Remove tape from print cartridgeUse new paper Remove print cartridges Remove any obstructions Check external print server Check computer connection Reduce memory use Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error No images have been selected Select the After Dial setting Save settings for future jobs Settings are not savedResetting to factory default settings Change time-out settings 100 Removing and reinstalling the software 101 Edition notice 102 Noise emission levels 103 Power consumption 104 End-user license agreement 105 Index 106 107 108 109