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3600-4600 Series Users Guide
Safety information
Contents
Setting up the printer
Installing the printer on a wireless network selected
Printing
Loading paper
Copying
Working with photos
Scanning
Maintaining the printer
Troubleshooting
Faxing
Index
Networking glossary
Notices
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safetyinformation
Finding information about the printer
Intro duction
Quick Setup sheet Printed Networking Guide / Fax Guide
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Where to find rest of world
Where to find North America
Where to find USA
Where to find rest of world
Date purchased Store where purchased Introduction
Bypassing security warnings during software installation
Settingup theprinter
Setting up the printer as a copier only
2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer
Setting up the printer
3 Raise the paper support, and then extend the paper exit tray
4 Extend the paper guides
6 Press to turn on the printer 7 If prompted, set the language
Setting up the printer
8 If prompted, set the country/region
Setting up the printer
Note You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately
Setting up the printer
15 Close the printer, and then load plain paper
Setting up the printer
16 From the printer control panel, press An alignment page prints
Setting up the printer
17 Discard or recycle the alignment page
The alignment page may differ from the one shown
Use the
Understanding the parts of the printer
9 Top cover 10 Paper feed guard 11 Paper guides
Use the
Use the
Using the printer control panel
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus
Press
Setting up the printer
Using the printer menus
Press
Menus List
Setup menu
Photo menu
From here
Using the Copy menu
You can
Using the Photo menu
Using the Scan menu
Using the Setup menu
Using the PictBridge menu
From here
You can
Reset Network Adapter Defaults to reset the wireless network settings
Saving settings
From here
You can
Temporary settings
Changing temporary settings into new default settings
To change the temporary settings into new default settings
To disable the settings timeout feature
Installing printer software
Using the printer software
Changing the Power Saver timeout
Using Windows
2 Click Computer
Installing the optional XPS driver Windows Vista users only
1 Click Control Panel
5 Click Have disk
Using the Windows printer software
Use the
Using the Macintosh printer software
Use the
Use the
Using Windows
Switching from a desktop computer to a laptop computer
In Windows Vista
In Windows XP and earlier
a Insert the installation software CD
Using Macintosh
c Double-click Install
Setting up the printer
Wireless network compatibility
Installing the printer on a wireless network selectedmodelsonly
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network
Wireless installation instructions France only
Installing the printer on a wireless network
Using Windows
Using Macintosh
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light
Configuring an IP address manually
a Choose Connect to another network, and then click Continue
Using Windows
Changing wireless settings after installation
Using Macintosh
3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility
Installing the printer on other computers
Using the Network Setup menu
Wireless Setup menu
TCP/IP menu
Creating an ad hoc wireless network
Advanced wireless setup
Using Windows
Using Macintosh
b Click All Programs
In Windows XP and earlier
2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections
4 Click Network Connections
Click the Wireless Networks tab
Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon Click Properties
b Select View Available Wireless Networks
Using Macintosh
For Mac OS X version
For Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network
Frequently asked questions
What is a network?
How are home networks configured?
Wireless network examples
Wired network example
Scenario 1 Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
Scenario 2 Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
How do I attach the installation cable?
Why do I need an installation cable?
Scenario 4 Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet
Infrastructure
What is the difference between infrastructure and ad hoc networks?
Ad hoc
How can I improve wireless signal strength?
Finding the signal strength
MOVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/WIRELESS ROUTER
ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTION
REMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE PRINTER
REMOVE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE
How do I find out what type of security my network is using?
What is an SSID?
What is a MAC address?
What is TCP/IP?
What is an IP address?
How do I find the MAC address?
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How to locate a computer IP address using Macintosh
How to locate a computer IP address using Windows
How to locate a printer IP address
How do I locate IP addresses?
What is a key index?
Loadin g paper
Heavyweight matte paper, photo paper, glossy paper
Loading paper
Loading various paper types
Labels
Envelopes
Transparencies
Greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, postcards
Iron-on transfers
Custom-size paper
Banner paper
Loading original documents on the scanner glass
Using the automatic paper type sensor
Printing basic documents
Prin ting
Printing a document
Printing Web pages
Collating printed copies
Printing multiple copies of a document
Using Windows
Using Macintosh
Using Macintosh
Printing the last page first reverse page order
Using Windows
Using Macintosh
Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive
Printing multiple pages on one sheet N-Up
Using Windows
Using Macintosh
Printing specialty documents
Wireless connection selected models only
Choosing compatible specialty paper types
USB connection
Using Windows
Printing envelopes
Using Macintosh
b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Tips on loading label sheets
Printing labels
Using Windows
Using Macintosh
Printing on custom-size paper
Saving and deleting print settings
Using Windows
Using Windows
In Windows XP
In Windows Vista
b Click Control Panel c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer
b Click Printers and Faxes
Using the printer folder in Windows
Using the taskbar in Windows
Resuming print jobs
Using Macintosh
Using Mac OS X version
Canceling print jobs
Using Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
Using the printer control panel
Using Macintosh
Using the taskbar in Windows
b Click Settings Printers
In Windows
Inserting a memory card
Workingwithphotos
Storage Device Detected appears
Inserting a flash drive
Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer
Retrieving and managing photos
Using the printer control panel
Using the Lexmark Network Card Reader in Macintosh
Using Lexmark Productivity Studio in Windows
Using the default Image Capture application in Macintosh
3 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio
Printing photos
Printing photos using the printer control panel
Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive
Using Windows
Printing photos from the computer using the printer software
Using Macintosh
c Select Lexmark Productivity Studio
Wireless connection selected models only
Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software
b If you are using Windows
If you are using Macintosh
Applying color effects to photos using the printer control panel
Camera detected. Press OK to change settings
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera
Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF
Making copies
Copying
Copying photos
Enlarging or reducing images
Making a copy lighter or darker
Adjusting copy quality
Repeating an image on one page
Collating copies using the printer control panel
Copying multiple pages on one sheet N-Up
Canceling a copy job
Scanning original documents
Scanning
Using the printer control panel
Using Macintosh
Using Windows
5 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio
Scanning photos for editing
Scanning color or black-and-white original documents
Using the printer control panel
Canceling scan jobs
Using Windows
Using Macintosh
Faxing
Sending a fax using the computer
Using Windows
a Select the Delay sending until option. b Set a time and date
Using Macintosh
Receiving a fax
Using Windows
3 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio
Using Macintosh
In Mac OS X version
In Mac OS X version
In Mac OS X version
Maintainingtheprinter
Installing print cartridges
Maintaining print cartridges
Removing a used print cartridge
Refilling print cartridges
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges
2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge
Aligning print cartridges
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
Using the printer control panel
Using Windows
Using Windows
Checking ink levels
Using Macintosh
Using the printer control panel
Using Windows
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
Using Macintosh
3 Select Lexmark Service Center
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
Cleaning the scanner glass
Preserving the print cartridges
Ordering print cartridges
Ordering supplies
Resetting all settings
Resetting to factory settings
Resetting menu settings
Ordering paper and other supplies
Using the printer troubleshooting software Windows only
Troubleshooting
Setup troubleshooting
Incorrect language appears on the display
Software did not install
Power button is not lit
PRESS POWER BUTTON
DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT THE POWER CORD
RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY
Page does not print
TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS
CHECK POWER
In Windows 2000 a Click Start b Click Settings Printers
CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS
CHECK CARTRIDGES
In Windows Vista a Click b Click Control Panel
DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT POWER SUPPLY
Using Macintosh
For Mac OS X version
3 Click Open Print Queue
Removing and reinstalling the software
Solving printer power problems
Using Windows
REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE SOFTWARE
In Windows XP
Enabling the USB port in Windows
Using Macintosh
a Click Control Panel b Click System and Maintenance System
Wireless troubleshooting checklist
Wireless troubleshooting
In Windows
b Click Settings Control Panel System
Check the USB cable
Printing a network setup page
MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER
Cannot print over wireless network
MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE
2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt
2 Click All Programs Accessories 3 Click Command Prompt
b Type ipconfig
In Windows Vista
WEP key
Using Macintosh with a wireless access point wireless router
In Mac OS X version
d Click Advanced
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit
CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS
CHECK POWER
b Click Settings Printers
ENABLE THE PRINTER
SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER
b Click Settings Printers
b Click Settings Printers
SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT
MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON
MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE
PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING
TRY ADJUSTING EXTERNAL ANTENNAS
2 Click All Programs Accessories 3 Click Command Prompt
2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt
2 Click All Programs Accessories 3 Click Command Prompt
b Type ipconfig
2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt
2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet
3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility
RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN
MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT IS ON
MOVE YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE
MOVE YOUR PRINTER
PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING
CHECK SECURITY KEYS
CHECK THE MAC ADDRESS
RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN
Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange
2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant
a Click System Preferences
If you are using WPA security
If you are using WEP security
CHECK NETWORK NAME
CHECK SECURITY KEYS
Wireless print server not installed
4 Press the arrow buttons until Yes appears, and then press
Troubleshooting
Product information
Notices
Edition notice
Trademarks
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS
Licensing notices
2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved
Industry Canada compliance statement
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada
Industry Canada notice
European EC directives conformity statement for radio products
European Community EC directives conformity
The following restrictions apply
Compliance is indicated by the CE marking
Notices
1-meter average sound pressure, dBA
Noise emission levels
Power consumption
Temperature information
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive
Product disposal
Power Saver
LEXMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS
Off mode
Total energy usage
LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
CARTRIDGE LICENSE AGREEMENT
7 ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. This License Agreement applies to updates or supplements to the original Software Program provided by Lexmark unless Lexmark provides other terms along with the update or supplement
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