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