Installing the printer software | Lexmark 4800 Series guide

Installing the printer software

Using the installation software CD (Windows users only)

Using the CD that came with the printer:

1Start Windows.

2When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. The software installation screen appears.

3Click Install.

Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only)

1Close all open software applications.

2Insert the software CD.

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

4Double-click the Install icon.

5Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Using the World Wide Web

1Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

2From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads.

3Choose the printer and the printer driver for your operating system.

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen to download the driver and install the printer software.

What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?

•Off indicates that the printer is not turned on, or a wireless print server is not installed. Select this option:

–If you want to connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable.

–If the printer does not have a wireless print server installed and you want to connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable.

•Orange indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for wireless printing, but it is not connected to a wireless network.

Select this option if you want to set up the printer on your wireless network.

•Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured, but it is unable to communicate with the wireless network.

Select this option if you want to modify the wireless settings of the printer.

•Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.

Select this option to start using the printer that is already set up on your wireless network.

Turning printing voice notification on or off

The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you when printing starts and when it is completed.

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Lexmark 4800 Series manual Installing the printer software, What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?

Contents

June Series Safety information Contents Printing Loading paper and original documents Working with photos Changing printer settings Scanning Copying Maintaining the printer TroubleshootingFaxing Print troubleshooting 117 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 136 Index Networking glossary Introduction Where to findFinding information about the printer Description Select Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to findClick Programs or All Programs Œ Lexmark Series Description Where to find US Where to find rest of world Wireless network compatibility Checking the box contents Setting up the printer Use Understanding the parts of the printer Use Standalone setup Page Page Page Page Click Details Understanding the printer softwareMethod Click From here You can Click Setup and diagnose printer Understanding the control panel Using the control panelMode Main Menu Area Message Navigating the control panel menus Copy Photo Print Files Scan Setup Maintenance Understanding and using default settings Saving settings Turning printing voice notification on or off Installing the printer softwareWhat do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean? Security Information Networking Common home network configurationsGeneral networking Networking overview Internet Finding the MAC address What information do I need and where do I find it? Sharing a printer in a Windows environment Printing a network setup Finding IP addresses Wireless networkingFinding a printer/print server located on remote subnets Finding the signal strength Configure IP addressInstalling the printer on a network Assigning an IP address Configure Configure network printersAdd printers Refresh Tips for using network adapters Types of wireless networksInfrastructure Ad hoc Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows Advanced wireless setupFor Windows Vista users For Windows XP users Follow the instructions on the computer screen Loading paper and original documents Using the automatic paper type sensorLoading paper Loading envelopes Loading labels Loading iron-on transfers Loading transparenciesLoading custom-size paper Loading banner paper Use this Using the Paper Handling submenuLoading original documents on the scanner glass Printing basic documents PrintingPrinting a document Printing a Web Click Print Now Printing photos or images from a WebPrinting multiple copies of a document Printing the last page first reverse page order Collating copiesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet N-Up Collated Not collated Canceling print jobs Pausing print jobsUnderstanding the Print Files Options menu From here Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive Printing documents from a removable storage device Printing envelopes Printing specialty documentsChoosing compatible specialty paper types Click File Œ Add Photo from Scanner Printing a document as a posterPrinting an image as a poster Assembling a booklet Printing a bookletPrinting on custom-size paper Click Options Œ Layout Options Printing a banner Printing iron-on transfersPrinting transparencies Understanding the two-sided printing duplexing function Printing on both sides of the paperPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Select Saving and deleting print settings Changing printer settingsClick Properties, Preferences, Options or Setup Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Resetting printer software to factory default settings Using the Change Printer Default Settings submenuWindows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users Click Printing Preferences Resetting the printer to factory default settings Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu Using recommended paperWorking with photos Retrieving and managing photos Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Inserting a memory card Inserting a flash drive Slot Memory card Understanding the PictBridge Default Print Settings menu Click Select photos to save Click Deselect All Click Automatically save all photos to My Pictures Click Select photos to save Click Deselect All Click Searched Folders Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash driveClick Temporary Files Editing photos using the control panel Changing the Productivity Studio transfer settingsEditing photos Changing the Productivity Studio library preferences Rotating a photo Changing the Resolution / Size of a photo Blurring/Sharpening a photo Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photoReducing the red-eye effect in a photo Changing the Hue / Saturation of a photo Enhancing a photoChanging the Gamma Value of a photo or image Despeckling a photo Applying a color effect to a photo Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photoChanging the Exposure setting of a photo Viewing / Printing photos from the Productivity Studio Printing photosClick Transfer Photos Click Select photos to print Click Work with Documents and Photos Printing Photo Packages Paper sizes supported DimensionsCreating Photo Greeting Cards Click Photo Packages Printing a photo or selected photos Viewing a slideshow of photos on the control panel display Printing all photos from a memory device Creating and viewing a slideshow Printing photos from a digital camera using DpofPage Making a copy CopyingMaking a color or black-and-white copy Copying photos Enlarging or reducing an image Copying a photo using the computer Adjusting the brightness of a copy Adjusting copy quality Collating copies using the control panel Copying on both sides of the paper duplexing Repeating an image on one Copying multiple pages on one sheet N-Up Changing the default copy settings Understanding the Copy Mode menu Scanning a document Scanning a document using the computerScanning Scanning a photo to Work with Documents and Photos Scanning text for editingScanning images for editing Making a color or black-and-white scan Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computer Customizing scan settings using the computer Canceling a scan jobClick Custom Settings Select Photo, Several Photos, or Document Setting Options Understanding the Scan Mode menu Saving a scanned image on the computer Click Scan Settings Changing the Productivity Studio scan settingsChanging the default scan settings Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message Adding a file to an e-mail message Click E-mail Screen Scanning documents or images for e-mailingChanging the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences Receiving a fax automatically Sending a fax using the softwareFaxing Maintaining the printer Installing print cartridgesPage Removing a used print cartridge Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesRefilling print cartridges Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesAligning print cartridges Preserving the print cartridges Cleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the scanner glassOrdering supplies Ordering print cartridges Part Number 100Paper Paper size Setup Troubleshooting TroubleshootingPower button is not lit Incorrect language appears on the display Software does not install Does not print Remove and reinstall the software Check printer default and pause settingsUnderstanding Warning levels Check cartridges Click SettingsŒ Control PanelŒ System Removing and reinstalling the softwareEnabling the USB port 105 Check your security keys Wireless troubleshootingSolving printer communication problems Wireless network printer does not print Wi-Fi indicator is not lit Check security keys Move your computer and/or printerCheck MAC address 109 Run the wireless setup again Wi-Fi indicator light is orangeConfigure the optional internal wireless print server Check network name 111 Wireless printer is no longer working 112 Ping the wireless access pointPing the printer 113 Printer cannot connect to the wireless network Check the installation cable Check your advanced security settingsCheck your security keys 114 115 Ping the access pointChecking your network name Windows users only Changing wireless settings after installation Run the Wireless Setup Utility Windows users onlyPing the printer 116 Check printer ports Windows users only Print troubleshootingMake sure photo size and paper size are set correctly 117 Check paper Improving print qualitySelect a higher print quality 118 Poor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Photo smudges or scratches Print speed is slowPartial document or photo prints Ink levels seem incorrect Checking the print cartridgesInk levels seem to go down too quickly Blank or incorrect page prints Characters on printout are missing or unexpected Print is too dark or smudged Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick togetherPrints with different fonts Transparencies or photos contain white lines Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Vertical straight lines are not smooth Checking printer readiness Settings are not savedChecking the printer status Resolving font problems Checking the Spool Settings for banner printingDo the print cartridges have ink? Have you applied the fonts correctly in the program? Printing a test Printer is busy printing another jobReady or Busy Printing is listed as the status Test page does not print Make sure the printer is receiving powerExternal print server is not working Try printing a test page again Removing an external print server Duplex unit does not operate correctlyCable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Printer is plugged in but does not print Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive Printer is trying to print to File Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Try to locate the printer from the remote computer Printer is not able to communicate with the computerRestart the host computer and the remote computer 134 Wrong printer is attached Problems when copying, scanning, or faxingUpdating the printer software Bidirectional communication is not established Checking the port setting Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingHow to clear and avoid paper jams Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output Paper or specialty media misfeeds Paper jam in the printerPaper jam in the paper support Banner paper jams Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Paper continues to jam Are you using paper designed for an inkjet printer?Paper jam in the duplex unit Are you loading the paper correctly? Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when memory card is inserted Check to see if the memory card is damaged Select the printer on your wireless networkCheck to see if the memory card contains photos Make sure the USB cable is connected Scanner unit does not close Copy troubleshootingCopier does not respond Poor copy quality Copied item does not match the original item Scan troubleshootingPartial document or photo copies Scanner does not respond Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Scan was not successfulCheck USB cable connection Restart computer Poor scanned image quality Adjust the quality of the scanPartial document or photo scans Cannot scan to a computer over a network Remove tape from print cartridge Error messages on the printer displayUse new paper 147 148 Cover OpenRemove any obstructions 149 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error 150 Select the After Dial settingReduce memory use Paper Mismatch Paper Size/Type errorPaper Jam Paper Out 152 Cause SolutionPrinter Carrier Stall 153 Error messages on the computer screenClearing error messages 154 Is the printer receiving power? 155 Print File ErrorMultiple All-In-Ones found 156 Product informationEdition notice 157 Exposure to radio frequency radiation 158 Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada 159 160 Noise emission levels 161 Power consumption 162 Limited warranty 163 Limitation of liability 164 165 166 Networking glossary 167 UAA Universally Administered Address 168 Index 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176