Understanding the software | Lexmark 5300 specification

3Align the clips on the control panel with the holes on the printer, and then press down.

Related topics:

•“Using the control panel” on page 88

•“Understanding the parts of the printer” on page 86

Understanding the software

Installing the printer software

Using the CD that came with the printer:

1Close all open software applications.

2Insert the printer 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.

Related topics:

•“Removing the printer software” on page 97

•“Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 164

Removing the printer software

If the printer software is not installed properly, a communication error message appears when you try to print. Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it.

1From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder.

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Lexmark 5300 manual Understanding the software, Installing the printer software, Removing the printer software

Contents

May Lexmark 5300 Series All-In-OnePage Contents 125 113165 Safety info rm ation Getting started Using the automatic paper type sensorLoading paper Loading custom-size paper Loading banner paper Loading envelopes Loading labels Loading iron-on transfersLoading transparencies Performing printing and related tasks Printing photos using the computerChoosing compatible specialty paper types Printing a document Printing borderless photos Printing envelopes Printing cards Load iron-on transfers Printing iron-on transfers Printing a banner Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing transparencies Printing multiple copies of a stored document Printing color images in black and white Canceling a print job Pausing print jobsManaging print jobs Printing the last page first reverse page order Learning about the All-In-One software print options To cancel a print job using the computerResuming print jobs Choosing a paper size Choosing a print quality Collating copies using the computer Enlarging or reducing an image Resetting All-In-One software settings to defaultsSharpening an image Cop ying Loading original documents on the scanner glass Making a copy Performing copying and related tasksCopying photos Collated Collating copies using the control panel Repeating an image on one Managing copy jobs Canceling a copy job Scan ning Scanning a document Performing scanning and related tasksScanning images for editing Scanning a text and graphics document Scanning a text-only document Scanning a portion of an image Scanning an item for Web page viewing Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Scanning multiple pages using the scanner glass Scanning documents or images for e-mailing Scanning text for editing Scanning over a network Setting a network printer to scanSaving a scanned image Assigning a name to your computer Selecting printers that can scan to your computer Setting a scan to network PINScanning to a computer over a network Adjusting the brightness of an image Canceling a scan jobManaging scan jobs Learning about the All-In-One Center scan options Choosing where to send scanned images Adjusting color settings when scanning Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog Cropping photos using the software Go to From here Click Editing the Customize list To remove an application from the list To add an application to the listTo modify an application in the list Resetting All-In-One software settings to defaults Choosing a fax connection Getting the printer ready to faxEquipment Benefits Norway France Denmark Portugal Using an RJ11 adapter Country/region Saudi Arabia Israel United Arab Emirates Country/region Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting to a telephone Connecting to an answering machine Connecting to a computer with a modem Getting the printer ready to fax on Faxing Understanding the parts of the printer on Faxing Sending a fax Performing faxing and related tasksEntering a fax number Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time Sending a fax using the control panel Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial Receiving a faxReceiving a fax automatically Receiving a fax with an answering machine Receiving a fax manually Using Caller ID Printing fax activity reports Forwarding faxes Using the Phone Book Setting up Speed Dial using the computerUse this Setting up a dialing prefix Customizing dial settingsManaging fax jobs Setting the distinctive ring Setting up to fax while behind a PBX Customizing fax settingsSetting up a fax header Setting up a fax footer Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings Blocking junk faxes Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility You can Fax/Report Printing Speed Dials Inserting a memory card Connecting photo storage devicesSlot Memory card Inserting a flash drive Which device is to be displayed? appears on the display Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive Printing all photos Working with photos using the control panel Menu Item Understanding the PictBridge menuAction Quality1 Paper Type1 Printing photos by number Printing photos by date range Printing photos using color effects Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Working with photos using the computer Choose an orientation Click OK Printing borderless photos Scanning images for editing Scanning multiple pages using the scanner glass Saving a scanned image Using the All-In-One Center on Working with photos Enhancing photo print quality using the software Related topics Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contents Use Understanding the parts of the printer Machine to the printer Using the control panel Using the control panel buttons and menusPress Press To Related topics Understanding the Scan menu Understanding the Fax menu Understanding the Photo Card menu Menu item Action Temporary settings Saving settings Installing another language control panel Understanding the software Installing the printer softwareRemoving the printer software From here Choose Settings Attributes Using the Page Setup dialog From here Choose Scale Using the Print dialog 100 101 102 Using Printer ServicesFrom here Choose 103 Using the All-In-One Center 104 Using the Utility Using the Fax Setup Utility105 Click Advanced 106 107 Selecting the All-In-One Center Preferences setting 108 Using the Printer Selection dialogIf you select Do this 109 Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog Networking overview If you are usingAssigning an IP address Selecting a network printer Installing the printer on additional network computers Installing the printer on a networkSharing the printer on a network 111 Finding your MAC address Tips for using network adapters112 Print cartridges Installing print cartridges113 114 Removing a used print cartridge Aligning print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles115 116 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 117 Preserving the print cartridges 118 Improving print qualityCheck Paper Check Print Cartridges Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Cleaning the scanner glassRefilling a print cartridge Ordering supplies 120 Ordering paper and other suppliesPaper Paper size Finding information about the printer Where to find121 Where to find rest of world Where to find North America122 Contacting Customer Support Where to find US123 124 Power button is not lit Setup troubleshootingIncorrect language appears on the display 125 126 Software does not install 127 Does not print Remove Tape on Cartridges 128 Test page does not print Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge129 Make Sure the Cartridges are Properly Installed Make Sure the Printer is Receiving Power130 Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Print troubleshootingPrinter is not able to communicate with the computer 131 132 Partial document or photo prints Prints with different fontsPoor text and graphic quality 133 134 Poor quality at the edges 135 Print speed is slow Photo smudges Clean the Print Cartridges136 Align the Print Cartridges Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together Blank or incorrect page prints137 Print is too dark or smudged Transparencies or photos contain white lines138 Vertical straight lines are not smooth White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas139 140 Printer is plugged in but does not print Copier does not respond Copy troubleshootingScanner unit does not close 141 142 Poor copy quality Partial document or photo copies Scan troubleshootingScanner does not respond 143 Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Scan was not successfulPoor scanned image quality 144 Cannot scan to an application Partial document or photo scans145 Cannot scan to a computer over a network Fax troubleshootingCannot send or receive a fax 146 147 148 Can send but not receive faxes Check the Dial Prefix Setting Check Mode SelectionCan receive but not send faxes 149 150 Printer receives a blank faxBe Sure That Printer is Detecting a Dial Tone Check Original Document Fax Mode Unsupported Fax ErrorRemote Fax Error Received fax has poor print quality Phone Line Busy Change Redial Settings152 Lower the Transmission Speed 153 Phone Line ErrorSchedule to Resend FAX AT a Later Time How to clear and avoid paper jams Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper support 155 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Paper continues to jam Banner paper jams156 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshootingMemory card cannot be inserted 157 Alignment Error Error messages on the printer displayCartridge Error 1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F 158 Clear Carrier Jam Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low159 Remove ANY Obstructions Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error ErrorLeft Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect 160 Memory Full Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing161 No photo/paper size selection has been made No images have been selectedCould not detect a proof sheet No proof sheet information Settings are not saved Removing and reinstalling the software Resetting the printer to factory default settings164 165 Recycling Lexmark products 166 Trademarks 167 Industry Canada compliance statement Meter average sound pressure, dBA 168 169 Product disposal 170 171 172 South Africa telecommunications notice Mode 173 174 Power Saver 175 176 177 Statement of Limited Warranty 178 Limited warranty service Limitation of liability 179