116, Select Lexmark Service Center | Lexmark 5600 Series instruction

Using Windows

Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges.

1Do one of the following:

•In Windows Vista, click .

•In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.

2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

3Select Lexmark Service Center.

4Check the ink levels of the cartridges on the Printer Maintenance page. Install a new cartridge if necessary.

Using Macintosh

1From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder.

2Double-click the printer utility icon. The Lexmark Printer Utility appears.

3If an exclamation point (!) appears on a print cartridge, then the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge if necessary.

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1Remove the print cartridge(s).

2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and then place the cloth on a flat surface.

3Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

Maintaining the printer

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Contents

Series Users Guide 2008Page Contents Loading paper Scanning Copying Faxing 103 111 Troubleshooting 121 153 168 Safety info rm ation Publications Intro du ctionFinding information about the printer Click Technical Support Customer supportMail support Limited Warranty Where to find USA Setting up the printer as a copier only or fax only Setting up the printe rGranting access to the software during installation Page Page Page Page Page Page Understanding the parts of the printer Use Automatic Document Feeder ADF tray Orange Line Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel Setup Redial/Pause Dialtone Keypad Press Using the printer menus Photo menu Setup menuMenus List Saving settings Changing temporary settings into new default settings To disable the settings timeout feature Temporary settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Using the printer software Installing printer softwareChanging the Power Saver timeout Using Windows Installing the optional XPS driver Windows Vista users only Using the World Wide WebClick Œ Computer Click Œ Control Panel Using the Windows printer software Using the Macintosh printer software Switching from a desktop computer to a laptop computer Windows Vista Using an RJ11 adapter Getting the printer ready to faxWindows XP and earlier Country/region United Kingdom Italy Ireland Sweden FinlandPage Country/region Saudi Arabia Israel United Arab Emirates Egypt Poland BulgariaCzech Republic Russia Belgium Australia Spain South Africa Turkey Choosing a fax connection Country/region Connecting to an answering machine Equipment Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany Connecting to a computer with a modem Connecting to a telephone Using a digital phone service Wireless network compatibility Installing the printer on a wireless network Installing the printer on other computers Using WindowsUsing Macintosh Windows Vista Before you begin Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator lightSpecial wireless installation instructions Changing wireless settings after installation Adding the printer to your wireless networkClick Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility Assigning a static IP address Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows only Using the printer wirelesslyUsing the printer locally USB If the printer is currently set up for wireless Mac OS X version Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier Click Control Panel Click Network and Internet Advanced wireless setupCreating an ad hoc wireless network Windows XP Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Select View Available Wireless NetworksWindows For Macintosh users Frequently asked questions Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected SetupWhere do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? What is an SSID? Where do I find my SSID? What is a network?What types of wireless network security are available? No Security How are home networks configured? Wired network example Wireless network examples Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Why do I need an installation cable? Scenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access How do I attach the installation cable? How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? Finding the signal strength Requirements for all devices How can I improve wireless signal strength? Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the PrinterArrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption Remove Sources of Interference What is a MAC address? How do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address? What is TCP/IP?How to locate a computer IP address using Windows How do I locate IP addresses? What is a key index? How to locate a computer IP address using MacintoshHow to locate a printer IP address How are IP addresses assigned?Page Load in g pape r Loading paperLoading various paper types Plain paper Labels Heavyweight matte paper, photo paper, glossy paperEnvelopes Greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, postcards TransparenciesIron-on transfers Custom-size paper Banner paper Loading original documents on the scanner glass Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image Page Using the automatic paper type sensor Automatic Document Feeder ADF paper capacity Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup Prin tingPrinting basic documents Printing a document Collated Printing multiple copies of a documentCollating printed copies For Mac OS X versions 10.5 Printing the last page first reverse page orderPrinting multiple pages on one sheet N-Up Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive Wireless connection selected models only Printing specialty documentsChoosing compatible specialty paper types USB connection Printing envelopes Printing labels Printing on custom-size paper Tips on loading label sheets Managing print jobs Pausing print jobsUsing the printer folder in Windows Click Control Panel Using the taskbar in WindowsResuming print jobs Canceling print jobs Using Mac OS X versionUsing Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier Using the printer control panel Using the taskbar in Windows Inserting a memory card Connecting photo storage devicesWorking with p ho tos Inserting a flash drive Printing photos using the printer control panel Printing photos Printing photos from the computer using the printer software Select Lexmark Productivity Studio Click Lexmark Productivity Studio If you are using WindowsIf you are using Macintosh Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Camera detected. Press OK to change settings Press to print the photos Working with photos Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Scan ning Scanning original documents Using Windows Scanning color or black-and-white original documents Scanning photos for editing Canceling scan jobs Scanning to a computer over a network Using Windows Cop ying Making copiesCopying photos Enlarging or reducing images Adjusting copy quality Making a copy lighter or darker Press until Lighter/Darker appears Repeating an image on one Copying multiple pages on one sheet N-Up Canceling a copy job 102 Sending a fax using the printer control panel FaxingSending a fax Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time 104 Receiving a fax Receiving a fax automaticallyReceiving a fax manually Receiving a fax with an answering machine Customizing dial settings Setting up the Address BookForwarding faxes 106 Setting up a dialing prefix Setting up Caller IDSetting the distinctive ring 107 Setting a fax manual answer code Setting up to fax while behind a PBXSetting up a fax footer Managing faxes Printing the Fax Settings List Printing fax activity reportsBlocking junk faxes 109 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings 110 Installing print cartridges Main taining th e prin t erMaintaining print cartridges 111 Removing a used print cartridge 112 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Refilling print cartridges113 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge 114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesAligning print cartridges Checking ink levels 115 116 Select Lexmark Service CenterWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Cleaning the scanner glass Cleaning the exterior of the printerPreserving the print cartridges 117 118 Ordering suppliesOrdering print cartridges Resetting to factory settings Resetting all settingsResetting menu settings Ordering paper and other supplies 120 Using the printer troubleshooting software Windows only Setup troubleshootingTroublesho oting Incorrect language appears on the display 122 Power button is not litSoftware did not install Does not print 123 Using Windows Check Printer Default and Pause Settings124 Check Cartridges Using Macintosh Disconnect and Reconnect Power Supply125 For Mac OS X version 126 Solving printer power problemsRemoving and reinstalling the software 127 Click Control Panel Œ Performance and Maintenance Œ SystemEnabling the USB port in Windows Wireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklistClick Settings Œ Control Panel Œ System 128 129 Printing a network setupCheck the USB cable Why isnt my printer in this list? 130 131 Cannot print over wireless networkMove Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Mac OS X version Using Macintosh with an AirPort base station132 Check Your WEP KEY or WPA Passphrase 133Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Check Your Advanced Security SettingsCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer 134 Allow the Wireless Installation to Complete Enable the PrinterSelect the Wireless Printer 135 Select the Wireless Port 136 137 If you are using WEP securityIf you are using WPA security Check MAC Address Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working138 Click Control Panel Click Network Connection RUN the Wireless Setup Again139 140 Make Sure the Wireless Access Point is onMove Your Wireless Access Point to Minimize Interference Double-clickNetwork Utility 141Check the MAC Address Check Network Name Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange142 Wireless print server not installed 143 Fax troubleshooting Cannot send or receive a fax144 Check Cable Connections 145 Can send but not receive faxes 146 Can receive but not send faxes 147 148 Printer receives a blank faxReceived fax has poor print quality Fax Error Fax Mode UnsupportedCaller ID information is not displayed 149 Remote Fax Error Change Redial SettingsPhone Line Busy 150 151 Phone Line ErrorNo Answer Failed to Connect 152 153 Product informationEdition notice Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved Trademarks154 Exposure to radio frequency radiation Industry Canada compliance statementAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Industry Canada notice European Community EC directives conformity 156 157 Noise emission levels 158 159 160 South Africa telecommunications notice 161 Using this product in Switzerland Temperature informationUtilisation de ce produit en Suisse Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz Power consumption 163 Lexmark License Agreements 164 165 166 167 Index 168 169 Ethernet 170 PBX 171 Dpof Troubleshooting, fax Caller ID not displayed 172 173