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Lexmark 6500 Series manual Understanding the parts of the printer, Use

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Understanding the parts of the printer

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1	Paper support			Load paper.
2	Paper feed guard			Prevent items from falling into the paper slot.
3	Paper guides			Keep paper straight when feeding.
4	Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray			Load original documents in the ADF. Recommended for
				scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents.
				Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin
				media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place
				these items on the scanner glass.
5	Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) output tray			Hold documents as they exit from the ADF.
6	Wi-Fi indicator			Check wireless status:
				•	Off indicates that no wireless option is installed.
				•	Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless
					connection, but not connected.
				•	Green indicates that the printer is connected to a
					wireless network.
7	Memory card slots			Insert a memory card.
8	PictBridge port			Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash
				drive to the printer.
9	Control panel			Operate the printer.
				For more information, see “Using the control panel” on
				page 36.
10	Paper exit tray			Hold paper as it exits.
11 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide				Keep paper straight when feeding into the ADF.
12 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)				Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size
				documents.

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Lexmark 6500 Series manual Understanding the parts of the printer, Use

Contents

Series Users Guide MaySafety information Contents Wireless networking PrintingWorking with photos Printing specialty documentsCopying Scanning113 FaxingTroubleshooting Maintaining the printerPrint troubleshooting 154 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 172 200 Networking glossary IndexFinding information about the printer Where to findIntroduction DescriptionDescription Where to find Select Lexmark Solution CenterSeries Description Where to find US Where to find rest of world Wireless network compatibility Operating system noticeWindows users-See the Users Guide Setting up the printer Checking the box contentsUnderstanding the parts of the printer UseLine Standalone setup EXTPage Page Page Page Installing the printer on additional network computers Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system WelcomeUsing an RJ11 adapter Getting the printer ready to faxCountry/region Country/region Country/region Connecting to an answering machine Choosing a fax connectionEquipment Benefits See this section Page Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in GermanyConnecting to a computer with a modem Connecting to a telephone Page Using the control panel Setting up to fax while behind a PBXUsing a digital phone service Understanding the control panelPress Press To Saving settings Understanding the Settings menu Press SettingsFrom here You canReset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which lets you Installing another language control panelWireless Setup to view From here You canUsing the installation software CD Macintosh users only Installing the printer softwareUsing the installation software CD Windows users only Using the World Wide WebMethod Click DetailsClick Setup and diagnose printer ClickTurning printing voice notification on or off Installing an internal wireless print server Configuring the optional internal wireless print server What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?Security Information General networking Common home network configurationsNetworking Networking overviewInternet What information do I need and where do I find it? Finding the MAC addressPrinting a network setup Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnetsDirect IP printing Using a wireless network connection Wireless networkingChecking the port setting Windows 2000 or XP users onlyIP addresses Finding IP addressesAssigning an IP address Configure IP address Finding the signal strengthInstalling the printer on a network Sharing the printer on a networkConfigure Configure network printersTypes of wireless networks Add printersCreating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows Advanced wireless setupTips for using network adapters For Windows Vista usersFor Windows XP users Follow the instructions on the computer screen Using the automatic paper type sensor Loading paper and original documentsLoading paper Loading envelopes Loading labelsLoading transparencies Loading iron-on transfersLoading custom-size paper Loading banner paperLoading original documents on the scanner glass Page Automatic Document Feeder paper capacity Load up to Make sureLoad up to Make sure Printing a document PrintingPrinting basic documents Printing a WebPrinting photos or images from a Web Printing multiple copies of a documentClick Print Now Printing multiple pages on one sheet N-Up Collating copiesPrinting the last page first reverse page order Printing document files from a memory card or flash driveFor Windows XP, click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes Pausing print jobsCanceling print jobs Windows XP, click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and FaxesPrinting specialty documents Choosing compatible specialty paper typesPrinting envelopes Click File Œ Add Photo from Scanner Printing a document as a posterPrinting an image as a poster Click Next StepPrinting on custom-size paper Printing a bookletAssembling a booklet Click Options Œ Layout OptionsPrinting iron-on transfers Printing transparenciesPrinting a banner Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexingUnderstanding the two-sided printing duplexing function SelectClick Properties, Preferences, Options or Setup Changing printer settingsSaving and deleting print settings Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyResetting printer software to factory default settings Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista usersClick Printing Preferences Inserting a memory card Working with photosRetrieving and managing photos Slots Memory cardInserting a flash drive Press Start Color or Start Black Saving Paper Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settingsUnderstanding the Photo Card menu Menu itemConnecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Understanding the PictBridge menu Click Automatically save all photos to My Pictures Click Select photos to save Click Deselect All Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive Which device is to be displayed? appears on the displayClick Temporary Files Click Searched FoldersEditing photos Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photo Reducing the red-eye effect in a photoBlurring/Sharpening a photo Changing the Gamma Value of a photo or image Enhancing a photoChanging the Hue / Saturation of a photo Despeckling a photoChanging the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photo Changing the Exposure setting of a photoApplying a color effect to a photo Click Transfer Photos Click Select photos to print Printing photosViewing / Printing photos from the Productivity Studio Click Work with Documents and PhotosCreating Photo Greeting Cards Paper sizes supported DimensionsPrinting Photo Packages Click Photo PackagesPrinting all photos from a memory device Press Start Color or Start Black againPrinting photos by number Page Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing photos using color effectsPrinting photos by date range Creating and viewing a slideshow Copying Understanding the Copy menuUse this Copying on both sides of the paper using the scanner glass Copying photos 100Copying a photo using the computer Adjusting copy quality101 Making borderless copies using the control panel Making a copy lighter or darker102 103 Collating copies using the control panelRepeating an image on one Press Lighter/DarkerModifying the Copy settings Enlarging or reducing an image104 Scanning a document Scanning a document using the computerScanning 105Scanning a photo to Work with Documents and Photos Scanning text for editingScanning images for editing 106Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computer 107Select Photo, Several Photos, or Document Setting Options Canceling a scan jobCustomizing scan settings using the computer Understanding the Scan menuScanning to a computer over a network Saving a scanned image on the computer109 Changing the Productivity Studio scan settings Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers110 Scanning documents or images for e-mailing Adding a file to an e-mail messageAdding a new scanned image to an e-mail message 111Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences 112Click E-mail Screen Sending a fax Sending a fax using the softwareFaxing Entering a fax numberSending a fax using the control panel 114Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time115 Receiving a fax Setting a fax manual answer codeUsing Caller ID from the control panel Receiving a fax manuallyReceiving a fax with an answering machine Using Caller ID from the softwareReceiving a fax automatically 117Receiving a two-sided fax Press Fax ModeForwarding faxes 118Using the Phone Book Using the control panel Phone Book119 Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility Customizing fax settingsUsing the computer Phone Book 120121 122 Tab OptionsUnderstanding the Fax menu 123Press Start Color or Start Black to send a fax Setting Auto Answer to on Setting up a fax footer using the control panel124 Creating a fax cover page using the Productivity Studio Blocking junk faxes125 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings Using the Fax Solutions Software126 Setting up a dialing prefix Setting the distinctive ring127 Setting up Speed Dial 128Printing fax activity reports 129Removing a used print cartridge Installing print cartridgesMaintaining the printer 130131 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Refilling print cartridges132 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesAligning print cartridges 133Preserving the print cartridges 134Ordering supplies Cleaning the scanner glassCleaning the exterior of the printer Ordering print cartridgesPart Number Ordering paper and other supplies136 PaperTroubleshooting Setup TroubleshootingIncorrect language appears on the display Power button is not lit Software does not installDoes not print Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Understanding Warning levelsEnabling the USB port Removing and reinstalling the softwareWindows 2000, click Start Œ Settings Œ Control Panel 141Wireless troubleshooting Solving printer communication problemsCheck your security keys Wireless network printer does not print 144 Reinstall softwareCheck printer ports Click Properties Œ PortsWi-Fi indicator is not lit Check security keys Check MAC address146 Configure the optional internal wireless print server Wi-Fi indicator light is orangeRun the wireless setup again Check network nameWireless printer is no longer working Ping the wireless access point148 Changing wireless settings after installation Ping the printer149 Printer cannot connect to the wireless network 150Checking your network name Windows users only Check your advanced security settingsCheck the installation cable Check your security keysPing the access point Ping the printer152 153 Run the Wireless Setup Utility Windows users onlyCheck printer ports Windows users only Click Start Œ Control Panel Œ PrintersMake sure photo size and paper size are set correctly Print troubleshootingImproving print quality Check paperPoor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Print speed is slow Checking the print cartridges Partial document or photo printsPhoto smudges or scratches Ink levels seem incorrectInk levels seem to go down too quickly Blank or incorrect page printsCharacters on printout are missing or unexpected Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together Prints with different fontsPrint is too dark or smudged Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark printTransparencies or photos contain white lines Vertical straight lines are not smoothWhite lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Settings are not saved Checking the printer statusChecking the Spool Settings for banner printing Resolving font problemsChecking printer readiness Printer is busy printing another job Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the statusPrinting a test Try printing a test page again Make sure the printer is receiving powerTest page does not print 166Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged External print server is not workingRemoving an external print server Printer is plugged in but does not printCheck the printer status Printer is trying to print to FileCheck the status of the host computer and printer 168Problems when copying, scanning, or faxing Printer is not able to communicate with the computerUpdating the printer software Change the scanning resolution to a lower valueWrong printer is attached Bidirectional communication is not establishedExperiencing poor quality or incorrect output Cannot print to the network printerHow to clear and avoid paper jams Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingResetting the printer to factory default settings Cannot print documents from a flash drivePaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper supportPaper or specialty media misfeeds Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jamsPaper continues to jam Paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder ADFPaper jam in the duplex unit Memory card troubleshooting Duplex unit does not operate correctlyMemory card cannot be inserted Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Copy troubleshooting Copier does not respondScanner unit does not close Poor copy quality Clean the scanner glassAdjust the brightness of the copy Check quality of original documentCopied item does not match the original item Scan troubleshootingPartial document or photo copies Scanner does not respondCheck USB cable connection Scan was not successfulScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Restart computerPartial document or photo scans Adjust the quality of the scanPoor scanned image quality Cannot scan to a computer over a networkFax troubleshooting Cannot send or receive a faxDisconnect other equipment temporarily Disable Call Waiting temporarilyDo you have Voice Mail service? Check country codeCan send but not receive faxes Can receive but not send faxesBe sure the printer is detecting a dial tone Check the Dial Prefix settingCheck Speed Dial number 186Printer receives a blank fax Received fax has poor print qualityCaller ID pattern may not be set correctly Changing Caller ID pattern using the control panelCaller ID information is not displayed 188Lower the transmission speed Change redial settingsCheck phone line 189Make sure the printer detects dial tone Use phone line checklistSchedule to resend fax at a later time 190Use new paper Error messages on the printer displayRemove tape from print cartridge 191Remove any obstructions 192Cover Open 193Select the After Dial setting Reduce memory use194 No photo/paper size selection has been made 195PictBridge communications error 196Is the printer receiving power? Error messages on the computer screenClearing error messages 197General Printing Problem 198Unsupported file types found on memory card Multiple All-In-Ones found199 Product information Edition notice200 Exposure to radio frequency radiation 201European EC directives conformity 202203 Noise emission levels 204205 South Africa telecommunications notice 206Power consumption 207Off mode 208Limitation of liability 209210 211 Networking glossary 212UAA Universally Administered Address 213Index Numerics214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223