Lexmark 6500 Series guide

14Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert it in the left cartridge carrier.

15Close the black cartridge carrier lid

16Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert it in the right cartridge carrier.

17Close the color cartridge lid.

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Lexmark 6500 Series manual

Contents

Series Users Guide May Safety information Contents Wireless networking Printing Working with photos Printing specialty documents Copying Scanning 113 Faxing Troubleshooting Maintaining the printer Print troubleshooting 154 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 172 200 Networking glossary Index Where to find IntroductionFinding information about the printer Description Description 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 contents Understanding the parts of the printer Use Line Standalone setup EXTPage Page Page Page Installing the printer on additional network computers Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system Welcome Using 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 Germany Connecting to a computer with a modem Connecting to a telephone Page Setting up to fax while behind a PBX Using a digital phone serviceUsing the control panel Understanding the control panel Press Press To Saving settings Understanding the Settings menu Press Settings From here You can Installing another language control panel Wireless Setup to viewReset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which lets you From here You can Installing the printer software Using the installation software CD Windows users onlyUsing the installation software CD Macintosh users only Using the World Wide Web Method Click Details Click Setup and diagnose printer Click Turning 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 Common home network configurations NetworkingGeneral networking Networking overview Internet What information do I need and where do I find it? Finding the MAC address Printing a network setup Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnetsDirect IP printing Wireless networking Checking the port settingUsing a wireless network connection Windows 2000 or XP users only IP addresses Finding IP addressesAssigning an IP address Finding the signal strength Installing the printer on a networkConfigure IP address Sharing the printer on a network Configure network printers Types of wireless networksConfigure Add printers Advanced wireless setup Tips for using network adaptersCreating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows For Windows Vista users For 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 labels Loading transparencies Loading iron-on transfers Loading custom-size paper Loading banner paperLoading original documents on the scanner glass Page Automatic Document Feeder paper capacity Load up to Make sure Load up to Make sure Printing Printing basic documentsPrinting a document Printing a Web Printing photos or images from a Web Printing multiple copies of a documentClick Print Now Collating copies Printing the last page first reverse page orderPrinting multiple pages on one sheet N-Up Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive Pausing print jobs Canceling print jobsFor Windows XP, click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes Windows XP, click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes Printing specialty documents Choosing compatible specialty paper typesPrinting envelopes Printing a document as a poster Printing an image as a posterClick File Œ Add Photo from Scanner Click Next Step Printing a booklet Assembling a bookletPrinting on custom-size paper Click Options Œ Layout Options Printing iron-on transfers Printing transparenciesPrinting a banner Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing Understanding the two-sided printing duplexing functionPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Select Changing printer settings Saving and deleting print settingsClick Properties, Preferences, Options or Setup Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Resetting printer software to factory default settings Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista usersClick Printing Preferences Working with photos Retrieving and managing photosInserting a memory card Slots Memory card Inserting a flash drive Saving Paper Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settings Understanding the Photo Card menuPress Start Color or Start Black Menu item Connecting 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 display Click Temporary Files Click Searched Folders Editing photos Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photo Reducing the red-eye effect in a photoBlurring/Sharpening a photo Enhancing a photo Changing the Hue / Saturation of a photoChanging the Gamma Value of a photo or image Despeckling a photo Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photo Changing the Exposure setting of a photoApplying a color effect to a photo Printing photos Viewing / Printing photos from the Productivity StudioClick Transfer Photos Click Select photos to print Click Work with Documents and Photos Paper sizes supported Dimensions Printing Photo PackagesCreating Photo Greeting Cards Click Photo Packages Printing all photos from a memory device Press Start Color or Start Black again Printing 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 100 Copying a photo using the computer Adjusting copy quality101 Making borderless copies using the control panel Making a copy lighter or darker102 Collating copies using the control panel Repeating an image on one103 Press Lighter/Darker Modifying the Copy settings Enlarging or reducing an image104 Scanning a document using the computer ScanningScanning a document 105 Scanning text for editing Scanning images for editingScanning a photo to Work with Documents and Photos 106 Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computer 107Select Photo, Several Photos, or Document Canceling a scan job Customizing scan settings using the computerSetting Options Understanding the Scan menu Scanning 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 Adding a file to an e-mail message Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail messageScanning documents or images for e-mailing 111 Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences 112Click E-mail Screen Sending a fax using the software FaxingSending a fax Entering a fax number Sending a fax using the control panel 114 Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time115 Setting a fax manual answer code Using Caller ID from the control panelReceiving a fax Receiving a fax manually Using Caller ID from the software Receiving a fax automaticallyReceiving a fax with an answering machine 117 Press Fax Mode Forwarding faxesReceiving a two-sided fax 118 Using the Phone Book Using the control panel Phone Book119 Customizing fax settings Using the computer Phone BookCustomizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility 120 121 122 Tab Options Understanding 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 128 Printing fax activity reports 129 Installing print cartridges Maintaining the printerRemoving a used print cartridge 130 131 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Refilling print cartridges132 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Aligning print cartridgesWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 133 Preserving the print cartridges 134 Cleaning the scanner glass Cleaning the exterior of the printerOrdering supplies Ordering print cartridges Ordering paper and other supplies 136Part Number Paper Troubleshooting Setup TroubleshootingIncorrect language appears on the display Power button is not lit Software does not install Does not print Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Understanding Warning levels Removing and reinstalling the software Windows 2000, click Start Œ Settings Œ Control PanelEnabling the USB port 141 Wireless troubleshooting Solving printer communication problemsCheck your security keys Wireless network printer does not print Reinstall software Check printer ports144 Click Properties Œ Ports Wi-Fi indicator is not lit Check security keys Check MAC address146 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange Run the wireless setup againConfigure the optional internal wireless print server Check network name Wireless 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 150 Check your advanced security settings Check the installation cableChecking your network name Windows users only Check your security keys Ping the access point Ping the printer152 Run the Wireless Setup Utility Windows users only Check printer ports Windows users only153 Click Start Œ Control Panel Œ Printers Print troubleshooting Improving print qualityMake sure photo size and paper size are set correctly Check paper Poor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Print speed is slow Partial document or photo prints Photo smudges or scratchesChecking the print cartridges Ink levels seem incorrect Ink 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 fonts Print is too dark or smudged Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print Transparencies 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 status Checking 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 Make sure the printer is receiving power Test page does not printTry printing a test page again 166 External print server is not working Removing an external print serverCable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Printer is plugged in but does not print Printer is trying to print to File Check the status of the host computer and printerCheck the printer status 168 Problems when copying, scanning, or faxing Printer is not able to communicate with the computer Change the scanning resolution to a lower value Wrong printer is attachedUpdating the printer software Bidirectional communication is not established Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output Cannot print to the network printer Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Resetting the printer to factory default settingsHow to clear and avoid paper jams Cannot print documents from a flash drive Paper 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 jams Paper 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 Clean the scanner glass Adjust the brightness of the copyPoor copy quality Check quality of original document Scan troubleshooting Partial document or photo copiesCopied item does not match the original item Scanner does not respond Scan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computerCheck USB cable connection Restart computer Adjust the quality of the scan Poor scanned image qualityPartial document or photo scans Cannot scan to a computer over a network Fax troubleshooting Cannot send or receive a fax Disable Call Waiting temporarily Do you have Voice Mail service?Disconnect other equipment temporarily Check country code Can send but not receive faxes Can receive but not send faxes Check the Dial Prefix setting Check Speed Dial numberBe sure the printer is detecting a dial tone 186 Printer receives a blank fax Received fax has poor print quality Changing Caller ID pattern using the control panel Caller ID information is not displayedCaller ID pattern may not be set correctly 188 Change redial settings Check phone lineLower the transmission speed 189 Use phone line checklist Schedule to resend fax at a later timeMake sure the printer detects dial tone 190 Error messages on the printer display Remove tape from print cartridgeUse new paper 191 Remove any obstructions 192 Cover Open 193 Select the After Dial setting Reduce memory use194 No photo/paper size selection has been made 195 PictBridge communications error 196 Error messages on the computer screen Clearing error messagesIs the printer receiving power? 197 General Printing Problem 198 Unsupported file types found on memory card Multiple All-In-Ones found199 Product information Edition notice200 Exposure to radio frequency radiation 201 European EC directives conformity 202 203 Noise emission levels 204 205 South Africa telecommunications notice 206 Power consumption 207 Off mode 208 Limitation of liability 209 210 211 Networking glossary 212 UAA Universally Administered Address 213 Index Numerics214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223