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To connect an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment to the printer:

1Remove the plug from the back of the printer.

Note: Once this plug is removed, any country- or region-specific equipment that you connect to the printer by the adapter, as shown, will not function properly.

2Connect your telecommunications equipment directly to the EXT port on the back of the printer.

Warning: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax.

Country/region

•Germany

•Austria

•Switzerland

There is a plug installed in the EXT port of the printer. This plug is necessary for the proper functioning of the printer.

Note: Do not remove the plug. If you remove it, other telecommunications devices in your home (such as telephones or answering machines) may not work.

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Lexmark 6500 Series manual Country/region

Contents

May Series Users GuideSafety information Contents Printing Wireless networkingPrinting specialty documents Working with photosScanning CopyingFaxing 113Maintaining the printer TroubleshootingPrint troubleshooting 154 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 172 200 Index Networking glossaryIntroduction Where to findFinding information about the printer DescriptionSeries Description Where to findSelect Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find US Where to find rest of world Windows users-See the Users Guide Wireless network compatibilityOperating system notice Checking the box contents Setting up the printerUse Understanding the parts of the printerLine EXT Standalone setupPage Page Page Page Installing the printer on additional network computers Welcome Setting up the printer on a Windows operating systemCountry/region Using an RJ11 adapterGetting the printer ready to fax Country/region Country/region Equipment Benefits See this section Connecting to an answering machineChoosing a fax connection Page Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany Connecting directly to a telephone wall jackConnecting to a computer with a modem Connecting to a telephone Page Using a digital phone service Setting up to fax while behind a PBXUsing the control panel Understanding the control panelPress Press To Saving settings Press Settings Understanding the Settings menuYou can From hereWireless Setup to view Installing another language control panelReset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which lets you From here You canUsing the installation software CD Windows users only Installing the printer softwareUsing the installation software CD Macintosh users only Using the World Wide WebClick Details MethodClick Click Setup and diagnose printerTurning printing voice notification on or off Installing an internal wireless print server Security Information Configuring the optional internal wireless print serverWhat do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean? Networking Common home network configurationsGeneral networking Networking overviewInternet Finding the MAC address What information do I need and where do I find it?Direct IP printing Printing a network setupFinding a printer/print server located on remote subnets Checking the port setting Wireless networkingUsing a wireless network connection Windows 2000 or XP users onlyAssigning an IP address IP addressesFinding IP addresses Installing the printer on a network Finding the signal strengthConfigure IP address Sharing the printer on a networkTypes of wireless networks Configure network printersConfigure Add printersTips for using network adapters Advanced wireless setupCreating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows For Windows Vista usersFor Windows XP users Follow the instructions on the computer screen Loading paper Using the automatic paper type sensorLoading paper and original documents Loading labels Loading envelopesLoading iron-on transfers Loading transparenciesLoading original documents on the scanner glass Loading custom-size paperLoading banner paper Page Load up to Make sure Automatic Document Feeder paper capacityLoad up to Make sure Printing basic documents PrintingPrinting a document Printing a WebClick 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 Printing document files from a memory card or flash driveCanceling print jobs Pausing print jobsFor Windows XP, click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes Windows XP, click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and FaxesPrinting envelopes Printing specialty documentsChoosing compatible specialty paper types Printing an image as a poster Printing a document as a posterClick File Œ Add Photo from Scanner Click Next StepAssembling a booklet Printing a bookletPrinting on custom-size paper Click Options Œ Layout OptionsPrinting a banner Printing iron-on transfersPrinting transparencies Understanding the two-sided printing duplexing function Printing on both sides of the paper duplexingPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically SelectSaving and deleting print settings Changing printer settingsClick Properties, Preferences, Options or Setup Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyClick Printing Preferences Resetting printer software to factory default settingsWindows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users Retrieving and managing photos Working with photosInserting a memory card Slots Memory cardInserting a flash drive Understanding the Photo Card menu Saving Paper Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settingsPress Start Color or Start Black 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 Which device is to be displayed? appears on the display Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash driveClick Searched Folders Click Temporary FilesEditing photos 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 photoApplying 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 PhotosPrinting Photo Packages Paper sizes supported DimensionsCreating Photo Greeting Cards Click Photo PackagesPress Start Color or Start Black again Printing all photos from a memory devicePrinting photos by number Page Printing photos by date range Printing photos from a digital camera using DpofPrinting photos using color effects Creating and viewing a slideshow Use this CopyingUnderstanding the Copy menu Copying on both sides of the paper using the scanner glass 100 Copying photos101 Copying a photo using the computerAdjusting copy quality 102 Making borderless copies using the control panelMaking a copy lighter or darker Repeating an image on one Collating copies using the control panel103 Press Lighter/Darker104 Modifying the Copy settingsEnlarging or reducing an image Scanning Scanning a document using the computerScanning a document 105Scanning images for editing Scanning text for editingScanning a photo to Work with Documents and Photos 106Select Photo, Several Photos, or Document Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computer107 Customizing scan settings using the computer Canceling a scan jobSetting Options Understanding the Scan menu109 Scanning to a computer over a networkSaving a scanned image on the computer 110 Changing the Productivity Studio scan settingsScanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message Adding a file to an e-mail messageScanning documents or images for e-mailing 111Click E-mail Screen Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences112 Faxing Sending a fax using the softwareSending a fax Entering a fax number114 Sending a fax using the control panel115 Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook DialSending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time Using Caller ID from the control panel Setting a fax manual answer codeReceiving a fax Receiving a fax manuallyReceiving a fax automatically Using Caller ID from the softwareReceiving a fax with an answering machine 117Forwarding faxes Press Fax ModeReceiving a two-sided fax 118119 Using the Phone BookUsing the control panel Phone Book Using the computer Phone Book Customizing fax settingsCustomizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility 120121 Tab Options 122Press Start Color or Start Black to send a fax Understanding the Fax menu123 124 Setting Auto Answer to onSetting up a fax footer using the control panel 125 Creating a fax cover page using the Productivity StudioBlocking junk faxes 126 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settingsUsing the Fax Solutions Software 127 Setting up a dialing prefixSetting the distinctive ring 128 Setting up Speed Dial129 Printing fax activity reportsMaintaining the printer Installing print cartridgesRemoving a used print cartridge 130131 132 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesRefilling print cartridges Aligning print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 133134 Preserving the print cartridgesCleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the scanner glassOrdering supplies Ordering print cartridges136 Ordering paper and other suppliesPart Number PaperIncorrect language appears on the display TroubleshootingSetup Troubleshooting Software does not install Power button is not litDoes not print Understanding Warning levels Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridgeWindows 2000, click Start Œ Settings Œ Control Panel Removing and reinstalling the softwareEnabling the USB port 141Check your security keys Wireless troubleshootingSolving printer communication problems Wireless network printer does not print Check printer ports Reinstall software144 Click Properties Œ PortsWi-Fi indicator is not lit 146 Check security keysCheck MAC address Run the wireless setup again Wi-Fi indicator light is orangeConfigure the optional internal wireless print server Check network name148 Wireless printer is no longer workingPing the wireless access point 149 Changing wireless settings after installationPing the printer 150 Printer cannot connect to the wireless networkCheck the installation cable Check your advanced security settingsChecking your network name Windows users only Check your security keys152 Ping the access pointPing the printer Check printer ports Windows users only Run the Wireless Setup Utility Windows users only153 Click Start Œ Control Panel Œ PrintersImproving print quality Print troubleshootingMake sure photo size and paper size are set correctly Check paperPoor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Print speed is slow Photo smudges or scratches Partial document or photo printsChecking the print cartridges Ink levels seem incorrectCharacters on printout are missing or unexpected Ink levels seem to go down too quicklyBlank or incorrect page prints Prints with different fonts Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick togetherPrintouts have alternating bands of light and dark print Print is too dark or smudgedWhite lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Transparencies or photos contain white linesVertical straight lines are not smooth Checking the printer status Settings are not savedChecking printer readiness Checking the Spool Settings for banner printingResolving font problems 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 powerTry printing a test page again 166Removing an external print server External print server is not workingCable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Printer is plugged in but does not printCheck the status of the host computer and printer Printer is trying to print to FileCheck the printer status 168Printer is not able to communicate with the computer Problems when copying, scanning, or faxingWrong printer is attached Change the scanning resolution to a lower valueUpdating the printer software Bidirectional communication is not establishedCannot print to the network printer Experiencing poor quality or incorrect outputResetting the printer to factory default settings Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingHow to clear and avoid paper jams Cannot print documents from a flash drivePaper 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 mediaPaper jam in the duplex unit Paper continues to jamPaper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder ADF Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card troubleshootingDuplex unit does not operate correctly Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Scanner unit does not close Copy troubleshootingCopier does not respond Adjust the brightness of the copy Clean the scanner glassPoor copy quality Check quality of original documentPartial document or photo copies Scan troubleshootingCopied item does not match the original item Scanner does not respondScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Scan was not successfulCheck USB cable connection Restart computerPoor scanned image quality Adjust the quality of the scanPartial document or photo scans Cannot scan to a computer over a networkCannot send or receive a fax Fax troubleshootingDo you have Voice Mail service? Disable Call Waiting temporarilyDisconnect other equipment temporarily Check country codeCan receive but not send faxes Can send but not receive faxesCheck Speed Dial number Check the Dial Prefix settingBe sure the printer is detecting a dial tone 186Received fax has poor print quality Printer receives a blank faxCaller ID information is not displayed Changing Caller ID pattern using the control panelCaller ID pattern may not be set correctly 188Check phone line Change redial settingsLower the transmission speed 189Schedule to resend fax at a later time Use phone line checklistMake sure the printer detects dial tone 190Remove tape from print cartridge Error messages on the printer displayUse new paper 191192 Remove any obstructions193 Cover Open194 Select the After Dial settingReduce memory use 195 No photo/paper size selection has been made196 PictBridge communications errorClearing error messages Error messages on the computer screenIs the printer receiving power? 197198 General Printing Problem199 Unsupported file types found on memory cardMultiple All-In-Ones found 200 Product informationEdition notice 201 Exposure to radio frequency radiation202 European EC directives conformity203 204 Noise emission levels205 206 South Africa telecommunications notice207 Power consumption208 Off mode209 Limitation of liability210 211 212 Networking glossary213 UAA Universally Administered Address214 IndexNumerics 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223