Understanding the Settings menu | Lexmark 6500 Series manual

To change the timeout feature:

1Press Settings.

2Press or repeatedly until Device Setup appears.

3Press .

4Press or repeatedly until Clear Settings Timeout appears.

5Press .

6Press or repeatedly until Never appears.

7Press .

To change one or more temporary settings into new default settings:

1Press Settings.

2Press or repeatedly until Defaults appears.

3Press .

4Press or repeatedly until Set Defaults appears.

5Press .

6Press or repeatedly until Use Current appears.

7Press .

Understanding the Settings menu

The Settings menu lets you perform maintenance functions and also change and save various printer settings. For information on saving temporary and other settings, see “Saving settings” on page 39.

1From the control panel, press Settings.

2Press or repeatedly until the menu item you want appears.

3Press .

4Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want appears.

5Press .

Note: When you choose a value selection, an asterisk (*) appears next to the selected setting.

6To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat step 4 and step 5 as needed.

7If necessary, pressrepeatedly to return to the previous menus and make other selections.

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Lexmark 6500 Series manual Understanding the Settings menu, Press Settings

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 Select Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to findSeries Description Where to find US Where to find rest of world Operating system notice Wireless network compatibilityWindows 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 Getting the printer ready to fax Using an RJ11 adapterCountry/region Country/region Country/region Choosing a fax connection Connecting to an answering machineEquipment 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 What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean? Configuring the optional internal wireless print serverSecurity 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 Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets Printing a network setupDirect IP printing Wireless networking Checking the port settingUsing a wireless network connection Windows 2000 or XP users only Finding IP addresses 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 Loading paper and original documents Using the automatic paper type sensorLoading paper Loading envelopes Loading labels Loading transparencies Loading iron-on transfers Loading banner paper Loading custom-size 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 multiple copies of a document Printing photos or images from a WebClick 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 Choosing compatible specialty paper types Printing specialty documentsPrinting 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 transparencies Printing iron-on transfersPrinting 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 Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users Resetting printer software to factory default settingsClick 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 Reducing the red-eye effect in a photo Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to 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 Exposure setting of a photo Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings 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 using color effects Printing photos from a digital camera using DpofPrinting photos by date range Creating and viewing a slideshow Understanding the Copy menu CopyingUse this Copying on both sides of the paper using the scanner glass Copying photos 100 Adjusting copy quality Copying a photo using the computer101 Making a copy lighter or darker Making borderless copies using the control panel102 Collating copies using the control panel Repeating an image on one103 Press Lighter/Darker Enlarging or reducing an image Modifying the Copy settings104 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 106 107 Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computerSelect Photo, Several Photos, or Document Canceling a scan job Customizing scan settings using the computerSetting Options Understanding the Scan menu Saving a scanned image on the computer Scanning to a computer over a network109 Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Changing the Productivity Studio scan settings110 Adding a file to an e-mail message Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail messageScanning documents or images for e-mailing 111 112 Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferencesClick 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 broadcast fax at a scheduled time Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial115 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 control panel Phone Book Using the Phone Book119 Customizing fax settings Using the computer Phone BookCustomizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility 120 121 122 Tab Options 123 Understanding the Fax menuPress Start Color or Start Black to send a fax Setting up a fax footer using the control panel Setting Auto Answer to on124 Blocking junk faxes Creating a fax cover page using the Productivity Studio125 Using the Fax Solutions Software Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings126 Setting the distinctive ring Setting up a dialing prefix127 Setting up Speed Dial 128 Printing fax activity reports 129 Installing print cartridges Maintaining the printerRemoving a used print cartridge 130 131 Refilling print cartridges Using genuine Lexmark 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 Setup Troubleshooting 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 Solving printer communication problems Wireless troubleshootingCheck 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 MAC address Check security keys146 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange Run the wireless setup againConfigure the optional internal wireless print server Check network name Ping the wireless access point Wireless printer is no longer working148 Ping the printer Changing wireless settings after installation149 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 printer Ping the access point152 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 Blank or incorrect page prints Ink levels seem to go down too quicklyCharacters 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 Vertical straight lines are not smooth Transparencies or photos contain white linesWhite lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Settings are not saved Checking the printer status Resolving font problems Checking the Spool Settings for banner printingChecking printer readiness Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status Printer is busy printing another jobPrinting 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 paper support Paper jam in the printerPaper or specialty media misfeeds Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jams Paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder ADF Paper continues to jamPaper jam in the duplex unit Duplex unit does not operate correctly Memory card troubleshootingMemory card cannot be inserted Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Copier does not respond Copy troubleshootingScanner 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 Reduce memory use Select the After Dial setting194 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 Multiple All-In-Ones found Unsupported file types found on memory card199 Edition notice Product information200 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 Numerics Index214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223