TRY PRINTING A TEST PAGE AGAIN

1Do one of the following:

In Windows Vista, click Œ Control Panel.

In Windows XP or 2000, click Start.

2Click Programs or All Programs ŒLexmark 9500 Series.

3Click Solution Center.

4Click the Maintenance tab.

5Click Print a test page.

External print server is not working

If there is an external device connected between the computer and the printer, make sure it supports bidirectional communication.

Disconnect the printer from the external device, and connect it directly to the computer. If the printer works, there may be a problem with the print server. See the documentation that shipped with the print server.

There may be a problem with the USB cable. Try a different cable.

Removing an external print server

1Press to turn the printer off.

2Make sure the power to the print server is off.

3Remove the USB cable from the external print server.

4Disconnect the external print server from the computer.

5Connect the printer USB cable to the printer.

6Press to turn the printer back on.

Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged

The USB cable must be fully connected and undamaged for proper communication.

MAKE SURE THE USB CABLE IS CONNECTED TO THE USB PORT ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER

The USB port on the back of the computer is marked with the USB symbol. Plug the long, flat end of the USB cable into this port.

MAKE SURE THE OTHER END OF THE USB CABLE IS CONNECTED TO THE BACK OF THE PRINTER

Plug the smaller, more square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.

Troubleshooting

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9500 Series specifications

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