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Models:
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30P
31N
3EN
S500 SERIES
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148 pages, 4.03 Mb
Intuition S500 Series User's Guide
November 2010
www.lexmark.com
Machine type(s):
4443
Model(s):
301, 30E, 31n, 3En, 30p
Contents
Main
Contents
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Safety information
About your printer
Thank you for choosing this prin ter!
Minimizing your printer's environmental impact
Conserving energy
Conserving paper
Finding information about the printer
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Understanding the parts of the printer
About your printer
About your printer
Ordering and replacing supplies
Ordering ink cartridges
Lexmark S508 models
Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges
Replacing ink cartridges
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Ordering paper and other supplies
Recycling Lexmark products
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Using the printer control panel buttons and menus
Using the printer contro l panel
The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel:
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus
Changing temporary settings into new default settings
To change the temporary settings into new defa ult settings
To disable the settings timeout feature
Changing the Power Saver timeout
Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode
Resetting to factory se ttings
Using the printer control panel menus
Using a button combination (if you cannot read the current la nguage)
Using the printer software
Minimum system requirements
Supported operating systems
Using the Windows printer software
Software installed during printer installation
Printer software
Using the Macintosh prin ter software
Software installed during printer installation
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Web Links
Web Links are links to predefined Web pages.
In Mac OS X version 10.6
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Applications > select your printer folder > Web Links
Finding and installing optional software
Updating the printer software
Checking for software updates
Enabling automatic software updates (Windows only)
Reinstalling the printer soft ware
Uninstalling the printer software
Installing the printer software
Using the Internet
Loading paper and original documents
Loading paper
Paper and specialty media guidelines
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Saving paper default settings
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Printing
Tips for printing
Printing basic document s
Printing a document
Collating printed copies
Printing pages in reverse order
Printing multiple pages on one sheet
Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive (Windows only)
If the printer is using a USB connection
If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only)
Printing specialty docu ments
Printing envelopes
Printing labels
Tips on loading label sheets
Printing on custom-size paper
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Working with photos
Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer
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Supported memory cards and file types
Printing photos using the printer control panel
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Editing photos using the printer control panel
Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software
If the printer is using a USB connection
If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only)
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera
Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF
Printing from a Bluetoot h-enabled device
Setting up a connection between your printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device
Setting the Bluetooth security level
Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically
Setting the duplex printing dry time (Macintosh only)
In Mac OS X version 10.6
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually
Managing print jobs
Setting your printer as the default printer
Changing the printing mode
Changing the printing mode f or a single print job
Pausing print jobs
Resuming print jobs
Canceling print jobs
Copying
Tips for copying
Making copies
Copying photos
Copying a two-sided do cument
Enlarging or reducing images
Adjusting copy quality
Making a copy lighter or darker
Collating copies using th e printer control panel
Repeating an image on one page
Copying multiple pages on one sheet
Making a duplex copy
Making a duplex copy automatically
Making a duplex copy manually
Canceling copy jobs
Scanning
Tips for scanning
Scanning to a local or network computer
Scanning to a flash drive or memory card
Scanning photos into an editing application
Using the printer control panel
Using the printer software
Scanning documents into an editing application
Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software
Scanning to a PDF
Scanning FAQ
How can I improve the quality of a scan?
How do I scan in black and white?
Why am I being asked for a PIN?
What is an application list, and how do I update it?
Canceling scan jobs
Networking
Installing the printer on a wireless network
Wireless network compatibility
Supported network security options
No Security
Printing a network setup page
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network
Installing the printer on a wireless network
Installing the printer on other computers
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light
Special wireless installation instructions
Before you begin
Adding the printer to your wireless network
Assigning a static IP address
Changing wireless setti ngs after installation
Advanced wireless setup
Creating an ad hoc wireless network
In Windows Vista or later
In Windows XP
In Windows 2000
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network
Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only)
Using the printer wirelessly
Using the printer locally (USB)
Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only)
Switching to a wireless connection
Switching to a local (USB) connection
Sharing a printer in a Windows environment
Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment
Networking FAQ
What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?
Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?
What is an SSID?
Where do I find my SSID?
What is a network?
How do I find out what type of security my network is using?
How are home networks configured?
Wireless network examples
Why do I need an installation ca ble?
How do I attach the installation cable?
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How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?
Finding the signal strength
How can I improve wireless signal strength?
MOVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/WIRELESS ROUTER
R EMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE
R EMOVE SOURCES OF
ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTION
How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network?
For Macintosh users with an AirPort base station
For Macintosh users with an access point
Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?
What is a MAC address?
How do I find the MAC address?
What is an IP address?
What is TCP/IP?
How do I locate IP addresses?
How to locate a printer IP address
How are IP addresses assigned?
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Maintaining the printer
Maintaining ink cartridges
Checking ink levels
Aligning the printhead
Cleaning the printhead nozzles
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
Cleaning the scanner glass
Troubleshooting
Before you troubleshoot
Using the Service Center to solve printer problems
If Troubleshootin g does not solve your problem
Setup troubleshooting
Incorrect language appears on the display
C HANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER
Printhead errors
R EMOVE AND REINSERT THE
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Software did not install
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Print job does not print or is missing pages
MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE INSERTED CORRE CTLY
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SELECT YOUR PRINTER FROM THE PRINT DIALOG BEFORE SENDING THE PRINT JOB
Printer is printing blank pages
R EINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE
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Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting
Paper jam in the printer
Paper jam in the paper support
Paper jam in the duplex unit
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Paper or specialty media misfeeds
C HECK PAPER
R EMOVE EACH PAGE AS IT IS ADJUST THE PAPER GUIDES TO FIT THE LOADED PAPER
Print troubleshooting
Poor quality at the edges of the page
C HECK MINIMUM PRINT
SELECT THE BORDERLESS PRINT FEATURE
Streaks or lines on printed image
C HECK THE INK
Print speed is slow
MAXIMIZE COMPUTER PROCESSING SPEED
Copy and scan trouble shooting
Troubleshooting
Copier or scanner does not respond
SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER
Scanner unit does not close
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Poor copy or scanned image quality
Scan was not successful
R ESTART THE ADD NETWORK PRINTERS THROUGH THE EDIT DEVICE LIST DIALOG
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Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer
CLOSE OTHER SOFTWARE PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED USE A LOWER SCANNING RESOLUTION
Memory card troubleshooting
Memory card troubleshooting checklist
Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted
C HECK THE NETWORK
Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive
C HECK THE NETWORK
Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network
Wireless troubleshooting
Wireless troubleshooting checklist
Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults
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Cannot print over wireless network
TURN THE ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER) OFF AND THEN BACK ON
C HECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA
C HECK IF YOUR ACCESS POINT HAS AN ASSOCIATION / REGISTRATION
MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT AWAY FROM OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE ACCESS POINT
C HECK THE WIRELESS SIGNAL
MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO YOUR ACCESS POINT
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER ARE CONNECTED TO THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK
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MAKE SURE YOUR OS IS COMPATIBLE WITH WIRELESS PRINTING THROUGH AIRPORT
The Continue button is unavailable
MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS PLUGGED IN AND TURNED ON
MAKE SURE THAT THE USB PORT ON THE COMPUTER IS WORKING
MAKE SURE THAT THE USB CABLE IS WORKING
MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT CD FOR YOUR PRINTER MODEL
R ECONNECT THE POWER
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T RY RUNNING THE INSTALLER
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit CHECK POWER
Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only )
ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE
ENABLE THE PRINTER
SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER
SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT
Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange
C HECK NETWORK
C HECK SECURITY
If you are using WEP security
If you are using WPA security
MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER)
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation
MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON
MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE
MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE ACCESS POINT
C HECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA
P ING THE ACCESS POINT
MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE PRINTER
C ONFIGURE THE PRINTER FOR WIRELESS ACCESS
Wireless print server not installed
C HECK
Communication not available message displays when printing wirelessly
MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER HAVE VALID IP ADDRESSES FOR THE NETWORK
MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS PORT IS SELECTED
MAKE SURE BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION IS ENABLED
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Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Resolving intermittent wireless comm unications issues
D ISCONNECT FROM ALL VPN S WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS
ELIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE
C HANGE THE CHANNEL THE WIRELESS ROUTER
CONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE SSID
ASSIGN STATIC IP ADDRESSES TO ALL DEVICES IN THE NETWORK
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C HECK FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE WIRELESS
C HECK FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER
C HANGE ALL NETWORK DEVICES TO THE SAME
P URCHASE A NEW
Notices
Product information
Edition notice
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS
Trademarks
Licensing notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement
Hinweis zum GS-Zeichen
Noise emission levels
Temperature information
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Power Saver
Off mode
Total energy usage
European Community (EC) directives conformity
Industry Canada compliance statement
Avis de conformit aux normes de lindustrie du Cana da
Regulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment
Notice to users of the US telephone network: FCC requirements
South Africa telecommunications notice
Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network
Avis rserv aux utilisateurs du rseau tlphonique du Canada
Notice to users of the New Zealand telephone network
Using this product in Switzerland
Utilisation de ce produit en Suisse
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Notice to users in Brazil
Industry Canada (Canada)
Industry Canada (Cana da)
Taiwan NCC RF notice statement
Notice to users in the European Union
Notices
LEXMARK SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS
PRINTER LICENSE AGREEMENT
CARTRIDGE LICENSE AGREEMENT*
LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION NOTICES
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ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED NOTICE
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