Lexmark 1500 User Manual
1500 Series User's Guide
June 2007 www.lexmark.com
Safety information
Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply
and power supply cord.
Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
CAUTION: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress.
Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls. If the power cord is misused, a risk of fire or electrical shock
results. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of misuse. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it.
Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.
This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The
safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.
CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone,
during a lightning storm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Contents
Safety information.........................................................................................................2
Introduction....................................................................................................................9
Finding information about the printer...................................................................................................9
Operating system notice....................................................................................................................12
Wireless network compatibility..........................................................................................................12
Setting up the printer...................................................................................................13
Checking the box contents................................................................................................................13
Understanding the parts of the printer...............................................................................................14
Installing the printer software.............................................................................................................16
Understanding the printer software...................................................................................................17
Security Information...........................................................................................................................19
Networking...................................................................................................................20
General networking...........................................................................................................................20
Networking overview .................................................................................................................................. 20
Common home network configurations...................................................................................................... 20
What information do I need and where do I find it? .................................................................................... 22
Finding the MAC address........................................................................................................................... 22
Printing a network setup page....................................................................................................................23
Wireless networking..........................................................................................................................23
Finding IP addresses..................................................................................................................................23
Assigning an IP address.............................................................................................................................24
Configure IP address.................................................................................................................................. 24
Finding the signal strength ......................................................................................................................... 24
Tips for using network adapters ................................................................................................................. 24
Types of wireless networks ........................................................................................................................ 24
Advanced wireless setup...................................................................................................................25
Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows ................................................................................ 25
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows ................................................... 27
Loading paper and original documents.....................................................................28
Loading paper....................................................................................................................................28
Loading envelopes............................................................................................................................28
Loading labels...................................................................................................................................29
Loading greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards....................................................29
Loading transparencies.....................................................................................................................30
Loading iron-on transfers...................................................................................................................30
Loading custom-size paper...............................................................................................................30
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Loading banner paper.......................................................................................................................31
Printing.........................................................................................................................32
Printing basic documents..................................................................................................................32
Printing a document.................................................................................................................................... 32
Printing a Web page...................................................................................................................................32
Printing photos or images from a Web page ..............................................................................................33
Printing multiple copies of a document....................................................................................................... 33
Collating copies ..........................................................................................................................................34
Printing the last page first (reverse page order) ......................................................................................... 34
Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up).............................................................................................. 34
Printing documents or photos from a removable storage device ...............................................................35
Pausing print jobs.......................................................................................................................................35
Canceling print jobs....................................................................................................................................35
Printing specialty documents.............................................................................................................35
Choosing compatible specialty paper types ............................................................................................... 35
Printing envelopes......................................................................................................................................36
Printing greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards.............................................................. 36
Printing a document as a poster................................................................................................................. 36
Printing an image as a poster.....................................................................................................................37
Printing a booklet........................................................................................................................................ 37
Assembling a booklet ................................................................................................................................. 38
Printing on custom-size paper.................................................................................................................... 38
Printing iron-on transfers ............................................................................................................................38
Printing transparencies...............................................................................................................................39
Printing a banner ........................................................................................................................................ 39
Changing printer settings...................................................................................................................39
Saving and deleting print settings...............................................................................................................39
Resetting the printer to factory default settings .......................................................................................... 40
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing).................................................................................40
Understanding the two-sided printing (duplexing) function......................................................................... 40
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically....................................................................41
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually........................................................................... 41
Working with photos...................................................................................................43
Retrieving and managing photos.......................................................................................................43
Inserting a memory card.............................................................................................................................43
Inserting a flash drive ................................................................................................................................. 44
Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera........................................................................................ 45
Transferring all photos from a memory card using the computer...............................................................45
Transferring selected photos from a memory card using the computer ..................................................... 46
Transferring all photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer ......................................................... 46
Transferring selected photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer ...............................................46
Changing the Productivity Studio temporary files preferences................................................................... 47
Changing the Productivity Studio searched folders preferences................................................................ 47
Changing the Productivity Studio library preferences.................................................................................47
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Changing the Productivity Studio transfer settings.....................................................................................48
Editing photos....................................................................................................................................48
Cropping a photo........................................................................................................................................48
Rotating a photo ......................................................................................................................................... 48
Changing the Resolution / Size of a photo ................................................................................................. 48
Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photo..................................................................................................49
Reducing the red-eye effect in a photo....................................................................................................... 49
Blurring/Sharpening a photo.......................................................................................................................49
Enhancing a photo...................................................................................................................................... 50
Changing the Hue / Saturation of a photo .................................................................................................. 50
Changing the Gamma Value of a photo or image ......................................................................................50
Despeckling a photo...................................................................................................................................50
Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photo .............................................................................51
Applying a color effect to a photo ............................................................................................................... 51
Printing photos...................................................................................................................................51
Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device using the computer ............................................51
Viewing / Printing photos from the Productivity Studio............................................................................... 52
Printing Photo Packages ............................................................................................................................ 52
Creating Photo Greeting Cards ..................................................................................................................52
Printing all photos from a memory device .................................................................................................. 53
Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos ........................................................ 54
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF .................................................................................... 55
Creating and viewing a slideshow.....................................................................................................55
Maintaining the printer................................................................................................56
Installing print cartridges....................................................................................................................56
Removing a used print cartridge........................................................................................................57
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges............................................................................................58
Refilling print cartridges.....................................................................................................................58
Aligning the print cartridges...............................................................................................................59
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles..................................................................................................59
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts................................................................................59
Cleaning the exterior of the printer....................................................................................................60
Preserving the print cartridges...........................................................................................................61
Ordering supplies..............................................................................................................................61
Ordering print cartridges.............................................................................................................................61
Ordering paper and other supplies............................................................................................................. 61
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................63
Setup Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................63
Power button is not lit ................................................................................................................................. 63
Power light is blinking.................................................................................................................................64
Duplex light is blinking................................................................................................................................64
Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately...................................................................................64
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Software does not install ............................................................................................................................ 66
Page does not print .................................................................................................................................... 67
Solving printer communication problems.................................................................................................... 68
Understanding Warning levels....................................................................................................................68
Removing and reinstalling the software......................................................................................................68
Enabling the USB port................................................................................................................................69
Wireless troubleshooting...................................................................................................................69
How do I find out what type of security my network is using? ....................................................................69
Wi-Fi indicator light is orange .....................................................................................................................70
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation........................................................................... 70
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit........................................................................................................................72
Check your security keys............................................................................................................................ 74
Printer is configured correctly, but cannot be found on the network...........................................................74
Wireless network printer does not print ...................................................................................................... 75
Wireless printer is no longer working.......................................................................................................... 76
Changing wireless settings after installation...............................................................................................77
Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings.........................................................77
Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation ....................................... 78
Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users
only) .......................................................................................................................................................78
Checking your network name (Windows users only)..................................................................................79
Ping the access point ................................................................................................................................. 79
Ping the printer ........................................................................................................................................... 80
Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only)................................................................................. 80
Changing wireless settings after installation (Windows users only) ........................................................... 81
Check printer ports (Windows users only).................................................................................................. 81
Print troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................81
Partial document or photo prints................................................................................................................. 81
Improving print quality ................................................................................................................................ 81
Poor text and graphic quality...................................................................................................................... 82
Poor quality at the edges of the page......................................................................................................... 83
Print speed is slow...................................................................................................................................... 83
Skewed print............................................................................................................................................... 84
Photo smudges........................................................................................................................................... 84
Checking the print cartridges......................................................................................................................84
Ink levels seem incorrect............................................................................................................................84
Ink levels seem to go down too quickly ...................................................................................................... 85
A blank or incorrect page prints.................................................................................................................. 85
Characters on printout are missing or unexpected.....................................................................................85
Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen ................................................................86
Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together .................................................................................86
Page prints with different fonts ...................................................................................................................86
Print is too dark or smudged.......................................................................................................................87
Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly....................................................... 87
Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print ............................................................................. 87
Transparencies or photos contain white lines ............................................................................................ 88
Vertical straight lines are not smooth .........................................................................................................88
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White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas ...................................................................................88
Checking the printer status......................................................................................................................... 89
Checking printer readiness.........................................................................................................................89
Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing ........................................................................................ 90
Resolving font problems............................................................................................................................. 90
Printer is busy printing another job............................................................................................................. 91
Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status ............................................................................................ 91
Printing a test page..................................................................................................................................... 91
Test page does not print............................................................................................................................. 92
Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged........................................................................................92
Printer is plugged in but does not print.......................................................................................................93
Printer is trying to print to File.....................................................................................................................93
Printer cannot communicate with computers over peer-to-peer network ................................................... 93
Printer is not able to communicate with the computer................................................................................95
Wrong printer is attached ........................................................................................................................... 95
Printer is out of paper ................................................................................................................................. 95
Updating the printer software .....................................................................................................................95
Bidirectional communication is not established..........................................................................................95
Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output ............................................................................................. 96
Cannot print from a memory card or flash drive ......................................................................................... 96
Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge .....................................................................................96
Partial photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera.........................................................97
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting..................................................................................................97
Paper jam in the printer ..............................................................................................................................97
Paper jam in the paper support ..................................................................................................................97
Paper jam in the duplex unit....................................................................................................................... 98
Paper or specialty media misfeeds.............................................................................................................99
Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media.......................................................................99
Banner paper jams ................................................................................................................................... 100
Paper continues to jam.............................................................................................................................100
Duplex unit does not operate correctly.....................................................................................................101
Cartridge carrier jam................................................................................................................................. 101
Memory card troubleshooting..........................................................................................................102
Memory card cannot be inserted.............................................................................................................. 102
Nothing happens when memory card is inserted .....................................................................................102
Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network...................................................103
Error messages on the computer screen........................................................................................104
Clearing error messages .......................................................................................................................... 104
Left/Right Cartridge Missing ..................................................................................................................... 104
Communication not available ...................................................................................................................104
General Printing Problem .........................................................................................................................105
Ink Low .....................................................................................................................................................105
Out of Memory.......................................................................................................................................... 105
Out of Paper ............................................................................................................................................. 105
Fixing a printing failure ............................................................................................................................. 105
Print File Error ..........................................................................................................................................106
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Unsupported file types found on memory card.........................................................................................106
Paper Jam ................................................................................................................................................ 106
Multiple All-In-Ones found ........................................................................................................................106
Notices........................................................................................................................107
Product information.........................................................................................................................107
Edition notice...................................................................................................................................107
European EC directives conformity statement for radio products...................................................109
Power consumption.........................................................................................................................112
Networking glossary..................................................................................................117
Index............................................................................................................................119
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Introduction
Finding information about the printer
Quick Setup sheet
Description Where to find
The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for
setting up hardware and software.
User's Guide
Description Where to find
The User's Guide gives you instructions for setting up
hardware and software (on Windows operating
systems) and some basic instructions for using the
printer.
Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating
systems, see the Mac Help:
1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the
Lexmark 1500 Series folder.
2 Double-click the printer Help icon.
You can find this document in the printer box or on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
You can find this document in the printer box or on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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User's Guide: Comprehensive Version
Description Where to find
The User's Guide: Comprehensive Version gives you
instructions for using the printer and other information
such as:
• Using the software (on Windows operating systems)
• Loading paper
• Printing
• Working with photos
• Scanning (if supported by your printer)
• Making copies (if supported by your printer)
• Faxing (if supported by your printer)
• Maintaining the printer
• Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by
your printer)
• Troubleshooting problems with printing, copying,
scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds
Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating
systems, see the Mac Help:
1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark
1500 Series folder.
2 Double-click the printer Help icon.
When you install the printer software, the User's Guide:
Comprehensive Version will be installed.
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click .
• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1500
Series.
3 Click User's Guide.
If the link to the User's Guide is not on your desktop,
follow these instructions:
1 Insert the CD.
The installation screen appears.
Note: If necessary, click
Run. In Windows XP and earlier versions, click
Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is
the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
All Programs
2 Click Documentation.
3 Click View User's Guide (including Setup
Troubleshooting).
4 Click Yes.
An icon of the User's Guide appears on your
desktop, and the User's Guide: Comprehensive
Version appears on the screen.
You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web
site at www.lexmark.com.
Lexmark Solution Center
Description Where to find
The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on
your CD. It installs with the other software, if your
printer connects to a computer.
To access the Lexmark Solution Center:
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click .
• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1500
Series.
3 Select Lexmark Solution Center.
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Customer support
Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world)
Telephone support
E-mail support
Call us at
• US: 1-800-332-4120
Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET)
Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET)
• Canada: 1-800-539-6275
English Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–
11:00 PM ET)
Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET)
French Monday–Friday (9:00 AM–
7:00 PM ET)
• Mexico: 01-800-253-9627
Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET)
Note: Support numbers and times may
change without notice. For the most recent
phone numbers available, see the printed
warranty statement that shipped with your
printer.
For e-mail support, visit our Web site:
www.lexmark.com.
1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
2 Click Technical Support.
3 Select your printer family.
4 Select your printer model.
5 From the Support Tools section, click e-
Mail Support.
6 Complete the form, and then click Submit
Request.
Telephone numbers and support hours vary
by country or region.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Select a country or region, and then select
the Customer Support link.
Note: For additional information about
contacting Lexmark, see the printed
warranty that shipped with your printer.
E-mail support varies by country or region,
and may not be available in some instances.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Select a country or region, and then select
the Customer Support link.
Note: For additional information about
contacting Lexmark, see the printed
warranty that shipped with your printer.
Limited Warranty
Description Where to find (US) Where to find (rest of world)
Limited Warranty Information
Lexmark International, Inc.
furnishes a limited warranty that this
printer will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a
period of 12 months after the
original date of purchase.
To view the limitations and conditions of
this limited warranty, see the Statement of
Limited Warranty included with this
printer, or set forth at
www.lexmark.com.
1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
2 Click Warranty Information.
Warranty information varies by
country or region. See the printed
warranty that shipped with your
printer.
3 From the Statement of Limited
Warranty section, click Inkjet &
All-In-One Printers.
4 Scroll through the Web page to view
the warranty.
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Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when
you contact us so that we may serve you faster:
• Machine Type number
• Serial number
• Date purchased
• Store where purchased
Operating system notice
All features and functions are operating system-dependent. For complete descriptions:
• Windows users—See the User's Guide.
• Macintosh users—If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software.
Wireless network compatibility
Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers
that are Wi-Fi certified. If you are having issues with an N router, verify with your router manufacturer that the current
mode setting is compatible with G devices, as this setting varies depending on the router brand/model.
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Setting up the printer
Checking the box contents
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Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer
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Installation software CD
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• Installation software for the printer
• Mac Help
• User's Guide: Comprehensive Version in electronic format
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Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of
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installation
User's Guide Printed booklet that serves as a guide
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Note: Complete user information (Mac Help or User's Guide: Comprehensive
Version) can be found on the installation software CD
Quick Setup sheet Initial setup instructions
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Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier
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Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier
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Understanding the parts of the printer
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• Turn the printer on and off.
– If the printer is inactive for 30 minutes, the printer reverts to sleep mode to conserve
energy. Press or start a print job to turn the printer back on.
– When the printer is in sleep mode, pressing and holding
for two seconds will
turn off the printer.
• Cancel a print job. Press in the middle of a print job.
• Be alerted for errors. For more information, see “Power light is blinking” on
page 64.
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• Load or eject paper.
• Cancel a print job. Press in the middle of a print job.
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• Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). A green backlight comes on when the
duplex function is activated.
Note: This button is not functional with a Macintosh operating system. You can print
two-sided documents with a Macintosh operating system by using the settings in the
Two-Sided menu of the Print dialog.
• Be alerted for errors. For more information, see “Duplex light is blinking” on
page 64 and “Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately” on page 64.
PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer.
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Card reader light Check card reader status. The light blinks to indicate a memory card is being accessed.
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Memory card slots Insert a memory card. For more information on what types of memory cards can be
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inserted into each slot, see “Inserting a memory card” on page 43.
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Use the To
Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status:
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• Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that no wireless option is installed.
• Orange
– indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for wireless printing
– indicates that the printer is connected for USB printing
• Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is unable to
communicate with the wireless network.
• Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.
Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits.
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Access cover
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• Install or change the print cartridges.
• Clear paper jams.
Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot.
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Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding.
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Paper support Load paper.
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Power supply Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord.
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1 Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer.
2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices
have been using.
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Duplex unit
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• Print on both sides of the paper.
• Remove paper jams. For more information, see “Paper jam in the duplex
unit” on page 98.
USB port Connect the printer to a computer using an installation cable.
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Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a
USB cable or installation cable.
Internal wireless print server Connect to a wireless network.
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Installing the printer software
Using the installation software CD (Windows users only)
Using the CD that came with the printer:
1 Start Windows.
2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD.
The software installation screen appears.
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3 Click Install.
Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only)
1 Close all open software applications.
2 Insert the software CD.
3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears.
4 Double-click the Install icon.
5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Using the World Wide Web
1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads.
3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for your operating system.
4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to download the driver and install the printer software.
Understanding the printer software
Using the software that installed with your printer, you can edit photos, maintain your printer, and do many other
tasks. The following is an overview of features of the Productivity Studio and the Solution Center.
To open the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, use one of these methods:
Method 1 Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the Productivity
Studio icon.
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click .
• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1500
Series.
3 Select Productivity Studio.
Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you want to complete. Depending on the printer you have, some of
the features of this software may not be applicable.
Click To Details
Transfer Photos Download photos from a memory card,
flash drive, CD, or digital camera to the
Library.
Photo Greeting Cards Make quality greeting cards from your
photos.
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Click To Details
Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes.
Poster Print a photo as a multiple-page poster.
At the bottom left corner of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices:
Click To
Printer Status and Maintenance
• Check ink levels.
• Order print cartridges.
• Find maintenance information.
• Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to
change printer settings and troubleshooting.
The Solution Center is a complete guide to such printing features as printing photos, troubleshooting printing
problems, and installing print cartridges and performing maintenance tasks. To open the Solution Center, use one
of the following methods.
Method 1 Method 2
1 From the desktop, double-click on the Solution
Center icon.
2 Click Setup and diagnose printer.
The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance
tab open.
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click .
• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1500
Series.
3 Select Solution Center.
From here You can:
How To
• Learn how to:
– Use basic features.
– Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and
transparencies.
• Find the electronic User's Guide: Comprehensive Version for more information.
• View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
Troubleshooting
• Learn tips about the current status.
• Solve printer problems.
• View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
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From here You can:
Advanced
Maintenance
• Change the appearance of the Printing Status window.
• Turn printing voice notification on or off.
• Change network printing settings.
• Share information with us regarding how you use the printer.
• Obtain software version information.
• View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
• Install a new print cartridge.
• Order new print cartridges.
• Print a test page.
• Clean print cartridges to fix horizontal streaks.
• Align print cartridges to fix blurry edges.
• View ink levels.
• Troubleshoot other ink problems.
Security Information
Third-party applications, including anti-virus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software
being installed. For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to run on your computer.
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Networking
General networking
Networking overview
A network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers
connected together for communication through cables or through a wireless connection. A network can be either
wired, wireless, or designed to have both wired and wireless devices.
Devices on a wired network use cables to communicate with each other.
Devices on a wireless network use radio waves instead of cables to communicate with each other. For a device to
be able to communicate wirelessly, it must have a wireless print server attached or installed that enables it to receive
and transmit radio waves.
Common home network configurations
For desktop computers, laptops, and printers to communicate with each other over a network, they must be
connected by cables and/or have wireless network adapters built in or installed in them.
There are different ways a network can be set up. Five common examples appear below.
Note: The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Lexmark internal print servers built in
or installed in them so that they can communicate over a network. Lexmark internal print servers are devices made
by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be connected to wired or wireless networks.
Wired network example
• A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch.
• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
Internet
Wireless network examples
Four common wireless networks appear below:
• Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
• Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
• Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet
• Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet
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Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
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A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable.
• A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router.
• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
Internet
Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
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A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router.
• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
Internet
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Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet
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A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point.
• The network has no connection to the Internet.
Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet
A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a wireless router.
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• The network has no connection to the Internet.
What information do I need and where do I find it?
This printer may contain an internal wireless print server, which allows the printer to be used on a wireless network.
You need the following settings from your existing wireless network:
• The network name, also known as the SSID
• The wireless mode (the type of wireless network you are using, either infrastructure or ad hoc)
• The type of security used on the network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2)
• Any applicable security keys or passwords used with the network security encryption type
Note: You must know this information in order to properly set up the printer for use on the wireless network. To
obtain these settings, see the documentation that came with your wireless router or consult the person who set up
your wireless network.
Finding the MAC address
Most network equipment has a unique hardware identification number to distinguish it from other devices on the
network. This is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address.
If your printer has a factory installed internal wireless print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers
located on the back of your printer.
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If you purchased the internal wireless print server separately, the MAC address appears on an adhesive label that
came with the wireless print server. Attach the adhesive label to your printer so you will be able to find the MAC
address when you need it.
UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX
Note: A list of MAC addresses can be set on a router so that only devices with matching MAC addresses can be
allowed to operate on the network. This is called MAC filtering. If MAC filtering is enabled in your router and you
want to add a printer to your network, the MAC address of the printer must be included in the MAC filter list.
Printing a network setup page
A network setup page lists your printer's configuration settings, including the IP address and MAC address of the
printer.
1 Make sure the printer is turned on.
2 Press .
The
light pulses.
3 Press and hold .
4 While holding , press .
5 When the light becomes steady, release .
The network setup page prints.
Wireless networking
Finding IP addresses
An IP address is a unique number used by devices on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other.
Devices on an IP network can only communicate with each other if they have unique and valid IP addresses. A
unique IP address means no two devices on the same network have the same IP address.
How to locate a printer IP address
You can locate the printer IP address by printing out the printer network setup page. For more information, see
“Printing a network setup page” on page 23.
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How to locate a computer IP address
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click All Programs Accessories Command Prompt.
• In Windows XP, click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt.
2 Type ipconfig.
3 Press Enter.
The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100.
Assigning an IP address
An IP address may be assigned by the network using DHCP. The print object, created at the end of the installation,
sends all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address.
Many networks have the ability to automatically assign an IP address. Auto-IP is the ability for individual devices to
assign themselves a unique IP address. Most networks use DHCP to assign addresses.
During the Direct IP printing installation of printer software, the IP address is visible in the printer list only as it is
being assigned. The print object that is created in the Printers folder of the operating system will reference the MAC
address of the printer in the port name.
If the IP address is not automatically assigned, you can try manually entering an address after selecting your printer
from the available list.
Configure IP address
If you have lost communication with the printer over a network, select Use DHCP to reestablish communication with
the printer.
You must assign an IP address in any of the following situations:
• You manually assigned IP addresses for the other network devices.
• You want to assign a specific IP address.
• You move the printer to a remote subnet.
• The printer is listed as Unconfigured in the Configuration Utility.
Contact your system support person for more information.
Finding the signal strength
Wireless devices have built-in antennas that transmit and receive radio signals. The signal strength listed on the
printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received. Many factors can affect
the signal strength. One factor is interference from other wireless devices or even other devices such as microwave
ovens. Another factor is distance. The farther two wireless devices are from each other, the more likely it is that the
communication signal will be weaker.
Tips for using network adapters
• Make sure the adapter connections are secure.
• Make sure the computer is turned on.
• Make sure you entered the correct IP address.
Types of wireless networks
Networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up a network in
infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer.
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A wireless network where each device communicates with others through a wireless access point (wireless router)
is set up in infrastructure mode. All devices must have valid IP addresses and share the same SSID and channel.
In addition, they must share the same SSID and channel as the wireless access point (wireless router).
A simple type of wireless network is one where a PC with a wireless adapter communicates directly with a printer
equipped for wireless networking. This mode of communication is called ad hoc. A device in this type of network
must have a valid IP address and be set to ad hoc mode. The wireless print server must also be configured with the
same SSID and channel.
Infrastructure Ad hoc
Characteristics
Communication Through wireless access point (wireless
router)
Security More security options
Range Determined by range and number of
access points
Speed Usually faster Usually slower
Requirements for all
devices on the network
Unique IP address for each
device
Mode set to Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode
Same SSID Yes, including the wireless access point
Same channel Yes, including the wireless access point
Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has:
Yes Yes
(wireless router)
(wireless router)
Directly between devices
Restricted to range of individual devices
on network
Yes
Yes
• Increased network security
• Increased reliability
• Faster performance
• Easier setup
Advanced wireless setup
Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows
The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A network
set up this way is called an infrastructure network. If you have an infrastructure network in your home, you should
configure your printer for use on that network.
If you don't have a wireless access point (wireless router) or would like to set up a standalone network between your
printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you can set up an ad hoc network.
For Windows Vista users
1 Click Control Panel Network and Internet.
2 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network.
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3 In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and
then click Next.
4 Follow the instructions in the “Set up a wireless ad hoc network” wizard. As part of the setup:
a Create a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your printer.
b Write the name of your network in the space provided. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.
c Go to the Security Type drop-down, choose WEP, and create a security key (or password).
Note: WEP passwords must be either 5 or 13 characters.
d Write the password for your network in the space provided. Be sure to use the exact spelling and
capitalization.
Windows Vista will enable the ad hoc network for you. It will appear in the “Connect to a network” dialog under
available networks, indicating that the computer is configured for the ad hoc network.
5 Close the Control Panel and any remaining windows.
6 Insert the printer CD into the computer and follow the direction for wireless installation.
7 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created
in step 4. The installer will configure the printer for use with the computer.
8 Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.
For Windows XP users
1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Network Connections.
2 Right-click Wireless Network Connections.
3 If Enable appears in the pop-up menu, click it.
Note: If Enable does not appear, your wireless connection is already enabled.
4 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
5 Click Properties.
6 Click the Wireless Networks tab.
Note: If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, your computer has third-party software that controls your
wireless settings. You must use that software to set up the ad hoc wireless network. For more information, see
the documentation for that software to learn how to create an ad hoc network.
7 Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.
8 Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks.
a Click the network to be removed.
b Click the Remove button.
9 Click Add to create an ad hoc network.
10 In the Network Name (SSID) box, type the name you want to give your wireless network.
11 Write down the network name you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you
copy it down exactly, including capital letters.
12 If Network Authentication appears in the list, select Open.
13 In the Data encryption list, select WEP.
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14 If necessary, deselect the The key is provided for me automatically check box.
15 In the Network Key box, type in a security code.
16 Write down the security code you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you
copy it down exactly, including any capital letters.
Note: For more information about passwords (security keys), see “Check your security keys” in the “Wireless
troubleshooting” section of the “Troubleshooting” chapter.
17 Type the same security code in the Confirm network key box.
18 Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used. check
box.
19 Click OK twice to close the two open windows.
20 It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check on the status of your
network:
a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon.
b Select View Available Wireless Networks.
• If the network is listed but the computer is not connected, select the ad hoc network and then click the
Connect button.
• If the network does not appear, wait a minute and then click the Refresh network list button.
21 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1500 Series.
22 Click Wireless Setup Utility.
Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part of
the setup process.
23 Follow the prompts on the computer screen.
24 Store your network name and security code in a safe place for future reference.
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows
1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1500 Series.
2 Click Wireless Setup.
3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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Loading paper and original documents
Loading paper
1 Make sure:
• You use paper designed for inkjet printers.
• If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing
you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)
• The paper is not used or damaged.
• If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it.
• You do not force paper into the printer.
2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support. You can
load up to:
• 100 sheets of plain paper
• 25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper
• 25 sheets of photo paper
• 25 sheets of glossy paper
Note: Photos require more drying time. Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.
3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to rest against the edges
of the paper.
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Note: To avoid paper jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guides.
Loading envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time.
Warning: Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars.
1 Load envelopes in the center of the paper support with the stamp location in the upper left corner.
2 Make sure:
• The print side of the envelopes faces you.
• The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers.
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• The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes.
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Notes:
• Do not load envelopes with holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing.
• Do not use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive.
• Envelopes require more drying time. Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink
smudging.
Loading labels
You can load up to 25 sheets of labels at a time.
1 Load labels with the print side facing you and the top of the sheet fed into the printer first.
2 Make sure:
• The print side of the labels faces you.
• The top of the labels feeds into the printer first.
• The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the labels.
• You use full label sheets. Partial sheets (with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to peel
off during printing, resulting in a paper jam.
• The labels are loaded in the center of the paper support.
• The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels.
Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each sheet of labels as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink
smudging.
Loading greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards
You can load up to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time.
1 Load cards with the print side facing you.
2 Make sure:
• The cards are loaded in the center of the paper support.
• The paper guides rest against the edges of the cards.
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Note: Photo cards require more drying time. Remove each photo card as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink
smudging.
Loading transparencies
You can load up to 50 transparencies at a time.
1 Load transparencies with the rough side facing you. If the transparencies have a removable strip, each strip
should face away from you and down toward the printer.
2 Make sure:
• The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support.
• The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies.
Notes:
• Transparencies with paper backing sheets are not recommended.
• Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid
ink smudging.
Loading iron-on transfers
You can load up to 10 iron-on transfers at once, but you will achieve best results loading them one at a time.
1 Load iron-on transfers with the print side of the transfer facing you.
2 Make sure:
• You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers.
• The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support.
• The paper guides rest against the edges of the transfers.
Loading custom-size paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of custom-size paper at a time.
1 Load paper with the print side facing you.
2 Make sure:
• The paper size fits within these dimensions:
Width:
– 76.0–216.0 mm
– 3.0–8.5 inches
Length:
– 127.0–432.0 mm
– 5.0–17.0 inches
• The stack height does not exceed 10 mm.
• The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support.
• The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
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