Lexmark Interact S600 Series Quick Reference
Guide
May 2009www.lexmark.com
Important Message About Cartridge Recycling!
Please Read Before Opening Your Inkjet Cartridge Box
At Lexmark, we take our commitment to the environment seriously, and we encourage our customers to participate in our easy, no-cost method
for returning empty Lexmark cartridges to Lexmark for proper recycling. We will insure that cartridges are properly handled with zero waste to
landfills.
Go to www.lexmark.com/recycle. Follow instructions to request postage-paid bags. Bags usually arrive
within 7–10 days.
Place the empty Lexmark-branded inkjet cartridge(s) in the postage-paid return bag, and then seal the bag.
If you’re sending single-color tanks, we recommend that you send at least two at a time to maximize the
environmental benefits.
Mail the bag to Lexmark’s recycling partner. The bag is pre-addressed.
Visit www.lexmark.com/recycle to learn more about recycling.
Lexmark-branded cartridges are always made with all new parts, though components may contain recycled material. For warranty returns, call
1-800-332-4120.
This patented printer is licensed for, and designed to work with, only genuine Lexmark inkjet cartridges for the life of the patented printer. You
agree to: (1) use only genuine Lexmark inkjet cartridges with this printer except as otherwise provided below, and (2) pass this license/agreement
to any subsequent user of this printer. The patented Lexmark inkjet cartridges and their contents are licensed subject to a restriction that they may
be used only once. After this single use, the license to use the print cartridges and their contents terminates, and you agree to return them only to
Lexmark for recycling. Replacement inkjet cartridge(s) sold without these terms are available through www.lexmark.com and may be refilled by
you, or a third party, as the only cartridge alternative to be used with the licensed printer.
Important safety information
Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
Do not place or use this product near water or wet locations.
Use only the power supply and power cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacements.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, 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 any of these things happen, a risk of fire or
electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before
inspecting it.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling
connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm.
Contents
Important safety information.........................................................2
About your printer.............................................................................5
Finding information about the printer...........................................................................................................................5
Minimizing your printer's environmental impact......................................................................................................5
Understanding the parts of the printer..........................................................................................................................8
Using the printer control panel........................................................................................................................................9
Understanding the home screen...................................................................................................................................10
Navigating menus using the printer control panel.................................................................................................12
Using memory cards and flash drives..........................................................................................................................13
Ordering and replacing supplies...................................................15
Using the printer software.............................................................19
Minimum system requirements.....................................................................................................................................19
Installing the printer software........................................................................................................................................19
Using the Windows printer software............................................................................................................................20
Using the Macintosh printer software.........................................................................................................................22
Printing a document..........................................................................................................................................................23
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically.........................................................................23
Printing photos using the printer control panel......................................................................................................25
Tips for copying....................................................................................................................................................................26
Making copies.......................................................................................................................................................................26
Making a duplex copy automatically...........................................................................................................................27
Tips for scanning..................................................................................................................................................................28
Scanning to a local or network computer..................................................................................................................28
Scanning to a flash drive or memory card..................................................................................................................29
Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software.........................................................................................29
Scanning to a PDF...............................................................................................................................................................30
Canceling an e-mail............................................................................................................................................................34
Using SmartSolutions......................................................................35
What is SmartSolutions?...................................................................................................................................................35
Creating or customizing printer solutions..................................................................................................................36
The Quick Reference Guide contains basic instructions on how to accomplish common printer tasks like printing,
copying, and scanning. It also includes information on troubleshooting common printer setup problems.
For additional information about the printer, see the following:
What are you looking for?Find it here
Initial setup instructions
Additional setup and instructions for using the
printer
• Quick Setup Sheet
• Hardware Setup Wizard
Comprehensive User's Guide installed automatically with the printer
software.
After installing your printer, you can access the User's Guide from
the printer program folder:
For Windows users
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1 Click or Start.
2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer
program folder from the list.
3 Select View User's Guide.
For Macintosh users
1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2 Double-click User's Guide.
Help using the printer software
The latest supplemental information, updates,
online technical support, and telephone support
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Available on the installation software CD and on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/.
Software Help installed automatically with the printer software.
Click Help from any printer software program or application.
Support Web site—support.lexmark.com
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Minimizing your printer's environmental impact
We are committed to protecting the environment and are continually improving our printers to reduce their
environmental impact. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you may be able to reduce your printer's
environmental impact even further.
Conserving energy
• Activate Eco-Mode. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets the printer to change to Power Saver
mode after the printer is left idle for 10 minutes.
• Select the lowest Power Saver timeout. The Power Saver feature puts the printer in a minimum-power standby
mode after the printer has been idle for a set amount of time (the Power Saver timeout).
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• Share your printer. Wireless/network printers allow you to share a single printer among multiple computers,
thus conserving energy and other resources.
Conserving paper
• Activate Eco-Mode. On selected printer models, this feature sets the printer to automatically print on both sides
of the paper (duplex) for copy and fax jobs and for printing in Windows.
• Print more than one page image on one side of the paper. The “Pages per sheet” feature allows you to print
multiple pages on one sheet. You can print up to 8 page images on one side of a sheet of paper.
• Print on both sides of the paper. Duplexing lets you print on both sides of the paper manually or automatically
(depending on your printer model).
• Preview print jobs before printing. Use the preview features found in Toolb ars, the Print or Print Preview dialog,
or the printer display (depending on your printer model).
• Scan and save. To avoid printing multiple copies, you can scan documents or photographs and save them to a
computer program, application, or flash drive for presentation.
• Use recycled paper.
Conserving ink
• Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. These modes can be used to print documents using less ink than normal and
are ideal for printing documents that are mostly text.
• Use High Yield cartridges. Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you to print more pages with fewer cartridges.
• Clean the printhead. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using the “Clean Printhead” and
“Deep Clean Printhead” features. These features clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of your prints.
Recycling
• Return ink cartridges for reuse or recycling through the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program. To return
an ink cartridge, go to www.lexmark.com/recycle. Follow the instructions to request a postage-paid bag.
• Recycle the product packaging.
• Recycle your old printer instead of throwing it away.
• Recycle paper from discarded print jobs.
• Use recycled paper.
To read the Lexmark Environmental Sustainability Report, see www.lexmark.com/environment.
Printer models
The installation software CD that came with your printer works for this printer model:
• Lexmark S605
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Printer features
Your printer comes with full features that will help you manage and accomplish printing and imaging tasks:
• Wireless or Ethernet networking. Print and scan from virtually anywhere in your home or office over a secure
wireless or Ethernet network, as well as share the printer among multiple computers.
• Intuitive touch screen. Use the full-featured color touch screen for fast, easy access to all the printer menus. The
large screen also allows you to view, edit, and print photos directly from your digital camera or memory device
without using a computer.
• Print. Print documents and PDFs faster from a computer, from a USB flash drive, or from a Bluetooth device.
Built-in two-sided printing lets you save money and the environment.
• Copy. Copy documents and photos with one-touch, computer-free black or color copying. Enjoy 25% to 400%
reduction and enlargement capacity.
• Scan. Scan thick books, reports, and other multiple-page documents easily with the high resolution scanner.
Easily scan to a memory device or to multiple laptops or PCs over a secure wireless network with up to 1200 x
4800 optical resolution.
• Photo printing. Print high quality, long-lasting photos directly from digital memory cards, PictBridge-enabled
digital cameras, and USB flash drives. Select photos to print using the proof sheet for computer-free printing.
• SmartSolutions. Simplify printer tasks that you frequently repeat by creating and customizing your printer
solutions. Using the SmartSolutions toolkit on the Web, you can choose the printer tasks that you often perform,
apply your custom settings, and download them to your printer as shortcuts that you can easily access anytime.
You can also customize your printer with solutions that display your online calendars, RSS feeds, and more.
• Eco-Mode. Save energy and paper by activating Eco-Mode. It automatically dims the printer display light, puts
the printer into Power Saver mode after 10 minutes of inactivity, and prints on both sides of the paper for copy
jobs and for printing in Windows.
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Understanding the parts of the printer
Use theTo
Paper guide adjustment lever Adjust the paper guides.
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Paper supportLoad paper.
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3Paper guidesKeep paper straight when feeding.
Memory card slotInsert a memory card.
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5PictBridge and USB portConnect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash
drive to the printer.
Card reader lightCheck card reader status. The light blinks to indicate that a memory card is being
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accessed.
Wi-Fi indicatorCheck wireless status.
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Paper exit trayHold paper as it exits.
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Printer control panelOperate the printer.
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Scanner lidAccess the scanner glass.
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11Paper feed guardPrevent items from falling into the paper slot.
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Use theTo
Scanner lidAccess the scanner glass.
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2Scanner glassScan and copy photos and documents.
USB portConnect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
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Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or
removing a USB cable or installation cable.
4Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source.
Duplex unit
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• Print on both sides of a sheet of paper.
• Remove paper jams.
PrintheadInstall, replace, or remove ink cartridges.
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Scanner unit
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• Access the ink cartridges and printhead.
• Remove paper jams.
Using the printer control panel
The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel:
Note: The icons are displayed when they are selectable on the current screen. If an icon is not displayed, then the
function is not available.
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UseTo
Power
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• Turn the printer on and off.
• Switch to Power Saver mode.
Note: When the printer is on, press
Saver mode. Press and hold
off the printer.
Back
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• Return to the previous screen.
for three seconds to turn
• Exit from one menu level to a higher one.
Touch screen display
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Note: The display is turned off in Power Saver mode.
• Navigate the printer menus.
• Change settings.
• View printer messages and animation.
StartStart a job, depending on which mode is selected.
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CancelCancel the current job or task.
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6HelpDisplay Help text and animation.
to switch to Power
HomeReturn to the home screen.
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Understanding the home screen
After the printer is turned on and a short warm-up period occurs, the display shows the following basic screen which
is referred to as the home screen. Use the home screen selections to initiate an action, such as copying or scanning,
or to change printer settings.
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Display itemDescription
CopyAccess the copy menu and make copies.
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ScanAccess the scan menu and scan documents.
2
Memory Device
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or
PictBridge
SmartSolutions Open the SmartSolutions menu.
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Ink levels
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View, select, print, or attach photos and documents to e-mail.
Note: This icon appears only when you return to the home screen while a memory card, flash
drive, or PictBridge-enabled camera is connected to the printer.
• Display the current ink levels of the installed tanks.
• Access cartridge maintenance and information functions.
6SetupAccess the setup menu and change printer settings.
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Display itemDescription
2-SidedPrint on both sides of a sheet of paper.
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Eco-ModeActivate Eco-Mode to select the following options:
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• Print on both sides of the paper (duplex).
• Change to Power Saver mode after the printer is left idle for 10 minutes.
• Set screen brightness to low.
Navigating menus using the printer control panel
Touch-screen models
• To perform a new task, always start from the home screen. Touch to open the home screen.
• To scroll through the menus, drag the scroll bar or touch the arrows on the display.
• To open a menu or submenu, touch the menu name or icon.
• To select a setting, touch a menu item, and then touch Accept or OK to save the setting.
Arrow-button models
• To scroll through the menus, use the ar row buttons on the printer contro l panel, and then press to open menus
and submenus.
• Press to select and save a setting.
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Using memory cards and flash drives
Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer
Memory cards and flash drives are storage devices frequently used with cameras and computers. You can remove
the memory card from the camera or the flash drive from the computer and insert it directly into the printer.
1 Insert a memory card into the card slot or a flash drive into the USB port.
Inserting a memory cardInserting a flash drive
Notes:
• Insert the card with the brand name label facing right.
• Make sure any arrows on the card point toward the
printer.
• If necessary, connect the memory card to the adapter
that came with it.
• Make sure that the memory card inserted is supported
by the printer. For more information, see “Supported
memory cards and file types” on page 14.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch any cables, any network adapter,
any connector, the memory device, or the printer in the areas shown while
actively printing, reading, or writing from the memory device. A loss of data can
occur.
Notes:
• The flash drive uses the same port that is used for a
PictBridge camera cable.
• An adapter may be necessary if your flash drive does
not fit directly into the port.
2 The Memory Device screen appears on the display.
Notes:
• If the printer does not recognize the memory device, then remove and reinsert it.
• If a flash drive or a digital camera set to mass storage mode is inserted into the USB port while a memory card is
in the card slot, then a message appears on the display prompting you to choose which memory device to use.