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6500 Series User's Guide
May 2007 www.lexmark.com
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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 a properly grounded 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 use the fax feature during a lightning storm. 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.
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Contents
Safety information.........................................................................................................2
Introduction..................................................................................................................13
Finding information about the printer.................................................................................................13
Operating system notice....................................................................................................................16
Wireless network compatibility..........................................................................................................16
Setting up the printer...................................................................................................17
Checking the box contents................................................................................................................17
Understanding the parts of the printer...............................................................................................18
Standalone setup...............................................................................................................................20
Installing the printer on additional network computers......................................................................25
Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system.....................................................................26
Getting the printer ready to fax..........................................................................................................27
Using an RJ11 adapter...............................................................................................................................27
Choosing a fax connection ......................................................................................................................... 30
Connecting to an answering machine ........................................................................................................30
Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack...............................................................................................32
Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany........................................................................... 32
Connecting to a computer with a modem...................................................................................................33
Connecting to a telephone.......................................................................................................................... 34
Setting up to fax while behind a PBX .........................................................................................................36
Using a digital phone service......................................................................................................................36
Understanding the control panel.......................................................................................................36
Using the control panel...............................................................................................................................36
Saving settings ...........................................................................................................................................39
Understanding the Settings menu .............................................................................................................. 40
Installing another language control panel................................................................................................... 42
Installing the printer software.............................................................................................................43
Understanding the printer software...................................................................................................43
Turning printing voice notification on or off........................................................................................46
Installing an internal wireless print server..........................................................................................47
Configuring the optional internal wireless print server.......................................................................48
What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?..........................................................................................48
Security Information...........................................................................................................................48
Networking...................................................................................................................49
General networking...........................................................................................................................49
Networking overview .................................................................................................................................. 49
Common home network configurations...................................................................................................... 49
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What information do I need and where do I find it? ....................................................................................51
Finding the MAC address........................................................................................................................... 51
Printing a network setup page....................................................................................................................52
Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets ...........................................................................52
Direct IP printing.........................................................................................................................................52
Checking the port setting............................................................................................................................53
Wireless networking..........................................................................................................................53
Using a wireless network connection ......................................................................................................... 53
IP addresses............................................................................................................................................... 54
Finding the signal strength ......................................................................................................................... 55
Installing the printer on a network............................................................................................................... 55
Sharing the printer on a network ................................................................................................................ 55
Configure network printers ......................................................................................................................... 56
Types of wireless networks ........................................................................................................................ 56
Tips for using network adapters ................................................................................................................. 57
Advanced wireless setup...................................................................................................................57
Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows ................................................................................ 57
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows ................................................... 59
Loading paper and original documents.....................................................................60
Loading paper....................................................................................................................................60
Using the automatic paper type sensor.............................................................................................60
Loading envelopes............................................................................................................................61
Loading labels...................................................................................................................................61
Loading greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards....................................................62
Loading transparencies.....................................................................................................................62
Loading iron-on transfers...................................................................................................................62
Loading custom-size paper...............................................................................................................63
Loading banner paper.......................................................................................................................63
Loading original documents on the scanner glass............................................................................63
Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder...................................................65
Printing.........................................................................................................................67
Printing basic documents..................................................................................................................67
Printing a document.................................................................................................................................... 67
Printing a Web page...................................................................................................................................67
Printing photos or images from a Web page .............................................................................................. 68
Printing multiple copies of a document....................................................................................................... 68
Collating copies ..........................................................................................................................................69
Printing the last page first (reverse page order) ......................................................................................... 69
Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up).............................................................................................. 69
Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive ........................................................................ 69
Pausing print jobs.......................................................................................................................................70
Canceling print jobs....................................................................................................................................70
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Printing specialty documents.............................................................................................................71
Choosing compatible specialty paper types ............................................................................................... 71
Printing envelopes......................................................................................................................................71
Printing greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards.............................................................. 71
Printing a document as a poster................................................................................................................. 72
Printing an image as a poster.....................................................................................................................72
Printing a booklet........................................................................................................................................73
Assembling a booklet .................................................................................................................................73
Printing on custom-size paper.................................................................................................................... 73
Printing iron-on transfers ............................................................................................................................ 74
Printing transparencies...............................................................................................................................74
Printing a banner ........................................................................................................................................ 74
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing).................................................................................75
Understanding the two-sided printing (duplexing) function......................................................................... 75
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically....................................................................75
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually........................................................................... 76
Changing printer settings...................................................................................................................76
Saving and deleting print settings...............................................................................................................76
Resetting printer software to factory default settings.................................................................................. 77
Working with photos...................................................................................................78
Retrieving and managing photos.......................................................................................................78
Inserting a memory card.............................................................................................................................78
Inserting a flash drive ................................................................................................................................. 79
Understanding the Photo Card menu.........................................................................................................80
Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera........................................................................................81
Understanding the PictBridge menu........................................................................................................... 82
Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel................................. 83
Transferring all photos from a memory card using the computer...............................................................83
Transferring selected photos from a memory card using the computer ..................................................... 84
Transferring all photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer ......................................................... 84
Transferring selected photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer ...............................................85
Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive........................................................................... 85
Changing the Productivity Studio temporary files preferences................................................................... 86
Changing the Productivity Studio searched folders preferences................................................................ 86
Changing the Productivity Studio library preferences.................................................................................87
Changing the Productivity Studio transfer settings.....................................................................................87
Editing photos....................................................................................................................................87
Cropping a photo........................................................................................................................................87
Rotating a photo ......................................................................................................................................... 87
Changing the Resolution / Size of a photo ................................................................................................. 87
Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photo..................................................................................................88
Reducing the red-eye effect in a photo....................................................................................................... 88
Blurring/Sharpening a photo.......................................................................................................................88
Enhancing a photo...................................................................................................................................... 89
Changing the Hue / Saturation of a photo .................................................................................................. 89
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Changing the Gamma Value of a photo or image ...................................................................................... 89
Despeckling a photo...................................................................................................................................89
Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photo ............................................................................. 90
Applying a color effect to a photo ...............................................................................................................90
Changing the Exposure setting of a photo .................................................................................................90
Removing wavy patterns from scanned photos, magazines, or newspapers.............................................90
Printing photos...................................................................................................................................91
Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device using the computer ............................................ 91
Viewing / Printing photos from the Productivity Studio............................................................................... 91
Printing Photo Packages ............................................................................................................................ 92
Creating Photo Greeting Cards .................................................................................................................. 92
Printing all photos from a memory device .................................................................................................. 93
Printing photos stored on the memory device using the proof sheet.......................................................... 93
Printing photos by number..........................................................................................................................94
Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos ........................................................ 95
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF .................................................................................... 96
Printing photos by date range.....................................................................................................................96
Printing photos using color effects..............................................................................................................96
Creating and viewing a slideshow.....................................................................................................97
Copying.........................................................................................................................98
Understanding the Copy menu..........................................................................................................98
Copying on both sides of the paper using the scanner glass............................................................99
Copying on both sides of the paper using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)..........................99
Copying photos................................................................................................................................100
Copying a photo using the computer...............................................................................................101
Adjusting copy quality......................................................................................................................101
Making borderless copies using the control panel..........................................................................102
Making a copy lighter or darker.......................................................................................................102
Collating copies using the control panel..........................................................................................103
Repeating an image on one page...................................................................................................103
Enlarging or reducing an image......................................................................................................104
Modifying the Copy settings............................................................................................................104
Scanning.....................................................................................................................105
Scanning a document......................................................................................................................105
Scanning a document using the computer......................................................................................105
Scanning text for editing..................................................................................................................106
Scanning images for editing............................................................................................................106
Scanning a photo to Work with Documents and Photos.................................................................106
Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computer..............................................................107
Creating a PDF from a scanned item..............................................................................................107
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Canceling a scan job.......................................................................................................................108
Customizing scan settings using the computer...............................................................................108
Understanding the Scan menu........................................................................................................108
Scanning to a computer over a network..........................................................................................109
Saving a scanned image on the computer......................................................................................109
Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers.................................................................110
Changing the Productivity Studio scan settings..............................................................................110
Adding a file to an e-mail message.................................................................................................111
Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message......................................................................111
Scanning documents or images for e-mailing.................................................................................111
Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences..........................................................112
Faxing.........................................................................................................................113
Sending a fax...................................................................................................................................113
Entering a fax number .............................................................................................................................. 113
Sending a fax using the software .............................................................................................................113
Sending a fax using the control panel ...................................................................................................... 114
Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial)..............................................................................115
Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time...........................................................................................115
Receiving a fax................................................................................................................................116
Receiving a fax manually..........................................................................................................................116
Setting a fax manual answer code ........................................................................................................... 116
Using Caller ID from the control panel......................................................................................................116
Using Caller ID from the software............................................................................................................. 117
Receiving a fax automatically................................................................................................................... 117
Receiving a fax with an answering machine............................................................................................. 117
Receiving a two-sided fax.........................................................................................................................118
Forwarding faxes.............................................................................................................................118
Using the Phone Book.....................................................................................................................119
Using the control panel Phone Book ........................................................................................................ 119
Using the computer Phone Book.............................................................................................................. 120
Customizing fax settings..................................................................................................................120
Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility...................................................................................... 120
Understanding the Fax menu ...................................................................................................................123
Setting Auto Answer to on........................................................................................................................ 124
Setting up a fax footer using the control panel ......................................................................................... 124
Creating a fax cover page using the Productivity Studio..........................................................................125
Blocking junk faxes...................................................................................................................................125
Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings.............................................................................................. 126
Using the Fax Solutions Software ............................................................................................................126
Setting up a dialing prefix .........................................................................................................................127
Setting the distinctive ring.........................................................................................................................127
Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically............................................................. 128
Setting up Speed Dial...............................................................................................................................128
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Printing fax activity reports..............................................................................................................129
Maintaining the printer..............................................................................................130
Removing a used print cartridge......................................................................................................130
Installing print cartridges..................................................................................................................130
Refilling print cartridges...................................................................................................................132
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges..........................................................................................132
Aligning print cartridges...................................................................................................................133
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles................................................................................................133
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts..............................................................................133
Preserving the print cartridges.........................................................................................................134
Cleaning the scanner glass.............................................................................................................135
Cleaning the exterior of the printer..................................................................................................135
Ordering supplies............................................................................................................................135
Ordering print cartridges...........................................................................................................................135
Ordering paper and other supplies...........................................................................................................136
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................137
Setup Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................137
Incorrect language appears on the display...............................................................................................137
Power button is not lit ............................................................................................................................... 138
Software does not install .......................................................................................................................... 138
Page does not print .................................................................................................................................. 139
Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge ...................................................................................140
Understanding Warning levels..................................................................................................................140
Removing and reinstalling the software....................................................................................................141
Enabling the USB port.............................................................................................................................. 141
Solving printer communication problems.................................................................................................. 142
Wireless troubleshooting.................................................................................................................142
How do I find out what type of security my network is using? ..................................................................142
Check your security keys..........................................................................................................................142
Printer is configured correctly, but cannot be found on the network.........................................................143
Wireless network printer does not print ....................................................................................................143
Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation ..................................... 144
Wi-Fi indicator is not lit ............................................................................................................................. 145
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation......................................................................... 145
Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...................................................................................................................147
Wireless printer is no longer working........................................................................................................ 148
Changing wireless settings after installation............................................................................................. 149
Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings....................................................... 149
Printer cannot connect to the wireless network........................................................................................150
Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users
only) ..................................................................................................................................................... 151
Checking your network name (Windows users only)................................................................................151
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Ping the access point ............................................................................................................................... 152
Ping the printer ......................................................................................................................................... 152
Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only)...............................................................................153
Check printer ports (Windows users only)................................................................................................ 153
Print troubleshooting........................................................................................................................154
Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera....................154
Improving print quality .............................................................................................................................. 154
Poor text and graphic quality.................................................................................................................... 155
Poor quality at the edges of the page.......................................................................................................156
Print speed is slow.................................................................................................................................... 157
Partial document or photo prints............................................................................................................... 158
Photo smudges or scratches.................................................................................................................... 158
Checking the print cartridges....................................................................................................................158
Ink levels seem incorrect..........................................................................................................................158
Ink levels seem to go down too quickly .................................................................................................... 159
A blank or incorrect page prints................................................................................................................ 159
Characters on printout are missing or unexpected...................................................................................159
Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen .............................................................. 160
Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together ...............................................................................160
Page prints with different fonts ................................................................................................................. 160
Print is too dark or smudged.....................................................................................................................161
Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly.....................................................161
Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print ...........................................................................161
Transparencies or photos contain white lines .......................................................................................... 162
Vertical straight lines are not smooth .......................................................................................................162
White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas ................................................................................. 162
Checking the printer status.......................................................................................................................163
Settings are not saved..............................................................................................................................163
Checking printer readiness.......................................................................................................................164
Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing ...................................................................................... 164
Resolving font problems........................................................................................................................... 164
Printer is busy printing another job...........................................................................................................165
Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status .......................................................................................... 165
Printing a test page................................................................................................................................... 165
Test page does not print........................................................................................................................... 166
External print server is not working ..........................................................................................................167
Removing an external print server............................................................................................................ 167
Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged...................................................................................... 167
Printer is plugged in but does not print.....................................................................................................167
Printer is trying to print to File...................................................................................................................168
Printer cannot communicate with computers over peer-to-peer network .................................................168
Printer is not able to communicate with the computer..............................................................................169
Problems when copying, scanning, or faxing ........................................................................................... 169
Wrong printer is attached ......................................................................................................................... 170
Updating the printer software ...................................................................................................................170
Bidirectional communication is not established.................................................................................
Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output ........................................................................................... 171
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Cannot print to the network printer ...........................................................................................................171
Cannot print documents from a flash drive...............................................................................................172
Resetting the printer to factory default settings ........................................................................................ 172
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting................................................................................................172
How to clear and avoid paper jams ..........................................................................................................172
Paper jam in the printer ............................................................................................................................ 173
Paper jam in the paper support ................................................................................................................173
Paper or specialty media misfeeds...........................................................................................................173
Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media.....................................................................174
Banner paper jams ................................................................................................................................... 174
Paper continues to jam.............................................................................................................................175
Paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).............................................................................. 175
Paper jam in the duplex unit..................................................................................................................... 175
Duplex unit does not operate correctly.....................................................................................................176
Memory card troubleshooting..........................................................................................................176
Memory card cannot be inserted.............................................................................................................. 176
Nothing happens when memory card is inserted .....................................................................................177
Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network...................................................177
Copy troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................178
Copier does not respond .......................................................................................................................... 178
Scanner unit does not close ..................................................................................................................... 178
Poor copy quality......................................................................................................................................179
Partial document or photo copies .............................................................................................................180
Copied item does not match the original item .......................................................................................... 180
Scan troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................180
Scanner does not respond ....................................................................................................................... 180
Scan was not successful ..........................................................................................................................181
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer ....................................................................................181
Poor scanned image quality .....................................................................................................................182
Partial document or photo scans ..............................................................................................................182
Cannot scan to a computer over a network.............................................................................................. 182
Fax troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................183
Cannot send or receive a fax.................................................................................................................... 183
Can send but not receive faxes................................................................................................................185
Can receive but not send faxes................................................................................................................185
Printer receives a blank fax ...................................................................................................................... 187
Received fax has poor print quality ..........................................................................................................187
Caller ID information is not displayed.......................................................................................................188
Changing Caller ID pattern using the control panel..................................................................................188
Fax Error...................................................................................................................................................188
Fax Mode Unsupported............................................................................................................................188
Remote Fax Error.....................................................................................................................................189
Phone Line Busy ...................................................................................................................................... 189
Failed to Connect ..................................................................................................................................... 190
Phone Line Error ...................................................................................................................................... 191
Error messages on the printer display.............................................................................................191
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Alignment Error......................................................................................................................................... 191
Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F)............................................................................................192
Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low......................................................................................... 192
Clear Carrier Jam .....................................................................................................................................192
Cover Open ..............................................................................................................................................193
Error 1104................................................................................................................................................. 193
Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error............................................................................................... 193
Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect................................................................................... 193
Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing ......................................................................................194
Memory Failure......................................................................................................................................... 194
No images have been selected ................................................................................................................194
No photo/paper size selection has been made ........................................................................................195
Could not detect a proof sheet .................................................................................................................195
No proof sheet information ....................................................................................................................... 195
No valid photo image files detected.......................................................................................................... 195
Only one photo enhancement may be chosen at a time ..........................................................................195
Only one photo/size selection can be chosen at a time ...........................................................................195
Paper/Photo Size Error.............................................................................................................................195
PictBridge communications error..............................................................................................................196
Please remove the camera card...............................................................................................................196
Some photos removed from card by host................................................................................................. 196
Problems reading the memory card ......................................................................................................... 196
2-Sided Paper Type Error.........................................................................................................................196
File Not Supported.................................................................................................................................... 196
Unsupported Paper Size ..........................................................................................................................197
Error messages on the computer screen........................................................................................197
Clearing error messages .......................................................................................................................... 197
Left/Right Cartridge Missing ..................................................................................................................... 197
Communication not available ...................................................................................................................197
General Printing Problem ......................................................................................................................... 198
Ink Low .....................................................................................................................................................198
Out of Memory.......................................................................................................................................... 198
Out of Paper .............................................................................................................................................198
Fixing a printing failure ............................................................................................................................. 198
Unsupported file types found on memory card.........................................................................................199
Paper Jam ................................................................................................................................................199
Multiple All-In-Ones found ........................................................................................................................ 199
Notices........................................................................................................................200
Product information.........................................................................................................................200
Edition notice...................................................................................................................................200
European EC directives conformity.................................................................................................202
Power consumption.........................................................................................................................207
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Networking glossary..................................................................................................212
Index............................................................................................................................214
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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 6500 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
6500 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 Start Programs or All Programs
Lexmark 6500 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 Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark
6500 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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Name Description
Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer.
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Color print cartridge
2
Telephone cord Use for faxing. For more information about connecting this
3
Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the
4
Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during
5
Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions
6
User's Guide Printed booklet that serves as a guide.
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Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the
product purchased.
cord, see “Choosing a fax connection” on page 30. Your
telephone cord may look different from the one shown.
printer.
Note: Your power cord may look different from the one
shown.
some methods of installation.
Note: Complete user information (User's Guide:
Comprehensive Version or Mac Help) can be found on the
installation software CD.
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Installation software CD for Windows and Mac
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• Installation software for the printer
• User's Guide: Comprehensive Version in electronic
format
• Mac Help
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Understanding the parts of the printer
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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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Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray Load original documents in the ADF. Recommended for
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scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents.
Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin
media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place
these items on the scanner glass.
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) output tray Hold documents as they exit from the ADF.
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Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status:
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• Off indicates that no wireless option is installed.
• Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless
connection, but not connected.
• Green indicates that the printer is connected to a
wireless network.
Memory card slots Insert a memory card.
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PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash
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drive to the printer.
Control panel Operate the printer.
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For more information, see “Using the control panel” on
page 36.
Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits.
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Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding into the ADF.
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Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size
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documents.
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Scanner glass Copy or remove an item.
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Top cover Access the scanner glass.
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Scanner unit Access the print cartridges.
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Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge.
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Power supply with port Plug the power cord into the power supply at the back of the
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printer and then into the wall outlet.
Duplex cover
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• Print on both sides of a sheet of paper.
• Remove paper jams.
Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a wireless network.
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Note: The internal wireless print server may not come
installed on all printers. To purchase the Lexmark N2050,
see “Ordering paper and other supplies” on page 136.
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LINE port
Connect the printer to an active telephone line to send and
receive faxes. The printer must be connected to this
telephone line to receive incoming fax calls.
Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port,
and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN
(integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the
printer.
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Use the To
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EXT port
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USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
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Connect additional devices, such as data/fax modem,
telephone, or answering machine to the printer.
Note: Remove the plug to access the port.
Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging
in or removing a USB cable or installation cable.
Standalone setup
1 Unpack the printer.
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Notes:
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• Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move
the printer after setup is complete.
• You may need to purchase a USB cable separately.
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2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer.
3 Raise the control panel.
4 Extend the paper exit tray.
5 Raise the paper support.
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6 Extend the paper guides.
7 Load paper.
8 Connect the power cord.
9 Make sure the power is on.
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10 If prompted, set the language.
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a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the language you want appears on the
display.
b Press to save.
11 If prompted, set the country/region.
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a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the country or region you want appears
on the display.
b Press to save.
12 Open the printer.
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13 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers.
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14 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert it in the left cartridge carrier.
15 Close the black cartridge carrier lid
16 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert it in the right cartridge carrier.
17 Close the color cartridge lid.
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18 Close the printer.
19 Press .
An alignment page prints.
20 Discard the alignment page.
Notes:
• The alignment page that prints may differ from the one shown.
• Streaks on the alignment page are normal and not an indication of a problem.
Installing the printer on additional network computers
If you are installing your network printer for use with multiple computers on the network, insert the installation CD
into each additional computer, and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
• You do not need to repeat the connection steps for each computer you want to print to the printer.
• The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the installation. If multiple printers appear in the list, make
sure you select the printer with the correct IP address/MAC address. If you need help finding the IP or MAC
address, see “Finding the MAC address” on page 51.
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Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system
1 Before you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD for Windows.
2 Make sure the computer is on, and then insert the CD for Windows.
Wait several seconds for the install screen to appear.
Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup.exe, where
D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer.
Your security software may notify you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate with your computer
system. Always allow these programs to communicate. This is necessary for the printer to work properly.
Lexmark XXXX Series Installation
Welcome...
Click Install to begin.
To prevent errorsduring installation, close all
open programs.
Security Information
Documentation
Support
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Getting the printer ready to fax
Using an RJ11 adapter
Country/region
• United Kingdom
• Ireland
• Finland
• Norway
• Denmark
To connect your printer to an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment, use the telephone line
adapter included in the box with the printer.
1 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the Line port of the printer.
2 Connect the adapter to the telephone line that came with the printer.
• Italy
• Sweden
• Netherlands
• France
• Portugal
Note: The UK adapter is shown. Your adapter may look different, but it will fit the telephone outlet used in your
location.
3 Connect the telephone line of your chosen telecommunications equipment to the left outlet of the adapter.
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If your telecommunications equipment uses a US-style (RJ11) telephone line, follow these steps to connect the
equipment:
1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the printer.
Note: Once this plug is removed, any country- or region-specific equipment you connect to the printer by the
adapter, as shown, will not function properly.
2 Connect your telecommunications equipment directly to the EXT port on the back of the printer.
Warning: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax.
Country/region
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Egypt
• Bulgaria
• Czech Republic
• Belgium
• Australia
• South Africa
• Israel
• Hungary
• Poland
• Romania
• Russia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Turkey
• Greece
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To connect an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment to the printer:
1 Remove the plug from the back of the printer.
Note: Once this plug is removed, any country- or region-specific equipment that you connect to the printer by
the adapter, as shown, will not function properly.
2 Connect your telecommunications equipment directly to the EXT port on the back of the printer.
Warning: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax.
Country/region
• Germany
• Austria
• Switzerland
There is a plug installed in the EXT port of the printer. This plug is necessary for the proper functioning of the printer.
Note: Do not remove the plug. If you remove it, other telecommunications devices in your home (such as telephones
or answering machines) may not work.
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Choosing a fax connection
You can connect the printer with equipment such as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem. If
problems occur, see “Setup Troubleshooting” on page 137.
Note: The printer is an analog device that works best when directly connected to the wall jack. Other devices (such
as a telephone or answering machine) can be successfully attached to pass through the printer, as described in the
setup steps. If you want a digital connection such as ISDN, DSL, or ADSL, a third-party device (such as a DSL filter)
is required.
You do not need to attach the printer to a computer, but you do need to connect it to a telephone line to send and
receive faxes.
You can connect the printer to other equipment. See the following table to determine the best way to set up the
printer.
Equipment Benefits See this section
• The printer
• A telephone cord
• The printer
• A telephone
• Two telephone cords
• The printer
• A telephone
Send and receive faxes without using a
computer.
• Use the fax line as a normal telephone
line.
• Send and receive faxes without using a
computer.
Receive both incoming voice messages and
faxes.
“Connecting directly to a telephone
wall jack” on page 32
“Connecting to a telephone” on
page 34
“Connecting to an answering
machine” on page 30
• An answering machine
• Three telephone cords
• The printer
• A telephone
Send faxes using the computer or the
printer.
“Connecting to a computer with a
modem” on page 33
• A computer modem
• Three telephone cords
Connecting to an answering machine
Connect an answering machine to the printer to receive both incoming voice messages and faxes.
Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. For more information on connecting the printer
to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, “Using an RJ11 adapter.”
1 Make sure you have the following:
• A telephone
• An answering machine
• Three telephone cords
• A telephone wall jack
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2 Connect one telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall
jack.
3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer.
4 Connect a second telephone cord from the telephone to the answering machine.
5 Connect a third telephone cord from the answering machine to the EXT port of the printer.
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Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack
Connect the printer directly to a telephone wall jack to make copies or to send and receive faxes without using a
computer.
1 Make sure you have a telephone cord and a telephone wall jack.
2 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer.
3 Connect the other end of the telephone cord into an active telephone wall jack.
Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany
Connect the printer directly to a telephone wall jack to send and receive faxes without using a computer.
1 Make sure you have a telephone cord (provided with the product) and a telephone wall jack.
2 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer.
3 Connect the other end of the telephone cord into the N slot of an active telephone wall jack.
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4 If you would like to use the same line for both fax and telephone communication, connect a second telephone
line (not provided) between the telephone and the F slot of an active telephone wall jack.
5 If you would like to use the same line for recording messages on your answering machine, connect a second
telephone line (not provided) between the answering machine and the other N slot of the telephone wall jack.
Connecting to a computer with a modem
Connect the printer to a computer with a modem to send faxes from the software application.
Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. For more information on connecting the printer
to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, “Using an RJ11 adapter.”
1 Make sure you have the following:
• A telephone
• A computer with a modem
• Two telephone cords
• A telephone wall jack
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2 Connect a telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack.
3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer.
4 Connect a second telephone cord from the computer modem to the EXT port of the printer.
Connecting to a telephone
Connect a telephone to the printer to use the fax line as a normal telephone line. Then set up the printer wherever
your telephone is located to make copies or to send and receive faxes without using a computer.
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Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. For more information on connecting the printer
to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, “Using an RJ11 adapter.”
1 Make sure you have the following:
• A telephone
• Two telephone cords
• A telephone wall jack
2 Connect one telephone cord to the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack.
3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer.
4 Connect the other telephone cord to a telephone, and then plug it into the EXT port of the printer.
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Setting up to fax while behind a PBX
If the printer is being used in a business or office, it may be connected to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone
system. Ordinarily, when dialing a fax number, the printer waits to recognize the dial tone and then dials the fax
number. However, this method of dialing may not work if the PBX telephone system uses a dial tone that is not
recognizable to most fax machines. The “Dialing while behind a PBX” feature enables the printer to dial the fax
number without waiting to recognize the dial tone.
1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
2 From the Settings area of the Welcome Screen, click Fax History and Settings.
3 From the “I Want To” menu, click Adjust speed dial list and other fax settings.
4 Click the Dialing and Sending tab.
5 From the “Dialing on your phone line” area, select Behind PBX from the Dialing Method drop-down list.
6 Click OK to save the setting.
Using a digital phone service
The fax modem is an analog device. Certain devices can be connected to the printer so that digital telephone services
can be used.
• If you are using an ISDN telephone service, connect the printer to an analog telephone port (an R-interface port)
on an ISDN terminal adapter. For more information and to request an R-interface port, contact your ISDN
provider.
• If you are using DSL, connect to a DSL filter or router that will support analog use. For more information, contact
your DSL provider.
• If you are using a PBX telephone service, make sure you are connecting to an analog connection on the PBX.
If none exists, consider installing an analog telephone line for the fax machine. For more information on faxing
when using a PBX telephone service, see the related topic, “Setting up to fax while behind a PBX.”
Understanding the control panel
Using the control panel
The control panel contains:
• Power on/off button
• Two-line display to show the printer status, messages, and menu items
• 30 buttons
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Press To
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• Turn the printer on and off.
• Stop the print, copy, scan, or fax process.
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Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies.
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Scan Mode Access the scan default screen and scan documents.
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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.
Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on.
Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on.
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Fax Mode Access the fax default screen and send faxes.
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Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on.
Photo Card Access the photo default screen and print photos.
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Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on.
Settings Access the settings default screen and change printer settings.
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Note: Other button lights are off when this button is selected.
Lighter / Darker Adjust the brightness of a copy, fax, or photo.
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Display the Copy, Scan, Fax, or Photo Card menu, depending on which mode is selected.
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Press To
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• Return to the previous screen.
• Delete a letter or number.
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• Decrease a number.
• Delete a letter or number.
• Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display.
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• Select a menu or submenu item that appears on the display.
• Feed or eject paper.
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• Increase a number.
• Enter a space between letters or numbers.
• Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display.
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• Cancel a print, copy, scan, or fax job in progress.
• Clear a fax number or end a fax transmission and return to the fax default screen.
• Exit a menu or submenu, and return to the default copy, scan, fax, or photo card screen.
• Clear current settings or error messages, and return to default settings.
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Press To
A keypad number or symbol In Copy mode or Photo Card mode: Enter the number of copies or prints you
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want to make.
In Fax mode:
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• Enter fax numbers.
• Navigate an automated answering system.
• Select letters when creating a Speed Dial list.
• Type numbers to enter or edit the date and time shown on the display.
Auto Answer Set the printer to answer all incoming calls when the button light is on.
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Redial / Pause In Fax mode:
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• Display the last number dialed. Press or to view the last five numbers
dialed.
• Insert a three-second pause in the number to be dialed to wait for an
outside line or get through an automated answering system. Enter a pause
only when you have already begun entering the number.
Phone Book Access any of the programmed Speed Dial numbers (1–89) or Group Dial
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numbers (90–99).
Start Color Start a color copy, scan, fax, or photo print job, depending on which mode is
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selected.
Start Black Start a black-and-white copy, scan, fax, or photo print job, depending on which
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mode is selected.
Saving settings
In a setting menu, an * appears next to the default setting. To change the setting:
1 From the control panel, press Settings.
2 Press or repeatedly until the setting you want appears.
3 Press :
• To save most settings. An * appears next to the saved setting.
• To select a temporary setting. An * appears next to the selected setting.
Note: The printer reverts to the default setting after two minutes of inactivity or if the printer is turned off.
The Photo Card settings will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or turning off the power but will return
to the default settings when a memory card or flash drive is removed.
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To change the timeout feature:
1 Press Settings.
2 Press or repeatedly until Device Setup appears.
3 Press .
4 Press or repeatedly until Clear Settings Timeout appears.
5 Press .
6 Press or repeatedly until Never appears.
7 Press .
To change one or more temporary settings into new default settings:
1 Press Settings.
2 Press or repeatedly until Defaults appears.
3 Press .
4 Press or repeatedly until Set Defaults appears.
5 Press .
6 Press or repeatedly until Use Current appears.
7 Press .
Understanding the Settings menu
The Settings menu lets you perform maintenance functions and also change and save various printer settings. For
information on saving temporary and other settings, see “Saving settings” on page 39.
1 From the control panel, press Settings.
2 Press or repeatedly until the menu item you want appears.
3 Press .
4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want appears.
5 Press .
Note: When you choose a value selection, an asterisk (*) appears next to the selected setting.
6 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat step 4 and step 5 as needed.
7 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to the previous menus and make other selections.
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From here You can
Maintenance Select:
• Ink Level to view the ink level of the color cartridge. Press or
to view the ink level of the black (or photo) cartridge.
• Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
• Align Cartridges to align the cartridge.
• Print Test Page to print a test page.
Paper Setup Select the size and type of paper loaded.
Device Setup Select:
• Language to change the language setting.
• Country to set the default blank paper size, date format, number
of Caller ID patterns, and region selection being used in your
location.
• Date/Time to set the date and time.
• Host Fax Settings to choose whether to allow the fax software
from the computer to make changes in your fax settings.
• Button Beep to set the volume of the tone when a control panel
button is pressed to either On or Off. On is the default.
• Power Saver to set the number of minutes before the printer, if
left unused, enters the Power Saver mode.
• Caller ID Pattern to choose from one of the following patterns
available based on the country or region you selected during initial
setup. If phones in your country use two detection patterns, call
your telecommunications company to determine their subscribed
pattern.
– Pattern 1 (FSK)
– Pattern 2 (DTMF)
For more information, see “Using Caller ID from the control panel”
on page 116.
• Clear Settings Timeout to change the timeout feature before the
printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings. For
more information, see “Saving settings” on page 39.
Defaults Select:
• Photo Print Size to choose the size of photo(s) to print.
• Set Defaults to change default settings. For more information,
see “Saving settings” on page 39.
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From here You can
Network Setup
Note: This submenu item appears only
when an internal wireless print server is
installed in the printer.
Select:
• Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings.
• Wireless Setup to view:
– Network Name, which shows the six characters unique to
your specific printer.
– Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the signal strength.
– Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which lets you
reset the wireless network settings.
• TCP/IP to view the IP Address, IP Netmask, and IP Gateway of
the printer.
• Network Time to choose whether to enable the time server.
Installing another language control panel
These instructions apply only if you received one or more additional language control panels with the printer.
1 Lift the scanner unit.
2 Grasp the control panel at the front. Lift and rotate it back to remove it (if one is installed).
3 Choose the correct control panel for your language.
4 Align the tabs on the control panel with the holes on the printer. The control panel is at an angle.
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5 Lower the control panel slightly at its front. Press the control panel down until it snaps into place.
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.
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, send faxes, maintain your printer, and do
many other tasks. The following is an overview of features of the Productivity Studio and the Solution Center.
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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 orAll Programs Lexmark 6500
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
Scan
• Scan a photo or document.
• Save, edit, or share a photo or
document.
Copy
• Copy a photo or document.
• Reprint or enlarge a photo.
Fax Send a photo or document as a fax.
E-mail Send a photo or document as an
attachment to an e-mail message.
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.
Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes.
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Click To Details
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
• Open the Solution Center.
• 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.
Fax History and Settings Select printer fax settings for:
• Dialing and Sending
• Ringing and Answering
• Fax Printing/Reports
• Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers
The Solution Center is a complete guide to such printing features as printing photos, troubleshooting printing
problems, 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 orAll Programs Lexmark 6500
Series.
3 Select Solution Center.
From here You can:
How To
• Learn how to:
– Use basic features.
– Print, scan, copy, and fax.
– Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and
• Find the electronic User's Guide for more information.
• View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
transparencies.
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From here You can:
Troubleshooting
Advanced
Maintenance
• Learn tips about the current status.
• Solve printer problems.
• View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
• 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.
Note: Wait until scanning is complete before installing 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.
Turning printing voice notification on or off
The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you when printing starts and when it is completed.
To turn the voice notification on or off:
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click .
• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series.
3 Click Solution Center.
4 Click Advanced.
5 Click Printing Status.
6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events.
7 Click OK.
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Installing an internal wireless print server
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The printer you purchased may contain an internal wireless print server that allows the printer to be used on a wireless
network. If your printer does not have an internal wireless print server already installed, you can purchase one
separately. Use the following instructions to install the internal wireless print server:
1 Turn off your printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can cause damage to your printer and to the internal wireless print server.
Make sure the printer is turned off and the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before you proceed.
2 Remove the back cover plate by pushing the tab down and then pulling the cover away from the printer.
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3 Unpack the internal wireless print server. Save the packaging materials.
Warning: Wireless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the
printer frame before you touch the wireless print server.
4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the guides on the left and right, and then slide the wireless
print server into the printer until it snaps into place.
5 Make sure the antenna points up.
6 Attach the adhesive label with the MAC address to the back of the printer. You will need this later to network the
printer.
You are now ready to configure the internal wireless print server to work on your wireless network.
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Configuring the optional internal wireless print server
If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your printer was already set up, follow these steps:
1 Install the internal wireless print server into the printer. For more information, see “Installing an optional internal
wireless print server” in the “Setting up the printer” chapter.
2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series.
3 Click Wireless Setup.
4 Click Start.
5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
6 Click Finish to complete the installation.
What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?
• Off indicates that the printer is not turned on, or a wireless print server is not installed.
Select this option:
– If you want to connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable.
– If the printer does not have a wireless print server installed and you want to connect the printer to the
computer using a USB cable.
• Orange indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for wireless printing, but it is not connected to a
wireless network.
Select this option if you want to set up the printer on your wireless network.
• Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured, but it is unable to communicate with the wireless
network.
Select this option if you want to modify the wireless settings of the printer.
• Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.
Select this option to start using the printer that is already set up on your wireless network.
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
•
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
•
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
•
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.
•
• 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 network configuration settings.
Note: You can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed.
To print a network setup page:
1 From the control panel of the printer, press Settings.
2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears.
3 Press .
4 Press or repeatedly until Print Setup Page appears.
5 Press .
6 Press again.
Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets
The printer software CD can automatically find the printers that are located on the same network as the computer.
If the printer and print server are located on another network (called a subnet), you must manually enter an IP address
during printer software installation.
Direct IP printing
1 Connect the printer to an external print server using a USB cable.
2 Connect the print sever to the network using an Ethernet cable.
Note: You may be connecting your printer directly into a wall connection or through a router. For more
information, see the print server documentation.
3 Insert the printer software CD.
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4 Click Install.
5 From the “Connect Your Printer” dialog, select the network option.
6 From the “Networking Setup” dialog, select Direct Network Attached.
7 Select the printer/print server combination from the Network Printers list.
Note: If more than one is listed, match the MAC address of the print server to the one in the list. For more
information, see “Finding the MAC address” on page 51.
Checking the port setting
Windows 2000 or XP users only:
1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes.
2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon.
3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties.
4 Click the Ports tab.
5 Make sure:
• The port is set to a USB port.
• File is not set as the port.
Windows Vista users only:
1 Click Start icon Control Panel Printers.
2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon.
3 From the sidebar menu, select Properties.
4 Click the Ports tab.
5 Make sure:
• The port is set to a USB port.
• File is not set as the port.
Wireless networking
Using a wireless network connection
This printer may contain an internal wireless print server, which allows the printer to be used on a wireless network.
The following settings from your existing wireless network may be needed in order to properly configure the printer
for use on the 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
1 Insert the printer software CD.
2 Click Install.
3 Select I agree to the terms of this License Agreement, and then click Continue.
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4 Select Typical, and then click Continue.
5 If this is the first time you have set up the printer, select Yes. If you have set up the printer previously and would
like to install it on another computer, select No. Click Continue.
6 Follow the instructions on the next several screens to set up the paper tray, load paper, install the print cartridges,
and align the cartridges.
7 Look at the W-Ffi Indicator on your printer and select the matching option on the software screen.
8 Follow the instructions on the next several screens to continue with setup.
9 Select Yes to set up fax functions.
10 Follow the instructions on the next several screens to configure the fax settings appropriately for your equipment.
11 Print a sample page, and then click Continue.
12 If you want information on Lexmark promotions and discounts, select Open my browser to the Lexmark
Rewards registration page. Click Continue.
13 If you want to print Web pages using shortcuts on the Toolbar, select Install the Lexmark Toolbar.
14 Click Finish.
IP addresses
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 52.
How to locate a computer IP address
Do one of the following:
1
• 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.
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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.
Installing the printer on a network
Follow the instructions for the networking method you want to use. Make sure the selected network is set up and
working properly, and that all relevant devices are turned on. For more information on your specific network, see
your network documentation or consult the person who set up the network.
Sharing the printer on a network
Sharing the printer on the network (on the host computer)
Windows Vista users only:
1 For more information, see the setup information that came with your printer.
2 Click Start icon Control Panel Printers.
3 Right-click your printer icon, and select Sharing.
4 Click Change sharing options.
5 Click Continue.
6 Click Share this printer, and assign a name to your printer.
7 Follow the directions on the computer screen until installation is complete.
Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only:
1 For more information, see the setup information that came with your printer.
2 Click Start Settings Printers.
3 Right-click your printer icon, and select Sharing.
4 Click Shared as, and assign a name to your printer.
5 Follow the directions on the computer screen until installation is complete.
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Installing the shared printer on other network computers (on the client computers)
Using the peer-to-peer method Using the point-and-print method
1 Go to a network computer that you want to enable
to print to the shared printer.
2 Insert the printer software CD.
3 Agree to the license agreement, and then click
Next.
4 Select Manual Setup.
5 From the Network Printer Setup dialog, select the
Peer-to-Peer client option, and then click Next.
6 Select the appropriate printer from the list, and then
click Next.
1 Go to a network computer that you want to enable to
print to the shared printer.
2 Browse the Network Neighborhood until you find the
name of the shared printer assigned in step 4 on
page 55.
3 Right-click the printer icon, and select Open or
Connect.
4 This will copy a subset of the printer software from
the host computer. A printer object will be created in
the Printers folder of the client.
7 Select the software you want to install, and then click
Next.
8 When setup is complete, click Finished.
9 Repeat this procedure for each network computer
you want to access the shared printer.
Configure network printers
Configure
To configure a network printer, select a printer from the list in the window. Click Configure to assign the printer an
Internet Protocol (IP) address. Contact your system support person for more information.
Add printers
Specify remote subnets that may have direct network attached printers. If the software detects a direct network
attached printer, you must first highlight the printer in the window, and then click Configure to manually assign an
IP address to the printer. Contact your system support person for more information.
Note: The software does not automatically configure printers found on remote subnets.
Refresh
Click Refresh to have the Configuration Utility automatically search to find and configure newly added printers.
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.
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
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Communication Through wireless access point (wireless
router)
Security More security options
Directly between devices
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)
Restricted to range of individual devices
on network
Yes
Yes
• Increased network security
• Increased reliability
• Faster performance
• Easier setup
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.
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.
3 In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and
then click Next.
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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.
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.
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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 Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 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 Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 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.
Note: To avoid paper jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guides.
Using the automatic paper type sensor
The printer is equipped with an automatic paper type sensing device. The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects
the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for you. For example, if you want to
print a photo, load photo paper into the printer. The printer detects the type of paper and automatically adjusts the
settings to give you optimum photo-printing results.
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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.
• The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Loading banner paper
You can load up to 20 sheets of banner paper at a time.
1 Remove all paper from the paper support before loading the banner paper.
2 Tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner.
3 Place the required stack of banner paper on the top cover.
4 Feed the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer first.
5 Make sure:
• The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support.
• The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
Loading original documents on the scanner glass
You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You
can scan a document for faxing.
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Note: The maximum scan area for the scanner glass is 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in.).
1 Open the top cover.
2 Place the original document or item facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.
Note: Photos should be loaded as shown.
3 Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.
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Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder
You can load up to 25 sheets of an original document into the Automatic Document Feeder tray for scanning, copying,
and faxing. You can load A4, letter, or legal size paper into the Automatic Document Feeder.
1 Load an original document text side up into the Automatic Document Feeder tray.
Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the Automatic
Document Feeder. Place these items on the scanner glass.
2 Adjust the paper guide on the Automatic Document Feeder tray against the edges of the paper.
Automatic Document Feeder paper capacity
Load up to Make sure
25 sheets of:
• Letter paper
• The document is loaded text side up.
• The paper guide is against the edge of the paper.
• A4 paper
• Legal-size paper
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Load up to Make sure
25 sheets of:
• Custom paper
• Pre-punched paper
• Reinforced edge copier paper
• Preprinted forms
• Letterhead paper
• The document is loaded text side up.
• The paper guide is against the edge of the paper.
• The paper size fits within these dimensions:
Width:
– 210.0 mm–215.9 mm
– 8.27 in.–8.5 in.
Length:
– 279.4 mm–355.6 mm
– 11.0 in.–14.0 in.
• You allow preprinted media to dry thoroughly before loading
into the Automatic Document Feeder tray.
• You do not use media printed with metallic ink particles.
• You avoid embossed designs.
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Printing
Printing basic documents
Printing a document
1 Load paper.
2 With a document open, click File Print.
3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4 Adjust the settings.
5 Click OK.
6 Click OK or Print.
Printing a Web page
You can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version of any Web page.
1 Load paper.
2 Open a Web page using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.
3 If you want to check or change your print settings:
a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark Page Setup.
b Adjust the print settings.
c Click OK.
4 If you want to view the Web page before printing:
a Click Preview.
b Use the toolbar options to scroll between pages, zoom in or out, or select whether to print text and images
or text only.
c Click:
• Print in the Print Preview window, then click Print in the Print dialog that opens
or
• Close, and continue to the next step.
5 If needed, select a print option from the Toolbar:
• Normal
• Quick
• Black and White
• Text Only
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Printing photos or images from a Web page
1 Load paper. For best results, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, 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.)
2 Open a Web page with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.
On the Toolbar, the number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos.
3 If no number appears next to Photos:
a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options.
b Select the Advanced tab.
c Select a lower minimum photo size.
d Click OK.
The number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos.
4 Click Photos.
The Fast Pics dialog appears.
5 If you want to print all the photos or images using the same settings, select the size you want, the blank paper
size in the printer, and the number of copies.
6 If you want to print one photo or image at a time:
a Click the photos or images you do not want to print to deselect them.
b To make common editing changes:
1 Right click the photo or image.
2 Click Edit.
3 Make your selections.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
5 When you are finished making changes, click Done.
6 Select the size you want, the blank paper size in the printer, and the number of copies.
7 Click Print Now.
Printing multiple copies of a document
1 With a document open, click File Print or Printer Setup.
2 From the Print Setup dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3 In the Copies section of the Quality/Copies tab, enter the number of copies you want to print.
Note: If you print multiple copies of a multiple-page document and want them collated, click Collate Copies.
4 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open.
5 Print the document.
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Collating copies
If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies
as groups of pages (not collated).
Collated Not collated
1 With a document open, click File Print.
2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3 Click the Quality/Copies tab.
4 From the Multiple Copies section, click Collate Copies.
5 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open.
6 Print the document.
Notes:
• This option is available only when you are printing multiple copies.
• If printing photos, to prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and let it dry before stacking.
Printing the last page first (reverse page order)
1 With a document open, click File Print.
2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select Print Last Page First.
4 Click OK.
5 Click OK or Print.
Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)
1 With a document open, click File Print.
2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3 From the Print Layout tab, select N-up.
4 Select the number of pages to print on each page.
5 If you want each page image to be surrounded by a border, select Print Page Borders.
6 Click OK.
7 Click OK or Print.
Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive
To print document files, the printer must be connected to a computer, and both the printer and computer must be
on. Also, the computer must contain applications that support the file formats of the documents you want to print.
1 Insert a memory card into a card slot or a flash drive into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer.
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If there are only document files stored on the memory card or flash drive, the printer automatically switches to
File Print mode.
The following document file types are recognized:
• .doc (Microsoft Word)
• .xls (Microsoft Excel)
• .ppt (Microsoft Powerpoint)
• .pdf (Adobe Portable Document Format)
• .rtf (Rich Text Format)
• .docx (Microsoft Word Open Document Format)
• .xlsx (Microsoft Excel Open Document Format)
• .pptx (Microsoft Powerpoint Open Document Format)
• .wps (Microsoft Works)
• .wpd (WordPerfect)
Note: If there are also photos stored on the memory card or flash drive, the message Which would you like
to print? appears on the display.
a If necessary, press or repeatedly until Documents appears.
b Press .
2 If the document you want to print is in a subfolder within the memory card or flash drive, press repeatedly until
the folder you want appears.
Note: Press
to return to the previous folder.
3 Press or repeatedly until the file name of the document you want to print appears.
4 Press Start Color or Start Black to begin printing.
Pausing print jobs
1 For Windows Vista, click Control Panel Printer.
For Windows XP, click Start Settings Printers and Faxes.
2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon.
3 Select Pause.
Canceling print jobs
1 In Windows Vista, click Control Panel Printer.
In Windows XP, click Start Settings Printers and Faxes.
2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon.
3 Select Open.
4 Right-click the document name.
5 Select Cancel.
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Printing specialty documents
Choosing compatible specialty paper types
• Heavyweight matte paper—A photo paper with a matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics.
• Lexmark PerfectFinish
printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. It is used specifically for printing professional quality photos with
a glossy finish. It is best when used with genuine Lexmark evercolor
water-resistant.
• Lexmark Photo Paper—An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for use with
Lexmark printers, but compatible with all brands of inkjet printers. Although inexpensive, it offers excellent image
quality and outstanding value.
• Transparency—A clear, plastic media primarily used for overhead projectors.
• Card stock—A very thick paper used for printing sturdier items, such as greeting cards.
• Iron-On transfer—A type of media that has a reverse image printed on it that can be ironed onto fabric.
Printing envelopes
1 Load envelopes.
2 With a document open, click File Print.
3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4 From the “I Want To” menu, select Print on an envelope.
TM
Photo paper—A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet
TM
2 ink, providing photos that are fade- and
5 From the Envelope Size list, select the envelope size loaded.
6 Select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Notes:
• Most envelopes use landscape orientation.
• Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application.
7 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open.
8 Click OK or Print.
Printing greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards
1 Load greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards.
2 With a document open, click File Print.
3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4 Select a Quality/Speed setting.
Select Photo for photos and greeting cards, and select Normal for other types of cards.
5 Select the Paper Setup tab.
6 Select Paper.
7 From the Paper Size list, select a card size.
8 Click OK.
9 Click OK or Print.
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Notes:
• To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer.
• To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before stacking.
Printing a document as a poster
1 With a document open, click File Print.
2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3 Click the Print Layout tab.
4 From the Layout drop-down box, select Poster.
5 Select the poster size you want to print. The number you select represents the number of pages that make up
the height and width of the poster.
6 Select Print Crop Marks if you want each page of the poster to show crop marks.
7 Click Select Pages To Print to reprint any damaged poster pages without having to print all of the poster pages.
Click pages to select or cancel them.
8 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open.
9 Print the document.
Note: Certain programs may cause text to be clipped or to disappear when using extra-large or extra-small fonts. If
this occurs, try decreasing or increasing the font size.
Printing an image as a poster
1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
2 From the Photo Printing area of the Welcome Screen, click Poster.
3 If you are scanning a photo:
a Place the photo facedown on the scanner glass.
b Click File Add Photo from Scanner.
4 If you are not scanning a new item, open the folder that contains the photo you want to print as a poster.
5 Drag the photo to the Print a Multi-Page Poster preview area of the screen.
6 Click Next Step.
7 From the “Paper size to print poster on” drop-down list, select a paper size.
8 From the “Paper type to print poster on” drop-down list, select a paper type.
9 From the “Print quality for poster” drop-down list, select a print quality.
10 From the “Poster size” drop-down list, select the poster size.
11 If you want to rotate the poster so that it fits better on the printed pages, click Rotate 90 degrees.
12 Click Print Now.
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Printing a booklet
1 Before you change any Print Properties settings, you must select the correct paper size from the program. You
can print booklets using these paper sizes:
• Letter
• A4
2 Load the paper.
3 With a document open, click File Print.
4 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
5 Click the Print Layout tab, and then click Booklet.
6 If you are printing a large booklet, select a number of Printed sheets per bundle.
a Click Options Layout Options.
b From the Printed sheets per bundle drop-down menu, select a number of printed sheets per bundle.
Note: A bundle is a set number of sheets of paper folded together. The printed bundles are stacked, one on top
of the other, keeping the correct page order. The stacked bundles can be bound to make a booklet. When printing
with a heavier paper stock, select a smaller number of Printed sheets per bundle.
7 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open.
8 Print the document.
Assembling a booklet
1 Flip the printed stack of papers over in the paper exit tray.
2 Take the first bundle from the stack, fold it in half, and then set it aside with the front page down.
3 Take the next bundle from the stack, fold it in half, and then stack it with the front page down on top of the first
bundle.
4 Stack the rest of the bundles with the front page down, one on top of the other, until the booklet is complete.
5 Bind the bundles together to complete the booklet.
Printing on custom-size paper
1 Load up to 100 sheets of custom-size paper.
2 With a document open, click File Print.
3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a Quality/Speed setting.
4 Click the Paper Setup tab.
5 From the Paper Size section, select Paper and then select Custom Size.
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6 Select the measurement units to use.
7 Use the sliders, or type the size of the paper loaded into the printer.
8 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open.
9 Print the document.
Note: Do not force paper into the printer.
Printing iron-on transfers
1 Load up to 10 iron-on transfers.
2 With an image open, click File Print.
3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you want the printer software to flip the image.
Select Normal if you have a program that automatically flips the image.
5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open.
6 Print the iron-on transfers.
Note: Do not force iron-on transfers into the printer.
Printing transparencies
1 Load up to 50 transparencies.
2 With a document open, click File Print.
3 Click OK or Print.
Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits, and let it dry before stacking. Transparencies
may require up to 15 minutes to dry.
Printing a banner
1 With a document open, click File Print.
2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3 From the Print Layout tab, select Banner.
Note: After you print a banner, return the setting to Normal.
4 To keep banner paper from jamming, select Letter Banner or A4 Banner from the Banner Paper Size dialog.
5 From the Paper Setup tab, select Landscape orientation.
6 Click OK.
7 Click OK or Print.
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Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)
Understanding the two-sided printing (duplexing) function
The printer has a built-in duplex unit that lets you print on both sides of the paper automatically. This function is also
known as two-sided printing or duplexing.
Note: Automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) works only with plain paper in letter and A4 sizes. If you want to print
two-sided documents on another size or type of paper, use the manual duplexing method.
To print a two-sided copy, the
printer software. To access the Duplexing settings:
light must be on. The button works in tandem with the Duplexing settings in the
1 With a document open, click File Print.
2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3 Click the Print Layout tab.
The Duplexing area is on the lower portion of the dialog.
The options under the Duplexing drop-down box are “Use Printer Settings,” “On,” “Off,” and “Manual.”
Select To
Use Printer Settings
Control two-sided printing using the button. Press to turn the light on or off.
• When the light is on, your documents are printed on both sides of the paper
(duplexed).
• When the light is off, your documents are not printed on both sides of the paper.
Note: Use Printer Settings is the factory default setting.
On
Off
Turn on the button so that all documents are printed on both sides of the paper.
Note: The
Turn off the button so that all documents are printed on one side of the paper.
Note: The
light stays on until you select a different option.
light stays off until you select a different option.
Manual Duplex a print job manually. You must select this option when printing two-sided jobs that
will be printed on a size or type of paper other than letter- or A4-size plain paper (such as
greeting cards).
Note: You can select to print the two-sided pages so they turn like the pages of a magazine
2
1
(
Side-Flip is the factory default setting.
For more information, see “Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically” on page 75 and “Printing
on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually” on page 76.
Side-Flip) or like the pages of a legal pad (
1
2
Top-Flip).
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically
The printer has a built-in duplex unit that lets you print on both sides of the paper automatically.
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Note: Automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) works only with plain paper in letter and A4 sizes. If you want to print
two-sided documents on another type or size of paper, use the manual duplexing method.
1 Press .
2 With a document open, click File Print.
3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4 Click the Print Layout tab
5 From the Duplexing area, select Use Printer Settings from the drop-down box.
6 Make sure the light is on.
7 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open.
8 Press .
Note: To return to single-sided printing, make sure the
light is not on.
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually
If you want to print a two-sided (duplex) document on a size or type of paper other than plain letter- or A4-size paper,
you must use the manual duplex method. This method involves printing the odd-numbered pages, then flipping and
reloading the stack of paper to print the even-numbered pages on the other side of the sheets.
1 With a document open, click File Print.
2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options or Setup.
3 Click the Print Layout tab.
4 From the Duplexing area, select Manual from the drop-down box.
5 Select the Print manual duplex instructions check box.
6 Press .
7 The printer prints the odd-numbered pages and the instruction sheet, which describes how to flip and reload the
paper.
8 Following the instruction sheet, flip and reload the paper with the printed side facing away from you.
9 The printer then prints the even-numbered pages on the reverse sides of the odd-numbered pages, completing
the two-sided sheets.
Note: If you want to return to automatic duplexing, go to the Duplexing drop-down box and select Use Printer
Settings.
Changing printer settings
Saving and deleting print settings
1 With a document open, click File Print.
2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3 Click the Quality/Copies tab.
4 Make necessary adjustments to any of the settings in the Quality/Speed, Paper Type, and Multiple Copies
sections.
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5 From the Save Settings drop-down menu, select Save your current settings.
6 Click a radio button next to the number of the location where you want to save your settings, then type a name
for your settings in the selected box.
Note: The first location contains Factory Default Settings, which cannot be changed or deleted.
7 Click Save.
Notes:
• To retrieve your print settings, click the Save Settings drop-down menu, and select them from the list.
• To delete settings, choose Delete a setting from the list from the Save Settings drop-down menu. Select the
radio button next to the setting you want to delete, and then click Delete.
Resetting printer software to factory default settings
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users
1 In Windows Vista, click Control Panel Printer.
In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes.
2 Right-click the Lexmark 6500 Series icon.
3 Click Printing Preferences.
4 Click the Save Settings menu.
5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults).
Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted.
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Working with photos
Retrieving and managing photos
Inserting a memory card
1 Insert a memory card.
• Insert the card with the brand name label facing up.
• If there is an arrow on the card, make sure it points toward the printer.
• Make sure you connect the memory card to the adapter that came with it before inserting it into the slot.
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Slots Memory card
1
2
2 Wait for the light located near the memory card slots on the printer to come on. The light blinks to indicate the
memory card is being read or is transmitting data.
Warning: Do not touch cables, any network adapter, the memory card, or the printer in the area shown while
actively printing, reading, or writing from a memory card. A loss of data can occur. Also, do not remove a memory
card while actively printing, reading, or writing from a memory card.
• xD-Picture Card
• xD-Picture Card (type H)
• xD-Picture Card (type M)
• Secure Digital
• Mini Secure Digital (with adapter)
• Micro Secure Digital (with adapter)
• MultiMedia Card
• Reduced Size MultiMedia Card (with adapter)
• MultiMedia Card mobile (with adapter)
• Memory Stick
• Memory Stick PRO
• Memory Stick Duo (with adapter) or Memory Stick PRO Duo (with adapter)
• Compact Flash Type I and Type II
• Microdrive
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When the printer recognizes that a memory card is installed, the message Memory Card Detected appears.
If the printer does not read the memory card, remove and reinsert it. For more information, see “Memory card
troubleshooting” on page 176.
Notes:
• The printer recognizes one active media device at a time.
• If you insert more than one memory card, a message appears on the display prompting you to remove all memory
cards inserted. After removing all the memory cards from the printer, re-insert the memory card that you want
to use.
• If you insert a memory card and a flash drive is already inserted into the printer, a message appears on the
display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize.
Inserting a flash drive
1 Insert the flash drive into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer.
Note: An adapter may be necessary if your flash drive does not fit directly into the port.
2 Wait for the printer to recognize that a flash drive is installed. When the flash drive is recognized, the message
Storage Device Detected appears.
If the printer does not read the flash drive, remove and reinsert it.
Warning: Do not touch cables, any network adapter, the flash drive, or the printer in the area shown while
actively printing, reading, or writing from the flash drive. A loss of data can occur. Also, do not remove the flash
drive while actively printing, reading, or writing from the flash drive.
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Note: The printer recognizes one active media device at a time. If you insert more than one media device, a message
appears on the display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize.
Understanding the Photo Card menu
1 If necessary, press Photo Card, or insert a memory card or a flash drive into the printer.
2 Press or repeatedly until the menu item you want appears, and then press .
3 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want appears, and then press .
Note: Pressing
selects a setting. An * appears next to the selected setting.
4 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed.
5 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to the previous menus and make other setting selections.
6 Press Start Color or Start Black.
Menu item Action
Proof Sheet Print and then scan a proof sheet:
• for all photos on the memory card
• for the most recent 20 photos
• by date
Print Photos Print photos directly from a memory card or flash drive.
Save Photos
• Save photos stored on a memory card or flash drive to the computer.
• Copy photos from a memory card to a flash drive.
Lighter/Darker Adjust brightness of printed photos.
Photo Effects
Paper Setup
Photo Size
Layout
Quality
1
Setting will return to factory default setting when a memory card or flash drive is removed.
2
Setting must be saved individually.
1
1, 2
1, 2
1
1
Apply automatic image enhancement or color effects to your photos.
Specify the size and type of the paper loaded.
Specify the size photo you want.
Select borderless or bordered, center one photo on a page, or specify the
number of photos to print on a page.
Adjust the quality of printed photos.
Saving Paper Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settings
1 From the control panel, press Settings.
2 Press or repeatedly until Paper Setup appears.
3 Press .
4 Press or repeatedly until Paper Size appears.
5 Press .
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6 Press or repeatedly until the size you want appears.
7 Press .
8 Press to go to the Paper Type submenu.
9 Press .
10 Press or repeatedly until the setting type you want appears.
11 Press .
12 Press repeatedly until Defaults appears.
13 Press .
14 Press or repeatedly until Photo Print Size appears.
15 Press .
16 Press or repeatedly until the setting you want appears.
17 Press .
Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera
PictBridge is a technology available in most digital cameras that lets you print directly from your digital camera without
using a computer. You can connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer, and use the camera to control
printing photos.
1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera.
Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the camera.
2 Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer.
Notes:
• Make sure the PictBridge-enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode. If the camera USB selection
is incorrect, the camera will be detected as a USB storage device, or an error message will be displayed on
the control panel of the printer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your camera.
• The printer reads only one media device at a time.
3 If the PictBridge connection is successful, the following appears on the display: PictBridge Camera
detected. Press
to change the settings.
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Understanding the PictBridge menu
The PictBridge default settings menu lets you select printer settings if you did not specify the settings beforehand
on your digital camera. For more information on making camera selections, see the documentation that came with
your camera.
1 Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer.
a Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera.
Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the digital camera.
b Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer.
Note: The PictBridge port is marked with the
The message, PictBridge camera detected. Press to change settings. appears on the
display.
PictBridge symbol.
Warning: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in the area shown while actively
printing from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera. A loss of data can occur. Also, do not remove the USB cable
or network adapter while actively printing from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera.
2 Press or repeatedly until the menu item you want appears.
3 Press .
4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want appears.
5 Press .
Note: Pressing
selects a setting. An * appears next to the selected setting.
6 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat the above steps.
7 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to the previous menus and make other setting selections.
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Menu Item Action
Paper Setup
Photo Size
1, 2
1, 2
Specify the size and type of paper loaded.
Specify the size of printed photos.
Note: If you did not specify the photo size beforehand in your digital camera,
the default photo sizes are:
• 4 x 6 (if Letter is your default Paper Size)
• 10 x 15 cm (if A4 is your default Paper Size, and your country is not
Japan)
• L (if A4 is your default Paper Size, and your country is Japan)
1
Layout
Quality
1
2
1
Setting will return to factory default setting when the PictBridge-enabled digital camera is removed.
Setting must be saved individually.
Center one photo on a page, or specify the number of photos to print on a
page.
Adjust the quality of printed photos.
Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel
If the printer is connected directly to a computer, or connected to a computer through a wireless network connection,
you can transfer photos from a memory card or flash drive to the computer.
Note: The printer may require that you select a computer (and a PIN, if required by that computer).
1 Insert a memory card or a flash drive that contains the images you want to transfer. For more information, see
“Inserting a memory card” on page 78 or “Inserting a flash drive” on page 79.
2 Press or repeatedly until Save Photos appears.
3 Press .
4 If necessary, press or repeatedly until Computer appears.
5 Press .
6 If necessary, press or repeatedly until the computer name you want appears.
7 If required by the selected computer, type in the four-digit PIN using the keypad.
8 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Transferring all photos from a memory card using the computer
1 Insert a memory card into the printer with the label facing the printer control panel. If the computer is connected
to a wireless network, you will need to select the printer.
Note: For a network connection, you must manually open the application and select the printer you want to use.
The Productivity Studio software launches automatically on your computer.
2 Click Automatically save all photos to “My Pictures”.
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3 If you want to erase the photos from the memory card, click Yes.
Note: Make sure all the photos have been copied before you click Yes to erase.
4 Click Done. Remove the memory card to view your transferred photos in the Library.
Transferring selected photos from a memory card using the computer
1 Insert a memory card into the printer with the label facing the printer control panel.
The Lexmark Imaging Studio software launches automatically on your computer.
Note: For a wireless network connection, you must first open the application and then select the printer you wish
to use.
2 Click Select photos to save.
3 Click Deselect All.
4 Click to select the photo(s) you want to transfer.
5 Click Next.
6 If you want to save the photos to the default folder, click Next.
7 If you want to save the photos in a folder other than the default folder:
a Click Browse.
b Select the folder you want.
c Click OK.
8 If you want to assign a prefix to all of the photos you just transferred, click the check box and enter a name.
9 Click Next.
10 If you want to erase the photos from the memory card, click Yes.
Note: Make sure all the photos have been copied before you select Yes to erase.
11 Click Done. Remove the memory card to view your transferred photos in the Photo Library.
Transferring all photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer
1 Insert a CD or a flash drive into the computer.
2 If you are using Windows Vista, an AutoPlay screen appears.
Click Transfer photos to your computer.
3 If you are using Windows XP, a “What do you want Windows to do?” screen appears.
Click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard.
4 If you are using Windows 2000:
a From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
b Click Transfer Photos.
5 Click Automatically save all photos to “My Pictures”.
6 Remove the flash drive or CD to view your transferred photos in the Library.
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Transferring selected photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer
1 Insert a CD or a flash drive into the computer.
2 If you are using Windows Vista, an “AutoPlay” screen appears.
Click Transfer Photos to your computer using the Productivity Studio.
3 If you are using Windows XP, a “What do you want Windows to do?” screen appears.
Click Transfer Photos to your computer using the Productivity Studio.
If you are using Windows 2000:
a From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
b Click Transfer Photos.
4 Click Select photos to save.
5 Click Deselect All.
6 Click to select the photo(s) you want to transfer.
7 If you want to save the photos to the default folder, click Next.
8 If you want to save the photos in a folder other than the default folder:
a Click Browse.
b Select the folder you want.
c Click OK.
9 If you want to assign a prefix to all of the photos you just transferred, select the check box and enter a name.
10 Click Next.
11 Remove the CD or flash drive to view your transferred photos in the Library.
Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive
1 Insert a memory card that contains the images you want to transfer. For more information, see “Inserting a
memory card” on page 78.
2 Insert a flash drive into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. For more information, see “Inserting a flash
drive” on page 79.
Which device is to be displayed? appears on the display.
3 Press or repeatedly until Camera Card or the specific type of your camera card appears.
4 Press .
5 Press or repeatedly until Save Photos appears.
6 Press .
7 If needed, press or repeatedly until USB drive appears.
8 Press .
9 If needed, press or repeatedly until the setting you want appears.
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Notes:
• If photos on the memory card were taken on more than one date, selections will include Last Date and
Date Range.
• To choose a date range, press and then press or repeatedly until the desired date is displayed. Date
ranges are displayed by month and year starting with the most recent month.
10 Press Start Color or Start Black.
Notes:
• If there is not enough memory on the flash drive, a prompt appears on the display.
• Do not remove the flash drive until a message appears on the display indicating that copying is complete.
Warning: Do not touch cables, any network adapter, the memory card or flash drive, or the printer in the area
shown while actively printing, reading, or writing from a memory card or flash drive. A loss of data can occur.
Also, do not remove a memory card or flash drive while actively printing, reading, or writing from a memory card
or flash drive.
Changing the Productivity Studio temporary files preferences
1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
2 From the Tools menu, click Preferences.
3 Click Temporary Files.
a Use the slider to set the maximum disk space you want to allocate for temporary files created by the
Productivity Studio.
b Click Browse to choose a different folder for saving the temporary files.
4 Click OK.
Changing the Productivity Studio searched folders preferences
1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
2 From the Tools menu, click Preferences.
3 Click Searched Folders.
4 If you want to exclude system folders when looking for photos, select Ignore system folders.
5 Click OK.
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Changing the Productivity Studio library preferences
1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
2 From the Tools menu, click Preferences.
3 Click Library.
From here, you can choose how you want to sort photos. You can also set the minimum file size for the photo
to appear in the library.
4 Click OK.
Changing the Productivity Studio transfer settings
1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
2 From the Tools menu, click Preferences.
3 Click Transfer Settings.
a Select “Skip Save option and go automatically to”, and choose to Automatically Save, Manually Save,
or Print your photos from the photo storage device connected to your computer.
b Click Browse to choose a different folder to transfer your photos to.
c Select “Always erase photos from my media after transferring” to automatically delete photos from your
photo storage device after transferring them to your computer.
4 Click OK.
Editing photos
Cropping a photo
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click Crop Photo on the Quick Fixes tab.
3 Click and drag with your mouse to select the section of the image that you want to crop. You can adjust the
cropped area by using your mouse and dragging the lines to increase or decrease the cropped area.
4 Click Crop Now.
5 The cropped portion of the original image displays in the Preview pane. You can save the cropped image.
Rotating a photo
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click the Quick Fixes tab.
3 Click Rotate Left or Rotate Right to rotate the image 90 degrees in either direction.
The thumbnail of the photo is updated.
Changing the Resolution / Size of a photo
Resolution refers to dpi (dots per inch).
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click Advanced.
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3 Click Image Resolution / Size.
4 Select Photo Size to select from a list of defined photo sizes, or click Custom Size to enter a different photo
size.
Note: If you selected Photo Size, you can click Rotate to rotate your photo 90 degrees clockwise.
5 If you selected Custom Size, enter the width and height for your custom-size photo.
Note: Maintain Aspect Ratio is selected by default. This ensures that your image will remain proportional.
Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photo
From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click the Quick Fixes tab to access all three One-Click Auto Fixes.
1 Click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click One-Click Auto Fix to let the software automatically adjust the brightness and contrast
of your image.
3 Click Automatic Brightness to adjust only the brightness of your image.
4 Click Automatic Red-Eye Reduction to let the software automatically reduce the appearance of red-eye in your
image.
Note: Click Undo at the top of the window if you are not satisfied with the results after applying any of the One-Click
Auto Fixes.
Reducing the red-eye effect in a photo
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click the Quick Fixes tab.
3 Click Automatic Red-Eye Reduction to let the software reduce the red-eye effect automatically. If you are not
satisfied with the results, continue with the steps below.
4 Click Manual Red-Eye Reduction.
5 Move the cursor across the photo, and place it over an affected eye.
6 Click to reduce the red-eye effect.
Blurring/Sharpening a photo
Increasing the amount of blur will soften your image. Increasing the sharpness will make your image seem more
focused.
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click the Enhancements tab.
3 Click Blur / Sharpen.
4 Use the slider to blur or sharpen the image. You can preview the changes to the image by comparing the
Before and After preview panes at the top of the window.
5 Click OK to accept your changes, or click Cancel to reject them.
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Enhancing a photo
The Enhance feature lets you make subtle adjustments to the brightness, contrast, and sharpness of an image.
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click the Enhancements tab.
3 Click Enhance.
4 Use the slider to adjust the Enhance setting. You can preview the changes to your image by comparing the
Before and After preview panes at the top of the window.
Note: Click Automatic to let the software automatically enhance your photo.
5 Click OK to accept your changes, or click Cancel to reject them.
Changing the Hue / Saturation of a photo
Adjusting hue lets you control the color of an image. Adjusting its saturation lets you control the intensity of the color.
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click the Enhancements tab.
3 Click Hue / Saturation.
4 Use the slider to adjust the hue or saturation of your photo. You can preview the changes to the image by
comparing the Before and After preview panes at the top of the window.
5 Click OK to accept your changes, or click Cancel to reject them.
Changing the Gamma Value of a photo or image
Adjusting the gamma value helps you to control the overall brightness of an image—particularly those intended to
be viewed on a computer monitor. When images are not properly gamma-corrected, they will look either too light or
too dark.
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click Advanced.
3 Type a value in the text box, or use the up or down arrows to select a higher or lower gamma value.
Note: You can enter gamma values from -10–10. If you are not satisfied with your changes, return the gamma
value back to 0.
4 Click Save to keep your changes.
Despeckling a photo
Despeckling lets you remove specks that appear in your photo.
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click Enhancements.
3 Click Despeckle.
4 Using the slider, adjust the Despeckle setting. You can preview the changes to your image by comparing the
Before and After preview panes at the top of the window.
5 Click OK. The thumbnail is updated.
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Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photo
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click Enhancements.
3 Click Brightness/Contrast.
4 Adjust the brightness and contrast settings. You can preview the changes to the image by comparing the
Before and After preview panes at the top of the window.
5 Click OK to accept your changes, or click Cancel to reject them.
Note: You can let the software automatically adjust only the brightness of the image by clicking Automatic
Brightness on the Quick Fixes tab.
Applying a color effect to a photo
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click the Enhancements tab.
3 Click Color Effects.
4 Apply a color effect.
You can select sepia, antique brown, black and white, or antique grey.
5 Click OK.
Changing the Exposure setting of a photo
Changing the Exposure setting lets you correct lighting irregularities in your photo.
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 With an image open, click Enhancements.
3 Click Exposure.
4 Using the slider, adjust the amount of exposure to correct uneven lighting in your image. You can preview the
changes to your image by comparing the Before and After preview panes at the top of the window.
5 Click OK to accept your changes, or click Cancel to reject them.
Removing wavy patterns from scanned photos, magazines, or newspapers
Descreening helps to remove wavy (moire) patterns from images scanned from magazines or newspapers.
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File Open to select the image you want to edit.
2 Click the Advanced tab.
3 Click Image Patterns.
4 To remove the image patterns caused by scanning from magazines or newspapers, click Remove Patterns.
5 From the drop-down list, select the patterns to be removed.
6 To reduce stray marks on color photos, click the check box, and then move the slider to the desired value.
7 Click OK. The thumbnail is updated.
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Printing photos
Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device using the computer
1 Load photo paper 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.)
2 Insert a CD or any removable storage device (such as a flash drive, memory card, or digital camera) into the
computer.
a If you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista, a “What do you want Windows to do?” screen appears.
Click Transfer Photos to your computer using the Lexmark Imaging Studio.
b If you are using Windows 2000:
1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
2 Click Transfer Photos.
3 Click Select photos to print.
4 To print all photos, click Print.
5 To print selected photos, click Deselect All and select only the photo(s) you want to print.
6 Click Print.
7 From the Quality drop-down list, select a print quality.
8 From the Paper Size in the Printer drop-down list, select the paper size.
9 To select multiple prints of a photo, or to select photo sizes other than 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm), select the options
you want in the table. Use the drop-down list in the last column to view and select other sizes.
Note: If you want to edit your photo(s) before printing, click Edit Photo above the Print Preview pane. Select
One-Click Auto Fix, Automatic Red-Eye Reduction, or Automatic Brightness Fix to let the software edit
your photo(s) automatically. Click More Retouch Tools to go to the photo-editing window. When you've
completed your edit(s), click Return with edits in the bottom right corner to return to the print window.
10 Click Print Now in the bottom right corner of the window.
11 Remove the CD or storage device.
Viewing / Printing photos from the Productivity Studio
1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
2 Click Work with Documents and Photos.
3 Click to select the photo(s) you want to print.
4 From the Productivity Studio taskbar located at the bottom of the screen, click Photo Prints.
5 From the Quality drop-down list, select a copy quality.
6 From the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list, select the paper size.
7 From the Paper Type in Printer drop-down list, select the paper type
8 To select multiple prints of a photo, or to select photo sizes other than 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in.), select the options
you want in the table. Use the drop-down list in the last column to view and select other sizes.
9 Click Print Now in the bottom right corner of the screen.
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Printing Photo Packages
1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
2 Click Photo Packages.
3 Click to select the photos you want to include in your photo package.
4 Click Next.
5 From the Quality drop-down list, select a copy quality.
6 From the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list, select the paper size.
7 To select multiple prints of a photo, or to select photo sizes other than 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm), select the options
you want in the table. Use the drop-down list in the last column to view and select other sizes.
8 Click Print Now in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Creating Photo Greeting Cards
1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon.
2 Click Photo Greeting Cards.
3 From the Style tab, click to select a style for your greeting card.
4 From the Photo tab, select and drag a photo into the preview pane on the right side of the screen.
5 Click the text area to be able to add text to your photo greeting card.
6 When you have finished editing your text, click OK.
7 If you want to create another photo greeting card using a different style and/or photo, click Add New Card, and
repeat step 3 on page 92 through step 6 on page 92.
8 If you want to print your photo greeting card, select Print your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab.
9 Select the number of copies from the Copies drop-down list.
10 Select the copy quality from the Quality drop-down list.
11 Select the paper size from the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list.
Paper sizes supported Dimensions
A4 210 x 297 millimeters
Letter 8.5 x 11 inches
Greeting cards 4 x 8 inches (10.16 x 20.32 centimeters)
12 Click Print Now.
13 If you want to e-mail your photo greeting card, click E-mail your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab.
14 From the Send Quality and Speed area of the screen, select the image size.
15 Click Create E-mail to create an e-mail message with your photo greeting card(s) attached.
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Printing all photos from a memory device
1 Load photo paper 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.)
2 Insert a memory card or flash drive that contains the images you want to print.
3 Press or repeatedly until Print Photos appears.
4 Press .
5 Press or repeatedly until Print All Photos appears.
6 Press Start Color or Start Black.
The print settings used on the print job are displayed sequentially on the second line of the display.
7 Press Start Color or Start Black again.
Printing photos stored on the memory device using the proof sheet
1 Load plain letter- or A4-size paper.
2 Insert a memory card or flash drive that contains the images you want to print.
3 Press or repeatedly until Proof Sheet appears.
4 Press .
5 Press or repeatedly until Print Proof Sheet appears.
6 Press .
7 Press or to specify which category of photos you want to print.
You can print a proof sheet:
• For all photos on the memory card
• For the 20 most recent photos, if there are 20 or more photos on the card
• By date, if the photos on the card were taken on more than one date
8 Press .
9 Press again.
One or more proof sheets print.
10 Follow the instructions on the proof sheet to select which photos to print, the number of copies, red-eye reduction,
page layout, print options, color effects, and paper size.
Note: When making selections, make sure you completely fill in the circles.
11 Load the proof sheet facedown on the scanner glass.
12 If needed, press or repeatedly until Scan Proof Sheet appears.
13 Press .
14 Press Start Color or Start Black to scan the proof sheet.
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15 Load photo paper 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.)
Note: Make sure the paper matches the size you selected on the proof sheet.
16 Press Start Color or Start Black to print your photos.
Printing photos by number
You can print photos using the numbers assigned to them on a photo proof sheet. If you want to print photos by
photo number, you must first print a proof sheet. For more information, see “Printing photos stored on the memory
device using the proof sheet” on page 93.
1 Load photo paper 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.) For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 60.
2 Insert a memory card or flash drive that contains the images you want to print. For more information, see
“Inserting a memory card” on page 78 or “Inserting a flash drive” on page 79.
3 Press or repeatedly until Print Photos appears.
4 Press .
5 Press or repeatedly until Photo Number appears.
6 Press .
7 Press or repeatedly until the photo number you want appears.
8 Press to select a photo.
Note: When you select a photo, an asterisk (*) appears to the left of the number on the second line of the display.
9 If you want to select additional photos, press or to reach the number, and then press
10 Press Start Color or Start Black.
The print settings used on the print job are displayed one at a time on the second line of the display.
11 Press Start Color or Start Black again.
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Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos
You can connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer, and use the buttons on the camera to select and
print photos.
1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera.
Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the digital camera.
2 Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer.
Warning: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in the area shown while actively
printing from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera. A loss of data can occur. Also, do not remove the USB cable
or network adapter while actively printing from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera.
Notes:
• Make sure the PictBridge-enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode. For more information, see
the camera documentation.
• The printer recognizes one active media device at a time. If you insert more than one media device, a
message appears on the display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize.
• If you have a memory card inserted when you connect a PictBridge-enabled camera, an error message will
be displayed telling the you to remove one of the devices.
• If the PictBridge connection is successful, the following appears on the printer display: PictBridge
camera detected. Press
messages on the computer screen” on page 197.
to change settings. If any other message appears, see “Error
• Values selected within the menu items are the settings used for Pictbridge printing if no explicit selection is
made from the camera.
3 Follow the instructions in the camera documentation to select and print photos.
Note: If the printer is turned off while the camera is connected, you must disconnect and then reconnect the camera.
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Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a feature available on some digital cameras. If your camera supports DPOF,
you can specify which photos to print, how many of each, and print settings while the memory card is still in the
camera. The printer recognizes these settings when you insert the memory card into the printer.
Note: Make sure the photo print settings you select in the camera match your current printer settings.
1 Load photo paper 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.)
2 Insert a memory card.
3 Press or repeatedly until Print Photos appears.
4 Press .
5 Press or repeatedly until Print DPOF appears.
6 Press Start Color or Start Black.
Printing photos by date range
1 Load photo paper 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.)
2 Insert a memory card or flash drive that contains the images you want to print.
3 Press or repeatedly until Print Photos appears.
4 Press .
5 Press or repeatedly until Date Range appears.
6 Press .
Dates are displayed by month and year starting with the most recent month.
7 Press or to select the month you want.
8 Press .
9 Press Start Color or Start Black.
The print settings to be used on the print job are displayed sequentially on the second line of the display.
10 Press Start Color or Start Black again.
Printing photos using color effects
You can automatically enhance the color of your photos or print photos in antique tones.
Note: You can also print photos with color effects using a proof sheet. For more information, see “Printing photos
stored on the memory device using the proof sheet” on page 93.
1 Load photo paper 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.) For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 60.
2 Insert a memory card or flash drive that contains the images you want to print. For more information, see
“Inserting a memory card” on page 78 or “Inserting a flash drive” on page 79.
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3 Press or repeatedly until Photo Effects appears.
4 Press .
5 Press or repeatedly until the color effect you want appears.
Note: Color effect selections include Auto Enhance, Sepia, Antique Grey, and Antique Brown.
6 Press .
Note: The selected color effect applies to all the photos you print until the active memory card or flash drive is
removed.
Creating and viewing a slideshow
1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click Work with Documents and Photos.
2 Select the folder that contains the photos you want to include in the slideshow. Thumbnails of the photos in the
folder will appear in a preview pane.
3 Click to select the photos you want to include in the slideshow, and then select Slideshow.
If you want additional photos to appear in specific order, click the photos in the order you want them to appear,
and then drag them into the “Photos in Your Slideshow” area.
4 Click the Slideshow Settings tab to adjust the amount of time between each photo in the slideshow. You can
also modify the setting that lets the slideshow replay automatically (loop).
5 Click the Share tab to save or print your slideshow.
6 Click View Show in the lower-right corner of the window to start the slideshow.
Note: You can exit the slideshow any time by moving your cursor to the bottom center of the screen and clicking
Exit Slideshow.
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Copying
Understanding the Copy menu
To understand and use the Copy menu:
1 From the control panel, press Copy Mode.
The copy default screen appears.
2 If you do not want to change a setting, press Start Color or Start Black.
3 If you want to change a setting, press .
4 Press or repeatedly until the menu item you want appears.
5 Press .
6 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want appears.
7 Press .
Note: Pressing
selects a setting. An * appears next to the selected setting.
8 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat step 6 and step 7 as needed.
9 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to the previous menus and make other setting selections.
10 Press Start Color or Start Black.
Use this To
Copies* Specify how many copies to print.
Resize*
• Specify the percentage for enlarging or reducing the original copy.
• Specify a specific copy size.
• Create a multiple-page poster.
Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of a copy.
Quality* Adjust the quality of a copy.
Paper Setup Specify the size and type of the paper loaded.
Repeat Image* Choose how many copies of an image to print on a page.
Collate Print one or more copies in the correct order.
N-Up* Choose how many pages to print on a page.
2-Sided Original Specify if you have a two-sided original document.
Original Size* Specify the size of the original document.
Original Type* Specify the type of the original document.
* Temporary setting. For information on saving temporary and other settings, see “Saving settings” on page 39.
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Copying on both sides of the paper using the scanner glass
The printer has a built-in duplex unit that lets you copy on both sides of the paper.
Note: For two-sided copying, use only plain paper in letter or A4 size. Do not make two-sided copies on envelopes,
card stock, or photo paper.
1 Load paper.
2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.
3 Make sure the light is on.
4 From the control panel, press Copy Mode.
5 Adjust the copy settings.
Note: If you are copying a two-sided original document, press the
Original.
button, and select the menu item 2-Sided
6 Press to save your settings temporarily.
7 Press .
The printer scans the first page of the original document. A page prints, and then is pulled back into the printer.
CAUTION: Do not touch the paper while the printer is actively printing.
8 When asked if you want to Scan another page?, press to choose Yes.
9 Place the next page facedown on the scanner glass. If you have a two-sided original, load the original document
with the other side facedown on the scanner glass, and then press
The printer scans the next page—or the other side of the original document—and then prints.
.
10 Repeat step 8 and step 9 for each two-sided copy you want to make.
Copying on both sides of the paper using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
The printer has a built-in duplex unit that lets you copy on both sides of the paper.
Note: For two-sided copying, use only plain paper in letter or A4 size. Do not make 2-sided copies on envelopes,
card stock, or photo paper.
1 Load paper.
2 Load an original document faceup in the Automatic Document Feeder.
Note: You can load up to 25 pages at a time in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
3 Make sure the light is on.
4 From the control panel, press Copy Mode.
5 Adjust the copy settings.
Note: If you are copying a two-sided original document, press
Original.
twice and select the menu item 2-Sided
6 Press to save your settings temporarily.
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7 Press .
The printer scans the front side of each page of the original document.
8 If you are copying a two-sided original document, the printer will display this message: Reload the Original
in the Automatic Document Feeder without flipping or rotating the stack, then
press
.
9 Press .
Copying photos
1 Load photo paper 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.)
2 Place a photo facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. For more information, see “Loading
original documents on the scanner glass” on page 63.
3 From the control panel, press Copy Mode.
4 Press .
5 Press or repeatedly until Quality appears.
6 Press .
7 Press or repeatedly until Photo appears.
8 Press .
9 Press or repeatedly until Paper Setup appears.
10 Press .
11 Press or repeatedly until Paper Size appears.
12 Press .
13 Press or repeatedly until the size you want appears.
14 Press .
15 Press or repeatedly until Paper Type appears.
16 Press .
17 Press or repeatedly until the type of paper loaded into the printer appears.
18 Press .
19 Press Start Color or Start Black.
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