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Lexmark 1500 Series Photo Printer User Manual

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4. Press With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup Make sure the light is on oO d A Q N Note To return to single sided printing make sure the From the Duplexing area select Use Printer Settings from the drop down menu Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open 5 light is not on Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually If you want to print a two sided duplex job on a size or type of paper other than letter or A4 size plain 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 With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup Click the Print Layout tab oO oa A Q N the paper 41 From the Duplexing area select Manual from the drop down box Select the Print manual duplex instructions check box The printer will print the odd numbered pages and the instruction sheet which describes how to flip and reload 7 Following the instruction sheet flip and reload the paper print side down 8 The printer will then print the even numbered pages on the reverse sides of the odd numbered pages completing the two sided copies Note To activate the button so that you can control two sided
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6. 5 6 Insert a CD or a flash drive into the computer If you are using Windows Vista an AutoPlay screen appears Click Transfer photos to your computer 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 If you are using Windows 2000 a From the desktop double click the Productivity Studio icon b Click Transfer Photos Click Automatically save all photos to My Pictures Remove the flash drive or CD to view your transferred photos in the Library Transferring selected photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer 1 2 Insert a CD or a flash drive into the computer If you are using Windows Vista an AutoPlay screen appears Click Transfer Photos to your computer using the Productivity Studio 46 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 Click Select photos to save Click Deselect All Click to select the photo s you want to transfer If you want to save the photos to the default folder click Next oN O OC A 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
7. Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows 1 2 3 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series Click Wireless Setup Follow the instructions on the computer screen 27 Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 1 Make sure e You use paper designed for inkjet printers e f 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 e The paper is not used or damaged e f you are using specialty paper you follow the instructions that came with it e 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 e 100 sheets of plain paper e 25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper e 25 sheets of photo paper e 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 Loadthe paper vertically in the center of the paper support and adjust the paper guides to rest against the edges of the paper J P o Note To avoid paper jams make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guides Loading envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time Warning Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps string ties o
8. LEXMARK 1500 Series User s Guide r a mer P mM nae a June 2007 www lexmark com Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer s authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible CAUTION Do not twist bind crush or place heavy objects on the power cord Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls If the power cord is misused a risk of fire or electrical shock results Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of misuse Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it Refer service or repairs other than those described in the user documentation to a professional service person This product is designed tested and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts CAUTION Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections such as the power supply cord or telephone during a lightning storm SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Contents Safety ImremidlioD oco e Litt a UM A 2 INTFOGUETHION Eo Tc EM 9 Finding information about the printer
9. With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup From the Print Layout tab select Banner Note After you print a banner return the setting to Normal To keep banner paper from jamming select Letter Banner or A4 Banner from the Banner Paper Size dialog From the Paper Setup tab select Landscape orientation Click OK Click OK or Print Changing printer settings Saving and deleting print settings 1 2 3 4 7 With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup Click the Quality Copies tab Make necessary adjustments to any of the settings in the Quality Speed Paper Type and Multiple Copies sections From the Save Settings drop down menu select Save your current settings Click a radio button next to the number of the location where you want to save your settings and 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 Click Save Notes e To retrieve your print settings click the Save Settings drop down menu and then select them from the list e To delete settings choose Delete a setting from the Save Settings drop down menu Select the radio button next to the setting you want to delete and then click Delete 39 Resetting the printer to factory default settings Make sure the printer is turned off Open the acc
10. checking printer readiness 89 duplex unit does not operate correctly 101 123 establishing bidirectional communication 95 flash drive cannot print from 96 improving print quality 81 ink levels seem incorrect 84 ink levels seem to go down quickly 85 memory card cannot print from 96 partial document or photo prints 81 partial photo prints when using PictBridge 97 photo smudges 84 poor quality at the edges of the page 83 poor text and graphic quality 82 print speed is slow 83 printer is out of paper 95 test page does not print 92 white lines appear in graphics or black areas 88 troubleshooting print quality skewed print 84 troubleshooting setup duplex light is blinking 64 page does not print 67 power button is not lit 63 power light is blinking 64 software does not install 66 troubleshooting wireless changing wireless settings after installation 77 changing wireless settings after installation Windows 81 check printer ports Windows 81 checking network name Windows 79 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation Windows 78 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 103 ping printer Windows 80 ping wireless access point Windows 79 run Wireless Setup Utility Windows 80 WiFi indicator light is not lit 72 wireless network printer does not print 75 wireless printer is no longer working 76 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with printer duri
11. Aligning the print cartridges on page 59 If print quality has not improved continue to step 2 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 59 If print quality has not improved continue to step 3 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges For more information see Removing a used print cartridge on page 57 and Installing print cartridges on page 56 If print quality has not improved continue to step 4 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts For more information see Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts on page 59 If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the print cartridges For more information see Ordering print cartridges on page 61 Poor text and graphic quality e Blank pages e Skewed lines e Dark print e Smudges e Faded print e Streaks e Incorrect colors e White lines in print e Light and dark bands in print These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check ink Check the ink levels and install new print cartridges if necessary Remove sheets as they are printed To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media remove each sheet as it exits and allow it to dry e Documents with graphics or images e Photo paper e Heavyweight matte or glossy paper e ransparencies e Labels e Envelopes e ron on transfers Note Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry
12. Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 64 These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check print cartridges Make sure there is a cartridge installed in the printer If you are using a photo cartridge make sure there is also a color cartridge installed If a cartridge is missing install the missing cartridge Check the ink level of the color print cartridge The color cartridge may be low on ink or out of ink Check the ink level of the color cartridge For more information see Checking the print cartridges on page 84 If the color ink level is low replace the color cartridge with a new one To order a new cartridge see Ordering print cartridges on page 61 Load paper The printer is out of paper Load more paper to continue printing For more information see Loading paper on page 28 Clear the paper jam Check to see if the paper jam is in the paper support or in the duplex unit and then remove the paper jam For more information see Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting on page 97 Duplex light is blinking Note If the b light and the 5 light blink alternately see Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 64 The black cartridge may be low on ink or out of ink Check the ink level of the black cartridge For more information see Checking the print cartridges on page 84 If the black ink level is low replace the black cartridge
13. buy another cartridge in the future that is sold subject to the above terms accept such terms as to that cartridge If you do not accept the terms of this single use license agreement return this product in its original packaging to your point of purchase A replacement cartridge sold without these terms is available at www lexmark com LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This Software License Agreement License Agreement is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Lexmark International Inc Lexmark that to the extent your Lexmark product or Software Program is not otherwise subject to a written software license agreement between you and Lexmark or its suppliers governs your use of any Software Program installed on or provided by Lexmark for use in connection with your Lexmark product The term Software Program includes machine readable instructions audio visual content such as images and recordings and associated media printed materials and electronic documentation whether incorporated into distributed with or for use with your Lexmark product 1 STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Lexmark warrants that the media e g diskette or compact disk on which the Software Program if any is furnished is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the warranty period The warranty period is ninety 90 days and commences on the date the Software Program is delivered to the original
14. checking printer readiness 89 119 checking your network name Windows 79 cleaning exterior of the printer 60 print cartridge nozzles 59 color effects applying 51 colors on paper do not match colors on the screen 86 communication not available error 104 communication problems establishing bidirectional communication 95 connecting PictBridge enabled digital camera 45 connecting cables 91 92 contents box 13 creating and viewing slideshow 55 cropping photo 48 custom size paper loading 30 custom size paper printing 38 D Despeckle change setting 50 digital camera printing photos using the computer 51 Digital Print Order Format printing photos 55 documents printing 32 duplex light is blinking 64 duplex unit 14 does not operate correctly 101 duplexing understanding 40 duplexing two sided printing manually 41 duplexing two sided printing automatically 41 E emission notices 108 109 110 111 Enhancements tab blur 49 Brightness Contrast 51 Brightness Contrast setting 51 Despeckle setting 50 enhance 50 hue 50 saturation 50 selecting color effect 51 sharpen 49 enhancing photo 50 envelopes loading 28 printing 36 error messages cartridge missing 104 clearing 104 communication not available 104 general printing problem 105 ink low 105 out of memory 105 out of paper 105 paper jam 106 printing failure 105 unsupported file types found on memory card 106 error messages troubleshooting print f
15. network 103 ping printer Windows 80 ping wireless access point Windows 79 run Wireless Setup Utility Windows 80 WiFi indicator light is not lit 72 wireless network printer does not print 75 wireless printer is no longer working 76 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with printer during installation 78 Wi Fi indicator light is blinking orange 70 Wi Fi indicator light is orange 70 Wi Fi indicator 15 Wi Fi indicator light is blinking orange 70 Wi Fi indicator light is orange 70 wrong printer attached 95 124
16. photos from digital camera using the computer 51 photos from PictBridge enabled digital camera 54 photos from Productivity Studio 52 photos from removable storage device using the computer 51 photos from the Productivity Studio 52 photos using DPOF settings 55 postcards 36 poster 37 posters 36 reverse page order 34 test page 91 transparencies 39 two sided 40 41 Web page 32 Web page photos only 33 printing failure error 105 printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print 87 Productivity Studio printing photos 52 viewing photos 52 Productivity Studio buttons Photo Greeting Cards 17 Photo Packages 17 Poster 17 Transfer Photos 17 understanding 17 Productivity Studio understanding 17 publications finding 9 Q quality settings checking 91 Quick Fixes tab using One Click Auto Fix 49 122 R ready or busy printing is listed as status 91 recycling WEEE statement 111 red eye automatic reduction 49 manual reduction 49 refilling print cartridges 58 removing print cartridges 57 resetting internal wireless print server to factory default settings 77 printer to factory default 40 reverse page order 34 rotating photo 48 run the Wireless Setup Utility Windows 80 S safety information 2 saving and deleting print settings 39 searched folders preferences changing 47 security information 19 security keys 74 setup troubleshooting duplex light is blinking 64 page does not print 67 power button is not lit 63
17. power light is blinking 64 software does not install 66 sharpening photo 49 slideshow creating and viewing 55 smudging preventing in photos 84 software Productivity Studio 17 removing and reinstalling 68 oolution Center 18 software does not install 66 Solution Center understanding 18 Solution Center buttons Advanced 18 How To 18 Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting 18 understanding 18 solving printer communication problems 68 speed settings checking 91 T test page printing 91 test page does not print 92 Toolbar printing a Web page 32 printing only the photos from a Web page 33 Transfer Photos button 17 transfer settings changing 48 transferring photos from CD using computer 46 from CD using the computer 46 from flash drive using computer 46 from flash drive using the computer 46 from memory card using the computer 45 46 transparencies loading 30 printing 39 transparencies or photos contain white lines 88 troubleshooting cartridge missing error 104 characters on printout are missing or unexpected 85 checking printer status 89 checking quality speed settings 91 colors on paper do not match colors on the screen 86 communication not available error 104 faded colors 86 font selections 85 general printing problem error 105 getting document to print 93 glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 86 ink low error 105 out of memory error 105 page prints with different fonts 86 paper continues to jam 100 pap
18. the warranty 11 Hecord 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 e Machine Type number e Serial number e Date purchased e Store where purchased Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system dependent For complete descriptions e Windows users See the User s Guide e Macintosh users lf 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 12 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name Description Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer Installation software CD Installation software for the printer e Mac Help e User s Guide Comprehensive Version in electronic format Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of installation Quick Setup sheet Initial setup instructions Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrie
19. 23 24 If necessary deselect the The key is provided for me automatically check box In the Network Key box type in a security code 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 Type the same security code in the Confirm network key box Select the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used check box Click OK twice to close the two open windows 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 e f the network is listed but the computer is not connected select the ad hoc network and then click the Connect button e f the network does not appear wait a minute and then click the Refresh network list button Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 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 Follow the prompts on the computer screen Store your network name and security code in a safe place for future reference
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21. FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SATISFACTORY QUALITY ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THEWARRANTY PERIOD NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD ALL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS PRICES AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE 113 Limitation of liability Your sole remedy under this limited warranty is set forth in this document For any claim concerning performance or nonperformance of Lexmark or a Remarketer for this product under this limited warranty you may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in the following paragraph Lexmark s liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the amount you paid for the product that caused the damages This limitation of liability will not apply to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property for which Lexmark is legally liable IN NO EVENT WILL LEXMARK BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS INCIDENTAL DAMAGE OR OTHER ECONOMIC OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages Lexmark is not liable for any claim by you based on a third party claim This limitation of remedies also applies to claims against any Suppliers and Remarketers of Lexmark Lexmark s and its Suppliers and Remarketers limitations of remedies are not cumulative Such Suppl
22. Faxes e n Windows 2000 and earlier Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Right click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon 3 Click Properties Ports 75 4 Verify that XXXX Series nnnnnn P1 is selected where XXXX is the model series number of your printer and nnnnnn is the last six numbers of the MAC address of your printer Note The MAC address is located at the back of the printer beside the serial number 5 If USB is selected instead a Select the port name from step 4 b Click Apply C Close the window and try printing again Reinstall software Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software Note If more than one printer appears in the Select your printer list pick the printer with the MAC address that matches the address on the back of your printer Wireless printer is no longer working These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check power e Make sure the printer power light is on For more information see Power button is not lit in the Troubleshooting chapter e Make sure the wireless access point wireless router is on Move your wireless access point wireless router to minimize interference There may be temporary interference from other devices such as microwaves or other appliances cordless phones baby monitors and security system cameras Make sure your wireless access point wireless router is not positioned too closely to these devices Move your computer and or
23. Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt b Type ping followed by a space and the IP address of the wireless access point wireless router For example ping 192 168 0 100 C Press Enter T1 3 If the wireless access point wireless router responds you will see several lines appear that start with Reply from Turn off and restart the printer 4 Ifthe wireless access point wireless router does not respond it will take several seconds and then you will see Request timed out Try the following a Click e n Windows Vista gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center e In Windows XP and earlier Start gt Settings or Control Panel gt Network Connection b Select the appropriate connection from the ones shown Note If the computer is connected to the access point router by an Ethernet cable the connection may not include the word wireless in its name c Right click the connection and then click Repair Run the wireless setup again If your wireless settings have changed you must run the printer wireless setup again Some reasons your settings may have changed include your having manually changed your WEP or WPA keys channel or other network settings or the wireless access point wireless router having been reset to factory defaults Notes e f you change network settings change them on all the network devices before changing them for the wireless access point wi
24. Support Lexmark International S A Boigny France The following restrictions apply All countries regions This product is for indoor use only This product may not be used outdoors L Italia Si fa presente inoltre che l uso degli apparati in esame regolamentato da e D Lgs 1 8 2003 n 259 articoli 104 attivit soggette ad autorizzazione generale e 105 libero uso per uso privato e D M 28 5 03 per la fornitura al pubblico dell accesso R LAN alle reti e ai servizi di telecomunicazioni This product satisfies the limits of EN 55022 safety requirements of EN 60950 radio spectrum requirements of ETSI EN 300 328 and the EMC requirements of EN 55024 ETSI EN 301 489 1 and ETSI EN 301 489 17 a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi sm rnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Lexmark International Inc erkl rer herved at dette produkt overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Hiermit erkl rt Lexmark International Inc dass sich das Ger t dieses Ger t in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Spole nost Lexmark International Inc t mto prohla uje Ze v robek tento v robek je ve shod se z kladn mi po adavky Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet TIX OY2ZIOAEIZ ATIAITH2ZEI2Z KAI Tl2 AOINE2 2XETIKE2 AIATAZEIZ TH OAHTIA 1999 5 EK English Hereby Lexmark International Inc declares that this type of equipment is in compli
25. Windows Vista click gt Control Panel gt Printers e n Windows XP and earlier click Start gt Settings gt Printers or Printers and Faxes 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility Error messages on the computer screen Clearing error messages 1 Correct the error condition explained in the error message Click Help on the error message dialog box for specific instructions 2 After correcting the error condition click Continue to resume printing If the error remains but you want to clear the error message 1 Click Cancel Printing The error message closes and the Canceling Printing dialog box appears 2 Follow the instructions on the Canceling Printing dialog box Left Right Cartridge Missing You need to install a print cartridge For more information see the related topic below To order a new cartridge see Ordering print cartridges Communication not available The printer and computer may not be able to exchange data Is the printer receiving power If 5 is not lit the printer may not be receiving power e Plug the printer into a different outlet e f the printer is plugged into a surge protector unplug the printer and plug it directly into an electrical outlet Is there a problem with the connections If the printer is connected to an external device the problem may be with this device Check the setup information that came with the device to mak
26. a password All devices on the same network share the same security key Note Make sure you copy down the security key exactly including any capital letters and store it in a safe place for future reference The security key must follow the following criteria WEP key e Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters Hexadecimal characters are A F and 0 9 e Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters ASCII characters are letters numbers and symbols found on a keyboard WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK key e Up to 64 hexadecimal characters Hexadecimal characters are A F and 0 9 e Between 8 and 64 ASCII characters ASCII characters are letters numbers and symbols found on a keyboard Printer is configured correctly but cannot be found on the network Make sure e he printer has power and the b light is on e he printer is within range of the wireless network e The printer is located away from other electronic devices that may interfere with the wireless signal e Your wireless network is using a unique network name SSID If not it is possible that the printer print server is communicating over a different nearby network that uses the same network name e The printer has a valid IP address on the network 74 Wireless network printer does not print These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check power Make sure the 5 light is on Check cable e Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and to the electrical ou
27. a smaller amount of paper into the printer e Load paper with the print side facing you If you are not sure which side is the printable side see the instructions that came with the paper See Loading paper on page 28 and its related topics for information about e Maximum loading amounts per paper type e Specific loading instructions for supported paper and specialty media Remove each page as it is printed Hemove each page as it exits and let it dry completely before stacking Adjust the paper guides Adjust the paper guides e When using media less than 8 5 inches wide e To rest against the edges of the paper or media making sure it does not buckle Printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check for paper jams Check for and clear any paper jams For more information see Paper jam in the printer on page 97 and Paper jam in the paper support on page 97 Check media loading e Verify that the specialty media is loaded correctly For more information see Loading paper on page 28 e Try loading one page envelope or sheet of specialty media at a time 99 Check printer default and pause settings 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click Control Panel gt Printers e n Windows XP click Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes e In Windows 2000 click Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Double click the pr
28. and then click Device Manager If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000 a Click Performance and Maintenance and then click the System icon b Click the Hardware tab C Click Device Manager 3 Click the plus sign beside Universal Serial Bus Controller If USB Host Controller and USB Root Hub are listed the USB port is enabled Did you find the problem Yes No If USB Host Controller and USB Root Hub are notlisted Contact the Customer Support Center the USB port is not enabled For more information see 4 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 the computer documentation Series 2 Click Solution Center 3 Click the Contact Information tab Wireless troubleshooting How do I find out what type of security my network is using You must know the security key and security mode in order to properly set up the printer for use on the wireless network To obtain this information see the documentation that came with your wireless router see the Web page associated with the router or consult the person who set up your wireless network 69 Wi Fi indicator light is orange These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check cable Make sure the installation cable is not connected to the printer Configure the optional internal wireless print server Note This solution does not apply to printers that have a pre installed internal wireless print server If you purchased the optional internal wire
29. as the default printer For more information see Checking the printer status Make sure the fonts are applied correctly in the program Most programs do not print a stretched or resized font 85 Make sure the TrueType font is available on the computer The font you are trying to print may not be available in the program font selection box Not all fonts are designed to be printed make sure the font is a TrueType font See the program documentation for more information Make sure the document was formatted or created for the printer Windows may substitute different fonts Line and page breaks may change with the font Use the program that created the document to fix these problems and then save the changes for the next time you print Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen Check the following When you think you have solved the problem test the solution by sending a document to print Are the color and print speed settings correct You may need to adjust the color and print speed For more information see Saving and deleting print settings Are the print cartridges low on ink 1 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 2 Click Solution Center 3 If an exclamation point appears on either of the print cartridges the ink level is low Install a new cartridge For more information see Installing print cartridges For cartridge ordering information see Ordering print cartri
30. by applicable law for the purposes of inter operability error correction and security testing If you have such statutory rights you will notify Lexmark in writing of any intended reverse engineering reverse assembly or reverse compilation You may not decrypt the Software Program unless necessary for the legitimate Use of the Software Program ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE This License Agreement applies to updates or supplements to the original Software Program provided by Lexmark unless Lexmark provides other terms along with the update or supplement LIMITATION OF REMEDIES To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law the entire liability of Lexmark its suppliers affiliates and resellers and your exclusive remedy shall be as follows Lexmark will provide the express limited warranty described above If Lexmark does not remedy defective media as warranted you may terminate your license and your money will be refunded upon the return of all of your copies of the Software Program LIMITATION OF LIABILITY To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law for any claim arising out of Lexmark s limited warranty or for any other claim whatsoever related to the subject matter of this Agreement Lexmark s and its suppliers liability for all types of damages regardless of the form of action or basis including contract breach estoppel negligence misrepresentation or tort shall be limited to the greater of 5 000 or the money paid to Lexmark o
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33. f 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 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 f you want to exclude system folders when looking for photos select Ignore system folders 5 Click OK Changing the Productivity Studio library preferences 1 From the desktop double click the Productivity Studio icon 2 From the Tools menu click Preferences 47 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
34. is complete 5 Bind the bundles together to complete the booklet Ces E y zz Printing on custom size paper O O N Oo OFF FP WO N Load up to 100 sheets of custom size paper With a document open click File gt Print From the Quality Copies tab select a Quality Speed setting Click the Paper Setup tab From the Paper Size section select Paper and then select Custom Size Select the measurement units to use Use the sliders or type the size of the paper loaded into the printer Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open Print the document Note Do not force paper into the printer Printing iron on transfers 1 2 3 4 o Load up to 10 iron on transfers With an image open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 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 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open Print the iron on transfers Note Do not force iron on transfers into the printer 38 Printing transparencies 1 Load up to 50 transparencies 2 With a document open click File gt 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 2 3 4 5 6 T
35. keep on blinking check for error messages on the camera display and then see the documentation that came with your camera Remove memory cards Hemove memory cards from the printer The printer recognizes one active media device at a time Check error messages If an error message appears on the camera display see the documentation that came with your camera Partial photo prints when using a PictBridge enabled digital camera Make sure photo size and paper size are set correctly Make sure the photo paper in the paper support matches the photo size or print size selected on your digital camera To view the print size settings on your digital camera see the documentation that came with your camera Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Paper jam in the printer 1 Firmly grasp the paper and gently pull it out 2 Press Paper jam in the paper support 1 Firmly grasp the paper and gently pull it out 2 Press 97 Paper jam in the duplex unit 1 Push down on the duplex latch as you grasp the duplex unit 2 Pull out the duplex unit 98 5 Press 6 On your computer delete or stop the print job and then try sending it again Paper or specialty media misfeeds These are possible solutions if paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews or if multiple sheets feed or stick together Try one or more of the following Check paper condition Use only new unwrinkled paper Check paper loading e Load
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37. 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 Characteristics es Communication Through wireless access point wireless Directly between devices router Range Determined by range and number of Restricted to range of individual devices access points on network c faster boss s NN slower Requirements ae all devices on the network Unique IP address for each Yes device Mode set to Infrastructure mode mode Ad hoc mode Same SSID Yes including the wireless access point Yes wireless router Same channel Yes including the wireless access point Yes wireless router Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has e Increased network security e Increased reliability e Faster performance e Easier setup Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point wireless router A network set up this way is called an infrastructure network If you have an infrastructure network in your home you should configure your printer for use on that network If you don t have a wireless access point wireless router or would lik
38. printing using this button return to the Duplexing drop down box and reset to the default setting Use Printer Settings 42 Working with photos Retrieving and managing photos Inserting a memory card 1 Insert a memory card e nsert the card with the brand name label facing to the left e f there is an arrow on the card make sure it points toward the printer e Make sure you connect the memory card to the adapter that came with it before inserting it into the slot 1 2 Slots Memory card e xD Picture Card Secure Digital Mini Secure Digital with adapter Micro Secure Digital with adapter MultiMedia Card Heduced Size MultiMedia Card with adapter Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo with adapter or Memory Stick PRO Duo with adapter MultiMedia Card mobile with adapter e Compact Flash Type and Type II e Microdrive 2 Wait for the light located above 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 43 3 When the computer recognizes that a memory card is installed the message New photos have been found What do yo
39. reader light Check card reader status The light blinks to indicate a memory card is being accessed Memory card slots Insert a memory card For more information on what types of memory cards can be inserted into each slot see Inserting a memory card on page 43 14 Use the 7 Wi Fi indicator Check wireless status e Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that no wireless option is installed e Orange indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for wireless printing indicates that the printer is connected for USB printing Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is unable to EN n E E communicate with the wireless network e Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits Access cover e Install or change the print cartridges e Clear paper jams Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding Paper support Load paper 15 Use the Power supply Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord 1 Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using 3 If the 5 light is not on press 5 Duplex unit e Print on both sides of the paper e Remove paper jams For more information see Paper jam in the duplex unit o
40. reinstall the software and make the changes you want Check printer ports Windows users only Make sure the correct printer port is selected 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Printers 2 Right click Lexmark XXXX where XXXX is the model series number of your printer 3 Click Properties Ports 4 Verify that XXXX Series nnnnnn P1 is selected where XXXX is the model series number of your printer and nnnnnn is the last six numbers of the MAC address of your printer Note The MAC address is located at the back of the printer beside the serial number 5 f USB is selected instead a Select the port name from step 4 b Click Apply C Close the window and try printing again Print troubleshooting Partial document or photo prints Make sure the paper size being used matches the document or photo size you selected Improving print quality These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check paper e Use the appropriate paper for the document If you are printing photos or other high quality images for best results use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Your print cartridges are not compatible with this type of paper e Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white 81 Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you want follow these steps 1 Align the print cartridges For more information see
41. select Best e For good print quality and average print speed select Normal 88 e For reduced print quality and faster print speed select Quick Print e For the default print quality select Automatic The paper type sensor determines the print quality based on the type of paper it detects loaded in the paper support Adjust the application settings for the document Use a different fill pattern in the application you are using to print the graphics For more information see the documentation that came with the application Perform maintenance on the print cartridges You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles Checking the printer status Windows Vista users only 1 Click 9 Control Panel gt Printer 2 Make sure e The printer icon does not say Paused If the printer is paused right click the icon and then click Resume Printing e The printer icon says Ready If it says Offline right click the icon and then click Use Printer Online e The printer icon has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer If it is not right click the icon and then click Set as Default Windows XP users only 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes 2 Make sure e The printer icon does not say Paused If the printer is paused right click the icon and then click Resume Printing e The printer icon says Ready If it says Offline right click the icon and then click Use Printer Online e The printer i
42. server is reset to factory default settings To verify print a network setup page 71 Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation Check whether the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer The SSID of the printer must match the SSID of the wireless network 1 If you do not know the SSID of the network use the following steps to obtain it before rerunning the Wireless Setup Utility a Enter the IP address of your wireless access point wireless router into the Web address field of your browser If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point wireless router 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click gt All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt e n Windows XP click Start Programs or All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt 2 Type ipconfig 3 Press Enter e The Default Gateway entry is typically the wireless access point wireless router e The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods such as 192 168 0 100 b Enter your user name and password when prompted Click OK d On the main page click Wireless or any other selection where settings are stored The SSID will be displayed e Write down the SSID security type and the security keys if they are shown O Note Make sure you copy them down exactly including any capital letters 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Click Wireless
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44. the changes for the next time you print Printer is busy printing another job Wait until the printer has finished printing all other print jobs before sending this job to print Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status If Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the Printer Status on the Status tab of the Solution Center while you are attempting to print try the suggestions below Next test the solution by sending a document to print Is there a problem with the connections 1 Check that the USB cable is connected to the computer The USB port on the back of the computer is marked by the e USB symbol Plug the long flat end of the USB cable into this port 2 Make sure that the smaller more square end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of the printer 3 Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the b light is on Do you need to adjust the Quality Speed settings Select Photo from the Quality Copies tab in Printing Preferences 1 Click File Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 From the Quality Copies tab make changes as needed 4 Click OK to close any dialog boxes that are open Is the problem with the program Try printing a different image If it prints correctly the problem may be with the program you are using For more information see the program documentation Printing a test page 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click e n Windows XP and earlier click St
45. the problem could be hardware or printer software settings e Ready or Busy Printing the problem may be with the printer software settings Transparencies or photos contain white lines Do you need to adjust the Quality Speed settings 1 With a document or photo open click File gt Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 From the Quality Copies tab select e Photo when printing photos e Normal when printing transparencies Is the problem with program settings Use a different fill pattern in the program For more information see the program documentation Are the print cartridges clean You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles For more information Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Vertical straight lines are not smooth Adjust the Quality Speed settings 1 With a document or photo open click File Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 From the Quality Copies tab select e Photo when printing photos e Normal when printing transparencies Align the print cartridges 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click Control Panel e n Windows XP or 2000 click Start 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Click Solution Center 4 Click the Maintenance tab 5 Click Align to fix blurry edges White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Adjust the Quality Speed settings e For excellent print quality and reduced print speed
46. use the printer you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software 1 In Windows Vista click In Windows XP or earlier click Start 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Select Uninstall 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software 5 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software 68 6 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens 7 Insert the CD and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software Note If the install screen does not appear automatically after you restart your computer click Start Run and then type D setup where D is the letter of your CD ROM drive If the software still does not install correctly visit our Web site at www lexmark com to check for the latest software 1 In all countries or regions except the United States select your country or region 2 Click the links for drivers or downloads 3 Select your printer family 4 Select your printer model 5 Select your operating system 6 Select the file you want to download and then follow the directions on the computer screen Enabling the USB port To confirm that the USB port is enabled on the computer 1 In Windows Vista click Control Panel In Windows XP click Start Control Panel In Windows 2000 click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 f you are using Windows Vista click the System and Maintenance icon
47. wireless network by specifying which MAC addresses may communicate on the network This setting may be specified on wireless routers or access points A device that lets computers or printers talk to each other over a network A device that connects multiple devices on a wired network See SSID Service Set Identifier on page 117 A test to see if your computer can communicate with another device The name you assign to your printer so that you and others can identify it on the network A device that shares a single Internet connection with multiple computers or other devices The basic router controls network traffic A password such as a WEP key or a WPA pass phrase used to make a network secure Measure of how strongly a transmitted signal is being received The name of a wireless network When you connect a printer to a wireless network the printer needs to use the same SSID as the network Also referred to as network name or BSS Basic Service Set An IP address assigned manually by you A device similar to a network hub that can connect different networks together 117 UAA Universally Administered Address USB cable USB port WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy wireless access point wireless router Wi Fi WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA2 An address assigned to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer To find the UAA print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing A lightweight flex
48. with a new one To order a new cartridge see Ordering print cartridges on page 61 Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately The b light and the light blink alternately when the printer detects errors in the memory card slots or in the PictBridge port These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Remove extra memory devices The printer recognizes one active media device at a time Do not insert two memory cards at one time a flash drive and a memory card at one time or a PictBridge enabled digital camera and a memory card at one time Make sure your camera is a PictBridge enabled digital camera Check to see if your camera is a PictBridge enabled digital camera For more information see the documentation that came with your camera 64 Enable PictBridge printing from the camera Enable PictBridge printing on the camera by selecting the correct USB mode If the camera USB selection is incorrect the camera is detected as a USB storage device or the b light and 2 light blink alternately For more information see the documentation that came with your camera Make sure you inserted a valid device into the PictBridge port Only the following devices are recognized by the PictBridge port e PictBridge enabled digital camera e Flash drive Any other USB devices are not recognized Make sure the paper size setting on the camera is supported by the printer Use only the following p
49. with your camera e The printer recognizes one active media device at a time If you have a memory card already inserted when you connect a PictBridge enabled digital camera the b light and the EI light blink alternately until the memory card is removed or the camera is unplugged 6 3 If the PictBridge connection is successful the camera automatically switches to print mode the PictBridge PictBridge symbol appears on the camera display or a message recognizing the connection appears on the camera display depending on your camera For more information see the documentation that came with your camera 4 Follow the instructions in the documentation that came with your camera to select and print photos 54 Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF If your camera supports Digital Print Order Format DPOF you can use the camera to specify which photos to print and how many of each The printer recognizes these settings when you connect the camera to the printer or insert the memory card of the camera into the printer Note If you specified a photo size in the camera make sure the size of the paper loaded in the printer is not smaller than the size you specified in the DPOF selection 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 one end of the USB cable into the camera 3 Insert the ot
50. you are not sure which side is the printable side see the instructions that came with the paper Insert a memory card or flash drive that contains the images you want to print The Photos have been found What do you want to do screen appears Click Select photos to print The Please select photos to print screen appears Select any or all photos you want to print and then click Print The Productivity Studio software opens on your computer Change the print settings as necessary You can select a print quality the paper size in the printer the paper type in the printer and a print size for your photos Click Print Now 53 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 control and print photos 1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the 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 Nr Notes e Make sure the PictBridge enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode For more information see the documentation that came
51. you are not using a unique network name consult the documentation for your wireless access point wireless router to learn how to set a network name If you set a new network name you must reset the printer and computer SSID to the same network name e To reset the computer network name see the documentation that came with your computer e Toreset the printer name 1 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 2 Click Wireless Setup Utility 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen and enter the new network name when prompted Ping the access point 1 If you do not already know it find the IP address of the wireless access point wireless router a Doone ofthe following e n Windows Vista click gt All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt e n Windows XP click Start Programs or All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt b Type ipconfig C Press Enter e The Default Gateway entry is typically the wireless access point wireless router e The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods such as 192 168 0 100 2 Ping the wireless access point wireless router a Doone ofthe following e n Windows Vista click gt All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt e n Windows XP click Start Programs or All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt b Type ping followed by a space and the IP address of the wireless access point wireless router For example ping 1
52. your computer You can choose which printer you want to use 1 Select the printer from the list 2 Click OK 106 Notices Product information Product name Lexmark 1500 Series Machine type 4118 Model s W22 W2E Edition notice June 2007 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL INC PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in later editions Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time References in this publication to products programs or services do not imply that the manufacturer intends to make these available in all countries in which it operates Any reference to a product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual property right may be used
53. your wireless settings have changed you will need to run the printer wireless setup again Some reasons your settings may have changed include your having manually changed your WEP or WPA keys channel or other network settings or the wireless access point wireless router having been reset to factory defaults Notes e f you change network settings change them on all the network devices before changing them for the wireless access point wireless router e f you have already changed the wireless network settings on your wireless access point wireless router you must change the settings on all the other network devices before you can see them on the network For more information see Run the Wireless Setup Utility for Windows or Run the Wireless Setup Assistant for Mac Changing wireless settings after installation To change your password network name or other wireless setting rerun the wireless setup For more information see Run the Wireless Setup Utility for Windows or the Run the Wireless Setup Assistant for Mac Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings Make sure the printer is turned off Open the access cover and leave it open Press and hold 3 Ill Wait for the printer to turn on and then release 1 2 3 4 While holding press 0 5 6 Close the access cover 7 Wait for the 5 light to stop blinking The internal wireless print
54. 3 Click Image Resolution Size 48 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 f 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 gt 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 wi
55. 92 168 0 100 c Press Enter 79 3 If the wireless access point wireless router responds you will see several lines appear that start with Reply from Turn off and restart the printer 4 If the wireless access point wireless router does not respond after several seconds you will see Request timed out a Doone ofthe following e n Windows Vista click the 9 gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center e n Windows XP click Start gt Settings or Control Panel Network Connection b Select the appropriate connection from the ones shown Note If the computer is connected to the access point router by an Ethernet cable the connection may not include the word wireless in its name c Right click the connection and then click Repair Ping the printer 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click gt All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt e n Windows XP click Start Programs or All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt 2 Type ping followed by the IP address of the printer For example ping 192 168 0 25 3 Press Enter 4 Ifthe printer responds you will see several lines appear that start with Reply from Turn off and restart the printer and then try resending your print job 5 Ifthe printer does not respond you will see Request timed out a Check thatthe computer has a wireless IP address 1 Do one of the following e n Windows V
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58. Setup Note You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part of the setup process 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen including typing in the SSID of the wireless access point wireless router and the security keys when prompted 5 Store the SSID and the security keys in a safe place for future reference Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation Windows users only These are possible solutions for Windows users Try one or more of the following Check power If the b light is not on see Power button is not lit on page 63 78 Check the installation cable 1 Disconnect the installation cable and check it for any obvious damage 2 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer The USB port is marked with the e USB symbol Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the printer Cancel the software installation 3 4 5 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 6 Click Wireless Setup Utility 7 Follow the prompts on the computer screen to reinstall the software Checking your network name Windows users only Make sure your network does not have the same name as another network near you For example if you and your neighbor both use a manufacturer s default network name your printer could be connecting to your neighbor s network If
59. Use a different brand of paper Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations If you are printing photos or other high quality images for best results use Lexmark photo papers 82 Check paper condition Use only new unwrinkled paper Removing and reinstalling the software Software may not be installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of the page These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check minimum print settings Unless you are using the borderless feature use these minimum print margin settings e Left and right margins 6 35 mm 0 25 in for letter size paper 3 37 mm 0 133 in for all paper sizes except letter e Top margin 1 7 mm 0 067 in e Bottom margin 12 7 mm 0 5 in Select the Borderless print feature 1 From the software application click File Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Click Print Layout 4 Click Borderless Make sure you use photo paper Borderless printing requires photo paper Small margins are printed when you select the Borderless feature when you are printing on plain paper Make sure the paper size matches the printer setting 1 From the software application click File Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Click Paper Setup 4 Check the paper size Print speed is slow These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Maximize computer processing speed e Cl
60. Windows Vista click e n Windows XP and earlier click Start 3 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 4 Click Lexmark Solution Center 5 From the Maintenance tab click Align to fix blurry edges 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality print your document again If print quality has not improved clean the print cartridge nozzles Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper 2 Doone of the following e n Windows Vista click e n Windows XP and earlier click Start 3 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 4 Click Solution Center 5 From the Maintenance tab click Clean Print Nozzles A page prints forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them 6 To verify that the print quality has improved print the document again 7 f print quality has not improved try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges 2 Dampen a clean lint free cloth with water and place the cloth on a flat surface 3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown 59 4 O CO N Oo C 11 Using another clean section of the cloth gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown With another clean section of the clot
61. a hub router or switch e The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem Q 7 i da 47 Wireless network examples Four common wireless networks appear below e Scenario 1 Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet e Scenario 2 Computer laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet e Scenario 3 Computer laptop and printer connected wirelessly without Internet e Scenario 4 Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet 20 Scenario 1 Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet e A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable e A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router e The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem Q 02002092000202022200020020J US ee N Scenario 2 Computer laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet e A computer a laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router Up e The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem Q A ee QZ e 47 21 Scenario 3 Computer laptop and printer connected wirelessly without Internet e A computer a laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point e The network has no connection to the Internet deli mg CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC L Scenario 4 Laptop connected wire
62. ame 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 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 Ift MAC filtering is enabled in your router and you want to add a printer to your network the MAC address of the printer must be included in the MAC filter list Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your printer s configuration settings including the IP address and MAC address of the printer 1 Make sure the printer is turned on 2 Press b The b light pulses 3 Press and hold 4 4 While holding press b 5 When the b light becomes steady release M The network setup page prints Wireless networking Finding IP addresses An IP address is a unique number used by devices on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other Devices on an IP network can only communicate with each other if they have unique and valid IP addresses A unique IP address means no two devices on the same network have the same IP address How to locate a printer IP address You can locate the printer IP address by printing out the printer network setup page For more information see Printing a network setup page on page 23 23 How to locate a computer IP address 1 Do one of the followin
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64. 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
65. aper sizes when printing photos from your camera e 3 5 x 5 inches e 4x6 inches e 4x 8 inches e 5x7 inches e 10 x 20 inches e Letter 8 5 x 11 inches e A6 105 x 148 mm e A5 148 x 210 mm e A4 210 x 297 mm e L 89 x 127 mm e 2L 127 x 178 mm e Hagaki card 100 x 148 mm e 10x 15cm e 13x 18cm To view or change the print size settings on your camera see the documentation that came with your camera Make sure the printer is properly communicating with the camera 6 If the PictBridge connection is successful the camera automatically switches to print mode the PictBridge PictBridge symbol appears on the camera display or a message recognizing the connection appears on the camera display depending on your camera If the PictBridge connection is unsuccessful try one or more of the following e Make sure you are using the USB cable that came with your camera e Make sure the USB cable that you are using is not damaged If the error occurs after the printer has successfully connected with the camera try one or more of the following e Disconnect the camera and then connect it again e f the lights keep on blinking check for error messages on the camera display and then see the documentation that came with your camera 65 Software does not install These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check your operating system The following operating systems are supported Windows Vista Windows XP Window
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67. ards or postcards at a time 1 Load cards with the print side facing you 2 Make sure e The cards are loaded in the center of the paper support e The paper guides rest against the edges of the cards 29 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 e The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support e The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies Notes e Transparencies with paper backing sheets are not recommended e 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 e You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron on transfers e The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support e The paper guides rest against the edges of the transfers Loading custom size paper You can load up to 100 sheets of custom size paper at a time 1 Load paper with the print
68. art Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series Click Solution Center From the Maintenance tab click Print a test page ao A C N Compare the printed page to the image displayed on the computer screen If the printed image matches the image displayed on the screen then you are finished 6 If the test page did not print at all or has quality problems attend to any error messages that appear on the screen 91 Test page does not print These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Make sure the printer is receiving power If the b light is not on the printer may not be receiving power e Press b e Plug the printer into a different electrical outlet e f the printer is plugged into a surge protector unplug the printer and plug it directly into an electrical outlet Check the USB connection 1 Check that the USB cable is connected to the computer The USB port on the back of the computer is marked by the gt USB symbol Plug the long flat end of the USB cable into this port 2 Make sure that the smaller more square end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of the printer 3 Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the 5 light is on Make sure the cartridges are properly installed With the front of the printer facing you check for proper print cartridge installation If you are using a color cartridge make sure it is properly installed in the right carrier If you are usi
69. best at a lower Quality Speed setting Use the Quick Print or Normal setting to print most text documents A blank or incorrect page prints Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Lift the access cover and remove the print cartridges from the print cartridge carrier Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the print nozzles located on the bottom of the cartridges Make sure the cartridges are properly installed With the front of the printer facing you check for proper print cartridge installation If you are using a color cartridge make sure it is properly installed in the right carrier If you are using a black or photo cartridge make sure it is properly installed in the left carrier Check the USB connection 1 Check that the USB cable is connected to the computer The USB port on the back of the computer is marked by the e USB symbol Plug the long flat end of the USB cable into this port 2 Make sure that the smaller more square end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of the printer 3 Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the b light is on Close other open files before printing Before sending a file to print close all other open files in the program you are using The printer prints a blank page when too many files are open in the same program Characters on printout are missing or unexpected These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Make sure the printer is set
70. ble click the printer Help icon 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 To access the Lexmark Solution Center your CD It installs with the other software if your 1 Do one of the following printer connects to a computer In Windows Vista click e n Windows XP and earlier click Start 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Select Lexmark Solution Center 10 Customer support Description Where to find North America Where to find rest of world Telephone support Call us at Telephone numbers and support hours vary US 1 800 332 4120 by country or region Monday Friday 8 00 AM 11 00 PM ET Visit our Web site at www lexmark com Saturday Noon 6 00 PM ET Select a country or region and then select the Customer Support link 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 Note For addit
71. c IP address e You move the printer to a remote subnet e The printer is listed as Unconfigured in the Configuration Utility Contact your system support person for more information Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have built in antennas that transmit and receive radio signals The signal strength listed on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received Many factors can affect the signal strength One factor is interference from other wireless devices or even other devices such as microwave ovens Another factor is distance The farther two wireless devices are from each other the more likely it is that the communication signal will be weaker Tips for using network adapters e Make sure the adapter connections are secure e Make sure the computer is turned on e Make sure you entered the correct IP address Types of wireless networks Networks can operate in one of two modes infrastructure or ad hoc Lexmark recommends setting up a network in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer 24 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
72. ck the paper size and type to make sure the paper is supported by the printer If you are using automatic duplexing use only letter or A4 size plain paper Check for paper jams Check for and clear any paper jams For more information see Paper jam in the duplex unit on page 98 Make sure the duplex unit is properly installed Remove the duplex unit and reinstall it For more information see Paper jam in the duplex unit on page 98 Cartridge carrier jam These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Remove any obstructions in the cartridge carrier 1 Lift the access cover 2 Remove any objects blocking the path of the print cartridge carrier 3 Make sure the cartridge carrier lids are closed 4 Close the access cover 5 Press Remove and reinstall the print cartridges 1 Lift the access cover 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids 3 Remove both print cartridges 101 4 Reinstall the print cartridges 5 Snapthe lids closed 6 Close the access cover 7 Press Memory card troubleshooting Memory card cannot be inserted There are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check memory card type Make sure that the type of memory card you are using can be usediin the printer For more information see Inserting a memory card on page 43 Check memory card placement Make sure you have inserted the memory card in the cor
73. con has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer If it is not right click the icon and then click Set as Default Windows 2000 users only 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Right click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon 3 Make sure e Set as Default Printer is selected e Pause Printing is not selected Use Printer Offline is not selected Checking printer readiness The printer may not be ready to print Check the following When you think you have solved the problem test the solution by sending a document to print Make sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded Make sure you have followed the correct loading instructions for your printer 89 Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges 1 Lift the access cover 2 Remove the print cartridges from the print cartridge carrier 3 Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the bottom and back of the cartridges Do the print cartridges have ink 1 Do one of the following e In Windows Vista click e n Windows XP and earlier click Start 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Click Solution Center If an exclamation point appears on either of the print cartridges the ink level is low Install a new cartridge Check the USB connection 1 Check that the USB cable is connected to the computer The USB port on the back of the computer is marked by the amp z USB symbol Plug the l
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75. dges Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together Do photos or transparencies dry and stick together on the paper exit tray Remove the photos or transparencies from the paper exit tray as they exit the printer Allow them to dry before stacking Because transparencies and photo papers do not absorb ink the ink on the surface of the paper or transparency takes longer to dry than most printouts Are you using a transparency or photo paper designed for an inkjet printer For information on ordering supplies see Choosing compatible specialty paper types on page 35 Page prints with different fonts Is the printer selected as the default printer For more information see Checking the printer status Are the fonts applied correctly The problem may be with the fonts For more information see Resolving font problems 86 Print is too dark or smudged These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Make sure the ink dry before handling the paper Remove the paper as it exits and let the ink dry before handling Make sure the Quality Speed setting is appropriate for the paper type loaded in the printer The Photo Quality Speed setting may cause smearing if used with plain paper If you are using plain paper try using the Normal setting Make sure the print cartridge nozzles are clean You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Pri
76. e 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 Click OK The thumbnail is updated 50 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 Enhancements 3 Click Color Effects 4 Apply a color effect You can select sepia antique brown black and white or antique grey 5 Click OK 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
77. e Customer Support Center 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click 9 e n Windows XP and earlier click Start 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Click Solution Center and then click the Contact Information tab 105 Print File Error To use the Print Files function your printer must be connected to a computer and both the printer and computer must be on The error may include any of the following causes listed below Solution The printer failed to find an application or software on Make sure you have software installed on your computer the computer to print the file or files stored on the that can open files with the desired file extensions memory device The printer failed to retrieve the file or files stored on Make sure that the memory device e The memory device has not been removed e The memory card or flash drive is not damaged or corrupted Unsupported file types found on memory card The memory card inserted in the printer contains unsupported file types Insert a memory card with supported file types For more information on supported file types see the User s Guide on the CD that came with your printer Paper Jam The printer has a paper jam and you must clear the paper path Note To avoid paper jams do not force paper into the printer Multiple All In Ones found Multiple Lexmark printers attached either locally or over a network have been detected on
78. e 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 Turn on the button so that all documents are printed on both sides of the paper Note The light stays on until you select a different option Turn off the button so that all documents are printed on one side of the paper Note The light stays off until you select a different option 40 Select 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 Side Flip or like the pages of a legal pad Side Flip is the factory default setting For more information see Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically on page 41 and Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually on page 41 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 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
79. e printing multiple copies e f 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 With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup From the Print Layout tab select N up Select the number of pages to print on each page If you want each page image to be surrounded by a border select Print Page Borders Click OK Oo Gi Aa c N Click OK or Print 34 Printing documents or photos from a removable storage device 1 2 3 Insert a memory card into a card slot or insert a flash drive into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer If there are documents or photos stored on the memory card or flash drive a dialog appears on the computer screen giving you the option to save the files or photos to the computer or to select files or photos to print Click Select files to print or Select photos to print Select the document or photo you want to print Notes e For documents the appropriate program opens You can print your document directly from the program e For photos the Productivity Studio opens You can edit and print your p
80. e sure it is properly installed 104 If printing using a USB cable make sure the cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer Before you print you may need to restart the computer General Printing Problem You cannot receive a more specific error message because the printer and the computer do not have bidirectional communication To receive a more specific error message see Bidirectional communication is not established on page 95 To find the problem without establishing bidirectional communication see Checking printer readiness on page 89 Ink Low A print cartridge is almost out of ink Install a new cartridge For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 56 To order a new cartridge see Ordering paper and other supplies on page 61 Out of Memory The printer software cannot obtain enough memory to print Try the following e Before sending a document to print close any other open programs The printer may print a blank page when too many programs are open on the computer e Follow the instructions on the error screen These instructions reduce the amount of memory needed to print Out of Paper 1 Load paper For more information see Loading paper on page 28 2 Press to continue printing Note Do not force paper into the printer Fixing a printing failure Follow the instructions on the computer screen If the printer still does not print contact th
81. e the new port has been selected on the Ports tab and then click Apply The new port is listed with the printer name 10 Click OK Restart the host computer and the remote computer Try printing again Printer is not able to communicate with the computer The printer and computer are not able to exchange data Verify that the printer is plugged in and the b light is on Wrong printer is attached The printer attached to the computer is not the correct printer See the setup documentation for help attaching the printer Printer is out of paper 1 Load paper 2 Press Updating the printer software The printer software needs to be updated to run properly 1 Start Windows 2 When the desktop appears insert the software CD for Windows The installation screen appears 3 Click Install 4 When the Existing Printer Driver Found dialog box appears select Update the existing driver software Bidirectional communication is not established The printer and computer may not be able to exchange data These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Make sure there is no problem with the connections For more information see Cable is not connected is loose or is damaged on page 92 Make sure the printer is receiving power If the D button is not lit the printer may not be receiving power e Plug the printer into a different outlet e f the printer is plugged into a surge protector unplug the printer and pl
82. e 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 25 3 In the Connect to a Network dialog click Set up a wireless ad hoc computer to computer network and then click Next 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 Goto 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 p
83. ed period of time Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 1500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to High yield black carriage 44800 Colorcartidge aa ao Color cartridge ooo Bo ooo High yield color cartridge fas a50 Photo cartridge Not applicable Values obtained by continuous printing Declared yield value in accordance with ISO IEC 24711 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Ordering paper and other supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you visit our Web site at www lexmark com Notes e For best results use only Lexmark print cartridges e For best results when printing photos or other high quality images use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper Do notuse Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Your print cartridges are not compatible with this type of paper e To prevent smudging or scratching avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects For best results remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray and allow the sheets to dry at least 24 hours before stacking displaying or storing Item Part Number USB cable 1021294 For more information go to www lexmark com 61 Paper size Lexmark Photo Paper Letter A4 4x 6in 10x 15cm Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper Letter A4 4x 6in 10x 15cm L Note Availability may vary by country or region For information o
84. end user This limited warranty applies only to Software Program media purchased new from Lexmark or an Authorized Lexmark Reseller or Distributor Lexmark will replace the Software Program should it be determined that the media does not conform to this limited warranty 2 DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW LEXMARK AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM AS IS AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TITLE NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ABSENCE OF VIRUSES ALL WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM This Agreement is to be read in conjunction with certain statutory provisions as that may be in force from time to time that imply warranties or conditions or impose obligations on Lexmark that cannot be excluded or modified If any such provisions apply then to the extent Lexmark is able Lexmark hereby limits its liability for breach of those provisions to one of the following replacement of the Software Program or reimbursement of the price paid for the Software Program 114 3 10 LICENSE GRANT Lexmark grants you the following rights provided you comply with all terms and conditions of this License Agreement a Use You may Use one 1 copy of the Software Program The term Use means storing loading installing e
85. er 2 Double click the printer Help icon User s Guide Comprehensive Version Description Where to find The User s Guide Comprehensive Version gives you When you install the printer software the User s Guide instructions for using the printer and other information Comprehensive Version will be installed such as 1 Do one of the following e Using the software on Windows operating systems e In Windows Vista click Loading paper e n Windows XP and earlier click Start Printing 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Working with photos Series Scanning if supported by your printer 3 Click User s Guide Making copies if supported by your printer If the link to the User s Guide is not on your desktop Faxing if supported by your printer follow these instructions Maintaining the printer 1 Insert the CD Connecting the printer to a network if supported by The installation screen appears your printer Note If necessary click gt All Programs gt Troubleshooting problems with printing copying Run In Windows XP and earlier versions click scanning faxing paper jams and misfeeds Start gt Run and then type D setup where D is Note If your printer supports Macintosh operating the letter of your CD ROM drive systems see the Mac Help Click Documentation 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark Click View User s Guide including Setup 1500 Series folder Troubleshooting 2 Dou
86. er a network make sure that the correct host and device are communicating Select the correct printer from the computer Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Select the printer on your wireless network If you have more than one printer and use Windows you must select your wireless network printer 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click gt Control Panel gt Printers e n Windows XP and earlier click Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes 2 From the list shown select the printer on your wireless network Note To select the printer right click the printer and then select Set as Default Printer 3 Insert the memory card in the printer 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Check memory card placement Make sure you inserted the memory card into the correct slot Check memory card type Make sure that the type of memory card you are using can be used in the printer Check to see if the memory card is damaged Check to see that there is no obvious damage to the memory card Remove memory cards properly from the printer to avoid corruption of data 103 Check to see if your printer or the computer is turned on Make sure that your printer and your computer are turned on Check to see if your wireless connection is active If your wireless connection is down 1 Do one of the following e n
87. er jam error 106 print is dark or smudged 87 printed characters are improperly formed or not aligned 87 printer cannot communicate over peer to peer network 93 printer communication problems 68 printer is trying to print to file 93 printer not communicating with computer 95 printer plugged in but does not print 93 printer status 89 printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print 87 ready or busy printing is listed as status 91 resolving font problems 90 transparencies or photos contain white lines 88 unsupported file types found on memory card 106 vertical straight lines are not smooth 88 wrong printer attached 95 Troubleshooting button 18 troubleshooting error messages out of paper 105 print file error 106 printing failure error 105 troubleshooting jams and misfeeds banner paper jams 100 cartridge carrier jam 101 paper jam in printer 97 paper jam in the duplex unit 98 paper jam in the paper support 97 paper or specialty media misfeeds 99 printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media 99 troubleshooting memory card memory card cannot be inserted 102 troubleshooting memory card and PictBridge nothing happens when memory card is inserted 102 troubleshooting memory card reader and PictBridge power light and duplex light are blinking alternately 64 troubleshooting print blank or incorrect page prints 85 cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 96
88. er of the window 11 Hemove the CD or storage device Viewing Printing photos from the Productivity Studio 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From the desktop double click the Productivity Studio icon Click Work with Documents and Photos Click to select the photo s you want to print From the Productivity Studio taskbar located at the bottom of the screen click Photo Prints From the Quality drop down list select a copy quality From the Paper Size in Printer drop down list select the paper size From the Paper Type in Printer drop down list select the paper type 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 Click Print Now in the bottom right corner of the screen Printing Photo Packages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From the desktop double click the Productivity Studio icon Click Photo Packages Click to select the photos you want to include in your photo package Click Next From the Quality drop down list select a copy quality From the Paper Size in Printer drop down list select the paper size 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 Click Print Now in the bottom right corner
89. ess cover and leave it open Press and hold M While holding M press b When the light blinks release i Close the access cover o d FP CQ N Wait for the 5 light to stop blinking The printer is reset to factory default settings 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 light must be on The button works in tandem with the Duplexing settings in the printer software To access the Duplexing settings 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 Use Printer Settings Control two sided printing using the button Press to turn the light on or off e When the light is on your documents are printed on both sides of the paper duplexed
90. feature or option is used with the product for which it was designed To obtain warranty service you may be required to present the feature or option with the product If you transfer this product to another user warranty service under the terms of this statement is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period You should transfer proof of original purchase and this statement to that user Limited warranty service The warranty period starts on the date of original purchase as shown on the purchase receipt The warranty period ends 12 months later To obtain warranty service you may be required to present proof of original purchase You may be required to deliver your product to the Remarketer or Lexmark or ship it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark designated location You are responsible for loss of or damage to a product in transit to the Remarketer or the designated location When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part the item replaced becomes the property of the Remarketer or Lexmark The replacement may be a new or repaired item The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of the original product Replacement is not available to you if the product you present for exchange is defaced altered in need of a repair not included in warranty service damaged beyond repair or if the product is not free of all legal obligations restrictions liens and encumbrances Before you prese
91. feet the effective range for optimal performance is generally 100 150 feet You can find the signal strength of the network on the network setup page For information on how to print a setup page see Printing a network setup page on page 23 Check security keys Make sure security keys are correct For more information see Check your security keys on page 74 Check MAC address If your network uses MAC address filtering provide the MAC address for the printer to your network If you need help finding the MAC address see Finding the MAC address on page 22 Ping the wireless access point wireless router to make sure the network is working 1 If you do not already know it find the IP address of the access point a Click e n Windows Vista gt All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt e In Windows XP and earlier Start Programs or All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt b Type ipconfig C Press Enter e The Default Gateway entry is typically the wireless access point wireless router e The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods such as 192 168 0 100 Your IP address might also start with the numbers 10 or 169 This is determined by your operating system or wireless network software 2 Ping the wireless access point wireless router a Click e n Windows Vista gt All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt e In Windows XP and earlier Start gt Programs or All
92. g e n Windows Vista click gt All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt e n Windows XP click Start Programs or All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt 2 Type ipconfig 3 Press Enter The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods such as 192 168 0 100 Assigning an IP address An IP address may be assigned by the network using DHCP The print object created at the end of the installation sends all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address Many networks have the ability to automatically assign an IP address Auto IP is the ability for individual devices to assign themselves a unique IP address Most networks use DHCP to assign addresses During the Direct IP printing installation of printer software the IP address is visible in the printer list only as it is being assigned The print object that is created in the Printers folder of the operating system will reference the MAC address of the printer in the port name If the IP address is not automatically assigned you can try manually entering an address after selecting your printer from the available list Configure IP address If you have lost communication with the printer over a network select Use DHCP to reestablish communication with the printer You must assign an IP address in any of the following situations e You manually assigned IP addresses for the other network devices e You want to assign a specifi
93. g its saturation lets you control the intensity of the color 1 2 3 4 5 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen click File gt Open to select the image you want to edit With an image open click the Enhancements tab Click Hue Saturation 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 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 2 3 4 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen click File Open to select the image you want to edit With an image open click Advanced 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 O Click Save to keep your changes Despeckling a photo Despeckling lets you remove specks that appear in your photo 1 2 3 4 5 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen click File gt Open to select the image you want to edit With an image open click Enhancements Click Despeckl
94. h repeat step 3 and step 4 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely Heinsert the print cartridges Print the document again If the print quality does not improve clean the print nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 59 Hepeat step 9 up to two more times If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the print cartridges Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet CAUTION To avoid the risk of electric shock unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding A Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray Dampen a clean lint free cloth with water Warning Do not use household cleaners or detergents as they may damage the finish of the printer Wipe only the outside of the printer making sure to remove any ink residue that has accumulated on the paper exit tray Warning Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before beginning a new print job 60 Preserving the print cartridges e Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them e Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace clean or store it in an airtight container The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extend
95. he device is set to use DHCP but no DHCP server is available an AutolP address may be assigned by the device Basic Service Set describes the type of wireless network that you are using The BSS type can be one of the following Infrastructure network or Ad Hoc network A specific radio frequency used by two or more wireless devices to communicate with each other All devices on the network must use the same channel A language used by DHCP servers An IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server A computer or router that gives a unique IP address to each device on the network Unique addresses prevent conflicts A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with other wireless devices using an access point or router Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of installation A device that lets computers and printers talk to each other over a network without cables The network address of a computer or printer Each device on the network has its own network address The address may be assigned manually by you Static IP address automatically by the DHCP server DHCP IP address or automatically by the device AutoIP address A command that displays the IP address and other network information of a Windows computer A hardware address that uniquely identifies each device on a network You can usually find the MAC address printed on the device A method of limiting access to your
96. her end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer Notes e Make sure the PictBridge enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode For more information see the documentation that came with your camera e he printer recognizes one active media device at a time Make sure there is no memory card in the card slots 6 4 If the PictBridge connection is successful the camera automatically switches to print mode the PictBridge PictBridge symbol appears on the camera display or a message recognizing the connection appears on the camera display For more information see the documentation that came with your camera 5 Follow the instructions in the documentation that came with your camera to select and print photos Note If no DPOF selections were specified in your camera beforehand you can make the selections while the camera is connected to the printer For more information see the documentation that came with your camera 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 the
97. hoto directly from this program 4 Print the document or photo Pausing print jobs 1 For Windows Vista click gt Control Panel gt Printer For Windows XP click Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes 2 Right click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon 3 Select Pause Canceling print jobs 1 ao A C N In Windows Vista click gt Control Panel gt Printer In Windows XP click Start Settings gt Printers and Faxes Right click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon Select Open Right click the document name Select Cancel 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 Photo paper A high quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet 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 2 ink providing photos that are fade and 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 sturd
98. ia MISfCES ccccceccccsscecsseeceececeueecsaeecsueeesaeeesaueeseueessueesseeesueeeseeeeseneesensessneesags 99 Printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty MECIA ccccccseeeeceeeeceeeeseeeeceeeeaeeseeeeaeeessaeeeaes 99 Banner papera ccce T c E EP 100 Paper connues to Jakne E 100 Duplex unit does not operate correctly ccccceecceececeecceeeeceeeceeeceeecueccueesaeecuesaueeaueeseeeseeesseeeseesueeseeess 101 Carmdge carier jaler LEO 101 Memor card IroubleshoollFigssssisten a a 102 Memory card carnobDe Insertec s ionic deie ied ode ta dte uS pkbdiv told n Edel em adeo dinde ONE OEQ Md RU dE 102 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted seessssssssssssssseeeeneeee nennen nnns 102 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network eese 103 Error messages on the computer screen seesseeseeseeeesee enne nennen nnne nnne nnne nasus sa sena annes as 104 Clearinda error MESSAGES queis iuis rupes uates Excuse eitis ove uos od uteo vm uie ht Lun Please etes 104 Left Right Cartridge Missing Pte 104 COMMUNICATION mor avalla ble zesire ea e e bass a ead ase 104 General Printing PRO zl UM N a a 105 HK Be eee ce reer cerns Watt te Oe c PERIERE 105 eeu c 105 IU NOB ADC t
99. ible cable that lets the printer communicate with the computer at much higher speeds than parallel cables A small rectangular port on the back of the computer that connects the peripheral devices using a USB cable and lets them communicate at high speeds A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network Other possible security settings are WPA and WPA2 A device that connects wireless devices together to form a wireless network A router that also serves as a wireless access point An industry term that describes the technology used to create an interoperable wireless local area network WLAN A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network WPA is not supported on ad hoc wireless networks Other possible security settings are WEP and WPA2 A newer version of WPA Older routers are less likely to support this Other possible security settings are WPA and WEP 118 Index A access cover 15 ad hoc wireless network adding a printer using Windows 27 creating using Windows 25 adjusting brightness automatically 49 51 adjusting the hue of a photo 50 adjusting the saturation of a photo 50 Advanced button 18 aligning print cartridges 59 assigning IP address 24 automatic duplex 41 B banner paper loading 31 banner paper jams 100 banner printing problems checking spool settings 90 banner printing 39 blank or incorrect page prints 85 blurring photo 49 booklet as
100. ier 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 35 Printing envelopes oO a A Q N Load envelopes With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup From the I Want To menu select Print on an envelope From the Envelope Size list select the envelope size loaded Select Portrait or Landscape orientation Notes e Most envelopes use landscape orientation e Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application 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 2 3 4 O N O Gi 9 Load greeting cards index cards photo cards or postcards With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup Select a Quality Speed setting Select Photo for photos and greeting cards and select Normal for other types of cards Click the Paper Setup tab Select Paper From the Paper Size list select a card size Click OK Click OK or Print Notes e To avoid paper jams do not force the cards into the printer e 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 gt Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options
101. iers and Remarketers are intended beneficiaries of this limitation Additional rights Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the limitations or exclusions contained above may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state LEXMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BY USING THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THESE LICENSE AGREEMENTS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THESELICENSE AGREEMENTS PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRODUCT UNUSED AND REQUEST A REFUND OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID IF YOU ARE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT FOR USE BY OTHER PARTIES YOU AGREE TO INFORM THE USERS THAT USE OF THE PRODUCT INDICATES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS CARTRIDGE LICENSE AGREEMENT agree that the patented print cartridge s shipped with this printing device are sold subject to the following license agreement The patented print cartridge s contained inside is are licensed for a single use only and is are designed to stop working after delivering a fixed amount of ink A variable amount of ink will remain in the cartridge when replacement is required After this single use the license to use the print cartridge terminates and the used cartridge must be returned only to Lexmark for remanufacturing refilling or recycling If
102. igital 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 buttons on the camera to control and print photos 1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera Note Use only the USB cable that came with your camera 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer Notes e Make sure the PictBridge enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode For more information see the documentation that came with your camera e The printer recognizes one active media device at a time Remove any memory cards from the printer when you connect the camera 6 3 If the PictBridge connection is successful the camera automatically switches to print mode the PictBridge PictBridge symbol appears on the camera display or a message recognizing the connection appears on the camera display depending on your camera For more information see the documentation that came with your camera 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
103. ile error 106 exterior of the printer cleaning 60 F factory default settings resetting internal wireless print server 7 7 resetting the printer 40 faded colors 86 FCC notices 108 finding information 9 publications 9 Web site 9 flash drive cannot print from 96 inserting 44 printing documents or photos from 35 printing photos using the computer 51 transferring all photos using computer 46 transferring selected photos using the computer 46 fonts resolving problems 90 G gamma value changing 50 general printing problem error 105 getting a document to print 93 glossy paper loading 28 glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together 86 greeting cards loading 29 printing 36 H heavyweight matte paper loading 28 How To button 18 image changing gamma value 50 improving print quality 81 index cards loading 29 printing 36 information finding 9 ink levels seem incorrect 84 ink levels seem to go down quickly 85 ink low error 105 inserting flash drives 44 memory cards 43 installing network printer 24 print cartridges 56 printer software 16 68 internal wireless print server 16 resetting to factory default settings 77 IP address assigning 24 iron on transfers loading 30 iron on transfers printing 38 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 100 cartridge carrier jam 101 paper jam in printer 97 paper jam in the duplex unit 98 paper jam in the paper Support 97 paper or s
104. ing Center icon n Windows Vista click 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer e n Windows XP and earlier click Start The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance 5 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1500 tab open Series 3 Select Solution Center From here You can e earn how to Use basic features Print projects such as photos envelopes cards banners iron on transfers and transparencies Find the electronic User s Guide Comprehensive Version for more information View ink levels and order new print cartridges Learn tips about the current status Solve printer problems View ink levels and order new print cartridges 18 From here You can Advanced 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 Maintenance Install a new print cartridge Order new print cartridges Print a test page u GL 9 HMantenance Clean print cartridges to fix horizontal streaks Align print cartridges to fix blurry edges View ink levels Troubleshoot other ink problems Security Information Third party applications including anti virus security and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed For your printer to work properly all
105. ing a wireless connection Transfer the photos from the memory device to the computer before printing the photos Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Make sure the camera is a PictBridge enabled digital camera See the documentation that came with your camera to determine whether it is a PictBridge enabled digital camera Enable PictBridge printing from the camera Enable PictBridge printing on the camera by selecting the correct USB mode If the camera USB selection is incorrect the camera is detected as a USB storage device or the b light and light blink alternately For more information see the documentation that came with your camera 96 Make sure the printer is properly communicating with the camera 41 If the PictBridge connection is successful the camera automatically switches to print mode the PictBridge PictBridge symbol appears on the camera display or a message recognizing the connection appears on the camera display depending on your camera If the PictBridge connection is unsuccessful try one or more of the following e Make sure you are using the USB cable that came with your camera e Make sure the USB cable that you are using is not damaged If the error occurs after the printer has successfully connected with the camera try one or more of the following e Disconnect the camera and then connect it again e f the lights
106. instead Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products programs or services except those expressly designated by the manufacturer are the user s responsibility For Lexmark technical support visit support lexmark com For information on supplies and downloads visit www lexmark com If you don t have access to the Internet you can contact Lexmark by mail Lexmark International Inc Bldg 004 2 CSC 740 New Circle Road NW Lexington KY 40550 2007 Lexmark International Inc All rights reserved UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at private expense Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International Inc registered in the United States and or other countries evercolor and PerfectFinish are trademarks of Lexmark International Inc TrueType is a trademark of Apple Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 107 Conventions Note A Note identifies something that could help you Warning A Warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware or software AN CAUTION A CAUTION identifies something that could cause you harm 9 CAUTION This type of CAUTION indicates that you should not touch the marked area A CAUTION This type of CAUTION indicates a hot
107. int queue device 3 Click Printer e Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing e f a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default Printer you must select the print queue device for each file you want to print Banner paper jams These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Clear banner paper jams 1 Firmly grasp the paper and gently pull it out 2 Press Review banner printing checklist e Use only the number of sheets needed for the banner e Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming 1 With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup Click the Paper Setup tab From the Paper Size area select Banner Select Letter Banner or A4 Banner as the paper size Select Portrait or Landscape Click OK Click OK or Print o o dg 0 IN Paper continues to jam Are you using paper designed for an inkjet printer Check the type of paper you are using Some low quality papers may be too thin or too slick to be fed correctly into the printer For more information see Choosing compatible specialty paper types on page 35 Are you loading the paper correctly For more information see Loading paper on page 28 Note Do not force paper into the printer 100 Duplex unit does not operate correctly These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check paper size and type Che
108. ional information about contacting Lexmark see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer E mail support For e mail support visit our Web site E mail support varies by country or region www lexmark com and may not be available in some instances Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT Visit our Web site at www lexmark com Click Technical Support Select a country or region and then select Select your printer family the Customer Support link Select your printer model Note For additional information about contacting Lexmark see the printed From the Support Tools section click e warranty that shipped with your printer Mail Support Complete the form and then click Submit Request Limited Warranty Description Where to find US Where to find rest of world Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International Inc this limited warranty see the Statement of country or region See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that this Limited Warranty included with this warranty that shipped with your printer will be free of defects in printer or set forth at printer materials and workmanship fora www lexmark com period of 12 months after the Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT original date of purchase Click Warranty Information From the Statement of Limited Warranty section click Inkjet amp All In One Printers Scroll through the Web page to view
109. ions of Industry Canada To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF fields in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site www hc sc gc ca rpb The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Industry Canada Canada Cet appareil est conforme la norme RSS 210 d Industry Canada Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 il doit accepter toute interf rence recue y compris celles risquant d alt rer son fonctionnement Cet appareil a t concu pour fonctionner uniquement avec l antenne fournie L utilisation de toute autre antenne est strictement interdite par la r glementation d Industry Canada En application des r glementations d Industry Canada l utilisation d une antenne de gain sup rieur est strictement interdite Pour emp cher toute interf rence radio au service faisant l objet d une licence cet appareil doit tre utilis l int rieur et loin des fen tres afin de g
110. ista click gt All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt e n Windows XP click Start Programs or All Programs gt Accessories Command Prompt 2 Type ipconfig Press Enter 4 Check the Windows IP Configuration screen that appears for the wireless IP address of the computer GO Note Your computer may have an IP address for a wired network a wireless network or both 5 If your computer does not have an IP address see the documentation that came with your wireless access point wireless router to learn how to connect your computer to the wireless network b The printer may need to be reconfigured for new wireless network settings For more information see Run the Wireless Setup Utility Run the Wireless Setup Utility Windows users only 1 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 2 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 80 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Changing wireless settings after installation Windows users only To change your password network name or other wireless setting 1 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 2 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 3 Follow the prompts on the computer screen to
111. its affiliates and agents may collect and use information you provide in relation to support services performed with respect to the Software Program and requested by you Lexmark agrees not to use this information in a form that personally identifies you except to the extent necessary to provide such services EXPORT RESTRICTIONS You may not a acquire ship transfer or reexport directly or indirectly the Software Program or any direct product therefrom in violation of any applicable export laws or b permit the Software Program to be used for any purpose prohibited by such export laws including without limitation nuclear chemical or biological weapons proliferation AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT ELECTRONICALLY You and Lexmark agree to form this License Agreement electronically This means that when you click the Agree or Yes button on this page or use this product you acknowledge your agreement to these License Agreement terms and conditions and that you are doing so with the intent to sign a contract with Lexmark CAPACITY AND AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT You represent that you are of the legal age of majority in the place you sign this License Agreement and if applicable you are duly authorized by your employer or principal to enter into this contract ENTIRE AGREEMENT This License Agreement including any addendum or amendment to this License Agreement that is included with the Software Program is the entire agreement between you and Lexmar
112. k relating to the Software Program Except as otherwise provided for herein these terms and conditions supersede all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications proposals and representations with respect to the Software Program or any other subject matter covered by this License Agreement except to the extent such extraneous terms do not conflict with the terms of this License Agreement any other written agreement signed by you and Lexmark relating to your Use of the Software Program To the extent any Lexmark policies or programs for support services conflict with the terms of this License Agreement the terms of this License Agreement shall control 116 Networking glossary ad hoc mode ad hoc network AutolP address BSS Basic Service Set channel DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP IP address DHCP server infrastructure mode installation cable internal wireless print server IP Internet Protocol address ipconfig MAC Media Access Control address MAC filtering network adapter card network hub network name ping printer nickname router security key signal strength SSID Service Set Identifier Static IP address switch A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with other wireless devices without an access point or router A wireless network that does not use an access point An IP address automatically assigned by a network device If t
113. less print server after your printer was already set up see Configuring the optional internal wireless print server in the Setting up the printer chapter Check network name Make sure your network does not have the same name as another network near you For example if you and your neighbor both use a manufacturer s default network name your printer could be connecting to your neighbor s network If you are not using a unique network name consult the documentation for your wireless access point wireless router to learn how to set a network name If you set a new network name you must reset the printer and computer SSID to the same network name For more information see Checking your network name in the Wireless troubleshooting section Check security keys Make sure security keys are correct For more information see Check your security keys on page 74 Move your computer and or printer Move the computer and or printer closer to the wireless access point wireless router Although the possible distance between devices in 802 11b or 802 11g networks is 300 feet the effective range for optimal performance is generally 100 150 feet You can find the signal strength of the network on the network setup page For information on how to print a setup page see Printing a network setup page on page 23 Check MAC address If your network uses MAC address filtering provide the MAC address for the printer to your network If
114. lessly to printer without Internet e A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a wireless router e The network has no connection to the Internet L7 pe EU Nu V What information do I need and where do 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 e The network name also known as the SSID e The wireless mode the type of wireless network you are using either infrastructure or ad hoc e The type of security used on the network WEP WPA or WPA2 e 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 22 If you purchased the internal wireless print server separately the MAC address appears on an adhesive label that c
115. lick Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Click Solution Center 4 Ifan exclamation point appears on a cartridge the ink level is low Install a new cartridge For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 56 For cartridge ordering information see Ordering paper and other supplies on page 61 Ink levels seem incorrect These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Are you printing graphics or photos When you print documents with a large number of graphics or with the Photo Quality Speed setting the printer uses more ink The type of documents you print and the print quality you select affect the amount of ink the printer uses 84 Are you printing a large file The ink levels displayed in the printer software are not updated during a print job they represent the ink level at the beginning of a print job The ink levels may seem inconsistent in the Printing Status window when you are printing a large file Ink levels seem to go down too quickly These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Are you printing photos or documents with a large number of graphics Because photos and graphics require more ink than text documents ink usage increases when you print photos or graphics Are you printing with the Best Quality Speed setting To reduce ink usage select Photo only when you are printing on photo or heavyweight matte paper All other paper types print
116. lt Start menu 9 gt Settings gt Printers e Classic Start menu gt Control Panel gt Printers 2 Right click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon 3 Click Sharing 4 Click Change Sharing Options and confirm the Windows prompt 5 Select Share this printer and then give the printer a distinctive name 6 Click OK Windows XP users 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes 2 Right click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon 3 Click Sharing 4 Select Share this printer and then give the printer a distinctive name 5 Click OK Windows 2000 users 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Right click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon 3 Click Sharing 4 Select Shared as and then give the printer a distinctive name 5 Click OK Try to locate the printer from the remote computer If the printer is shown as Shared on the host computer but you still cannot print try to locate the printer from the remote computer Windows 2000 Windows XP or Windows Vista users Open the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder Right click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon Click Properties Click the Ports tab and then click the Add Port button Select Local Port and then click the New Port button oa A WA N Type the Universal Naming Convention UNC Port name which consists of the server name and the distinctive printer name The name should be in the form server printer 94 7 Click OK 8 Click Close 9 Make sur
117. memory card or digital camera into the computer e f you are using Windows Vista an AutoPlay screen appears Click Transfer Photos to your computer using the Productivity Studio e f 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 e f you are using Windows 2000 a From the desktop double click the Productivity Studio icon b Click Transfer Photos Click Select photos to print To print all photos click Print To print selected photos click Deselect All and select only the photo s you want to print Click Print From the Quality drop down list select a print quality oN O C AB CQ From the Paper Size in Printer drop down list select the paper size 51 9 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 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 corn
118. merged portions in any form or as otherwise described herein Lexmark may terminate your license upon notice if you fail to comply with any of the terms of this License Agreement Upon such termination you agree to destroy all copies of the Software Program together with all modifications documentation and merged portions in any form 115 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 TAXES You agree that you are responsible for payment of any taxes including without limitation any goods and services and personal property taxes resulting from this Agreement or your Use of the Software Program LIMITATION ON ACTIONS No action regardless of form arising out of this Agreement may be brought by either party more than two years after the cause of action has arisen except as provided under applicable law APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky United States of America No choice of law rules in any jurisdiction shall apply The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The Software Program has been developed entirely at private expense Rights of the United States Government to use the Software Program is as set forth in this Agreement and as restricted in DFARS 252 227 7014 and in similar FAR provisions or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause CONSENT TO USE OF DATA You agree that Lexmark
119. minutes Off mode If this product has an off mode which still consumes a small amount of power then to completely stop product power consumption disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet Total energy usage It is sometimes helpful to calculate the total product energy usage Since power consumption claims are provided in power units of Watts the power consumption should be multiplied by the time the product spends in each mode in order to calculate energy usage The total product energy usage is the sum of each mode s energy usage Statement of Limited Warranty Lexmark International Inc Lexington KY This limited warranty applies to the United States For customers outside the U S see the country specific warranty information that came with your product 112 This limited warranty applies to this product only if it was originally purchased for your use and not for resale from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer referred to in this statement as Remarketer Limited warranty Lexmark warrants that this product Is manufactured from new parts or new and serviceable used parts which perform like new parts ls during normal use free from defects in material and workmanship If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair or replacement at Lexmark s option If this product is a feature or option this statement applies only when that
120. n 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 55 Maintaining the printer Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges 3 If you are installing new print cartridges remove the tape from the back and bottom of the black cartridge and insert the cartridge in the left carrier Warning Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge 4 Close the black cartridge carrier lid Warning Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge 56 6 Close the color cartridge carrier lid 7 Close the printer Note The printer must be closed to start a new print job 8 Press Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on 2 Lift the access cover The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy 57 3 Press down on the cartridge carrie
121. n how to purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in your country or region go to www lexmark com 62 Troubleshooting If you set up your printer on a wireless network make sure The wireless network is working properly The computer and printer are both connected to the same wireless network The printer is within the range of the wireless network The effective range for optimal performance is generally 100 150 feet The printer is located away from other electronic devices that may interfere with the wireless signal The power supply is connected to the printer and b is lit The Wi Fi indicator light is green The printer driver is installed on the computer from which you are performing a task The correct printer port is selected Setup Troubleshooting Power button is not lit These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Press power button Make sure the printer is on by pressing 5 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord 1 2 3 4 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from the printer Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using If the 5 light is not on press b 63 Power light is blinking The power light blinks when it detects errors in the printer Note If the 5 light and the light blink alternately see
122. n page 98 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using an installation cable Warning Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable Internal wireless print server Connect to a wireless network 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 16 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 amp Downloads 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for your operating system 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to download the driver and install the printer software Understanding the printer software Using the software that installed with your printer you can edit photos maintain your printer and do many other tasks The following is an overview of features of the Productivity Studio and the Solution Center To open the Productivity Studi
123. ne Click Auto Fix 49 ordering paper and other supplies 61 out of memory error 105 out of paper error 105 P page does not print 67 page prints with different fonts 86 paper choosing specialty 35 paper and other supplies ordering 61 paper continues to jam 100 paper exit tray 15 paper feed guard 15 paper guides 15 paper jam duplex unit 98 paper support 97 printer 97 paper jam error 106 paper or specialty media misfeeds 99 paper support 15 paper loading 28 partial document or photo prints 81 partial photo prints when using PictBridge 97 parts access cover 15 card reader light 14 duplex button 14 duplex unit 14 form feed button 14 memory card slots 14 paper exit tray 15 paper feed guard 15 paper guides 15 paper support 15 PictBridge port 14 power button 14 power supply 16 print server 16 USB port 16 Wi Fi indicator 15 pausing print jobs 35 photo adjusting hue 50 adjusting saturation 50 applying color effect 51 blurring 49 cropping 48 enhancing 50 sharpening 49 photo cards loading 29 Photo Greeting Cards button 17 Photo Packages 52 Photo Packages button 17 photo paper loading 28 Photo resolution size changing 48 photo smudges 84 photo changing gamma value 50 photos automatic red eye reduction 49 printing all from a memory device 53 printing from a Web page 33 printing from CD using the computer 51 printing from digital camera using the computer 51 printing from PictBridge enabled digital camera 54 p
124. ng installation 78 Wi Fi indicator light is blinking orange 70 Wi Fi indicator light is orange 70 two sided printing automatic 41 printing manual 41 two sided printing understanding 40 U unsupported file types found on memory card 106 updating printer software 95 USB port 16 enabling 69 using One Click Auto Fix 49 Quick Fixes tab 49 V vertical straight lines are not smooth 88 viewing photos from Productivity Studio 52 photos in the Productivity Studio 52 W Web page printing 32 printing only the photos 33 Web site finding 9 white lines appear in graphics or black areas 88 WiFi indicator light is not lit 72 wireless network adding a printer to existing ad hoc network using Windows 27 common home configurations 20 creating an ad hoc network using Windows 25 MAC address 22 networking overview 20 security keys 74 signal strength 24 types of wireless networks 24 wireless network compatibility 12 wireless network printer does not print 75 wireless printer is no longer working 76 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with printer during installation 78 wireless troubleshooting changing wireless settings after installation 77 changing wireless settings after installation Windows 81 check printer ports Windows 81 checking network name Windows 79 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation Windows 78 photos do not print from memory card across wireless
125. ng a black cartridge or photo cartridge make sure itis properly installed in the left carrier Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the print cartridges 1 Lift the access cover 2 Remove the print cartridges from the print cartridge carrier 3 Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the bottom and back of the print cartridges Try printing the test page again 1 Do one of the following e In Windows Vista click e n Windows XP and earlier click Start 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Click Solution Center 4 Click the Maintenance tab 5 Click Print a test page Cable is not connected is loose or is damaged The printer cable must be fully connected and undamaged for proper communication Make sure the USB cable is connected to the USB port on the back of the computer The USB port on the back of the computer is marked by e Plug the long flat end of the USB cable into this port Make sure the other end of the USB cable is connected to the back of the printer Plug the smaller more square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer 92 Make sure the cable is not damaged or loose Make sure e The USB cable is not damaged e The b light is on For more information see Printer is plugged in but does not print Printer is plugged in but does not print These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Make sure the printer is set as the default prin
126. nk or incorrect page prints 85 cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 96 checking printer readiness 89 duplex unit does not operate correctly 101 establishing bidirectional communication 95 flash drive cannot print from 96 improving print quality 81 ink levels seem incorrect 84 ink levels seem to go down quickly 85 memory card cannot print from 96 partial document or photo prints 81 partial photo prints when using PictBridge 97 photo smudges 84 poor quality at the edges of the page 83 poor text and graphic quality 82 print speed is slow 83 printer is out of paper 95 test page does not print 92 white lines appear in graphics or black areas 88 printed characters are improperly formed or not aligned 87 printer no communication 95 printer cannot communicate over peer to peer network 93 printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media 99 printer is out of paper 95 printer plugged in but does not print 93 printer software installing 16 reinstalling 68 removing 68 updating 95 printer status checking 89 printing all photos from a memory device 53 banner 39 booklets 37 cards 36 collate 34 custom size paper 38 document 32 documents or photos from memory card or flash drive 35 envelopes 36 greeting cards 36 index cards 36 iron on transfers 38 last page first 34 multiple pages on one sheet 34 network setup page 23 on both sides of the paper 40 Photo Packages 52 photos from CD using the computer 51
127. nstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it Page does not print These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check messages If an error message is displayed see Error messages on the computer screen on page 104 Check power If the cb light is not on see Power button is not lit on page 63 Reload paper Remove and then load paper Check ink Check the ink levels and install new print cartridges if necessary Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed ow sf 2 2 O0 3 Reinsert the cartridges Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click e n Windows Vista 9 gt Control Panel gt Printers under Hardware and Sound e n Windows XP Start gt Printers and Faxes e n Windows 2000 Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Double click the printer queue device 3 Click Printer e Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing e f a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default Printer you must select the print queue device for each file you want to print Reconnect power supply 1 Press b to turn the printer off 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer 67 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet 6 Press b to turn the printer on Removing and
128. nt this product for warranty service remove all print cartridges programs data and removable storage media unless directed otherwise by Lexmark For further explanation of your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark authorized servicer in your area contact Lexmark at 800 332 4120 or on the World Wide Web at http support lexmark com Remote technical support is provided for this product throughout its warranty period For products no longer covered by a Lexmark warranty technical support may not be available or only be available for a fee Extent of limited warranty We do not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of any product Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by Modification or attachments Accidents or misuse Unsuitable physical or operating environment Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer Operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications Supplies such as ink not furnished by Lexmark Products components parts materials software or interfaces not furnished by Lexmark TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NEITHER LEXMARK NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OR REMARKETERS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY
129. nted characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly Have you added spaces at the left margin If the print is not aligned correctly make sure you have not added spaces by pressing Enter or the spacebar hard coded spaces Do you need to align the print cartridges The cartridges may be out of alignment 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click Control Panel e n Windows XP or 2000 click Start 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Click Solution Center 4 Click the Maintenance tab 5 Click Align to fix blurry edges Are the print cartridges clean You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print If the printer pauses frequently during a print job and prints pages with alternating bands of light and dark print it is printing data faster than the computer can send it Banded printing occurs when the printer pauses frequently You may need to change the printer software settings or the problem may be that the printer and the computer are not able to communicate properly Are the printer and the computer able to communicate data Check the printer status 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click Control Panel e n Windows XP or 2000 click Start 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 87 3 Click Solution Center 4 If the Printer Status is e Cannot Communicate
130. ntouts have alternating bands of light and dark print cccceeccccsseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeesaueeeseueessneeeensags 87 Transparencies or photos Contain white lines lseessssesssssseeeeeee nennen nnne nnnm nnne nnns 88 Vertical straight lines are not smooth 11 llseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeee nennen enne nne nn nnn nnn nn nnn nna snae ranas 88 White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas cece ceccceecceeeeceeceeeeceeeeseeseeceeeseeeseeeseueeueeseeeaeees 88 Checking TNE DH MIEMSTAUNS cecus dosi ora YE eRtA a mu Pe pw lab Suspe s aa uai Eoi pav dul Dv Eve VER Rea di duel ves ettenees 89 Gheckindgptrinter FTeadiltess dne Paci en A ne Raw he baa araa a RA ub redi EY rale mi E de avv bacs bur pdi da 89 Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing ccccseecceceeeeeeceeceeceeeeeeneeeeeeaueeesseeesseeeeesaeeeessaeeessaees 90 FESO VIFIG TONE DRO DICIIS MT ES 90 Pinter iS DUSY printiig ariethier OD sse ovd iot dia on dau a nag dreteea edu a a ai 91 Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status seeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeee enne nennen nennen nnn nnn 91 PUDONG A TeS PAGO M 91 Testpage does MOU DMM e e tr ea a e Gece ee ee 92 Cable is not connected is loose or is CAMAQGEC cccceeccceseeceeceeceeeeceeeeseeeseeeeseeeseeeseueeseueeseueeeseeeesaess 92 Printer1S plugged In Dut GOES NOL DEInt 5 5 o soa atate CHR CER Re
131. o Welcome Screen use one of these methods Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop double click the Productivity 1 Do one of the following Studio icon e In Windows Vista click e n Windows XP and earlier click Start 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Select Productivity Studio Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you want to complete Depending on the printer you have some of the features of this software may not be applicable Details Transfer Photos Download photos from a memory card flash drive CD or digital camera to the Library Photo Greeting Cards Make quality greeting cards from your photos 17 Details Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes Poster Print a photo as a multiple page poster At the bottom left corner of the Welcome Screen there are two Settings choices Printer Status and Maintenance e Check ink levels e Order print cartridges e Find maintenance information e Select other Solution Center tabs for more information including how to change printer settings and troubleshooting The Solution Center is a complete guide to such printing features as printing photos troubleshooting printing problems and installing print cartridges and performing maintenance tasks To open the Solution Center use one of the following methods Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop double click on the Solution 1 Do one of the follow
132. o check or change your print settings a From the Toolbar click Lexmark gt 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 e Print in the Print Preview window then click Print in the Print dialog that opens Or e Close and continue to the next step 5 f needed select a print option from the Toolbar e Normal e Quick e Black and White e Text Only 32 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 E Photos 1 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 f 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
133. of the screen Creating Photo Greeting Cards 1 2 3 4 5 From the desktop double click the Productivity Studio icon Click Photo Greeting Cards From the Style tab click to select a style for your greeting card From the Photo tab select and drag a photo into the preview pane on the right side of the screen Click the text area to be able to add text to your photo greeting card 52 6 When you have finished editing your text click OK 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 52 through step 6 on page 53 If you want to print your photo greeting card select Print your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab Select the number of copies from the Copies drop down list Select the copy quality from the Quality drop down list Select the paper size from the Paper Size in Printer drop down list Paper sizes supported Dimensions UT 8 5 x 11 inches Greeting cards 4x 8 inches 10 16 x 20 32 centimeters Click Print Now lf you want to e mail your photo greeting card click E mail your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab From the Send Quality and Speed area of the screen select the image size Click Create E mail to create an e mail message with your photo greeting card s attached Printing all photos from a memory device 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you If
134. ong flat end of the USB cable into this port 2 Make sure that the smaller more square end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of the printer 3 Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the 5 light is on Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing Banner printing is not possible if certain Spool Settings are selected Verify that you have the right settings selected 1 For Windows Vista click gt Control Panel gt Printer For Windows XP click Start gt Settings gt Printers or Printers and Faxes Right click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon Select Properties Click the Advanced tab At the bottom of the Advanced tab click Print Processor oO a A C N Verify that the Default data type is LEMF If it is not select LEMF from the available choices and then click OK Resolving font problems Have you applied the fonts correctly in the program Most programs do not print a stretched or resized font Is the font a TrueType font Is it available on the computer The font you are trying to print may not be available in the program font selection box Not all fonts are designed to be printed make sure the font is a TrueType font See the program documentation for more information 90 Was the document formatted or created for the printer Windows may substitute different fonts Line and page breaks may change with the font Use the program that created the document to fix these problems and then save
135. ons of the software license agreement accompanying such Freeware whether in the form of a discrete agreement shrink wrap license or electronic license terms at the time of download Use of the Freeware by you shall be governed entirely by the terms and conditions of such license TRANSFER You may transfer the Software Program to another end user Any transfer must include all software components media printed materials and this License Agreement and you may not retain copies of the Software Program or components thereof The transfer may not be an indirect transfer such as a consignment Prior to the transfer the end user receiving the transferred Software Program must agree to all these License Agreement terms Upon transfer of the Software Program your license is automatically terminated You may not rent sublicense or assign the Software Program except to the extent provided in this License Agreement and any attempt to do so shall be void UPGRADES To Use a Software Program identified as an upgrade you must first be licensed to the original Software Program identified by Lexmark as eligible for the upgrade After upgrading you may no longer use the original Software Program that formed the basis for your upgrade eligibility LIMITATION ON REVERSE ENGINEERING You may not alter decrypt reverse engineer reverse assemble reverse compile or otherwise translate the Software Program except as and to the extent expressly permitted to do so
136. onsult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions The manufacturer is not responsible for radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Note To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1021294 for USB attach Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to Director of Lexmark Technology amp Services Lexmark International Inc 740 West New Circle Road Lexington KY 40550 859 232 3000 Exposure to radio frequency radiation The following notice is applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed The radiated output power of this device is far below the radio frequency exposure limits of the FCC and other regulatory agencies A minimum separation of 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna and any persons for this device to satisfy the RF exposure requirements of the FCC and other regulatory agencies Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Inte
137. or Setup 3 Click the Print Layout tab 4 From the Layout list 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 36 6 7 8 9 Select Print Crop Marks if you want each page of the poster to show crop marks 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 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 From the desktop double click the Productivity Studio icon From the Projects and Tools area of the Welcome screen click Poster Open the folder that contains your photo Drag the photo to the Print a Multi Page Poster preview area of the screen Click Next Step at the bottom of the left pane From the Paper size to print poster on drop down list select a paper size From the Print Quality for poster drop down list select a print quality From the Poster Size drop down list select the poster size If you want to rotate the poster so that it fits better on the printed pages click Rotate 90 degrees Click Print Now in the bot
138. ose all applications not in use e Minimize the number and size of graphics and images in the document e Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system Add memory Consider purchasing more RAM 83 Select a lower print quality 1 From the software application click File Print 2 Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup 3 Click Quality Copies 4 From the Quality Speed area select a lower print quality Remove and reinstall the software It is sometimes helpful to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it Skewed print Check the paper guides Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded Check the paper Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer specifications Photo smudges To prevent smudging avoid touching the surface of a printed photo For best results remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking displaying or storing Checking the print cartridges Are the print cartridges properly installed For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 56 Are the sticker and tape removed from the cartridges Lift the access cover Press down on the cartridge carrier latches to raise the cartridge carrier lids Are the cartridges low on ink 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click e n Windows XP and earlier click Start 2 C
139. ow the printer software to run on your computer 19 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 e A computer a laptop and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to
140. pecialty media misfeeds 99 printer does not feed paper envelopes or specialty media 99 120 L labels loading 29 last page first 34 Lexmark Productivity Studio creating and viewing slideshow 55 library preferences changing 47 loading banner paper 31 custom size paper 30 envelopes 28 glossy paper 28 greeting cards 29 heavyweight matte paper 28 index cards 29 iron on transfers 30 labels 29 paper 28 photo cards 29 photo paper 28 postcards 29 transparencies 30 M MAC address 22 Maintenance button 18 manual duplex 41 memory card cannot print from 96 inserting 43 printing documents or photos from 35 printing photos using the computer 51 transferring all photos using the computer 45 transferring selected photos using the computer 46 memory card and PictBridge troubleshooting nothing happens when memory card is inserted 102 memory card cannot be inserted 102 memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshooting power light and duplex light are blinking alternately 64 memory card slots 14 memory card troubleshooting memory card cannot be inserted 102 N network adapters using 24 network printer installing 24 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation Windows 78 network setup page printing 23 networking IP addresses 23 noise emission levels 111 nothing happens when memory card is inserted 102 notices 108 109 110 111 112 N up feature 34 O O
141. printer Move the computer and or printer closer to the wireless access point wireless router Although the possible distance between devices in 802 11b or 802 11g networks is 300 feet the effective range for optimal performance is generally 100 150 feet You can find the signal strength of the network on the network setup page For more information see Printing a network setup page in the Networking chapter Try adjusting external antennas Generally antennas work best if they are pointing straight up You may find however that reception improves if you experiment with different angles for your printer and or wireless access point wireless router antennas Check network name The network name or SSID Service Set Identifer is a setting on a wireless device that allows devices to join the same wireless network For more information see Checking your network name for Windows or Mac in the Wireless troubleshooting section Reboot the computer Turn off and restart the computer 76 Ping the wireless access point Ping the wireless access point wireless router to make sure the network is working For more information see Ping the access point for Windows or Mac in the Wireless troubleshooting section Ping the printer Ping the printer to make sure it is on the network For more information see Ping the printer for Windows or Mac in the Wireless troubleshooting section Run the wireless setup again If
142. r Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier User s Guide Printed booklet that serves as a guide Note Complete user information Mac Help or User s Guide Comprehensive Version can be found on the installation software CD 13 Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To b ban 12 11 Turn the printer on and off f the printer is inactive for 30 minutes the printer reverts to sleep mode to conserve energy Press b or start a print job to turn the printer back on When the printer is in sleep mode pressing and holding b for two seconds will turn off the printer Cancel a print job Press b in the middle of a print job Be alerted for errors For more information see Power light is blinking on page 64 Load or eject paper Cancel a print job Press v in the middle of a print job Print on both sides of the paper duplex A green backlight comes on when the duplex function is activated Note This button is not functional with a Macintosh operating system You can print two sided documents with a Macintosh operating system by using the settings in the Two Sided menu of the Print dialog Be alerted for errors For more information see Duplex light is blinking on page 64 and Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 64 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer Card
143. r consumption characteristics of the product Note Some modes may not apply to your product Mode Description Power consumption Watts The product is generating hard copy output from electronic inputs The product is generating hard copy output from hard copy original documents The product is scanning hard copy documents The product is waiting for a print job The product is in energy saving mode High Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet but the power switch is turned off not applicable Low Off lt 1 W Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet the power switch is turned off and the not applicable product is in the lowest possible power consumption mode The product is plugged into a wall outlet but the power switch is turned off o6 ssi The power consumption levels listed in the previous table represent time averaged measurements Instantaneous power draws may be substantially higher than the average Values are subject to change See www lexmark com for current values Power Saver This product is designed with an energy saving mode called Power Saver The Power Saver Mode is equivalent to the EPA Sleep Mode The Power Saver Mode saves energy by lowering power consumption during extended periods of inactivity The Power Saver Mode is automatically engaged after this product is not used for a specified period of time called the Power Saver Timeout Factory default Power Saver Timeout for this product in
144. r its Authorized remarketers for the license hereunder for the Software Program that caused the damages or that is the subject matter of or is directly related to the cause of action IN NO EVENT WILL LEXMARK ITS SUPPLIERS SUBSIDIARIES OR RESELLERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT EXEMPLARY PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES LOST SAVINGS INTERRUPTION OF USE OR ANY LOSS OF INACCURACY IN OR DAMAGE TO DATA OR RECORDS FOR CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES OR DAMAGE TO REAL OR TANGIBLE PROPERTY FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY ARISING OUT OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS LICENCE AGREEMENT REGARDLESS OF THE NATURE OF THE CLAIM INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY AND EVEN IF LEXMARK OR ITS SUPPLIERS AFFILIATES OR REMARKETERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY YOU BASED ON A THIRD PARTY CLAIM EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THIS EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES IS DETERMINED LEGALLY INVALID THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE STATED REMEDIES FAIL OF THEIR ESSENTIAL PURPOSE TERM This License Agreement is effective unless terminated or rejected You may reject or terminate this license at any time by destroying all copies of the Software Program together with all modifications documentation and
145. r latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid 4 Remove the used print cartridge Note If you are removing both cartridges repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers print cartridges and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge s has been depleted If you believe you purchased a new genuine Lexmark print cartridge but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears 1 Click Learn More on the message 2 Click Report a non Lexmark print cartridge To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge s e Replace your cartridge s with new Lexmark print cartridge s e f you are printing from a computer click Learn more on the message select the check box and click Close e f you are using the printer without a computer press Cancel Lexmark s warranty does not cover damage caused by non Lexmark ink or print cartridges Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer For best results use Lexmark supplies 58 Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper 2 Doone of the following e In
146. r 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 e The print side of the envelopes faces you e The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers 28 e The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes Is PEN Notes e Do not load envelopes with holes perforations cutouts or deep embossing e Do not use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive e 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 e The print side of the labels faces you e The top of the labels feeds into the printer first e The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the labels e 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 e The labels are loaded in the center of the paper support e The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels Note Labels require more drying time Remove each sheet of labels as it exits and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging Loading greeting cards index cards photo cards and postcards You can load up to 25 greeting cards index cards photo c
147. rect slot For more information see Inserting a memory card on page 43 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Reinsert the memory card The memory card may not have been inserted properly Remove the memory card and then reinsert it Check memory card type Make sure that the type of memory card you are using can be used in the printer For more information see Inserting a memory card on page 43 102 Check memory card placement Make sure you inserted the memory card into the correct slot For more information see Inserting a memory card on page 43 Check to see if the memory card is damaged Check to see if there is no obvious damage to the memory card Remove memory cards properly from the printer to avoid corruption of data Check the file types stored on the memory card Make sure the file types stored on the memory card are supported by the programs installed on your computer Make sure the USB cable is connected 1 Check that the USB cable is connected to the computer The USB port on the back of the computer is marked by the e USB symbol Plug the long flat end of the USB cable into this port 2 Make sure that the smaller more square end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of the printer 3 Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the b light is on Check the network connection If the printer and computer are connected ov
148. reinstalling the software Uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it For more information see Removing and reinstalling the software on page 68 Solving printer communication problems The printer and the computer cannot exchange data These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Establish bidirectional communication between the printer and the computer For more information see Bidirectional communication is not established on page 95 Make sure the printer is not in sleep mode If the power light is blinking on and off slowly the printer is in sleep mode 1 Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet 2 Wait ten seconds and then insert the power cable into the wall outlet 3 Press D to turn the printer on Understanding Warning levels e A green check indicates system requirements were met A yellow question mark indicates system requirements were not met Most major functions will work but you may experience some performance impact e A red question mark indicates system requirements were not met Most major functions may not work e Ared X indicates system requirements were not met Installation will not continue For proper installation make sure the computer supports all system requirements System requirements are located on the printer box Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly or if a communications error message appears when you try to
149. reless router e f you have already changed the wireless network settings on your wireless access point wireless router you must change the settings on all the other network devices before you can see them on the network 1 Click e n Windows Vista e n Windows XP and earlier Start 2 Click Programs or All Programs gt Lexmark 1500 Series 3 Click Wireless Setup Note You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part of the setup process 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Wi Fi indicator light is not lit Check power If the b light is not on see Power button is not lit on page 63 72 Remove and reinstall the internal 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 While holding the printer firmly with one hand hold the internal print server with your other hand and then pull it away from the printer 73 3 Reinstall the internal print server 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 Check your security keys A security key is like
150. rference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 003 108 Avis de conformit aux normes de l industrie du Canada Cet appareil num rique de classe B est conforme aux exigences de la norme canadienne relative aux quipements pouvant causer des interf rences NMB 003 European Community EC directives conformity This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89 336 EEC and 2006 95 EC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support Lexmark International Inc S A Boigny France This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950 Industry Canada notice The following notices are applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed Industry Canada Canada This device complies with Industry Canada specification RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate only with the antenna provided Use of any other antenna is strictly prohibited per regulat
151. rinter 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 2 Click Start Settings gt Control Panel Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connections If Enable appears in the pop up menu click it Note If Enable does not appear your wireless connection is already enabled Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon 5 Click Properties 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 Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box 8 Under Preferred Networks delete any existing networks 10 11 12 13 a Click the network to be removed b Click the Remove button Click Add to create an ad hoc network In the Network Name SSID box type the name you want to give your wireless network 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 If Network Authentication appears in the list select Open In the Data encryption list select WEP 26 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
152. rinting from removable storage device using the computer 51 red eye reduction 49 rotating 48 smudges preventing 84 transferring all photos from CD or flash drive using computer 46 transferring all photos from memory card using the computer 45 transferring selected photos from CD or flash drive using the computer 46 121 transferring selected photos from memory card using the computer 46 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 103 PictBridge port 14 PictBridge enabled digital camera connecting 45 printing photos from 54 ping the printer Windows 80 ping the wireless access point Windows 79 poor text and graphic quality 82 postcards loading 29 printing 36 poster 37 Poster button 17 posters printing 36 power button 14 light blinking alternately with duplex light 64 light is blinking 64 supply 16 power button is not lit 63 preferences library changing 47 preferences searched folders changing 47 preferences temporary files changing 47 print cartridge checking 84 print cartridge nozzles cleaning 59 print cartridges aligning 59 cleaning the nozzles 59 installing 56 ordering 61 preserving 61 refilling 58 removing 57 using genuine Lexmark 58 wiping 59 print file error 106 print is dark or smudged 87 print jobs canceling 35 print quality troubleshooting skewed print 84 print quality improving 81 print settings saving and deleting 39 print speed is slow 83 print troubleshooting bla
153. s 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later and Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the printer box Check USB connection If the printer is connected to the computer through a USB cable 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer The USB port is marked with the amp z USB symbol Check wireless connection If the printer supports networking and you are using the printer on a wireless network check to see if the Wi Fi indicator light is on Reconnect power supply 1 Press b to turn the printer off 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet 6 Press b to turn the printer on Disable anti virus programs for Windows users only 1 Close all open software applications 2 Disable any anti virus programs 3 Double click the My Computer icon In Windows XP click Start to access the My Computer icon 4 Double click the CD ROM drive icon 5 f necessary double click setup exe 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to install the software Note You may enable the anti virus programs again after the software is successfully installed 66 Uni
154. sembling 38 booklets printing 37 both sides of the paper printing on 41 box contents 13 Brightness automatic adjustment 49 51 Brightness Contrast setting changing 51 button duplex 14 form feed 14 power 14 buttons Productivity Studio Photo Greeting Cards 17 Photo Packages 17 Poster 17 Transfer Photos 17 using 17 buttons Solution Center Advanced 18 How To 18 Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting 18 using 18 C cable connections checking 91 92 canceling print jobs 35 cannot print from a flash drive 96 from a memory card 96 from digital camera using PictBridge 96 card reader light 14 cards loading 29 memory 43 printing 36 cartridge carrier jam 101 cartridge missing error 104 cartridge nozzles cleaning 59 cartridges print aligning 59 cleaning the nozzles 59 installing 56 ordering 61 preserving 61 removing 57 using genuine Lexmark 58 wiping 59 CD printing photos from 51 transferring all photos using computer 46 transferring selected photos using the computer 46 changing temporary files preferences 47 changing gamma value of a photo orimage 50 changing library preferences 47 Changing photo resolution size 48 changing searched folders preferences 47 changing temporary files preferences 47 changing transfer settings 48 changing wireless settings after installation 77 changing wireless settings after installation Windows 81 characters on printout are missing or unexpected 85 check printer ports Windows 81
155. sessseeeeneenn nennen nennen nnnm nnne nnne nnne nnns nnns 81 PANE IOUDIESMOOUMNG TEE EE EODD 81 Partial doc ment or photo DIits suos tooth Ete E E t Ee Ete aser ee iueciten ute eL iud 81 IMIOFOVING Print GUI Y MR UR 81 POON Text ana Gla pin QUaAIINY sesccscccsecenssnesavedes a aS 82 Poor quality at the edges OF the pages unies dtp iid aha ve M guisa gu aD Vaaadaurerndauctasvendisnaud satduadunsacaonexustieas 83 FIASCO IS cocci 83 SW SG DIDE seri cant at ca ass 84 PMOL SINUGOES seas c samen 84 Checking the print cartridges fitavedeanirausnecvantaendnesinediovwiiedd a 84 INK levels seem In COE QOL aii a a E 84 Iri levels seem to go down toO QUICKIV zosiete aa hoe rua apud ita a a 85 A Diankorncorectrpade PM c Dt D TTE 85 Characters on printout are missing or unexpected sssssssssssssesesseeneeee nennen nennen nnn nnn nn nnns 85 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen seeseeeeeeeereeerenrnne 86 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together cccccceecceseececeeeeceeeeceeeceeeeeseeeesaeeeseessaeesseeeeaeess 86 Page Prints witlsdifferent TOMS seriene cuenten ae Pot Ye satanas uen sivas QUEE La P o opus tU eR dd 86 PIAL IS TOO dark OF SINUOGCG seascyict mt LEM 87 Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned COrrectly cccccseeeeceseeeeceeseeeeeeeeseeeeesaees 87 Pri
156. side facing you 2 Make sure e The paper size fits within these dimensions Width 6 0 216 0 mm 3 0 8 5 inches Length 127 0 432 0 mm 5 0 17 0 inches e he stack height does not exceed 10 mm e The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support e The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper 30 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 a flat surface behind the printer 4 Feed the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer first 5 Make sure e The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support e The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper 31 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 Address a hips TT usbewb 3 place lexmark com knowledg nsf pages USHoamapage M LEXMARK PrintNow f Normal S Quick Black and White A TextOnly El Photos aj Preview 1 Load paper 2 Open a Web page using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 5 or later 3 If you want t
157. surface A CAUTION This type of CAUTION indicates a shock hazard A CAUTION This type of CAUTION indicates a tipping hazard Federal Communications Commission FCC compliance information statement This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e C
158. ter Try printing a test page Make sure the print queue is ready to print Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not being held or paused Printer is trying to print to File If the computer is sending the print jobs to File rather than to the printer connected to the computer first make sure the printer is attached with a USB cable to a USB port on the computer To verify the USB port 1 In Windows Vista click gt Control Panel gt Printers under Hardware and Sound In Windows XP click Start gt Settings Printers and Faxes 2 Right click the Lexmark 1500 Series icon 3 From the sidebar menu select Properties 4 Click the Ports tab 5 Make sure e The port is set to a USB port e File is not set as the port If the document still does not print then the USB port may not be enabled in the computer For more information see the related topic Enabling the USB port Printer cannot communicate with computers over peer to peer network These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check the status of the host computer and printer Make sure e The host computer is on and is directly connected to the printer e The host computer can print to the printer e The printer is shown as Shared in the Printers and Faxes folder Windows XP and Windows 2000 or Printers folder Windows Vista on the host computer 93 Check the printer status Windows Vista users 1 Click e defau
159. th the following steps 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 49 Enhancing a photo The Enhance feature lets you make subtle adjustments to the brightness contrast and sharpness of an image 1 2 3 4 5 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen click File gt Open to select the image you want to edit With an image open click the Enhancements tab Click Enhance 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 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 Adjustin
160. tlet e Make sure the USB cable or the installation cable is not connected Check Wi Fi indicator light Make sure the Wi Fi indicator light is green If it is not green see Wi Fi indicator light is orange or Wi Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation in Wireless troubleshooting Check if printer driver is installed Make sure the printer driver is installed on the computer from which you are sending the print job 1 Do one of the following e n Windows Vista click Control Panel gt Printers e n Windows XP click Start gt Settings gt Printers and Faxes e n Windows 2000 and earlier click Start gt Settings gt Printers If you cannot find the icon for your printer then the printer driver is not installed 2 Ifthe printer driver is not installed insert the installation software CD into your computer 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Note You must install the printer driver on each computer that uses the network printer Check if printer is connected to the wireless network 1 Print a network setup page For more information see Printing a network setup page 2 Check to see if Status Connected appears under Network Card Reboot the computer Turn off and restart the computer Check printer ports Make sure the correct printer port is selected 1 Click e n Windows Vista gt Control Panel gt Printers e n Windows XP Start gt Settings gt Printers and
161. tom right corner of the screen Printing a booklet 1 oO oa A C N 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 e Letter e A4 Load the paper With a document open click File gt Print Click Properties Preferences Options or Setup Click the Print Layout tab and then click Booklet If you are printing a large booklet select a number of Printed sheets per bundle a Click Options gt 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 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open 8 Print the document 37 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
162. u want to do appears If the printer does not read the memory card remove and reinsert it For more information see Memory card troubleshooting on page 102 Note The computer recognizes one active memory card at a time from your printer If you insert more than one memory card a message appears on the display prompting you to remove the memory card that is not in use 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 Waitfor the computer to recognize that a flash drive is installed When the flash drive is recognized the message New photos have been found What do you want to do 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 44 Note The computer recognizes one active media device at a time from your printer If you insert a memory card and a flash drive a message appears on the display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize Connecting a PictBridge enabled digital camera PictBridge is a technology available in most d
163. ug it directly into an electrical outlet 95 Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output See the topic that best describes the problem e Print is too dark or smudged e Vertical straight lines are not smooth e White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas e Characters are missing or unexpected e Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen e Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print e Page prints with different fonts e Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly at the left margin e Transparencies or photos contain white lines e Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together Cannot print from a memory card or flash drive These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check the file types stored on the memory card or flash drive Make sure the file types stored on the memory device are supported by the programs installed on your computer Check the memory card or flash drive Make sure the memory card or flash drive is not corrupted Remove memory devices properly from the printer to avoid corruption or loss of data Check the network connection If the printer and computer are connected over a network make sure that the correct host and device are communicating Select the correct printer from the computer Make sure the printer is connected to the computer through a USB cable You cannot print directly from a memory device if you are us
164. vlja da je ta izdelek v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolocili direktive 1999 5 ES Svenska H rmed intygar Lexmark International Inc att denna produkt star i verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framgar av direktiv 1999 5 EG Noise emission levels The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296 Note Some modes may not apply to your product 1 meter average sound pressure dBA Values are subject to change See www lexmark com for current values Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive E The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union We encourage the recycling of our products If you have further questions about recycling options visit the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com for your local sales office phone number Product disposal Do not dispose of the printer or supplies in the same manner as normal household waste Consult your local authorities for disposal and recycling options Temperature information Ambient temperature 15 32 C 60 90 F Shipping and storage temperature 40 60 C 40 140 F 1 60 C 34 140 F 111 ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the powe
165. xecuting or displaying the Software Program If Lexmark has licensed the Software Program to you for concurrent use you must limit the number of authorized users to the number specified in your agreement with Lexmark You may not separate the components of the Software Program for use on more than one computer You agree that you will not Use the Software Program in whole or in part in any manner that has the effect of overriding modifying eliminating obscuring altering or de emphasizing the visual appearance of any trademark trade name trade dress or intellectual property notice that appears on any computer display screens normally generated by or as a result of the Software Program b Copying You may make one 1 copy of the Software Program solely for purposes of backup archiving or installation provided the copy contains all of the original Software Program s proprietary notices You may not copy the Software Program to any public or distributed network c Reservation of Rights The Software Program including all fonts is copyrighted and owned by Lexmark International Inc and or its suppliers Lexmark reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this License Agreement d Freeware Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of this License Agreement all or any portion of the Software Program that constitutes software provided under public license by third parties Freeware is licensed to you subject to the terms and conditi
166. you need help finding the MAC address see Finding the MAC address on page 22 Wi Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation When the Wi Fi indicator light is blinking orange it indicates that the printer has been set up for wireless networking but cannot connect to the network for which it has been configured The printer may be unable to join the network because of interference or its distance from the wireless access point wireless router or until its settings are changed These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Make sure the access point is on Check the access point and if necessary turn it on 70 Move your wireless access point wireless router to minimize interference There may be temporary interference from other devices such as microwave ovens or other appliances cordless phones baby monitors and security system cameras Make sure your wireless access point wireless router is not positioned too closely to these devices Try adjusting external antennas Generally antennas work best if they are pointing straight up You may find however that reception improves if you experiment with different angles for your printer and or wireless access point wireless router antennas Move your computer and or printer Move the computer and or printer closer to the wireless access point wireless router Although the possible distance between devices in 802 11b or 802 11g networks is 300
167. 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 gt 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 33 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 dis 1 With a document open click File gt 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 e his option is available only when you ar
168. your computer 2 Click Automatically save all photos to My Pictures 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 45 Transferring selected photos from a memory card using the computer 1 Oo GG FP QORN Insert a memory card into the printer with the label facing the printer control panel The Productivity 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 want to use Click Select photos to save Click Deselect All Click to select the photo s you want to transfer Click Next If you want to save the photos to the default folder click Next lf 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 11 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 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 2

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