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Lexmark 1500 Series
User Guide
June 2007 www.lexmark.com
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Contents Safety information.........................................................................................................5 Networking the printer...................................................................................................6 General networking.............................................................................................................................6 Wireless networking...............................................................................
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Wireless troubleshooting...................................................................................................................79 Print troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................90 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting..................................................................................................99 Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshooting.............................
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Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to 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 i
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Networking the printer 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 comm
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Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet � A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable. � A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router. � The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet � A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. � The network is connected to the Internet through a D
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Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet � A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. � The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet � A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a wireless router. � The network has no connection to the Internet. Finding the MAC address Most network equipment has a unique hardw
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Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your printer's configuration settings, including the IP address and MAC address of the printer. 1 Make sure the printer is turned on. 2 Press . The light pulses. 3 Press and hold . 4 While holding , press . 5 When the light becomes steady, release . The network setup page prints. Wireless networking IP addresses Finding IP addresses An IP address is a unique number used by devices on an IP network to locate and communicate with each othe
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A wireless network where each device communicates with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is set up in infrastructure mode. All devices must have valid IP addresses and share the same SSID and channel. In addition, they must share the same SSID and channel as the wireless access point (wireless router). A simple type of wireless network is one where a PC with a wireless adapter communicates directly with a printer equipped for wireless networking. This mode of communication
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Networking the printer Installing and configuring a printer for use on a network lets users at different computers print to a common printer. There are two methods for networking this printer: � Configure a wireless network connection for the printer. Note: To set up the printer, use a computer that connects wirelessly to the network. The printer must be near the computer you will be using to configure it. After configuration, the printer can be moved to the location where it will reside. � Conn
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Installing the printer on a network Follow the instructions for the networking method you want to use. Make sure the selected network is set up and working properly, and that all relevant devices are turned on. For more information on your specific network, see your network documentation or consult the person who set up the network. Installing the printer on additional network computers If you are installing your network printer for use with multiple computers on the network, insert the installa
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2 Select a printer from your local subnet or from a remote subnet. � If you want to select a particular printer on a remote subnet, type the IP address of the print server to which the printer is connected in the Search by IP field, and then press return on your keyboard. � If you want to search a remote subnet for supported printers, type any IP address (and an optional subnet mask in CIDR notation) that belongs to the particular subnet in the Search by IP field, and then press return on your k
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5 Select XXXX Series , and then click Add. The Printer Browser closes, and the printer is displayed in the Printer List dialog. Note: XXXX is the printer series number, and nnnnnn is the last six digits of the printer's MAC address. 6 Run the Wireless Setup Assistant to configure the printer for use on your wireless network. For more information, see “Run the Wireless Setup Assistant” on page 89. Related topics: � “Changing wireless settings after installation” on page 88 Tips for us
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3 From Applications, double-click Internet Connect. 4 From the toolbar, click AirPort. 5 From the Network pop-up menu, click Create Network. 6 Create a name for your ad hoc network, and then click OK. 7 Insert the CD for Macintosh to run the wireless setup. 8 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1500 Series Installer icon 9 Double-click the Install icon. 10 Click Continue. 11 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Note: Store your network name and password in a safe place f
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Printing Getting started Loading paper 1 Make sure: � You use paper designed for inkjet printers. � If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) � The paper is not used or damaged. � If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. � You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Before loading
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� Card stock—A very thick paper used for printing sturdier items, such as greeting cards. � Iron-On transfer—A type of media that has a reverse image printed on it that can be ironed onto fabric. Related topics: � “Loading paper” on page 16 � “Using the automatic paper type sensor” on page 17 Using the automatic paper type sensor The printer is equipped with an automatic paper type sensing device. The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer
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Loading labels You can load up to 25 sheets of labels at a time. 1 Load labels with the print side facing you and the top of the sheet fed into the printer first. 2 Make sure: � The print side of the labels faces you. � The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. � The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the labels. � You use full label sheets. Partial sheets (with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in
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Notes: � Transparencies with paper backing sheets are not recommended. � Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Related topics: � “Printing transparencies” on page 25 Loading iron-on transfers You can load up to 10 iron-on transfers at once, but you will achieve best results loading them one at a time. 1 Load iron-on transfers with the print side of the transfer facing you. 2 Make sure: � You follow the loading in
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PRINTING W I F I 4 Feed the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer first. 5 Make sure: � The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. � The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. Related topics: � “Printing a banner” on page 25 Learning about the software print options Choosing a paper size 1 With a document open, click File Page Setup. 2 From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 1500 Series. Note: When you select Any Printer, your paper size choices are limited
