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3500-4500 Series
User's Guide
March 2007 www.lexmark.com
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Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. 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 stand
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Contents Finding information about the printer..........................................................................9 Setting up the printer...................................................................................................12 Checking the box contents................................................................................................................12 Installing another language control panel.........................................................................
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Printing.........................................................................................................................39 Printing a document...........................................................................................................................39 Printing high-quality graphics............................................................................................................39 Printing a Web page...............................................................
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Copying photos..................................................................................................................................58 Making borderless copies using the control panel............................................................................58 Making a copy lighter or darker.........................................................................................................59 Collating copies using the control panel...............................................
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Recycling Lexmark products.............................................................................................................76 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................77 Setup troubleshooting........................................................................................................................77 Incorrect language appears on the display....................................................
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Computer not connected ............................................................................................................................96 Could not detect a proof sheet ...................................................................................................................96 Error 1104...................................................................................................................................................96 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Er
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Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description Where to find The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for You can find this document in the printer box or on the setting up hardware and software. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Getting Started booklet Description Where to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for You can find this document in the printer box or on the setting up the printer and some basic instructions for Lexmark Web site at www.le
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Help Description Where to find The Help gives you instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your printer connects to a computer. Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. 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 printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to a computer. Lexmark 3500-4500 Se
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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 this limited warranty, see the Statement of country or region. See the printed Lexmark International, Inc. Limited Warranty included with this warranty that shipped with your furnishes a limited warranty that this printer, or set forth at printer. printer will be free of defects in www.lexmark.com. materials and workma
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Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product 2 Color print cartridge purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the printer. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD for Windows � Installation software for the printer � Help � User's Guide in electronic format 5 Ins
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Installing another language control panel These instructions apply only if you received one or more additional language control panels with the printer. 1 Lift and remove the control panel (if one is installed). 2 Choose the correct control panel for your language. 3 Align the clips on the control panel with the holes on the printer, and then press down. 13
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Networking the printer For complete networking information, please refer to the Getting Started booklet that came with the product. 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 an internal wireless p
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4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the guides on the left and right, and then slide the wireless print server into the printer until it snaps into place. 5 Make sure the antenna points up. 6 Attach the adhesive label with the MAC address to the back of the printer. You will need this later to in order to network the printer. You are now ready to configure the internal wireless print server to work on your wireless network. Finding your MAC address In order to complete t
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Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: � Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that no wireless option is installed. � Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected. � Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network. � Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless
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Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a wireless network. Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The
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Press To Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies. 2 Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on. 3 Scan Mode Access the scan default screen and scan documents. Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on. 4 Photo Card Access the photo default screen and print photos. Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on. 5 Settings Access the settings default screen and change printer settings. Note: Other button lights are off when this button is selected
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Press To 1 Start Color Start a color copy, scan, or photo print job, depending on which mode is selected. 2 Start Black Start a black-and-white copy, scan or photo print job, depending on which mode is selected. Using the Copy menu To access and navigate the Copy menu: 1 From the control panel, press Copy Mode. The copy default screen appears. 2 If you do not want to change a setting, press Start Color or Start Black. 3 If you want to change a setting, press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the m
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Use this To Copies* Specify how many copies to print. Resize* � Specify the percentage for enlarging or reducing the original copy. � Specify a specific copy size. � Create a multiple-page poster. Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of a copy. Quality* Adjust the quality of a copy. Paper Setup Specify the size and type of the paper loaded. Repeat Image* Choose how many copies of an image to print on a page. Collate Print one or more copies in the correct order. N-Up* Choose how many pages to
