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6500 Series User's Guide
May 2007 www.lexmark.com
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Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. CAUTION: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls. If
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Contents Safety information.........................................................................................................2 Introduction..................................................................................................................13 Finding information about the printer.................................................................................................13 Operating system notice.............................................................................
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What information do I need and where do I find it?....................................................................................51 Finding the MAC address...........................................................................................................................51 Printing a network setup page....................................................................................................................52 Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets .........
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Printing specialty documents.............................................................................................................71 Choosing compatible specialty paper types ...............................................................................................71 Printing envelopes......................................................................................................................................71 Printing greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards.
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Changing the Gamma Value of a photo or image ......................................................................................89 Despeckling a photo...................................................................................................................................89 Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photo .............................................................................90 Applying a color effect to a photo ...........................................
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Canceling a scan job.......................................................................................................................108 Customizing scan settings using the computer...............................................................................108 Understanding the Scan menu........................................................................................................108 Scanning to a computer over a network..........................................................
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Printing fax activity reports..............................................................................................................129 Maintaining the printer..............................................................................................130 Removing a used print cartridge......................................................................................................130 Installing print cartridges........................................................................
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Ping the access point ...............................................................................................................................152 Ping the printer .........................................................................................................................................152 Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only)...............................................................................153 Check printer ports (Windows users only)...............
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Cannot print to the network printer ...........................................................................................................171 Cannot print documents from a flash drive...............................................................................................172 Resetting the printer to factory default settings ........................................................................................172 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting......................................
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Alignment Error.........................................................................................................................................191 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F)............................................................................................192 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low.........................................................................................192 Clear Carrier Jam .................................................
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Networking glossary..................................................................................................212 Index............................................................................................................................214 12
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Introduction Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description Where to find The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for You can find this document in the printer box or on the setting up hardware and software. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software (on Windows operating Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com
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User's Guide: Comprehensive Version Description Where to find The User's Guide: Comprehensive Version gives you 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: • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) � In Windows Vista, click . � Loading paper � In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. � Printing 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs � Worki
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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 by country or region. � US: 1-800-332-4120 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET) Select a country or region, and then select Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET) the Customer Support link. � Canada: 1-800-539-6275 Note: For additional information about English Monday–Friday (8:00 AM– contacting Lexmark, see the p
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Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: � Machine Type number � Serial number � Date purchased � Store where purchased Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. For complete descriptions: � Windows users—See the User's Guide. � Macintosh users—If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. W
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1 2 3 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the 2 Color print cartridge product purchased. 3 Telephone cord Use for faxing. For more information about connecting this cord, see “Choosing a fax connection” on page 30. Your telephone cord may look different from the one shown. 4 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the ba
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Understanding the parts of the printer 14 1 12 2 11 13 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 3 Paper guides Keep paper straight when feeding. 4 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray Load original documents in the ADF. Recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on
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E EX X T T LINE Use the To Scanner glass Copy or remove an item. 13 14 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 1 2 8 6 5 4 3 7 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Power supply with port Plug the power cord into the power supply at the back of the printer and then into the wall outlet. 4 Duplex cover � Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. � Remove paper jams. Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server
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1 2 3 EXT Use the To EXT port Connect additional devices, such as data/fax modem, 7 telephone, or answering machine to the printer. Note: Remove the plug to access the port. 8 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. Standalone setup 1 Unpack the printer. 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 Notes: � Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up on a wireless network
