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1. 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 4 Reinstall the print cartridges Troubleshooting 103 5 Snap the lids closed 6 Close the access cover 7 Press 4 Memory card reader and PictBridge 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 31 Check memory card placement Make sure you have inserted the memory card in the correct slot For more information see Inserting a memory card on page 31 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 usediin the printer For more information see Inserting a memory card on page 31 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 31 Check to see if the memory card is damaged Check to see if there is no obvious damage to the memor
2. LEXMARK Lexmark 1500 Series User Guide June 2007 www lexmark com Contents SEVIN OPA ne ENE 5 Mf elg ineft EE 6 G n ral Metw lelidipem m c Et 6 udi aersi felddigomc c 9 Advanced Wireless SEUD cise ee 14 mulie a aaae RER 16 CSS ARS c EE 16 Learning about the software print options sisi 20 Performing printing and related TASKS issu nest tele ich MR na aa eae abso dads 21 Managing DAL JOD SE opea ate Cote met E ge Duo da Sos Cra quM gem qm RND ERO ENIM D MUERE EE 30 Working ildnioigiolro e 31 Connecting photo storage devices one ceto eene ed ee i eo ER A Deu o evi OT ava beds beu be E Edd ed Eds 31 Printing photos from photo storage devices ss 36 PANTING photos Trom the Compute uoce o ina edu radon oon eau epe Foi Fab una ce ovans oan du Ue dome et 39 Working with photos over the wireless network sis 41 Understanding Bupi Bolgiglt pem e EE M 44 Understanding the printer Darts ccccccceeccseeceecceecceeceeeceecceceeceeesuseceeeseeeceeecueseessaeeseeeeaesaeesaeeses 44 Understanding the SOftWA LE cccccccccsececeeececeececseeeeceuceseueessauceceueessueeeceeesseeessusessueeeseesessesensaeeens 47 Maintaining the prITIter eiiis o inen ees ose eene E oe a coe a cese e SR en enorme cesse esn reussite 58 m RIEN AUG 0 2 SE EET EU TD T EN 58 Checking the ink levels caeso oen eet ae 2e deuaei sentent rein 62 IQPrOVINIG pint QUGINY eem a esM 62
3. 3 Click OK 4 On the main page click Wireless or another selection where settings are stored The SSID will be displayed 5 Write down the SSID security type and the security keys if they are shown Troubleshooting 84 Notes e Make sure you copy them down exactly including any capital letters e Store the SSID and the security keys in a safe place for future reference Check your security keys A security key is like a password All devices on the same network will share the same security key e f you are using the WPA type of security make sure you entered the correct key Security keys are case sensitive e f you are using the WEP type of security you should enter the key as a series of digits 0 9 and letters A F Note If you do not know this information see the documentation that came with the wireless network or contact the person who set up your wireless network Check your advanced security settings e f you are using MAC address filtering to limit access to your wireless network you must add the printers MAC address to the list of addresses allowed to connect to your wireless access point wireless router e f you set your wireless access point wireless router to issue a limited number of IP addresses you must change this so that the printer can be added Note If you do not know how to make these changes see the documentation that came with the wireless network or contact the person who set up
4. Check the following When you think you have solved the problem test the solution by sending a document to print Adjust the color and print speed You may need to adjust the color and print speed Check the level of ink in the print catridges 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon 3 From the Maintenance tab check the ink levels of the cartridges 600 Lexmark Printer Utility Printer Name 1500 Series HH du a Maintenance Web Links Fa A Install Cartridge s Print Test Page Print Alignment Page Clean Print Nozzles 2 If an exclamation point appears on a cartridge the ink level is low Install a new cartridge 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 Troubleshooting 97 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
5. Collated Sort multiple copy jobs Pages e Print all the pages e Print a range of pages e Print the current page Understanding the printer 51 From here Choose To Layout Pages per Sheet Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Layout Direction Specify the arrangement of multiple pages on a single sheet Print a border around each page Two Sided Print on both sides of the paper Choose any of these options e Off e Long edged binding pages are bound along the long edge of the page e Short edged binding pages are bound along the short edge of the page Output Options Save the print job as a file Note This option is Format Choose any of these options available only in Mac OS X y Note This is activated e PDF version 10 3 only when the Save as e Postscript File option is selected Scheduler Print Document Schedule a print job You can choose to print a file immediately put it on hold or specify a time for the printer to print Specify a priority for printing Paper Handling Page Order Choose any of these options e Automatic e Normal e Reverse Choose any of these print options e All pages e Odd numbered pages e Even numbered pages Destination Paper Size Choose one of these options e Use documents paper size e Scale to fit paper size Note Scale down only is activated only when the Scale to fit paper size option is selected ColorSync C
6. Double click the Install icon 3 4 5 6 7 Insert the CD for Macintosh to run the wireless setup 8 9 0 Click Continue 1 1 11 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Note Store your network name and password in a safe place for future reference Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Mac 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click Wireless Setup Assistant 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Networking the printer 15 Printing Getting started 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
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8. Select the printer on your wireless network 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click the Network Card Reader icon Troubleshooting 106 3 Select your wireless printer and then click Connect 4 Insert the memory card into the printer Your photos are downloaded and displayed as thumbnail images 5 Select the thumbnail images you want to save and then click Save 6 Open your downloaded images using an application such as iPhoto or Preview 7 From the application menu click Print Check memory card placement Make sure you inserted the memory card into the correct slot For more information see the related topic below 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 the related topic below Check to see if the memory card is damaged Make sure there is no obvious damage to the memory card Remove memory cards properly from the printer to avoid corruption of data For more information see the related topic below Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software 1 Close all open software applications 2 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 3 Double click the 1500 Series Uninstaller icon 4
9. The area on a print cartridge or a digital camera memory card through which data is transmitted 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 Glossary 122 IP Internet Protocol address iPhoto landscape orientation MAC Media Access Control address MAC filtering memory card memory card slots mirror network network adapter card network hub network name network printer network setup page nozzles photo paper PictBridge PictBridge port ping portrait orientation printer nickname printer software router security key sharpen signal strength SSID Service Set Identifier Static IP address subnet 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 AutolP address A Mac software application used to retrieve edit and print photos stored on a computer memory card flash drive or digital camera Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the long edge of the paper A hardware address that uniquely identifies each device on a net
10. display thumbnails of the photos stored on the memory device and transfer photos and documents to the computer There are three ways to open the Network Card Reader e From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder Double click the Lexmark Network Card Reader icon e Go to the Mac OS X drive where the printer software was installed Choose Library gt Printers Lexmark 2007 Lexmark 1500 Series folder Double click the Lexmark Network Card Reader icon e Insert a memory card or flash drive into the printer 1 When your computer recognizes that a memory device is inserted into a network printer the message Memory Card Detected appears on the computer screen 2 Click Yes Notes heMemory Card Detected message is received by all computers connected to the network printer When another user clicks Yes first you will be temporarily locked out from the network printer you are trying to access until the other user disconnects from it You have the option to receive a notification whenever a memory device is installed on a network printer To set this notification see the steps on adjusting the settings of the Network Card Reader below The Network Card Reader dialog appears on the computer screen B 1500 Series c MAC OO0200002aef0 i mpm DS nL o IU To adjust the settings of the Network Card Reader 1 Choose Lexmark Network Card Reader Preferences 2 f necessary click
11. we pe EU REZ lt 4 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 CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC WT 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 If you purchased the internal wireless print server separately the MAC address appears on an adhesive label that came with the wireless print server Attach the adhesive label to your printer so you will be able to find the MAC address when you need it 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 Networking the printer 8 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 5 light becomes steady release The network setup page prints Wireless networking IP addresses
12. 1500 Series Utility icon 3 From the Maintenance tab check the ink levels of the cartridges 6e 0 0 Lexmark Printer Utility Printer Name 1500 Series ey d v T A ee n t Install Cartridge s Print Test Page Print Alignment Page Clean Print Nozzles If an exclamation point appears on a cartridge the ink level is low Install a new cartridge For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 58 For cartridge ordering information see Ordering print cartridges on page 64 Wireless troubleshooting Check your security keys A security key is like 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 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 n
13. 4 or later 1 With a document open click File Print 2 Click Advanced Understanding the printer 56 3 From the third pop up menu from the top choose Printer Services 4 Click Lexmark 1500 Series Utility The Utility has two tabs with different links under each tab Maintenance Tab 600 Lexmark Printer Utility Printer Name 1500 Series t ss nance Web Links Color 8 fw install Cartridge s Print Test Page Print Alignment Page Clean Print Nozzles Q WebLinks Tab eo Lexmark Printer Utility Printer Name 1500 Series Ne Ordering Ink or Supplies Printer Registration Customer Support Special Offers Related topics e Using Printer Services on page 54 Understanding the printer 57 Maintaining the printer Print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids 4 Snapthe lids closed Maintaining the printer 58 5 Close the access cover Related topics e Aligning the print cartridges on page 60 e Removing a used print cartridge on page 59 Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on 2
14. Cleaning the exterior of the printer sise 63 Refling Print cartridges ETE TT 63 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges iii 63 Ordering ly eldlayimets ai dee SR E UU IHR 64 Ordering paper and other Supplies ii iti ite date ente Da el oC Hebe Re Ne at ebat eL sac Eia es tb oP oo dents 64 Finding information about the printer sise 65 Recycling Lexmark DEOGUGCLS 52e deas ates vaa hentai nes E idee BUD MARS EUPCE 67 Contaeung Customer SUPPO er detenta aca n e a ath oa so a e ett ert ene te tue 68 B rejerjeenem E E 69 Setup troUbleshioollrig siia nain said tina fta cau bue ee nana tn one 69 Contents 3 Wireless trOuDI STIOOll ictus ii dust E oe Ede nn oet a IQ Ede tn Edu iowa een vx UL ERU LEA Ra Eu v Ed CR RIS E 79 FIL TROUDIGSMOOUMG EI LI e 90 Jame anammisteeds OUD SSMOOU ING eicdoeuivd eu teu dept hio t nent 99 Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshooting eese 104 Removing and reinstalling the software 107 Resetting the printer to factory default settings 107 Afei e Inpme e 109 sale io TR RIO NER EET a ENDE 109 PFOQUCLIMONMATION SEAL hatte I US 109 European EC directives conformity statement for radio products 112 gefeiert TE 116 GIOSS A ee CE M 122 Contents 4 Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manu
15. DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THESE LICENSE 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 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
16. If you want to delete the photos from the memory device after transferring them to the computer select Delete items from camera after importing The photos are saved in the Library To view the photos you transferred to the computer click Library 5 f you want to transfer selected photos from the memory device to the computer follow these steps a With the iPhoto dialog open click on the Finder desktop b Browse to the location of the photo that you want to save on your computer C Select the photo that you want to transfer and then drag it to the iPhoto dialog This saves the photo in the Library d If you want to save more photos repeat steps 5b and 5c Working with photos 35 Printing photos from photo storage devices Printing photos from a memory card or flash drive Note Make sure the printer is connected to the computer through a USB cable You cannot print directly from a memory device if you are using a wireless connection Transfer the photos from the memory device to the computer before printing the photos 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you If you are not sure which side is the printable side see the instructions that came with the paper Insert a memory card into a card slot or a flash drive into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer Wait for to appear on the Finder desktop and then double click it to view the contents of the memory card or f
17. Networking the printer 9 A wireless network where each device communicates with others through a wireless access point wireless router is set up in infrastructure mode All devices must have valid IP addresses and share the same SSID and channel In addition they must share the same SSID and channel as the wireless access point wireless router A simple type of wireless network is one where a PC with a wireless adapter communicates directly with a printer equipped for wireless networking This mode of communication is called ad hoc A device in this type of network must have a valid IP address and be set to ad hoc mode The wireless print server must also be configured with the same SSID and channel Characteristics a MMEMEMNMNME 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 D faster EL EL slower Requirements aaa 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 Finding th
18. Type II e Microdrive Wait for the light located near the memory card slots on the printer to come on The light blinks to indicate the memory card is being read or is transmitting data Warning Do not touch cables any network adapter the memory card or the printer in the area shown while actively printing reading or writing from a memory card A loss of data can occur Also do not remove a memory card while actively printing reading or writing from a memory card When the printer recognizes that a memory card is installed this icon to appear before doing anything with the memory card appears on the Finder desktop Wait for If the printer does not read the memory card remove and reinsert it For more information see Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshooting on page 104 Note The printer recognizes one active media device at a time If you insert more than one memory card or if you insert a flash drive and a memory card the b light and the 5 light blink alternately until either the memory card or flash drive is removed Related topics Printing files from a memory card or flash drive on page 29 Printing photos from a memory card or flash drive on page 36 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer on page 35 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer over a wireless network on page 41 Transferring photos from a memory device to
19. address of your printer 5 If USB is selected instead a Select XXXX Series where XXXX is the model series number of your printer b Click Make Default C Close the window and try printing again 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 Troubleshooting 99 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 Troubleshooting 100 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 the possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check paper condition Use only new unwrinkled paper Check paper loading e Load 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 the Getting Started section in the Printing chapter 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 Remove each page as it exits and let it dry completely before stacking Adjust the paper guides Adjust the paper guides e When using
20. an orientation f Click OK 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog a With a document open click File Print b From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series C From the third pop up menu from the top choose Layout e From the Pages per Sheet pop up menu choose the number of pages you want to print on one sheet e From the Layout Direction area click the icon that shows the order you want the pages to print on one sheet e f you want to print a border around each page image choose an option from the Border pop up menu d Click Print Related topics e Loading paper on page 16 e Assembling a booklet on page 27 Printing 26 Assembling a booklet 1 Flip the printed stack of papers over in the paper exit tray 2 Take the first bundle from the stack fold it in half and then set it aside with the front page down 3 Take the next bundle from the stack fold it in half and then stack it with the front page down on top of the first bundle 4 Stack the rest of the bundles with the front page down one on top of the other until the booklet is complete 5 Bind the bundles together to complete the booklet Ces y zz Related topics e Printing multiple pages on one sheet on page 26 Printing multiple copies of a stored document 1 With a document open click File Print 2 From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series 3 From the third pop up menu choose Copies amp Pages 4 Enter the number
21. automatically The printer has a built in duplex unit that lets you print on both sides of the paper automatically by using the settings in the Two Sided menu of the Print dialog Note Use only letter or A4 size plain paper 1 Load paper 2 With a document open click File Print 3 From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series 4 From the third pop up menu from the top choose Layout 5 From the Two Sided menu select Long edged binding or Short edged binding e For Long edged binding pages are bound along the long edge of the page left edge for portrait top edge for landscape Printing 28 6 e For Short edged binding pages are bound along the short edge of the page left edge for landscape top edge for portrait Click Print Related topics Duplex unit does not operate correctly on page 98 Paper jam in the duplex unit on page 100 Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Note If you are using letter or A4 size plain paper use automatic duplexing For more information see Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically on page 28 1 ao A N o With a document open click File gt Print From the third pop up menu from the top choose Paper Handling From the Print menu select Odd numbered pages Click Print After printing the first set of pages flip the stack of printouts Load the stack of pages back into the paper support with the blank si
22. 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 Aligning the print cartridges on page 60 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 60 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 59 and Installing print cartridges on page 58 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 61 If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the print cartridges For more information see Ordering print cartridges on page 64 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet A 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 2 Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray 3 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 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer making sure to remove any ink residue that ha
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24. flexible 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 Glossary 124
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26. 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 99 Clear the cartridge carrier jam For more information see Cartridge carrier jam on page 103 Duplex light is blinking Note If the 5 light and the 5 light blink alternately see Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 70 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 ink levels on page 62 If the black ink level is low replace the black cartridge with a new one To order a new cartridge see Ordering print cartridges on page 64 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 y
27. media less than 215 9 mm 8 5 inches wide Torest against the edge of the paper or media making sure it does not buckle Lo 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 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting on page 99 Check media loading e Verify that the specialty media is loaded correctly e Try loading one page envelope or sheet of specialty media at a time For more information see the Getting Started section in the Printing chapter Troubleshooting 101 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused To set printer as default 1 From the Finder desktop choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility depending on the operating system version you are using 2 From the Printer List dialog select your printer 3 Click the Make Default icon To resume print jobs 1 From the Finder desktop choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility depending on the operating system version you are using 2 From the list of printers double click your printer The printer pop up menu appears 3 If you want to resume all print jobs in the queue click Start Jobs If you want to resume a particular print job select the document name and then click Resume Banne
28. 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 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 Aligning the print cartridges on page 60 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 60 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 59 and Installing print cartridges on page 58 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 61 If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the print cartridges For more information see Ordering print cartridges on page 64 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 Troubleshooting 91 Review steps to
29. of copies you want to print Related topics e Using the Print dialog on page 50 Printing the last page first reverse page order For Mac OS X version 10 4 2 or later 1 With a document open click File Print 2 From the third pop up menu choose Paper Handling 3 From the Page Order menu select Reverse 4 Click Print For Mac OS X version 10 3 9 1 With a document open click File Print 2 From the third pop up menu choose Paper Handling 3 Select Reverse page order 4 Click Print Printing 27 Related topics e Using the Print dialog on page 50 Printing color images in black and white This setting is available only if there is a black print cartridge installed 1 Load paper Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog as needed With a document open click File Print From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series From the third pop up menu from the top choose Color Options From the Document Color pop up menu choose Black Only Click Print Related topics e Loading paper on page 16 Nn O GC A N Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing The printer has a built in duplex unit that lets you print on both sides of the paper automatically for letter or A4 size plain paper If you need to print duplex using paper other than letter or A4 size plain paper see Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually on page 29 Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing
30. of the toxic and hazardous substance in all the homogenous materials of the part is below the concentration limit requirement as described in SJ T 11363 2006 X Indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substance in at least one homogenous material of the part exceeds the concentration limit requirement as described in SJ T11363 2006 This product is compliant with the European Union Directive 2002 95 EC concerning the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances Notices 115 ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the power consumption characteristics of the product Note Some modes may not apply to your product Mode Description Power consumption Watts Printing The product is generating hard copy output from electronic 13 8 inputs Copying The product is generating hard copy output from hard copy not applicable original documents The product is scanning hard copy documents not applicable I EU product is MM fora print job Power Power Saver The The product is in energy saving mode is in energy saving mode High Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet but the power switch not s is turned off Low Off lt 1 W Off The product is plugged into a wall outlet the power switch is not applicable turned off and the product is in the lowest possible power consumption mode The product is plugged into a wall outl
31. or a flash drive that contains the photos you want to transfer 2 Wait for to appear on the Finder desktop and then double click it to view the contents of the memory card or flash drive 3 Browse to the location of the photo that you want to save on your computer and then click the photo and drag it to the Finder desktop Related topics e Inserting a memory card on page 31 e Inserting a flash drive on page 33 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using iPhoto If you have iPhoto installed on your computer you can use it to view photos stored on a memory device and to transfer them to the computer iPhoto automatically launches on your computer when you insert a memory device into the printer 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive into the printer or connect a PictBridge enabled digital camera to the printer 2 When the printer recognizes that a memory device is installed appears on the Finder desktop Wait for this icon to appear before doing anything with the memory device If the printer does not read the memory device remove and reinsert it For more information see Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshooting on page 104 3 If iPhoto does not launch automatically on your computer go to Applications and then double click iPhoto Otherwise proceed to the next step 4 If you want to transfer all the photos from the memory device to the computer click Import Note
32. photos from a digital camera using DPOF on page 38 Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 70 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 5 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 Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera 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 Make sure there is no memory card in the card slots 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 For more informat
33. that your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the printer box Check your USB connection Follow these steps if you are not using the printer on a wireless network 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 lt gt USB symbol Reconnect the 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 to turn the printer on Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it For more information see Removing and reinstalling the software on page 107 Troubleshooting 72 Printer does not appear in the Printer Selection dialog The Printer Selection dialog appears in the Lexmark Setup Assistant during installation If the printer does not appear in the Printer Selection dialog try one or more of these possible solutions Is the printer connected to a wireless network e Make sure that the network printer is on the same network as your computer e Make sure that the antenna of the internal wireless print server is raised e f you are connecting to a secure wireless network make sure that you h
34. the computer through a USB cable You cannot print directly from a memory device if you are using 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 2 light blink alternately For more information see the documentation that came with your camera 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
35. the computer using iPhoto on page 35 Removing a memory card or flash drive on page 34 Cannot print from a memory card or flash drive on page 97 Using the Network Card Reader on page 55 Memory card cannot be inserted on page 104 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted on page 104 Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 70 Working with photos 32 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 When the printer recognizes that a flash drive is installed _ appears on the Finder desktop Wait for this icon to appear before doing anything with the flash drive 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 gt Note The printer recognizes one active media device at a time If you insert a flash drive and a memory card the b light and the light blink alternately until either the memory card or flash drive is removed Related topics Printing files from a memory card or flash dri
36. 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 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 Duplex unit does not operate correctly These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check paper size and type Check 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 Troubleshooting 98 Check for paper jams Check for and clear any paper jams For more information see Paper jam in the duplex unit on page 100 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 100 Checking printer ports Make sure the correct printer port is selected 1 From the Finder desktop click Applications 2 From Applications double click Utilities 3 Double click Printer Setup Utility The Printer List dialog appears 4 Verify that XXXX Series lt MAC nnnnnnnnnnnns is the default printer where XXXX is the model series number of your printer and nnnnnnnnnnnn is the 12 digit MAC
37. type of paper you are using e From the Print Quality menu choose Automatic or Best f Click Print Related topics e Using the Print dialog on page 50 e Printing photos on page 22 D 0o 0 Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards index cards or postcards Notes e Make sure the thickness of each card does not exceed 0 020 inch 0 50 mm e Make sure the print side of the card faces you 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog a With a document open click File gt Page Setup b From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series C From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a card size d Choose an orientation e Click OK 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog a From the software application click File Print b From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series C From the third pop up menu from the top choose Quality amp Media e From the Paper Type pop up menu choose the paper type of your card e Select a print quality Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print d Click Print Notes e To avoid paper jams do not force the cards into the printer e o prevent smudging remove each card as it exits and let it dry before stacking Related topics e Loading greeting cards index cards photo cards and postcards on page 18 Printing 23 Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes Notes e Do not load env
38. 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 a hub router or switch e The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem Q 2 x 47 Wireless network examples Four common wireless networks appear
39. your wireless network 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 wireless 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 79 Troubleshooting 85 Move your computer and or printer Move the computer and or printer closer to the wireless access point wireless router Although the possible
40. F 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 Notices 118 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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 or 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
41. Finding IP addresses An P 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 s IP address You can locate the printer s IP address by printing out the printers network setup page How to locate a computer s IP address 1 Click Apple menu gt System Preferences 2 Click Network 3 From the Show pop up menu select Airport 4 Click TCP IP The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods such as 192 168 0 100 Related topics e Printing a network setup page on page 9 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 Related topics e Installing the printer on a network on page 12 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
42. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software 5 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software 6 Insert the CD and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software Related topics e Installing the printer software on page 47 e Removing the printer software on page 48 e Software does not install on page 72 Resetting the printer to factory default settings 1 Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Open the access cover and leave it open 3 Press and hold 4 While holding press b 5 When the light blinks release Troubleshooting 107 6 Close the access cover 7 Wait for the D light to stop blinking The printer is reset to factory default settings Troubleshooting 108 Notices 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
43. General 3 Choose whether to show a notification dialog when a memory device is inserted into the printer 4 Click Settings 5 Assign a name to your computer Understanding the printer 55 6 Choose whether to specify a PIN to be able to access your computer Note The PIN should be a combination of four digits from 1 9 7 Click Apply These buttons are at the bottom of the Network Card Reader dialog To Remove a network printer from the list Connect to a network printer on the list Disconnect from a network printer on the list Adjust the size of the thumbnail s on the Network Card Reader dialog Go to the Help Center to find more information Save the selected images on your computer Using the Utility The Utility is the central source for printer maintenance and helpful Web links From here you can e Install the print cartridges e Print a test page e Print an alignment page e Clean the print cartridge nozzles e Order ink or supplies e Register your printer e Contact Customer Support e Check for special offers There are two ways to open the Utility e From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon e From an application For Mac OS X version 10 3 or later 1 With a document open click File Print 2 From the third pop up menu from the top choose Printer Services 3 Click Lexmark 1500 Series Utility For Mac OS X version 10
44. Go to the Help Center to find more information Preview Get a full view of a photo and see additional options for viewing or reviewing it prior to printing Save as PDF in Mac OS X version Print a document to a file and create a PDF 10 3 PDF in Mac OS X version 10 4 or Choose various PDF options for a file later Fax in Mac OS X version 10 3 Cancel Exit the Print dialog without making any changes to the settings Print Print a document Related topics e Using the Page Setup dialog on page 49 Using Printer Services Printer Services provides helpful Web links and information From here you can e Access the Utility e Access Troubleshooting e Order supplies e Contact Customer Support e Obtain software version information To access Printer Services 1 With a document open click File Print 2 From the third pop up menu from the top choose Printer Services Printer 1500 Series B Presets Standard HH Printer Services HH Options Lexmark 1500 Series Utility C Troubleshooting Order Supplies j Contact Lexmark Software Version 7 C PDF vw Preview Cancel Print Understanding the printer 54 Related topics e Using the Print dialog on page 50 e Using the Utility on page 56 Using the Network Card Reader When you have a memory device inserted into a network printer the Network Card Reader software lets you connect to the printer
45. Lift the access cover The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy Maintaining the printer 59 4 Remove the used print cartridge To recycle the used cartridge see Recycling Lexmark products on page 67 If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to use it later see Preserving the print cartridges on page 62 Related topics e Installing print cartridges on page 58 Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper 2 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 3 Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon 4 From the Maintenance tab click Print Alignment Page 5 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 Related topics e Installing print cartridges on page 58 e Preserving the print cartridges on page 62 e Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 60 e Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts on page 61 e Improving print quality on page 62 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper 2 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 3 Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon 4 From the Maintenance tab click Clean Print Nozzles A page prints forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to c
46. Print Related topics e Printing borderless photos on page 22 e Using the Print dialog on page 50 Printing borderless photos 1 Load photo or glossy 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 Notes Use only the following paper sizes to print borderless photos letter A4 A5 B5 A6 Hagaki 3 5 x 5 in 4x6in 5x7 in 10 x 15 cm 13x 18 cm L and 2L If you use plain paper instead of a photo paper the printed photo may come out with small margins around its borders 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog a b C With a photo open choose File Page Setup From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the paper size loaded Note Make sure you choose an option that has Borderless in it For example if you loaded a 4 x 6 photo card choose US 4 x 6 in Borderless Printing 22 d Choose an orientation e Click OK 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog a With a photo open choose File Print From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series For Mac OS X version 10 4 or later click Advanced Otherwise proceed to the next step From the Copies amp Pages pop up menu type the number of copies to be printed From the same pop up menu choose Quality amp Media e From the Paper Type pop up menu choose the
47. Remove paper jams For more information see Paper jam in the duplex unit on page 100 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 Connect to a wireless network Understanding the software installing the printer software Using the CD that came with the printer 1 Close all open software applications 2 Insert the printer software CD 3 From the Finder desktop double click the printer CD icon that automatically appears Understanding the printer 47 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 Related topics e Removing the printer software on page 48 e Removing and reinstalling the software on page 107 e Software does not install on page 72 Removing the printer software lf the printer software is not installed properly a communication error message appears when you try to print Remove the printer software and then reinstall it 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Serie
48. 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 Notices 117 3 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 executing 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 propert
49. ansfer Note Choosing Iron On Transfer automatically mirrors the image you want to print e Select a print quality other than Quick Print Best is recommended 4 Click Print Printing 24 Note To prevent smudging remove each iron on transfer as it exits and let it dry before stacking Related topics e Using the Page Setup dialog on page 49 e Using the Print dialog on page 50 Printing transparencies 1 Load transparencies 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog a With a document open click File gt Page Setup b From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series C From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size d Choose an orientation e Click OK 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog a From the software application click File Print b From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series C From the third pop up menu from the top choose Quality amp Media e From the Paper Type pop up menu choose Transparency e Select a print quality Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print d Click 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 Remove all paper from the paper support 2 Tear off only the number of pages needed for the banner up to 20 sheets 3 Place the required s
50. ature 1 With a document open choose File gt Page Setup 2 From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series 3 From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the paper size loaded Note Make sure you choose an option that has Borderless in it For example if you loaded letter size photo paper choose US Letter Borderless Troubleshooting 92 4 Choose an orientation 5 Click OK Make sure paper size matches the printer setting 1 From the software application click File gt Page Setup 2 From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series 3 From the Paper Size pop up menu check the paper size Clean print cartridge nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 60 Print speed is slow These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Maximize computer processing speed e Close all applications not in use e ry minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in the document e Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system Add memory to your computer Consider purchasing more RAM Select a lower print quality 1 From the software application click File Print 2 From the third pop up menu from the top choose Quality amp Media 3 From the Print Quality menu select Normal Remove and reinstall the software It is sometimes helpful to remove the existing printer software and reinstall it For more information see Removing and reins
51. ave entered the correct SSID number BSS type and WEP or WPA information e Click to refresh the list Is the printer connected to the computer using a USB cable e Make sure that one end of the USB cable is firmly connected to the printer and the other end is firmly connected to the computer e Make sure that the USB cable that you are using is not damaged e Make sure that the printer is turned on Connect the printer to a working electrical outlet and then press b to turn on the computer e Click Are you connecting a printer to a remote subnet For more information see Selecting a network printer on page 12 Is there more than one network printer displayed All Lexmark printers connected on your network should be displayed in the Printer Selection dialog If there is more than one printer of the same model in your network you must know the MAC address of the network printer that you want to connect to and select the printer displaying that MAC address For more information see Finding the MAC address on page 8 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 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 dir
52. 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 Networking the printer 6 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 020209200202020220200020020J US ee NA 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 lt a ee KZ e 47 Networking the printer 7 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 Scenario 4 Laptop connected wirelessly 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
53. bility may vary by country or region For information on how to purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in your country or region go to www lexmark com 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 the printer and some basic instructions for using the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com printer Note If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems see the Mac Help 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click the printer Help icon Utility and Printer Services Description Where to find The Utility and Printer Services provide information on You can access these in the Print dialog from any general maintenance and other related tasks software application For more information see Using the Utility on page 56 Maintaining the printer 65 Help Description Where to find If your printer connects to a computer the Help gives you When you install the printer software your printer s instructions for using the printer and other information such Help will be
54. d by periods such as 192 168 0 100 e The Router entry is typically the wireless access point wireless router 2 Ping the wireless access point wireless router a From the Finder desktop click Applications b From Applications double click Utilities C Double click Network Utility and then click Ping d Type the IP address of the wireless access point wireless router in the network address field For example 10 168 0100 e Click Ping 3 Ifthe wireless access point wireless router responds you will see several lines that display the number of bytes received from the wireless access point wireless router This ensures that your computer is connected to the wireless access point wireless router 4 If the wireless access point wireless router does not respond nothing is displayed You can use Network Diagnostics to help resolve the problem Run the Wireless Setup Assistant 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 wireless router e f you have already changed the wireless network settings on your wireless access poi
55. de of the pages facing you Hepeat steps 1 and 2 7 From the Print menu select Even numbered pages 8 Click Print Printing files from a memory card or flash drive Notes Make sure the file types contained in the memory card or flash drive are supported by the programs installed on your 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 using a wireless connection Insert a memory card into a card slot or a flash drive into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer Wait for to appear on the Finder desktop and then double click it to view the contents of the memory card or flash drive 3 Browse to the location of the file that you want to print and then open the file Click File Print From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series Printing 29 6 From the third pop up menu from the top select the settings you want to adjust and then adjust the settings You can specify print quality the number of copies to print the type of paper you re printing on and how you want the pages to print 7 Click Print Related topics e Printing photos from a memory card or flash drive on page 36 e Inserting a flash drive on page 33 e Inserting a memory card on page 31 e Hemoving a memory card or flash drive on page 34 e Cannot print from a memory card or flash drive on page 97 Managing print jobs Pausi
56. 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 9 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 8 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 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 Generall
57. e 47 Do this A list of all available and shared printers appears in the Printer Name window a From the list of printers choose the printer that you want to use b Click Select The Network Selection sheet appears It lets you search the network for a printer and then add it to your printer list To do this follow these steps a In the Search by IP Address field type the IP address or the subnet address of the printer that you want to use On your keyboard press return A list of printers detected by the computer appears C From the list of printers choose the printer that you want to use d Click Select A list of all shared printers appears in the Printer Name window a From the list of printers choose the printer that you want to use b Click Select Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog The Printer Setup Complete dialog provides helpful options after successful installation From here you can e Check for special offers e Print a test page Related topics e Installing the printer software on page 47 Using the Page Setup dialog You can open the Page Setup dialog from almost any application 1 With a document or photo open choose File gt Page Setup Understanding the printer 49 The Page Setup dialog appears settings _ Page Attributes Format for Any Printer Paper Size US Letter HH 4 8 50 in x 11 00 in Orientation Scale Canc
58. e setting on the camera is supported by the printer Use only the following paper sizes when printing photos from your camera e 3 5 x 5 inches e 4x6 inches e 4x 8 inches e 5x7 inches e 10x20 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 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 keep on blinking check for error messages on the camera display and then see the documentation that came with your camera Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following
59. e 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 Networking the printer 10 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 e 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 e Connect the printer directly to a network computer using the USB cable and enable it to be shared across the network printer sharing Note Refer to Mac Help for details on how to share your printer across the network Know your security keys To set up your printer for wireless printing you need the following information e Know the name SSID of your wireless network e f your wireless network uses a securi
60. e that reads the files on memory cards A mechanical device inside the printer that holds the print cartridges 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 printer software option that lets you automatically print one complete set of copies of a multiple page document before the next set of copies begins and so on A printer connected to a network that has been assigned an IP address and printer name You must configure a network capable printer to access it over a network A group of buttons on the printer that lets you operate the printer Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured 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 software screen used to convey information to users Digital Print Order Format A feature in some digital cameras that lets the user specify while the memory card is in the camera which photos to print and the number of copies of each photo to be printed A part of the printer that allows for it to print on both sides of the page A memory storage device which can be purchased separately from the printer The printer has a port to which flash drives can be connected Paper with one or two glossy sides designed for photos
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62. ectly connected to the printer e The host computer can print to the printer e The printer is shown as Shared in the Printer Browser list Check the printer status To check whether the printer is Shared and is added to your list of printers 1 Double click the System Preferences icon 2 Double click Print amp Fax 3 From the Printing tab click the sign to launch the Printer Browser Troubleshooting 73 4 From the Default Browser tab check under Connections whether the printer you like to be connected to is shared If so click the printer name 5 Click Add Restart the host computer and the remote computer Try printing again 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 printer 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 Printing a test page using the computer 1 Load plain paper 2 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 3 Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon 4 From the Maintenance tab click Print Test Page A page prints If the test page did not print at all or has quality problems attend to any error messages that appear on the screen Related topics e Using the Utility on page 56 e Test page does not print on page 74 Test page does not p
63. ectly in the program Most programs do not print a stretched or resized font Troubleshooting 94 Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Align the print cartridges The cartridges may be out of alignment 1 Load plain paper 2 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 3 Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon 4 From the Maintenance tab click Print Alignment Page 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Clean the print cartridges You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles Print is too dark or smudged These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Make sure the ink is 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 Best 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 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 It takes longer for the ink
64. ed for wireless printing but it is not connected to a wireless network Select this option if you want to set up the printer on your wireless network e Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but it is unable to communicate with the wireless network Select this option if you want to modify the wireless settings of the printer e Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network Select this option to start using the printer that is already set up on your wireless network Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Mac The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point wireless router A network set up this way is called an infrastructure network If you have an infrastructure network in your home you should configure your printer for use on that network If you don t have a wireless access point wireless router or would like to set up a standalone network between your printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter you can set up an ad hoc network 1 Make sure the computer is on 2 From the Finder desktop click Applications Networking the printer 14 From Applications double click Internet Connect From the toolbar click AirPort From the Network pop up menu click Create Network Create a name for your ad hoc network and then click OK From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Installer icon
65. el 2 Adjust the settings From here Choose To Settings Page Attributes Choose a paper size orientation or scaling value for a photo Scale Reduce or enlarge a photo to a percentage of its original size Note Recommended values are between 25 and 400 of the original size These buttons are at the bottom of the Page Setup dialog Click To Go to the Help Center for more information Cancel Exit the Page Setup dialog without making any changes to the settings Save the settings and exit the Page Setup dialog Related topics e Using the Print dialog on page 50 Using the Print dialog You can open the Print dialog from almost any application 1 With a document open choose File Print Understanding the printer 50 The Print dialog appears e For Mac OS X version 10 3 Printer 1500 Series HH Presets Standard HH Copies amp Pages HH 4 Copies 1 Mi Collated Pages All O From 1 to 1 Save As PDF Cancel Prin e For Mac OS X version 10 4 or later Printer 1500 Series Presets Standard FH Copies amp Pages Copies 1 M collated Pages All From 1 to 1 PDFw Preview Cancel Print 2 From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series 3 Change the settings as needed From here Choose T O Copies amp Pages Specify the number of copies you want to print
66. eless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you touch the wireless print server 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 check the status of AirPort and obtain the SSID before rerunning the Wireless Setup Assistant a From the Finder desktop click Applications b From Applications double click Internet Connect C From the toolbar click AirPort The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network pop up menu d Write down the SSID Reconfigure the printer s settings Insert the CD for Macintosh From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Installer icon Double click Install oO a A Q N Click Continue 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Note Store the SSID in a safe place for future reference Troubleshooting 82 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 Mo
67. elopes with holes perforations cutouts deep embossing metal clasps metal folding bars string ties or exposed flap adhesive e Make sure the print side of the envelopes faces you 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog a With a document open click File gt Page Setup b From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series C From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the envelope size loaded d Choose an orientation Notes e Most envelopes use landscape orientation e Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application e Click OK 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog a From the software application click File Print b From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series C Click Print Related topics e oading envelopes on page 17 Printing iron on transfers 1 Load iron on transfers 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog a With a document open click File Page Setup From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series From the Settings pop up menu choose Page Attributes Choose a paper size Choose an orientation Click OK b C d e f 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog a From the software application click File Print b From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series C From the third pop up menu from the top choose Quality amp Media d From the Paper Type pop up menu choose Iron On Tr
68. emory device to the computer over a wireless network If the printer is connected to a computer through a wireless network connection you can transfer photos from a memory card or flash drive to the computer Note The printer may require that you select a computer and a PIN if required by that computer 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive containing the images you want transferred 2 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 3 Double click the Network Card Reader icon 4 Select the printer you want to use Note You need to add a printer to the Source list before you can select a printer to use For more information see Using the Network Card Reader on page 55 Working with photos 41 Wait for the Network Card Reader dialog to appear SUPE E 1500 Series lt MAC00200002a0f0 gt e x 0 6 Select the images you want to save 7 Click Save 8 Choose the folder where you want the selected images to be saved 9 Click Save Viewing photos from a memory device inserted into a network printer 1 When your computer recognizes that a memory device is inserted into a network printer the message Memory Card Detected appears on the computer screen 2 Click Yes Notes e he Memory Card Detected message is received by all computers connected to the network printer When another user clicks Yes first you will be temporarily locked out from the network printer you are trying
69. er rights that vary from state to state Notices 121 Glossary ad hoc mode ad hoc network alignment page application AutolP address automatic alignment black and white borderless BSS Basic Service Set card reader carrier channel collate configured printer control panel default printer settings DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP IP address DHCP server dialog DPOF duplex unit flash drive glossy paper gold contact area infrastructure mode installation cable internal wireless print server 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 A page with printed alignment patterns that ejects from the printer during cartridge alignment Any software loaded on your computer that lets you perform a specific task such as word processing or photo editing An IP address automatically assigned by a network device If the device is set to use DHCP but no DHCP server is available an AutolP address may be assigned by the device A feature that automatically aligns the print cartridges A non color printout A feature that prints photos without borders around them 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 mechanical devic
70. eries C For Mac OS X version 10 4 or later click Advanced Otherwise proceed to the next step d From the Copies amp Pages pop up menu type the number of copies to be printed in the Copies field e From the same pop up menu choose Quality amp Media e From the Paper Type pop up menu choose the type of paper you are using e From the Print Quality menu choose Automatic or Best f Click Print Related topics e Printing borderless photos on page 22 e Using the Print dialog on page 50 Printing borderless photos 1 Load photo or glossy 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 Notes e Use only the following paper sizes to print borderless photos letter A4 A5 B5 A6 Hagaki 3 5 x 5 in 4x6in 5x7 in 10 x 15 cm 13 x 18 cm L and 2L e f you use plain paper instead of a photo paper the printed photo may come out with small margins around its borders 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog a With a photo open choose File gt Page Setup b From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series C From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the paper size loaded Note Make sure you choose an option that has Borderless in it For example if you loaded a 4 x 6 photo card choose US 4 x 6 in Borderless Working with photos 39 d Choose an orientation e Click OK 3 Customize the sett
71. et but the power switch is turned off 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 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 Notices 116 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 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
72. etwork 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 Troubleshooting 79 Printer is configured correctly but cannot be found on the network Make sure e The printer has power and the b light is on e The 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 Wireless network printer does not print These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check power Maker sure the printer b light is on Check cable e Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and to the electrical outlet 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 Check that the printer driver is installed Make sure the printer driver is installed on the computer from which you are sending the print job 1 Check if the printer folder is on the desktop If the printer folder is on the desktop then your printer driver is installed 2 lf the printer drive
73. evami in ostalimi 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 PES Notices 114 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 Information for Chinese RoHS program Part name Toxic and hazardous substances or elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Hg Cd Chromium Cr biphenyl PBB diphenylether VI PBDE Pb X X X X X X Mechanical assemblies shafts rollers Mechanical assemblies motors Mechanical X assemblies other O Indicates that the content
74. f the following Press power button Make sure the printer is on by pressing 5 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and then from the printer 2 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using 4 If the D light is not on press 5 Power light is blinking The power light blinks when it detects errors in the printer Note If the 5 light and the 5 light blink alternately see Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 70 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 ink levels on page 62 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 64 Troubleshooting 69 Load paper The printer is out of paper Load more paper to continue printing For more information see Loading paper on page 16 Clear the paper
75. facturer 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 AN 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 Use only a 26 AWG or larger telecommunications RJ 11 cord when connecting this product to the public switched telephone network Hefer 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 A CAUTION Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections such as the power supply cord or telephone during a lightning storm Safety information 5 Networking the printer General networking Networking overview A network is a collection of devices such as computers printers Ethernet hubs
76. 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 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SATISFACTORY QUALITY ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY 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 Limitation of liability Your sole remedy under th
77. fy print quality the number of copies to print the type of paper you re printing on and how you want the pages to print 5 Click Print Printing 21 Related topics e Loading paper on page 16 e Using the Print dialog on page 50 Printing photos 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you If you are not sure which side is the printable side see the instructions that came with the paper Note 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 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog a b C d e 3 C a b C d e f With a photo open choose File Page Setup From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the paper size loaded Choose an orientation Click OK ustomize the settings as needed in the Print dialog With a photo open choose File Print From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series For Mac OS X version 10 4 or later click Advanced Otherwise proceed to the next step From the Copies amp Pages pop up menu type the number of copies to be printed in the Copies field From the same pop up menu choose Quality amp Media e From the Paper Type pop up menu choose the type of paper you are using e From the Print Quality menu choose Automatic or Best Click
78. g 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 Related topics e 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 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 Related topics e Printing iron on transfers on page 24 Loading custom size paper You can load up to 100 sheets of custom size paper at a time 1 Load paper with the print side facing you 2 Make sure 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 The 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 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 Print
79. ge Print Alignment Page Clean Print Nozzles 2 If an exclamation point appears on a cartridge the ink level is low Install a new cartridge For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 58 For cartridge ordering information see Ordering print cartridges on page 64 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 Checking the printer status 1 From the Finder desktop double click System Preferences 2 Click the Print amp Fax icon 3 From the Printing tab click 1500 Series 4 Click the Print Queue tab 5 Make sure e The job status is Printing e he printing status is not set to Hold Otherwise click Start Jobs Checking the print cartridges Are the print cartridges properly installed For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 58 Are the sticker and tape removed from the cartridges Lift the access cover Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids Troubleshooting 78 Are the cartridges low on ink 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click the Lexmark
80. ges Lexmark 1500 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to Black cartridge Black cartridge High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge High yield color cartridge 43 Photo cartridge 40 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 M 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 Paper size Lexmark Photo Paper e Letter e A4 e 4x6in e 10x 15cm Note Availability may vary by country or region Maintaining the printer 64 Paper size Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper e Letter A4 4x 6in 10x 15 cm L Note Availa
81. h America Where to find rest of world 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 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 Select your printer model 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 for a 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 the warranty Hecord the following information l
82. hbor 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 e To reset the computer SSID see the documentation that came with your computer e To reset the printer SSID 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click Wireless Setup Assistant 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Ping the access point 1 Check the status of AirPort and if you do not already know it find the IP address of the wireless access point wireless router a Click Apple menu System Preferences b Click Network C If necessary select Network Status in the Show pop up menu The AirPort status indicator should be green Green means the port is active turned on and connected Notes e Yellow means the port is active but is not connected e Red means the port has not been configured d From the Show pop up menu select AirPort Troubleshooting 88 2 e Click TCP IP e The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods such as 192 168 0 100 e The Router entry is typically the wireless access point wireless router Ping the wireless access point wireless router a From
83. he 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 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 Troubleshooting 83 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 Printer cannot connect to the wireless network These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless access point wireless router e f you do not know the SSID of the network use the following steps to check the status of AirPo
84. hoose Standard Quartz Filter Choose a filtering option Understanding the printer 52 From here Choose Cover Page Print Cover Page Choose any of these options e None e Before document Note This option is available only in Mac OS X version 10 4 or later e After document Cover Page Type Choose any of these options e Standard e Classified e Confidential e Secret e Top Secret Unclassified Billing Info Enter billing information Quality amp Media Paper Type opecify the type of paper loaded Print Quality Choose a print quality Color Options Document Color Choose a color setting Choose Color or Black Only Advanced Options Print the document as a mirror image Automatic Image Reduce image blurring Sharpening Printer Services Lexmark 1500 Series Go to the Utility Utility Troubleshooting Open the Help Center Order Supplies Visit our Web site to order printer supplies Contact Lexmark Visit our Web site Software Version View the software version on installed files Preview Choose the orientation of the photo Note This option is Quartz Filter Choose any of these options Black and White Blue Tone Gray Tone available only if the file opened is a photo Lightness Decrease Lightness Increase Reduce File Size Sepia Tone View a summary of the current print settings Understanding the printer 53 These buttons are at the bottom of the Print dialog To
85. ight 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 31 Understanding the printer 45 Print on both sides of the paper duplex A green backlight comes on when the 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 10 ES 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 Understanding the printer 46 Use the 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 e Print on both sides of the paper e
86. ility 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 European EC directives conformity statement for radio products The following notices are applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89 336 EEC 2006 95 EC and 1999 5 EC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits and on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Notices 112 Compliance is indicated by the CE marking CCo The Alert sign indicates that there are restrictions within certain member states A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives is available from the Director of Manufacturing and Technical 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 e regolamentat
87. imited 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 Notices 120 Before you present 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
88. improve print quality See Improving print quality on page 62 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 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 PerfectFinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Your print cartridges are not compatible with this type of paper Check paper condition Use only new unwrinkled paper Removing and reinstalling the software ooftware may not be installed correctly For more information see Removing and reinstalling the software on page 107 Poor quality at the edges of the page These are possible causes and 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 fe
89. 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 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 Product information Product name Lexmark 1500 Series Machine type 4118 Model s W22 W2E Notice
90. ing 19 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 Related topics e 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 By selecting the name of your printer you have many more paper size options 3 From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size 4 Click OK Related topics e Using the Page Setup dialog on page 49 Choosing a paper type By default the paper type sensor is set to Automatic It can detect and adjust the paper type settings for plain heavyweight matte glossy photo and transparency paper To manually choose the paper type 1 With a document open click File Print 2 From the third pop up menu from the top choose Quality amp Media 3 From the Paper Type pop up menu choose a paper type 4 Click Print Notes e Manually choosing a paper type turns off the paper type sensor for the current print job e For multiple page jobs the printer assumes the subsequent pages are the same paper type as the first sheet detected Printing 20 Related topics e Using the Print dialog on page 50 e Choosing compatib
91. ing 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 Page prints with different fonts Make sure the correct printer is selected When printing from an application make sure the selected printer is the correct printer you want to use to print your job It is useful to have the default printer set to be the printer you use most often for printing 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 fonts are applied corr
92. ings as needed in the Print dialog a With a photo open choose File Print From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series For Mac OS X version 10 4 or later click Advanced Otherwise proceed to the next step From the Copies amp Pages pop up menu type the number of copies to be printed From the same pop up menu choose Quality amp Media e From the Paper Type pop up menu choose the type of paper you are using e From the Print Quality menu choose Automatic or Best f Click Print Related topics e Using the Print dialog on page 50 e Printing photos on page 22 D 0o 0 Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards index cards or postcards Notes e Make sure the thickness of each card does not exceed 0 020 inch 0 50 mm e Make sure the print side of the card faces you 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog a With a document open click File gt Page Setup b From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series C From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a card size d Choose an orientation e Click OK 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog a From the software application click File Print b From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series C From the third pop up menu from the top choose Quality amp Media e From the Paper Type pop up menu choose the paper type of your card e Select a print quality Note Higher print quality settings result in better qual
93. installed as 1 From the Finder desktop double click the e Using the software Lexmark 1500 Series folder e Loading paper 2 Double click the printer Help icon e Printing Working with photos Scanning if supported by your printer Making copies if supported by your printer Faxing if supported by your printer Maintaining the printer Connecting the printer to a network if supported by your printer Troubleshooting problems with printing copying scanning faxing paper jams and misfeeds 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 Note For additional information about contacting Lexmark see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer 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 Maintaining the printer 66 Description Where to find Nort
94. inter Setup Utility The Printer List dialog appears 4 From the menu bar click Add The Printer Browser dialog appears Networking the printer 13 5 Select XXXX Series lt MAC nnnnnn gt 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 printers 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 e Changing wireless settings after installation on page 88 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 Why do I need to disconnect the installation cable You need to disconnect the installation cable to complete the wireless installation Related topics e Why do I need an installation cable on page 11 What do the Wi Fi indicator lights mean e Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or a wireless print server is not installed Select this option f you want to connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable f the printer does not have a wireless print server installed and you want to connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable Orange indicates that the printer is ready to be configur
95. ion can be found on the installation software CD 5 Quick Setup sheet Initial setup instructions l6 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier Related topics e Understanding the parts of the printer on page 45 Understanding the printer 44 Understanding the parts of the printer Use the b Turn the printer on and off f the printer is inactive for 30 minutes the printer reverts to sleep mode to conserve energy Press or start a print job to turn the printer back on When the printer is in sleep mode pressing and holding 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 69 Load or eject paper Cancel a print job Press v in the middle of a print job 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 70 and Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 70 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer Card reader l
96. ion see the documentation that came with your camera 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 Related topics Connecting a PictBridge enabled digital camera on page 34 Using a PictBridge enabled digital camera to control printing photos on page 37 Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 70 Working with photos 38 Printing photos from the computer Printing photos 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you If you are not sure which side is the printable side see the instructions that came with the paper Note 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 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog a With a photo open choose File gt Page Setup From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series b C From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the paper size loaded d Choose an orientation e Click OK 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog a With a photo open choose File Print b From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 S
97. is 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 Suppliers 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 oth
98. ity documents but may take longer to print d Click Print Notes e To avoid paper jams do not force the cards into the printer e o prevent smudging remove each card as it exits and let it dry before stacking Related topics e Loading greeting cards index cards photo cards and postcards on page 18 Working with photos 40 Printing color images in black and white This setting is available only if there is a black print cartridge installed 1 Load paper Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog as needed With a document open click File Print From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series From the third pop up menu from the top choose Color Options From the Document Color pop up menu choose Black Only Click Print Related topics e Loading paper on page 16 N OO GG A W N Working with photos over the wireless network You can work with photos over a wireless network by using the Network Card Reader When you have a memory device inserted into a network printer the Network Card Reader software lets you connect to the printer display thumbnails of the photos stored on the memory device and transfer photos and documents to the computer For more information see Using the Network Card Reader on page 55 Warning Close the Network Card Reader software before you remove a memory device Also do not remove a memory device while the card reader light is blinking Transferring photos from a m
99. k levels and install new print cartridges if necessary Remove tape on cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed 3 Reinstall the cartridges Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused To set printer as default 1 From the Finder desktop choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility depending on the operating system version you are using 2 From the Printer List dialog select your printer 3 Click the Make Default icon To resume print jobs 1 From the Finder desktop choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility depending on the operating system version you are using 2 From the list of printers double click your printer The printer pop up menu appears 3 If you want to resume all print jobs in the queue click Start Jobs If you want to resume a particular print job select the document name and then click Resume Reconnect the power supply 1 Press b to turn off the printer 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 back on Troubleshooting 76 Reinstall the software 1 Uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it For more information see Removing and reinstalling the sof
100. lash drive Browse to the location of the photo that you want to print and then open the photo Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog With a photo open choose File Page Setup From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the paper size loaded Choose an orientation Click OK D 0o 0 o9 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog a With a photo open choose File Print From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series For Mac OS X version 10 4 or later click Advanced Otherwise proceed to the next step From the Copies amp Pages pop up menu type the number of copies to be printed in the Copies field From the same pop up menu choose Quality amp Media e From the Paper Type pop up menu choose the type of paper you are using e From the Print Quality menu choose Automatic or Best f Click Print oad Related topics Printing files from a memory card or flash drive on page 29 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer on page 35 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer over a wireless network on page 41 Inserting a memory card on page 31 Inserting a flash drive on page 33 Working with photos 36 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
101. le specialty paper types on page 16 Choosing a print quality 1 With a document open click File Print 2 From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series 3 From the third pop up menu from the top choose Quality amp Media 4 From the Print Quality menu select the appropriate print quality for the document e Automatic Default selection e Quick Print Best for text only documents with reduced print quality but faster print speed e Normal Recommended for most types of documents e Best Recommended for photos and documents with graphics 9 Click Print Related topics e Using the Print dialog on page 50 e Improving print quality on page 62 Collating copies using the computer The printer can sort multiple copy jobs For example if you print two copies of a three page document and you choose not to collate them the pages print in this order 1 1 2 2 3 3 If you choose to collate the pages print in this order 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 With a document open click File Print 2 In the Copies field enter the number of copies you want to print 3 Choose Collated Related topics e Using the Print dialog on page 50 Performing printing and related tasks Printing a document 1 Load paper 2 With a document open click File Print 3 From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series 4 From the third pop up menu from the top select the settings you want to adjust and adjust the settings You can speci
102. lean them 5 To verify that the print quality has improved print the document again 6 If print quality has not improved try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times Related topics e Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts on page 61 e Improving print quality on page 62 Maintaining the printer 60 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges 2 Dampen a clean lint free cloth with water 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown 4 Using another clean section of the dampened cloth gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown 5 With another clean section of the dampened cloth repeat step 3 and step 4 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely 7 Reinsert the print cartridges 8 Print the document again 9 f the print quality does not improve clean the print nozzles For more information see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 60 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the print cartridges Related topics e Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 60 e Preserving the print cartridges on page 62 Maintaining the printer 61 Preserving the print cartridges e Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them e Do not remove a cart
103. ls 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 cards 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 Note Photo cards require more drying time Remove each photo card as it exits and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging Related topics e Printing cards on page 23 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 Printing 18 Notes e Transparencies with paper backin
104. mark policies or programs for support services conflict with the terms of this License Agreement the terms of this License Agreement shall control 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 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 s 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 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 L
105. ment 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 Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 003 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 Japanese VCCI notice HW mICLCOVY IMRARENTWSGA ROZBEKeMEULUTUKTFT TOREJ RUBRES SEE SB RS VCCI OI A amp OC422ABIBSR EIE C COREL RERRCHATSC cC BWELTWETAM COR MNT AVTLEZ YERI AiELCBSRHeST c sEMERsERET SC CAeUsj EURE A SIT GE gt TIE LUE Y RUE LTC ESL Korean MIC statement Alo 0 7 27 Re ETES 217 aaa Ue ra Ba 7 7 Vids 45AN o 71715 7H amp ez MAAS SS TAI 24 FAASONE SE REASON ARE T3 Suc Industry Canada notice The following
106. 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 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 Troubleshooting 90 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 Best only when you are printing on photo or heavyweight matte paper All other paper types print best at a lower Quality Speed setting Use the Quick Print or Normal setting to print most text documents 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
107. n press return on your keyboard 3 From the list of printers select the name of the printer that you want to use 4 Click Select Related topics e Assigning an IP address on page 9 Finding a printer print server located on remote subnets The printer software CD can automatically find the printers that are located on the same network as the computer If the printer and print server are located on another network called a subnet you must manually enter an IP address during printer software installation Using a wireless network connection This printer contains an internal wireless print server which allows the printer to be used on a wireless network The following settings from your existing wireless network may be needed to properly configure the printer for use on the network e he network name also known as the SSID e The type of security used on the network WEP WPA WPA2 e Any applicable security keys or passwords used with the network security encryption type 1 Insert the printer software CD 2 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Installer icon 3 Double click Install 4 Click Continue 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen If your printer is already installed but you have not set it up for use on your wireless network you need to add your printer to the Printer List 1 From the Finder desktop click Applications 2 From Applications double click Utilities 3 Double click Pr
108. ng 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 prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking displaying or storing e f you want to work with photos over a wireless network see Working with photos over the wireless network on page 41 You cannot print directly from a memory device if you are using a wireless connection Transfer the photos from the memory device to the computer before printing the photos For more information see Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer over a wireless network on page 41 Connecting photo storage devices Inserting a memory card 1 Insert a memory card e Insert 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 Slots Memory card xD Picture Card xD Picture Card Type H xD Picture Card Type M Secure Digital Mini Secure Digital with adapter Micro Secure Digital with adapter MultiMedia Card Reduced Size MultiMedia Card with adapter MultiMedia Card mobile with adapter Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo with adapter or Memory Stick Duo PRO with adapter Working with photos 31 Slots Memory card e Compact Flash Type and
109. ng print jobs 1 While the document is printing click the printer icon on the dock 2 From the queue window select the job you want to pause 3 Click the Hold icon Note You can also click the Stop Jobs icon to pause printing all jobs Related topics e Using the Print dialog on page 50 e Hesuming print jobs on page 30 e Canceling a print job on page 30 Canceling a print job 1 While the document is printing click the printer icon on the dock 2 From the queue window select the job you want to cancel 3 Click the Delete icon Related topics e Hesuming print jobs on page 30 e Pausing print jobs on page 30 Resuming print jobs 1 From the Finder desktop choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility depending on the operating system version you are using 2 From the list of printers double click your printer 3 From the printer pop up menu click Start Jobs if you want to resume all print jobs in the queue If you want to resume a particular print job select the document name and then click Resume Related topics e Pausing print jobs on page 30 e Canceling a print job on page 30 Printing 30 Working with photos Notes e For best results when printing photos or other high quality images 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 To prevent smudgi
110. 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 Notices 111 This device has been designed to operate only with the antenna provided Use of any other antenna is strictly prohibited per regulations 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
111. nt wireless router you must change the settings on all the other network devices before you can see them on the network 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click Wireless Setup Assistant 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Wireless Setup Assistant cannot communicate with the printer during installation These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check power Make sure the 5 light is on Troubleshooting 87 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 3 4 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 5 Double click Wireless Setup Assistant 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Changing wireless settings after installation Use the Wireless Setup Assistant to change your password network name SSID or other wireless setting 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click Wireless Setup Assistant 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Checking your network name Make sure your network does not have the same name as another network near you For example if you and your neig
112. o 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 Cesky Spolecnost Lexmark International Inc t mto prohlaSuje Ze vyrobek tento vyrobek je ve shod se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi sm rnice 1999 5 ES relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt Lexmark International Inc dass sich das Ger t dieses Ger t in Ubereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie Lexmark International Inc erkl rer herved at dette produkt overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige 1999 5 EG befindet EAAnvikI ME THN lIAPOYZA H LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL INC AHAQNEI OTI AYTO TO lIPOION 2 YMMOPQOONETAI lIPO2 TI OYZIOAEI2Z ATIAITHZEI2 KAI TI AOINE 2XETIKE2 AIATA EI2 TH2 OAHTIAZ 1999 5 EK English Hereby Lexmark International Inc declares that this type of equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC 1999 5 CE Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab Lexmark International Inc et seade se
113. ocated 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 Related topics e Using the Utility on page 56 e Recycling Lexmark products on page 67 e Contacting Customer Support on page 68 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling 1 If you are returning a print cartridge place it in the return bag that came with your product Note The return bag is not available in all countries and regions 2 Visit our Web site at www lexmark com recycle Maintaining the printer 67 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Contacting Customer Support How do I contact Lexmark Customer Support Call us at e US 1 800 332 4120 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 11 00 PM ET Saturday Noon 6 00 PM ET e Canada 1 800 539 6275 English Monday Friday 8 00 AM 1 1 00 PM ET Saturday Noon 6 00 PM ET French Monday Friday 9 00 AM 7 00 PM ET e Mexico 01 800 253 9627 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 8 00 PM ET Note Phone numbers and support times may change without notice Is contact information available online Yes You can access the Lexmark home page on the World Wide Web at www lexmark com Maintaining the printer 68 Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting Power button is not lit These are possible solutions Try one or more o
114. 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 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
115. our 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 E 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 Troubleshooting 70 Make sure the paper size setting on the camera is supported by the printer Use only the following paper sizes when printing photos from your camera e 3 5 x 5 inches e 4x6 inches e 4x 8 inches e 5x7 inches e 10x20 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 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 connec
116. 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 E 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 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 Working with photos 37 Related topics Connecting a PictBridge enabled digital camera on page 34 Printing
117. 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 installation CD into each additional computer and follow the instructions on the computer screen e You do not need to repeat the connection steps for each computer you want to print to the printer e The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the installation If multiple printers appear in the list make sure you select the printer with the correct IP address MAC address Related topics e Finding the MAC address on page 8 e Finding IP addresses on page 9 Sharing the printer on a network Tolet other Macintosh computers on your network that use Mac OS X version 10 3 or later use any printer connected to your Macintosh computer 1 Click Apple menu System Preferences 2 Click Print amp Fax 3 From the Sharing tab select Share these printers with other computers Note If necessary click the lock so you can make changes 4 Select the printer s you want to share with other computers To let Windows computers on your network use any printe
118. r connected to your Macintosh computer 1 Click Apple menu System Preferences 2 Click Print amp Fax 3 From the Sharing tab select Share these printers with other computers Note If necessary click the lock so you can make changes 4 Select the printer s you want to share with other computers 5 Click Show All and then click Sharing 6 From the Services tab select Windows Sharing Note Windows users should see the Windows documentation for information on adding a network printer connected to a Macintosh computer Selecting a network printer You can print using a network printer connected to a local or remote subnet 1 Access the Network Selection sheet through the Lexmark Setup Assistant during setup a Install the printer software For more information see Installing the printer software on page 47 b Once the Printer Selection screen appears choose Add Remote from the drop down menu The Network Selection sheet appears Networking the printer 12 2 Select a printer from your local subnet or from a remote subnet e f 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 e f 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 the
119. r is not installed insert the printer software CD into your computer 3 Follow the instructions on the 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 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 Reinstall software Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software Troubleshooting 80 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 Wi Fi indicator light is not lit Check power If the b light is not on see Power button is not lit on page 69 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 Troubleshooting 81 3 Reinstall the internal print server Warning Wir
120. r 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 i Adjust the paper type settings To keep a banner print job from jamming 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 your document open choose File Page Setup 2 From the Settings pop up menu choose Page Attributes 3 From the Format for pop up menu choose the printer 4 From the Paper Size pop up menu choose A4 Banner or US Letter Banner 5 Select an orientation 6 Click OK 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 16 Are you loading the paper correctly For more information see Loading paper on page 16 Note Do not force paper into the printer Troubleshooting 102 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 y
121. 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 garantir une protection optimale Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence L installateur de cet quipement radio doit veiller ce que l antenne soit implant e et dirig e de mani re n mettre aucun champ HF d passant les limites fix es pour l ensemble de la population par Sant Canada Reportez vous au Code de s curit 6 que vous pouvez consulter sur le site Web de Sant Canada www hc sc gc ca rpb Le terme IC pr c dant le num ro de d accr ditation inscription signifie simplement que le produit est conforme aux sp cifications techniques d Industry Canada 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 compatib
122. ridge 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 extended period of time Related topics e Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts on page 61 e Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles on page 60 Checking the ink levels 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon 3 From the Maintenance tab check the ink levels of the cartridges 660 Lexmark Printer Utility Printer Name 1500 Series ey n N Maintenance Web Links T T d ee install Cartridge s Print Test Page Print Alignment Page Clean Print Nozzles If an exclamation point appears on a cartridge the ink level is low Install a new cartridge For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 58 For cartridge ordering information see Ordering print cartridges on page 64 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 Maintaining the printer 62 Check print
123. rientation in which text runs parallel with the short edge of the paper The name you assign to your printer so that you and others can identify it on the network 1 The program that lets you select settings to customize a print job 2 The program that lets your computer communicate with the printer 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 A software option that reduces the blurrines of an image 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 segment of a network that is connected to a larger network A local area network is also referred to as a local subnet Glossary 123 switch 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 A device similar to a network hub that can connect different networks together 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
124. rint These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Make sure the printer is receiving power If the 5 light is not on the printer may not be receiving power Try one or more of the following e Press D to turn on the printer 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 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 Troubleshooting 74 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 cartridge or photo cartridge make sure it is 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 Make sure the printer is set a
125. rt and obtain the SSID 1 From the Finder desktop click Applications 2 From Applications double click Internet Connect 3 From the toolbar click Airport The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network pop up menu 4 Write down the SSID e f there are other computers or resources on your wireless network check to see if you can access them from your computer Move the computer and or printer closer to the 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 Try setting up the printer again by rerunning the Wireless Setup Assistant 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 If you do not know the SSID of the network use the following steps to obtain it and then rerun the Wireless Setup Assistant to set up the printer again 1 Enter the IP address of your wireless access point wireless router into your browser s Web address field If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point wireless router a Click Apple menu System Preferences b Click Network C From the Show pop up menu select Airport d Click TCP IP The Router entry is typically the wireless access point wireless router 2 Enter your user name and password when prompted
126. s 109 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 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 N CAUTION This type of CAUTION indicates a hot surface A CAUTION This type of CAUTION indicates a shock hazard 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 use
127. s 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 Consult 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 Notices 110 Any questions regarding this compliance information state
128. s accumulated on the paper exit tray Warning Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer 5 Make sure the paper support and paper exit tray are dry before beginning a new print job 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 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 Maintaining the printer 63 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 Ordering print cartrid
129. s folder If the folder for the printer is not found on the desktop or was accidentally deleted a Go to the Mac OS X drive where the printer software was installed b Choose Library gt Printers gt Lexmark gt 2007 Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click the 1500 Series Uninstaller icon 3 Complete the user authentication notice and then click OK Note For information on passwords click 2 to go to the Help Center 4 Click Uninstall 5 Click OK Related topics e Installing the printer software on page 47 e Software does not install on page 72 e Removing and reinstalling the software on page 107 Using the Printer Selection dialog The Printer Selection dialog appears in the Lexmark Setup Assistant during installation It lists all printers connected to your computer and all printers detected on the local network It also lets you select the printer that you want to use 1 From the pop up menu at the top choose any of these options Available printers View a list of shared printers and remote printers on the local network e Add Remote available only in printers with networking support Add a printer from another subnet e Use Shared Use a shared printer on the local network Understanding the printer 48 If you select Available printers Add remote available only in printers with networking support Use Shared 2 Click Continue Related topics e Installing the printer software on pag
130. s the default printer and is not on hold or paused To set the printer as default 1 From the Finder desktop choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility depending on the operating system version you are using 2 From the printer list dialog select your printer 3 Click the Make Default icon To resume print jobs 1 From the Finder desktop choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility depending on the operating system version you are using 2 From the list of printers double click your printer The printer pop up menu appears 3 If you want to resume all print jobs in the queue click Start Jobs If you want to resume a particular print job select the document name and then click Resume Try printing a test page again 1 Load plain paper 2 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 3 Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon 4 From the Maintenance tab click Print Test Page A page prints If the test page did not print at all or has quality problems attend to any error messages that appear on the Screen Page does not print These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Check power If the b light is not on see Power button is not lit on page 69 Load paper correctly Remove the paper from the paper support and then load the paper again Troubleshooting 75 Check the ink levels Check the in
131. t digital cameras that lets you print directly from your digital camera without using a computer You can connect a PictBridge enabled digital camera to the printer and use the 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 Related topics e Using a PictBridge enabled digital camera to control printing photos on page 37 e Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF on page 38 e Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 70 Working with photos 34 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer 1 Insert a memory card
132. tack of banner paper on a flat surface behind the printer 4 Load only the first page of banner paper into the paper support with the leading edge of the banner going into the printer 5 Adjust the left and right paper guides Printing 25 6 Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog a With your document open choose File gt Page Setup From the Settings pop up menu choose Page Attributes From the Format for pop up menu choose the printer From the Paper Size pop up menu choose A4 Banner or US Letter Banner Select an orientation f Click OK D amp Oo 7 Customize the settings in the Print dialog a With your document open choose File Print b From the Printer pop up menu choose the printer C From the third pop up menu from the top choose Quality amp Media e From the Paper Type pop up menu choose Plain e Select a print quality Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print d Click OK Related topics e Loading banner paper on page 19 e Using the Print dialog on page 50 e Using the Page Setup dialog on page 49 Printing multiple pages on one sheet 1 Load paper 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog a With a document open choose File gt Page Setup From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series From the Settings pop up menu choose Page Attributes Choose a paper size 00 0 Choose
133. talling the software on page 107 Partial document or photo prints Check that the paper size being used matches the printer setting 1 With a document or photo open choose File gt Page Setup The Page Setup dialog appears See Using the Page Setup dialog on page 49 2 From the Format for pop up menu choose 1500 Series 3 From the Paper size pop up menu choose the correct paper size 4 Click OK 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 Troubleshooting 93 To view the print size settings on your digital camera see the documentation that came with your camera Photo smudges or scratches To prevent photo 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 prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking displaying or storing 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 fac
134. the Finder desktop click Applications b From Applications double click Utilities C Double click Network Utility and then click Ping d Type the IP address of the wireless access point wireless router in the network address field For example 110 168 0100 e Click Ping If the wireless access point wireless router responds you will see several lines that display the number of bytes received from the wireless access point wireless router This ensures that your computer is connected to the wireless access point wireless router If the wireless access point wireless router does not respond nothing is displayed You can use Network Diagnostics to help resolve the problem Ping the printer 1 2 3 4 O1 From the Finder desktop click Applications From Applications click Utilities Double click Network Utility and then click Ping Type the IP address of the printer in the network address field For example 10 1698 0 101 Click Ping 6 Ifthe printer responds you will see several lines that display the number of bytes received from the printer This ensures that your computer is communicating with your printer If the printer does not respond nothing is displayed e Your computer might not be connected to the network You can use Network Diagnostics to help resolve the problem e You may need to change the wireless settings of your printer Run the Wireless Setup Assistant 1 2 From the Finder desk
135. the paper guides to rest against the edges of the paper Note To avoid paper jams make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guides Related topics e Choosing compatible specialty paper types on page 16 e Using the automatic paper type sensor on page 17 Choosing compatible specialty paper types e Heavyweight matte paper A photo paper with a matte finish used for printing high quality graphics e 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 e 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 e Transparency A clear plastic media primarily used for overhead projectors Printing 16 e Card stock A very thick paper used for printing sturdier items such as greeting cards e Iron On transfer A type of media that has a reverse image printed on it that can be ironed onto fabric Related topics e Loading paper on page 16 e Using the automatic paper type sensor on page 17 Using the automatic paper
136. ting 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 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
137. tion 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 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 Troubleshooting T1 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 the related topic below 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 e Windows Vista e Windows XP e Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later e Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check
138. to access until the other user disconnects from it e You have the option to receive a notification whenever a memory device is inserted into a network printer To set this notification see Using the Network Card Reader on page 55 The Network Card Reader dialog appears 3 View the thumbnails of the photos stored on the memory device Spure 1500 Series lt MAC O02 00002aef0 gt rh li 4 oo eH UU 4 f you want to save the photos on your computer select the photos you want to save Working with photos 42 5 Click Save 6 Choose the folder where you want the selected photos to be saved 7 Click Save 8 When you are finished viewing and saving photos click Related topics e Using the Network Card Reader on page 55 e Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer over a wireless network on page 41 Working with photos 43 Understanding the printer Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contents Name Description ER 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 Users Guide Comprehensive Version in electronic format Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of installation User s Guide Printed booklet that serves as a guide Note Complete user information Mac Help or User s Guide Comprehensive Vers
139. to dry on the surface of photo paper or transparencies than it does on 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 16 Transparencies or photos contain white lines Adjust the Quality Speed settings 1 With a document open click File Print 2 From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series 3 From the third pop up menu from the top choose Quality amp Media Troubleshooting 95 4 From the Print Quality menu select the appropriate print quality for the document e Automatic Default selection e Quick Print Best for text only documents with reduced print quality but faster print speed e Normal Recommended for most types of documents e Best Recommended for photos and documents with graphics 5 Click Print 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 catridges You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles Vertical straight lines are not smooth Adjust the Quality Speed settings 1 With a document open click File Print 2 From the Printer pop up menu choose 1500 Series 3 From the third pop up menu from the top choose Quality amp Media 4 From the Print Quali
140. top double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder Double click Wireless Setup Assistant 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 1 Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Open the access cover and leave it open 3 Press and hold E 4 While holding press b Troubleshooting 89 5 Wait for the printer to turn on and then release E 6 Close the access cover 7 Wait for the D light to stop blinking The internal wireless print server is reset to factory default settings To verify print a network setup page Related topics e Printing a network setup page on page 9 Print troubleshooting Checking the ink levels 1 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon 3 From the Maintenance tab check the ink levels of the cartridges 600 Lexmark Printer Utility Printer Name 1500 Series HH du d Gran Web Links E P y fe install Cartridge s Print Test Page Print Alignment Page Clean Print Nozzles If an exclamation point appears on a cartridge the ink level is low Install a new cartridge For more information see Installing print cartridges on page 58 For cartridge ordering information see Ordering print cartridges on page 64 Ink levels seem incorrect These are possible solutions Try one or
141. tware on page 107 2 Ifthe software still does not install correctly visit our Web site at www lexmark com to check for the latest software a In all countries or regions except the United States select your country or region Click the links for drivers or downloads Select your printer family Select your printer model Select your operating system h D Q O Select the file you want to download and then follow the directions on the computer screen Printer is out of paper 1 Load paper 2 Press 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 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 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 2 Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon Troubleshooting 17 3 From the Maintenance tab check the ink levels of the cartridges 600 Lexmark Printer Utility Printer Name 1500 Series HH d E Black 4 C F0 install Cartridge s Print Test Pa
142. ty menu select the appropriate print quality for the document e Automatic Default selection e Quick Print Best for text only documents with reduced print quality but faster print speed e Normal Recommended for most types of documents e Best Recommended for photos and documents with graphics 5 Click Print Align the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper 2 From the Finder desktop double click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder 3 Double click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon 4 From the Maintenance tab click Print Alignment Page 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Adjust the Quality Speed settings e For excellent print quality and reduced print speed select Best e For good print quality and average print speed select Normal 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 Troubleshooting 96 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 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen
143. ty scheme make sure you know the password that was used to keep your network secure This password is also known as a security key WEP key or WPA key Note If you do not know this information see the documentation that came with the wireless network or contact the person who set up your wireless network Use the table below to write down the information you need to know Item Description e 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 Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters Hexadecimal characters are A F and 0 9 Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters ASCII characters are letters numbers and symbols found on a keyboard WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK key Up to 64 hexadecimal characters Hexadecimal characters are A F and 0 9 Between 8 and 64 ASCII characters ASCII characters are letters numbers and symbols found on a keyboard Why do I need an installation cable When you set up the printer on your wireless network you will need to temporarily connect the printer to a computer using the installation cable This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer An installation cable is also known as a USB cable Related topics e Why do I need to disconnect the installation cable on page 14 Networking the printer 11 Installing the
144. type sensor The printer is equipped with an automatic paper type sensing device The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for you For example if you want to print a photo load photo paper into the printer The printer detects the type of paper and automatically adjusts the settings to give you optimum photo printing results Related topics e Loading paper on page 16 Loading envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time Warning Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps string ties or metal folding bars 1 Load envelopes in the center of the paper support with the stamp location in the upper left corner 2 Make sure e The print side of the envelopes faces you e The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers e The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes 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 Related topics e Printing envelopes on page 24 Printing 17 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 labe
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146. ve on page 29 Printing photos from a memory card or flash drive on page 36 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer on page 35 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer over a wireless network on page 41 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using iPhoto on page 35 Removing a memory card or flash drive on page 34 Cannot print from a memory card or flash drive on page 97 Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately on page 70 Working with photos 33 Removing a memory card or flash drive A memory card or a flash drive has to be properly removed from the printer to avoid corruption of the device or loss of stored data Warning Do not remove a memory device from the printer while actively printing reading or writing from it If the printer is connected to the computer through a USB cable 1 Click on the Finder desktop and then drag it to the trash icon on the dock 2 Remove the memory card or flash drive If the printer is connected to the computer through a wireless network and you are using the Network Card Reader to view and download photos from the memory device 2 Remove the memory card or flash drive 1 Click Related topics e Inserting a flash drive on page 33 e Inserting a memory card on page 31 Connecting a PictBridge enabled digital camera PictBridge is a technology available in mos
147. ve a high capacity Check error messages If an error message appears on the camera display see the documentation that came with your camera Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately The b light and the 5 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 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 Troubleshooting 105 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 siz
148. ve 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 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 Ping the wireless access point Ping the wireless access point wireless router to make sure t
149. work You can usually find the MAC address printed on the device A method of limiting access to your wireless network by specifying which MAC addresses may communicate on the network This setting may be specified on wireless routers or access points A small storage medium used to save digital data such as text pictures audio and video sometimes called a flash memory card Slots on the front of the printer into which memory cards can be inserted A printer software option that lets you reverse an image before printing A group of computers or other peripheral devices connected to each other for the purpose of sharing information 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 123 A printer made available on a network not connected directly to your computer A list of printer configuration settings including the IP address and MAC address of the printer The area of the print cartridge through which ink flows through before it is applied to paper during printing Treated paper designed for printing photos A feature in some digital cameras that enables the user to print images without using a computer or image editing software A port on the printer used with a USB cable to connect a Pictbridge enabled camera to the printer A test to see if your computer can communicate with another device Page o
150. y 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 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 Check security keys Make sure security keys are correct Check MAC address If your network uses MAC address filtering provide the MAC address for the printer to your network Ping the wireless access point wireless router to make sure the network is working 1 Check the status of AirPort and if you do not already know it find the IP address of the wireless access point wireless router a Click Apple menu System Preferences b Click Network Troubleshooting 86 C If necessary select Network Status in the Show pop up menu The AirPort status indicator should be green Green means the port is active turned on and connected Notes e Yellow means the port is active but is not connected e Hed means the port has not been configured d From the Show pop up menu select AirPort e Click TCP IP e The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separate
151. y 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 Troubleshooting 104 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 over a network make sure that the correct host and device are communicating Select the correct printer from the computer Nothing happens when camera is connected These are possible solutions Try one or more of the following Remove memory cards Hemove memory cards from the printer The printer recognizes one active media device at a time Check USB cable Use only the USB cable that came with your camera Check camera connection Make sure you connected the camera to the printer properly Make sure the camera is properly equipped e f your camera does not have internal memory make sure you have inserted a memory card into the camera e Make sure the batteries in the camera are new newly charged or ha
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