Lexmark 6500 Series All-In-One User Guide May 2007 www.lexmark.com Contents Safety information.........................................................................................................5 Networking the printer...................................................................................................6 General networking.............................................................................................................................6 Wireless networking............................................................................................................................9 Advanced wireless setup...................................................................................................................15 Installing an internal wireless print server..........................................................................................16 Printing.........................................................................................................................17 Getting started...................................................................................................................................17 Learning about the All-In-One software print options........................................................................21 Performing printing and related tasks................................................................................................22 Managing print jobs...........................................................................................................................32 Copying.........................................................................................................................33 Getting started...................................................................................................................................33 Performing copying and related tasks...............................................................................................36 Scanning.......................................................................................................................43 Getting started...................................................................................................................................43 Learning about the All-In-One Center scan options..........................................................................45 Performing scanning and related tasks.............................................................................................51 Scanning over a network...................................................................................................................57 Faxing...........................................................................................................................59 Getting started...................................................................................................................................59 Sending a fax.....................................................................................................................................72 Receiving a fax..................................................................................................................................74 Customizing dial settings...................................................................................................................77 Customizing fax information..............................................................................................................80 Managing fax jobs.............................................................................................................................82 Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility...............................................................................84 Working with photos...................................................................................................87 Connecting photo storage devices....................................................................................................87 Working with photos using the control panel.....................................................................................90 Working with photos using the computer...........................................................................................96 Contents 3 Understanding the printer.........................................................................................105 Understanding the printer parts.......................................................................................................105 Understanding the software.............................................................................................................121 Maintaining the printer..............................................................................................133 Print cartridges................................................................................................................................133 Printing a test page using the computer..........................................................................................138 Improving print quality.....................................................................................................................138 Cleaning the scanner glass.............................................................................................................139 Cleaning the exterior of the printer..................................................................................................139 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges..........................................................................................139 Refilling print cartridges...................................................................................................................140 Ordering print cartridges..................................................................................................................140 Ordering paper and other supplies..................................................................................................140 Finding information about the printer...............................................................................................141 Contacting Customer Support.........................................................................................................144 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................145 Setup troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................145 Wireless troubleshooting.................................................................................................................152 Print troubleshooting........................................................................................................................162 Copy troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................173 Scan troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................175 Fax troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................178 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting................................................................................................182 Memory card troubleshooting..........................................................................................................186 Error messages...............................................................................................................................187 Settings are not saved.....................................................................................................................196 Resetting the printer to factory default settings...............................................................................196 Removing and reinstalling the software..........................................................................................196 Notices........................................................................................................................198 Edition notice...................................................................................................................................198 Product information.........................................................................................................................199 European EC directives conformity statement for radio products...................................................202 Power consumption.........................................................................................................................208 Glossary......................................................................................................................215 Contents 4 Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. CAUTION: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls. If the power cord is misused, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of misuse. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it. Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts. CAUTION: Do not 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, 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 · A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch. · The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet Wireless network examples Four common wireless networks appear below: · · · · Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet Networking the printer 6 Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet · A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable. · A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router. · The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet · A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. · The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet Networking the printer 7 Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet · A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point.  ...