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... optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 13 Using the printer 15 Understanding the printer...15 Understanding the parts of the printer ...15 Understanding the printer software...16 Using the Macintosh printer software...17 Performing basic printer functions...18 Making a copy...18 Printing a photo or selected... fax using the control panel ...20 Ordering supplies...21 Ordering print cartridges ...21 Ordering paper and other supplies...21 Getting the printer ready to fax 23 Choosing a fax connection...23 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack...24 Connecting directly to a telephone ...
... optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 13 Using the printer 15 Understanding the printer...15 Understanding the parts of the printer ...15 Understanding the printer software...16 Using the Macintosh printer software...17 Performing basic printer functions...18 Making a copy...18 Printing a photo or selected... fax using the control panel ...20 Ordering supplies...21 Ordering print cartridges ...21 Ordering paper and other supplies...21 Getting the printer ready to fax 23 Choosing a fax connection...23 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack...24 Connecting directly to a telephone ...
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... Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...36 Finding the signal strength...36 Wired networking...36 Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network ...36 Connecting the printer directly to the computer with a USB cable 37 Troubleshooting 38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power button is not lit ...38......38 Page does not print...40 Wireless troubleshooting...41 Check your security keys...41 Wireless setup program cannot communicate with the printer during installation 42 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation 43 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...45...
... Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...36 Finding the signal strength...36 Wired networking...36 Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network ...36 Connecting the printer directly to the computer with a USB cable 37 Troubleshooting 38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power button is not lit ...38......38 Page does not print...40 Wireless troubleshooting...41 Check your security keys...41 Wireless setup program cannot communicate with the printer during installation 42 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation 43 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...45...
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...; User's Guide. To access the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 9500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Mac Help Complete instructions for using the printer on a Windows operating system. It installs with the printer software. A printable version is on the User's Guide CD. It installs with the...
...; User's Guide. To access the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 9500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Mac Help Complete instructions for using the printer on a Windows operating system. It installs with the printer software. A printable version is on the User's Guide CD. It installs with the...
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...Support link. Introduction 6 E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer. French Monday-Friday (9:00 AM-7:00 PM ET) • Mexico: 01-800-253-... or region. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that shipped with your printer. Select a country or region, and then select ...
...Support link. Introduction 6 E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer. French Monday-Friday (9:00 AM-7:00 PM ET) • Mexico: 01-800-253-... or region. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that shipped with your printer. Select a country or region, and then select ...
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...find (US) Where to view the warranty. For complete descriptions, see the Statement of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. this printer will be free of 12 months after the 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. Record the following information (located on the ...'s Guide for Windows and the Mac Help for a www.lexmark.com. printer. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of the printer are operating system-dependent. period of defects in printer, or set forth at materials and workmanship for Macintosh. Introduction...
...find (US) Where to view the warranty. For complete descriptions, see the Statement of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. this printer will be free of 12 months after the 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. Record the following information (located on the ...'s Guide for Windows and the Mac Help for a www.lexmark.com. printer. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of the printer are operating system-dependent. period of defects in printer, or set forth at materials and workmanship for Macintosh. Introduction...
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... attach anything, locate the CD for Windows or the CD for Macintosh, depending on the computer screen to set up the printer. You can set up the printer. Always allow these programs to appear. Note: If you have inserted the Windows CD and the install screen does not appear automatically...explains how to set up the printer to work properly. Setting up the printer 8 This is trying to communicate with your CD or DVD drive. • If you are using Windows Vista, and a "Found New Hardware" message appears on the operating system you that Lexmark software is necessary for Windows or...
... attach anything, locate the CD for Windows or the CD for Macintosh, depending on the computer screen to set up the printer. You can set up the printer. Always allow these programs to appear. Note: If you have inserted the Windows CD and the install screen does not appear automatically...explains how to set up the printer to work properly. Setting up the printer 8 This is trying to communicate with your CD or DVD drive. • If you are using Windows Vista, and a "Found New Hardware" message appears on the operating system you that Lexmark software is necessary for Windows or...
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Setting up the printer for use without a computer or network (standalone) Use the following instructions if you do not intend to connect the printer to a computer or to a network. 1 Unpack the printer, and find the items shown. 1, 2 Print cartridges 3, 4, 5 Telephone cord, power cord, installation cable 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 Getting Started guide 8 Installation software CDs for Windows and Macintosh 9 User's Guide CD 2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. Setting up the printer 9
Setting up the printer for use without a computer or network (standalone) Use the following instructions if you do not intend to connect the printer to a computer or to a network. 1 Unpack the printer, and find the items shown. 1, 2 Print cartridges 3, 4, 5 Telephone cord, power cord, installation cable 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 Getting Started guide 8 Installation software CDs for Windows and Macintosh 9 User's Guide CD 2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. Setting up the printer 9
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Setting up the printer 10 3 Pull Tray 1 completely out of the printer, and then move the paper guides to the sides. 4 Load the paper, and then adjust the paper guides to rest against the paper. 5 Insert the paper tray, and then lift the paper stop.
Setting up the printer 10 3 Pull Tray 1 completely out of the printer, and then move the paper guides to the sides. 4 Load the paper, and then adjust the paper guides to rest against the paper. 5 Insert the paper tray, and then lift the paper stop.
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Setting up the printer 11 Press the arrow keys on the printer control panel to make your selections, and then press to save. 8 Open the printer, and then press down on . 7 Raise the control panel display. 6 Connect the power cord, and then turn the power on the black cartridge carrier lever. 9 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge and then insert the cartridge in the left carrier. If prompted, set the language and country or region.
Setting up the printer 11 Press the arrow keys on the printer control panel to make your selections, and then press to save. 8 Open the printer, and then press down on . 7 Raise the control panel display. 6 Connect the power cord, and then turn the power on the black cartridge carrier lever. 9 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge and then insert the cartridge in the left carrier. If prompted, set the language and country or region.
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You can discard or recycle this page. An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 12 10 Close the black cartridge carrier lid. 11 Press down on the color cartridge carrier lever, remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and then insert the color cartridge in the right cartridge carrier. 12 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 13 Close the printer, and then press .
You can discard or recycle this page. An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 12 10 Close the black cartridge carrier lid. 11 Press down on the color cartridge carrier lever, remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and then insert the color cartridge in the right cartridge carrier. 12 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 13 Close the printer, and then press .
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...the software CD. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that came with the printer: 1 Start Windows. 2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. 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 & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for Windows Vista users. To install the patch, you install the...
...the software CD. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that came with the printer: 1 Start Windows. 2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. 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 & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for Windows Vista users. To install the patch, you install the...
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...driver: 1 Click ª Control Panel. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer, and then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer dialog, click Add a local printer. 4 From the "Use an existing port" drop-down menu, select Virtual printer port for USB, and then click Next. 5 Click Have disk. Setting up...your computer: a Click Computer, and then double-click (C:). d From the Install From Disk dialog, click OK. 7 Click Next on your printer model number, and then double-click Drivers. Follow the instructions on the installation software CD. For more information on the XPS driver, see the...
...driver: 1 Click ª Control Panel. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer, and then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer dialog, click Add a local printer. 4 From the "Use an existing port" drop-down menu, select Virtual printer port for USB, and then click Next. 5 Click Have disk. Setting up...your computer: a Click Computer, and then double-click (C:). d From the Install From Disk dialog, click OK. 7 Click Next on your printer model number, and then double-click Drivers. Follow the instructions on the installation software CD. For more information on the XPS driver, see the...
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...1. 11 Small media feeder Load envelopes, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in.) photo paper, and other small card sizes. Using the printer 15 printed paper exits on top of the printer Use the To 1, 2 Top cover, scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 3, 4, 5, 6 Automatic Document Feeder ... Memory card slots and PictBridge port Insert a memory card and connect a PictBridgeenabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 8 Control panel Operate the printer. 9, 10 Paper exit tray, paper tray (Tray 1) Load paper; Using the printer This chapter provides an overview of the parts of the...
...1. 11 Small media feeder Load envelopes, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in.) photo paper, and other small card sizes. Using the printer 15 printed paper exits on top of the printer Use the To 1, 2 Top cover, scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 3, 4, 5, 6 Automatic Document Feeder ... Memory card slots and PictBridge port Insert a memory card and connect a PictBridgeenabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 8 Control panel Operate the printer. 9, 10 Paper exit tray, paper tray (Tray 1) Load paper; Using the printer This chapter provides an overview of the parts of the...
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... devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. 5 EXT port Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to a computer using a USB cable. Plug... computer, a local network, an external DSL, or cable modem. 4 LINE port Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive incoming fax calls. Using the printer 16 The printer must be applicable. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to send and...
... devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. 5 EXT port Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to a computer using a USB cable. Plug... computer, a local network, an external DSL, or cable modem. 4 LINE port Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive incoming fax calls. Using the printer 16 The printer must be applicable. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to send and...
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...lets you to the faxes you customize the fax settings which will not support these programs are sent and received. Note: Not all printers. Using the printer 17 You can also access it from the desktop by double-clicking the Productivity Studio icon. The Fax Setup Utility lets you send ... are saved in the printer folder that appears on all of the application you have also chosen to open it this way: 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs ªLexmark 9500 Series. 3 Select...
...lets you to the faxes you customize the fax settings which will not support these programs are sent and received. Note: Not all printers. Using the printer 17 You can also access it from the desktop by double-clicking the Productivity Studio icon. The Fax Setup Utility lets you send ... are saved in the printer folder that appears on all of the application you have also chosen to open it this way: 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs ªLexmark 9500 Series. 3 Select...
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... for copies requiring optimal reproduction. 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Using the printer 18 The following dialogs are available from a memory device to print a document. Place these items on the scanner glass in the upper... 1. 5 Press . Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. The number of copies. Use the Page Setup dialog Print dialog Printer Services To Choose a paper size, orientation, and scaling value. • Adjust print settings and schedule print jobs. • Print on a wireless...
... for copies requiring optimal reproduction. 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Using the printer 18 The following dialogs are available from a memory device to print a document. Place these items on the scanner glass in the upper... 1. 5 Press . Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for scan jobs. The number of copies. Use the Page Setup dialog Print dialog Printer Services To Choose a paper size, orientation, and scaling value. • Adjust print settings and schedule print jobs. • Print on a wireless...
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...Place these items on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Scan is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 Insert a memory card or...selections using the control panel buttons. c Press to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Scanning a document 1 Make sure the printer is highlighted. 4 Press . Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) ...
...Place these items on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Scan is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 Insert a memory card or...selections using the control panel buttons. c Press to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Scanning a document 1 Make sure the printer is highlighted. 4 Press . Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) ...
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...fax right away. 7 If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for that are faxing documents that digit. 6 Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list. 7 Make your computer screen. to start the fax job. Sending a fax using and to select a digit location... and and 2 Press . Note: If you are already printed. 1 Make sure the printer is on the scanner glass. b Press . If you want to a group of numbers (broadcast fax), enter the fax numbers, until Fax is scanned, the ...
...fax right away. 7 If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for that are faxing documents that digit. 6 Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list. 7 Make your computer screen. to start the fax job. Sending a fax using and to select a digit location... and and 2 Press . Note: If you are already printed. 1 Make sure the printer is on the scanner glass. b Press . If you want to a group of numbers (broadcast fax), enter the fax numbers, until Fax is scanned, the ...
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... Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Note: Availability may vary by continuous printing. Paper size • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in accordance with your fingers or sharp objects. Declared yield value in . • 10 x 15 cm Using the printer 21 Item Part Number USB cable 1021294 Optional... second paper tray (Tray 2) 30B0199 For more information, go to dry at www.lexmark.com. Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when ...
... Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Note: Availability may vary by continuous printing. Paper size • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in accordance with your fingers or sharp objects. Declared yield value in . • 10 x 15 cm Using the printer 21 Item Part Number USB cable 1021294 Optional... second paper tray (Tray 2) 30B0199 For more information, go to dry at www.lexmark.com. Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when ...
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Using the printer 22 For information on how to purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in . • 10 x 15 cm •L Note: Availability may vary by country or region. Paper Paper size Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com.
Using the printer 22 For information on how to purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in . • 10 x 15 cm •L Note: Availability may vary by country or region. Paper Paper size Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com.