Lexmark 1500 - Manual

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 ...

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: • Configure a wireless network connection for the printer. Note: To set up the printer, use a computer that ...

5 Select XXXX Series <MAC:nnnnnn> , 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 printer's MAC address. 6 Run the Wireless Setup Assistant to configure...

3 From Applications, double-click Internet Connect . 4 From the toolbar, click AirPort . 5 From the Network pop-up menu, click Create Network . 6 Create a name for your ad hoc network, and then click OK . 7 Insert the CD for Macintosh to run the wireless setup. 8 From the Finder desktop, double-clic...

Printing Getting started Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facingyou. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that ca...

• Card stock —A very thick paper used for printing sturdier items, such as greeting cards. • Iron-On transfer —A type of media that has a reverse image printed on it that can be ironed onto fabric. Related topics: • “Loading paper” on page 16 • “Using the automatic paper type sensor” on page 17 Usin...

4 Feed the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer first. W F I I P R IN T IN G 5 Make sure: • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. Related topics: • “Printing a banner” on page 25 Learning about the software print ...

Related topics: • “Using the Print dialog” on page 50 • “Choosing compatible specialty paper types” on page 16 Choosing a print quality 1 With a document open, click File Œ Print . 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 1500 Series . 3 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Me...

Related topics: • “Loading paper” on page 16 • “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 printableside, see the instructions that came with the paper.) Note: For best results, use Lexmar...

d Choose an orientation. e Click OK . 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog. a With a photo open, choose File ΠPrint . b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 1500 Series . c For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, click Advanced . Otherwise, proceed to the next step. d From the Copies ...

Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. Notes: • Do not load envelopes with holes, perforations, cutouts, deep embossing, metal clasps, metal folding bars, string ties, or exposed flap adhesive. • Make sure the print side of the envelopes faces you. 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup ...

6 Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog. a With your document open, choose File Œ Page Setup . b From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes . c From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose the printer. d From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose A4 (Banner) or US Letter (Banner) . e ...

Related topics: • “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. 2 Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog as needed. 3 With a document open, click File Œ Print . 4 From ...

• For Short-edged binding, pages are bound along the short edge of the page (left edge for landscape, topedge for portrait). 1 2 6 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 (dup...

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 youwant the pages to print. 7 Click Print . Related topics: • “Printing photos ...

Working with photos Notes: • For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or LexmarkPerfectFinish Photo Paper. Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridges are not compatible with this type of paper. • To prevent smudging or scratching,...

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. 2 When the printer recognizes that a flash drive is installed, appears on the Finder desktop. Wait for thi...

Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer 1 Insert a memory card 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 me...

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...

Related topics: • “Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera” on page 34 • “Printing 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 Or...

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 printableside, see the instructions that came with the paper.) Note: For best results, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Pape...

Printing color images in black and white This setting is available only if there is a black print cartridge installed. 1 Load paper. 2 Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog as needed. 3 With a document open, click File ΠPrint . 4 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 1500 Series . 5 From t...

Understanding the printer Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contents 1 2 3 1 2 4 5 3 W F I I P R IN T IN G 6 7 Name Description 1 Power supply cord Fits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer 2 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Mac H...

Understanding the parts of the printer W F I I P R IN T IN G 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 Use the To 1 • Turn the printer on and off. – If 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 pr...

1 2 3 4 Use the To 1 Power supply 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 deviceshave been using. 1 2 3 If the light is not on, press . 2 ...

If you select Do this Available printers A list of all available and shared printers appears inthe Printer Name window. a From the list of printers, choose the printer thatyou want to use. b Click Select . Add remote (available only in printers with networkingsupport) The Network Selection sheet app...

The Page Setup dialog appears. 2 Adjust the settings. From here Choose To Settings Page Attributes Choose a paper size, orientation, or scaling value fora photo. Save as Default Save customized settings as the default settings. Format for The name of your printer Format a page for printing with the ...

These buttons are at the bottom of the Print dialog: Click To Go to the Help Center to find more information. Preview Get a full view of a photo, and see additional options for viewing or reviewingit prior to printing. Save as PDF (in Mac OS X version10.3) Print a document to a file, and create a PD...

Related topics: • “Using the Print dialog” on page 50 • “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 connectto the printer, display thumbnails of the photos stored on the memory d...

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: Click To + Add a network printer to the list. – Remove a network printer from the li...

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. 1 2 1 2 Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartrid...

5 Close the access cover. W F I I P R IN T IN G Related topics: • “Aligning the print cartridges” on page 60 • “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 59 Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Lift the access cover. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loadi...

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” onpage 62. Related topics: • “Installing print cartridges” on page 58 Aligning ...

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...

Preserving the print cartridges • Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. Thecartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of ti...

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. F...

To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and click Close . • If you are using the printer without a comput...

Paper Paper size Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • L Note: Availability may vary by country or region. For information on how to purchase Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in your country orregion, go to www.lexmark.com . Finding inform...

Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) 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 model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e...

3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Contacting Customer Support How do I contact Lexmark Customer Support? Call us at: • US: 1-800-332-4120 Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET) Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET) • Canada: 1-800-539-6275 English Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET) Saturday (Noon...

Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting Power button is not lit These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Press power button Make sure the printer is on by pressing . Disconnect and reconnect the power cord 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and then from the print...

Load paper The printer is out of paper. Load more paper to continue printing. For more information, see “Loading paper” onpage 16. Clear the paper 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 moreinformation, see “Jams and misfee...

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: • 3.5 x 5 inches • 4 x 6 inches • 4 x 8 inches • 5 x 7 inches • 10 x 20 inches • Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) • A6 (105 x 148 mm) • A5 (148 x 210 mm) • A4 ...

Make sure the cable is not damaged or loose Make sure: • The USB cable is not damaged. • The 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 s...

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. ...

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 sureit is p...

Check the ink levels Check the ink 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. 1 2 1 2 3 Reinstall the cartridges. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on...

Reinstall the software 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling thesoftware” on page 107. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. a In all countrie...

3 From the Maintenance tab, check the ink levels of the cartridges. 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...

Are the cartridges low on ink? 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. If an exclamation point (!) appears on a cartridge, the ink level is low. In...

Printer is configured correctly, but cannot be found on the network Make sure: • The printer has power and the light is on. • The printer is within range of the wireless network. • The printer is located away from other electronic devices that may interfere with the wireless signal. • Your wireless ...

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 light is not on, see “Power button is not lit” on page 69. Remove and reinstall th...

Wireless printer is no longer working These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Check power • Make sure the printer power light is on. For more information, see “Power button is not lit” in the “Troubleshooting”chapter. • Make sure the wireless access point (wireless router) is...

Notes: • If you change network settings, change them on all the network devices before changing them for the wirelessaccess point (wireless router). • If you have already changed the wireless network settings on your wireless access point (wireless router), youmust change the settings on all the oth...

Notes: • Make sure you copy them down exactly, including any capital letters. • 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. • If you are using ...

Move your computer and/or printer Move the computer and/or printer closer to the wireless access point (wireless router). Although the possible distancebetween devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the effective range for optimal performance is generally100–150 feet. You can find the s...

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 USB symbol. 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB port on ...

5 Wait for the printer to turn on, and then release A . 6 Close the access cover. 7 Wait for the light to stop blinking. The internal wireless print server is reset to factory default settings. To verify, print a network setup page. Related topics: • “Printing a network setup page” on page 9 Print t...

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 orgraphics. Are you...

Review steps to 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 itto dry: • Documents with graphics or images • Photo paper • Heavyweight ma...

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. Forbest results, remove each printed sheet individually...

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 Doubl...

4 From the Print Quality menu, select the appropriate print quality for the document: • Automatic —Default selection. • Quick Print —Best for text-only documents with reduced print quality but faster print speed. • Normal —Recommended for most types of documents. • Best —Recommended for photos and d...

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 thedocumentation that came with the application. Perform maintenance on the print cartridges You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzl...

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 print...

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. 3 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 4 Push down on the duplex latch as you reinstall the duplex unit. Troubleshooting 100

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 ΠUtilities ΠPrint Center or Printer Setup Utility , depending on the operating system version you are using. 2 From the Printer List dialog, se...

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...

5 Snap the lids closed. 6 Close the access cover. 7 Press . 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 used in the ...

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...

Notices Edition notice June 2007 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with locallaw: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPL...

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 electronicin...

Total energy usage It is sometimes helpful to calculate the total product energy usage. Since power consumption claims are providedin power units of Watts, the power consumption should be multiplied by the time the product spends in each modein order to calculate energy usage. The total product ener...

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