Lexmark 1500 Series - Manual

Setting up the printer 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 Help • User's Guide: Comprehensive V...

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 ...

3 Click Install . Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only) 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the software CD. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the comp...

From here You can: Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new p...

Networking 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 eitherwired, wireless, or desi...

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. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop i...

If you purchased the internal wireless print server separately, the MAC address appears on an adhesive label thatcame with the wireless print server. Attach the adhesive label to your printer so you will be able to find the MACaddress when you need it. UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX Note: A list of MAC addr...

How to locate a computer IP address 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click Œ All Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt . • In Windows XP, click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt . 2 Type ipconfig . 3 Press Enter . The IP address appears as four sets of n...

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 ...

3 In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network , and then click Next . 4 Follow the instructions in the “Set up a wireless ad hoc network” wizard. As part of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your ...

Loading paper and original documents 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 instruct...

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. 4 F...

Printing Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load paper. 2 With a document open, click File ΠPrint . 3 Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or Setup . 4 Adjust the settings. 5 Click OK . 6 Click OK or Print . Printing a Web page You can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly ...

Printing photos or images from a Web page 1 Load paper. For best results, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facingyou. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 Open a Web page with Microsoft Interne...

Printing documents or photos from a removable storage device 1 Insert a memory card into a card slot, or insert a flash drive into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. If there are documents or photos stored on the memory card or flash drive, a dialog appears on the computerscreen giving...

Printing transparencies 1 Load up to 50 transparencies. 2 With a document open, click File ΠPrint . 3 Click OK or 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 With a d...

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 . 5 When the light blinks, release . 6 Close the access cover. 7 Wait for the light to stop blinking. The printer is reset to...

Select To Manual Duplex a print job manually. You must select this option when printing two-sided jobs thatwill be printed on a size or type of paper other than letter- or A4-size plain paper (such asgreeting cards). Note: You can select to print the two-sided pages so they turn like the pages of a ...

Working with photos Retrieving and managing photos Inserting a memory card 1 Insert a memory card. • Insert the card with the brand name label facing to the left. • If there is an arrow on the card, make sure it points toward the printer. • Make sure you connect the memory card to the adapter that c...

3 When the computer recognizes that a memory card is installed, the message New photos have been found. What do you want to do? appears. If the printer does not read the memory card, remove and reinsert it. For more information, see “Memory cardtroubleshooting” on page 102. Note: The computer recogn...

3 Click Library . From here, you can choose how you want to sort photos. You can also set the minimum file size for the phototo appear in the library. 4 Click OK . Changing the Productivity Studio transfer settings 1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon. 2 From the Tools menu,...

Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photo 1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File ΠOpen to select the image you want to edit. 2 With an image open, click Enhancements . 3 Click Brightness / Contrast . 4 Adjust the brightness and contrast settings. You can preview the ...

6 When you have finished editing your text, click OK . 7 If you want to create another photo greeting card using a different style and/or photo, click Add New Card , and repeat step 3 on page 52 through step 6 on page 53. 8 If you want to print your photo greeting card, select Print your Photo Greet...

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 printand how many of each. The printer recognizes these settings when you connect the camera to the printer or insertthe memory card of the ca...

Maintaining the printer Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, andinsert the cartridge in the left carrier. Warning: Do not touch t...

6 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 7 Close the printer. W F I I P R IN T IN G Note: The printer must be closed to start a new print job. 8 Press . 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 loading ...

3 Press down on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper ...

4 Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, andthen wipe in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 ...

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...

Troubleshooting If you set up your printer on a wireless network, make sure: • The wireless network is working properly. • The computer and printer are both connected to the same wireless network. • The printer is within the range of the wireless network. The effective range for optimal performance ...

Power light is blinking The power light blinks when it detects errors in the printer. Note: If the light and the A light blink alternately, see “Power light and duplex light are blinking alternately” on page 64. These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Check print cartridges M...

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: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3or later, and Mac OS X. Check your system requirements Check that your compu...

Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Page does not print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Check messages If an error message is displayed, see “Error messages on the computer screen” on page 104. Check power If the lig...

4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on. Removing and reinstalling the software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software”on page 68. Solving...

6 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 7 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically after you restart your computer, click Start ΠRun , and then type D:\setup , where D is the...

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...

3 If the wireless access point (wireless router) responds, you will see several lines appear that start with “Replyfrom”. Turn off and restart the printer. 4 If the wireless access point (wireless router) does not respond, it will take several seconds and then you will see“Request timed out.” Try th...

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 un...

3 Reinstall the internal print server. Warning: Wireless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you touch the wireless print server. Check your security keys A security key is like a password. All devices on the same network sha...

Wireless network printer does not print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Check power Make sure the light is on. Check cable • Make sure the power cable is connected to the printer and to the electrical outlet. • Make sure the USB cable or the installation cable is not ...

4 Verify that XXXX_Series_nnnnnn_P1 is selected, where XXXX is the model series number of your printer and nnnnnn is the last six numbers of the MAC address of your printer. Note: The MAC address is located at the back of the printer beside the serial number. 5 If USB is selected instead: a Select t...

Ping the wireless access point Ping the wireless access point (wireless router) to make sure the 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...

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 t...

3 If the wireless access point (wireless router) responds, you will see several lines appear that start with “Replyfrom”. Turn off and restart the printer. 4 If the wireless access point (wireless router) does not respond, after several seconds you will see “Requesttimed out.” a Do one of the follow...

3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Changing wireless settings after installation (Windows users only) To change your password, network name, or other wireless setting: 1 Click Programs or All Programs ΠLexmark 1500 Series . 2 Click Wireless Setup Utility . Note: You may be prompted t...

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 59. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. F...

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 thebeginning of a print job. The ink levels may seem inconsistent in the Printing Status window when you are printinga large file. Ink levels seem to go...

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 tobe printed; make sure the font is a TrueType font. See the program documentation for more information. Make sure the document...

• For reduced print quality and faster print speed, select Quick Print . • 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. Adjust the application settings for the document Use a di...

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 Do one of the following: • In Wi...

Was the document formatted or created for the printer? Windows may substitute different fonts. Line and page breaks may change with the font. Use the program thatcreated the document to fix these problems, and then save the changes for the next time you print. Printer is busy printing another job Wa...

Test page does not print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Make sure the printer is receiving power If the light is not on, the printer may not be receiving power. • Press . • Plug the printer into a different electrical outlet. • If the printer is plugged into a surge ...

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 “Printer is plugged in but does not print.” Printer is plugged in but does not print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Make sure the print...

7 Click OK . 8 Click Close . 9 Make sure the new port has been selected on the Ports tab, and then click Apply . The new port is listed with the printer name. 10 Click OK . Restart the host computer and the remote computer Try printing again. Printer is not able to communicate with the computer The ...

Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output See the topic that best describes the problem. • Print is too dark or smudged • Vertical straight lines are not smooth • White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas • Characters are missing or unexpected • Colors on printout are faded or differ f...

Make sure the printer is properly communicating with the camera If the PictBridge connection is successful, the camera automatically switches to print mode, the PictBridge symbol appears on the camera display, or a message recognizing the connection appears on the camera display,depending on your ca...

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. 98

Check printer default and pause settings 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click Œ Control Panel Œ Printers . • In Windows XP, click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes . • In Windows 2000, click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers . 2 Double-click the print queue device. 3 Click Printer . • ...

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 automaticduplexing, use only letter- or A4-size plain paper. Check for p...

4 Reinstall the print cartridges. 5 Snap the lids closed. 6 Close the access cover. 7 Press . Memory card 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 ...

Check to see if your printer or the computer is turned on Make sure that your printer and your computer are turned on. Check to see if your wireless connection is active If your wireless connection is down: 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click Œ Control Panel Œ Printers . • In Window...

Print File Error To use the Print Files function, your printer must be connected to a computer, and both the printer and computermust be on. The error may include any of the following causes listed below. Cause Solution The printer failed to find an application or software onthe computer to print th...

Notices Product information Product name: Lexmark 1500 Series Machine type: 4118 Model(s): W22 W2E 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” WITH...

Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux exigences de la norme canadienne relative aux équipements pouvant causer desinterférences NMB-003. European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is in conformity with the protectio...

Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Lexmark International, Inc. dat het toestel dit product in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Norsk Lexmark International, Inc. erklærer herved at dette produktet er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og...

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 i...

Limitation of liability Your sole remedy under this limited warranty is set forth in this document. For any claim concerning performance or nonperformance ofLexmark or a Remarketer for this product under this limited warranty, you may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in thefollowing ...

Networking glossary ad hoc mode A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with other wirelessdevices without an access point or router ad hoc network A wireless network that does not use an access point AutoIP address An IP address automatically assigned by a network device. ...

Index A access cover 15ad hoc wireless network adding a printer usingWindows 27creating using Windows 25 adjusting brightnessautomatically 49, 51adjusting the hue of a photo 50adjusting the saturation of aphoto 50Advanced button 18aligning print cartridges 59assigning IP address 24automatic duplex 4...