Page 3 - Contents
Contents Finding information about the printer..........................................................................9 Setting up the printer...................................................................................................12 Checking the box contents................................
Page 9 - Finding information about the printer
Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description Where to find The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software. You can find this document in the printer box or on theLexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com . Getting Started booklet Description Where ...
Page 12 - Setting up the printer; Checking the box contents
Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 2 Color print cartridge 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of t...
Page 13 - Installing another language control panel
Installing another language control panel These instructions apply only if you received one or more additional language control panels with the printer. 1 Lift and remove the control panel (if one is installed). 2 Choose the correct control panel for your language. 3 Align the clips on the control p...
Page 14 - Networking the printer; Installing the printer on a network
Networking the printer For complete networking information, please refer to the Getting Started booklet that came with the product. Installing the printer on a network Follow the instructions for the networking method you want to use. Make sure the selected network is set up andworking properly, and...
Page 15 - Finding your MAC address
4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the guides on the left and right, and then slide the wirelessprint server into the printer until it snaps into place. 5 Make sure the antenna points up. 6 Attach the adhesive label with the MAC address to the back of the printer. You will ...
Page 16 - Learning about the printer; Understanding the parts of the printer
Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that no wireless option is installed. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready for wireless conne...
Page 17 - Using the control panel buttons and menus; Using the control panel
Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a wireless network. Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installe...
Page 19 - Using the Copy menu
Press To 1 Start Color Start a color copy, scan, or photo print job, depending on which mode is selected. 2 Start Black Start a black-and-white copy, scan or photo print job, depending on which mode is selected. Using the Copy menu To access and navigate the Copy menu: 1 From the control panel, pres...
Page 20 - Using the Scan menu
Use this To Copies* Specify how many copies to print. Resize* • Specify the percentage for enlarging or reducing the original copy. • Specify a specific copy size. • Create a multiple-page poster. Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of a copy. Quality* Adjust the quality of a copy. Paper Setup S...
Page 21 - Using the Photo Card menu
Use this To Quality* Adjust the quality of a scan. Original Size* Specify the size of the original document. * Temporary setting. For information on saving temporary and other settings, see “Saving settings” onpage 25. Using the Photo Card menu 1 If necessary, press Photo Card , or insert a memory c...
Page 22 - Saving Paper Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settings; Using the PictBridge menu
Saving Paper Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settings 1 From the control panel, press Settings . 2 Press or repeatedly until Paper Setup appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Paper Size appears. 5 Press . 6 Press or repeatedly until the size you want appears. 7 Press . 8 Press to go to the...
Page 23 - Using the Settings menu
The message, PictBridge camera detected. Press to change settings. appears on the display. 2 Press or repeatedly until the menu item you want appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you want appears. 5 Press . Note: Pressing selects a setting. An * app...
Page 25 - Saving settings
Saving settings In a setting menu, an * appears next to the default setting. To change the setting: 1 Press or repeatedly until the setting you want appears. 2 Press : • To save most settings. An * appears next to the saved setting. • To select a temporary setting. An * appears next to the selected ...
Page 27 - Learning about the software; Using the printer software
Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operatingsystem, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Using the printer s...
Page 28 - Using the Solution Center
Click To Details View/Print Photo Library Browse, print, or share your photos. Transfer Photos Download photos from a memory card, flashdrive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digitalcamera to the Photo Library. Photo Greeting Cards Make quality greeting cards from your photos. Photo Packages Print multipl...
Page 30 - Using Printing Preferences; Opening Printing Preferences; Using the Printing Preferences tabs
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 pr...
Page 31 - Using the Save Settings menu; Using the Toolbar
Tab Choices Paper Setup • Select a Paper Size for Paper, Envelope, Banner, orBorderless. • Select an Orientation of Portrait or Landscape. Print Layout • Select a Layout of Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up,Poster, Booklet, or Borderless. • Select a duplexing preference on how the sheets areflipped. Usin...
Page 32 - Resetting printer software settings to defaults; Windows 2000 or Windows XP users only:
Click To Quick Print an entire Web page in draft quality. Black and White Print an entire Web page in black and white. Text Only A Print only the text of a Web page. Photos Print only the photos or images on a Web page. Note: The number of photos or images valid for printing appears next to Photos. ...
Page 34 - Loading paper and original documents; Loading paper
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...
Page 37 - Loading original documents on the scanner glass
Load up to Make sure 20 sheets of banner paper • You remove all the paper from the paper support before loading thebanner paper. • You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner. • You place the required stack of banner paper on the top cover. • The leading edge of the banner paper...
Page 39 - Printing; Printing a document
Printing Printing a document 1 Load paper. 2 With a document open, click File Print . 3 Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or Setup . 4 Adjust the settings. 5 Click OK . 6 Click OK or Print . Printing high-quality graphics 1 Load paper. 2 With your image open, click File Print . 3 Click ...
Page 40 - Printing photos or images from a Web page
4 If you want to view the Web page before printing: a Click Preview . b Use the toolbar options to scroll between pages, zoom in or out, or select whether to print text and imagesor text only. c Click: • Print or • Close , and continue to step 5. 5 If needed, select a print option from the Toolbar: ...
Page 43 - Printing files from a memory card or flash drive
4 From the Print Layout tab, select N-up . 5 Select the number of pages to print on each page. 6 If you want each page image to be surrounded by a border, select Print Page Borders . 7 Click OK . 8 Click OK or Print . Printing files from a memory card or flash drive Notes: • To print Microsoft Offic...
Page 44 - Working with photos; Retrieving and managing photos; Inserting a memory card
Working with photos • Make sure that the printer settings are set correctly for the photos you wish to print. For information on how toset photo print settings, see “Using the Photo Card menu” on page 21. • The following print settings will return to the factory default settings when a memory card o...
Page 45 - Inserting a flash drive
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 memorycard while actively printing, reading, or writing from a memory card. When the p...
Page 46 - Transferring all photos from a memory card using the computer
Note: The printer recognizes one active media device at a time. If you insert a memory card and a flash drive, a message appears on the display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize. Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the controlpanel If ...
Page 48 - Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive
Transferring selected photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer 1 Insert a CD into the computer or a flash drive into the printer. For more information, see “Inserting a flash drive”on page 45. The Lexmark Imaging Studio software launches automatically on your computer. 2 If you are using W...
Page 49 - Printing photos using the control panel; Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet
Notes: • If photos on the memory card were taken on more than one date, selections will include Last Date and Date Range . • To choose a date range, press and then press or repeatedly until the desired date is displayed. Date ranges are displayed by month and year starting with the most recent month...
Page 50 - Printing all photos; Printing photos by number
15 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.) For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 34. Note: Make sure the paper matches the size you selected on the proof sheet. 16...
Page 51 - Printing photos by date range; Printing photos using color effects
10 Press Start Color or Start Black . The print settings used on the print job are displayed one at a time on the second line of the display. 11 Press Start Color or Start Black again. Printing photos by date range 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure...
Page 52 - Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a feature available on some digital cameras. If your camera supports DPOF,you can specify which photos to print, how many of each, and print settings while the memory card is still in thecamera. The printer recogni...
Page 53 - Printing photos using the computer; Viewing / Printing photos from the Photo Library
Notes: • Make sure the PictBridge-enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode. For more information, seethe camera documentation. • The printer recognizes one active media device at a time. If you insert more than one media device, amessage appears on the display prompting you to designate...
Page 54 - Creating photo projects; Creating Photo Greeting Cards
Printing photos from a media device using the computer 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.) For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 34. 2 Insert a CD or media d...
Page 55 - Creating a Photo Slideshow
3 From the Style tab, click to select a style for your greeting card. 4 From the Photo tab, select and drag a photo into the preview pane on the right side of the screen. 5 Click the text area to be able to add text to your photo greeting card. 6 When you have finished editing your text, click OK . ...
Page 56 - Printing an image as a multiple-page poster
11 From the Share tab, click Print your slideshow if you want to print your slideshow. 12 From the Quality drop-down list, select a copy quality. 13 From the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list, select the paper size. 14 To select multiple prints of a photo, or to select photo sizes other than 4 x ...
Page 57 - Copying; Making a copy
Copying Note: If you want to customize copy settings, see “Using the Copy menu” on page 19. Making a copy 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press Copy Mode . 4 Press Start Color or Start Black . Adjusting copy quality Quality specifies...
Page 58 - Copying photos; Making borderless copies using the control panel
Copying 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.) 2 Place a photo facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. For more information, see “Loading originaldoc...
Page 59 - Making a copy lighter or darker
8 Press . 9 Press or repeatedly until Paper Setup appears. 10 Press . 11 Press or repeatedly until Paper Size appears. 12 Press . 13 Press or repeatedly until the size you want appears. 14 Press . 15 Press or repeatedly until Paper Type appears. 16 Press . 17 Press or repeatedly until either Automat...
Page 60 - Repeating an image on one page; Enlarging or reducing an image
3 From the control panel, press Copy Mode . 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Collate appears. 6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until On appears. Note: You can collate copies only if you did not make any changes in the Resize menu. 8 Press Start Color or Start Black . Note: If you are using the s...
Page 61 - Copying a document using the computer
6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until the setting you want appears. Notes: • If you select Custom Resize , press and hold or until the size you want appears and press . • If you select Borderless , the printer will reduce or enlarge the document or photo as necessary to print a borderless copy on th...
Page 62 - Copying a photo using the computer
Copying a photo using the computer 1 Place the photo facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Copy . 4 Select Photo . 5 Click Start . The photo appears in the right pane. 6 From the Quality drop...
Page 63 - Scanning; Scanning a document
Scanning Note: If you want to customize scan settings, see “Using the Scan menu” on page 20. Scanning a document 1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, pres...
Page 66 - Scanning documents or images for e-mailing
4 Select the Several Photos option. 5 Click Start . Scanning documents or images for e-mailing You can e-mail attached images using your default e-mail application. 1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 Click E-...
Page 67 - Customizing scan settings using the computer
10 From the drop-down list, select the patterns to be removed. 11 To reduce stray marks on color photos, click the check box, and then move the slider to the desired value. 12 Click OK . The thumbnail is updated. Customizing scan settings using the computer 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexma...
Page 68 - Faxing; Sending a fax using the software
Faxing Make sure: • The printer is connected to a computer that is equipped with a fax modem. • The computer is connected to a working phone line. • Both the printer and the computer are turned on. Sending a fax using the software You can scan a document to the computer and then fax it to someone us...
Page 69 - Receiving a fax automatically
Receiving a fax automatically 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the Settings area in the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Setup and manage faxes . 3 From the “I Want To” menu, click Adjust speed dial list and other fax settings . 4 Click the Ringing and A...
Page 70 - Maintaining the printer; Changing print cartridges; Removing a used print cartridge; Installing print cartridges
Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridg...
Page 72 - Achieving better print quality; Improving print quality; Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. If you are printing photos or other high quality images, for bestresults use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo...
Page 73 - Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
5 Press or repeatedly until Clean Cartridges appears. 6 Press . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 7 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 8 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times. ...
Page 74 - Ordering print cartridges
10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or sto...
Page 75 - Ordering paper and other supplies; Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges
Item Part number Color cartridge 2 Black cartridge 3 Photo cartridge 31 Ordering paper and other supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com . Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or...
Page 76 - Refilling a print cartridge
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 Repor...
Page 77 - Troubleshooting; Setup troubleshooting; Incorrect language appears on the display; Change the language selection during initial setup; Select a different language after initial setup
Troubleshooting • “Setup troubleshooting” on page 77 • “Print troubleshooting” on page 81 • “Copy troubleshooting” on page 86 • “Scan troubleshooting” on page 88 • “Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting” on page 90 • “Memory card troubleshooting” on page 92 • “Error messages” on page 94 • “Resetting to ...
Page 79 - Page does not print
Reinstall the software 1 Turn off and then restart your computer. 2 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 3 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord ...
Page 80 - Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge; Enable PictBridge printing from camera
Check cartridges 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start Printers and Faxes . • In Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Start Settin...
Page 81 - Print troubleshooting; Make sure photo size and paper size are set correctly
Make sure the camera is a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 1 Disconnect the camera. 2 Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the PictBridge port. See the digital camera documentation todetermine whether it is PictBridge-enabled. Check USB cable Use only the USB cable that came with the came...
Page 82 - Check paper; Check print cartridges
5 Press or repeatedly until Photo Size appears. 6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until 4 x 6 in. or 10 x 15 cm appears. 8 Press . 9 Press or repeatedly until Paper Setup appears. 10 Press . 11 Press or repeatedly until Paper Size appears. 12 Press . 13 Press or repeatedly until 10 x 15 cm appears. 14...
Page 83 - Poor text and graphic quality
3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” onpage 70 and “Installing print cartridges” on page 70. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print ca...
Page 84 - Poor quality at the edges of the page; Check minimum print settings
Poor quality at the edges of the page These are possible 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: • Left and right margins: – 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter size paper – 3.37 mm (0.1...
Page 86 - Are you printing a large file?; Ink levels seem to go down too quickly; Are you printing with the Best Quality/Speed setting?; Copy troubleshooting; Copier does not respond; Check messages; Scanner unit does not close
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...
Page 87 - Poor copy quality
Poor copy quality • Blank pages • Checkerboard pattern • Distorted graphics or pictures • Missing characters • Faded print • Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Check messages If ...
Page 88 - Partial document or photo copies; Scan troubleshooting; Scanner does not respond
Partial document or photo copies These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Check document placement Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. Check paper size Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you select...
Page 90 - Partial document or photo scans; Cannot scan to a computer over a network; Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting; Paper jam in the printer
4 Click Custom Settings . 5 Select a higher scan resolution. 6 Click Start . Review steps to improve print quality See “Improving print quality” on page 72. Are you scanning from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or a newspaper? If you are copying or scanning from photo or glossy paper, a magazine,...
Page 91 - Check paper condition; Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media; Check for paper jams
3 Press to turn the printer back on. Paper jam in the paper support 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn the printer back on. Paper or specialty media misfeeds These are possible solutions if paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews, or...
Page 92 - Banner paper jams; Clear banner paper jams; Memory card troubleshooting
Check media loading • Verify that the specialty media is loaded correctly. For more information, see “Loading various paper types” onpage 34. • Try loading one page, envelope, or sheet of specialty media at a time. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows XP (default Start menu...
Page 93 - Memory card cannot be inserted; Nothing happens when memory card is inserted
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 printer. For more information, see “Insertinga memory card” on page 44. Check memory card placement Make sure ...
Page 94 - Error messages; Alignment Error; Remove tape from print cartridge; Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low
Error messages Alignment Error These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Remove tape from print cartridge 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridge. 4 Press to align the cartridge. For more information, see “A...
Page 95 - Clear Carrier Jam; Remove any obstructions
5 Reinsert the black (or photo) print cartridge. 6 If the error: • Reappears, replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new one. • Does not reappear, reinsert the color print cartridge. 7 If the error reappears, replace the color print cartridge with a new one. Clear Carrier Jam These are ...
Page 96 - Computer not connected; Check computer connection; Could not detect a proof sheet
10 Reinstall the print cartridges. For more information, see “Installing print cartridges” on page 70 11 Close the scanner unit. 12 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 13 Press to turn the printer on. 14 Reinstall the print cartridges. For more information, see “Installing print cartridges” on...
Page 97 - Reduce memory use
Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error This message may also appear as Error 1205 (Left Cartridge) or Error 1206 (Right Cartridge). 1 Remove the indicated print cartridge. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3 Reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 4 If the butt...
Page 98 - Select the After Dial setting
Select the After Dial setting 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Setup and manage faxes. 3 Click Adjust speed dial list and other fax settings . 4 Click the Dialing and Sending tab. 5 From the “Sending options” area, se...
Page 99 - Photo size error. Photo must fit on page.; PictBridge communications error; Settings are not saved; Change time-out settings; Resetting to factory default settings
Photo size error. Photo must fit on page. There are one or more photos larger than the paper size you selected on the printer menu. 1 Press to clear the error message. 2 Press or repeatedly until Paper Size appears on the display. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly to select the paper size option that ...
Page 100 - Removing and reinstalling the software
Note: Resetting to factory default settings will delete all printer settings you selected. 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Press and hold the Settings and Start Color buttons at the same time, then press again to turn the printer back on. Language appears on the display, indicating that the print...
Page 101 - Notices; Edition notice; UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS
Notices Product name: Lexmark 3500 Series Machine type: 4431 Model(s): 001, 003 Product name: Lexmark 4500 Series Machine type: 4431 Model number 2: W02, W0E, W0J, W12, W1E, W1J Edition notice March 2007 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent wit...
Page 103 - ENERGY STAR; Power consumption
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 fromelectronic in...
Page 105 - Index
Index A Advanced tab 30aligning print cartridges 72alignment error 94 B banner paper jams 92banner paper, loading 37black ink low 94borderless copying using the control panel 58 box contents 12buttons, control panel Back 18Cancel 18Copy Mode 18Left arrow 18Lighter / Darker 18Menu 18Photo Card 18Powe...
