Lexmark 7500 Series - Manual

Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 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 Telephone cord Use for faxing. For more informa...

Name Description 8 Installation software CD for Windows andMacintosh • Installation software for the printer • User's Guide: Comprehensive Version in electronic format • Mac Help Understanding the parts of the printer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 9 12 13 Use the To 1 Scanner glass Copy or remove an item. 2...

Use the To 5 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a wireless network. Note: Not all products come with an internal wireless print server installed. For more information, see “Ordering paperand other supplies” on page 141. 6 Duplex cover • Print on both sides of the p...

21 Discard the alignment page. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal, and do not indicate a problem. Getting the printer ready to fax CAUTION: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any e...

There is a plug installed in the EXT port of the printer. This plug is necessary for the proper functioning of the printer. Note: Do not remove the plug. If you remove it, other telecommunications devices in your home (such as telephones or answering machines) may not work. Choosing a fax connection...

5 Connect a third telephone cord from the answering machine to the EXT port of the printer. Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connect the printer directly to a telephone wall jack to make copies or to send and receive faxes without using acomputer. 1 Make sure you have a telephone cord an...

3 Connect the other end of the telephone cord into the N slot of an active telephone wall jack. 4 If you would like to use the same line for both fax and telephone communication, connect a second telephoneline (not provided) between the telephone and the F slot of an active telephone wall jack. 5 If...

2 Connect a telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack. 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer. 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the computer modem to the EXT port of the printer. Connecting to a telephone Connec...

2 Connect one telephone cord to the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack. 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer. 4 Connect the other telephone cord to a telephone, and then plug it into the EXT port of the printer. Setting up to fax wh...

3 From the “I Want To” menu, click Adjust speed dial list and other fax settings . 4 Click the Dialing and Sending tab. 5 From the “Dialing on your phone line” area, select Behind PBX from the Dialing Method drop-down list. 6 Click OK to save the setting. Using a digital phone service The fax modem ...

Press To 8 • Move upward through a submenu listing within a menu. • In Photo mode, increase the number copies of a photo you want to print. • In Photo mode or Scan mode, move the Region of Interest box up. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 # 1 2 3 Press To 1 In Fax mode: • Press to redial the last number entere...

• Scan • Setup • Maintenance 1 Press or repeatedly until the item you want is highlighted. 2 Press . The menu that matches the previously highlighted item appears: • Copy Mode menu • Photo Card Mode menu • Print Files Mode menu • Fax Mode menu • Scan Mode menu • Setup menu • Maintenance menu Within ...

Note: If you do not want to use the default settings, you can enter the menu, make different choices for the values in the submenus, and then press . Your job prints using the values you chose for this one individual job only. Installing another language control panel These instructions apply only i...

3 Align the clips on the control panel with the holes on the printer, and then press down. 1 2 Understanding the Setup menu and submenus The Setup menu lets you set up the printer and specify and change user default settings that are available in some of the other main menus, such as the Copy Mode m...

Installing the printer software Using the installation software CD (Windows users only) Using the CD that came with the printer: 1 Start Windows. 2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. The software installation screen appears. 3 Click Install . Using the installation software CD (Macint...

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...

Installing an internal wireless print server The printer you purchased may contain an internal wireless print server that allows the printer to be used on a wirelessnetwork. If your printer does not have an internal wireless print server already installed, you can purchase oneseparately. Use the fol...

You are now ready to configure the internal wireless print server to work on your wireless network. What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean? • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on, or a wireless print server is not installed. Select this option: – If you want to connect the printer to the...

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 simple type of wireless network is one where a PC with a wireless adapter communicates directly with a printerequipped for wireless networking. This mode of communication is called ad hoc . A device in this type of network must have a valid IP address and be set to ad hoc mode. The wireless print ...

Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A networkset up this way is called an infrastructure network . If you have an infrastructure network in your home, you sh...

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 original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder You can load up to 25 sheets of an original document into the Automatic Document Feeder tray for scanning, copying,and faxing. You can load A4, letter, or legal size paper into the Automatic Document Feeder. 1 Load an original document te...

Load up to Make sure 25 sheets of: • Custom paper • Pre-punched paper • Reinforced edge copier paper • Preprinted forms • Letterhead paper • The document is loaded text side up. • The paper guide is against the edge of the paper. • The paper size fits within these dimensions: Width: – 210.0 mm–215.9...

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...

• The memory card or flash drive inserted contains files that have file name extensions of : – .doc (Microsoft Word) – .xls (Microsoft Excel) – .ppt (Microsoft Powerpoint) – .pdf (Adobe Portable Document Format) – .rtf (Rich Text Format) – .docx (Microsoft Word Open Document Format) – .xlsx (Microso...

6 Press to save your changes. 7 Press again to return to the Print Files mode. 8 Press to see a list of files on the removable storage device. 9 Press or repeatedly until you reach the document you want to print. 10 Press to print the file. Pausing print jobs 1 For Windows Vista, click ΠControl Pan...

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...

Select To On Turn on the A button so that all documents are printed on both sides of the paper. Note: The A light stays on until you select a different option. Off Turn off the A button so that all documents are printed on one side of the paper. Note: The A light stays off until you select a differe...

3 Click the Print Layout tab. 4 From the Duplexing area, select Manual from the drop-down box. 5 Select the Print manual duplex instructions check box. 6 Press . 7 The printer prints the odd-numbered pages and the instruction sheet, which describes how to flip and reload thepaper. 8 Following the in...

Use this To Paper Handling Specify the size and type of paper loaded. For more information, see “Usingthe Paper Handling submenu” on page 63. Language Change the language shown on the control panel. Country Change the country or region shown on the control panel to your country orregion. Key Press T...

Resetting factory default settings Resetting all settings This method clears all status pages, such as Fax Send and Receive History, and all information you entered, suchas Phone Book or Speed Dial lists. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold down and , and then press to turn the printer on. Rese...

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 up. • If there is an arrow on the card, make sure it points toward the printer. • If needed, make sure you connect the memory card to the adapter that...

When the printer detects the memory card, the message Memory Card Detected appears on the control panel display. If the printer does not read the memory card, remove and reinsert it. Notes: • The printer recognizes one memory card at a time. If you insert more than one memory card, a message appears...

Note: The printer recognizes one active media device at a time. If you insert more than one media device, a message appears on the display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize. Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera PictBridge is a technology avai...

Understanding Photo and the Photo Card Mode menu Make sure you have inserted a memory card or flash drive into the printer. 1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Photo is highlighted. 2 Press to view a quick slideshow of the photos on your memory card. Press for more photo options. The...

Use this To Print All Photos Choose how to print all photos: • 1 Per Page Prints one photo per one sheet of photo paper. • 2 Per Page Prints two photos per one sheet of photo paper. • 3 Per Page Prints three photos per one sheet of photo paper. • 4 Per Page Prints four photos per one sheet of photo ...

Editing photos The following tools are available to edit photos. Once you make all your selections, press to save your settings and exit. The message Temporary edit settings for this photo have been saved. appears for a few seconds. Use this To Adjust the brightness of a photo. Rotate a photo in 90-...

Use this To Paper Handling Specify the size and type of paper loaded. For moreinformation, see “Using the Paper Handling submenu”on page 63. Using the Change Photo Default Settings submenu 1 From the Setup menu, press or repeatedly until Change Photo Default Settings is highlighted. 2 Press . 3 Afte...

If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for it: 1 Enter the PIN using the and to select a digit location and the and to select a value for that digit. 2 Press . c Press to begin saving photos to the computer. d Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Transferring all photos...

Transferring selected photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer 1 Insert a CD or a flash drive into the computer. 2 If you are using Windows Vista, an “AutoPlay” screen appears. Click Transfer Photos to your computer using the Productivity Studio . 3 If you are using Windows XP, a “What do ...

Editing photos Editing photos using the control panel 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 Insert a memory card or flash drive. 3 From the control panel, press . 4 Pres...

c Press to save your selections, and then go back to the print preview screen. 16 Press to print. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and all...

4 Apply a color effect. You can select sepia, antique brown, black and white, or antique grey. 5 Click OK . Changing the Exposure setting of a photo Changing the Exposure setting lets you correct lighting irregularities in your photo. 1 From the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, click File ΠOpen ...

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 . 7 If you want to create another photo greeting card using a different ...

10 Press to go to the print preview screen. 11 If you want to adjust the print settings: a Press . b Make your selections. c Press to save your selections, and then go back to the print preview screen. 12 Press to print. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface wit...

Warning: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in the area shown while actively printing from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera. A loss of data can occur. Also, do not remove the USB cableor network adapter while actively printing from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera....

7 Press or to preview the photos. 8 Press to print. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry atleast 24 hours before s...

Copying Making a copy 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted. 4 Press or to select the number of copies. The number of copies is automatically set to 1. 5 Press . Making a color or black-and-whi...

3 From the control panel, press A . The light on the duplex button comes on. 4 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted. 5 Press or to select the number of copies. The number of copies is automatically set to 1. 6 Press . 7 Adjust the copy settings. Note: If you are copy...

Copying a photo using the computer 1 Place the photo facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon. 3 From the Welcome screen, click Copy . 4 Select Photo . 5 Click Start . The photo appears in the right pane. 6 From the Quality drop-down list, select t...

10 Repeat step 8 to step 9 as needed. 11 Press to save your settings temporarily. 12 Press . Adjusting the brightness of a copy 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted. 4 Press or to select the n...

8 Press to save the image of the page to the printer memory. 9 When asked if you want to copy another page, press to choose Yes . 10 Load the second page of the original document facedown on the scanner glass, and then press . 11 Repeat step 9 and step 10 until: • All the pages you want to copy have...

7 Press . Notes: • If you choose to copy two or four pages on a sheet, the printer saves the image of the first page of the originaldocument to the printer memory. Proceed to step 8. • If you choose to copy one page on a sheet, the printer prints the copy automatically. 8 When asked if you want to c...

Using the Change Copy Default Settings submenu 1 From the Setup menu, press or repeatedly until Change Copy Default Setting is highlighted. 2 Press . 3 After changing values, press to save these values and exit this submenu. Use this To Color Specify to print in color or black and white. Quality Spe...

Scanning 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, press or until Scan is highlighted. 4 Press . 5 If your printer is connected to more tha...

11 Enter a file name for your PDF and select a storage location. 12 Click Save . Canceling a scan job To cancel a job being scanned on the scanner glass, go to the control panel, and press . To cancel a scan job started in the Productivity Studio, click Scan and then click Stop . Customizing scan se...

3 From the Scan Mode menu, you can: • Press to preview the job. • Press to return to the Scan Mode menu from the preview if you need to change a value. • Press or repeatedly to scroll through the menu items or submenu until you reach the one you want to change. • Press or repeatedly to reach the val...

If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for it: 1 Enter the PIN using the and to select a digit location and the and to select a value for that digit. 2 Press . 4 Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list. 5 Press repeatedly until Change Default Set...

Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences 1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon. 2 From the Tools menu, click Preferences . 3 Click E-mail Screen . • Click Remember my last selection to use the photo size you selected in your most recent e-mail message. • Cli...

Faxing Sending a fax Entering a fax number 1 Make sure the printer is on and it is connected to a working phone line. 2 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Fax is highlighted. 3 Press . The Fax Mode menu appears. 4 Enter a fax number using: Method How to The text box Enter a fax number...

Method How to Group Search a Press or repeatedly until Phone Book is highlighted. b Press . The Phone Book menu appears with Name Search highlighted. c Press or repeatedly until Group Search is highlighted. d Press . e Press or repeatedly until the group you want is highlighted. f Press . g Press to...

9 To send your fax: • Immediately—Select the “Send now” option. • At a scheduled time: a Select the “Delay sending until” option. b Set a time and date. 10 If you want a paper copy of your fax, select Print a copy of your fax . 11 Click Send . Sending a fax using the control panel 1 Make sure the pr...

5 Press . You can now hear the dial tone of the telephone line. 6 Press the keypad numbers to navigate through an automated answering system. 7 Enter a fax number. For more information on the methods you can use to enter a fax number, see the table thatbegins with step 4 on page 115. Notes: • You ca...

13 Press keypad 1 for AM, keypad 2 for PM, or keypad 3 for 24 Hr. Note: You can also press or repeatedly to scroll through AM, PM, or 24 Hr. 14 Press . Note: At the designated time, the fax numbers are dialed and the fax is sent to all of the designated fax numbers. If the fax transmission is unsucc...

8 Press or repeatedly until 2-Sided Print is highlighted. 9 Press or repeatedly until Always is highlighted. 10 Press to save and exit. Setting a fax manual answer code 1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon. 2 From the Settings area of the Welcome Screen, click Fax History an...

3 Set the answering machine to answer incoming calls before the printer does. For example, if you set the answering machine to answer calls after three rings, set the printer to answer callsafter five rings. Forwarding faxes Use the fax-forwarding feature if you are going to be away but still want t...

5 Press or repeatedly until you highlight one of the following as needed: Use this To Name Search View names previously added using Add Entry, and add names to a fax list. Phone Number Search View phone numbers previously added using Add Entry, and add numbers to a fax list. Add Entry Add a name and...

Customizing fax settings Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility You can adjust the fax settings in the Fax Setup Utility. These settings apply to the faxes you send or receive. 1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon. 2 Click Fax History and Settings . The Fax Solutio...

Understanding Fax and the Fax Mode menu To access and navigate: 1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Fax is highlighted. 2 You can: • Enter the fax number in the open field, and then press to send the fax. or • Press to access the Fax Mode menu to use more fax options or functions. Th...

Use this To Fax Setup Access the Fax Setup menu and menu items. You can change the values and save them as user defaultsettings. • Add and edit entries in the Speed Dial Phone Book. • Print fax history or transmission status reports. • Customize settings in Ringing and Answering for receiving a fax....

Using the Dialing and Sending submenu Use this To Your Fax Number Enter your fax number using the keypad. This number is shown on the cover page ofoutgoing faxes. Your Fax Name Enter the name of the printer using the keypad. This name is shown on the cover page ofoutgoing faxes. Cover Page Choose wh...

3 Press or repeatedly until the Change Printer Default Settings submenu is highlighted. 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until you reach the Block Host Settings menu item. 6 Press or repeatedly until On appears. 7 Press to save and exit. Using the Fax Solutions Software Use this utility to adjust how...

4 If needed, click the toolbar items to: Click To Fax • Send a fax. • Forward a fax. • View, print, or modify a fax. • Delete a fax. • Retry to send a fax. Tools • Access and use the Phonebook. • View several sample cover pages you can choose from. • View a fax history. • Change software preferences...

Printing fax activity reports 1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon. 2 From the Settings area of the Welcome Screen, click Fax History and Settings . The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 On the toolbar, click Tools ΠFax History . 4 Click the Print Report button to print. 134

Maintaining the printer Understanding the Maintenance menu The Maintenance menu lets you check ink levels and handle various tasks related to print cartridges. 1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Maintenance is highlighted. 2 Press . The Maintenance menu appears. The following table ...

7 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 8 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to print an alignment page. Note: The printer must be closed to start a new scan, print, or copy job. R...

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. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused ...

If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved,clean the print cartridge nozzles. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Press or repeatedly until Maintenance is highlighted. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly unt...

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 ...

Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on a document is dry before placing the document on the scanner glass. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is turn...

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 ...

Disconnect and reconnect the power cord 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and then from the printer. 2 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 1 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 4 If the light is not on...

Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on. Disable anti-virus pro...

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 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click Œ Control Panel . • In Windows XP, click Start . 2 Click Printers Œ Printer...

Make sure the printer is not in sleep mode If the power light is blinking on and off slowly, the printer is in sleep mode. 1 Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet. 2 Wait ten seconds, and then insert the power cable into the wall outlet. 3 Press to turn the printer on. Understanding Warning le...

In Windows Vista: a Click ΠControl Panel . b Click System and Maintenance ΠSystem . c Click Device Manager . In Windows XP: a Click Start . b Click Control Panel ΠPerformance and Maintenance ΠSystem . c From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager . In Windows 2000: a Click Start . b Click Settin...

c Close the window, and try printing again. Reinstall software Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. 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 is n...

Check MAC address If your network uses MAC address filtering, provide the MAC address for the printer to your network. If you needhelp finding the MAC address, see “Finding the MAC address” on page 51. Ping the wireless access point (wireless router) to make sure the network is working 1 If you do n...

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...

Check MAC address If your network uses MAC address filtering, provide the MAC address for the printer to your network. If you needhelp finding the MAC address, see “Finding the MAC address” on page 51. Wireless printer is no longer working These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the followi...

Run the wireless setup again If your wireless settings have changed, you will need to run the printer wireless setup again. Some reasons yoursettings may have changed include your having manually changed your WEP or WPA keys, channel, or othernetwork settings, or the wireless access point (wireless ...

2 Type ipconfig . 3 Press Enter . • The “Default Gateway” entry is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. b Enter your user name and password when prompted. c Click OK . d On the main page, ...

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 7500 Series . 2 Click Wireless Setup Utility . Note: You may be prompted t...

4 Press . The PictBridge Default Print Settings menu appears. 5 Press or until 4 x 6” or 10 x 15 cm appears for Photo Size. 6 Press or repeatedly until you reach Paper Handling . 7 Press . 8 Press or until 4 x 6” or 10 x 15 cm appears. 9 Press to save and exit. Improving print quality These are poss...

Select the Borderless print feature 1 From the software application, click File ΠPrint . 2 Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or Setup . 3 Click Print Layout . 4 Click Borderless . Select the Borderless resize feature (when copying) 1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly to choose Co...

Are the cartridges low on ink? 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start . 2 Click Programs or All Programs Œ Lexmark 7500 Series . 3 Click Solution Center . 4 If an exclamation point (!) appears on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Install a ne...

2 Click Programs or All Programs ΠLexmark 7500 Series . 3 Click Solution Center . 4 Click the Maintenance tab. 5 Click Align to fix blurry edges . Are the print cartridges clean? You may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print If the print...

Windows XP users only 1 Click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes . 2 Make sure: • The printer icon does not say Paused . If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click Resume Printing . • The printer icon says Ready . If it says Offline , right-click the icon, and then click Use P...

2 Click Programs or All Programs ΠLexmark 7500 Series . 3 Click Solution Center . If an exclamation point (!) appears on either of the print cartridges, the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge. Check the USB connection 1 Check that the USB cable is connected to the computer. The USB port on t...

Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status If Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the Printer Status on the Status tab of the Solution Center while you areattempting to print, try the suggestions below. Next, test the solution by sending a document to print. Is there a problem with the connectio...

Check the USB connection 1 Check that the USB cable is connected to the computer. The USB port on the back of the computer is marked by the USB symbol. Plug the long, flat end of the USB cable into this port. 2 Make sure that the smaller, more square end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of ...

Removing an external print server 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Make sure the power to the print server is off. 3 Remove the USB cable from the external print server. 4 Disconnect the external print server from the computer. 5 Connect the printer USB cable to the printer. 6 Press to turn the pr...

4 Select Shared as , and then give the printer a distinctive name. 5 Click OK . Try to locate the printer from the remote computer If the printer is shown as Shared on the host computer, but you still cannot print, try to locate the printer from theremote computer. Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windo...

Is the original document loaded correctly on the scanner glass? • Make sure the original document is placed in the upper left corner of the scanner glass. • Place the item you want to copy facedown on the scanner glass. • Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item lines up with the arr...

• Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print • Page prints with different fonts • Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly at the left margin • Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together Cannot print f...

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...

Paper jam in the printer Eject the paper automatically To remove the paper jam, eject the paper: 1 Press and hold . 2 Remove the paper from the paper exit tray. Remove the paper manually 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn the printer ba...

3 Select the Paper Setup tab. 4 From the Paper Size area, select Banner . 5 Select Letter Banner or A4 Banner as the paper size. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape . 7 Click OK . 8 Click OK or Print . Paper continues to jam Are you using paper designed for an inkjet printer? Check the type of paper you ...

3 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 4 Push down on the duplex latch as you reinstall the duplex unit. 5 Press . 6 On your computer, delete or stop the print job, and then try resending the print job again. Memory card troubleshooting Memory card cannot be inserted These are possible so...

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 77. Check to see if the memory card is damaged Check that there is no obvious damage to the memory card. Check to see if the memory card ...

Check to see if your wireless connection is active Make sure that your wireless network is connected and active. Note: If your wireless connection is down, use your configuration cable to connect your printer to your computer. Copy troubleshooting Copier does not respond These are possible solutions...

Adjust the brightness of the copy 1 Load the document facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the control panel, press or repeatedly to choose Copy . 3 Press . 4 Press repeatedly to choose Lighter/Darker . 5 Press or repeatedly to lighten or darken the copy. 6 Press Start . Check quality of original d...

Check paper size Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected. Check Original Size setting Make sure that the Original Size setting is Automatic or the size of the original document that you are copying. Scan troubleshooting Scanner does not respond These are possible solutions....

Check document placement Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. Partial document or photo scans These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Check document placement Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on t...

6 If you want to change the County Code: a Press or repeatedly until you reach the Country menu item. b Press or repeatedly until the country or region where you are operating the printer appears. c Press to save the setting. Is your printer memory full? 1 Dial the receiving number. 2 Scan the origi...

8 Press or repeatedly until Off appears. 9 Press to save the setting. Can receive but not send faxes These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Check mode selection To make sure the printer is set for faxing: 1 Press or repeatedly until Fax is highlighted. 2 Press . Check docume...

4 Press or repeatedly until the Fax Setup submenu is highlighted. 5 Press . 6 Press or repeatedly until the Dialing and Sending submenu is highlighted. 7 Press . 8 Press or repeatedly until you reach Dial Method . 9 Press or repeatedly until Behind PBX (Dial Tone Detect Off) appears. 10 Press to sav...

4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until the Dialing and Sending submenu is highlighted. 6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until you reach Max Send Speed . 8 Press or to select a lower transmission speed. 9 Press to save. 10 Resend the fax. 11 If the problem persists, repeat step 1 through step 10 to res...

7 Press or repeatedly until you reach Max Send Speed . 8 Press or to select a lower transmission speed. 9 Press to save. 10 Resend the fax. 11 If the problem persists, repeat step 1 through step 10 to resend the fax at successively lower transmissionspeeds. Notes: • 2400 bps is the lowest transmissi...

Phone Line Error These are possible causes and solutions. Try one or more of the following: Review digital phone service checklist The fax modem is an analog device. Certain devices can be connected to the printer so that digital telephone servicescan be used. • If you are using an ISDN telephone se...

Make sure the printer detects dial tone • See “Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial)” on page 117. • Check the Dial Method setting. 1 Listen for a dial tone. If you hear a dial tone, but the printer hangs up without dialing, this means it did notrecognize the dial tone. 2 From the c...

3 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 4 Reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 5 If the button is not lit, press . 6 Reinsert the print cartridges and close the cartridge carrier lids. 7 Close the scanner unit. If the error does not reappear, the problem has been correc...

3 Make sure the cartridge carrier lids are closed. 4 Close the scanner unit. 5 Press . Cover Open Make sure that the scanner unit is closed. Error 1104 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Reinstall the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the left carrier. 3 Reinstall the color cartridge in the ri...

3 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 4 Reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet. 5 If the button is not lit, press . 6 Reinsert the print cartridge and close the cartridge carrier lid. 7 Close the scanner unit. 8 If the error: • Does not reappear, the problem has been cor...

Some photos removed from card by host. Some of the photos on the photo proof sheet were deleted from the memory card through the computer. You must print a new photo proof sheet. For more information, see “Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet” on page 94. Problems reading ...

Unsupported file types found on memory card The memory card inserted in the printer contains unsupported file types. Insert a memory card with supported filetypes. For more information on supported file types, see the User's Guide on the CD that came with your printer. Paper Jam The printer has a pa...

Notices Product information Product name: Lexmark 7500 Series Machine type: 4429 Model(s): W22, W02, W2E, W0E Edition notice May 2007 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “A...

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. Industry Canada notice The following notices are applicable if your printer has a wireless net...

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...

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance informationstatement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for TerminalAttachments (ACTA). On the back of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a ...

This equipment uses CA11A telephone jacks. Avis réservé aux utilisateurs du réseau téléphonique du Canada Ce produit est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada. Le numéro REN (ringer equivalence number : numérod’équivalence de sonnerie) fournit une indication du nombre maximum de ...

Uso del prodotto in Svizzera Questo prodotto richiede un filtro toni Billing svizzero, (codice Lexmark 14B5109), da installare su tutte le linee che ricevono impulsiremoti in Svizzera. È necessario utilizzare il filtro Lexmark poiché gli impulsi remoti sono presenti su tutte le linee analogiche in S...

Statement of Limited Warranty Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY This limited warranty applies to the United States. For customers outside the U.S., see the country-specific warranty information thatcame with your product. This limited warranty applies to this product only if it was original...

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER LEXMARK NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS ORREMARKETERS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITHRESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OFMERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS ...

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 ad hoc wireless network adding a printer usingWindows 56creating using Windows 55 adjusting brightnessautomatically 88, 90adjusting the hue of a photo 89adjusting the saturation of aphoto 89Advanced button 45aligning print cartridges 138alignment error 198answering machine receiving a fax wi...