Lexmark PRO5500 - Manual

Understanding the home screen After the printer is turned on and a short warm-up period occurs, the display shows the home screen. Usethe home screen selections to initiate an action, such as copying or faxing, or to change printer settings. Touch To 1 Copy Access the copy menu and make copies. 2 Sc...

Navigating menus using the touch screen Use To 1 Left arrow Scroll left. 2 Right arrow Scroll right. 3 Accept Save your setting. 4 Up arrow Scroll up. 5 Scroll bar Scroll up and down the menu list. 6 Down arrow Scroll down. Tips: • Use your fingers to navigate the screen. The touch screen does not w...

Inserting a memory card Inserting a flash drive Notes: • Insert the card with the brand name label facingup. • Make sure any arrows on the card point towardthe printer. • If necessary, connect the memory card to theadapter that came with it. • Make sure that the memory card inserted issupported by t...

Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Order the cartridges that are designed for use in your region. • Region 1 : For the United States, Canada, and Latin America, use 200, 200XL, or 200XLA cartridges. • Region 2 : For the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), and ...

Notes: • If Align Printer appears on the printer control panel, then touch Continue . • Do not remove the alignment page until printing is finished. Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs automatic maintenancecycles if it is plugged ...

Using the printer software Supported operating systems The printer software requires up to 500MB of free disk space. • Microsoft Windows 8 • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 • Microsoft Windows 7 (SP1) • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (R2) • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (SP1) • Mi...

Using the Windows printer software Software installed during printer installation When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed.You may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview ofvarious softw...

Web Links Web Links are links to predefined Web pages. Web Links are saved in the printer folder. 1 From the Finder, navigate to: Applications > select your printer folder > Web Links 2 Double ‑ click the Web Link that you want to visit. Use To Customer Support Contact technical support. Lexma...

Printing Recommended paper brands For e ‑ mails, received faxes, internal documents, and similar print jobs Size Recommended paper Weight Set paper type to Letter PrintWorks 30% RecycledMultipurpose Paper #00011 20 lb Plain A4 UPM Future Multitech 80 g/m 2 Plain For colorful and high ‑ coverage docu...

4 From the menu bar, choose File > Print . 5 From the Printer pop ‑ up menu, choose your printer. 6 From the print options pop ‑ up menu, choose Quality & Media . 7 From the Paper Type pop ‑ up menu, choose Plain Paper . 8 From the print options pop ‑ up menu, choose Layout . 9 From the Two ‑...

Canceling print jobs To cancel a print job from the printer control panel, press , and then press . Printing stops and the printer returns to the home screen. To cancel a print job from the computer, do the following: For Windows users 1 Open the printers folder. In Windows 8 From the Search charm, ...

Copying ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple ‑ page documents. Note: The ADF is available only in select printer models. If you purchased a printer without an ADF,then load original documents or photos on thescanner glass. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items(such as postcards o...

Scanning ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple ‑ page documents. Note: The ADF is available only in select printer models. If you purchased a printer without an ADF,then load original documents or photos on thescanner glass. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items(such as postcards ...

2 From the computer, do the following: In Windows 8 From the Search charm, type Printer Home , and then navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Scan In Windows 7 or earlier a Click or Start . b Click All Programs or Programs , and then select the printer program folder from the list....

• Make sure you have created a folder shortcut before you begin. For more information, see “Addinga network folder shortcut” on page 31. 1 Load the original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the home screen, navigate to: Scan > Network Folder 3 Select the name ...

E-mailing Sending e-mail Tips for e ‑ mailing • Make sure to enter your e ‑ mail account information and set up the SMTP server before sending an e ‑ mail. • Make sure the printer is connected to an Ethernet or wireless network before sending an e ‑ mail. If necessary, make sure the network is conne...

Setting up the printer to fax CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord ortelephone, during a lightning storm. Step 1: Connect the printer to the telephone line Ch...

• You can also set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), but you need to turn offthe voice mail service when you are expecting a fax. This setting works best if you are using voice mailmore often than fax. Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) A Digital Subscriber Line spl...

2 Connect the other end of the cable to the port labeled Phone Line 1 or Phone Port on the VoIP adapter. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is not always active. You may need to pay extra to your VoIP provider if you want to activate the second phone port. 3 Remove the protective plug from th...

• If you need two phone ports for your devices but do not want to pay extra, then do not plug the printerinto the second phone port. You can use a phone splitter. Plug the phone splitter into the Phone Line 1 or Phone Port , and then plug the printer and telephone into the splitter. Make sure you us...

France Netherlands Switzerland Finland Norway United Kingdom Warning—Potential Damage: If your country or region is on the list, then do not remove the wrap plug from the port of the printer. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the devices on the telephone line. To connect: Connect the cab...

Connect the printer to any of the N ports. To connect: 1 Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ ‑ 11 adapter, and then connect the adapter to an N port. 3 If you want to connect a telephone and answering machine to the same wal...

Step 5: Set the number of rings If you set Auto Answer to On in Step 4, then do the following. If you set Auto Answer to Off, then proceedto Step 6. If you subscribe to Distinctive Ring Setting the correct ring is important if you subscribe to the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DPRD)feature off...

Faxing CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, ortelephone, during a lightning storm. Sending faxes Tips for sending faxes • Make sure the printer is on a...

Wireless networking Information you will need during wireless setup To set up the printer for wireless printing, you need to know the following: • The name of your wireless network, which is also known as the SSID (Service Set Identifier) • If encryption was used to secure your network • The securit...

Launching the Wireless Setup Utility 1 Do the following: In Windows 8 From the Search charm, type wireless setup utility , and then navigate to: Apps list > Wireless Setup Utility In Windows 7 or earlier a Click or Start . b Click All Programs or Programs . c Select the printer program folder fro...

Using the Embedded Web Server The Embedded Web Server lets you view and remotely customize printer settings even when you are notphysically near the printer. You can also view reports on printer activities, monitor and order printersupplies online, contact customer support, and download updates for ...

Using SmartSolutions What are SmartSolutions? SmartSolutions are applications for touch ‑ screen printer models. The SmartSolutions Web site ( http://smartsolutions.lexmark.com ) lets you add customized one ‑ touch solutions to your printer to streamline repetitive copying, scanning, and printing ta...

Troubleshooting Before you troubleshoot Use this checklist to solve most printer problems: • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the printer and into a properly grounded, working electricaloutlet. • Make sure the printer is turned on. • Make sure the printer is securely connected to the compute...

Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the printersfolder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Before you reinstall the software, do the following: M AKE...

C HECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. The USB port is marke...

In Windows 7 or earlier a Click , or click Start and then click Run . b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type devmgmt.msc . c Press Enter , or click OK . The Device Manager opens. 2 Click the plus sign ( + ) beside Universal Serial Bus controllers. If USB Host Controller and USB Root Hub are liste...

From the home screen, navigate to: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Auto Fax Convert > On > Accept M AKE SURE THAT THE D IAL P REFIX SETTING IS CORRECT The dialing prefix is the number or series of numbers that you press before you can dial the actual faxnumber or telephone number....

Print a network setup page to verify the SSID the printer is using. If you are not sure if your SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • Your WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your network is secure). Log on to the access point and check the security settings. A security key is l...

b In the Wireless section, look for SSID . 3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the printer. If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are connected to the same wirelessnetwork. If the SSIDs are not the same, then run the utility again to set up the printer on the wirele...

The Router entry is typically the access point. Locating the printer IP address • From the printer, print a network setup page. In the TCP/IP section, look for Address . • View the printer settings. From the printer control panel, navigate to either of the following: – > Setup > > Network S...

M AKE SURE THE PRINTER POWER IS ON Make sure the printer is connected to a power source and is turned on. M AKE SURE THAT THE NETWORK IS OPERATING PROPERLY • Try to access other computers on the network. • Make sure all switches, hubs, and other connecting devices are turned on. M AKE SURE THE PRINT...

Notices Edition notice October 2012 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent withlocal law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE I...

Index A adding network folder shortcut 30 Additional Solutions customize printer settings using 47 Address Book 41Address Book Setup customize printer settings using 47 ADF copying a two ‑ sided (duplex) document using 27 ADF input tray location 12 aligning the printhead 19answering machine setting ...