Lexmark Interact S605 User Manual

							Using the printer software
Minimum system requirements
The printer software requires up to 500MB of free disk space.
Supported operating systems
Microsoft Windows 7 (Web only)*
Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1)
Microsoft Windows XP (SP3)
Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)
Macintosh PowerPC OS X version 10.3.9 to 10.6
Macintosh Intel OS X version 10.4.4 to 10.6
Linux Ubuntu 8.10 and 8.04 LTS (Web only)*
Linux openSUSE 11.1 and 11.0 (Web only)*
Linux Fedora 10 (Web only)*
*
 The printer driver for this operating system is available only at http://support.lexmark.com.
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 of various software programs
and what they can help you do.
If you did not install these additional programs during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run
the installation software, and then select Install Additional Software from the Software Already Installed screen.
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							Printer software
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LexmarkTM Printer Home
(referred to as Printer Home)Launch applications or programs.
Access the Fax Solutions software.
Scan or e-mail a photo or document.
Edit scanned documents.
Scan documents to PDF.
Adjust settings for the printer.
Order supplies.
Maintain ink cartridges.
Print a test page.
Register the printer.
Contact technical support.
Lexmark Fast Pics
(referred to as Fast Pics)Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents.
Lexmark Toolbar
(referred to as Toolbar)Print black or text-only Web pages to save ink.
Schedule automatic printing of Web pages.
Access Picnik and edit photos online.
Print, scan, or convert local files from Windows.
Lexmark Tools for Office
(referred to as Tools for Office)Access your favorite settings in Microsoft Office 2007.
Lexmark Fax Solutions
(referred to as Fax Solutions)Send a fax.
Receive a fax in three-in-one printers.
Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book.
Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility in four-in-one printers. Use the Fax Setup
Utility to set the Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers, set Ringing and
Answering, and print fax history and status reports.
Abbyy Sprint OCRScan a document and produce text that you can edit with a word-processing
program.
Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility
(referred to as Wireless Setup Utility)Set up the wireless printer on a wireless network.
Change the wireless settings of the printer.
Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the
printer has wireless capability.
Lexmark Service Center
(referred to as Service Center)Troubleshoot the printer.
Access the printer maintenance functions.
Contact technical support.
Notes:
This program is installed automatically with the printer software.
You may be prompted to install this program from the Web, depending on
your printer model.
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Printing PreferencesWhen you select File  Print with a document open and then click Properties, a
Printing Preferences dialog appears. The dialog lets you select options for the print
job, such as the following:
Select the number of copies to print.
Print two-sided copies.
Select the paper type.
Add a watermark.
Enhance images.
Save settings.
Note: Printing Preferences is installed automatically with the printer software.
Note: Your printer may not come with some of these programs or some of the functions of these programs, depending
on the features of the printer that you purchased.
Using the Macintosh printer software
Software installed during printer installation
Applications are installed along with the printer software during installation.
1From the Applications folder in the Finder, or from the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2Double-click the application that you want to use.
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Print dialogAdjust the print settings and schedule print jobs.
Note: With a document or photo open, choose File > Print to
access the Print dialog.
Printer Services dialog (not available in Mac OS X
version 10.5 or later)Access the printer utility.
Troubleshoot.
Order ink or supplies.
Contact Lexmark.
Check the printer software version installed on the
computer.
Scan Center (in Mac OS X version 10.6)
or
Lexmark All-In-One Center (in Mac OS X version 10.5 or
earlier)
(referred to as All-In-One Center)Scan photos and documents.
Customize settings for scan jobs.
Printer Settings (in Mac OS X version 10.6)
or
Lexmark AIO Setup Utility (in Mac OS X version 10.5 or
earlier)
(referred to as AIO Setup Utility)Customize settings for fax jobs.
Create and edit the Contacts list.
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Network Card Reader (in Mac OS X version 10.6)
or
Lexmark Network Card Reader (in Mac OS X version 10.5
or earlier)
(referred to as Network Card Reader)View the contents of a memory device inserted into a
network printer.
Transfer photos and PDF documents from a memory device
to the computer over a network.
Lexmark Printer Utility (not available in Mac OS X
version 10.6)
(referred to as Printer Utility)Get help with cartridge installation.
Print a test page.
Print an alignment page.
Clean the printhead nozzles.
Order ink or supplies.
Register the printer.
Contact technical support.
Wireless Setup Assistant (in Mac OS X version 10.6)
or
Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant (in Mac OS X version 10.5
or earlier)
(referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant)Set up the printer on a wireless network.
Note: This application is automatically installed with the printer
software if the printer has wireless capability.
UninstallerRemove the printer software from your computer.
Note: Your printer may not come with these applications, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased.
Web Links
Web Links are links to predefined Web pages.
In Mac OS X version 10.6
1From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > select your printer folder > Web Links
2Double-click the Web Link that you want to visit.
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier
1From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2Double-click the Printer Utility icon.
3From the Web Links tab, select the link you want to visit.
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Customer SupportContact technical support.
Lexmark Software UpdatesDownload and install the latest printer software.
Lexmark OnlineVisit the Lexmark Web site.
Order Supplies OnlineOrder ink or supplies.
Printer RegistrationRegister your printer.
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Visit Lexmark SmartSolutionsVisit the SmartSolutions Web site.
Choose your custom solutions.
Note: Your printer may not come with these Web Links, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased.
Finding and installing optional software
For Windows users
1Click  or Start.
2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
3Navigate to:
Printer Home > select your printer > Support tab > On-line support
4From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver.
5Install additional or optional software.
For Macintosh users
In Mac OS X version 10.6
1From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > select your printer folder > Web Links > Lexmark Software Updates
2From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver.
3Install additional or optional software.
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier
1From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2Double-click the Printer Utility icon.
3From the Web Links tab, click Customer Support.
4From the Web site, select your printer and download the driver.
5Install additional or optional software.
Updating the printer software
Checking for software updates
For Windows users
1Click  or Start.
2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
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							3Navigate to:
Printer Home > select your printer > Support tab > Check for Software Updates
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
For Macintosh users
In Mac OS X version 10.6
1From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > select your printer folder > Web Links > Lexmark Software Updates
2From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver.
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier
1From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2Double-click the Printer Utility icon.
3From the Web Links tab, click Customer Support.
4From the Web site, select your printer and then download the driver.
Enabling automatic software updates (Windows only)
1With a document open, click File > Print.
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3Navigate to:
Advanced tab > More Options > Allow automatic updates from the web for my software > OK
Reinstalling the printer software
When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. If you
encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the Printers folder or as a printer option
when you send a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the printer.
Uninstalling the printer software
For Windows users
1Click  or Start.
2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
3Select the uninstall option.
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the software.
5Once the uninstall process in complete, restart your computer.
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							For Macintosh users
1From the Applications folder in the Finder, or from the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2Double-click the Uninstaller icon.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the software.
Installing the printer software
Note: If you installed the printer software on this computer before but need to reinstall the software, then uninstall
the current software first.
For Windows users
1Close all open software programs.
2Insert the installation software CD.
If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually:
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
3Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen.
For Macintosh users
1Close all open software applications.
2Insert the installation software CD.
If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.
3Double-click Install.
4Follow the instructions on the installation dialog.
Using the Internet
1Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
2Navigate to:
Downloads > Driver Finder > select your printer > select your operating system
3Download the driver and install the printer software.
Note: Updated printer software may be available at http://support.lexmark.com.
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							Loading paper and original documents
Loading paper
1Fan the paper.
2Center the paper on the paper support.
3Adjust the paper guides so they rest against the edges of the paper.
Note: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support, and the edges should
be flush against both paper guides.
4From the printer control panel, select or confirm your paper settings.
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							Paper and specialty media guidelines
Load up to:Make sure that:
100 sheets of plain paper
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The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
You load letterhead paper with the print side faceup and
the top of the letterhead going into the printer first.
25 sheets of heavyweight matte paperThe print side of the paper is faceup.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality.
Note: Draft mode is available but is not recommended for use
with expensive paper such as heavyweight matte, labels,
photo cards and glossy paper.
20 sheets of banner paperYou remove all paper from the paper support before
inserting banner paper.
You use banner paper designed for inkjet printers.
You place a stack of banner paper on or behind the printer,
and feed in the first sheet.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
You select A4 Banner or Letter Banner paper size.
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							Load up to:Make sure that:
10 envelopes
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The print side of the envelope is faceup.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes.
You print the envelopes with Landscape orientation.
Note: If you are mailing within Japan, then the envelope
can be printed in Portrait orientation with the stamp in
the lower right corner or in Landscape orientation with
the stamp in the lower left corner. If you are mailing
internationally, then print in Landscape orientation with
the stamp in the upper left corner.
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You select the correct envelope size. Select the next
biggest size if the exact envelope size is not listed, and set
the left and right margins so your envelope is correctly
positioned.
25 sheets of labelsThe print side of the label is faceup.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality.
Note: Draft mode is available but is not recommended for use
with expensive paper such as heavyweight matte, labels,
photo cards and glossy paper.
25 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards
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2
The print side of the card is faceup.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the cards.
You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality.
Note: Draft mode is available but is not recommended for use
with expensive paper such as heavyweight matte, labels,
photo cards and glossy paper.
25 sheets of photo/glossy paperThe print side of the paper is faceup.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
You select Automatic, Normal, or Photo print quality.
Note: Draft mode is available but is not recommended for use
with expensive paper such as heavyweight matte, labels,
photo cards and glossy paper.
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