Lexmark X4650 User Manual

							3600-4600 Series Users Guide
November 2008 www.lexmark.com
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							Contents
Safety information.............................................................................7
Introduction........................................................................................8
Finding information about the printer...........................................................................................................................8
Setting up the printer......................................................................11
Bypassing security warnings during software installation...................................................................................11
Setting up the printer as a copier only........................................................................................................................11
Understanding the parts of the printer.......................................................................................................................18
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus..............................................................................................20
Using the printer control panel ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Using the printer menus .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Using the Copy menu.................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Using the Scan menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Using the Photo menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Using the PictBridge menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Using the Setup menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Saving settings................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Using the printer software...............................................................................................................................................28
Installing printer software ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) ....................................................................................... 29
Using the Windows printer software ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Using the Macintosh printer software..................................................................................................................................... 31
Switching between the rear USB port and the Quick Connect laptop port (selected models
only).....................................................................................................................................................................................32
Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected
models only)......................................................................................34
Wireless network compatibility......................................................................................................................................34
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network..........................................................34
Installing the printer on a wireless network..............................................................................................................35
Wireless installation instructions (France only)........................................................................................................35
Configuring an IP address manually.............................................................................................................................36
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light.................................................................................................36
Changing wireless settings after installation............................................................................................................37
Using the Network Setup menu.....................................................................................................................................38
Installing the printer on other computers..................................................................................................................38
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							Advanced wireless setup..................................................................................................................................................39
Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...................................................................................................................................... 39
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network ................................................................................................ 43
Frequently asked questions.............................................................................................................................................43
What is a network? ......................................................................................................................................................................... 43
How are home networks configured? ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Why do I need an installation cable? ....................................................................................................................................... 46
How do I attach the installation cable?................................................................................................................................... 46
What is the difference between infrastructure and ad hoc networks? ....................................................................... 47
Finding the signal strength ......................................................................................................................................................... 48
How can I improve wireless signal strength? ....................................................................................................................... 48
What is an SSID? .............................................................................................................................................................................. 50
How do I find out what type of security my network is using? ...................................................................................... 50
Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time?........................................................... 50
What is a MAC address? ................................................................................................................................................................ 50
How do I find the MAC address? ............................................................................................................................................... 51
What is an IP address? ................................................................................................................................................................... 51
What is TCP/IP? ................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
How do I locate IP addresses? .................................................................................................................................................... 52
How are IP addresses assigned? ................................................................................................................................................ 52
What is a key index? ....................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Loading paper...................................................................................54
Loading paper.......................................................................................................................................................................54
Loading various paper types...........................................................................................................................................54
Loading original documents on the scanner glass.................................................................................................58
Using the automatic paper type sensor......................................................................................................................59
Printing...............................................................................................60
Printing basic documents.................................................................................................................................................60
Printing a document...................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Printing Web pages........................................................................................................................................................................ 60
Printing multiple copies of a document ................................................................................................................................. 61
Collating printed copies ............................................................................................................................................................... 61
Printing the last page first (reverse page order) .................................................................................................................. 62
Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)....................................................................................................................... 63
Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive .................................................................................................. 63
Printing specialty documents.........................................................................................................................................64
Choosing compatible specialty paper types ........................................................................................................................ 64
Printing envelopes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Printing labels .................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Printing on custom-size paper ................................................................................................................................................... 67
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							Saving and deleting print settings................................................................................................................................67
Managing print jobs...........................................................................................................................................................68
Pausing print jobs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Resuming print jobs....................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Canceling print jobs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Working with photos.......................................................................72
Inserting a memory card...................................................................................................................................................72
Inserting a flash drive.........................................................................................................................................................73
Retrieving and managing photos..................................................................................................................................74
Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer ....................................................................................... 74
Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive ............................................................................................... 76
Printing photos.....................................................................................................................................................................76
Printing photos using the printer control panel ................................................................................................................. 76
Printing photos from the computer using the printer software ................................................................................... 77
Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software ............................................................................ 78
Applying color effects to photos using the printer control panel ................................................................................ 79
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera ............................................................................................ 80
Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet ............................................................................ 81
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF ........................................................................................................... 82
Copying...............................................................................................83
Making copies.......................................................................................................................................................................83
Copying photos....................................................................................................................................................................83
Enlarging or reducing images.........................................................................................................................................83
Adjusting copy quality.......................................................................................................................................................84
Making a copy lighter or darker.....................................................................................................................................84
Collating copies using the printer control panel.....................................................................................................85
Repeating an image on one page.................................................................................................................................85
Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)..........................................................................................................86
Canceling a copy job..........................................................................................................................................................86
Scanning.............................................................................................87
Scanning original documents.........................................................................................................................................87
Scanning color or black-and-white original documents.......................................................................................89
Scanning photos for editing............................................................................................................................................89
Scanning to a computer over a network....................................................................................................................89
Canceling scan jobs............................................................................................................................................................90
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							Faxing.................................................................................................91
Sending a fax using the computer................................................................................................................................91
Receiving a fax......................................................................................................................................................................92
Maintaining the printer...................................................................94
Maintaining print cartridges............................................................................................................................................94
Installing print cartridges ............................................................................................................................................................. 94
Removing a used print cartridge .............................................................................................................................................. 95
Refilling print cartridges ............................................................................................................................................................... 96
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges ................................................................................................................................ 96
Aligning print cartridges .............................................................................................................................................................. 97
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles........................................................................................................................................ 97
Checking ink levels ......................................................................................................................................................................... 98
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ................................................................................................................ 99
Preserving the print cartridges ................................................................................................................................................100
Cleaning the scanner glass............................................................................................................................................100
Cleaning the exterior of the printer............................................................................................................................100
Ordering supplies..............................................................................................................................................................101
Ordering print cartridges ...........................................................................................................................................................101
Ordering paper and other supplies........................................................................................................................................102
Resetting to factory settings.........................................................................................................................................102
Troubleshooting.............................................................................103
Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only)...........................................................................103
Setup troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................103
Incorrect language appears on the display .........................................................................................................................103
Power button is not lit ................................................................................................................................................................104
Software did not install...............................................................................................................................................................104
Page does not print......................................................................................................................................................................105
Solving printer power problems .............................................................................................................................................108
Removing and reinstalling the software ..............................................................................................................................108
Enabling the USB port in Windows ........................................................................................................................................109
Wireless troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................110
Wireless troubleshooting checklist ........................................................................................................................................110
Printing a network setup page ................................................................................................................................................111
Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached ............................................................111
Cannot print over wireless network .......................................................................................................................................112
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer .....................................................................................................115
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit .....................................................................................................................................................115
Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) ........................................................115
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only)...........................................................117
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							Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only) ........................................................120
Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ..........................................................................................................................................122
Wireless print server not installed ..........................................................................................................................................124
“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly ........................................................124
Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)........................................124
Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings ....................................................................124
Notices..............................................................................................126
Product information.........................................................................................................................................................126
Edition notice.....................................................................................................................................................................126
European EC directives conformity statement for radio products.................................................................129
Power consumption.........................................................................................................................................................132
Networking glossary.....................................................................137
Index.................................................................................................139
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							Safety information
Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized
replacement power supply and power supply cord.
Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not
subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture
and walls. If the power cord is misused, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly
for signs of misuse. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it.
Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.
This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark
components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of
other replacement parts.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such
as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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							Introduction
Finding information about the printer
Publications
See theFor
Quick Setup sheetInitial setup instructions.
Printed Networking Guide / Fax GuideAdditional setup instructions.
Note: Your printer may not come with these publications.
Electronic User's GuideComplete instructions for using the printer. The electronic version installs
automatically with the printer software.
Windows HelpAdditional instructions for using the printer software on a Windows operating
system. The Help installs automatically with the programs.
1Do one of the following:
•In Windows Vista, click .
In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder
from the list.
3From the program, click Help to view the main page of the Help.
Click 
? to view context-sensitive information.
Mac Help
Note: Your printer may not have
support for Macintosh and may not
have this Help.Additional instructions for using the printer software on a Macintosh operating
system. The Help installs automatically with the applications.
1From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2Double-click the application.
3From the application, click Help on the menu bar to view the main page of
the Help.
Note: If you have several applications open, then make sure that the
application that you want to use is the active application. The correct menu
bar does not appear if the application is not active. Click the main screen to
make it the active application.
Click 
? to view context-sensitive information.
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							Customer support
DescriptionWhere to find (North America)Where to find (rest of world)
Telephone supportCall us at
US: 1-800-332-4120
–Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET),
Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET)
Canada: 1-800-539-6275
–Support in English: Monday–Friday
(8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET), Saturday (Noon–
6:00 PM ET)
–Support in French: Monday–Friday
(9:00 AM–7:00 PM ET)
Mexico: 01-800-253-9627
–Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET)
Note: Support numbers and times may change
without notice. For the most recent telephone
numbers available, see the printed warranty
statement that came with your printer.
Telephone numbers and support hours vary by
country or region.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Select
a country or region, and then select the
Customer Support link.
Note: For additional information about
contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty
that came with your printer.
E-mail supportFor e-mail support, visit our Web site:
www.lexmark.com.
1Click SUPPORT.
2Click Technical Support.
3Select your printer family.
4Select your printer model.
5From the Support Tools section, click e-Mail
Support.
6Complete the form, and then click Submit
Request.
E-mail support varies by country or region, and
may not be available in some instances.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Select
a country or region, and then select the
Customer Support link.
Note: For additional information about
contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty
that came with your printer.
Limited Warranty
DescriptionWhere to find (USA)Where to find (rest of world)
Limited Warranty Information
Lexmark International, Inc. furnishes a
limited warranty that this printer will
be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 12
months after the original date of
purchase.To view the limitations and conditions of this
limited warranty, see the Statement of
Limited Warranty included with this printer,
or set forth at www.lexmark.com.
1Click SUPPORT.
2Click Warranty Information.
3Click Statement of Limited Warranty
for Inkjet & All-In-One Printers.
4Scroll through the Web page to view the
warranty.
Warranty information varies by
country or region. See the printed
warranty that came with your
printer.
Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when
you contact customer support so that they may serve you faster:
Machine Type number
Serial number
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							Date purchased
Store where purchased
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