Lexmark X5650 User Manual

How can I improve wireless signal strength?
A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is poor wireless signal quality. If the signal
is too weak, too distorted, or blocked by an object, it cannot carry information between the access point and the
printer. To determine if the printer is receiving a strong signal from the access point, print a network setup page. The
Quality field indicates the relative strength of the wireless signal the printer is receiving. Drops in signal...

Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same
time?
Yes, the printer supports a simultaneous USB and network connection. The printer can be configured in the following
ways:
Locally attached (connected to a computer using a USB cable)
Wireless network
Wireless network and locally attached simultaneously
Note: Wireless connectivity is available on selected models only.
What is a MAC address?
A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a 48-bit identifier associated with the hardware of...

The MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the back of your printer.
UAA: XX   XX   XX   XX   XX   XX
UAA:
XX   XX   XX   XX   XX   XX
Note: A list of MAC addresses can be set on an access point (router) so that only devices with matching MAC addresses
are allowed to operate on the network. This is called MAC filtering. If MAC filtering is enabled in your access point
(router) and you want to add a printer to your network, the MAC address of the printer must be included in the MAC...

In Windows Vista
a
Click .
bClick All Programs ΠAccessories.
cClick Command Prompt.
In Windows XP and earlier
a
Click Start.
bClick All Programs or Programs ΠAccessories ΠCommand Prompt.
2Type ipconfig.
3Press Enter.
The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100.
How to locate a computer IP address using Macintosh
1Click ΠSystem Preferences.
2Click Network.
For Mac OS X version 10.5
a
Click AirPort.
bClick Advanced.
cClick TCP/IP.
The IP address appears as...

Select the same key index on your printer as you are using on your wireless access point.
Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)
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Loading paper
Loading paper
1Make 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 facing
you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)
The paper is not used or damaged.
If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it.
You do not force paper into the printer.
2Before loading paper the first time, press down...

Heavyweight matte paper, photo paper, glossy paper
You can load up to 25 sheets.
Make sure:
The glossy or printable side of the paper faces you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, then see
the instructions that came with the paper.)
The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
Note: Photos require more drying time. Remove e a c h  p h o t o  a s  i t  e x i t s ,  a n d  t h e n  a l l o w  i t  t o  d r y  t o  a v o i...

The label sheets are loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the label sheets.
Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each sheet of labels as it exits, and then allow it to dry to avoid ink
smudging.
Transparencies
You can load up to 50 transparencies.
Make sure:
The rough side of the transparencies faces you.
If the transparencies have a removable strip, each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer.
The transparencies are loaded in the...

Custom-size paper
You can load up to 100 sheets (depending on the thickness).
Make sure:
The print side of the paper faces you.
The paper size fits within these dimensions:
Width:
–76.2–215.9 mm
–3.0–8.5 inches
Length:
–127.0–355.6 mm
–5.0–17.0 inches
The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
Banner paper
You can load up to 20 sheets.
Make sure:
You remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the banner paper.
You tear off...

Loading original documents on the scanner glass
You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You
can scan a document for faxing. You can also scan three-dimensional objects for use in catalogs, brochures, or product
flyers.
Note: Place photos, postcards, small items, thin items (such as magazine clippings), and three-dimensional objects
on the scanner glass instead of in the ADF.
1Make sure the computer and the printer are on.
2Open the top...