Lexmark X6570 User Manual

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MaintenanceSelect:
Ink Level to view the ink level of the color cartridge. Press  or
 to view the ink level of the black (or photo) cartridge.
Clean Cartridges to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
Align Cartridges to align the cartridge.
Print Test Page to print a test page.
Paper SetupSelect the size and type of paper loaded.
Device SetupSelect:
Language to change the language setting.
Country to set the default blank paper size, date format, number
of Caller ID patterns, and region...

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Network Setup
Note: This submenu item appears only
when an internal wireless print server is
installed in the printer.Select:
Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings.
Wireless Setup to view:
–Network Name, which shows the six characters unique to
your specific printer.
–Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the signal strength.
–Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which lets you
reset the wireless network settings.
TCP/IP to view the IP Address, IP Netmask,...

5Lower the control panel slightly at its front. Press the control panel down until it snaps into place.
Installing the printer software
Using the installation software CD (Windows users only)
Using the CD that came with the printer:
1Start Windows.
2When the desktop appears, insert the software CD.
The software installation screen appears.
3Click Install.
Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only)
1Close all open software applications.
2Insert the software CD.
3From the Finder desktop,...

To open the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, use one of these methods:
Method 1Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the Productivity
Studio icon.1Do one of the following:
In Windows Vista, click .
In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2Click Programs orAll Programs ΠLexmark 6500
Series.
3Select Productivity Studio.
Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you want to complete. Depending on the printer you have, some of
the features of this software may not be applicable.
ClickToDetails...

ClickToDetails
PosterPrint a photo as a multiple-page poster.
At the bottom left corner of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices:
ClickTo
Printer Status and MaintenanceOpen the Solution Center.
Check ink levels.
Order print cartridges.
Find maintenance information.
Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to
change printer settings and troubleshooting.
Fax History and SettingsSelect printer fax settings for:
Dialing and Sending
Ringing and Answering
Fax...

From hereYou can:
TroubleshootingLearn tips about the current status.
Solve printer problems.
View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
AdvancedChange 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 print cartridges.
MaintenanceInstall a new print cartridge.
Note: Wait until scanning is complete...

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 wireless
network. If your printer does not have an internal wireless print server already installed, you can purchase one
separately. Use the following instructions to install the internal wireless print server:
1Turn off your printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can cause damage to your...

Configuring the optional internal wireless print server
If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your printer was already set up, follow these steps:
1Install the internal wireless print server into the printer. For more information, see “Installing an optional internal
wireless print server” in the “Setting up the printer” chapter.
2Click Start ΠPrograms or All Programs ΠLexmark 6500 Series.
3Click Wireless Setup.
4Click Start.
5Follow the instructions on the computer...

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 either
wired, wireless, or designed to have both wired and wireless devices.
Devices on a wired network use cables to communicate with each other.
Devices on a wireless network use radio waves instead of cables to communicate with each...

Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet

A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable.
A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router.
The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
Internet
Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet

A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router.
The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable...