Lexmark S600 Series User's GuideMay 2009 www.lexmark.comMachine type(s):4446Model(s):W01, WE1
What are you looking for? Find it hereAdditional setup and instructions for using the printer:• Selecting and storing paper and specialty media• Loadi
Cleaning the touch screenThe touch screen of your printer control panel may need to be cleaned from time to time to remove fingerprints andsmudges.1 M
TroubleshootingBefore you troubleshootUse this checklist to solve most printer problems:• Make sure the power cord is plugged into the printer and int
• “Print job does not print or is missing pages” on page 104• “Printer is printing blank pages” on page 105• “Printer is busy or does not respond” on
3 Wipe the printhead contacts using a clean, lint-free cloth.4 Reinsert the printhead, and then close the latch until it clicks.5 Close the printer.No
RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY1 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.2 Gently remove the power supply from th
Printer is printing blank pagesBlank pages may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges.REINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN
Cannot print through USBIf the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:CHECK T
1 Press to turn off the printer.2 Check the paper tray or lift the scanner unit to check for jammed paper.3 Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently
2 Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it out.Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it.3 Reinsert the duplex unit.4 Touch DONE
Print troubleshooting• “Poor quality at the edges of the page” on page 109• “Streaks or lines on printed image” on page 109• “Print speed is slow” on
What are you looking for? Find it hereTelephone support In the US, call us at:1-800-332-4120Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET), Saturday(Noon–6:00 PM
SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWAREMAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLEDALIGN THE PRINTHEADCLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE P
• “Poor copy or scanned image quality” on page 111• “Partial copies or scans of documents or photos” on page 111• “Scan was not successful” on page 11
MAKE SURE THE ORIGINAL SIZE SETTING MATCHES THE SIZE OF THE DOCUMENT YOU ARE SCANNINGScan was not successfulIf the "Before you troubleshoot"
CHECK YOUR NETWORK CONNECTIONMake sure the printer is connected to an Ethernet or wireless network. Your network must be connected to theInternet for
CHECK THE USB CONNECTION1 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
Wireless troubleshooting• “Wireless troubleshooting checklist” on page 115• “Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults” on page 116• “Cannot
Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults1 From the home screen, navigate to Reset Network Settings: > Network Setup > Reset Network S
CHECK IF YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT HAS AN ASSOCIATION/REGISTRATION BUTTONWireless broadband boxes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa such as LiveB
For Windows users1Obtain the SSID of the network that the computer is connected to.a Type the IP address of your wireless access point (wireless route
For Macintosh users with a wireless access point1Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the address field of your Web browser, and then c
Use the To6Card reader light Check card reader status. The light blinks to indicate that a memory card is beingaccessed.7Wi-Fi indicator Check wireles
MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT CD FOR YOUR PRINTER MODELCompare the printer model on the CD to the printer model on the printer. The numbers
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computerThird-party (non-Microsoft) firewalls can interfere with wireless printing. If the printer and com
SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTERYou may need to select the wireless printer from your computer to use the printer wirelessly.1 Click , or click Start and
CHECK NETWORK NAMEMake sure your network does not have the same name as another network near you. For example, if you and yourneighbor both use a manu
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installationWhen the Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it indicates that the printer has been
CHECK MAC ADDRESSIf your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the MACaddress filter list.
Notes:• Yellow means the port is active but not connected.• Red means the port has not been configured.2 Obtain the IP address of the wireless access
For Macintosh users1Obtain the printer IP address by printing a network setup page.In the TCP/IP section, look for Address.2 From the Finder desktop,
For Macintosh users1From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant.3 Follow the instructions on the
How to locate a printer IP address•You can locate the printer IP address by viewing the printer network setup page.If the printer and/or the laptop do
Ordering and replacing suppliesOrdering ink cartridgesPage yields available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. For best results, use only Lexmark ink cart
3 Press Enter, or click OK.The printer folder opens.4 Right-click the printer, and then select Properties from the menu.5 Click the Ports tab.6 Click
• Streaming video• Too many computers on the wireless network at onceELIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCECommon household items can potentially disrupt w
4 Click the Configuration link.5 Click the TCP/IP link.6 Click the Set Static IP Address link.7 Type the IP address you want to assign to the printer
NoticesProduct informationProduct name:Lexmark S600 SeriesMachine type:4446Model(s):W01, WE1Edition noticeMay 2009The following paragraph does not app
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTSThis software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computersoftware and docu
The manufacturer is not responsible for radio or television interference caused by using other than recommendedcables or by unauthorized changes or mo
The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of theEuropean Union. We encourage the recycli
Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values.Power SaverThis product is designed with an energy-saving mode called Power Saver
1 STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY. Lexmark warrants that the media (e.g., diskette or compact disk) on whichthe Software Program (if any) is furnished i
6 LIMITATION ON REVERSE ENGINEERING. You may not alter, decrypt, reverse engineer, reverse assemble,reverse compile or otherwise translate the Softwar
Replacing ink cartridgesMake sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediatelyafter removi
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If you experience trouble with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, contact Lexmark International, Inc.at www.lexmark.com or your Lexma
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IndexAad hoc SSID 76WEP 76ad hoc network 86ad hoc wireless network adding a printer 79creating using Macintosh 76creating using Windows 76additi
loading on scanner glass 30printing 32scanning for editing 62scanning to e-mail 69scanning using the touchscreen 59duplex copying, automatic 57c
Ordering paper and other suppliesTo order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.Item Part NumberUSB cable 102
language changing 102LiveBox 74loading documents on scanner glass 30envelopes 36loading paper 27locating SSID 83WEP key 83WPA passphrase 83MMA
pausing 51resuming 51print speed is slow 110print troubleshooting cannot delete documents fromprint queue 105computer slows down whenprinting 110
software Service Center 101software did not install 103software updates checking 25enabling 25software, optional finding, installing 24solutions
Printer Home 21Printing Preferences 21Service Center 21Toolbar 21Tools for Office 21Wireless Setup Utility 21wireless 79, 90Macintosh 80printe
Using the printer control panel buttonsand menusUsing the printer control panelThe following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control pane
Use To7Home Return to the home screen.Understanding the home screenAfter the printer is turned on and a short warm-up period occurs, the display shows
Display item Description4SmartSolutions Open the SmartSolutions menu.5Ink levels• Display the current ink levels of the installed tanks.• Access cartr
Use To4Up arrow Scroll up.5Scrollbar Scroll up and down the menu list.6Down arrow Scroll down.To navigate using the touch screen:• Drag the scrollbar
ContentsSafety information...7About your printer...
Saving paper and energy with Eco-ModeThe Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage, reduces paper waste, optimizes energy efficiency, and savesm
Using the printer softwareMinimum system requirementsThe printer software requires up to 500 MB of free disk space.Supported operating systems• Micros
Printer softwareUse the ToLexmarkTM Printer Home(referred to as Printer Home)• Launch applications or programs.• Access the Fax Solutions software.• S
Use the ToPrinting PreferencesWhen you select File Print with a document open and then clickProperties, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. The d
Use the ToLexmark Network Card Reader(referred to as Network Card Reader)• View the contents of a memory device inserted into a network printer.• Tran
Updating the printer software (Windows only)Checking for software updates1 Click or Start.2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the prin
Installing the printer softwareNote: If you installed the printer software on this computer before but need to reinstall the software, then uninstallt
Loading paper and original documentsLoading paper1 Fan the paper.2 Center the paper on the paper support.3 Adjust the paper guide adjustment lever so
Paper and specialty media guidelinesLoad up to Make sure100 sheets of plain paper• The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.• You load let
Load up to Make sure10 envelopes• The print side of the envelope is faceup.• The paper guides rest against the edges of theenvelopes.• You print the e
Printing...32Tips for printing...
Load up to Make sure10 iron-on transfers• You follow the loading instructions on the iron-ontransfer packaging.• The print side of the transfer is fac
• If you want to set the default paper type:a Touch Paper Type.b Select the default paper type for the printer, and then touch Accept.Loading paper an
PrintingTips for printing• Use the appropriate paper for your print job.• Select a higher print quality for better prints.• Make sure there is enough
Collating printed copiesIf you print multiple copies of a document, then you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print thecopies a
3 From the Copies section of the Print Setup tab, select a page order:• To print the last page first, select Print Last Page First.• To print the firs
7 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Layout.• From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of page images that you want to print on
Printing specialty documentsPrinting envelopes1 Load the envelopes in the printer.2 Send the print job:For Windows usersa With a document open, click
c From the Paper Size list of the Print Setup tab, choose a paper size that matches the size of the label sheet. Ifno paper size matches the label she
For Macintosh users1 With a document open, choose File > Print.2 From the printer pop-up menu, choose the printer.3 If necessary, click the disclos
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch any cables, any network adapter,any connector, the memory device, or the printer in the areas shown whileactive
E-mailing...66Setting up the printer to e-mail...
Tips:• If you want to clear a selected photo, then touch the photo again.• If you want to view more photos, then touch the left or right arrow, and th
10 If you want to change the print settings, then touch Change Settings.If necessary, touch Accept each time you make a selection.11 Press .Note: For
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital cameraPictBridge is a technology available in most digital cameras that lets you print directly from
Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet1 Load letter- or A4-size plain paper.2 Insert a memory card or flash drive.The Memory Devic
• The Bluetooth-enabled device you are using requires users to set up a Bluetooth connection on every print job.For more information, see the document
Setting the Bluetooth security level1 Insert a Bluetooth USB adapter into the USB port.Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display.Note: A Bluet
1 Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port.Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display.Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch any cables
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automaticallyThe automatic duplex unit, available only
• For Short-edged binding, pages are bound along the short edge of the page (top edge for portrait, left edgefor landscape).Portrait Landscape5 From t
For Macintosh users1 With a document open, choose File > Print.2 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling.3 From the Print or “Pag
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3 Select the printer from the Default Printer pop-up menu, or select the printer and click Make Default, dependingon your operating system.Changing th
3 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Print Settings or Quality & Media, depending on your operatingsystem.4 From the Print Quality pop-up
4 Click Open Print Queue or Set Up Printers depending on your operating system.The print queue dialog appears.5 Resume the print job:• If you want to
CopyingADF Scanner glassUse the ADF for multiple-page documents.Note: The ADF is available only on selectedmodels. If you purchased a printer without
3 From the home screen, navigate to Photo Reprint:SmartSolutions > Photo Reprint4 Touch Continue.5 Select the photo print size, and then touch Acce
4 Select a resize setting, and then touch Accept.Notes:• If you select Custom %, then select the desired custom percent value. Touch Accept to save th
1 Load paper.2 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.3 From the home screen, navigate to Number of Copies:Cop
Making a duplex copyMaking a duplex copy automaticallyThe automatic duplex unit, available only on selected printer models, supports letter- and A4-si
6 Remove the paper from the paper exit tray, and then reload the paper to print the other side of the document.7 Press .Canceling copy jobsTo cancel
ScanningADF Scanner glassUse the ADF for multiple-page documents.Note: The ADF is available only on selectedmodels. If you purchased a printer without
5 Select the color, resolution quality and the original image size. If necessary, touch Accept each time you make aselection.6 Press to start scanni
4 Wait until the printer has finished downloading the list of scan applications available on the selected computer.5 Select an application, and then t
Scanning documents into an editing applicationAn Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application allows you to edit an original text document that has
3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.4 Select Printer Home.5 Choose your printer from the printe
For Macintosh users1 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printe
Updating the application list1 From the home screen of the printer control panel, navigate to Scan to Computer:Scan > Scan to Computer2 Select a lo
E-mailingYour can use your printer to send e-mail to one or more recipients without using a computer. To do this, you caneither scan a document or pho
If you want to change the e-mail settings1 From the home screen, navigate to E-mail Setup: > E-mail Setup2 Touch each item, and then enter the nece
3 Click Printer Home.4 Click the Fax tab, and then click Edit contact list.The Contacts tab of the Printer Setup Utility opens.5 Click Select from pho
Tips for e-mailing• When using the ADF, adjust the paper guide on the ADF to the width of the original document.• When using the scanner glass, close
Safety informationConnect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.Do not place or use t
Attaching a document or photo to e-mail1 Insert the flash drive or memory card.The Memory Device screen appears on the display.Notes:• The printer rea
NetworkingInstalling the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibilityYour printer contains an IEEE 802.11n wireless print server. Your
Every device on the wireless network must use the same WPA passphrase. WPA security is an option only oninfrastructure networks with wireless access p
Installing the printer on a wireless networkBefore you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that:• Your wireless network is set up and
4 Select My printer is already set up. I am installing it on a new computer.5 Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen
If your wireless network does not appear in the list:a Select Unlisted Network, and then click Continue.b Enter the details about your wireless networ
For Macintosh users1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant.3 Follow the instructions on the
9 Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation.Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables unt
21 Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.22 Click OK twice to close the two open windows.23 It m
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkNote: The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the print
About your printerThank you for choosing this printer!We've worked hard to make sure it will meet your needs.To start using your new printer righ
Using the printer wirelessly1 Click or Start.2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.3 Select Pri
In Mac OS X version 10.5a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.b Click Print & Fax under the Hardware section.c Click +.d Select the pri
b Right-click the name of your printer.c Click Properties.d Click the Ports tab, and then click Add Port.e Select Local Port, and then click New Port.
Look for any of these identifier marks to check if your device is WPS certified:You can find these WPS logos on the side, back, or top of your access
How do I find out what type of security my network is using?You must know the WEP key or WPA passphrase and the type of security (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) u
Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access•All computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point or wireless router.•
The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on theprinter.How do I attach the install
The following table compares the characteristics and requirements of the two types of wireless networks.Infrastructure Ad hocCharacteristicsCommunicat
How can I improve wireless signal strength?A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is poor wireless signal quality. If th
How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to thesame wireless network?If the printer is not on the same wireless network as the comput
Conserving ink• Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. These modes can be used to print documents using less ink than normal andare ideal for printing documen
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier1From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.2 From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connec
Routers with security capabilities may allow filtering of MAC addresses on networks. This allows a managed list ofdevices to access the network, ident
What is TCP/IP?Networks are able to function because computers, printers, and other devices are able to send data to each other,either through cables
What is a key index?A wireless access point (wireless router) can be configured with as many as four WEP keys. Only one key is used onthe network at a
Using SmartSolutionsWhat is SmartSolutions?SmartSolutions is a suite of solutions that you can create, customize, and download from the Web site(smart
Solution DescriptionPhoto Viewer*View photos from Web sites with options to print or send an e-mail with a link tothe selected photos.Cartridge Finder
For Windows usersa Click or Start.b Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.c Select your printer.F
Maintaining the printerMaintaining ink cartridgesIn addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs an automatic maintenan
Using the printer softwareFor Windows users1Load plain paper.2 Click or Start.3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program
3 Select Printer Home.4 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list.5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean cartridges.6 Follow the instructio
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