Checking The Port Setting; External Print Server Is Not Working - Lexmark 7500 Series User Manual

Check the USB connection
1
Check that the USB cable is connected to the computer. The USB port on the back of the computer is marked
by the USB symbol. Plug the long, flat end of the USB cable into this port.
2
Make sure that the smaller, more square end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of the printer.
3
Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the
Make sure the cartridges are properly installed
With the front of the printer facing you, check for proper print cartridge installation. If you are using a color cartridge,
make sure it is properly installed in the right carrier. If you are using a black cartridge or photo cartridge, make sure
it is properly installed in the left carrier.
Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the print cartridges:
1
Lift the scanner unit.
2
Remove the print cartridges from the print cartridge carrier.
3
Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the bottom and back of the print cartridges.
Try printing a test page again
1
Do one of the following:
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In Windows Vista, click
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In Windows XP or 2000, click Start.
2
Click Programs or All Programs
3
Click Solution Center.
4
Click the Maintenance tab.
5
Click Print a test page.

Checking the port setting

1
Click Start Settings
2
Right-click the Lexmark 7500 Series icon.
3
From the sidebar menu, select Properties.
4
Click the Details tab if you are using Windows 98/Me, or click the Ports tab if you are using Windows 2000 or
Windows XP.
5
Make sure:
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The port is set to a USB port.
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File is not set as the port.

External print server is not working

If there is an external device connected between the computer and the printer, make sure it supports bidirectional
communication.
Disconnect the printer from the external device, and connect it directly to the computer. If the printer works, there
may be a problem with the print server. See the documentation that shipped with the print server.
There may be a problem with the USB cable. Try a different cable.
Control Panel.
Lexmark 7500 Series.
Printers or Printers and Faxes.
light is on.
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