4
Reconnect the power supply to the printer.
5
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
6
Press
to turn the printer on.
Removing and reinstalling the software
Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software”
on page 68.
Solving printer communication problems
The printer and the computer cannot exchange data.
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Establish bidirectional communication between the printer and the computer
For more information, see “Bidirectional communication is not established” on page 95.
Make sure the printer is not in sleep mode
If the power light is blinking on and off slowly, the printer is in sleep mode.
1
Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet.
2
Wait ten seconds, and then insert the power cable into the wall outlet.
3
Press
to turn the printer on.
Understanding Warning levels
•
A green check indicates system requirements were met.
•
A yellow question mark indicates system requirements were not met. Most major functions will work, but you
may experience some performance impact.
•
A red question mark indicates system requirements were not met. Most major functions may not work.
•
A red X indicates system requirements were not met. Installation will not continue.
For proper installation, make sure the computer supports all system requirements. System requirements are located
on the printer box.
Removing and reinstalling the software
If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the
printer, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software.
1
In Windows Vista, click
. In Windows XP or earlier, click
Start
.
2
Click
Programs
or
All Programs
Lexmark 1500 Series
.
3
Select
Uninstall
.
4
Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software.
5
Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software.
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