Scanner does not respond

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Check messages

Resolve all error messages.

Check power

If the power button light is not on, make sure the printer is plugged into a properly grounded outlet. Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the printer.

Check printer default and pause settings
  1. Do one of the following:

    • In Windows Vista, click vista_start_button step Control Panel stepPrinters (under Hardware and Sound).

    • In Windows XP, click Start stepSettings stepPrinters or Printers and Faxes.

  2. Right-click the Lexmark 9500 Series icon.

  3. From the toolbar, click See what's printing.

  4. Click Printer to look at the drop-down menu.

    • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing.

    • If a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default Printer, you must select the correct printer from a list each time you print.

Removing and reinstalling the software

For more information, see Removing and reinstalling the software.

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