Sending a fax using the computer
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... you send electronic documents without leaving your printer fax model, and then click Add. For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later users 1 With a document open , choose File > Print. 2 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Fax PDF. 3 Type the fax number in the printer driver. 3 From the Print dialog Fax screen, type the name and number of faxing documents directly from software programs. Sending a fax from your computer may be placed in the ADF or on the scanner glass. c From the Print Using pop-up menu, choose Add Printer.
... you send electronic documents without leaving your printer fax model, and then click Add. For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later users 1 With a document open , choose File > Print. 2 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Fax PDF. 3 Type the fax number in the printer driver. 3 From the Print dialog Fax screen, type the name and number of faxing documents directly from software programs. Sending a fax from your computer may be placed in the ADF or on the scanner glass. c From the Print Using pop-up menu, choose Add Printer.
Wireless Setup Guide
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... the Software and Documentation CD, and then set up the printer using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. Re-enable the firewall when you have more of the printer installed, then verify that the network is working , but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be the problem. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try restarting the computer. • Try installing the printer driver again...
... the Software and Documentation CD, and then set up the printer using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. Re-enable the firewall when you have more of the printer installed, then verify that the network is working , but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be the problem. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try restarting the computer. • Try installing the printer driver again...
User's Guide
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...; Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your suggestions help you check the latest updates on your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure it here Setup documentation-The setup documentation came with our printers, and we do what we want to make sure you looking for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing...
...; Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your suggestions help you check the latest updates on your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure it here Setup documentation-The setup documentation came with our printers, and we do what we want to make sure you looking for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing...
User's Guide
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... the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the port where the serial cable attaches to install, and then click Next. b Click Install Printer and Software. f Make sure Local is selected, and then click Next. This is the letter of your printer. 1 Set the parameters in the Add a New Port window. If the correct port is not available. m Select any configuration changes necessary in the printer: a From the printer control panel...
... the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the port where the serial cable attaches to install, and then click Next. b Click Install Printer and Software. f Make sure Local is selected, and then click Next. This is the letter of your printer. 1 Set the parameters in the Add a New Port window. If the correct port is not available. m Select any configuration changes necessary in the printer: a From the printer control panel...
User's Guide
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... the pages in order. Options Touching the Options button opens a screen where you must have a duplex unit attached to set how much of the original document and with all the copies of the document. Advanced Imaging This option lets you adjust Background Removal, Color Dropout, Contrast, Mirror Image, Negative Image, Shadow Detail, Scan Edge to remain together, turn Collate off, and your copies are printed on one -sided copies (simplex) from a tray that contains a type or color of paper...
... the pages in order. Options Touching the Options button opens a screen where you must have a duplex unit attached to set how much of the original document and with all the copies of the document. Advanced Imaging This option lets you adjust Background Removal, Color Dropout, Contrast, Mirror Image, Negative Image, Shadow Detail, Scan Edge to remain together, turn Collate off, and your copies are printed on one -sided copies (simplex) from a tray that contains a type or color of paper...
User's Guide
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... the Print Using pop-up menu, choose Select a driver to add your operating system, and then select the PostScript driver. 4 Download the driver and install the printer software. This driver may be installed during the initial printer setup. Note: If you cannot locate the Software and Documentation CD, you receive an error, "No fax modems were found", follow these instructions: For Windows users 1 Close all open , choose File > Print. 2 From the PDF pop-up menu, choose Add Printer. Faxing 136 Installing a PostScript driver A PostScript printer driver is...
... the Print Using pop-up menu, choose Select a driver to add your operating system, and then select the PostScript driver. 4 Download the driver and install the printer software. This driver may be installed during the initial printer setup. Note: If you cannot locate the Software and Documentation CD, you receive an error, "No fax modems were found", follow these instructions: For Windows users 1 Close all open , choose File > Print. 2 From the PDF pop-up menu, choose Add Printer. Faxing 136 Installing a PostScript driver A PostScript printer driver is...
User's Guide
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... the factory default setting. • The Off setting filters print jobs using a USB cable. Sets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs Notes: • Auto is attached to an external print server through the USB port. Parallel menu This menu appears only if an optional parallel card is set to On. Understanding printer menus 175 Menu item PCL SmartSwitch On Off PS SmartSwitch On Off Description Sets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received...
... the factory default setting. • The Off setting filters print jobs using a USB cable. Sets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs Notes: • Auto is attached to an external print server through the USB port. Parallel menu This menu appears only if an optional parallel card is set to On. Understanding printer menus 175 Menu item PCL SmartSwitch On Off PS SmartSwitch On Off Description Sets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received...
User's Guide
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... text or line art. • Photograph is used when the document is mostly text. • Text/Photo is the factory default setting. Lightens or darkens the output Note: 5 factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 204 Specifies the resolution level for scan to fax Note: PDF (.pdf) is the factory default setting. Specifies SMTP server port information Note: 25 is the default SMTP gateway port. Fax Server Setup Menu item To Format Reply Address Subject Message Primary SMTP Gateway Secondary SMTP Gateway Image Format PDF (.pdf) XPS...
... text or line art. • Photograph is used when the document is mostly text. • Text/Photo is the factory default setting. Lightens or darkens the output Note: 5 factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 204 Specifies the resolution level for scan to fax Note: PDF (.pdf) is the factory default setting. Specifies SMTP server port information Note: 25 is the default SMTP gateway port. Fax Server Setup Menu item To Format Reply Address Subject Message Primary SMTP Gateway Secondary SMTP Gateway Image Format PDF (.pdf) XPS...
User's Guide
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... jobs print. This requirement ensures that print jobs be removed from sending print jobs that use another printer language. Specifies a paper source Specifies whether blank pages are not deleted if the printer loses power. Menu item Separator Sheets None Between Copies Between Jobs Between Pages Separator Sheet Source Tray Manual Feeder Blank Pages Do Not Print Print Print Settings Setup menu Menu item Printer Language PCL Emulation PS Emulation Job Waiting On Off Description Places a sheet of paper between pages, copies, or jobs based on the value selected Note: None is installed...
... jobs print. This requirement ensures that print jobs be removed from sending print jobs that use another printer language. Specifies a paper source Specifies whether blank pages are not deleted if the printer loses power. Menu item Separator Sheets None Between Copies Between Jobs Between Pages Separator Sheet Source Tray Manual Feeder Blank Pages Do Not Print Print Print Settings Setup menu Menu item Printer Language PCL Emulation PS Emulation Job Waiting On Off Description Places a sheet of paper between pages, copies, or jobs based on the value selected Note: None is installed...
User's Guide
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... computer, print server, option, or other network device. • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, make sure: • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off and contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are correct. Understanding printer messages Answering The printer is blank or displays only...
... computer, print server, option, or other network device. • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, make sure: • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off and contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are correct. Understanding printer messages Answering The printer is blank or displays only...
User's Guide
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...Solving printing problems Multiple-language PDFs do not print These are running a supported operating system and using a USB port, make sure the network is supported. Error message about installing a network printer, click View User's Guide and Documentation on the display before sending a job to make sure you are using compatible printer software. Try one or more information about reading USB drive appears Make sure the USB drive is functioning correctly. For information regarding tested and approved USB flash memory devices, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com...
...Solving printing problems Multiple-language PDFs do not print These are running a supported operating system and using a USB port, make sure the network is supported. Error message about installing a network printer, click View User's Guide and Documentation on the display before sending a job to make sure you are using compatible printer software. Try one or more information about reading USB drive appears Make sure the USB drive is functioning correctly. For information regarding tested and approved USB flash memory devices, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com...
User's Guide
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...canceling a copy job 111 collating copies 108 custom job (job build) 109 enlarging 107 from Windows 95 duplexing copy jobs 107 fax jobs, incoming 141 print jobs 95 E Eco-Mode setting 70 Embedded Web Server 238 administrator settings 238 checking device status 238 does not open 291 networking settings 238 setting up e-mail function 116 using shortcut numbers 117 using the address book 118 using the scanner glass (flatbed) 105 Custom Names menu 163 custom paper type assigning 87 Custom Scan Sizes menu 163 Custom Type changing name 87 Custom Types menu 163 D date and time setting 134 Default...
...canceling a copy job 111 collating copies 108 custom job (job build) 109 enlarging 107 from Windows 95 duplexing copy jobs 107 fax jobs, incoming 141 print jobs 95 E Eco-Mode setting 70 Embedded Web Server 238 administrator settings 238 checking device status 238 does not open 291 networking settings 238 setting up e-mail function 116 using shortcut numbers 117 using the address book 118 using the scanner glass (flatbed) 105 Custom Names menu 163 custom paper type assigning 87 Custom Scan Sizes menu 163 Custom Type changing name 87 Custom Types menu 163 D date and time setting 134 Default...
User's Guide
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... 99 printing from Windows 99 Help menu 229 holding faxes 144 home screen buttons 24 how to set up the printer 55 HTML menu 227 Index 314 I Image menu 228 information, finding 17 Insert Tray 257 Install tray 257 installation wireless network 56, 59 installing options in driver 54 printer software 53, 136 installing printer software adding options 54 Internal Solutions Port installing 36 troubleshooting 280 Internal Solutions Port, network changing port settings 65 Invalid PIN 257 IPv6 menu 171 J jams accessing 240 avoiding 77 understanding messages 240 jams, clearing 200...
... 99 printing from Windows 99 Help menu 229 holding faxes 144 home screen buttons 24 how to set up the printer 55 HTML menu 227 Index 314 I Image menu 228 information, finding 17 Insert Tray 257 Install tray 257 installation wireless network 56, 59 installing options in driver 54 printer software 53, 136 installing printer software adding options 54 Internal Solutions Port installing 36 troubleshooting 280 Internal Solutions Port, network changing port settings 65 Invalid PIN 257 IPv6 menu 171 J jams accessing 240 avoiding 77 understanding messages 240 jams, clearing 200...
User's Guide
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loading multipurpose feeder 81 trays 77 M Macintosh wireless network installation 59 memory card installing 32 troubleshooting 280 Memory full, cannot print faxes 258 menu settings page printing 52 menus Active NIC 166 AppleTalk 172 Confidential Print 180 Configure MP 159 Copy Settings 190 Custom Names 163 Custom Scan Sizes 163 Custom Types 163 Default Source 156 diagram of 155 Disk Wiping 181 E-mail Settings 205 Fax Mode (Analog Fax Setup) 196 Fax Mode (Fax Server Setup) 203 Finishing 220 Flash Drive 213 FTP Settings 210 Help 229 HTML 227...
loading multipurpose feeder 81 trays 77 M Macintosh wireless network installation 59 memory card installing 32 troubleshooting 280 Memory full, cannot print faxes 258 menu settings page printing 52 menus Active NIC 166 AppleTalk 172 Confidential Print 180 Configure MP 159 Copy Settings 190 Custom Names 163 Custom Scan Sizes 163 Custom Types 163 Default Source 156 diagram of 155 Disk Wiping 181 E-mail Settings 205 Fax Mode (Analog Fax Setup) 196 Fax Mode (Fax Server Setup) 203 Finishing 220 Flash Drive 213 FTP Settings 210 Help 229 HTML 227...
User's Guide
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... paper type custom 87 paper types duplex support 93 supported by printer 93 where to load 93 Paper Weight menu 161 Parallel menu 175 pausing the current print job to make copies 110 PCL Emul menu 225 PDF menu 224 photoconductor kit ordering 235 photos copying 105 port settings configuring 65 PostScript menu 224 Power Saver adjusting 71 print job canceling from Macintosh 102 canceling from Windows 102 print quality cleaning the scanner glass 230 print quality test pages, printing 102 print quality troubleshooting blank pages 283 characters have jagged edges 283 clipped images...
... paper type custom 87 paper types duplex support 93 supported by printer 93 where to load 93 Paper Weight menu 161 Parallel menu 175 pausing the current print job to make copies 110 PCL Emul menu 225 PDF menu 224 photoconductor kit ordering 235 photos copying 105 port settings configuring 65 PostScript menu 224 Power Saver adjusting 71 print job canceling from Macintosh 102 canceling from Windows 102 print quality cleaning the scanner glass 230 print quality test pages, printing 102 print quality troubleshooting blank pages 283 characters have jagged edges 283 clipped images...
User's Guide
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... 260 Unsupported USB device, please remove 260 Unsupported USB hub, please remove 260 USB/USB 260 printer options troubleshooting drawers 280 flash memory card 280 hard disk with adapter 280 Internal Solutions Port 280 memory card 280 option not working 279 paper trays 281 printer problems, solving basic 254 printing directory list 101 font sample list 101 from flash drive 100 from Macintosh 95 from Windows 95 installing printer software 53, 136 menu settings page 52 network setup page 53 print quality test pages 102 two-sided (duplex) 95 printing confidential and...
... 260 Unsupported USB device, please remove 260 Unsupported USB hub, please remove 260 USB/USB 260 printer options troubleshooting drawers 280 flash memory card 280 hard disk with adapter 280 Internal Solutions Port 280 memory card 280 option not working 279 paper trays 281 printer problems, solving basic 254 printing directory list 101 font sample list 101 from flash drive 100 from Macintosh 95 from Windows 95 installing printer software 53, 136 menu settings page 52 network setup page 53 print quality test pages 102 two-sided (duplex) 95 printing confidential and...
User's Guide
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... send or receive a fax 276 received fax has poor print quality 278 troubleshooting, paper feed message remains after jam is cleared 282 troubleshooting, print error reading USB drive 268 held jobs were not restored 260 standard exit bin light 72 Standard Network menu 166 Standard USB menu 174 status of 234 storing 233 using the computer 135 Serial 259 Serial menu 177 serial port 67 serial printing setting up 67 Set clock 259 Set Date/Time menu 183 setting paper size 76 paper type 76 TCP/IP address 170 Universal Paper Size 76 setting up fax 122 serial printing 67 setting...
... send or receive a fax 276 received fax has poor print quality 278 troubleshooting, paper feed message remains after jam is cleared 282 troubleshooting, print error reading USB drive 268 held jobs were not restored 260 standard exit bin light 72 Standard Network menu 166 Standard USB menu 174 status of 234 storing 233 using the computer 135 Serial 259 Serial menu 177 serial port 67 serial printing setting up 67 Set clock 259 Set Date/Time menu 183 setting paper size 76 paper type 76 TCP/IP address 170 Universal Paper Size 76 setting up fax 122 serial printing 67 setting...
User's Guide
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... light 287 print quality test pages 282 skewed print 286 solid black streaks 287 solid white streaks 287 streaked vertical lines 289 toner fog or background shading 290 toner rubs off 290 toner specks 291 troubleshooting, printer options drawers 280 flash memory card 280 hard disk with adapter 280 Internal Solutions Port 280 memory card 280 option not working 279 paper trays 281 troubleshooting, scan cannot scan from a computer 275 partial document or photo scans 275 scan was not successful 274 scanner unit...
... light 287 print quality test pages 282 skewed print 286 solid black streaks 287 solid white streaks 287 streaked vertical lines 289 toner fog or background shading 290 toner rubs off 290 toner specks 291 troubleshooting, printer options drawers 280 flash memory card 280 hard disk with adapter 280 Internal Solutions Port 280 memory card 280 option not working 279 paper trays 281 troubleshooting, scan cannot scan from a computer 275 partial document or photo scans 275 scan was not successful 274 scanner unit...
Quick Reference
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... ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 If you have a valid IP address or gateway address. Canceling a copy job while copying pages using the scanner glass 1 Place an original document facedown on the scanner glass in the printer configuration and have more pages to scan, then place the next document on the scanner glass. 2 Adjust the paper guides. 3 On the home screen, touch Copy, or use the keypad to cancel. 3 Touch Delete Selected Jobs. Note: Do not load postcards, photos...
... ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 If you have a valid IP address or gateway address. Canceling a copy job while copying pages using the scanner glass 1 Place an original document facedown on the scanner glass in the printer configuration and have more pages to scan, then place the next document on the scanner glass. 2 Adjust the paper guides. 3 On the home screen, touch Copy, or use the keypad to cancel. 3 Touch Delete Selected Jobs. Note: Do not load postcards, photos...
Quick Reference
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... see your Mac OS Help. 1 With a document open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click the Other Options tab, and then click Fax. 4 On the Fax screen, type the name and number of the fax recipient. 5 Click OK, and then click OK again. 6 Click Send. If you are loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 On the home screen, touch Fax. 4 Enter the fax number or a shortcut using the touch screen or...
... see your Mac OS Help. 1 With a document open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click the Other Options tab, and then click Fax. 4 On the Fax screen, type the name and number of the fax recipient. 5 Click OK, and then click OK again. 6 Click Send. If you are loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 On the home screen, touch Fax. 4 Enter the fax number or a shortcut using the touch screen or...