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.... Checking the status of supplies A message appears on a sheet of supply levels. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Device Status. paper Conserving supplies when printing ... and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. • If the printer is required. The values range from a network computer Note: The computer must be connected to 10 (darkest setting) with the printer software. images on both sides of a sheet of Duplex. Note: If you do not...
.... Checking the status of supplies A message appears on a sheet of supply levels. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Device Status. paper Conserving supplies when printing ... and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. • If the printer is required. The values range from a network computer Note: The computer must be connected to 10 (darkest setting) with the printer software. images on both sides of a sheet of Duplex. Note: If you do not...
User Guide
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... printer software...23 Installing printer software ...23 Updating available options in the printer driver 24 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 26 Saving paper and toner...26 Using recycled paper and other office papers 26 Conserving supplies ...26 Saving energy...27 Adjusting Power Saver ...27 Recycling...27 Recycling Lexmark products ...28 Recycling Lexmark packaging...28 Returning Lexmark cartridges for the printer...
... printer software...23 Installing printer software ...23 Updating available options in the printer driver 24 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 26 Saving paper and toner...26 Using recycled paper and other office papers 26 Conserving supplies ...26 Saving energy...27 Adjusting Power Saver ...27 Recycling...27 Recycling Lexmark products ...28 Recycling Lexmark packaging...28 Returning Lexmark cartridges for the printer...
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... will meet your needs. For updates, check our Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Notes: • The Help installs automatically with our printers, and we do it will be delighted to delivering performance and value with the printer software. • The printer software is available on our Web site. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the...
... will meet your needs. For updates, check our Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Notes: • The Help installs automatically with our printers, and we do it will be delighted to delivering performance and value with the printer software. • The printer software is available on our Web site. Initial setup instructions: • Connecting the...
User Guide
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... dialog, click Install Printer and Software. 4 Follow the instructions on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel port 4 Printer power cord socket Setting up the printer software Installing printer software A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. 1 Ethernet port Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the computer screen. Additional printer setup 23 The printer software is typically installed...
... dialog, click Install Printer and Software. 4 Follow the instructions on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel port 4 Printer power cord socket Setting up the printer software Installing printer software A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. 1 Ethernet port Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the computer screen. Additional printer setup 23 The printer software is typically installed...
User Guide
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... them available for print jobs. Updating available options in the printer driver Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver... Finder. 3 Select your printer, and then select your operating system. 4 Download the driver and install the printer software. b In the Start Search or ...
... them available for print jobs. Updating available options in the printer driver Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver... Finder. 3 Select your printer, and then select your operating system. 4 Download the driver and install the printer software. b In the Start Search or ...
User Guide
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... the trays reflect the size and type of the following utilities to a computer by typing the IP address of the printer in the printer menus. If the printer is a user-defined setting that the settings for the Universal paper size, in the trays. Note: The Paper Size...Utility. • For Macintosh users, access the Paper menu through the Printer Settings. Under the Paper menu, select Universal in .); If the printer is 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in the Paper Size selection box for your printer software. Loading paper and specialty media This section explains how to override the...
... the trays reflect the size and type of the following utilities to a computer by typing the IP address of the printer in the printer menus. If the printer is a user-defined setting that the settings for the Universal paper size, in the trays. Note: The Paper Size...Utility. • For Macintosh users, access the Paper menu through the Printer Settings. Under the Paper menu, select Universal in .); If the printer is 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in the Paper Size selection box for your printer software. Loading paper and specialty media This section explains how to override the...
User Guide
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...quality issues. Condition paper before printing. This content provides the paper with chemicals that can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it properly. Paper containing fibers such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms In some cases, registration can be affected...and specialty media guide 51 If paper is time to use with a software application to high temperatures. Grain direction Grain refers to make copies without carbon paper, also known as the printer for use it can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects ...
...quality issues. Condition paper before printing. This content provides the paper with chemicals that can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it properly. Paper containing fibers such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms In some cases, registration can be affected...and specialty media guide 51 If paper is time to use with a software application to high temperatures. Grain direction Grain refers to make copies without carbon paper, also known as the printer for use it can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects ...
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Supported paper sizes, types, and weights The following tables provide information on page 40. Paper sizes supported by the software application. 3If a paper size you want to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) B5 Envelope 176 x 250 mm X X X (6.9 x 9.8 in.) C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm X X X (6.4 x...grain long papers. 2 This size setting formats the page for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in .) up to use is specified by the printer Paper size Dimensions Standard Optional 250- For more information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide. Note: For an unlisted paper size, select the ...
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights The following tables provide information on page 40. Paper sizes supported by the software application. 3If a paper size you want to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) B5 Envelope 176 x 250 mm X X X (6.9 x 9.8 in.) C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm X X X (6.4 x...grain long papers. 2 This size setting formats the page for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in .) up to use is specified by the printer Paper size Dimensions Standard Optional 250- For more information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide. Note: For an unlisted paper size, select the ...
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... stock X X X Glossy paper X X X X Paper labels1 X Paper and specialty media guide 54 Paper types and weights supported by the software application. 3If a paper size you want to use is specified by the printer The printer engine and the duplex path support 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb) paper weights. For more information, see "Configuring...
... stock X X X Glossy paper X X X X Paper labels1 X Paper and specialty media guide 54 Paper types and weights supported by the software application. 3If a paper size you want to use is specified by the printer The printer engine and the duplex path support 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb) paper weights. For more information, see "Configuring...
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... print jobs, select Duplex in the Finishing menu. To access the Finishing menu, open , choose File > Print. One of these utilities installs with the printer software. • For occasional two-sided printing, you want to a computer by USB or parallel cable, then open , click File Print. 2...4 Select Long edge or Short edge. 5 Click OK. One of these utilities installs with the printer software. • To duplex a single print job, do one of the following: • If the printer is connected to print a duplex document, then you want to print two-sided pages for every ...
... print jobs, select Duplex in the Finishing menu. To access the Finishing menu, open , choose File > Print. One of these utilities installs with the printer software. • For occasional two-sided printing, you want to a computer by USB or parallel cable, then open , click File Print. 2...4 Select Long edge or Short edge. 5 Click OK. One of these utilities installs with the printer software. • To duplex a single print job, do one of the following: • If the printer is connected to print a duplex document, then you want to print two-sided pages for every ...
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... • Finishing • Quality • Setup • PCL Emulation • PostScript • Parallel • USB Understanding printer menus 66 Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility The Local Printer Settings Utility lets you can use the printer software to designated printers by clicking Actions Apply Settings. After installing this CD and/or may not be available...
... • Finishing • Quality • Setup • PCL Emulation • PostScript • Parallel • USB Understanding printer menus 66 Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility The Local Printer Settings Utility lets you can use the printer software to designated printers by clicking Actions Apply Settings. After installing this CD and/or may not be available...
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...• Orientation • Multipage Border Quality • Print Resolution • Small Font Enhancer • Toner Darkness • Picture Grade Setup • Printer Language • Jam Recovery • Display Language • Print Area • Alarm Control • Toner Alarm • Download Target • Power... jobs, and to a computer by typing the printer IP address into the address field of these utilities installs with the printer software. To access the Finishing menu, do one of the following: • If the printer is connected to print up (Multipage) printing. One...
...• Orientation • Multipage Border Quality • Print Resolution • Small Font Enhancer • Toner Darkness • Picture Grade Setup • Printer Language • Jam Recovery • Display Language • Print Area • Alarm Control • Toner Alarm • Download Target • Power... jobs, and to a computer by typing the printer IP address into the address field of these utilities installs with the printer software. To access the Finishing menu, do one of the following: • If the printer is connected to print up (Multipage) printing. One...
User Guide
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... Assign Man Env Off None 0-199 Tray Renumber View Factory Def None Tray Renumber Restore Defaults Yes No Description Specifies whether the printer automatically performs a line feed (LF) after a carriage return (CR) control command Note: Off is not an available selection...None ignores the Select Paper Feed command. • 0-199 allows a custom setting to the factory default settings Understanding printer menus 83 Configures the printer to work with printer software or programs that use different source assignments for trays, drawers, and feeders Notes: • Off is the factory default...
... Assign Man Env Off None 0-199 Tray Renumber View Factory Def None Tray Renumber Restore Defaults Yes No Description Specifies whether the printer automatically performs a line feed (LF) after a carriage return (CR) control command Note: Off is not an available selection...None ignores the Select Paper Feed command. • 0-199 allows a custom setting to the factory default settings Understanding printer menus 83 Configures the printer to work with printer software or programs that use different source assignments for trays, drawers, and feeders Notes: • Off is the factory default...
User Guide
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...IF THE TRAY IS EMPTY Load paper in the tray. MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED Verify that came with the printer. If the status is the most current, check the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING A RECOMMENDED USB, PARALLEL, OR ETHERNET CABLE... To verify that the status shows Connected. For more information, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK Print a network setup page and check that the printer software is Not Connected, check the network cables, and then try printing the ...
...IF THE TRAY IS EMPTY Load paper in the tray. MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED Verify that came with the printer. If the status is the most current, check the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING A RECOMMENDED USB, PARALLEL, OR ETHERNET CABLE... To verify that the status shows Connected. For more information, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK Print a network setup page and check that the printer software is Not Connected, check the network cables, and then try printing the ...
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...in the address bar of your print job by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for Paper size, Paper tray, and Paper type correspond with the printer software. Reduce the complexity of a Web browser. To access the Paper menu, do not print ... options settings for Macintosh. Job prints from the wrong tray or on a network, access the Embedded Web Server by typing the IP address of the printer in the job. The Print dialog appears. 3 Select Print as image. 4 Click OK. Job takes longer than expected to print in a Macintosh ...
...in the address bar of your print job by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for Paper size, Paper tray, and Paper type correspond with the printer software. Reduce the complexity of a Web browser. To access the Paper menu, do not print ... options settings for Macintosh. Job prints from the wrong tray or on a network, access the Embedded Web Server by typing the IP address of the printer in the job. The Print dialog appears. 3 Select Print as image. 4 Click OK. Job takes longer than expected to print in a Macintosh ...
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... job. From the Settings screen, click Finishing Menu. • If the printer is not in the job. Slowly blinking Make sure the printer is connected to Automatically select. To exit Hex Trace mode, turn the printer off and back on a network, access the Embedded Web Server by eliminating... copies" is On, or the Collate check box is On. One of the following: • Load both Tray 1 and Tray 2 with the printer software. Note: Clearing the Collate check box overrides the setting in a Macintosh operating system. Troubleshooting 112 If the "Hex Trace mode" light sequence appears,...
... job. From the Settings screen, click Finishing Menu. • If the printer is not in the job. Slowly blinking Make sure the printer is connected to Automatically select. To exit Hex Trace mode, turn the printer off and back on a network, access the Embedded Web Server by eliminating... copies" is On, or the Collate check box is On. One of the following: • Load both Tray 1 and Tray 2 with the printer software. Note: Clearing the Collate check box overrides the setting in a Macintosh operating system. Troubleshooting 112 If the "Hex Trace mode" light sequence appears,...
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You may help you solve print quality problems. If these utilities installs with the printer software. On - Solving print quality problems The information in the TCP/IP section. 2 From the Settings tab, make sure Jam Recovery is connected to a computer by a ... that jammed does not reprint after the jam is cleared Jam Recovery is set to Auto or On, and then click Submit. • If the printer is set Jam Recovery to Auto or On. Troubleshooting 115 One of these suggestions still do not know the IP address of the...
You may help you solve print quality problems. If these utilities installs with the printer software. On - Solving print quality problems The information in the TCP/IP section. 2 From the Settings tab, make sure Jam Recovery is connected to a computer by a ... that jammed does not reprint after the jam is cleared Jam Recovery is set to Auto or On, and then click Submit. • If the printer is set Jam Recovery to Auto or On. Troubleshooting 115 One of these suggestions still do not know the IP address of the...
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... address into the address field of your Web browser. Try one of these utilities installs with the printer software. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE SETTINGS From the Paper menu, change the paper size and paper type settings to print. One of the ... solutions. To access the Paper menu, do one of the following: • If the printer is on a network, access the Embedded Web Server by typing the printer IP address in the address field of these utilities installs with the printer software. One of your Web browser. From the Settings tab, click Paper Menu. •...
... address into the address field of your Web browser. Try one of these utilities installs with the printer software. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE SETTINGS From the Paper menu, change the paper size and paper type settings to print. One of the ... solutions. To access the Paper menu, do one of the following: • If the printer is on a network, access the Embedded Web Server by typing the printer IP address in the address field of these utilities installs with the printer software. One of your Web browser. From the Settings tab, click Paper Menu. •...
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... stock tips 61 checking an unresponsive printer 109 cleaning exterior of the printer 84 Close front door 107 collate setting Finishing menu 67 configurations printer 11 conserving supplies 26 contacting Customer Support 124 control panel, printer 36 buttons 14 lights 14 Custom... 67 G General settings menu 75 guidelines letterhead 59 I information, finding 9 installing options in driver 24 printer software 23 installing printer software adding options 24 installing software Local Printer Settings Utility 66 J jam light sequences 95 messages 95 jam recovery setting 65 jams accessing jam areas 94...
... stock tips 61 checking an unresponsive printer 109 cleaning exterior of the printer 84 Close front door 107 collate setting Finishing menu 67 configurations printer 11 conserving supplies 26 contacting Customer Support 124 control panel, printer 36 buttons 14 lights 14 Custom... 67 G General settings menu 75 guidelines letterhead 59 I information, finding 9 installing options in driver 24 printer software 23 installing printer software adding options 24 installing software Local Printer Settings Utility 66 J jam light sequences 95 messages 95 jam recovery setting 65 jams accessing jam areas 94...
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... 56 from Windows 56 installing printer software 23 menu settings page 62 network setup page 62 on both sides of paper manually 57 on both sides of the paper 57 print quality test pages 63, 115 publications, finding 9 Q Quality menu 80 R recycled paper using 26 recycling Lexmark packaging 28 Lexmark products 28 toner cartridges...
... 56 from Windows 56 installing printer software 23 menu settings page 62 network setup page 62 on both sides of paper manually 57 on both sides of the paper 57 print quality test pages 63, 115 publications, finding 9 Q Quality menu 80 R recycled paper using 26 recycling Lexmark packaging 28 Lexmark products 28 toner cartridges...