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Contents Introduction 5 Finding information about the printer...5 Understanding the parts of the printer 7 Understanding the parts of the printer...7 Fax Setup 9 Getting the printer ready to fax...9 Using an RJ11 adapter ...9 Choosing a fax connection...12 Connecting to an answering machine...13 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack...14 Connecting ...
Contents Introduction 5 Finding information about the printer...5 Understanding the parts of the printer 7 Understanding the parts of the printer...7 Fax Setup 9 Getting the printer ready to fax...9 Using an RJ11 adapter ...9 Choosing a fax connection...12 Connecting to an answering machine...13 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack...14 Connecting ...
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... software ...42 Fax troubleshooting...43 Cannot send or receive a fax...43 Can send but not receive faxes...45 Can receive but not send faxes...46 Printer receives a blank fax...47 Received fax has poor print quality...47 Caller ID information is not displayed...47 Fax Error ...48 Fax Mode Unsupported...48...
... software ...42 Fax troubleshooting...43 Cannot send or receive a fax...43 Can send but not receive faxes...45 Can receive but not send faxes...46 Printer receives a blank fax...47 Received fax has poor print quality...47 Caller ID information is not displayed...47 Fax Error ...48 Fax Mode Unsupported...48...
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.... Complete instructions for using the printer. Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM EST) Note: Support numbers and times may change without notice. Introduction 5 contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with the printer. Support in English: Monday-Friday... Note: For additional information about the printer Publications See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Getting Started guide...
.... Complete instructions for using the printer. Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM EST) Note: Support numbers and times may change without notice. Introduction 5 contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with the printer. Support in English: Monday-Friday... Note: For additional information about the printer Publications See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Getting Started guide...
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...of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. Select 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer model. furnishes a limited warranty, see the printed warranty...a period of 12 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. See the printed limited warranty that this printer will Limited Warranty included with this Warranty information varies by country or region, and ...
...of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. Select 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer model. furnishes a limited warranty, see the printed warranty...a period of 12 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. See the printed limited warranty that this printer will Limited Warranty included with this Warranty information varies by country or region, and ...
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...Understanding the parts of the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 7 and legal-size paper as it exits the ADF. 11 Scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 12 Top cover Access the scanner glass. Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 ...PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 2 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 3 Control panel Operate the printer. 4 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 5...
...Understanding the parts of the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 7 and legal-size paper as it exits the ADF. 11 Scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 12 Top cover Access the scanner glass. Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 ...PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 2 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 3 Control panel Operate the printer. 4 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 5...
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... and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. 6 Power supply with port Connect the printer to the printer. Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a... print cartridge. 3 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 4 EXT port Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to a power source. The printer must be connected to this telephone line to send and receive ...
... and do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. 6 Power supply with port Connect the printer to the printer. Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a... print cartridge. 3 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 4 EXT port Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to a power source. The printer must be connected to this telephone line to send and receive ...
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...adapter is shown. Your adapter may look different, but it will fit the telephone outlet used in the box with the printer. Fax Setup Getting the printer ready to fax CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the telephone line adapter included in your location. 3 Connect the ... Sweden • Netherlands • France • Portugal To connect your chosen telecommunications equipment to the telephone line that came with the printer. 1 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the Line port of the printer. 2 Connect the adapter to the left outlet of the adapter. Fax Setup 9
...adapter is shown. Your adapter may look different, but it will fit the telephone outlet used in the box with the printer. Fax Setup Getting the printer ready to fax CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the telephone line adapter included in your location. 3 Connect the ... Sweden • Netherlands • France • Portugal To connect your chosen telecommunications equipment to the telephone line that came with the printer. 1 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the Line port of the printer. 2 Connect the adapter to the left outlet of the adapter. Fax Setup 9
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...uses a US-style (RJ11) telephone line, follow these steps to the EXT port on the back of the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax. Note: Once this plug is removed, any country...- If your telecommunications equipment directly to connect the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the printer. Country/region • Saudi Arabia • United Arab Emirates • Egypt • Bulgaria • Czech Republic • Belgium • Australia ...
...uses a US-style (RJ11) telephone line, follow these steps to the EXT port on the back of the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax. Note: Once this plug is removed, any country...- If your telecommunications equipment directly to connect the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the printer. Country/region • Saudi Arabia • United Arab Emirates • Egypt • Bulgaria • Czech Republic • Belgium • Australia ...
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... the adapter, as shown, will not function properly. 2 Connect your telecommunications equipment directly to the printer: 1 Remove the plug from the back of the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax. To connect an answering machine or other telecommunications...
... the adapter, as shown, will not function properly. 2 Connect your telecommunications equipment directly to the printer: 1 Remove the plug from the back of the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch cables or the printer in the area shown while actively sending or receiving a fax. To connect an answering machine or other telecommunications...
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...be successfully attached to the wall jack. You do not need to attach the printer to a computer, but you do need to connect it , other equipment. This plug is necessary for the... DSL filter) is an analog device that works best when directly connected to pass through the printer, as described in your home (such as a normal telephone line. If problems occur, see "Setup Troubleshooting" on page ...40. Note: The printer is required. Other devices (such as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem. See ...
...be successfully attached to the wall jack. You do not need to attach the printer to a computer, but you do need to connect it , other equipment. This plug is necessary for the... DSL filter) is an analog device that works best when directly connected to pass through the printer, as described in your home (such as a normal telephone line. If problems occur, see "Setup Troubleshooting" on page ...40. Note: The printer is required. Other devices (such as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem. See ...
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... the answering machine. For more information on your country or region. Fax Setup 13 Note: Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, "Using an RJ11 adapter." 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • ...An answering machine • Three telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect one telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack. 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the...
... the answering machine. For more information on your country or region. Fax Setup 13 Note: Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, "Using an RJ11 adapter." 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • ...An answering machine • Three telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect one telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack. 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the...
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...the answering machine to the EXT port of the telephone cord into an active telephone wall jack. Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connect the printer directly to a telephone wall jack to send and receive faxes without using a computer. 1 Make sure you have a telephone cord (provided with ...the product) and a telephone wall jack. 2 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer. 3 Connect the other end of the telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer. Fax Setup 14 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany ...
...the answering machine to the EXT port of the telephone cord into an active telephone wall jack. Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connect the printer directly to a telephone wall jack to send and receive faxes without using a computer. 1 Make sure you have a telephone cord (provided with ...the product) and a telephone wall jack. 2 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer. 3 Connect the other end of the telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer. Fax Setup 14 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany ...
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... • A telephone • A computer with a modem • Two telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect a telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack. 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the... printer. For more information on your country or region. Fax Setup 16 Note: Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to the EXT port of the printer. 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the software application.
... • A telephone • A computer with a modem • Two telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect a telephone cord into the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack. 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the... printer. For more information on your country or region. Fax Setup 16 Note: Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to the EXT port of the printer. 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the software application.
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... to make copies or to use the fax line as a normal telephone line. Fax Setup 17 Note: Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, "Using an RJ11 adapter." 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • Two telephone... cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect one telephone cord to the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack. 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the...
... to make copies or to use the fax line as a normal telephone line. Fax Setup 17 Note: Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, "Using an RJ11 adapter." 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • Two telephone... cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect one telephone cord to the LINE port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack. 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the...
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... the "Dialing on faxing when using a PBX telephone service, see the related topic, "Setting up to fax while behind a PBX If the printer is being used . • If you are connecting to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone system. If none exists, consider installing an analog... telephone line for the fax machine. Certain devices can be connected to the printer so that digital telephone services can be connected to an analog connection on an ISDN terminal adapter. Setting up to fax while behind ...
... the "Dialing on faxing when using a PBX telephone service, see the related topic, "Setting up to fax while behind a PBX If the printer is being used . • If you are connecting to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone system. If none exists, consider installing an analog... telephone line for the fax machine. Certain devices can be connected to the printer so that digital telephone services can be connected to an analog connection on an ISDN terminal adapter. Setting up to fax while behind ...
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...-size documents. • Legal-size documents. Loading original documents on the scanner glass You can scan a document for faxing. 1 Make sure the computer and the printer are on page 29. Using Fax 19 CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Using Fax ADF Scanner glass Use...
...-size documents. • Legal-size documents. Loading original documents on the scanner glass You can scan a document for faxing. 1 Make sure the computer and the printer are on page 29. Using Fax 19 CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Using Fax ADF Scanner glass Use...
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... a number from the Speed Dial or Group Dial list. Place these items on the scanner glass. b Repeat step 2, using the control panel 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Load an original document facedown into the ADF. b Repeat step 4 and press until a maximum of 30 fax numbers have been entered. b Set a time...
... a number from the Speed Dial or Group Dial list. Place these items on the scanner glass. b Repeat step 2, using the control panel 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Load an original document facedown into the ADF. b Repeat step 4 and press until a maximum of 30 fax numbers have been entered. b Set a time...
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Sending a fax while listening to a call through a speaker on the printer. Note: Press the keypad numbers to the call (On Hook Dial) The manual dialing feature lets you dial a telephone number while listening to use an ... information, see the related topic, "Entering a fax number." Using Fax 24 It is useful when you want to send the fax. 9 Press . 10 If the printer is unsuccessful to select a number from the Speed Dial or Group Dial list. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or...
Sending a fax while listening to a call through a speaker on the printer. Note: Press the keypad numbers to the call (On Hook Dial) The manual dialing feature lets you dial a telephone number while listening to use an ... information, see the related topic, "Entering a fax number." Using Fax 24 It is useful when you want to send the fax. 9 Press . 10 If the printer is unsuccessful to select a number from the Speed Dial or Group Dial list. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or...
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...until Caller ID Pattern appears. Depending on your phone line type" area, enter the code you want to this service, it works with the printer. When you receive a fax, the telephone number of the person who is available only in and the telecommunications company you subscribe to, you... subscribe to use. The printer receives the fax. Setting a fax manual answer code 1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon. 2 From the Settings area in ...
...until Caller ID Pattern appears. Depending on your phone line type" area, enter the code you want to this service, it works with the printer. When you receive a fax, the telephone number of the person who is available only in and the telecommunications company you subscribe to, you... subscribe to use. The printer receives the fax. Setting a fax manual answer code 1 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Studio icon. 2 From the Settings area in ...
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7 Press . 8 Press or repeatedly until the setting you the fax appears on the display. Receiving a fax with the printer. The printer supports two distinct Caller ID patterns: Pattern 1 (FSK) and Pattern 2 (DTMF). Notes: • Caller ID is available only in and the ... regions. • The number of patterns is defined by some telephone companies that identifies the telephone number or the name of telephone rings before the printer automatically receives faxes, select a setting from the "Pick-up the equipment as a fax" area, select On from the Auto Answer drop-down list...
7 Press . 8 Press or repeatedly until the setting you the fax appears on the display. Receiving a fax with the printer. The printer supports two distinct Caller ID patterns: Pattern 1 (FSK) and Pattern 2 (DTMF). Notes: • Caller ID is available only in and the ... regions. • The number of patterns is defined by some telephone companies that identifies the telephone number or the name of telephone rings before the printer automatically receives faxes, select a setting from the "Pick-up the equipment as a fax" area, select On from the Auto Answer drop-down list...