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...or fax only 13 Understanding the parts of the printer...20 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 23 Using the printer control panel ...23 Using the printer menus ...26 Saving settings...28 Using the printer software...30 Installing printer software ...30 Installing the optional XPS driver (... models only 45 Wireless network compatibility...45 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 45 Installing the printer on a wireless network...45 Installing the printer on other computers...46 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light 47 Special ...
...or fax only 13 Understanding the parts of the printer...20 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus 23 Using the printer control panel ...23 Using the printer menus ...26 Saving settings...28 Using the printer software...30 Installing printer software ...30 Installing the optional XPS driver (... models only 45 Wireless network compatibility...45 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 45 Installing the printer on a wireless network...45 Installing the printer on other computers...46 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light 47 Special ...
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...Windows only 49 Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only 50 Advanced wireless setup...51 Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...51 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 53 Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)...54 Frequently asked questions...54 Where do I find my WEP key...59 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different 59 Finding the signal strength...60 How can I improve wireless signal strength? ...61 Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time 62 What is a MAC address?...62 How do I find the MAC address? ...62 What...
...Windows only 49 Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only 50 Advanced wireless setup...51 Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...51 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 53 Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)...54 Frequently asked questions...54 Where do I find my WEP key...59 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different 59 Finding the signal strength...60 How can I improve wireless signal strength? ...61 Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time 62 What is a MAC address?...62 How do I find the MAC address? ...62 What...
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...Inserting a memory card ...85 Inserting a flash drive ...86 Printing photos...87 Printing photos using the printer control panel ...87 Printing photos from the computer using the printer software 88 Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 88 Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 90 Printing photos stored on a memory ... copies...98 Copying photos...98 Enlarging or reducing images...98 Adjusting copy quality...99 Making a copy lighter or darker...99 Collating copies using the printer control panel 100 Repeating an image on one page...101 Contents 5
...Inserting a memory card ...85 Inserting a flash drive ...86 Printing photos...87 Printing photos using the printer control panel ...87 Printing photos from the computer using the printer software 88 Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 88 Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 90 Printing photos stored on a memory ... copies...98 Copying photos...98 Enlarging or reducing images...98 Adjusting copy quality...99 Making a copy lighter or darker...99 Collating copies using the printer control panel 100 Repeating an image on one page...101 Contents 5
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... List...109 Blocking junk faxes...109 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings...110 Maintaining the printer 111 Maintaining print cartridges...111 Installing print cartridges...111 Removing a used print cartridge ...112 Refilling print cartridges...113 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...113 Aligning print cartridges ...114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...114 Checking ink...
... List...109 Blocking junk faxes...109 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings...110 Maintaining the printer 111 Maintaining print cartridges...111 Installing print cartridges...111 Removing a used print cartridge ...112 Refilling print cartridges...113 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...113 Aligning print cartridges ...114 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...114 Checking ink...
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... on the display...121 Power button is not lit ...122 Software did not install...122 Page does not print...123 Solving printer power problems ...126 Removing and reinstalling the software ...126 Enabling the USB port in Windows ...127 Wireless troubleshooting...128 Wireless troubleshooting...still orange ...142 Wireless print server not installed ...143 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 143 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 144 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 144 Fax ...
... on the display...121 Power button is not lit ...122 Software did not install...122 Page does not print...123 Solving printer power problems ...126 Removing and reinstalling the software ...126 Enabling the USB port in Windows ...127 Wireless troubleshooting...128 Wireless troubleshooting...still orange ...142 Wireless print server not installed ...143 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 143 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 144 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 144 Fax ...
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...In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 From the program, click Help to view the main page of the Help. Click to view context-sensitive ...Networking Guide / Fax Guide Additional setup instructions. The electronic version installs automatically with the applications. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the application. 3 From the application, click Help on a Windows operating system. Click the main screen to make sure...
...In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 From the program, click Help to view the main page of the Help. Click to view context-sensitive ...Networking Guide / Fax Guide Additional setup instructions. The electronic version installs automatically with the applications. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click the application. 3 From the application, click Help on a Windows operating system. Click the main screen to make sure...
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... link. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. - E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. 1 Click SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with...
... link. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. - E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. 1 Click SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with...
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...Store where purchased Introduction 12 original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 Click Statement of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. this printer will be free of country or region. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where to view the warranty. Record the... your this limited warranty, see the Statement of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. period of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. materials and workmanship for Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of...
...Store where purchased Introduction 12 original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 Click Statement of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. this printer will be free of country or region. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where to view the warranty. Record the... your this limited warranty, see the Statement of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. period of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. materials and workmanship for Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of...
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...9 8 1 2 3 76 5 1 4 2 3 1 Power cord 2 Telephone cord 3 Printer software CD 4 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may not come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 6 Fax Guide Note: Your... printer model may alert you want to connect the printer to a computer. For your printer to work properly, you do not want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with this ...
...9 8 1 2 3 76 5 1 4 2 3 1 Power cord 2 Telephone cord 3 Printer software CD 4 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may not come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 6 Fax Guide Note: Your... printer model may alert you want to connect the printer to a computer. For your printer to work properly, you do not want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with this ...
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Setting up the printer 14 2 Remove tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the printer control panel. 4 If a stick-on overlay for your language needs to be installed, peel off the covering from the back of the overlays to expose the adhesive. 5 Place the stick-on overlays on the recessed areas of the printer control panel, and then press down on the stick-on overlays.
Setting up the printer 14 2 Remove tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the printer control panel. 4 If a stick-on overlay for your language needs to be installed, peel off the covering from the back of the overlays to expose the adhesive. 5 Place the stick-on overlays on the recessed areas of the printer control panel, and then press down on the stick-on overlays.
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6 Extend the paper exit tray. 2 1 7 Raise the paper support, and then press down on the paper adjustment lever to adjust the paper guides. The paper guides should rest against the edges of the paper. 12 Setting up the paper adjustment lever to extend the paper guides. 8 Load paper, and then pull up the printer 15
6 Extend the paper exit tray. 2 1 7 Raise the paper support, and then press down on the paper adjustment lever to adjust the paper guides. The paper guides should rest against the edges of the paper. 12 Setting up the paper adjustment lever to extend the paper guides. 8 Load paper, and then pull up the printer 15
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Setting up the printer 16 9 Connect the power cord to the printer. 2 1 CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Read the safety information included with this product before connecting power or making any cabling connections. 10 If the printer does not automatically turn on, press . 11 If prompted, set the language. 1 2 1 Press the arrow buttons until the language that you want appears, and then press . 12 If prompted, set the country/region. 1 2 1 Press the arrow buttons until the country or region that you want appears, and then press .
Setting up the printer 16 9 Connect the power cord to the printer. 2 1 CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Read the safety information included with this product before connecting power or making any cabling connections. 10 If the printer does not automatically turn on, press . 11 If prompted, set the language. 1 2 1 Press the arrow buttons until the language that you want appears, and then press . 12 If prompted, set the country/region. 1 2 1 Press the arrow buttons until the country or region that you want appears, and then press .
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... cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17 to save . a Using the keypad of the printer control panel, enter the month, day, and year, and then press b Enter the time, and then press to save . 14 Set... the fax number and fax name. a Enter a fax number, and then press to save. 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. b Enter a fax name, and then press to save . 13 Set the date and time.
... cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17 to save . a Using the keypad of the printer control panel, enter the month, day, and year, and then press b Enter the time, and then press to save . 14 Set... the fax number and fax name. a Enter a fax number, and then press to save. 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. b Enter a fax name, and then press to save . 13 Set the date and time.
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18 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Setting up the printer 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
18 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 19 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Setting up the printer 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
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Setting up the printer 19 20 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 21 Close the printer. 22 Press . An alignment page prints.
Setting up the printer 19 20 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. 21 Close the printer. 22 Press . An alignment page prints.
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...recycle the alignment page. Load paper. Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. Setting up the printer 20 Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. Prevent items from the one shown. •... Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Keep paper straight when feeding. Understanding the parts of the printer 2 4 3 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 W I F I PRINTING WI F I PRINTING 15 14 Use the 1 Paper adjustment lever 2 Paper support 3 Paper guides 4 Paper feed guard 5 ...
...recycle the alignment page. Load paper. Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. Setting up the printer 20 Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. Prevent items from the one shown. •... Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Keep paper straight when feeding. Understanding the parts of the printer 2 4 3 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 W I F I PRINTING WI F I PRINTING 15 14 Use the 1 Paper adjustment lever 2 Paper support 3 Paper guides 4 Paper feed guard 5 ...
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...as they exit from the ADF. 8 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding into the ADF. 9 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Recommended for an ad hoc connection, but is not ...to indicate that a memory card is being accessed. 14 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer using a USB Note: Your printer model may not have this indicator. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as it exits...
...as they exit from the ADF. 8 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding into the ADF. 9 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Recommended for an ad hoc connection, but is not ...to indicate that a memory card is being accessed. 14 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer using a USB Note: Your printer model may not have this indicator. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as it exits...
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...or remove a print cartridge. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to the printer. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to access the port. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port...not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to a power source. Connect the printer to the printer. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to receive incoming fax calls. Setting up the...
...or remove a print cartridge. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to the printer. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to access the port. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port...not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to a power source. Connect the printer to the printer. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to receive incoming fax calls. Setting up the...
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... 8 Rear USB port 9 Internal wireless print server Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this print server. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The printer control panel contains: • Power on/off button • Two...-line display that shows the printer status, messages, and menus • 27 buttons ON ...
... 8 Rear USB port 9 Internal wireless print server Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this print server. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The printer control panel contains: • Power on/off button • Two...-line display that shows the printer status, messages, and menus • 27 buttons ON ...
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...Photo mode: Enter the number of copies or prints you have already begun entering the number. • Display the last number dialed. Setting up the printer 24 Enter a pause only when you want to wait for an outside line or get through an automated answering system. Note: The Copy, Scan, ... the number to be dialed to make. Press any button to enter or edit the date and time shown on the display. 6 Display View: • Printer status • Messages • Menus Notes: • The display times out after two minutes of numbers. 3 Redial/Pause In Fax mode: • Insert a three-...
...Photo mode: Enter the number of copies or prints you have already begun entering the number. • Display the last number dialed. Setting up the printer 24 Enter a pause only when you want to wait for an outside line or get through an automated answering system. Note: The Copy, Scan, ... the number to be dialed to make. Press any button to enter or edit the date and time shown on the display. 6 Display View: • Printer status • Messages • Menus Notes: • The display times out after two minutes of numbers. 3 Redial/Pause In Fax mode: • Insert a three-...