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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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... applications open, then make it the active application. The Help installs automatically with these publications. Electronic User's Guide Complete instructions for using the printer. Windows Help Additional instructions for Macintosh and may not come with the programs. 1 Do one of the following: • 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 use is not active. Click the main screen to view the main ...
... applications open, then make it the active application. The Help installs automatically with these publications. Electronic User's Guide Complete instructions for using the printer. Windows Help Additional instructions for Macintosh and may not come with the programs. 1 Do one of the following: • 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 use is not active. Click the main screen to view the main ...
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.... For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty that came with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world...) Telephone support Call us at • US: 1-800-332-4120 - Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer. - Mail Support. 6 Complete the form, and then click Submit Request. Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ...
.... For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty that came with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world...) Telephone support Call us at • US: 1-800-332-4120 - Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer. - Mail Support. 6 Complete the form, and then click Submit Request. Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ...
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.... 3 Click Statement of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of country or region. this limited warranty, see the Statement of the printer), and have it ready when you contact customer ... Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. period of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. Limited Warranty Description Where to...
.... 3 Click Statement of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of country or region. this limited warranty, see the Statement of the printer), and have it ready when you contact customer ... Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. period of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. Limited Warranty Description Where to...
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... cable. Note: If you want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you must grant access to the...the printer software being installed. For your language Setting up the printer 13 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 not come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Setting up the printer ...
... cable. Note: If you want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you must grant access to the...the printer software being installed. For your language Setting up the printer 13 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 not come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Setting up the printer ...
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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. Setting up the printer 14
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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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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 . Setting up the printer 16
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... time. c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and then press to save . to save . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. a Enter a fax number, and then press 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 . 16.... 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17
... time. c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and then press to save . to save . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. a Enter a fax number, and then press 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 . 16.... 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17
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Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer 18 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.
Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer 18 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.
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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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... a problem. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. Keep paper straight when feeding. Setting up the printer 20 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 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF...
... a problem. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. Keep paper straight when feeding. Setting up the printer 20 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 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF...
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...or is connected to communicate with another ad hoc device. • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is not communicating with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is turned off . • Orange - Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items,... or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. 9 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as they exit from the ADF. 8 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide Keep paper straight...
...or is connected to communicate with another ad hoc device. • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is not communicating with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is turned off . • Orange - Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items,... or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. 9 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as they exit from the ADF. 8 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide Keep paper straight...
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... line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. Setting up the printer 22 Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to the printer. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Scan and copy photos ...and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive incoming fax calls. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to send and...
... line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. Setting up the printer 22 Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to the printer. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Scan and copy photos ...and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive incoming fax calls. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to send and...
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Use the 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. Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB cable. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or ...removing a USB cable or installation cable. 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...
Use the 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. Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB cable. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or ...removing a USB cable or installation cable. 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...
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... when creating a Speed Dial list. • Type numbers 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 copies or prints you have already begun entering the number.... • Display the last number dialed. 11 10 9 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Enter a pause only when you want to wait for an outside line or get through an automated answering system. Note: The Copy, Scan, and...
... when creating a Speed Dial list. • Type numbers 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 copies or prints you have already begun entering the number.... • Display the last number dialed. 11 10 9 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Enter a pause only when you want to wait for an outside line or get through an automated answering system. Note: The Copy, Scan, and...