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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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...setup instructions. Click the main screen to view the main page of the Help. Introduction 10 The Help installs automatically with the printer software. Note: If you want to view the main page of the Help. Windows Help Additional instructions for Macintosh and may ...not come 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 the menu bar to use is not active. Electronic User...
...setup instructions. Click the main screen to view the main page of the Help. Introduction 10 The Help installs automatically with the printer software. Note: If you want to view the main page of the Help. Windows Help Additional instructions for Macintosh and may ...not come 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 the menu bar to use is not active. Electronic User...
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... Support Tools section, click e- 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. Introduction 11 For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the...
... Support Tools section, click e- 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. Introduction 11 For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the...
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... or region. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions 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 (USA) Where to view the warranty.
... or region. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions 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 (USA) Where to view the warranty.
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... vary by model. 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. Note: If you about the printer software being installed. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 6 Fax Guide...
... vary by model. 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. Note: If you about the printer software being installed. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 6 Fax Guide...
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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 extend the paper guides. 8 Load paper, and then pull up the printer 15 The paper guides should rest against the edges of the paper. 12 Setting up the paper adjustment lever to adjust the paper guides.
6 Extend the paper exit tray. 2 1 7 Raise the paper support, and then press down on the paper adjustment lever to extend the paper guides. 8 Load paper, and then pull up the printer 15 The paper guides should rest against the edges of the paper. 12 Setting up the paper adjustment lever to adjust the paper guides.
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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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... the 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 . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. a Enter a fax number, and then press to save . 14 Set the fax... number and fax name. 13 Set the date and time. b Enter a fax name, 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 .
... the 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 . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. a Enter a fax number, and then press to save . 14 Set the fax... number and fax name. 13 Set the date and time. b Enter a fax name, 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 .
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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. 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
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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 . Setting up the printer 19 An alignment page prints.
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 . Setting up the printer 19 An alignment page prints.
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... the paper slot. Keep paper straight when feeding. Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. 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) 11 13 12... the alignment page. Prevent items from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Setting up the printer 20 Load paper.
... the paper slot. Keep paper straight when feeding. Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. 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) 11 13 12... the alignment page. Prevent items from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Setting up the printer 20 Load paper.
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...tray Load original documents in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 13 Card reader light Check card reader status. indicates that the printer has not yet been configured for an ad hoc connection, but is not communicating with another ad hoc device. • Orange blinking ...wireless network. 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 ...
...tray Load original documents in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 13 Card reader light Check card reader status. indicates that the printer has not yet been configured for an ad hoc connection, but is not communicating with another ad hoc device. • Orange blinking ...wireless network. 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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... be available in all countries or regions. Connect the printer to receive incoming fax calls. Setting up the printer 22 Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print ...do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to the printer. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to access the port. 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 ...
... be available in all countries or regions. Connect the printer to receive incoming fax calls. Setting up the printer 22 Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print ...do not connect a DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to the printer. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to the printer. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to access the port. 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 ...
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...computer using a USB cable. To Connect the printer to a wireless network. 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 COPY SCAN FAX PHOTO The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: Setting up the printer 23 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. ...
...computer using a USB cable. To Connect the printer to a wireless network. 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 COPY SCAN FAX PHOTO The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: Setting up the printer 23 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. ...
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... 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. Setting up the printer 24 Press any button to restore the display. • The display is selected. 2 Address Book Access fax numbers from a saved list of numbers...
... 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. Setting up the printer 24 Press any button to restore the display. • The display is selected. 2 Address Book Access fax numbers from a saved list of numbers...