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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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... page of the 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 a Macintosh operating system. Note: If you have this Help.... The correct menu bar does not appear if the application is the active application. Introduction 10 Introduction Finding information about the printer Publications See the For Quick Setup sheet Initial setup instructions. The electronic version installs automatically with the programs. 1 Do one of...
... page of the 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 a Macintosh operating system. Note: If you have this Help.... The correct menu bar does not appear if the application is the active application. Introduction 10 Introduction Finding information about the printer Publications See the For Quick Setup sheet Initial setup instructions. The electronic version installs automatically with the programs. 1 Do one of...
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...country or region. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. - Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click ...may change without notice. 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. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. For the ...
...country or region. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. - Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click ...may change without notice. 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. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. For the ...
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... and conditions of 12 months after the 1 Click SUPPORT. period of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 Click Statement of country or region. See...
... and conditions of 12 months after the 1 Click SUPPORT. period of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 Click Statement of country or region. See...
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...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 this publication. 6 Fax Guide Note: Your printer model may alert you must grant access to the printer software. Note: Contents, such as a copier only or fax only... Use the following instructions if you want to connect the printer to a computer. Setting up the printer Granting access to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may not...
...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 this publication. 6 Fax Guide Note: Your printer model may alert you must grant access to the printer software. Note: Contents, such as a copier only or fax only... Use the following instructions if you want to connect the printer to a computer. Setting up the printer Granting access to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may not...
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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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... panel, enter the month, day, and year, and then press b Enter the time, 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 . 16 Open the color cartridge foil, and ...then remove 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 a Enter a fax number, and then press to save . to save. 14 Set the fax number and fax name. c Press the arrow buttons to choose...
... panel, enter the month, day, and year, and then press b Enter the time, 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 . 16 Open the color cartridge foil, and ...then remove 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 a Enter a fax number, and then press to save . to save. 14 Set the fax number and fax name. c Press the arrow buttons to choose...
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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. 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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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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... may differ from falling into the paper slot. Load paper. 23 Discard or recycle the alignment page. Setting up the printer 20 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 Automatic...
... may differ from falling into the paper slot. Load paper. 23 Discard or recycle the alignment page. Setting up the printer 20 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 Automatic...
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... indicates that a memory card is being accessed. 14 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to indicate that the printer is in Power Saver mode. Use the To 6 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray Load original documents in or removing a USB cable or ...documents. 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 ...
... indicates that a memory card is being accessed. 14 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to indicate that the printer is in Power Saver mode. Use the To 6 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray Load original documents in or removing a USB cable or ...documents. 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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... Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT Port 6 LINE Port EXT LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. Setting up the printer 22 This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to a power source. Note: Remove the plug to the... printer. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Connect the printer to receive incoming fax calls. Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • ...
... Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT Port 6 LINE Port EXT LINE 7 Power supply with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. Setting up the printer 22 This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to a power source. Note: Remove the plug to the... printer. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Connect the printer to receive incoming fax calls. Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • ...
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..., 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 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. 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. To Connect the...
..., 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 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. 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. To Connect the...
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... when creating a Speed Dial list. • Type numbers to make. 11 10 9 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Setting up the printer 24 Enter a pause only when you want 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...
... when creating a Speed Dial list. • Type numbers to make. 11 10 9 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Setting up the printer 24 Enter a pause only when you want 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...