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Contents Finding information about the printer 11 Finding information about the printer 11 Setting up the printer 13 Checking the box contents 13 Installing another language control panel 14 Getting the printer ready to fax 14 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack 15 Connecting to a telephone 16 ...Connecting to an answering machine 17 Connecting to a computer with a modem 18 Learning about the printer 21 Understanding the parts of the printer 21 Using the control panel...23 Customizing copy settings using the control panel 26 Using the Copy Mode menu...26...
Contents Finding information about the printer 11 Finding information about the printer 11 Setting up the printer 13 Checking the box contents 13 Installing another language control panel 14 Getting the printer ready to fax 14 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack 15 Connecting to a telephone 16 ...Connecting to an answering machine 17 Connecting to a computer with a modem 18 Learning about the printer 21 Understanding the parts of the printer 21 Using the control panel...23 Customizing copy settings using the control panel 26 Using the Copy Mode menu...26...
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...fax settings 89 Networking the printer 90 Installing network printers 90 Shared printing...90 Direct IP printing...91 Tips for installing a network printer 92 Assigning an IP address...92 Finding your MAC address...92 Configuring a network printer manually 92 Finding a printer/print server located on ... contacts 98 Improving print quality...98 Preserving the print cartridges 99 Cleaning the scanner glass 99 Ordering supplies...100 Recycling Lexmark products 100 Troubleshooting 101 Setup troubleshooting...101 Incorrect language appears on the display 101 Power button is not lit...102 ...
...fax settings 89 Networking the printer 90 Installing network printers 90 Shared printing...90 Direct IP printing...91 Tips for installing a network printer 92 Assigning an IP address...92 Finding your MAC address...92 Configuring a network printer manually 92 Finding a printer/print server located on ... contacts 98 Improving print quality...98 Preserving the print cartridges 99 Cleaning the scanner glass 99 Ordering supplies...100 Recycling Lexmark products 100 Troubleshooting 101 Setup troubleshooting...101 Incorrect language appears on the display 101 Power button is not lit...102 ...
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... 104 Print troubleshooting...104 Improving print quality...104 Poor text and graphic quality...105 Poor quality at the edges of the page 106 Printer does not print or respond 106 Print speed is slow...106 Partial document or photo prints 107 Copy troubleshooting...107 Copier does not ...network 110 Fax troubleshooting...110 Cannot send or receive a fax...110 Can send but not receive faxes 112 Can receive but not send faxes 113 Printer receives a blank fax...114 Received fax has poor print quality 114 Error message: Fax error...115 Error message: Fax mode unsupported 115 Network ...
... 104 Print troubleshooting...104 Improving print quality...104 Poor text and graphic quality...105 Poor quality at the edges of the page 106 Printer does not print or respond 106 Print speed is slow...106 Partial document or photo prints 107 Copy troubleshooting...107 Copier does not ...network 110 Fax troubleshooting...110 Cannot send or receive a fax...110 Can send but not receive faxes 112 Can receive but not send faxes 113 Printer receives a blank fax...114 Received fax has poor print quality 114 Error message: Fax error...115 Error message: Fax mode unsupported 115 Network ...
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Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 119 Banner paper jams...119 Memory card troubleshooting 120 Memory card cannot be inserted 120 Nothing happens ...
Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 119 Banner paper jams...119 Memory card troubleshooting 120 Memory card cannot be inserted 120 Nothing happens ...
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...you instructions for using the software While in the printer box. The CD installs the Help system on your printer connects to a computer. Lexmark 8300 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 11 See the files. computer if your printer connects to a computer. Help Description Where to find..., software, and publication You can find this CD in any Lexmark software program, click if your Setup sheet for installation instructions. Finding information about the printer Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you ...
...you instructions for using the software While in the printer box. The CD installs the Help system on your printer connects to a computer. Lexmark 8300 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 11 See the files. computer if your printer connects to a computer. Help Description Where to find..., software, and publication You can find this CD in any Lexmark software program, click if your Setup sheet for installation instructions. Finding information about the printer Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you ...
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...following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that does not appear in the upper-left corner of information. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Web site Description Where to find This file contains late-...breaking information about To access the Readme file: the printer and software that we may serve you need. Note: All paths for the Web site...
...following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that does not appear in the upper-left corner of information. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Web site Description Where to find This file contains late-...breaking information about To access the Readme file: the printer and software that we may serve you need. Note: All paths for the Web site...
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... is not shipped to the telephone line and the answering machine, telephone, or other telecommunications equipment. Instructions on setting up the printer Checking the box contents 12 3 4 5 x Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord 4 Power supply cord 5 Telephone line adapter 6 Setup sheet 7 Installation software CD 8 User's Guide or Setup Solutions...
... is not shipped to the telephone line and the answering machine, telephone, or other telecommunications equipment. Instructions on setting up the printer Checking the box contents 12 3 4 5 x Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord 4 Power supply cord 5 Telephone line adapter 6 Setup sheet 7 Installation software CD 8 User's Guide or Setup Solutions...
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... way to a computer. telephone wall jack" on page 101. If problems occur, see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15 14 You do need to attach the printer to a computer, but you want a digital connection such as ISDN, DSL, or ADSL, a third-party device (such as a telephone, an answering machine, ...filter) is required. Installing another language control panel These instructions apply only if you received one or more additional language control panels with the printer. 1 Lift and remove the control panel (if one is an analog device that works best when directly connected to the wall jack. Note...
... way to a computer. telephone wall jack" on page 101. If problems occur, see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15 14 You do need to attach the printer to a computer, but you want a digital connection such as ISDN, DSL, or ADSL, a third-party device (such as a telephone, an answering machine, ...filter) is required. Installing another language control panel These instructions apply only if you received one or more additional language control panels with the printer. 1 Lift and remove the control panel (if one is an analog device that works best when directly connected to the wall jack. Note...
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...the telephone cord into an active telephone wall jack. Setup steps may vary depending on page 16 • The printer • A telephone Receive both incoming voice messages "Connecting to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with ...• Three telephone cords • The printer • A telephone Send faxes using the computer or the printer. • A computer modem • Three telephone cords "Connecting to a computer with the printer. LINE EXT 3 Connect the other end of the printer. "Connecting to a telephone" on your ...
...the telephone cord into an active telephone wall jack. Setup steps may vary depending on page 16 • The printer • A telephone Receive both incoming voice messages "Connecting to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with ...• Three telephone cords • The printer • A telephone Send faxes using the computer or the printer. • A computer modem • Three telephone cords "Connecting to a computer with the printer. LINE EXT 3 Connect the other end of the printer. "Connecting to a telephone" on your ...
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Connecting to a telephone Connect a telephone to the printer to the LINE port of the printer. LINE EXT LINE EXT 16 Then set up the printer wherever your telephone is located to make copies or send and receive faxes without using a computer. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • Two telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect one telephone cord to use the fax line as a normal telephone line. LINE EXT LINE EXT 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack.
Connecting to a telephone Connect a telephone to the printer to the LINE port of the printer. LINE EXT LINE EXT 16 Then set up the printer wherever your telephone is located to make copies or send and receive faxes without using a computer. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • Two telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect one telephone cord to use the fax line as a normal telephone line. LINE EXT LINE EXT 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack.
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4 Connect the other telephone cord to a telephone, and then plug it into the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into the LINE port of the printer. Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to receive both incoming voice messages and faxes. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone... an active telephone wall jack. LINE EXT Note: For more information on your country. Connecting to an answering machine Connect an answering machine to the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with the...
4 Connect the other telephone cord to a telephone, and then plug it into the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into the LINE port of the printer. Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to receive both incoming voice messages and faxes. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone... an active telephone wall jack. LINE EXT Note: For more information on your country. Connecting to an answering machine Connect an answering machine to the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with the...
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Connecting to a computer with a modem Connect the printer to a computer with a modem to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with a modem • Three telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 18 ... LINE EXT 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the telephone to the answering machine. 5 Connect a third telephone cord from the EXT port of the printer. Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to send faxes from the software application. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • A computer with the...
Connecting to a computer with a modem Connect the printer to a computer with a modem to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with a modem • Three telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 18 ... LINE EXT 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the telephone to the answering machine. 5 Connect a third telephone cord from the EXT port of the printer. Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to send faxes from the software application. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • A computer with the...
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LINE EXT LINE EXT 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into the LINE port of the printer. LINE EXT LINE EXT 3 Remove the protective plug from the telephone to the computer modem. 19 2 Connect a telephone cord into an active telephone wall jack.
LINE EXT LINE EXT 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into the LINE port of the printer. LINE EXT LINE EXT 3 Remove the protective plug from the telephone to the computer modem. 19 2 Connect a telephone cord into an active telephone wall jack.
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LINE EXT LINE EXT Note: For more information on your country. 20 5 Connect a third telephone cord from the computer modem to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with the printer. Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to the EXT port of the printer.
LINE EXT LINE EXT Note: For more information on your country. 20 5 Connect a third telephone cord from the computer modem to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with the printer. Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to the EXT port of the printer.
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...glass is recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. Load paper. Stack paper as it has gone through the ADF. Recommended for card stock, photos, and delicate or unusually sized ...originals that cannot be fed through the ADF. Access the scanner glass. Load original documents in the ADF. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 2 1 10 9 8 Use the 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 2 ADF input tray 3 ADF exit tray 4 Top cover 5 Memory ...
...glass is recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. Load paper. Stack paper as it has gone through the ADF. Recommended for card stock, photos, and delicate or unusually sized ...originals that cannot be fed through the ADF. Access the scanner glass. Load original documents in the ADF. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 2 1 10 9 8 Use the 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 2 ADF input tray 3 ADF exit tray 4 Top cover 5 Memory ...
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Access the print cartridges. 1 LINE EXT Use the 1 EXT port EXT 2 Power supply port 3 Rear access door 4 USB port 3 2 To Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to a computer using a USB cable. 22 Remove paper jams. Connect the printer to the printer. Use the 9 Control panel 10 Scanner unit LINE EXT 5 4 To Operate the printer. Note: Remove the plug to a power source. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on page 23. Connect the printer to access the port.
Access the print cartridges. 1 LINE EXT Use the 1 EXT port EXT 2 Power supply port 3 Rear access door 4 USB port 3 2 To Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to a computer using a USB cable. 22 Remove paper jams. Connect the printer to the printer. Use the 9 Control panel 10 Scanner unit LINE EXT 5 4 To Operate the printer. Note: Remove the plug to a power source. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on page 23. Connect the printer to access the port.
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... 5 LINE port LINE Using the control panel The display shows: • All-In-One status • Messages • Menus To Connect the printer to an active telephone line to the printer. 1 2 3 4 5 87 6 Press To 1 Quick Dial buttons Access any of the five programmed Speed Dial numbers. (1-5) 2 Copy Mode Access the copy menus... and make copies. You can preview photos stored on . 3 Scan Mode Access the scan menus and scan documents. The printer must be connected to this telephone line to receive incoming fax calls.
... 5 LINE port LINE Using the control panel The display shows: • All-In-One status • Messages • Menus To Connect the printer to an active telephone line to the printer. 1 2 3 4 5 87 6 Press To 1 Quick Dial buttons Access any of the five programmed Speed Dial numbers. (1-5) 2 Copy Mode Access the copy menus... and make copies. You can preview photos stored on . 3 Scan Mode Access the scan menus and scan documents. The printer must be connected to this telephone line to receive incoming fax calls.
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... number of photos you want to print. 2 Start Color Start a color copy, scan, or photo job, depending on which mode is selected. 3 Start Black Start a black-and-white copy, scan, fax, or photo job, depending on which mode is selected. 4 Power • Turn the printer on the display. In Photo Card mode: Select...
... number of photos you want to print. 2 Start Color Start a color copy, scan, or photo job, depending on which mode is selected. 3 Start Black Start a black-and-white copy, scan, fax, or photo job, depending on which mode is selected. 4 Power • Turn the printer on the display. In Photo Card mode: Select...
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Customize printer settings. Use this menu or enter the available submenus. 5 Press or to scroll through options. 6 Press to save your setting and return to Fax mode. ...
Customize printer settings. Use this menu or enter the available submenus. 5 Press or to scroll through options. 6 Press to save your setting and return to Fax mode. ...
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... Card Mode menu: 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive. Note: For more information, see "Faxing while listening to the call (On Hook Dial)" on the printer. Block faxes from the numbers you must navigate an automated answering system before setting a specific time to navigate the menu option. 29 Dial a telephone number...
... Card Mode menu: 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive. Note: For more information, see "Faxing while listening to the call (On Hook Dial)" on the printer. Block faxes from the numbers you must navigate an automated answering system before setting a specific time to navigate the menu option. 29 Dial a telephone number...
