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... 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... the printer on a wireless network (selected 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...
... 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... the printer on a wireless network (selected 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...
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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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... 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 device using the proof sheet 91 Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF ...92 Scanning 93 Scanning original documents...93 Scanning color or black-and-white original documents 95...
... 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 device using the proof sheet 91 Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF ...92 Scanning 93 Scanning original documents...93 Scanning color or black-and-white original documents 95...
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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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... 10 The electronic version installs automatically with these publications. The Help 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 the menu bar to use is not active. The Help installs...; 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 make sure that the application that you have this Help. Click to view ...
... 10 The electronic version installs automatically with these publications. The Help 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 the menu bar to use is not active. The Help installs...; 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 make sure that the application that you have this Help. Click to view ...
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..., see the printed warranty statement 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. Select a country or region, and then select the... Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. - E-mail support varies by country or region. Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ET), Saturday...
..., see the printed warranty statement 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. Select a country or region, and then select the... Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. - E-mail support varies by country or region. Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ET), Saturday...
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... the limitations and conditions 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. period of country or region. materials and workmanship for Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (USA...
... the limitations and conditions 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. period of country or region. materials and workmanship for Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (USA...
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...only Use the following instructions if you do not want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with this publication. 6 Fax Guide Note: Your printer model may not come 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 printer software. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with a USB cable. Setting up the printer Granting access to the software during installation Third-...
...only Use the following instructions if you do not want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with this publication. 6 Fax Guide Note: Your printer model may not come 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 printer software. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with a USB cable. Setting up the printer Granting access to the software during installation Third-...
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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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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. 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
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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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... 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 13 Set the date and time. to save . c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and then press 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...
... 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 13 Set the date and time. to save . c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and then press 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...
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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. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
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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 . 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. Setting up the printer 19
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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 To Adjust the paper guides. Load paper. Setting up the printer 20 Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. Keep paper straight when feeding. Prevent items from the one ...
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 To Adjust the paper guides. Load paper. Setting up the printer 20 Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. Keep paper straight when feeding. Prevent items from the one ...
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... removing a USB cable or installation cable. 13 Card reader light Check card reader status. Recommended for a wireless network. - indicates that the printer is being accessed. 14 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to a 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 ...
... removing a USB cable or installation cable. 13 Card reader light Check card reader status. Recommended for a wireless network. - indicates that the printer is being accessed. 14 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to a 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 ...
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... to access the port. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to send and receive faxes. Connect the printer to the printer. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to a power source. Connect the... 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 Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge.
... to access the port. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to send and receive faxes. Connect the printer to the printer. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to a power source. Connect the... 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 Scan and copy photos and documents. • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge.
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...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 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except... when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB 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 ...
...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 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except... when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB 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 ...
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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-.... 7 Access the photo menu and print photos. 8 Access the fax menu and send faxes. 9 Access the scan menu and scan documents. 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 inactivity. In Fax...
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-.... 7 Access the photo menu and print photos. 8 Access the fax menu and send faxes. 9 Access the scan menu and scan documents. 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 inactivity. In Fax...