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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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...click Help to view context-sensitive information. 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 a Macintosh operating system. The electronic version installs...the application that you have several applications open, then make it the active application. Introduction Finding information about the printer Publications See the For Quick Setup sheet Initial setup instructions. Introduction 10 Printed Networking Guide / Fax Guide Additional ...
...click Help to view context-sensitive information. 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 a Macintosh operating system. The electronic version installs...the application that you have several applications open, then make it the active application. Introduction Finding information about the printer Publications See the For Quick Setup sheet Initial setup instructions. Introduction 10 Printed Networking Guide / Fax Guide Additional ...
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...be available in some instances. 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. Support in French: Monday-Friday (9:00 AM-7:00 PM ET) • Mexico: 01-800... a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. 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. Introduction 11 Customer support Description...
...be available in some instances. 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. Support in French: Monday-Friday (9:00 AM-7:00 PM ET) • Mexico: 01-800... a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. 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. Introduction 11 Customer support Description...
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...Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (USA) Where to view the warranty. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 Click Statement of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer...), and have it ready when you contact customer support so that came with your this printer will be free of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. period of country or region. this warranty ...
...Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (USA) Where to view the warranty. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 Click Statement of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer...), and have it ready when you contact customer support so that came with your this printer will be free of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. period of country or region. this warranty ...
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... the number of print cartridges, may 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 alert you about the printer software being installed. Setting up the printer Granting access to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall...
... the number of print cartridges, may 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 alert you about the printer software being installed. Setting up the printer Granting access to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall...
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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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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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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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... 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 to save . 13 Set the date and time. 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 to save . 13 Set the date and time. 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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... Keep paper straight when feeding. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. 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 ...
... Keep paper straight when feeding. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. 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 ...
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... as they exit from the ADF. 8 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding into the ADF. 9 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Setting up , or is being accessed. 14 PictBridge port ...as it exits. 11 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 12 Quick Connect laptop port Connect a laptop computer to the printer using a USB Note: Your printer model may not have this indicator. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in Power Saver mode...
... as they exit from the ADF. 8 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding into the ADF. 9 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Setting up , or is being accessed. 14 PictBridge port ...as it exits. 11 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 12 Quick Connect laptop port Connect a laptop computer to the printer using a USB Note: Your printer model may not have this indicator. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in Power Saver mode...
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...DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to send and receive faxes. Setting up the printer 22 Connect the printer to an active telephone line to the printer. 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT ...with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to the printer. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to ...
...DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to send and receive faxes. Setting up the printer 22 Connect the printer to an active telephone line to the printer. 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT ...with port 5 6 7 8 9 To Access the scanner glass. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to the printer. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to ...
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... 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. 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 ...
... 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. 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 ...
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... 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Press the arrow buttons to wait for an outside line or get through an automated.... 5 Keypad In Copy mode or Photo mode: Enter the number of inactivity. 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 copies or ...
... 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Press the arrow buttons to wait for an outside line or get through an automated.... 5 Keypad In Copy mode or Photo mode: Enter the number of inactivity. 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 copies or ...