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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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... if the application is the active application. The electronic version 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. Additional instructions for Macintosh and may...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 view the main page of the Help. Click to view context-sensitive ...
... if the application is the active application. The electronic version 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. Additional instructions for Macintosh and may...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 view the main page of the Help. Click to view context-sensitive ...
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...or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Introduction 11 Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- 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. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. - Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM ET...
...or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Introduction 11 Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- 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. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. - Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM ET...
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...Click Statement of country or region. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where to view the warranty. materials and workmanship for Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of 12 ... printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with your this limited warranty, see the Statement of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. period of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. this printer will be free of defects in...
...Click Statement of country or region. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where to view the warranty. materials and workmanship for Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of 12 ... printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with your this limited warranty, see the Statement of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. period of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. this printer will be free of defects in...
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...Contents, such as a copier only or fax only Use the following instructions if you about the printer software being installed. For your language Setting up the printer Granting access to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall ... Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with ...
...Contents, such as a copier only or fax only Use the following instructions if you about the printer software being installed. For your language Setting up the printer Granting access to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall ... Stick-on overlays for your printer to work properly, you want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with ...
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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 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 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.
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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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...then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 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 . 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 to save .
...then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 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 . 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 to save .
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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 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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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. 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
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Load paper. Setting up the printer 20 Keep paper straight when feeding. 23 Discard or recycle the alignment page. Prevent items from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page ... may differ from falling into the paper slot. 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...
Load paper. Setting up the printer 20 Keep paper straight when feeding. 23 Discard or recycle the alignment page. Prevent items from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page ... may differ from falling into the paper slot. 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...
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... configured for an ad hoc connection, but is not communicating with another ad hoc device. • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 13 Card reader light Check card reader status. Warning-... items on and off , is being accessed. 14 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer using a USB Note: Your printer model may not have this indicator. The light blinks to indicate that a memory card is powering capability and may not have this port...
... configured for an ad hoc connection, but is not communicating with another ad hoc device. • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 13 Card reader light Check card reader status. Warning-... items on and off , is being accessed. 14 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer using a USB Note: Your printer model may not have this indicator. The light blinks to indicate that a memory card is powering capability and may not have this port...
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... ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to access the port. Note: Remove the plug to the printer. Connect the printer to receive incoming fax calls. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, ... machine, to send and receive faxes. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to a power source. 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 Port 6 LINE ...
... ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to access the port. Note: Remove the plug to the printer. Connect the printer to receive incoming fax calls. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, ... machine, to send and receive faxes. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to a power source. 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 Port 6 LINE ...
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... Internal wireless print server Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this print server. 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 •...
... Internal wireless print server Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this print server. 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 •...
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... fax menu and send faxes. 9 Access the scan menu and scan documents. 11 10 9 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Note: The Copy, Scan, and Photo button lights are off when this button is turned off in the number to be dialed 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...
... fax menu and send faxes. 9 Access the scan menu and scan documents. 11 10 9 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Note: The Copy, Scan, and Photo button lights are off when this button is turned off in the number to be dialed 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...