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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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...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 the main screen to ...-sensitive information. Note: If you have this Help. 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 Windows operating system. Windows Help Additional instructions for Macintosh and...
...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 the main screen to ...-sensitive information. Note: If you have this Help. 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 Windows operating system. Windows Help Additional instructions for Macintosh and...
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...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. Visit our Web site at • US: 1-800-332-4120 - Introduction 11 Monday-Friday (8:00...-800-253-9627 - Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- ...
...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. Visit our Web site at • US: 1-800-332-4120 - Introduction 11 Monday-Friday (8:00...-800-253-9627 - Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- ...
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...Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Introduction 12 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...Statement of country or region. period of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 Click Statement of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where to view...
...Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Introduction 12 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...Statement of country or region. period of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 Click Statement of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where to view...
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...antivirus, security, and firewall programs may not come with a USB cable. Note: If you do not want to connect the printer to the printer software. For your language Setting up the printer as 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 not come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Note: Contents, such as a copier only or fax only Use the following instructions if you want to ...
...antivirus, security, and firewall programs may not come with a USB cable. Note: If you do not want to connect the printer to the printer software. For your language Setting up the printer as 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 not come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Note: Contents, such as a copier only or fax only Use the following instructions if you want to ...
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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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c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, 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 time, and then press to save . 13 Set the date and time. b ... number, 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 . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier...
c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, 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 time, and then press to save . 13 Set the date and time. b ... number, 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 . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier...
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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. Setting up the printer 18 Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately.
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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 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.
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...-, legal-, and A4-size documents. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. Setting up the printer 20 Load paper. 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...
...-, legal-, and A4-size documents. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. Setting up the printer 20 Load paper. 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...
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... hoc connection, but is not communicating with another ad hoc device. • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is unable to the printer using a USB Note: Your printer model may not have this port. cable. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin...Insert a memory card. 12 Quick Connect laptop port Connect a laptop computer to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is in Power Saver mode. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in the ADF. Use the To 6...
... hoc connection, but is not communicating with another ad hoc device. • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is unable to the printer using a USB Note: Your printer model may not have this port. cable. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin...Insert a memory card. 12 Quick Connect laptop port Connect a laptop computer to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is in Power Saver mode. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in the ADF. Use the To 6...
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Note: Remove the plug to the printer. 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. Note: Do not .../fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to a power source. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to send and receive faxes. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Connect the printer to the printer. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive incoming fax calls.
Note: Remove the plug to the printer. 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. Note: Do not .../fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to a power source. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to send and receive faxes. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Connect the printer to the printer. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive incoming fax calls.
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...: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 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 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. To Connect...
...: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 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 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. To Connect...
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... creating a Speed Dial list. • Type numbers 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. • Display the last number dialed. 11 10 9 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Press any button to restore the display. • The display is turned off when this button is selected. 2 Address Book Access fax numbers from...
... creating a Speed Dial list. • Type numbers 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. • Display the last number dialed. 11 10 9 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Press any button to restore the display. • The display is turned off when this button is selected. 2 Address Book Access fax numbers from...