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... Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing depending on your printer model • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Caring for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using your needs...
... Connecting the printer • Installing the printer software Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing depending on your printer model • Configuring printer settings • Viewing and printing documents and photos • Setting up and using printer software • Setting up and configuring the printer on a network, depending on your printer model • Caring for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using your needs...
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... attached to install the available cards; Note: Options are available only for removal. If you have any cables going into the printer. you can customize your printer connectivity and memory capacity by adding optional cards. You can also use them off , and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. Memory cards • Printer memory • Flash memory • Font cards Additional printer setup 13 Additional printer setup Installing internal options...
... attached to install the available cards; Note: Options are available only for removal. If you have any cables going into the printer. you can customize your printer connectivity and memory capacity by adding optional cards. You can also use them off , and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. Memory cards • Printer memory • Flash memory • Font cards Additional printer setup 13 Additional printer setup Installing internal options...
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.... 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Reports appears, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons until Network Setup Page appears, and then press . Setting up the printer software Installing printer software A printer driver is software that Status is "Connected." Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page. Printing a network setup page If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder...
.... 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Reports appears, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons until Network Setup Page appears, and then press . Setting up the printer software Installing printer software A printer driver is software that Status is "Connected." Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page. Printing a network setup page If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder...
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... Web Server, navigate to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a printer in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 1 Install a PPD file on the computer. f Select a Destination, and then click Continue. h Type the user password, and then click OK. Note: The application is referred to as your Network Mode if you are using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you use the printer wirelessly To print...
... Web Server, navigate to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a printer in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 1 Install a PPD file on the computer. f Select a Destination, and then click Continue. h Type the user password, and then click OK. Note: The application is referred to as your Network Mode if you are using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you use the printer wirelessly To print...
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... or the Lexmark Toolbar, to see "Avoiding jams" on printer models supporting duplex. Avoid paper jams Carefully select and load paper to avoid paper jams. For more ways to check its content and format for the multiple settings that change when you select an Eco-Mode setting. Note: See the table for accuracy. Choose To Energy Reduce energy use, especially when the printer is printed. • The printer enters Power Saver mode after one...
... or the Lexmark Toolbar, to see "Avoiding jams" on printer models supporting duplex. Avoid paper jams Carefully select and load paper to avoid paper jams. For more ways to check its content and format for the multiple settings that change when you select an Eco-Mode setting. Note: See the table for accuracy. Choose To Energy Reduce energy use, especially when the printer is printed. • The printer enters Power Saver mode after one...
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... Default Source Size/Type Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Print Fonts Print Defects Asset Report Network/Ports Active NIC Network Menu USB Menu Wireless Menu Note: Certain menus are not available on selected printer models. Shows the status of the imaging kit Shows the status of the toner cartridges Note: Replace Cartridge indicates the cartridge is nearly empty, and print quality problems may result. Settings General Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Utilities Menu PDF...
... Default Source Size/Type Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Print Fonts Print Defects Asset Report Network/Ports Active NIC Network Menu USB Menu Wireless Menu Note: Certain menus are not available on selected printer models. Shows the status of the imaging kit Shows the status of the toner cartridges Note: Replace Cartridge indicates the cartridge is nearly empty, and print quality problems may result. Settings General Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Utilities Menu PDF...
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... the factory default setting. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the menus causes the printer to restart. It uses the default printer language specified in the Setup menu if PS SmartSwitch is set to Off. It uses the default printer language specified in the Setup menu if PCL SmartSwitch is set to Off. Network menu Menu item PCL SmartSwitch On Off PS SmartSwitch On Off NPA Mode Auto Off Network Buffer Auto Disabled Description Sets the printer...
... the factory default setting. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the menus causes the printer to restart. It uses the default printer language specified in the Setup menu if PS SmartSwitch is set to Off. It uses the default printer language specified in the Setup menu if PCL SmartSwitch is set to Off. Network menu Menu item PCL SmartSwitch On Off PS SmartSwitch On Off NPA Mode Auto Off Network Buffer Auto Disabled Description Sets the printer...
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... the network printer settings, such as 10. Understanding printer menus 76 Reports menu This menu is saved as the TCP/IP address. Sets printer settings on jobs sent through a network port Note: Certain options are not available on selected printer models. Menu item Mac Binary PS Auto On Off Network Setup Reports Network Card TCP/IP IPv6 Wireless AppleTalk Description Sets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • The Off setting filters print jobs using the...
... the network printer settings, such as 10. Understanding printer menus 76 Reports menu This menu is saved as the TCP/IP address. Sets printer settings on jobs sent through a network port Note: Certain options are not available on selected printer models. Menu item Mac Binary PS Auto On Off Network Setup Reports Network Card TCP/IP IPv6 Wireless AppleTalk Description Sets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • The Off setting filters print jobs using the...
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... Web Server. IPv6 menu Note: The Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) menu is the factory default setting. Lets you select an available network for network models or printers attached to print servers when an optional wireless internal print server is the factory default setting. Specifies the wireless standard for wireless networking directly between it and a computer. • Infrastructure mode lets the printer access a network using an access point. This menu is available from the Network/Ports menu: Network/Ports Network Menu IPv6 Menu item Enable IPv6 On Off Auto...
... Web Server. IPv6 menu Note: The Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) menu is the factory default setting. Lets you select an available network for network models or printers attached to print servers when an optional wireless internal print server is the factory default setting. Specifies the wireless standard for wireless networking directly between it and a computer. • Infrastructure mode lets the printer access a network using an access point. This menu is available from the Network/Ports menu: Network/Ports Network Menu IPv6 Menu item Enable IPv6 On Off Auto...
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... Alarms Cartridge Alarm Timeouts Power Saver 1-240 min Timeouts Screen Timeout 15-300 sec Timeouts Print Timeout Disabled 1-255 sec Timeouts Wait Timeout Disabled 15-65535 sec Print Recovery Auto Continue Disabled 5-255 sec Description Instructs the printer to run the setup wizard Notes: • Yes is the factory default setting. Lets the printer automatically continue printing from certain offline situations when not resolved within the specified time...
... Alarms Cartridge Alarm Timeouts Power Saver 1-240 min Timeouts Screen Timeout 15-300 sec Timeouts Print Timeout Disabled 1-255 sec Timeouts Wait Timeout Disabled 15-65535 sec Print Recovery Auto Continue Disabled 5-255 sec Description Instructs the printer to run the setup wizard Notes: • Yes is the factory default setting. Lets the printer automatically continue printing from certain offline situations when not resolved within the specified time...
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...paper Note: 1 sided is the factory default setting. Menu item Enable Drive Enable Disable Update Code Enable Disable Copies 1-999 Sides (Duplex) 1 sided 2 sided Description Enables or disables the USB port on select printer models. Understanding printer menus 94 Determines which resolution, toner darkness, and color saver values the printer uses when printing photos sent from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Notes: • Manual Paper is the factory default setting. • A photo size larger than the size of the media installed in a print job Note: 1 is the factory default...
...paper Note: 1 sided is the factory default setting. Menu item Enable Drive Enable Disable Update Code Enable Disable Copies 1-999 Sides (Duplex) 1 sided 2 sided Description Enables or disables the USB port on select printer models. Understanding printer menus 94 Determines which resolution, toner darkness, and color saver values the printer uses when printing photos sent from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Notes: • Manual Paper is the factory default setting. • A photo size larger than the size of the media installed in a print job Note: 1 is the factory default...
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... Toner Cartridge Part number C540A1KG C540A1CG C540A1MG C540A1YG C540H1KG C540H1CG C540H1MG C540H1YG C540H2KG C540H2CG C540H2MG C540H2YG C540 and C543 C544 C546 Maintaining the printer 96 or A4-size plain paper. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at 1-800-539-6275 for printer supplies assume printing on letter- Ordering toner cartridges When 88 Cyan Cartridge Low, 88 Magenta Cartridge Low, 88 Yellow Cartridge Low, or 88 Black Cartridge low...
... Toner Cartridge Part number C540A1KG C540A1CG C540A1MG C540A1YG C540H1KG C540H1CG C540H1MG C540H1YG C540H2KG C540H2CG C540H2MG C540H2YG C540 and C543 C544 C546 Maintaining the printer 96 or A4-size plain paper. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at 1-800-539-6275 for printer supplies assume printing on letter- Ordering toner cartridges When 88 Cyan Cartridge Low, 88 Magenta Cartridge Low, 88 Yellow Cartridge Low, or 88 Black Cartridge low...
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... often fixes the problem. Turn the printer off , wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. Solving printing problems Printer control panel display is exhausted. 1 Replace the specified toner cartridge. 2 Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. Check the printer power switch. • The printer cable is securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other network device. • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are basic printer problems...
... often fixes the problem. Turn the printer off , wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. Solving printing problems Printer control panel display is exhausted. 1 Replace the specified toner cartridge. 2 Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. Check the printer power switch. • The printer cable is securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other network device. • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are basic printer problems...
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... PRINTER 1 Turn the printer off , wait for paper jams or misfeeds. 3 Make sure paper guides are possible solutions. Paper trays These are using, select the option. Option does not operate correctly or quits after it . Solving option problems Settings chosen from the software program or application can change or override settings chosen from the wall outlet. 3 Check the connection between the option and the printer. MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS INSTALLED Print a menu settings page and check...
... PRINTER 1 Turn the printer off , wait for paper jams or misfeeds. 3 Make sure paper guides are possible solutions. Paper trays These are using, select the option. Option does not operate correctly or quits after it . Solving option problems Settings chosen from the software program or application can change or override settings chosen from the wall outlet. 3 Check the connection between the option and the printer. MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS INSTALLED Print a menu settings page and check...
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... printer color sample pages may appear tinted (for the majority of toner used , then adjusting the Toner Darkness setting to the amount of toner being printed (text, graphics, or images), and how the color of color transparencies. Manual color correction settings are many colors that can do to Manual, or no user-defined color conversion will lighten the transparency. The color conversion tables used in which the software program or the computer operating system controls...
... printer color sample pages may appear tinted (for the majority of toner used , then adjusting the Toner Darkness setting to the amount of toner being printed (text, graphics, or images), and how the color of color transparencies. Manual color correction settings are many colors that can do to Manual, or no user-defined color conversion will lighten the transparency. The color conversion tables used in which the software program or the computer operating system controls...
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... need of a repair not included in this product throughout its duty cycle -Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications -Refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture by a third party of original purchase. ALL INFORMATION, SPECIFICATIONS, PRICES, AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. The replacement may be required to a Lexmark designated location. For further explanation of its warranty period. Remote technical support is set...
... need of a repair not included in this product throughout its duty cycle -Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications -Refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture by a third party of original purchase. ALL INFORMATION, SPECIFICATIONS, PRICES, AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. The replacement may be required to a Lexmark designated location. For further explanation of its warranty period. Remote technical support is set...
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... Ethernet networking Macintosh 30 Windows 30 Ethernet port 23 exterior of the printer cleaning 114 e-mail notice of low supply level 117 notice of paper jam 117 notice of paper needed 117 notice that different paper is needed 117 F factory defaults, restoring printer control panel menus 116 FAQ about color printing 149 FCC notices 154, 158 fiber optic network setup 30 finding information 7 publications 7 Web site 7 Finishing menu 84 Flash drive menu 94 flash memory card installing 19 troubleshooting 136 font sample list printing...
... Ethernet networking Macintosh 30 Windows 30 Ethernet port 23 exterior of the printer cleaning 114 e-mail notice of low supply level 117 notice of paper jam 117 notice of paper needed 117 notice that different paper is needed 117 F factory defaults, restoring printer control panel menus 116 FAQ about color printing 149 FCC notices 154, 158 fiber optic network setup 30 finding information 7 publications 7 Web site 7 Finishing menu 84 Flash drive menu 94 flash memory card installing 19 troubleshooting 136 font sample list printing...
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...in manual feeder 56 letterhead in trays 56 manual feeder 46 multipurpose feeder 44 transparencies 44 M Macintosh wireless network installation 28 manual feeder loading 46 memory card installing 17 troubleshooting 136 menu settings loading on multiple printers 117 Menu Settings Page menu 73 menu settings page, printing 23 menus Active NIC 75 Asset Report 74 Default Source 65 Device Statistics 74 diagram of 64 Finishing 84 Flash drive 94 General Settings 81 Image 93 IPv6 78 Menu Settings Page 73 Network 75 Network Card 76 Network Reports 76 Network Setup Page 74 Paper Loading 71 Paper Size/Type...
...in manual feeder 56 letterhead in trays 56 manual feeder 46 multipurpose feeder 44 transparencies 44 M Macintosh wireless network installation 28 manual feeder loading 46 memory card installing 17 troubleshooting 136 menu settings loading on multiple printers 117 Menu Settings Page menu 73 menu settings page, printing 23 menus Active NIC 75 Asset Report 74 Default Source 65 Device Statistics 74 diagram of 64 Finishing 84 Flash drive 94 General Settings 81 Image 93 IPv6 78 Menu Settings Page 73 Network 75 Network Card 76 Network Reports 76 Network Setup Page 74 Paper Loading 71 Paper Size/Type...
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... size setting 40 paper feed troubleshooting message remains after jam is cleared 137 paper jams avoiding 119 Paper Size/Type menu 65 paper sizes supported by the printer 50 paper types supported by printer 51 where to load 51 paper types and weights supported by the printer 52 Paper Weight menu 70 PCL Emul menu 90 PDF menu 89 PictBridge-enabled printing photos 61 PostScript menu 90 Power Saver adjusting 37 Print Defects menu 74 Print Fonts menu 74 print job canceling from Macintosh 62 canceling from the printer control panel 62 canceling from Windows 62 print quality replacing developer unit...
... size setting 40 paper feed troubleshooting message remains after jam is cleared 137 paper jams avoiding 119 Paper Size/Type menu 65 paper sizes supported by the printer 50 paper types supported by printer 51 where to load 51 paper types and weights supported by the printer 52 Paper Weight menu 70 PCL Emul menu 90 PDF menu 89 PictBridge-enabled printing photos 61 PostScript menu 90 Power Saver adjusting 37 Print Defects menu 74 Print Fonts menu 74 print job canceling from Macintosh 62 canceling from the printer control panel 62 canceling from Windows 62 print quality replacing developer unit...
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... and change mode 127 Unsupported USB device, please remove 127 Unsupported USB hub, please remove 127 printer options troubleshooting flash memory card 136 memory card 136 multipurpose feeder 136 option not working 135 paper trays 135 printer problems, solving basic 131 printing directory list 62 font sample list 61 from Macintosh computer 55 from USB flash memory device 60 from Windows 55 installing printer software 24 menu settings page 23 network setup page 24 photos 61 print quality test pages 62 publications, finding 7 Q Quiet Mode 36 R recycled paper using 34 recycling Lexmark packaging...
... and change mode 127 Unsupported USB device, please remove 127 Unsupported USB hub, please remove 127 printer options troubleshooting flash memory card 136 memory card 136 multipurpose feeder 136 option not working 135 paper trays 135 printer problems, solving basic 131 printing directory list 62 font sample list 61 from Macintosh computer 55 from USB flash memory device 60 from Windows 55 installing printer software 24 menu settings page 23 network setup page 24 photos 61 print quality test pages 62 publications, finding 7 Q Quiet Mode 36 R recycled paper using 34 recycling Lexmark packaging...