User's Guide
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... printer, and then skim the User's Guide to learn how to reduce your printer model). • Scan and save them to make sure you do it will be able to perform basic tasks. The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you to print multiple pages on one side of a sheet of paper. • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex) for copy and fax jobs, and for presentation. • Use recycled paper. Minimizing your printer...
... printer, and then skim the User's Guide to learn how to reduce your printer model). • Scan and save them to make sure you do it will be able to perform basic tasks. The "Pages per sheet" feature allows you to print multiple pages on one side of a sheet of paper. • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex) for copy and fax jobs, and for presentation. • Use recycled paper. Minimizing your printer...
User's Guide
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... following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it here Windows or Mac Help Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help. About your operating system. Help using the printer software The latest supplemental information, updates, and online technical support: • Troubleshooting hints and tips • Frequently asked questions • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support Telephone support Warranty information...
... following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it here Windows or Mac Help Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help. About your operating system. Help using the printer software The latest supplemental information, updates, and online technical support: • Troubleshooting hints and tips • Frequently asked questions • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support Telephone support Warranty information...
User's Guide
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... button to the default printer settings. Use To 6 2-Sided/Eco Mode Activate 2-Sided to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex) for copy and fax jobs, and for printing in progress. • Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Fax, Photo, or File Print menu to the top level of a menu. • Exit from a menu level of the Setup menu to the top level of the previous mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and return to default settings. 8 Keypad In Copy mode or Photo mode: enter the number of copies...
... button to the default printer settings. Use To 6 2-Sided/Eco Mode Activate 2-Sided to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex) for copy and fax jobs, and for printing in progress. • Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Fax, Photo, or File Print menu to the top level of a menu. • Exit from a menu level of the Setup menu to the top level of the previous mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and return to default settings. 8 Keypad In Copy mode or Photo mode: enter the number of copies...
User's Guide
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... load the printer Web page correctly. 4 Click the Configuration link. 5 Click the TCP/IP link. 6 Click the Set static IP address link. 7 Type the IP address you created. 4 Follow the instructions on your system support person. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. Note: If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to complete installation. Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the network. 2 Print a network setup page to see what IP address is currently assigned to the printer...
... load the printer Web page correctly. 4 Click the Configuration link. 5 Click the TCP/IP link. 6 Click the Set static IP address link. 7 Type the IP address you created. 4 Follow the instructions on your system support person. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. Note: If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to complete installation. Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the network. 2 Print a network setup page to see what IP address is currently assigned to the printer...
User's Guide
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... the list. 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on your wireless network must support WPS. The following procedures assume that the printer drivers are installed on the computer. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you want to use WPS to configure the printer wirelessly, all eight digits when you have configured your printer for you access your printer, depending on your network does not support...
... the list. 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on your wireless network must support WPS. The following procedures assume that the printer drivers are installed on the computer. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you want to use WPS to configure the printer wirelessly, all eight digits when you have configured your printer for you access your printer, depending on your network does not support...
User's Guide
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... any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords. • Make sure the printer is turned on. • Make sure the printer is securely connected to the host computer, print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait about 10...
... any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords. • Make sure the printer is turned on. • Make sure the printer is securely connected to the host computer, print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any jams. • Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary. • Use the Service Center to locate and solve the problem (Windows only). • Turn the printer off, wait about 10...
User's Guide
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... software. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINE You need to connect the printer to your fax name and fax number. The error on the receiving end could be connected to a telephone, DSL, VoIP, or cable service before you are sending. • Enable Auto Fax Conversion. Troubleshooting 147 MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE Fax error messages on Letter-size paper. The receiving fax machine does not support color fax...
... software. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINE You need to connect the printer to your fax name and fax number. The error on the receiving end could be connected to a telephone, DSL, VoIP, or cable service before you are sending. • Enable Auto Fax Conversion. Troubleshooting 147 MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE Fax error messages on Letter-size paper. The receiving fax machine does not support color fax...
User's Guide
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... can interfere with wireless printing. If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is activity on Device Manager but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be a problem with your computer and its USB support. Cannot print and there is connected to the documentation that came with your firewall for installation to run the installer again. Refer to a USB port: 1 Click , or click...
... can interfere with wireless printing. If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is activity on Device Manager but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be a problem with your computer and its USB support. Cannot print and there is connected to the documentation that came with your firewall for installation to run the installer again. Refer to a USB port: 1 Click , or click...
User's Guide
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...faxes 143 cartridges, ink ordering 11 using genuine Lexmark 11 changing Power Saver timeout 16 changing printing mode 55 changing temporary settings into default 17 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 101 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 101 checking ink levels 124 checking an unresponsive printer 128 checking the dial tone 92 checklist before you troubleshoot 128 fax troubleshooting 143 memory card troubleshooting 149 choosing a splitter, faxing 90 cleaning exterior of the printer 126 cleaning printhead nozzles 126 Club Internet 100 coated paper loading...
...faxes 143 cartridges, ink ordering 11 using genuine Lexmark 11 changing Power Saver timeout 16 changing printing mode 55 changing temporary settings into default 17 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 101 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 101 checking ink levels 124 checking an unresponsive printer 128 checking the dial tone 92 checklist before you troubleshoot 128 fax troubleshooting 143 memory card troubleshooting 149 choosing a splitter, faxing 90 cleaning exterior of the printer 126 cleaning printhead nozzles 126 Club Internet 100 coated paper loading...
User's Guide
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... network (Macintosh) 111 installing printer on wired network (Windows) 111 installing printer software 25 installing wireless printer additional computers 99 interference wireless network 118 internal wireless print server resetting to factory default settings 154 IP address 121, 122 configuring 101 IP address, assigning 122 iron-on transfers loading 33 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting paper jam in the ADF 136 paper jam in the duplex unit 135 paper jam in the printer 134 paper or specialty media 137 junk faxes blocking 95 K key index 123 L labels loading 33 printing 40 language changing...
... network (Macintosh) 111 installing printer on wired network (Windows) 111 installing printer software 25 installing wireless printer additional computers 99 interference wireless network 118 internal wireless print server resetting to factory default settings 154 IP address 121, 122 configuring 101 IP address, assigning 122 iron-on transfers loading 33 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting paper jam in the ADF 136 paper jam in the duplex unit 135 paper jam in the printer 134 paper or specialty media 137 junk faxes blocking 95 K key index 123 L labels loading 33 printing 40 language changing...
User's Guide
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... image 139 printer sharing 109 sharing in Windows 109 printer control panel buttons 14 location 9 using 14 printer does not print wireless 153 printer does not print wirelessly 157 printer does not respond 133 printer memory fax 96 printer printing blank pages 133 printer problems, basic solutions 128 Printer Settings 84 printer software installing 25 uninstalling 24 printer, setting as default 55 printhead aligning 125 printhead access location 9 printhead error 129 printhead nozzles cleaning 126 printing collate 37 custom-size paper 41 documents 36 documents from memory card or flash drive...
... image 139 printer sharing 109 sharing in Windows 109 printer control panel buttons 14 location 9 using 14 printer does not print wireless 153 printer does not print wirelessly 157 printer does not respond 133 printer memory fax 96 printer printing blank pages 133 printer problems, basic solutions 128 Printer Settings 84 printer software installing 25 uninstalling 24 printer, setting as default 55 printhead aligning 125 printhead access location 9 printhead error 129 printhead nozzles cleaning 126 printing collate 37 custom-size paper 41 documents 36 documents from memory card or flash drive...
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... printer printing blank pages 133 printhead error 129 software did not install 131 shared printing 110 sharing printer in Windows 109 software Service Center 128 software did not install 131 software updates checking 23 enabling 23 software, optional finding, installing 23 speaker volume adjusting 92 Speed Dial setting up 85 splitter, choosing 90 SSID ad hoc 102 finding 119 locating 113 wireless network 112 streaks or lines on printed image 139 supported memory cards and file types 43 supported operating systems 19 switching from USB to wireless 105 to wireless, using Mac...
... printer printing blank pages 133 printhead error 129 software did not install 131 shared printing 110 sharing printer in Windows 109 software Service Center 128 software did not install 131 software updates checking 23 enabling 23 software, optional finding, installing 23 speaker volume adjusting 92 Speed Dial setting up 85 splitter, choosing 90 SSID ad hoc 102 finding 119 locating 113 wireless network 112 streaks or lines on printed image 139 supported memory cards and file types 43 supported operating systems 19 switching from USB to wireless 105 to wireless, using Mac...
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troubleshooting, wireless cannot print over wireless network 154 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 101 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 101 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 150 resolving communication problems 166 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange 160 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit 159 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 159 Two-Sided Printing Dry Time choosing a given setting 53 TX report, fax 94 U UK special wireless setup instructions 100 uninstalling printer software 24 updating printer software 23 updating the...
troubleshooting, wireless cannot print over wireless network 154 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 101 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 101 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 150 resolving communication problems 166 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange 160 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit 159 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 159 Two-Sided Printing Dry Time choosing a given setting 53 TX report, fax 94 U UK special wireless setup instructions 100 uninstalling printer software 24 updating printer software 23 updating the...
Quick Reference
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... to Power Saver mode after the printer has been idle for using the Comprehensive User's Guide installed automatically with the printer software.* Click Help from the list. 3 Select View User's Guide. To avoid printing multiple copies, you looking for printing in Windows and Mac OS X 10.6 or later. • Print more pages with fewer cartridges. • Clean the printhead. These features clean the printhead nozzles to a computer program, application, or flash drive for printing documents that are you can access the User's Guide...
... to Power Saver mode after the printer has been idle for using the Comprehensive User's Guide installed automatically with the printer software.* Click Help from the list. 3 Select View User's Guide. To avoid printing multiple copies, you looking for printing in Windows and Mac OS X 10.6 or later. • Print more pages with fewer cartridges. • Clean the printhead. These features clean the printhead nozzles to a computer program, application, or flash drive for printing documents that are you can access the User's Guide...
Quick Reference
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... Check wireless status. 8 Memory card slot Insert a memory card. 9 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to print using the proof sheet for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Save energy and paper by activating Eco-Mode. Scan thick books, reports, and other multiple-page documents easily with the high resolution flatbed scanner and the Automatic Document Feeder. • Fax. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as share the printer among multiple computers...
... Check wireless status. 8 Memory card slot Insert a memory card. 9 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a USB Bluetooth adapter, or a flash drive to print using the proof sheet for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Save energy and paper by activating Eco-Mode. Scan thick books, reports, and other multiple-page documents easily with the high resolution flatbed scanner and the Automatic Document Feeder. • Fax. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as share the printer among multiple computers...
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... make. For more information, see "Supported memory cards and file types" on page 9. • The flash drive uses the same port that came with cameras and computers. Activate Eco-Mode to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after the printer is selected. 6 2-Sided/Eco Mode Activate 2-Sided to: • Print on both sides of copies or prints you want to default settings. 8 Keypad In Copy mode or Photo mode: enter the number of the paper (duplex). Use 3 Dialtone 4 Color/Black...
... make. For more information, see "Supported memory cards and file types" on page 9. • The flash drive uses the same port that came with cameras and computers. Activate Eco-Mode to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after the printer is selected. 6 2-Sided/Eco Mode Activate 2-Sided to: • Print on both sides of copies or prints you want to default settings. 8 Keypad In Copy mode or Photo mode: enter the number of the paper (duplex). Use 3 Dialtone 4 Color/Black...
Quick Reference
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..., double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the Printer Utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, navigate to Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges...
..., double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the Printer Utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, navigate to Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead, and then press . Notes: • Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary. • Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink. • If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges...
Quick Reference
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..., print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any errors. • Check for paper jam messages, and clear any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords. • Make sure the printer is turned on monitor/web page. 6 From the "Send scanned image to" menu, choose an e-mail application. 7 Click Scan. Canceling scan jobs Press on the printer control panel, or click Cancel on the main screen, select a document type. 5 Customize the settings as needed. 6 Click Scan...
..., print server, or other network access point. • Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any errors. • Check for paper jam messages, and clear any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords. • Make sure the printer is turned on monitor/web page. 6 From the "Send scanned image to" menu, choose an e-mail application. 7 Click Scan. Canceling scan jobs Press on the printer control panel, or click Cancel on the main screen, select a document type. 5 Customize the settings as needed. 6 Click Scan...
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... error message dialog, click the For additional assistance, use the Service Center link. If Troubleshooting does not solve your printer • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for telephone technical support Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 20 • "Printhead errors" on page 20 • "Software did not install" on page 21 • "Print job does not print or is missing pages" on page 21 • "Printer is printing blank pages" on page 22 • "Printer...
... error message dialog, click the For additional assistance, use the Service Center link. If Troubleshooting does not solve your printer • Live online technical support • Contact numbers for telephone technical support Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 20 • "Printhead errors" on page 20 • "Software did not install" on page 21 • "Print job does not print or is missing pages" on page 21 • "Printer is printing blank pages" on page 22 • "Printer...
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... printer is wirelessly connected, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on the printer. If the printer will not come out of printers in Power Saver mode. Note: If you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try installing the cartridges again. 2 Load plain paper. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . 5 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to fit, make sure the printhead is printing blank pages Blank pages may have connected...
... printer is wirelessly connected, see "Replacing ink cartridges" on the printer. If the printer will not come out of printers in Power Saver mode. Note: If you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try installing the cartridges again. 2 Load plain paper. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Maintenance, and then press . 5 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to fit, make sure the printhead is printing blank pages Blank pages may have connected...