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... Setup menu ...26 Saving settings...27 Using the printer software...29 Installing printer software ...29 Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 30 Using the Windows printer software...31 Using the Macintosh printer software...32 Switching between the rear USB port and...wireless network (selected models only 35 Wireless network compatibility...35 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 35 Installing the printer on a wireless network...36 Wireless installation instructions (France only)...36 Configuring an IP address manually...37 Interpreting...
... Setup menu ...26 Saving settings...27 Using the printer software...29 Installing printer software ...29 Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 30 Using the Windows printer software...31 Using the Macintosh printer software...32 Switching between the rear USB port and...wireless network (selected models only 35 Wireless network compatibility...35 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 35 Installing the printer on a wireless network...36 Wireless installation instructions (France only)...36 Configuring an IP address manually...37 Interpreting...
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Advanced wireless setup...40 Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...40 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 43 Frequently asked questions...44 What is a network? ...44 How are home networks configured?...44 Why do I need ... wireless signal strength? ...49 What is an SSID? ...50 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 50 Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time 50 What is a MAC address?...51 How do I find the MAC address? ...51 What is an...
Advanced wireless setup...40 Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...40 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 43 Frequently asked questions...44 What is a network? ...44 How are home networks configured?...44 Why do I need ... wireless signal strength? ...49 What is an SSID? ...50 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 50 Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time 50 What is a MAC address?...51 How do I find the MAC address? ...51 What is an...
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... 76 Printing photos...76 Printing photos using the printer control panel ...76 Printing photos from the computer using the printer software 77 Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 77 Applying color effects to photos using the printer control panel 78 Printing photos from a PictBridge-...Copying photos...82 Enlarging or reducing images...82 Adjusting copy quality...83 Making a copy lighter or darker...83 Collating copies using the printer control panel...83 Repeating an image on one page...84 Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)...84 Canceling a copy job......
... 76 Printing photos...76 Printing photos using the printer control panel ...76 Printing photos from the computer using the printer software 77 Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 77 Applying color effects to photos using the printer control panel 78 Printing photos from a PictBridge-...Copying photos...82 Enlarging or reducing images...82 Adjusting copy quality...83 Making a copy lighter or darker...83 Collating copies using the printer control panel...83 Repeating an image on one page...84 Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)...84 Canceling a copy job......
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Faxing 90 Sending a fax using the computer...90 Receiving a fax...91 Maintaining the printer 93 Maintaining print cartridges...93 Installing print cartridges...93 Removing a used print cartridge ...94 Refilling print cartridges...95 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...95 Aligning print cartridges ...96 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...96 Checking ink levels...97 Wiping...
Faxing 90 Sending a fax using the computer...90 Receiving a fax...91 Maintaining the printer 93 Maintaining print cartridges...93 Installing print cartridges...93 Removing a used print cartridge ...94 Refilling print cartridges...95 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...95 Aligning print cartridges ...96 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...96 Checking ink levels...97 Wiping...
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Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only 119 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...121 Wireless print server not installed ...123 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 123 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 123 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 123 Notices 125 Product information...125 Edition notice...125 European EC directives conformity statement for radio products 128 Power consumption...131 Networking glossary 136 Index 138 7
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only 119 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...121 Wireless print server not installed ...123 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 123 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 123 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 123 Notices 125 Product information...125 Edition notice...125 European EC directives conformity statement for radio products 128 Power consumption...131 Networking glossary 136 Index 138 7
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... the program, click Help to use is not active. Click to view the main page of the Help. Additional instructions for using the printer software on a Windows operating system. Note: If you want to view the main page of the Help. The Help installs automatically with...this Help. Electronic User's Guide Complete instructions for Macintosh and may not come 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 correct menu bar does not ...
... the program, click Help to use is not active. Click to view the main page of the Help. Additional instructions for using the printer software on a Windows operating system. Note: If you want to view the main page of the Help. The Help installs automatically with...this Help. Electronic User's Guide Complete instructions for Macintosh and may not come 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 correct menu bar does not ...
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...world) Telephone support Call us at • US: 1-800-332-4120 - 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 varies by country or region. 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. - Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ET), Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM ET) • Canada:...
...world) Telephone support Call us at • US: 1-800-332-4120 - 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 varies by country or region. 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. - Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ET), Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM ET) • Canada:...
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... the Web page to find (USA) Where to view the warranty. period of the printer), and have it ready when you contact customer support so that came with this printer will be free of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back...
... the Web page to find (USA) Where to view the warranty. period of the printer), and have it ready when you contact customer support so that came with this printer will be free of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back...
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...following instructions if you about the printer software being installed. For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with a USB cable. Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges..., may vary by model. 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may not ship with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during ...
...following instructions if you about the printer software being installed. For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with a USB cable. Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges..., may vary by model. 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may not ship with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during ...
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2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the paper support, and then extend the paper exit tray. 4 Extend the paper guides. 5 Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and near the printer. 14
2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the paper support, and then extend the paper exit tray. 4 Extend the paper guides. 5 Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and near the printer. 14
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6 Press to turn on the printer. 7 If prompted, set the language. 8 If prompted, set the country/region. 9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 15
6 Press to turn on the printer. 7 If prompted, set the language. 8 If prompted, set the country/region. 9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 15
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14 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 15 Close the printer, and then load plain paper. 16 From the printer control panel, press . 17
14 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 15 Close the printer, and then load plain paper. 16 From the printer control panel, press . 17
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Operate the printer. 18 Understanding the parts of the printer Use the 1 Paper support 2 Printer control panel To Load paper. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. An alignment page prints. 17 Discard or recycle the alignment page.
Operate the printer. 18 Understanding the parts of the printer Use the 1 Paper support 2 Printer control panel To Load paper. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. An alignment page prints. 17 Discard or recycle the alignment page.
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... not have wireless capability and may not have this port. Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that the printer is configured but is being accessed. 6 Quick Connect laptop port Connect a laptop computer to communicate with the rear...port except when plugging in or removing a • Do not use this port simultaneously with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 4 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to be configured for USB printing ...
... not have wireless capability and may not have this port. Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that the printer is configured but is being accessed. 6 Quick Connect laptop port Connect a laptop computer to communicate with the rear...port except when plugging in or removing a • Do not use this port simultaneously with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 4 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to be configured for USB printing ...
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...Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Rear USB port 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 ... may not have wireless capability and may not have this port simultaneously with port Connect the printer to a power source. 6 Internal wireless print server Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a Note: Do not use this print server. Warning-Potential Damage: ...
...Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Rear USB port 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 ... may not have wireless capability and may not have this port simultaneously with port Connect the printer to a power source. 6 Internal wireless print server Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a Note: Do not use this print server. Warning-Potential Damage: ...
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... mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and return to default settings. 21 Start a print, scan, or copy job, depending on and off the printer. Access the photo menu and print photos. Note: Press to switch to color mode or black-and-white mode. • 11 buttons Press 1 2 3 / 4 5 6 7 8 9...one place to the right. • Scroll through menus or settings on the display. Access the scan menu and scan documents. • Turn the printer on which mode is selected. Press and hold for two seconds to turn off . • Switch to Power Saver mode. Switch to Power Saver ...
... mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and return to default settings. 21 Start a print, scan, or copy job, depending on and off the printer. Access the photo menu and print photos. Note: Press to switch to color mode or black-and-white mode. • 11 buttons Press 1 2 3 / 4 5 6 7 8 9...one place to the right. • Scroll through menus or settings on the display. Access the scan menu and scan documents. • Turn the printer on which mode is selected. Press and hold for two seconds to turn off . • Switch to Power Saver mode. Switch to Power Saver ...
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... 10 11 12 To • Select a menu item that appears on the display. Access the setup menu and change printer settings: 22 Press and hold for you to change printer settings. Note: Other button lights are available to make it easy for 3 seconds to the left. • Scroll through... menus or settings on the display. • Save settings. • Move one place to feed or eject paper from the printer. Using the printer menus A number of menus are off when this button is selected. • Decrease a number. • Move the cursor one level deeper in a...
... 10 11 12 To • Select a menu item that appears on the display. Access the setup menu and change printer settings: 22 Press and hold for you to change printer settings. Note: Other button lights are available to make it easy for 3 seconds to the left. • Scroll through... menus or settings on the display. • Save settings. • Move one place to feed or eject paper from the printer. Using the printer menus A number of menus are off when this button is selected. • Decrease a number. • Move the cursor one level deeper in a...
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...• Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Clear Settings Timeout Network Setup (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • Print Setup Page • Wireless Information • TCP/IP • File Print • Reset Network Adapter Defaults...Size • Set Defaults Photo menu Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory device into the printer) Select Computer (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • USB Flash Drive (does not appear if a flash drive is already inserted into ...
...• Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Clear Settings Timeout Network Setup (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • Print Setup Page • Wireless Information • TCP/IP • File Print • Reset Network Adapter Defaults...Size • Set Defaults Photo menu Note: The Photo menu is enabled only when you insert a memory device into the printer) Select Computer (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • USB Flash Drive (does not appear if a flash drive is already inserted into ...
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... is composed of a photograph. The last page copied is enabled only when you insert a flash drive that contains document files into the printer. Note: Do not use this option with the Resize option. Copy menu Copies Quality Lighter/Darker Resize Original Size Photo Reprint Collate Pages ...Size Photo Reprint Collate Pages per Sheet Copies per Sheet Content Type Scan menu Scan to • Computer • Network (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • USB Flash Drive • Memory Card Quality Original Size PictBridge menu Note: The PictBridge menu is printed ...
... is composed of a photograph. The last page copied is enabled only when you insert a flash drive that contains document files into the printer. Note: Do not use this option with the Resize option. Copy menu Copies Quality Lighter/Darker Resize Original Size Photo Reprint Collate Pages ...Size Photo Reprint Collate Pages per Sheet Copies per Sheet Content Type Scan menu Scan to • Computer • Network (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • USB Flash Drive • Memory Card Quality Original Size PictBridge menu Note: The PictBridge menu is printed ...
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... also access the Photo menu when you want to increase or decrease the value for each digit (the default value is a valid DPOF file in printers connected to a network) • USB Flash Drive • Memory Card Notes: • If you choose a computer as the destination, then a list of the...image on the computer. • If you choose a network computer, you insert a memory card or a flash drive that contains only image files into the printer contains document files and image files, press the arrow buttons until Photo appears, and then press . Note: Use this menu if you want to Quality...
... also access the Photo menu when you want to increase or decrease the value for each digit (the default value is a valid DPOF file in printers connected to a network) • USB Flash Drive • Memory Card Notes: • If you choose a computer as the destination, then a list of the...image on the computer. • If you choose a network computer, you insert a memory card or a flash drive that contains only image files into the printer contains document files and image files, press the arrow buttons until Photo appears, and then press . Note: Use this menu if you want to Quality...