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... Setup menu ...25 Saving settings...26 Using the printer software...28 Installing printer software ...28 Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 29 Using the Windows printer software...30 Using the Macintosh printer software...31 Switching between the rear USB port and...wireless network (selected models only 34 Wireless network compatibility...34 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 34 Installing the printer on a wireless network...35 Wireless installation instructions (France only)...35 Configuring an IP address manually...36 Interpreting...
... Setup menu ...25 Saving settings...26 Using the printer software...28 Installing printer software ...28 Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 29 Using the Windows printer software...30 Using the Macintosh printer software...31 Switching between the rear USB port and...wireless network (selected models only 34 Wireless network compatibility...34 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 34 Installing the printer on a wireless network...35 Wireless installation instructions (France only)...35 Configuring an IP address manually...36 Interpreting...
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Advanced wireless setup...39 Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...39 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 43 Frequently asked questions...43 What is a network? ...43 How are home networks configured?...43 Why do I need ... wireless signal strength? ...48 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?...50 How do I find the MAC address? ...51 What is an...
Advanced wireless setup...39 Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...39 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 43 Frequently asked questions...43 What is a network? ...43 How are home networks configured?...43 Why do I need ... wireless signal strength? ...48 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?...50 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 78 Applying color effects to photos using the printer control panel 79 Printing photos from a PictBridge-...Copying photos...83 Enlarging or reducing images...83 Adjusting copy quality...84 Making a copy lighter or darker...84 Collating copies using the printer control panel...85 Repeating an image on one page...85 Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)...86 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 78 Applying color effects to photos using the printer control panel 79 Printing photos from a PictBridge-...Copying photos...83 Enlarging or reducing images...83 Adjusting copy quality...84 Making a copy lighter or darker...84 Collating copies using the printer control panel...85 Repeating an image on one page...85 Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)...86 Canceling a copy job......
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Faxing 91 Sending a fax using the computer...91 Receiving a fax...92 Maintaining the printer 94 Maintaining print cartridges...94 Installing print cartridges...94 Removing a used print cartridge ...95 Refilling print cartridges...96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...96 Aligning print cartridges ...97 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...97 Checking ink levels...98 Wiping...
Faxing 91 Sending a fax using the computer...91 Receiving a fax...92 Maintaining the printer 94 Maintaining print cartridges...94 Installing print cartridges...94 Removing a used print cartridge ...95 Refilling print cartridges...96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...96 Aligning print cartridges ...97 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...97 Checking ink levels...98 Wiping...
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... Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...122 Wireless print server not installed ...124 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 124 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 124 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 124 Notices 126 Product information...126...
... Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...122 Wireless print server not installed ...124 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 124 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 124 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 124 Notices 126 Product information...126...
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...See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Networking Guide / Fax Guide Electronic User's Guide Windows Help Mac Help Note: Your printer may not have support for using the printer. The Help installs automatically with these publications. Note: If you have several applications open, then make it the active ...8226; 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. to view context-sensitive information. Introduction 8...
...See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Networking Guide / Fax Guide Electronic User's Guide Windows Help Mac Help Note: Your printer may not have support for using the printer. The Help installs automatically with these publications. Note: If you have several applications open, then make it the active ...8226; 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. to view context-sensitive information. Introduction 8...
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... recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty 5 From the Support Tools section, click e-Mail that came with your printer. - Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Support. 6 Complete the form, and then click Submit Request. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where... to find (rest of world) Telephone support Call us at www.lexmark.com. See the printed limited warranty that this printer will Limited Warranty included with this Warranty information varies by • US: 1-800-332-4120 country or region....
... recent telephone numbers available, see the printed warranty 5 From the Support Tools section, click e-Mail that came with your printer. - Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Support. 6 Complete the form, and then click Submit Request. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where... to find (rest of world) Telephone support Call us at www.lexmark.com. See the printed limited warranty that this printer will Limited Warranty included with this Warranty information varies by • US: 1-800-332-4120 country or region....
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... 6 1 2 3 WI F I PRINTING 1 5 4 3 2 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may not ship with a USB cable. Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may... alert you do not 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. For your computer. Note: Contents, such as a copier only Use the...
... 6 1 2 3 WI F I PRINTING 1 5 4 3 2 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note: Your printer model may not ship with a USB cable. Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may... alert you do not 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. For your computer. Note: Contents, such as a copier only Use the...
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WI F I PRINTING 4 Extend the paper guides. 2 1 W I F I PRINTING 3 Raise the paper support, and then extend the paper exit tray. WI F I PRINTING 5 Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and near the printer. 2 1 Setting up the printer 12 2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer.
WI F I PRINTING 4 Extend the paper guides. 2 1 W I F I PRINTING 3 Raise the paper support, and then extend the paper exit tray. WI F I PRINTING 5 Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to an electrical outlet that is easily accessible and near the printer. 2 1 Setting up the printer 12 2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer.
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6 Press to turn on the printer. WI F I PRINTING 7 If prompted, set the language. 8 If prompted, set the country/region. 1 2 1 1 2 1 Setting up the printer 13
6 Press to turn on the printer. WI F I PRINTING 7 If prompted, set the language. 8 If prompted, set the country/region. 1 2 1 1 2 1 Setting up the printer 13
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9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 10 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 11 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 14
9 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 10 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 11 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 14
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Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer 15 12 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 13 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 15 12 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 13 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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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. 1 2 Setting up the printer 16
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. 1 2 Setting up the printer 16
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Setting up the printer 17 16 From the printer control panel, press . An alignment page prints. 17 Discard or recycle the alignment page. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem.
Setting up the printer 17 16 From the printer control panel, press . An alignment page prints. 17 Discard or recycle the alignment page. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem.
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...; Green indicates that no wireless option is ready to be configured for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is connected to a wireless network. 4 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the...card is being accessed. 6 Quick Connect laptop port Connect a laptop computer to indicate that the printer is installed. • Orange - The light blinks to the printer using a USB Notes: • Your printer model may not have this port. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when...
...; Green indicates that no wireless option is ready to be configured for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is connected to a wireless network. 4 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the...card is being accessed. 6 Quick Connect laptop port Connect a laptop computer to indicate that the printer is installed. • Orange - The light blinks to the printer using a USB Notes: • Your printer model may not have this port. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when...
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... print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Rear USB port Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB Note: Do not use this print server. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when ...supply with the Quick cable. Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. Connect laptop port. Connect the printer to a power source. 6 Internal wireless print server Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this port simultaneously with port Connect the...
... print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Rear USB port Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB Note: Do not use this print server. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when ...supply with the Quick cable. Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. Connect laptop port. Connect the printer to a power source. 6 Internal wireless print server Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this port simultaneously with port Connect the...
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... panel contains: • Power on/off button • Two-line display that shows the printer status, messages, and menus • 11 buttons Press 1 2 3 / 4 5 6 7 8 12 1 11 OK 10 2 3 9 COPY SCAN PHOTO...• Scroll through menus or settings on and off Setting up the printer 20 Access the scan menu and scan documents. • Turn the printer on the display. Access the copy menu and make copies. Access the ... • Switch to Power Saver mode. Press and hold the printer. Note: Press to switch to color mode or black-and-white mode. Switch to Power Saver mode.
... panel contains: • Power on/off button • Two-line display that shows the printer status, messages, and menus • 11 buttons Press 1 2 3 / 4 5 6 7 8 12 1 11 OK 10 2 3 9 COPY SCAN PHOTO...• Scroll through menus or settings on and off Setting up the printer 20 Access the scan menu and scan documents. • Turn the printer on the display. Access the copy menu and make copies. Access the ... • Switch to Power Saver mode. Press and hold the printer. Note: Press to switch to color mode or black-and-white mode. Switch to Power Saver mode.
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...8226; Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Photo, and File Print menus to the top level of a menu. • Exit from the printer. Note: Other button lights are available to make it easy for 3 seconds to default settings. • Select a menu item that appears on the display. Access... the setup menu and change printer settings: Setting up the printer 21 Press and hold for you to the left. • Scroll through menus or settings on the display. • Save settings. •...
...8226; Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Photo, and File Print menus to the top level of a menu. • Exit from the printer. Note: Other button lights are available to make it easy for 3 seconds to default settings. • Select a menu item that appears on the display. Access... the setup menu and change printer settings: Setting up the printer 21 Press and hold for you to the left. • Scroll through menus or settings on the display. • Save settings. •...
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...Print All • Print Date Range • Scan Sheet Save Photos • Computer (appears only if the printer is connected directly to a computer) • Network (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • USB Flash Drive (does not appear if a flash drive is already ...8226; Paper Type • Photo Print Size • Set Defaults Photo menu Note: The Photo menu is connected to a network) Setting up the printer 22 Menus List Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language...
...Print All • Print Date Range • Scan Sheet Save Photos • Computer (appears only if the printer is connected directly to a computer) • Network (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • USB Flash Drive (does not appear if a flash drive is already ...8226; Paper Type • Photo Print Size • Set Defaults Photo menu Note: The Photo menu is connected to a network) Setting up the printer 22 Menus List Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges • Align Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language...
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...other options. Copy multiple pages as Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo. You can Specify the number of paper. Setting up the printer 23 From here Copies Quality Lighter/Darker Resize Original Size Photo Reprint Collate Pages per Sheet Copies per Sheet Content Type You can copy..., or four pages per sheet. Adjust the brightness of a photograph. You can choose from one to a network) PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer. • USB Flash Drive Photo Size • Memory Card Paper Size Quality Paper Type Original Size Layout Quality Note: The File Print menu ...
...other options. Copy multiple pages as Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo. You can Specify the number of paper. Setting up the printer 23 From here Copies Quality Lighter/Darker Resize Original Size Photo Reprint Collate Pages per Sheet Copies per Sheet Content Type You can copy..., or four pages per sheet. Adjust the brightness of a photograph. You can choose from one to a network) PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer. • USB Flash Drive Photo Size • Memory Card Paper Size Quality Paper Type Original Size Layout Quality Note: The File Print menu ...