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...or fax 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 (... 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 Wi-Fi indicator light 47 Special ...
...or fax 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 (... 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 Wi-Fi indicator light 47 Special ...
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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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...Inserting a memory card ...85 Inserting a flash drive ...86 Printing photos...87 Printing photos using the printer control panel ...87 Printing photos from the computer using the printer software 88 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 ... copies...98 Copying photos...98 Enlarging or reducing images...98 Adjusting copy quality...99 Making a copy lighter or darker...99 Collating copies using the printer control panel 100 Repeating an image on one page...101 Contents 5
...Inserting a memory card ...85 Inserting a flash drive ...86 Printing photos...87 Printing photos using the printer control panel ...87 Printing photos from the computer using the printer software 88 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 ... copies...98 Copying photos...98 Enlarging or reducing images...98 Adjusting copy quality...99 Making a copy lighter or darker...99 Collating copies using the printer control panel 100 Repeating an image on one page...101 Contents 5
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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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...to make sure that the application that 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 Macintosh operating system. The Help installs automatically with the programs. ...; 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. The correct menu bar does not ...
...to make sure that the application that 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 Macintosh operating system. The Help installs automatically with the programs. ...; 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. The correct menu bar does not ...
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... instances. Visit our Web site at • US: 1-800-332-4120 - Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM ET) Note: Support numbers and times may not be available in French: Monday... (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Telephone support Call us at www.lexmark.com. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer. - Support in English: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ET), Saturday (Noon...
... instances. Visit our Web site at • US: 1-800-332-4120 - Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer. Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM ET) Note: Support numbers and times may not be available in French: Monday... (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Telephone support Call us at www.lexmark.com. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer. - Support in English: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ET), Saturday (Noon...
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...12 Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. 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 ...the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with your this limited warranty, see the Statement of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where to view the warranty. period of Warranty information varies by...
...12 Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. 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 ...the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with your this limited warranty, see the Statement of defects in printer, or set forth at printer. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where to view the warranty. period of Warranty information varies by...
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...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 alert you about the printer software being installed. Note: If you want to connect the printer to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security,... to connect the printer to the printer software. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 6 Fax Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Note: Contents,...
...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 alert you about the printer software being installed. Note: If you want to connect the printer to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security,... to connect the printer to the printer software. Purchase a USB cable separately. 5 Networking Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with this publication. 6 Fax Guide Note: Your printer model may not come with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Note: Contents,...
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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 extend the paper guides. 8 Load paper, and then pull up the printer 15 6 Extend the paper exit tray. 2 1 7 Raise the paper support, and then press down on the paper adjustment lever to adjust the paper guides.
The paper guides should rest against the edges of the paper. 12 Setting up the paper adjustment lever to extend the paper guides. 8 Load paper, and then pull up the printer 15 6 Extend the paper exit tray. 2 1 7 Raise the paper support, and then press down on the paper adjustment lever to adjust the paper guides.
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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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to save. 13 Set the date and time. 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 . 14 Set the fax number and ... If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17 c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and then press to save . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. b Enter a fax name, and then press to...
to save. 13 Set the date and time. 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 . 14 Set the fax number and ... If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17 c Press the arrow buttons to choose a time format, and then press to save . 15 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. b Enter a fax name, and then press to...
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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. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer 18
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. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer 18
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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. 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 .
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Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. Load paper. Keep paper straight when feeding. 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 (ADF) 11 13 12 ... alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. Setting up the printer 20 23 Discard or recycle the alignment page.
Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents. Load paper. Keep paper straight when feeding. 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 (ADF) 11 13 12 ... alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot. Setting up the printer 20 23 Discard or recycle the alignment page.
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... in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 13 Card reader light Check card reader status. indicates that the printer is connected to the printer using a USB Note: Your printer model may not have this indicator. Setting up , or is powering capability and may not have this port. Warning-... 14 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is turned off . • Orange - Place these items on and off , is in Power Saver mode. indicates that the...
... in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 13 Card reader light Check card reader status. indicates that the printer is connected to the printer using a USB Note: Your printer model may not have this indicator. Setting up , or is powering capability and may not have this port. Warning-... 14 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is turned off . • Orange - Place these items on and off , is in Power Saver mode. indicates that the...
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...to a telephone line to access the port. Note: Remove the plug to receive incoming fax calls. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Setting up the printer 22 Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital... subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to send and receive faxes. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to the printer. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to a power source. Connect the...
...to a telephone line to access the port. Note: Remove the plug to receive incoming fax calls. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Setting up the printer 22 Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not connect a DSL (digital... subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network), or cable modem to send and receive faxes. Connect the printer to an active telephone line to the printer. Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine, to a power source. Connect the...
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...Internal wireless print server Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this print server. Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB cable. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The printer control panel contains: • Power... 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 To Connect the printer to a wireless network. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or...
...Internal wireless print server Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this print server. Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB cable. Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The printer control panel contains: • Power... 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 To Connect the printer to a wireless network. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or...
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... 7 Access the photo menu and print photos. 8 Access the fax menu and send faxes. 9 Access the scan menu and scan documents. Setting up the printer 24 In Fax mode: • Enter fax numbers. • Navigate an automated answering system. • Select letters when 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 ...
... 7 Access the photo menu and print photos. 8 Access the fax menu and send faxes. 9 Access the scan menu and scan documents. Setting up the printer 24 In Fax mode: • Enter fax numbers. • Navigate an automated answering system. • Select letters when 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 ...