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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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... application. 3 From the application, click Help on the menu bar to view the main page of the Help. Windows Help Additional instructions for using the printer software on a Macintosh operating system. Note: If you want to view the main page of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . ...8226; 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 use is not active. Introduction 10 Click the main screen to make sure that...
... application. 3 From the application, click Help on the menu bar to view the main page of the Help. Windows Help Additional instructions for using the printer software on a Macintosh operating system. Note: If you want to view the main page of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . ...8226; 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 use is not active. Introduction 10 Click the main screen to make sure that...
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...-4120 - Support in some instances. 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. - Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Telephone ... Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM ET) • Canada: 1-800-539-6275 - 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- Support in English: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM...
...-4120 - Support in some instances. 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. - Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Telephone ... Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM ET) • Canada: 1-800-539-6275 - 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- Support in English: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM...
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... Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Introduction 12 period of the printer), and have it ready when you contact customer support so that came with your this limited warranty, see the Statement of defects in... printer, or set forth at printer. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty ...
... Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Introduction 12 period of the printer), and have it ready when you contact customer support so that came with your this limited warranty, see the Statement of defects in... printer, or set forth at printer. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Limited Warranty for a www.lexmark.com. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty ...
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...may not come with a USB cable. 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 this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays ...for your printer to work properly, you 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. Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model...
...may not come with a USB cable. 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 this publication. 7 Quick Setup sheet 8 Print cartridges 9 Stick-on overlays ...for your printer to work properly, you 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. Setting up the printer as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model...
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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. Setting up the printer 14
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The paper guides should rest against the edges of the paper. 12 Setting up the paper adjustment lever to adjust the paper guides. 6 Extend the paper exit tray. 2 1 7 Raise the paper support, and then press down on the paper adjustment lever to extend the paper guides. 8 Load paper, and then pull up the printer 15
The paper guides should rest against the edges of the paper. 12 Setting up the paper adjustment lever to adjust the paper guides. 6 Extend the paper exit tray. 2 1 7 Raise the paper support, and then press down on the paper adjustment lever to extend the paper guides. 8 Load paper, and then pull up the printer 15
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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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... print cartridge carrier levers. b Enter a fax name, and then press to save . 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..., and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17
... print cartridge carrier levers. b Enter a fax name, and then press to save . 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..., and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 17 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. 2 1 Setting up the printer 17
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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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23 Discard or recycle the alignment page. 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 ... documents. Load paper. Prevent items from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Setting up the printer 20 Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot.
23 Discard or recycle the alignment page. 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 ... documents. Load paper. Prevent items from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Setting up the printer 20 Notes: • The alignment page may differ from falling into the paper slot.
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... documents as they exit from the ADF. 8 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding into the ADF. 9 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Setting up , or is connected to the...page documents. Recommended for a wireless network. - Place these items on and off , is powering capability and may not have this port. up the printer 21 cable. Use the To 6 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray Load original documents in the ADF. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small ...
... documents as they exit from the ADF. 8 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding into the ADF. 9 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Setting up , or is connected to the...page documents. Recommended for a wireless network. - Place these items on and off , is powering capability and may not have this port. up the printer 21 cable. Use the To 6 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray Load original documents in the ADF. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small ...
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... or answering machine, to a power source. Connect the printer to the printer. Note: Remove the plug to the printer. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to send and receive faxes. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Setting up... the printer 22 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT Port 6 LINE Port EXT LINE 7 Power...
... or answering machine, to a power source. Connect the printer to the printer. Note: Remove the plug to the printer. This connection method may not be connected to a telephone line to send and receive faxes. The printer must be available in all countries or regions. Setting up... the printer 22 1 2 3 4 Use the 1 Top cover 2 Scanner glass 3 Scanner unit 4 Print cartridge carrier 5 EXT Port 6 LINE Port EXT LINE 7 Power...
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...or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 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 the printer status, messages, 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. Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB cable. Use the 8 Rear USB port 9 Internal wireless...
...or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 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 the printer status, messages, 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. Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB cable. Use the 8 Rear USB port 9 Internal wireless...
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... Press the arrow buttons 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 number. ... wait for an outside line or get through an automated answering system. 11 10 9 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Note: The Copy, Scan, and Photo button lights are off when this button is turned off in the number to be dialed to restore...
... Press the arrow buttons 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 number. ... wait for an outside line or get through an automated answering system. 11 10 9 87 1 23 4 5 6 Press To 1 Setup Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Note: The Copy, Scan, and Photo button lights are off when this button is turned off in the number to be dialed to restore...