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Contents Finding information about the printer 11 Finding information about the printer 11 Setting up the printer 13 Checking the box contents 13 Installing another language control panel 14 Getting the printer ready to fax 14 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack 15 Connecting to a telephone 16 ...Connecting to an answering machine 17 Connecting to a computer with a modem 18 Learning about the printer 21 Understanding the parts of the printer 21 Using the control panel...23 Customizing copy settings using the control panel 26 Using the Copy Mode menu...26...
Contents Finding information about the printer 11 Finding information about the printer 11 Setting up the printer 13 Checking the box contents 13 Installing another language control panel 14 Getting the printer ready to fax 14 Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack 15 Connecting to a telephone 16 ...Connecting to an answering machine 17 Connecting to a computer with a modem 18 Learning about the printer 21 Understanding the parts of the printer 21 Using the control panel...23 Customizing copy settings using the control panel 26 Using the Copy Mode menu...26...
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...fax settings 89 Networking the printer 90 Installing network printers 90 Shared printing...90 Direct IP printing...91 Tips for installing a network printer 92 Assigning an IP address...92 Finding your MAC address...92 Configuring a network printer manually 92 Finding a printer/print server located on ... contacts 98 Improving print quality...98 Preserving the print cartridges 99 Cleaning the scanner glass 99 Ordering supplies...100 Recycling Lexmark products 100 Troubleshooting 101 Setup troubleshooting...101 Incorrect language appears on the display 101 Power button is not lit...102 ...
...fax settings 89 Networking the printer 90 Installing network printers 90 Shared printing...90 Direct IP printing...91 Tips for installing a network printer 92 Assigning an IP address...92 Finding your MAC address...92 Configuring a network printer manually 92 Finding a printer/print server located on ... contacts 98 Improving print quality...98 Preserving the print cartridges 99 Cleaning the scanner glass 99 Ordering supplies...100 Recycling Lexmark products 100 Troubleshooting 101 Setup troubleshooting...101 Incorrect language appears on the display 101 Power button is not lit...102 ...
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... 104 Print troubleshooting...104 Improving print quality...104 Poor text and graphic quality...105 Poor quality at the edges of the page 106 Printer does not print or respond 106 Print speed is slow...106 Partial document or photo prints 107 Copy troubleshooting...107 Copier does not ...network 110 Fax troubleshooting...110 Cannot send or receive a fax...110 Can send but not receive faxes 112 Can receive but not send faxes 113 Printer receives a blank fax...114 Received fax has poor print quality 114 Error message: Fax error...115 Error message: Fax mode unsupported 115 Network ...
... 104 Print troubleshooting...104 Improving print quality...104 Poor text and graphic quality...105 Poor quality at the edges of the page 106 Printer does not print or respond 106 Print speed is slow...106 Partial document or photo prints 107 Copy troubleshooting...107 Copier does not ...network 110 Fax troubleshooting...110 Cannot send or receive a fax...110 Can send but not receive faxes 112 Can receive but not send faxes 113 Printer receives a blank fax...114 Received fax has poor print quality 114 Error message: Fax error...115 Error message: Fax mode unsupported 115 Network ...
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Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 119 Banner paper jams...119 Memory card troubleshooting 120 Memory card cannot be inserted 120 Nothing happens ...
Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 119 Banner paper jams...119 Memory card troubleshooting 120 Memory card cannot be inserted 120 Nothing happens ...
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...find The CD contains drivers, software, and publication You can find this CD in the printer box. Help, Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark 8300 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 11 User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you ...using the software While in any Lexmark software program, click if your printer connects to a computer. The CD installs the Help system on the Lexmark Web printer and other software. computer if your printer connects to a computer. See the files. the Lexmark Web site. Help Description Where to...
...find The CD contains drivers, software, and publication You can find this CD in the printer box. Help, Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark 8300 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 11 User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you ...using the software While in any Lexmark software program, click if your printer connects to a computer. The CD installs the Help system on the Lexmark Web printer and other software. computer if your printer connects to a computer. See the files. the Lexmark Web site. Help Description Where to...
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...subject to change. 1 Go to your operating system. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 8300 Series. 2 Select Readme. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Readme file Description Where to find Our Web site contains a variety of information. Note: All paths for ...: Store where purchased: 12 Web site Description Where to find This file contains late-breaking information about To access the Readme file: the printer and software that does not appear in other documentation, as well as information specific to the Web site. 2 Select a country from the...
...subject to change. 1 Go to your operating system. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 8300 Series. 2 Select Readme. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Readme file Description Where to find Our Web site contains a variety of information. Note: All paths for ...: Store where purchased: 12 Web site Description Where to find This file contains late-breaking information about To access the Readme file: the printer and software that does not appear in other documentation, as well as information specific to the Web site. 2 Select a country from the...
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... is not shipped to the telephone line and the answering machine, telephone, or other telecommunications equipment. Instructions on setting up the printer Checking the box contents 12 3 4 5 x Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord 4 Power supply cord 5 Telephone line adapter 6 Setup sheet 7 Installation software CD 8 User's Guide or Setup Solutions...
... is not shipped to the telephone line and the answering machine, telephone, or other telecommunications equipment. Instructions on setting up the printer Checking the box contents 12 3 4 5 x Name 1 Black print cartridge 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord 4 Power supply cord 5 Telephone line adapter 6 Setup sheet 7 Installation software CD 8 User's Guide or Setup Solutions...
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...ADSL, a third-party device (such as a DSL filter) is an analog device that works best when directly connected to pass through the printer, as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem. Installing another language control panel These instructions apply only if you received one ... and receive faxes. If problems occur, see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15 14 telephone wall jack" on page 101. Equipment • The printer • A telephone cord Benefits See this section Send and receive faxes without using a "Connecting directly to other equipment. x 2 Choose the...
...ADSL, a third-party device (such as a DSL filter) is an analog device that works best when directly connected to pass through the printer, as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem. Installing another language control panel These instructions apply only if you received one ... and receive faxes. If problems occur, see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15 14 telephone wall jack" on page 101. Equipment • The printer • A telephone cord Benefits See this section Send and receive faxes without using a "Connecting directly to other equipment. x 2 Choose the...
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...to make copies or send and receive faxes without using the computer or the printer. • A computer modem • Three telephone cords "Connecting to a computer with the printer. Equipment Benefits See this section • The printer • A telephone • Two telephone cords • Use the fax...receive faxes without using a computer. 1 Make sure you have a telephone cord and a telephone wall jack. 2 Connect one end of the printer. machine" on your country. 15 LINE EXT 3 Connect the other end of the telephone cord into the LINE port of the telephone cord into...
...to make copies or send and receive faxes without using the computer or the printer. • A computer modem • Three telephone cords "Connecting to a computer with the printer. Equipment Benefits See this section • The printer • A telephone • Two telephone cords • Use the fax...receive faxes without using a computer. 1 Make sure you have a telephone cord and a telephone wall jack. 2 Connect one end of the printer. machine" on your country. 15 LINE EXT 3 Connect the other end of the telephone cord into the LINE port of the telephone cord into...
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Connecting to a telephone Connect a telephone to the printer to the LINE port of the printer. Then set up the printer wherever your telephone is located to make copies or send and receive faxes without using a computer. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • Two telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect one telephone cord to use the fax line as a normal telephone line. LINE EXT LINE EXT 16 LINE EXT LINE EXT 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack.
Connecting to a telephone Connect a telephone to the printer to the LINE port of the printer. Then set up the printer wherever your telephone is located to make copies or send and receive faxes without using a computer. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • Two telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect one telephone cord to use the fax line as a normal telephone line. LINE EXT LINE EXT 16 LINE EXT LINE EXT 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack.
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Connecting to an answering machine Connect an answering machine to the printer to receive both incoming voice messages and faxes. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • An answering machine • Three telephone cords • A ... EXT LINE EXT 17 LINE EXT Note: For more information on your country. Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with the printer. 4 Connect the other telephone cord to a telephone, and then plug it into the EXT port of the...
Connecting to an answering machine Connect an answering machine to the printer to receive both incoming voice messages and faxes. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • An answering machine • Three telephone cords • A ... EXT LINE EXT 17 LINE EXT Note: For more information on your country. Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with the printer. 4 Connect the other telephone cord to a telephone, and then plug it into the EXT port of the...
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... computer with a modem • Three telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 18 Connecting to a computer with a modem Connect the printer to a computer with the printer. LINE EXT LINE EXT 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the telephone to the answering machine. 5 Connect a third telephone cord from ...the answering machine to send faxes from the EXT port of the printer. LINE EXT Note: For more information on your country. Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with a...
... computer with a modem • Three telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 18 Connecting to a computer with a modem Connect the printer to a computer with the printer. LINE EXT LINE EXT 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the telephone to the answering machine. 5 Connect a third telephone cord from ...the answering machine to send faxes from the EXT port of the printer. LINE EXT Note: For more information on your country. Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with a...
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LINE EXT LINE EXT 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into the LINE port of the printer. 2 Connect a telephone cord into an active telephone wall jack. LINE EXT LINE EXT 3 Remove the protective plug from the telephone to the computer modem. 19
LINE EXT LINE EXT 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into the LINE port of the printer. 2 Connect a telephone cord into an active telephone wall jack. LINE EXT LINE EXT 3 Remove the protective plug from the telephone to the computer modem. 19
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5 Connect a third telephone cord from the computer modem to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with the printer. LINE EXT LINE EXT Note: For more information on your country. 20 Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to the EXT port of the printer.
5 Connect a third telephone cord from the computer modem to telecommunications equipment, see the additional setup instructions that came with the printer. LINE EXT LINE EXT Note: For more information on your country. 20 Setup steps may vary depending on connecting the printer to the EXT port of the printer.
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Load original documents in the ADF. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. Access the scanner glass. Pick up your original document after it exits. 21 Recommended for card stock, photos, and delicate or ... through the ADF. Note: The scanner glass is recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Insert a memory card. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 2 1 10 9 8 Use the 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 2 ADF input tray 3 ADF exit tray 4 Top cover 5 Memory card slots 6 PictBridge ...
Load original documents in the ADF. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. Access the scanner glass. Pick up your original document after it exits. 21 Recommended for card stock, photos, and delicate or ... through the ADF. Note: The scanner glass is recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Insert a memory card. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 2 1 10 9 8 Use the 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 2 ADF input tray 3 ADF exit tray 4 Top cover 5 Memory card slots 6 PictBridge ...
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For more information, see "Using the control panel" on page 23. Remove paper jams. Connect the printer to a power source. Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 22 Use the 9 Control panel 10 Scanner unit LINE EXT 5 4 To Operate the printer. Note: Remove the plug to the printer. Access the print cartridges. 1 LINE EXT Use the 1 EXT port EXT 2 Power supply port 3 Rear access door 4 USB port 3 2 To Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to access the port.
For more information, see "Using the control panel" on page 23. Remove paper jams. Connect the printer to a power source. Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 22 Use the 9 Control panel 10 Scanner unit LINE EXT 5 4 To Operate the printer. Note: Remove the plug to the printer. Access the print cartridges. 1 LINE EXT Use the 1 EXT port EXT 2 Power supply port 3 Rear access door 4 USB port 3 2 To Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to access the port.
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... documents. Use the 5 LINE port LINE Using the control panel The display shows: • All-In-One status • Messages • Menus To Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive incoming fax calls. You can preview photos stored on . 5 Photo Card Access the photo card menus. Note: The... mode is selected when the button light is on a memory card or flash drive, edit the photos, and print them. 23 The printer must be connected to this telephone line to send and receive faxes. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not...
... documents. Use the 5 LINE port LINE Using the control panel The display shows: • All-In-One status • Messages • Menus To Connect the printer to an active telephone line to receive incoming fax calls. You can preview photos stored on . 5 Photo Card Access the photo card menus. Note: The... mode is selected when the button light is on a memory card or flash drive, edit the photos, and print them. 23 The printer must be connected to this telephone line to send and receive faxes. Note: Do not connect additional devices to the LINE port, and do not...
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... mode: Select the number of photos you want to make. In Photo Card mode: Select the number of copies you want to print. 2 Start Color Start a color copy, scan, or photo job, depending on which mode is selected. 3 Start Black Start a black-and-white copy, scan, fax, or photo job..., depending on which mode is selected. 4 Power • Turn the printer on the display. Press 6 7 8 To • Cancel a scan, copy, or print job in a submenu ...
... mode: Select the number of photos you want to make. In Photo Card mode: Select the number of copies you want to print. 2 Start Color Start a color copy, scan, or photo job, depending on which mode is selected. 3 Start Black Start a black-and-white copy, scan, fax, or photo job..., depending on which mode is selected. 4 Power • Turn the printer on the display. Press 6 7 8 To • Cancel a scan, copy, or print job in a submenu ...
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Customize printer settings. Use this menu, or enter the available submenus. Enter another number to which you want to send a fax. Preview the scanned image on the ...
Customize printer settings. Use this menu, or enter the available submenus. Enter another number to which you want to send a fax. Preview the scanned image on the ...
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... For more information, see "Inserting a memory card" on page 54 or "Inserting a flash drive" on the display to the call (On Hook Dial)" on the printer. Note: Make sure the date and time are entered correctly before sending your fax. Block unwanted changes to send a fax. Customizing photo settings using the...
... For more information, see "Inserting a memory card" on page 54 or "Inserting a flash drive" on the display to the call (On Hook Dial)" on the printer. Note: Make sure the date and time are entered correctly before sending your fax. Block unwanted changes to send a fax. Customizing photo settings using the...