April
S300 Series Users Guide
Machine types 4443 Models 101, 10E
Contents
Copying
Printing
Networking
Scanning
Index
Troubleshooting
Maintaining the printer
Notices
Safetyinformation
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Minimizing your printers environmental impact
About your printer
Thank you for choosing this printer
Conserving energy
Publications
Finding information about the printer
Recycling
•Recycle the product packaging
Find it here
What are you looking for?
Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Understanding the parts of the printer
Use the
1 2 3 4 5 6
Scanner glass Power supply with port USB port
Use the
Ordering ink cartridges
Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges
Ordering and replacingsupplies
Item
Replacing ink cartridges
Ordering paper and other supplies
Recycling Lexmark products
1 2 3 4 5 6
Using theprintercontrol panel buttons andmenus
Using the printer control panel
Use the
7 8 9 10 11 12
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus
Use the
Changing the Power Saver timeout
To disable the settings timeout feature
Using the printer control panel menus
Resetting to factory settings
Saving energy with Eco-Mode
Initial Setup Complete appears on the display
Initial Setup Complete appears on the display
1Turn off the printer
Minimum system requirements
Usingtheprintersoftware
Using the Windows printer software
Software installed during printer installation
Use the
Printer software
Notes
Printer software
Using the Macintosh printer software
Software installed during printer installation
Software resident in the Macintosh OS
For Macintosh users
Finding and installing optional software
For Windows users
3Select Printer Home
Checking for software updates
Reinstalling the printer software
Updating the printer software Windows only
Enabling automatic software updates
For Windows users
Installing the printer software
Using the World Wide Web
For Macintosh users
Loading paper
Loading paperandoriginaldocuments
Paper and specialty media guidelines
Load up to
25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper
Make sure that
Saving paper default settings
Loading original documents on the scanner glass
Printing basic documents
Printing
Tips for printing
bClick Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Collating printed copies
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Printing pages in reverse order
For Macintosh users
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Printing multiple pages on one sheet
For Windows users
If the printer is using a USB connection
Notes
bClick Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Printing specialty documents
bClick Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Printing envelopes
For Macintosh users
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Printing on custom-sizepaper
Tips on loading label sheets
For Macintosh users
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
For Windows users
aSelect Use custom page size
For Macintosh users
1With a document open, choose File > Print
Working with photos
Notes
Printing photos using the printer control panel
Supported memory cards and file types
•For Macintosh users
If the printer is using a USB connection
For Windows users
•For Windows users
Camera detected. Press OK to change settings
Notes
1Load letter- or A4-sizeplain paper
Printing from a Bluetooth-enableddevice
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF
Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display
Setting the Bluetooth security level
Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display
Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display
Printing from a Bluetooth-enableddevice
Notes
Changing the printing mode
Managing print jobs
Setting your printer as the default printer
For Windows users
Changing the printing mode for a single print job
Pausing print jobs
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
For Windows users
For Windows users
Canceling print jobs
Resuming print jobs
For Macintosh users
1Click the printer icon on the Dock
For Macintosh users
Printing
Making copies
Copying
Tips for copying
Copying photos
Making a copy lighter or darker
Adjusting copy quality
Enlarging or reducing images
Notes
Collating copies using the printer control panel
Repeating an image on one page
Copying multiple pages on one sheet
Making a duplex copy manually
8Press
Canceling copy jobs
To cancel a copy job, press
Copying
Scanning to a local or network computer
Scanning
Tips for scanning
Notes
Using the printer control panel
Scanning to a flash drive or memory card
Scanning photos into an editing application
Notes
For Macintosh users
Using the printer software
For Windows users
4Select Printer Home
For Macintosh users
Scanning documents into an editing application
For Windows users
For Windows users
4Select Printer Home
For Macintosh users
For Windows users
4Select Printer Home
For Macintosh users
Scanning FAQ
Why am I being asked for a PIN?
How can I improve the quality of a scan?
Canceling scan jobs
Wireless network compatibility
Installing the printer on a wireless network
Networking
Supported network security options
Printing a network setup page
For Windows users
Installing the printer on a wireless network
Installing the printer on other computers
For Macintosh users
Adding the printer to your wireless network
Special wireless installation instructions
Before you begin
For Windows users
Changing wireless settings after installation
Assigning a static IP address
For Windows users
5Click the Wireless setup utility link
Advanced wireless setup
Creating an ad hoc wireless network
2Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant
In Windows XP
7Right-clickthe Wireless Network Connection icon
9Click the Wireless Networks tab
2Click Control Panel
For Macintosh users
b Select View Available Wireless Networks
In Windows
In Mac OS X version
For Windows users
5Click Wireless setup utility link
2Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant
For Macintosh users
5Click the Wireless setup utility link
Using the printer wirelessly
Using the printer locally USB
4Double-click Lexmark Setup Assistant
Sharing a printer in a Windows environment
Using the printer locally USB
If the printer is currently set up for wireless
In Mac OS X version
Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment
cClick Properties
Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?
Networking FAQ
What is Wi-FiProtected Setup?
What is an SSID?
How are home networks configured?
Where do I find my SSID?
What is a network?
Wireless network examples
Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access
Why do I need an installation cable?
How do I attach the installation cable?
2Attach the small, square connector to the printer
How can I improve wireless signal strength?
Finding the signal strength
Notes
For Windows users
ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTION
REMOVE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE
In Mac OS X version
For Macintosh users with a wireless access point
For Macintosh users with an AirPort base station
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
What is a MAC address?
How do I find the MAC address?
How do I locate IP addresses?
What is an IP address?
What is TCP/IP?
For Windows users
How are IP addresses assigned?
What is a key index?
How to locate a printer IP address
For Macintosh users
Using the printer control panel
Maintainingtheprinter
Maintaining ink cartridges
Using the printer software
Using the printer control panel
Cleaning the printhead nozzles
Using the printer software
For Windows users
Using the printer software
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
Cleaning the scanner glass
For Windows users
Setup troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem
Before you troubleshoot
CHANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER MENUS
Printhead errors
Incorrect language appears on the display
1Open the printer and lift the latch
Troubleshooting
REMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEAD
2Remove the printhead
Print job does not print or is missing pages
Software did not install
RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY
CHECK THE USB CONNECTION
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE
RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY
REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
Printer is printing blank pages
REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY
MAKE SURE THE USB PORT IS ENABLED IN WINDOWS
Cannot delete documents from the print queue
Paper jam in the paper support
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting
Paper jam in the printer
Paper or specialty media misfeeds
CHECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGS
Print troubleshooting
ADJUST THE PAPER GUIDES TO FIT THE LOADED PAPER
SELECT THE BORDERLESS PRINT FEATURE
Print speed is slow
CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES
Streaks or lines on printed image
CHECK THE INK LEVELS
SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER
Copy and scan troubleshooting
Computer slows down when printing
REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
Scan was not successful
USE A LOWER SCANNING RESOLUTION
Partial copies or scans of documents or photos
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer
Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted
Memory card troubleshooting
Memory card troubleshooting checklist
REINSERT THE MEMORY CARD
Wireless troubleshooting checklist
Wireless troubleshooting
CHECK THE NETWORK CONNECTION
Cannot print over wireless network
> Demo Mode
DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION
MAKE SURE DEMO MODE IS TURNED OFF
CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE
CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS
CHECK THE WIRELESS SIGNAL QUALITY
For Windows users
In Mac OS X version
For Macintosh users with a wireless access point
For Macintosh users with an AirPort base station
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
The Continue button is unavailable
RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY
MAKE SURE THAT THE USB CABLE IS WORKING
CHECK POWER
Wi-Fiindicator light is not lit
TRY RUNNING THE INSTALLER AGAIN
Notes
SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER
ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE
ENABLE THE PRINTER
SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT
If you are using WPA security
Wi-Fiindicator light is still orange
If you are using WEP security
CHECK NETWORK NAME
CHECK MAC ADDRESS
MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON
MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE
CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE
For Windows users
If you are using WEP security
If you are using WPA security
CHECK MAC ADDRESS
bClick More Info
For Macintosh users
Notes
bDouble-click Network Utility
For Macintosh users
CONFIGURE THE PRINTER FOR WIRELESS ACCESS AGAIN
For Windows users
3Double-click Network Utility
2Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant
Wireless print server not installed
5Click the Wireless setup utility link
CHECK POWER
For Windows users
How to locate a printer IP address
MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS PORT IS SELECTED
For Macintosh users
Note: This solution applies to Windows users only
CHANGE THE CHANNEL THE WIRELESS ROUTER USES
ELIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE
CHECK FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE WIRELESS ROUTER
CONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE SSID
6Click the Set Static IP Address link
CHANGE ALL NETWORK DEVICES TO THE SAME TYPE
CHECK FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER UPDATES
PURCHASE A NEW ROUTER
Product information
Notices
Edition notice
Trademarks
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS
Licensing notices
Hinweis zum GS-Zeichen
Noise emission levels
Product disposal
Temperature information
Battery notice
ENERGY STAR
Power Saver
Power consumption
Product power consumption
Off mode
European Community EC directives conformity
Industry Canada compliance statement
South Africa telecommunications notice
Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network
This equipment uses CA11A telephone jacks
Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz
Using this product in Switzerland
Utilisation de ce produit en Suisse
Uso del prodotto in Svizzera
Notice to users in Brazil
Regulatory notices for wireless products
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
Industry Canada Canada
Taiwan NCC RF notice statement
Notice to users in the European Union
Česky
CARTRIDGE LICENSE AGREEMENT
PRINTER LICENSE AGREEMENT
LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Notices
Notices
MICROSOFT CORPORATION NOTICES
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED NOTICE
Index
Page
Page
Page
Page
WPA2 WPS Index
WPA passphrase locating