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