Users Guide
X54x Series
Contents
Loading paper and specialty media
Copying
Mailing
Faxing
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Troubleshooting
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Page
Safety information
Safety information
Safety information
Learning about the printer
Setup information
Finding information about the printer
Help
Click Technical Support
Selecting a location for the printer
102 mm 4 508 mm 20 152 mm 6 76 mm 3 254 mm 10
Basic functions of the scanner
Printer configurations
Basic models
Using the scanner glass
Using the ADF
Understanding the ADF and scanner glass
Understanding the printer control panel
Description
Learning about the printer
Learning about the printer
Left arrow Press to scroll left
Keypad Enter numbers, letters, or symbols on the display
Installing internal options
Additional printer setup
Installing a memory card
Available options
Use the illustration below to locate the connector
Open the memory card connector latches
Notches Ridges
Installing a flash memory or font card
Unpack the flash memory or font card
Plastic pins Metal pins
Installing an optional tray or drawer
Installing hardware options
Additional printer setup
Attaching cables
Verifying printer setup
Printing menu settings pages
Setting up the printer software
Printing a network setup
Installing printer software
Using the World Wide Web
Setting up wireless printing
Updating available options in the printer driver
For Macintosh users
Installing the printer on a wireless network Windows
Click Install Printer and Software
Prepare to configure the printer
Installing the printer on a wireless network Macintosh
Enter the printer information
Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly
Configure the printer for wireless access
Mac OS X version
Installing the printer on a wired network
For Macintosh users
Double-clickPrint Center or Printer Setup Utility
Minimizing your printers environmental impact
Using recycled paper and other office papers
Saving paper and toner
Unacceptable paper examples
Conserving supplies
Use both sides of the paper
Saving energy
Using Eco-Mode
Place multiple pages on one sheet of paper
Check your first draft for accuracy
Reducing printer noise
Adjusting Power Saver
Recycling Lexmark products
Recycling
Recycling Lexmark packaging
Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling
Linking and unlinking trays
Loading paper and specialty media
Linking trays
Unlinking trays
Configuring Universal paper settings
Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type
Specify a unit of measurement
Specify the paper height and width
Loading paper and specialty media
Loading paper and specialty media
Loading the 650-sheet duo drawer
Using the multipurpose feeder
Tab Stack height limiter Width guide Size indicators
For Windows users
Using the manual feeder
For Macintosh users
Loading paper and specialty media
Paper and specialty media guide
Paper characteristics
Paper guidelines
Unacceptable paper
Fiber content
Selecting paper
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Storing paper
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights
Paper sizes supported by the printer
Paper types supported by the printer
Paper type
Paper types and weights supported by the printer
Sheet tray
Optional 550-sheet tray
Index Bristol
Input capacities
Paper capacities
Output capacity
Multipurpose tray
Printing a document
Printing
Printing on specialty media
Tips on using letterhead
Source or process
Print side and paper orientation
Tips on using envelopes
Tips on using transparencies
Tips on using paper labels
Tips on using card stock
Printing from a flash drive
Supported flash drives and file types
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera
Flash drive
File type
Printing a font sample list
Printing information pages
Printing a directory list
Printing the print quality test pages
Canceling a print job from the printer control panel
Canceling a print job
Canceling a print job from the computer
Printing
Copying
Copying using the ADF
Making copies
Making a quick copy
Copying photos
Copying using the scanner glass
Copying on specialty media
Copying to transparencies
Copying to letterhead
Customizing copy settings
Copying from one size to another
Page
Making a copy lighter or darker
Reducing or enlarging copies
Adjusting copy quality
Copying multiple pages onto a single sheet
Placing separator sheets between copies
Improving copy quality
Canceling a copy job
Question
Tip
Mailing
Setting up the e-mail function
Getting ready to e-mail
Setting up the address book
Creating an e-mail shortcut using the Embedded Web Server
Using the address book
Sending an e-mail using a shortcut number
Manually entering an e-mail address
Sending an e-mail using the address book
Canceling an e-mail
Getting the printer ready to fax
Faxing
Using the printer control panel for fax setup
Initial fax setup
Equipment and service options
Using the Embedded Web Server for fax setup
Fax connection setup
Choosing a fax connection
Connecting to a DSL service
Connecting to an analog telephone line
Connecting to a Distinctive Ring Service
Connecting to a PBX or Isdn system
Faxing
Countries or regions except Germany
Connecting to an adapter for your country or region
Faxing
Connect the answering machine or telephone to the adapter
Germany
Faxing
Connecting to a computer with a modem
Faxing
Setting the date and time
Setting the outgoing fax name and number
Turning daylight saving time on or off
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Sending a fax using the computer
Sending a fax using the printer control panel
Sending a fax
For Mac OS X version 10.2 and 10.3 users
For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later users
Creating shortcuts
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Using fax destination shortcuts
Using shortcuts and the address book
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Using the address book
Customizing fax settings
Changing the fax resolution
Making a fax lighter or darker
Sending a fax at a scheduled time
Canceling an outgoing fax
Viewing a fax log
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Understanding fax options
Forwarding a fax
Improving fax quality
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Scanning to an FTP address
Scanning to an FTP address using the keypad
Scanning to an FTP address
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Scanning to an FTP address using a shortcut number
Creating an FTP shortcut using the Embedded Web Server
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Scanning to a computer
Scanning to a computer or USB flash memory device
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Scanning to a USB flash memory device
Understanding the Scan Center features
Using the Scan Center software
Understanding scan to computer options
Improving scan quality
Using the ScanBack Utility
Using the ScanBack utility
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Avoiding jams
Clearing jams
Paper tray recommendations
Paper recommendations
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Understanding jam numbers and locations
Jam number Jam location
Instructions
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Paper jam
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243 paper jams
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Menus list
Understanding printer menus
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Supplies menu
Default Source menu
Paper menu
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Size/Type menu
Tray x Size
Tray x Type
Manual Paper Type
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MP Feeder Size
MP Feeder Type
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Paper Texture menu
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Paper Weight menu
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Paper Loading menu
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Custom Types menu
Custom Scan Sizes menu
Universal Setup menu
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Reports menu
Reports menu
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Portrait Width
Active NIC menu
Network/Ports
Network menu
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NPA Mode
Wireless menu
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Network Buffer
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USB menu
USB Buffer
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ENA Address ENA Netmask ENA Gateway
General Settings menu
Settings menu
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Print Recovery
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Copy Settings menu
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General Fax Settings
Fax Settings menu
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Fax Send Settings
Duplex
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Dial Prefix
Automatic Redial Redial Frequency
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Fax Receive Settings
Speaker Settings
Fax Log Settings
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Flash Drive menu
Scan Settings
Flash Drive menu
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Color
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Orientation
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Print Settings
Scan bit Depth
Copies
Setup menu
Print Settings
Finishing menu
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Blank Pages
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Up Ordering
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Quality menu
RGB Contrast RGB Saturation Color Balance
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Color Samples
Manual Color RGB
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Utilities menu
PCL Emul menu
PostScript menu
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Image menu
Tray Renumber
Auto Fit
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PictBridge menu
Scaling
Photo Size
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Set Date and Time
Quality
View Date/Time Set Date/Time
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Understanding printer messages
List of status and error messages
Dialing
Color Low
Fax complete
Fax failed
Maintenance
Ladp connection error
Invalid Engine Code
Invalid Network Code
Power Saver
Menus disabled
No analog phone line
No answer
Reading error Remove drive
Printing error
Programming Code
Reading data
Replace PC Kit
Replace color cartridge
Scan Document Too Long
Scan to USB failed
USB drive disabled
Unsupported Mode
Tray x Missing
Unsupported USB device, please remove
Ppds Font Error
Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature
Yy Replace Unsupported color Cartridge
Short paper
Standard USB Port Disabled
Network x Software Error
Too many flash options installed
Defective flash detected
Too many trays attached
Input config error
Incompatible tray
Replace waste toner box
Yy Replace color Cartridge
Yy color Cartridge is low
Displayed
Yy Paper jam area name
ADF Scanning Jams
24x Paper Jam Check Tray
Paper Missing
Flatbed Cover Open
Scanner Auto Disabled
Scanner Disabled
ADF Jam
940.01
940.02
Service message
941.02
942.02
Storing supplies
Maintaining the printer
Checking the status of supplies
Checking the status of supplies from a network computer
Ordering toner cartridges
Ordering supplies
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Ordering a waste toner bottle
Ordering imaging kits
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Replacing the waste toner bottle
Replacing supplies
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Replacing a black imaging kit
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Replacing a black and color imaging kit
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Replacing a toner cartridge
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Replacing a developer unit
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Cleaning the exterior of the printer
Moving the printer
Cleaning the scanner glass
Before moving the printer
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Shipping the printer
Moving the printer to another location
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Using the Embedded Web Server
Administrative support
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Viewing reports
Setting up e-mail alerts
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Solving basic printer problems
Troubleshooting
Solving printing problems
Error message about reading USB drive appears
Job takes longer than expected to print
Jobs do not print
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Incorrect or strange characters print
Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper
Tray linking does not work
Large jobs do not collate
Unexpected page breaks occur
Solving copy problems
Copier does not respond
Scanner unit does not close
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Poor copy quality
Partial document or photo copies
Solving scanner problems
Checking an unresponsive scanner
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Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer
Scan was not successful
Poor scanned image quality
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Partial document or photo scans
Solving fax problems
Cannot scan from a computer
Caller ID is not shown
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Cannot send or receive a fax
215
Can send but not receive faxes
Received fax has poor print quality
Can receive but not send faxes
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Blocking junk faxes
Solving option problems
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Multipurpose feeder
Drawers
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Memory card
Solving paper feed problems
Paper frequently jams
Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared
Blank pages
Solving print quality problems
Characters have jagged or uneven edges
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Dark lines
Clipped images
Gray background
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Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line
Incorrect margins
222
Toner Cartridge MAY be Defective
Print irregularities
Paper curl
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Has the Paper Absorbed Moisture DUE to High HUMIDITY?
Skewed print
Repeating defects
Print is too light
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Check the DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, and Contrast Settings
Make Sure Color Saver is SET to OFF
Toner Cartridge MAY be LOW
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Print is too dark
Toner fog or background shading appears on
Solid color pages
Toner rubs off
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Transparency print quality is poor
Toner specks
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Uneven print density
Solving color quality problems
Color misregistration
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FAQ about color printing
Manual Color menu
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Object type
Color conversion tables
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What are detailed Color Samples and how do I access them?
Contacting Customer Support
Embedded Web Server does not open
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Edition notice
Product information
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Trademarks
Noise emission levels
Modular component notice
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Meter average sound pressure, dBA
Static sensitivity notice
Mercury statement Temperature information
Laser notice
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Product power consumption
Power consumption
Power Saver
Laser advisory label
Industry Canada compliance statement
Off mode
Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada
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South Africa telecommunications notice
Using this product in Switzerland
Utilisation de ce produit en Suisse
Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
Regulatory notices for wireless products
Industry Canada Canada
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Ελληνική English
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Statement of Limited Warranty
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY
Limited warranty service
Limited warranty
Extent of limited warranty
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Limitation of liability
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Additional rights
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Lexmark Software Limited Warranty and License Agreement
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Adobe Systems Incorporated Notice
Numerics
Index
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