Users Guide
November
Contents
Printing
Loading paper and specialty media
Paper and specialty media guide
Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling
Copying
Mailing
Printing information pages
Faxing
Scanning to an FTP address
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Clearing jams 113
Understanding printer menus 121
Administrative support 206
Understanding printer messages 162
Maintaining the printer 177
Troubleshooting 208
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Index 251
Safety information
Safety information
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Learning about the printer
Finding information about the printer
Learning about the printer
Selecting a location for the printer
Other countries and regions -See the printed
31.37 kg 69.15 lbs
Printer configurations
Basic functions of the scanner
Basic models
Understanding the ADF and scanner glass
Using the ADF
Using the scanner glass
Understanding the printer control panel
Description
Learning about the printer
Learning about the printer
Fax To field, a Dial Pause is represented by a comma
Learning about the printer
Available options
Additional printer setup
Installing internal options
Memory cards
Accessing the system board to install internal options
Flash memory card connector Memory card connector
Installing a memory card
Reinstall the system board access cover
Notch
Ridge
Installing a flash memory card
Plastic pins
Metal pins
Installing hardware options
Installing an optional tray or drawer
Attaching cables
Power cord socket
Verifying printer setup
Printing menu settings pages
Printing a network setup
Updating available options in the printer driver
Setting up the printer software
Installing the printer software
For Windows users
Add any installed hardware options, and then click OK
Setting up wireless printing
Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network
For Macintosh users
Installing the printer on a wireless network Windows
Windows
Access the AirPort options
Installing the printer on a wireless network Macintosh
Prepare to configure the printer
Enter the printer information
Configure the printer for wireless access
Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly
From the Finder, navigate to
Click +
From the Finder, navigate to Applications Utilities
From the Printer List, click Add
Installing the printer on an Ethernet network
Select Ethernet connection, and then click Continue
Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
Mac OS X version
Additional printer setup From the printer list, click Add
Saving paper and toner
Using recycled paper and other office papers
Minimizing your printers environmental impact
Minimizing your printers environmental impact
Use both sides of the paper
Conserving supplies
Unacceptable paper examples
Place multiple pages on one sheet of paper
Reducing printer noise
Using Eco‑Mode
Saving energy
Check your first draft for accuracy
Adjusting Power Saver
Press , and then press until Ready appears
Recycling Lexmark packaging
Recycling
Recycling Lexmark products
Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling
Linking trays
Loading paper and specialty media
Linking and unlinking trays
Unlinking trays
Specify a unit of measurement
Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type
Configuring Universal paper settings
Press , and then press to return to the Ready state
Specify the paper height and width
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Loading the 650‑sheet duo drawer
Using the multipurpose feeder
Tab
Using the manual feeder
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Paper characteristics
Paper and specialty media guide
Paper guidelines
Selecting paper
Fiber content
Unacceptable paper
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Paper sizes supported by the printer
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights
Storing paper
Statement
Paper types supported by the printer
Paper types and weights supported by the printer
Light 1
Plain 1
Glossy papers
Heavy 1
Cardstock 1
Card stock-maximum Index Bristol Grain long
Paper capacities
Input capacities
Output capacity
Printing a document
Tips on using letterhead
Printing
Printing on specialty media
Source or process Print side and paper orientation
Tips on using transparencies
Tips on using envelopes
Tips on using card stock
Printing from a flash drive
Supported flash drives and file types
Flash drive File type
Printing photos from a PictBridge‑enabled digital camera
Printing information pages
Printing a font sample list
Canceling a print job from the computer
Canceling a print job
Canceling a print job from the printer control panel
Printing a directory list
For Macintosh users
Making copies
Copying using the ADF
Copying
Making a quick copy
Copying on specialty media
Copying using the scanner glass
Copying photos
Copying to transparencies
Original Size appears
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Reducing or enlarging copies
Making a copy lighter or darker
Adjusting copy quality
Placing separator sheets between copies
Copying multiple pages onto a single sheet
Canceling a copy job
Improving copy quality
Mailing
Setting up the e-mail function
Change the e‑mail settings as needed Click Submit
Getting ready to e-mail
Sending an e-mail using the keypad
Creating an e-mail shortcut using the Embedded Web Server
Setting up the address book
Mailing a document
Manually entering an e‑mail address
Sending an e‑mail using a shortcut number
Using the address book
Mailing Press
Canceling an e-mail
Sending an e-mail using the address book
Faxing
Getting the printer ready to fax
Faxing
Using the printer control panel for fax setup
Using the Embedded Web Server for fax setup
Choosing a fax connection
Connecting to an analog telephone line
Equipment and service options Fax connection setup
Connecting to a DSL service
Connecting to a PBX or Isdn system
Connecting to a Distinctive Ring Service
Connecting to an adapter for your country or region
Countries or regions except Germany
Country/region
Faxing
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Germany
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Connecting to a computer with a modem
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Setting the outgoing fax name and number
Setting the date and time
Turning daylight saving time on or off
Sending a fax
Sending a fax using the printer control panel
Sending a fax using the computer
Faxing 100
Creating shortcuts
Press the arrow buttons until Add appears, and then press
Using the address book
Using shortcuts and the address book
Using fax destination shortcuts
Enter the shortcut number, and then press
Making a fax lighter or darker
Customizing fax settings
Changing the fax resolution
Sending a fax at a scheduled time
Canceling an outgoing fax
Viewing a fax log
Understanding fax options
Improving fax quality
Forwarding a fax
Faxing 106
Scanning to an FTP address
Scanning to an FTP address using the keypad
Scanning to an FTP address
Scanning to an FTP address 107
Under Other Settings, click Manage Destinations
Creating an FTP shortcut using the Embedded Web Server
Scanning to an FTP address using a shortcut number
Scanning to an FTP address 108
Scanning to a computer or USB flash memory device
Scanning to a computer
Scanning to a computer or USB flash memory device 109
Scanning to a USB flash memory device
Insert a USB flash memory device into the front USB port
Understanding scan to computer options
Using the Scan Center software
Understanding the Scan Center features
Improving scan quality
Using the ScanBack utility
Using the ScanBack Utility
Scanning to a computer or USB flash memory device 112
Paper tray recommendations
Clearing jams
Avoiding jams
Paper recommendations
Understanding jam numbers and locations
Clearing jams 114
Paper jam
Clearing jams 115
Paper jam
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243 paper jams
Clearing jams 118
Clearing jams 119
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Menus list
Settings
Understanding printer menus
Understanding printer menus 121
Paper menu
Default Source menu
Supplies menu
Understanding printer menus 122
Tray x Size
Size/Type menu
Understanding printer menus 123
Tray x Type
MP Feeder Size
Understanding printer menus 124
Manual Paper Type
MP Feeder Type
Paper Texture menu
Understanding printer menus 125
Understanding printer menus 126
Paper Weight menu
Understanding printer menus 127
Paper Loading menu
Understanding printer menus 128
Custom Types menu
Understanding printer menus 129
Understanding printer menus 130
Universal Setup menu
Custom Scan Sizes menu
ID Card
Reports menu
Reports menu
Understanding printer menus 131
Network menu
Network/Ports
Active NIC menu
Understanding printer menus 132
Understanding printer menus 133
PS SmartSwitch
NPA Mode
Network Buffer
Wireless menu
USB menu
Understanding printer menus 134
ENA Address
Understanding printer menus 135
USB Buffer
ENA Netmask
Settings menu
General Settings menu
Understanding printer menus 136
Understanding printer menus 137
Print Recovery
Understanding printer menus 138
Sides Duplex
Copy Settings menu
Content
Paper Saver
Understanding printer menus 140
Fax Settings menu
General Fax Settings
Understanding printer menus 141
Fax Send Settings
Understanding printer menus 142
Dial Prefix
Understanding printer menus 143
Duplex
Automatic Redial
Understanding printer menus 144
Fax Receive Settings
Understanding printer menus 145
Fax Log Settings
Speaker Settings
Understanding printer menus 146
Flash Drive menu
Scan Settings
Flash Drive menu
Distinctive Rings
Understanding printer menus 148
Color
Orientation
Print Settings
Understanding printer menus 149
Finishing menu
Print Settings
Setup menu
Understanding printer menus 150
Blank Pages
Understanding printer menus 151
Copies
‑Up
Quality menu
Understanding printer menus 152
RGB Contrast
Understanding printer menus 153
RGB Brightness
RGB Saturation
Understanding printer menus 154
Color Adjust
Utilities menu
Manual Color RGB
PostScript menu
PCL Emul menu
Understanding printer menus 155
Understanding printer menus 156
Symbol Set
PCL Emulation Settings
Font Name
Understanding printer menus 157
Tray Renumber
Image menu
PictBridge menu
Understanding printer menus 158
Set Date and Time
Understanding printer menus 159
South America
Understanding printer menus 160
Time Zone North, Central,
Time Zone Europe and Africa
Time Zone Australia
Enable NTP
Understanding printer menus 161
Pacific region
List of status and error messages
Understanding printer messages
Dialing
Close door
Color Low
Fax complete
Insert Tray
Ladp connection error
Incoming call
Invalid Engine Code
Memory full, cannot send faxes
Maintenance
Menus disabled
No analog phone line
Reading error Remove drive
Power Saver
Printing error
Phone in Use
Remote Management Active
Receiving pXX
Reload printed pages in Tray
Remove originals from the scanner ADF
Sending pXX
Unsupported Mode
Scanner ADF Cover Open
Standard Exit Bin Full
Waiting
USB drive disabled
Use camera controls to print
Waiting, too many events
Insufficient memory to collate job
Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature
Ppds Font Error
Memory Full
Too many flash options installed
Network x Software Error
Standard USB Port Disabled
Not enough free space in flash memory for resources
Incompatible tray
Input config error
Too many trays attached
Replace waste toner box
Paper Jam Check Duplex
Displayed
Yy Paper jam area name
Understanding printer messages 173
Paper Missing
24x Paper Jam Check Tray
ADF Scanning Jams
Flatbed Cover Open
ADF Jam
Scanner Disabled
Scanner Auto Disabled
940.01
940.02
Service message
943.01
941.02
Checking the status of supplies
Maintaining the printer
Storing supplies
Checking the status of supplies from a network computer
Ordering supplies
Ordering toner cartridges
Maintaining the printer 178
Ordering imaging kits
Ordering a waste toner bottle
Maintaining the printer 179
Replacing supplies
Replacing the waste toner bottle
Maintaining the printer 180
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Replacing a black imaging kit
Maintaining the printer 183 Close the front door
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Replacing a black and color imaging kit
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Replacing a toner cartridge
Maintaining the printer 195 Close the front door
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Replacing a developer unit
Maintaining the printer 197 Close the top door
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Cleaning the exterior of the printer
Maintaining the printer 203 Close the front door
Before moving the printer
Cleaning the scanner glass
Moving the printer
Maintaining the printer 204
Moving the printer to another location
Shipping the printer
Administrative support
Using the Embedded Web Server
Administrative support 206
Setting up e‑mail alerts
Viewing reports
Solving printing problems
Troubleshooting
Solving basic printer problems
Error message about reading USB drive appears
Jobs do not print
Job takes longer than expected to print
Tray linking does not work
Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper
Incorrect or strange characters print
Large jobs do not collate
Copier does not respond
Solving copy problems
Unexpected page breaks occur
Scanner unit does not close
Scanner Glass MAY be Dirty
Poor copy quality
Toner MAY be LOW
Copy is TOO Light or TOO Dark
Solving scanner problems
Partial document or photo copies
Checking an unresponsive scanner
Scan was not successful
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer
Poor scanned image quality
Partial document or photo scans
Solving fax problems
Troubleshooting 215
Cannot scan from a computer
Check the Printer Connections
Review this Digital Phone Service Checklist
Cannot send or receive a fax
Check the Telephone Wall Jack
Can send but not receive faxes
Can receive but not send faxes
Received fax has poor print quality
Make Sure the Option is Installed Correctly
Solving option problems
Reset the Printer
Blocking junk faxes
Drawers
Multipurpose feeder
Paper frequently jams
Solving paper feed problems
Memory card
Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared
Characters have jagged or uneven edges
Solving print quality problems
Blank pages
Packing Material MAY be on the Print Cartridge
Dark lines
Check the Toner Darkness Setting
Clipped images
Gray background
Toner Cartridge MAY be Defective
Incorrect margins
Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line
Imaging KIT MAY be Defective
Has the Paper Absorbed Moisture DUE to High HUMIDITY?
Paper curl
Print irregularities
Fuser MAY be Worn or Defective
Print is too light
Repeating defects
Skewed print
Repeating Marks Occur Multiple Times on a
Toner Cartridge MAY be LOW
Check the DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, and Contrast Settings
Make Sure Color Saver is SET to OFF
Imaging KIT MAY be Worn or Defective
Troubleshooting 228
Print is too dark
Toner fog or background shading appears on
Make Sure the Print Cartridge is Properly Installed
Solid color pages
Print Cartridge MAY be Defective or LOW on Toner
Toner specks
Check the Paper Texture Setting
Toner rubs off
Print Cartridge MAY be Defective
Uneven print density
Troubleshooting 231
Transparency print quality is poor
Check the Transparencies
Troubleshooting 232
Solving color quality problems
FAQ about color printing
Remove and reinstall the toner cartridges
Troubleshooting 233
How is color specified in a document to be printed?
Manual Color menu
Object type Color conversion tables
Troubleshooting 235
Embedded Web Server does not open
Contacting Customer Support
236
Product information
Edition notice
November
Trademarks
Modular component notice
237
Noise emission levels
238
Laser advisory label
Mercury statement Temperature information
Laser notice
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Power Saver
Power consumption
Product power consumption
240
Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada
Off mode
Industry Canada compliance statement
Total energy usage
242
South Africa telecommunications notice
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Utilisation de ce produit en Suisse
Using this product in Switzerland
Regulatory notices for wireless products
Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz
Industry Canada Canada
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
Industry Canada Canada
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ΤΗΣ Οδηγιασ 1999/5/ΕΚ
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY
Limited warranty
Limited warranty service
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Extent of limited warranty
Limitation of liability
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Patent acknowledgment
Additional rights
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Index
Numerics
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