Series Users Guide
2008
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Contents
Loading paper
Scanning
Copying
Faxing 103
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Troubleshooting
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Safety info rm ation
Intro du ction
Finding information about the printer
Publications
Customer support
Mail support
Click Technical Support
Limited Warranty
Where to find USA
Setting up the printe r
Granting access to the software during installation
Setting up the printer as a copier only or fax only
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Understanding the parts of the printer
Use
Automatic Document Feeder ADF tray
Orange
Line
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus
Using the printer control panel
Setup
Redial/Pause Dialtone Keypad
Press
Using the printer menus
Setup menu
Menus List
Photo menu
Saving settings
Changing temporary settings into new default settings
Temporary settings
To change the temporary settings into new default settings
To disable the settings timeout feature
Using the printer software
Installing printer software
Changing the Power Saver timeout
Using Windows
Installing the optional XPS driver Windows Vista users only
Using the World Wide Web
Click Computer
Click Control Panel
Using the Windows printer software
Using the Macintosh printer software
Switching from a desktop computer to a laptop computer
Windows Vista
Using an RJ11 adapter
Getting the printer ready to fax
Windows XP and earlier
Country/region United Kingdom Italy Ireland Sweden Finland
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Country/region Saudi Arabia Israel United Arab Emirates
Egypt Poland Bulgaria
Czech Republic Russia Belgium
Australia Spain South Africa Turkey
Choosing a fax connection
Country/region
Connecting to an answering machine
Equipment
Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack
Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany
Connecting to a computer with a modem
Connecting to a telephone
Using a digital phone service
Wireless network compatibility
Installing the printer on a wireless network
Installing the printer on other computers
Using Windows
Using Macintosh
Windows Vista
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light
Special wireless installation instructions
Before you begin
Changing wireless settings after installation
Adding the printer to your wireless network
Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility
Assigning a static IP address
Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows only
Using the printer wirelessly
Using the printer locally USB
If the printer is currently set up for wireless
Mac OS X version
Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
Advanced wireless setup
Creating an ad hoc wireless network
Click Control Panel Click Network and Internet
Windows XP
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network
Select View Available Wireless Networks
Windows
For Macintosh users
Frequently asked questions
Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?
What is an SSID?
Where do I find my SSID?
What is a network?
What types of wireless network security are available?
No Security
How are home networks configured?
Wired network example
Wireless network examples
Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access
Why do I need an installation cable?
Scenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access
How do I attach the installation cable?
How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?
Finding the signal strength
Requirements for all devices
How can I improve wireless signal strength?
Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer
Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption
Remove Sources of Interference
What is a MAC address?
How do I find the MAC address?
What is an IP address?
What is TCP/IP?
How to locate a computer IP address using Windows
How do I locate IP addresses?
What is a key index?
How to locate a computer IP address using Macintosh
How to locate a printer IP address
How are IP addresses assigned?
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Load in g pape r
Loading paper
Loading various paper types
Plain paper
Heavyweight matte paper, photo paper, glossy paper
Envelopes
Labels
Transparencies
Iron-on transfers
Greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, postcards
Custom-size paper
Banner paper
Loading original documents on the scanner glass
Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image
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Using the automatic paper type sensor
Automatic Document Feeder ADF paper capacity
Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Prin ting
Printing basic documents
Printing a document
Printing multiple copies of a document
Collating printed copies
Collated
Printing the last page first reverse page order
Printing multiple pages on one sheet N-Up
For Mac OS X versions 10.5
Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive
Wireless connection selected models only
Printing specialty documents
Choosing compatible specialty paper types
USB connection
Printing envelopes
Printing labels
Printing on custom-size paper
Tips on loading label sheets
Pausing print jobs
Using the printer folder in Windows
Managing print jobs
Using the taskbar in Windows
Resuming print jobs
Click Control Panel
Canceling print jobs
Using Mac OS X version
Using Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
Using the printer control panel
Using the taskbar in Windows
Connecting photo storage devices
Working with p ho tos
Inserting a memory card
Inserting a flash drive
Printing photos using the printer control panel
Printing photos
Printing photos from the computer using the printer software
Select Lexmark Productivity Studio
If you are using Windows
If you are using Macintosh
Click Lexmark Productivity Studio
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera
Camera detected. Press OK to change settings
Press to print the photos Working with photos
Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof
Scan ning
Scanning original documents
Using Windows
Scanning color or black-and-white original documents
Scanning photos for editing
Canceling scan jobs
Scanning to a computer over a network
Using Windows
Cop ying
Making copies
Copying photos
Enlarging or reducing images
Adjusting copy quality
Making a copy lighter or darker
Press until Lighter/Darker appears
Repeating an image on one
Copying multiple pages on one sheet N-Up
Canceling a copy job
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Sending a fax using the printer control panel
Faxing
Sending a fax
Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial
Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time
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Receiving a fax
Receiving a fax automatically
Receiving a fax manually
Receiving a fax with an answering machine
Customizing dial settings
Setting up the Address Book
Forwarding faxes
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Setting up a dialing prefix
Setting up Caller ID
Setting the distinctive ring
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Setting a fax manual answer code
Setting up to fax while behind a PBX
Setting up a fax footer
Managing faxes
Printing the Fax Settings List
Printing fax activity reports
Blocking junk faxes
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Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings
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Installing print cartridges
Main taining th e prin t er
Maintaining print cartridges
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Removing a used print cartridge
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Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges
Refilling print cartridges
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Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
Aligning print cartridges
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Checking ink levels
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Select Lexmark Service Center
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
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Cleaning the scanner glass
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
Preserving the print cartridges
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Ordering supplies
Ordering print cartridges
118
Resetting to factory settings
Resetting all settings
Resetting menu settings
Ordering paper and other supplies
120
Using the printer troubleshooting software Windows only
Setup troubleshooting
Troublesho oting
Incorrect language appears on the display
Power button is not lit
Software did not install
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Does not print
123
Using Windows
Check Printer Default and Pause Settings
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Check Cartridges
Using Macintosh
Disconnect and Reconnect Power Supply
125
For Mac OS X version
Solving printer power problems
Removing and reinstalling the software
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Click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System
Enabling the USB port in Windows
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Wireless troubleshooting
Wireless troubleshooting checklist
Click Settings Control Panel System
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Printing a network setup
Check the USB cable
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Why isnt my printer in this list?
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Cannot print over wireless network
Move Your Access Point to Minimize Interference
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Using Macintosh with an AirPort base station
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Mac OS X version
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Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
Check Your WEP KEY or WPA Passphrase
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit
Check Your Advanced Security Settings
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer
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Allow the Wireless Installation to Complete
Enable the Printer
Select the Wireless Printer
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Select the Wireless Port
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If you are using WEP security
If you are using WPA security
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Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working
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Check MAC Address
RUN the Wireless Setup Again
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Click Control Panel Click Network Connection
Make Sure the Wireless Access Point is on
Move Your Wireless Access Point to Minimize Interference
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Check the MAC Address
Double-clickNetwork Utility
Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange
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Check Network Name
Wireless print server not installed
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Fax troubleshooting
Cannot send or receive a fax
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Check Cable Connections
145
Can send but not receive faxes
146
Can receive but not send faxes
147
Printer receives a blank fax
Received fax has poor print quality
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Fax Error
Fax Mode Unsupported
Caller ID information is not displayed
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Remote Fax Error
Change Redial Settings
Phone Line Busy
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Phone Line Error
No Answer
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Failed to Connect
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Product information
Edition notice
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Trademarks
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Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
Industry Canada compliance statement
Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada
Industry Canada notice
European Community EC directives conformity
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Noise emission levels
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South Africa telecommunications notice
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Using this product in Switzerland
Temperature information
Utilisation de ce produit en Suisse
Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz
Power consumption
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Lexmark License Agreements
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Index
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Ethernet
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PBX
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Dpof
Troubleshooting, fax Caller ID not displayed
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