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Introduction
Finding information about the printer
Quick Setup sheet
User's Guide
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Customer support
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Limited Warranty
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Wireless network compatibility
Operating system notice
Setting up the printer
Checking the box contents
Understanding the parts of the printer
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Standalone printer setup
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Getting the printer ready to fax
Using an RJ11 adapter
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Choosing a fax connection
Connecting to an answering machine
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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
Setting up to fax while behind a PBX
Using a digital phone service
Understanding the control panel
Using the control panel
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Navigating the control panel menus
Understanding and using default settings
Installing another language control panel
Understanding the Setup menu and submenus
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Installing the printer software
Using the installation software CD (Windows users only)
Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only)
Using the World Wide Web
Understanding the printer software
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Turning printing voice notification on or off
Installing an internal wireless print server
What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?
Security Information
Networking
General networking
Networking overview
Common home network configurations
Wired network example
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What information do I need and where do I find it?
Finding the MAC address
Printing a network setup page
Wireless networking
Finding IP addresses
How to locate a printer IP address
How to locate a computer IP address
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Assigning an IP address
Configure IP address
Finding the signal strength
Types of wireless networks
Tips for using network adapters
Advanced wireless setup
Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows
For Windows Vista users
For Windows XP users
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows
Loading paper and original documents
Loading paper
Using the automatic paper type sensor
Loading envelopes
Loading labels
Loading greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards
Loading transparencies
Loading iron-on transfers
Loading custom-size paper
Loading banner paper
Loading original documents on the scanner glass
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Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder
Using the Paper Handling submenu
Printing
Printing basic documents
Printing a document
Printing a Web page
Printing photos or images from a Web page
Printing multiple copies of a document
Collating copies
Printing the last page first (reverse page order)
Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)
Understanding the Print Files menu
Printing documents from a removable storage device
Pausing print jobs
Canceling print jobs
Printing specialty documents
Choosing compatible specialty paper types
Printing envelopes
Printing greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards
Printing a document as a poster
Printing an image as a poster
Printing a booklet
Assembling a booklet
Printing on custom-size paper
Printing iron-on transfers
Printing transparencies
Printing a banner
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)
Understanding the two-sided printing (duplexing) function
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically
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Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually
Changing printer settings
Saving and deleting print settings
Using the Change Printer Default Settings submenu
Resetting printer software to factory default settings
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users
Using the Change Print File Default Settings submenu
Resetting factory default settings
Resetting all settings
Resetting only menu settings
Saving settings
Working with photos
Retrieving and managing photos
Inserting a memory card
Inserting a flash drive
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera
Understanding Photo and the Photo Card Mode menu
Using the Photo Default Settings menu
Using the Photo Menu
Editing photos
Understanding the PictBridge Default Print Settings menu
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Using the Change PictBridge Default Settings submenu
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Using the Change Photo Default Settings submenu
Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel
Transferring all photos from a memory card using the computer
Transferring selected photos from a memory card using the computer
Transferring selected photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer
Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive
Changing the Productivity Studio temporary files preferences
Changing the Productivity Studio searched folders preferences
Changing the Productivity Studio library preferences
Changing the Productivity Studio transfer settings
Editing photos
Editing photos using the control panel
Cropping a photo
Rotating a photo
Changing the Resolution / Size of a photo
Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photo
Reducing the red-eye effect in a photo
Blurring/Sharpening a photo
Enhancing a photo
Changing the Hue / Saturation of a photo
Changing the Gamma Value of a photo or image
Despeckling a photo
Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photo
Applying a color effect to a photo
Changing the Exposure setting of a photo
Printing photos
Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device using the computer
Viewing / Printing photos from the Productivity Studio
Printing Photo Packages
Creating Photo Greeting Cards
Printing a photo or selected photos
Printing all photos from a memory device
Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet
Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF
Creating a slideshow
Creating and viewing a slideshow
Viewing a slideshow of photos on the control panel display
Copying
Making a copy
Making a color or black-and-white copy
Copying on both sides of the paper (duplexing)
Copying photos
Copying a photo using the computer
Adjusting copy quality
Adjusting the brightness of a copy
Collating copies using the control panel
Repeating an image on one page
Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)
Enlarging or reducing an image
Understanding Copy and the Copy Mode menu
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Using the Change Copy Default Settings submenu
Changing the default copy settings
Scanning
Scanning a document
Scanning a document using the computer
Scanning text for editing
Scanning images for editing
Scanning a photo to Work with Documents and Photos
Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computer
Creating a PDF from a scanned item
Canceling a scan job
Customizing scan settings using the computer
Understanding Scan and the Scan Mode menu
Using the Change Scan Default Settings submenu
Changing the default scan settings
Scanning to a computer over a network using the control panel
Saving a scanned image on the computer
Changing the Productivity Studio scan settings
Adding a file to an e-mail message
Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message
Scanning documents or images for e-mailing
Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences
Faxing
Sending a fax
Entering a fax number
Sending a fax using the software
Sending a fax using the control panel
Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial)
Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time
Receiving a fax
Receiving a fax manually
Receiving a two-sided fax
Setting a fax manual answer code
Using Caller ID from the control panel
Using Caller ID from the software
Receiving a fax automatically
Receiving a fax with an answering machine
Forwarding faxes
Using the Phone Book
Using the control panel Phone Book
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Using the computer Phone Book
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Customizing fax settings
Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility
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Understanding Fax and the Fax Mode menu
Using the Change Fax Default Settings submenu
Using the Phone Book submenu
Using the Ringing and Answering submenu
Using the Fax Printing submenu
Using the Dialing and Sending submenu
Printing the Fax Settings List
Setting up a fax footer
Creating a fax cover page using the control panel
Blocking junk faxes
Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings
Using the Fax Solutions Software
Setting up a dialing prefix
Setting the distinctive ring
Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically
Setting up Speed Dial
Printing fax activity reports
Maintaining the printer
Understanding the Maintenance menu
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Installing print cartridges
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Removing a used print cartridge
Refilling print cartridges
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges
Aligning print cartridges
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
Preserving the print cartridges
Cleaning the scanner glass
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Cleaning the exterior of the printer
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Troubleshooting
Setup Troubleshooting
Incorrect language appears on the display
Change the language selection during initial setup
Select a different language after initial setup
Software does not install
Page does not print
Check cartridges
Check printer default and pause settings
Reconnect power supply
Remove and reinstall the software
Solving printer communication problems
Establish bidirectional communication between the printer and the computer
Make sure the printer is not in sleep mode
Understanding Warning levels
Removing and reinstalling the software
Enabling the USB port
Wireless troubleshooting
How do I find out what type of security my network is using?
Check your security keys
WEP key
WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK key
Check cable
Check Wi-Fi indicator light
Check if printer driver is installed
Check if printer is connected to the wireless network
Reboot the computer
Wi-Fi indicator is not lit
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation
Check MAC address
Ping the wireless access point (wireless router) to make sure the network is working
Run the wireless setup again
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Wi-Fi indicator light is orange
Check cable
Configure the optional internal wireless print server
Check network name
Check security keys
Wireless printer is no longer working
Run the wireless setup again
Changing wireless settings after installation
Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings
Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation
Check whether the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer
Printer cannot connect to the wireless network
Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless access point (wireless router)
Move the computer and/or printer closer to the wireless router
Check whether the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer
Check your security keys
Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only)
Check the installation cable
Checking your network name (Windows users only)
Ping the access point
Ping the printer
Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only)
Changing wireless settings after installation (Windows users only)
Check printer ports (Windows users only)
Print troubleshooting
Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera
Make sure paper size is set correctly
Improving print quality
Check paper
Select a higher print quality
Check print cartridges
Poor text and graphic quality
Remove sheets as they are printed
Use a different brand of paper
Check paper condition
Removing and reinstalling the software
Select the Borderless print feature
Select the Borderless resize feature (when copying)
Select the Borderless photo feature (when printing photos)
Make sure you use photo paper
Make sure the paper size matches the printer setting
Print speed is slow
Partial document or photo prints
Photo smudges or scratches
Checking the print cartridges
Are the cartridges low on ink?
Ink levels seem incorrect
Are you printing graphics or photos?
Are you printing a large file?
Ink levels seem to go down too quickly
Are you printing photos or documents with a large number of graphics?
Characters on printout are missing or unexpected
Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen
Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together
Page prints with different fonts
Print is too dark or smudged
Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly
Are the print cartridges clean?
Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print
Are the printer and the computer able to communicate data?
Transparencies or photos contain white lines
Check the program settings
Perform maintenance on the print catridges
Vertical straight lines are not smooth
Align the print cartridges
White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas
Adjust the program settings for the document
Perform maintenance on the print catridges
Settings are not saved
Change time-out settings
Save settings
Checking printer readiness
Make sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded
Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing
Resolving font problems
Have you applied the fonts correctly in the program?
Is the font a TrueType font? Is it available on the computer?
Was the document formatted or created for the printer?
Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status
Is there a problem with the connections?
Do you need to adjust the Quality/Speed settings?
Is the problem with the program?
Printing a test page
Checking the port setting
External print server is not working
Removing an external print server
Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged
Make sure the USB cable is connected to the USB port on the back of the computer
Make sure the other end of the USB cable is connected to the back of the printer
Make sure the cable is not damaged or loose
Printer cannot communicate with computers over peer-to-peer network
Check the status of the host computer and printer
Check the printer status
Try to locate the printer from the remote computer
Restart the host computer and the remote computer
Printer is not able to communicate with the computer
Problems when copying, scanning, or faxing
Close other software
Change the scanning resolution to a lower value
Is the original document loaded correctly on the scanner glass?
Wrong printer is attached
Updating the printer software
Bidirectional communication is not established
Make sure the printer is receiving power
Make sure the external print server is working
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting
How to clear and avoid paper jams
Duplex unit does not operate correctly
Check paper size and type
Make sure the duplex unit is properly installed
Two-sided paper type error
Two-sided printing is not supported on the current paper size
Paper jam in the printer
Eject the paper automatically
Remove the paper manually
Paper jam in the paper support
Paper or specialty media misfeeds
Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media
Check media loading
Check printer default and pause settings
Banner paper jams
Clear banner paper jams
Paper continues to jam
Are you using paper designed for an inkjet printer?
Are you loading the paper correctly?
Paper jam in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Paper jam in the duplex unit
Memory card troubleshooting
Memory card cannot be inserted
Nothing happens when memory card is inserted
Check memory card type
Check to see if the memory card is damaged
Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive
Check the type of files contained on the memory card or flash drive
Check the memory card or flash drive
Check network connections and power
Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network
Select the printer on your wireless network
Check memory card placement
Check memory card type
Check to see if the memory card is damaged
Copy troubleshooting
Copier does not respond
Scanner unit does not close
Poor copy quality
Clean the scanner glass
Copied item does not match the original item
Partial document or photo copies
Scan troubleshooting
Scanner does not respond
Scan was not successful
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer
Close other software
Change the scanning resolution to a lower value
Poor scanned image quality
Clean the scanner glass
Fax troubleshooting
Cannot send or receive a fax
Review digital phone service checklist
Verify dial tone
Disconnect other equipment temporarily
Disable Call Waiting temporarily
Do you have Voice Mail service?
Can send but not receive faxes
Load paper
Check if Auto Answer is on
Make sure Fax Forwarding is not selected
Can receive but not send faxes
Check mode selection
Check document placement
Check the Dial Prefix setting
Check Speed Dial number
Printer receives a blank fax
Check original document
Check cartridges
Received fax has poor print quality
Review checklist for sender
Caller ID information is not displayed
Caller ID pattern may not be set correctly
Fax Error
Remote Fax Error
Check phone line
Phone Line Busy
Change redial settings
Schedule to resend fax at a later time
Phone Line Error
Review digital phone service checklist
Check phone line
Check cable connections
Failed to Connect
Unsupported Paper Size
Unsupported Fax Mode
No Answer
Use phone line checklist
Make sure the printer detects dial tone
Error messages on the printer display
Alignment Error
Remove tape from print cartridge
Use new paper
Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F)
Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low
Clear Carrier Jam
Remove any obstructions
Cover Open
Error 1104
Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error
Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect
Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing
Memory Failure
Reduce memory use
Select the After Dial setting
No images have been selected
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Some photos removed from card by host.
Problems reading the memory card
Error messages on the computer screen
Clearing error messages
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Communication not available
Is the printer receiving power?
Is there a problem with the connections?
General Printing Problem
Ink Low
Out of Memory
Out of Paper
Fixing a printing failure
Unsupported file types found on memory card
Paper Jam
Multiple All-In-Ones found
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Notices
Product information
Edition notice
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS
Trademarks
Conventions
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
Industry Canada compliance statement
European EC directives conformity statement for radio products
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Noise emission levels
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive
Product disposal
Temperature information
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement
Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network
Avis rserv aux utilisateurs du rseau tlphonique du Canada
Notice to users of the New Zealand telephone network
South Africa telecommunications notice
Using this product in Switzerland
Utilisation de ce produit en Suisse
Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz
Power consumption
Product power consumption
Power Saver
Off mode
Total energy usage
Statement of Limited Warranty
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY
Limited warranty
Limited warranty service
Extent of limited warranty
LEXMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS
CARTRIDGE LICENSE AGREEMENT
LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
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