Manuals / Lexmark / Computer Equipment / Printer

Lexmark 8300 Series manual Networking the printer, Installing network printers, Shared printing

Models: 8300 Series

1 136

Download 136 pages 11.06 Kb

Page 90

Networking the printer

Installing network printers

Installing a network printer allows users at different workstations to print to a common printer. Methods of setting up a network printer include:

•sharing a printer that is locally attached to a network computer

•a direct Ethernet connection through a print server

Shared printing

Installing software and sharing the printer on the network (on the host computer)

1Connect the printer to a network computer using a USB cable. If the Found New Hardware dialog appears, click Cancel.

2Insert the printer software CD.

3Click Install.

4Click Continue.

5Select Yes to share your printer.

6Assign a shared printer name.

7When prompted, select Test Page to make sure that the computer can print to the printer.

8Follow the directions on the computer screen until installation is complete.

90

Image 90

Lexmark 8300 Series manual Networking the printer, Installing network printers, Shared printing, Click Continue

Contents

Lexmark 8300 Series All-In-One Edition August Contents Loading paper and original documents Printing photos using the control panel Scanning Networking the printer 101Print troubleshooting 104 126 Page Finding information about the printer Where to findDescription Where to find Finding information about the printerReadme file Setting up the printer Checking the box contentsInstalling another language control panel Getting the printer ready to faxEquipment Benefits See this section Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting to a telephone Connecting to an answering machine Connecting to a computer with a modem Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer Line EXT Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printerUse EXT Using the control panel PressPress Fax mode Using the Copy menu Customizing copy settings using the control panelUsing the Copy Mode menu Use thisCustomizing scan settings using the control panel Using the Scan Destination menuUsing the Scan menu Customizing fax settings using the control panel Using the Fax Mode menuUsing the Fax menu Customizing photo settings using the control panel Using the Photo Card Mode menuUsing the Photo More Options menu Using the Photo Edit menu Using the Photo Print Settings menuUse this Using the Productivity Suite buttons Using the printer softwareUsing the Productivity Suite Learning about the softwareUsing the All-In-One Center Select All-In-One Center Using the Maintain/Troubleshoot linkUsing the Scanning & Copying tab From this section You canUsing the Saved Images tab Using the Solution Center From this tab You canUsing Print Properties Options menu Save Settings menuWant To menu Print Properties tabsClick Manage fax history or All-In-One fax settings Using Fast PicsUsing the Fax Setup Utility Click File Œ Save asPage Loading paper and original documents Loading paperPage Loading various paper types Load up to Make sureSheets of labels Load up to Loading original documents into the ADF ADF paper capacityAllowable dimensions Loading original documents on the scanner glassClose the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image Printing collated copies PrintingPrinting a document Printing cardsPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first reverse page order Printing transparenciesPrinting a banner Getting ready to print photos using memory devices Inserting a memory cardSlot Memory card Inserting a flash drive Page Press Start Color or Start Black Transferring photos using the control panelTransferring photos using the computer Click Save NowPage Printing photos using the control panel Printing photos using the control panelChanging the default photo print settings Printing a Dpof selectionViewing a photo slide show on the control panel Adjusting brightness Cropping photos using the control panelPage Printing borderless photos Printing photos using the computerPrinting photos using the computer Printing photos stored on the computerBrowsing and selecting photos stored on the computer Creating and printing a scrapbook or albumClick Manage photos Click Show Folders Adding text captions to a photo Copying Making a copy using the control panelMaking a copy using the software Making a copyClick Display Advanced Copy Settings Repeating an image on one page using the control panelCollating copies using the control panel Collating copiesCollating copies using the software Making borderless copiesMake surePrint Last Page First is selected Making borderless copies using the control panel Making borderless copies using the softwareEnlarging or reducing an image using the control panel Enlarging or reducing an image using the softwareEnlarging or reducing an image Click Display Advanced Scan Settings Scanning multiple pages using the ADFScanning multiple pages using the scanner glass ScanningScanning to an application using the control panel Scanning to an application using the computerScanning to an application Scanning a one-page document using the control panel Scanning documents or images for e-mailingScanning documents to edit text Click Scan & Edit Text OCR Click Preview NowClick Send Now Editing scanned images using a graphics program Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapersScanning to a computer over a network Press Start Color or Start Black Sending a fax Faxing a document using the control panelFaxing Press Start BlackReceiving a fax Faxing a document using the softwareFaxing a document using an application Receiving a fax automaticallyReceiving a fax with an answering machine Receiving a fax manuallyStart Black or Setting up Speed Dial Setting up Speed Dial using the control panelUsing Speed Dial Setting up Speed Dial using the computerPress Phone Book Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time Sending a fax to a group broadcast faxSending a broadcast fax immediately Press Quick Dial 1, 2, 3, 4 orUsing the Quick Dial buttons Using the Phone Book Faxing while listening to a call On Hook DialDialing a fax number while behind a PBX Setting the distinctive ring using the control panelSetting up fax forwarding Forwarding faxesUsing Caller ID Blocking junk faxesCustomizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility Printing fax activity reports On this tab You canBlocking unwanted changes to fax settings Shared printing Installing network printersNetworking the printer Click ContinueDirect IP printing Or ConnectPeer-to-Peer Tips for installing a network printer Page Maintaining the printer Removing a used print cartridgeInstalling print cartridges Aligning print cartridges using the control panel Aligning the print cartridges using the Productivity SuiteAligning print cartridges Click Clean to fix horizontal streaks Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesPress Copy Mode Click Align to fix blurry edgesWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Improving print qualityCleaning the scanner glass Preserving the print cartridges100 Ordering suppliesRecycling Lexmark products Part numberTroubleshooting Setup troubleshootingIncorrect language appears on the display Power button is not lit Software does not install102 Does not print 103Improving print quality Print troubleshootingCannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 104Poor text and graphic quality 105Print speed is slow Poor quality at the edgesPrinter does not print or respond 106Copier does not respond Copy troubleshootingPartial document or photo prints Scanner unit does not closePoor copy quality Partial document or photo copies108 Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Scan troubleshootingScanner does not respond 109Fax troubleshooting 111 Press Fax Mode Can send but not receive faxes112 Can receive but not send faxes Printer receives a blank fax Received fax has poor print quality114 Error message Fax error 115Network troubleshooting 116Network name does not appear in the list Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingYou cannot print to the network printer Paper jam in the printerPaper jam in the ADF Paper or specialty media misfeeds118 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jams119 Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted 120Procedure Error messagesError messages on display 121Carrier Jam 122Cartridge Missing 123Photo Mode problem reading memory card 124Removing and reinstalling the software 125Electronic emission notices TrademarksConventions Copyright advisory 126European Community EC directives conformity Industry Canada compliance statementAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Japanese Vcci notice128 Noise emission levelsOther telecommunications notices Meter average sound pressure, dBAUsing this product in Germany South Africa telecommunications notice129 Product power consumption Power consumptionUsing this product in Switzerland Mode Description Power consumptionMercury statement Power SaverOff mode Total energy usageIndex 132133 134 135 136