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Lexmark 301 Contents, Safety information, About your printer, Ordering and replacing supplies

Models: 301 30E S500

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Safety information	5
About your printer	6
Thank you for choosing this printer!	6
Minimizing your printer's environmental impact	6
Finding information about the printer	7
Understanding the parts of the printer	9
Ordering and replacing supplies	11
Ordering ink cartridges	11
Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges	11
Replacing ink cartridges	12
Ordering paper and other supplies	13
Recycling Lexmark products	13
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus	14
Using the printer control panel	14
Changing temporary settings into new default settings	16
Changing the Power Saver timeout	17
Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode	17
Resetting to factory settings	17
Using the printer software	19
Minimum system requirements	19
Using the Windows printer software	19
Using the Macintosh printer software	21
Finding and installing optional software	22
Updating the printer software (Windows only)	23
Reinstalling the printer software	23
Loading paper and original documents	25
Loading paper	25
Saving paper default settings	28
Loading original documents on the scanner glass	29

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Lexmark 301 Contents, Safety information, About your printer, Ordering and replacing supplies, Using the printer software

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Machine types 4443 Models 301, 30E Intuition S500 Series Users GuideApril Using the printer control panel buttons and menus ContentsSafety information Using the printer softwareCopying PrintingNetworking ScanningIndex TroubleshootingMaintaining the printer NoticesSafetyinformation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSMinimizing your printers environmental impact About your printerThank you for choosing this printer Conserving energyRecycling Finding information about the printerConserving ink PublicationsFind it here Additional setup and instructions for using the printerWhat are you looking for? Users GuideFind it here Understanding the parts of the printerWhat are you looking for? Use theScanner lid Scanner glass USB port Power supply with port Duplex unit Use theOrdering ink cartridges Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridgesOrderin g and replacingsupplies Return Program Cartridge1Replacing ink cartridges Part Number Ordering paper and other suppliesRecycling Lexmark products PaperColor/Black Using the printer control panel buttons andmenusUsing the printer control panel Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress Cancel Arrow buttons Select DisplaySetup Select menu options Save settingsTo disable the settings timeout feature Changing temporary settings into new default settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Using the printer control panel menus Changing the Power Saver timeoutResetting to factory settings Saving paper and energy with Eco-ModeInitial Setup Complete appears on the display Using a button combination if you cannot read the current languageInitial Setup Complete appears on the display Software installed during printer installation Usingthe printersoftwareUsing the Windows printer software Minimum system requirementsLexmark Wireless Setup Utility referred to as Wireless Setup Utility Printer softwareLexmark Fax Solutions referred to as Fax Solutions Lexmark Service Center referred to as Service CenterSoftware resident in the Macintosh OS Using the Macintosh printer softwarePrinter software Software installed during printer installationFor Macintosh users Finding and installing optional softwareFor Windows users 3 Select Printer HomeEnabling automatic software updates Reinstalling the printer softwareChecking for software updates Uninstalling the printer softwareFor Windows users Installing the printer softwareUsing the World Wide Web For Macintosh usersLoading paperandoriginaldocuments Loading paperMake sure that Paper and specialty media guidelinesLoad up to Make sure that Loading paper and original documentsLoad up to Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass 2 Close the scanner lid Loading paper and original documentsTips for printing b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrin ting Printing basic documents2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup Collating printed copiesPrinting pages in reverse order 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupFor Macintosh users Printing multiple pages on one sheet2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup For Windows usersPrinting documents from a memory card or flash drive Windows only If the printer is using a USB connectionIf the printer is using a Wireless connection selected models only Printing labels Printing specialty documentsPrinting envelopes b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup Printing on custom-size paperTips on loading label sheets For Macintosh usersa Select Use custom page size Using a memory card or flash drive with the printerWorking with photos For Macintosh usersMemory Card Printing photos using the printer control panelSupported memory cards and file types File TypeYou can Editing photos using the printer control panelFrom here For Macintosh users Printing photos from a memory device using the printer softwareFor Windows users If the printer is using a USB connectionPrinting photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Setting the Bluetooth security levelPrinting from a Bluetooth-enabled device Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Printing on both sides of the paper duplexingPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupFor Macintosh users For Windows users Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup For Macintosh users2 Click Print & Fax Setting your printer as the default printerManaging print jobs For Windows usersFor Windows users Changing the printing modeChanging the printing mode for a single print job For Macintosh usersFor Windows users Pausing print jobsResuming print jobs For Macintosh usersFor Macintosh users Canceling print jobsFor Windows users Making copies CopyingTips for copying Enlarging or reducing images Copying photosCopying a two-sided document Making a copy lighter or darker Adjusting copy qualityCollating copies using the printer control panel Repeating an image on one page Copying multiple pages on one sheetMaking a duplex copy manually Making a duplex copyMaking a duplex copy automatically 8 Press Canceling copy jobsTo cancel a copy job, press Scanning stops and the printer returns to the previous menu CopyingScanning to a local or network computer ScanningTips for scanning Scanning photos into an editing application Using the printer control panelScanning to a flash drive or memory card For Windows users Using the printer software4 Select Printer Home For Macintosh users6 Click Document Scanning documents into an editing application8 Click Preview/Edit For Windows usersFor Windows users Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer softwareScanning to a PDF For Macintosh usersWhat is an application list, and how do I update it? Scanning FAQWhy am I being asked for a PIN? How can I improve the quality of a scan?Canceling scan jobs Updating the application listNetwo rking Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility Supported network security optionsPrinting a network setup page Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless networkFor Windows users Installing the printer on a wireless networkInstalling the printer on other computers For Macintosh usersAdding the printer to your wireless network Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator lightSpecial wireless installation instructions Before you beginAssigning a static IP address Changing wireless settings after installationSelect Other Wireless Network, and then click Continue Click Unlisted Network5 Click the Wireless setup utility link Advanced wireless setupCreating an ad hoc wireless network 2 Double-click Wireless Setup AssistantIn Windows XP 7 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon 8 Click Properties9 Click the Wireless Networks tab 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet ConnectionsIn Mac OS X version b Select View Available Wireless NetworksIn Windows In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier5 Click Wireless setup utility link Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkConfiguring the printer wirelessly using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2 Double-click Wireless Setup AssistantUsing the printer locally USB Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer wirelessly If the printer is currently set up locally using USB connectionIn Mac OS X version If the printer is currently set up for wirelessSharing a printer in a Windows environment In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier2 From the menu bar, click Help  System Preferences Help Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environmentc Click Properties Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? Networking FAQWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? What is an SSID?How do I find out what type of security my network is using? Where do I find my SSID?What is a network? How are home networks configured?Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Scenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet accessWhy do I need an installation cable? How do I attach the installation cable?Ad hoc How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?Infrastructure MOVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/WIRELESS ROUTER Finding the signal strengthHow can I improve wireless signal strength? REMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE PRINTERFor Windows users ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTIONREMOVE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE In Mac OS X version For Macintosh users with a wireless access pointFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlierWhat is a MAC address? How do I find the MAC address?How do I locate IP addresses? What is an IP address?What is TCP/IP? For Windows usersHow are IP addresses assigned? What is a key index?How to locate a printer IP address 2 Click More InfoMaintainingtheprinter Using the printer control panelUsing the printer software Maintaining ink cartridgesUsing the printer control panel Cleaning the printhead nozzlesUsing the printer software For Windows usersUsing the printer software Cleaning the exterior of the printerCleaning the scanner glass For Windows usersIf Troubleshooting does not solve your problem TroubleshootingUsing the Service Center to solve printer problems Setup troubleshootingIncorrect language appears on the display Printhead errorsCHANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER MENUS Troubleshooting REMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEAD3 Wipe the printhead contacts using a clean, lint-free cloth 1 Open the printer and lift the latch 2 Remove the printheadMAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER Software did not installRECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY Print job does not print or is missing pagesMAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS NOT IN POWER SAVER MODE REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWAREREINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD Printer is printing blank pagesCannot print through USB MAKE SURE THE USB PORT IS ENABLED IN WINDOWSCannot delete documents from the print queue RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY AGAINPaper jam in the paper support Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the duplex unit2 Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it out 5 From your computer, resume the print job Troubleshooting1 Push down the duplex latches and pull out the duplex unit Note Be careful not to tear the paper while removing itCHECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGS Print troubleshootingADJUST THE PAPER GUIDES TO FIT THE LOADED PAPER SELECT THE BORDERLESS PRINT FEATUREStreaks or lines on printed image MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLEDALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES Print speed is slowIF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLE Copy and scan troubleshootingComputer slows down when printing SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTERPartial copies or scans of documents or photos ADJUST THE SCAN QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWAREUSE A LOWER SCANNING RESOLUTION Scan was not successfulNothing happens when a memory card is inserted Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist Cannot scan to a computer over a networkMAKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK IS CONNECTED AND ACTIVE Wireless troubleshootingPhotos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash driveWireless troubleshooting checklist Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsDISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION Cannot print over wireless networkTURN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT OFF AND THEN BACK ON MAKE SURE DEMO MODE IS TURNED OFFCHECK THE WIRELESS SIGNAL QUALITY MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT AWAY FROM OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICESMOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGSIn Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier For Macintosh users with a wireless access pointFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station d Click Advanced TCP/IP or TCP/IPMAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS PLUGGED IN AND TURNED ON MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT CD FOR YOUR PRINTER MODELThe Continue button is unavailable MAKE SURE THAT THE USB PORT ON THE COMPUTER IS WORKINGCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLYTRY RUNNING THE INSTALLER AGAIN ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCHECK POWER ENABLE THE PRINTERCHECK NETWORK NAME If you are using WEP securitySELECT THE WIRELESS PORT CHECK SECURITY KEYSMAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installationIf you are using WPA security MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCEIf you are using WPA security PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKINGIf you are using WEP security For Windows usersFor Macintosh users b Click More Infob Double-click Network Utility 3 Double-click Network Utility 10.168.1.101MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE PRINTER For Windows users5 Click the Wireless setup utility link Wireless print server not installedCONFIGURE THE PRINTER FOR WIRELESS ACCESS AGAIN 2 Double-click Wireless Setup AssistantFor Macintosh users How to locate a printer IP addressFor Windows users 2 Click More InfoMAKE SURE THE WIRELESS PORT IS SELECTED ELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesDISCONNECT FROM ALL VPNS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORK ELIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCEASSIGN STATIC IP ADDRESSES TO ALL DEVICES IN THE NETWORK CHANGE THE CHANNEL THE WIRELESS ROUTER USESCONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE SSID 6 Click the Set Static IP Address linkCHANGE ALL NETWORK DEVICES TO THE SAME TYPE CHECK FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE WIRELESS ROUTERCHECK FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER UPDATES PURCHASE A NEW ROUTEREdition notice NoticesProduct information 2009 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reservedLicensing notices UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTSTrademarks Directory1-meter average sound pressure, dBA Hinweis zum GS-ZeichenNoise emission levels Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive Temperature informationBattery notice Product disposalPower Saver Power consumptionProduct power consumption Off modeAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada European Community EC directives conformityIndustry Canada compliance statement Regulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipmentSouth Africa telecommunications notice Notice to users of the Canadian telephone networkNotice to users of the New Zealand telephone network Avis réservé aux utilisateurs du réseau téléphonique du CanadaUtilisation de ce produit en Suisse Using this product in SwitzerlandRegulatory notices for wireless products Verwendung dieses Produkts in der SchweizIndustry Canada Canada Exposure to radio frequency radiationNotice to users in Brazil Industry Canada CanadaTaiwan NCC RF notice statement Notice to users in the European Union Deutsch CARTRIDGE LICENSE AGREEMENT LEXMARK SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY AND LICENSE AGREEMENTSPRINTER LICENSE AGREEMENT LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTa Use. You may Use one 1 copy of the Software Program. The term “Use” means storing, loading, installing, executing, or displaying the Software Program. If Lexmark has licensed the Software Program to you for concurrent use, you must limit the number of authorized users to the number specified in your agreement with Lexmark. You may not separate the components of the Software Program for use on more than one computer. You agree that you will not Use the Software Program, in whole or in part, in any manner that has the effect of overriding, modifying, eliminating, obscuring, altering or de-emphasizing the visual appearance of any trademark, trade name, trade dress or intellectual property notice that appears on any computer display screens normally generated by, or as a result of, the Software Program Page MICROSOFT CORPORATION NOTICES ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED NOTICEIndex Page aligning 88 printhead access 10 printhead error 92 printhead nozzles Power Saver timeout changingprint speed is slow 100 print troubleshooting sharing the printer with a Macintosh computerPage Page Wi-Fi indicator light is green printer does not print WPA passphrase locating