Finding information about the printer...7 Understanding the parts of the printer...9 Ordering and replacing supplies...12 Ordering ink cartridges...12 Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges...12 Replacing ink cartridges...13 Ordering paper and other supplies...14 Recycling Lexmark products...14 Using the printer control panel buttons and menus...15 Using the printer control panel...15...
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Printing...31 Tips for printing...31 Printing basic documents...31 Printing specialty documents...35 Working with photos...37 Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device...43 Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)...46 Managing print jobs...49 Copying...53 Tips for copying...53 Making copies...53 Copying photos...53 Copying a two-sided document...54 Enlarging or reducing images...54 Adjusting copy quality...55 Making a copy lighter or darker...55...
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Configuring the fax settings...76 Creating a contact list...78 Sending faxes...79 Receiving faxes...81 Faxing FAQ...82 Networking...89 Installing the printer on a wireless network...89 Advanced wireless setup...94 Networking FAQ...101 Maintaining the printer...112 Maintaining ink cartridges...112 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...114 Cleaning the scanner glass...114 Troubleshooting...115 Before you troubleshoot...115 Using the Service Center to solve printer problems...115...
Safety information Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Do not place or use this product near water or wet locations. Use only the power supply and power cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacements.
About your printer Thank you for choosing this printer! We've worked hard to make sure it will meet your needs. To start using your new printer right away, use the setup materials that came with the printer, and then skim the User’s Guide to learn how to perform basic tasks.
“Deep Clean Printhead” features. These features clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of your prints. Recycling • Return ink cartridges for reuse or recycling through the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program. To return an ink cartridge, go to www.lexmark.com/recycle. Follow the instructions to request a postage-paid bag. •...
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Sunday (11:00 AM–8:00 PM ET) Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for your region or country can be found on the Support Web site (support.lexmark.com) or on the printed warranty that came with your printer. Warranty information varies by country or region: •...
Understanding the parts of the printer Use the Paper support Paper guide adjustment lever Wi-Fi indicator Memory card slots PictBridge and USB port Card reader light Paper exit tray Printer control panel Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding it into the ADF. ADF output tray ADF tray Paper feed guard...
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Use the Scanner lid Access the scanner glass. Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents. Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. Duplex unit • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams.
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Use the Scanner unit • Access the ink cartridges and printhead. • Remove paper jams. About your printer...
High yield cyan color cartridge Magenta color cartridge High yield magenta color cartridge Licensed for a single use only. After use, return this cartridge to Lexmark for remanufacturing, refilling, or recycling. Available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Pro208 models...
Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or ink cartridges. Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately after removing the old ones or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out.
Ordering paper and other supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item USB cable For more information, go to www.lexmark.com. Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper Notes: •...
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: Use the: Power button Copy button Scan button Fax button Photo button Back button Using the printer control panel buttons and menus •...
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Use the: Select button Arrow buttons Display Note: The display is turned off in Power Saver mode. Setup button Use the: Address Book Access fax numbers from a saved list of numbers. Redial/Pause In Fax mode: • Insert a three-second pause in a fax number to wait for an outside line or get through an automated answering system.
Use the: 2-Sided/Eco-Mode Activate 2-Sided to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). Activate Eco-Mode to: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after the printer is left idle for ten minutes. •...
Photo menu The following Photo options will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or after you turn off the printer, but they will return to the factory default settings when a memory card or flash drive is removed. •...
Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage, reduces paper waste, optimizes energy efficiency, and saves money. Note: If you are using Eco-Mode, then the Eco-Mode settings override any changes you may make to individual settings that are part of Eco-Mode.
Linux OpenSUSE 11.0 and 11.1 (Web only) • Linux Fedora 10 (Web only) The printer driver for this operating system is available only at support.lexmark.com. Using the Windows printer software Software installed during printer installation When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. You may have chosen to install some additional programs.
Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility in four-in-one printers. Use the Fax Setup Utility to set the Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers, set Ringing and Answering, and print fax history and status reports.
Use the Lexmark All-In-One Center (referred to as All-In-One Center) Lexmark Fax Setup Utility (referred to as Fax Setup Utility) When you select File Print with a document open and then click Properties, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. The dialog lets you select options for the print job, such as the following: •...
Use the Lexmark Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader) Lexmark Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility) Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant) Note: Your printer may not come with these applications, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased.
Updating the printer software (Windows only) Checking for software updates Click or Start. Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. Select Printer Home. Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. From the Support tab, select Check for updates. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Double-click Install. Follow the instructions on the installation dialog. Using the World Wide Web Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder. Select your printer, and then select your operating system.
Loading paper and original documents Loading paper Fan the paper. Center the paper on the paper support. Adjust the paper guides so they rest against the edges of the paper. Note: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support, and the edges should be flush against both paper guides.
Paper and specialty media guidelines Load up to: 100 sheets of plain paper 25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper 20 sheets of banner paper Make sure that: • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. • You load letterhead paper with the print side faceup and the top of the letterhead going into the printer first.
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Load up to: 10 envelopes 25 sheets of labels 25 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards Loading paper and original documents Make sure that: • The print side of the envelope is faceup. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes.
Load up to: 25 sheets of photo/glossy paper 10 iron-on transfers 50 transparencies Saving paper default settings You can set the default paper size, paper type, and photo print size for the documents and photos that you print. Note: These default settings apply only to print, copy, and scan jobs that you initiate from the printer. From the printer control panel, press Choose the default settings: •...
Loading original documents on the scanner glass Open the scanner lid and place the document facedown on the scanner glass. Close the scanner lid. Loading original documents into the ADF You can load up to 35 sheets of an original document into the ADF for scanning, copying, and faxing. You can load A4-, letter-, or legal-size paper into the ADF.
Printing Tips for printing • Use the appropriate paper for your print job. • Select a higher print quality for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. •...
Collating printed copies If you print multiple copies of a document, then you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies as groups of pages (not collated). Collated Notes: • The collate option is available only when you are printing multiple copies. •...
From the Copies section of the Print Setup tab, select a page order: • To print the last page first, select Print Last Page First. • To print the first page first, clear the Print Last Page First check box. Note: If two-sided printing is enabled, then you cannot print the last page first.
From the print options pop-up menu, choose Layout. • From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of page images that you want to print on one sheet. • From the Layout Direction menu, choose a layout direction. •...
Printing specialty documents Printing envelopes Load the envelopes in the printer. Send the print job: For Windows users With a document open, click File Print. Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. From the Paper Type list of the Print Setup tab, select Plain Paper. From the Paper Size list, select the envelope size.
From the Paper Size list of the Print Setup tab, choose a paper size that matches the size of the label sheet. If no paper size matches the label sheet size, then set a custom size. If necessary, choose the appropriate type of paper from the Paper Type list. Click OK to close any printer software dialogs.
For Macintosh users With a document open, choose File > Print. From the printer pop-up menu, choose the printer. If necessary, click the disclosure triangle. From the print options pop-up menu, choose Copies & Pages and then click Page Setup. From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Custom Paper Size.
T IN Look for Memory Card Detected or Storage Device Detected on the display. Notes: • If the printer does not recognize the memory device, then remove and reinsert it. • If a flash drive or a digital camera set to mass storage mode is inserted into the USB port while a memory card is in the card slot, then a message appears on the display prompting you to choose which memory device to use.
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Press the up or down arrow button to select a photo printing option, and then press Note: You can choose to print all the photos, print photos that fall within a date range, print selected photos by photo range, print photos using pre-defined photo size templates, or print pre-selected photos from a digital camera using Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).
If you want to adjust the print settings: Press again. Press the arrow buttons to make your selections. Press to save your selections. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Continue, and then press Press the Color/Black button to set a color or black-and-white print. When you select color or black-only printing, the light near your choice comes on.
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera PictBridge is a technology available in most digital cameras that lets you print directly from your digital camera without using a computer. Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer.
If you want to change the default print settings: Press to access the PictBridge menu. Press the arrow buttons to select the paper size, paper type, photo size, and layout of the photos that you want to print. Press each time you make a selection. Note: The printer will use the default print settings unless you change the print settings from the camera.
Press the Color/Black button to set a color or black-and-white print. When you select color or black-only printing, the light near your choice comes on. Press to print the photos. Note: For best results, allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF If your camera supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), then you can specify which photos to print, how many of each, and the print settings while the memory card is still in the camera.
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• The Bluetooth-enabled device you are using requires users to set up a Bluetooth connection on every print job. For more information, see the documentation for your Bluetooth device. • The name of the Bluetooth device you are using is automatically deleted from the Bluetooth device list. When the Bluetooth security level is set to High, the printer saves a list of up to eight Bluetooth devices that have previously set up a connection with the printer.
Setting the Bluetooth security level Insert a Bluetooth USB adapter into the USB port. Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display. Note: A Bluetooth adapter is not included with the printer. From the printer control panel, press Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Bluetooth Setup, and then press button Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Security Level, and then press Press the up or down arrow button to select the security level, and then press •...
Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port. Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch cables, any network adapter, any connector, the USB Bluetooth adapter, or the printer in the areas shown while actively printing, reading, or writing from a Bluetooth-enabled device.
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From the 2-Sided Printing section, select On from the drop-down menu. Note: To use the settings defined in the printer, select Use Printer Settings. Select either the Side Flip or Top Flip option. Side Flip is the setting most often used. Select a setting for the dry time.
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually For Windows users With a document open, click File Print. Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Click the Advanced tab. From the 2-Sided Printing section, select Manual. Note: The Print Instruction Page to Assist in Reloading item is selected automatically. Click OK.
After printing the first set of pages, flip and reload the paper. Repeat steps 1 and 2. From the Print or “Pages to print” pop-up menu, select to print the even numbered pages. Click Print. Managing print jobs Setting your printer as the default printer Your printer should be selected automatically from the Print dialog when you send a print job.
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Changing the printing mode To conserve ink, you can change the default printing mode for all print jobs to Quick Print. It uses less ink and is ideal for printing text-only documents. If you need to change to a different print mode to print photos or other high-quality documents, then you can select a different mode from the Print dialog before sending the print job.
Pausing print jobs For Windows users Click , or click Start and then click Run. In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens. Right-click the printer, and then select Open. Pause the print job.
Resume the print job: • If you want to resume a particular print job, then choose the document name, and then click Resume. • If you want to resume all print jobs in the queue, then click Resume Printer or Start Jobs. Canceling print jobs To cancel a print job from the printer control panel, press For Windows users...
Copying Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Note: The ADF is available only on selected models. If you purchased a printer without an ADF, then load original documents or photos on the scanner glass. Tips for copying • When using the ADF, adjust the paper guide on the ADF to the width of the original document. •...
From the printer control panel, press Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Photo Reprint. Press the left or right arrow button to select the desired photo size. Press Note: For best results, allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Copying a two-sided document Load paper.
Adjusting copy quality Load paper. Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. From the printer control panel, press Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Quality. Press the left or right arrow button to set the copy quality to Automatic, Draft, Normal, or Photo. Press Making a copy lighter or darker Load paper.
Repeating an image on one page You can print the same page image multiple times on one sheet of paper. This option is helpful when creating items such as labels, decals, flyers, and handouts. Load paper. Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. From the printer control panel, press Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Copies per Sheet.
Choose the duplex option that matches your original document: • If you are copying a one-sided document, then press the left or right arrow button to scroll to 1 to 2. • If you are copying a two-sided document, then press the left or right arrow button to scroll to 2 to 2. Press to save the first page of the document to the printer memory.
Scanning Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Note: The ADF is available only on selected models. If you purchased a printer without an ADF, then load original documents or photos on the scanner glass. Tips for scanning • When using the ADF, adjust the ADF paper guide to the width of the original document. •...
Press the arrow buttons to select the resolution quality and the original image size. Press a selection. Press to start scanning. The scan is complete when the application you selected in step 4 opens on the destination computer, and the scan appears within the application as a new file.
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Press the arrow buttons to select the resolution quality, the type of output you want to create, and the original image size. Press each time you make a selection. Press to start scanning. The scan is complete when the photo editing application you selected in step 4 opens on the destination computer, and the scan appears within the application as a new file.
Scanning documents into an editing application An Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application allows you to edit an original text document that has been scanned. In order for this to work, you must have an OCR application stored on a local or network computer and you must be able to choose it from the list of applications when you set up the scan.
Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. Select Printer Home. Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. Click Email, and then select Photo, Document or PDF. Note: You can select Document only if an OCR application is stored on your computer. Scanning starts and the scan progress dialog appears.
For Macintosh users Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. Double-click the printer Center to open the All-In-One Center. From the “What is being scanned?” menu on the main screen, choose a document type. Customize the settings as needed.
Select a local or network computer to receive the scan and then press Wait until the printer has finished downloading a list of the scan applications available on the selected computer. Select REFRESH from the list of scan applications. This updates the application list in the printer. Canceling scan jobs Press on the printer control panel, or click Cancel on the computer screen.
Faxing CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Setting up the printer to fax Scenario 1: Standard telephone line Check the scenarios below and follow the setup that is applicable to your telephone line.
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Setup 2: Printer is sharing the line with an answering machine Connected to the same telephone wall jack Connected to different wall jacks Tips for this setup: • If you have only one telephone number on your line, or if you do not subscribe to a distinctive ring service, then you need to set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On).
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• If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service provided by your telephone company, then make sure that you set the correct ring pattern for the printer. Otherwise, the printer will not receive faxes even if you have set it to receive faxes automatically.
Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Follow this setup if you have a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). A Digital Subscriber Line splits your regular telephone line into two channels: voice and Internet. Telephone and fax signals travel through the voice channel, and Internet signals pass through the other channel. This way, you can use the same line for analog voice calls (including faxing) and digital Internet access.
Scenario 3: VoIP telephone service Follow this setup if you have telephone service from a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider. Tips for this setup: • Connect the printer to the port labeled Phone Line 1 or Phone Port on the VoIP adapter. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is not always active.
Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider Setup 1: Printer is connected directly to a cable modem Follow this setup if you normally connect your telephone to a cable modem. Tips for this setup: • Connect the printer to the port labeled Phone Line 1 or Phone Port on the cable modem. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is not always active.
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Setup 2: Printer is connected to a wall jack; cable modem is installed elsewhere in the house Follow this setup if your cable provider activated the wall jacks in your house so that you do not have to plug your devices into the cable modem.
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Connecting the printer to a non-RJ-11 wall jack To set up the printer for faxing, connect the printer to the RJ-11 adapter that comes with the printer, and then plug the adapter into the wall jack. You can also connect an additional device (telephone or answering machine) to the same telephone line.
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If the additional device (telephone or answering machine) has an RJ-11 connector, then you can remove the wrap plug and plug the device into the Connecting the printer in countries that use serial connection In some countries or regions, you need to plug all devices into the wall jack. You cannot plug a telephone or answering machine into the port of the printer.
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Connecting the printer to a wall jack in Germany The German wall jack has two kinds of ports. The N ports are for fax machines, modems, and answering machines. The F port is for telephones. LINE N F N Faxing...
Connect the printer to any of the N ports. Entering your user information Your user information includes your name or your company name, your fax number (your fax number is your telephone number, unless you have a dedicated fax telephone line), and the time and date on your fax machine when a transmission is made.
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Footer, and then press Press again to select On. During the initial setup of your printer, you were prompted to enter the date and time. If you have not entered this information, then do the following: Press twice.
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Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel From the printer control panel, press Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press Configure the fax settings using the selections in the menu: From here Address Book Reports Ringing and Answering Fax Printing...
Creating a contact list You can create a contact list using the Address Book in the printer control panel or the phone book in the fax software. If you create a contact list in the printer control panel, then the fax software automatically saves those contacts as Speed Dial entries.
Creating a contact list using the printer control panel From the printer control panel, press Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press Press again to select Address Book. To add a fax number to your Address Book: Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Add Entry, and then press Use the keypad to enter the contact name in the Name field.
Tips for sending faxes Before you send a fax: • Make sure that the printer is on and connected to a working telephone, DSL, or VoIP line. The line is working if you hear a dial tone. • Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. •...
Receiving faxes Tips for receiving faxes When receiving faxes: • Make sure that the printer is on and connected to a working telephone, DSL, or VoIP line. The line is working if you hear a dial tone. • If you set the printer to receive faxes manually (Auto Answer Off), then make sure that the ringer volume is not set to Off.
When the telephone rings and you hear fax tones when you pick up the handset, press on the telephone attached to the printer. Tips: • The default code for answering faxes manually is *9*, but for more security, you can change it to a number that only you know.
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What is my fax number? In most cases, your telephone number is also your fax number. If you subscribe to the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) service offered by telephone companies, then your fax number is the number that you assigned to the printer.
How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer? Setting the correct ring is important if you subscribe to the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) feature offered by telephone companies. This feature allows you to have multiple telephone numbers on one telephone line. Each telephone number has a designated ring pattern (a single ring, a double ring, a triple ring).
How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer? Listen to the dial tone to check if the telephone line is working and to check if the cables and devices are connected properly in your telephone network. Make sure that the dialing volume is not set to Off, especially if you are dialing a number on hook.
Choose a fax quality that best suits the capacity of the receiving fax machine and the quality of the original document. Quality Standard Fine Superfine Ultrafine When sending a fax, after entering the fax number, press the arrow buttons to select a fax quality, and then press How do I send a fax at a scheduled time? From the printer control panel, press...
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Confirmation, and then press Press the arrow buttons to select a report printing option: • If you want to print a report every time you send a fax, then select For All or Print for All. •...
When you enable this option, all the faxes that you receive are automatically forwarded until you disable it. To disable fax forwarding, return to the Fax Forward menu, and then select Off. Can I block faxes? You can block faxes from specific numbers. You can also block junk faxes and faxes from unidentified senders (senders without a Caller ID).
Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that are Wi-Fi certified. If you are having issues with an n router, verify with your router manufacturer that the current mode setting is compatible with g devices, as this setting varies depending on the router brand/model.
Every device on the wireless network must use the same WPA passphrase. WPA security is an option only on infrastructure networks with wireless access points and network cards that support WPA. Most newer wireless network equipment also offers WPA2 security as an option. Note: If your network uses WPA or WPA2 security, then select WPA Personal when you are prompted to select the type of security your network uses.
Installing the printer on a wireless network Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is set up and working properly. • The computer you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. For Windows users Close all open software programs.
Select My printer is already set up. I am installing it on a new computer. Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a new computer. Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer.
If your wireless network does not appear in the list: Connect to another wireless network. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. For Macintosh users Select Other Wireless Network, and then click Continue. Enter the details about your wireless network. Note: Your WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key may be obtained from the bottom of the box, the user’s guide that came with the box, or from the box Web page.
Click the Settings tab. Click the Wireless setup utility link. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to configure the printer for wireless access with the new settings. For Macintosh users From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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WEP keys must be: • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a–f, and 0-9. • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard Write down the password for your network. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization. Windows Vista will enable the ad hoc network for you.
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If Network Authentication appears in the list, select Open. In the “Data encryption” list, select WEP. If necessary, clear the “The key is provided for me automatically” check box. In the Network Key box, type in a WEP key. Write down the WEP key you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy it down exactly, including any capital letters.
Create a name for the ad hoc network, and then click OK. Note: Store the network name and password in a safe place for future reference. Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Note: The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will remove it from any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure, for which it is configured.
Insert the installation software CD. If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop. Double-click the Lexmark Extras folder. Double-click Lexmark Setup Assistant. Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring the printer wirelessly.
Using the printer locally (USB) If the printer is currently set up for wireless Attach one end of a USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printer. Attach the other end to a USB port on the computer.
Locate the printer from the remote computer: Note: The remote computer is the one that is not attached to the printer. Do one of the following: Click , or click Start and then click Run. In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. Press Enter, or click OK.
Networking FAQ What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple and secure configuration that allows you to establish a wireless home network and enable network security without requiring prior knowledge of Wi-Fi technology. It is no longer necessary to configure the network name (SSID) and WEP key or WPA passphrase for network devices.
Where do I find my SSID? You can find the SSID for the wireless network by viewing the settings on the access point or wireless router. Most access points have a built-in Web server that can be accessed using a Web browser. Many network adapters provide a software application that allows you to view the wireless settings of your computer, including your SSID.
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• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem. Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access • All computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point or wireless router. • The wireless access point connects the network to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem. Scenario 3: Wireless network with no Internet access •...
Scenario 4: Computer connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet access • A computer is directly connected to a printer without going through a wireless router. • This configuration is referred to as an ad hoc network. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Note: Most computers can connect to only one wireless network at a time.
Attach the small, square connector to the printer. Continue following the on-screen instructions. How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? Wireless networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. In infrastructure mode, all devices on a wireless network communicate with each other through a wireless router (wireless access point).
Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it provides: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have built-in antennas that transmit and receive radio signals. The signal strength listed on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received.
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EMOVE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE Other types of radio frequencies can cause problems with the wireless signal on your network. These sources of interference can cause printing issues that seem to come and go. Turn off potential sources of interference where possible.
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Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the printer. If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are connected to the same wireless network. If the SSIDs are not the same, then run the utility again to set up the printer on the wireless network used by the computer.
Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time? Yes, the printer supports a simultaneous USB and network connection. The printer can be configured in the following ways: • Locally attached (connected to a computer using a USB cable) •...
The MAC address of the internal print server is a series of letters and numbers. Other devices sometimes use a type of MAC address called Universally Administered Address (UAA). MAC: XX XX XX XX XX XX Note: A list of MAC addresses can be set on an access point (router) so that only devices with matching MAC addresses are allowed to operate on the network.
For Macintosh users From the Apple menu, choose About This Mac. Click More Info. From the Contents pane, choose Network. If you are connected over a wireless network, choose AirPort from the Active Services list. How to locate a printer IP address •...
Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs an automatic maintenance cycle every week if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily power on if it is turned off.
Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Maintenance, and then press Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Align Printer, and the press An alignment page prints. Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is finished. Using the printer software For Windows users Load plain paper.
Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead, and then press A cleaning page prints. Using the printer software For Windows users Click or Start. Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. Select Printer Home.
If it appears on an error message dialog, click the For additional assistance, use the Service Center link. If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Visit our Web site at support.lexmark.com to find the following: • Knowledgebase articles with the latest information and troubleshooting for your printer •...
• “Print job does not print or is missing pages” on page 118 • “Printer is printing blank pages” on page 119 • “Printer is busy or does not respond” on page 120 • “Cannot delete documents from the print queue” on page 120 •...
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EMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEAD Open the printer and lift the latch. Remove the printhead. Wipe the printhead contacts using a clean, lint-free cloth. NTIN Troubleshooting...
Reinsert the printhead. Note: If removing and reinserting the printhead does not resolve the error, then contact technical support. Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the software.
Close the printer. ELECT YOUR PRINTER FROM THE AKE SURE THE PRINT JOB IS NOT PAUSED AKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER ECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it.
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Deep Clean Printhead, and then press A cleaning page prints. Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Align Printer, and the press An alignment page prints. Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is finished. Printer is busy or does not respond If the "Before you troubleshoot"...
AKE SURE THE PORT IS ENABLED IN Click , or click Start and then click Run. In the Start Search or Run box, type devmgmt.msc. Press Enter, or click OK. The Device Manager opens. Click the plus sign (+) beside Universal Serial Bus controllers. If USB Host Controller and USB Root Hub are listed, then the USB port is enabled.
Paper jam in the paper support Note: The parts inside the printer are sensitive. Avoid unnecessarily touching these parts while clearing jams. Press to turn off the printer. Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it. Press to turn the printer back on.
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Reinsert the duplex unit. Touch DONE or press , depending on your printer model. From your computer, resume the print job. Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only) Note: The parts inside the printer are sensitive. Avoid unnecessarily touching these parts while clearing jams. Open the ADF door, and then gently pull out the jammed paper.
Paper or specialty media misfeeds These are possible solutions if paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews, or if multiple sheets feed or stick together. Try one or more of the following: HECK PAPER CONDITION Use only new, unwrinkled paper. HECK PAPER LOADING •...
From the Paper Options section of the Print Setup tab, select Borderless. For Macintosh users: With a document or photo open, choose File > Print. From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer. If necessary, click Advanced. From the print options pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling. From the Destination Paper Size section, select Scale to fit paper size.
ANUALLY SELECT A PAPER TYPE THAT MATCHES THE TYPE OF PAPER YOU ARE USING EMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Computer slows down when printing These are possible solutions. Try one of the following: F YOU ARE USING A CONNECTION F YOU ARE ON A NETWORK Unplug the power cord from the access point.
DJUST THE SCAN QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE EVIEW THE TIPS FOR COPYING SE A CLEARER VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT OR IMAGE AKE SURE THE DOCUMENT OR PHOTO IS LOADED FACEDOWN ON THE SCANNER GLASS AND IN THE CORRECT CORNER Partial copies or scans of documents or photos If the "Before you troubleshoot"...
Cannot scan to a computer over a network If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: AKE SURE THE PRINTER AND THE DESTINATION COMPUTER ARE CONNECTED TO THE SAME NETWORK AKE SURE THE PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED ON THE DESTINATION COMPUTER Fax troubleshooting...
• If the printer is connected to a Digital Subscriber Line, install a DSL filter for the printer. A DSL filter minimizes interference between the fax signals and Internet signals on the line. Connect the printer to the phone port on the DSL filter, and connect the computer to the DSL/HPN port on the filter.
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Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Scan, and then press Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Before Dial, and then press NABLE ERROR CORRECTION Errors and blurs may appear in the faxed document if there is too much noise on the line. This option enables the printer to transmit the bad blocks of data again and correct the errors.
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Dial Prefix, and then press Press the arrow buttons to view the prefix. If the prefix is not correct, enter the correct prefix, and then press Cannot receive faxes If the “Fax troubleshooting checklist” does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: AKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE CONFIGURED THE CORRECT SETTINGS FOR YOUR SETUP The fax settings depend on whether the printer is connected to its own fax line or shares the line with other devices.
AKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT MANUAL ANSWER CODE If you set the printer to receive faxes manually (Auto Answer Off), then you need to press the correct code when a fax comes in so that the printer can receive it. To retrieve the correct code: From the printer control panel, press Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press...
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Error Message: Fax Mode Unsupported Unsupported Compression Unsupported Resolution Unrecoverable Fax Error Fax Modem Error Phone Line is connected to the incorrect jack on the back of the machine. Digital line detected Failed to Connect Phone Line Error Phone Line Not Connected What it indicates: The receiving fax machine does not support color fax or the scan...
Error Message: Phone Line Busy No Answer No Caller ID Call Stopped To troubleshoot error messages in the fax software, click Help to view the help information for the fax software. Memory card troubleshooting • “Memory card troubleshooting checklist” on page 135 •...
Memory card troubleshooting checklist Before you troubleshoot, use the following checklist to solve most memory card problems: • Make sure that the memory card you are using can be used in the printer. • Make sure the memory card is not damaged. •...
Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the "Memory card troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: AKE SURE THAT BOTH THE PRINTER AND THE DESTINATION COMPUTER ARE TURNED ON AND READY ELECT THE CORRECT COMPUTER NAME FROM THE LIST ON THE PRINTER AKE SURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK IS CONNECTED AND ACTIVE...
• Your WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your network is secure). Log into the wireless access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. A security key is like a password. All devices on the same wireless network using WEP, WPA, or WPA2 share the same security key.
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AKE SURE ODE IS TURNED OFF Check to see if your printer has a Demo Mode. Selected printer features are not available when Demo Mode is turned on. From the printer control panel, navigate to Demo Mode: > Demo Mode. Select Off, and then save the setting.
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HECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using MAC (Media Access Control) address filtering to limit access to your wireless network, then you must add the printer MAC address to the list of addresses allowed to connect to the wireless access point. •...
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Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the printer. If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are connected to the same wireless network. If the SSIDs are not the same, then run the utility again to set up the printer on the wireless network used by the computer.
AKE SURE YOUR IS COMPATIBLE WITH WIRELESS PRINTING THROUGH The printer only supports wireless printing through AirPort base stations for Mac OS X 10.5 or later. The Continue button is unavailable Try the following solutions in the order they appear until the Continue button becomes active and can be clicked: HECK IF THE CABLE IS SECURELY PLUGGED INTO THE COMPUTER AND THE PRINTER...
RY RUNNING THE INSTALLER AGAIN Close the installer. Remove the CD, and then restart the computer. Insert the CD and then run the installer again. Notes: • When you get to the Software Already Installed screen, make sure you select Install a printer. •...
Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of the settings appear to be correct, but the printer does not print, then try one or more of the following: LLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to print, remove the installation CD, or detach the installation cable until you see the Wireless Setup Successful screen.
Click the Ports tab. Locate the selected port. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column. If the Description column of the selected port indicates that it is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the port with Printer Port in the Description column.
OVE THE COMPUTER AND ROUTER The possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, while the wireless network range potentially doubles in 802.11n networks. The range of your wireless network depends on many factors, including the abilities of your router and network adapters. If you are having trouble printing, try placing the computer and printer no more than 100 feet apart.
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If you are using WEP security A valid WEP key is: • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9. • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. If you are using WPA security A valid WPA passphrase is: •...
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Check to see whether the access point responds: • If the access point responds, you will see several lines appear that start with “Reply from.” It is possible that the printer did not connect to the wireless network. Turn off and then restart the printer to try to connect again.
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AKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE PRINTER For Windows users Obtain the printer IP address by printing a network setup page. Click , or click Start and then click Run. In the Start Search or Run box, type cmd. Press Enter, or click OK.
Notes: • If you change network settings, change them on all the network devices before changing them for the access point. • If you have already changed the wireless network settings on your access point, then you must change the settings on all the other network devices before you can see them on the network.
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Make sure that the laptop and printer have both received IP addresses: For Windows users Click , or click Start and then click Run. In the Start Search or Run box, type cmd. Press Enter, or click OK. The Command Prompt window opens. Type ipconfig, and then press Enter.
Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens. Right-click the printer, and then select Properties or Printer properties from the menu. Click the Ports tab. Locate the selected port. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column. If the Description column of the selected port indicates that it is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the port with Printer Port in the Description column.
Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues You may notice that your printer works for a short time and then stops working, although apparently nothing has changed on your wireless network. Many different issues can interrupt network communications, and sometimes more than one problem exists at the same time.
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ONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE Many wireless networks use the SSID that the router was originally configured by the manufacturer to use. Using the default SSID can cause problems when more than one network is operating in the same area with the same SSID.
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HECK FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER UPDATES If you are having trouble printing from one particular computer, check the Web site of the manufacturer of the network adapter card in that computer. It is possible that there is an updated driver available that could resolve the issue.
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This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at private expense. Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. PerfectFinish is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc.
Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1021294 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.
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I agree that this patented printer is licensed for, and designed to work with only genuine Lexmark ink cartridges for the life of the patented printer. I agree to: (1) use only genuine Lexmark ink cartridges with this printer (except I may use replacement cartridges made by Lexmark but sold without single use terms as described in the below cartridge license agreement), and (2) pass this printer license/agreement to any subsequent user of this printer.
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If you experience trouble with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, contact Lexmark International, Inc. at www.lexmark.com or your Lexmark representative. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for information. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment.
Using this product in Switzerland This product requires a Swiss billing tone filter (Lexmark part number 14B5109 or 80D1877) to be installed on any line which receives metering pulses in Switzerland. The Lexmark filter must be used, as metering pulses are present on all analog telephone lines in Switzerland.
Uso del prodotto in Svizzera Questo prodotto richiede un filtro toni Billing svizzero, (codice Lexmark 14B5109 o 80D1877) da installare su tutte le linee che ricevono impulsi remoti in Svizzera. È necessario utilizzare il filtro Lexmark poiché gli impulsi remoti sono presenti su tutte le linee analogiche in Svizzera.
Industry Canada (Canada) This device complies with Industry Canada specification RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device has been designed to operate only with the antenna provided.
A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives is available from the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S. A., Boigny, France. Refer to the table at the end of the Notices section for further compliance information.
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128 cannot send faxes 129 Index cartridges, ink ordering 12 using genuine Lexmark 12 changing Power Saver timeout 18 changing printing mode 50 changing temporary settings into default 17 changing wireless settings after...
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copier or scanner does not respond 126 copies making 53 copy and scan troubleshooting cannot scan to computer over a network 128 copier or scanner does not respond 126 partial document or photo scans 127 poor scanned image quality 126 scan not successful 127 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 127...
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MAC address filtering 109 Macintosh installing printer on wireless network 91 USB 98 wireless 98 Macintosh printer software using 22 memory card inserting 37 printing documents from 34 printing photos using the proof sheet 42 scanning to 59 supported types 38 memory card cannot be inserted 135 memory card slots 9...
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7 received history report 87 receiving faxes Auto Answer setting 81 automatically 81 manually 81 tips 81 recycling 6 Lexmark products 14 WEEE statement 158 redial attempts, fax setting 77 redial time, fax setting 77 reducing an image 54 registering...
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digital telephone service 70 DSL connection 68 standard telephone line connection 65 VoIP connection 69 setting up printer faxing 82 on wireless network (Macintosh) 91 on wireless network (Windows) 91 settings timeout disabling 17 setup troubleshooting cannot print through USB 120 incorrect language appears on display 116 page does not print 118...
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USB 98, 109 cable 104 Macintosh 98 USB connection with network connection 109 USB port 10 user information, fax setting 77 using Macintosh printer software 22 Virtual Private Network 151 voice mail setting up 65 voice mail, fax settings 85 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) fax setup 69 VoIP adapter 69...
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