Pro900 Series User's Guide November 2009 Machine type(s): 4444 Model(s): 301, 30E www.lexmark.
Contents Safety information.............................................................................6 About your printer.............................................................................7 Thank you for choosing this printer!...............................................................................................................................7 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact..................................................................................................
Saving paper default settings.........................................................................................................................................35 Loading original documents on the scanner glass.................................................................................................36 Loading original documents into the ADF.................................................................................................................36 Printing................................
Canceling scan jobs............................................................................................................................................................70 E-mailing............................................................................................71 Setting up the printer to e-mail......................................................................................................................................71 Creating an e-mail contact list.............................
Print troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................145 Copy and scan troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................146 E-mail troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................
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. Use only the telecommunications (RJ-11) cord provided with this product or a 26 AWG or larger replacement when connecting this product to the public switched telephone network.
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. To get the most out of your printer, read the User’s Guide carefully, and make sure you check the latest updates on our Web site.
Conserving ink • Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. These modes can be used to print documents using less ink than normal and are ideal for printing documents that are mostly text. • Use High Yield cartridges. Inks in High-Yield cartridges allow you to print more pages with fewer cartridges. • Clean the printhead. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using the “Clean Printhead” and “Deep Clean Printhead” features.
What are you looking for? Find it here Additional setup and instructions for using the printer: User's Guide • Selecting and storing paper and specialty media • Loading paper • Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks, The User's Guide is available on the installation software CD.
What are you looking for? Find it here Telephone support In the US, call us at: 1-800-332-4120 Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET), Saturday and 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 (http://support.lexmark.com) or on the printed warranty that came with your printer.
8 Use the To Second paper tray (Tray 2) Load additional paper. Note: Your printer model may not have this option. You can load the same type of paper as Tray 1, or you can load a different type of paper and change the paper default settings so the printer pulls paper from Tray 2 for certain types of jobs. 9 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 10 ADF Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter-, legal-, and A4-size documents.
Use the 8 Duplex unit 9 Printhead access To • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. Install the printhead. Note: The carrier moves to the printhead access area when no printhead is installed in the printer.
Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. For best results, use only Lexmark 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. 1 Turn on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Note: The printhead moves to the cartridge installation position. 3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges. 2 1 4 Install each ink cartridge. Use two hands to install the black cartridge.
Ordering paper and other supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item Part Number USB cable 1021294 For more information, go to www.lexmark.com. Paper Paper size Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • • • • Letter • • • • Letter A4 4 x 6 in. L A4 4 x 6 in. L Notes: • Availability may vary by country or region.
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: Note: The icons are displayed when they are selectable on the current screen. If an icon is not displayed, then the function is not available. 3 2 1 7 6 5 Use 1 4 To Power • Turn the printer on and off. • Switch to Power Saver mode. Note: When the printer is on, press to switch to Power Saver mode.
7 Use To Home Return to the home screen. Understanding the home screen After the printer is turned on and a short warm-up period occurs, the display shows the following basic screen which is referred to as the home screen. Use the home screen selections to initiate an action, such as copying or faxing, or to change printer settings. 1 2 3 5 4 A Copy Scan Memory Device Fax Smart Solutions 12 9 Display item 1 8 7 6 Description Copy Access the copy menu and make copies.
Display item Description 5 SmartSolutions Open the SmartSolutions menu. 6 Ink levels icon 7 Setup icon Access the setup menu and change printer settings. 8 2-Sided icon Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. 1 9 • Display the current ink levels of the installed cartridges. • Access cartridge maintenance and information functions. 2 Eco-Mode icon Activate Eco-Mode to select the following options: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex).
Use To 3 Accept Save your setting. 4 Down arrow Scroll down. 5 Scrollbar Scroll up and down the menu list. 6 Up arrow Scroll up. To navigate using the touch screen: • Drag the scrollbar or touch the arrows until the menu or setting that you want appears on the display. • To confirm a setting or select a menu or item, touch it. • If necessary, touch Accept, OK, or after making a selection or changing a setting. This saves the setting.
Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage, reduces paper waste, optimizes energy efficiency, and saves money. 1 From the home screen, touch . 2 Touch the Eco-Mode setting or settings you want to activate, and then touch Accept. • Power Saver after 10 Minutes • Screen Dim • 2-Sided Printing Note: If you select 2-Sided Printing, then the printer prints on both sides of the paper (duplex) for copy and fax jobs, and for printing in Windows.
Using the printer software Minimum system requirements The printer software requires up to 500 MB of free disk space. Supported operating systems • • • • • • • • • Microsoft Windows 7 (Web only)1 Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1) Microsoft Windows XP (SP3) Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater) Macintosh PowerPC OS X v10.3.9 or later Macintosh Intel OS X v10.4.4 or later Linux Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and 8.10 (Web only)1 Linux OpenSUSE 11.0 and 11.
Printer software Use the LexmarkTM Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) Lexmark Fast Pics To • • • • • • • • • • • Launch applications or programs. Access the Fax Solutions software. Scan or e-mail a photo or document. Edit scanned documents. Scan documents to PDF. Adjust settings for the printer. Order supplies. Maintain ink cartridges. Print a test page. Register the printer. Contact technical support. Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents.
Use the To Printing Preferences 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: • • • • • • Select the number of copies to print. Print two-sided copies. Select the paper type. Add a watermark. Enhance images. Save settings. Note: Printing Preferences is installed automatically with the printer software.
Use the To Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from a memory device to the computer (referred to as Network Card Reader) over a network. Lexmark Printer Utility • • • • • • • (referred to as Printer Utility) Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Get help with cartridge installation. Print a test page. Print an alignment page. Clean the printhead nozzles. Order ink or supplies. Register the printer.
Updating the printer software (Windows only) Checking for software updates 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Support tab, select Check for updates. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Enabling automatic software updates 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
Installing the printer software Note: If you installed the printer software on this computer before but need to reinstall the software, then uninstall the current software first. For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start and then click Run. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
Loading paper and original documents Loading the paper tray Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. Note: To avoid jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guides. 1 Pull tray completely out of the printer. 2 Move the paper guides to the sides of tray.
3 If you are loading A4- or legal-size paper, then squeeze the tab and pull to extend the tray. 1 2 Note: When you pull the extension out, the first stop accommodates A4-size paper. When the extension is fully out, it accommodates legal-size paper. 4 Load the paper. 5 Adjust the paper guides to rest gently against the left, right, and bottom edges of the paper.
6 Insert the tray. Note: If you extended the tray to accommodate A4- or legal-size paper, then the tray sticks out from the front of the printer when inserted. 7 Flip up the paper stop to catch the paper as it exits. Note: If you loaded A4- or legal-size paper, then extend the paper stop. Use both extenders for A4 and legal.
Loading envelopes or photo paper 1 Pull tray completely out of the printer. 2 Move the paper guides to the sides of tray. 1 2 3 3 Use the envelope icon and the photo paper outline on the bottom of the tray to help you position envelopes or photo paper. Note: Do not mix paper types in the tray. You can load either envelopes or photo paper, but not both.
4 Load envelopes or photo paper. Note: Load envelopes or photo paper with the printable side facedown. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the envelopes or photo paper.) 5 Adjust the paper guides to rest gently against the left, right, and bottom edges of the envelopes or photo paper. 1 1 3 2 3 6 Insert the tray.
7 Flip up the paper stop to catch the envelopes or photos as they exit. Note: For best results, allow photos to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Loading various paper types Load up to 150 sheets of plain paper Make sure • The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the left, right, and bottom edges of the paper.
Load up to Make sure 10 envelopes • The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers. • The print side of the envelopes faces down with the flap to the left as shown. • You load the envelopes in the center of the tray as indicated by the icon. Load them all the way to the back of the tray. • You print the envelopes in landscape orientation. • The paper guides rest against the left, right, and bottom edges of the envelopes. • You select the correct envelope size.
Load up to Make sure 10 iron-on transfers • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces down. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transfers. Note: For best results, load transfers one at a time. 25 index cards, photo papers, or postcards • The thickness does not exceed 0.025 inches (0.635 mm). • The print side of the photo paper faces down.
Load up to Make sure 20 sheets of banner paper • The print side of the banner faces down. • The leading edge of the banner paper feeds into the printer first. • If your printer has more than one paper tray, then load banner paper in Tray 1. To load banner paper: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pull the tray completely out of the printer. Remove all paper from the tray. Move the paper guides as though you were loading legal-size paper. Squeeze the lever and pull to extend the tray to legal size.
• If you want to set the default paper tray for different types of print jobs: a Select the default tray for copy, photo, fax, PictBridge, and Bluetooth jobs. b Touch Tray 1 or Tray 2, and then touch Accept. Loading original documents on the scanner glass 1 Open the scanner lid and place the document facedown on the scanner glass. 2 Close the scanner lid. Loading original documents into the ADF You can load up to 50 sheets of an original document into the ADF for scanning, copying, and faxing.
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. Select the borderless setting when printing photos. Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper in the printer. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open, click File Print.
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 Not collated Notes: • The collate option is available only when you are printing multiple copies. • To prevent smudging when printing photos, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. For Windows users 1 With a document open, click File Print.
3 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. To change the print order, you must first disable two-sided printing. 4 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print.
7 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. • If you want to print a border around each page image, then choose an option from the Border pop-up menu. 8 Click Print.
Printing specialty documents Printing envelopes 1 Load the envelopes in the printer. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a b c d 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. Note: To print on a custom-size envelope, select Custom Size, and then specify the height and width of the envelope. e Select an orientation.
c 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. d Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. e Click OK or Print. For Macintosh users a b c d e With a document open, choose File > Print. From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer. If necessary, click the disclosure triangle.
For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print. 2 From the printer pop-up menu, choose the printer. 3 If necessary, click the disclosure triangle. 4 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Copies & Pages and then click Page Setup. 5 From the Settings or Paper Size pop-up menu, choose Custom Paper Size or Manage Custom Sizes. 6 Adjust the settings as needed to create a custom size. 7 Click OK. 8 Click Print.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch any cables, any network adapter, any connector, the memory device, or the printer in the areas shown while actively printing, reading, or writing from the memory device. A loss of data can occur. 2 The Memory Device screen appears on the display. Notes: • If the printer does not recognize the memory device, then remove and reinsert it.
3 Touch View Photos. The Select Photos screen appears. 4 Touch the photo or photos you want to print. Tips: • If you want to clear a selected photo, then touch the photo again. • If you want to view more photos, then touch the left or right arrow, and then touch the photo to select it. 5 When you are finished selecting the photos you want to print, touch Layout. 6 If you want to change the print settings, then touch Change Settings. If necessary, touch Accept each time you make a selection. 7 Press .
9 Repeat steps 4 through 8 until all the photos are edited, and then touch Layout. 10 If you want to change the print settings, then touch Change Settings. If necessary, touch Accept each time you make a selection. 11 Press . Note: For best results, allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software 1 Load photo paper. 2 Insert a memory card or flash drive.
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. 1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. Notes: • Make sure that the PictBridge-enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode.
4 If you want to change the default print settings: a Touch More Options to access the PictBridge menu. b Select the paper source, paper size, paper type, photo size, quality, and layout of the photos that you want to print. Touch Accept each time you make a selection. Note: The printer will use the default print settings unless you change the print settings from the camera. 5 See the documentation for your camera to begin printing.
Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device • This printer is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 2.0. It supports the following profiles: Object Push Profile (OPP) and Serial Port Profile (SPP). Check with your Bluetooth-enabled device manufacturers (cellular phone or PDA) to determine their hardware compatibility and interoperability. It is recommended that you use the latest firmware on your Bluetooth-enabled device.
Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display. Note: A Bluetooth adapter is not included with the printer. 2 From the home screen, navigate to Discovery: > Bluetooth Setup > Discovery 3 Make sure Discovery is set to ON. If necessary, touch ON, and then touch Accept. The printer is now ready to accept a connection from a Bluetooth-enabled device. 4 Configure the Bluetooth-enabled device to set up a connection to the printer. For more information, see the documentation for your Bluetooth device.
Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Note: The printer does not support printing files from your computer using a Bluetooth connection. 1 Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port. Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch any 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. A loss of data can occur.
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically The automatic duplex unit, available only on selected printer models, supports letter- and A4-size paper. If you purchased a model without automatic duplex, or if you need to print duplex using other paper sizes, then see the instructions for printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually. For Windows users 1 With a document open, click File Print.
• For Short-edged binding, pages are bound along the short edge of the page (top edge for portrait, left edge for landscape). Portrait Landscape 5 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Print Settings or Advanced Options, depending on your operating system. 6 If necessary, click the disclosure triangle. 7 Select the dry time. In regions with high humidity, select Extended. 8 Click Print.
For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print. 2 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling. 3 From the Print or “Pages to print” pop-up menu, select to print the odd-numbered pages. 4 If you are printing multiple pages, then from the Page Order menu, select Reverse. 5 After printing the first set of pages, flip and reload the paper. 1 2 3 6 Repeat steps 1 and 2. 7 From the Print or “Pages to print” pop-up menu, select to print the even-numbered pages. 8 Click Print.
3 Select the printer from the Default Printer pop-up menu, or select the printer and click Make Default, depending on your operating system. 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.
3 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Print Settings or Quality & Media, depending on your operating system. 4 From the Print Quality pop-up menu, choose Automatic, Quick Print, Normal, or Best. Note: Printing using Quick Print uses less ink and is ideal for printing text documents. Pausing print jobs For Windows users 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens.
For Macintosh users 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 From the Printers list or pop-up menu, choose the printer. 4 Click Open Print Queue or Set Up Printers, depending on your operating system. The print queue dialog appears. 5 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.
Copying ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings). 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.
Copying photos 1 Load photo paper. 2 Place a photo facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the home screen, navigate to Photo Reprint: SmartSolutions > Photo Reprint 4 Touch Continue. 5 Select the photo print size, and then touch Accept. 6 Touch Continue to start printing. Note: For best results, allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Copying an ID card 1 Load paper.
Enlarging or reducing images 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the home screen, navigate to Resize: Copy > More Options > Resize 4 Select a resize setting, and then touch Accept. Notes: • If you select Custom %, then select the desired custom percent value. Touch Accept to save the setting.
Collating copies using the printer control panel 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 Not collated 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the home screen, navigate to Number of Copies: Copy > Number of Copies 4 Enter the number of copies you want to print, and then touch Accept. 5 Touch More Options.
4 Select the number of pages that you want to copy on a sheet of paper, and then touch Accept. You may choose to copy one, two, or four page images on a sheet. Note: If you are copying four pages in landscape format, scan pages 3 and 4 first, and then scan pages 1 and 2. 5 Press . Making a duplex copy Making a duplex copy automatically The automatic duplex unit, available only on selected printer models, supports letter- and A4-size paper.
6 Remove the paper from the paper exit tray, and then reload the paper to print the other side of the document. 1 2 3 7 Press . Canceling copy jobs To cancel a copy job, press . Scanning stops and the printer returns to the previous menu.
Scanning ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings). 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.
Notes: • If the printer is connected only to a local computer, then the printer will automatically download a list of the scan applications. • You may be prompted to enter a PIN if the computer requires it. Enter the PIN using the keypad. • To assign a computer name and a PIN to the computer, see the Help for the printer software associated with your operating system. 4 Select an application, and then touch Accept. 5 Select the color, resolution quality and the original image size.
3 Touch USB-Connected Computer or the name of a network computer. The local or network computer is the destination that will receive the scan. Wait until the printer has finished downloading the list of scan applications available on the selected computer. Notes: • You may be prompted to enter a PIN if the computer requires it. Enter the PIN using the keypad. • To assign a computer name and a PIN to the computer, see the Help for the printer software associated with your operating system.
7 If you have several images to scan, then select Prompt for multiple pages. 8 Click Preview/Edit. The Scan dialog appears. 9 Adjust the image and scan settings as needed. 10 Click Scan. Scanning documents into an editing application An Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application allows you to edit an original text document that has been scanned.
Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software For Windows users 1 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. 2 Click or Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 Select Printer Home. 5 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 6 Click Email, and then select Photo, Document or PDF. Note: You can select Document only if an OCR application is stored on your computer.
5 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 6 Click PDF. Scanning starts and the scan progress dialog appears. 7 Save the document as a PDF. For Macintosh users 1 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 3 Double-click the printer Center to open the All-In-One Center. 4 From the “What is being scanned?” menu on the main screen, choose a document type. 5 Customize the settings as needed.
What is an application list, and how do I update it? When you scan a file, you can choose which application to use to open it on your computer. The printer downloads this application list from your computer when scanning for the first time. If you do not see the application you want on the list, or if you install new applications on your computer, then update the application list in the printer.
E-mailing Your can use your printer to send e-mail to one or more recipients without using a computer. To do this, you can either scan a document or photo and then send it as an e-mail, or you can attach a saved document or photo from a memory device to an e-mail. Before you can send e-mail using the printer control panel, you must first configure the e-mail settings of your printer.
• Password—Enter your e-mail account password. • Domain—Enter your e-mail account domain. Note: This setting appears only when the Authentication Type is set to NTLM. For more information, contact your e-mail provider or your system support person. 3 To check if the SMTP server settings are correct, touch Test SMTP Settings. If you want to change the e-mail settings 1 From the home screen, navigate to E-mail Setup: > E-mail Setup 2 Touch each item, and then enter the necessary information.
Creating an e-mail contact list using the printer software For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Printer Home. 4 Click the Fax tab, and then click Edit contact list. The Contacts tab of the Printer Setup Utility opens. 5 Click Select from phonebook. 6 From the Phonebook field, choose a phone book. You can choose any mail client phone book where you store e-mail addresses.
Sending e-mail ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings). 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 e-mailing • When using the ADF, adjust the paper guide on the ADF to the width of the original document.
4 Touch an option to enter or select the recipients: • Enter E-mail Address—Enter the e-mail address manually. • Address Book—Touch Sort by Name or Sort by Group, and then select the contact. • History—Select the name or e-mail address from the history list. If necessary, touch OK or Accept each time you make a selection. 5 To enter additional recipients, touch Add Recipient, and then enter the e-mail address, name, or group you want to add. Touch Accept every time you add a recipient.
c Touch Continue. • If you want to attach a photo: a Touch Attach Photo to E-mail. b Touch the photo you want to attach. c Touch Continue. 6 Touch an option to enter or select the recipients: • Enter E-mail Address—Enter the e-mail address manually. • Address Book—Touch Sort by Name or Sort by Group, and then select the contact. • History—Select the name or e-mail address from the history list. If necessary, touch OK or Accept each time you make a selection.
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 Setup 1: Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line EXT LINE To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer.
Setup 2: Printer is sharing the line with an answering machine Connected to the same telephone wall jack EXT LINE PHONE LINE To connect: 1 Connect the cable from the wall jack to the 2 Remove the protective plug from the port of the printer. port of the printer, and then connect the answering machine to the port.
To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer. Tips for this setup: • If you have only one telephone number on your line, then you need to set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On). • Set the printer to pick up calls two rings after the answering machine. For example, if the answering machine picks up calls after four rings, then set the printer to pick up after six rings.
Tips for this setup: • This setup works best if you subscribe to a distinctive ring service. If you have distinctive ring service, 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. • If you have only one telephone number on your line, then you need to set the printer to receive faxes manually (Auto Answer Off).
3 To continue using a computer for Internet access, connect the computer to the DSL HPN port on the DSL filter. 4 To connect a telephone to the printer, remove the protective plug from the port of the printer and then connect the telephone to the port. Scenario 3: VoIP telephone service To connect: 1 Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the port labeled Phone Line 1 or Phone Port on the VoIP adapter.
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. To connect: 1 Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of the cable 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.
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. Your cable telephone service comes from the wall jacks. To connect: 1 Connect the cable from the wall jack to the 2 Remove the protective plug from the port of the printer. port of the printer, and then connect the telephone to the port.
Connecting the printer to a non-RJ-11 wall jack EXT LINE To connect: 1 Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-11 adapter, and then connect the adapter to the wall jack. 3 If you want to connect another device (telephone or answering machine) to the same wall jack, and if the device has a non-RJ 11 connector, then connect it directly to the wall jack. Notes: • Do not remove the wrap plug from the port of the printer.
If the additional device (telephone or answering machine) has an RJ-11 connector, then you can remove the wrap port of the printer. plug and connect the device to the EXT LINE 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 port of the printer. This is called serial connection.
EXT LINE To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer. 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.
Connect the printer to any of the N ports. EXT LINE N F N PHONE LINE To connect: 1 Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-11 adapter, and then connect the adapter to an N port. 3 If you want to connect a telephone and answering machine to the same wall jack, then connect the devices as shown.
Setting the fax footer 1 From the home screen, navigate to Fax Footer: > Fax Setup > Fax Printing > Fax Footer 2 Touch ON, and then touch Accept. Configuring the fax settings You can configure the fax settings through the printer control panel or the fax software. If you configure the fax settings in the printer control panel, then the fax software imports those settings. The changes appear the next time you launch the fax software.
Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel 1 From the home screen, navigate to Fax Setup: > Fax Setup 2 Configure the fax settings using the selections in the menu: From here Reports You can • Print confirmation pages or transmission reports. These reports let you know if the faxes that you send are sent successfully. • View the fax history on the screen. • Print activity logs. Activity logs let you view the sent and received fax history of your printer.
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 Phonebook entries. Likewise, when you add contacts to the fax software, the printer automatically saves them to the printer Address Book. You can save up to 89 contacts and 10 fax groups in the contact list.
Creating a contact list using the printer control panel 1 From the home screen, navigate to Address Book: > Address Book 2 To add a contact: a Navigate to Add Contact Name: Add a Contact > Add Contact Name b c d e f Enter the contact name, and then touch OK. Touch Add Fax Number. Enter the fax number of the contact, and then touch Accept. Touch Accept again. If you want to add another entry, then repeat steps a through e. You can enter up to 89 contacts.
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. • When using the ADF, adjust the paper guide on the ADF to the width of the original document. • When using the scanner glass, close the scanner lid to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.
For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, select the fax version of your printer. Note: In order to see the fax options on the Print dialog, you must use the fax driver for your printer. If the fax version of the printer is not on the list, choose Add a printer, and then choose the fax version of the printer. 3 Enter the name and number of the recipient. 4 Click Fax.
Receiving a fax manually 1 Turn off Auto Answer: a From the home screen, navigate to Auto Answer: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Auto Answer b Touch OFF, and then touch Accept. 2 When the telephone rings and you hear fax tones when you pick up the handset, press on the printer or *9* on the telephone attached to the printer. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the cables or the and ports while actively receiving a fax.
c Configure the fax settings. What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use? If there are limited wall jacks in your home or limited ports on your adapter, then you can use a phone splitter. A splitter splits the telephone signal and allows you to connect multiple devices to the wall jack. It has two or more ports where you can plug the devices. Do not use a line splitter.
If the printer is on a dedicated fax line, then you may set the printer to pick up on any number of rings that you want. 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. If you set the printer to receive faxes manually, then make sure that you set the ringer volume loud enough for you to hear it.
Choose a fax quality that best suits the capacity of the receiving fax machine and the quality of the original document. Quality Black resolution Color resolution Standard 200 x 100 200 x 200 Fine 200 x 200 200 x 200 Superfine 300 x 300 200 x 200 Ultrafine 300 x 300 (half-toned) 200 x 200 To set the quality of the fax: 1 From the home screen, navigate to fax Quality: Fax > More Options > Quality 2 Select a resolution, and then touch Accept.
How do I know that the fax was sent successfully? You can set the printer to print a confirmation page, or transmission report, every time you send a fax. This report includes the date and time that the fax was sent. If the fax job is unsuccessful, then the report also includes the cause of the error. 1 From the home screen, navigate to Confirmation: > Fax Setup > Reports > Confirmation 2 Select a report printing option: • If you want to print a report every time you send a fax, then touch For All.
How do I forward a fax? 1 From the home screen, navigate to Fax Forward: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Fax Forward 2 Select Forward or Print & Forward, and then touch Accept. 3 Enter the number to which you want to forward the fax, and then touch Accept. 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.
Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11n wireless print server. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that are Wi-Fi certified. Supported network security options The printer supports three wireless security options: no security, WEP, and WPA/WPA2. No Security It is not recommended to use no security at all on a home wireless network.
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 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start and then click Run.
4 Select My printer is already set up. I am installing it on a new computer. 5 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. • Off means one of the following: – The printer is turned off or is powering up. – The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is in Power Saver mode.
From the wireless networks list that appears, select your network, and then click Continue. If your wireless network does not appear in the list: a Connect to another wireless network. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network. For Macintosh users Select Other Wireless Network, and then click Continue. b 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.
Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on the printer, such as the configured network, the security key, or other settings, do the following: For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Printer Home. 4 Click the Settings tab. 5 Click the Wireless setup utility link.
6 Click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, when you are prompted to choose a connection option, and then click Next. 7 Follow the instructions for setting up a wireless ad hoc network. As part of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your printer. b Write down the name of your network. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.
9 Click the Wireless Networks tab. Note: If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, your computer has third-party software that controls your wireless settings. You must use that software to set up the ad hoc wireless network. For more information, see the documentation for the third-party software to learn how to create an ad hoc network. 10 Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. 11 Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks.
For Macintosh users 1 Access the Airport settings: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. b Click Network. c Click AirPort. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications. b From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network menu, click Create Network. 3 Create a name for the ad hoc network, and then click OK.
Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a method of configuring computers and printers on a secure wireless network. WPS is faster than manual configuration, and it reduces typing errors when new devices are added to a wireless network. The SSID and WPA passphrase are automatically detected and configured for you. The printer supports WPS and can be configured for wireless access using WPS.
If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet 1 Unplug the Ethernet cable from the printer. 2 Place the printer close to the computer you want to use to configure the printer for wireless access. Note: You will need to connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. Make sure the printer is close enough to the computer for your USB cable to reach both. 3 Click or Start. 4 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 5 Select Printer Home.
3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network. 4 Select the Network printer (see “Selecting the printer” on page 112). Note: You will need a USB cable to complete the configuration. Selecting the printer 1 Click or Start. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer you want to use, either Network or USB. 5 Select Set as Default Printer from the menu.
3 Close all open software applications. 4 Insert the installation software CD. If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop. 5 Double-click the Lexmark Extras folder. 6 Double-click Lexmark Setup Assistant. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring the printer wirelessly. 8 A second print queue will be created. Remove the Ethernet queue if you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over an Ethernet connection.
Add the printer In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax under the Hardware section. 3 Click + . 4 Select the printer from the list and click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Utilities. 2 Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using. The Printer List dialog appears. 3 Choose the printer you want to use. 4 Click Add. The Printer Browser appears.
3 Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens. b c d e f Right-click the name of your printer. Click Properties or Printer properties. Click the Ports tab, and then click Add Port. Select Local Port, and then click New Port. Type the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) Port name, which consists of the server name and the distinctive printer name that was specified in step 2 on page 114. The name should be in the form \\server \printer. g Click OK. h Click Close on the Printer Ports dialog.
• The network mask • A nickname for the printer (optional) Note: A printer nickname can make it easier for you to identify your printer on the network. You can choose to use the default printer nickname, or assign a name that is easier for you to remember. You will need an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network and an available port where the printer can physically connect to the network. Use a new network cable when possible to avoid potential problems caused by a damaged cable.
The printer supports the following methods in connecting to a wireless network: • Personal Identification Number (PIN)—A PIN on the printer is entered into the wireless settings of the wireless access point. • Push Button Configuration (PBC)—Buttons on both the printer and the wireless access point are pushed within a given period of time.
What is a network? A network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers connected together for communication through cables or through a wireless connection. A network can be wired, wireless, or designed to have both wired and wireless devices. Devices on a wired network use cables to communicate with each other. Devices on a wireless network use radio waves instead of cables to communicate with each other.
Wireless network examples Scenario 1: Mixed wired and wireless connections on a network with Internet access • All computers and printers connect to the network through a router with Ethernet and wireless capabilities. • Some computers and printers connect wirelessly to the router; others connect over a wired connection. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem.
Scenario 3: Wireless network with no Internet access • Computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. 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.
How do I attach the installation cable? The installation cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to the square connector on the back of the printer. This connection allows you to configure the printer for a networked or locally attached installation. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any USB port on your computer. USB ports may be on the front or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical. 2 Attach the small, square connector to the printer.
The following table compares the characteristics and requirements of the two types of wireless networks.
How can I improve wireless signal strength? A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is poor wireless signal quality. If the signal is too weak, too distorted, or blocked by an object, it cannot carry information between the access point and the printer. To determine if the printer is receiving a strong signal from the access point, print a network setup page. The Quality field indicates the relative strength of the wireless signal the printer is receiving.
How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network? If the printer is not on the same wireless network as the computer, you will not be able to print wirelessly. The SSID of the printer must match the SSID of the computer, if the computer is already connected to the wireless network.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications. 2 From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. For Macintosh users with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the address field of your Web browser and continue to step 2.
While it is possible to change the MAC address of a network device, it is not common practice to do so. For this reason, MAC addresses are considered permanent. IP addresses are easily changed, so MAC addresses are a more reliable method of identifying a specific device on a network. Routers with security capabilities may allow filtering of MAC addresses on networks. This allows a managed list of devices to access the network, identified by their MAC addresses.
What is an IP address? An IP address is a unique number used by devices (such as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other. Devices on an IP network can communicate with each other only if they have unique and valid IP addresses. A unique IP address means no two devices on the same network have the same IP address. An IP address is a group of four numbers separated by periods. An example of an IP address is 192.168.100.110.
How are IP addresses assigned? An IP address may be assigned automatically by the network using DHCP. Once the printer is set up on a computer, the computer sends all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address. If the IP address is not automatically assigned, you will be asked during wireless setup to manually enter an address and other network information after selecting your printer from the available list.
Using SmartSolutions What is SmartSolutions? SmartSolutions is a set of solutions that you can create, customize, and download from the SmartSolutions Web site (http://smartsolutions.lexmark.com) to your printer. It lets you create one-touch custom solutions to streamline repetitive copying, scanning, and printing tasks. SmartSolutions also lets you view RSS feeds, Google Calendar, and online photo albums from the printer control panel.
Solution Description Scan to Email E-mail scanned documents directly from the printer using pre-defined names or contacts from the address book. Scan to Fax Fax documents directly from the printer using pre-defined names or contacts from the address book. Scan to File Scan and save files to a previously selected directory on a computer using pre-defined settings. * You can select one or more of these solutions as your printer screen saver.
3 Add your printer. 4 Use the Web site to create, customize, and download solutions to your printer. For more information, see the SmartSolutions User's Guide on the Web site.
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. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel From the home screen, touch . The graphic of the ink levels appears on the display.
Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Load plain paper. 2 Click or Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 Select Printer Home. 5 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cartridges. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. For Macintosh users 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 3 Select Printer Utility from the list.
3 Select Printer Home. 4 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean cartridges. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from the list. 3 From the Maintenance tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. A cleaning page prints. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
Cleaning the touch screen The touch screen of your printer control panel may need to be cleaned from time to time to remove fingerprints and smudges. 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding.
Troubleshooting Before you troubleshoot Use this checklist to solve most printer problems: • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the printer and into a properly grounded electrical outlet. • • • • • • • • Make sure the printer is not plugged into any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords. Make sure the printer is turned on. Make sure the printer is securely connected to the host computer, print server, or other network access point.
• • • • • “Print job does not print or is missing pages” on page 139 “Printer is printing blank pages” on page 140 “Printer is busy or does not respond” on page 140 “Cannot delete documents from the print queue” on page 141 “Cannot print through USB” on page 141 Incorrect language appears on the display If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try the following: CHANGE THE LANGUAGE USING THE PRINTER MENUS 1 From the home screen, navigate to Use Factory Defaults: > Use F
2 Remove the printhead. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the printhead nozzles. 3 Wipe the printhead contacts using a clean, lint-free cloth. 4 Reinsert the printhead, and then close the latch until it clicks. 5 Close the printer. Note: If removing and reinserting the printhead does not resolve the error, then contact technical support.
CHECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. The USB port is marked with a USB symbol. Note: If you continue to have problems, then try another USB port on the computer. You may have connected to a defective port.
CHECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. The USB port is marked with a USB symbol. Note: If you continue to have problems, then try another USB port on the computer. You may have connected to a defective port.
RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2 Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it. 3 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. Cannot delete documents from the print queue If you have jobs stuck in the print queue and cannot delete them to get other jobs to print, then the computer and printer may not be communicating.
• “Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only)” on page 143 • “Paper or specialty media misfeeds” on page 144 Paper jam in the printer Note: The parts inside the printer are sensitive. Avoid unnecessarily touching these parts while clearing jams. 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Check the paper tray or lift the scanner unit to check for jammed paper. 3 Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it. 4 Press to turn the printer back on.
2 Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it. 3 Reinsert the duplex unit. 4 Touch DONE or press , depending on your printer model. 5 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.
1 Open the ADF door, and then gently pull out the jammed paper. Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it. 2 Close the ADF door. 3 Touch DONE or press , depending on your printer model. 4 From your computer, resume the print job. 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: CHECK PAPER CONDITION Use only new, unwrinkled paper.
Print troubleshooting • • • • “Poor quality at the edges of the page” on page 145 “Streaks or lines on printed image” on page 145 “Print speed is slow” on page 146 “Computer slows down when printing” on page 146 Poor quality at the edges of the page If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: CHECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGS Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings: • Left and right margins: – 6.
SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES Note: If these solutions do not remove the streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support. Print speed is slow If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: MAXIMIZE COMPUTER PROCESSING SPEED • Close all applications not in use.
• • • • • “Poor copy or scanned image quality” on page 147 “Partial copies or scans of documents or photos” on page 147 “Scan was not successful” on page 148 “Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer” on page 148 “Cannot scan to a computer over a network” on page 148 Copier or scanner does not respond If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Scanner
SELECT A PAPER SIZE FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE THAT MATCHES THE LOADED PAPER MAKE SURE THE ORIGINAL SIZE SETTING MATCHES THE SIZE OF THE DOCUMENT YOU ARE SCANNING Scan was not successful If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: CHECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
Cannot send e-mail CHECK YOUR E-MAIL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Make sure you have correctly completed the e-mail setup and successfully configured an SMTP server. CHECK YOUR NETWORK CONNECTION Make sure the printer is connected to an Ethernet or wireless network. Your network must be connected to the Internet for the printer to communicate with the SMTP server. CHECK YOUR PROXY CONFIGURATION Your proxy server configuration should allow SMTP server connections.
Fax troubleshooting checklist If you encounter problems sending and receiving faxes, then check the connection first: 1 Check for a dial tone on the telephone line by plugging an analog telephone into the wall jack, DSL filter, VoIP device, or cable modem where you connected the printer. Make sure you plug the telephone into the same port. If you do not hear a dial tone, then contact your line provider.
To decrease the transmission speed of the modem: 1 From the home screen, navigate to Max Send Speed: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Max Send Speed 2 Select a sending speed, and then touch Accept. SET THE PRINTER TO SCAN THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT BEFORE DIALING THE NUMBER The printer does not automatically redial if you set it to scan the original document after dialing the number. Set the printer to scan before dialing so that you do not have to scan the document again if the fax fails.
Make sure that the dial prefix entered in the printer is correct for your network. To check the dial prefix setting: 1 From the home screen, navigate to Dial Prefix: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Dial Prefix 2 Check the prefix. If the prefix is not correct, enter the correct prefix, and then touch Accept.
To retrieve the correct code: 1 From the home screen, navigate to Manual Answer Code: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Manual Answer Code 2 Copy the manual answer code that appears on the touch screen. Cannot run the fax software The printer must be connected to a telephone, DSL, VoIP, or cable service before you can configure the fax settings in the fax software.
Error Message: What it indicates: Possible solutions: Unsupported Compression The fax modem of the receiving fax machine does not support data compression. Fax modems compress data to speed up transmission, but the receiving fax modem needs to have the same compression code. • Lower the transmission speed of Unsupported Resolution The receiving fax machine does not support the scan resolution of the document that you are sending. • Lower the fax quality. • Enable Auto Fax Conversion.
Error Message: What it indicates: No Answer Auto Answer may have been turned off on the receiving fax machine. Possible solutions: • Verify the number, and then resend the fax. • Set the printer to redial. Note: Depending on your country or region, there may be a limit on the number of redial attempts, regardless of the redial settings that you set in your printer. • Schedule to resend the fax at a later time. No Caller ID Call Stopped Your printer stopped the call because Disable Block No-ID.
3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. The USB port is marked with a USB symbol. Note: If you continue to have problems, then try another USB port on the computer. You may have connected to a defective port. CHECK THE NETWORK CONNECTION If the printer and computer are connected over a network, then make sure that the correct host and device are communicating. Select the printer from the computer or the computer from the printer.
Network troubleshooting • • • • “Network troubleshooting checklist” on page 157 “The Continue button is unavailable” on page 158 “Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer” on page 159 “Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)” on page 160 Network troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: General Networking Make sure: • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are all plugged in
• The printer is located away from obstacles or electronic devices that could interfere with the wireless signal. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. Many devices can interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The computer is not connected to a VPN.
4 Plug the power cord back into the power outlet. 5 Turn on the printer, and then resume the installation on your computer. TRY RUNNING THE INSTALLER AGAIN 1 Close the installer. 2 Remove the CD, and then restart the computer. 3 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.
Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Most VPNs allow users to communicate with only the VPN and no other network at the same time. If you would like to have the ability to connect to your local network and to a VPN at the same time, the system support person for the VPN must enable split tunneling.
MAKE SURE DEMO MODE 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. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your wireless access point is using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, then the WEP key should be: • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
CHECK 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. • If you set the wireless access point to issue a limited number of IP addresses, then you must change this so that the printer can be added.
For Macintosh users with an AirPort base station In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications. 2 From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort.
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit CHECK POWER If the Wi-Fi indictor light is off, make sure the light is on. If the • Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on. light is not on, check the following: • Make sure the printer is plugged into a working outlet. • If the printer is plugged into a power strip, make sure it is turned on and working.
SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you have previously set up your printer as a locally attached printer, then you may need to select the wireless printer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Properties or Printer properties from the menu. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Locate the selected port.
If you are using WPA security A valid WPA passphrase is: • From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If your wireless network is not using security, then you will not have a security key. Using a wireless network with no security is not recommended because it can allow intruders to use your network resources without your consent.
CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE A WEP key or WPA passphrase is like a password. All devices on a WEP-secured wireless network must share the same WEP key, and all devices on a WPA-secured wireless network must share the same WPA passphrase. Note: Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters, and store it in a safe place for future reference. 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.
d Type ping followed by a space and the IP address of the wireless access point. For example: ping 192.168.1.100 e Press Enter. 3 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.
d In the network address field, typethe IP address of the wireless access point (or router). For example: 10.168.1.101 e Click Ping. 4 If the wireless access point responds, you will see several lines that display the number of bytes received from the wireless access point. This ensures that your computer is connected to the wireless access point. If the wireless access point does not respond, then nothing is displayed. You can use Network Diagnostics to help resolve the problem.
If the printer does not respond, then nothing is displayed. • Your computer might not be connected to the network. You can use Network Diagnostics to help resolve the problem. • You may need to change the settings of your printer. Run the Wireless Setup Assistant again. CONFIGURE THE PRINTER FOR WIRELESS ACCESS AGAIN If your wireless settings have changed, you must run the printer wireless setup again.
“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER HAVE VALID IP ADDRESSES FOR THE NETWORK If you are using a laptop and have power saving settings enabled, you may see the ”Communication not available” message on your computer screen when you attempt to print wirelessly. This can occur if the laptop hard drive has powered down.
• Temporarily turn off any unnecessary wireless devices on your network and pause any network-intensive activities, like large file transfers or network games. If the network is too busy, it is possible that the printer is not receiving the IP address within the allowed time. • Make sure your DHCP server, which may also be your wireless router, is working and is configured to assign IP addresses.
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. These are possible solutions.
CONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE SSID 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. The printer or computer may attempt to attach to the wrong network, although it will appear to be trying to connect to the correct network. To avoid this type of interference, change the SSID on your wireless router from the default.
CHECK 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. CHANGE ALL NETWORK DEVICES TO THE SAME TYPE While it is possible to successfully mix 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices on the same wireless network, the faster devices will sometimes prevent the slower devices from communicating.
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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.
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Index A ad hoc SSID 106 WEP 106 ad hoc network 121 ad hoc wireless network adding a printer 109 creating using Macintosh 106 creating using Windows 106 additional computers installing wireless printer 103 Address Book setting up 89, 90, 91 Address Book, e-mail setting up 72 ADF output tray location 10 adjusting dialing and ringer volume 97 adjusting speaker volume 97 AliceBox 104 aligning the printhead 132 answering machine best settings for fax 97 setting up 77 appliances wireless network 123 application l
copy and scan troubleshooting cannot scan to computer over a network 148 copier or scanner does not respond 147 partial document or photo scans 147 poor scanned image quality 147 scan not successful 148 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 148 copy job canceling 63 copy quality, adjusting 60 copy troubleshooting scanner unit does not close 147 copying 58 adjusting quality 60 collating copies 61 enlarging an image 60 ID cards 59 making a copy lighter or darker 60 multiple page images on one sheet
fax printing setting 89 fax quality setting 97 fax resolution setting 97 fax sending speed setting 89 fax settings configuring 88, 89 for answering machine 97 for voice mail 97 fax setup country-specific 83 digital telephone service 82 DSL connection 80 standard telephone line connection 77 VoIP 81 Fax Setup Utility 88 Fax Setup Wizard 88 fax troubleshooting cannot receive faxes 152 cannot run fax software 153 cannot send faxes 150 error messages, printer control panel 153 fax troubleshooting checklist 150
iron-on transfers loading 34 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting paper jam in the ADF 143 paper jam in the duplex unit 142 paper jam in the printer 142 paper or specialty media 144 junk faxes blocking 100 K key index 128 L labels loading 33 printing 41 language changing 137 line filter 80 LINE port location 11 LiveBox 104 loading documents into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 36 documents on scanner glass 36 envelopes 41 envelopes or photo paper 30 paper tray 27 various paper types 32 locating SSID 1
applying color effects 45 attaching to e-mail 75 copying photos 59 cropping 45 editing using touch screen 45 enhancing automatically 45 making borderless copies 60 printing using printer control panel 44 printing using the proof sheet 48 reducing red-eye effect 45 rotating 45 scanning for editing 65 scanning to e-mail 74 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 156 photos from memory device printing using printer software 46 PictBridge and USB port location 10 PictBridge-enabled camera c
scanner unit location 11 scanner unit does not close 147 scanning creating a PDF from scan 68 documents for editing 67 documents for e-mailing 68 in black and white 69 photos for editing 65 tips 64 to a computer 64 to a flash drive 65 to a memory card 65 to a network 64 using the touch screen 64 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 148 scheduled fax sending 98 security wireless network 101 security information wireless network 118 security key 118 selecting the wireless port 171 sender informatio
cannot run fax software 153 cannot send faxes 150 error messages, printer control panel 153 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds paper jam in the ADF 143 paper jam in the duplex unit 142 paper jam in the printer 142 paper or specialty media 144 troubleshooting, memory card cannot print from a flash drive 156 checklist 155 nothing happens when memory card is inserted 155 troubleshooting, print cannot delete documents from print queue 141 computer slows down when printing 146 poor quality at the edges of page 1
wireless troubleshooting cannot print over wireless network 160 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 106 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 106 photos do not print from memory card across wireless network 156 printer and computer on different networks 124 printer works intermittently on wireless network 173 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange 166 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit 164 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 165 Wi-Fi indicator description of colors 104 l
