User ManualTable of ContentsContents2Safety information11Overview13Understanding this User’s Guide13Finding information about the printer13Additional printer setup15Installing internal options15Available internal options15Accessing the system board16Installing a memory card18Installing a flash memory or firmware card20Installing an Internal Solutions Port22Installing a printer hard disk26Removing a printer hard disk30Installing hardware options31Order of installation31Installing optional drawers32Attaching cables33Setting up the printer software34Installing the printer software34Updating available options in the printer driver34Networking35Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network35Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)36Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)38Installing the printer on a wired network40Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port42Verifying printer setup44Using C746x45Learning about the printer45Selecting a location for the printer45Printer configurations46Using the four-arrow-button printer control panel47Loading paper and specialty media48Setting the paper size and type48Configuring Universal paper settings48Loading the standard or an optional 550-sheet tray49Loading the optional 550-sheet special media tray52Loading the 2,000-sheet high-capacity feeder57Loading the multipurpose feeder60Linking and unlinking trays63Unlinking trays63Linking trays63Creating a custom name for a paper type64Assigning a custom paper type name64Configuring a custom name64Printing65Printing a document65Printing a document65Printing in black and white65Adjusting toner darkness65Using Max Speed and Max Yield66Printing from a mobile device66Printing from a flash drive67Printing from a flash drive67Supported flash drives and file types68Printing confidential and other held jobs68Storing print jobs in the printer68Printing confidential and other held jobs69Printing information pages70Printing a font sample list70Printing a directory list70Canceling a print job70Canceling a print job from the printer control panel70Canceling a print job from the computer71Managing your printer71Finding advanced networking and administrator information71Checking the virtual display71Printing a menu settings page72Printing a network setup page72Checking the status of parts and supplies72Checking the status of parts and supplies on the printer control panel72Checking the status of parts and supplies from the Embedded Web Server72Saving energy73Using Eco-mode73Reducing printer noise73Adjusting Sleep mode74Using Hibernate Mode74Restoring factory default settings75Securing the printer76Locking the system board76Statement of Volatility76Erasing volatile memory77Erasing non-volatile memory77Erasing printer hard disk memory77Configuring printer hard disk encryption78Finding printer security information79Using C748x80Learning about the printer80Selecting a location for the printer80Printer configurations81Using the touch-screen printer control panel82Understanding the home screen83Using the touch-screen buttons84Setting up and using the home screen applications86Accessing the Embedded Web Server86Showing or hiding icons on the home screen87Activating the home screen applications87Using Background and Idle Screen87Setting up Forms and Favorites88Understanding Eco-Settings88Understanding Showroom88Setting up Remote Operator Panel89Exporting and importing a configuration89Loading paper and specialty media90Setting the paper size and type90Configuring Universal paper settings90Loading the standard or an optional 550-sheet tray91Loading the optional 550-sheet special media tray94Loading the 2,000-sheet high-capacity feeder99Loading the multipurpose feeder102Linking and unlinking trays104Unlinking trays104Linking trays105Creating a custom name for a paper type105Assigning a custom paper type name105Configuring a custom name106Printing106Printing forms106Printing a document106Printing a document106Printing in black and white107Adjusting toner darkness107Using Max Speed and Max Yield108Printing from a mobile device108Printing from a flash drive109Printing from a flash drive109Supported flash drives and file types110Printing confidential and other held jobs110Storing print jobs in the printer110Printing confidential and other held jobs111Printing information pages112Printing a font sample list112Printing a directory list112Canceling a print job112Canceling a print job from the printer control panel112Canceling a print job from the computer113Managing your printer113Finding advanced networking and administrator information113Checking the virtual display113Printing a menu settings page114Printing a network setup page114Checking the status of parts and supplies114Checking the status of parts and supplies on the printer control panel114Checking the status of parts and supplies from the Embedded Web Server114Saving energy115Using Eco-Mode115Reducing printer noise115Adjusting Sleep mode116Using Hibernate Mode117Adjusting the brightness of the display117Restoring factory default settings118Securing the printer118Locking the system board118Statement of Volatility119Erasing volatile memory119Erasing non-volatile memory119Erasing printer hard disk memory120Configuring printer hard disk encryption121Finding printer security information122Paper and specialty media guidelines123Using specialty media123Tips on using letterhead123Tips on using transparencies123Tips on using envelopes124Tips on using labels124Tips on using card stock125Paper guidelines125Paper characteristics125Unacceptable paper126Selecting paper127Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead127Using recycled paper and other office papers127Storing paper128Supported paper sizes, types, and weights128Supported paper sizes128Supported paper types and weights130Understanding printer menus132Menus list132Supplies menu133Paper menu135Default Source menu135Paper Size/Type menu135Configure MP menu138Substitute Size menu139Paper Texture menu139Paper Weight menu141Paper Loading menu142Custom Types menu144Custom Names menu144Universal Setup menu145Reports menu145Reports menu145Network/Ports menu146Active NIC menu146Standard Network or Network [x] menus146Reports menu148Network Card menu148TCP/IP menu149IPv6 menu150Wireless menu151AppleTalk menu151Standard USB menu152Parallel [x] menu153Serial [x] menu155SMTP Setup menu158Security menu159Miscellaneous Security Settings menu159Confidential Print menu160Disk Wiping menu160Security Audit Log menu161Set Date and Time menu162Settings menu163General Settings menu163Flash Drive menu170Setup menu172Finishing menu174Quality menu175Job Accounting menu178Utilities menu180XPS menu181PDF menu181PostScript menu181PCL Emul menu182HTML menu184Image menu185Help menu186Saving money and the environment187Saving paper and toner187Using recycled paper187Conserving supplies187Recycling188Recycling Lexmark products188Recycling Lexmark packaging188Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling188Maintaining the printer189Ordering parts and supplies189Ordering a toner cartridge189Ordering a photoconductor189Ordering a fuser or a transfer module190Ordering a waste toner bottle190Using genuine Lexmark parts and supplies190Storing supplies191Replacing parts and supplies191Replacing a toner cartridge191Replacing the waste toner bottle193Replacing a photoconductor194Resetting the maintenance counter197Cleaning the the printer parts198Cleaning the interior of the printer198Cleaning the exterior of the printer198Cleaning the printhead lenses198Moving the printer200Before moving the printer200Moving the printer to another location200Shipping the printer200Clearing jams201Avoiding jams201Understanding jam numbers and locations202200–201 paper jams203202–203 paper jams20824x paper jam212250 paper jam213Troubleshooting214Solving basic printer problems214Understanding printer messages214An error has occurred with the USB drive. Please remove and reinsert drive.214Change [paper source] to [custom type name]214Change [paper source] to [custom type name] load [orientation]215Change [paper source] to [custom string]215Change [paper source] to [custom string] load [orientation]215Change [paper source] to [paper size]215Change [paper source] to [paper size] load [orientation]215Change [paper source] to [paper type] [paper size]216Change [paper source] to [paper type] [paper size] load [orientation]216Close front door216Disk corrupted216Disk near full. Securely clearing disk space.216Disk problem216Error reading USB drive. Remove USB.217Insert Tray [x]217Install Tray [x]217Load [paper source] with [custom type name]217Load [paper source] with [custom string]217Load [paper source] with [paper size]218Load [paper source] with [paper type] [paper size]218Load manual feeder with [custom type name]218Load manual feeder with [custom string]218Load manual feeder with [paper size]219Load manual feeder with [paper type] [paper size]219Paper changes needed219Remove packaging material, [area name]219Remove paper from standard output bin219Restore held jobs?220Some held jobs were not restored220Supply needed to complete job220Tray [x] paper size unsupported220Unsupported disk22031.xx Missing or defective [color] cartridge22032.xx [Color] cartridge part number unsupported by device22034 Incorrect paper size, open [paper source]22135 Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature22136 Printer service required22137 Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment operation22137 Insufficient memory to collate job22237 Insufficient memory, some Held Jobs were deleted22237 Insufficient memory, some held jobs will not be restored22238 Memory full22239 Complex page, some data may not have printed22251 Defective flash detected22252 Not enough free space in flash memory for resources22353 Unformatted flash detected22354 Network [x] software error22354 Serial option [x] error22354 Standard network software error22355 Unsupported option in slot [x]22456 Parallel port [x] disabled22456 Serial port [x] disabled22456 Standard USB port disabled22456 USB port [x] disabled22457 Configuration change, some held jobs were not restored22558 Input config error22558 Too many disks installed22558 Too many flash options installed22558 Too many trays attached22659 Incompatible tray [x]22661 Remove defective disk22662 Disk full22680.xx Fuser near life warning22680.xx Fuser life warning22780.xx Replace fuser22780.xx Fuser missing22782.xx Waste toner bottle nearly full22782.xx Replace waste toner bottle22782.xx Waste toner bottle missing22783.xx Transfer module life warning22883.xx Transfer module missing22883.xx Replace transfer module22883.xx Transfer module near life warning22884.xx [Color] photoconductor nearly low22884.xx [Color] photoconductor low22884.xx Replace [color] photoconductor22984.xx [Color] photoconductor missing22988.xx [color] cartridge nearly low22988.xx [color] cartridge low22988.xx [Color] cartridge critically low23088.xx [Color] cartridge very low230Solving printing problems230Confidential and other held jobs do not print230Partial job, no job, or blank page prints230Make sure the printer has sufficient memory230Error message about reading USB drive appears230Incorrect characters print231Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper231Check the paper type and paper size settings231Large jobs do not collate231Make sure Collate is set to On231Reduce the complexity of the print job231Make sure the printer has enough memory231Multiple-language PDF files do not print231Print jobs do not print232Make sure there is no problem with your printer232Make sure the printer is ready to print232Check if a supply is missing or needs replacement232Check if the standard exit bin is full232Check if the paper tray is empty232Make sure the correct printer software is installed232Make sure the internal print server is working properly232Make sure you are using a recommended USB, serial, or Ethernet cable232Make sure printer cables are securely connected232Print job takes longer than expected233Reduce the complexity of the print job233Turn off the Page Protect setting233Change the environmental settings233Printing slows down233Make sure to use paper not narrow enough to invoke the slowdown mode233Contact customer support233Printer display is blank233Tray linking does not work234Load the same size and type of paper234Use the same Paper Size and Paper Type settings234Unexpected page breaks234Increase the Print Timeout value234Solving home screen applications problems234An application error has occurred234Check the system log for relevant details234Contact customer support235Solving option problems2352,000-sheet drawer problems235Check the drawer connection235Load paper235Clear any jams235Avoid paper jams235Cannot detect flash memory card235Cannot detect printer hard disk235Internal print server does not operate correctly235Check the print server connections235Make sure the network software is configured correctly236Internal Solutions Port does not operate correctly236Check the Internal Solutions Port (ISP) connections236Check the cable236Make sure the network software is configured correctly236Memory card236Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed236Reset the printer236Check to see if the option is connected to the printer236Make sure the option is installed correctly236Make sure the option is selected237Paper tray problems237Make sure the paper is loaded correctly237Reset the printer237Make sure the paper tray is installed correctly237USB/parallel interface card does not operate correctly237Check the USB/parallel interface card connection237Check the cable237Solving paper feed problems237Paper frequently jams237Check the paper237Make sure there is not too much paper in the paper tray238Make sure the entire paper stack is sitting flat in the tray238Check the paper guides238Load paper from a fresh package238Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared238Jammed pages are not reprinted238Turn on Jam Recovery238Solving print quality problems239Characters have jagged or uneven edges239Clipped images239Check the guides239Check the paper size setting239Gray background on prints239Check the background darkness or removal setting240Make sure there is no worn or defective print or toner cartridge240Incorrect margins240Check the paper guides240Check the paper size setting240Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line appears on prints240Make sure there is no defective print or toner cartridge241Make sure the transfer module is not defective241Paper curl241Check the paper type and weight settings241Load paper from a fresh package241Print irregularities241Load paper from a fresh package241Check the paper type and weight settings242Avoid textured paper with rough finishes242Make sure there is no defective print or toner cartridge242Make sure the transfer module is not defective242Make sure the fuser is not defective242Print is too dark242Check the darkness, brightness, and contrast settings242Load paper from a fresh package243Avoid textured paper with rough finishes243Check the Paper Type setting243Print is too light243Check the darkness, brightness, and contrast settings243Load paper from a fresh package243Avoid textured paper with rough finishes243Check the Paper Type setting244Make sure the print or toner cartridge is not low on toner244Contact customer support244Printer is printing blank pages244Make sure there is no packing material left on the print or toner cartridge244Make sure the print or toner cartridge is not low on toner244Contact customer support245Repeating defects appear on prints245Replace the print or toner cartridge245Replace the photoconductor245Replace the fuser245Shadow images appear on prints245Check the paper type and weight settings246Make sure the photoconductor is not defective246Make sure the print or toner cartridge is not low on toner246Contact customer support246Skewed print246Check the paper guides246Check the paper246Solid color or black pages appear on prints246Make sure the photoconductor is not defective and is installed correctly247Make sure the print or toner cartridges are installed correctly, are not defective, and not low on toner247Contact customer support247Streaked horizontal lines appear on prints247Select another tray or feeder247Make sure there is no worn, defective, or empty print or toner cartridge247Streaked vertical lines appear on prints248Select another tray or feeder248Make sure there is no worn, defective, or empty print or toner cartridge248Make sure the transfer module is not worn or defective248Toner fog or background shading appears on the page248Make sure the print or toner cartridge is installed correctly or is not defective248Make sure the transfer module is not worn or defective248Make sure the photoconductor is not worn or defective248Make sure the fuser is not worn or defective248Make sure the printer has been recalibrated recently248Make sure the application has not specified an off-white background249Make sure no toner is in the paper path249Toner rubs off249Check the paper type and weight settings249Check the paper texture setting249Make sure the fuser is not worn or defective249Toner specks250Make sure there is no worn or defective print or toner cartridge250Make sure there is no toner in the paper path250Contact customer support250Transparency print quality is poor250Check the transparencies250Check the paper type setting250Uneven print density251Make sure there is no defective or worn print or toner cartridge251Solving color quality problems251FAQ about color printing251Embedded Web Server does not open254Check the network connection254Check the address entered in the Web browser254Temporarily disable Web proxy servers254Contacting customer support254Notices255Product information255Edition notice255UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS256Trademarks256Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement257Modular component notice258Licensing notices258Noise emission levels258Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive258Product disposal259Static sensitivity notice259ENERGY STAR259Temperature information259Laser notice259Laser advisory label259Power consumption260Product power consumption260Sleep Mode261Off mode261Total energy usage261European Community (EC) directives conformity261Regulatory notices for wireless products261Exposure to radio frequency radiation262Industry Canada (Canada)262Notice to users in the European Union263Statement of Limited Warranty264Index267Size: 7.84 MBPages: 274Language: EnglishOpen manual
