User ManualTable of ContentsContents2Safety information5About your printer6Thank you for choosing this printer!6Minimizing your printer's environmental impact6Finding information about the printer7Understanding the parts of the printer9Ordering and replacing supplies11Ordering ink cartridges11Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges11Replacing ink cartridges12Ordering paper and other supplies13Recycling Lexmark products13Using the printer control panel buttons and menus14Using the printer control panel14Changing the Power Saver timeout16Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode16Changing temporary settings into new default settings17Resetting to factory settings18Using the printer software19Minimum system requirements19Using the Windows printer software19Using the Macintosh printer software21Finding and installing optional software22Updating the printer software (Windows only)22Reinstalling the printer software23Uninstalling the printer software23Installing the printer software23Loading paper and original documents25Loading the paper tray25Loading envelopes or photo paper28Loading various paper types30Saving paper default settings33Loading original documents on the scanner glass34Loading original documents into the ADF34Printing35Tips for printing35Printing basic documents35Printing a document35Collating printed copies36Printing pages in reverse order36Printing multiple pages on one sheet37Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive (Windows only)38Printing specialty documents39Printing envelopes39Printing labels39Printing on custom-size paper40Working with photos41Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer41Supported memory cards and file types42Printing photos using the printer control panel42Editing photos using the printer control panel43Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software44Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera45Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet46Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF47Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device47Setting up a connection between your printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device47Setting the Bluetooth security level49Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device49Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)51Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically51Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually52Managing print jobs53Setting your printer as the default printer53Changing the printing mode54Pausing print jobs55Resuming print jobs55Canceling print jobs56Copying57Tips for copying57Making copies57Copying photos57Copying an ID card58Copying a two-sided document58Enlarging or reducing images58Adjusting copy quality59Making a copy lighter or darker59Collating copies using the printer control panel60Repeating an image on one page60Copying multiple pages on one sheet60Making a duplex copy61Making a duplex copy automatically61Making a duplex copy manually61Canceling copy jobs62Scanning63Tips for scanning63Scanning to a local or network computer63Scanning to a flash drive or memory card64Scanning photos into an editing application64Scanning documents into an editing application65Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software66Scanning to a PDF67Scanning FAQ68How can I improve the quality of a scan?68How do I scan in black and white?68Why am I being asked for a PIN?68What is an application list, and how do I update it?68Canceling scan jobs68Faxing69Setting up the printer to fax69Scenario 1: Standard telephone line69Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)72Scenario 3: VoIP telephone service73Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider74Scenario 5: Country-specific setup75Entering your user information79Configuring the fax settings80Configuring fax settings using the fax software80Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel81Creating a contact list82Creating a contact list using the fax software82Creating a contact list using the printer control panel83Sending faxes84Tips for sending faxes84Sending faxes using the printer control panel84Sending faxes using the computer85Receiving faxes85Tips for receiving faxes85Receiving faxes automatically85Receiving a fax manually86Faxing FAQ86If I skipped the fax setup initially, do I need to run the installer again to set up the fax?86What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?87What is my fax number?87What is my dialing prefix?87When do I need to set Auto Answer to On?88How many rings should I set?88How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer?88How can I check the dial tone?89How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?89How can I make sure that the fax answers the call before the answering machine?90What settings work best with digital voice mail?90How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax?90How do I send a fax at a scheduled time?90How do I send a fax using a phone calling card?91How do I know that the fax was sent successfully?91How do I view the fax history of the printer?91How do I print a fax on both sides of the paper?92How do I forward a fax?92Can I block faxes?92Can I retrieve failed faxes?93Networking94Installing the printer on a wireless network94Wireless network compatibility94Supported network security options94Printing a network setup page95Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network95Installing the printer on a wireless network96Installing the printer on other computers96Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light97Special wireless installation instructions97Assigning a static IP address98Changing wireless settings after installation98Advanced wireless setup99Creating an ad hoc wireless network99Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network102Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)102Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Windows only)103Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh only)105Sharing a printer in a Windows environment107Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment108Installing the printer on an Ethernet network108Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network108Installing the printer on an Ethernet network109Networking FAQ109What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?109Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?110What is an SSID?110Where do I find my SSID?110What is a network?110How do I find out what type of security my network is using?111How are home networks configured?111Why do I need an installation cable?113How do I attach the installation cable?113How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?114Finding the signal strength115How can I improve wireless signal strength?115How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network?116Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?118What is a MAC address?118How do I find the MAC address?118What is an IP address?119What is TCP/IP?119How do I locate IP addresses?119How are IP addresses assigned?120What is a key index?120Maintaining the printer121Maintaining ink cartridges121Checking ink levels121Aligning the printhead121Cleaning the printhead nozzles122Cleaning the exterior of the printer123Cleaning the scanner glass123Troubleshooting124Before you troubleshoot124Using the Service Center to solve printer problems124If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem124Setup troubleshooting124Incorrect language appears on the display125Printhead errors125Software did not install127Print job does not print or is missing pages127Printer is printing blank pages128Printer is busy or does not respond128Cannot delete documents from the print queue129Cannot print through USB129Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting130Paper jam in the printer130Paper jam in the duplex unit130Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only)131Paper or specialty media misfeeds132Print troubleshooting132Poor quality at the edges of the page133Streaks or lines on printed image133Print speed is slow134Computer slows down when printing134Copy and scan troubleshooting134Copier or scanner does not respond135Scanner unit does not close135Poor copy or scanned image quality135Partial copies or scans of documents or photos135Scan was not successful136Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer136Cannot scan to a computer over a network136Fax troubleshooting136Fax troubleshooting checklist137Cannot send faxes137Cannot receive faxes139Cannot run the fax software140Fax error messages on the printer control panel141Memory card troubleshooting143Memory card troubleshooting checklist143Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted143Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive143Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network144Network troubleshooting144Network troubleshooting checklist144The Continue button is unavailable145Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer147Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)147Wireless troubleshooting147Notices163Product information163Edition notice163UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS164Trademarks164Licensing notices164Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement164Noise emission levels165Temperature information165Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive165Product disposal166Battery notice166ENERGY STAR166Power consumption166Product power consumption166Power Saver167Off mode167Total energy usage167LEXMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS167MICROSOFT CORPORATION NOTICES170European Community (EC) directives conformity170Regulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment171Notice to users of the US telephone network: FCC requirements171South Africa telecommunications notice172Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network172Notice to users of the New Zealand telephone network173Notice to Users in the European Union174Regulatory notices for wireless products174Exposure to radio frequency radiation174Notice to users in Brazil174Industry Canada (Canada)175Taiwan NCC RF notice statement175Notice to users in the European Union176Index178Size: 2.2 MBPages: 185Language: EnglishOpen manual
