User ManualTable of ContentsContents3About your printer5Finding information about the printer5Minimizing your printer's environmental impact5Printer models6Printer features7Understanding the parts of the printer8Using the printer control panel9Understanding the home screen10Navigating menus using the printer control panel12Using memory cards and flash drives13Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer13Supported memory cards and file types14Ordering and replacing supplies15Ordering ink cartridges15Replacing ink cartridges15Maintaining ink cartridges16Aligning the printhead16Cleaning the printhead nozzles17Using the printer software19Minimum system requirements19Installing the printer software19Using the Windows printer software20Using the Macintosh printer software22Printing23Printing a document23Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically23Printing photos using the printer control panel25Canceling print jobs25Copying26Tips for copying26Making copies26Copying photos27Making a duplex copy automatically27Canceling copy jobs27Scanning28Tips for scanning28Scanning to a local or network computer28Scanning to a flash drive or memory card29Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software29Scanning to a PDF30Canceling scan jobs31E-mailing32Sending e-mail32Tips for e-mailing32Scanning a document or photo to e-mail32Attaching a document or photo to e-mail33Canceling an e-mail34Using SmartSolutions35What is SmartSolutions?35Creating or customizing printer solutions36Troubleshooting38Before you troubleshoot38Using the Service Center to solve printer problems38If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem38Setup troubleshooting38Incorrect language appears on the display39Printhead errors39Software did not install40Print job does not print or is missing pages41Printer is printing blank pages42Printer is busy or does not respond42Cannot delete documents from the print queue42Cannot print through USB43Network Troubleshooting43Printing a network setup page43Notices44Edition notice44UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS44Trademarks44Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement45Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement45Size: 614 KBPages: 45Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsContents2Safety information7About your printer8Thank you for choosing this printer!8Minimizing your printer's environmental impact8Finding information about the printer9Understanding the parts of the printer11Ordering and replacing supplies13Ordering ink cartridges13Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges13Replacing ink cartridges14Ordering paper and other supplies15Recycling Lexmark products15Using the printer control panel buttons and menus16Using the printer control panel16Understanding the home screen17Navigating menus using the touch screen18Changing the Power Saver timeout19Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode20Resetting to factory settings20Using the printer software21Minimum system requirements21Using the Windows printer software21Using the Macintosh printer software23Finding and installing optional software24Updating the printer software (Windows only)25Reinstalling the printer software25Uninstalling the printer software25Installing the printer software26Loading paper and original documents27Loading the paper tray27Loading envelopes or photo paper30Loading various paper types32Saving paper default settings35Loading original documents on the scanner glass36Loading original documents into the ADF36Printing37Tips for printing37Printing basic documents37Printing a document37Collating printed copies38Printing pages in reverse order38Printing multiple pages on one sheet39Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive (Windows only)40Printing specialty documents41Printing envelopes41Printing labels41Printing on custom-size paper42Working with photos44Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer44Supported memory cards and file types45Printing photos using the printer control panel45Editing photos using the printer control panel45Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software46Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera47Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet48Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device49Setting up a connection between your printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device49Setting the Bluetooth security level51Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device51Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)53Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically53Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually54Managing print jobs55Setting your printer as the default printer55Changing the printing mode56Pausing print jobs57Resuming print jobs57Canceling print jobs58Copying59Tips for copying59Making copies59Copying photos60Copying an ID card60Copying a two-sided document60Enlarging or reducing images61Adjusting copy quality61Making a copy lighter or darker61Collating copies using the printer control panel62Repeating an image on one page62Copying multiple pages on one sheet62Making a duplex copy63Making a duplex copy automatically63Making a duplex copy manually63Canceling copy jobs64Scanning65Tips for scanning65Scanning to a local or network computer65Scanning to a flash drive or memory card66Scanning photos into an editing application66Scanning documents into an editing application68Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software69Scanning to a PDF69Scanning FAQ70How can I improve the quality of a scan?70How do I scan in black and white?70Why am I being asked for a PIN?70What is an application list, and how do I update it?71Canceling scan jobs71E-mailing72Setting up the printer to e-mail72Setting up the e-mail function72Changing the e-mail settings after setup72Creating an e-mail contact list73Creating an e-mail contact list using the printer control panel73Creating an e-mail contact list using the printer software73Sending e-mail74Tips for e-mailing75Scanning a document or photo to e-mail75Attaching a document or photo to e-mail76Canceling an e-mail76Faxing77Setting up the printer to fax77Scenario 1: Standard telephone line77Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)80Scenario 3: VoIP telephone service81Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider82Scenario 5: Country-specific setup83Entering your user information87Configuring the fax settings88Configuring fax settings using the fax software88Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel89Creating a contact list90Creating a contact list using the fax software90Creating a contact list using the printer control panel91Sending faxes91Tips for sending faxes92Sending faxes using the printer control panel92Sending faxes using the computer92Receiving faxes93Tips for receiving faxes93Receiving faxes automatically93Receiving a fax manually94Faxing FAQ94If I skipped the fax setup initially, do I need to run the installer again to set up the fax?94What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?95What is my fax number?95What is my dialing prefix?95When do I need to set Auto Answer to On?95How many rings should I set?95How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer?96How can I check the dial tone?96How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?97How can I make sure that the fax answers the call before the answering machine?97What settings work best with digital voice mail?97How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax?97How do I send a fax at a scheduled time?98How do I send a fax using a phone calling card?98How do I know that the fax was sent successfully?98How do I view the fax history of the printer?99How do I print a fax on both sides of the paper?99How do I forward a fax?99Can I block faxes?100Can I retrieve failed faxes?100Networking101Installing the printer on a wireless network101Wireless network compatibility101Supported network security options101Printing a network setup page102Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network102Installing the printer on a wireless network103Installing the printer on other computers103Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light104Special wireless installation instructions104Assigning a static IP address105Changing wireless settings after installation105Advanced wireless setup106Creating an ad hoc wireless network106Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network109Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)109Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Windows only)110Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh only)112Sharing a printer in a Windows environment114Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment115Installing the printer on an Ethernet network115Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network115Installing the printer on an Ethernet network116Networking FAQ116What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?116Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?117What is an SSID?117Where do I find my SSID?117What is a network?117How do I find out what type of security my network is using?118How are home networks configured?118Why do I need an installation cable?120How do I attach the installation cable?120How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?121Finding the signal strength122How can I improve wireless signal strength?122How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network?123Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?125What is a MAC address?125How do I find the MAC address?125What is an IP address?126What is TCP/IP?126How do I locate IP addresses?126How are IP addresses assigned?127What is a key index?127Using SmartSolutions128What is SmartSolutions?128Creating or customizing printer solutions129Maintaining the printer131Maintaining ink cartridges131Checking ink levels131Aligning the printhead131Cleaning the printhead nozzles132Cleaning the exterior of the printer133Cleaning the scanner glass133Cleaning the touch screen134Troubleshooting135Before you troubleshoot135Using the Service Center to solve printer problems135If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem135Setup troubleshooting135Incorrect language appears on the display136Printhead errors136Software did not install137Print job does not print or is missing pages138Printer is printing blank pages139Printer is busy or does not respond139Cannot delete documents from the print queue139Cannot print through USB140Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting140Paper jam in the printer140Paper jam in the duplex unit141Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only)142Paper or specialty media misfeeds143Print troubleshooting144Poor quality at the edges of the page144Streaks or lines on printed image144Print speed is slow145Computer slows down when printing145Copy and scan troubleshooting145Copier or scanner does not respond146Scanner unit does not close146Poor copy or scanned image quality146Partial copies or scans of documents or photos146Scan was not successful147Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer147Cannot scan to a computer over a network147E-mail troubleshooting147Cannot send e-mail147Cannot attach files148Fax troubleshooting148Fax troubleshooting checklist148Cannot send faxes149Cannot receive faxes150Cannot run the fax software151Fax error messages on the printer control panel152Memory card troubleshooting154Memory card troubleshooting checklist154Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted154Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive154Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network155Network troubleshooting155Network troubleshooting checklist155The Continue button is unavailable156Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer158Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)158Wireless troubleshooting158Notices174Product information174Edition notice174UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS175Trademarks175Licensing notices175Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement175Noise emission levels176Temperature information176Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive176Product disposal177Battery notice177ENERGY STAR177Power consumption177Product power consumption177Power Saver178Off mode178Total energy usage178LEXMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS178MICROSOFT CORPORATION NOTICES181ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED NOTICE181European Community (EC) directives conformity181Regulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment182Notice to users of the US telephone network: FCC requirements182South Africa telecommunications notice183Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network183Notice to users of the New Zealand telephone network184Notice to Users in the European Union185Regulatory notices for wireless products185Exposure to radio frequency radiation185Notice to users in Brazil186Industry Canada (Canada)186Taiwan NCC RF notice statement187Notice to users in the European Union187Index189Size: 2.45 MBPages: 196Language: EnglishOpen manual
