User ManualTable of ContentsContents3About your printer5Finding information about the printer5Minimizing your printer's environmental impact5Printer models6Printer features7Understanding the parts of the printer7Using the printer control panel9Using memory cards and flash drives12Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer12Supported memory cards and file types13Ordering and replacing ink cartridges14Ordering ink cartridges14Replacing ink cartridges15Maintaining ink cartridges16Aligning the printhead16Cleaning the printhead nozzles17Using the printer software18Minimum system requirements18Installing the printer software18Using the Windows printer software19Using the Macintosh printer software21Printing22Printing a document22Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically22Printing photos using the printer control panel24Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive (Windows only)24Canceling print jobs25Copying26Tips for copying26Making copies26Copying photos26Making 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 jobs30Troubleshooting31Before you troubleshoot31Using the Service Center to solve printer problems31If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem31Setup Troubleshooting31Incorrect language appears on the display32Printhead errors32Software did not install34Print job does not print or is missing pages34Printer is printing blank pages35Printer is busy or does not respond35Cannot delete documents from the print queue36Cannot print through USB36Network Troubleshooting37Printing a network setup page37Notices38Edition notice38UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS38Trademarks38Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement39Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement39Size: 546 KBPages: 39Language: EnglishOpen manual
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 supplies12Ordering ink cartridges12Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges12Replacing ink cartridges13Ordering paper and other supplies14Recycling Lexmark products14Using the printer control panel buttons and menus15Using the printer control panel15Changing temporary settings into new default settings17Changing the Power Saver timeout18Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode19Resetting to factory settings19Using the printer software20Minimum system requirements20Using the Windows printer software20Using the Macintosh printer software22Finding and installing optional software23Updating the printer software (Windows only)24Reinstalling the printer software24Uninstalling the printer software24Installing the printer software25Loading paper and original documents26Loading paper26Saving paper default settings29Loading original documents on the scanner glass30Loading original documents into the ADF30Printing31Tips for printing31Printing basic documents31Printing a document31Collating printed copies32Printing pages in reverse order32Printing multiple pages on one sheet33Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive (Windows only)34Printing specialty documents35Printing envelopes35Printing labels35Printing on custom-size paper36Working with photos37Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer37Supported memory cards and file types38Printing photos using the printer control panel38Editing photos using the printer control panel39Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software40Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera41Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet42Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF43Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device43Setting up a connection between your printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device43Setting the Bluetooth security level45Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device45Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)46Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically46Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually48Managing print jobs49Setting your printer as the default printer49Changing the printing mode50Pausing print jobs51Resuming print jobs51Canceling print jobs52Copying53Tips for copying53Making copies53Copying photos53Copying a two-sided document54Enlarging or reducing images54Adjusting copy quality55Making a copy lighter or darker55Collating copies using the printer control panel55Repeating an image on one page56Copying multiple pages on one sheet56Making a duplex copy56Making a duplex copy automatically56Making a duplex copy manually57Canceling copy jobs57Scanning58Tips for scanning58Scanning to a local or network computer58Scanning to a flash drive or memory card59Scanning photos into an editing application59Scanning documents into an editing application61Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software61Scanning to a PDF62Scanning FAQ63How can I improve the quality of a scan?63How do I scan in black and white?63Why am I being asked for a PIN?63What is an application list, and how do I update it?63Canceling scan jobs64Faxing65Setting up the printer to fax65Scenario 1: Standard telephone line65Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)68Scenario 3: VoIP telephone service69Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider70Scenario 5: Country-specific setup71Entering your user information75Configuring the fax settings76Configuring fax settings using the fax software76Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel77Creating a contact list78Creating a contact list using the fax software78Creating a contact list using the printer control panel79Sending faxes79Tips for sending faxes80Sending faxes using the printer control panel80Sending faxes using the computer80Receiving faxes81Tips for receiving faxes81Receiving faxes automatically81Receiving a fax manually81Faxing FAQ82If I skipped the fax setup initially, do I need to run the installer again to set up the fax?82What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?82What is my fax number?83What is my dialing prefix?83When do I need to set Auto Answer to On?83How many rings should I set?83How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer?84How can I check the dial tone?84How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?85How can I make sure that the fax answers the call before the answering machine?85What settings work best with digital voice mail?85How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax?85How do I send a fax at a scheduled time?86How do I send a fax using a phone calling card?86How do I know that the fax was sent successfully?86How do I view the fax history of the printer?87How do I print a fax on both sides of the paper?87How do I forward a fax?87Can I block faxes?88Can I retrieve failed faxes?88Networking89Installing the printer on a wireless network89Wireless network compatibility89Supported network security options89Printing a network setup page90Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network90Installing the printer on a wireless network91Installing the printer on other computers91Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light92Special wireless installation instructions92Assigning a static IP address93Changing wireless settings after installation93Advanced wireless setup94Creating an ad hoc wireless network94Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network97Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)97Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only)98Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only)98Sharing a printer in a Windows environment99Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment100Networking FAQ101What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?101Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?101What is an SSID?101Where do I find my SSID?102What is a network?102How do I find out what type of security my network is using?102How are home networks configured?102Why do I need an installation cable?104How do I attach the installation cable?104How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?105Finding the signal strength106How can I improve wireless signal strength?106How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network?107Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?109What is a MAC address?109How do I find the MAC address?109What is an IP address?110What is TCP/IP?110How do I locate IP addresses?110How are IP addresses assigned?111What is a key index?111Maintaining the printer112Maintaining ink cartridges112Checking ink levels112Aligning the printhead112Cleaning the printhead nozzles113Cleaning the exterior of the printer114Cleaning the scanner glass114Troubleshooting115Before you troubleshoot115Using the Service Center to solve printer problems115If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem115Setup troubleshooting115Incorrect language appears on the display116Printhead errors116Software did not install118Print job does not print or is missing pages118Printer is printing blank pages119Printer is busy or does not respond120Cannot delete documents from the print queue120Cannot print through USB120Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting121Paper jam in the printer121Paper jam in the paper support122Paper jam in the duplex unit122Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only)123Paper or specialty media misfeeds124Print troubleshooting124Poor quality at the edges of the page124Streaks or lines on printed image125Print speed is slow125Computer slows down when printing126Copy and scan troubleshooting126Copier or scanner does not respond126Scanner unit does not close126Poor copy or scanned image quality126Partial copies or scans of documents or photos127Scan was not successful127Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer127Cannot scan to a computer over a network128Fax troubleshooting128Fax troubleshooting checklist128Cannot send faxes129Cannot receive faxes131Cannot run the fax software132Fax error messages on the printer control panel132Memory card troubleshooting134Memory card troubleshooting checklist135Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted135Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive135Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network136Wireless troubleshooting136Wireless troubleshooting checklist136Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults137Cannot print over wireless network137The Continue button is unavailable141Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer142Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit142Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only)143Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange144Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation145Wireless print server not installed149“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly149Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)151Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues152Notices155Product information155Edition notice155UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS156Trademarks156Licensing notices156Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement156Hinweis zum GS-Zeichen157Noise emission levels157Temperature information158Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive158Product disposal158Battery notice158ENERGY STAR158Power consumption159Product power consumption159Power Saver159Off mode159Total energy usage159LEXMARK SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS160European Community (EC) directives conformity163Regulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment164Notice to users of the US telephone network: FCC requirements164South Africa telecommunications notice165Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network165Notice to users of the New Zealand telephone network166Notice to Users in the European Union167Regulatory notices for wireless products167Exposure to radio frequency radiation167Notice to users in Brazil167Industry Canada (Canada)168Taiwan NCC RF notice statement168Notice to users in the European Union169Index171Size: 4.39 MBPages: 177Language: EnglishOpen manual
