User GuideTable of ContentsContents3Safety information9Introduction10Finding information about the printer10Setting up the printer13Granting access to the software during installation13Setting up the printer as a copier only or fax only13Understanding the parts of the printer20Using the printer control panel buttons and menus23Using the printer control panel23Using the printer menus26Saving settings29Getting the printer ready to fax30Using an RJ11 adapter31Choosing a fax connection34Connecting to an answering machine35Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack37Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany37Connecting to a computer with a modem39Connecting to a telephone40Using a digital phone service42Using the printer software42Installing printer software42Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only)43Using the Windows printer software44Using the Macintosh printer software45Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)47Wireless network compatibility47Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network47Installing the printer on a wireless network47Installing the printer on other computers48Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light49Special wireless installation instructions49Assigning a static IP address50Changing wireless settings after installation50Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Windows only)51Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh only)53Advanced wireless setup55Creating an ad hoc wireless network55Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network58Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)58Frequently asked questions59Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?59What is an SSID?59Where do I find my SSID?59What is a network?59What types of wireless network security are available?60How do I find out what type of security my network is using?61How are home networks configured?61Why do I need an installation cable?63How do I attach the installation cable?63How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?64Finding the signal strength65How can I improve wireless signal strength?65Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?66What is a MAC address?66How do I find the MAC address?66What is an IP address?67What is TCP/IP?67How do I locate IP addresses?67How are IP addresses assigned?68What is a key index?68Installing the printer on an Ethernet network (selected models only)70Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network70Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network70Loading paper72Loading paper72Loading various paper types72Using the automatic paper type sensor75Loading original documents on the scanner glass76Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder77Printing79Printing basic documents79Printing a document79Printing Web pages79Printing multiple copies of a document80Collating printed copies80Printing the last page first (reverse page order)81Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)81Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive82Printing specialty documents83Choosing compatible specialty paper types83Printing envelopes84Printing labels84Printing on custom-size paper85Managing print jobs86Pausing print jobs86Canceling print jobs87Resuming print jobs88Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)89Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically89Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually90Working with photos92Connecting photo storage devices92Inserting a memory card92Inserting a flash drive93Editing photos using the control panel94Printing photos95Printing photos using the printer control panel95Printing photos from the computer using the printer software96Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software96Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera98Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet99Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF100Copying101Making copies101Copying photos101Making a duplex copy102Copying a two-sided document102Enlarging or reducing images103Adjusting copy quality103Making a copy lighter or darker103Collating copies using the printer control panel104Repeating an image on one page105Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)105Canceling a copy job106Scanning107Scanning original documents107Scanning color or black-and-white original documents109Scanning photos for editing109Scanning to a computer over a network110Canceling scan jobs110Faxing112Sending a fax112Sending a fax using the printer control panel112Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial)112Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time113Receiving a fax114Receiving a fax automatically114Receiving a fax manually114Receiving a fax with an answering machine114Forwarding faxes115Printing a fax on both sides of the paper115Customizing fax settings115Setting up the Address Book115Setting up a dialing prefix116Setting up Caller ID116Setting the distinctive ring117Setting a fax manual answer code117Setting up to fax while behind a PBX117Managing faxes118Setting up a fax footer118Printing fax activity reports118Printing the Fax Settings List118Blocking junk faxes119Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings120Maintaining the printer121Maintaining print cartridges121Installing print cartridges121Removing a used print cartridge122Refilling print cartridges123Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges123Aligning print cartridges123Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles124Checking ink levels125Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts126Preserving the print cartridges127Cleaning the scanner glass127Cleaning the exterior of the printer127Ordering supplies128Ordering print cartridges128Ordering paper and other supplies128Resetting to factory settings129Troubleshooting130Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only)130Setup troubleshooting130Incorrect language appears on the display130Power button is not lit131Software did not install131Page does not print132Solving printer power problems135Removing and reinstalling the software135Enabling the USB port in Windows136Fax troubleshooting137Cannot send or receive a fax137Can send but not receive faxes139Can receive but not send faxes140Printer receives a blank fax141Received fax has poor print quality141Caller ID information is not displayed142Fax Error142Fax Mode Unsupported142Remote Fax Error142Phone Line Busy143Phone Line Error144Wireless troubleshooting144Wireless troubleshooting checklist144Printing a network setup page145Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached145Why isn't my printer in this list?146Cannot print over wireless network148Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer151Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit151Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only)151Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only)153Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only)156Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange158Wireless print server not installed159“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly159Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)160Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings160Ethernet troubleshooting160Printer does not appear in the list of printers found on the network160Cannot print to the network printer161Notices162Product information162Edition notice162UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS163Trademarks163Licensing notices163Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement163Exposure to radio frequency radiation164Industry Canada notice164European Community (EC) directives conformity165European EC directives conformity statement for radio products165Noise emission levels167Temperature information167Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive168Product disposal168Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement168Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network169Notice to users of the New Zealand telephone network170South Africa telecommunications notice170ENERGY STAR171Power consumption171Product power consumption171Power Saver172Off mode172Total energy usage172LEXMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS172Index176Size: 4.58 MBPages: 181Language: EnglishOpen manual
Network GuideTable of ContentsContents3Installing the printer on a wireless network5Wireless network compatibility5Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network5Granting access to the software during installation5Installing the printer on a wireless network5Installing the printer on other computers5Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light6Special wireless installation instructions6Assigning a static IP address6Changing wireless settings after installation7Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only)7Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only)7For printers with both wireless and Ethernet network options (selected models only)8Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Windows only)8Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh only)9Advanced wireless setup11Creating an ad hoc wireless network11Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network12Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)12Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless network13Wireless troubleshooting checklist13Printing a network setup page13Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached13Why isn't my printer in this list?14Make sure that your computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network14Make sure that the computer is not connected to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)14Removing and reinstalling the software14Cannot print over wireless network15Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless access point (wireless router)15Move the computer and/or printer closer to the wireless router15Move your access point to minimize interference15Check whether the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer15Check your WEP key or WPA passphrase16Disconnect from VPN session17Check your advanced security settings17Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer17Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit17Check power17Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only)17Allow the wireless installation to complete17Enable the printer17Select the wireless printer17Select the wireless port18Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only)18Make sure the access point is on18Move your access point to minimize interference18Try adjusting external antennas18Move your printer18Check security keys18Check MAC address19Ping the access point to make sure the network is working19Run the wireless setup again19Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only)20Make sure the wireless access point is on20Move your wireless access point to minimize interference20Try adjusting external antennas20Move your printer20Check security keys20Check the MAC address20Ping the access point to make sure the network is working20Run the wireless setup again21Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange21Check network name21Check security keys21Move your printer21Check MAC address22Wireless print server not installed22Check power22“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly22Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)22Installing the printer on an Ethernet network (selected models only)23Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network23Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network23Troubleshooting a printer on an Ethernet network24Printer does not appear in the list of printers found on the network24Check the Ethernet cable24Make sure the printer power is on24Make sure that the network is operating properly24Make sure the printer has valid network settings24Cannot print to the network printer24Check the Ethernet cable24Make sure the printer power is on24Make sure that the network is operating properly24Uninstall and reinstall the software24Frequently asked questions25Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?25What is an SSID?25Where do I find my SSID?25What is a network?25What types of wireless network security are available?25How do I find out what type of security my network is using?26How are home networks configured?26Why do I need an installation cable?27How do I attach the installation cable?27How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?28Finding the signal strength28How can I improve wireless signal strength?29Move the printer closer to the wireless access point/wireless router29Remove obstacles between the access point and the printer29Remove sources of interference29Arrange the network to reduce signal absorption29Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?29What is a MAC address?29How do I find the MAC address?29What is an IP address?30What is TCP/IP?30How do I locate IP addresses?30How are IP addresses assigned?31What is a key index?31Notices32Edition notice32UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS32Trademarks32Networking glossary33Index34Size: 488 KBPages: 35Language: EnglishOpen manual
