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Lexmark X466DTE, 464de - X B/W Laser, 466de - X B/W Laser, 466dte - X B/W Laser, X463DE, X464DE, X466DTWE User manual

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X46x Series
User's Guide
September 2009 www.lexmark.com
Machine type(s):
7014, 4569, 4570
Model(s):
431, 636, 63W, n01, n02, g01, g02, n11, n12, g11, g12, hn1, hn2, wh1, wh2
Contents
Safety information...........................................................................15
Learning about the printer.............................................................17
Thank you for choosing this printer!............................................................................................................................17
Finding information about the printer........................................................................................................................17
Printer configurations........................................................................................................................................................18
Selecting a location for the printer...............................................................................................................................20
Basic functions of the scanner........................................................................................................................................21
Understanding the ADF and scanner glass................................................................................................................22
Understanding the printer control panel...................................................................................................................23
Understanding the home screen...................................................................................................................................24
Using the touch-screen buttons....................................................................................................................................25
Additional printer setup..................................................................29
Installing internal options................................................................................................................................................29
Available internal options............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Accessing the system board to install internal options.................................................................................................... 30
Installing a memory card ............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Installing a flash memory or firmware card........................................................................................................................... 34
Installing an Internal Solutions Port......................................................................................................................................... 36
Installing a printer hard disk ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
Installing a fax card ........................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Installing hardware options.............................................................................................................................................50
Installing a 250- or 550-sheet drawer...................................................................................................................................... 50
Attaching cables..................................................................................................................................................................51
Verifying printer setup.......................................................................................................................................................52
Printing a menu settings page................................................................................................................................................... 52
Printing a network setup page .................................................................................................................................................. 53
Setting up the printer software......................................................................................................................................53
Installing printer software ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
Updating available options in the printer driver................................................................................................................. 54
Setting up wireless printing.............................................................................................................................................55
Follow these steps to set up your printer .............................................................................................................................. 55
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network...................................................................... 55
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows) ................................................................................................... 56
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)................................................................................................. 59
Installing the printer on a wired network...................................................................................................................63
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Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port...........................................65
Setting up serial printing..................................................................................................................................................67
Minimizing your printer's environmental impact.....................69
Saving paper and toner.....................................................................................................................................................69
Using recycled paper..................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Conserving supplies....................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Saving energy.......................................................................................................................................................................70
Using Eco-Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Adjusting Power Saver.................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Adjusting the brightness of the display ................................................................................................................................. 72
Setting the standard exit bin light............................................................................................................................................ 72
Recycling.................................................................................................................................................................................73
Recycling Lexmark products....................................................................................................................................................... 73
Recycling Lexmark packaging.................................................................................................................................................... 73
Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling......................................................................................................... 74
Reducing printer noise......................................................................................................................................................74
Loading paper and specialty media.............................................76
Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type........................................................................................................................76
Configuring Universal paper settings..........................................................................................................................76
Avoiding jams.......................................................................................................................................................................77
Loading trays.........................................................................................................................................................................77
Using the multipurpose feeder......................................................................................................................................81
Linking and unlinking trays.............................................................................................................................................86
Linking trays...................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Unlinking trays................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
Assigning a custom paper type name..................................................................................................................................... 87
Changing a Custom Type <x> name....................................................................................................................................... 87
Paper and specialty media guidelines.........................................89
Paper guidelines..................................................................................................................................................................89
Paper characteristics...................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Unacceptable paper ...................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Selecting paper................................................................................................................................................................................ 90
Using recycled paper and other office papers ..................................................................................................................... 90
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead........................................................................................................................... 91
Storing paper.................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights...............................................................................................................92
Paper sizes supported by the printer ...................................................................................................................................... 92
Paper types and weights supported by the printer ........................................................................................................... 93
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Paper capacities............................................................................................................................................................................... 94
Printing...............................................................................................95
Printing a document..........................................................................................................................................................95
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)......................................................................................................95
Printing on specialty media.............................................................................................................................................96
Tips on using letterhead............................................................................................................................................................... 96
Tips on using transparencies...................................................................................................................................................... 96
Tips on using envelopes............................................................................................................................................................... 96
Tips on using labels........................................................................................................................................................................ 97
Tips on using card stock............................................................................................................................................................... 97
Printing confidential and other held jobs...................................................................................................................98
Holding jobs in the printer .......................................................................................................................................................... 98
Printing confidential and other held jobs from Windows ............................................................................................... 99
Printing confidential and other held jobs from a Macintosh computer..................................................................... 99
Printing from a flash drive..............................................................................................................................................100
Printing information pages...........................................................................................................................................101
Printing a font sample list..........................................................................................................................................................101
Printing a directory list................................................................................................................................................................101
Printing the print quality test pages......................................................................................................................................102
Canceling a print job........................................................................................................................................................102
Canceling a print job from the printer control panel ......................................................................................................102
Canceling a print job from the computer............................................................................................................................102
Copying.............................................................................................104
Making copies....................................................................................................................................................................104
Making a quick copy....................................................................................................................................................................104
Copying using the ADF...............................................................................................................................................................104
Copying using the scanner glass ............................................................................................................................................105
Copying photos.................................................................................................................................................................105
Copying on specialty media..........................................................................................................................................105
Making transparencies................................................................................................................................................................105
Copying to letterhead.................................................................................................................................................................106
Customizing copy settings............................................................................................................................................106
Copying from one size to another..........................................................................................................................................106
Making copies using paper from a selected tray ..............................................................................................................106
Copying on both sides of the paper (duplexing)..............................................................................................................107
Reducing or enlarging copies ..................................................................................................................................................107
Adjusting copy quality................................................................................................................................................................107
Collating copies.............................................................................................................................................................................108
Placing separator sheets between copies ...........................................................................................................................108
Copying multiple pages onto a single sheet......................................................................................................................109
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Creating a custom job (job build) ...........................................................................................................................................109
Pausing the current print job to make copies........................................................................................................110
Placing information on copies.....................................................................................................................................110
Placing the date and time at the top of each page..........................................................................................................110
Placing an overlay message on each page..........................................................................................................................111
Canceling a copy job........................................................................................................................................................111
Canceling a copy job while the document is in the ADF ...............................................................................................111
Canceling a copy job while copying pages using the scanner glass .........................................................................111
Canceling a copy job while the pages are being printed ..............................................................................................111
Understanding the copy screens and options.......................................................................................................112
Copy from........................................................................................................................................................................................112
Copy to .............................................................................................................................................................................................112
Scale...................................................................................................................................................................................................112
Darkness...........................................................................................................................................................................................112
Content.............................................................................................................................................................................................112
Sides (Duplex) ................................................................................................................................................................................113
Collate...............................................................................................................................................................................................113
Options.............................................................................................................................................................................................113
Improving copy quality...................................................................................................................................................114
E-mailing..........................................................................................115
Getting ready to e-mail...................................................................................................................................................115
Enabling the e-mail function ....................................................................................................................................................115
Setting up the e-mail function.................................................................................................................................................116
Configuring the e-mail settings...............................................................................................................................................116
Creating an e-mail shortcut...........................................................................................................................................116
Creating an e-mail shortcut using the Embedded Web Server ...................................................................................116
Creating an e-mail shortcut using the touch screen........................................................................................................117
E-mailing a document.....................................................................................................................................................117
Sending an e-mail using the touch screen..........................................................................................................................117
Sending an e-mail using a shortcut number ......................................................................................................................117
Sending an e-mail using the address book.........................................................................................................................118
Customizing e-mail settings.........................................................................................................................................118
Adding e-mail subject and message information.............................................................................................................118
Changing the output file type..................................................................................................................................................119
Canceling an e-mail..........................................................................................................................................................119
Understanding e-mail options.....................................................................................................................................119
Original Size....................................................................................................................................................................................119
Sides (Duplex) ................................................................................................................................................................................119
Orientation......................................................................................................................................................................................120
Binding .............................................................................................................................................................................................120
E-mail Subject ................................................................................................................................................................................120
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E-mail File Name............................................................................................................................................................................120
E-mail Message..............................................................................................................................................................................120
Resolution........................................................................................................................................................................................120
Send As.............................................................................................................................................................................................120
Content.............................................................................................................................................................................................120
Advanced Options........................................................................................................................................................................121
Faxing...............................................................................................122
Getting the printer ready to fax...................................................................................................................................122
Setting up the printer to fax .....................................................................................................................................................122
Choosing a fax connection........................................................................................................................................................122
Connecting to an analog telephone line .............................................................................................................................123
Connecting to a DSL service .....................................................................................................................................................124
Connecting to a PBX or ISDN system.....................................................................................................................................124
Connecting to a distinctive ring service...............................................................................................................................125
Connecting the printer and a telephone or answering machine to the same telephone line.........................125
Connecting to an adapter for your country or region.....................................................................................................127
Connecting to a computer with a modem..........................................................................................................................132
Enabling the fax function...........................................................................................................................................................133
Using the Embedded Web Server for fax setup.................................................................................................................134
Setting the date and time..........................................................................................................................................................134
Turning daylight saving time on or off .................................................................................................................................135
Sending a fax......................................................................................................................................................................135
Sending a fax using the printer control panel....................................................................................................................135
Getting ready to send a fax using the computer ..............................................................................................................135
Installing a PostScript driver .....................................................................................................................................................136
Sending a fax using the computer .........................................................................................................................................137
Creating shortcuts............................................................................................................................................................138
Creating a fax destination shortcut using the Embedded Web Server.....................................................................138
Creating a fax destination shortcut using the touch screen.........................................................................................138
Using shortcuts and the address book......................................................................................................................139
Using fax shortcuts.......................................................................................................................................................................139
Using the address book..............................................................................................................................................................139
Customizing fax settings................................................................................................................................................140
Changing the fax resolution .....................................................................................................................................................140
Making a fax lighter or darker ..................................................................................................................................................140
Sending a fax at a scheduled time..........................................................................................................................................140
Printing an incoming fax on both sides of the paper (duplexing)..............................................................................141
Viewing a fax log...........................................................................................................................................................................141
Blocking junk faxes.......................................................................................................................................................................141
Canceling an outgoing fax.............................................................................................................................................142
Canceling a fax while the original documents are still scanning ................................................................................142
Canceling a fax after the original documents have been scanned to memory .....................................................142
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Understanding fax options............................................................................................................................................142
Original Size....................................................................................................................................................................................142
Content.............................................................................................................................................................................................142
Sides (Duplex) ................................................................................................................................................................................143
Resolution........................................................................................................................................................................................143
Darkness...........................................................................................................................................................................................143
Advanced Options........................................................................................................................................................................143
Improving fax quality.......................................................................................................................................................144
Holding and forwarding faxes......................................................................................................................................144
Holding faxes..................................................................................................................................................................................144
Forwarding a fax ...........................................................................................................................................................................145
Scanning to an FTP address.........................................................146
Scanning to an FTP address..........................................................................................................................................146
Scanning to an FTP address using the keypad ..................................................................................................................146
Scanning to an FTP address using a shortcut number....................................................................................................146
Scanning to an FTP address using the address book ......................................................................................................147
Creating shortcuts............................................................................................................................................................147
Creating an FTP shortcut using the Embedded Web Server.........................................................................................147
Creating an FTP shortcut using the touch screen.............................................................................................................147
Understanding FTP options..........................................................................................................................................148
Original Size....................................................................................................................................................................................148
Sides (Duplex) ................................................................................................................................................................................148
Orientation......................................................................................................................................................................................148
Binding .............................................................................................................................................................................................148
Resolution........................................................................................................................................................................................148
Send As.............................................................................................................................................................................................148
Content.............................................................................................................................................................................................149
Advanced Options........................................................................................................................................................................149
Improving FTP quality.....................................................................................................................................................150
Scanning to a computer or flash drive......................................151
Scanning to a computer.................................................................................................................................................151
Understanding scan profile options..........................................................................................................................152
Quick Setup.....................................................................................................................................................................................152
Format Type....................................................................................................................................................................................152
Compression...................................................................................................................................................................................152
Default Content.............................................................................................................................................................................152
Color ..................................................................................................................................................................................................153
Original Size....................................................................................................................................................................................153
Orientation......................................................................................................................................................................................153
Duplex...............................................................................................................................................................................................153
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JPEG Quality....................................................................................................................................................................................153
Darkness...........................................................................................................................................................................................153
Resolution........................................................................................................................................................................................153
Advanced Imaging.......................................................................................................................................................................153
Scanning to a flash drive................................................................................................................................................154
Improving scan quality...................................................................................................................................................154
Understanding printer menus.....................................................155
Menus list.............................................................................................................................................................................155
Paper menu.........................................................................................................................................................................156
Default Source menu...................................................................................................................................................................156
Paper Size/Type menu................................................................................................................................................................156
Configure MP menu.....................................................................................................................................................................159
Substitute Size menu...................................................................................................................................................................159
Paper Texture menu ....................................................................................................................................................................160
Paper Weight menu.....................................................................................................................................................................161
Paper Loading menu ...................................................................................................................................................................161
Custom Types menu....................................................................................................................................................................163
Custom Names menu..................................................................................................................................................................163
Custom Scan Sizes menu...........................................................................................................................................................163
Universal Setup menu.................................................................................................................................................................164
Reports menu.....................................................................................................................................................................165
Network/Ports menu.......................................................................................................................................................166
Active NIC menu............................................................................................................................................................................166
Standard Network or Network <x> menus .........................................................................................................................166
SMTP Setup menu ........................................................................................................................................................................168
Network Reports menu ..............................................................................................................................................................169
Network Card menu.....................................................................................................................................................................169
TCP/IP menu ...................................................................................................................................................................................170
IPv6 menu........................................................................................................................................................................................171
Wireless menu................................................................................................................................................................................171
AppleTalk menu............................................................................................................................................................................172
NetWare menu...............................................................................................................................................................................172
LexLink menu .................................................................................................................................................................................173
Standard USB menu.....................................................................................................................................................................174
Parallel <x> menu.........................................................................................................................................................................175
Serial <x> menu ............................................................................................................................................................................177
Security menu....................................................................................................................................................................180
Miscellaneous menu....................................................................................................................................................................180
Confidential Print menu.............................................................................................................................................................180
Disk Wiping menu ........................................................................................................................................................................181
Security Audit Log menu ...........................................................................................................................................................182
Set Date/Time menu....................................................................................................................................................................183
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Settings menu....................................................................................................................................................................184
General Settings menu ...............................................................................................................................................................184
Copy Settings menu ....................................................................................................................................................................190
Fax Settings menu........................................................................................................................................................................196
E-mail Settings menu ..................................................................................................................................................................205
FTP Settings menu........................................................................................................................................................................210
Flash Drive menu ..........................................................................................................................................................................213
Print Settings..................................................................................................................................................................................218
Help menu...........................................................................................................................................................................229
Maintaining the printer.................................................................230
Cleaning the exterior of the printer............................................................................................................................230
Cleaning the scanner glass............................................................................................................................................230
Cleaning the ADF separator rollers.............................................................................................................................231
Adjusting scanner registration.....................................................................................................................................232
Storing supplies.................................................................................................................................................................233
Checking the status of supplies...................................................................................................................................234
Checking the status of supplies from the printer control panel..................................................................................234
Checking the status of supplies from a network computer..........................................................................................234
Ordering supplies..............................................................................................................................................................235
Ordering toner cartridges..........................................................................................................................................................235
Ordering a photoconductor kit ...............................................................................................................................................235
Ordering ADF replacement parts............................................................................................................................................236
Moving the printer to another location....................................................................................................................236
Shipping the printer.........................................................................................................................................................237
Administrative support.................................................................238
Finding advanced networking and administrator information.......................................................................238
Using the Embedded Web Server...............................................................................................................................238
Checking the device status............................................................................................................................................238
Setting up e-mail alerts...................................................................................................................................................238
Viewing reports..................................................................................................................................................................239
Restoring the factory default settings.......................................................................................................................239
Clearing jams...................................................................................240
Clearing jams......................................................................................................................................................................240
Understanding jam messages and locations......................................................................................................................240
200 and 201 paper jams.............................................................................................................................................................241
202 paper jam ................................................................................................................................................................................243
231 paper jam ................................................................................................................................................................................244
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233 paper jam ................................................................................................................................................................................246
234 paper jam ................................................................................................................................................................................246
235 paper jam ................................................................................................................................................................................247
240–249 paper jams ....................................................................................................................................................................247
250 paper jam ................................................................................................................................................................................248
251 paper jam ................................................................................................................................................................................249
290–294 paper jams ....................................................................................................................................................................250
Troubleshooting.............................................................................254
Solving basic printer problems....................................................................................................................................254
Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds...................................................................254
Indicator light blinks red................................................................................................................................................254
Check the display for error messages....................................................................................................................................254
Make sure the fax function is set up properly ....................................................................................................................254
Understanding printer messages................................................................................................................................254
Answering .......................................................................................................................................................................................254
Change <src> to <x>...................................................................................................................................................................255
Check tray <x> connection.......................................................................................................................................................255
Close front door.............................................................................................................................................................................255
Close door or insert cartridge...................................................................................................................................................255
Connect <x>bps............................................................................................................................................................................255
Disk corrupted ...............................................................................................................................................................................256
Disk Full - Scan Job Canceled ...................................................................................................................................................256
Fax failed..........................................................................................................................................................................................256
Fax memory full.............................................................................................................................................................................256
Fax partition inoperative. Contact system administrator. .............................................................................................256
Fax server 'To Format' not set up. Contact system administrator...............................................................................256
Fax Station Name not set up ....................................................................................................................................................256
Fax Station Number not set up................................................................................................................................................256
Insert Tray <x> ...............................................................................................................................................................................257
Install Tray <x>...............................................................................................................................................................................257
Invalid PIN........................................................................................................................................................................................257
Load <src> with <x>....................................................................................................................................................................257
Load manual feeder with <x>..................................................................................................................................................257
Memory full, cannot print faxes...............................................................................................................................................258
Network/Network <x>................................................................................................................................................................258
No analog phone line connected to modem, fax is disabled.......................................................................................258
No answer........................................................................................................................................................................................258
No dial tone.....................................................................................................................................................................................258
Paper Change: Load Tray<x> <paper type>.......................................................................................................................258
Queued for sending.....................................................................................................................................................................258
Remove originals from the scanner ADF..............................................................................................................................258
Remove packaging material, check <x> ..............................................................................................................................258
Remove paper from standard output bin............................................................................................................................258
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Replace <x> if restarting job.....................................................................................................................................................259
Restore Held Jobs? .......................................................................................................................................................................259
Scan Document Too Long.........................................................................................................................................................259
Scanner ADF Cover Open ..........................................................................................................................................................259
Securely clearing disk space .....................................................................................................................................................259
Serial <x>.........................................................................................................................................................................................259
Set clock ...........................................................................................................................................................................................259
SMTP server not set up. Contact system administrator..................................................................................................259
Some held jobs were not restored .........................................................................................................................................260
System busy, preparing resources for job. ..........................................................................................................................260
System busy, preparing resources for job. Deleting held job(s)..................................................................................260
Unsupported disk .........................................................................................................................................................................260
Unsupported USB device, please remove ...........................................................................................................................260
Unsupported USB hub, please remove.................................................................................................................................260
USB/USB <x> ..................................................................................................................................................................................260
30 Invalid refill, change toner cartridge................................................................................................................................260
31 Replace defective cartridge ................................................................................................................................................260
32 Cartridge part number unsupported by device ..........................................................................................................260
34 Short paper ...............................................................................................................................................................................260
35 Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature ...........................................................................................261
37 Insufficient memory to collate job ...................................................................................................................................261
37 Insufficient memory, some Held Jobs were deleted..................................................................................................261
37 Insufficient memory, some held jobs will not be restored ......................................................................................261
38 Memory full...............................................................................................................................................................................261
39 Complex page, some data may not have printed.......................................................................................................261
50 PPDS font error ........................................................................................................................................................................262
51 Defective flash detected ......................................................................................................................................................262
52 Not enough free space in flash memory for resources .............................................................................................262
53 Unformatted flash detected ...............................................................................................................................................262
54 Network <x> software error................................................................................................................................................262
54 Serial option <x> error..........................................................................................................................................................262
54 Standard network software error......................................................................................................................................263
55 Unsupported option in slot <x>........................................................................................................................................263
56 Parallel port <x> disabled....................................................................................................................................................263
56 Serial port <x> disabled .......................................................................................................................................................263
56 Standard parallel port disabled .........................................................................................................................................263
56 Standard USB port disabled................................................................................................................................................264
56 USB port <x> disabled ..........................................................................................................................................................264
57 Configuration change, held jobs were not restored..................................................................................................264
58 Too many trays attached .....................................................................................................................................................264
58 Too many flash options installed ......................................................................................................................................264
59 Incompatible tray <x> ..........................................................................................................................................................265
61 Remove defective disk..........................................................................................................................................................265
62 Disk full .......................................................................................................................................................................................265
63 Unformatted disk....................................................................................................................................................................265
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80 Routine maintenance needed ...........................................................................................................................................265
84 Replace PC Kit...........................................................................................................................................................................265
84 PC Kit life warning...................................................................................................................................................................265
88 Cartridge low............................................................................................................................................................................265
88.yy Cartridge nearly low.........................................................................................................................................................266
88.yy Replace cartridge ..............................................................................................................................................................266
200–282.yy paper jam.................................................................................................................................................................266
290-295.yy scanner jam..............................................................................................................................................................266
293 Replace all originals if restarting job. ............................................................................................................................266
293.02 Flatbed Cover Open ......................................................................................................................................................266
294 ADF Jam...................................................................................................................................................................................267
840.01 Scanner Disabled............................................................................................................................................................267
841-846 Scanner Service Error .................................................................................................................................................267
900–999 Service <message>....................................................................................................................................................267
1565 Emulation error, load emulation option....................................................................................................................267
Solving printing problems.............................................................................................................................................268
Multiple-language PDFs do not print....................................................................................................................................268
Error message about reading USB drive appears..............................................................................................................268
Jobs do not print...........................................................................................................................................................................268
Confidential and other held jobs do not print ...................................................................................................................269
Job takes longer than expected to print ..............................................................................................................................269
Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper .................................................................................................270
Incorrect characters print...........................................................................................................................................................270
Tray linking does not work........................................................................................................................................................270
Large jobs do not collate ...........................................................................................................................................................270
Unexpected page breaks occur...............................................................................................................................................271
Solving copy problems...................................................................................................................................................271
Copier does not respond ...........................................................................................................................................................271
Scanner unit does not close......................................................................................................................................................271
Poor copy quality..........................................................................................................................................................................272
Partial document or photo copies..........................................................................................................................................273
Solving scanner problems.............................................................................................................................................273
Checking an unresponsive scanner .......................................................................................................................................273
Scan was not successful .............................................................................................................................................................274
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer............................................................................................................274
Poor scanned image quality .....................................................................................................................................................274
Partial document or photo scans............................................................................................................................................275
Cannot scan from a computer .................................................................................................................................................275
Solving fax problems.......................................................................................................................................................275
Caller ID is not shown..................................................................................................................................................................275
Cannot send or receive a fax.....................................................................................................................................................276
Can send but not receive faxes................................................................................................................................................277
Can receive but not send faxes................................................................................................................................................278
Received fax has poor print quality........................................................................................................................................278
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Solving option problems................................................................................................................................................279
Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed ....................................................................................279
Drawers.............................................................................................................................................................................................280
Flash memory card.......................................................................................................................................................................280
Hard disk with adapter................................................................................................................................................................280
Internal Solutions Port ................................................................................................................................................................280
Memory card ..................................................................................................................................................................................280
Solving paper feed problems.......................................................................................................................................281
Paper frequently jams.................................................................................................................................................................281
Paper trays.......................................................................................................................................................................................281
Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared ..............................................................................................................282
Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam.........................................................................................282
Solving print quality problems....................................................................................................................................282
Isolating print quality problems..............................................................................................................................................282
Blank pages.....................................................................................................................................................................................283
Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...........................................................................................................................283
Clipped images..............................................................................................................................................................................284
Ghost images..................................................................................................................................................................................284
Gray background ..........................................................................................................................................................................284
Incorrect margins..........................................................................................................................................................................285
Paper curl.........................................................................................................................................................................................285
Print irregularities .........................................................................................................................................................................286
Skewed print...................................................................................................................................................................................286
Solid black or white streaks.......................................................................................................................................................287
Print is too light .............................................................................................................................................................................287
Print is too dark..............................................................................................................................................................................288
Streaked vertical lines .................................................................................................................................................................289
Toner fog or background shading appears on the page ...............................................................................................290
Toner rubs off.................................................................................................................................................................................290
Toner specks...................................................................................................................................................................................291
Transparency print quality is poor..........................................................................................................................................291
Embedded Web Server does not open.....................................................................................................................291
Check the network connections .............................................................................................................................................291
Check the network settings ......................................................................................................................................................292
Contacting Customer Support.....................................................................................................................................292
Notices..............................................................................................293
Product information.........................................................................................................................................................293
Edition notice.....................................................................................................................................................................293
Power consumption.........................................................................................................................................................297
Index.................................................................................................312
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Safety information
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: See the enclosed Safety Sheet before making any cable or electrical
connection.
Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
Do not place or use this product near water or wet locations.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product
or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning
storm.
Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and the heat may cause the media to release emissions.
You must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting print media
to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.
Use care when you replace a lithium battery.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: There is a danger of explosion if a lithium battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace it only with the same or an equivalent type of lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble, or incinerate
a lithium battery. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations.
CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot
component, allow the surface to cool before touching.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more
trained personnel to move it safely.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury
or printer damage:
• Turn the printer off using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer before moving it.
• Lift the printer off the optional drawer, and set it aside instead of trying to lift the drawer and printer at the same
time.
Note: Use the handholds located on both sides of the printer to lift it off the optional drawer.
Use only the power cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement.
Use only the telecommunications (RJ-11) cord provided with this product or a 26 AWG or larger replacement when
connecting this product to the public switched telephone network.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory
devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well,
and unplug any cables going into the printer.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that all external connections (such as Ethernet and telephone system
connections) are properly installed in their marked plug-in ports.
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This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific
manufacturer's components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. The manufacturer is not
responsible for the use of other replacement parts.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do
not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture
and walls. If any of these things happen, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly
for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug
the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding.
CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. You
must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a high-capacity input tray, a duplex unit and an
input option, or more than one input option. If you purchased a multifunction printer (MFP) that scans, copies,
and faxes, you may need additional furniture. For more information, see
www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Learning about the printer
Thank you for choosing this printer!
We've worked hard to make sure it will meet your needs.
To start using your new printer right away, use the setup materials that came with the printer, and then skim the
User’s Guide to learn how to perform basic tasks. To get the most out of your printer, read the User’s Guide carefully,
and make sure you check the latest updates on our Web site.
We're committed to delivering performance and value with our printers, and we want to make sure you're satisfied.
If you do encounter any problems along the way, one of our knowledgeable support representatives will be delighted
to help you get back on track fast. And if you find something we could do better, please let us know. After all, you
are the reason we do what we do, and your suggestions help us do it better.
Finding information about the printer
What are you looking for? Find it here
Initial setup instructions:
• Connecting the printer
• Installing the printer software
Setup documentation—The setup documentation
came with the printer and is also available on the
Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com/publications/.
Additional setup and instructions for using the printer:
• Selecting and storing paper and specialty media
• Loading paper
• Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks,
depending on your printer model
• Configuring printer settings
• Viewing and printing documents and photos
• Setting up and using printer software
• Setting up and configuring the printer on a network,
depending on your printer model
• Caring for and maintaining the printer
• Troubleshooting and solving problems
User's Guide—The User's Guide is available on the
Software and Documentation CD.
For updates, check our Web site at
www.lexmark.com/publications/.
Help using the printer software Windows or Mac Help—Open a printer software
program or application, and then click Help.
Click to view context-sensitive information.
Notes:
• The Help installs automatically with the printer
software.
• The printer software is located in the printer
Program folder or on the desktop, depending on
your operating system.
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What are you looking for? Find it here
The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical
support:
• Documentation
• Driver downloads
• Live chat support
• E-mail support
• Telephone support
Lexmark Support Web site—support.lexmark.com
Note: Select your region, and then select your product
to view the appropriate support site.
Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for
your region or country can be found on the Support Web
site or on the printed warranty that came with your
printer.
Record the following information (located on the store
receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready
when you contact support so that they may serve you
faster:
• Machine Type number
• Serial number
• Date purchased
• Store where purchased
Warranty information Warranty information varies by country or region:
• In the US—See the Statement of Limited Warranty
included with this printer, or at
support.lexmark.com.
• Rest of the world—See the printed warranty that
came with your printer.
Printer configurations
Note: Printer configuration may vary depending on your printer model.
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Basic model
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Front door release button
2 Printer control panel
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Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
4 Standard exit bin with overhead light
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Paper stop
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Standard 250-sheet tray
7
Multipurpose feeder door
8
Front door
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1 System board locks
2
Locking device
3
Ethernet port
4
USB port
Note: Use this USB port to connect the printer to the computer.
5
Fax wall connection port
Note: The Fax ports are present only when a fax card is installed.
6 Fax telephone connection port
Note: The Fax ports are present only when a fax card is installed.
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Rear door
8
Power switch
9 Printer power cord socket
10
USB peripheral port
11 Removable protective plate
Note: The protective plate is removed when internal options are installed.
Selecting a location for the printer
When selecting a location for the printer, leave enough room to open trays, covers, and doors. If you plan to install
any options, leave enough room for them also. It is important to:
• Make sure airflow in the room meets the latest revision of the ASHRAE 62 standard.
• Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface.
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