Lexmark X548 Quick Reference Manual

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November 2010

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  • Page 1 Quick Reference November 2010...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Learning about the printer................4 Understanding the printer control panel....................4 Understanding the home screen.......................5 Using the touch-screen buttons........................7 Setting up and using the home screen applications........10 Accessing the Embedded Web Server.....................10 Activating the home screen applications....................10 Exporting and importing a configuration using the Embedded Web Server...........12 Loading paper and specialty media............14 Setting the paper size and type.......................14 Configuring Universal paper settings......................14...
  • Page 3 Creating shortcuts...........................33 Scanning to an FTP address................35 Scanning to an FTP address........................35 Scanning to a computer or flash drive............36 Scanning to a computer..........................36 Scanning to a flash drive..........................36 Clearing jams....................38 Avoiding jams............................38 Understanding jam numbers and locations....................38 200 paper jam............................40 201 paper jam............................40 202 paper jam............................41 230 paper jam............................43...
  • Page 4: Learning About The Printer

    Learning about the printer Understanding the printer control panel PQRS WXYZ Item Description Display View scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. Keypad Enter numbers, letters, or symbols on the display. PQRS WXYZ Pause •...
  • Page 5: Understanding The Home Screen

    Item Description Submit • Press to initiate the current job indicated on the display. • From the home screen, press to start a copy job with the default settings. • If pressed while a job is scanning, then the button has no effect. Indicator light •...
  • Page 6 Touch Access the printer menus. Note: These menus are available only when the printer is in the Ready state. Access the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) menus and scan documents directly to an FTP server. Status message bar • Show the current printer status such as Ready or Busy. •...
  • Page 7: Using The Touch-Screen Buttons

    Touch Cancel Jobs Open the Cancel Jobs screen. The Cancel Jobs screen shows three headings: Print, Fax, and Network. The following options are available under the Print, Fax, and Network headings: • Print job • Copy job • Fax profile •...
  • Page 8: Other Touch-Screen Buttons

    Touch Left arrow Scroll to the left. Home Return to the home screen. Right increase Select a higher value. Left decrease Select a lower value. Exit Exit from the current screen. Tips Open a context-sensitive Help dialog on the touch screen. Other touch-screen buttons Touch Accept...
  • Page 9 Touch Radio button Select or clear an item. Features Feature Description Menu trail line: A menu trail line is located at the top of each menu screen. This feature shows the path taken to arrive at the current menu. Menus > Settings > Copy Settings > Number of Copies Touch any of the underlined words to return to that menu.
  • Page 10: Setting Up And Using The Home Screen Applications

    Setting up and using the home screen applications Accessing the Embedded Web Server The Embedded Web Server is the printer Web page that lets you view and remotely configure printer settings even when you are not physically near the printer. Obtain the printer IP address: •...
  • Page 11: Scan To Network

    To configure Forms and Favorites, do the following: From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings > Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF) > Forms and Favorites. Define the bookmarks, and then customize the settings. Click Apply. To use the application, touch Forms and Favorites on the home screen, and then navigate through form categories, or search for forms based on a form number, name, or description.
  • Page 12: Exporting And Importing A Configuration Using The Embedded Web Server

    WS-Scan Icon Description The Web Services-Scan application lets you scan documents at the printer, and then send the scanned image to your computer. WS-Scan is a Microsoft application that is similar to Scan to Network, but has the capability of sending the scanned document to a Windows-based application. To learn more about WS-Scan, refer to the Microsoft documentation.
  • Page 13 Importing a configuration From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings or Configuration. Click Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF), or click Embedded Solutions. From Installed Solutions, click the name of the application you want to configure. Click Configure > Import. Browse to the saved configuration file, and then load or preview it. Note: If a timeout occurs and a blank screen appears, then refresh the browser, and then click Apply.
  • Page 14: Loading Paper And Specialty Media

    Loading paper and specialty media This section explains how to use the 250-sheet tray, the manual feeder, an optional 550-sheet tray, and the 650-sheet duo drawer with an integrated multipurpose feeder. It also includes information about paper orientation, setting the Paper Size and Paper Type, and linking and unlinking trays.
  • Page 15 Squeeze the length guide tab, and then slide the guide to the correct position for the paper size being loaded. Note: Use the size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guide. Loading paper and specialty media...
  • Page 16 If the paper is longer than letter-size paper, then push the green tab at the back of the tray to extend it. Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
  • Page 17: Loading The 650-Sheet Duo Drawer

    Insert the tray. If a different type or size of paper was loaded than the type or size previously loaded in the tray, then change the Paper Type or Paper Size setting for the tray from the printer control panel. Note: Mixing paper sizes or types in a paper tray may cause jams.
  • Page 18: Loading The Multipurpose Feeder

    Loading the multipurpose feeder Push the multipurpose feeder latch to the left. Open the multipurpose feeder. Grasp the extension, and pull it straight out until it is fully extended. Prepare the paper for loading. • Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
  • Page 19 • Flex a stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. Locate the stack height limiter and tab.
  • Page 20: Loading The Manual Feeder

    • Load envelopes with the flap side up. Notes: • Do not load or close the multipurpose feeder while a job is printing. • Load only one size and type of paper at a time. Make sure the paper is as far into the multipurpose feeder as it will go with very gentle pushing. Paper should lie flat in the multipurpose feeder.
  • Page 21 When Load Single Sheet Feeder with [paper type] [paper size] appears, load the sheet facedown into the manual feeder. Load envelopes on the left side of the feeder with the flap side up. Note: Align the long edge of the sheet so that it is flush with the right side of the manual feeder. Adjust the width guides until they lightly touch the sheet.
  • Page 22: Linking And Unlinking Trays

    Linking and unlinking trays Linking trays Tray linking is useful for large print jobs or multiple copies. When one linked tray is empty, paper feeds from the next linked tray. When the Paper Size and Paper Type settings are the same for any trays, the trays are automatically linked. The Paper Size setting for all trays must be set manually from the Paper Size menu.
  • Page 23: Configuring A Custom Name

    Configuring a custom name If the printer is on a network, then you can use the Embedded Web Server to define a name other than Custom Type [x] for each of the custom paper types loaded into the printer. Type the printer IP address in the address field of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then you can: •...
  • Page 24: Printing

    Printing Printing a document Printing a document From the printer control panel Paper menu, set the Paper Type and Paper Size to match the loaded paper. Send the print job: For Windows users With a document open, click File > Print. Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
  • Page 25: Printing From A Flash Drive

    Printing from a flash drive Printing from a flash drive Notes: • Before printing an encrypted PDF file, enter the file password from the printer control panel. • You cannot print files for which you do not have printing permissions. Insert a flash drive into the USB port.
  • Page 26: Canceling A Print Job

    From the printer control panel, touch the document you want to print. Touch the arrows to increase the number of copies to print, and then touch Print. Notes: • Do not remove the flash drive from the USB port until the document has finished printing. •...
  • Page 27: For Macintosh Users

    For Macintosh users In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later: From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences > Print & Fax > Open Print Queue. From the printer window, select the print job you want to cancel. From the icon bar at the top of the window, click the Delete icon. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier: From the Finder, navigate to: Go >...
  • Page 28: Copying

    Copying Making copies Making a quick copy Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF.
  • Page 29: Canceling A Copy Job While Copying Pages Using The Scanner Glass

    A “Canceling scan job” screen appears. The ADF clears all pages in the ADF and cancels the job. Canceling a copy job while copying pages using the scanner glass Touch Cancel Job on the touch screen. A “Canceling scan job” screen appears. Once the job is canceled, the copy screen appears. Canceling a copy job while the pages are being printed Touch Cancel Job on the touch screen, or press on the keypad.
  • Page 30: E-Mailing

    E-mailing Getting ready to e-mail Setting up the e-mail function Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. •...
  • Page 31: Canceling An E-Mail

    Type a unique name for the recipient, and then enter the e-mail address. Note: If you are entering multiple addresses, then separate each address with a comma (,). Select the scan settings (Format, Content, Color, and Resolution). Enter a shortcut number, and then click Add. If you enter a number that is already in use, then you are prompted to select another number.
  • Page 32: Faxing

    Faxing Sending a fax Sending a fax using the touch screen Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF.
  • Page 33: Creating Shortcuts

    Notes: • The Fax option is available for use only with the PostScript driver or the Universal Fax Driver. For information on installing these drivers, see the Software and Documentation CD. • The Fax option must be configured and enabled in the PostScript driver under Configuration tab before it can be used.
  • Page 34 From the home screen, navigate to: Fax > enter the fax number To create a group of fax numbers, touch Next number, and then enter the next fax number. Navigate to: > enter a name for the shortcut > Done > OK > Fax It Faxing...
  • Page 35: Scanning To An Ftp Address

    Scanning to an FTP address Scanning to an FTP address Scanning to an FTP address using the touch screen Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF.
  • Page 36: Scanning To A Computer Or Flash Drive

    Scanning to a computer or flash drive Scanning to a computer Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. •...
  • Page 37 Adjust the scan settings. Touch Scan It. Scanning to a computer or flash drive...
  • Page 38: Clearing Jams

    Clearing jams By carefully selecting paper and loading it properly, you can avoid most jams. If jams do occur, follow the steps outlined in this section. To clear a jam message and resume printing, clear the entire paper path, and then touch Continue. If Jam Recovery is set to On, then the printer prints a new copy of the page that jammed.
  • Page 39 Jam number Jam location Instructions 200, 241 In the standard 250-sheet tray and manual Open the front door. Inspect the area behind feeder (Tray 1) the front door, and then remove any jams. Open the fuser cover. Inspect the area under Under the fuser the cover, and then remove any jams.
  • Page 40: 200 Paper Jam

    200 paper jam Grasp the handle, and pull the standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) and manual feeder out. Grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. Insert the tray. From the printer control panel, touch Continue, jam cleared.
  • Page 41: 202 Paper Jam

    Grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Notes: • Make sure all paper fragments are removed. • There may be a second sheet jammed if 200.xx Paper Jam and 202.xx Paper Jam appear. Close the front door. From the printer control panel, touch Continue, jam cleared.
  • Page 42 Grasp the green lever, and then pull the fuser cover toward you. Hold the fuser cover down, and then remove the jammed paper. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. Clearing jams...
  • Page 43: 230 Paper Jam

    The fuser cover closes when released. Close the front door. From the printer control panel, touch Continue, jam cleared. 230 paper jam Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you to open it. Grasp the jammed paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed.
  • Page 44: 24X Paper Jam

    24x paper jam 241 paper jam Grasp the handle, and then pull the standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1). Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. Insert the tray.
  • Page 45: 250 Paper Jam

    243 paper jam Grasp the optional 550-sheet tray handle, and then pull the tray out. Note: The optional 550-sheet tray is supported only in select printer models. Firmly grasp the jammed paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. Insert the tray.
  • Page 46: 290-294 Paper Jams

    290–294 paper jams Remove all original documents from the ADF. Open the ADF cover, firmly grasp any jammed paper, and then gently pull it out. Remove the pick arm assembly to remove hard-to-reach jammed paper. Close the ADF cover. Open the scanner cover, firmly grasp any jammed paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed.

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