Lexmark X950 Quick Reference
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Quick Reference

Learning about the printer

Understanding the printer control panel

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Item
Description
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Display
Shows the status of the printer, and allows
printer setup and operation
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Indicator
Off—The printer is off.
light
Blinking green—The printer is warming up,
processing data, or printing.
Solid green—The printer is on, but idle.
Blinking red—The printer requires operator
intervention is needed.
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Sleep
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A B C
D E F
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G H I
J K L
M N O
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P Q R S
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T U V
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W X Y Z
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Keypad
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Submit
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Stop/Cancel
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Home

Understanding the home screen

When the printer is turned on, the display shows a basic screen,
referred to as the home screen. Touch the home screen buttons and
icons to initiate an action such as copying, faxing, or scanning; to open
the menu screen; or to respond to messages.
Note: Your home screen, icons, and buttons may vary depending on
your home screen customization settings, administrative setup, and
active embedded solutions.
Description
Enables Sleep Mode or Hibernate Mode
The following are the statuses of the indicator
light and the Sleep button:
Entering or waking from Sleep Mode—The
indicator light is illuminated solid green,
Sleep button is unilluminated.
Operating in Sleep Mode—The indicator
light is illuminated solid green, Sleep button
is illuminated solid amber.
Entering or waking from Hibernate Mode—
The indicator light is illuminated solid green,
Sleep button is illuminated blinking amber.
Operating in Hibernate Mode—The
indicator light is unilluminated, Sleep button
is blinking amber for 1/10 of a second, then
go completely unilluminated for 1.9 seconds
in pulsing pattern.
The following actions wake the printer from
Sleep Mode:
Touching the screen or any hard button
presses.
Opening an input tray, cover, or door.
Sending a print job from the computer.
Performing a Power On Reset (POR) with the
main power switch.
Lets you enter numbers, letter, or symbols
Lets you submit changes made in the printer
settings
Stops all printer activity
Note: A list of option is displayed once
Stopped appears on the display.
Lets you navigate back to the home screen
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Touch
To
Copy
Access the Copy menus and make copies.
E-mail
Access the E-mail menus and send e‑mails.
Fax
Access the Fax menus and send fax.
Access the printer menus.
Note: These menus are available only when the
printer is in the Ready state.
FTP
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.
Show printer conditions such as Toner Low
or Cartridge Low.
Show intervention messages so the printer can
continue processing.
Status/Supplies
Display a warning or error message whenever
the printer requires intervention to continue
processing.
Access the messages screen for more
information on the message, and how to clear
it.
USB or USB
View, select, print, scan, or e‑mail photos and
Thumbdrive
documents from a flash drive.
Note: This button appears only when you return
to the home screen while a memory card or flash
drive is connected to the printer.

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  • Page 1: Quick Reference

    123.123.123.123 Item Description Quick Reference Sleep Enables Sleep Mode or Hibernate Mode The following are the statuses of the indicator light and the Sleep button: Learning about the printer • Entering or waking from Sleep Mode—The indicator light is illuminated solid green, Sleep button is unilluminated.
  • Page 2: Using The Touch-Screen Buttons

    Touch Touch Feature Description Bookmarks Create, organize, and save a set of bookmarks Cancel Jobs Open the Cancel Jobs screen. The Cancel Warning If an error condition occurs, then this icon (URL) into a tree view of folders and file links. Jobs screen shows three headings: Print, appears.
  • Page 3: Setting Up And Using The Home Screen Applications

    Showing or hiding icons on the home Touch Touch screen Left arrow Scroll to the left. Cancel • Cancel an action or a selection. • Exit a screen and return to the previous Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the screen without saving changes.
  • Page 4: Exporting And Importing A Configuration

    Note: View the printer IP address on the printer control panel Setting up My MFP bookmarks, and do other print-related tasks you might normally do home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers while standing at the network printer. separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
  • Page 5: Loading Paper And Specialty Media

    Note: View the printer IP address on the printer control panel Notes: Notice the size indicators at the bottom of the tray. Use these home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers indicators to help position the length and width guides. •...
  • Page 6 Warning—Potential Damage: Overloading the tray can cause CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of paper jams and possible printer damage. equipment instability, load each paper drawer or tray separately. Keep all other drawers or trays closed until needed. Pull the tray out. Insert the tray.
  • Page 7: Loading The 2000-Sheet High-Capacity Feeder

    Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease From the printer control panel, verify the Paper Size and Paper Type Adjust the width guide as necessary. the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. setting for the tray based on the paper you loaded.
  • Page 8: Loading The Multipurpose Feeder

    Notes: Load paper into the tray with the print side faceup. For paper or specialty media that is longer than letter-size paper, gently pull the extension until it is fully extended. • Place pre-punched paper with the holes toward the front of the tray.
  • Page 9: Linking And Unlinking Trays

    • Adjust the width guide to lightly touch the edge of the stack. Make Load envelopes with the flap side up and to the right. Transparencies sure the paper or specialty media fits loosely in the multipurpose Note: Avoid scratching or touching the print side. feeder, lies flat, and is not bent or wrinkled.
  • Page 10: Printing A Document

    different Paper Type name to the tray, such as Custom Type [x], or Note: To print on a specific paper type, adjust the Insert a flash drive into the USB port. define your own custom name. paper type setting to match the loaded paper, or select the appropriate tray or feeder.
  • Page 11: Canceling A Print Job

    Supported flash drives and file types Double‑click the printer icon. Select the print job you want to cancel. Flash drive File type Click Delete. Many flash drives are tested and approved for use with Documents: For Macintosh users the printer. For more information, contact the place •...
  • Page 12: Getting Ready To E-Mail

    Copying using the scanner glass If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can: E-mailing • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP Place an original document facedown on the scanner glass in the section under the Networks/Ports menu.
  • Page 13: Sending A Fax

    If you enter a number that is already in use, then you are prompted If you want to include a cover page with the fax, then select Include Faxing cover page with fax, and enter the appropriate information. to select another number. Click Add.
  • Page 14: Scanning To A Computer Or Flash Drive

    Scanning to an FTP address using a shortcut Select a location on your computer where you want to save the Touch Scan It. scanned output file. number Enter a scan name. Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or Clearing jams The scan name is the name that appears in the Scan Profile list on facedown on the scanner glass.
  • Page 15: Understanding Jam Numbers And Locations

    Understanding jam numbers and 201–202 paper jams Area Area name What to do locations If the jammed paper is visible in the standard exit bin, then firmly grasp numbers the paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. When a jam occurs, a message indicating the jam location appears on Cover F (paper 4yy.xx...
  • Page 16: 230 Paper Jam

    Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the center of the If necessary, touch Continue from the printer control panel. fuser unit. Doing so will damage the fuser. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 230 paper jam Push the green lever back into place. Lower the multipurpose feeder, and then open door B.
  • Page 17: 231 Paper Jam

    Push the green lever back into place. Close door A. Close door B. If necessary, touch Continue from the printer control panel. Pull the green lever down. 231 paper jam Open door A by lifting the release latch, and then lowering the door. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot.
  • Page 18 Paper jam in Tray 1 Close Tray 1. Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. If necessary, touch Continue, jam cleared from the printer control Open Tray 1. panel. Paper jam in one of the optional trays (Trays 2– Check door C, and then firmly grasp the jammed paper and then pull it out.
  • Page 19 Paper jam in Tray 5 (high‑capacity feeder) Paper jam in the tray exit Paper jam in the top cover Gently move the tray to the left until it stops. Gently move the tray to the left until it stops. Paper jam inside the tray Pull out the tray until it stops.
  • Page 20: 250 Paper Jam

    Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull Close the top cover. 250 paper jam it out. Remove any jammed pages from the multipurpose feeder. Load paper into the multipurpose feeder. If necessary, touch Continue, jam cleared from the printer control panel.
  • Page 21: 4Yy.xx Paper Jams

    • After removing the jammed paper, return the lever to the proper position. Align the fuser unit using the handles on each side, and then place it back into the printer. Note: If the paper jam on the right is difficult to remove, then rotate the knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 22 Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. Paper jam in door G Area Cover, knob, or handle name Open door G. Paper jam in door H Cover G7 Open door H. Knob G8 Handle G9 Note: Door H is located between the finisher exit bins. Lift cover G1 lever.
  • Page 23: 455 Staple Jam

    Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. Lift the inside cover. If the paper is jammed in the rollers, then rotate knob G8 counterclockwise, and then remove the jammed paper. Note: If the paper jam on the right is difficult to remove, then rotate the knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 24: 28Y.xx Paper Jams

    Use the metal tab to lift the staple guard, and then remove any Push the staple cartridge holder firmly back into the stapler unit Open the ADF cover. jammed or loose staples. until the staple cartridge holder clicks into place. Close the stapler door.

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