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Lexmark Confidential until announced Mono Laser Printers User's Guide July 2023 Machine type: 4602 Models: 480, 680, 685 and their equivalent models...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Contents Contents Safety information..................5 Conventions................................5 Product statements............................. 5 Learn about the printer................8 Finding the printer serial number........................8 Printer configurations............................8 Using the control panel............................9 Understanding the status of the indicator light..................10 Selecting paper..............................11 Set up, install, and configure..............
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Contents Printing a font sample list..........................54 Placing separator sheets between copies....................54 Canceling a print job............................54 Adjusting toner darkness..........................54 Use printer menus..................55 Menu map................................55 Device.................................. 56 Print..................................67 Paper..................................75 USB Drive................................77 Network/Ports..............................78...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Contents Network connection problems........................156 Hardware options problems......................... 159 Issues with supplies............................160 Paper feed problems............................161 Contacting customer support........................163 Notices......................164 Index......................179...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Safety information Safety information Conventions Note: A note identifies information that could help you. Warning: A warning identifies something that could damage the product hardware or software. CAUTION: A caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could injure you.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Safety information CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure that all external connections (such as Ethernet and telephone system connections) are properly installed in their marked plug-in ports. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller 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 electrical outlet before continuing.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Safety information CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the User’s Guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The lithium battery in this product is not intended to be replaced.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Learn about the printer Learn about the printer Finding the printer serial number Open door A. Locate the serial number. Printer configurations CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Learn about the printer You can configure your printer by adding up to three optional 250‑ or 550‑sheet trays. For more information, “Installing optional trays” on page Standard bin Control panel Multipurpose feeder Standard 250- or 550-sheet tray...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Learn about the printer Control panel part Function Power button • Turn on or turn off the printer. Note: To turn off the printer, press and hold the power button for five seconds. • Set the printer to Sleep mode.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Learn about the printer Indicator light Printer status Blinking amber The printer is in Deep Sleep or Hibernate mode. Selecting paper Paper guidelines Use the appropriate paper to prevent jams and help ensure trouble‑free printing. •...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Learn about the printer Grain direction Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long which runs the length of the paper, or grain short which runs the width of the paper. For recommended grain direction, see the “Supported paper weights”...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Learn about the printer Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead • Use grain long paper. • Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process. • Avoid paper with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Learn about the printer Paper size Standard 250‑ or Optional 250‑ or Multipurpose feeder Two‑sided 550‑sheet tray 550‑sheet tray printing Statement 139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.) Executive 184.2 x 266.7 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in.) Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Learn about the printer Paper size Standard 250‑ or Optional 250‑ or Multipurpose feeder Two‑sided 550‑sheet tray 550‑sheet tray printing 10 Envelope 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.) DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)
Lexmark Confidential until announced Learn about the printer Paper type Standard 250‑ or Optional 250‑ or Multipurpose feeder Two‑sided printing 550‑sheet tray 550‑sheet tray Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Envelope Rough envelope * One‑sided paper labels are supported for occasional use of less than 20 pages per month. Vinyl, pharmacy, or two‑sided labels are not supported.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Set up, install, and configure Selecting a location for the printer • Leave enough room to open trays, covers, and doors and to install hardware options. • Set up the printer near an electrical outlet.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Front 305 mm (12 in.) Note: The minimum space needed in front of the printer is 76 mm (3 in.). Left side 110 mm (4.33 in.) Attaching cables CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cord, fax feature, or telephone, during a lightning storm.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Icon Function Stop or Cancel button Stop the current printer task. Status/Supplies • Show a warning or error message whenever the printer requires intervention to continue processing. • View more information on the printer warning or message and how to clear it.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure • To customize an app name, select the app name, click Edit, and then assign a name. • To restore the name of an app, select the app name, click Edit, and then select Restore app label.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Setting up Device Quotas Notes: • This application is supported only in some printer models. • For information on how to configure the application settings, see the Device Quotas Administrator’s Guide.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Note: The application supports the following file types: PDF, JPEG, and TIFF. Other file types such as DOCX and XLSX are supported in some printer models. Click Save. Creating folders Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Setting up and using the accessibility features Activating Voice Guidance From the home screen In one motion and using one finger, slowly swipe left then up on the display until you hear a voice message.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Gesture Function Swipe left then up using one finger Launch Accessibility mode. Use the same gesture to exit Accessibility mode. Note: This gesture is also applicable when the printer is in normal mode.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure For more information on navigating a magnified screen, see “Navigating the screen using gestures” on page Adjusting the Voice Guidance speech rate From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Accessibility > Speech Rate.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Configuring Universal paper settings From the home screen, touch Settings > Paper > Media Configuration > Universal Setup. Configure the settings. Loading trays CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Flex, fan, and align the paper edges before loading. Load the paper stack with the printable side facedown, and then make sure that the guides fit snugly against the paper. Notes: •...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Loading the multipurpose feeder Open the multipurpose feeder. Flex, fan, and align the paper edges before loading. Load paper with the printable side faceup. Notes: • Load letterhead faceup with the header toward the rear of the printer for one‑sided printing.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Adjust the guide to match the size of the paper that you are loading. From the control panel, set the paper size and paper type to match the paper loaded. Linking trays From the home screen, touch Settings >...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Adding printers to a computer Before you begin, do one of the following: • Connect the printer and the computer to the same network. For more information on connecting the printer to a network, see “Connecting the printer to a Wi‑Fi network”...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Updating firmware To enhance printer performance and fix issues, update the printer firmware regularly. For more information on updating the firmware, contact your sales representative. Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Navigate to the Configuration tab, and then select Update Now ‑ Ask Printer. Apply the changes. For Macintosh users From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to your printer, and then select Options & Supplies.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Installing optional trays CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller 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 electrical outlet before continuing.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Using a flat‑head screwdriver, open the controller board access cover. Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or connectors.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Locate the ISD connector. Insert the ISD to its connector.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Close the controller board access cover, and then install the screw. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Using a flat‑head screwdriver, open the controller board access cover. Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or connectors.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Attach the hard disk interface cable to the controller board.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Close the controller board access cover, and then install the screw. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Unpack the internal solutions port (ISP) kit. • RS-232C Serial Interface Card • Parallel 1284-B Interface Card • MarkNet N8230 Fiber Ethernet ISP extended cable Mounting bracket Thumbscrews Housing Remove the preinstalled interface cable from the ISP.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Install the ISP into its housing. Secure the ISP in place, and then attach the ISP extended cable.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Using a flat‑head screwdriver, remove the controller board access cover. Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board electronic components or connectors.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Note: Hard disk is supported only in some printer models. Disconnect the hard disk interface cable from the controller board. Connect the hard disk interface cable to the ISP. Connect the ISP extended cable to the ISP connector.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Close the ISP kit, and then install the screw. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Before you begin, make sure that: • The access point (wireless router) is WPS‑certified or WPS‑compatible. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure • Show Password on Setup Page—Shows the password on the Network Setup Page. • Auto-Accept Push Button Requests—Lets the printer accept connection requests automatically. Note: Accepting push‑button requests automatically is not secured.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Set up, install, and configure For Macintosh users Click the wireless icon, and then select the printer Wi‑Fi Direct name. Note: The string DIRECT-xy (where x and y are two random characters) is added before the Wi-Fi Direct name.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Secure the printer Secure the printer Locating the security slot The printer is equipped with a security lock feature. Attach a security lock compatible with most laptop computers in the location shown to secure the printer in place.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Secure the printer Start the operation. Restoring factory default settings From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Restore Factory Defaults. Touch Restore Settings > select the settings that you want to restore > RESTORE.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Print Print Printing from a computer Note: For labels, card stock, and envelopes, set the paper size and paper type in the printer before printing. From the document that you are trying to print, open the Print dialog.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Print Printing from a mobile device using Wi‑Fi Direct® ® Wi‑Fi Direct is a printing service that lets you print to any Wi‑Fi Direct‑ready printer. Note: Make sure that the mobile device is connected to the printer wireless network. For more information, “Connecting a mobile device to the printer”...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Print Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid loss of data or printer malfunction, do not touch the flash drive or the printer in the area shown while actively printing, reading, or writing from the memory device. Supported flash drives and file types Flash drives •...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Print Setting Description Max Invalid PIN Set the limit for entering an invalid PIN. Note: When the limit is reached, the print jobs for that user name are deleted. Confidential Job Set an individual expiration time for each held job before it is automatically deleted from Expiration the printer memory, hard disk, or intelligent storage drive.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Print Click Print. From the printer home screen, release the print job. Touch Held jobs > select your computer name > Confidential > enter the PIN > select the print job > Print. Using the print driver With a document open, choose File >...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Device Preferences Menu item Description Display Language Set the language of the text that appears on the display. [List of languages] Country/Region Identify the country or region where the printer is configured to operate.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Flash Drive Access Enable access to the flash drive. Disabled Enabled* Device Sounds Configure the sound settings of the printer. Mute All Sounds (Off*) Note: This menu item appears only in some printer models.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Remote Operator Panel Menu item Description External VNC Connection Connect an external Virtual Network Computing (VNC) client to the remote control panel. Don’t Allow* Allow Authentication Type Set the authentication type when accessing the VNC client server.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description E‑mail Alerts Setup Type the server IP address or host name of your secondary or backup SMTP server. E‑mail Setup Secondary SMTP Gateway E‑mail Alerts Setup Enter the server port number of your secondary or backup SMTP server.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description E‑mail Alerts Setup Specify the password to connect to the SMTP server. E‑mail Setup Device Password E‑mail Alerts Setup Specify the realm for the Kerberos 5 authentication protocol. E‑mail Setup Kerberos 5 REALM E‑mail Alerts Setup...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Error Prevention Set the printer to show a message when a short paper error occurs. Display Short Paper Error Note: Short paper refers to the size of the paper loaded.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Timeouts Set the time before the printer turns off. Hibernate Timeout Disabled 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 6 hours 1 day 2 days 3 days* 1 week 2 weeks...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Key Repeat Initial Delay Set the initial length of delay in seconds before a repeating key starts repeating. 0.25–5 (1*) Note: This menu item appears only when a keyboard is attached to the printer.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Maintenance Configuration Menu Menu item Description USB Configuration Change the USB driver mode of the printer to improve its compatibility with a personal computer. USB PnP USB Configuration Set the USB port to run at full speed and disable its high‑speed capabilities.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Tray Configuration Set the tray to support multiple universal sizes. Multiple Universal Sizes Off* Reports Print reports about printer menu settings, status, and event logs. Menu Settings Page Event Log...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Device Operations Set the printer to operate in Quiet Mode. Quiet Mode Note: Enabling this setting slows down the overall Off* performance of the printer. Device Operations Set the printer to operate in a special mode, in which it attempts...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu Description Status/Supplies Specify which icons to show on the home screen. Job Queue Settings Address Book USB Drive Held Jobs Update firmware Menu item Description Current Version Show the current firmware version installed on the printer.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Flip Style Determine which side of the paper is bound when performing two‑sided printing. Long Edge* Short Edge Blank Pages Print blank pages that are included in a print job.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Print Area Set the printable area on a sheet of paper. Normal* Whole Page Note: An asterisk (*) next to a value indicates the factory default setting. Setup Menu item...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Quality Menu item Description Print Resolution Set the resolution for the printed output. 600 dpi 1200 Image Q* 2400 Image Q 1200 dpi 300 dpi Pixel Boost Enable more pixels to print in clusters for clarity, to enhance images horizontally or vertically or to enhance fonts.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Log Action at End of Frequency Specify how the printer responds when the frequency threshold expires. None* Note: The value defined in Accounting Log Frequency determines when this E‑mail Current Log action is triggered.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Scale To Fit Scale the page content to fit the selected paper size. Off* Annotations Specify whether to print annotations in the PDF. Print Do Not Print* Print PDF Error Enable the printing of PDF error.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Font Source Select the source which contains the default font selection. Resident* Notes: Disk • Disk and Flash appear only when a hard disk or an intelligent storage Download drive (ISD) that contains fonts is installed.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Auto CR after LF Set the printer to perform a carriage return after a line feed control command. Off* Note: Carriage return is a mechanism that commands the printer to move the position of the cursor to the first position on the same line.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Orientation Specify the orientation of text and graphics on the page. Portrait* Landscape Reverse Portrait Reverse Landscape Note: An asterisk (*) next to a value indicates the factory default setting.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Media Configuration Universal Setup Menu item Description Units of Measure Specify the unit of measurement for the universal paper. Inches Note: Inches is the U.S. factory default setting. Millimeters is the Millimeters international factory default setting.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus USB Drive Flash Drive Print Menu item Description Number of Copies Set the number of copies. 1–9999 (1*) Paper Source Set the paper source for the print job. Tray [x] (1*) Multipurpose Feeder...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Separator Sheets Insert blank separator sheets when printing. Off* Between Copies Between Jobs Between Pages Separator Sheet Source Specify the paper source for the separator sheet. Tray [x] (1*) Multipurpose Feeder Blank Pages Print blank pages in a print job.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Enable Network Connections Enable the printer to connect to a network. Enable LLDP Enable Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) in the printer. Off* Note: An asterisk (*) next to a value indicates the factory default setting.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Wireless Security Mode Set the security mode for connecting the printer to Wi‑Fi devices. Disabled* WPA2/WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal WPA2/WPA3 ‑ Personal WPA3 ‑ Personal 802.1x - RADIUS WPA2/WPA Personal Enable Wi‑Fi security through Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Network Address View the network addresses. PCL SmartSwitch Set the printer to switch automatically to PCL emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language. Note: If PCL SmartSwitch is off, then the printer does not examine incoming data and uses the default printer language specified in the Setup menu.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Auto‑Accept Push Button Accept requests to connect to the network automatically. Requests Note: Accepting clients automatically is not secured. Off* Note: An asterisk (*) next to a value indicates the factory default setting.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Enable Mopria Print Discovery Allow Mopria‑enabled devices to discover the printer. Note: An asterisk (*) next to a value indicates the factory default setting. Ethernet Menu item Description Network Speed Show the speed of the active network adapter.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Mac Binary PS Set the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. Auto* Notes: • Auto processes print jobs from computers using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. •...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Enable mDNS Update the multicast DNS settings. WINS Server Address Specify a server address for Windows Internet Name Service (WINS). Enable BOOTP Allow the BOOTP to assign a printer IP address.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description SNMP Versions 1 and 2c Configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) versions 1 and 2c to install print drivers and applications. Enabled Allow SNMP Set Enable PPM MIB SNMP Community SNMP Version 3 Configure SNMP version 3 to install and update the printer security.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Enable IPSec Enable Internet Protocol Security (IPSec). Off* Base Configuration Set the IPSec base configuration. Default* Note: This menu item appears only when Enable IPSec is set to Compatibility Secure DH (Diffie‑Hellman) Group Proposal...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus 802.1x Note: This menu appears only in network printers or printers that are attached to print servers. Menu item Description Active Let the printer join networks that require authentication before allowing access. Off* 802.1x Authentication...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus HTTP/FTP Settings Menu item Description Proxy Configure the HTTP and FTP server settings. HTPP Proxy IP Address HTTP Default IP Port FTP Proxy IP Address FTP Default IP Port Authentication User Name Password...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description PCL SmartSwitch Set the printer to switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer language. Note: When this setting is disabled, the printer does not examine incoming data and uses the default printer language specified in the Setup menu.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Security Login Methods Manage Permissions Menu item Description Function Access Control access to the printer functions. Modify Address Book Manage Shortcuts Create Profiles Manage Bookmarks Flash Drive Print Held Jobs Access Use Profiles...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Local Accounts Menu item Description Manage Groups/Permissions Control group or user access to the printer functions, applications, and security settings. Add Group Import Access Controls Function Access Administrative Menus Device Management Apps All Users...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Security Audit Log Menu item Description Enable Audit Record the events in the secure audit log and remote syslog. Off* Enable Remote Syslog Send audit logs to a remote server. Off* Remote Syslog Server Specify the remote syslog server.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Severity of Events to Log Specify the priority level cutoff for logging messages and events. 0 ‑ Emergency 1 ‑ Alert 2 ‑ Critical 3 ‑ Error 4 ‑ Warning* 5 ‑...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Digitally Sign Exports Add a digital signature to each exported log file. Off* Clear Log Delete all audit logs. Export Log Export a security log to a flash drive. Syslog (RFC 5424) Syslog (RFC 3164) Note: An asterisk (*) next to a value indicates the factory default setting.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Confidential Print Setup Menu item Description Max Invalid PIN Set the limit for entering an invalid PIN. 2–10 Note: When the limit is reached, the print jobs for that user name are deleted.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Hard Disk Show the encryption status of the hard disk or intelligent storage drive. Intelligent Storage Drive Erase Temporary Data Files Menu item Description Stored in onboard memory Delete all files stored on the printer memory.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Security Reset Jumper Specify user access to the printer. Enable “Guest” access* Notes: No Effect • Enable "Guest" access allows for device recovery if the admin password is lost. If this issue occurs, then contact customer support.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Print Menu item Description Print Fonts Print samples and information about the fonts that are available in each printer language. PCL Fonts PS Fonts Print Demo Print a page that shows the printer capabilities and supported solutions.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Menu item Description Print Port and Filter Settings Enable Forms Merge to process all data that are sent to the network port. Network Port Print Port and Filter Settings Specify the network filter for all data sent to the printer.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Use printer menus Printing the Menu Settings Page From the home screen, touch Settings > Reports > Menu Settings Page.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Maintain the printer Checking the status of parts and supplies From the home screen, touch Status/Supplies. Select the parts or supplies that you want to check. Note: You can also access this setting by touching the top section of the home screen.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Viewing reports From the home screen, touch Settings > Reports. Select the report that you want to view. Ordering parts and supplies To order supplies, contact the place where you purchased the printer.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Replacing parts and supplies Replacing the toner cartridge Open door A. Remove the used toner cartridge. Unpack the new toner cartridge.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Shake the toner cartridge to redistribute the toner. Insert the new toner cartridge. Close door A.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Replacing the imaging unit Open door A. Remove the toner cartridge. Remove the used imaging unit. Unpack the new imaging unit.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Shake the imaging unit to redistribute the toner. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Insert the new imaging unit. Insert the toner cartridge. Close door A. Replacing MarkNet N8450 Wireless Print Server CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller 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 electrical outlet before continuing.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or connectors. Remove the wireless print server cover.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Remove the used wireless print server. Unpack the new wireless print server. Insert the new wireless print server until it clicks into place.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Attach the wireless print server cover, and then install the screw. Close the controller board access cover, and then install the screw.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Remove the used pick tires. Unpack the new pick tires.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Insert the new pick tires. Insert the tray. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Cleaning printer parts Cleaning the printer CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer Saving energy and paper Configuring the power save mode settings Sleep mode From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Power Management > Timeouts > Sleep Mode. Specify the amount of time that the printer stays idle before it enters Sleep Mode.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Maintain the printer • If the printer has separate floor-standing optional trays or output options attached to it, then disconnect them before moving the printer. • If the printer has a caster base, then carefully roll it to the new location. Use caution when passing over thresholds and breaks in flooring.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Troubleshoot a problem Print quality problems Find the image that resembles the print quality problem you are having, and then click the link below it to read problem-solving steps. “Blank or white pages” on “Dark print”...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem “Solid black pages” on “Text or images cut off” on “Toner easily rubs off” on “Vertical dark bands” on page 131 page 132 page 133 page 136 “Vertical dark lines or “Vertical dark streaks with “Vertical light bands”...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported toner cartridge. Note: If the cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the home screen, touch Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 6 Go to step 7. The problem is solved. Load paper from a fresh package. Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 1 The problem is Go to step 2. solved. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported toner cartridge. Note: If the cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 2 Go to step 3. The problem is solved. Load paper from a fresh package. Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 2 Go to step 3. The problem is solved. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported toner cartridge. Note: If the cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Incorrect margins Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the home screen, touch Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. Action Step 1 The problem is Go to step 2.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported toner cartridge. Note: If the cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 5 Go to step 6. The problem is solved. Remove the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported toner cartridge. Note: If the cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported toner cartridge. Note: If the cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Print crooked or skewed Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the home screen, touch Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. Action Step 1 Go to step 2.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported toner cartridge. Note: If ther cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the home screen, touch Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported toner cartridge. Note: If the cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 2 Go to step 3. The problem is solved. Remove, and then insert the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Vertical white lines Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the home screen, touch Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. Action Step 1 Go to step 2.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Check if the printer is using a genuine and supported toner cartridge. Note: If the cartridge is not supported, then install a supported one.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Vertical dark lines or streaks Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the home screen, touch Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. Action Step 1 Go to step 2.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Vertical dark streaks with print missing Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the home screen, touch Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. Action Step 1 Go to step 2.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Note: Before solving the problem, print the Print Quality Test Pages. From the home screen, touch Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages. Action Step 1 Go to step 2. Take note of the...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 4 The problem is Go to step 5. solved. Turn off the printer, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn on the printer. Print the document. Is the document printed?
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 3 The problem is Go to step 4. solved. If you are printing from the Internet, then the printer may be reading the multiple job titles as duplicates. For Windows users Open the Printing Preferences dialog.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 2 The problem is Go to step 3. solved. Depending on your operating system, specify the paper size and paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog. Note: You can also change the settings on the printer control panel.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 4 Go to step 5. The problem is solved. From the home screen, touch Settings > Print > Quality > Print Resolution. Set the resolution to 600 dpi. Print the document.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 8 Contact customer The problem is support. solved. Make sure that the printer is not overheating. Notes: • Allow the printer to cool down after a long print job. • Observe the recommended ambient temperature for the printer.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 6 The problem is Go to step 7. solved. Turn off the printer, install the hardware options, and then turn on the printer. For more information, see the documentation that came with the option.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 5 Go to step 7. Go to step 6. Check if the flash drive is supported. For more information, see “Supported flash drives and file types” on page Is the flash drive supported?
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem • Do not slide paper into the tray. Load paper as shown in the illustration. • Make sure that the paper guides are positioned correctly and are not pressing tightly against the paper or envelopes.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Jam locations Multipurpose feeder Trays Door A Duplex unit Door B...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Paper jam in door A Open door A. Remove the toner cartridge. Remove the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the quality of future print jobs. Remove the jammed paper. 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 it.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Insert the toner cartridge. Note: Use the arrows inside the printer as guides. Close door A. Paper jam in door B Open door B. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Remove the jammed paper. Note: Make sure that all paper fragments are removed. Close door B.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Paper jam in the duplex unit Remove the tray. Push the duplex unit latch to open the duplex unit. Remove the jammed paper. Note: Make sure that all paper fragments are removed.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Insert the tray. Paper jam in trays Remove the tray. Warning—Potential Damage: To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, touch any exposed metal frame of the printer before accessing or touching interior areas of the printer.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Insert the tray. Paper jam in the multipurpose feeder Remove paper from the multipurpose feeder. Remove the jammed paper. Note: Make sure that all paper fragments are removed. Reload paper, and then adjust the paper guide.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 2 The problem is Go to step 3. solved. Make sure that the printer IP address is correct. Notes: • View the IP address on the home screen. • An IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Cannot connect the printer to the Wi‑Fi network Action Step 1 The problem is Go to step 2. solved. Make sure that Active Adapter is set to Auto. From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview >...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Hardware options problems Cannot detect internal option Action Step 1 The problem is Go to step 2. solved. Turn off the printer, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn on the printer.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem • Cancel the current print job. Not enough free space in flash memory for resources Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. •...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Paper feed problems Envelope seals when printing Action Step 1 Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Use an envelope that has been stored in a dry environment. Note: Printing on envelopes with high moisture content can seal the flaps.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Tray linking does not work Action Step 1 The problem is Go to step 2. solved. Check if the trays contain the same paper size and paper type. Check if the paper guides are positioned correctly.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Troubleshoot a problem Action Step 2 Go to step 3. The problem is solved. From the home screen, touch Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type. Set the correct paper size and type. Print the document.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Notices Notices Product information Product name: Mono Laser Printers Machine type: 4602 Models: 480, 680, 685 and their equivalent models Edition notice July 2023 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS”...
The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296. Note: Some modes may not apply to your product. 1-meter average sound pressure, dBA Printing One-sided: 55 (4602-480); 56 (4602-680; 4602-685) Two-sided: 55 (4602-480) Ready Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Notices This product including components, consumables, parts and spares complies with the “India E-Waste Rules” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight and 0.01% by weight for cadmium, except for the exemption set in the Rule.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Notices Papiers: Produits et batteries: Product disposal Do not dispose of the printer or supplies in the same manner as normal household waste. Consult your local authorities for disposal and recycling options. 環境保護署廢乾電池回收標誌注意事項 依環境保護署公告之廢棄物清理法第十五條應負回收、清除、處理責任之乾電池製造或輸入業者,乾電池裝配 於物品中,且隨該物品銷售、贈送或促銷予消費者,得於該物品之個包裝、標籤或說明書上,標示回收標誌及 回收標誌相鄰處說明「廢電池請回收」字樣。廢乾電池之回收標誌圖樣及回收標誌相鄰處說明字樣如下所示。...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Notices Applies to Printer, Laser Printer, Multifunction Machine, or Multifunction Printer. 型號(型式):請參閱「注意事項」章節或「控管資訊」章節。 Type designation (Type): Please see the “Notices” section or the “Regulatory information” section. Information for China RoHS program Part name Toxic and hazardous substances or elements...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Notices Mechanical assemblies— other Scanner assembly, for multifunction device only LCD/LED display X This table is based on SJ/T 11364 regulations. O: Indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substance in all the homogenous materials of the part is below the concentration limit requirement as described in GB/T 26572.
Scan The product is scanning hard‑copy documents. Ready The product is waiting for a print job. 6.8 (4602-480); 7.1 (4602-680); 7.7 (4602-685) Sleep Mode The product is in a high‑level energy‑saving mode. 0.9 (4602-480, 4602-685); 1.0 (4602-685) Hibernate The product is in a low‑level energy‑saving mode.
Sleep Mode Timeout. Factory default Sleep Mode Timeout for this product (in minutes): 0.9 (4602-480, 4602-680); 1.0 (4602-685) By using the configuration menus, the Sleep Mode Timeout can be modified between 1 minute and 120 minutes, or between 1 minute and 114 minutes, depending on the printer model.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Notices Applicability of Regulation (EU) 2019/2015 and (EU) 2019/2020 Per Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2015 and (EU) 2019/2020, the light source contained within this product or its component is intended to be used for Image Capture or Image Projection only, and is not intended for use in other applications.
Lexmark Confidential until announced Notices Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de licence d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférences et (2) il doit accepter toutes les interférences, y compris les celles qui peuvent...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Notices Compliance is indicated by the UKCA marking: Restrictions or requirements in the UK This radio equipment is restricted to indoor use only. Outdoor use is prohibited. UK statement of radio transmitter operational frequency bands and maximum RF power This radio product transmits in either the 2.4GHz (2.412–2.472 GHz in the UK) or 5GHz (5.15–5.35, 5.47–5.725...
Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1021231 for parallel attach or 1021294 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Notices Korean KC statement European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, and 2011/65/EU as amended by (EU) 2015/863 on the approximation and harmonization of the...
Lexmark Confidential until announced Index clearing jam deleting contact groups 22 Index in door A 150 deleting contacts 22 in door B 152 Device Quotas in the duplex unit 154 setting up 21 in the multipurpose feeder 156 display brightness...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Index gray background on prints 124 internal options, adding Flash Drive Print 77 print driver 31 Forms Merge 99 internal solutions port Home Screen installing 39 Customization 66 hard disk 32 HTTP/FTP Settings 89 erasing 48...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Index printing from 50, 51 paper jams wrinkled paper 123 Mopria Print Service 50 avoiding 147 print quality problems 118 mottled print 128 locating 148 Print Quality Test Pages 99 moving the printer 17, 116 paper sizes, supported 13...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Index from a flash drive 51 setting the paper type 25 cannot open Embedded Web from a mobile device 50, 51 setting the Universal paper Server 156 held jobs 53 size 26 print quality problems 118...
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Lexmark Confidential until announced Index deactivating 23 speech rate 25 Voice Guidance speech rate adjusting 25 volatile memory 49 erasing 48 white pages 119 wireless network connecting the printer to 44 Wi‑Fi Protected Setup 45 wireless networking 44 wireless print server replacing 108 Wi‑Fi Direct...
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