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Lexmark 4900 Series User Manual

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2008
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  • Page 1 4900 Series User's Guide 2008 www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)...34 Wireless network compatibility...34 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network...34 Installing the printer on a wireless network...34 Installing the printer on other computers...35 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...36 Special wireless installation instructions...36...
  • Page 4 Finding the signal strength... 49 How can I improve wireless signal strength? ... 50 Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?... 51 What is a MAC address?... 51 How do I find the MAC address? ... 51 What is an IP address?...
  • Page 5 Printing photos using the printer control panel ... 77 Printing photos from the computer using the printer software ... 78 Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software ... 78 Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera ... 80 Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet...
  • Page 6 Why isn't my printer in this list?...116 Cannot print over wireless network...117 Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer ...120 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit...120 Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) ...121 Contents...
  • Page 7 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...128 Wireless print server not installed ...129 “Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly ...129 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)...130 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings ...130 Notices...131 Product information...131...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    In Windows Vista, click • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. • Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. From the program, click Help to view the main page of the Help. Click to view context-sensitive information.

  • Page 11: Customer Support

    Submit Request. Where to find (rest of world) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by country or region. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that came with your printer.

  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    12 months after the original date of purchase. Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact customer support so that they may serve you faster: Machine Type number •...

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Printer

    Use the following instructions if you do not want to connect the printer to a computer. Note: If you want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with the printer.
  • Page 14 Notes: Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move • the printer after setup is complete. Contents, such as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. •...
  • Page 15 Load paper. Extend the paper exit tray. Connect the power cord. Note: Do not attach the USB cable yet. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Read the safety information included with this product before connecting power or making any cabling connections. Setting up the printer...
  • Page 16 If the printer does not automatically turn on, press If prompted, press the up or down arrow until the language you want is highlighted, and then press OK. Press the up or down arrow until the country/region you want is highlighted, and then press OK.
  • Page 17 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit.
  • Page 18 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer...
  • Page 19 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. Close the printer. From the printer control panel, press OK. An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer...

  • Page 20: Understanding The Parts Of The Printer

    Notes: The alignment page may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. • Understanding the parts of the printer Use the Paper support Paper feed guard Paper guides Load paper.
  • Page 21 (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. Hold documents as they exit from the ADF. Check wireless status: Off indicates that the printer is not turned on or that • no wireless option is installed. Orange •...

  • Page 22: Using The Control Panel Buttons And Menus

    • 60.96 mm (2.4 inch) display capable of showing color graphics • 15 buttons • The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. • Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge.
  • Page 23 Note: Press to switch to Power Saver mode. Press and hold for two seconds to turn off the printer. Access the copy menu and make copies. Access the scan menu and scan documents. Access the photo menu and print photos.
  • Page 24 Clear current settings or error messages, and return to default settings. • Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Note: The Copy, Scan, and Photo button lights are off when this button is selected. Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). A green backlight comes on when the duplex function is activated.

  • Page 25: Using The Printer Menus

    Press left arrow button up arrow button Using the printer menus A number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change printer settings: Decrease a number. • Move the cursor one place to the left. •...

  • Page 26: Menus List

    Quality – Original Size – Preview – Memory Device Quality – Original Size – Preview – Setting up the printer Photo menu Select and Print Size to Print • Layout – Continue – Other Selections – Paper Size • Photo Size •...

  • Page 27: Saving Settings

    Paper Type Print Quality Note: The File Print menu is enabled when you insert a flash drive that contains document files into the printer. The menu is composed of the folders and files stored on the flash drive. Saving settings You can set the default paper size, paper type, and photo print size for the documents and photos that you print.

  • Page 28: Changing Temporary Settings Into New Default Settings

    Press the up or down arrow button to select the default photo print size for the printer, and then press OK. Press until you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Changing temporary settings into new default settings The printer has default temporary settings for the menus. The printer reverts to these default temporary settings...

  • Page 29: Using The Printer Software

    Changing the Power Saver timeout You can customize the Power Saver timeout of the printer. The Power Saver timeout is the time it takes for the printer to switch to Power Saver mode when the printer is left idle. Change the Power Saver timeout to avoid interruptions when doing multiple jobs on your printer.

  • Page 30: Installing The Optional Xps Driver (Windows Vista Users Only)

    Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) The XML Paper Specification (XPS) driver is an optional printer driver designed to make use of the advanced XPS color and graphics features that are available only for Windows Vista users. To use XPS features, you must install the XPS driver as an additional driver after you install the regular printer software.

  • Page 31: Using The Windows Printer Software

    Using the Windows printer software When you set up the printer using the printer software CD, all the necessary software was installed. You may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of various software programs and what they can help you do.

  • Page 32: Using The Macintosh Printer Software

    • • • Applications are also installed with the printer software during installation. These applications are saved in the printer folder that appears on the Finder desktop after installation. From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. Double-click the icon of the application that you want to use.
  • Page 33 Lexmark Network Card Reader Lexmark Printer Utility Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on a wireless network. Note: Your printer may not come with these applications, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased. Scan photos and documents.

  • Page 34: Installing The Printer On A Wireless Network (Selected Models Only)

    Your wireless network is set up and working properly. • The computer you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. • Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)

  • Page 35: Installing The Printer On Other Computers

    Installing the printer on other computers Once the printer is set up on the wireless network, it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computer on the network. However, you will need to install the printer driver on every computer that will access it. You do not need to configure the printer again, although you will need to run the setup software on each computer to install the driver.

  • Page 36: Interpreting The Colors Of The Wi-Fi Indicator Light

    • The printer is turned off or is powering up. – The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is in Power Saver mode. In Power Saver mode, the – power light pulses on and off. Orange means one of the following: •...

  • Page 37: Assigning A Static Ip Address

    If the printer is not automatically assigned an IP address, the installation software will prompt you to manually assign an IP address to the printer. This will occur if there is no server or router capable of automatically assigning DHCP addresses on your network.

  • Page 38: Switching Between Usb And Wireless Connections (Windows Only)

    Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only) You can change the way you access your printer depending on your needs. The procedures below assume that you have configured your printer for one type of connection. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.

  • Page 39: Switching Between Usb And Wireless Connections (Macintosh Only)

    Using the printer locally (USB) If the printer is currently set up for wireless Attach one end of a USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printer. Attach the other end to a USB port on the computer.

  • Page 40: Advanced Wireless Setup

    Note: The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will keep it from working on any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure.
  • Page 41 In the “Confirm network key” box, type the same WEP key. Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used. Click OK twice to close the two open windows. Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)

  • Page 42: Adding A Printer To An Existing Ad Hoc Wireless Network

    Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Note: The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will remove it from any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure, for which it is configured.

  • Page 43: Using Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    For information on using Windows Vista to set up the printer using WPS, refer to the documentation that came with the operating system. Note: Lexmark recommends that you use the installation software on the CD that shipped with the printer to configure it for wireless access.

  • Page 44: Where Do I Find My Ssid

    What types of wireless network security are available? The wireless printer supports four security options: no security, WEP, WPA, and WPA2. No Security It is not recommended to use no security at all on a home wireless network. Using no security means that anyone within range of your wireless network can use your network resources—including Internet access, if your wireless...

  • Page 45: How Do I Find Out What Type Of Security My Network Is Using

    Wired network example A desktop computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem.
  • Page 46 All computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point or wireless router. • The wireless access point connects the network to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem. • Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)

  • Page 47: Why Do I Need An Installation Cable

    Why do I need an installation cable? When setting up the printer on your wireless network, the printer will need to temporarily connect to a computer using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.

  • Page 48: How Do I Attach The Installation Cable

    How do I attach the installation cable? The installation cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to the square connector on the back of the printer. This connection allows you to configure the printer for a networked or locally attached installation.

  • Page 49: Finding The Signal Strength

    Requirements for all devices Unique IP address for each device Same SSID Lexmark recommends setting up a network in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer. Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it offers: Increased network security •...

  • Page 50: How Can I Improve Wireless Signal Strength

    OVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT If the printer is too far away from the access point, it will not be able to communicate with other devices on the network. For most indoor wireless networks, the maximum distance between the access point and the printer is approximately 100 feet (30 meters).

  • Page 51: Can I Use My Printer On A Usb And A Network Connection At The Same Time

    This is called MAC filtering. If MAC filtering is enabled in your access point (router) and you want to add a printer to your network, the MAC address of the printer must be included in the MAC filter list.

  • Page 52: What Is An Ip Address

    What is an IP address? An IP address is a unique number used by devices (such as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other. Devices on an IP network can communicate with each other only if they have unique and valid IP addresses.

  • Page 53: How Are Ip Addresses Assigned

    How are IP addresses assigned? An IP address may be assigned automatically by the network using DHCP. Once the printer is set up on a computer, the computer sends all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address.

  • Page 54: Loading Paper

    If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. • You do not force paper into the printer. • Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support.
  • Page 55 The print side of the labels faces you. • The top of the label sheets feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the label sheets.

  • Page 56: Iron-On Transfers

    Make sure: The rough side of the transparencies faces you. • If the transparencies have a removable strip, each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support.

  • Page 57: Using The Automatic Paper Type Sensor

    The printer is equipped with an automatic paper type sensing device. The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for you. For example, if you want to print a photo, load photo paper into the printer.

  • Page 58: Loading Original Documents On The Scanner Glass

    Note: Place photos, postcards, small items, thin items (such as magazine clippings), and three-dimensional objects on the scanner glass instead of in the ADF. Make sure the computer and the printer are on. Open the top cover. Place the original document facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner.

  • Page 59: Loading Original Documents Into The Automatic Document Feeder

    Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image. Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder You can load up to 25 sheets of an original document into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for scanning, copying, and faxing. You can load A4-, letter-, or legal-size paper into the ADF. Notes: Use only new, unwrinkled paper that is not curled.
  • Page 60 The document feeds into the ADF. Note: Preview is not supported when using the ADF. You can preview one page at a time when using the scanner. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper capacity Load up to 25 sheets of: Letter-size paper •...

  • Page 61: Printing

    Click Print. Printing Web pages If you chose to install the Lexmark Toolbar software for your Web browser, then you can use it to create a printer-friendly version of any Web page. Notes: For Windows, the software supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or a compatible version of Firefox.

  • Page 62: Printing Multiple Copies Of A Document

    With a document open, click File ª Print. Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. From the Copies section of the Print Setup tab, enter the number of copies that you want to print. Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. Click OK or Print. Using Macintosh With a document open, click File ª...

  • Page 63: Printing The Last Page First (Reverse

    In the Copies field, enter the number of copies that you want to print, and then select Collated. Click Print. Note: To prevent smudging when printing photos, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking.

  • Page 64: Printing Documents From A Memory Card Or Flash Drive

    Detected appears on the printer control panel display. If only document files are stored on the memory device, then the printer automatically switches to File Print mode. If document files and image files are stored on the memory device, then press the left or right arrow button to select Documents.

  • Page 65: Printing Specialty Documents

    Lexmark Photo Paper—An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for use with • Lexmark printers, but compatible with all brands of inkjet printers. Although inexpensive, it offers excellent image quality and outstanding value. Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper—A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet...

  • Page 66: Printing Envelopes

    Click OK. Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog. With a document open, click File ª Print. From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer that you want to use. Click Print. Notes: Most envelopes use landscape orientation.

  • Page 67: Printing On Custom-Size Paper

    Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each label sheet as it exits, and then allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Printing on custom-size paper Before beginning these instructions, load the custom-size paper in the printer. For more information, see the “Loading Paper” chapter. Using Windows With a document open, click File ª...

  • Page 68: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper (Duplexing)

    Click +. In the Page Size menu, type the Width and Height of the paper. From the Printer Margins pop-up menu, choose the printer that you want to use. The margins are set by the printer. If you want to set the margins, choose User defined, and then type the margins in the Printer Margins area.

  • Page 69: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper (Duplexing) Manually

    Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. This will take you back to the General Print screen. Click Print. Note: To return to single-sided printing, return to the Advanced tab. From the 2-Sided Printing area, select Off from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 70 The Print Instruction Page to Assist in Reloading item will be selected automatically. Click OK. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages and the instruction sheet, which describes how to flip and reload the paper. Following the instruction sheet, flip and reload the paper.

  • Page 71: Managing Print Jobs

    If you want to pause a particular print job, choose the document name, and then click Hold. • If you want to pause all print jobs in the queue, click Pause Printer or Stop Jobs, depending on the operating •...

  • Page 72: Canceling Print Jobs

    If you want to resume a particular print job, right-click the document name, and then select Resume. • If you want to resume all print jobs in the queue, click Printer, and then clear the selection for Pause Printing. •...
  • Page 73 If you want to cancel a particular print job, right-click the document name, and then select Cancel. • If you want to cancel all print jobs in the queue, click Printer ª Cancel All Documents. • Using the taskbar in Windows Double-click the printer icon in the taskbar.

  • Page 74: Working With Photos

    Insert the card with the brand name label facing up. • If there is an arrow on the card, make sure it points toward the printer. • If needed, make sure you connect the memory card to the adapter that came with it before inserting it into •...

  • Page 75: Inserting A Flash Drive

    Wait for the light located near the top memory card slot on the printer to come on. The light blinks to indicate the memory card is being read or is transmitting data. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch cables, any network adapter, any connector, the memory card, or the printer in the area shown while actively printing, reading, or writing from the memory card.

  • Page 76: Editing Photos Using The Control Panel

    Note: The printer recognizes one active media device at a time. If you insert more than one media device, a message appears on the display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize. Editing photos using the control panel Load the photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you.

  • Page 77: Printing Photos

    Press the left or right arrow button until the layout of the photo(s) you want to print appears, and then press If you want to adjust the print settings: Press OK again. Make your selection using the arrow buttons on the printer control panel. Press the up or down arrow button until Continue is highlighted, and then press OK. Press to set a color or black-and-white print.

  • Page 78: Printing Photos From The Computer Using The Printer Software

    Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. Select Lexmark Productivity Studio. Note: This program may not appear in your printer program folder, depending on whether you chose to install it with the printer software during installation.

  • Page 79: Wireless Connection

    Press the up or down arrow button until Computer is highlighted, and then press OK. If you are using Windows: If you installed Lexmark Productivity Studio, then it launches when you insert the memory device. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to transfer the photos to the computer, and then use the programs installed on the computer to print the photos.

  • Page 80: Printing Photos From A Pictbridge-Enabled Digital Camera

    PictBridge is a technology available in most digital cameras that lets you print directly from your digital camera without using a computer. You can connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer, and use the camera to control printing photos.

  • Page 81: Printing Photos Stored On A Memory Device Using The Proof Sheet

    Notes: If you insert the camera while the printer is performing another job, wait for the job to finish before printing from • the camera. To use the camera to control printing photos, see the instructions in the camera documentation.

  • Page 82: Printing Photos From A Digital Camera Using Dpof

    The printer recognizes these settings when you insert the memory card into the printer or connect the camera to the printer.

  • Page 83: Copying

    Other. Additional paper size options appear on the display. Press Note: Make sure you loaded photo paper into the printer. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

  • Page 84: Making A Duplex Copy

    Your printer comes with a built-in duplex unit that performs duplex copies on your document without the need to manually re-orient the sheets. It picks the paper after printing on one side and feeds it back to the printer to print on the side that is still blank.

  • Page 85: Enlarging Or Reducing Images

    • percent value. Press OK to save the setting. If you select Borderless, then the printer will reduce or enlarge the document or photo as necessary to print • a borderless copy on the paper size that you selected. For best results with this resize setting, use photo paper and set the paper type selection to Photo, or let the printer automatically detect the paper type.

  • Page 86: Collating Copies Using The Printer Control Panel

    Load the next page of the original document facedown on the scanner glass, and then press OK. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until all the pages that you want to copy have been saved to the printer memory. When prompted if you want to scan another page, press the left or right arrow button until No is highlighted, and then press OK to start printing the copies.

  • Page 87: Repeating An Image On One Page

    Note: If you are copying four pages in landscape format, scan pages 3 and 4 first, and then scan pages 1 and 2. Press to save the image of the page to the printer memory. When prompted if you want to scan another page, press OK to choose Yes.

  • Page 88: Canceling A Copy Job

    Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all the pages that you want to copy have been saved to the printer memory. When asked if you want to scan another page, press the left or right arrow button until No is highlighted, and then press OK to start printing.

  • Page 89: Scanning

    • Press OK. Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list. Press the left or right arrow button until the application that you want appears, and then press OK. Use the arrow buttons to select the quality and original image size, and then press OK each time you make a selection.

  • Page 90: Using Windows

    If your printer has a numeric keypad, enter the PIN using the keypad, and then press OK. – If your printer does not have a numeric keypad, use the left or right arrow button to decrease or – increase the value for each digit (the default value is 0000) in the PIN, and then press OK each time you select a digit.

  • Page 91: Scanning Color Or Black-And-White Original Documents

    If your printer has a numeric keypad, enter the PIN using the keypad, and then press OK. • If your printer does not have a numeric keypad, use the left or right arrow button to decrease or increase the •...

  • Page 92: Scanning To A Computer Over A Network

    If your printer has a numeric keypad, enter the PIN using the keypad, and then press OK. • If your printer does not have a numeric keypad, use the left or right arrow button to decrease or increase the •...
  • Page 93 Using Windows To cancel a scan job started in the Lexmark Productivity Studio, click Stop on the computer screen. Using Macintosh To cancel a scan job started in the Lexmark All-in-One Center, click Cancel on the computer screen. Scanning...

  • Page 94: Faxing

    • line is connected to the computer, and both the printer and computer are on. The Lexmark Fax Solutions and Lexmark Productivity Studio software are installed on your computer. If you have • not installed these additional programs during initial installation, reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation software, and then select Install Additional Software from the Software Already Installed screen.

  • Page 95: Receiving A Fax

    Click Fax. Receiving a fax Using Windows Do one of the following: In Windows Vista, click • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. • Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. Faxing...
  • Page 96 To turn the Auto Answer feature on and off at scheduled times, select the settings that you want from the drop-down lists. To set the number of telephone rings before the printer automatically receives faxes, select a setting from the “Pick-up on the” drop-down list in the “Answering on your phone line type” area.
  • Page 97 Click the Faxing tab. Select Receive faxes on this computer. Select Print on printer, and then choose the printer from the pop-up menu. Customize other settings as needed. Faxing...

  • Page 98: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges Open the printer, and then press down on the cartridge carrier levers. Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid.
  • Page 99 Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge. Maintaining the printer...

  • Page 100: Removing A Used Print Cartridge

    Make sure the printer is on. Lift the scanner unit. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. Press down on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid. Remove the used print cartridge.

  • Page 101: Refilling Print Cartridges

    Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.

  • Page 102: Cleaning The Print Cartridge Nozzles

    • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. • Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. From the printer folder, click Maintenance ª Clean Cartridges. Click Print. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them.

  • Page 103: Checking Ink Levels

    If an exclamation point (!) appears on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge, if necessary. Press to exit Setup, or press another mode button. Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check the ink levels of the cartridges. Do one of the following: In Windows Vista, click •...

  • Page 104: Preserving The Print Cartridges

    Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The • cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time.

  • Page 105: Ordering Supplies

    Ordering paper and other supplies To purchase supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges.

  • Page 106: Resetting To Factory Settings

    Resetting all settings You can reset your printer to the original settings without using the printer menus. Note: Resetting to factory default settings will delete all the printer settings you have previously selected. Turn off the printer. Note: Make sure the printer is not in Power Saver mode. Press and hold If you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, press and hold the menu.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    These are possible solutions. Try one of the following: HANGE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION DURING INITIAL SETUP During initial setup, and every time you reset the printer to factory default settings, you will be asked to select a language. To select a language, press the up or down arrow button until the language that you want is highlighted, and then press OK.

  • Page 108: Power Button Is Not Lit

    Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software.

  • Page 109: Page Does Not Print

    HECK POWER If the light is not on, then make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the printer and plugged into a known working electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. EMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER HECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary.
  • Page 110 Click Printer. Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • If a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default Printer, then you must select the printer for each file • that you want to print.
  • Page 111 If you want to resume all print jobs in the queue, then click Start Jobs. – If the printer is not in bold, then it is not the default printer. You must select the printer for each file that •...

  • Page 112: Solving Printer Power Problems

    EMOVE AND REINSTALL THE SOFTWARE If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Solving printer power problems The printer and the computer cannot exchange data.

  • Page 113: Enabling The Usb Port In Windows

    Insert the installation CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region.

  • Page 114: Wireless Troubleshooting

    If your network has Internet access, try connecting to the Internet over a wireless connection. • The printer is within the range of the wireless network. For most networks, the printer should be within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit.

  • Page 115: Printing A Network Setup Page

    Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address of the printer. You can print a network setup page only if your printer has an internal wireless print server.

  • Page 116: Why Isn't My Printer In This List

    Why isn't my printer in this list? When you are attempting to set up a wireless printer on another computer, the printer may not appear in the list of printers available on your network. If this happens, check the following:...

  • Page 117: Cannot Print Over Wireless Network

    If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are connected to the same wireless network. If the SSIDs are not the same, then run the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility again to set up the printer on the wireless network used by the computer.
  • Page 118 Print a network setup page. Refer to the documentation that came with your printer for details on printing a network setup page. Make sure the SSID the printer is using matches the wireless network SSID. If you are not sure how to find the network SSID, use one of the following: Using Windows Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the address field of your Web browser.
  • Page 119 In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier From the menu bar, click Go ª Applications. From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. From the toolbar, click AirPort. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network pop-up menu. Write down the SSID.

  • Page 120: Cannot Print And There Is A Firewall On The Computer

    ISCONNECT FROM SESSION When you are connected to another network through a VPN connection, you will not be able to access the printer over your wireless network. End your VPN session and try printing again. HECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS If you are using MAC address filtering to limit access to your wireless network, you must add the printer MAC •...

  • Page 121: Wi-Fi Indicator Light Is Green But The Printer Does Not Print (Windows Only)

    Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. ELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from your computer to use the printer wirelessly. Do one of the following: In Windows Vista Click Click Control Panel.
  • Page 122 In Windows 2000 Click Start. Click Settings ª Printers. Right-click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network), where XXXX is the model number of your printer. Select Use Printer Online from the menu. Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again.

  • Page 123: Wi-Fi Indicator Light Is Blinking Orange During Installation (Windows Only)

    When the Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it indicates that the printer has been set up for wireless networking but cannot connect to the network for which it has been configured. The printer may be unable to join the network because of interference, its distance from the wireless access point (wireless router), or until its settings are changed.
  • Page 124 ADDRESS If your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the MAC address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network. For more information, see “How do I find the MAC address?”...
  • Page 125 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. Click Tools ª Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part of the setup process.

  • Page 126: Wi-Fi Indicator Light Is Blinking Orange During Installation (Macintosh Only)

    When the Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it indicates that the printer has been set up for wireless networking but cannot connect to the network for which it has been configured. The printer may be unable to join the network because of interference, its distance from the wireless access point (wireless router), or until its settings are changed.
  • Page 127 HECK THE ADDRESS If your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the MAC address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network. ING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING Check the AirPort status and, if you do not already know it, find the IP address of the wireless access point.

  • Page 128: Wi-Fi Indicator Light Is Still Orange

    If you are not using a unique network name, consult the documentation for your wireless access point (wireless router) to learn how to set a network name. If you set a new network name, you must reset the printer and computer SSID to the same network name. HECK SECURITY KEYS...

  • Page 129: Wireless Print Server Not Installed

    IP addresses. For more information on locating IP addresses, refer to “How do I locate IP addresses?” on page 52. If the printer and/or the laptop does not have an IP address, or if either has an address of 169.254.x.y (where x and y are any two numbers between 0 and 255): Shut down the device that does not have a valid IP address (the laptop, the printer, or both).

  • Page 130: Communication With Printer Lost When Connected To Virtual Private Network (Vpn)

    Network (VPN) You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Most VPNs allow users to communicate with only the VPN and no other network at the same time.

  • Page 131: Notices

    The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 132: United States Government Rights

    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 1021294 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.

  • Page 133: Exposure To Radio Frequency Radiation

    (859) 232–3000 Exposure to radio frequency radiation The following notice is applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed. The radiated output power of this device is far below the radio frequency exposure limits of the FCC and other regulatory agencies.

  • Page 134: European Ec Directives Conformity Statement For Radio Products

    A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, Inc., S.A., Boigny, France. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.
  • Page 135 Alulírott, Lexmark International, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a termék megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Íslenska Hér með lýsir Lexmark International, Inc. yfir því að þessi vara er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Italiano Con la presente Lexmark International, Inc.

  • Page 136: Noise Emission Levels

    Bil-preżenti, Lexmark International, Inc., jiddikjara li dan il-prodott huwa konformi mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma dispożizzjonijiet oħrajn relevanti li jinsabu fid-Direttiva 1999/5/KE. Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Lexmark International, Inc. dat het toestel dit product in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

  • Page 137: Product Disposal

    Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number. 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.

  • Page 138: Notice To Users Of The Canadian Telephone Network

    If you experience trouble with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, contact Lexmark International, Inc. at www.lexmark.com or your Lexmark representative. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

  • Page 139: Notice To Users Of The New Zealand Telephone Network

    Avis réservé aux utilisateurs du réseau téléphonique du Canada Ce produit est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada. Le numéro REN (ringer equivalence number : numéro d’équivalence de sonnerie) fournit une indication du nombre maximum de terminaux pouvant être connectés à l’interface téléphonique. En bout de ligne, le nombre d’appareils qui peuvent être connectés n’est pas directement limité, mais la somme des REN de ces appareils ne doit pas dépasser cinq.

  • Page 140: Power Consumption

    Using this product in Switzerland This product requires a Swiss billing tone filter (Lexmark part number 14B5109 or 80D1877) to be installed on any line which receives metering pulses in Switzerland. The Lexmark filter must be used, as metering pulses are present on all analog telephone lines in Switzerland.

  • Page 141: Power Saver

    The power consumption levels listed in the previous table represent time-averaged measurements. Instantaneous power draws may be substantially higher than the average. Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values. Power Saver This product is designed with an energy-saving mode called Power Saver. The Power Saver Mode is equivalent to the EPA Sleep Mode.
  • Page 142 Lexmark that cannot be excluded or modified. If any such provisions apply, then to the extent Lexmark is able, Lexmark hereby limits its liability for breach of those provisions to one of the following: replacement of the Software Program or reimbursement of the price paid for the Software Program.
  • Page 143 Lexmark's limited warranty, or for any other claim whatsoever related to the subject matter of this Agreement, Lexmark's and its suppliers’ liability for all types of damages, regardless of the form of action or basis (including contract, breach, estoppel, negligence, misrepresentation, or tort), shall be limited to the greater of $5,000 or the money paid to Lexmark or its Authorized remarketers for the license hereunder for the Software Program that caused the damages or that is the subject matter of, or is directly related to, the cause of action.
  • Page 144 License Agreement, any other written agreement signed by you and Lexmark relating to your Use of the Software Program). To the extent any Lexmark policies or programs for support services conflict with the terms of this License Agreement, the terms of this License Agreement shall control.

  • Page 145: Index

    74 cartridges, print aligning 101 cleaning 102 installing 98 ordering 105 preserving 104 removing 100 using genuine Lexmark 101 wiping 103 changing default settings 27 Power Saver timeout 27 temporary settings 27 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 37...
  • Page 146 25 multiple copies, printing 62 multiple WEP keys 53 N9UF Box 36 network connection with USB 51 network printer installing 53 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows) 116 network scanning 92...
  • Page 147 101 cleaning 102 installing 98 ordering 105 preserving 104 Index refilling 101 removing 100 using genuine Lexmark 101 wiping 103 print jobs, canceling 72 print jobs, resuming 71 printer setting up without a computer 13 printer cannot connect to wireless...
  • Page 148 (Mac) 37 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 37 Index network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows) 116 printer cannot connect to wireless network 117 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking...
  • Page 149 121, 130 wireless installation will not continue after attaching USB cable 115 wireless network adding a printer to existing ad hoc network 42 common home configurations 45 creating an ad hoc network using Macintosh 40 creating an ad hoc network using...

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