Lexmark 90T9105 - Manuals

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Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields . For best results, use only Lexmark ink cartridges. Lexmark Pro900 Series models Item Return Program Cartridge 1 Regular cartridge 2 Black cartridge 100 100A High yield black cartridge 100XL,...

Replacing ink cartridges Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediatelyafter removing the old ones or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out. 1 Turn on your printer. 2 Open the printer. Note: The printhead moves to t...

Ordering paper and other supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com . Item Part Number USB cable 1021294 For more information, go to www.lexmark.com . Paper Paper size Lexmark Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • L Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo ...

Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel The following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control panel: Note: The icons are displayed when they are selectable on the current screen. If an icon is not displayed, then the function is not available. U...

Understanding the home screen After the printer is turned on and a short warm-up period occurs, the display shows the following basic screen whichis referred to as the home screen. Use the home screen selections to initiate an action, such as copying or faxing, orto change printer settings. Display ...

Display item Description 7 Setup icon Access the setup menu and change printer settings. 8 2-Sided icon Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. 9 Eco-Mode icon Activate Eco-Mode to select the following options: • Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). • Change to Power Saver mode after the prin...

Use To 5 Scrollbar Scroll up and down the menu list. 6 Down arrow Scroll down. To navigate using the touch screen: • Drag the scrollbar or touch the arrows until the menu or setting that you want appears on the display. • To confirm a setting or select a menu or item, touch it. • If necessary, touch...

Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature significantly cuts paper usage, reduces paper waste, optimizes energy efficiency, and savesmoney. 1 From the home screen, touch . 2 Touch the Eco-Mode setting or settings you want to activate, and then touch Accept . • Power Saver after 10 M...

Using the printer software Minimum system requirements The printer software requires up to 500 MB of free disk space. Supported operating systems • Microsoft Windows 7 (Web only) 1 • Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1) • Microsoft Windows XP (SP3) • Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater) • Macintosh Powe...

Printer software Use the To Lexmark TM Printer Home (referred to as Printer Home) • Launch applications or programs. • Access the Fax Solutions software. • Scan or e-mail a photo or document. • Edit scanned documents. • Scan documents to PDF. • Adjust settings for the printer. • Order supplies. • Ma...

Use the To Printing Preferences When you select File  Print with a document open and then click Properties , a Printing Preferences dialog appears. The dialog lets you select options for the print job, such as the following: • Select the number of copies to print. • Print two-sided copies. • Select...

Use the To Lexmark Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader) • View the contents of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and PDF documents from a memory device to the computerover a network. Lexmark Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility) • Get h...

Updating the printer software (Windows only) Checking for software updates 1 Click or Start . 2 Click All Programs or Programs , and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Select Printer Home . 4 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Support tab, select Che...

Installing the printer software Note: If you installed the printer software on this computer before but need to reinstall the software, then uninstall the current software first. For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. If the Welcome screen does n...

Loading paper and original documents Loading the paper tray Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. Note: To avoid jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when yo...

Loading envelopes or photo paper 1 Pull tray completely out of the printer. 2 Move the paper guides to the sides of tray. 3 Use the envelope icon and the photo paper outline on the bottom of the tray to help you position envelopes orphoto paper. Note: Do not mix paper types in the tray. You can load...

7 Flip up the paper stop to catch the envelopes or photos as they exit. Note: For best results, allow photos to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 150 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for use with inkjet printe...

Load up to Make sure 20 sheets of banner paper • The print side of the banner faces down. • The leading edge of the banner paper feeds into the printer first. • If your printer has more than one paper tray, then load banner paper inTray 1. To load banner paper: 1 Pull the tray completely out of the ...

• If you want to set the default paper tray for different types of print jobs: a Select the default tray for copy, photo, fax, PictBridge, and Bluetooth jobs. b Touch Tray 1 or Tray 2 , and then touch Accept . Loading original documents on the scanner glass 1 Open the scanner lid and place the docum...

Printing Tips for printing • Use the appropriate paper for your print job. • Select a higher print quality for better prints. • Make sure there is enough ink in the ink cartridges. • Remove each sheet as it is printed when printing photos or when working with specialty media. • Select the borderless...

Collating printed copies If you print multiple copies of a document, then you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print thecopies as groups of pages (not collated). Collated Not collated Notes: • The collate option is available only when you are printing multiple copies. • To pre...

3 From the Copies section of the Print Setup tab, select a page order: • To print the last page first, select Print Last Page First . • To print the first page first, clear the Print Last Page First check box. Note: If two-sided printing is enabled, then you cannot print the last page first. To chan...

7 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Layout . • From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of page images that you want to print on onesheet. • From the Layout Direction menu, choose a layout direction. • If you want to print a border around each page image, then choose an optio...

Printing specialty documents Printing envelopes 1 Load the envelopes in the printer. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open, click File  Print . b Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or Setup . c From the Paper Type list of the Print Setup tab, select Plain Paper . d ...

c From the Paper Size list of the Print Setup tab, choose a paper size that matches the size of the label sheet. Ifno paper size matches the label sheet size, then set a custom size. If necessary, choose the appropriate type of paper from the Paper Type list. d Click OK to close any printer software...

Working with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer Memory cards and flash drives are storage devices frequently used with cameras and computers. You can removethe memory card from the camera or the flash drive from the computer and insert it directly into the printer. 1 Insert a...

Supported memory cards and file types Memory Card File Type • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) • Micro Secure Digital (with adapter) (Micro SD) • Mini Secure Digital (with adapter) (Mini SD) • MultiMedia Card (MMC) • Reduced Size MultiMedia Card (with adapter) (RS-MMC) • Mul...

3 Touch View Photos . The Select Photos screen appears. 4 Touch the photo you want to edit. 5 Touch to view the selected photo. Tips: • If you want to clear the selected photo, then touch . • If you want to view the previous or next photo, then touch the left or right arrow, and then touch to select...

If the printer is using a Wireless connection (selected models only) a From the Memory Device screen, touch More Options . b Touch Connect to Computer , and then select a network computer where you want to save the photos. c Transfer or print the photos: • For Windows users Fast Pics launches automa...

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch any cables, any network adapter, any connector, the memory device, or the printer in the areas shown while activelyprinting, reading, or writing from the memory card. A loss of data can occur. 3 If the PictBridge connection is successful, then the following mes...

7 Load the proof sheet facedown on the scanner glass. 8 Touch Scan Proof Sheet , and then touch Continue . The printer scans the proof sheet and then starts printing the photos. Note: For best results, allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Printing from a...

Setting the Bluetooth security level 1 Insert a Bluetooth USB adapter into the USB port. Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display. Note: A Bluetooth adapter is not included with the printer. 2 From the home screen, navigate to Security Level : > Bluetooth Setup > Security Level 3 Sele...

Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically The automatic duplex unit, available only on selected printer models, supports letter- and A4-size paper. If youpurchased a model without automatic duplex, or if you need to print duplex usi...

• For Short-edged binding, pages are bound along the short edge of the page (top edge for portrait, left edgefor landscape). Portrait Landscape 5 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Print Settings or Advanced Options , depending on your operating system. 6 If necessary, click the disclosure t...

For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print . 2 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling . 3 From the Print or “Pages to print” pop-up menu, select to print the odd numbered pages. 4 After printing the first set of pages, flip and reload the paper. 5 Repeat st...

Changing the printing mode To conserve ink, you can change the default printing mode for all print jobs to Quick Print. It uses less ink and is idealfor printing text-only documents. If you need to change to a different print mode to print photos or other high-qualitydocuments, then you can select a...

Pausing print jobs For Windows users 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run . 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers . 3 Press Enter , or click OK . The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Pause Printing . For Macintosh users 1 Click the printer ico...

5 Resume the print job: • If you want to resume a particular print job, then choose the document name, and then click Resume . • If you want to resume all print jobs in the queue, then click Resume Printer or Start Jobs . Canceling print jobs To cancel a print job from the printer control panel, pre...

Copying ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Note: The ADF is available only on selected models. If you purchased a printer without an ADF, then load originaldocuments or photos on the scanner glass. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such aspostcards or photo...

Copying photos 1 Load photo paper. 2 Place a photo facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the home screen, navigate to Photo Reprint : SmartSolutions > Photo Reprint 4 Touch Continue . 5 Select the photo print size, and then touch Accept . 6 Touch Continue to start printing. Note: For best results...

Enlarging or reducing images 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the home screen, navigate to Resize : Copy > More Options > Resize 4 Select a resize setting, and then touch Accept . Notes: • If you select Custom %, then select...

Collating copies using the printer control panel If you print multiple copies of a document, then you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print thecopies as groups of pages (not collated). Collated Not collated 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or face...

4 Select the number of pages that you want to copy on a sheet of paper, and then touch Accept . You may choose to copy one, two, or four page images on a sheet. Note: If you are copying four pages in landscape format, scan pages 3 and 4 first, and then scan pages 1 and 2. 5 Press . Making a duplex c...

6 Remove the paper from the paper exit tray, and then reload the paper to print the other side of the document. 7 Press . Canceling copy jobs To cancel a copy job, press . Scanning stops and the printer returns to the previous menu. Copying 64

Scanning ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Note: The ADF is available only on selected models. If you purchased a printer without an ADF, then load originaldocuments or photos on the scanner glass. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such aspostcards or phot...

Notes: • If the printer is connected only to a local computer, then the printer will automatically download a list of thescan applications. • You may be prompted to enter a PIN if the computer requires it. Enter the PIN using the keypad. • To assign a computer name and a PIN to the computer, see the...

7 If you have several images to scan, then select Prompt for multiple pages . 8 Click Preview/Edit . The Scan dialog appears. 9 Adjust the image and scan settings as needed. 10 Click Scan . Scanning documents into an editing application An Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application allows you t...

Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software For Windows users 1 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. 2 Click or Start . 3 Click All Programs or Programs , and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 Select Printer Home . 5 Choose ...

5 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 6 Click PDF . Scanning starts and the scan progress dialog appears. 7 Save the document as a PDF. For Macintosh users 1 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the p...

What is an application list, and how do I update it? When you scan a file, you can choose which application to use to open it on your computer. The printer downloadsthis application list from your computer when scanning for the first time. If you do not see the application you wanton the list, or if...

E-mailing Your can use your printer to send e-mail to one or more recipients without using a computer. To do this, you caneither scan a document or photo and then send it as an e-mail, or you can attach a saved document or photo froma memory device to an e-mail. Before you can send e-mail using the ...

If you want to change the e-mail settings 1 From the home screen, navigate to E-mail Setup : > E-mail Setup 2 Touch each item, and then enter the necessary information. If necessary, touch OK or Accept to save each item. • Return E-mail Address —enter your e-mail address. • Send Me a Copy —touch ...

Tips for e-mailing • When using the ADF, adjust the paper guide on the ADF to the width of the original document. • When using the scanner glass, close the scanner lid to avoid dark edges on the scanned image. • Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (...

Attaching a document or photo to e-mail 1 Insert the flash drive or memory card. The Memory Device screen appears on the display. Notes: • The printer reads only one memory device at a time. • If a flash drive is inserted into the USB port while a memory card is in the card slot, then a message appe...

Faxing CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightningstorm. Setting up the printer to fax Scenario 1: Standard telephone line Setup 1: ...

Setup 2: Printer is sharing the line with an answering machine Connected to the same telephone wall jack To connect: 1 Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer. 2 Remove the protective plug from the port of the printer, and then connect the answering machine to the port. Conne...

Tips for this setup: • If you have only one telephone number on your line, then you need to set the printer to receive faxes automatically(Auto Answer On). • Set the printer to pick up calls two rings after the answering machine. For example, if the answering machinepicks up calls after four rings, ...

3 To continue using a computer for Internet access, connect the computer to the DSL HPN port on the DSL filter. 4 To connect a telephone to the printer, remove the protective plug from the port of the printer and then connect the telephone to the port. Scenario 3: VoIP telephone service To connect: ...

Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider Setup 1: Printer is connected directly to a cable modem Follow this setup if you normally connect your telephone to a cable modem. To connect: 1 Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of ...

Setup 2: Printer is connected to a wall jack; cable modem is installed elsewhere in the house Follow this setup if your cable provider activated the wall jacks in your house so that you do not have to plug yourdevices into the cable modem. Your cable telephone service comes from the wall jacks. To c...

Connecting the printer to a non-RJ-11 wall jack To connect: 1 Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-11 adapter, and then connect the adapter to the wall jack. 3 If you want to connect another device (telephone or answering mac...

If the additional device (telephone or answering machine) has an RJ-11 connector, then you can remove the wrapplug and connect the device to the port of the printer. Connecting the printer in countries that use serial connection In some countries or regions, you need to plug all devices into the wal...

To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer. Connecting the printer to a wall jack in Germany The German wall jack has two kinds of ports. The N ports are for fax machines, modems, and answering machines.The F port is for telephones. Faxing 86

Connect the printer to any of the N ports. To connect: 1 Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-11 adapter, and then connect the adapter to an N port. 3 If you want to connect a telephone and answering machine to the same wall ...

Setting the fax footer 1 From the home screen, navigate to Fax Footer : > Fax Setup > Fax Printing > Fax Footer 2 Touch ON , and then touch Accept . Configuring the fax settings You can configure the fax settings through the printer control panel or the fax software. If you configure the fa...

Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel 1 From the home screen, navigate to Fax Setup : > Fax Setup 2 Configure the fax settings using the selections in the menu: From here You can Reports • Print confirmation pages or transmission reports. These reportslet you know if the faxes ...

Creating a contact list You can create a contact list using the Address Book in the printer control panel or the phone book in the fax software.If you create a contact list in the printer control panel, then the fax software automatically saves those contacts asPhonebook entries. Likewise, when you ...

Creating a contact list using the printer control panel 1 From the home screen, navigate to Address Book : > Address Book 2 To add a contact: a Navigate to Add Contact Name : Add a Contact > Add Contact Name b Enter the contact name, and then touch OK . c Touch Add Fax Number . d Enter the fax...

Tips for sending faxes Before you send a fax: • Make sure that the printer is on and connected to a working telephone, DSL, or VoIP line. The line is working ifyou hear a dial tone. • Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. • When using the ADF, adjust the pap...

For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print . 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, select the fax version of your printer. Note: In order to see the fax options on the Print dialog, you must use the fax driver for your printer. If the fax version of the printer is not on the list, ...

Receiving a fax manually 1 Turn off Auto Answer: a From the home screen, navigate to Auto Answer : > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Auto Answer b Touch OFF , and then touch Accept . 2 When the telephone rings and you hear fax tones when you pick up the handset, press on the printer or ...

What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use? If there are limited wall jacks in your home or limited ports on your adapter, then you can use a phone splitter. Asplitter splits the telephone signal and allows you to connect multiple devices to the wall jack. It has two or moreports wher...

How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer? Setting the correct ring is important if you subscribe to the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) feature offeredby telephone companies. This feature allows you to have multiple telephone numbers on one telephone line. Eachtelephone number has...

How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer? Listen to the dial tone to check if the telephone line is working and to check if the cables and devices are connectedproperly in your telephone network. Make sure that the dialing volume is not set to Off, especially if you are dialinga number on h...

Quality Black resolution Color resolution Superfine 300 x 300 200 x 200 Ultrafine 300 x 300 (half-toned) 200 x 200 To set the quality of the fax: 1 From the home screen, navigate to fax Quality : Fax > More Options > Quality 2 Select a resolution, and then touch Accept . How do I send a fax at...

How do I view the fax history of the printer? You can view the fax history of the printer on the touch screen. You can also print reports of sent and/or receivedfaxes. To print fax history reports: 1 From the home screen, navigate to Reports : > Fax Setup > Reports 2 Select a report printing o...

Can I block faxes? You can block faxes from specific numbers. You can also block junk faxes and faxes from unidentified senders (senderswithout a Caller ID). This feature is helpful if you want to receive faxes automatically but want to filter the faxes thatyou receive. 1 Turn on fax blocking: a Fro...

Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11n wireless print server. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routersthat are Wi-Fi certified. Supported network security options The printer supports three wireles...

Every device on the wireless network must use the same WPA passphrase. WPA security is an option only oninfrastructure networks with wireless access points and network cards that support WPA. Most newer wirelessnetwork equipment also offers WPA2 security as an option. Note: If your network uses WPA ...

Installing the printer on a wireless network Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • 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. For Windows users 1 ...

4 Select My printer is already set up. I am installing it on a new computer . 5 Click Continue , and then follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a new computer. Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...

For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant . 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wire...

9 Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software. 10 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you...

21 Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used. 22 Click OK twice to close the two open windows. 23 It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check on the status of your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Co...

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 isconfigured. For Win...

Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Windows only) You can change the way you access your printer, depending on your needs. The following procedures assume thatyou have configured your printer for one type of connection and that the printer drivers are installed on the computer...

3 Select the USB printer (see “Selecting the printer” on page 111). If the printer is currently set up for wireless 1 Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer. 2 Wait a moment for Windows to locate the driver and finish setting up the printer. 3 Select the USB printer (see “Selecting th...

Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh only) You can change the way you access your printer depending on your needs. The following procedures below assumethat you have configured your printer for one type of connection and that the drivers are installed on the computer....

If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet 1 Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer. 2 Add the printer (see “Add the printer” on page 113). 3 A second print queue will be created. Remove the Ethernet queue if you do not want to switch back to accessingthe printer over an Ethernet...

In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Utilities . 2 Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility , depending on the operating system version you are using. The Printer List dialog appears. 3 Choose the printer you want to use. 4 Click Add . The Printer B...

g Click OK . h Click Close on the Printer Ports dialog. i Make sure the new port is selected on the Ports tab, and then click Apply . The new port is listed with the printer name. j Click OK . Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences . 2 From the ...

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network Before you install the printer on an Ethernet network, make sure that: • You have completed the initial setup of the printer. • Your network is set up and working properly. • Your computer is connected to your network. For Windows users 1 Close all open ...

You can find these WPS logos on the side, back, or top of your access point or router. Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? To find the WEP key or WPA passphrase for the wireless network, view the security settings on the access point orwireless router. Most access points have a Web page th...

How do I find out what type of security my network is using? You must know the WEP key or WPA passphrase and the type of security (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) used on the wirelessnetwork. To obtain this information, see the documentation that came with your wireless access point (wirelessrouter), see the Web...

Scenario 4: Computer connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet access • A computer is directly connected to a printer without going through a wireless router. • This configuration is referred to as an ad hoc network. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Note: Most computers can ...

2 Attach the small, square connector to the printer. 3 Continue following the on-screen instructions. How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? Wireless networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. In infrastructure mode, all devices on a wireless network communica...

Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it provides: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have built-in antennas that transmit and receive radio signals. The signal strength listed on...

3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the printer. 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 utility again to set up the printer on the wireless network used by thecomputer. For Macint...

The MAC address of the internal print server is a series of letters and numbers. Other devices sometimes use a typeof MAC address called Universally Administered Address (UAA) . Note: A list of MAC addresses can be set on an access point (router) so that only devices with matching MAC addresses are ...

For Macintosh users 1 From the Apple menu, choose About This Mac . 2 Click More Info . 3 From the Contents pane, choose Network . 4 If you are connected over a wireless network, choose AirPort from the Active Services list. How to locate a printer IP address • You can locate the printer IP address b...

Using SmartSolutions What is SmartSolutions? SmartSolutions is a suite of solutions that you can create, customize, and download from the Web site( smartsolutions.lexmark.com ) to your printer. Using the SmartSolutions Web site, you can create solutions by choosing printer functions, applying settin...

Solution Description Photo Viewer * View photos from Web sites with options to print or send an e-mail with a link tothe selected photos. Cartridge Finder * View information on local stores where you can purchase cartridges with anoption to print or e-mail cartridge information. * You can select one...

Maintaining the printer Maintaining ink cartridges In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs an automatic maintenance cycle everyweek if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily poweron if it is tur...

Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Load plain paper. 2 Click or Start . 3 Click All Programs or Programs , and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 Select Printer Home . 5 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 6 From the Maintenance tab, click Align cart...

3 Select Printer Home . 4 Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list. 5 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean cartridges . 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder. 2 Select Printer Utility from ...

Cleaning the touch screen The touch screen of your printer control panel may need to be cleaned from time to time to remove fingerprints andsmudges. 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the e...

Troubleshooting Before you troubleshoot Use this checklist to solve most printer problems: • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the printer and into a properly grounded electrical outlet. • Make sure the printer is not plugged into any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extensi...

• “Print job does not print or is missing pages” on page 138 • “Printer is printing blank pages” on page 139 • “Printer is busy or does not respond” on page 139 • “Cannot delete documents from the print queue” on page 139 • “Cannot print through USB” on page 140 Incorrect language appears on the dis...

3 Wipe the printhead contacts using a clean, lint-free cloth. 4 Reinsert the printhead, and then close the latch until it clicks. 5 Close the printer. Note: If removing and reinserting the printhead does not resolve the error, then contact technical support. Software did not install If you encounter...

R ECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY 1 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 2 Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it. 3 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer. Print job does not print or is missing p...

Printer is printing blank pages Blank pages may be caused by improperly installed ink cartridges. R EINSTALL THE INK CARTRIDGES AND DEEP CLEAN AND ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD 1 Reinstall the ink cartridges, see “Replacing ink cartridges” on page 14 for more information. If the cartridges do not seem to fit,...

Cannot print through USB If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: C HECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB ...

1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Check the paper tray or lift the scanner unit to check for jammed paper. 3 Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it. 4 Press to turn the printer back on. Paper jam in the duplex unit Note: The par...

2 Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it. 3 Reinsert the duplex unit. 4 Touch DONE or press , depending on your printer model. 5 From your computer, resume the print job. Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only) Note: The part...

1 Open the ADF door, and then gently pull out the jammed paper. Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it. 2 Close the ADF door. 3 Touch DONE or press , depending on your printer model. 4 From your computer, resume the print job. Paper or specialty media misfeeds These are possible so...

Print troubleshooting • “Poor quality at the edges of the page” on page 144 • “Streaks or lines on printed image” on page 144 • “Print speed is slow” on page 145 • “Computer slows down when printing” on page 145 Poor quality at the edges of the page If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist...

S ELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE M AKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED A LIGN THE PRINTHEAD C LEAN OR D EEP C LEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES Note: If these solutions do not remove the streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support. Print spee...

M AKE SURE THE O RIGINAL S IZE SETTING MATCHES THE SIZE OF THE DOCUMENT YOU ARE SCANNING Scan was not successful If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: C HECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damag...

C HECK YOUR NETWORK CONNECTION Make sure the printer is connected to an Ethernet or wireless network. Your network must be connected to theInternet for the printer to communicate with the SMTP server. C HECK YOUR PROXY CONFIGURATION Your proxy server configuration should allow SMTP server connection...

Connection checklist • Make sure that the printer and other devices on the line (if applicable) are set up and configured correctlyaccording to your setup scenario. • Make sure that the cables are connected to the correct ports. • Make sure that the cables are securely plugged in. Check the cable co...

E NABLE ERROR CORRECTION Errors and blurs may appear in the faxed document if there is too much noise on the line. This option enables theprinter to transmit the bad blocks of data again and correct the errors. When a fax has too many errors, the fax maybe rejected by the receiving fax machine. To m...

If the printer is sharing the line with other devices, then make sure that the following are set: • Auto Answer is On. • The printer picks up on a greater number of rings than the other devices. • The printer picks up on the correct distinctive ring, if you subscribe to a distinctive ring service. M...

M AKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINE You need to connect the printer to your telephone line (through a standard wall jack, a DSL filter, a VoIP adapter,or a cable modem) before you can open the fax software and configure the fax settings. M AKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED T...

To troubleshoot error messages in the fax software, click Help to view the help information for the fax software. Memory card troubleshooting • “Memory card troubleshooting checklist” on page 154 • “Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted” on page 154 • “Cannot print documents from a memory c...

3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. The USB port is marked with a USB symbol. Note: If you continue to have problems, then try another USB port on the computer. You may have connected to a defective port. C HECK THE NETWORK CONNECTION If the printer ...

• The IP address, gateway, and network mask are correct for your network. Print a network setup page from the printer to check the network settings. • All switches, hubs, and other connecting devices are turned on. Ethernet Networking Make sure: • The Ethernet cable and connectors are not damaged. C...

C HECK THAT YOUR COMPUTER IS ABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE USB ACTIVITY ON THE USB PORT Open the Device Manager to check if it has activity whenever a USB device is connected to a USB port: 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run . 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type devmgmt.msc . 3 Press Enter , or cl...

• “Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)” on page 158 • “Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues” on page 171 Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults 1 From the home screen, navigate to Reset Network Settings : > Network Setup &g...

S ELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from your computer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run . 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers . 3 Press Enter , or click OK . The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the...

If you are not using a unique network name, consult the documentation for your wireless access point (wirelessrouter) 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. C HECK SECURITY KEYS If you are using WEP se...

If the printer does not respond, then nothing is displayed. • Your computer might not be connected to the network. You can use Network Diagnostics to help resolvethe problem. • You may need to change the settings of your printer. Run the Wireless Setup Assistant again. C ONFIGURE THE PRINTER FOR WIR...

“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: M AKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER HAVE VALID IP ADDRESSES FOR THE NETWORK If you are using a laptop and have power saving settings enabled, you may see the ”Comm...

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