Lexmark 10E - Manual

Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridges Page yields available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields . For best results, use only Lexmark ink cartridges. Lexmark S300 Series models (except Lexmark S308) Item Return Program Cartridge 1 Regular cartridge 2 Black cartridge 100 100A High yield bl...

Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or ink cartridges. 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 m...

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: Use the: To 1 Power button • Turn the printer on and off. • Switch to Power Saver mode. Note: When the printer is on, press to switch to Power S...

Use the: To 7 Cancel button • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Photo, or FilePrint menu to the top level of a menu. • Exit from a menu level of the Setup menu to the toplevel of the previous mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, a...

Photo menu The following Photo options will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or after youturn off the printer, but they will return to the factory default settings when a memorycard or flash drive is removed. • Photo Effects • Photo Size • Layout • Quality To change the temporary setting...

Saving energy with Eco-Mode The Eco-Mode feature optimizes energy efficiency and saves money. When Eco-Mode is enabled, the printer automatically switches to the following settings: • The printer display is dimmed. • The printer changes to Power Saver mode after ten minutes. Notes: • If you are usin...

Using a button combination (if you cannot read the current language) 1 Turn off the printer. Note: If you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup menu, then press and hold for three seconds to turn off the printer. 2 From the printer control panel, press and hold and , and then press and relea...

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 paper 1 Fan the paper. 2 Center the paper on the paper support. 3 Adjust the paper guides so they rest against the edges of the paper. Note: Do not force paper into the printer. The paper should be flat against the paper support, and the edges should be f...

Load up to: Make sure that: 25 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards • The print side of the card is faceup. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the cards. • You select Automatic , Normal , or Photo print quality. Note: Draft mode is available but is not recommended for use...

• If you want to set the default photo print size: a Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Defaults , and then press . b Press to select Photo Print Size . c Press the arrow buttons to select the default photo print size for the printer, and then press . 3 Press until you exit Setup, or press another...

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...

For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print . 2 From the printer pop-up menu, choose the printer. 3 If necessary, click the disclosure triangle. 4 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Copies & Pages and then click Page Setup . 5 From the Settings pop-up menu, choose ...

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) • 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) • MultiMedia Card mobile (with adapter) (MM...

7 Press the Color/Black button to set a color or black-and-white print. When you select color or black-only printing, the light near your choice comes on. 8 Press . Note: For best results, allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Printing photos from a memor...

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 camerawithout using a computer. 1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the came...

Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet 1 Load letter- or A4-size plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Insert a memory card or flash drive. If document files and image files are stored in the memory device, then press the arrow buttons to select Photos , and th...

Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF If your camera supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), then you can specify which photos to print, how many ofeach, and the print settings while the memory card is still in the camera. The printer recognizes these settings whenyou insert the memor...

To set up a connection between the printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device: 1 Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port located on the front of the printer. Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display. Note: A Bluetooth adapter is not included with the printer. 2 From the printer control...

Managing print jobs Setting your printer as the default printer Your printer should be selected automatically from the Print dialog when you send a print job. If you have to manuallyselect your printer, then it is not the default printer. To set the default printer: For Windows users 1 Click , or cl...

3 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Print Settings or Quality & Media , depending on your operating system. 4 From the Print Quality pop-up menu, choose Quick Print as the printing mode. 5 From the Presets pop-up menu, choose Save as , and then type a name for your setting configuration...

Resuming 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 Open . 5 Resume the print job: • If you want to resume a pa...

Copying Automatic Document Feeder (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 anADF, then load original documents or photos onthe scanner glass. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items...

4 Press until Photo Reprint appears. 5 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Yes , and then press . 6 Press the arrow buttons to select the desired photo size, and then press . 7 Press . Note: For best results, allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing. Enlargi...

4 Press until Lighter/Darker appears. 5 Press the arrow buttons to adjust the slider. Note: Pressing the left arrow button makes the copy lighter, and pressing the right arrow button makes the copy darker. 6 Press . Collating copies using the printer control panel If you print multiple copies of a d...

Copying multiple pages on one sheet The Pages per Sheet setting lets you copy multiple pages on one sheet by printing smaller images of each page. Forexample, you can condense a 20-page document into five pages if you use this setting to print four page images persheet. 1 Load paper. 2 Load an origi...

7 Remove the paper from the paper exit tray, and then reload the paper to print the other side of the document. 8 Press . Canceling copy jobs To cancel a copy job, press . Scanning stops and the printer returns to the previous menu. Copying 53

Scanning Automatic Document Feeder (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 anADF, then load original documents or photos onthe scanner glass. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small item...

5 Wait until the printer has finished downloading a list of the scan applications available on the selected computer. 6 Press the arrow buttons to select an application, and then press . 7 Press the arrow buttons to select the resolution quality and the original image size. Press each time you make ...

Scanning documents into an editing application An Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application allows you to edit an original text document that has beenscanned. In order for this to work, you must have an OCR application stored on a local or network computer and youmust be able to choose it from...

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 Click Email , and then select Photo , Document or PDF . Note: You can select Document only if an OCR application is stored on ...

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 printer program folder. 3 Double-click the printer Center to open the All-In-One Center. 4 From the “What is being scanned?” menu on the main screen, choo...

3 Select a local or network computer to receive the scan and then press . 4 Select REFRESH from the list of scan applications. This updates the application list in the printer. Canceling scan jobs Press on the printer control panel, or click Cancel on the computer screen. Scanning 60

Networking Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routersthat are Wi-Fi certified. If you are having issues with an n router, verify with your router ma...

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...

If your wireless network does not appear in the list: a Connect to another wireless network. For Windows users Click Unlisted Network . For Macintosh users Select Other Wireless Network , and then click Continue . b Enter the details about your wireless network. Note: Your WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key may ...

4 Click the Settings tab. 5 Click the Wireless setup utility link. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to configure the printer for wireless access with the new settings. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assist...

WEP keys must be: • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a–f, and 0-9. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard d Write down the password for your network. Be sure to use the exact spelling and c...

15 If Network Authentication appears in the list, select Open . 16 In the “Data encryption” list, select WEP . 17 If necessary, clear the “The key is provided for me automatically” check box. 18 In the Network Key box, type in a WEP key. 19 Write down the WEP key you chose so you can refer to it whe...

3 Create a name for the ad hoc network, and then click OK . Note: Store the network name and password in a safe place for future reference. 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...

Switching between USB 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.See relate...

Using the printer locally (USB) If the printer is currently set up for wireless 1 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 onthe computer. 2 Check if a second print queue is automatically created. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the...

d From the Sharing tab, select Share this printer or Shared as , and then assign a distinctive name. e Click OK . 3 Locate the printer from the remote computer: Note: The remote computer is the one that is not attached to the printer. a Do one of the following: 1 Click , or click Start and then clic...

Networking FAQ What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple and secure configuration that allows you to establish a wireless home networkand enable network security without requiring prior knowledge of Wi-Fi technology. It is no longer necessary toconfigure the network name...

Where do I find my SSID? You can find the SSID for the wireless network by viewing the settings on the access point or wireless router. Mostaccess points have a built-in Web server that can be accessed using a Web browser. Many network adapters provide a software application that allows you to view ...

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...

Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time? Yes, the printer supports a simultaneous USB and network connection. The printer can be configured in the followingways: • Locally attached (connected to a computer using a USB cable) • Wireless network • Wireless network and l...

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...

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...

4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Align Printer , and then press . 5 Press again. An alignment page prints. Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is finished. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Load plain paper. 2 Click or Start . 3 Click All Programs or Programs , a...

3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead , and then press . 4 Press to clean the printhead nozzles. A cleaning page prints. Using the printer software For Windows users 1 Click or Start . 2 Click All Programs or Programs , and then select the printer program fol...

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 working electrical outlet. • Make sure the printer is not plugged into any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords. ...

• “Print job does not print or is missing pages” on page 90 • “Printer is printing blank pages” on page 91 • “Printer is busy or does not respond” on page 91 • “Cannot delete documents from the print queue” on page 92 • “Cannot print through USB” on page 92 Incorrect language appears on the display ...

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. R EMOVE AND RECONNECT THE USB CABLE CONN...

Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • “Paper jam in the printer” on page 93 • “Paper jam in the paper support” on page 93 • “Paper or specialty media misfeeds” on page 93 Paper jam in the printer Note: The parts inside the printer are sensitive. Avoid unnecessarily touching these parts while clearing ...

C HECK PAPER LOADING • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the print side faceup. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructionsthat came with the paper.) • Check the loading instructions for your paper or specialty media. R EMOVE EACH PAGE...

5 From the Destination Paper Size section, select Scale to fit paper size . 6 From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size that has “(Borderless)” in the name. For example, if youare printing on a 4 x 6 photo card, then choose US 4 x 6 in (Borderless) . Streaks or lines on printed image If t...

Computer slows down when printing These are possible solutions. Try one of the following: I F YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION , THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLE I F YOU ARE ON A NETWORK , THEN RESET THE POWER OF THE ACCESS POINT ( ROUTER ) 1 Unplug the power cord from the access point. 2 Wait ten secon...

U SE A CLEARER VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT OR IMAGE M AKE SURE THE DOCUMENT OR PHOTO IS LOADED FACEDOWN ON THE SCANNER GLASS AND IN THE CORRECT CORNER Partial copies or scans of documents or photos If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or mo...

M AKE SURE THE PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED ON THE DESTINATION COMPUTER Memory card troubleshooting • “Memory card troubleshooting checklist” on page 98 • “Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted” on page 98 • “Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive” on page 98 • “Photos do...

C HECK THE NETWORK CONNECTION If the printer and computer are connected over a network, then make sure that the correct host and device arecommunicating. Select the printer from the computer or the computer from the printer. Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network If the ...

• Your SSID is correct. Print a network setup page to verify the SSID the printer is using. If you are not sure if your SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • Your WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your network is secure). Log into the wireless access point (wireless router) an...

D ISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION When you are connected to another network through a VPN connection, you will not be able to access the printerover your wireless network. End your VPN session and try printing again. M AKE SURE D EMO M ODE IS TURNED OFF Check to see if your printer has a Demo Mode. Selec...

M AKE SURE YOUR OS IS COMPATIBLE WITH WIRELESS PRINTING THROUGH A IR P ORT The printer only supports wireless printing through AirPort base stations for Mac OS X 10.5 or later. The Continue button is unavailable Try the following solutions in the order they appear until the Continue button becomes a...

Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of the settings appear to be correct, but theprinter does not print, then try one or more of the following: A LLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE ...

5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Locate the selected port. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column. 7 If the Description column of the selected port indicates that it is a USB port, scroll through the list and selectthe port with Printer Port in the Description column. Check the printer m...

If you are using WEP security A valid WEP key is: • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. If you are using WPA security A valid WPA passphra...

Notes: • If you change network settings, change them on all the network devices before changing them for the accesspoint. • If you have already changed the wireless network settings on your access point, then you must change thesettings on all the other network devices before you can see them on the...

Notices Product information Product name: Lexmark S300 Series Machine type: 4443 Model(s): 101, 10E Edition notice April 2009 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with locallaw: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WIT...

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computersoftware and documentation developed exclusively at private expense. Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc.,...

Temperature information Ambient temperature 15–32° C (60–90° F) Shipping temperature -40–60° C (-40–140° F) Storage temperature 1–60° C (34–140° F) Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic produc...

Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the power consumption characteristics of the product. Note: Some modes may not apply to your product. Mode Description Power consumption (Watts) Printing The product is generating hard-copy output from electronic inputs. 17.01...

Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customerterminal equipment connected to AC power sources. This has been identified as a major nationwide problem. It isrecommended that the customer install an appropriate AC surge arrestor in ...

Slovensky Lexmark International, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že tento produkt spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia smernice 1999/5/ES. Slovensko Lexmark International, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta izdelek v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo č ili direktive 1999/5/E...

12 LIMITATION ON ACTIONS . No action, regardless of form, arising out of this Agreement may be brought by either party more than two years after the cause of action has arisen, except as provided under applicable law. 13 APPLICABLE LAW . This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of ...

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