Page 3 - Contents
Contents Finding information about the printer..........................................................................9 Setting up the printer...................................................................................................11 Checking the box contents................................
Page 9 - Finding information about the printer
Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting uphardware and software. You can find this document in the printer box or on theLexmark Web site. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you instructi...
Page 11 - Setting up the printer; Checking the box contents; Installing another language control panel
Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 x Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer. Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 2 Color print cartridge 3 Telephone cord Use for faxing. For more information a...
Page 12 - Getting the printer ready to fax; Choosing a fax connection
2 Choose the correct control panel for your language. 3 Align the clips on the control panel with the holes on the printer, and then press down. Getting the printer ready to fax Choosing a fax connection You can connect the printer with equipment such as a telephone, an answering machine, or a compu...
Page 13 - Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack; Connecting to a telephone
Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connect the printer directly to a telephone wall jack to make copies or send and receive faxes without using acomputer. 1 Make sure you have a telephone cord and a telephone wall jack. 2 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the LINE port of the prin...
Page 14 - Connecting to an answering machine
3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer. LINE LINE EXT EXT LINE LINE EXT EXT 4 Connect the other telephone cord to a telephone, and then plug it into the EXT port of the printer. LINE LINE EXT EXT Note: For more information on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipm...
Page 16 - Connecting to a computer with a modem
Connecting to a computer with a modem Connect the printer to a computer with a modem to send faxes from the software application. 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • A computer with a modem • Three telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 2 Connect a telephone cord into the LINE port ...
Page 18 - Learning about the printer; Understanding the parts of the printer
Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use the To 1 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scan, copy, or fax multiple-page letter, legal, and A4size documents. 2 ADF input tray Load original documents in the ADF. Recommendedfor scanning, copying, or faxing mu...
Page 19 - EXT
3 2 LIN E LINE EXT EXT 1 5 4 LINE LINE EXT EXT Use the To 1 EXT port EXT Connect additional devices, such as a data/faxmodem, telephone, or answering machine to theprinter. Note: Remove the plug to access the port. 2 Power supply port Connect the printer to a power source. 3 Rear access door Remove ...
Page 20 - Using the control panel buttons and menus; Using the control panel
Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • All-In-One status • Messages • Menus Note: Words on the display may be abbreviated or shortened using ellipses. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press To 1 One-Touch Dialbuttons (1–5) Access any of the five programmed ...
Page 22 - Navigating the control panel menus
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # 1 2 3 4 Press To 1 A keypad number orsymbol In Copy mode: Select the number of copies you want to make. In Fax mode: • Enter fax numbers. • Navigate an automated answering system. • Select letters when creating a Speed Dial list. • Type numbers to enter or edit the date and t...
Page 23 - Using the Copy menu
Using the Copy menu To access and navigate the Copy menu: 1 From the control panel, press Copy Mode. The copy default screen appears. 2 If you do not want to change a setting, press Start Color or Start Black. 3 If you want to change a setting, press . 4 Press or repeatedly until appears next to the...
Page 24 - Using the Scan menu; Using the Fax menu
Using the Scan menu To access and navigate the Scan menu: 1 From the control panel, press Scan Mode. The scan default screen appears. 2 Press or repeatedly until the scan destination you want appears. 3 If you do not want to change a setting, press Start Color or Start Black. 4 If you want to change...
Page 26 - Learning about the software; Using the printer software
Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this To The Productivity Suite Open the component necessary for you to complete a task. The All-In-One Center Scan, copy, print, and fax. The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Print Proper...
Page 28 - Using the Scanning & Copying tab
Using the Scanning & Copying tab Use the Scanning & Copying tab to perform scanning and copying tasks, to select a task from Productivity Tools, orto preview an image. From this section You can Scan • Select a program to send a scanned image to. • Select what type of image is being scanned. ...
Page 29 - Using the Saved Images tab; Using the Maintain/Troubleshoot link
Using the Saved Images tab Use the Saved Images tab to perform tasks with images that are saved on the computer. From this section You can Preview • Show or create folders. • Preview and select images. • Rename, delete, or edit selected images. Open With Select where to send the saved images. Photo ...
Page 30 - Using the Solution Center
• View the software version and copyright information • Display the Fax Setup Utility Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as information about the printer status and ink levels. There are two ways of opening the Solution Center. Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, do...
Page 31 - Using Print Properties; Opening Print Properties
From this tab You can Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Note: For more information, cl...
Page 32 - Using the Print Properties tabs; Using the Photo Editor
Using the Print Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, andPrint Layout. Tab Options Quality/Copies • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies o...
Page 33 - Using the Fax Setup Utility
From this section You can Image Adjust • Adjust the color depth. • Adjust the color balance. • Colorize the image. • Colorize the image to sepia tones. • Adjust the Brightness/Contrast. • Adjust the blur. • Adjust the sharpness. • Despeckle (blur) the image to remove dust and scratches. • Adjust the...
Page 34 - Loading paper and original documents; Loading paper
Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 1 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. • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Lift the paper exit tray, ...
Page 35 - Loading various paper types
6 Extend the paper exit tray stop to catch the paper as it exits. Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper The paper guides rest against the left, right, and bottom edges of thepaper. 50 sheets of coated paper 50 sheets of premium paper 50 sheets of photo paper 50 s...
Page 38 - Loading original documents into the ADF
Load up to Make sure 20 sheets of banner paper • You remove all the paper from the paper tray before loading thebanner paper. • You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner. • The print side of the banner faces down into the paper tray with thefirst page of the banner on top. • T...
Page 39 - Loading original documents on the scanner glass
ADF paper capacity Load up to Make sure 50 sheets of: • Letter paper • A4 paper • Legal size paper • The document is loaded text side up. • The paper guide is against the edge of the paper. 50 sheets of: • Custom paper • Pre-punched paper • Reinforced edge copier paper • Preprinted forms • Letterhea...
Page 41 - Printing; Printing a document; Printing the last page first (reverse page order)
Printing Printing a document 1 Load paper. 2 With a document open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Adjust the settings. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. Printing collated copies If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each copy as...
Page 43 - Printing cards
4 From the Print Layout tab, select N-up. 5 Select the number of pages to print on each page. 6 If you want each page image to be surrounded by a border, select Print Page Borders. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print. Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards. 2 From the software a...
Page 44 - Copying; Making a copy; Collating copies
Copying ADF Scanner glass x Use the ADF for multiple-page A4, letter or legal sizedocuments. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items(such as postcards or photos), or thin media (such asmagazine clippings). Note: If you want to customize copy settings, see “Using the Copy menu” on page 23...
Page 45 - Repeating an image on one page; Enlarging or reducing an image
4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until appears next to Collate . 6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until On appears. 8 Press . 9 Press or repeatedly until the number of copies you want to print appears. 10 Press . 11 Press Start Color or Start Black. Repeating an image on one page You can print the sam...
Page 47 - Scanning; Scanning a document
Scanning ADF Scanner glass x Use the ADF for multiple-page A4, letter, or legal sizedocuments. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items(such as postcards or photos), or thin media (such asmagazine clippings). Note: If you want to customize scan settings, see “Using the Scan menu” on page ...
Page 48 - Scanning text for editing; Scanning images for editing
Scanning text for editing Use the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software feature to turn scanned images into text you can edit with aword-processing application. 1 Make sure: • The printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on. • ABBYY Fine Reader is installe...
Page 49 - Scanning to a computer over a network
4 Click Scan. 5 Click Display Advanced Scan Settings. 6 Select the Image Patterns tab. 7 Select the Remove image patterns from magazine/newspaper (descreen) check box. 8 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, select Magazine or Newspaper. 9 Click OK. 10 From the “Send scanned image to” menu, select...
Page 50 - Faxing; Sending a fax; Entering a fax number
Faxing ADF Scanner glass x Use the ADF for multiple-page A4, letter, or legal sizedocuments. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items(such as postcards or photos), or thin media (such asmagazine clippings). Note: If you want to customize fax settings: • Using the control panel, see “Using...
Page 51 - Sending a fax using the control panel; Sending a fax using the computer
3 Press . 4 If you want to send a fax to a group of numbers (broadcast fax), repeat step 2 and step 3, using any combinationof the above methods, until a maximum of 30 fax numbers have been entered. Sending a fax using the control panel 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Load an original document face...
Page 52 - Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time; Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial)
Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time You can send a fax to a combination of up to 30 people or groups at a time you choose. 1 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as magazine clipp...
Page 53 - Receiving a fax; Receiving a fax automatically; Using Caller ID
5 Enter a fax number; press Quick Dial 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5; or press Phone Book to select a number from the SpeedDial or Group Dial list. For more information, see “Entering a fax number” on page 50. Note: Press the keypad numbers to use an automated answering system. 6 Press Start Black. Receiving a f...
Page 54 - Forwarding faxes; Printing fax activity reports
Forwarding faxes Use the fax forwarding feature if you are going to be away, but still want to receive your faxes. There are three faxforwarding settings: • Off—(Default). • Forward—The printer sends the fax to the designated fax number. • Print & Forward—The printer prints the fax and then send...
Page 55 - Setting up Quick Dial buttons and Speed Dial numbers; Setting up Quick Dial buttons using the control panel
Setting up Quick Dial buttons and Speed Dial numbers Setting up Quick Dial buttons using the control panel 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 2 Enter a fax number. Notes: • You can include a calling card number as part of the fax number. • Enter a maximum of 64 digits in a fax number. 3 Hold ...
Page 56 - Using the Phone Book; Customizing dial settings; Setting up a dialing prefix
Notes: • You can include a calling card number as part of the fax number. • Enter a maximum of 64 digits in a fax number. Using the Phone Book The Phone Book is a directory of Speed Dial entries (1–89) and Group Dial entries (90-99). To access a Phone Book entry: 1 From the control panel, press Phon...
Page 57 - Setting the distinctive ring; Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically
4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Dial Prefix appears. 6 Press . 7 To change the setting, press or repeatedly until Create appears. 8 Press . 9 Enter the prefix to be dialed before each telephone number. 10 Press to save the setting. Setting the distinctive ring Distinctive ring is a service pro...
Page 58 - Setting up to fax while behind a PBX; Customizing fax settings; Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility
Setting up to fax while behind a PBX If the printer is being used in a business or office, it may be connected to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephonesystem. Ordinarily, when dialing a fax number, the printer waits to recognize the dial tone and then dials the faxnumber. However, this method of...
Page 60 - Setting up a fax header
On this tab You can Receive • Choose whether to print a footer (the date, time, and page number)to appear on each page you receive. • Automatically reduce an incoming fax to fit to the paper size loaded,or print it on two sheets of paper. • Select whether you want to forward a fax, or print it and t...
Page 62 - Blocking junk faxes
6 Press . 7 Press or until Block appears. 8 Press to save this setting. Blocking junk faxes If you have Caller ID, you can block faxes sent from specific numbers and/or all faxes which do not include a CallerID number. 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 2 Press . 3 If you want to block faxes ...
Page 63 - Working with photos; Printing borderless photos
Working with photos Printing borderless photos Printing photos stored on the computer using the Productivity Suite 1 Load photo paper. For best results, use photo or glossy paper with the glossy or coated side facing down. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Productivity Suite icon. 3 Click Manage ...
Page 64 - Customizing photos; Creating and printing a scrapbook or album page
Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer, and use the buttons on the camera to select and printphotos. 1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the digital cam...
Page 65 - Adding text captions to a photo page
10 Drag the photos onto the page. Note: Right-click the photo on the page for editing options. 11 Click Print Now. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each page as it exits, and let it dry before stacking. Adding text captions to a photo page 1 Load paper. For best results, use photo or glossy paper w...
Page 66 - Networking the printer; Installing network printers; Shared printing
Networking the printer Installing a network printer allows users at different workstations to print to a common printer. Methods of setting upa network printer include: • sharing a printer that is locally attached to a network computer • a direct Ethernet connection through a print server Installing...
Page 67 - Direct IP printing; Tips for installing a network printer; Assigning an IP address
Direct IP printing 1 Connect the printer to an external print server using a USB cable. 2 Connect the print sever to the network using an Ethernet cable. Note: You may be connecting your printer directly into a wall connection or through a router. For moreinformation, see the print server documentat...
Page 69 - Maintaining the printer; Changing print cartridges; Removing a used print cartridge
Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the lever to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove th...
Page 70 - Installing print cartridges
Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. 2 Press down on the cartridge levers to ...
Page 71 - Achieving better print quality; Improving print quality; Aligning print cartridges
5 Close the scanner unit, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. The control panel display will prompt you to print an alignment page. For more information, see “Aligning printcartridges” on page 71. Note: The scanner unit must be closed to start a new scan, print, copy...
Page 72 - Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles; Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until appears next to Maintenance . 5 Press . 6 Press or repeatedly until appears next to Align Cartridges . 7 Press . An alignment page prints. If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved,clean ...
Page 74 - Ordering supplies; Recycling Lexmark products
Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com . Item Part number Black cartridge 32 or 34 Color cartridge 33 or 35 Photo cartridge 31 USB cable 12A2405 Note: For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. Lexmark photo paper types and...
Page 75 - Troubleshooting; Setup troubleshooting; Incorrect language appears on the display
Troubleshooting • “Setup troubleshooting” on page 75 • “Print troubleshooting” on page 79 • “Copy troubleshooting” on page 82 • “Scan troubleshooting” on page 84 • “Fax troubleshooting” on page 86 • “Network troubleshooting” on page 91 • “Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting” on page 92 • “Error messag...
Page 77 - Page does not print
1 Turn off and then restart your computer. 2 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 3 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. 1 Press Power to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently re...
Page 79 - Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge; Print troubleshooting
1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling thesoftware” on page 100. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. a Click drivers & downloads. b Click...
Page 80 - Poor text and graphic quality
Poor text and graphic quality Examples of poor text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary....
Page 82 - Partial document or photo prints; Copy troubleshooting; Copier does not respond
1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling thesoftware” on page 100. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. a Click drivers & downloads. b Click...
Page 84 - Partial document or photo copies; Scan troubleshooting; Scanner does not respond; Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer
Place the document facedown on the scanner glass. Partial document or photo copies Make sure the document or photo is loaded correctly in the ADF or on the scanner glass. Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected. Scan troubleshooting Scanner does not respond If an error mess...
Page 86 - Fax troubleshooting; Tips for faxing using the Productivity Suite
4 Press or repeatedly until the quality you want appears. 5 Press . 6 Press Start Color or Start Black. See “Improving print quality” on page 71. If you are copying or scanning from a newspaper, magazine, or glossy paper, see “Scanning clear images frommagazines or newspapers” on page 48. If the qua...
Page 88 - Can send but not receive faxes; Can receive but not send faxes
3 Press or repeatedly until Device Setup appears. 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Country Code appears. 6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until the country where you are operating the printer appears. 8 Press to save the setting. If the printer memory is full: 1 Dial the receiving number. 2 Scan...
Page 89 - Printer receives a blank fax
Check the Dial Prefix setting. 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 2 Press . 3 Press or repeatedly until Send Setup appears. 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Dial Prefix appears. 6 Press . 7 To change the setting, press or repeatedly until Create appears. 8 Press . 9 Enter the prefix to b...
Page 90 - Received fax has poor print quality
1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Received fax has poor print quality Ask that the sender: • Check that the quality of the original document is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. There may have been a problem with the...
Page 91 - Network troubleshooting; Cannot print to the network printer
9 Resend the fax. 10 If the problem persists, repeat step 1 through step 9 to resend the fax at successively lower transmission speeds. Note: 2400 bps is the lowest transmission speed. Notes: • The lower the transmission speed, the longer it will take your fax to print. • This solution will reduce t...
Page 92 - Network name does not appear in the list; Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting; Paper jam in the printer
1 Check the Ethernet cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the printer. 3 Firmly plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the network hub or wall connection. If you are also using a USB cable: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug t...
Page 94 - Banner paper jams; Error messages; Black Ink Low/Color Ink Low/Photo Ink Low
Banner paper jams 1 Press Power to turn off the printer. 2 Remove the jammed banner paper from the printer. To keep a banner print job from jamming: • Use only the number of sheets needed for the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming...
Page 95 - Cartridge Error; Clear Carrier Jam
5 Reinsert the print cartridge. 6 If the error: • Does not reappear, the problem has been corrected. • Reappears, replace the print cartridge with a new one. Cartridge Error This includes the following cartridge errors: • 1203 • 1204 • 120F Procedure 1 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Disconnect the...
Page 96 - Left Cartridge Missing/Right Cartridge Missing
3 Make sure the cartridge lids are closed. 4 Close the scanner unit. 5 Press . 1 Press Power to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet. 3 Raise the scanner unit. 4 Remove both print cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page...
Page 98 - Phone Line Error
If the telephone line is being used by another device, wait until the other device is finished before sending the fax. Make sure the printer is detecting a dial tone. • See “Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial)” on page 52. • Check the Dial Method setting. 1 Listen for a dial tone....
Page 99 - Phone Line Busy
3 Press or repeatedly until Send Setup appears. 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Max Speed appears. 6 Press . 7 Press or repeatedly until a lower speed appears. 8 Press . Notes: • The lower the transmission speed, the longer it will take your fax to print. • This solution will reduce the speed ...
Page 100 - Memory Full; Removing and reinstalling the software
3 Press or repeatedly until appears next to Delay Fax . 4 Press . appears next to Delay Current . 5 Press . 6 Enter the time and date you want to send the fax. • Use the arrows to navigate to each box. • Press 1 for AM, 2 for PM, or 3 for 24-hour mode. 7 Press to save your settings and exit the menu...
Page 102 - Notices; Trademarks
Notices Product name Lexmark TM 7300 Series All-In-One Model number 7300 Machine type 4418–060, 4418–A60, 4418–G60 Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the UnitedStates and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the pro...
Page 103 - European Community (EC) directives conformity; Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive
Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to: Director of Lexmark Technology & ServicesLexmark International, Inc.740 West New Circle RoadLexington, KY 40550(859) 232–3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all require...
Page 105 - Other telecommunications notices
See your user documentation in order to program this information into your fax machine. Other telecommunications notices Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)is an indication o...
Page 106 - ENERGY STAR; Product power consumption
Using this product in Switzerland This product requires a Swiss billing tone filter (Lexmark part number 14B5109) to be installed on any line whichreceives metering pulses in Switzerland. The Lexmark filter must be used, as metering pulses are present on allanalog telephone lines in Switzerland. ENE...
Page 107 - Total energy usage; Mercury statement
Total energy usage It is sometimes helpful to calculate the total product energy usage. Since power consumption claims are providedin power units of Watts, the power consumption should be multiplied by the time the product spends in each modein order to calculate energy usage. The total product ener...
Page 108 - Index
Index A adding text captions 65ADF exit tray 18input tray 18loading documents 38paper capacity 39scanning multiple pages 47 album page, creating 64aligning print cartridges 71alignment problem 97All-In-One Center Maintain/Troubleshoot link 29opening 27Saved Images tab 29Scanning & Copying tab 28...
