Lexmark X548 - Manual

Printer configurations Basic models 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Printer control panel 2 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 3 Standard exit bin 4 Top door latch 5 Right side cover 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Manual feeder 8 650-sheet duo drawer with integrated multipurpose...

Understanding the ADF and scanner glass Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scanner glass A B C Use the ADF for multiple ‑ page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards orphotos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazineclippings). You can use...

Understanding the printer control panel 2 ABC 3 DEF 5 JKL 6 MNO 4 GHI 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ # 0 1 @!. 2 3 4 5 6 1 9 8 10 7 Item Description 1 Display View scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options as well as status and error messages. 2 Keypad 2 ABC 3 DEF 5 JKL 6 MNO 4 GHI 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ # ...

Understanding the home screen Understanding the home screen When the printer is turned on, the display shows a basic screen, referred to as the home screen. Touch the home screenbuttons and icons to initiate an action such as copying, faxing, or scanning; to open the menu screen; or to respond tomes...

Other buttons that may appear on the home screen: Touch To Search held jobs Search on any of the following items: • User name for held or confidential print jobs • Job names for held jobs, excluding confidential print jobs • Profile names • Bookmark container or print job names • USB container or pr...

Sample touch screen Touch To Submit Submit changes made in the printer settings. Sample Copy Print a sample copy. Right arrow Scroll to the right. Left arrow Scroll to the left. Home Return to the home screen. Right increase Select a higher value. Left decrease Select a lower value. Exit Exit from t...

Setting up and using the home screen applications Finding the IP address of the printer Note: Make sure your printer is connected to a network or to a print server. You can find the printer IP address: • From the top left corner of the printer home screen. • From the TCP/IP section in the Network/Po...

Activating the home screen applications Your printer comes with preinstalled home screen applications. To use these applications, activate and set up theseapplications using the Embedded Web Server. For more information about accessing the Embedded Web Server, see“Accessing the Embedded Web Server” ...

3 Specify the destinations, and then customize the settings. 4 Click Apply . To use the application, touch Scan to Network on the printer home screen, and then follow the instructions on the printer display. Setting up My MFP Icon Description The application lets you customize your touch ‑ screen se...

3 Select the Enabled check box, and then customize the settings. 4 Click Apply . To use the application, from the Embedded Web Server, click Applications > Remote Operator Panel > Launch VNC Applet . Exporting and importing a configuration using the EmbeddedWeb Server You can export configurat...

Additional printer setup Installing internal options CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from thewall outlet before continuing. If you...

Installing a flash memory or font card CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from thewall outlet before continuing. If you have any othe...

Installing hardware options Order of installation CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb), and requires two or more trained personnel to lift it safely. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices so...

Installing an optional tray or drawer The printer supports two additional input sources: an optional 550 ‑ sheet tray and a 650 ‑ sheet duo drawer (Tray 2) with an integrated multipurpose feeder. Note: Some printer models may not support the optional 550 ‑ sheet tray. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The p...

4 Align the printer with the 650 ‑ sheet duo drawer, lower the printer into place, and then install the dust covers. Note: Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more in...

Verifying printer setup Once all hardware and software options are installed and the printer is turned on, verify that the printer is set upcorrectly. Printing a menu settings page From the home screen, navigate to: > Reports > Menu Settings Page Printing a network setup page If the printer is...

In Windows 7 or earlier a Click or click Start , and then click Run . b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe . c Press Enter , or click OK . In Macintosh Click the CD icon on the desktop. Note: D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Click Install , and then follow the instruction...

For Macintosh users 1 From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following: • System Preferences > Print & Scan > select your printer > Options & Supplies > Driver • System Preferences > Print & Fax > select your printer > Options & Supplies > Driver 2 Add...

In Windows 7 or earlier a Click or click Start , and then click Run . b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe . c Press Enter , or click OK . Note: D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Click Install , and then follow the instructions on the computer screen. 4 Select Ethernet con...

Minimizing your printer's environmental impact Lexmark is committed to environmental sustainability and is continually improving its printers to reduce their impacton the environment. We design with the environment in mind, engineer our packaging to reduce materials, and providecollection and recycl...

Avoid paper jams Correctly set the paper type and size to avoid paper jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 230. Saving energy Using Eco ‑ Mode 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can: • Vie...

Choose To Off Note: Selecting Photo from the driver may disable Quiet Mode and provide better print quality and full speedprinting. Use factory default settings. This setting supports theperformance specifications of your printer. On Reduce printer noise. • Print jobs will process at a reduced speed...

Adjusting the brightness of the display To save energy, or if you have trouble reading your display, then adjust the brightness of the display. Available settings range from 20–100. The factory default setting is 100. Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field...

Loading paper and specialty media This section explains how to use the 250-sheet tray, the manual feeder, an optional 550-sheet tray, and the 650-sheetduo drawer with an integrated multipurpose feeder. It also includes information about paper orientation, setting thePaper Size and Paper Type, and li...

7 Insert the tray. 8 If a different type or size of paper was loaded than the type or size previously loaded in the tray, then change thePaper Type or Paper Size setting for the tray from the printer control panel. Note: Mixing paper sizes or types in a paper tray may cause jams. Loading the 650 ‑ s...

Loading the multipurpose feeder 1 Push the multipurpose feeder latch to the left. 2 Open the multipurpose feeder. 3 Grasp the extension, and pull it straight out until it is fully extended. 4 Prepare the paper for loading. • Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease t...

6 Load the paper, and then adjust the width guide to lightly touch the edge of the paper stack. • Load paper, card stock, and transparencies with the recommended print side facedown and the top edgeentering first. • Load envelopes with the flap side up. Notes: • Do not load or close the multipurpose...

Linking and unlinking trays Linking trays Tray linking is useful for large print jobs or multiple copies. When one linked tray is empty, paper feeds from the nextlinked tray. When the Paper Size and Paper Type settings are the same for any trays, the trays are automatically linked.The Paper Size set...

Configuring a custom name If the printer is on a network, then you can use the Embedded Web Server to define a name other than Custom Type [x]for each of the custom paper types loaded into the printer. 1 Type the printer IP address in the address field of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know t...

Paper and specialty media guide Notes: • Make sure the paper size, type, and weight are set correctly on the computer or on the printer control panel. • Flex, fan, and straighten specialty media before loading it. • The printer may print at a reduced speed to prevent damage to the fuser. • For more ...

Grain direction Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long , running the length of the paper, or grain short , running the width of the paper. For 60 to 176 g/m 2 (16 to 47 lb bond) paper, use grain long fibers. Fiber content Most high ‑ quality...

Lexmark concerns itself with the responsible use of paper in general based on life cycle assessments of its products. Togain a better understanding of the impact of printers on the environment, the company commissioned a number oflife cycle assessments and found that paper was identified as the prim...

• Print samples on preprinted forms and letterheads considered for use before buying large quantities. Thisdetermines whether or not the ink in the preprinted form or letterhead will affect print quality. • When in doubt, contact your paper supplier. Storing paper Use these paper storage guidelines ...

Supported paper types and weights Notes: • Your printer model may have a 650 ‑ sheet duo drawer, which consists of a 550 ‑ sheet tray and an integrated 100 ‑ sheet multipurpose feeder. The 550 ‑ sheet tray of the 650 ‑ sheet duo drawer supports the same paper as the optional 550 ‑ sheet tray. The in...

Printing This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancelation. The selection and handling of paper and specialtymedia can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 230 and “Storingpaper” on page 61. Printing a document Printing a document 1 ...

3 Adjust the toner darkness setting. 4 Click Submit . Printing from a mobile device For the list of supported mobile devices and to download a compatible mobile printing application, visit http://lexmark.com/mobile . Note: Mobile printing applications may also be available from your mobile device ma...

2 From the printer control panel, touch the document you want to print. 3 Touch the arrows to increase the number of copies to print, and then touch Print . Notes: • Do not remove the flash drive from the USB port until the document has finished printing. • If you leave the flash drive in the printe...

Printing on specialty media Tips on using card stock Card stock is heavy, single ‑ ply specialty media. Many of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness, and texture, can significantly impact print quality. Print samples on the card stock being considered for use beforebuyin...

– Have bent corners – Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes • Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes. Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes. Tips on using letterhead Page orientation is important when printin...

Source or process Print side and paper orientation Manual feeder (simplex printing) Multipurpose feeder Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown. The top edge of the sheet with thelogo should enter the manual feeder first. Manual feeder (duplex printing)Multipurpose feeder Preprinted letterhe...

• Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheetsalso contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and cartridge warranties. • Do not use labels with exposed adhesive. • Do not print within ...

Printing photos from a PictBridge ‑ enabled digital camera You can connect a PictBridge ‑ enabled digital camera to the printer, and use the buttons on the camera to select and print photos. 1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. Note: Use only the USB cable that came with your camera. 2...

Canceling a print job Canceling a print job from the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, touch Cancel Job or press on the keypad. 2 Touch the print job you want to cancel, and then touch Delete Selected Jobs . Note: If you press on the keypad, then touch Resume to return to the h...

Copying ADF Scanner glass A B C Use the ADF for multiple ‑ page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazineclippings). Making copies Making a quick copy 1 Load an original document faceup, ...

Copying using the scanner glass 1 Place an original document facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. 2 From the home screen, navigate to: Copy > change the copy settings > Copy It 3 If you have more pages to scan, then place the next document on the scanner glass, and then touc...

4 Place the letterhead faceup, top edge first in the multipurpose feeder. 5 Select the size of the letterhead. 6 Navigate to: Continue > Letterhead > Continue > Copy It Customizing copy settings Copying in black and white 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or ...

4 Touch Manual Feeder or select the tray that contains the paper type you want to use. Note: If you choose Manual Feeder, then you will also need to select the paper size and type. 5 Touch Copy It . Copying different paper sizes Use the ADF to copy original documents with different paper sizes. Depe...

• Photo/Film —Use when the original document is a photo from film. • Magazine —Use when the original document is from a magazine. • Newspaper —Use when the original document is from a newspaper. • Press —Use when the original document was printed using a printing press. • Other —Use when the origina...

• Between Pages • Off 5 Touch > Copy It . Copying multiple pages onto a single sheet In order to save paper, you can copy either two or four consecutive pages of a multiple ‑ page document onto a single sheet of paper. Notes: • The Paper Size must be set to Letter, Legal, A4, or JIS B5. • The Cop...

4 Load the next document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass, and then touch Scan the Automatic Document Feeder or Scan the flatbed . Note: If required, change the job settings. 5 If you have another document to scan, then repeat the previous step. Otherwise, touch...

Canceling a copy job while copying pages using the scanner glass Touch Cancel Job on the touch screen. A “Canceling scan job” screen appears. Once the job is canceled, the copy screen appears. Canceling a copy job while pages are being printed 1 From the printer control panel, touch Cancel Job or pr...

E-mailing ADF Scanner glass A B C Use the ADF for multiple ‑ page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazineclippings). You can use the printer to e ‑ mail scanned documents to one or more...

Configuring e ‑ mail settings 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or t...

4 Touch the name of the recipients. To enter additional recipients, touch Next address , and then enter the address or shortcut number you want to add, or search the address book. 5 Touch Done . Customizing e-mail settings Adding e-mail subject and message information 1 Load an original document fac...

• JPEG —Use this to create and attach a separate file for each page of your original document, viewable by most Web browsers and graphics programs. • XPS —Use this to create a single XML Paper Specification (XPS) file with multiple pages, viewable using an Internet Explorer-hosted viewer and the .NE...

Faxing ADF Scanner glass A B C Use the ADF for multiple ‑ page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazineclippings). Getting the printer ready to fax The following connection methods may n...

To enter your fax setup information, use the printer control panel, or use your browser to access the Embedded WebServer and then enter the Settings menu. Note: If you do not have a TCP/IP environment, then you must use the printer control panel to enter your fax setup information. Using the printer...

Equipment and service options Fax connection setup Connect directly to the telephone line See “Connecting to an analog telephone line” on page 94 Connect to a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL or ADSL)service See “Connecting to a DSL service” on page 94. Connect to a Private Branch eXchange (PBX) orInteg...

3 Connect the DSL filter cable to an active telephone wall jack. 1 2 3 Connecting to a PBX or ISDN system If you use a PBX or ISDN converter or terminal adapter, then follow these steps to connect the equipment: 1 Connect one end of the telephone cable that came with the printer to the printer LINE ...

Connecting to an adapter for your country or region The following countries or regions may require a special adapter to connect the telephone cable to the active telephonewall jack: Country/region • Austria • Cyprus • Denmark • Finland • France • Germany • Ireland • Italy • New Zealand • Netherlands...

4 If you would like to use the same line for both fax and telephone communication, then connect a second telephoneline (not provided) between the telephone and the F slot of an active analog telephone wall jack. 5 If you would like to use the same line for recording messages on your answering machin...

5 Connect an additional telephone cord (not provided) from the computer modem to the printer EXT port . Setting the outgoing fax or station name and number 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can: • View the ...

If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Security > Set D...

4 Assign a shortcut number. If you enter a number that is already in use, then you are prompted to select another number. 5 Click Add . Creating a fax destination shortcut using the touch screen 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note:...

3 Navigate to: Fax tab > Enable fax 4 Enter the recipient fax number or numbers in the “Fax number(s)” field. Note: Fax numbers can be entered manually or by using the Phone Book feature 5 If necessary, enter a prefix in the “Dialing prefix” field. 6 Select the appropriate paper size and page ori...

4 Using the virtual keyboard, type the name or part of the name of the person whose fax number you want to find. Note: Do not attempt to search for multiple names at the same time. 5 Touch Done > Fax It . Customizing fax settings Changing the fax resolution Settings range from Standard (fastest s...

3 From the home screen, navigate to: Fax > enter the fax number > Options > Advanced Options > Delayed Send Note: If Fax Mode is set to Fax Server, the Delayed Send button will not appear. Faxes waiting for transmission are listed in the Fax Queue. 4 Touch the arrows to adjust the time t...

Canceling a fax after the original documents have been scanned to memory 1 On the home screen, touch Cancel Jobs . The Cancel Jobs screen appears. 2 Touch the job or jobs you want to cancel. Only three jobs appear on the screen; touch the down arrow until the job you want appears, and then touch the...

Holding and forwarding faxes Holding faxes This option lets you hold received faxes from printing until they are released. Held faxes can be released manually orat a scheduled day or time. 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address of ...

Scanning to an FTP address ADF Scanner glass A B C Use the ADF for multiple ‑ page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazineclippings). The scanner lets you scan documents directly to a F...

3 Under Other Settings, click Manage Shortcuts . Note: A password may be required. If you do not have an ID and password, get one from your system support person. 4 Click FTP Shortcut Setup . 5 Enter the appropriate information. 6 Enter a shortcut number. If you enter a number that is already in use...

Scanning to an FTP address using the address book 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these it...

Advanced Options Touching the Advanced Options button opens a screen where you can change the following settings: • Advanced Imaging —Use to adjust the Background Removal, Color Balance, Color Dropout, Contrast, JPEG Quality, Negative Image, Mirror Image, Scan edge to edge, Shadow Detail, Sharpness,...

Scanning to a computer or flash drive ADF Scanner glass A B C Use the ADF for multiple ‑ page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazineclippings). The scanner lets you scan documents dire...

d Select any of the following: • Show MFP Instructions —View or print the instructions. • Create Shortcut —Save this group of settings to use again. e Click Finish . A dialog box appears with your scan profile information and the status of the received images. 2 Scan original documents: a Load all p...

Understanding printer menus Menus list These menus can be accessed from the printer control panel, the Embedded Web Server, or the software applicationdriver. Note: Certain menus are available on select printer models only. Supplies Paper Menu Reports Settings Replace Supply Cyan Cartridge Magenta C...

Supplies menu Menu item Description Cyan Cartridge Early WarningLowInvalidReplaceMissing or DefectiveOKUnsupported Shows the status of the cyan toner cartridge Magenta Cartridge Early WarningLowInvalidReplaceMissing or DefectiveOKUnsupported Shows the status of the magenta toner cartridge Yellow Car...

Menu item Description Waste Toner Bottle Near FullReplaceMissingOK Shows the status of the waste toner bottle Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Description Default Source Tray [x]MP feederManual PaperManual Envelope Sets a default paper source for all print jobs Notes: • Tray 1 (standard tray...

Menu item Description Custom [x] Paper NormalRoughSmooth Specifies the relative texture of the custom paper loaded Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting. • Settings appear only if the custom type is supported. Paper Weight menu Menu items Definition Plain Weight NormalHeavyLight Identifies ...

Menu items Definition Rough/Cotton Weight NormalHeavyLight Identifies the relative weight of the rough/cottonpaper loaded Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting. • Settings appear only if rough/cotton paper issupported. Custom [x] Weight NormalHeavyLight Identifies the relative weight of the...

Menu item Description Colored Loading OffDuplex Determines whether 2 ‑ sided printing occurs for all print jobs that specify Colored as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Light Loading OffDuplex Determines whether 2 ‑ sided printing occurs for all print jobs that specify Light ...

Custom Names menu Menu item Definition Custom Name [x] [none] Specify a custom name for a paper type. This name replaces the Custom Type [x] name in the printer menus. Custom Scan Sizes menu Menu item Description Custom Scan Size [x] Scan Size NameWidth 1–11.69 inches (25–297 mm) Height 1–17 inches ...

Menu item Description Portrait Height 3–14.17 inches76–360 mm Sets the portrait height Notes: • 14 inches is the US factory default setting. Inches can be increased in0.01 ‑ inch increments. • 356 mm is the international factory default setting. Millimeters canbe increased in 1 ‑ mm increments. • If...

Menu item Description FTP Shortcuts Prints a report containing information about FTP shortcuts Profiles List Prints a list of profiles stored in the printer Print Fonts Prints a report of all the fonts available for the printer language currently set inthe printer Print Directory Prints a list of al...

Menu item Description Enable mDNS YesNo Lets you view or change the current mDNS setting Note: Yes is the factory default setting. DNS Server Address Lets you view or change the current DNS server address Enable HTTPS YesNo Lets you view or change the current HTTPS setting Note: Yes is the factory d...

Menu item Description View Address Shows the assigned AppleTalk address Note: The address can be changed only from the Embedded Web Server. Set Zone [default][list of zones available on the network] Provides a list of AppleTalk zones available on the network Note: When “default” is selected, the pri...

SMTP Setup menu Menu item Description Primary SMTP Gateway Specifies SMTP server gateway and port information Note: 25 is the default SMTP gateway port. Primary SMTP Gateway Port Secondary SMTP Gateway Secondary SMTP Gateway Port SMTP Timeout 5–30 Specifies the amount of time in seconds before the s...

Security menu Editing Security Setups menu Menu item Description Edit Backup Password Creates a backup password Note: This menu item will only appear if a backup password exists. Edit Building Blocks Edits the Internal Accounts, NTLM, various Setups, Password, and PIN Edit Security Templates Adds or...

Menu item Description LDAP Certificate Verification DemandTryAllowNever Allows the user to request a server certificate Notes: • Demand is the factory default setting. This means a server certificate isrequested. If a bad certificate is provided or if no certificate is provided, thesession is termin...

Menu item Description Reserve Job Expiration Off1 hour4 hours24 hours1 week Sets a time limit on how long the printer stores print jobs for printing at a later time Note: Off is the factory default setting. Disk Wiping menu Disk Wiping erases only print job data on the printer hard disk that are not...

Menu item Description Automatic Method Single passMultiple pass Marks all disk space used by a previous print job and does not permit the file systemto reuse this space until it has been cleared Notes: • “Single pass” is the factory default setting. • Only automatic wiping enables users to activate ...

Menu item Description Configure Log Enable AuditEnable Remote SyslogRemote Syslog ServerRemote Syslog PortRemote Syslog MethodRemote Syslog FacilityLog full behaviorAdmin’s e-mail addressDigitally sign exportsSeverity of events to logRemote Syslog non-loggedeventsE-mail log cleared alertE-mail log w...

Menu item Description Enable NTP OnOff Enables Network Time Protocol, which synchronizes the clocks of devices on anetwork Note: On is the factory default setting. NTP Server [NTP Server Address] Lets you view the NTP Server Address Enable Authentication OffOn Lets you change the authentication sett...

Copy Settings menu Menu item Description Content Type Text/PhotoPhotoTextGraphics Specifies the type of content in the copy job Note: Text/Photo is the factory default setting. Content Source Color LaserInkjetPhoto/FilmMagazineNewspaperPressBlack and White LaserOther Specifies how the original docum...

Fax Settings menu Fax Mode (Analog Fax Setup) menu Analog Fax Setup mode sends the fax job by way of a telephone line. General Fax Settings Menu item Description Fax Name or Station Name Specifies the name of the fax in the printer Fax Number or Station Number Specifies the number assigned to the fa...

Menu item Description Fax Cover Page Fax Cover Page Off by defaultOn by defaultNever useAlways use Include to field OnOff Include from field OffOn FromInclude Message field OffOn MessageInclude Logo OffOn Include Footer [x] Footer [x] Configures the fax cover page Note: “Off by default” is the facto...

Menu item Description Auto Convert Color Faxes to MonoFaxes OnOff Converts all outgoing faxes to black and white Note: On is the factory default setting. Fax Receive Settings Menu item Description Enable Fax Receive OnOff Allows fax jobs to be received by the printer Note: On is the factory default ...

Menu item Description Fax Forwarding PrintPrint and ForwardForward Enables forwarding of received faxes to another recipient Forward to FaxE ‑ mail FTPLDSSeSF Specifies the type of recipient to which faxes will be forwarded Note: This menu is available only from the printer Embedded Web Server. Forw...

Fax Mode (Fax Server Setup) menu Fax Mode sends the fax job to a fax server for transmission. Fax Server Setup Menu item Description To Format Lets you enter specific fax information using the virtual keyboard on the printercontrol panel Reply Address Subject Message SMTP Setup Specifies SMTP setup ...

Menu item Description Original Size Mixed SizesLetterLegalExecutiveFolioStatementUniversal4 xn 6 in.3 x 5 in.Business CardCustom Scan Size [x]A4A5A6Oficio (Mexico)JIS B5Book OriginalMixed Sizes Specifies the paper size of the document being scanned Note: Mixed Sizes is the US factory default setting...

FTP Settings menu Menu item Description Format PDF (.pdf)Secure PDF (.pdf)TIFF (.tif)JPEG (.jpg)XPS (.xps) Specifies the format of the FTP file Note: PDF (.pdf) is the factory default setting . PDF Version 1.51.6A ‑ 1a 1.21.31.4 Sets the version level of the PDF file for FTP sending Note: 1.5 is the...

Flash Drive menu Flash Drive menu Scan Settings Menu item Description Format PDF (.pdf)Secure PDFTIFF (.tif)JPEG (.jpg)XPS (.xps) Specifies the format of the file to be sent through FTP Note: PDF (.pdf) is the factory default setting. PDF Version 1.2–1.6A ‑ 1a Sets the version of the PDF file to be ...

Menu item Description Mirror Image OffOn Creates a mirror image of the original document Note: Off is the factory default setting. Negative Image OffOn Creates a negative image of the original document Note: Off is the factory default setting. Shadow Detail ‑ 4 to 4 Adjusts the amount of shadow deta...

Separator Sheets OffBetween CopiesBetween JobsBetween Pages Specifies whether blank separator sheets are inserted Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • Between Copies inserts a blank sheet between each copy of a print job if Collate is set toOn. If Collate is set to Off, then a blank page i...

Finishing menu Menu item Description Sides (Duplex) 1 sided2 sided Specifies whether duplex (2 ‑ sided) printing is set as the default for all print jobs Notes: • 1 sided is the factory default setting. • You can set 2-sided printing from the software program. For Windows users,click File > Print...

Menu item Description Separator Source Tray [x]Manual Feeder Specifies the paper source for separator sheets Note: Tray 1 (standard tray) is the factory default setting. Paper Saver Off2 ‑ Up 3 ‑ Up 4 ‑ Up 6 ‑ Up 9 ‑ Up 12 ‑ Up 16 ‑ Up Specifies that multiple ‑ page images be printed on one side of ...

Menu item Description Manual Color CMYK Image US CMYKEuro CMYKVivid CMYKOff CMYK Text US CMYKEuro CMYKVivid CMYKOff CMYK Graphics US CMYKEuro CMYKVivid CMYKOff Customizes the CMYK color conversions Notes: • US CMYK is the US factory default setting. US CMYK applies a color conversiontable that tries...

Utilities menu Menu item Description Remove Held Jobs ConfidentialHeldNot RestoredAll Removes confidential and held jobs from the printer hard disk Notes: • Selecting a setting affects only print jobs that are resident in the printer.Bookmarks, print jobs on flash drives, and other types of held job...

PCL Emul menu Menu item Description Font Source ResidentDiskDownloadFlashAll Specifies the set of fonts used by the Font Name menu item Notes: • Resident is the factory default setting. Resident shows the factory defaultset of fonts downloaded in RAM. • Flash and Disk settings show all fonts residen...

Menu item Description Tray Renumber View Factory Defaults None Displays the factory default setting assigned to each tray, drawer, or feeder Tray Renumber Restore Defaults YesNo Returns all tray, drawer, and feeder assignments to the factory default settings HTML menu Menu Item Description Font Name...

Menu item Description Scale 1–400% Scales the default font for HTML documents Notes: • 100% is the factory default setting. • Scaling can be increased in 1% increments. Orientation PortraitLandscape Sets the page orientation for HTML documents Note: Portrait is the factory default setting. Margin Si...

PictBridge menu Menu item Description Photo Size AutoL2LHagaki PostcardCard Size100 x 150 mm4 x 6 in8 x 10 inLetterA4A5JIS B5 Controls the printed size of each photo printed from a PictBridge ‑ enabled device Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • If both the printer and the PictBridge ‑ en...

Securing the printer hard disk and other installedmemory Statement of Volatility Your printer contains various types of memory that are capable of storing device and network settings, informationfrom embedded solutions, and user data. The types of memory—along with the types of data stored by each—a...

Erasing volatile memory The volatile memory (RAM) installed on your printer requires a power source to retain information. To erase thebuffered data, simply power down the device. Erasing non ‑ volatile memory • Individual settings, device and network settings, security settings, and embedded soluti...

Configuring printer hard disk encryption Note: Your printer may not have a hard disk installed. Enabling hard disk encryption helps prevent the loss of sensitive data in the event your printer or its hard disk is stolen. Using the Embedded Web Server 1 From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings &g...

Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior...

1 White underside ADF cover 2 White underside scanner glass cover 3 Scanner glass 4 ADF glass 3 Wipe the scanner glass until it is clean and dry. 4 Wipe the white underside of the scanner cover until it is clean and dry. 5 Close the scanner cover. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area f...

Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark authorized suppliesdealers in your area. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at www.lexmark.com or contact the placewhere you purchased the printer. Note: All life e...

Part name Part number Waste toner bottle C540X75G Replacing supplies Replacing the waste toner bottle Replace the waste toner bottle when 82 Replace waste toner appears. The printer will not continue printing until the waste toner bottle is replaced. 1 Unpack the replacement waste toner bottle. 2 Gr...

10 Close the front door. Replacing a black and color imaging kit Replace the black and color imaging kit when Replace Color Imaging Kit appears. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you to open it. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduc...

18 Close the front door. Replacing a toner cartridge Replace the specified toner cartridge (yellow, cyan, magenta, or black) when 88.xx [Color] cartridge critically low appears. The printer will not continue printing until the specified cartridge is replaced. Warning—Potential Damage: Damage caused ...

6 Close the top door. K M C Y Y C M K Replacing a developer unit Replace a developer unit when a print quality defect occurs or when damage occurs to the printer. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you to open it. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer migh...

18 Close the top door. K M C Y Y C M K 19 Close the front door. Moving the printer Before moving the printer CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained personnel to lift it safely. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, f...

• Lift the printer off of the optional drawer and set it aside instead of trying to lift the drawer and printer at the sametime. Note: Use the handholds located on both sides of the printer to lift it off the optional drawer. Warning—Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper moving ...

Administrative support Finding advanced networking and administrator information This chapter covers basic administrative support tasks using the Embedded Web Server. For more advanced systemsupport tasks, see the Networking Guide on the Software and Documentation CD and the Embedded Web Server Admi...

If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Check the virtual display that...

Clearing jams By carefully selecting paper and loading it properly, you can avoid most jams. If jams do occur, follow the steps outlinedin this section. To clear a jam message and resume printing, clear the entire paper path, and then touch Continue . If Jam Recovery is set to On, then the printer p...

Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, make sure: • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off by any switch or breaker. • The printer is ...

Some held jobs were not restored Touch Continue to delete the specified job. Note: Held jobs that are not restored stay on the hard disk and are inaccessible. Unsupported camera mode, unplug camera and change mode The camera mode does not support PictBridge. Unplug the camera, change the mode and pl...

34 Incorrect paper size, open [src] Try one or more of the following: • Load the appropriate paper or specialty media in the proper tray. • Confirm that the wheel on tray 1 is set to the paper size loaded in the tray. Make sure this size is the size you aretrying to print. • Touch Continue to clear ...

57 Configuration change, some held jobs were not restored Something has changed in the printer to invalidate the held jobs. Possible changes include: • The printer firmware has been updated. • Paper input options needed for the print job were removed. • The print job was created using data from a de...

3 Load the original documents in the ADF. 4 Adjust the ADF guides. 5 Touch Continue, jam cleared . Solving printing problems Multiple ‑ language PDF files do not print The PDF files may contain unavailable fonts. 1 Open the document you want to print in Adobe Acrobat. 2 Click the printer icon > A...

M AKE SURE THE CORRECT PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED • Verify that you are using the correct printer software. • If the printer is connected to your computer through a USB port, then make sure you are running a supportedoperating system and using a compatible printer software. M AKE SURE THE INTERNA...

Print job takes longer than expected Try one or more of the following: R EDUCE THE COMPLEXITY OF THE PRINT JOB Eliminate the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of pages in the printjob. T URN OFF THE P AGE P ROTECT SETTING From the home screen, navigate to:...

U SE THE SAME P APER S IZE AND P APER T YPE SETTINGS • Print a menu settings page and compare the settings for each tray. • If necessary, adjust the settings from the Paper Size/Type menu. Large jobs do not collate These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: M AKE SURE C OLLATE I...

P LACE THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT PROPERLY Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. M AKE SURE TO USE THE APPROPRIATE C OPY SETTINGS When patterns (moiré) appear in the output: • On the Copy screen make sure the Content Type and Source settings are...

C HECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: 1 From the printer control panel, check the Paper Size setting from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to print, specify the correct size setting: • For Windows users, specify the size from Pri...

Cannot scan from a computer These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE DISPLAY FOR ERROR MESSAGES Clear any error messages. C HECK THE POWER Make sure the printer is plugged in, the power is on, and Ready appears. C HECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Make sure the network or ...

Cannot send or receive a fax These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE DISPLAY FOR ERROR MESSAGES Clear any error messages. C HECK THE POWER Make sure the printer is plugged in, the power is on, and Ready appears. C HECK THE PRINTER CONNECTIONS Make sure the cable co...

T EMPORARILY DISCONNECT OTHER EQUIPMENT To ensure the printer is working correctly, connect it directly to the telephone line. Disconnect any answeringmachines, computers with modems, or telephone line splitters. C HECK FOR JAMS Clear any jams, and then make sure that Ready appears. T EMPORARILY DIS...

R EPLACE THE TONER OR PRINT CARTRIDGE Replace the toner or print cartridge. Can receive but not send faxes These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: M AKE SURE THE PRINTER IS IN F AX MODE From the printer control panel, press the Fax button to put the printer in Fax mode. M AKE...

3 In the Max Speed box, click one of the following: 2400480096001440033600 4 Click Submit . Solving home screen applications problems An application error has occurred C HECK THE SYSTEM LOG FOR RELEVANT DETAILS 1 Type the printer IP address or host name in the address field of your Web browser. If y...

Solving option problems Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed Try one or more of the following: R ESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on. C HECK TO SEE IF THE OPTION IS CONNECTED TO THE PRINTER 1 Turn the printer off ...

Multipurpose feeder C HECK THE MULTIPURPOSE FEEDER Make sure the 650 ‑ sheet duo drawer (multipurpose feeder) is installed properly. C LEAR ANY JAMS Clear any jams in the multipurpose feeder. C HECK THE POWER CORD CONNECTION Make sure: • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grou...

M AKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAY Make sure the stack of paper you load does not exceed the maximum stack height indicated in the tray or on themultipurpose feeder. C HECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. T HE PAP...

Solving print quality problems The information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do notcorrect the problem, contact Customer Support. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Printer is printing blank pages Try o...

Clipped images Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE GUIDES Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. C HECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: 1 From the printer control panel Pa...

Incorrect margins A B C D A B C D A B C D These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. C HECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in...

Print is too light Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE DARKNESS , BRIGHTNESS , AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting may be too light, the Brightness setting may be too light, or the Contrast setting may betoo low. • Change these settings from the printer control panel Quality me...

M AKE SURE THERE IS NO DEFECTIVE TONER CARTRIDGE Replace the defective toner cartridge. Print is too dark Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE DARKNESS , BRIGHTNESS , AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting may be too dark, the Brightness setting may be too dark, or the Contrast set...

Transparency print quality is poor Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use only transparencies that meet the printer specifications. C HECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting is set to Transparency: 1 From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the P...

Manual Color menu Object type Color conversion tables RGB Image RGB Text RGB Graphics • Vivid —Produces brighter, more saturated colors and may be applied to all incoming color formats. • sRGB Display —Produces an output that approximates the colors displayed on a computer monitor. Black toner usage...

To access a detailed Color Samples set from the Embedded Web Server: 1 Type the printer IP address or host name in the address field of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know the IP address or host name of the printer, then you can: • View the information on the printer control panel home screen...

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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. 540...

provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See yoursetup documentation for more information. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephoneline. Excessive RENs on...

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 ...

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away fromwindows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject tolicensing. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the a...

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—Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications —Refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture by a third party of products, supplies or parts —Products, supplies, parts, materials (such as toners and inks), software, or interfaces not furnished by Lexmark TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APP...

Index Numerics 200 paper jam 232201 paper jam 232202 paper jam 233230 paper jam 235235 paper jam 235241 paper jam 236242 paper jam 236243 paper jam 236250 paper jam 237250 ‑ sheet tray (standard) loading 48 290.30 Scanner Static Jam - PaperStop 244290–294 ADF scanning jams 250290–294 paper jams 2383...