Lexmark 24Z0000, 30, C925 User Manual

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C925

User's Guide

November 2012 www.lexmark.com

Machine type(s):

5041

Model(s):

030

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Contents 2

Safety information.......................................................................................6

Learning about the printer...........................................................................8

Thank you for choosing this printer!.........................................................................................................8

Finding information about the printer......................................................................................................8

Selecting a location for the printer............................................................................................................9

Printer configurations.............................................................................................................................10

Understanding the printer control panel................................................................................................12

Understanding the home screen................................................................13

Understanding the home screen.............................................................................................................13

Using the touch-screen buttons..............................................................................................................14

Setting up and using the home screen applications....................................17

Finding the IP address of the printer.......................................................................................................17

Accessing the Embedded Web Server.....................................................................................................17

Activating the home screen applications................................................................................................18

Exporting and importing a configuration using the Embedded Web Server...........................................20

Additional printer setup.............................................................................21

Installing internal options........................................................................................................................21

Installing optional trays...........................................................................................................................37

Attaching cables......................................................................................................................................49

Verifying printer setup............................................................................................................................50

Setting up the printer software...............................................................................................................51

Setting up wireless printing.....................................................................................................................52

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network........................................................................................58

Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port......................................60

Setting up serial printing.........................................................................................................................62

Minimizing your printer's environmental impact........................................64

Saving paper and toner...........................................................................................................................64

Saving energy..........................................................................................................................................65

Recycling..................................................................................................................................................68

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Loading paper and specialty media............................................................69

Setting the paper size and type...............................................................................................................69

Loading the standard or optional 550‑sheet tray...................................................................................69

Loading the multipurpose feeder............................................................................................................73

Linking and unlinking trays......................................................................................................................76

Paper and specialty media guide................................................................78

Paper guidelines......................................................................................................................................78

Storing paper...........................................................................................................................................80

Supported paper sizes, types, and weights.............................................................................................81

Printing......................................................................................................84

Printing a document................................................................................................................................84

Printing from a flash drive.......................................................................................................................85

Printing specialty documents..................................................................................................................86

Printing confidential and other held jobs................................................................................................89

Printing information pages......................................................................................................................89

Canceling a print job................................................................................................................................90

Understanding printer menus....................................................................92

Menus list................................................................................................................................................92

Supplies menu.........................................................................................................................................93

Paper menu.............................................................................................................................................95

Reports menu........................................................................................................................................104

Network/Ports menu.............................................................................................................................105

Security menu.......................................................................................................................................119

Settings menu........................................................................................................................................123

Help menu.............................................................................................................................................146

Securing the memory before moving the printer......................................147

Statement of Volatility..........................................................................................................................147

Erasing volatile memory........................................................................................................................147

Erasing non‑volatile memory................................................................................................................148

Erasing printer hard disk memory.........................................................................................................148

Configuring printer hard disk encryption..............................................................................................149

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Maintaining the printer............................................................................150

Cleaning the exterior of the printer......................................................................................................150

Cleaning the printhead lenses...............................................................................................................150

Storing supplies.....................................................................................................................................153

Checking the status of supplies.............................................................................................................153

Ordering supplies..................................................................................................................................154

Replacing Supplies.................................................................................................................................156

Moving the printer................................................................................................................................162

Administrative support............................................................................163

Finding advanced networking and administrator information.............................................................163

Using the Embedded Web Server.........................................................................................................163

Checking the virtual display...................................................................................................................163

Checking the printer status...................................................................................................................164

Viewing reports.....................................................................................................................................164

Restoring factory default settings.........................................................................................................164

Clearing jams............................................................................................165

Avoiding jams........................................................................................................................................165

Understanding jam numbers and locations..........................................................................................165

200 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................167

201 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................168

203 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................169

230 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................170

231–239 paper jams..............................................................................................................................170

24x paper jam........................................................................................................................................171

250 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................173

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................174

Checking an unresponsive printer.........................................................................................................174

Understanding printer messages..........................................................................................................174

Solving printing problems.....................................................................................................................187

Solving home screen applications problems.........................................................................................191

Solving option problems........................................................................................................................191

Solving paper feed problems.................................................................................................................194

Solving print quality problems..............................................................................................................195

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Solving color quality problems..............................................................................................................206

Embedded Web Server does not open.................................................................................................209

Contacting customer support................................................................................................................210

Notices.....................................................................................................211

Product information..............................................................................................................................211

Edition notice........................................................................................................................................211

Power consumption..............................................................................................................................215

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Safety information 6

Safety information

Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

Do not place or use this product near water or wet locations.

This product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and the heat may cause the media to release emissions. You must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting print media to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The lithium battery in this product is not intended to be replaced. There is a danger of explosion if a lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not recharge, disassemble, or incinerate a lithium battery. Discard used lithium batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and local regulations.

CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching.

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, follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage:

• Turn the printer off using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

• Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer before moving it.

• Lift the printer off the optional drawer, and set it aside instead of trying to lift the drawer and printer at the same

time.

Note: Use the handholds located on both sides of the printer to lift it off the optional drawer.

Use only the power cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that all external connections (such as Ethernet and telephone system connections) are properly installed in their marked plug-in ports.

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

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls. If any of these things happen, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it.

Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm.

CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a high-capacity input tray, a duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input option. If you purchased a multifunction printer (MFP) that scans, copies, and faxes, you may need additional furniture. For more information, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

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CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each paper drawer or tray separately. Keep all other drawers or trays closed until needed.

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 the wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Learning about the printer

Thank you for choosing this printer!

We've worked hard to make sure it will meet your needs.

To start using your new printer right away, use the setup materials that came with the printer, and then skim the User’s Guide to learn how to perform basic tasks. To get the most out of your printer, read the User’s Guide carefully, and make sure you check the latest updates on our Web site.

We're committed to delivering performance and value with our printers, and we want to make sure you're satisfied. If you do encounter any problems along the way, one of our knowledgeable support representatives will be delighted to help you get back on track fast. And if you find something we could do better, please let us know. After all, you are the reason we do what we do, and your suggestions help us do it better.

Finding information about the printer

What are you looking for? Find it here

Initial setup instructions:

• Connecting the printer

• Installing the printer software

Additional setup and instructions for using the printer:

• Selecting and storing paper and specialty media

• Loading paper

• Configuring printer settings

• Viewing and printing documents and photos

• Setting up and using the printer software

• Configuring the printer on a network

• Caring for and maintaining the printer

• Troubleshooting and solving problems

Instructions for:

• Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network

• Troubleshooting printer connection problems

Help using the prin ter software Windows or Mac Help—Open a printer software program

Setup documentation—The setup documentation came with the printer and is also available at

http://support.lexmark.com.

User's Guide and Quick Reference Gu ide—The guides may be available on the Software and Documentation CD.

For more information, visit

http://support.lexmark.com.

Networking Guide—Open the Software and Documentation CD, and then look for Printer and Software Documentation under the Pubs folder. From

the list of publications, click the Networking Guide link.

or application, and then click Help.

Click

Notes:

• Help is automatically installed with the printer

• The printer software is located in the printer

to view context‑sensitive information.

software.

program folder or on the desktop, depending on your operating system.

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What are you looking for? Find it here

The latest supplemental information, updates, and customer support:

• Documentation

• Driver downloads

• Live chat support

• E‑mail support

• Voice support

Lexmark Support Web site—

http://support.lexmark.com

Note: Select your country or region, and then select

your product to view the appropriate support site. Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for

your country or region can be found on the Support Web site or on the printed warranty that came with your printer.

Record the following information (located on the store receipt and at the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact customer support so that they may serve you faster:

• Machine Type number

• Serial number

• Date purchased

• Store where purchased

Warranty information Warranty information varies by country or region:

• In the U.S.—See the Statement of Limited Warranty

included with this printer, or at

http://support.lexmark.com.

• In other countries and regions—See the printed

warranty that came with your printer.

Selecting a location for 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.

When selecting a location for the printer, leave enough room to open trays, covers, and doors. If you plan to install any options, leave enough room for them too. It is important to:

• Set up the printer near a wall outlet.

• Make sure airflow in the room meets the latest revision of the ASHRAE 62 standard or the CEN Technical Committee

156 standard.

• Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface.

• Keep the printer: – Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators – Free from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations – Clean, dry, and free of dust

• Allow the following recommended amount of space around the printer for proper ventilation:

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1 385 mm (15.16 in.)

2 609.6 mm (24.0 in.)

3 100 mm (3.94 in.)

4 100 mm (3.94 in.)

5 100 mm (3.94 in.)

Printer configurations

Notes:

• The printer stand is a cabinet that can be converted into a caster base.

• If used with a printer stand, then the printer supports only one optional 550-sheet tray.

• If used with a caster base, then the printer supports a maximum of three optional 550-sheet trays.

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1 Printer control panel

2 Standard exit bin

3 Multipurpose feeder

4 Standard 150‑sheet tray

5 Standard 250‑sheet tray

6‑8 Optional 550‑sheet tray

9 Caster base (converted from a printer stand)

10 Printer stand

CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. You must

use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a high-capacity input tray, a duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input option. If you purchased a multifunction printer (MFP) that scans, copies, and faxes, you may need additional furniture. For more information, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

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Understanding the printer control panel

Item Description

1 Display Shows the status of the printer

2 Home Lets you navigate back to the home screen

3 Keypad Allows you to enter numbers, letters, or symbols

4 Sleep Mode Enables Sleep Mode

Note: Touching the screen or any hard button presses will cause the printer to wake from Sleep

Mode.

5 USB port Allows the user to connect a USB flash drive to the printer

Note: Only the front USB port supports flash drives.

6 Indicator light

• Off—The printer is off.

4 5

• Blinking green—The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing.

• Solid green—The printer is on, but idle.

• Solid red—Operator intervention is needed.

• Amber—The printer enters Sleep Mode or Hibernate Mode.

7 Stop/Cancel Stops all printer activity

Note: A list of options is displayed once Stopped appears on the display.

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Understanding the home screen

When the printer is turned on, the display shows a basic screen, referred to as the home screen. Use the home screen buttons and icons to initiate an action.

Note: Your home screen, icons, and the buttons may vary depending on your home screen customization settings, administrative setup, and active embedded solutions.

1 2 3 4

5678

Touch To

1 Change Language Change the primary language of the printer.

2 Bookmarks Create, organize, and save a set of bookmarks (URLs) into a tree view of folders and file links.

Note: The tree view does not include bookmarks created within Forms and Favorites, and the ones in the tree are not usable from within Forms and Favorites.

3 Held Jobs Display all current held jobs.

4 USB or USB

Thumbdrive

5 Menus Access printer menus.

6 Status message bar

View, select, or print photos and documents from a flash drive.

Note: This icon appears only when you return to the home screen while a memory card or flash drive is connected to the printer.

Note: These menus are available only when the printer is in the Ready state.

• Show the current printer status such as Ready or Busy.

• Show printer conditions such as Fuser missing or Cartridge Low.

• Show intervention messages and the instructions on how to clear them.

7 Status/Supplies

• Display a warning or error message whenever the printer requires intervention to

continue processing.

• Access the messages screen for more information on the message, and how to clear it.

8 Tips Open a context‑sensitive Help information on the touch screen.

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This may also appear on the home screen:

Touch To

Search Held Jobs Search current held jobs.

Using the touch-screen buttons

Note: Your home screen, icons, and buttons may vary depending on your home screen customization settings,

administrative setup, and active embedded solutions.

Sample touch screen

1 2 3 4

Touch To

1 Up arrow

2 Delete folder

3 Left arrow

4 Right arrow

Scroll up.

Delete the file you selected.

Scroll to the left.

Scroll to the right.

5 Right scroll increase

Scroll to another value in increasing order.

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Touch To

6 Left scroll decrease

7 Down arrow

8 Accept

9 Cancel

10 Back

Scroll to another value in decreasing order.

Scroll down.

Save a setting.

• Cancel an action or a selection.

• Cancel out a screen and return to the previous screen.

Navigate back to the previous screen.

Other touch-screen buttons

Touch To

Exit

Radio button

Exit from the current screen to the home screen.

Select or clear an item.

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Features

Feature Description

Menu trail line: Menus > Settings > Print Settings >

Number of Copies

Attendance message alert

Warning

A menu trail line is located at the top of each menu screen. This feature acts as a trail, showing the path taken to arrive at the current menu. It gives the exact location within the menus.

Number of Copies is not underlined since this is the current screen. If you touch an underlined word on the Number of Copies screen before the Number of Copies is set and saved, then the selection is not saved, and does not become the default setting.

If an attendance message affects a function, then this icon appears and the red indicator light blinks.

If an error condition occurs, then this icon appears.

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Setting up and using the home screen applications

Notes:

• Your home screen, icons, and buttons may vary depending on your home screen customization settings,

administrative setup, and active embedded applications. Some applications are supported only on select printer models.

• There may be additional solutions and applications available for purchase.

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/Ports menu.

• By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section.

Note: An IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

Accessing the Embedded Web Server

The Embedded Web Server is the printer Web page that lets you view and remotely configure printer settings even when you are not physically near the printer.

1 Obtain the printer IP address:

• From the printer control panel home screen

• From the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu

• By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section

Note: An IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

2 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

3 Press Enter.

Note: If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

Showing or hiding icons on the home screen

1 From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings > General Settings > Home screen customization.

A list of basic printer functions appears.

2 Select the check boxes to specify which icons appear on the printer home screen.

Cleared check box items are hidden.

3 Click Submit.

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Activating the home screen applications

For detailed information about configuring and using home screen applications, visit the Lexmark Web site at

http://support.lexmark.com.

Background and Idle Screen

Icon Description

The application lets you customize the background and idle screen of your printer home screen.

To change the background of the printer home screen using the printer control panel, do the following:

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

Change Background > select background to use

2 Touch .

Forms and Favorites

Icon Description

The application helps you simplify and streamline work processes by letting you quickly find and print frequently used online forms directly from the home screen. For example, you can print the latest version of a form exactly when you need it. This eliminates inventories of printed forms that can easily become outdated.

Note: The printer must have permission to access the network folder, FTP site, or Web site where the bookmark is stored. From the computer where the bookmark is stored, use sharing, security, and firewall settings to allow the printer at least a read access. For help, see the documentation that came with your operating system.

To configure Forms and Favorites, do the following:

1 From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings > Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF) > Forms and Favorites.

2 Define the bookmarks, and then customize the settings.

3 Click Apply.

To use the application, touch Forms and Favorites on the home screen, and then navigate through form categories, or search for forms based on a form number, name, or description.

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Eco‑Settings

Icon Description

The application lets you easily manage energy consumption, noise, toner, and paper usage settings to help reduce the environmental impact of your printer.

Showroom

Icon Description

The application lets you create and display a customized slide show on the touch screen of your printer. You can specify how long each slide is displayed, and images can be loaded either from a flash drive or through the printer Embedded Web Server.

Remote Operator Panel

This application shows the printer control panel on your computer screen and lets you interact with the printer control panel, even when you are not physically near the printer. From your computer screen, you can view the printer status, release held print jobs, create bookmarks, and do other print-related tasks you might normally do while standing at the printer.

To activate Remote Operator Panel, do the following:

1 From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings > Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF) > Remote Operator Panel.

2 Select the Enabled check box, and then customize the settings.

3 Click Apply.

To use Remote Operator Panel, from the Embedded Web Server, click Applications > Remote Operator Panel > Launch VNC Applet.

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Exporting and importing a configuration using the Embedded Web Server

You can export configuration settings into a text file that can then be imported and used to apply the settings to one or more additional printers.

Exporting a configuration

1 From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings or Configuration.

2 Click Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF), or click Embedded Solutions.

3 From Installed Solutions, click the name of the application you want to configure.

4 Click Configure > Export.

5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to save the configuration file, and then enter a unique file name or

use the default name.

Note: If a JVM Out of Memory error occurs, then repeat the export until the configuration file is saved.

Importing a configuration

1 From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings or Configuration.

2 Click Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF), or click Embedded Solutions.

3 From Installed Solutions, click the name of the application you want to configure.

4 Click Configure > Import.

5 Browse to the saved configuration file, and then load or preview it.

Note: If a timeout occurs and a blank screen appears, then refresh the browser, and then click Apply.

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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 the wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

Available internal options

• Memory cards – Printer memory – Flash memory – Fonts

• Firmware cards – Bar Code – PrintCryption

• Printer hard disk

• Lexmark – RS‑232‑C Serial ISP – Parallel 1284‑B ISP – MarkNet – MarkNet N8130 10/100 Fiber ISP – MarkNet N8120 10/100/1000 Ethernet ISP

Internal Solutions Ports (ISP)

N8250 802.11 b/g/n Wireless ISP

Note: An external kit is needed to support the ISP.

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Accessing the system board

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory

Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

1 Remove the cover.

2 Turn the screws on the metal panel counterclockwise to remove them, and then pull the panel down.

Note: Remove the two screws emphasized in the illustration.

Note: Do not unplug the fan cable unless necessary.

3 Use the following illustration to locate the appropriate connectors.

Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity.

Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.

1 Fan cable connector

2 Memory card connector

3 Firmware and flash memory card connectors

4 ISP connector

5 Hard disk connector

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4 Reattach the metal panel.

Note: Make sure the fan cable is plugged to its connector before reattaching the metal panel.

Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity.

Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.

a Lift up and reattach the metal panel.

b Turn the screws on the metal panel clockwise.

5 Reattach the cover.

Installing a memory card

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory

Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.

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An optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the system board.

1 Access the system board.

For more information, see “Accessing the system board” on page 22.

Notes:

• This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

• Do not unplug the fan cable upon opening the metal panel.

Note:

2 Unpack the memory card.

Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.

3 On the system board, open the memory card connector latches.

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4 Align the notches on the memory card to the ridges on the connector.

1 Notch

2 Ridge

5 Push the memory card straight into the connector until it clicks into place.

6 Reattach the system board cover.

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Installing a flash memory or firmware card

The system board has two connections for an optional flash memory or firmware card. Only one of each may be installed, but the connectors are interchangeable.

1 Access the system board.

For more information, see “Accessing the system board” on page 22.

Notes:

• This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

• Do not unplug the fan cable upon opening the metal panel.

2 Unpack the card.

Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.

3 Holding the card by its sides, align the plastic pins on the card with the holes on the system board.

1 Plastic pins

2 Metal pins

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4 Push the card firmly into place.

Notes:

• The entire length of the connector on the card must touch and be flush against the system board.

• Be careful not to damage the connectors.

5 Reattach the system board cover.

Installing an Internal Solutions Port

The system board supports one optional Lexmark Internal Solutions Port (ISP).

Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory

1 Remove the cover.

2 Turn the screws on the metal panel counterclockwise to remove them, and then pull the panel down.

Note: Remove the two screws emphasized in the illustration.

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3 Unplug the fan cable from its connector on the system board.

4 Unpack the ISP and Connectivity Installation Kit.

1 2 3

ISP

1 ISP

2 Plastic mounting bracket

3 Screws

Connectivity Installation Kit

4 Plastic cover

5 Screws

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6 Metal housing

7 ISP cable

Note: Several parts may be in the ISP and Connectivity Installation Kit.

5 Remove the old ISP cable.

6 Using a thumbscrew, attach the plastic mounting bracket to the back of the ISP.

7 Insert the ISP into the metal housing.

Note: The plastic mounting bracket attached to the ISP has three tabs that will click into the holes of the metal

housing.

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8 Attach the ISP to the metal housing using two thumbscrews.

9 Route the new ISP cable through the opening of the metal panel.

Note: The ISP cable in the Connectivity Installation Kit is longer than the old one.

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10 Attach the ISP cable to the connector on the ISP.

11 Attach the ISP to the metal panel using three screws that came with the Connectivity Installation Kit.

12 Attach the ISP cable to the connector on the system board.

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13 Reconnect the fan cable to its connector on the system board.

14 Attach the ISP to the printer.

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15 Snap on the plastic cover over the metal housing.

Installing a printer hard disk

The optional printer hard disk can be installed with or without a Lexmark Internal Solutions Port (ISP).

1 Access the system board.

For more information, see “Accessing the system board” on page 22.

Notes:

• This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

• Do not unplug the fan cable upon opening the metal panel.

2 Unpack the printer hard disk.

Note: Avoid touching the components on the card.

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3 Locate the appropriate connector on the system board.

4 Align the standoffs of the printer hard disk to the holes on the system board, and then press on the printer hard

disk until the standoffs are in place.

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5 Insert the plug of the printer hard disk interface cable into the receptacle of the system board.

6 Reattach the system board cover.

Removing the printer hard disk

Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch

something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.

1 Access the system board.

For more information, see “Accessing the system board” on page 22.

Notes:

• This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

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• Do not unplug the fan cable upon opening the metal panel.

2 Unplug the printer hard disk interface cable from the system board, leaving the cable attached to the printer hard

disk. To unplug the cable, squeeze the paddle at the plug of the interface cable to disengage the latch before pulling the cable out.

3 Remove the printer hard disk.

4 Reattach the system board cover.

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Installing optional trays

Order of installation

CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. You must

Install the printer and any options you have purchased in the following order:

• Printer stand

• Optional 550‑sheet trays

• Printer

For more information on converting a printer stand to caster base, and installing a printer stand, caster base or optional 550-sheet tray, see the documentation that came with the printer option.

Installing a printer stand and optional tray

Note: If used with a printer stand, then the printer supports only one optional 550‑sheet tray.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more

trained personnel to lift it safely.

Note: This task requires a screwdriver.

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1 Unpack the optional tray and printer stand, and then remove all packing material.

1 Optional 550-sheet tray

2 Printer stand

3 Brackets and screws

4 Thumbscrews

2 Turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices

attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

3 Attach the thumbscrews on top of the printer stand.

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4 Align the optional tray to the printer stand, then lower the printer to the tray.

5 Lock the standard and optional trays together using the brackets that came with the optional tray.

a Open the standard 250- and optional 550‑sheet tray.

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b Remove the screw from the 250‑sheet tray.

c Place a bracket over the screw hole and secure it with the screw.

d Close the trays.

6 Lock the optional 550‑sheet tray to the printer stand.

a Open the optional 550‑sheet tray and remove the screw.

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b Open the printer stand.

c Place a bracket over the screw hole and secure it with the screw.

d Close the optional tray and printer stand.

7 Plug in the electrical connections between trays.

8 Attach brackets to the back of the printer, optional tray, and printer stand.

1 Bracket to lock optional tray to printer

2 Bracket to lock optional tray to printer stand

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a Insert brackets on the slots located at the back of the optional tray and printer stand.

b Secure the brackets with screws.

c Insert brackets on the slots located at the back of the printer and optional tray.

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d Secure the brackets with screws.

9 Insert the bases on the slots at the sides of the printer stand and secure them with screws.

10 Turn the printer back on.

11 Set the printer software to recognize the optional input source.

For more information, see “Updating available options in the printer driver” on page 51.

Installing 550‑sheet trays

Notes:

• The printer supports a maximum of three optional 550‑sheet trays.

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• When installing three optional 550‑sheet trays, use a printer stand converted into a caster base.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained personnel to lift it safely.

Note: This task requires a screwdriver.

1 Unpack the optional tray and the printer stand, and then remove all packing material.

1 Optional 550-sheet tray

2 Printer stand

3 Brackets and screws

4 Thumbscrews

2 Turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices

attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

3 Convert the printer stand into a caster base.

a Remove the four screws inside the printer stand.

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b Lift the upper portion of the printer stand, leaving the base.

4 Attach the thumbscrews on the caster base.

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5 Align the trays to the caster base, then lower the printer to the trays.

6 Lock the standard and optional trays together using the brackets that came with the optional tray.

a Open the standard 250- and optional 550‑sheet tray.

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b Remove the screw from the 250‑sheet tray.

c Place a bracket over the screw hole and secure it with the screw.

d Close the trays.

7 Lock the optional 550‑sheet trays together using the screws that came with the trays.

a Remove the upper optional 550-sheet tray drawer. Leave the lower optional trays open.

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b Reach into the lower optional tray and insert a screw, pushing it upward to the optional tray above it.

1 2

8 Plug in the electrical connections between trays.

9 Attach brackets to the back of the printer and optional trays.

a Insert brackets on the slots located at the back of the optional trays.

b Secure the brackets with screws.

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c Insert brackets on the slots located at the back of the printer and optional tray.

d Secure the brackets with screws.

10 Insert the bases on the slots at the sides of the caster base and secure them with screws.

11 Turn the printer back on.

12 Set the printer software to recognize the optional input source.

For more information, see “Updating available options in the printer driver” on page 51.

Attaching cables

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as a

power cord, a fax feature, or USB cable, during a lightning storm.

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Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable or Ethernet cable.

Be sure to match the following:

• The USB symbol on the cable with the USB symbol on the printer

• The appropriate Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port

1 USB port

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in the area shown

while actively printing. A loss of data or a malfunction can occur.

2 Ethernet port

Verifying printer setup

Printing a menu settings page

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Reports > Menu Settings Page

Printing a network setup page

If the printer is attached to a network, then print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page also provides important information that aids network printing configuration.

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

> Reports > Network Setup Page

2 Check the first section of the network setup page, and confirm that the status is Connected.

If the status is Not Connected, then the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page.

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Setting up the printer software

Installing the printer software

Notes:

• If you installed the printer software on the computer before but need to reinstall the software, then uninstall

the current software first.

• Close all open software programs before installing the printer software.

1 Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

• From the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer.

• From our Web site:

Go to

http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:

SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD > select your printer > select your operating system

2 Double‑click the software installer package.

Wait for the installation dialog to appear.

If you are using a Software and Documentation CD and the installation dialog does not appear, then do the following:

In Windows 8

From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to:

Apps list > Run > type D:\setup.exe > OK.

In Windows 7 or earlier

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 instructions on the computer screen.

Updating available options in the printer driver

When any hardware options are installed, you may need to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for use.

For Windows users

1 Open the printers folder.

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In Windows 8

From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to:

Apps list > Run > type control printers > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

a Click or click Start, and then click Run.

b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type control printers.

c Press Enter, or click OK.

2 Depending on your device, do either of the following:

• Press and hold the printer you want to update.

• Right‑click the printer you want to update.

3 From the menu that appears, do either of the following:

• For Windows 7 or later, select Printer properties.

• For earlier versions, select Properties.

4 Click the Configuration tab.

5 Do either of the following:

• Click Update Now ‑ Ask Printer.

• Under Configuration Options, manually add any installed hardware options.

6 Click Apply.

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 any installed hardware options, and then click OK.

Setting up wireless printing

Note: A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name assigned to a wireless network. Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP)

and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) are types of security used on a network.

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Notes:

• Make sure your access point (wireless router) is turned on and is working properly.

• Do not connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software.

Make sure you have the following information before setting up the printer on a wireless network:

• SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name.

• Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)—The mode is either infrastructure or ad hoc.

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• Channel (for ad hoc networks)—The channel defaults to automatic for infrastructure networks.

Some ad hoc networks will also require the automatic setting. Check with your system support person if you are not sure which channel to select.

• Security Method—There are four basic options for Security Method: – WEP key

If your network uses more than one WEP key, then enter up to four in the provided spaces. Select the key currently in use on the network by selecting the default WEP transmit key.

– WPA or WPA2 preshared key or passphrase

WPA includes encryption as an additional layer of security. The choices are AES or TKIP. Encryption must be set for the same type on the router and on the printer, or the printer will not be able to communicate on the network.

– 802.1X–RADIUS

If you are installing the printer on an 802.1X network, then you may need the following:

• Authentication type

• Inner authentication type

• 802.1X user name and password

• Certificates

– No security

If your wireless network does not use any type of security, then you will not have any security information.

Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not recommended.

Notes:

– If you do not know the SSID of the network that your computer is connected to, then launch the wireless utility

of the computer network adapter, and then look for the network name. If you cannot find the SSID or the security information for your network, then see the documentation that came with the access point or contact your system support person.

– To find the WPA/WPA2 preshared key or passphrase for the wireless network, see the documentation that

came with the access point, see the Embedded Web Server associated with the access point, or consult your system support person.

Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)

Before installing the printer on a wireless network, make sure:

• Your wireless network is set up and is working properly.

• The computer you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer.

1 Connect the power cord to the printer, then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.

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Note: Make sure the printer and the computer are fully on and ready.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on the computer screen.

2 Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

• From the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer.

• From our Web site:

Go to

http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:

SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD > select your printer > select your operating system

3 Double‑click the software installer package.

Wait for the installation dialog to appear.

If you are using the Software and Documentation CD and the installation dialog does not appear, then do the following:

In Windows 8

From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to:

Apps list > Run > type D:\setup.exe > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

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.

4 Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

5 Select Wireless connection when asked to choose a connection type.

6 From the Wireless Configuration dialog, select Guided Setup (Recommended).

Note: Choose Advanced Setup only if you want to customize your installation.

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7 Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network and the printer.

Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you can print wirelessly.

8 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: For more information on allowing other computers on the network to use the wireless printer, see the

Networking Guide.

Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)

Note: Make sure to disconnect the Ethernet cable when installing the printer on a wireless network.

Prepare to configure the printer

Connect the power cord to the printer, then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.

2 Locate the printer MAC address.

a From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Reports > > Network Setup Page >

> Reports > Network Setup Page

b In the Standard Network Card section, look for UAA (MAC).

Note: You will need this information later.

Enter the printer information

Access the AirPort options:

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In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

• System Preferences > Network > Wi‑Fi

• System Preferences > Network > AirPort

In Mac OS X version 10.4

From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort

2 From the Network Name pop‑up menu, select print server [yyyyyy], where the y’s are the last six digits of the MAC

address located on the MAC address sheet.

3 Open a Web browser.

4 From the Bookmarks menu, select Show or Show All Bookmarks.

5 Under COLLECTIONS, select Bonjour or Rendezvous, and then double‑click the printer name.

Note: The application referred to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.2 is now called Bonjour by Apple Inc.

6 From the Embedded Web Server, navigate to the location of the wireless settings information.

Configure the printer for wireless access

Type the network name (SSID) in the appropriate field.

2 Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode setting if you are using an access point (wireless router).

3 Select the type of security you want to use to protect the wireless network.

4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer to connect to the wireless network.

5 Click Submit.

6 Open the AirPort application on the computer:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

• System Preferences > Network > Wi‑Fi

• System Preferences > Network > AirPort

In Mac OS X version 10.4

From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort

7 From the Network pop‑up menu, select the name of the wireless network.

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Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

To print on a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom printer driver file and create a print queue in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.

1 Install a printer driver file on the computer:

a Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

• From the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer.

• From our Web site:

Go to

http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:

SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD > select your printer > select your operating system

b Double‑click the installer package for the printer.

c Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

d Select a destination, and then click Continue.

e From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

f Type the user password, and then click OK.

All necessary applications are installed in the computer.

g Click Close when the installation is complete.

2 Add the printer:

a For IP printing:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

1 From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

• System Preferences > Print & Scan

• System Preferences > Print & Fax

2 Click +. 3 If necessary, click Add Printer or Scanner or Add Other Printer or Scanner. 4 Click the IP tab. 5 Type the IP address of the printer in the address field, and then click Add.

In Mac OS X version 10.4

1 From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Utilities

2 Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 3 From the Printer List, choose Add, and then click IP Printer. 4 Type the IP address of the printer in the address field, and then click Add.

b For AppleTalk printing:

Notes:

• Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer.

• This feature is supported only in Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier.

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In Mac OS X version 10.5

1 From the Apple menu, navigate to:

System Preferences > Print & Fax

2 Click +, and then navigate to:

AppleTalk > select the printer from the list > Add

In Mac OS X version 10.4

1 From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Utilities

2 Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 3 From the Printer List, click Add. 4 Click Default Browser tab > More Printers. 5 From the first pop‑up menu, select AppleTalk. 6 From the second pop‑up menu, select Local AppleTalk Zone. 7 Select the printer from the list, and then click Add.

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

Note: Make sure you have completed the initial setup of the printer.

For Windows users

1 Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

• From the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer.

• From our Web site:

Go to

http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:

SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD > select your printer > select your operating system

2 Double‑click the software installer package.

Wait for the installation dialog to appear.

If you are using the Software and Documentation CD and the installation dialog does not appear, then do the following:

In Windows 8

From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to:

Apps list > Run > type D:\setup.exe > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

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.

Note: To configure the printer using a static IP address, IPv6, or scripts, select Advanced Options > Administrator Tools.

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4 Select Ethernet connection, and then click Continue.

5 Attach the Ethernet cable when instructed to do so.

6 Select the printer from the list, and then click Continue.

Note: If the configured printer does not appear in the list, then click Modify Search.

7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

For Macintosh users

1 Allow the network DHCP server to assign an IP address to the printer.

2 Obtain the printer IP address either:

• From the printer control panel

• From the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu

• By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section

Note: You will need the IP address if you are configuring access for computers on a different subnet than the printer.

3 Install the printer driver on the computer.

a Double‑click the installer package for the printer.

b Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

c Select a destination, and then click Continue.

d From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

e Type the user password, and then click OK.

All the necessary applications are installed on the computer.

f Click Close when the installation is complete.

4 Add the printer.

• For IP printing:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

– System Preferences > Print & Scan – System Preferences > Print & Fax

b Click +. c If necessary, click Add Printer or Scanner or Add Other Printer or Scanner. d Click the IP tab. e Type the printer IP address in the address field, and then click Add.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Utilities

b Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. c From the printer list, click Add, and then click IP Printer. d Type the scanner IP address in the address field, and then click Add.

• For AppleTalk printing:

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Notes:

– Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer. – This feature is supported only in Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier.

In Mac OS X version 10.5

From the Apple menu, navigate to:

System Preferences > Print & Fax

b Click +, and then navigate to:

AppleTalk > select your printer > Add

In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Utilities

b Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. c From the printer list, click Add. d Click Default Browser tab > More Printers. e From the first pop‑up menu, select AppleTalk.

f From the second pop‑up menu, select Local AppleTalk Zone.

g Select the device from the list, and then click Add.

Note: If the scanner does not show up in the list, then you may need to add it using the IP address. For more

information, contact your system support person.

Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port

When a new Lexmark Internal Solutions Port (ISP) is installed in the printer, the printer configurations on computers that access the printer must be updated since the printer will be assigned a new IP address. All computers that access the printer must be updated with this new IP address.

Notes:

• If the printer has a static IP address, then you do not need to make any changes to the computer configurations.

• If the computers are configured to use the network name, instead of an IP address, then you do not need to

make any changes to your computer configurations.

• If you are adding a wireless ISP to a printer previously configured for an Ethernet connection, then make sure

the printer is disconnected from the Ethernet network when you configure the printer to operate wirelessly. If the printer is connected to the Ethernet network, then the wireless configuration completes, but the wireless ISP is inactive. To activate the wireless ISP, disconnect the printer from the Ethernet network, turn off the printer, and then turn it back on.

• Only one network connection is active at a time. To switch between Ethernet and wireless connection types,

turn off the printer, connect the cable (to switch to an Ethernet connection) or disconnect the cable (to switch to a wireless connection), and then turn the printer back on.

For Windows users

1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

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Notes:

• View the printer IP address on the printer control panel. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers

separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

• If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

2 Open the printers folder.

In Windows 8

From the Search charm, type Run and then navigate to:

Apps list > Run > type control printers > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

Click , or click Start and then click Run.

b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type control printers.

c Press Enter, or click OK.

3 To select the printer that has changed, do either of the following:

• Press and hold the printer, and then select Printer properties.

• Right‑click the printer, and then select Printer properties (Windows 7 or later) or Properties (earlier versions).

Note: If there is more than one copy of the printer, then update all of them with the new IP address.

4 Click the Ports tab.

5 Select the port from the list, and then click Configure Port.

6 Type the new IP address in the “Printer Name or IP Address” field.

7 Click OK > Close.

For Macintosh users

1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

Notes:

• View the printer IP address on the printer control panel. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers

separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

• If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

2 Add the printer.

• For IP printing:

a From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

– System Preferences > Print & Scan – System Preferences > Print & Fax

b Click +. c Click the IP tab. d Type the printer IP address in the address field, and then click Add.

• For AppleTalk printing:

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Notes:

– Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer. – This feature is supported only in Mac OS X version 10.5.

a From the Apple menu, navigate to:

System Preferences > Print & Fax

b Click +, and then navigate to:

AppleTalk > select the printer > Add

Setting up serial printing

Use serial printing to print when the computer is far from the printer or to print at a reduced speed.

After installing the serial or communication (COM) port, configure the printer and the computer. Make sure you have connected the serial cable to the COM port on your printer.

1 Set the parameters in the printer.

a From the printer control panel, navigate to the menu for the port settings.

b Locate the menu for the serial port settings, and then adjust the settings, if necessary.

c Save the modified settings, and then print a menu settings page.

2 Install the printer driver.

a Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

• From the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer

• From our Web site:

Go to

http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:

SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD > select your printer > select your operating system

b Double‑click the software installer package.

Wait for the installation dialog to appear. If you are using the Software and Documentation CD and the installation dialog does not appear, then do the

following:

In Windows 8

From the Search charm type run, and then navigate to: Apps list > Run > type D:\setup.exe > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

1 Click or click Start, and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe. 3 Press Enter or click OK.

Note: D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.

c Click Install.

d Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

e Select Advanced, and then click Continue.

f From the Configure Printer Connection dialog, select a port.

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g If the port is not in the list, then click Refresh, or navigate to:

Add port > select a port type > enter the necessary information > OK

h Click Continue > Finish.

3 Set the COM port parameters.

After installing the printer driver, set the serial parameters in the COM port assigned to the printer driver.

Note: Make sure the serial parameters in the COM port match the serial parameters you set in the printer.

a Open Device Manager.

In Windows 8

From the Search charm, type run and then navigate to: Apps list > Run > type devmgmt.msc > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

1 Click or click Start, and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run dialog, type devmgmt.msc. 3 Press Enter or click OK.

b Double‑click Ports (COM & LPT) to expand the list of available ports.

c Do either of the following:

• Press and hold the COM port where you attached the serial cable to your computer (example: COM1).

• Right‑click the COM port where you attached the serial cable to your computer (example: COM1).

d From the menu that appears, select Properties.

e On the Port Settings tab, set the serial parameters to the same serial parameters set in the printer.

Check the serial heading of the menu settings page for the printer settings.

f Click OK, and then close all the dialogs.

g Print a test page to verify printer installation.

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Minimizing your printer's environmental impact

Lexmark is committed to environmental sustainability and is continually improving its printers to reduce their impact on the environment. We design with the environment in mind, engineer our packaging to reduce materials, and provide collection and recycling programs. For more information, see:

• The Notices chapter

• The Environmental Sustainability section of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment

• The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle

By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you may be able to reduce your printer's impact even further. This chapter outlines the settings and tasks that may yield a greater environmental benefit.

Saving paper and toner

Studies show that as much as 80% of the carbon footprint of a printer is related to paper usage. You can significantly reduce your carbon footprint by using recycled paper and the following printing suggestions, such as printing on both sides of the paper and printing multiple pages on one side of a single sheet of paper.

For information on how you can quickly save paper and energy using one printer setting, see “Using Eco‑Mode” on page 65.

Using recycled paper

As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for use in laser/LED printers. For more information on recycled papers that work well with your printer, see “Using recycled paper and other office papers” on page 79.

Conserving supplies

Use both sides of the paper

If your printer model supports duplex printing, you can control whether print appears on one or two sides of the paper by selecting 2‑sided printing from the Print dialog or from the Lexmark Toolbar.

Place multiple pages on one sheet of paper

You can print up to 16 consecutive pages of a multiple‑page document onto one side of a single sheet of paper by selecting a setting from the Multipage printing (N‑Up) section of the Print dialog screen.

Check your first draft for accuracy

Before printing or making multiple copies of a document:

• Use the preview feature, which you can select from the Print dialog or from the Lexmark Toolbar to see how the

document will look like before you print it.

• Print one copy of the document to check its content and format for accuracy.

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Avoid paper jams

Correctly set the paper type and size to avoid paper jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 165.

Print in black and white

To print all text and graphics using only the black toner cartridge, set the printer to Black Only. For more information, see “Printing in black and white” on page 84.

Use Max Speed or Max Yield settings

The Max Speed and Max Yield settings let you choose between a faster print speed or a higher toner yield. Max Yield is the factory default setting. For more information, see “Using Max Speed and Max Yield” on page 90.

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:

• 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 Settings > General Settings > Eco‑Mode > select a setting > Submit.

Choose To

Off Use factory default settings for all settings associated with Eco‑Mode. This setting supports the performance

specifications of your printer.

Energy Reduce energy use, especially when the printer is idle.

• Printer engine motors do not start until it is ready to print. You may notice a short delay before the first

page is printed.

• The printer enters Sleep mode after one minute of inactivity.

• When the printer enters Sleep mode, the printer control panel display and the standard exit bin lights

are turned off.

• If scanning is supported, the scanner lamps are activated only when a scan job is started.

Energy/Paper Use all the settings associated with Energy mode and Paper mode.

Paper

• Enable the automatic duplex feature.

• Turn off print log features.

Reducing printer noise

To select a Quiet Mode setting using the Embedded Web Server:

1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.

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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 Click Settings > General Settings > Quiet Mode > select a setting > Submit.

Choose To

Off

Note: Selecting Photo from the driver may disable Quiet Mode and provide better print quality and full speed printing.

On Reduce printer noise.

Use factory default settings. This setting supports the performance specifications of your printer.

• Print jobs will process at a reduced speed.

• Printer engine motors do not start until a document is

ready to print. There will be a short delay before the first page is printed.

• If your printer has faxing capability, fax sounds are

reduced or disabled, including those made by the fax speaker and ringer. The fax is placed in standby mode.

• The alarm control and cartridge alarm sounds are turned

off.

• The printer will ignore the Advance Start command.

Adjusting Sleep Mode

To save energy, you can decrease the number of minutes before the printer enters Sleep Mode.

Available settings range from 1–240 minutes. The factory default setting is 5 minutes.

Using the Embedded Web Server

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 the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Settings > General Settings > Timeouts.

3 In the Sleep Mode field, enter the number of minutes you want the printer to wait before it enters Sleep Mode.

4 Click Submit.

Using the printer control panel

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Settings > General Settings > Timeouts > Sleep Mode

2 In the Sleep Mode field, select the number of minutes you want the printer to wait before it enters Sleep Mode.

3 Touch .

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Using Hibernate Mode

Hibernate is an ultra‑low power operating mode. When operating in Hibernate mode, all other systems and devices are powered down safely.

Using the Embedded Web Server

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 the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Settings > General Settings > Sleep Button Settings.

3 From the Press Sleep Button or Press and Hold Sleep Button drop‑down, select Hibernate.

4 Click Submit.

Using the printer control panel

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Settings > General Settings > Press Sleep Button or Press and Hold Sleep Button > Hibernate

2 Touch .

Adjusting the brightness of the display

To save energy, or if you are have trouble reading your display, adjust the brightness of the display.

Available settings range from 20–100. The factory default setting is 100.

Using the Embedded Web Server

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 the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Settings > General Settings.

3 In the Screen Brightness field, enter the brightness percentage you want for the display.

4 Click Submit.

Using the printer control panel

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Settings > General Settings

2 Touch the down arrow until Screen Brightness appears, and then select a setting.

3 Touch .

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Recycling

Lexmark provides collection programs and environmentally progressive approaches to recycling. For more information, see:

• The Notices chapter

• The Environmental Sustainability section of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment

• The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle

Recycling Lexmark products

To return Lexmark products for recycling:

1 Go to www.lexmark.com/recycle.

2 Find the product type you want to recycle, and then select your country or region from the list.

3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: Printer supplies and hardware not listed in the Lexmark collection program may be recycled through your local

recycling center. Contact your local recycling center to determine the items they accept.

Recycling Lexmark packaging

Lexmark continually strives to minimize packaging. Less packaging helps to ensure that Lexmark printers are transported in the most efficient and environmentally sensitive manner and that there is less packaging to dispose of. These efficiencies result in fewer greenhouse emissions, energy savings, and natural resource savings.

Lexmark cartons are 100% recyclable where corrugated recycling facilities exist. Facilities may not exist in your area.

The foam used in Lexmark packaging is recyclable where foam recycling facilities exist. Facilities may not exist in your area.

When you return a cartridge to Lexmark, you can reuse the box that the cartridge came in. Lexmark will recycle the box.

Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling

Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program diverts millions of Lexmark cartridges from landfills annually by making it both easy and free for Lexmark customers to return used cartridges to Lexmark for reuse or recycling. One hundred percent of the empty cartridges returned to Lexmark are either reused or demanufactured for recycling. Boxes used to return the cartridges are also recycled.

To return Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling, follow the instructions that came with your printer or cartridge and use the prepaid shipping label. You can also do the following:

1 Go to www.lexmark.com/recycle.

2 From the Toner Cartridges section, select your country or region.

3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

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Loading paper and specialty media

Setting the paper size and type

The Paper Size setting is automatically sensed according to the position of the paper guides in each tray except in the standard 150‑sheet tray (Tray 1) and in the multipurpose feeder. The Paper Size setting for Tray 1 is set manually via the wheel on the tray, while the Paper Size setting for the multipurpose feeder is set in the Paper Size menu.

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Paper Menu > Paper Size/Type > select a tray > select the paper size or type >

Only Tray 1 has Plain Paper as the factory default Paper Type setting. Custom 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are the default settings for the other trays.

Loading the standard or optional 550‑sheet tray

The printer has a standard 150‑sheet (Tray 1) and 250‑sheet tray (Tray 2), and it may have one or more optional 550‑sheet trays. All 550‑sheet trays support the same paper sizes and types.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each paper drawer or tray separately. Keep all other drawers or trays closed until needed.

1 Pull the tray out.

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Notice the size indicators at the bottom of the tray. Use these indicators to help position the guides.

2 Make sure to release the width guide lock at the rear of the tray. Squeeze and then slide the width guide to the

correct position for the paper size you are loading.

Note: Always use the width guide lock at the rear of the tray to prevent the margins from being knocked out of adjustment.

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3 Squeeze and then slide the length guide to the correct position for the paper size you are loading.

4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level

surface.

5 Load the paper stack with the recommended print side faceup.

Notes:

• If the paper is longer than A4, then load it in short‑edge orientation.

• If the paper is shorter than A4, then load it in long‑edge orientation.

• Make sure the paper is below the maximum fill line located on the edge of the paper tray. Overloading the

tray can cause paper jams and possible printer damage.

Long‑edge orientation Short‑edge orientation

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6 Adjust both the width and length guides to lightly touch the edge of the paper stack. Make sure the paper fits loosely

in the tray, lies flat, and is not bent or wrinkled.

7 Turn the wheel clockwise to set the paper size.

8 Lock the width guide.

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9 Insert the tray.

10 From the printer control panel, verify the Paper Size and Paper Type for the tray based on the paper you loaded.

Loading the multipurpose feeder

The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of print media, such as transparencies, labels, card stock, and envelopes. It can be used for single-page or manual printing, or as an additional tray.

The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately:

• 50 sheets of 75‑g/m

• 10 envelopes

• 20 transparencies

(20‑lb) paper

Note: Do not add or remove paper or specialty media when the printer is printing from the multipurpose feeder or when the printer control panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam.

1 Pull down the multipurpose feeder door.

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2 Gently pull the extension until it is fully extended.

3 Flex the sheets of paper or specialty media back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease them. Straighten

the edges on a level surface.

Paper

Envelopes

Transparencies

Note: Avoid scratching or touching the print side.

4 Load the paper or specialty media. Slide the stack gently into the multipurpose feeder until it comes to a stop.

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Notes:

• Load A3‑, A6‑, 11x17, JIS B4‑, Statement‑ and legal‑size media in short‑edge orientation.

• Load A4‑, A5‑, Exec‑, JIS B5‑ and letter‑size media in long‑edge orientation.

• Load envelopes flap side up in short‑edge orientation.

• Do not exceed the maximum amount of media that the multipurpose feeder can hold.

• Load only one size and type of paper at a time.

Long‑edge orientation Short‑edge orientation

Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or

self‑stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.

5 Adjust the width guide to lightly touch the edge of the stack. Make sure the paper or specialty media fits loosely in

the multipurpose feeder, lies flat, and is not bent or wrinkled.

6 From the printer control panel, set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the multipurpose feeder (MP Feeder Size and

MP Feeder Type) based on the paper or specialty media loaded.

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Linking and unlinking trays

Linking trays

Tray linking is useful for large print jobs or for printing multiple copies. When one linked tray is empty, paper feeds from the next linked tray. When the Paper Size and Paper Type settings are the same for any trays, the trays are automatically linked. The Paper Size setting is automatically sensed according to the position of the paper guides in each tray except Tray 1 and the multipurpose feeder. The Paper Size setting for the multipurpose feeder must be set manually from the Paper Size menu. The Paper Type setting must be set for all trays from the Paper Type menu. The Paper Type menu and the Paper Size menu are both available from the Paper Size/Type menu.

Unlinking trays

Note: Trays that do not have the same settings as any other tray are not linked.

Change one of the following tray settings:

• Paper Type

Paper Type names describe the paper characteristics. If the name that best describes your paper is used by linked trays, assign a different Paper Type name to the tray, such as Custom Type [x], or define your own custom name.

• Paper Size

Load a different paper size to automatically change the Paper Size setting for a tray. Paper Size settings for the multipurpose feeder are not automatic; they must be set manually from the Paper Size menu.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not assign a Paper Type name that does not accurately describe the type of paper loaded in a tray. The temperature of the fuser varies according to the specified Paper Type. Prints may not be properly processed if an inaccurate Paper Type is selected.

Creating a custom name for a paper type

If the printer is on a network, 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 into the address field of your Web browser.

Note: 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 Settings > Paper Menu > Custom Name > type a name > Submit.

Note: This custom name will replace the Custom Type [x] name under the Custom Types and Paper Size and

Type menus.

3 Click Custom Types > select a paper type > Submit.

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Assigning a custom paper type name

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

> Paper Menu > Paper Size/Type

2 Select the tray number or MP Feeder Type.

3 Touch the left or right arrow until Custom Type [x] or another custom name appears.

4 Touch .

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 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 Settings > Paper Menu > Custom Types > select the custom name you want to configure > select a paper or

specialty media type > Submit.

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Paper guidelines

Paper characteristics

The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these factors before printing on them:

Weight

The printer trays and multipurpose feeder can automatically feed paper weights between 60–176 g/m2 (16–47‑lb) grain

long paper. The 2100‑sheet tray can automatically feed paper weights up to 60–135 g/m Paper lighter than 60 g/m

Note: Two‑sided printing is supported for 60–176 g/m

(16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, and may cause jams.

(16–47‑lb) paper.

(16–36‑lb) grain long paper.

Curl

Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions, even in the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding problems.

Smoothness

Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it properly. If paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Always use paper between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.

Moisture content

The amount of moisture in paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper correctly. Leave paper in its original wrapper until it is time to use it. This limits the exposure of paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance.

Store paper in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is very different from the printer environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.

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 60–176 g/m

(16–47‑lb) paper, grain long paper is recommended.

Fiber content

Most high‑quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides the paper with a high degree of stability, resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as cotton can negatively affect paper handling.

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Unacceptable paper

The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:

• Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless

copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper

• Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer

• Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser

• Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±2.3 mm (±0.9 in.),

such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms

In some cases, registration can be adjusted with a software application to successfully print on these forms.

• Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers

• Rough‑edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers, or curled papers

• Recycled papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European)

• Paper weighing less than 60 g/m

• Multiple‑part forms or documents

(16 lb)

Selecting paper

Using the appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble‑free printing.

To help avoid paper jams and poor print quality:

• Always use new, undamaged paper.

• Before loading paper, know the recommended printable side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on

the paper package.

• Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.

• Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in the same tray; mixing results in jams.

• Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing.

Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead

• Use grain long for 60–90‑g/m

• Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.

• Avoid paper with rough or heavily textured surfaces.

• Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based generally meet these

requirements; latex inks might not.

• Print samples on preprinted forms and letterheads considered for use before buying large quantities. This

determines whether or not the ink in the preprinted form or letterhead will affect print quality.

• When in doubt, contact your paper supplier.

(16–24‑lb) paper.

Using recycled paper and other office papers

As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for use in laser and LED (electrophotographic) printers. In 1998, Lexmark presented to the US government a study demonstrating that recycled paper produced by major mills in the US fed as well as non-recycled paper. However, no blanket statement can be made that all recycled paper will feed well.

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Lexmark consistently tests its printers with recycled paper (20–100% post-consumer waste) and a variety of test paper from around the world, using chamber tests for different temperature and humidity conditions. Lexmark has found no reason to discourage the use of today's recycled office papers, but generally the following property guidelines apply to recycled paper.

• Low moisture content (4–5%)

• Suitable smoothness (100–200 Sheffield units, or 140–350 Bendtsen units, European)

Note: Some much smoother papers (such as premium 24 lb laser and LED papers, 50–90 Sheffield units) and much rougher papers (such as premium cotton papers, 200–300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to work very well in laser and LED printers, despite surface texture. Before using these types of paper, consult your paper supplier.

• Suitable sheet-to-sheet coefficient of friction (0.4–0.6)

• Sufficient bending resistance in the direction of feed

Recycled paper, paper of lower weight (<60 g/m that is cut grain-short for portrait (or short-edge) fed printers may have lower bending resistance than is required for reliable paper feeding. Before using these types of paper for laser or LED (electrophotographic) printing, consult your paper supplier. Remember that these are general guidelines only and that paper meeting these guidelines may still cause paper feeding problems in any laser or LED printer (for example, if the paper curls excessively under normal printing conditions).

[16 lb bond]) and/or lower caliper (<3.8 mils [0.1 mm]), and paper

Storing paper

Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:

• For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40 percent. Most

label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18–24°C (65–75°F) with relative humidity between 40 and 60 percent.

• Store paper in cartons, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor.

• Store individual packages on a flat surface.

• Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.

• Take paper out of the carton or wrapper only when you are ready to load it in the printer. The carton and wrapper

help keep the paper clean, dry, and flat.

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Supported paper sizes, types, and weights

The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources and the types of paper they support.

Note: To use a paper size that is unlisted, configure a Universal Paper Size.

For more information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at

http://support.lexmark.com.

Supported paper sizes

Paper size and Dimension

210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.)

148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.)

105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 in.)

JIS B5

182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.1 in.)

Letter

216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)

Legal

216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)

150‑ sheet tray

250‑ sheet tray

1 1

550‑ sheet tray

XXX

2 2

MP Feeder

Manual Paper

Manual Envelope

Duplex

Executive

XXX X

184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in.)

JIS B4

257 x 364 mm (10.12 x 14.33 in.)

297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 in.)

Paper size is supported if printer is set to metric.

Paper size is supported if printer is set to US.

Maximum length is 1219 mm (48 in.)

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Paper size and Dimension

11x17

279 x 432 mm (11 x 17 in.)

Oficio (México)

216 x 340 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.)

Folio

216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)

Statement

140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)

Universal

64‑297 mm x 148‑432 m m (2.52‑11.69 x 5.83‑17.0 1 in.)

7 3/4 Envelope (Monarch)

98 x 191 mm (3.875 x 7.5 in.)

150‑ sheet tray

XXX

250‑ sheet tray

2 2

550‑ sheet tray

MP Feeder

Manual Paper

Manual Envelope

Duplex

XXX X

XXX XX

XXX

X X

9 Envelope

XXX

98 x 226 mm (3.875 x 8.9 in.)

Com 10 Envelope

XXX

105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)

DL Envelope

XXX

110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)

C5 Envelope

XXX

162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.01 in.)

B5 Envelope

XXX

176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 in.)

Paper size is supported if printer is set to metric.

Paper size is supported if printer is set to US.

Maximum length is 1219 mm (48 in.)

X X

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Paper size and Dimension

Other Envelope

86 x 165 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3.375 x 6.50 in. to

8.5 x 14 in.)

Paper size is supported if printer is set to metric.

Paper size is supported if printer is set to US.

Maximum length is 1219 mm (48 in.)

150‑ sheet tray

XXX

250‑ sheet tray

550‑ sheet tray

MP Feeder

Manual Paper

X X

Manual Envelope

Duplex

Supported paper types and weights

The printer engine supports 60–256 g/m2 (16–100 lb) paper weights. The duplex unit supports 64–128 g/m2 (17–34 lb) paper weights.

Note: Labels, transparencies, envelopes, and card stock always print at reduced speed.

Paper type 150‑sheet

tray

Paper

• Plain

• Bond

• Glossy

• Heavy Glossy

• Colored

• Custom Type [x]

• Letterhead

• Light

• Heavy

• Preprinted

• Recycled

250‑sheet

tray

550‑sheet

tray

MP Feeder Manual

Paper

Manual

Envelope

Duplex

Card stock XX XX

Transparencies

Labels

XX XX

XX XXX

• Paper

• Vinyl

Envelopes X X X

X X

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Printing

Printing a document

1 From the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded.

2 Send the print job:

For Windows users

With a document open, click File > Print.

b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

c Adjust the settings, if necessary.

d Click OK > Print.

For Macintosh users

Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog:

1 With a document open, choose File > Page Setup. 2 Choose a paper size or create a custom size to match the paper loaded. 3 Click OK.

b Customize the settings in the Print dialog:

1 With a document open, choose File > Print.

If necessary, click the disclosure triangle to see more options.

2 From the print options pop‑up menus, adjust the settings, if necessary.

Note: To print on a specific paper type, adjust the paper type setting to match the paper loaded, or

select the appropriate tray or feeder.

3 Click Print.

Printing in black and white

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Print Mode > Black Only >

Adjusting toner darkness

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 the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness.

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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 manufacturer.

Printing from a flash drive

Notes:

• Before printing an encrypted PDF file, enter the file password from the printer control panel.

• You cannot print files for which you do not have printing permissions.

1 Insert a flash drive into the USB port.

Notes:

• If you insert the flash drive when the printer requires attention, such as when a jam has occurred, then the

printer ignores the flash drive.

• If you insert the flash drive while the printer is processing other print jobs, then Busy appears. After these

print jobs are processed, you may need to view the held jobs list to print documents from the flash drive.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, any connector, the memory device, or the printer in the areas shown while actively printing, reading, or writing from the memory device. A loss of data can occur.

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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 printer after leaving the initial USB menu screen, then you can still print

files from the flash drive as held jobs.

Supported flash drives and file types

Flash drive File type

• Lexar JumpDrive 2.0 Pro (256MB, 512MB, or 1GB sizes)

• SanDisk Cruzer Mini (256MB, 512MB, or 1GB sizes)

Notes:

• Hi‑Speed USB flash drives must support the Full‑Speed standard. Devices supporting only USB

low‑speed capabilities are not supported.

• USB flash drives must support the FAT (File Allocation Tables) system. Devices formatted with NTFS

(New Technology File System) or any other file system are not supported.

Documents:

• .pdf

• .xps

Images:

• .dcx

• .gif

• .JPEG

• .jpg

• .bmp

• .pcx

• .TIFF

• .tif

• .png

Printing specialty documents

Tips on using letterhead

• Use letterhead designed specifically for laser/LED printers.

• Print samples on the letterhead being considered for use before buying large quantities.

• Before loading letterhead, flex the sheets to prevent them from sticking together.

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• Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead.

Source Print side Paper orientation

Standard and optional trays (simplex printing) Preprinted letterhead

design is placed faceup.

Standard and optional trays (duplex printing) Preprinted letterhead

design is placed facedown.

Multipurpose feeder (simplex printing) Preprinted letterhead

design is placed facedown.

Multipurpose feeder (duplex printing) Preprinted letterhead

design is placed faceup.

Note: Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser/LED printers.

When feeding short edge, the top edge of the sheet with the logo is placed at the right side of the tray.

When feeding long‑edge, the letter head should go to the rear of the printer.

The top edge of the sheet with the logo is placed at the right side of the tray.

The top edge of the sheet with the logo should enter the multipurpose feeder first.

The top edge of the sheet with the logo should enter the multipurpose feeder last.

Tips on using transparencies

• Print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.

• Feed transparencies from the standard tray or from the multipurpose feeder.

• From the Paper menu, set the Paper Type to Transparency.

• Use transparencies designed specifically for laser/LED printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand

temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.

• To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.

• Before loading transparencies, flex the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.

• We recommend Lexmark transparencies. For ordering information, see the Lexmark Web site at

www.lexmark.com.

Tips on using envelopes

Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities.

• Use envelopes designed specifically for laser/LED printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure that

the envelopes can withstand temperatures up to 220°C (446°F) without sealing, wrinkling, curling excessively, or releasing hazardous emissions.

• For best performance, use envelopes made from 90 g/m

must not exceed 70 g/m

(20 lb bond) weight.

• Use only new envelopes from undamaged packages.

• To optimize performance and minimize jams, do not use envelopes that: – Have excessive curl or twist – Are stuck together or damaged in any way

(24 lb bond) paper or 25% cotton. All‑cotton envelopes

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– Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing – Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars – Have an interlocking design – Have postage stamps attached – Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position – 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 labels

Note: Use paper label sheets for occasional use only. Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual‑sided labels are not supported.

For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com.

When printing on labels:

• Use labels designed specifically for laser/LED printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that: – The labels can withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or

releasing hazardous emissions.

Note: Labels can be printed at a higher fusing temperature up to 220°C (428°F) if Label Weight is set to Heavy. Select this setting using the Embedded Web Server, or from the printer control panel Paper menu.

– Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand up to 25 psi (172 kPa) pressure without

delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous fumes.

• Do not use labels with slick backing material.

• Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets

also 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 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die‑cuts of the label.

• Be sure adhesive backing does not reach to the sheet edge. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 in.)

away from edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.

• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge, and

use a non‑oozing adhesive.

• Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes.

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 before buying large quantities.

• From the Paper menu, set the Paper Type to Card Stock.

• Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting.

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• Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or

Printing confidential and other held jobs

Storing print jobs in the printer

You can set the printer to store print jobs in the printer memory until you start the print job from the printer control panel.

All print jobs that can be initiated by the user at the printer are called held jobs.

Note: Confidential, Verify, Reserve, and Repeat print jobs may be deleted if the printer requires extra memory to process additional held jobs.

Print job type Description

Confidential Confidential lets you hold print jobs in the computer until you enter the PIN from

the control panel.

Note: The PIN is set from the computer. It must be four digits, using the numbers 0–9.

Verify Verify lets you print one copy of a print job while the printer holds the remaining

copies. It allows you to examine if the first copy is satisfactory. The print job is automatically deleted from the printer memory once all copies are printed.

Reserve Reserve allows the printer to store print jobs for printing at a later time. The print

jobs are held until deleted from the Help Jobs menu.

Repeat Repeat prints and stores print jobs in the printer memory for reprinting.

Printing information pages

Printing a font sample list

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

> Reports > Print Fonts

2 Touch PCL Fonts or PostScript Fonts.

Printing a directory list

A directory list shows the resources stored in a flash memory or on the printer hard disk.

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From the home screen, navigate to:

> Reports > Print Directory

Using Max Speed and Max Yield

The Max Speed and Max Yield settings let you choose between a faster print speed or a higher toner yield. Max Yield is the factory default setting.

• Max Speed—Prints in color unless black only is selected in the driver. Prints in black only if the black only driver

setting is selected.

• Max Yield—Switches from black to color based on the color content found on each page. Frequent color mode

switching can result in slower printing if the content of pages is mixed.

Using the Embedded Web Server

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 the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Configuration > Print Settings > Setup Menu.

3 From the Printer Usage list, select Max Speed or Max Yield.

4 Click Submit.

Using the printer control panel

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Settings > Print Settings > Setup Menu

2 From the Printer Usage list, select Max Speed or Max Yield.

3 Touch .

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 home screen.

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Canceling a print job from the computer

For Windows users

1 Open the printers folder.

In Windows 8

From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to:

Apps list > Run > type control printers > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

a Click or click Start, and then click Run.

b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type control printers.

c Press Enter, or click OK.

2 Double‑click the printer icon.

3 Select the print job you want to cancel.

4 Click Delete.

For Macintosh users

1 From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

• System Preferences > Print & Scan > select your printer > Open Print Queue

• System Preferences > Print & Fax > select your printer > Open Print Queue

2 From the printer window, select the print job you want to cancel, and then delete it.

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Understanding printer menus

Menus list

Supplies Paper Menu Reports Settings

Replace Supply Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Cyan Imaging Unit Magenta Imaging Unit Yellow Imaging Unit Black Imaging Unit Waste Toner Bottle Fuser Transfer Module Maintenance Kit

Security Network/Ports Help

Miscellaneous Security Settings Confidential Print Disk Wiping Security Audit Log Set Date and Time

Depending on the printer setup, this menu appears as Standard Network, Wireless Network, or Network [x].

Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Substitute Size Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Custom Names Universal Setup

Active NIC

Standard Network or Network [x] Standard USB Parallel [x] Serial [x] SMTP Setup

Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Network [x] Setup Page Profiles List Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report

General Settings Flash Drive Menu Print Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Job Accounting Menu Utilities Menu XPS Menu PDF Menu PostScript Menu PCL Emul Menu HTML Menu Image Menu

Print All Guides Color Quality Print Quality Printing Guide Media Guide Print Defects Guide Menu Map Information Guide Connection Guide Moving Guide Supplies Guide

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Supplies menu

Menu item Description

Replace Supply

Waste Toner Bottle

Cyan Cartridge

Early Warning Low Invalid Near End of Life Replace Missing Defective OK Unsupported

Magenta Cartridge

Early Warning Low Invalid Near End of Life Replace Missing Defective OK Unsupported

Provides the option to reset the supply counter for the waste toner bottle

• Select Yes to reset the supply counter.

• Select No to exit.

Shows the status of the cyan toner cartridge

Shows the status of the magenta toner cartridge

Yellow Cartridge

Early Warning Low Invalid Near End of Life Replace Missing Defective OK Unsupported

Shows the status of the yellow toner cartridge

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Menu item Description

Black Cartridge

Early Warning Low Invalid Near End of Life Replace Missing Defective OK Unsupported

Cyan Imaging Unit

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Magenta Imaging Unit

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Shows the status of the black toner cartridge

Shows the status of the cyan imaging unit

Shows the status of the magenta imaging unit

Yellow Imaging Unit

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Black Imaging Unit

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Waste Toner Bottle

Near Full Replace Missing OK

Shows the status of the yellow imaging unit

Shows the status of the black imaging unit

Shows the status of the waste toner bottle

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Menu item Description

Fuser

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Transfer module

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Maintenance Kit

OK Replace

Paper menu

Shows the status of the fuser

Shows the status of the transfer module

Shows the status of the maintenance kit

Default Source menu

Menu item Description

Default Source

Tray [x] MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Envelope

Sets a default paper source for all print jobs

Notes:

• Tray 1 (standard tray) is the factory default setting.

• From the Paper menu, Configure MP feeder must be set to Cassette for

MP feeder to appear as a menu setting.

• If the same size and type of paper are in two trays and the Paper Size and

Paper Type settings match, then the trays are automatically linked. When one tray is empty, the print job continues using the linked tray.

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Paper Size/Type menu

Menu item Description

Tray [x] Size

(LEF) Letter Legal JIS B4 A3 11 x 17 Universal (LEF) A4

Tray [x] Type

Plain Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Glossy Heavy Glossy Labels Vinyl Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Paper Custom Type [x]

Specifies the paper size loaded in each tray

Notes:

• Letter is the US factory default setting. A4 is the international factory

default setting.

• For trays with automatic size sensing, only the size detected by the

hardware appears.

• If the same size and type of paper are in two trays and the Paper Size

and Paper Type settings match, then the trays are automatically linked. When one tray is empty, the print job continues using the linked tray.

Specifies the type of paper loaded in each tray

Notes:

• Plain Paper is the factory default setting for Tray 1. Custom Type [x] is

the factory default setting for all other trays.

• If available, a user‑defined name appears instead of Custom Type [x].

• If the same size and type of paper are in two trays and the Paper Size

and Paper Type settings match, then the trays are automatically linked. When one tray is empty, the print job continues using the linked tray.

Note: Only installed trays are listed in this menu.

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Menu item Description

MP Feeder Size

Letter Legal Executive JIS B4 A3 11 x 17 Oficio (México) Folio Statement Universal 7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope 10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope B5 Envelope Other Envelope A4 A5 A6 JIS B5

Specifies the paper size loaded in the multipurpose feeder

Notes:

• Letter is the US factory default setting. A4 is the international factory

default setting.

• From the Paper menu, Configure MP Feeder must be set to Cassette

for MP Feeder to appear as a menu setting.

MP Feeder Type

Plain Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Glossy Heavy Glossy Labels Vinyl Labels Bond Envelope Rough Envelope Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Paper Custom Type [x]

Note: Only installed trays are listed in this menu.

Specifies the type of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder

Notes:

• Plain Paper is the factory default setting.

• From the Paper menu, Configure MP Feeder must be set to Cassette

for MP Feeder to appear as a menu setting.

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Menu item Description

Manual Paper Size

Letter Legal Executive JIS B4 A3 11 x 17 Oficio (México) Folio Statement Universal A4 A5 A6 JIS B5

Manual Paper Type

Plain Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Glossy Heavy Glossy Labels Vinyl Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Paper Custom Type [x]

Specifies the size of the paper loaded manually

Note: Letter is the US factory default setting. A4 is the international factory default setting.

Specifies the type of paper loaded manually

Note: Plain Paper is the factory default setting.

Manual Envelope Size

10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope B5 Envelope 7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope Other Envelope

Note: Only installed trays are listed in this menu.

Specifies the size of the envelope loaded manually

Note: 10 Envelope is the US factory default setting. DL Envelope is the international factory default setting.

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Menu item Description

Manual Envelope Type

Envelope Rough Envelope Custom Type [x]

Note: Only installed trays are listed in this menu.

Specifies the type of envelope loaded manually

Note: Envelope is the factory default setting.

Configure MP menu

Menu item Description

Configure MP

Cassette Manual First

Determines when the printer selects paper from the multipurpose feeder

Notes:

• Cassette is the factory default setting. Cassette configures the

multipurpose feeder as the automatic paper source.

• Manual sets the multipurpose feeder only for manual feed print jobs.

• First configures the multipurpose feeder as the primary paper source.

Substitute Size menu

Menu item Description

Substitute Size

All Listed Off Statement/A5 Letter/A4 11 x 17/A3

Substitutes a specified paper size if the requested paper size is not available

Notes:

• All Listed is the factory default setting. All available substitutions are

allowed.

• Off indicates that no size substitutions are allowed.

• Setting a size substitution lets the print job continue without a Change

Paper message appearing.

Paper Weight menu

Menu item Description

Plain Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Card Stock Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Specifies the relative weight of the plain paper loaded

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specifies the relative weight of the card stock loaded

Notes:

• Normal is the factory default setting.

• Settings appear only if card stock is supported.

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Menu item Description

Transparency Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Recycled Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Glossy Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Heavy Glossy Weight

Heavy

Labels Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Vinyl Labels Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Specifies the relative weight of the transparencies loaded

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specifies the relative weight of the recycled paper loaded

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specifies the relative weight of the glossy paper loaded

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specifies the relative weight of the glossy paper loaded

Note: Heavy is the factory default setting.

Specifies the relative weight of the labels loaded

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specifies the relative weight of vinyl labels loaded

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Bond Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Envelope Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Rough Envelope Weight

Heavy Light Normal

Letterhead Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Preprinted Weight

Normal Heavy Light

Specifies the relative weight of the bond paper loaded

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specifies the relative weight of the envelopes loaded

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specifies the relative weight of the envelopes loaded

Note: Heavy is the factory default setting.

Specifies the relative weight of the letterhead loaded

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specifies the relative weight of the preprinted paper loaded

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.