Lexmark 4800 User Manual

Lexmark 4800 Series All-In-One

User Guide

June 2007 www.lexmark.com

Contents

Safety information.........................................................................................................5

Networking the printer...................................................................................................6

General networking.............................................................................................................................6

Wireless networking............................................................................................................................9

Advanced wireless setup...................................................................................................................15

Printing.........................................................................................................................16

Getting started...................................................................................................................................16

Learning about the All-In-One software print options........................................................................20

Performing printing and related tasks................................................................................................22

Managing print jobs...........................................................................................................................30

Copying.........................................................................................................................32

Getting started...................................................................................................................................32

Performing copying and related tasks...............................................................................................33

Scanning.......................................................................................................................40

Getting started...................................................................................................................................40

Learning about the All-In-One Center scan options..........................................................................40

Performing scanning and related tasks.............................................................................................46

Scanning over a network...................................................................................................................53

Working with photos...................................................................................................56

Connecting photo storage devices....................................................................................................56

Working with photos using the control panel.....................................................................................59

Working with photos using the computer...........................................................................................66

Understanding the printer...........................................................................................75

Understanding the printer parts.........................................................................................................75

Understanding the software...............................................................................................................83

Maintaining the printer................................................................................................95

Print cartridges..................................................................................................................................95

Improving print quality.....................................................................................................................100

Ordering supplies............................................................................................................................101

Cleaning the scanner glass.............................................................................................................102

Cleaning the exterior of the printer..................................................................................................102

Finding information about the printer...............................................................................................102

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Contacting Customer Support.........................................................................................................105

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................106

Setup troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................106

Wireless troubleshooting.................................................................................................................112

Print troubleshooting........................................................................................................................123

Copy troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................132

Scan troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................134

Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting................................................................................................137

Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshooting......................................................................140

Error messages...............................................................................................................................143

Saving settings................................................................................................................................148

Removing and reinstalling the software..........................................................................................148

Notices........................................................................................................................150

Edition notice...................................................................................................................................150

Product information.........................................................................................................................151

European EC directives conformity statement for radio products...................................................154

Power consumption.........................................................................................................................157

Glossary......................................................................................................................164

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Safety information

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

Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

CAUTION: Do not 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 the power
cord is misused, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of misuse.
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.
This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark

components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use
of other replacement parts.

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

Safety information

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Networking the printer

General networking

Networking overview

A network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers
connected together for communication through cables or through a wireless connection. A network can be either
wired, wireless, or designed to have both wired and wireless devices.

Devices on a wired network use cables to communicate with each other.
Devices on a wireless network use radio waves instead of cables to communicate with each other. For a device to

be able to communicate wirelessly, it must have a wireless print server attached or installed that enables it to receive
and transmit radio waves.

Common home network configurations

For desktop computers, laptops, and printers to communicate with each other over a network, they must be
connected by cables and/or have wireless network adapters built in or installed in them.

There are different ways a network can be set up. Five common examples appear below.

Note: The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Lexmark internal print servers built in
or installed in them so that they can communicate over a network. Lexmark internal print servers are devices made
by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be connected to wired or wireless networks.

Wired network example

• A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch.

• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.

Internet

Wireless network examples

Four common wireless networks appear below:

• Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet

• Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet

• Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet

• Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet

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Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet

•

A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable.

• A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router.

• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.

Internet

Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet

•

A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router.

• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.

Internet

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Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet

•

A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point.

• The network has no connection to the Internet.

Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet

A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a wireless router.

•

• The network has no connection to the Internet.

Finding the MAC address

Most network equipment has a unique hardware identification number to distinguish it from other devices on the
network. This is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address.

If your printer has a factory installed internal wireless print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers
located on the back of your printer.

If you purchased the internal wireless print server separately, the MAC address appears on an adhesive label that
came with the wireless print server. Attach the adhesive label to your printer so you will be able to find the MAC
address when you need it.

UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX

Note: A list of MAC addresses can be set on a router so that only devices with matching MAC addresses can be

allowed to operate on the network. This is called MAC filtering. If MAC filtering is enabled in your router and you
want to add a printer to your network, the MAC address of the printer must be included in the MAC filter list.

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Printing a network setup page

A network setup page lists your network configuration settings.

Note: You can print a network setup page only when an internal wireless print server is installed in the printer.
To print a network setup page:

1 From the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until Setup is highlighted.

2 Press .

3 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup is highlighted.

4 Press .

5 Press or repeatedly until Print Network Setup Page is highlighted.

6 Press

A network setup page prints.

Wireless networking

IP addresses

Finding IP addresses

An IP address is a unique number used by devices on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other.
Devices on an IP network can only communicate with each other if they have unique and valid IP addresses. A
unique IP address means no two devices on the same network have the same IP address.

How to locate a printer's IP address

You can locate the printer's IP address by printing out the printer's network setup page.

How to locate a computer's IP address

Click Apple menu  System Preferences.

1

2 Click Network.

3 From the Show pop-up menu, select Airport.

4 Click TCP/IP.

The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100.

Assigning an IP address

An IP address may be assigned by the network using DHCP. The print object, created at the end of the installation,
sends all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address.

Many networks have the ability to automatically assign an IP address. Auto-IP is the ability for individual devices to
assign themselves a unique IP address. Most networks use DHCP to assign addresses.

Related topics:

•

“Installing the printer on a network” on page 11

Types of wireless networks

Networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up a network in
infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer.

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A wireless network where each device communicates with others through a wireless access point (wireless router)
is set up in infrastructure mode. All devices must have valid IP addresses and share the same SSID and channel.
In addition, they must share the same SSID and channel as the wireless access point (wireless router).

A simple type of wireless network is one where a PC with a wireless adapter communicates directly with a printer
equipped for wireless networking. This mode of communication is called ad hoc. A device in this type of network
must have a valid IP address and be set to ad hoc mode. The wireless print server must also be configured with the
same SSID and channel.

Infrastructure Ad hoc

Characteristics

Communication Through wireless access point (wireless

router)

Security More security options

Range Determined by range and number of

access points

Speed Usually faster Usually slower

Requirements for all
devices on the network

Unique IP address for each
device

Mode set to Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode

Same SSID Yes, including the wireless access point

Same channel Yes, including the wireless access point

Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has:

Yes Yes

(wireless router)

(wireless router)

Directly between devices

Restricted to range of individual devices
on network

Yes

Yes

• Increased network security

• Increased reliability

• Faster performance

• Easier setup

Finding the signal strength

Wireless devices have built-in antennas that transmit and receive radio signals. The signal strength listed on the
printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received. Many factors can affect
the signal strength. One factor is interference from other wireless devices or even other devices such as microwave
ovens. Another factor is distance. The farther two wireless devices are from each other, the more likely it is that the
communication signal will be weaker.

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Networking the printer

Installing and configuring a printer for use on a network lets users at different computers print to a common printer.
There are two methods for networking this printer:

• Configure a wireless network connection for the printer.

Note: To set up the printer, use a computer that connects wirelessly to the network. The printer must be near

the computer you will be using to configure it. After configuration, the printer can be moved to the location where
it will reside.

• Connect the printer directly to a network computer using the USB cable, and enable it to be shared across the

network (printer sharing).

Note: Refer to Mac Help for details on how to share your printer across the network.

Know your security keys

To set up your printer for wireless printing, you need the following information:

• Know the name (SSID) of your wireless network.

• If your wireless network uses a security scheme, make sure you know the password that was used to keep your

network secure. This password is also known as a security key, WEP key, or WPA key.

Note: If you do not know this information, see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact
the person who set up your wireless network.

Use the table below to write down the information you need to know.

Item Description

SSID (name of your network)

Security key (password)

• Make sure you copy down the security key exactly, including any capital letters, and store it in a safe place for

future reference.
The security key must follow the following criteria:

WEP key

– Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F and 0–9.
– Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard.

WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK key

– Up to 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F and 0–9.
– Between 8 and 64 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a

keyboard.

Why do I need an installation cable?

When you set up the printer on your wireless network, you will need to temporarily connect the printer to a computer
using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.

An installation cable is also known as a USB cable.

Installing the printer on a network

Follow the instructions for the networking method you want to use. Make sure the selected network is set up and
working properly, and that all relevant devices are turned on. For more information on your specific network, see
your network documentation or consult the person who set up the network.

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Installing the printer on additional network computers

If you are installing your network printer for use with multiple computers on the network, insert the installation CD
into each additional computer, and follow the instructions on the computer screen.

• You do not need to repeat the connection steps for each computer you want to print to the printer.

• The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the installation. If multiple printers appear in the list, make

sure you select the printer with the correct IP address/MAC address.

Related topics:

• “Finding the MAC address” on page 8

• “Finding IP addresses” on page 9

Sharing the printer on a network

To let other Macintosh computers on your network that use Mac OS X version 10.3 or later use any printer connected
to your Macintosh computer:

1 Click Apple menu  System Preferences.

2 Click Print & Fax.

3 From the Sharing tab, select Share these printers with other computers.

Note: If necessary, click the lock so you can make changes.

4 Select the printer(s) you want to share with other computers.

To let Windows computers on your network use any printer connected to your Macintosh computer:

1 Click Apple menu  System Preferences.

2 Click Print & Fax.

3 From the Sharing tab, select Share these printers with other computers.

Note: If necessary, click the lock so you can make changes.

4 Select the printer(s) you want to share with other computers.

5 Click Show All, and then click Sharing.

6 From the Services tab, select Windows Sharing.

Note: Windows users should see the Windows documentation for information on adding a network printer connected

to a Macintosh computer.

Selecting a network printer

You can print or scan using a network printer connected to a local or remote subnet.

1 Open the application that you want to use. The Network Selection sheet can be accessed through two different

paths:

If you are using Do this

Lexmark Setup Assistant (during
setup)

a Install the printer software. For more information, see “Installing the

printer software” on page 83.

b Once the Printer Selection screen appears, choose Add Remote

from the drop-down menu.

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If you are using Do this

All-in-One Center

a From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series

folder.

b Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.
c From the menu, choose Advanced Network Scan Access.

The Network Scan Access dialog appears.

d Click +.

The Network Selection sheet appears.

2 Select a printer from your local subnet or from a remote subnet.

• The application searches for supported printers in the network or printers that are connected to your

computer.

• If you want to select a particular printer on a remote subnet, type the IP address of the print server to which

the printer is connected in the Search by IP field, and then press return on your keyboard. If you do not
know the IP address of the print server, consult the person who set up your network.

• If you want to search a remote subnet for supported printers, type any IP address that belongs to the

particular subnet in the Search by IP field and the subnet mask in CIDR notation, and then press return on
your keyboard. If you do not know the IP address of the print server, consult the person who set up your
network.

3 From the list of printers, select the name of the printer that you want to use.

4 Click Select.

Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets

The printer software CD can automatically find the printers that are located on the same network as the computer.
If the printer and print server are located on another network (called a subnet), you must manually enter an IP address
during printer software installation.

Using a wireless network connection

This printer contains an internal wireless print server, which allows the printer to be used on a wireless network. The
following settings from your existing wireless network may be needed to properly configure the printer for use on the
network:

• The network name, also known as the SSID

• The type of security used on the network (WEP, WPA, WPA2)

• Any applicable security keys or passwords used with the network security encryption type

1 Insert the printer software CD.

2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Installer icon.

3 Double-click Install.

4 Click Continue.

5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

If your printer is already installed but you have not set it up for use on your wireless network, you need to add your
printer to the Printer List.

1 From the Finder desktop, click Applications.

2 From Applications, double-click Utilities.

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3 Double-click Printer Setup Utility.

The Printer List dialog appears.

4 From the menu bar, click Add.

The Printer Browser dialog appears.

5 Select XXXX Series <MAC:nnnnnn>, and then click Add.

The Printer Browser closes, and the printer is displayed in the Printer List dialog.

Note: XXXX is the printer series number, and nnnnnn is the last six digits of the printer's MAC address.

6 Run the Wireless Setup Assistant to configure the printer for use on your wireless network.

For more information, see “Run the Wireless Setup Assistant” on page 122.

Related topics:

• “Changing wireless settings after installation” on page 121

Tips for using network adapters

• Make sure the adapter connections are secure.

• Make sure the computer is turned on.

• Make sure you entered the correct IP address.

Why do I need to disconnect the installation cable?

You need to disconnect the installation cable to complete the wireless installation.

What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?

• Off indicates that the printer is not turned on, or a wireless print server is not installed.

Select this option:

– If you want to connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable.
– If the printer does not have a wireless print server installed and you want to connect the printer to the

computer using a USB cable.

• Orange indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for wireless printing, but it is not connected to a

wireless network.
Select this option if you want to set up the printer on your wireless network.

• Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured, but it is unable to communicate with the wireless

network.
Select this option if you want to modify the wireless settings of the printer.

• Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.

Select this option to start using the printer that is already set up on your wireless network.

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Advanced wireless setup

Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Mac

The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A network
set up this way is called an infrastructure network. If you have an infrastructure network in your home, you should
configure your printer for use on that network.

If you don't have a wireless access point (wireless router) or would like to set up a standalone network between your
printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you can set up an ad hoc network.

1 Make sure the computer is on.

2 From the Finder desktop, click Applications.

3 From Applications, double-click Internet Connect.

4 From the toolbar, click AirPort.

5 From the Network pop-up menu, click Create Network.

6 Create a name for your ad hoc network, and then click OK.

7 Insert the CD for Macintosh to run the wireless setup.

8 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Installer icon.

9 Double-click the Install icon.

10 Click Continue.

11 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: Store your network name and password in a safe place for future reference.

Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Mac

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant.

3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

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Printing

Getting started

Loading paper

1 Make sure:

• You use paper designed for inkjet printers.

• If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing

you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

• The paper is not used or damaged.

• If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it.

• You do not force paper into the printer.

2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support. You can

load up to:

• 100 sheets of plain paper

• 25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper

• 25 sheets of photo paper

• 25 sheets of glossy paper

Note: Photos require more drying time. Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.

3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to rest against the edges

of the paper.

Note: To avoid paper jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guides.

Related topics:

• “Using the automatic paper type sensor” on page 16

Using the automatic paper type sensor

The printer is equipped with an automatic paper type sensing device. The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects
the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for you. For example, if you want to
print a photo, load photo paper into the printer. The printer detects the type of paper and automatically adjusts the
settings to give you optimum photo-printing results.

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Loading envelopes

You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time.

Warning: Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars.

1 Load envelopes in the center of the paper support with the stamp location in the upper left corner.

2 Make sure:

• The print side of the envelopes faces you.

• The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers.

• The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes.

Notes:

• Do not load envelopes with holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing.

• Do not use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive.

• Envelopes require more drying time. Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink

smudging.

Related topics:

• “Printing envelopes” on page 24

Loading labels

You can load up to 25 sheets of labels at a time.

1 Load labels with the print side facing you and the top of the sheet fed into the printer first.

2 Make sure:

• The print side of the labels faces you.

• The top of the labels feeds into the printer first.

• The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the labels.

• You use full label sheets. Partial sheets (with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to peel

off during printing, resulting in a paper jam.

• The labels are loaded in the center of the paper support.

• The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels.

Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each sheet of labels as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink

smudging.

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Loading greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards

You can load up to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time.

1 Load cards with the print side facing you.

2 Make sure:

• The cards are loaded in the center of the paper support.

• The paper guides rest against the edges of the cards.

Note: Photo cards require more drying time. Remove each photo card as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink

smudging.

Related topics:

• “Printing cards” on page 23

Loading transparencies

You can load up to 50 transparencies at a time.

1 Load transparencies with the rough side facing you. If the transparencies have a removable strip, each strip

should face away from you and down toward the printer.

2 Make sure:

• The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support.

• The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies.

Notes:

• Transparencies with paper backing sheets are not recommended.

• Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid

ink smudging.

Related topics:

• “Printing transparencies” on page 25

Loading iron-on transfers

You can load up to 10 iron-on transfers at once, but you will achieve best results loading them one at a time.

1 Load iron-on transfers with the print side of the transfer facing you.

2 Make sure:

• You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers.

• The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support.

• The paper guides rest against the edges of the transfers.

Related topics:

• “Printing iron-on transfers” on page 25

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Loading custom-size paper

You can load up to 100 sheets of custom-size paper at a time.

1 Load paper with the print side facing you.

2 Make sure:

• The paper size fits within these dimensions:

Width:

– 76.0–216.0 mm
– 3.0–8.5 inches

Length:

– 127.0–432.0 mm
– 5.0–17.0 inches

• The stack height does not exceed 10 mm.

• The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support.

• The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.

Loading banner paper

You can load up to 20 sheets of banner paper at a time.

1 Remove all paper from the paper support before loading the banner paper.

2 Tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner.

3 Place the required stack of banner paper on the top cover.

4 Feed the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer first.

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• The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support.

• The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.

Related topics:

• “Printing a banner” on page 26

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Choosing compatible specialty paper types

• Heavyweight matte paper—A photo paper with a matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics.

• Lexmark PerfectFinish

printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. It is used specifically for printing professional quality photos with
a glossy finish. It is best when used with genuine Lexmark evercolor
water-resistant.

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Photo paper—A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet

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2 ink, providing photos that are fade- and

• Lexmark Photo Paper—An outstanding "everyday" heavyweight inkjet photo paper designed for use with

Lexmark printers, but compatible with all brands of inkjet printers. Although inexpensive, it offers excellent image
quality and outstanding value.

• Transparency—A clear, plastic media primarily used for overhead projectors.

• Card stock—A very thick paper used for printing sturdier items, such as greeting cards.

• Iron-On transfer—A type of media that has a reverse image printed on it that can be ironed onto fabric.

Learning about the All-In-One software print options

Choosing a paper size

1 With a document open, click File  Page Setup.

2 From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

Note: When you select Any Printer, your paper size choices are limited. By selecting the name of your printer,

you have many more paper size options.

3 From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size.

4 Click OK.

Related topics:

• “Using the Page Setup dialog” on page 84

Choosing a paper type

By default, the paper type sensor is set to Automatic. It can detect and adjust the paper type settings for plain,
heavyweight matte, glossy/photo, and transparency paper. To manually choose the paper type:

1 With a document open, click File  Print.

2 From the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media.

3 From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose a paper type.

4 Click Print.

Notes:

• Manually choosing a paper type turns off the paper type sensor for the current print job.

• For multiple-page jobs, the printer assumes the subsequent pages are the same paper type as the first sheet

detected.

Related topics:

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

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Choosing a print quality

1 With a document open, click File  Print.

2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

3 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.

4 From the Print Quality menu, select the appropriate print quality for the document:

• Automatic—Default selection.

• Quick Print—Best for text-only documents with reduced print quality but faster print speed.

• Normal—Recommended for most types of documents.

• Best—Recommended for photos and documents with graphics.

5 Click Print.

Related topics:

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

Collating copies using the computer

The printer can sort multiple copy jobs. For example, if you print two copies of a three-page document, and you
choose not to collate them, the pages print in this order: 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3. If you choose to collate, the pages print in
this order: 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3.

1 With a document open, click File  Print.

2 In the Copies field, enter the number of copies you want to print.

3 Choose Collated.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Collating copies using the control panel” on page 35

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

Sharpening an image

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.

4 From the Scan dialog, click to open the Scan Settings drawer.

5 Click the Adjustments tab.

6 From the Blur/Sharpen area, move the slider to adjust the level of sharpness of the scanned image.

Related topics:

• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 42

• “Enhancing photo print quality using the software” on page 72

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Resetting All-In-One software settings to defaults

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 Click Defaults.

Related topics:

• “Using the All-In-One Center” on page 90

• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 42

Performing printing and related tasks

Printing a document

1 Load paper.

2 With a document open, click File  Print.

3 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

4 From the third pop-up menu from the top, select the settings you want to adjust, and adjust the settings.

You can specify print quality, the number of copies to print, the type of paper you're printing on, and how you
want the pages to print.

5 Click Print.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

Printing photos

1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable

side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

Note: For best results, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper. Do not use Lexmark
Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridges are not compatible with this type of paper.

2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.

a With a photo open, choose File  Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size loaded.

d Choose an orientation.

e Click OK.

3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.

a With a photo open, choose File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, click Advanced. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

d From the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, type the number of copies to be printed in the Copies field.

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e From the same pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media.

• From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the type of paper you are using.

• From the Print Quality menu, choose Automatic or Best.

f Click Print.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Enhancing photo print quality using the software” on page 72

Printing borderless photos

1 Load photo or glossy paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the

printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

Notes:

• Use only the following paper sizes to print borderless photos: letter, A4, A5, B5, A6, Hagaki, 3.5 x 5 in.,

4 x 6 in., 5 x 7 in., 10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cm, L, and 2L.

• If you use plain paper instead of a photo paper, the printed photo may come out with small margins around

its borders.

2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.

a With a photo open, choose File  Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size loaded.

Note: Make sure you choose an option that has (Borderless) in it. For example, if you loaded a 4 x 6 photo
card, choose US 4 x 6 in (Borderless).

d Choose an orientation.

e Click OK.

3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.

a With a photo open, choose File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, click Advanced. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

d From the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, type the number of copies to be printed.

e From the same pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media.

• From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the type of paper you are using.

• From the Print Quality menu, choose Automatic or Best.

f Click Print.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Enhancing photo print quality using the software” on page 72

Printing cards

1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards.

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Notes:

• Make sure the thickness of each card does not exceed 0.020 inch (0.50 mm).

• Make sure the print side of the card faces you.

2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.

a With a document open, click File  Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a card size.

d Choose an orientation.

e Click OK.

3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.

a From the software application, click File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c Click Print.

Notes:

• To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer.

• To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before stacking.

Related topics:

• “Loading greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards” on page 18

Printing envelopes

1 Load envelopes.

Notes:

• Do not load envelopes with holes, perforations, cutouts, deep embossing, metal clasps, metal folding bars,

string ties, or exposed flap adhesive.

• Make sure the print side of the envelopes faces you.

2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.

a With a document open, click File  Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the envelope size loaded.

d Choose an orientation.

Notes:

• Most envelopes use landscape orientation.

• Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application.

e Click OK.

3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.

a From the software application, click File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c Click Print.

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Related topics:

• “Loading envelopes” on page 17

Printing iron-on transfers

1 Load iron-on transfers.

2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.

a With a document open, click File  Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes.

d Choose a paper size.

e Choose an orientation.
f Click OK.

3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.

a From the software application, click File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.

d From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Iron-On Transfer.

Note: Choosing Iron-On Transfer automatically mirrors the image you want to print.

e Select a print quality other than Quick Print. Best is recommended.

4 Click Print.

Note: To prevent smudging, remove each iron-on transfer as it exits, and let it dry before stacking.

Related topics:

• “Loading iron-on transfers” on page 18

• “Using the Page Setup dialog” on page 84

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

Printing transparencies

1 Load transparencies.

2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.

a With a document open, click File  Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size.

d Choose an orientation.

e Click OK.

3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.

a From the software application, click File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.

• From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Transparency.

• Select a print quality.

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Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print.

d Click Print.

Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits, and let it dry before stacking. Transparencies

may require up to 15 minutes to dry.

Related topics:

• “Loading transparencies” on page 18

Printing a banner

1 Remove all paper from the paper support.

2 Tear off only the number of pages needed for the banner (up to 20 sheets).

3 Place the required stack of banner paper on the top cover.

4 Load only the first page of banner paper into the paper support with the leading edge of the banner going into

the printer.

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5 Adjust the left and right paper guides.

6 Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog.

a With your document open, choose File  Page Setup.

b From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes.

c From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose the printer.

d From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose A4 Banner or US Letter Banner.

e Select an orientation.
f Click OK.

7 Customize the settings in the Print dialog.

a With your document open, choose File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer.

c From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.

• From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Plain.

• Select a print quality.

Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print.

d Click OK.

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Related topics:

• “Loading banner paper” on page 19

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

Printing multiple pages on one sheet

1 Load paper.

2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.

a With a document open, choose File  Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes.

d Choose a paper size.

e Choose an orientation.
f Click OK.

3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.

a With a document open, click File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Layout.

• From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of pages you want to print on one sheet.

• From the Layout Direction area, click the icon that shows the order you want the pages to print on one

sheet.

• If you want to print a border around each page image, choose an option from the Border pop-up menu.

d Click Print.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

Printing color images in black and white

This setting is available only if there is a black print cartridge installed.

1 Load paper.

2 Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog as needed.

3 With a document open, click File  Print.

4 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

5 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Color Options.

6 From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Black Only.

7 Click Print.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

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Printing multiple copies of a stored document

1 With a document open, click File  Print.

2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

3 From the third pop-up menu, choose Copies & Pages.

4 Enter the number of copies you want to print.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

Printing the last page first (reverse page order)

For Mac OS X version 10.4.2 or later:

1 With a document open, click File  Print.

2 From the third pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling.

3 From the Page Order menu, select Reverse.

4 Click Print.

For Mac OS X version 10.3.9:

1 With a document open, click File  Print.

2 From the third pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling.

3 Select Reverse page order.

4 Click Print.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)

The printer has a built-in duplex unit that lets you print on both sides of the paper automatically for letter- or A4-size
plain paper.

If you need to print duplex using paper other than letter- or A4-size plain paper, see “Printing on both sides of the
paper (duplexing) manually” on page 29.

Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically

The printer has a built-in duplex unit that lets you print on both sides of the paper automatically by using the settings
in the Two-Sided menu of the Print dialog.

Note: Use only letter- or A4-size plain paper.

1 Load paper.

2 With a document open, click File  Print.

3 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

4 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Layout.

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5 From the Two-Sided menu, select Long-edged binding or Short-edged binding.

• For Long-edged binding, pages are bound along the long edge of the page (left edge for portrait, top edge

for landscape).

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• For Short-edged binding, pages are bound along the short edge of the page (left edge for landscape, top

edge for portrait).

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Related topics:

“Duplex unit does not operate correctly” on page 130

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• “Paper jam in the duplex unit” on page 137

Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually

Note: If you are using letter- or A4-size plain paper, use automatic duplexing. For more information, see “Printing

on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically” on page 28.

1 With a document open, click File  Print.

2 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Paper Handling.

3 From the Print menu, select Odd numbered pages.

4 Click Print.

5 After printing the first set of pages, flip the stack of printouts.

Load the stack of pages back into the paper support, with the blank side of the pages facing you.

6 Repeat steps 1 and 2.

7 From the Print menu, select Even numbered pages.

8 Click Print.

Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive

To use the Print Files function, your printer must be connected to a computer, and both the printer and computer
must be on. The computer must contain applications that support the desired file formats.

1 Insert a memory card or flash drive containing document files into the printer.

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The following file types are recognized:

• .doc (Microsoft Word)

• .xls (Microsoft Excel)

• .ppt (Microsoft Powerpoint)

• .pdf (Adobe Portable Document Format)

• .rtf (Rich Text Format)

• .docx (Microsoft Word Open Document Format)

• .xlsx (Microsoft Excel Open Document Format)

• .pptx (Microsoft Powerpoint Open Document Format)

• .wps (Microsoft Works)

• .wpd (WordPerfect)

2 Press to select Print Files.

3 Press or to select a file to print.

4 Press .

Related topics:

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

Printing a test page using the computer

1 Load plain paper.

2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

3 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Utility icon.

4 From the Maintenance tab, click Print Test Page.

A page prints.
If the test page did not print at all or has quality problems, attend to any error messages that appear on the

screen.

Related topics:

• “Using the Utility” on page 93

• “Test page does not print” on page 109

Managing print jobs

Pausing print jobs

1 While the document is printing, click the printer icon on the dock.

2 From the queue window, select the job you want to pause.

3 Click the Hold icon.

Note: You can also click the Stop Jobs icon to pause printing all jobs.

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Related topics:

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

• “Resuming print jobs” on page 31

• “Canceling a print job” on page 31

Canceling a print job

To cancel a print job using the control panel:

1 Press .

Printing stops and the print cartridge carrier returns to its home position.

2 Press to turn off the printer.

To cancel a print job using the computer:

1 While the document is printing, click the printer icon on the dock.

2 From the queue window, select the job you want to cancel.

3 Click the Delete icon.

Related topics:

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Pausing print jobs” on page 30

Resuming print jobs

1 From the Finder desktop, choose Applications  Utilities  Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending

on the operating system version you are using.

2 From the list of printers, double-click your printer.

3 From the printer pop-up menu, click Start Jobs if you want to resume all print jobs in the queue. If you want to

resume a particular print job, select the document name, and then click Resume.

Related topics:

• “Pausing print jobs” on page 30

• “Canceling a print job” on page 31

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Copying

Getting started

Loading paper

1 Make sure:

• You use paper designed for inkjet printers.

• If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing

you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

• The paper is not used or damaged.

• If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it.

• You do not force paper into the printer.

2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support. You can

load up to:

• 100 sheets of plain paper

• 25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper

• 25 sheets of photo paper

• 25 sheets of glossy paper

Note: Photos require more drying time. Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.

3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to rest against the edges

of the paper.

Note: To avoid paper jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guides.

Related topics:

• “Using the automatic paper type sensor” on page 16

Loading original documents on the scanner glass

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You can copy, scan, and print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You
can also scan a document for faxing.

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1 Make sure the printer is on.

2 Open the top cover.

3 Place the original document facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.

4 Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.

Related topics:

• “Understanding the parts of the printer” on page 76

• “Making a copy” on page 33

• “Scanning a document” on page 46

Performing copying and related tasks

Making a copy

1 Load paper.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

4 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

5 Press .

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Making a color or black-and-white copy

1 Load paper.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

4 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

5 Press .

6 Press repeatedly until Color is highlighted.

7 Press or to choose Color or Black & White.

8 Press to preview the copy.

9 Press to continue adjusting the settings.

10 Repeat step 8 to step 9 as needed.

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11 Press to save your settings temporarily.

12 Press .

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Adjusting the brightness of a copy

1 Load paper.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

4 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

5 Press .

6 Press repeatedly until Lighter/Darker is highlighted.

7 Press or to adjust the brightness of the copy.

8 Press to preview the copy.

9 Press to continue adjusting the settings.

10 Repeat step 8 to step 9 as needed.

11 Press to save your settings temporarily.

12 Press .

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Copying photos

1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable

side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

2 Place a photo facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

4 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

5 Press .

6 Adjust the copy settings as needed. To make a borderless copy, choose Borderless under Resize. For more

information, see “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79.

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7 After making your choices, press to save your settings temporarily.

8 Press .

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For

best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24
hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Adjusting copy quality

1 Load paper.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

4 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

5 Press .

6 Press repeatedly until Quality is highlighted.

7 Press or to choose among the following options: Normal, Photo, Auto, or Draft.

8 Press to preview the output.

9 Press to adjust the settings.

10 Repeat step 8 to step 9 as needed.

11 Press to save your settings temporarily.

12 Press .

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Collating copies using the control panel

If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies
as groups of pages (not collated).

Collated Not collated

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1 Load paper.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

4 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

5 Press .

6 Press repeatedly until Collate is highlighted.

7 Press or to choose On.

8 Press to save the image of the page to the printer memory.

9 When asked if you want to copy another page, press to choose Yes.

10 Load the second page of the original document facedown on the scanner glass, and then press .

11 Repeat step 9 and step 10 until:

• All the pages you want to copy have been saved to the printer memory. (Proceed to step 12.)

• The memory has run out of space.

The printer automatically prints the copied pages. The last page copied is printed first.

12 Press to print the last page copied first.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Collating copies using the computer” on page 21

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Repeating an image on one page

You can print the same image multiple times on one sheet of paper. This option is helpful in creating labels, decals,
flyers, handouts, and so on.

1 Load paper.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

4 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

5 Press .

6 Press repeatedly until Layout is highlighted.

7 Press or to choose the number of times an image is repeated on a page: once, four times, nine times, or

16 times.

8 Press to preview the output.

9 Press to adjust the settings.

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10 Repeat step 8 and step 9 as needed.

11 Press to save your settings temporarily.

12 Press .

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Enlarging or reducing an image

1 Load paper.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

4 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

5 Press .

6 Press repeatedly until Resize is highlighted.

7 Press or to choose among the following options: 50 percent, 100 percent, 200 percent, Custom, Fit to

Page, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, 4x4 Poster, or Borderless.

8 Press to preview the output.

9 Press to adjust the settings.

10 Repeat step 8 to step 9 as needed.

11 Press to save your settings temporarily.

12 Press .

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Copying on both sides of the paper (duplexing)

The printer has a built-in duplex unit that lets you print on both sides of the paper without having to flip the paper
manually. This is useful when printing long documents that need to be compiled.

Notes:

• Use only plain paper in Letter or A4-size. Do not make duplex copies on envelopes, card stock, or photo paper.

• You cannot print duplex through the PictBridge port.

1 Load paper.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

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3 From the control panel, press

The light on the duplex button comes on.

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4 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

5 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

6 Press .

7 Adjust the copy settings.

Note: If you are copying a two-sided original document, set the menu item 2-Sided Original to On.

8 Press to save your settings temporarily.

9 Press .

The printer scans the first page of the original document.

10 When asked if you want to copy another page, press to choose Yes.

11 Load the second page of the original document facedown on the scanner glass, and then press .

The printer scans the second page of the original document.
The printer then prints the first page of the copy, pulls the paper inward, and prints the second page of the copy.

Warning: Do not touch the paper while the printer is actively printing.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)

1 Load paper.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

4 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

5 Press .

6 Press repeatedly until N-Up is highlighted.

7 Press or to choose the number of pages to copy on a single sheet of paper. You may choose to copy one

page, two pages, or four pages on a sheet.

8 Press .

The printer saves the image of the first page of the original document to the printer memory.

9 When asked if you want to copy another page, press to choose Yes.

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10 Load the second page of the original document facedown on the scanner glass, and then press .

11 Repeat step 9 to step 10 until all the pages you want to copy have been saved to the printer memory.

The printer prints the copy automatically.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Changing the default copy settings

1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

2 Press .

3 Press repeatedly until Change Default Settings is selected.

4 Press .

From here You can

Color Choose to copy in color and black and white.

Quality Adjust the quality of a copy. You can choose among the following

options: Normal, Photo, Auto, or Draft.

Content Type Specify the type of document being copied: Text and Graphics, Photo,

Text Only, or Line Drawing.

2-Sided Original Specify whether the original document is two-sided.

Paper Handling Specify the size and type of the paper loaded.

5 Use the control panel buttons to navigate the menu items and make your choices.

6 Press to save your settings.

Related topics:

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

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Scanning

Getting started

Loading original documents on the scanner glass

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You can copy, scan, and print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You
can also scan a document for faxing.

1 Make sure the printer is on.

2 Open the top cover.

3 Place the original document facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.

4 Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.

Related topics:

• “Understanding the parts of the printer” on page 76

• “Making a copy” on page 33

• “Scanning a document” on page 46

Learning about the All-In-One Center scan options

Choosing where to send scanned images

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the “Send scanned image to” pop-up menu, choose the scan destination.

• File—Saves the scanned image as a file to open later.

• Clipboard—Saves the scanned image to the Clipboard so you can paste it into another document. Large

scans may not fit the Clipboard.

Note: Scanning at a high resolution to the Clipboard uses a large amount of system memory and drastically
affects system performance.

• An application—Opens the scanned image in the specified application.

Related topics:

• “Saving a scanned image” on page 52

• “Using the All-In-One Center” on page 90

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Editing the Customize list

The list of applications in the Customize list is generated when you install the All-In-One software. You can expand
this list to a maximum of 50 applications. You can add, remove, or modify an application in the Customize list.

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the “Send scanned image to” pop-up menu, scroll down to the bottom of the list, and choose Customize

list. The Customize list dialog appears, showing all available applications.

To add an application to the list:

1 Click +.

2 Click Browse to navigate through the list of applications available on the computer. Click the application that

you want to add to the Available Applications list.

3 Click OK.

4 From the File Type pop-up menu, choose the type of file you want to send to your chosen application.

5 Edit the display name if desired. This is the name that will appear in the “Send scanned image to” pop-up menu.

6 Click OK.

To remove an application from the list:

1 From the list of applications, choose the application you want to remove.

2 Click -.

3 If you are sure, click OK when prompted. Otherwise, click Cancel.

To modify an application in the list:

1 From the list of applications, choose the application you want to modify.

2 Click Edit.

3 Edit the name to be displayed in the “Send scanned image to” pop-up menu.

• Click Browse to choose a new path to the application.

• From the File Type pop-up menu, choose the type of file you want to send to this application. You can choose

only one type of file.

• Click OK.

Related topics:

• “Selecting the All-In-One Center Preferences setting” on page 46

Adjusting color settings when scanning

You can manually adjust the color settings for optimum color output.

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the All-In-One Center, click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.

4 From the Scan dialog, click to open the Scan Settings drawer.

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5 From the Settings tab:

• Select a preset scan setting corresponding to your document.

• If you are not satisfied with a preset setting, customize the scan settings by adjusting color depth and

resolution, and choosing a descreening option if you need to remove wavy patterns from images scanned
from magazines or newspapers.

• Reduce background noise, if necessary. Select Reduce Background Noise, and move the slider to adjust

the level of noise reduction.

6 From the Adjustments tab:

• Adjust the brightness, contrast, and gamma (color correction curve). Move the sliders to adjust the levels.

• Sharpen the image. Move the slider to adjust sharpness of your image.

• Invert colors. Select Invert Colors to reverse the colors of your image. The effect is similar to that of a film

negative.

Related topics:

• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 42

• “Adjusting the brightness of an image” on page 45

Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog

You can adjust the scan settings and do creative scanning jobs on the Scan dialog.

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.

4 Click to open the Scan Settings drawer and change the settings as needed.

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The Scan dialog has three main sections: the Settings tab, the Adjustments tab, and the Preview area.

From here Go to To

Settings tab Scan Settings Select a preset scan setting according to the color and

document type of your scan.
Note: Select Custom Settings to customize the scan setting

manually instead of using a preset scan setting.

Reduce Background Noise Remove smudges and light background shading in color

documents.

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From here Go to To

Adjustments tab Brightness Adjust the lightness and darkness of the scanned image.

Contrast Adjust the tone of the image as it is set off against a light or

dark background.

Gamma Increase or decrease the color correction curve. Enabling

gamma lets you adjust the amount of ink on the page.

Blur/Sharpen Adjust the level of sharpness of the scanned image.

Rotate Image Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise per click.

Invert Colors Reverse the colors of the image by inverting the RGB data.

The effect created is similar to that of a film negative.

Mirror Produce a mirror image of the document or image.

Defaults Reset the Adjustment controls to the factory default settings.

Preview area See a preview of the image. Some settings in the dialog are

interactive, so you can readily view the changes on the
image as you adjust the settings. Clicking

original document and shows the recent changes in the
Preview area.

Auto-crop sensitivity Select or clear Auto-crop sensitivity to activate or deactivate

auto-cropping. Adjust the slider to adjust cropping
sensitivity.

re-scans the

Width, height, and file size
display

These buttons are at the top of the Preview area:

Click To

Show or hide the Scan Settings drawer.

Refresh the image in the Preview area.

Start scanning.

See the dimension of the scanned image. Select your
preferred unit of measurement from the pop-up menu.

Related topics:

• “Using the All-In-One Center” on page 90

Cropping photos using the software

You can use the Auto-crop feature to highlight certain focal points or to show only a specific portion of an image.

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the All-in-One Center dialog, click Preview/Edit.

4 Select Auto-crop sensitivity.

Note: Selecting Auto-crop sensitivity automatically selects the area to be scanned.

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5 If you are satisfied with the cropped image, click .

If you are not satisfied with the cropped image, make adjustments.

a Use any of these methods to make adjustments:

• Move the slider.

Note: The slider adjusts the file size, width, and height of the image. If the dashed border seems to

disappear, the crop area is set beyond the size of the image.

• Click and drag the nodes to expand or minimize the crop area.

• Click and drag the crop area to a part of the image you want copied.

Note: These actions will deactivate Auto-crop sensitivity.

b Click to preview the image.

c Click to scan the image.

Related topics:

• “Using the All-In-One Center” on page 90

Adjusting the brightness of an image

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the All-In-One Center, click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.

4 Click to open the Scan Settings drawer.

5 Select the Adjustments tab.

6 From the Brightness area, move the slider to lighten or darken the image.

Related topics:

• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 42

• “Adjusting color settings when scanning” on page 41

Sharpening an image

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.

4 From the Scan dialog, click to open the Scan Settings drawer.

5 Click the Adjustments tab.

6 From the Blur/Sharpen area, move the slider to adjust the level of sharpness of the scanned image.

Related topics:

• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 42

• “Enhancing photo print quality using the software” on page 72

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Selecting the All-In-One Center Preferences setting

When scanning from the control panel, you have two options:

• You can indicate that you want the Scan dialog to open on the computer screen when you press on the

control panel. With this option, you can preview the scanned document, and then adjust the scan settings using
the All-In-One Center. For more information, see “Using the All-In-One Center” on page 90.

• You can indicate that you want to skip the Scan dialog, and send the scanned document straight to your selected

application.

To modify the Preferences setting:

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the menu bar, click Lexmark All-In-One Center.

4 Choose Preferences.

5 Select or unselect Show preview when Scan button pressed on the printer to indicate your preferred

scanning option.

• If you select Show preview when Scan button pressed on the printer, the Scan dialog opens on the

computer screen when you press

• If you unselect it, the scanned document is sent straight to your selected application when you

press

on the control panel.

on the control panel.

Note: By default, Show preview when Scan button pressed on the printer is selected.

6 Click OK to close the Preferences dialog with your scan settings applied and go back to the scan job, or you

can click the Customize list icon to edit the Available Applications list.

Click

to go to the Help Center for more information.

Related topics:

• “Editing the Customize list” on page 41

• “Performing scanning and related tasks” on page 46

Resetting All-In-One software settings to defaults

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 Click Defaults.

Related topics:

• “Using the All-In-One Center” on page 90

• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 42

Performing scanning and related tasks

Scanning a document

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or until Scan is highlighted.

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4 Press .

5 If your printer is connected to more than one computer:

a Press or repeatedly until the computer to which you want to scan is highlighted.

b Press .

If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for it:

1 Enter the PIN using the and to select a digit location and the and to select a value for that

digit.

2 Press .

6 Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list.

7 Make your selections using the control panel buttons.

8 Press .

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Understanding the Scan Mode menu” on page 83

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the parts of the printer” on page 76

Making a color or black-and-white scan

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or until Scan is highlighted.

4 Press .

5 If your printer is connected to more than one computer:

a Press or repeatedly until the computer to which you want to scan is highlighted.

b Press .

If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for it:

1 Enter the PIN using the and to select a digit location and the and to select a value for that

digit.

2 Press .

6 Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list.

7 Press repeatedly until Color is highlighted.

8 Press or to choose Color or Black & White.

9 Press to preview the copy.

10 Press to continue adjusting the settings.

11 Repeat step 9 to step 10 as needed.

12 Press .

13 Follow the instructions on your computer screen.

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Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Understanding the Scan Mode menu” on page 83

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

Scanning multiple pages using the scanner glass

1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

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2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

3 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

4 Select Prompt for multiple pages.

5 Click Scan.

6 In the Save dialog, enter a file name for your scan job.

7 From the Where pop-up menu, choose a destination for the scanned items.

8 From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose a file type.

9 Click Save.

10 When prompted, place the next item on the scanner glass, and then click Scan on the dialog. Continue this for

every page you want to scan.

11 Click Done when you are finished scanning all items.

Notes:

• You can also select Prompt to name each page if you want to save each scanned item under a different file

name. Otherwise, scanned items will be given the file name you specified and numbered accordingly.

• When a scan job is saved as a PDF, the Save dialog will only prompt once. All scanned pages are saved to only

one file since PDF supports multiple-page scanning.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

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Scanning a text-only document

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

4 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

5 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, choose Black Text.

6 Adjust the settings as needed.

7 Click Scan.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Scanning a text and graphics document

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

4 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

5 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, choose Mixed Graphics and Text.

6 Adjust the settings as needed.

7 Click Scan.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Scanning an item for Web page viewing

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

4 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

5 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” pop-up menu, choose To be viewed on monitor/web

page.

6 Adjust the settings as needed.

7 Click Scan.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

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Scanning images for editing

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original image facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

4 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

5 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, choose Photo or Magazine or Newspaper.

6 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” pop-up menu, choose To be printed or To be viewed on

monitor/Web page.

7 From the “Send scanned image to” pop-up menu, choose a destination folder or application for your scanned

photo.

8 Select Prompt for multiple pages if you have several photos to scan.

9 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog and adjust settings.

From the Settings tab, you can select a preset scan setting, descreen magazine or newspaper scans, and reduce
background noise.

From the Adjustments tab, you can customize the settings as needed.

10 Crop photos, if needed. For more information, see “Cropping photos using the software” on page 44.

11 Click .

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Scanning a portion of an image

You can scan certain portions of an image or a document using the cropping function of the Scan dialog. This option
is good for scanning logos, parts of a magazine page, or sections of a photo.

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original document or image facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

4 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

5 Click Preview/Edit.

6 Click inside the document or image in the preview area.

7 Drag the nodes on the crop area to select the part of the image that you want to scan.

Note: Drag the nodes on the dashed border to expand or minimize the crop area.

8 Click .

9 Click . Only the designated cropped area is saved or sent to an application.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Cropping photos using the software” on page 44

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Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers

Descreening helps to remove wavy patterns from images scanned from magazines or newspapers.

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.

3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

4 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

5 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, select Magazine or Newspaper.

6 Click Preview/Edit.

7 Click to open the Scan Settings drawer.

8 From the Descreen pop-up menu on the Settings tab, choose Magazine or Newspaper.

9 Click .

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Scanning text for editing

Use the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software feature to scan a document and produce text you can edit
with a word-processing application.

Note: This function will work only if you have installed ABBYY FineReader 5 SprintX.

1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

3 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

4 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, select a document type other than Photo.

5 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” pop-up menu, choose To be edited (OCR).

6 From the “Send scanned image to” menu, choose a word-processing application to use for editing.

7 Click Scan.

8 Open the scanned document from the word-processing application for previewing and editing.

9 Edit and save the document.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Scanning documents or images for e-mailing

When you want to scan a new item and send it through e-mail:

1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

3 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

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4 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, select a document type other than Photo.

5 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” menu, choose To be viewed on monitor/web page.

6 From the “Send scanned image to” menu, choose an application.

7 Click Scan.

8 Retrieve the scanned image from the application, and send it through e-mail as an attachment.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Saving a scanned image

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

4 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

5 From the “Send scanned images to” pop-up menu, choose the application where you want to save the scanned

image.

6 Adjust the settings as needed.

7 Click Scan.

The scanned image opens in the specified application.

8 From the software application, click File  Save As.

9 Enter the file name, format, and location where you want the scanned image to be saved.

10 Click Save.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Canceling a scan job

To cancel a scan using the control panel:

1 Press .

Scanning stops and the scanner bar returns to its home position.

2 Press to turn off the printer.

To cancel a scan using the software:

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the Progress dialog, click Cancel.

Related topics:

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

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Changing the default scan settings

1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Scan is highlighted.

2 Press .

3 If your printer is connected to more than one computer:

a Press or repeatedly until the computer to which you want to scan is highlighted.

b Press .

If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for it:

1 Enter the PIN using the and to select a digit location and the and to select a value for that

digit.

2 Press .

4 Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list.

5 Press repeatedly until Change Default Settings is highlighted.

6 Press .

From here You can

Color Choose to scan your document in color or black and white.

Quality Choose a scan quality: Automatic, 150 dots per inch (dpi), 300 dpi, or 600 dpi.

Original Size Set the size of the original document: Auto Detect, L, 2L, A6, A5, B5, A4, Wallet,

3 in x 5 in, 4 in x 6 in, 4 in x 8 in, 5 in x 7 in, 8 in x 10 in, or letter.

7 Use the control panel buttons to navigate the menu items and make your choices.

8 Press to save your settings.

Related topics:

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Scan Mode menu” on page 83

Scanning over a network

Setting a network printer to scan

Assigning a name to your computer

You can assign a name to your computer when you install the printer software for the first time. Choose this name
when you scan an item on the network printer and want to send the scanned image to your computer. The name of
the computer can be changed, as needed.

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the menu, choose Advanced  Network Scan Settings.

4 In the Computer Name field, type in the name of your computer.

5 Click Save.

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Related topics:

•

“Setting a “scan to network” PIN” on page 54

Setting a “scan to network” PIN

Assigning a “scan to network” PIN lets you control the sending of scanned items to your computer. You can assign
a “scan to network” PIN when you install the printer software for the first time. You can also change it as needed.

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the menu, choose Advanced  Network Scan Settings.

4 Select the check box to specify a PIN.

5 Type in a four-digit PIN. Use a combination of numbers from 1-9.

6 Click Save.

Related topics:

“Assigning a name to your computer” on page 53

•

Selecting printers that can scan to your computer

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the menu, choose Advanced Network Scan Access.

The Scan Network Access dialog appears.

4 Press + to search for printers connected to the local subnet.

The Network All-in-One Selection dialog appears.

5 In the search field, type the IP address of the print server. Consult your network administrator for help finding

the IP address of the print server.
If you want to narrow your search to a certain subnet, type the IP address of the print server and the subnet

mask in CIDR notation.

6 On your keyboard, press return.

7 From the Network All-in-One Selection dialog, select the printer you want to scan to your computer.

8 Click Select.

9 Repeat step 4 to step 8 for every printer that you want to scan to your computer.

10 When finished, click Done.

Note: To remove a printer from the list, select the printer, and then click —.

Scanning to a computer over a network using the control panel

1 Make sure:

• The printer is connected to a network through a print server or through the wireless network connection.

• The printer, the print server (if used), and the computer receiving the scan are all turned on.

• The printer is configured to scan over a network.

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2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Scan is highlighted.

4 Press .

5 Press or repeatedly until the computer to which you want to scan is highlighted.

6 Press .

If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for it:

a Enter the PIN using the and to select a digit location and the and to select a value for that digit.

b Press .

7 Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list.

8 Make your selections using the control panel buttons.

9 Press .

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Setting a network printer to scan” on page 53

• “Understanding the Scan Mode menu” on page 83

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Working with photos

Notes:

• For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark

PerfectFinish Photo Paper. Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridges are not compatible
with this type of paper.

• To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For

best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least
24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Connecting photo storage devices

Inserting a memory card

1 Insert a memory card.

• Insert the card with the brand name label facing up.

• If there is an arrow on the card, make sure it points toward the printer.

• If needed, make sure you connect the memory card to the adapter that came with it before inserting it into

the slot.

1 2

Slot Memory card

1

• xD-Picture Card

• xD-Picture Card (Type H)

• xD-Picture Card (Type M)

• Secure Digital (SD)

• Mini Secure Digital (with adapter)

• Micro Secure Digital (with adapter)

• MultiMedia Card (MMC)

• Reduced Size MultiMedia Card (with adapter)

• MultiMedia Card mobile (with adapter)

• Memory Stick (MS)

• Memory Stick PRO

• Memory Stick Duo (with adapter) or Memory Stick Duo PRO (with adapter)

2

• Compact Flash Type I and Type II

• Microdrive

2 Wait for the light located to the right of the slots on the printer to come on. The light blinks to indicate the memory

card is being read or is transmitting data.

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Warning: Do not touch cables, any network adapter, the memory card, or the printer in the area shown while

actively printing, reading, or writing from the memory card. A loss of data can occur. Also, do not remove the
memory card while actively printing, reading, or writing from it.

When the printer detects the memory card, the message Memory Card Detected appears on the control
panel display.

If the printer does not read the memory card, remove and reinsert it.

Notes:

• The printer recognizes one memory card at a time. If you insert more than one memory card, a message appears

on the display prompting you to remove all memory cards inserted.

• If a USB flash drive is inserted together with the memory card, a message appears on the display prompting

you to choose which memory device to use.

Related topics:

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

Inserting a flash drive

1 Insert the flash drive into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer.

Note: An adapter may be necessary if your flash drive does not fit directly into the port.

2 Wait for the printer to recognize that a flash drive is installed. When the flash drive is recognized, the message

Storage Device Detected appears.

If the printer does not read the flash drive, remove and reinsert it.

Warning: Do not touch cables, any network adapter, the flash drive, or the printer in the area shown while
actively printing, reading, or writing from the flash drive. A loss of data can occur. Also, do not remove the flash
drive while actively printing, reading, or writing from the flash drive.

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Note: The printer recognizes one active media device at a time. If you insert more than one media device, a message

appears on the display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize.

Related topics:

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

Removing a memory card or flash drive

A memory card or a flash drive has to be properly removed from the printer to avoid corruption of the device or loss
of stored data.

Warning: Do not remove a memory device from the printer while actively printing, reading, or writing from it.
If the printer is connected to the computer through a USB cable:

1 Click on the Finder desktop, and then drag it to the trash icon on the dock.

2 Remove the memory card or flash drive.

If the printer is connected to the computer through a wireless network, and you are using the Network Card Reader
to view and download photos from the memory device:

1 Click .

2 Remove the memory card or flash drive.

Related topics:

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

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Working with photos using the control panel

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For

best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24
hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Printing a photo or selected photos

1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable

side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

2 Insert a memory card or flash drive.

3 From the control panel, press .

4 Press to select Browse and Print Photos.

5 Press or to navigate through the photos.

6 Press to select a photo for printing.

7 If you want to edit the photo, view the photo in full screen mode, change the print settings, or see a print preview

of the photo:

a Press .

b Make your selections using the control panel buttons.

c Press to save your changes.

d Press .

8 Press or to select the number of copies to print.

9 You can select more photos for printing and editing by repeating step 5 through step 8.

10 Press to go to the print preview screen.

11 If you want to adjust the print settings:

a Press .

b Make your selections.

c Press to save your selections, and then go back to the print preview screen.

12 Press to print.

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects.

For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at
least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu” on page 80

• “Understanding the Photo Edit Mode menu” on page 81

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Printing all photos from a memory device

1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable

side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

2 Insert a memory card or flash drive.

3 From the control panel, press .

4 Press repeatedly until Print All Photos is highlighted.

5 Press .

6 Press or to select the number of photos to be printed on a page.

7 Press .

8 If you want to adjust the print settings:

a Press .

b Make your selections using the control panel buttons.

c Press to save your selections.

9 Press to print.

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects.

For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at
least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu” on page 80

Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet

1 Load plain letter- or A4-size paper.

2 Insert a memory card or flash drive.

3 From the control panel, press .

4 Press repeatedly until Photo Proof Sheet is highlighted.

5 Press .

6 Press or to specify which category of photos you want to print.

You can print a proof sheet:

• For all photos on the memory card

• For the 20 most recent photos, if there are 20 or more photos on the card

• By date, if the photos on the card were taken on different dates. If you choose this option, use the arrow

buttons on the control panel to choose the date range, then press

to save your selections.

7 Press .

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8 Press again.

One or more proof sheets print.

9 Follow the instructions on the proof sheet to select which photos to print, the number of copies per photo, red-eye

reduction, page layout, print options, and paper size.

Note: When making selections, make sure to fill in the circles completely.

10 Load the proof sheet facedown on the scanner glass.

11 From the control panel, press to select Scan Proof Sheet.

12 Press .

The printer scans the proof sheet.

13 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable

side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

Note: Make sure the paper matches the size you selected on the proof sheet.

14 Press to print your photos.

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For

best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24
hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu” on page 80

Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera

PictBridge is a technology available in most digital cameras that lets you print directly from your digital camera without
using a computer. You can connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer, and use the camera to control
printing photos.

1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera.

Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the camera.

2 Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer.

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Notes:

• Make sure the PictBridge-enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode. If the camera USB selection

is incorrect, the camera will be detected as a USB storage device, or an error message will be displayed on
the control panel of the printer. For more information, see the camera documentation.

• The printer reads only one media device at a time.

Warning: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in the area shown while actively

printing from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera. A loss of data can occur. Also, do not remove the USB cable
or network adapter while actively printing from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera.

3 If the PictBridge connection is successful, the following message appears on the display: Camera Connected.

Refer to Camera display or Camera owners manual for further information.

After a few seconds, the following message appears: Use Camera to choose and print photos.

Press

to select printer default settings.

4 If you want to use the camera to control printing photos, see the instructions in the camera documentation.

Press
are made on the camera.

on the control panel to specify the PictBridge default print settings, which are used if no selections

Related topics:

• “Understanding the PictBridge Default Print Settings menu” on page 81

Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a feature available on some digital cameras. If your camera supports DPOF,
you can specify which photos to print, how many of each, and print settings while the memory card is still in the
camera. The printer recognizes these settings when you insert the memory card into the printer.

Note: If you specified a photo size while the memory card is still in the camera, make sure the size of the paper
loaded in the printer is not smaller than the size you specified in the DPOF selection.

1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable

side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

2 Insert a memory card.

3 From the control panel, press .

4 Press repeatedly until Print Camera Selections is highlighted.

5 Press .

6 Press again.

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7 Press or to preview the photos.

8 Press to print.

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects.

For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at
least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu” on page 80

Editing photos using the control panel

1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable

side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

2 Insert a memory card or flash drive.

3 From the control panel, press .

4 Press to select Browse and Print Photos.

5 Press or to navigate through the photos.

6 Press to select a photo for editing and printing.

7 Press .

8 Press to select Edit Photo.

From here You can

Brightness Adjust the brightness of a photo.

Rotate Rotate a photo in 90-degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise.

Crop Crop a photo.

Auto Enhance Enhance a photo automatically.

Remove Red Eye Reduce the red-eye effect caused by light reflection.

Colorized Effect Select whether to print a photo in black and white, sepia, antique brown,

or antique gray.

Frames Select a frame for the photo.

9 Make your selections using the control panel buttons.

10 Press to save your changes.

11 Press to go back to the photo.

12 Press or to select the number of copies to print.

Note: The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

13 You can select more photos for printing and editing by repeating step 5 through step 12.

14 Press to go to the print preview screen.

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15 If you want to adjust the print settings:

a Press .

b Make your selections using the control panel buttons.

c Press to save your selections, and then go back to the print preview screen.

16 Press to print.

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects.

For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at
least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Related topics:

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Understanding the Photo Edit Mode menu” on page 81

• “Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu” on page 80

Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive

1 Insert a memory card that contains the images you want to transfer.

2 After the memory card is detected, press .

3 Press repeatedly until Save Photos is highlighted.

4 Press .

5 Press or to select USB Flash Drive.

6 Insert the flash drive.

7 Press .

8 Press or to highlight your selection among the following options:

• Save All “N” Photos (Where “N” is the number of photos on the memory card detected by the printer.)

• Save Recent Date Photos

• Save Date Range

9 Press .

10 Follow the instructions on the control panel display of the printer.

Notes:

• If there is not enough memory on the flash drive, a prompt appears on the display.

• Do not remove the flash drive until a message appears on the display indicating that copying is complete.

Related topics:

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu” on page 80

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Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel

If the printer is connected directly to a computer, or connected to a computer through a wireless network connection,
you can transfer photos from a memory card or flash drive to the computer.

Notes:

• You cannot transfer photos from a memory device to a computer through an external network adapter that does

not support memory device connection.

• The printer may require that you select a computer (and a PIN if required by that computer).

1 Insert a memory card or a flash drive that contains the images you want to transfer.

2 After the memory device is detected, press .

3 Press repeatedly until Save Photos is highlighted.

4 Press .

5 Press or to select Computer.

6 Press .

If the computer is connected directly to the printer through a USB cable:

a Press to begin saving photos to your computer.

b Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

If the printer is connected to a wireless network, you will be asked to select the computer that you want to use.

a Press or to select a computer.

b Press .

If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for it:

1 Enter the PIN using the and to select a digit location and the and to select a value for that

digit.

2 Press .

c Press to begin saving photos to the computer.

d Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Related topics:

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer over a wireless network” on page 73

• “Using the Network Card Reader” on page 91

• “Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu” on page 80

Viewing a slideshow of photos on the control panel display

1 Insert a memory card or flash drive.

2 From the control panel, press .

3 Press repeatedly until View Slideshow is highlighted.

4 Press .

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5 Press or to select a speed for the slideshow.

6 Press .

Note: Pressing

while viewing a photo selects that photo for printing.

Related topics:

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu” on page 80

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Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For

best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24
hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Printing photos

1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable

side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

Note: For best results, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper. Do not use Lexmark
Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridges are not compatible with this type of paper.

2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.

a With a photo open, choose File  Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size loaded.

d Choose an orientation.

e Click OK.

3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.

a With a photo open, choose File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, click Advanced. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

d From the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, type the number of copies to be printed in the Copies field.

e From the same pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media.

• From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the type of paper you are using.

• From the Print Quality menu, choose Automatic or Best.

f Click Print.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Enhancing photo print quality using the software” on page 72

Printing cards

1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards.

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Notes:

• Make sure the thickness of each card does not exceed 0.020 inch (0.50 mm).

• Make sure the print side of the card faces you.

2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.

a With a document open, click File  Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a card size.

d Choose an orientation.

e Click OK.

3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.

a From the software application, click File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c Click Print.

Notes:

• To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer.

• To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before stacking.

Related topics:

• “Loading greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards” on page 18

Printing borderless photos

1 Load photo or glossy paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the

printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

Notes:

• Use only the following paper sizes to print borderless photos: letter, A4, A5, B5, A6, Hagaki, 3.5 x 5 in.,

4 x 6 in., 5 x 7 in., 10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cm, L, and 2L.

• If you use plain paper instead of a photo paper, the printed photo may come out with small margins around

its borders.

2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog.

a With a photo open, choose File  Page Setup.

b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size loaded.

Note: Make sure you choose an option that has (Borderless) in it. For example, if you loaded a 4 x 6 photo
card, choose US 4 x 6 in (Borderless).

d Choose an orientation.

e Click OK.

3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog.

a With a photo open, choose File  Print.

b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

c For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, click Advanced. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.

d From the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, type the number of copies to be printed.

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e From the same pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media.

• From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the type of paper you are using.

• From the Print Quality menu, choose Automatic or Best.

f Click Print.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

• “Enhancing photo print quality using the software” on page 72

Printing color images in black and white

This setting is available only if there is a black print cartridge installed.

1 Load paper.

2 Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog as needed.

3 With a document open, click File  Print.

4 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

5 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Color Options.

6 From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Black Only.

7 Click Print.

Related topics:

• “Loading paper” on page 16

Scanning images for editing

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original image facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

4 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

5 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, choose Photo or Magazine or Newspaper.

6 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” pop-up menu, choose To be printed or To be viewed on

monitor/Web page.

7 From the “Send scanned image to” pop-up menu, choose a destination folder or application for your scanned

photo.

8 Select Prompt for multiple pages if you have several photos to scan.

9 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog and adjust settings.

From the Settings tab, you can select a preset scan setting, descreen magazine or newspaper scans, and reduce
background noise.

From the Adjustments tab, you can customize the settings as needed.

10 Crop photos, if needed. For more information, see “Cropping photos using the software” on page 44.

11 Click .

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Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Scanning documents or images for e-mailing

When you want to scan a new item and send it through e-mail:

1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

3 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

4 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, select a document type other than Photo.

5 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” menu, choose To be viewed on monitor/web page.

6 From the “Send scanned image to” menu, choose an application.

7 Click Scan.

8 Retrieve the scanned image from the application, and send it through e-mail as an attachment.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Scanning multiple pages using the scanner glass

1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

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3 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

4 Select Prompt for multiple pages.

5 Click Scan.

6 In the Save dialog, enter a file name for your scan job.

7 From the Where pop-up menu, choose a destination for the scanned items.

8 From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose a file type.

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9 Click Save.

10 When prompted, place the next item on the scanner glass, and then click Scan on the dialog. Continue this for

every page you want to scan.

11 Click Done when you are finished scanning all items.

Notes:

• You can also select Prompt to name each page if you want to save each scanned item under a different file

name. Otherwise, scanned items will be given the file name you specified and numbered accordingly.

• When a scan job is saved as a PDF, the Save dialog will only prompt once. All scanned pages are saved to only

one file since PDF supports multiple-page scanning.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Saving a scanned image

1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

4 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

5 From the “Send scanned images to” pop-up menu, choose the application where you want to save the scanned

image.

6 Adjust the settings as needed.

7 Click Scan.

The scanned image opens in the specified application.

8 From the software application, click File  Save As.

9 Enter the file name, format, and location where you want the scanned image to be saved.

10 Click Save.

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

Adjusting color settings when scanning

You can manually adjust the color settings for optimum color output.

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the All-In-One Center, click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.

4 From the Scan dialog, click to open the Scan Settings drawer.

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5 From the Settings tab:

• Select a preset scan setting corresponding to your document.

• If you are not satisfied with a preset setting, customize the scan settings by adjusting color depth and

resolution, and choosing a descreening option if you need to remove wavy patterns from images scanned
from magazines or newspapers.

• Reduce background noise, if necessary. Select Reduce Background Noise, and move the slider to adjust

the level of noise reduction.

6 From the Adjustments tab:

• Adjust the brightness, contrast, and gamma (color correction curve). Move the sliders to adjust the levels.

• Sharpen the image. Move the slider to adjust sharpness of your image.

• Invert colors. Select Invert Colors to reverse the colors of your image. The effect is similar to that of a film

negative.

Related topics:

• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 42

• “Adjusting the brightness of an image” on page 45

Adjusting the brightness of an image

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the All-In-One Center, click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.

4 Click to open the Scan Settings drawer.

5 Select the Adjustments tab.

6 From the Brightness area, move the slider to lighten or darken the image.

Related topics:

• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 42

• “Adjusting color settings when scanning” on page 41

Cropping photos using the software

You can use the Auto-crop feature to highlight certain focal points or to show only a specific portion of an image.

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the All-in-One Center dialog, click Preview/Edit.

4 Select Auto-crop sensitivity.

Note: Selecting Auto-crop sensitivity automatically selects the area to be scanned.

5 If you are satisfied with the cropped image, click .

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If you are not satisfied with the cropped image, make adjustments.

a Use any of these methods to make adjustments:

• Move the slider.

Note: The slider adjusts the file size, width, and height of the image. If the dashed border seems to

disappear, the crop area is set beyond the size of the image.

• Click and drag the nodes to expand or minimize the crop area.

• Click and drag the crop area to a part of the image you want copied.

Note: These actions will deactivate Auto-crop sensitivity.

b Click to preview the image.

c Click to scan the image.

Related topics:

• “Using the All-In-One Center” on page 90

Enhancing photo print quality using the software

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, choose Photo.

4 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” pop-up menu, choose To be printed or To be viewed on

monitor/web page. Photo scanning is optimized based on this selection.

5 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.

6 From the Scan dialog, click to open the Scan Settings drawer.

7 From the Settings tab, make sure you select one of the preset scan settings appropriate for your photo.

You can also customize scan settings by adjusting color depth, resolution, and choosing a descreening option.

8 Select the Adjustments tab and fine-tune the scan settings.

Related topics:

• “Using the All-In-One Center” on page 90

• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 42

Enlarging or reducing an image

1 Load paper.

2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

4 Press or to select the number of copies.

The number of copies is automatically set to 1.

5 Press .

6 Press repeatedly until Resize is highlighted.

7 Press or to choose among the following options: 50 percent, 100 percent, 200 percent, Custom, Fit to

Page, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, 4x4 Poster, or Borderless.

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8 Press to preview the output.

9 Press to adjust the settings.

10 Repeat step 8 to step 9 as needed.

11 Press to save your settings temporarily.

12 Press .

Related topics:

• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 32

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

• “Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

Sharpening an image

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Center icon.

3 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.

4 From the Scan dialog, click to open the Scan Settings drawer.

5 Click the Adjustments tab.

6 From the Blur/Sharpen area, move the slider to adjust the level of sharpness of the scanned image.

Related topics:

• “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 42

• “Enhancing photo print quality using the software” on page 72

Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer over a wireless network

If the printer is connected to a computer through a wireless network connection, you can transfer photos from a
memory card or flash drive to the computer.

Note: The printer may require that you select a computer (and a PIN, if required by that computer).

1 Insert a memory card or flash drive containing the images you want transferred.

2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

3 Double-click the Network Card Reader icon.

4 Select the printer you want to use.

Note: You need to add a printer to the Source list before you can select a printer to use. For more information,

see “Using the Network Card Reader” on page 91.

5 Click .

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Wait for the Network Card Reader dialog to appear.

6 Select the images you want to save.

7 Click Save.

8 Choose the folder where you want the selected images to be saved.

9 Click Save.

Related topics:

• “Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel” on page 65

• “Using the Network Card Reader” on page 91

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Understanding the printer

Understanding the printer parts

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Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer.

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Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of

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Note: Your power cord may look different from the one

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Installation software CD for Windows and

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• Installation software for the printer

• Windows Help

• User's Guide in electronic format

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Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide.

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Help) can be found on the installation software CDs.

Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions

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Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during

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Related topics:

• “Understanding the parts of the printer” on page 76

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Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status:

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• Off—Indicates that no wireless option is installed.

• Orange—Indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not

connected.

• Orange blinking—Indicates that the printer is configured but unable to

communicate with the wireless network.

• Green—Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.

Memory card slots Insert a memory card.

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PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer.

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Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits.

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Top cover Access the scanner glass.

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USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.

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removing a USB cable or installation cable.

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• Print on both sides of the paper

• Remove paper jams. For more information, see “Paper jam in

the duplex unit” on page 137.

Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source.

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Related topics:

• “Checking the box contents” on page 75

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

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Using the control panel buttons and menus

Using the control panel

The display shows:

• Mode indicators

• Main menu art messages

• Icons

• Ink cartridge levels

Mode Main Menu Area Message

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• Scroll through submenus.

• Increase the numbers of copies to be printed.

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• Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display.

• Increase a number.

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• Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress.

• Exit a menu or submenu, and return to the default copy, scan, or photo card

screen.

• Clear current settings or error messages, and return to default settings.

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Display the Copy, Photo, Print files, Scan, Setup, and Maintenance menu,
depending on which mode is selected.

Selects submenus (such as the Photo Menu when viewing photos).

• Turn the printer on and off.

• Stop the print, copy, or scan process.

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Note: This button is not functional with a Macintosh operating system. You can

print two-sided documents with a Macintosh operating system by using the settings
in the Two-Sided menu of the Print dialog.

Start a copy, scan, or photo print job, depending on which mode is selected.

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• Save temporary settings.

• Return to the previous screen.

• Scroll through submenus.

• Decrease the number of copies to be printed.

• Choose a menu or submenu item that appears on the display.

• Save settings.

• Feed or eject paper.

• In Photo mode, select or deselect a photo.

• Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display.

• Decrease a number.

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Related topics:

“Understanding the Copy Mode menu” on page 79

•

• “Understanding the Scan Mode menu” on page 83

• “Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu” on page 80

Understanding the Copy Mode menu

To access the Copy Mode menu:

1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Copy is highlighted.

2

3

4

5

2 Press .

From here You can

Color Choose to copy in color and black and white.

Copies Specify the number of copies to print.

Resize Choose to resize the copy using the following options: 50 percent, 100

percent, 200 percent, Custom, Fit to Page, 2x2 Poster, 3x3 Poster, 4x4
Poster, or Borderless.

Quality Adjust the quality of a copy. You can choose among the following options:

Normal, Photo, Auto, or Draft.

Lighter/Darker Adjust the brightness of a copy.

Paper Handling Specify the size and type of the paper loaded.

Collate Copy multiple pages as a set. The last page copied is printed first.

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From here You can

2-Sided Original Specify whether the original document is two-sided. Choosing On will

allow duplex printing or printing on both sides of the paper.

N-Up Choose how many pages to print on a page.

Layout Choose how many copies of an image to print on a page.

Original Size Specify the size of the document being copied.

Content Type Specify the type of document being copied: Text and Graphics, Photo,

Text Only, or Line Drawing.

Change Default Settings Change the default copy settings. These settings include Color, Quality,

Content Type, 2-Sided Original, and Paper Handling.

Related topics:

“Using the control panel” on page 78

•

Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu

To access the Photo Card Mode menu:

1 Insert a memory card or flash drive.

2 After the memory device is detected, press .

Note: If you connect a digital camera set to a supported mass storage format to the printer, you will be asked if you
want to use PictBridge. Choose No to display the Photo Card Mode menu.

From here You can

Browse and Print Photos

• View photos.

• Choose photos for editing and printing.

• Specify the number of copies to print.

Select Computer Choose a network host computer.

This selection is only displayed if the wireless adapter of the printer is
properly configured.

Photo Proof Sheet Print and then scan a proof sheet:

• For all photos

• For the most recent 20 photos, if there are 20 or more photos on your

memory device.

• By date

Print All Photos Choose how to print all photos:

• 1 per page

• 2 per page

• 3 per page

• 4 per page

• Index print

View Slideshow

• View a slideshow of photos.

• Select a photo or photos for printing.

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From here You can

Save Photos Choose to save photos to a computer or flash drive.

Change Default Settings Choose default settings for photo size, layout, quality, and paper handling.

Print Camera Selections Print Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) selections.

This option appears only when there is a valid DPOF file on your memory
device.

Related topics:

•

“Inserting a memory card” on page 56

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

Understanding the Photo Edit Mode menu

To access the Photo Edit Mode menu:

1 Insert a memory card or flash drive.

2 From the control panel, press .

3 Press to select Browse and Print Photos.

4 Press or to navigate through the photos.

5 Press to select a photo.

6 Press .

7 Press to select Edit Photo.

From here You can

Brightness Adjust the brightness of a photo.

Rotate Rotate a photo in 90-degree increments clockwise or counterclockwise.

Crop Crop a photo.

Auto Enhance Enhance a photo automatically.

Remove Red Eye Reduce the red-eye effect caused by light reflection.

Colorized Effect Select whether to print a photo in black and white, sepia, antique brown, or

antique gray.

Frames Select a frame for the photo.

Related topics:

“Inserting a memory card” on page 56

•

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

Understanding the PictBridge Default Print Settings menu

The PictBridge Default Print Settings menu lets you select default printer settings that are used if no settings are
selected from your digital camera. For more information on making camera selections, see the documentation that
came with your camera.

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To access the PictBridge Default Print Settings menu:

1 Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer.

2 When the control panel display indicates, press .

From here You can

Photo Size Specify the size of the photo or photos to be printed.

Layout Choose the layout of the photo or photos to be printed.

Quality Choose the quality of the photo or photos to be printed.

Paper Handling Set the default paper size and paper type.

Related topics:

•

“Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera” on page 61

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

Understanding the Print Files Options menu

To use the Print Files function, your printer must be connected to a computer, and both the printer and computer
must be on.

1 Insert a memory card or flash drive containing document files into the printer.

The following file types are supported:

• .doc (Microsoft Word)

• .xls (Microsoft Excel)

• .ppt (Microsoft Powerpoint)

• .pdf (Adobe Portable Document Format)

• .rtf (Rich Text Format)

• .docx (Microsoft Word Open Document Format)

• .xlsx (Microsoft Excel Open Document Format)

• .pptx (Microsoft Powerpoint Open Document Format)

• .wps (Microsoft Works)

• .wpd (WordPerfect)

2 After the memory device is detected, press .

From here You can

Paper Handling Choose the paper size and paper type.

3 Use the control panel buttons to make your selections.

4 Press to save your settings temporarily.

Related topics:

“Inserting a memory card” on page 56

•

• “Inserting a flash drive” on page 57

• “Using the control panel” on page 78

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Understanding the Scan Mode menu

To access the Scan Mode menu:

1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly until Scan is highlighted.

2 Press .

3 If your printer is connected to more than one computer:

a Press or repeatedly until the computer to which you want to scan is highlighted.

b Press .

If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for it:

1 Enter the PIN by pressing and to select a digit location, and then press and to select a value

for that digit.

2 Press .

4 Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications list.

From here You can

Scan to Choose the computer to save your scan if there is more than one computer connected

to the printer.

Color Choose to scan your document in color or black and white.

Quality Choose a scan quality: 150 dots per inch (dpi), 300 dpi, or 600 dpi.

Original Size Set the size of the original document: Auto Detect, L, 2L, A6, A5, B5, A4, Wallet, 3x5

in, 4x6 in, 4x8 in, 5x7 in, 8x10 in, or letter.

Change Scan Default
Settings

Change the default scan settings. These settings include: Color, Quality, and Original
Size.

Related topics:

•

“Using the control panel” on page 78

Understanding the software

Installing the printer software

Using the CD that came with the printer:

1 Close all open software applications.

2 Insert the printer software CD.

3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears.

4 Double-click the Install icon.

5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Using the World Wide Web:

1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads.

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3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for your operating system.

4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to download the driver and install the printer software.

Related topics:

• “Removing the printer software” on page 84

• “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 148

Removing the printer software

If the printer software is not installed properly, a communication error message appears when you try to print.
Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it.

1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

If the folder for the printer is not found on the desktop or was accidentally deleted:

a Go to the Mac OS X drive where the printer software was installed.

b Choose Library  Printers  Lexmark  2007  Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

2 Double-click the Uninstaller icon for your printer.

3 Complete the user authentication notice, and then click OK.

Note: For information on passwords, click

4 Click Uninstall.

5 Click OK.

to go to the Help Center.

Related topics:

• “Installing the printer software” on page 83

Using the Printer Selection dialog

The Printer Selection dialog lists all available and shared printers connected to your computer. It also lets you select
a printer you want to use. To do this:

1 From the first pop-up menu, choose Available printers or Use Shared (for shared printers).

2 Under the Printer Name window, choose your printer.

3 Click Continue.

Related topics:

• “Installing the printer software” on page 83

Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog

The Printer Setup Complete dialog provides helpful options after successful installation. From here you can:

• Check for special offers.

• Print a test page.

Related topics:

• “Installing the printer software” on page 83

Using the Page Setup dialog

You can open the Page Setup dialog from almost any application:

1 With a document or photo open, choose File  Page Setup.

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The Page Setup dialog appears.

2 Adjust the settings.

From here Choose To

Settings Page Attributes Choose a paper size, orientation, or scaling value for

a photo.

Save as Default Save customized settings as the default settings.

Format for The name of your printer Format a page for printing with the printer.

Paper Size Choose a paper size from the list.

Orientation Choose an orientation.

Scale Reduce or enlarge a photo to a percentage of its

original size.
Note: Recommended values are between 25% and

400% of the original size.

These buttons are at the bottom of the Page Setup dialog:

Click To

Go to the Help Center for more information.

Cancel Exit the Page Setup dialog without making any changes to the settings.

OK Save the settings and exit the Page Setup dialog.

Related topics:

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

Using the Print dialog

You can open the Print dialog from almost any application:

1 With a document open, choose File  Print.

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The Print dialog appears.

• For Mac OS X version 10.3:

• For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later:

2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 4800 Series.

3 Change the settings as needed.

From here Choose To

Copies & Pages Copies Specify the number of copies you want to print.

Collated Sort multiple copy jobs.

Pages

• Print all the pages.

• Print a range of pages.

• Print the current page.

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From here Choose To

Layout Pages per Sheet Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.

Layout Direction Specify the arrangement of multiple pages on a single

sheet.

Border Print a border around each page.

Two-Sided Print on both sides of the paper.

Choose any of these options:

• Off

• Long-edged binding (pages are bound along the

long edge of the page)

• Short-edged binding (pages are bound along the

short edge of the page)

Output Options
Note: This option is

available only in Mac OS X
version 10.3.

Scheduler Print Document Schedule a print job. You can choose to print a file

Paper Handling Page Order Choose any of these options:

Save as File Save the print job as a file.

Format
Note: This is activated

only when the “Save as
File” option is selected.

Priority Specify a priority for printing.

Choose any of these options:

• PDF

• Postscript

immediately, put it on hold, or specify a time for the
printer to print.

• Automatic

• Normal

• Reverse

Print Choose any of these print options:

• All pages

• Odd numbered pages

• Even numbered pages

Destination Paper Size Choose one of these options:

• Use documents paper size

• Scale to fit paper size

Note: “Scale down only” is activated only when the

“Scale to fit paper size” option is selected.

ColorSync Color Conversion

Quartz Filter Choose a filtering option.

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From here Choose To

Cover Page
Note: This option is

available only in Mac OS X
version 10.4 or later.

Print Cover Page Choose any of these options:

• None

• Before document

• After document

Cover Page Type Choose any of these options:

• Standard

• Classified

• Confidential

• Secret

• Top Secret

• Unclassified

Billing Info Enter billing information.

Quality & Media Paper Type Specify the type of paper loaded.

Print Quality Choose a print quality.

Color Options Document Color

Advanced Options Mirror Print the document as a mirror image.

Automatic Image
Sharpening

Choose a color setting. Choose Color or Black
Only.

Reduce image blurring.

Printer Services Lexmark 4800 Series

Utility

Troubleshooting Open the Help Center.

Order Supplies Visit our Web site to order printer supplies.

Contact Lexmark Visit our Web site.

Software Version View the software version on installed files.

Preview
Note: This option is

available only if the file
opened is a photo.

Rotate Choose the orientation of the photo.

Quartz Filter Choose any of these options:

Go to the Utility.

• Black and White

• Blue Tone

• Gray Tone

• Lightness Decrease

• Lightness Increase

• Reduce File Size

• Sepia Tone

Summary View a summary of the current print settings.

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These buttons are at the bottom of the Print dialog:

Click To

Go to the Help Center to find more information.

Preview Get a full view of a photo, and see additional options for viewing or reviewing

it prior to printing.

Save as PDF (in Mac OS X version

10.3)

PDF (in Mac OS X version 10.4 or
later)

Fax (in Mac OS X version 10.3) Fax a document.

Cancel Exit the Print dialog without making any changes to the settings.

Print Print a document.

Print a document to a file, and create a PDF.

Choose various PDF options for a file.

Related topics:

• “Using the Page Setup dialog” on page 84

Using Printer Services

Printer Services provides helpful Web links and information. From here you can:

• Access the Utility.

• Access Troubleshooting.

• Order supplies.

• Contact Customer Support.

• Obtain software version information.

To access Printer Services:

1 With a document open, click File  Print.

2 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Printer Services.

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Related topics:

• “Using the Print dialog” on page 85

• “Using the Utility” on page 93

Using the All-In-One Center

The All-In-One Center provides the basic functions for most scan jobs. You can customize the settings on the
All-In-One Center dialog according to the type of project you want to create. The dialog is set to these default settings:

What is being scanned?

How will the scanned image be used?

Send scanned image to:

Prompt for multiple pages

Prompt to name each page

Photo
To be printed
File
Not selected
Not selected

From here You can

What is being scanned? Select the option closest to the type of image you are scanning. Settings

are optimized based on your selection:

• Photo

• Mixed Graphics and Text

• Magazine or Newspaper

• Black Text

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From here You can

How will the scanned image be used? Choose the way the scan will be used. Resolution and other settings are

optimized based on your selection:

• To be printed

• To be viewed on monitor/Web page

• To be faxed

• To be edited (OCR)

Send scanned image to Choose where to send scanned images, such as to File, to the Clipboard,

or to an application. To add, remove, or modify an application in the list,
see “Editing the Customize list” on page 41. For more information, see
“Choosing where to send scanned images” on page 40

Prompt for multiple pages Scan multiple pages using the current scan settings. You are prompted to

place the next item on the scanner glass after a page is scanned. If you
still have more pages to scan, click Scan. When the multiple-page scan is
complete, click Done.

Do not select Prompt for multiple pages if you are scanning only a single
item.

Prompt to name each page Enter a filename for every page or item scanned.

Defaults Revert to factory default settings.

Preview/Edit Open the Scan dialog to view the image, and adjust the scan settings.

Scan Start scanning.

Click to go to the Help Center for more information.

Related topics:

• “Scanning” on page 40

• “Working with photos using the computer” on page 66

Using the Network Card Reader

When you have a memory device inserted into the printer, the Network Card Reader software lets you connect to a
network printer, display thumbnails of the photos or images on the memory device, and transfer the images to the
computer.

There are three ways to open the Network Card Reader:

• From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

Double-click the Lexmark Network Card Reader icon.

• Go to the Mac OS X drive where the printer software was installed.

Choose Library  Printers  Lexmark  2007  Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

Double-click the Lexmark Network Card Reader icon.

• Insert a memory card or flash drive into the printer.
1 After the memory device is detected, press .
2 Press repeatedly until Save Photos is highlighted.
3 Press .
4 Press or until Computer appears.

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5 Press .

If there is more than one computer connected to the network, you will be asked to select the computer that
you want to use.

a Press or to select a computer.
b Press .

If you set a PIN during network setup and are being asked for it:

1 Enter the PIN using the and to select a digit location and the and to select a value for

that digit.

2 Press .

c Press to begin saving photos to the computer.

The Network Card Reader dialog appears on the computer screen.

To adjust the settings of the Network Card Reader:

1 Choose Lexmark Network Card Reader  Preferences.

2 If necessary, click General.

3 Choose whether to show a notification dialog when a memory device is inserted into the printer.

4 Click Settings.

5 Assign a name to your computer.

6 Choose whether to specify a PIN to be able to access your computer.

Note: The PIN should be a combination of four digits from 1–9.

7 Click Apply.

These buttons are at the bottom of the Network Card Reader dialog:

Click To

+ Add a network printer to the list.

– Remove a network printer from the list.

Connect to a network printer on the list.

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Click To

Disconnect from a network printer on the list.

Adjust the size of the thumbnail(s) on the Network Card Reader dialog.

Go to the Help Center to find more information.

Save Save the selected images on your computer.

Related topics:

• “Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel” on page 65

• “Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer over a wireless network” on page 73

Using the Utility

The Utility is the central source for printer maintenance and helpful Web links. From here you can:

• Install the print cartridges.

• Print a test page.

• Print an alignment page.

• Clean the print cartridge nozzles.

• Order ink or supplies.

• Register your printer.

• Contact Customer Support.

• Check for special offers.

There are two ways to open the Utility:

• From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Utility icon.

• From an application:

For Mac OS X version 10.3 or later:

1 With a document open, click File  Print.
2 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Printer Services.
3 Click Lexmark 4800 Series Utility.

For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later:

1 With a document open, click File  Print.
2 Click Advanced.
3 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Printer Services.
4 Click Lexmark 4800 Series Utility.

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The Utility has two tabs with different links under each tab:

– Maintenance Tab

– Web Links Tab

Related topics:

• “Using Printer Services” on page 89

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Maintaining the printer

Print cartridges

Installing print cartridges

1 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on

page 96.

2 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, and

insert the cartridge in the left carrier.

Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge.

3 Close the black cartridge carrier lid.

4 Remove the tape from the back and bottom of the color cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier.

Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge.

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5 Close the color cartridge carrier lid.

6 Close the scanner unit, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit.

The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to print an alignment page.

Note: The scanner unit must be closed to start a new scan, print, or copy job.

Related topics:

• “Aligning print cartridges” on page 97

Removing a used print cartridge

1 Make sure the printer is on.

2 Lift the scanner unit.

The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy.

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3 Press down on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid.

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Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge.

Related topics:

• “Installing print cartridges” on page 95

Refilling print cartridges

The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not
recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the
printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.

Related topics:

• “Ordering paper and other supplies” on page 101

Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges

Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality.
If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge

(s) has been depleted.
If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink

message appears:

1 Click Learn More on the message.

2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge.

To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s):

• Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s).

• If you are printing from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and click Close.

• If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel.

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

Related topics:

• “Ordering paper and other supplies” on page 101

Aligning print cartridges

1 Load plain paper.

2 Press repeatedly until Maintenance is highlighted.

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3 Press .

4 Press repeatedly until Align Cartridges is highlighted.

5 Press .

An alignment page prints.

If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved,
clean the print cartridge nozzles.

Related topics:

• “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 98

• “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 98

• “Preserving the print cartridges” on page 99

• “Improving print quality” on page 100

Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles

1 Load plain paper.

2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series folder.

3 Double-click the Lexmark 4800 Series Utility icon.

4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Print Nozzles.

A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them.

5 To verify that the print quality has improved, print the document again.

6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times.

Related topics:

• “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 98

• “Improving print quality” on page 100

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1 Remove the print cartridges.

2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and place the cloth on a flat surface.

3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

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4 Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and

then wipe in the direction shown.

5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.

6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.

7 Reinsert the print cartridges.

8 Print the document again.

9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print

cartridge nozzles” on page 98.

10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times.

11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges.

Related topics:

• “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 98

• “Preserving the print cartridges” on page 99

• “Improving print quality” on page 100

Preserving the print cartridges

• Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it.

• Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The

cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time.

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• Keep the photo cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use.

Related topics:

• “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 98

• “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 98

• “Improving print quality” on page 100

Improving print quality

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Check paper

• Use the appropriate paper for the document. If you are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best

results use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper. Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo
Paper. Your print cartridges are not compatible with this type of paper.

• Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white.

Check print cartridges

If the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:

1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see “Aligning print cartridges” on page 97.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.

2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 98.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.

3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on

page 96 and “Installing print cartridges” on page 95.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.

4 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts”

on page 98.
If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see “Ordering print

cartridges” on page 101.

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