Lexmark C950 User Manual

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C950 Series

User's Guide

March 2013 www.lexmark.com

Machine type(s):

5058

Model(s):

030

Contents 2

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

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

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

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

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

Printer configurations.............................................................................................................................11

Using the printer control panel...............................................................................................................14

Understanding the home screen................................................................15

Understanding the home screen.............................................................................................................15

Using the touch-screen buttons..............................................................................................................16

Setting up and using the home screen applications....................................18

Accessing the Embedded Web Server.....................................................................................................18

Showing or hiding icons on the home screen.........................................................................................18

Activating the home screen applications................................................................................................19

Using Background and Idle Screen ...................................................................................................................19

Setting up Forms and Favorites ........................................................................................................................ 19

Understanding Eco‑Settings ............................................................................................................................. 20

Understanding Showroom ................................................................................................................................20

Setting up Remote Operator Panel................................................................................................................... 20

Exporting and importing a configuration................................................................................................21

Additional printer setup.............................................................................22

Turning on the printer.............................................................................................................................22

Installing internal options........................................................................................................................23

Installing hardware options.....................................................................................................................37

Attaching cables......................................................................................................................................40

Verifying printer setup............................................................................................................................41

Setting up the printer software...............................................................................................................42

Setting up wireless printing.....................................................................................................................44

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network........................................................................................49

Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port......................................52

Setting up serial printing.........................................................................................................................53

Contents 3

Minimizing your printer's environmental impact........................................56

Saving paper and toner...........................................................................................................................56

Saving energy..........................................................................................................................................57

Recycling..................................................................................................................................................60

Loading paper and specialty media............................................................61

Setting the paper size and type...............................................................................................................61

Configuring Universal paper settings......................................................................................................61

Loading the standard or optional 520‑sheet tray...................................................................................61

Loading the optional 850‑ and 1,150‑sheet trays...................................................................................64

Loading the 2000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder.........................................................................................67

Loading the multipurpose feeder............................................................................................................69

Linking and unlinking trays......................................................................................................................72

Paper and specialty media guide................................................................75

Paper guidelines......................................................................................................................................75

Storing paper...........................................................................................................................................78

Supported paper sizes, types, and weights.............................................................................................79

Printing......................................................................................................86

Printing a document................................................................................................................................86

Printing from a mobile device.................................................................................................................87

Printing from a flash drive.......................................................................................................................88

Printing on specialty media.....................................................................................................................90

Printing confidential and other held jobs................................................................................................92

Printing information pages......................................................................................................................93

Canceling a print job................................................................................................................................94

Understanding printer menus....................................................................95

Menus list................................................................................................................................................95

Supplies menu.........................................................................................................................................96

Paper menu.............................................................................................................................................98

Reports menu........................................................................................................................................109

Network/Ports menu.............................................................................................................................110

Security menu.......................................................................................................................................124

Settings menu........................................................................................................................................128

Help menu.............................................................................................................................................153

Contents 4

Securing the hard disk and other installed memory..................................154

Statement of Volatility..........................................................................................................................154

Erasing volatile memory........................................................................................................................154

Erasing non‑volatile memory................................................................................................................155

Erasing printer hard disk memory.........................................................................................................155

Configuring printer hard disk encryption..............................................................................................156

Maintaining the printer............................................................................157

Cleaning the exterior of the printer......................................................................................................157

Cleaning the printhead lenses...............................................................................................................157

Emptying the hole punch box................................................................................................................161

Storing supplies.....................................................................................................................................163

Checking the status of parts and supplies.............................................................................................163

Ordering parts and supplies..................................................................................................................164

Replacing parts and supplies.................................................................................................................166

Moving the printer................................................................................................................................187

Administrative support............................................................................188

Finding advanced networking and administrator information.............................................................188

Checking the virtual display...................................................................................................................188

Checking the status of the printer.........................................................................................................188

Setting up e‑mail alerts.........................................................................................................................188

Viewing reports.....................................................................................................................................189

Restoring factory default settings.........................................................................................................189

Clearing jams............................................................................................190

Avoiding jams........................................................................................................................................190

Understanding jam numbers and locations..........................................................................................190

201–202 paper jams..............................................................................................................................192

203 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................194

230 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................195

231 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................196

24x paper jam........................................................................................................................................198

250 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................204

281 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................204

4yy.xx paper jams..................................................................................................................................206

Contents 5

455 staple jam.......................................................................................................................................211

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................214

Solving basic printer problems..............................................................................................................214

Understanding printer messages..........................................................................................................214

Solving printing problems.....................................................................................................................228

Solving home screen applications problems.........................................................................................231

Solving option problems........................................................................................................................234

Solving paper feed problems.................................................................................................................237

Solving print quality problems..............................................................................................................238

Solving color quality problems..............................................................................................................249

Embedded Web Server does not open.................................................................................................252

Contacting customer support................................................................................................................253

Notices.....................................................................................................254

Product information..............................................................................................................................254

Edition notice........................................................................................................................................254

Power consumption..............................................................................................................................258

Index........................................................................................................269

Safety information 6

Safety information

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage:

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

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

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

time.

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

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

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce risk of fire, use only the telecommunications (RJ‑11) cord provided with this product or a UL Listed 26 AWG or larger replacement when connecting this product to the public switched telephone network.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

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

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

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

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

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

Safety information 7

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: 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 fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm.

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Learning about the printer 8

Learning about the printer

Thank you for choosing this printer!

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

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

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

Finding information about the printer

What are you looking for? Find it here

Initial setup instructions:

• Connecting the printer

• Installing the printer software

Additional setup and instructions for using the printer:

• Selecting and storing paper and specialty media

• Loading paper

• Configuring printer settings

• Viewing and printing documents and photos

• Setting up and using the printer software

• Configuring the printer on a network

• Caring for and maintaining the printer

• Troubleshooting and solving problems

Instructions for:

• Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network

• Troubleshooting printer connection problems

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

Setup documentation—The setup documentation came with the printer and is also available on the Lexmark Web

http://support.lexmark.com.

site at

User's Guide and Quick Reference Guide—The guides are available on the Software and Documentation CD.

For updates, visit our Web site at

http://support.lexmark.com.

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

the list of publications, click the Networking Guide link.

or application, and then click Help.

Click

Notes:

• Help is automatically installed with the printer

• The printer software is located in the printer

to view context‑sensitive information.

software.

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

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What are you looking for? Find it here

The latest supplemental information, updates, and customer support:

• Documentation

• Driver downloads

• Live chat support

• E‑mail support

• Voice support

Lexmark Support Web site—

http://support.lexmark.com

Note: Select your country or region, and then select

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

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

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

• Machine Type number

• Serial number

• Date purchased

• Store where purchased

Warranty information Warranty information varies by country or region:

• In the US—See the Statement of Limited Warranty

included with this printer, or at

http://support.lexmark.com.

• In other countries and regions—See the printed

warranty that came with your printer.

Selecting a location for the printer

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

trained personnel to lift it safely.

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

• Set up the printer near a properly grounded and easily accessible electrical outlet.

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

156 standard.

• Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface.

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

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

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1 Right side 307.34 mm (12.1 in.)

2 Front 444.5 mm (17.5 in.)

3 Left side 374.65 mm (14.75 in.)

4 Rear 100 mm (3.9 in.)

5 Top 152.4 mm (6 in.)

Learning about the printer 11

Printer configurations

Basic model

1 Printer control panel

2 Exit tray 2

Note: Exit tray 2 is supported in any configuration except when a finisher is installed.

3 Standard exit bin

4 Front door

5 Standard 520‑sheet tray

6 Multipurpose feeder

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Configured models

You can configure your basic printer by adding optional trays. A 2,000-sheet high‑capacity feeder and a finisher bin can also be added.

1 Optional 520‑sheet tray

2 Optional 520‑sheet trays

3 Optional 520‑sheet tray

4 2,000‑sheet tandem‑tray module

• 850‑sheet tray (Tray 3)

• 1,150‑sheet tray (Tray 4)

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Fully configured model

1 Finisher bin

The finisher bin can either be one of the following:

• Standard finisher (Punch/Stapler)

• Booklet finisher (Punch/Stapler/Booklet)

2 2,000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder

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

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

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Using the printer control panel

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Use To

1 Display View printing options as well as status and error messages.

2 Home Navigate back to the home screen.

3 Keypad Enter numbers, letters, or symbols.

4 Sleep button Enable Sleep Mode or Hibernate Mode.

• A short press will enable Sleep Mode.

• A long press will enable Hibernate Mode.

Note: Touching the screen or pressing any hard button will cause the printer to wake from Sleep Mode or Hibernate Mode.

5 Indicator light View the status of the printer.

• Off—The printer is off.

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

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

• Solid red—Operator intervention is needed.

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

6 Stop/Cancel Stop all printer activity.

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

7 USB port Connect a flash drive into the printer USB port.

Note: Only the front USB port supports flash drives.

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Understanding the home screen

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

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

123.123.123.123

Touch To

1 Change Language Change the primary language of the printer.

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

Note: The tree view does not include bookmarks created within Forms and Favorites, and

the ones in the tree are not usable in Forms and Favorites.

3 Held Jobs Display all current held jobs.

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4 USB or USB

Thumbdrive

5 Menus Access printer menus.

6 Status message bar

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 Status/Supplies

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

continue processing.

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

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

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This may also appear on the home screen:

Touch To

Search Held Jobs Search current held jobs.

Features

Feature Description

Attendance message alert

Warning

Printer IP address Sample: 123.123.123.123.123

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

If an error condition occurs, then this icon appears.

The IP address of your network printer is located at the top left corner of the home screen and appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods. You can use the IP address when accessing the Embedded Web Server so you can view and remotely configure printer settings even when you are not physically near the printer.

Using the touch-screen buttons

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

administrative setup, and active embedded solutions.

Sample touch screen

Touch To

1 Up arrow

Scroll up.

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Touch To

2 Delete folder

3 Left arrow

4 Right arrow

5 Right scroll increase

6 Left scroll decrease

Delete the file you selected.

Scroll to the left.

Scroll to the right.

Scroll to another value in increasing order.

Scroll to another value in decreasing order.

7 Down arrow

8 Accept

9 Cancel

10 Back

Scroll down.

Save a setting.

• Cancel an action or a selection.

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

Navigate back to the previous screen.

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Setting up and using the home screen applications

Notes:

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

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

• There may be additional solutions and applications available for purchase. To learn more, visit

www.lexmark.com. Or, contact the place where you purchased the printer.

Accessing the Embedded Web Server

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

1 Obtain the printer IP address:

• From the printer control panel home screen

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

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

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

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

3 Press Enter.

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

Showing or hiding icons on the home screen

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

Note: View the printer IP address on the printer control panel home screen. The IP address appears as four sets

of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

2 Click Settings > General Settings > Home screen customization.

A list of basic printer functions appears.

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

Note: Cleared check box items are hidden.

4 Click Submit.

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Activating the home screen applications

Your printer comes with preinstalled home screen applications. Before you can use these applications, first activate and set up these applications using the Embedded Web Server. For more information about accessing the Embedded Web Server, see “Accessing the Embedded Web Server” on page 18.

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

http://support.lexmark.com.

Using Background and Idle Screen

Icon Description

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

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

Change Background > select background to use

2 Touch .

Setting up Forms and Favorites

Icon Description

The application helps you simplify and streamline work processes by letting you quickly find and print frequently used online forms directly from the home screen.

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

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

Note: View the printer IP address on the printer control panel home screen. The IP address appears as four sets

of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

2 Click Settings > Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF) > Forms and Favorites.

3 Define the bookmarks, and then customize the settings.

4 Click Apply.

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

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Understanding Eco‑Settings

Icon Description

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

Understanding Showroom

Icon Description

The application lets you create and display a customized slide show on the touch screen of your printer. You can load images either from a flash drive or through the printer Embedded Web Server.

Setting up Remote Operator Panel

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

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

Note: View the printer IP address on the printer control panel home screen. The IP address appears as four sets

of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

2 Click Settings > Device Solutions > Solutions (eSF) > Remote Operator Panel.

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

4 Click Apply.

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

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Exporting and importing a configuration

You can export configuration settings into a text file, and then import it to apply the settings to other printers.

Exporting a configuration to a file

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

Note: View the printer IP address on the printer control panel home screen. The IP address appears as four sets

of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

2 Click Settings or Configuration.

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

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

5 Click Configure > Export.

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

use the default name.

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

Importing a configuration from a file

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

Note: View the printer IP address on the printer control panel home screen. The IP address appears as four sets

of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

2 Click Settings or Configuration.

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

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

5 Click Configure > Import.

6 Browse to the saved configuration file that was exported from a previously configured printer, and then load or

preview it.

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

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Additional printer setup

Turning on the printer

1 Open the front door.

2 Press the printer power switch.

3 Close the front door.

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Installing internal options

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

devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

Available internal options

• Memory cards – Printer memory – Flash memory – Fonts

• Firmware cards – Bar Code – PrintCryption

• Printer hard disk

• Lexmark

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

Internal Solutions Ports (ISP)

N8250 802.11 b/g/n Wireless ISP

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

Accessing the system board

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

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Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

1 Turn the screws counterclockwise to loosen them.

2 Pull the system board forward to remove it.

3 Use the following illustration to locate the appropriate connectors.

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

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

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1 ISP connector

2 Firmware and flash memory card connectors

3 Memory card connectors

4 Push the system board back into place.

Installing a memory card

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

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

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

1 Access the system board.

For more information, see “Accessing the system board” on page 23.

Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

2 Unpack the memory card.

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

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

4 Align the notch on the memory card to the ridge on the connector.

1 Notch

2 Ridge

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

Installing a flash memory or firmware card

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

1 Access the system board.

For more information, see “Accessing the system board” on page 23.

Notes:

• This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

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

2 Unpack the card.

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

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

1 Plastic pins

2 Metal pins

4 Push the card firmly into place.

Notes:

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

• Be careful not to damage the connectors.

Installing an Internal Solutions Port

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

Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

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

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1 Access the system board.

For more information, see “Accessing the system board” on page 23.

2 Remove the printer hard disk.

For more information, see “Removing a printer hard disk” on page 35

3 Unpack the ISP kit.

1 ISP solution

2 Screws for the ISP solution

3 Screws for the plastic bracket

4 Plastic bracket

4 Use the provided screws to attach the plastic bracket to the ISP solution.

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5 Use the provided screw to attach the ISP solution to the system board cage.

6 Connect the ISP solution interface cable into the receptacle of the system board.

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7 Firmly connect the ISP solution to the system board cage using two screws.

Installing a printer hard disk

Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

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

1 Access the system board.

For more information, see “Accessing the system board” on page 23.

2 Unpack the printer hard disk.

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3 Locate the appropriate connector on the system board.

Note: If an optional ISP is currently installed, then the printer hard disk must be installed onto the ISP.

To install a printer hard disk onto the ISP:

a Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the screws.

b Remove the screws attached to the printer hard disk mounting bracket, and then remove the bracket.

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c Align the standoffs of the printer hard disk to the holes in the ISP, and then press down on the printer hard disk

until the standoffs are in place.

d Insert the plug of the printer hard disk interface cable into the receptacle of the ISP.

Note: The plugs and receptacles are color‑coded.

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To install a printer hard disk directly on the system board:

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

hard disk until the standoffs are in place.

b Use the two provided screws to attach the printer hard disk mounting bracket.

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

Note: The plugs and receptacles are color‑coded.

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Removing a printer hard disk

Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.

Additional printer setup 36

1 Access the system board.

For more information, see “Accessing the system board” on page 23.

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

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

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3 Remove the screws while holding the printer hard disk in place, and then remove the printer hard disk.

4 Set aside the printer hard disk.

Installing hardware options

Order of installation

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

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

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

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Install the printer and any optional trays or finishers you have purchased in the following order:

Using a one‑tray module

•

Optional 520‑sheet tray (Tray 2)

• Printer

• 2,000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder

• Finisher

Using a three‑tray module

•

Three‑tray module

• Printer

• 2,000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder

• Finisher

Using a tandem‑tray module

•

Tandem‑tray module

• Printer

• 2,000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder

• Finisher

For information on installing a one‑tray module, three‑tray module, tandem‑tray module, high‑capacity feeder, or any of the finishers, see the setup documentation that came with the option.

Installing optional trays

The printer supports the following optional trays:

• 1‑tray module

• 3‑tray module

• Tandem‑tray module

• High‑capacity feeder

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

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

2 Place the tray near the printer.

3 Turn off the printer.

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4 Align the printer with the tray, and then lower the printer into place.

1‑tray module

1 1‑tray module

2 2,000-sheet high‑capacity feeder

3‑tray module

1 3‑tray module

2 2,000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder

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Tandem‑tray module

1 Tandem‑tray module

2 2,000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder

5 Turn the printer back on.

6 Set the printer software to recognize the optional tray. For more information, see “Updating available options in

the printer driver” on page 43.

Attaching cables

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: 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 fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm.

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

Be sure to match the following:

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

• The appropriate Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port

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1 USB printer port

2 USB port

3 Ethernet port

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

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

Verifying printer setup

Once all hardware and software options are installed and the printer is turned on, verify that the printer is set up correctly by printing the following:

• Menu settings page—Use this page to verify that all printer options are installed correctly. A list of installed options

appears toward the bottom of the page. If an option you installed is not listed, then it is not installed correctly. Remove the option and install it again.

• Network setup page—If your printer is a network model and is attached to a network, print a network setup page

to verify the network connection. This page also provides important information that aids network printing configuration.

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Printing a menu settings page

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Reports > Menu Settings Page

Printing a network setup page

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

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

> Reports > Network Setup Page

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

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

Setting up the printer software

Installing the printer software

Notes:

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

the current software first.

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

1 Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

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

• From our Web site:

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

Go to

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

2 Double‑click the software installer package.

Wait for the installation dialog to appear.

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

In Windows 8

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

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

In Windows 7 or earlier

Click or click Start, and then click Run.

b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe.

c Press Enter, or click OK.

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In Macintosh

Click the CD icon on the desktop.

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

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

Updating available options in the printer driver

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

For Windows users

1 Open the printers folder.

In Windows 8

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

Apps list > Run > type control printers > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

a Click or click Start, and then click Run.

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

c Press Enter, or click OK.

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

• Press and hold the printer you want to update.

• Right‑click the printer you want to update.

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

• For Windows 7 or later, select Printer properties.

• For earlier versions, select Properties.

4 Click the Configuration tab.

5 Do either of the following:

• Click Update Now ‑ Ask Printer.

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

6 Click Apply.

For Macintosh users

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

• System Preferences > Print & Scan > select your printer > Options & Supplies > Driver

• System Preferences > Print & Fax > select your printer > Options & Supplies > Driver

2 Add any installed hardware options, and then click OK.

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Setting up wireless printing

Note: A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name assigned to a wireless network. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi

Protected Access (WPA), WPA2, and 802.1X - RADIUS are types of security used on a network.

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Notes:

• Make sure your wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly. For more

information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

– WPA or WPA2 preshared key or passphrase

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

– 802.1X–RADIUS

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

• Authentication type

• Inner authentication type

• 802.1X user name and password

• Certificates

– No security

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

Note: We do not recommend using an unsecured wireless network.

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

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

• From our Web site:

Go to

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

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

3 Double‑click the software installer package.

Wait for the installation dialog to appear.

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

In Windows 8

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

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

In Windows 7 or earlier

Click or click Start, and then click Run.

b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe.

c Press Enter or click OK.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

you can print wirelessly.

8 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

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

Networking Guide.

Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)

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

Prepare to configure the printer

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

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2 Locate the printer MAC address.

a From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Reports > > Network Setup Page >

> Reports > Network Setup Page

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

Note: You will need this information later.

Enter the printer information

Access the AirPort options:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

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

• System Preferences > Network > Wi‑Fi

• System Preferences > Network > AirPort

In Mac OS X version 10.4

From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort

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

address located on the MAC address sheet.

3 Open a Web browser.

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

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

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

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

Configure the printer for wireless access

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

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

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

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

5 Click Submit.

6 Open the AirPort application on the computer:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

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

• System Preferences > Network > Wi‑Fi

• System Preferences > Network > AirPort

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In Mac OS X version 10.4

From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort

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

Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

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

1 Install a printer driver file on the computer:

a Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

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

• From our Web site:

Go to

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

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

b Double‑click the installer package for the printer.

c Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

d Select a destination, and then click Continue.

e From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

f Type the user password, and then click OK.

All necessary applications are installed in the computer.

g Click Close when the installation is complete.

2 Add the printer:

a For IP printing:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

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

• System Preferences > Print & Scan

• System Preferences > Print & Fax

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

In Mac OS X version 10.4

1 From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Utilities

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

b For AppleTalk printing:

Notes:

• Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer.

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

In Mac OS X version 10.5

1 From the Apple menu, navigate to:

System Preferences > Print & Fax

2 Click +, and then navigate to:

AppleTalk > select the printer from the list > Add

In Mac OS X version 10.4

1 From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Utilities

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

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

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

For Windows users

1 Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

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

• From our Web site:

Go to

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

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

2 Double‑click the software installer package.

Wait for the installation dialog to appear.

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

In Windows 8

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

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

In Windows 7 or earlier

Click or click Start, and then click Run.

b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe.

c Press Enter or click OK.

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

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

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

4 Select Ethernet connection, and then click Continue.

5 Attach the Ethernet cable when instructed to do so.

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

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

7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

For Macintosh users

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

2 Obtain the printer IP address either:

• From the printer control panel

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

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

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

3 Install the printer driver on the computer.

a Double‑click the installer package for the printer.

b Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

c Select a destination, and then click Continue.

d From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

e Type the user password, and then click OK.

All the necessary applications are installed on the computer.

f Click Close when the installation is complete.

4 Add the printer.

• For IP printing:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

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

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

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

In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Utilities

b Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.

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c From the printer list, click Add, and then click IP Printer. d Type the scanner IP address in the address field, and then click Add.

• For AppleTalk printing:

Notes:

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

In Mac OS X version 10.5

From the Apple menu, navigate to:

System Preferences > Print & Fax

b Click +, and then navigate to:

AppleTalk > select your printer > Add

In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > Utilities

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

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

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

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

information, contact your system support person.

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Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port

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

Notes:

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

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

make any changes to your computer configurations.

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

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

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

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

For Windows users

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

Notes:

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

separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

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

2 Open the printers folder.

In Windows 8

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

Apps list > Run > type control printers > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

Click , or click Start and then click Run.

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

c Press Enter, or click OK.

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

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

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

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

4 Click the Ports tab.

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

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

7 Click OK > Close.

For Macintosh users

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

Notes:

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

separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

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

2 Add the printer.

• For IP printing:

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

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

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

• For AppleTalk printing:

Notes:

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

a From the Apple menu, navigate to:

System Preferences > Print & Fax

b Click +, and then navigate to:

AppleTalk > select the printer > Add

Setting up serial printing

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

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

1 Set the parameters in the printer.

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

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

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

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2 Install the printer driver.

a Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

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

• From our Web site:

Go to

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

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

b Double‑click the software installer package.

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

the following:

In Windows 8

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

In Windows 7 or earlier

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

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

c Click Install.

d Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

e Select Advanced, and then click Continue.

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

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

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

h Click Continue > Finish.

3 Set the COM port parameters.

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

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

a Open Device Manager.

In Windows 8

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

In Windows 7 or earlier

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

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

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c Do either of the following:

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

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

d From the menu that appears, select Properties.

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

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

f Click OK, and then close all the dialogs.

g Print a test page to verify printer installation.

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Minimizing your printer's environmental impact

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

• The Notices chapter

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

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

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

Saving paper and toner

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

For information on how you can quickly save paper and energy using one printer setting, see “Using Eco‑Mode” on page 57.

Using recycled paper

As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for use in laser/LED printers. For more information on recycled papers that work well with your printer, see “Using recycled paper and other office papers” on page 77.

Conserving supplies

Use both sides of the paper

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

Place multiple pages on one sheet of paper

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

Check your first draft for accuracy

Before printing or making multiple copies of a document:

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

document will look like before you print it.

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

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Avoid paper jams

Correctly set the paper type and size to avoid paper jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 190.

Print in black and white

To print all text and graphics using only the black print cartridge, set the printer to Black Only. For more information, see “Printing in black and white” on page 86.

Saving energy

Using Eco‑Mode

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

If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can:

• View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.

• Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Settings > General Settings > Eco‑Mode > select a setting > Submit.

Choose To

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

specifications of your printer.

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

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

page is printed.

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

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

are turned off.

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

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

Paper

• Enable the automatic duplex feature.

• Turn off print log features.

Reducing printer noise

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

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

If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can:

• View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.

• Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

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

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Choose To

Off

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

On Reduce printer noise.

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

• Print jobs will process at a reduced speed.

• Printer engine motors do not start until a document is

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

• If your printer has faxing capability, fax sounds are

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

• The alarm control and cartridge alarm sounds are turned

off.

• The printer will ignore the Advance Start command.

Adjusting Sleep Mode

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

Available settings range from 1–240 minutes. The factory default setting is 30 minutes.

Using the Embedded Web Server

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

If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can:

• View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.

• Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Settings > General Settings > Timeouts.

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

4 Click Submit.

Using the printer control panel

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Settings > General Settings > Timeouts > Sleep Mode

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

3 Touch .

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Using Hibernate Mode

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

Using the Embedded Web Server

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

If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can:

• View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.

• Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Settings > General Settings > Sleep Button Settings.

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

4 Click Submit.

Using the printer control panel

From the home screen, navigate to:

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

2 Touch .

Adjusting the brightness of the display

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

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

Using the Embedded Web Server

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

If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can:

• View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.

• Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Settings > General Settings.

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

4 Click Submit.

Using the printer control panel

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Settings > General Settings

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

3 Touch .

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Recycling

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

• The Notices chapter

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

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

Recycling Lexmark products

To return Lexmark products for recycling:

1 Go to www.lexmark.com/recycle.

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

3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

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

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

Recycling Lexmark packaging

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

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

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

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

Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling

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

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

1 Go to www.lexmark.com/recycle.

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

3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

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Loading paper and specialty media

Setting the paper size and type

The Paper Size setting is automatically sensed according to the position of the paper guides in each tray except the multipurpose feeder. The Paper Size setting for the multipurpose feeder must be set manually from the Paper Size menu. The Paper Type setting must be set manually for all trays that do not contain plain paper.

From the home screen navigate to:

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

The factory default Paper Type setting is Plain Paper.

Configuring Universal paper settings

The Universal Paper Size is a user‑defined setting that lets you print on paper sizes that are not preset in the printer menus. Set paper size to Universal for the specified tray when the size you want is not available from the Paper Size menu. Then, specify all of the following Universal size settings for your paper:

• Units of Measure

• Portrait Width

• Portrait Height

The following are the supported Universal sizes:

• 76.2–296.93 x 76.2–1219.2 mm (3–11.69 x 3–48 inches)

• 297.18–320.29 x 76.2–609.6 mm (11.70–12.61 x 3–24 inches)

• 320.55–609.6 x 76.2–320.29 mm (12.62–24 x 3–12.61 inches)

• 609.85–1219.2 x 76.2–296.93 mm (24.01–48 x 3–11.69 inches)

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

> Paper Menu > Universal Setup > Units of Measure > select a unit of measure

2 Touch Portrait Width or Portrait Height.

3 Select the width or height, and then touch .

Loading the standard or optional 520‑sheet tray

The printer has one standard 520‑sheet tray (Tray 1), and may have one or more optional 520‑sheet trays. All 520‑sheet trays support the same paper sizes and types.

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

1 Pull the tray out.

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

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2 Squeeze and then slide the width guide to the correct position for the paper size loaded.

3 Squeeze and then slide the length guide to the correct position for the paper size loaded.

Note: The length guide has a locking device. To unlock, slide the button on top of the length guide down. To

lock, slide the button up when a length has been selected.

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

surface.

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

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Notes:

• Place print side facedown for duplex printing.

• Place pre-punched paper with the holes toward the front of the tray.

• Place letterheads with the header on the left side of the tray.

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

Warning—Potential Damage: Overloading the tray can cause paper jams and possible printer damage.

6 Insert the tray.

7 From the printer control panel, verify the Paper Size and Paper Type setting for the tray based on the paper you

loaded.

Loading the optional 850‑ and 1,150‑sheet trays

The 850‑ and 1,150‑sheet trays support the same paper sizes and types, and require the same process for loading paper.

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

1 Pull the tray out.

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

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

surface.

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

Notes:

• Place print side facedown for duplex printing.

• Place pre-punched paper with the holes toward the front of the tray.

• Place letterheads faceup with the header on the left side of the tray.

• Place letterheads facedown with the header on the right side of the tray for duplex printing.

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

Warning—Potential Damage: Overloading the tray can cause paper jams and possible printer damage.

5 Insert the tray.

6 From the printer control panel, verify the Paper Size and Paper Type setting for the tray based on the paper you

loaded.

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Loading the 2000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder

The high‑capacity feeder can hold up to 2,000 sheets of letter‑, A4‑, and legal‑size paper (80 g/m2 or 20 lb).

1 Pull the tray out.

2 Adjust the width guide as necessary.

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

surface.

4 Load paper into the tray with the print side faceup.

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

the tray can cause paper jams and possible printer damage.

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Notes:

• Place pre-punched paper with the holes toward the front of the tray.

• Place letterheads faceup with the header on the left side of the tray.

• Place letterheads facedown with the header on the right side of the tray for duplex printing.

5 Insert the tray.

Loading the multipurpose feeder

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

The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately:

• 100 sheets of 75‑g/m

• 10 envelopes

• 75 transparencies

The multipurpose feeder accepts paper or specialty media within the following dimensions:

• Width—89 mm (3.5 in.) to 229 mm (9.02 in.)

• Length—127 mm (5 in.) to 1270 mm (50 in.)

(20‑lb) paper

Note: Maximum width and length can be applied only to short-edge feeding.

Note: Do not add or remove paper or specialty media when the printer is printing from the multipurpose feeder or

when the printer control panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam.

1 Pull down the multipurpose feeder door.

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2 For paper or specialty media that is longer than letter-size paper, gently pull the extension until it is fully extended.

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

the edges on a level surface.

Paper

Envelopes

Transparencies

Note: Avoid scratching or touching the print side.

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4 Push the paper pick tab, and then load the paper or specialty media. Slide the stack gently into the multipurpose

feeder until it comes to a stop, and then release the paper pick tab.

Warning—Potential Damage: Pulling the paper out, without pushing the paper pick tab first, may cause jams or the paper pick tab to break.

• Load paper and transparencies with the recommended print side facedown and the long edge entering the

printer first.

• For duplex letterhead printing, place the letterhead faceup and the header entering the printer last.

• Load envelopes with the flap side up and to the right.

Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self‑stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.

Notes:

• Do not exceed the maximum stack height by forcing paper or transparencies under the stack height limiter.

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

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

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

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

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

Linking and unlinking trays

Linking trays

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

Unlinking trays

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

Change one of the following tray settings:

• Paper Type

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

• Paper Size

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

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

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Linking exit bins

Link exit bins to create a single output source. The printer automatically uses the next available bin as the output source.

The standard exit bin holds up to 550 sheets of 20‑lb paper. If you need additional output capacity, you can purchase other optional exit bins.

Note: Not all exit bins support every paper size and type.

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

> Paper Menu > Bin Setup

2 Touch the bin or bins you want to link, and then touch Configure Bins > Link.

Creating a custom name for a paper type

If the printer is on a network, you can use the Embedded Web Server to define a name other than Custom Type [x] for each of the custom paper types loaded into the printer.

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

Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then you can:

• View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.

• Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Settings > Paper Menu > Custom Name > type a name > Submit.

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

Type menus.

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

Assigning a custom paper type name

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

> Paper Menu > Paper Size/Type

2 Select the tray number or MP Feeder Type.

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

4 Touch .

Configuring a custom name

If the printer is on a network, then you can use the Embedded Web Server to define a name other than Custom Type [x] for each of the custom paper types loaded into the printer.

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

Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then you can:

• View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.

• Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

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

specialty media type > Submit.

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Paper and specialty media guide

Notes:

• Make sure the paper size, type, and weight are set correctly on the computer or on the printer control panel.

• Flex, fan, and straighten specialty media before loading it.

• The printer may print at a reduced speed to prevent damage to the fuser.

• For more information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide on the Lexmark Web site at

http://support.lexmark.com.

Paper guidelines

Paper characteristics

The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these characteristics when evaluating new paper stock.

Weight

The printer trays can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 300 g/m2 (16–80 lb bond) grain long. Paper lighter than 60 g/m bond) grain long paper. For paper smaller than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.), we recommend 90 g/m

paper.

Notes:

• The duplex unit supports only 60–169 g/m

• The multipurpose feeder supports 60–300 g/m

(16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb

(24 lb) or heavier

(16–32 lb bond) paper weights.

(16–80 lb bond) paper weights.

Curl

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

Smoothness

Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to it properly. If paper is too smooth, then it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Always use paper between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; however, smoothness between 150 and 200 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.

Moisture content

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

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

Grain direction

Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper.

For 60–135 g/m short is recommended.

(16–36 lb bond) paper, grain long paper is recommended. For papers heavier than 135 g/m2, grain

Fiber content

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

Unacceptable paper

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

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

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

• Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer

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

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

such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms

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

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

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

• Recycled papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European)

• Paper weighing less than 60 g/m

(16 lb)

• Multiple‑part forms or documents

Selecting paper

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

To help avoid jams and poor print quality:

• Always use new, undamaged paper.

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

paper package.

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

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

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

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Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead

Use these guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead:

• Use grain long for 60 to 90 g/m

(16 to 24 lb) weight paper.

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

• Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.

Use papers printed with heat‑resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must be able to withstand temperatures up to 190°C (374°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based generally meet these requirements; latex inks might not. When in doubt, contact the paper supplier.

Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 190°C (374°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions.

Using recycled paper and other office papers

As an environmentally conscientious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled paper produced specifically for use in laser (electrophotographic) printers.

While no blanket statement can be made that all recycled paper will feed well, Lexmark consistently tests papers that represent recycled cut size copier papers available on the global market. This scientific testing is conducted with rigor and discipline. Many factors are taken into consideration both separately and as a whole, including the following:

• Amount of post-consumer waste (Lexmark tests up to 100% post-consumer waste content.)

• Temperature and humidity conditions (Testing chambers simulate climates from all over the world.)

• Moisture content (Business papers should have low moisture: 4–5%.)

• Bending resistance and proper stiffness means optimum feeding through the printer.

• Thickness (impacts how much can be loaded into a tray)

• Surface roughness (measured in Sheffield units, impacts print clarity and how well toner fuses to the paper)

• Surface friction (determines how easily sheets can be separated)

• Grain and formation (impacts curling, which also influences the mechanics of how the paper behaves as it moves

through the printer)

• Brightness and texture (look and feel)

Recycled papers are better than ever; however, the amount of recycled content in a paper affects the degree of control over foreign matter. And while recycled papers are one good path to printing in an environmentally responsible manner, they are not perfect. The energy required to de-ink and deal with additives such as colorants and “glue” often generates more carbon emissions than does normal paper production. However, using recycled papers enables better resource management overall.

Lexmark concerns itself with the responsible use of paper in general based on life cycle assessments of its products. To gain a better understanding of the impact of printers on the environment, the company commissioned a number of life cycle assessments and found that paper was identified as the primary contributor (up to 80%) of carbon emissions caused throughout the entire life of a device (from design to end-of-life). This is due to the energy-intensive manufacturing processes required to make paper.

Thus, Lexmark seeks to educate customers and partners on minimizing the impact of paper. Using recycled paper is one way. Eliminating excessive and unnecessary paper consumption is another. Lexmark is well-equipped to help customers minimize printing and copying waste. In addition, the company encourages purchasing paper from suppliers who demonstrate their commitment to sustainable forestry practices.

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Lexmark does not endorse specific suppliers, although a converter’s product list for special applications is maintained. However, the following paper choice guidelines will help alleviate the environmental impact of printing:

1 Minimize paper consumption.

2 Be selective about the origin of wood fiber. Buy from suppliers who carry certifications such as the Forestry

Stewardship Council (FSC) or The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). These certifications guarantee that the paper manufacturer uses wood pulp from forestry operators that employ environmentally and socially responsible forest management and restoration practices.

3 Choose the most appropriate paper for printing needs: normal 75 or 80 g/m

or recycled paper.

certified paper, lower weight paper,

Unacceptable paper examples

Test results indicate that the following paper types are at risk for use with laser printers:

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

• Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the paper

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

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

such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms. In some cases, registration can be adjusted with a software application to successfully print on these forms.)

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

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

• Recycled papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European testing)

• Paper weighing less than 60 g/m

• Multiple part forms or documents

(16 lb)

For more information about Lexmark, visit www.lexmark.com. General sustainability-related information can be found at the Environmental Sustainability link.

Storing paper

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

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

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

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

• Store individual packages on a flat surface.

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

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Supported paper sizes, types, and weights

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

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

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

http://support.lexmark.com.

Supported paper sizes

Paper size and dimension 520‑sheet tray

1 1,6 2,6 2,6

210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.)

1,5

148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.)

105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 in.)

JIS B5

1,6 1,6 2,6 2,6

182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.1 in.)

Letter

1 1,6 2,6 2,6

216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)

Legal

216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)

Executive

1,6 1,6 2,6 2,6

184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in.)

JIS B4

257 x 364 mm (10.12 x 14.33 in.)

2,000‑sheet drawer

MP feeder

2,5 2,5

2 2

Manual paper

Manual envelope

Duplex

2,5

2,6

2 2

297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 in.)

SRA3

2 2

320 x 450 mm (12.6 x 17.7 in.)

Source supports size with size sensing.

Source supports size without size sensing.

Paper size is supported if set to metric.

Paper size is supported if set to US.

Paper size is supported if loaded in the short‑edge orientation. The short edge of the paper enters the printer first.

Paper size is supported if loaded in the long‑edge orientation. The long edge of the paper enters the printer first.

This is applicable only to the optional 520‑sheet tray.

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Paper size and dimension 520‑sheet tray

11x17

279 x 432 mm (11 x 17 in.)

12x18

305 x 457 mm (12 x 18 in.)

Oficio (México)

216 x 340 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.)

Folio

216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)

Statement

1,5

140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)

Universal

• 76.2–296.93 x 76.2–1219.2 mm

(3–11.69 x 3–48 in.)

• 297.18–320.29 x 76.2–609.6 mm

(11.70–12.61 x 3–24 in.)

• 320.55–609.6 x 76.2–320.29 mm

(12.62–24 x 3–12.61 in.)

• 609.85–1219.2 x 76.2–

296.93 mm (24.01–48 x 3–

11.69 in.)

2,000‑sheet drawer

MP feeder

2 2

2,5 2,5

2 2

Manual paper

Manual envelope

Duplex

2,5

7 3/4 Envelope (Monarch)

98 x 191 mm (3.875 x 7.5 in.)

9 Envelope

X X XXXX

98 x 226 mm (3.875 x 8.9 in.)

Com 10 Envelope

105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)

DL Envelope

110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)

C5 Envelope

162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.01 in.)

B5 Envelope

X X XXXX

176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 in.)

Source supports size with size sensing.

Source supports size without size sensing.

Paper size is supported if set to metric.

Paper size is supported if set to US.

Paper size is supported if loaded in the short‑edge orientation. The short edge of the paper enters the printer first.

Paper size is supported if loaded in the long‑edge orientation. The long edge of the paper enters the printer first.

This is applicable only to the optional 520‑sheet tray.

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Paper size and dimension 520‑sheet tray

Other Envelope

2,000‑sheet drawer

MP feeder

Manual paper

Manual envelope

Duplex

86 x 165 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3.375 x 6.50 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.)

Source supports size with size sensing.

Source supports size without size sensing.

Paper size is supported if set to metric.

Paper size is supported if set to US.

Paper size is supported if loaded in the short‑edge orientation. The short edge of the paper enters the printer first.

Paper size is supported if loaded in the long‑edge orientation. The long edge of the paper enters the printer first.

This is applicable only to the optional 520‑sheet tray.

Supported paper types and weights

Printer

The printer supports 60–300 g/m2 (16–80 lb) paper weights. The duplex unit supports 60–169 g/m2 (16–32 lb) paper weights.

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

Paper type 520‑sheet

tray

Paper

2,000‑shee t drawer

MP feeder Manual paper Manual envelope Duplex

• Plain

• Bond

• Glossy

• Colored

• Letterhead

• Light

• Heavy

• Preprinted

• Recycled

Heavy Glossy XX

Custom Type [x]

Rough/Cotton XX

Rough Envelope

Card stock XX

Transparencies

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Paper type 520‑sheet

tray

Labels

2,000‑shee t drawer

MP feeder Manual paper Manual envelope Duplex

• Paper

Envelopes X X

X X

Finisher

The paper capacity of each exit bin is listed in parentheses. Paper capacity estimations are calculated based on 75 g/m

The finisher standard bin supports 60–300 g/m weights, and bin 2 (booklet‑maker) supports 60–90 g/m up to 220 g/m

(20 lb) paper.

(16–80 lb) paper weights, bin 1 supports 60–220 g/m2 (16–60 lb) paper

(16–24 lb) paper weights plus one additional cover weighted

(60 lb).

Paper type Standard

Second exit bin Bin 1 Bin 2 Bin 3

500‑sheet bin

Plain paper

Card stock X

Transparency

Recycled

Glossy X

Heavy glossy

Labels

XX X

Bond

Envelope XX X

Rough envelope

XX X

Letterhead

Preprinted

Colored paper

Light paper

Heavy paper X

Rough/Cotton

Custom Type [x]

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Supported finishing features

1 Finisher standard bin

2 Finisher bin 1

3 Finisher bin 2 (booklet‑maker)

4 Paper transport

Notes:

• The finisher shown is the booklet finisher. Bin 2 is available only when the booklet finisher is installed.

• All paper tray capacities are based on 75‑g/m

(20‑lb) paper.

Paper transport

• The paper capacity is 50 sheets.

• Finishing options are not supported in this bin.

• Envelopes are routed here.

• Universal paper is routed here when it is longer than 483 mm (19 inches) or shorter than 148 mm (6 inches).

Finisher standard bin

• The paper capacity is 500 sheets.

• Envelopes and executive‑size paper are not supported in this bin.

• Finishing options are not supported in this bin.

Bin 1

• The paper capacity is 3,000 sheets when the standard finisher is installed.

• The paper capacity is 1,500 sheets when the booklet finisher is installed.

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Bin 1 finishing features

Size

A5 X X X X

Executive

Folio X

JIS B4

JIS B5

Legal X

Letter

Statement X X X

Tabloid X

Universal

Envelopes (any size) X X X X

For the Universal paper size, the finishing edge must be at least 9 in. (229 mm) for a 3‑hole punch and 10 in. (254 mm) for

a 4‑hole punch.

Punch—Select from two‑, three‑, or four‑hole punch Single staple—Use only one staple Double staple—Use two staples Double dual staple—Use two sets of two staples. This setting is supported only for widths between 8 in. (203 mm) and

12 in. (297 mm) with lengths between 7 in. (182 mm) and 17 in. (432 mm).

Punch

Offset Single/Double staple Double dual staple

Bin 2 (booklet‑maker)

Bin 2 is available only when the booklet finisher is installed. The paper capacity of bin 2 (booklet‑maker) is 270 sheets or 18 sets of 15‑sheet booklets.

Bin 2 finishing features

Size Bi fold Booklet fold Saddle staple

A4 (only SEF)

A5 X X X

SEF—The paper is loaded in the short edge orientation. The short edge of the paper enters the printer first. Bi fold—Each page is individually folded and stacked separately. Booklet fold—A multiple-page job is folded along the center into a single booklet. Saddle staple—A booklet‑fold print job is stapled along the center fold.

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Size Bi fold Booklet fold Saddle staple

Executive X X X

SRA3

12 x 18

Folio

JIS B4

JIS B5 X X X

Legal

Letter (only SEF)

Statement X X X

Tabloid

Universal X X X

Envelopes (any size) X X X

Setting the finisher exit bin

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

> Paper Menu > Bin setup > Output bin

2 Select a bin, and then touch .

Notes:

• This function is available only when a finisher is installed.

• The standard finisher bin is the factory default setting.

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Printing

The selection and handling of paper and specialty media can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 190 and “Storing paper” on page 78.

Printing a document

1 From the printer control panel Paper menu, set the Paper Type and Paper Size to match the loaded paper.

2 Send the print job:

For Windows users

With a document open, click File > Print.

b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

c Adjust settings as necessary.

d Click OK > Print.

For Macintosh users

Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog:

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

b Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog:

1 With a document open, choose File > Print.

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

2 From the Print dialog and pop‑up menus, adjust the settings as needed.

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

select the appropriate tray or feeder.

3 Click Print.

Printing in black and white

From the home screen, navigate to:

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

Adjusting toner darkness

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

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If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can:

• View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.

• Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

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

3 Adjust the toner darkness setting.

4 Click Submit.

Using Max Speed and Max Yield

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

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

setting is selected.

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

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

Using the Embedded Web Server

Type the printer IP address or host name in the address field of your Web browser.

If you do not know the IP address or host name of the printer, then you can:

• View the information on the printer control panel home screen, or in the TCP/IP section under the

Networks/Ports menu.

• Print a network setup page or menu settings page, and then locate the information in the TCP/IP section.

2 Click Configuration > Print Settings > Setup Menu.

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

4 Click Submit.

Using the printer control panel

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Settings > Print Settings > Setup Menu

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

3 Touch .

Printing from a mobile device

For the list of supported mobile devices and to download a compatible mobile printing application, visit

http://lexmark.com/mobile.

Note: Mobile printing applications may also be available from your mobile device manufacturer.

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Printing from a flash drive

Notes:

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

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

1 Insert a flash drive into the USB port.

Notes:

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

printer ignores the flash drive.

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

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

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

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2 From the printer control panel, touch the document you want to print.

3 Touch the arrows to increase the number of copies to print, and then touch Print.

Notes:

• Do not remove the flash drive from the USB port until the document has finished printing.

• If you leave the flash drive in the printer after leaving the initial USB menu screen, then you can still print

files from the flash drive as held jobs.

Supported flash drives and file types

Flash drive File type

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

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

Notes:

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

USB low‑speed capabilities are not supported.

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

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

Documents:

• .pdf

• .xps

• .html

Images:

• .dcx

• .gif

• .JPEG or .jpg

• .bmp

• .pcx

• .TIFF or .tif

• .png

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Printing on specialty media

Tips on using letterhead

• Use letterhead designed specifically for laser/LED printers.

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

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

• Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead.

Source Print side Paper orientation

Standard and optional trays (simplex printing) Preprinted letterhead

design is placed faceup.

Standard and optional trays (duplex printing) Preprinted letterhead

design is placed facedown.

Multipurpose feeder (simplex printing) Preprinted letterhead

design is placed facedown.

Multipurpose feeder (duplex printing) Preprinted letterhead

design is placed faceup.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tips on using transparencies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.lexmark.com.

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Tips on using envelopes

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

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

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

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

must not exceed 70 g/m

(20 lb bond) weight.

• Use only new envelopes from undamaged packages.

• To optimize performance and minimize jams, do not use envelopes that: – Have excessive curl or twist – Are stuck together or damaged in any way – Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing – Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars – Have an interlocking design – Have postage stamps attached – Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position – Have bent corners – Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes

• Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.

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

Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.

Tips on using labels

Notes:

• Single‑sided paper labels designed for laser/LED printers are supported for occasional use.

• It is recommended to print no more than 20 pages of paper labels a month.

• Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual‑sided labels are not supported.

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

When printing on labels:

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

releasing hazardous emissions.

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

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

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

• Do not use labels with slick backing material.

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

also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and cartridge warranties.

• Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.

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• Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die‑cuts of the label.

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

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

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

and use a non‑oozing adhesive.

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

Tips on using card stock

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

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

• Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting.

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

Printing confidential and other held jobs

Storing print jobs in the printer

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

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

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

Print job type Description

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

the control panel.

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

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

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

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

jobs are held until deleted from the Help Jobs menu.

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

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Printing confidential and other held jobs

Note: Confidential and Verify print jobs are automatically deleted from memory after printing. Repeat and Reserve

jobs are held in the printer until you choose to delete them.

For Windows users

With a document open, click File > Print.

2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3 Click Print and Hold.

4 Select the print job type (Confidential, Repeat, Reserve, or Verify), and then assign a user name. For a confidential

print job, also enter a four‑digit PIN.

5 Click OK or Print.

6 From the printer home screen, release the print job.

• For confidential print jobs, navigate to:

Held jobs > your user name > Confidential Jobs > enter PIN > select print job > specify number of copies > Print

• For other print jobs, navigate to:

Held jobs > your user name > select print job > specify number of copies > Print

For Macintosh users

With a document open, choose File > Print.

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

2 From the print options or Copies & Pages pop‑up menu, choose Job Routing.

3 Select the print job type (Confidential, Repeat, Reserve, or Verify), and then assign a user name. For a confidential

print job, also enter a four‑digit PIN.

4 Click OK or Print.

5 From the printer home screen, release the print job.

• For confidential print jobs, navigate to:

Held jobs > your user name > Confidential Jobs > enter PIN > select print job > specify number of copies > Print

• For other print jobs, navigate to:

Held jobs > your user name > select print job > specify number of copies > Print

Printing information pages

Printing a font sample list

1 From the home screen, navigate to:

> Reports > Print Fonts

2 Touch PCL Fonts or PostScript Fonts.

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Printing a directory list

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

From the home screen, navigate to:

> Reports > Print Directory

Canceling a print job

Canceling a print job from the printer control panel

1 From the printer control panel, touch Cancel Job or press on the keypad.

2 Touch the print job you want to cancel, and then touch Delete Selected Jobs.

Note: If you press

on the keypad, then touch Resume to return to the home screen.

Canceling a print job from the computer

For Windows users

1 Open the printers folder.

In Windows 8

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

Apps list > Run > type control printers > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

a Click or click Start, and then click Run.

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

c Press Enter, or click OK.

2 Double‑click the printer icon.

3 Select the print job you want to cancel.

4 Click Delete.

For Macintosh users

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

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

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

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

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Understanding printer menus

Menus list

Supplies Paper Menu Reports Settings

Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Cyan Photoconductor Unit Magenta Photoconductor Unit Yellow Photoconductor Unit Black Photoconductor Unit Waste Toner Bottle Staple Cartridge Hole Punch Box 160K Maintenance Kit 320K Maintenance Kit 480K Maintenance Kit

Security Network/Ports Help

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

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

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

Active NIC

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

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

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

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

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Supplies menu

Menu item Description

Cyan Cartridge

Early Warning Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported

Magenta Cartridge

Early Warning Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported

Yellow Cartridge

Early Warning Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported

Shows the status of the cyan print cartridge

Shows the status of the magenta print cartridge

Shows the status of the yellow print cartridge

Black Cartridge

Early Warning Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported

Cyan Photoconductor Unit

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Shows the status of the black print cartridge

Shows the status of the cyan photoconductor unit

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Menu item Description

Magenta Photoconductor Unit

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Yellow Photoconductor Unit

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Black Photoconductor Unit

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Waste Toner Bottle

Near Full Replace Missing OK

Shows the status of the magenta photoconductor unit

Shows the status of the yellow photoconductor unit

Shows the status of the black photoconductor unit

Shows the status of the waste toner bottle

Staples

Early Warning Low Replace Missing OK

Hole Punch Box

Near Full Replace Missing OK

160K Maintenance Kit

Near End of Life End of Life OK

320K Maintenance Kit

Near End of Life End of Life OK

Shows the status of the staple cartridge

Shows the status of the hole punch box

Shows the status of the maintenance kit

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Menu item Description

480K Maintenance Kit

Near End of Life End of Life OK

Paper menu

Default Source menu

Menu item Description

Default Source

Tray [x] MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Envelope

Sets a default paper source for all print jobs

Notes:

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

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

MP feeder to appear as a menu setting.

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

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

Shows the status of the maintenance kit

Paper Size/Type menu

Menu item Description

Tray [x] Size

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

Note: Only installed trays are listed in this menu.

Specifies the paper size loaded in each tray

Notes:

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

default setting.

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

hardware appears.

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

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

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Menu item Description

Tray [x] Type

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

MP Feeder Size

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

Specifies the paper type loaded in each tray

Notes:

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

the factory default setting for all other trays.

• If available, then a user‑defined name will appear instead of Custom

Type [x].

• Use this menu to configure automatic tray linking.

Specifies the paper size loaded in the multipurpose feeder

Notes:

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

default setting.

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

MP Feeder to appear as a menu.

• Other Envelope printing is not supported.

Note: Only installed trays are listed in this menu.

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Menu item Description

MP Feeder Type

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

Manual Paper Size

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

Specifies the paper type loaded in the multipurpose feeder

Notes:

• Custom Type [x] is the factory default setting.

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

MP Feeder Type to appear as a menu setting.

Specifies the paper size being manually loaded

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

Note: Only installed trays are listed in this menu.

Lexmark C950 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Safety information

Learning about the printer

Thank you for choosing this printer!

Finding information about the printer

Selecting a location for the printer

Printer configurations

Using the printer control panel

Understanding the home screen

Understanding the home screen

Using the touch-screen buttons

Setting up and using the home screen applications

Accessing the Embedded Web Server

Showing or hiding icons on the home screen

Activating the home screen applications

Using Background and Idle Screen

Setting up Forms and Favorites

Understanding Showroom

Setting up Remote Operator Panel

Exporting and importing a configuration

Additional printer setup

Turning on the printer

Installing internal options

Available internal options

Accessing the system board

Installing a memory card

Installing a flash memory or firmware card

Installing an Internal Solutions Port

Installing a printer hard disk

Removing a printer hard disk

Installing hardware options

Order of installation

Installing optional trays

Attaching cables

Verifying printer setup

Printing a menu settings page

Printing a network setup page

Setting up the printer software

Installing the printer software

Updating available options in the printer driver

Setting up wireless printing

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)

Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal Solutions Port

Setting up serial printing

Minimizing your printer's environmental impact

Saving paper and toner

Using recycled paper

Conserving supplies

Saving energy

Reducing printer noise

Adjusting Sleep Mode

Using Hibernate Mode

Adjusting the brightness of the display

Recycling

Recycling Lexmark products

Recycling Lexmark packaging

Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling

Loading paper and specialty media

Setting the paper size and type

Configuring Universal paper settings

Loading the multipurpose feeder

Linking and unlinking trays

Linking trays

Unlinking trays

Linking exit bins

Creating a custom name for a paper type

Assigning a custom paper type name

Configuring a custom name

Paper and specialty media guide

Paper guidelines

Paper characteristics

Unacceptable paper

Selecting paper