Lexmark M3150dn Owner's Manual

M3150dn

User's Guide

December 2012 www.lexmark.com

Machine type(s):

4514

Model(s):

638

Contents 2

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

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

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

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

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

Using the printer control panel...............................................................................................................11

Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights........................................................12

Additional printer setup.............................................................................13

Installing internal options........................................................................................................................13

Available internal options.................................................................................................................................13

Accessing the controller board ......................................................................................................................... 14

Installing an optional card ................................................................................................................................15

Installing a memory card ..................................................................................................................................16

Installing hardware options.....................................................................................................................18

Installing optional trays ....................................................................................................................................18

Attaching cables......................................................................................................................................19

Setting up the printer software...............................................................................................................20

Installing the printer software ..........................................................................................................................20

Updating available options in the printer driver ..............................................................................................21

Networking..............................................................................................................................................22

Preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network..................................................................................22

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network.................................................................................................. 23

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network.....................................................................................24

Connecting the printer using the Wireless Setup Wizard................................................................................. 25

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup ....................................................26

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server............................................. 26

Verifying printer setup............................................................................................................................27

Printing a menu settings page ..........................................................................................................................27

Printing a network setup page..........................................................................................................................27

Loading paper and specialty media............................................................28

Setting the paper size and type...............................................................................................................28

Configuring Universal paper settings......................................................................................................28

Using the standard bin and paper stop...................................................................................................28

Loading trays...........................................................................................................................................29

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Loading the multipurpose feeder............................................................................................................33

Linking and unlinking trays......................................................................................................................37

Linking and unlinking trays ............................................................................................................................... 37

Creating a custom name for a paper type ........................................................................................................38

Assigning a custom paper type name ...............................................................................................................38

Assigning a custom paper type .........................................................................................................................39

Paper and specialty media guide................................................................40

Using specialty media..............................................................................................................................40

Paper guidelines......................................................................................................................................42

Supported paper sizes, types, and weights.............................................................................................45

Printing......................................................................................................48

Printing a document................................................................................................................................48

Printing a document .........................................................................................................................................48

Adjusting toner darkness.................................................................................................................................. 48

Printing confidential and other held jobs................................................................................................49

Printing confidential and other held jobs ......................................................................................................... 49

Printing information pages......................................................................................................................50

Printing a font sample list .................................................................................................................................50

Printing a directory list...................................................................................................................................... 50

Canceling a print job................................................................................................................................50

Canceling a print job from the printer control panel ........................................................................................ 50

Canceling a print job from the computer .........................................................................................................50

Understanding the printer menus..............................................................52

Menus list................................................................................................................................................52

Paper menu.............................................................................................................................................53

Reports menu..........................................................................................................................................61

Network/Ports menu...............................................................................................................................62

Security menu.........................................................................................................................................73

Settings menu..........................................................................................................................................77

Help menu...............................................................................................................................................98

Saving money and the environment.........................................................100

Saving paper and toner.........................................................................................................................100

Saving energy........................................................................................................................................100

Recycling................................................................................................................................................104

Contents 4

Securing the printer..................................................................................106

Using the security lock feature..............................................................................................................106

Statement of Volatility..........................................................................................................................106

Erasing volatile memory........................................................................................................................107

Erasing non‑volatile memory................................................................................................................107

Finding printer security information.....................................................................................................107

Maintaining the printer............................................................................108

Cleaning the printer..............................................................................................................................108

Ordering supplies..................................................................................................................................108

Estimated number of remaining pages.................................................................................................109

Storing supplies.....................................................................................................................................110

Replacing supplies.................................................................................................................................110

Moving the printer................................................................................................................................114

Managing the printer...............................................................................116

Checking the virtual display...................................................................................................................116

Viewing reports.....................................................................................................................................116

Configuring supply notifications from the Embedded Web Server.......................................................116

Modifying confidential print settings....................................................................................................117

Copying printer settings to other printers.............................................................................................117

Creating a printer control panel PIN.....................................................................................................118

Checking the status of parts and supplies.............................................................................................119

Checking the status of parts and supplies on the printer control panel.........................................................119

Checking the status of parts and supplies from the Embedded Web Server ................................................. 119

Restoring factory default settings.........................................................................................................119

Clearing jams............................................................................................120

Avoiding jams........................................................................................................................................120

Understanding jam messages and locations.........................................................................................121

[x]‑page jam, open front door. [20y.xx]................................................................................................123

[x]‑page jam, open rear door. [20y.xx]..................................................................................................126

[x]‑page jam, clear standard bin. [20y.xx].............................................................................................127

[x]‑page jam, remove tray 1 to clear duplex. [23y.xx]...........................................................................128

[x]‑page jam, open tray [x]. [24y.xx].....................................................................................................129

[x]‑page jam, clear manual feeder. [25y.xx]..........................................................................................130

Contents 5

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................132

Understanding the printer messages....................................................................................................132

Solving printer problems.......................................................................................................................143

Solving print problems..........................................................................................................................149

Embedded Web Server does not open.................................................................................................173

Contacting customer support................................................................................................................175

Notices.....................................................................................................176

Product information..............................................................................................................................176

Edition notice........................................................................................................................................176

Power consumption..............................................................................................................................181

Index........................................................................................................190

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.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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—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 electrical outlet.

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

• If an optional tray is installed, then remove it from the printer. To remove the optional tray, slide the latch on the

right side of the tray toward the front of the tray until it clicks into place.

• Use the handholds located on both sides of the printer to lift it.

• Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down.

• Before setting up the printer, make sure there is adequate clearance around it.

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

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—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller 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 electrical 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 service representative.

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

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Learning about the printer

Finding information about the printer

What are you looking for? Find it here

Initial setup instructions:

• Connecting the printer

• Installing the printer software

Additional setup and instructions for using the printer:

• Selecting and storing paper and specialty media

• Loading paper

• Configuring printer settings

• Viewing and printing documents and photos

• Setting up and using the printer software

• Configuring the printer on a network

• Caring for and maintaining the printer

• Troubleshooting and solving problems

Instructions for:

• Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network

• Troubleshooting printer connection problems

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

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

http://support.lexmark.com.

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

For more information, visit

http://support.lexmark.com.

Networking Guide—Open the Software 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

to view context‑sensitive information.

Notes:

• Help is automatically installed with the printer

software.

• The printer software is located in the printer

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

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What are you looking for? Find it here

The latest supplemental information, updates, and customer support:

• Documentation

• Driver downloads

• Live chat support

• E‑mail support

• Voice support

Lexmark Support Web site—

http://support.lexmark.com

Note: Select your country or region, and then select

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

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

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

• Machine Type number

• Serial number

• Date purchased

• Store where purchased

Warranty information Warranty information varies by country or region:

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

included with this printer, or at

http://support.lexmark.com.

• In other countries and regions—See the printed

warranty that came with your printer.

Selecting a location for the printer

When selecting a location for the printer, leave enough room to open trays, covers, and doors. If you plan to install any hardware 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: – Clean, dry, and free of dust. – Away from stray staples and paper clips. – Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators. – Free from direct sunlight and humidity extremes.

• Observe the recommended temperatures and avoid fluctuations.

Ambient temperature 16 to 32°C (60 to 90°F)

Storage temperature ‑20 to 40°C (‑4 to 104°F)

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

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1 Right side 30 cm (12 in.)

2 Front 51 cm (20 in.)

3 Left side 20 cm (8 in.)

4 Rear 20 cm (8 in.)

5 Top 30 cm (12 in.)

Printer configurations

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all

other trays closed until needed.

M1145dn printer model

1 Printer control panel

2 Paper stop

3 Standard bin

4 Front door release button

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5 Controller board access door

6 100‑sheet multipurpose feeder

7 Standard 250‑sheet tray

8 Optional 250‑ or 550‑sheet trays

Using the printer control panel

Use the To

1 Display

• View the printer status and messages.

• Set up and operate the printer.

2 Left arrow button Scroll to the left.

3 Select button

• Select menu options.

• Save settings.

4 Up arrow button Scroll up.

5 Right arrow button Scroll to the right.

6 Keypad Enter numbers, letters, or symbols.

7 Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.

The following actions wake the printer from Sleep mode:

• Pressing any hard button

• Opening a tray or the front door

• Sending a print job from the computer

• Performing a power‑on reset using the main power switch

• Attaching a device to the USB port

8 USB port Connect a flash drive to the printer.

Notes:

• Only the front USB port supports flash drives.

• This feature is available only in select printer models.

9 Stop or cancel button Stop all printer activity.

10 Back button Return to the previous screen.

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Use the To

11 Down arrow button Scroll down.

12 Home button Go to the home screen.

13 Indicator light Check the status of the printer.

Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights

The colors of the Sleep button and indicator l ights on the printer control panel signify a certain printer s tatus or condition.

Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status

Indicator light Printer status

Off The printer is off or in Hibernate mode.

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

Solid green The printer is on, but idle.

Blinking red The printer requires user intervention.

Sleep button light color and its corresponding printer status

Sleep button light Printer status

Off The printer is off, idle or in Ready state.

Solid amber The printer is in Sleep mode.

Blinking amber The printer is entering or waking from Hibernate mode.

Blinking amber for 0.1 second, then goes completely off for 1.9 seconds in a slow, pulsing pattern

The printer is in Hibernate mode.

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Additional printer setup

Installing internal options

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller 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 electrical outlet before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board electronic components or connectors.

Available internal options

• DDR3 DIMM

• Flash memory – Fonts – Firmware

• Forms Barcode

• Prescribe

• IPDS

• Printcryption

• Hard disk

• Internal Solutions Ports (ISP) – Parallel 1284‑B interface – MarkNet N8130 10/100 fiber interface – RS‑232‑C serial interface

This internal option is available only in the M3150de printer model.

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Accessing the controller board

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller 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 electrical 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.

1 Open the controller board access door.

2 Use the following illustration to locate the appropriate connector.

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

Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board electronic components or connectors.

1 Memory card connector

2 Option card connector

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Installing an optional card

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

1 Access the controller board.

For more information, see “Accessing the controller board” on page 14.

2 Unpack the optional card.

Warning—Potential Damage: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.

3 Holding the card by its sides, align the plastic pins (1) on the card with the holes (2) on the controller board.

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4 Push the card firmly into place as shown in the illustration.

Warning—Potential Damage: Improper installation of the card may cause damage to the card and the

controller board.

Note: The entire length of the connector on the card must touch and be flushed against the controller board.

5 Close the controller board access door.

Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add

the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see “Updating available options in the printer driver” on page 21.

Installing a memory card

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

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

1 Access the controller board.

For more information, see “Accessing the controller board” on page 14.

2 Unpack the memory card.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the connection points along the edge of the card. Doing so may

cause damage.

3 Align the notch (1) on the memory card with the ridge (2) on the connector.

4 Push the memory card straight into the connector and forward into the controller board wall until it clicks into

place.

5 Close the controller board access door.

Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, you may need to manually add the options

in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see “Updating available options in the printer driver” on page 21.

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Installing hardware options

Installing optional trays

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

1 Turn off the printer using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

2 Unpack the tray, and then remove all packing materials.

3 Pull the tray completely out of the base.

4 Remove any packing material from inside the tray.

5 Insert the tray into the base.

6 Place the tray near the printer.

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

Note: Optional trays lock together when stacked.

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

Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, you may need to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see “Updating available options in the printer driver” on page 21.

To uninstall the optional trays, slide the latch on the right side of the printer toward the front of the printer until it clicks into place, and then remove stacked trays one at a time from the top to the bottom.

Attaching cables

Connect the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable, or to the network using an Ethernet cable.

Make sure to match the following:

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

• The appropriate parallel cable with the parallel port

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• The appropriate Ethernet cable with the Ethernet port

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in the area shown while actively printing. Loss of data or a malfunction can occur.

Use the To

1 USB port Attach an optional wireless network adapter.

2 USB printer port Connect the printer to a computer.

3 Ethernet port Connect the printer to an Ethernet network.

4 Parallel port

Note: This port is available only in select printer models.

5 Power switch Turn on or turn off the printer.

6 Printer power cord socket Connect the printer to an electrical outlet.

7 Security slot Attach a lock that will secure the printer in place.

Connect the printer to a computer.

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.

• For Macintosh users, you may download all the drivers and utilities from our Web site.

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1 Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

• From the Software 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 CD and the installation dialog does not appear, then do the following:

In Windows 8

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

In Windows 7 or earlier

Click or click Start, and then click Run.

b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe. c Press Enter, or click OK.

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

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

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.

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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.

Networking

Notes:

• Purchase a MarkNet

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

• 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 an Ethernet network

To configure your printer to connect to an Ethernet network, organize the following information before you begin:

Note: If your network automatically assigns IP addresses to computers and printers, continue on to installing the printer.

• A valid, unique IP address for the printer to use on the network

• The network gateway

• The network mask

• A nickname for the printer (optional)

Note: A printer nickname can make it easier for you to identify your printer on the network. You can choose to use the default printer nickname, or assign a name that is easier for you to remember.

N8352 wireless network adapter first before setting up the printer on a wireless network.

You will need an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network and an available port where the printer can physically connect to the network. Use a new network cable when possible to avoid potential problems caused by a damaged cable.

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Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

For Windows users

Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

• From the Software 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 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

a Click or click Start, and then click Run. b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe. c Press Enter, or click OK.

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

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

4 Select Ethernet 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

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 Download the driver at http://support.lexmark.com. b Double‑click the installer package for the printer, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen. c Select a destination, and then click Continue.

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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 installation is complete.

4 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 your printer > Add

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

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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.

Connecting the printer using the Wireless Setup Wizard

Before you begin, make sure that:

• A wireless network adapter is installed in the printer and is working properly. For more information, see the

instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

• The Ethernet cable is disconnected from the printer.

• Active NIC is set to Auto. To set this to Auto, navigate to either of the following:

– > Settings > > Network/Ports > > Active NIC > > Auto >

– > Network/Ports > Active NIC > Auto

Note: Make sure to turn off the printer, then wait for at least five seconds, and then turn the printer back on.

1 Depending on your printer model, navigate to either of the following:

• > Settings > > Network/Ports > > Network [x] > > Network [x] Setup > > Wireless >

> Wireless Connection Setup >

• > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wireless Connection Setup

2 Select a wireless connection setup.

Use To

Search for networks Show available wireless connections.

Note: This menu item shows all broadcast secured or unsecured SSIDs.

Enter a network name Manually type the SSID.

Note: Make sure to type the correct SSID.

Wi‑Fi Protected Setup Connect the printer to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup.

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3 Follow the instructions on the printer display.

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup

Before connecting the printer to a wireless network, make sure that:

• The access point (wireless router) is Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) certified or WPS‑compatible. For more

information, see the documentation that came with your access point.

• A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and is working properly. For more information, see the

instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

Using the Push Button Configuration Method

Depending on your printer model, navigate to either of the following:

• > Settings > > Networks/Ports > > Network [x] > > Network [x] Setup > > Wireless >

> Wireless Connection Setup > > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > > Start Push Button Method >

• > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wireless Connection Setup > Wi‑Fi

Protected Setup > Start Push Button Method

2 Follow the instructions on the printer display.

Using the Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method

Depending on your printer model, navigate to either of the following:

• > Settings > > Networks/Ports > > Network [x] > > Network [x] Setup > > Wireless >

> Wireless Connection Setup > > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > > Start PIN Method >

• > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wireless Connection Setup > Wi‑Fi

Protected Setup > Start PIN Method

2 Copy the eight‑digit WPS PIN.

3 Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address field.

Notes:

• The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

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

4 Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.

5 Enter the eight‑digit PIN, and then save the setting.

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server

Before you begin, make sure that:

• Your printer is connected temporarily to an Ethernet network.

• A 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.

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

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Notes:

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

separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

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

2 Click Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless.

3 Modify the settings to match the settings of your access point (wireless router).

Note: Make sure to enter the correct SSID, security method, preshared key or passphrase, network mode, and

channel.

4 Click Submit.

5 Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Then wait for at least five seconds, and then turn the

printer back on.

6 To verify if your printer is connected to the network, print a network setup page. Then in the Network Card [x]

section, see if the status is Connected.

Verifying printer setup

Printing a menu settings page

Print a menu settings page to view the current menu settings and to verify if the printer options are installed correctly.

From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > Reports > > Menu Settings Page >

Note: If you have not changed any menu settings, then the menu settings page lists all the factory default settings. Settings saved from the menus replace the factory default settings as user default settings. A user default setting remains in effect until you access the menu again, select another value, and save it.

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 printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > Reports > > Network Setup Page >

Note: If an optional internal print server is installed, then Print Network [x] Setup Page appears.

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 your system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page.

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Loading paper and specialty media

The selection and handling of paper and specialty media can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 120 and “Storing paper” on page 45.

Setting the paper size and type

1 From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Paper Menu > > Paper Size/Type >

2 Press the up or down arrow button to select the tray or feeder, and then press .

3 Press the up or down arrow button to select the paper size, and then press .

4 Press the up or down arrow button to select the paper type, and then press to change the settings.

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.

Notes:

• The smallest Universal paper size is 6 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches), and is supported only from the multipurpose

feeder.

• The largest Universal paper size is 216 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 inches), and is supported from all paper sources.

1 From the printer control panel, navigate to:

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

measure >

2 Select Portrait Width or Portrait Height, and then press .

3 Press the left or right arrow button to change the setting, and then press .

Using the standard bin and paper stop

The standard bin holds up to 150 sheets of 20‑lb paper. It collects prints facedown. The standard bin includes a paper stop that keeps paper from sliding out the front of the bin as it stacks.

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To open the paper stop, pull it so that it flips forward.

Note: Close the paper stop when moving the printer to another location.

Loading trays

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all

other trays closed until needed.

1 Pull out the tray completely.

Note: Do not remove trays while a job prints or while Busy appears on the printer display. Doing so may cause

a jam.

4 A

EXEC

5 B

5 A

6 A

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

E X

A 5

A 4

LT R

E X E

B 5

A 5

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

X E

B 5

A 5

A 6

A 4

LTR

E X

E C

B 5

Notes:

• For some paper sizes like letter, legal, and A4, squeeze and slide the length guide tab backward to

accommodate their length.

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