Lexmark MS312dn User Guide

MS312, MS315, MS317, MS415, and MS417

User's Guide

November 2017 www.lexmark.com

Machine type(s):

4514

Model(s):

330, 335, 530

Contents 2

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

Conventions.......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Learning about the printer...........................................................................9

Using this guide................................................................................................................................................... 9

Finding information about the printer.............................................................................................................9

Selecting a location for the printer................................................................................................................10

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

Additional printer setup..............................................................................14

Installing internal options................................................................................................................................. 14

Available internal options........................................................................................................................................... 14

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

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

Installing hardware options..............................................................................................................................17

Installing optional trays ................................................................................................................................................17

Attaching cables ........................................................................................................................................................... 18

Setting up the printer software.......................................................................................................................19

Installing the printer software.................................................................................................................................... 19

Adding available options in the print driver .........................................................................................................20

Networking......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network...................................................................................20

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network.......................................................................................21

MS315 and MS415 Wireless Setup Wizard ...........................................................................................................22

MS312 Wi-Fi Protected Setup...................................................................................................................................22

MS315 and MS415 Wi-Fi Protected Setup............................................................................................................. 23

Connecting MS312 to a wireless network using the printer software...........................................................24

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server........................... 25

Verifying printer setup......................................................................................................................................25

MS312 and MS317 printing menu settings and network setup pages...........................................................25

MS315, MS415, and MS417 printing menu settings and network setup pages...........................................26

Using MS312 and MS317........................................................................... 28

Using the printer control panel......................................................................................................................28

Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights.....................................................29

Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility.................................................................................................. 29

Using the Local Printer Settings Utility........................................................................................................ 30

Contents 3

Using MS315, MS415, and MS417.............................................................31

Using the control panel.....................................................................................................................................31

Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights.....................................................32

Accessing the Embedded Web Server........................................................................................................32

Loading paper and specialty media......................................................... 33

MS312 and MS317 paper size and type setup........................................................................................... 33

MS315, MS415, and MS417 paper size and type setup............................................................................34

Using the standard bin and paper stop.......................................................................................................34

Loading trays......................................................................................................................................................35

Loading the multipurpose feeder..................................................................................................................39

Linking and unlinking trays.............................................................................................................................42

Paper and specialty media guide............................................................. 46

Paper guidelines................................................................................................................................................46

Using specialty media......................................................................................................................................49

Supported paper sizes, types, and weights...............................................................................................52

Printing.........................................................................................................55

Printing a document......................................................................................................................................... 55

Printing from a mobile device........................................................................................................................56

MS315, MS415, and MS417 printing conﬁdential and other held jobs................................................. 57

Printing information pages..............................................................................................................................58

Canceling a print job........................................................................................................................................ 59

Saving money and the environment........................................................60

Saving paper and toner...................................................................................................................................60

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

Managing the printer................................................................................. 62

Finding advanced networking and administrator information.............................................................. 62

Copying printer settings to other printers.................................................................................................. 62

Conﬁguring supply notiﬁcations from the Embedded Web Server..................................................... 62

MS312 and MS317 printer management......................................................................................................63

MS315, MS415, and MS417 printer management......................................................................................67

Adjusting Sleep mode.......................................................................................................................................71

Contents 4

Securing the printer....................................................................................72

Using the security lock feature...................................................................................................................... 72

Statement of Volatility.......................................................................................................................................72

Erasing volatile memory...................................................................................................................................73

Erasing non-volatile memory..........................................................................................................................73

Finding printer security information..............................................................................................................74

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

MS312 and MS317 menus list......................................................................................................................... 75

MS315, MS415, and MS417 menus list..........................................................................................................75

Paper menu.........................................................................................................................................................76

Reports menu.....................................................................................................................................................88

Network/Ports menu.........................................................................................................................................89

Security menu....................................................................................................................................................101

Settings menu...................................................................................................................................................103

MS315, MS415, and MS417 help menu.......................................................................................................125

Clearing jams.............................................................................................126

Avoiding jams................................................................................................................................................... 126

Identifying jam locations................................................................................................................................ 127

Paper jam in the front door........................................................................................................................... 128

Paper jam in the rear door.............................................................................................................................130

Paper jam in the standard bin........................................................................................................................131

Paper jam in the duplex unit.......................................................................................................................... 131

Paper jam in trays............................................................................................................................................ 132

Paper jam in the multipurpose feeder........................................................................................................132

Maintaining the printer.............................................................................134

Cleaning the printer.........................................................................................................................................134

Checking the status of parts and supplies................................................................................................134

Estimated number of remaining pages......................................................................................................135

Ordering parts and supplies......................................................................................................................... 135

Storing supplies................................................................................................................................................137

Replacing supplies...........................................................................................................................................138

Moving the printer.............................................................................................................................................141

Contents 5

Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 143

Understanding the printer messages.........................................................................................................143

Solving printer problems................................................................................................................................159

Solving print problems................................................................................................................................... 165

Embedded Web Server does not open.....................................................................................................192

Contacting customer support.......................................................................................................................193

Notices........................................................................................................194

Product information.........................................................................................................................................194

Edition notice.................................................................................................................................................... 194

Power consumption........................................................................................................................................ 199

Index.......................................................................................................... 204

Safety information 6

Safety information

Conventions

Note: A note identiﬁes information that could help you.

Warning: A warning identiﬁes something that could damage the product hardware or software.

CAUTION: A caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could injure you.

Dierent types of caution statements include:

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Indicates a risk of injury.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Indicates a risk of electrical shock.

CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: Indicates a risk of burn if touched.

CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Indicates a crush hazard.

CAUTION—PINCH HAZARD: Indicates a risk of being caught between moving parts.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, connect the power cord to

an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not use this product with extension cords, multioutlet power strips, multioutlet extenders, or UPS devices. The power capacity of these types of accessories can be easily overloaded by a laser printer and may result in a risk of ﬁre, property damage, or poor printer performance.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Only a Lexmark Inline Surge Protector that is properly connected between the printer and the power cord provided with the printer may be used with this product. The use of non-Lexmark surge protection devices may result in a risk of ﬁre, property damage, or poor printer performance.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, 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 in the User’s Guide 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.

Safety information 7

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

• Make sure that all doors and trays are closed.

• Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

• Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer.

• If the printer has a caster base, then carefully roll it to the new location. Use caution when passing over

thresholds and breaks in ﬂooring.

• If the printer does not have a caster base but is conﬁgured with optional trays, then lift the printer o the

trays. Do not try to lift the printer and the trays at the same time.

• Always use the handholds on the printer to lift it.

• Any cart used to move the printer must have a surface able to support the full footprint of the printer.

• Any cart used to move the hardware options must have a surface able to support the dimensions of the

options.

• Keep the printer in an upright position.

• Avoid severe jarring movements.

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

• Make sure that there is adequate clearance around the printer.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, 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 it.

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 o, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, 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.

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

Safety information 8

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.

Learning about the printer 9

Learning about the printer

Using this guide

This User’s Guide provides general and speciﬁc information on using the printer models that are listed on the cover page.

The following chapters contain information applicable to all printer models:

• Safety information

• Learning about the printer

• Additional printer setup

• Loading paper and specialty media

• Paper and specialty media guide

• Printing

• Saving money and the environment

• Managing the printer

• Securing the printer

• Understanding printer menus

• Clearing jams

• Maintaining the printer

• Troubleshooting

To ﬁnd instructions for your printer:

• Use the table of contents.

• Use the Search function or the Find toolbar of your application.

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

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 at

Note: These guides are also available in other languages.

http://support.lexmark.com.

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What are you looking for? Find it here

Information on setting up and conﬁguring the accessibility features of your printer

Help using the printer software Windows or Mac Help—Open a printer software

Lexmark Accessibility Guide—This guide is available

http://support.lexmark.com.

program or application, and then click Help.

Click

Notes:

to view context‑sensitive information.

• 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.

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 go to

http://support.lexmark.com.

• In other countries and regions—See the printed

warranty that came with this 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.

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• 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

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

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

ﬂuctuations.

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

1 Right side 110 mm (4.33 in.)

2 Front 305 mm (12 in.)

3 Left side 65 mm (2.56 in.)

4 Rear 100 mm (3.94 in.)

5 Top 30 5 mm (1 2 i n .)

Printer conﬁgurations

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

Keep all other trays closed until needed.

You ca n optional tray, see

conﬁgure

your printer by adding one optional 250‑ or 550‑sheet tray. For instructions on installing the

“Installing optional trays” on page 17.

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MS312 printer model

1 Control panel

2 Paper stop

3 Standard bin

4 Front door release button

5 Controller board access cover

6 Standard 250‑sheet tray

7 Optional 250‑ or 550‑sheet tray

8 50‑sheet multipurpose feeder

9 Front door

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MS315 and MS415 printer models

1 Control panel

2 Paper stop

3 Standard bin

4 Front door release button

5 Controller board access cover

6 Standard 250‑sheet tray

7 Optional 250‑ or 550‑sheet tray

8 50‑sheet multipurpose feeder

9 Front door

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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 o, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o 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

• Flash memory – Fonts

Accessing the controller board

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

1 Open the controller board access door.

2 Locate the memory card 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.

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Installing an optional card

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

1 Access the controller board.

For more information, see

2 Unpack the optional card.

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

“Accessing the controller board” on page 14.

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

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

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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 ﬂush 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

“Adding available options in the print driver” on page 20.

Installing hardware options

Installing optional trays

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 cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

and unplug the power

o,

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

2 Unpack the tray, and then remove any packing material.

3 Remove the tray from the base.

4 Remove any packing material from inside the tray.

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5 Insert the tray into the base.

6 Place the tray near the printer.

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

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, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see

“Adding available options in the print driver” on page 20.

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

• 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.

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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 a network.

4 Parallel port Connect the printer to a computer.

5 Power switch Turn on or turn o 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.

Setting up the printer software

Installing the printer software

1 Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

• From the software CD that came with your printer.

• Go to http://support.lexmark.com, and then select your printer and operating system.

2 Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

3 For Macintosh users, add the printer.

Note: Obtain the printer IP address from the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu.

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Adding available options in the print driver

For Windows users

1 Open the printers folder.

2 Select the printer you want to update, and then do the following:

• For Windows 7 or later, select Printer properties.

• For earlier versions, select Properties.

3 Navigate to the Conﬁguration tab, and then select Update Now ‑ Ask Printer.

4 Apply the changes.

For Macintosh users

1 From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to your printer, and th en sel ect Options & Supplies.

2 Navigate to the list of hardware options, and then add any installed options.

3 Apply the changes.

Networking

Notes:

• Purchase a MarkNet

network. For information on the compatible adapter, go to

• 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 before setting up the printer on a wireless

www.lexmark.com.

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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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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MS315 and MS415 Wireless Setup Wizard

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 adapter.

• The Ethernet cable is disconnected from the printer.

• Active NIC is set to Auto. To set this to Auto, from the control panel, navigate to:

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

Note: Turn o the printer, wait for at least ﬁve seconds, and then turn on the printer.

1 From the control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > 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.

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

3 Follow the instructions on the printer display.

MS312 Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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)

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

certiﬁed

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

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

Using the Push Button Conﬁguration method

or WPS‑compatible. For more

1 From the printer control panel, navigate to:

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

Protected Setup >

> Start Push Button Method >

2 Follow the instructions on the printer display.

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Using the Personal Identiﬁcation Number (PIN) method

1 From the printer control panel, navigate to:

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

Notes:

ﬁeld.

• 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.

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.

MS315 and MS415 Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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 on your printer and is working properly. For more information, see

the instruction sheet that came with the adapter.

Using the Push Button

Conﬁguration

Method

1 From the control panel, navigate to:

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

Wireless >

Button Method >

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

2 Follow the instructions on the printer display.

Using the Personal Identiﬁcation Number (PIN) Method

1 From the control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Networks/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.

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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 MS312 to a wireless network using the printer software

Notes:

• Make sure that the printer is turned on.

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

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

Using the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows only)

1 Check if the printer software is already installed.

2 Use the search command on the Start menu to locate Printer Home.

3 Open Printer Home, and then click Settings > Wireless Setup Utility.

4 Follow the steps on the computer screen.

Using the Wireless Setup Assistant (Macintosh only)

The Wireless Setup Assistant lets you:

•

Conﬁgure

• Add a printer to an existing ad hoc network.

• Change the wireless settings after installation.

• Install the printer on additional network computers.

Installing the Wireless Setup Assistant

1 Go to the Lexmark support Web site at http://support.lexmark.com.

2 Download the latest Wireless Setup Assistant application.

3 Double‑click the downloaded software installer package.

4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

the printer to join an existing wireless network.

Launching the Wireless Setup Assistant

Notes:

• Make sure the printer is turned on.

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

1 From the Finder, navigate to:

Applications > select your printer folder

2 Double‑click Wireless Setup Assistant, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: If you encounter problems while running the application, then click

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 your wireless network adapter.

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 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.

4 Click Submit.

5 Tur n

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.

the printer, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Then wait for at least

o

seconds, and then

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Verifying printer setup

MS312 and MS317 printing menu settings and network setup pages

Printing a menu settings page

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

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Note: If you have not changed any menu settings, then the menu settings page lists all the factory default settings. When you select and save other settings from the menus, they replace the factory default settings as user default settings. A user default setting remains in eect until you access the menu again, choose another value, and save it.

From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Reports > > Menu Settings Page >

Printing a network setup page

If the printer is connected 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:

> Reports > > Network Setup Page >

Note: If an optional 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.

MS315, MS415, and MS417 printing menu settings and network setup pages

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 eect until you access the menu again, select another value, and save it.

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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.

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Using the printer control panel

Use the To

1 Menus button Open the menus.

Notes:

• The menus are available only when the printer is in the Ready state.

• Pressing the button while navigating within the menus returns the printer control

panel to the top‑level menu screen.

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

3 Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.

Notes:

• Pressing any hard button will cause the printer to wake from Sleep mode.

• Pressing the Sleep button or the power switch will cause the printer to wake from

Hibernate mode.

4 Stop button

• Exit the menus and return to the Ready state.

• Stop printer activities, such as printing or downloading fonts.

5 Right arrow button

• Scroll through menus or to move between screens and menu options.

• Scroll through settings or text. For menus with numeric values, press and hold an

arrow button to scroll through the settings. Release the button when the value you want appears.

6 Select button

• Open a menu.

• Display available values or settings for a menu. The current default setting is

indicated by an asterisk (*).

• Save the displayed value as the new user default setting.

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Use the To

7 Left arrow button

8 Back button Return to the previous screen.

9 Indicator light Determine the status of the printer.

• Scroll through menus or to move between screens and menu options.

• Scroll through settings or text. For menus with numeric values, press and hold an

arrow button to scroll through the settings. Release the button when the value you want appears.

Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights

The colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights on the control panel signify a printer status or condition.

Indicator light Printer status

O The printer is o 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 Printer status

O The printer is o, 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 o for 1.9 seconds in a slow, pulsing pattern

The printer is in Hibernate mode.

Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility

1 Visit http://support.lexmark.com, and then download the software.

2 Double‑click the software installer package.

3 Select an installation type, and then click Install.

4 Click Install to start the installation.

5 Click Agree to accept the license agreement.

6 Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Notes:

• Use the Local Printer Settings Utility to change the toner darkness, power saver, and paper size settings

for all print jobs. Use the printer software to change these settings for individual print jobs.

• This utility is supported only in select printer models.

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Using the Local Printer Settings Utility

1 Access the Local Printer Settings Utility from the list of applications or the Start menu to adjust the printer

settings.

2 Save the changes using the Actions menu.

Note: To distribute the settings to other printers, save the settings in a command ﬁle.

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