Lexmark MS711DN User Manual

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MS710 Series

User's Guide

June 2017 www.lexmark.com

Machine type(s):

4063

Model(s):

832, 835

Contents 2

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

Conventions.......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Learning about the printer...........................................................................7

Finding information about the printer.............................................................................................................7

Selecting a location for the printer..................................................................................................................8

Printer conﬁgurations......................................................................................................................................... 9

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

Installing hardware options............................................................................................................................ 30

Attaching cables................................................................................................................................................34

Setting up the printer software......................................................................................................................36

Networking..........................................................................................................................................................37

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

Loading paper and specialty media.........................................................42

Setting the paper size and type.................................................................................................................... 42

Conﬁguring Universal paper settings.......................................................................................................... 42

Loading the 250‑ or 550‑sheet tray.............................................................................................................42

Loading the 2100‑sheet tray.......................................................................................................................... 49

Loading the multipurpose feeder................................................................................................................. 55

Linking and unlinking trays.............................................................................................................................60

Paper and specialty media guide............................................................. 62

Using specialty media......................................................................................................................................62

Paper guidelines................................................................................................................................................63

Supported paper sizes, types, and weights...............................................................................................66

Printing..........................................................................................................71

Printing a document...........................................................................................................................................71

Printing from a ﬂash drive................................................................................................................................72

Printing from a mobile device.........................................................................................................................74

Contents 3

Printing conﬁdential and other held jobs....................................................................................................74

Printing information pages..............................................................................................................................76

Canceling a print job.........................................................................................................................................76

Understanding the printer menus............................................................ 77

Menus list.............................................................................................................................................................77

Paper menu.........................................................................................................................................................78

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

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

Security menu...................................................................................................................................................102

Settings menu...................................................................................................................................................105

Help menu......................................................................................................................................................... 123

Saving money and the environment...................................................... 125

Saving paper and toner..................................................................................................................................125

Saving energy...................................................................................................................................................125

Recycling............................................................................................................................................................128

Securing the printer..................................................................................130

Using the security lock feature.................................................................................................................... 130

Statement of Volatility.....................................................................................................................................130

Erasing volatile memory..................................................................................................................................131

Erasing non‑volatile memory......................................................................................................................... 131

Erasing printer hard disk memory............................................................................................................... 132

Conﬁguring printer hard disk encryption...................................................................................................132

Finding printer security information............................................................................................................ 133

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

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

Checking the status of parts and supplies................................................................................................135

Ordering supplies.............................................................................................................................................137

Storing supplies................................................................................................................................................139

Replacing supplies.......................................................................................................................................... 140

Moving the printer........................................................................................................................................... 149

Managing the printer................................................................................152

Finding advanced networking and administrator information.............................................................152

Accessing the remote control panel...........................................................................................................152

Contents 4

Modifying conﬁdential print settings.......................................................................................................... 152

Copying printer settings to other printers.................................................................................................153

Restoring factory default settings................................................................................................................153

Clearing jams.............................................................................................154

Avoiding jams....................................................................................................................................................154

Identifying jam locations................................................................................................................................156

Paper jam in the front door........................................................................................................................... 158

Paper jam in the rear door.............................................................................................................................159

Paper jam in the standard bin.......................................................................................................................162

Paper jam in the duplex unit.........................................................................................................................162

Paper jam in trays............................................................................................................................................ 163

Paper jam in the multipurpose feeder........................................................................................................164

Paper jam in the staple ﬁnisher....................................................................................................................165

Staple jam in the ﬁnisher................................................................................................................................167

Paper jam in the output expander...............................................................................................................170

Paper jam in the mailbox.................................................................................................................................171

Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 173

Understanding the printer messages.........................................................................................................173

Solving printer problems.................................................................................................................................191

Solving print problems..................................................................................................................................200

Embedded Web Server does not open.................................................................................................... 227

Contacting customer support......................................................................................................................228

Notices.......................................................................................................229

Product information........................................................................................................................................229

Edition notice................................................................................................................................................... 229

Power consumption........................................................................................................................................234

Index.......................................................................................................... 240

Safety information 5

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—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.

This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.

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

Safety information 6

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

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

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

• Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer.

• If two or more optional ﬁnishers are installed, then remove the ﬁnishers individually from the printer.

Notes:

– Make sure to remove the topmost ﬁnisher ﬁrst. – To remove the ﬁnisher, hold the ﬁnisher on both sides, and then lift the latches to unlock the ﬁnisher.

• If the printer does not have a caster base but is conﬁgured with optional trays, then remove the trays.

Note: Slide the latch on the right side of the optional 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.

• Make sure there is adequate clearance around the printer.

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

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 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—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: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as a power cord, a fax feature or USB cable, during a lightning storm.

CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted conﬁgurations require additional furniture for stability. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using multiple input options. If you purchased a printer with a similar conﬁguration, then you may need additional furniture. For more information, see

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

Learning about the printer 7

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

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.

• 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

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.

Learning about the printer 8

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 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

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

more trained personnel to lift it safely.

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

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

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

Committee 156 standard.

• Provide a ﬂat, sturdy, and stable surface.

• Keep the printer: – 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 15.6 to 32.2°C (60 to 90°F)

Storage temperature -40 to 43°C (-40 to 110°F)

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

Learning about the printer 9

1 Right side 305 mm (12 in.)

2 Front 508 mm (20 in.)

3 Left side 305 mm (12 in.)

4 Rear 305 mm (12 in.)

5 Top 115 mm (4.5 in.)

Printer conﬁgurations

Basic model

1 Standard bin

2 Printer control panel

3 Multipurpose feeder

4 Standard 250‑ or 550‑sheet tray (Tray 1)

Learning about the printer 10

Fully conﬁgured model

CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted

You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using multiple input options. If you purchased a printer with a similar conﬁguration, then you may need additional furniture. For more information, see

The following illustration shows the maximum number of optional ﬁnishers and trays that are supported by the printer. For more information on other conﬁgurations, visit

www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

conﬁgurations

www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

require additional furniture for stability.

Hardware option Alternative hardware option

1 Staple ﬁnisher

• Output expander

• 4‑bin mailbox

• Staple, hole punch ﬁnisher

2 4‑bin mailbox

• Output expander

• High‑capacity output expander

• Staple, hole punch ﬁnisher

3 Caster base None

4 2100‑sheet tray None

5 550‑sheet tray 250‑sheet tray

6 250‑sheet tray 550‑sheet tray

7 4‑bin mailbox Output expander

8 Output expander 4‑bin mailbox

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The staple, hole punch ﬁnisher must not be combined with any other output option.

In a conﬁguration with two or more optional ﬁnishers:

• The staple ﬁnisher must always be on top.

• The high‑capacity output expander must always be at the bottom.

• The output expander is the only option that can be placed on top of the high‑capacity output expander.

• The output expander and mailbox may be installed in any order.

When using optional trays:

• Always use a caster base when the printer is conﬁgured with a 2100‑sheet tray.

• The 2100‑sheet tray must always be at the bottom of a conﬁguration.

• A maximum of four optional trays may be conﬁgured with the printer.

• The optional 250‑ and 550‑sheet trays may be installed in any order.

Using the printer control panel

Use the To

1 Display

• View the printer status.

• Set up and operate the printer.

2 Select button Submit changes made in the printer settings.

3 Arrow buttons Scroll up and down or left and right.

4 Keypad Enter numbers, letters, or symbols.

5 Sleep button Enable Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.

Do the following to wake the printer from Sleep mode:

• Press any hard button.

• Pull out Tray 1 or load paper in the multipurpose feeder.

• Open a door or cover.

• Send a print job from the computer.

• Perform a power‑on reset with the main power switch.

• Attach a device to the USB port on the printer.

6 Stop or Cancel button Stop all printer activity.

7 Back button Return to the previous screen.

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Use the To

8 Home button Go to the home screen.

9 Indicator light Check the status of the printer.

10 USB port Connect a ﬂash drive to the printer.

Note: Only the front USB port supports ﬂash drives.

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.

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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

• Memory card – DDR3 DIMM – Flash memory

• Fonts

• Firmware cards – Forms and Bar Code – PRESCRIBE – IPDS

• Printer hard disk

• Lexmark – Parallel 1284-B interface – MarkNet – RS-232-C serial interface

Internal Solutions Ports (ISP)

N8350 802.11 b/g/n wireless printer server

Accessing the controller board

Note: This task requires a

‑head screwdriver.

ﬂat

Additional printer setup 14

1 Remove the controller board access cover.

2 Using a screwdriver, loosen the screws on the controller board shield.

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3 Remove the shield.

4 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 component or connector.

before touching any controller board electronic

ﬁrst

1 Lexmark Internal Solutions Port or printer hard disk connector

2 Option card connector

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3 Memory card connector

5 Align the screws with the holes on the shield, and then reattach the shield.

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6 Tighten the screws on the shield.

7 Reattach the access cover.

Installing a memory card

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

Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer components or connectors.

before touching any controller board electronic

ﬁrst

Additional printer setup 18

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 13.

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 then push the card toward the controller board wall

until it clicks into place.

5 Reattach the controller board shield, and then the controller board access cover.

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Installing an Internal Solutions Port

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

Note: This task requires a

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.

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

‑head screwdriver.

ﬂat

and unplug the power

o,

1 Access the controller board.

For more information, see

2 If an optional printer hard disk is installed, then remove the printer hard disk

For more information, see

“Accessing the controller board” on page 13.

ﬁrst.

“Removing a printer hard disk” on page 28.

3 Unpack the ISP kit.

1 ISP solution

2 Screw for attaching the plastic bracket to the ISP

3 Screws for attaching the ISP mounting bracket to the controller board shield

4 Plastic bracket

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4 Remove the metal cover from the ISP opening.

a Loosen the screw.

b Lift the metal cover, and then pull it out completely.

1 2 3

5 Align the posts of the plastic bracket with the holes on the controller board cage, and then press the plastic

bracket on the controller board cage until it clicks into place. Make sure the cables are neatly tucked under the plastic bracket.

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6 Install the ISP on the plastic bracket.

Note: Hold the ISP at an angle over the plastic bracket so that any overhanging connectors will pass

through the ISP opening in the controller board cage.

7 Lower the ISP toward the plastic bracket until the ISP is seated between the guides of the plastic bracket.

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8 Use the provided thumbscrew for the ISP to attach the plastic bracket to the ISP.

Note: Turn the screw clockwise, enough to hold the ISP in place, but do not tighten it yet.

9 Attach the two provided screws to secure the ISP mounting bracket to the controller board shield.

10 Tighten the thumbscrew that is attached to the ISP.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not screw it on too tightly.

11 Connect the ISP solution interface cable into the receptacle of the controller board.

Note: The plugs and receptacles are color-coded.

Additional printer setup 23

Installing an optional card

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 other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1 Access the controller board.

For more information, see

“Accessing the controller board” on page 13.

2 Unpack the optional card.

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

and unplug the power

o,

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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.

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 board.

ﬂushed

against the controller

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 36.

Installing a printer hard disk

Note: This task requires a ﬂat‑head screwdriver.

Additional printer setup 25

1 Access the controller board.

For more information, see

“Accessing the controller board” on page 13.

2 Unpack the printer hard disk.

3 Locate the appropriate connector on the controller board cage.

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

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To install a printer hard disk onto the ISP:

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

b Align the standos of the printer hard disk to the holes in the ISP, and then press the printer hard disk

down until the standos are in place.

Installation warning: Hold only the edges of the printed circuit board assembly. Do not touch or press on the center of the printer hard disk. Doing so may cause damage.

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

Note: The plugs and receptacles are color‑coded.

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4 Align the standos of the printer hard disk to the holes in the controller board cage, and then press the

printer hard disk down until the standos are in place.

Installation warning: Hold only the edges of the printed circuit board assembly. Do not touch or press on the center of the printer hard disk. Doing so may cause damage.

Note: Make sure the cables are neatly tucked under the printer hard disk.

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

Note: The plugs and receptacles are color‑coded.

Additional printer setup 28

Removing a printer hard disk

Note: This task requires a ﬂat‑head screwdriver.

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

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1 Access the controller board.

For more information, see

“Accessing the controller board” on page 13.

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

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

3 Remove the screws holding the printer hard disk in place.

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4 Remove the printer hard disk.

5 Set aside the printer hard disk.

Installing hardware options

Order of installation

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

more trained personnel to lift it safely.

CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using multiple input options. If you purchased a printer with a similar conﬁguration, then you may need additional furniture. For more information, see

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

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conﬁgurations

• Caster base

• 2100‑sheet tray or spacer

• Optional 550‑ or 250‑sheet tray

• Printer

require additional furniture for stability.

For more information on installing a caster base, optional 550‑ or 250‑sheet tray, spacer, or 2100‑sheet tray, see the setup sheet that came with the option.

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Installing optional trays

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

more trained personnel to lift it safely.

CAUTION—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.

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

and unplug the power

o,

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

3 Pull out the tray completely from 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 optional tray with the caster base.

Note: Make sure to lock the wheels of the caster base to secure the printer.

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

Note: Optional trays lock together when stacked.

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

printer.

Additional printer setup 34

Note: When the printer software and any optional trays 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

available options in the print driver” on page 36.

“A dd in g

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

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling

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

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

Make sure to match the following:

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

• The appropriate Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port

• The appropriate parallel cable with the parallel port

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Use the To

1 Parallel port Connect the printer to a computer.

Note: This can also be used in installing an optional Internal Solutions Port

(ISP).

2 USB port Attach an optional wireless network adapter.

3 Ethernet port Connect the printer to a network.

4 USB printer port Connect the printer to a computer.

5 Security slot Attach a lock that will secure the controller board.

6 Printer power cord socket Connect the printer to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

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

area shown while actively printing. Loss of data or a malfunction can occur.

Note: This feature is available only if you purchase optional trays and a caster base.

After attaching the Ethernet cable and power cord, neatly tuck the cables in the channels at the back of the printer.

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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.

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.

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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 then select 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 N8350 wireless network adapter before setting up the printer on a wireless

network. 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

• An Ethernet cable is disconnected from the printer.

• Active NIC is set to Auto. To set this to Auto, navigate to:

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

Note: Make sure to turn o the printer, then wait for at least

seconds, and then turn the printer back on.

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1 From the printer 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.

Note: Make sure to type the correct SSID.

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

3 Press , and then follow the instructions on the printer display.

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

Before you begin, 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 the printer and is working properly. For more information, see the

instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

Using the Push Button Conﬁguration (PBC) method

From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > 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

From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > 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 bar.

Notes:

• 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.

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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.

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

turn the printer back on.

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

o

seconds, and then

ﬁve

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.

Setting up serial printing (Windows only)

1 Set the parameters in the printer.

a From the control panel, navigate to the menu for the port settings. b Locate the menu for the serial port settings, and then adjust the settings, if necessary. c Apply the changes.

2 From your computer, open the printers folder, and then select your printer.

3 Open the printer properties, and then select the COM port from the list.

4 Set the COM port parameters in Device Manager.

Notes:

• Serial printing reduces printing speed.

• Make sure that the serial cable is connected to the serial port on your printer.

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Verifying printer setup

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.

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:

> Settings > > Reports > > Menu Settings Page >

Printing a network setup page

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

1 From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Reports > > Network Setup Page >

2 Check the ﬁrst section of the network setup page, and then 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 information, see

“Avoiding jams” on page 154 and “Storing paper” on page 66.

how reliably documents print. For more

aect

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‑ printer menus.

Notes:

deﬁned

setting that lets you print on paper sizes that are not preset in the

• The smallest supported Universal size is 70 x 127 mm (2.76 x 5 inches) for one‑sided printing and

105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches) for two‑sided (duplex) printing.

• The largest supported Universal size is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) for one‑sided and two‑sided

printing.

• When printing on paper less than 210 mm (8.3 inches) wide, the printer prints at a reduced speed to

prevent damage to the fuser.

From the printer control panel, navigate to:

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

measure >

Loading the 250‑ or 550‑sheet tray

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.

Notes:

• When loading folio‑, legal‑, or

‑size paper, lift the tray slightly and pull it out completely.

Oﬁcio

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• Avoid removing trays while a job prints or while Busy appears on the display. Doing so may cause a

jam.

2 Squeeze and slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded until it clicks

into place.

Note: Use the paper size indicators at the bottom of the tray to help position the guides.

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3 Unlock the length guide, and then squeeze and slide the guide to the correct position for the size of the

paper being loaded.

Notes:

• Lock the length guide for all paper sizes.

• Use the paper size indicators at the bottom of the tray to help position the guides.

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4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten

the edges on a level surface.

5 Load the paper stack with the printable side facedown.

Note: Make sure the paper is loaded properly.

• There are dierent ways of loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple ﬁnisher is

installed or not.

Without an optional staple ﬁnisher With an optional staple ﬁnisher

ABC

One‑sided printing One‑sided printing

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Without an optional staple ﬁnisher With an optional staple ﬁnisher

ABC

Two‑sided printing

• If you are loading prepunched paper for use with the staple

Two‑sided printing

ﬁnisher,

ABC

then make sure the holes on the

long edge of the paper are on the right side of the tray.

One‑sided printing Two‑sided printing

ABC

Note: If the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the left side of the tray, then a jam may occur.

• Do not slide the paper into the tray. Load paper as shown in the illustration.

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• Make sure the paper is below the solid line, which is the maximum paper ﬁll indicator.

Warning—Potential Damage:

Overﬁlling

the tray can cause paper jams.

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• When using card stock, labels, or other types of specialty media, make sure the paper is below the

dashed line, which is the alternate paper

indicator.

ﬁll

6 For custom‑ or Universal‑size paper, adjust the paper guides to lightly touch the sides of the stack, and then

lock the length guide.

7 Insert the tray.

8 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and paper type in the Paper menu to match the paper

loaded in the tray.

Note: Set the correct paper size and type to avoid paper jams and print quality problems.

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Loading the 2100‑sheet tray

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.

2 Adjust the width and length guides.

Loading A5‑size paper

a Pull up and slide the width guide to the position for A5.

L G L

C F

L O F

5 A

L G L

C F IO O L O F

R LT

4 A

L G L

C F

L O F

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b Squeeze and slide the length guide to the position for A5 until it clicks into place.

c Remove the A5 length guide from its holder.

d Insert the A5 length guide into its designated slot.

Note: Press the A5 length guide until it clicks into place.

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Loading A4‑, letter‑, legal‑, oﬁcio‑, and folio‑size paper

a Pull up and slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded.

LGL

OFC

FOLIO

LTR

GL L FC

OLI

R LT

4 A 5 A

LGL

OFC

FOLIO

LTR

4 A

b If the A5 length guide is still attached to the length guide, then remove it from its place. If the A5 length

guide is not attached, then proceed to step d.

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c Put the A5 length guide in its holder.

d Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded until

it clicks into place.

L LG

L FO

4 A 5 A

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3 Flex and fan the sheets to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the

edges on a level surface.

4 Load the paper stack with the printable side facedown.

Note: Make sure the paper is loaded properly.

• There are dierent ways for loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple ﬁnisher is

installed or not.

Without an optional staple ﬁnisher With an optional staple ﬁnisher

ABC

One‑sided printing

ABC

Two‑sided printing

One‑sided printing

ABC

Two‑sided printing

• If you are loading prepunched paper for use with the staple ﬁnisher, then make sure the holes on the

long edge of the paper are on the right side of the tray.

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One‑sided printing Two‑sided printing

ABC

Note: If the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the left side of the tray, then a jam may occur.

• Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper ﬁll indicator.

Warning—Potential Damage: Overﬁlling the tray can cause paper jams.

5 Insert the tray.

Note: Press the paper stack down while inserting the tray.

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L G L

C F O

IO L FO

R LT

4 A

6 From the printer control panel, set the size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the

tray.

Note: Set the correct paper size and type to avoid paper jams and print quality problems.

Loading the multipurpose feeder

1 Pull down the multipurpose feeder door.

Note: Do not load or close the multipurpose feeder while a job is printing.

LTR

X E

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2 Pull the multipurpose feeder extender.

R T

C E

Note: Guide the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended and open.

3 Slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded.

LTR

EXEC

Note: Use the paper size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guides.

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LTR

A4 A5

4 Prepare the paper or specialty media for loading.

• Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper.

Straighten the edges on a level surface.

• Hold transparencies by the edges, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

Note: Avoid touching the printable side of the transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them.

• Flex the stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on

a level surface.

5 Load paper or specialty media.

Note: Slide the stack gently into the multipurpose feeder until it comes to a stop.

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

• Make sure the paper ﬁts loosely in the multipurpose feeder, lies ﬂat, and is not bent or wrinkled.

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• There are dierent ways of loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple ﬁnisher is

installed or not.

Without an optional staple ﬁnisher With an optional staple ﬁnisher

ABC

One‑sided printing

ABC

Two‑sided printing

One‑sided printing

Two‑sided printing

ABC

• If you are loading prepunched paper for use with the staple ﬁnisher, then make sure the holes on the

long edge of the paper are on the right side of the tray.

One‑sided printing Two‑sided printing

ABC

Note: If the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the left side of the tray, then a jam may occur.

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• Load envelopes with the ﬂap side down and on the left of the multipurpose feeder.

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

• Make sure the paper or specialty media is below the maximum paper ﬁll indicator.

Warning—Potential Damage: Overﬁlling the feeder can cause paper jams.

6 For custom- or Universal-size paper, adjust the width guides to lightly touch the sides of the stack.

7 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and paper type in the Paper menu to match the paper

loaded in the tray.

Note: Set the correct paper size and type to avoid paper jams and print quality problems.

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Linking and unlinking trays

The printer links trays when the paper feeds from the next linked tray. To prevent trays from linking, assign a unique custom paper type name.

speciﬁed

paper size and type are the same. When a linked tray becomes empty,

Linking and unlinking trays

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

Notes:

• View the printer IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the

Network/Ports menu. 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 > Paper Menu.

3 Change the paper size and type settings for the trays you are linking.

• To link trays, make sure the paper size and type for the tray match that of the other tray.

• To unlink trays, make sure the paper size or type for the tray does not match that of the other tray.

4 Click Submit.

Note: You can also change the paper size and type settings using the printer control panel. For more

information, see

“Setting the paper size and type” on page 42.

ﬁeld.

Warning—Potential Damage: Paper loaded in the tray should match the paper type name assigned in the printer. The temperature of the fuser varies according to the if settings are not properly conﬁgured.

speciﬁed

paper type. Printing issues may occur

Creating a custom name for a paper type

Using the Embedded Web Server

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

Notes:

• View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. 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 > Paper Menu > Custom Names.

3 Select a custom name, and then type a new custom paper type name.

4 Click Submit.

5 Click Custom Types, and then verify if the new custom paper type name has replaced the custom name.

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Using the printer control panel

From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Paper Menu > > Custom Names

2 Select a custom name, and then type a new custom paper type name.

3 Press .

4 Press Custom Types, and then verify if the new custom paper type name has replaced the custom name.

Assigning a custom paper type

Using the Embedded Web Server

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

Notes:

• View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. 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 > Paper Menu > Custom Types.

3 Select a custom paper type name, and then select a paper type.

Note: Paper is the factory default paper type for all user‑

deﬁned

custom names.

4 Click Submit.

Using the printer control panel

From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Paper Menu > > Custom Types

2 Select a custom paper type name, and then select a paper type.

Note: Paper is the factory default paper type for all user‑deﬁned custom names.

3 Press .

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Paper and specialty media guide

Notes:

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

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

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

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

http://support.lexmark.com.

Using specialty media

Tips on using card stock

Card stock is heavy, single‑ply specialty media. Many of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness, and texture, can signiﬁcantly aect print quality.

• From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the

card stock loaded in the tray.

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

• Specify the paper texture and weight from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray.

• Preprinting, perforation, and creasing may signiﬁcantly aect the print quality and cause jams or other paper

feed problems.

• Before loading the card stock on the tray, ﬂex and fan the card stock to loosen them. Straighten the edges

on a level surface.

Tips on using labels

• From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the

labels loaded in the tray.

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

• For more information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide on

the Lexmark Web site at

• Use labels designed speciﬁcally for laser printers.

• Do not use labels with slick backing material.

• Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.

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

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

• Before loading labels on the tray, ﬂex and fan labels to loosen them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

http://support.lexmark.com.

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Tips on using transparencies

• From the printer control panel, set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the

transparencies loaded in the tray.

• Print a test page on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.

• Use transparencies designed

speciﬁcally

for laser printers.

• Avoid getting ﬁngerprints on the transparencies to prevent print quality problems.

• Before loading transparencies, ﬂex and fan the sheets to prevent them from sticking together.

• When printing on large volumes of transparencies, make sure to print by batches of only up to 20 with an

interval of at least three minutes between batches, to prevent the transparencies from sticking together in the bin. You can also remove transparencies from the bin by batches of 20.

Paper guidelines

Selecting the correct paper or specialty media reduces printing problems. For the best print quality, try a sample of the paper or specialty media before buying large quantities.

Paper characteristics

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

Weight

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

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

jams.

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

(16 lb) might not be

(16–47‑lb) paper.

enough to feed properly, and may cause

sti

Curl

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

Smoothness

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

(16–36‑lb)

Moisture content

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

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

Grain direction

Grain refers to the alignment of the paper of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper.

For 60–176 g/m

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

in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length

ﬁbers

Fiber content

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

Selecting paper

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

To help avoid paper jams and poor print quality:

• Always use new, undamaged paper.

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

indicated on the paper package.

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

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

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

Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead

• Use grain long for 60–90‑g/m

• Use only forms and letterhead printed using an oset lithographic or engraved printing process.

• Avoid paper with rough or heavily textured surfaces.

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

these requirements; latex inks might not.

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

determines whether or not the ink in the preprinted form or letterhead will aect print quality.

• When in doubt, contact your paper supplier.

Using recycled paper and other

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

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

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

(16–24‑lb) paper.

oce

papers

scientiﬁc

testing is conducted

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

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

• Bending resistance and proper stiness means optimum feeding through the printer.

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

• Surface roughness (measured in

Sheeld

units, impacts print clarity and how well toner fuses to the paper)

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

• Grain and formation (impacts curling, which also

moves through the printer)

inﬂuences

the mechanics of how the paper behaves as it

• Brightness and texture (look and feel)

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

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

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

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

1 Minimize paper consumption.

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

Stewardship Council (FSC) or The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certiﬁcation (PEFC). These certiﬁcations environmentally and socially responsible forest management and restoration practices.

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

paper, or recycled paper.

guarantee that the paper manufacturer uses wood pulp from forestry operators that employ

certiﬁed paper, lower weight

Unacceptable paper examples

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

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

• Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer

• Preprinted papers that can be

aected

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

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

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

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

by the temperature in the printer fuser

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

• Paper weighing less than 60 g/m

(16 lb)

• Multiple part forms or documents

For more information about Lexmark, visit be found at the Environmental Sustainability link.

www.lexmark.com. General sustainability-related information can

Storing paper

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

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

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

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

• Store individual packages on a

surface.

ﬂat

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

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

wrapper help keep the paper clean, dry, and ﬂat.

Supported paper sizes, types, and weights

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

Paper types and weights supported by the printer

The printer engine supports 60–176‑g/m2 (16–47‑lb) paper weights.

Paper type 250‑ or 550‑sheet

trays

Paper

Card stock X

Paper labels X X

Vinyl Labels

Pharmacy labels

Transparencies* X X

* Print on transparencies by batches of only up to 20 to prevent them from sticking together. For more information, see

“Tips on using transparencies” on page 63.

2100‑sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Duplex

X X

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Paper sizes supported by the printer

Paper size

Dimensions Standard or

A4 210 x 297 mm

(8.3 x 11.7 in.)

A5 148 x 210 mm

(5.8 x 8.3 in.)

A6 105 x 148 mm

(4.1 x 5.8 in.)

JIS B5 182 x 257 mm

(7.2 x 10.1 in.)

Letter 216 x 279 mm

(8.5 x 11 in.)

Legal 216 x 356 mm

(8.5 x 14 in.)

Executive 184 x 267 mm

(7.3 x 10.5 in.)

Oﬁcio 216 x 340 mm

(8.5 x 13.4 in.)

optional 250‑ or 550‑sheet trays

Optional 2100‑sheet tray

Multipurpose feeder

Duplex

Folio 216 x 330 mm

(8.5 x 13 in.)

Statement 140 x 216 mm

(5.5 x 8.5 in.)

Universal

105 x 148 mm to 216 x 356 mm (4.13 x 5.83 in. to

8.5 x 14 in.)

70 x 127 mm to

216 x 356 mm (2.76 x 5 to

8.5 x 14 in.)

If your preferred default paper size cannot be set in the printer control panel, then you may select common paper sizes that correspond to the position of the length guide in the tray from the Paper Size/Type menu. If the paper size is not available, then select Universal or turn o tray size sensing. For more information, contact customer support.

To support two‑sided (duplex) printing, the Universal width must be between 105 mm (4.13 inches) and 216 mm

(8.5 inches); the Universal length must be between 148 mm (5.83 inches) and 356 mm (14 inches).

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Paper sizes, types, and weights supported by the output options

Supported paper sizes

Paper size 4‑bin mailbox Output expander

Staple ﬁnisher Staple, hole punch

and high‑capacity

output expander

JIS B5

Executive

3 3

1 1

Letter

Legal

Folio

Oﬁcio

Statement

Universal

The ﬁnisher stacks the paper but does not staple or punch holes in it.

The ﬁnisher stacks and staples the paper but does not punch holes in it.

The

ﬁnisher

The ﬁnisher staples the paper if its width is from 8.27 to 8.54 inches but does not punch holes in it.

staples the paper if it is loaded long edge

ﬁrst.

1 1

4 2,4

ﬁnisher

Supported paper types and weights

Paper type Paper weight 4‑bin mailbox Output

expander and high‑capacity

output expander

Plain Paper

90–176 g/m

(24–47 lb)

60–90 g/m

(16–24 lb)

The ﬁnisher stacks the paper but does not staple or punch holes in it.

Print on transparencies by batches of only up to 20 to prevent them from sticking together. For more information,

see

“Tips on using transparencies” on page 63.

Staple ﬁnisher Staple, hole

punch ﬁnisher

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Paper type Paper weight 4‑bin mailbox Output

expander and

Staple ﬁnisher Staple, hole

punch ﬁnisher

high‑capacity

output expander

Card Stock

163 g/m

(90 Ib)

199 g/m

1 1

(110 Ib)

Transparency

Recycled

146 g/m

(39 Ib)

90–176 g/m

(24–47 lb)

60–90 g/m

(16–24 lb)

Paper labels

180 g/m

(48 Ib)

Vinyl Labels

300 g/m

(92 Ib)

Dual web and Integrated

Polyester

180 g/m

(48 Ib)

220 g/m

(59 Ib)

Bond

90–176 g/m

(24–47 lb)

60–90 g/m

(16–24 lb)

Letterhead

90–176 g/m

(24–47 lb)

60–90 g/m

(16–24 lb)

Preprinted

90–176 g/m

(24–47 lb)

60–90 g/m

(16–24 lb)

The ﬁnisher stacks the paper but does not staple or punch holes in it.

Print on transparencies by batches of only up to 20 to prevent them from sticking together. For more information,

“Tips on using transparencies” on page 63.

see

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Paper type Paper weight 4‑bin mailbox Output

expander and

Staple ﬁnisher Staple, hole

punch ﬁnisher

high‑capacity

output expander

Colored Paper

90–176 g/m

(24–47 lb)

60–90 g/m

(16–24 lb)

The ﬁnisher stacks the paper but does not staple or punch holes in it.

Print on transparencies by batches of only up to 20 to prevent them from sticking together. For more information,

see

“Tips on using transparencies” on page 63.

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Printing

Printing a document

Printing from a computer

Note: For labels, card stock, and envelopes, set the paper size and type in the printer before sending the

print job.

1 From the document that you are trying to print, open the Print dialog.

2 If necessary, adjust the settings.

3 Send the print job.

Adjusting toner darkness

Using the Embedded Web Server

Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of the printer in the address

Notes:

• View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. 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 > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness.

3 Adjust the toner darkness, and then click Submit.

Using the printer control panel

From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Settings > > Print Settings > > Quality Menu > > Toner Darkness

2 Adjust the toner darkness, and then press .

ﬁeld.

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Printing from a ﬂash drive

Notes:

• Before printing an encrypted PDF ﬁle, you will be prompted to enter the ﬁle password from the printer

control panel.

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

1 Insert a

Notes:

drive into the USB port.

ﬂash

• A ﬂash drive icon appears on the printer control panel and in the held jobs icon when a ﬂash drive is

installed.

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

then the printer ignores the ﬂash drive.

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

these print jobs are processed, you may need to view the held jobs list to print documents from the

drive.

ﬂash

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the printer or the printing, reading, or writing from the memory device. Loss of data can occur.

drive in the area shown while actively

ﬂash

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

3 Press the left or right arrow button to specify the number of copies for printing, and then press .

Notes:

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

• If you leave the ﬂash drive in the printer after leaving the initial USB menu screen, then access held

jobs from the printer control panel to print ﬁles from the ﬂash drive.

Supported ﬂash drives and ﬁle types

Notes:

• High‑speed USB ﬂash drives must support the full‑speed standard. Low-speed USB devices are not

supported.

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

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

Recommended ﬂash drives File type

• Lexar JumpDrive FireFly (512MB and 1GB)

• SanDisk Cruzer Micro (512MB and 1GB)

• Sony Micro Vault Classic (512MB and 1GB)

Documents:

• .pdf

• .xps

Images:

• .dcx

• .gif

• .jpeg or .jpg

• .bmp

• .pcx

• .ti or .tif

• .png

•

.ﬂs

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Printing from a mobile device

Note: Make sure that the printer and mobile device share the same wireless network. For information on

conﬁguring

Printing from a mobile device using Mopria Print Service

Mopria® Print Service is a mobile printing solution for mobile devices running on Android version 4.4 or later. It allows you to print directly to any Mopria‑certiﬁed printer.

Note: Before printing, make sure that the Mopria Print Service is enabled.

1 From the home screen of your mobile device, launch a compatible application.

2 Tap Print, and then select the printer.

3 Send the print job.

Printing from a mobile device using Google Cloud Print

the wireless settings of your mobile device, see the documentation that came with the device.

Google Cloud PrintTM is a mobile printing service that allows enabled applications on mobile devices to print to any Google Cloud Print‑ready printer.

1 From the home screen of your mobile device, launch an enabled application.

2 Tap Print, and then select the printer.

3 Send the print job.

Printing from a mobile device using AirPrint

AirPrint is a mobile printing solution that allows you to print directly from Apple devices to an AirPrint‑certiﬁed printer.

Note: This application is supported only in some Apple devices.

1 From the home screen of your mobile device, launch a compatible application.

2 Select an item to print, and then tap the share icon.

3 Tap Print, and then select the printer.

4 Send the print job.

Printing conﬁdential and other held jobs

Storing print jobs in the printer

1 From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Security > >

Conﬁdential

Print > select the print job type

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Print job type Description

Max Invalid PIN Limits the number of times an invalid PIN can be entered.

Note: When the limit is reached, the print jobs for that user name and PIN are deleted.

Conﬁdential Job Expiration Lets you hold print jobs in the computer until you enter the PIN from the

printer control panel. Note: The PIN is set from the computer. It must be four digits, using the

numbers 0–9.

Repeat Job Expiration Lets you print and store print jobs in the printer memory for reprinting.

Verify Job Expiration Lets you print one copy of a print job while the printer holds the remaining

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

Reserve Job Expiration Lets you store print jobs for printing at a later time. The print jobs are held

until deleted from the Held Jobs menu.

Notes:

•

Conﬁdential, process additional held jobs.

Verify, Reserve, and Repeat print jobs may be deleted if the printer requires extra memory to

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

printer control panel.

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

2 Press .

Printing held jobs

1 From the document you are trying to print, open the Print dialog.

2 Select the printer, and then do either of the following:

• For Windows users, click Properties or Preferences, and then click Print and Hold.

• For Macintosh users, select Print and Hold.

3 Select the print job type.

4 If necessary, assign a user name.

5 Send the print job.

6 From the printer home screen, select Held Jobs.

7 Send the print job.

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Printing information pages

Printing a font sample list

1 From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Reports > > Print Fonts

2 Press the up or down arrow button to select the font setting.

3 Press .

Note: The PPDS fonts appear only when the PPDS data stream is activated.

Printing a directory list

From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > > Reports > > Print Directory >

Note: The Print Directory menu item appears only when an optional ﬂash memory or printer hard disk is installed.

Canceling a print job

Canceling a print job from the printer control panel

1 From the printer control panel, press .

2 When a list of print jobs appears, select the job to cancel, and then press .

3 Press to go back to the home screen.

Canceling a print job from the computer

For Windows users

1 Open the printers folder, and then select your printer.

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

For Macintosh users

1 From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to your printer.

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

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Understanding the printer menus

Menus list

Paper Menu Reports Network/Ports

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

Security Settings Help

Conﬁdential Print Erase Temporary Data Files Security Audit Log Set Date and Time

Depending on the printer setup, this menu item appears as Network Setup Page or Network [x] Setup Page.

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

Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Stapler Test Network Setup Page Proﬁles Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report

General Settings Flash Drive Menu Print Settings

List

Active NIC Standard Network Standard USB Parallel [x]

Serial [x] SMTP Setup

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

Understanding the printer menus 78

Paper menu

Default Source menu

Use To

Default Source

Tray [x] MP Feeder Manual Paper

Set a default paper source for all print jobs.

Notes:

Paper Size/Type menu

Use To

Tray [x] Size

A4 A5 A6 JIS‑B5 Letter Legal Executive

(Mexico)

Oﬁcio Folio Statement Universal

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

• From the Paper menu, set Conﬁgure MP to “Cassette” for MP

Feeder to appear as a menu setting.

• If two trays contain paper of the same size and type, and the trays

have the same settings, then the trays are automatically linked. When one tray is empty, the print job resumes using the linked tray.

Specify the paper size loaded in each tray.

Notes:

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

factory default setting.

• If two trays contain paper of the same size and type, and the trays

have the same settings, then the trays are automatically linked. The multipurpose feeder may also be linked. When one tray is empty, the print job resumes using the linked tray.

• The A6 paper size is supported only in Tray 1 and the multipurpose

feeder.

Note: Only installed trays and feeders are listed in this menu.

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Use To

Tray [x] Type

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

MP Feeder Size

A4 A5 A6 JIS B5 Letter Legal Executive Oﬁcio (Mexico) Folio Statement Universal

Specify the type of paper loaded in each tray.

Notes:

• Plain Paper is the factory default setting for Tray 1.

Custom Type [x] is the factory default setting for all other trays.

• If available, a user‑deﬁned name will appear instead of Custom

Type [x].

• Use this menu to conﬁgure automatic tray linking.

Specify the paper size loaded in the multipurpose feeder.

Notes:

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

factory default setting.

• From the Paper menu, set

Feeder Size to appear as a menu.

Conﬁgure

MP to “Cassette” for MP

• The multipurpose feeder does not automatically detect paper size.

Make sure to set the paper size value.

MP Feeder Type

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

Note: Only installed trays and feeders are listed in this menu.

Specify the paper type loaded in the multipurpose feeder.

Notes:

• Plain Paper is the factory default setting.

• From the Paper menu, set

Type to appear as a menu.

Conﬁgure

to “Cassette” for MP Feeder

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Use To

Manual Paper Size

A4 A5 A6 JIS B5 Letter Legal Executive

(Mexico)

Oﬁcio Folio Statement Universal

Manual Paper Type

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

Specify the size of the paper being manually loaded. Note: Letter is the US factory default setting. A4 is the international

factory default setting.

Specify the paper type being manually loaded.

Notes:

• Plain Paper is the factory default setting.

• From the Paper menu, set Conﬁgure MP to “Manual” for Manual

Paper Type to appear as a menu.

Note: Only installed trays and feeders are listed in this menu.

Conﬁgure

Use To

Conﬁgure MP

Cassette Manual First

MP menu

Determine when the printer selects paper from the multipurpose feeder.

Notes:

• Cassette is the factory default setting. Cassette conﬁgures the

multipurpose feeder as the automatic paper source.

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

• First conﬁgures the multipurpose feeder as the primary paper

source.

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Substitute Size menu

Use To

Substitute Size

O Statement/A5 Letter/A4 All Listed

Paper Texture menu

Use To

Plain Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Card Stock Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Specify the relative texture of the plain paper loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative texture of the card stock loaded in a speciﬁc tray.

Notes:

• Normal is the factory default setting.

• These options appear only if card stock is supported.

Substitute a speciﬁed paper size if the requested paper size is not available.

Notes:

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

allowed.

• O indicates that no size substitutions are allowed.

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

Paper appearing.

Transparency Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Recycled Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Labels Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Vinyl Labels Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Bond Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Specify the relative texture of the transparencies loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative texture of the recycled paper loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative texture of the labels loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative texture of the vinyl labels loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative texture of the bond paper loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Rough is the factory default setting.

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Use To

Letterhead Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Preprinted Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Colored Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Light Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Heavy Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Specify the relative texture of the letterhead loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative texture of the preprinted paper loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative texture of the colored paper loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative texture of the light paper loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative texture of the heavy paper loaded in a speciﬁc tray.

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Rough/Cotton Texture

Rough

Custom [x] Texture

Smooth Normal Rough

Specify the relative texture of the rough or cotton paper loaded in a speciﬁc tray. Note: Rough is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative texture of the custom paper loaded in a speciﬁc tray.

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Paper Weight menu

Use To

Plain Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Card Stock Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Transparency Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Specify the relative weight of the plain paper loaded. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative weight of the card stock loaded. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative weight of the transparencies loaded. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

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Use To

Recycled Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Labels Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Vinyl Labels Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Bond Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Letterhead Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Specify the relative weight of the recycled paper loaded. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative weight of the labels loaded. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative weight of the vinyl labels loaded. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative weight of the bond paper loaded. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative weight of the letterhead loaded.

Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Preprinted Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Colored Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Light Weight

Light

Heavy Weight

Heavy

Rough/Cotton Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Custom [x] Weight

Light Normal Heavy

Specify the relative weight of the preprinted paper loaded. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative weight of the colored paper loaded. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify that the weight of the paper loaded is light.

Specify that the weight of the paper loaded is heavy.

Specify the relative weight of the cotton or rough paper loaded. Note: Normal is the factory default setting.

Specify the relative weight of the custom paper loaded.

Notes:

• Normal is the factory default setting.

• The options appear only when the custom type is supported.

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Paper Loading menu

Use To

Card Stock Loading

Duplex O

Recycled Loading

Duplex O

Labels Loading

Duplex O

Vinyl Labels Loading

Duplex O

Bond Loading

Duplex O

Letterhead Loading

Duplex O

Preprinted Loading

Duplex O

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Card Stock as the paper type.

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Recycled as the paper type.

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Labels as the paper type.

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Vinyl Labels as the paper type.

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Bond as the paper type.

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Letterhead as the paper type.

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Preprinted as the paper type.

Colored Loading

Duplex O

Light Loading

Duplex O

Heavy Loading

Duplex O

Rough/Cotton Loading

Duplex O

Notes:

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Colored as the paper type.

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Light as the paper type.

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Heavy as the paper type.

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Rough or Cotton as the paper type.

• O is the factory default setting for all Paper Loading menu selections.

• Duplex sets the printer default to two‑sided printing for every print job unless one‑sided printing is selected

from Print Properties or the print dialog, depending on your operating system.

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Use To

Custom [x] Loading

Duplex O

Notes:

is the factory default setting for all Paper Loading menu selections.

•

O

Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Custom [x] as the paper type.

Note: Custom [x] Loading is available only when the custom type is supported.

• Duplex sets the printer default to two‑sided printing for every print job unless one‑sided printing is selected

from Print Properties or the print dialog, depending on your operating system.

Custom Types menu

Use To

Custom Type [x]

Paper Card Stock Transparency Rough/Cotton Labels Vinyl Labels

Associate a paper or specialty media type with a factory default custom type name or a user‑deﬁned custom name created from the Embedded Web Server or from MarkVision

Notes:

Professional.

• Paper is the factory default setting.

• The custom media type must be supported by the selected tray or

multipurpose feeder in order to print from that source.

Recycled

Paper Card Stock Transparency Rough/Cotton Labels Vinyl Labels

Specify a paper type when Recycled is selected in other menus.

Notes:

• Paper is the factory default setting.

• The custom media type must be supported by the selected tray or

Universal Setup menu

Use To

Units of Measure

Inches Millimeters

multipurpose feeder in order to print from that source.

Identify the units of measure.

Notes:

• Inches is the US factory default setting.

• Millimeters is the international factory default setting.

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Use To

Portrait Width

3–8.5 inches 76–216 mm

Portrait Height

3–14.17 inches 76–360 mm

Feed Direction

Short Edge Long Edge

Set the portrait width.

Notes:

• If the width exceeds the maximum, then the printer uses the

maximum width allowed.

• 8.5 inches is the US factory default setting. You can increase

the width in 0.01‑inch increments.

• 216 mm is the international factory default setting. You can

increase the width in 1‑mm increments.

Set the portrait height.

Notes:

• If the height exceeds the maximum, then the printer uses the

maximum height allowed.

• 14 inches is the US factory default setting. You can increase the

height in 0.01‑inch increments.

• 356 mm is the international factory default setting. You can

increase the height in 1‑mm increments.

Specify the feed direction if the paper can be loaded in either direction.

Notes:

• Short Edge is the factory default setting.

• Long Edge appears only when the longest edge is shorter than

the maximum width supported in the tray.

Bin Setup menu

Use To

Output Bin

Standard Bin Bin [x]

Specify the default bin.

Notes:

• If multiple bins are assigned the same name, then

the name appears only once in the menu.

• Standard Bin is the factory default setting.

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Use To

Conﬁgure Bins

Mailbox Link Mail Overﬂow Link Optional Type Assignment

Overﬂow Bin

Standard Bin Bin [x]

Specify conﬁguration options for bins.

Notes:

• Mailbox is the factory default setting. This setting

treats each bin as a separate mailbox.

• Link conﬁgures all available bins as one large bin.

• Mail Overﬂow conﬁgures each bin as a separate

mailbox.

• Link Optional links all available bins except the

standard bin and only appears when at least two optional bins are installed.

• Type Assignment assigns each paper type to a

bin or linked bin set.

• Bins assigned the same name are automatically

linked unless Link Optional is selected.

Specify an alternative bin when a designated bin is full.

Notes:

• Standard Bin is the factory default setting.

• If multiple bins are assigned the same name, then

the name only appears once in the bin list.

• [x] can be any number between 1 and 12 if the

appropriate optional bins are installed.

Assign Type/Bin

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

Select a bin for each supported paper type. For each type, select the following options:

Disabled Standard Bin Bin [x]

Notes:

• Disabled is the factory default setting.

• [x] can be any number between 1 and 12 if the

appropriate optional bins are installed.

• If multiple bins are assigned the same name, then

the name only appears once in the bin list.

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Reports menu

Use To

Menu Settings Page Print a report containing information about the paper loaded in trays,

installed memory, total page count, alarms, timeouts, printer control panel language, TCP/IP address, status of supplies, status of the network connection, and other information.

Device Statistics Print a report containing printer statistics such as supply information and

details about printed pages.

Stapler Test Print a report that conﬁrms that the staple ﬁnisher is functioning properly.

Note: This menu appears only if an optional staple ﬁnisher is installed.

Network Setup Page Print a report containing information about the network printer settings, such

as the TCP/IP address information. Note: This menu item appears only in network printers or in printers

connected to print servers.

Network [x] Setup Page Print a report containing information about the network printer settings, such

as the TCP/IP address information.

Notes:

• This menu item is available only when more than one network option

is installed.

• This menu item appears only in network printers or in printers

connected to print servers.

Proﬁles List Print a list of proﬁles stored in the printer.

Note: This menu item appears only when LDSS is enabled.

Print Fonts

PCL Fonts PostScript Fonts

Print Directory Print a list of all the resources stored in an optional ﬂash memory card or

Print a report of all the fonts available for the printer language currently set in the printer.

Note: A separate list is available for PCL and PostScript emulations.

printer hard disk.

Notes:

• Job

• Make sure the optional

correctly and working properly.

• This menu item appears only when an optional

hard disk is installed.

Size must be set to 100%.

Buer

memory or printer hard disk is installed

ﬂash

drive or printer

ﬂash

Asset Report Print a report containing printer asset information, such as serial number

and model name.

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Network/Ports menu

Active NIC menu

Use To

Active NIC

Auto [list of available network cards]

Allow the printer to connect to a network.

Notes:

• Auto is the factory default setting.

• This menu item appears only if an optional network adapter is installed.

Standard Network or Network [x] menu

Note: Only active ports appear in this menu.

Use To

Energy Ecient Ethernet

Enable Disable

PCL SmartSwitch

On O

Reduce power consumption when the printer receives no data from the Ethernet network.

Note: Enable is the factory default setting.

Set the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

Notes:

• On is the factory default setting.

• If PCL SmartSwitch is disabled, then the printer does not examine

incoming data and it uses the default printer language speciﬁed in the Setup menu.

PS SmartSwitch

On O

NPA Mode

O Auto

Set the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

Notes:

• On is the factory default setting.

• If PS SmartSwitch is disabled, then the printer does not examine

incoming data and it uses the default printer language speciﬁed in the Setup menu.

Set the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional communication following the conventions deﬁned by the NPA protocol.

Notes:

• Auto is the factory default setting.

• The printer automatically restarts when the setting is changed from the

control panel.

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Use To

Network Buer

Auto 3KB to [maximum size allowed]

Job Buering

O On Auto

Mac Binary PS

On O Auto

Set the size of the network input buer.

Notes:

• Auto is the factory default setting.

• The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the

printer, the size of the other link buers, and whether Resource Save is set to On or O.

• To increase the maximum size range for the Network Buer, disable or

reduce the size of the parallel, serial, and USB buers.

• The printer automatically restarts when the setting is changed from the

control panel.

Temporarily store print jobs in the printer hard disk before printing. This menu only appears when a formatted disk is installed.

Notes:

• O is the factory default setting.

• The printer automatically restarts when the setting is changed from the

control panel. The menu selection is then updated.

Set the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs.

Note: Auto is the factory default setting.

Standard Network Setup OR Network [x] Setup

Reports Network Card TCP/IP IPv6 Wireless AppleTalk

Show and set the printer network settings. Note: The Wireless menu appears only when the printer is connected to a

wireless network.

Reports menu

To access the menu, navigate to either of the following:

• Network/Ports > Standard Network > Standard Network Setup > Reports

• Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Reports

Use To

Print Setup Page Print a report containing information about the network printer settings, such as the TCP/IP

address.

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Network Card menu

To access the menu, navigate to either of the following:

• Network/Ports > Standard Network > Standard Network Setup > Network Card

• Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Network Card

Use To

View Card Status

Connected Disconnected

View Card Speed View the speed of an active wireless network adapter.

Network Address

UAA LAA

Job Timeout

0, 10–225 seconds

View the connection status of the wireless network adapter.

View the network addresses.

Set the amount of time it takes for a network print job to be canceled.

Notes:

• “90 seconds” is the factory default setting.

• A setting value of 0 disables the timeout.

• If a value between 1 and 9 is selected, then Invalid appears on the

display, and the value is not saved.

Banner Page

O On

Allow the printer to print a banner page.

Note: O is the factory default setting.

TCP/IP menu

To access the menu, navigate to either of the following:

• Network/Ports > Standard Network > Standard Network Setup > TCP/IP

• Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > TCP/IP

Note: This menu is available only in network printers or printers attached to print servers.

Use To

Set Hostname Set the current TCP/IP host name.

Note: This can be changed only from the Embedded Web Server.

IP Address View or change the current TCP/IP address.

Note: Manually setting the IP address sets the Enable DHCP and Enable Auto

IP settings to systems that support BOOTP and RARP.

Netmask View or change the current TCP/IP netmask.

Gateway View or change the current TCP/IP gateway.

Enable DHCP

On O

Specify the DHCP address and parameter assignment. Note: On is the factory default setting.

It also sets Enable BOOTP and Enable RARP to O on

O.

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Use To

Enable RARP

On O

Enable BOOTP

On O

Enable AutoIP

Ye s No

Enable FTP/TFTP

Ye s No

Enable HTTP Server

Ye s No

WINS Server Address View or change the current WINS server address.

Enable DDNS

Ye s No

Specify the RARP address assignment setting.

Note: O is the factory default setting.

Specify the BOOTP address assignment setting. Note: On is the factory default setting.

Specify the Zero Conﬁguration Networking setting. Note: Yes is the factory default setting.

Enable the built-in FTP server, which lets you send ﬁles to the printer using File Transfer Protocol.

Note: Yes is the factory default setting.

Enable the built-in Web server (Embedded Web Server). When enabled, the printer can be monitored and managed remotely using a Web browser.

Note: Yes is the factory default setting.

View or change the current DDNS setting.

Note: Yes is the factory default setting.

Enable mDNS

Ye s No

DNS Server Address View or change the current DNS server address.

Backup DNS Server Address View or change the backup DNS server addresses.

Backup DNS Server Address 2

Backup DNS Server Address 3

Enable HTTPS

Ye s No

View or change the current mDNS setting. Note: Yes is the factory default setting.

View or change the current HTTPS setting.

Note: Yes is the factory default setting.

IPv6 menu

To access the menu, navigate to either of the following:

• Network/Ports > Standard Network > Standard Network Setup > IPv6

• Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > IPv6

Note: This menu is available only in network printers or printers that are attached to print servers.

Use To

Enable IPv6

On O

Enable IPv6 in the printer. Note: On is the factory default setting.

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Use To

Auto Conﬁguration

On O

View Hostname Set the host name.

View Address

View Router Address

Enable DHCPv6

On O

Specify whether or not the wireless network adapter accepts the automatic IPv6 address conﬁguration entries provided by a router.

Note: On is the factory default setting.

Note: These settings can be changed only from the Embedded

Web Server.

Enable DHCPv6 in the printer.

Note: On is the factory default setting.

Wireless menu

Note: This menu is available only in printers connected to a wireless network or printer models that have a

wireless network adapter.

To access the menu, navigate to:

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

Use To

Wi‑Fi Protected Setup

Start Push Button Method Start PIN Method

Establish a wireless network and enable network security.

Notes:

• Start Push Button Method connects the printer to a wireless

network when buttons on both the printer and the access point (wireless router) are pressed within a given period of time.

• Start PIN Method connects the printer to a wireless network

when a PIN on the printer is entered into the wireless settings of the access point.

Enable/Disable WPS Auto‑detection

Enable Disable

Network Mode

BSS Type

Infrastructure Ad hoc

Automatically detect the connection method that an access point with WPS uses—Start Push Button Method or Start PIN Method.

Note: Disable is the factory default setting.

Specify the network mode.

Notes:

• Infrastructure is the factory default setting. This lets the printer

access a network using an access point.

• Ad hoc conﬁgures wireless connection directly between the

printer and a computer.

Compatibility

802.11b/g

802.11b/g/n

Choose Network Select an available network for the printer to use.

View Signal Quality View the quality of the wireless connection.

View Security Mode View the encryption method for the wireless network.

Specify the wireless standard for the wireless network. Note: 802.11b/g/n is the factory default setting.

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AppleTalk menu

To access the menu, navigate to either of the following:

• Network/Ports > Standard Network > Standard Network Setup > AppleTalk

• Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > AppleTalk

Use To

Activate

Ye s No

View Name Show the assigned AppleTalk name.

View Address Show the assigned AppleTalk address.

Set Zone

[list of zones available on the network]

Enable or disable AppleTalk support.

Note: No is the factory default setting.

Note: The AppleTalk name can be changed only from the Embedded

Web Server.

Note: The AppleTalk address can be changed only from the Embedded Web Server.

Provide a list of AppleTalk zones available on the network.

Note: The default zone for the network is the factory default setting.

Standard USB menu

Use To

PCL SmartSwitch

On O

Set the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

Notes:

PS SmartSwitch

On O

• On is the factory default setting.

• When set to O, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer

uses PostScript emulation if the PS SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default printer language speciﬁed in the Setup menu if the PS SmartSwitch is set to O.

Set the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job received through a USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

Notes:

• On is the factory default setting.

• When set to

uses PCL emulation if the PCL SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default printer language SmartSwitch is set to

the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer

O,

speciﬁed

O.

in the Setup menu if the PCL

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Use To

NPA Mode

On O Auto

USB Buer

Disabled Auto 3K to [maximum size allowed]

Set the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional communication following the conventions deﬁned by the NPA protocol.

Notes:

• Auto is the factory default setting. Auto sets the printer to examine data,

determine the format, and then process it appropriately.

• The printer automatically restarts when changing the setting from the

printer control panel. The menu selection is then updated.

Set the size of the USB input buer.

Notes:

• Auto is the factory default setting.

• Disabled turns

hard disk are printed before normal processing resumes.

o

job

buering.

Any jobs already

buered

on the printer

• The USB buer size value can be changed in 1-K increments.

• The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the

printer, the size of the other link buers, and whether Resource Save is set to On or

O.

• To increase the maximum size range for the USB Buer, disable or

reduce the size of the parallel, serial, and network buers.

• The printer automatically restarts when the setting is changed from the

printer control panel. The menu selection is then updated.

Job Buering

O On Auto

Mac Binary PS

On O Auto

ENA Address

yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy

ENA Netmask

yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy

Temporarily store print jobs in the printer hard disk before printing.

Notes:

• O is the factory default setting.

• On buers jobs on the printer hard disk.

• Auto buers print jobs only if the printer is busy processing data from

another input port.

• Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the

menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.

Set the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs.

Notes:

• Auto is the factory default setting.

• On processes raw binary PostScript print jobs.

• O ﬁlters print jobs using the standard protocol.

Set the network address information for an external print server. Note: This menu is available only when the printer is attached to an external

print server through the USB port.

Set the netmask information for an external print server. Note: This menu is available only when the printer is attached to an external

print server through the USB port.

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Use To

ENA Gateway

yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy

Set the gateway information for an external print server. Note: This menu is available only when the printer is attached to an external

print server through the USB port.

Parallel [x] menu

Note: This menu appears only when an optional parallel card is installed.

Use To

PCL SmartSwitch

On O

PS SmartSwitch

On O

Set the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

Notes:

• On is the factory default setting.

• When set to O, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer

uses PostScript emulation if PS SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default printer language speciﬁed in the Setup menu if PS SmartSwitch is set to O.

Set the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job received through a serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

Notes:

NPA Mode

On O Auto

• On is the factory default setting.

• When set to

uses PCL emulation if PCL SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default printer language O.

Set the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional communication following the conventions deﬁned by the NPA protocol.

Notes:

the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer

O,

speciﬁed

in the Setup menu if PCL SmartSwitch is set to

• Auto is the factory default setting.

• Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the

menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.

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Use To

Parallel Buer

Disabled Auto 3K to [maximum size allowed]

Job Buering

O On Auto

Set the size of the parallel input buer.

Notes:

• Auto is the factory default setting.

• Disabled turns o job buering. Any print jobs already buered on the

printer hard disk are printed before normal processing resumes.

• The parallel buer size setting can be changed in 1‑KB increments.

• The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the

printer, the size of the other link buers, and whether Resource Save is set to On or O.

• To increase the maximum size range for the Parallel Buer, disable or

reduce the size of the USB, serial, and network buers.

• Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the

menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.

Temporarily store print jobs on the printer hard disk before printing.

Notes:

• O is the factory default setting.

• On buers print jobs on the printer hard disk.

• Auto buers print jobs only if the printer is busy processing data from

another input port.

• Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the

menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.

Advanced Status

On O

Protocol

Standard Fastbytes

Honor Init

On O

Parallel Mode 2

On O

Enable bidirectional communication through the parallel port.

Notes:

• On is the factory default setting.

• O disables parallel port negotiation.

Specify the parallel port protocol.

Notes:

• Fastbytes is the factory default setting. It provides compatibility with most

existing parallel ports and is the recommended setting.

• Standard tries to resolve parallel port communication problems.

Determine if the printer honors printer hardware initialization requests from the computer.

Notes:

• O is the factory default setting.

• The computer requests initialization by activating the Init signal from the

parallel port. Many personal computers activate the Init signal each time the computer is turned on.

Determine if the parallel port data is sampled on the leading or trailing edge of a strobe.

Note: On is the factory default setting.

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Use To

Mac Binary PS

On O Auto

Set the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs.

Notes:

• Auto is the factory default setting.

• O ﬁlters print jobs using the standard protocol.

• On processes raw binary PostScript print jobs.

ENA Address

yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy

ENA Netmask

yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy

ENA Gateway

yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy

Set the network address information for an external print server. Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external

print server through the USB port.

Set the netmask information for an external print server. Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external

print server through the USB port.

Set the gateway information for an external print server. Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external

print server through the USB port.

Serial [x] menu

Note: This menu appears only when an optional serial card is installed.

Use To

PCL SmartSwitch

On O

PS SmartSwitch

On O

Set the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

Notes:

• On is the factory default setting.

• When set to O, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer

uses PostScript emulation if PS SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default printer language set to O.

Set the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job received through a serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer language.

Notes:

speciﬁed

in the Setup menu if PS SmartSwitch is

• On is the factory default setting.

• When set to O, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer

uses PCL emulation if PCL SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default printer language speciﬁed in the Setup menu if PCL SmartSwitch is set to O.

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Use To

NPA Mode

On O Auto

Serial Buer

Disabled Auto 3K to [maximum size allowed]

Set the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional communication following the conventions deﬁned by the NPA protocol.

Notes:

• Auto is the factory default setting. Auto sets the printer to examine data,

determine the format, and then processes it appropriately.

• When set to On, the printer performs NPA processing. If the data is not in

NPA format, it is rejected as bad data.

• When set to O, the printer does not perform NPA processing.

• Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the

menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.

Set the size of the serial input buer.

Notes:

• Auto is the factory default setting.

• Disabled turns o job buering. Any jobs already buered on the disk are

printed before normal processing is resumed.

• The serial buer size setting can be changed in 1‑KB increments.

• The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the

printer, the size of the other link buers, and whether Resource Save is set to On or O.

• To increase the maximum size range for the Serial Buer, disable or

reduce the size of the parallel, serial, and network buers.

• Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the

menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.

Job Buering

O On Auto

Protocol

DTR DTR/DSR XON/XOFF XON/XOFF/DTR XONXOFF/DTRDSR

Temporarily store print jobs on the printer hard disk before printing.

Notes:

• O is the factory default setting. The printer does not buer print jobs on

the printer hard disk.

• On buers print jobs on the printer hard disk.

• Auto buers print jobs only if the printer is busy processing data from

another input port.

• Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the

menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.

Select the hardware and software handshaking settings for the serial port.

Notes:

• DTR is the factory default setting.

• DTR/DSR is a hardware handshaking setting.

• XON/XOFF is a software handshaking setting.

• XON/XOFF/DTR and XON/XOFF/DTR/DSR are combined hardware and

software handshaking settings.

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Use To

Robust XON

On O

Baud

1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 138200 172800 230400 345600

Data Bits

7 8

Determine whether the printer communicates availability to the computer.

Notes:

• O is the factory default setting.

• This menu item applies only to the serial port if Serial Protocol is set to

XON/XOFF.

Specify the rate at which data can be received through the serial port.

Notes:

• 9600 is the factory default setting.

• 138200, 172800, 230400, and 345600 baud rates are only displayed in

the Standard Serial menu. These settings do not appear in the Serial Option 1, Serial Option 2, or Serial Option 3 menus.

Specify the number of data bits sent in each transmission frame.

Note: 8 is the factory default setting.

Parity

Even Odd None Ignore

Honor DSR

On O

Set the parity for serial input and output data frames. Note: None is the factory default setting.

Determine whether the printer uses the DSR Signal.

Notes:

• O is the factory default setting.

• DSR is a handshaking signal used by most serial cables. The serial port

uses DSR to distinguish data sent by the computer from data created by electrical noise in the serial cable. The electrical noise can cause stray characters to print. Set this to On to prevent stray characters from printing.

Lexmark MS711DN User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Safety information

Conventions

Learning about the printer

Finding information about the printer

Selecting a location for the printer

Using the printer control panel

Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights

Additional printer setup

Installing internal options

Available internal options

Accessing the controller board

Installing a memory card

Installing an Internal Solutions Port

Installing an optional card

Installing a printer hard disk

Removing a printer hard disk

Installing hardware options

Order of installation

Installing optional trays

Attaching cables

Setting up the printer software

Installing the printer software

Adding available options in the print driver

Networking

Preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Connecting the printer using the Wireless Setup Wizard

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

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

Setting up serial printing (Windows only)

Verifying printer setup

Printing a menu settings page

Printing a network setup page

Loading paper and specialty media

Setting the paper size and type

Loading the multipurpose feeder

Linking and unlinking trays

Linking and unlinking trays

Creating a custom name for a paper type

Assigning a custom paper type

Paper and specialty media guide

Using specialty media

Tips on using card stock

Tips on using labels

Tips on using transparencies

Paper guidelines

Paper characteristics

Selecting paper

Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead

Storing paper

Supported paper sizes, types, and weights

Paper types and weights supported by the printer

Paper sizes supported by the printer

Paper sizes, types, and weights supported by the output options

Printing

Printing a document

Printing from a computer

Adjusting toner darkness

Printing from a mobile device

Printing from a mobile device using Mopria Print Service

Printing from a mobile device using Google Cloud Print

Printing from a mobile device using AirPrint

Storing print jobs in the printer

Printing held jobs

Printing information pages

Printing a font sample list

Printing a directory list

Canceling a print job

Canceling a print job from the printer control panel

Canceling a print job from the computer

Understanding the printer menus

Menus list

Paper menu

Default Source menu

Paper Size/Type menu