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Edition: June 2002

The following para gr aph does not apply to an y country where such provisions are inconsisten t with lo cal law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF

ANY KIND , EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED T O , THE IM PLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you.

This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in later editions. Improvements or changes in the products or the programs descri bed may be made at any time.

Comments about this publication may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any ob ligation to you . You can purchase additional copies of p ubli cations rel ated to this product b y calli ng 1-800-553-9727. In the Uni ted Kingdom and Eire, call +4 4 (0)8 704 440 044. In other countries, contact your point of purchase.

References in this publication to products, programs, or services do not imply that the manufacturer intends to make these available in all countries in which it operates. Any reference to a product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual property right may be used instead. Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user’s responsibility.

Lexmark and Le xm ark with diamond design are tr ademarks of Le xma rk International, Inc ., registered in th e United States and/or other countries.

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

This software and doc umentation are provided w ith REST RIC TED RI GHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and

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Computer Software cla use at DFARS 252.227-7013 and in applicab le FAR provisions: Lex mark International, Inc ., Lexington, KY 40550.

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Safety information

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

• Refe r service or repair s, other than t hose d escribed in th e oper ating instruct ions , to a prof es sion al service person.

• Use only Lexmark replacement parts to maintain the safety of this product.

• Do not use the fax function during a lightning storm.

Warning

In the text of this book, a warning indicates possible machine damage or loss of data.

It may be illegal to copy certain materials without permission or license, including documents, images, and currency. If you are not sure whether you have permission, seek legal advice.

Electronic emission notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement

The Lexmark X125 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The FCC Class B limits are designe d to provid e reasonab le protec tion agains t harmful interf erenc e in a residential installation. This equipm ent gene rates , us es and ca n radi ate rad io freque ncy en ergy and, if not installed and used

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in accordance with the inst ructions, ma y cause harmful int erferen ce to radio comm unication s. How ev er , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B

computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 12A2405. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.

Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to:

Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000

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Industry Canada compliance statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC

and 1999/5/EC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits and on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment.

A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France.

This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.

The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984

This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.

ENERGY STAR

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The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment progr am is a partnership effort with office equipm ent m anuf a cturers to promote the introduction of energy-efficient products and to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

Companies participating in this program introduce products that power down when they are not being used. This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effic ien cy.

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Telecommunications notices

FCC rules part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label on the back of the equipment shows its FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN).

Your telephone company may ask you for these numbers in order to determine how many devices may be connected to your telephone line (in most areas, no more than five). If too many RENs are assigned to your telephone line, this device may not ring in response to an incoming call. Contact the telephone company to determine the maximum RENs for your calling area .

This equipment uses an RJ-11C Universal Service Order Code (USOC) jack, and is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible jack that is FCC Part 68 compliant. An FCC compliant telephone co rd is provided with this equipment. Refe r to th e s etup do cum en tati on for instructions about connecting the fax telephone cable.

If you experience problems with this equipment that you cannot resolve, contact Lexmark International, Inc., for repair and warranty information. If the problems are causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may ask you to disconnect the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved. If the equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance, or as soon as possible , that temporary disco nti n uance of service may be required. You will also be notified of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone co mpan y m a y m ak e c hanges to i ts facilities, equipment, oper ations , or proc edures that c ould aff ec t the operation of this equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will notify you in advance so you can make necessary adjustments in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin service. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. To avoid damage caused by lightning strikes and other electrical surges, we recommend that you install an ac

surge protector in the outlet to which this device is connected.

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to send a fax unless the following information is included (1) in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or (2) on the first page of the transmission:

• Date and time the fax is sent

• Identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the fax

• Telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

Network Compatibility Notice

Scope This Network Compatibility Notice contains national requirements for proper operation of telecommunications

equipment within sp ecifi c countrie s and is base d on the ET SI Docum ent, a gu ide to th e appli catio n of T BR 21, EG 201 121 V1.1.2 (1998-07).

The Lexmark X12 5 All-In-One has been test ed f or P an-Eur opean single te rminal connect ion to the publ ic s witched telephone network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the app roval does not, of itself, give an unc onditi onal a ssur ance of s ucce ssful ope ratio n on every PSTN network termination point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Network co mpatibility In accordance with the req uireme nts of EG 201- 121, no nation al netw ork c ompati bility i ssues ha v e be en ide ntifie d

for the following countries:

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Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United

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Lexmark is provi ding the following information to demonstrate telecommunications conformity for the Lexmark X125 All-In-One to Common Technical Regulation 21 (CTR 21) and EG 201-121.

• Using the X125 All-In-One in Germany – The X125 All-In-One requires a German Billing tone filter, Lexmark Part Number 14B5123, to be installed

on any line which receives metering pulses in Germany.

Note: Metering pulses may or may not be present on analog lines in Germany . The subscriber may

request that metering pulses be placed on the line, or can have them removed by calling the German Network Provider. Normally, metering pulses are not provided unless specifically requested by the subscriber at time of installation.

• Using the X125 All-In-One in Switzerland – The X125 All-In-One requires a Switzerland Billing tone filter, Lexmark Part Number 14B5109, to be

installed on any line which receives metering pulses in Switzerland.

Note: The Lexmark filter must be used, as metering pulses are present on all analog telephone

lines in Switzerland.

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Tips for using this guide:

• Click the categories on the left side of the page to

navigate through this guide, section by section.

• Click the left or right arrow in the lower right of the

page to navigate through this guide, page by page.

• Click the house icon in the lower right of the page to return to the Home Page.

• Click Notices to view edition infor m ation.

• Select File Print Properties to print this guide. Select landscape orientation.

Select the pages you want to print, and then click OK.

• To view notices or safety information click Electronic emission notices or Safety

information.

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With your Le xmark your operator panel and the All-In-One software . Sel ect a category below:

X125 All-In-One, you can scan, print, copy, and fax documents using

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• Using the operator panel

• Using the operator panel menus

• Using the Settings Utility

• Using the Settings dialog box

• Loading specialty paper

• Loading a document

• Maintaining the cartridges

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The table identifies the operator panel buttons and their functions:

# Press: To:

1 Menu Scroll through available features on the display.

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# Press: To:

2 Setup Access the system setup , maintain your cartridges, and print reports. 3 Fax Initiate sending a fax. 4 Copy Initiate a copy job.

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5 Scan Initiate a scan job. 6 Speaker Listen as you manually dial and connect to another fax number. 7 Options Scroll through the settings for the feature you select. 8 The keypad

buttons 9 Paper Feed Continue printing after reloading the paper tray. 10 Pause/Redial Add a three-second pause when dialing or dial the last number called. 11 Cancel/No Cancel a fax, copy, scan, or print job or clear an incorrect value on the

12 Start/Yes Begin an action, such as faxing, or provide a Yes response when

13 Speed Dial (# key) Access the Speed Dial menu.

Dial a fax number or select a number of copies.

display.

answering questions.

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1 Press Setup, Fax, Copy, or Scan. 2 Press Menu until the menu item you w ant appears on the display. 3 Press Options to scroll through the available settings for the menu item you select. 4 Press Start/Yes.

Setup menu

Set date/time

•Month

•Day

• Year

•Hour

•Minute

•AM/PM

You must use two digits for each number. For example, 05, 12, 20.

Print report

• Fax confirm

•Transmit log

•Receive log

• Speed dial list

•Self test

Maintenance

• Cartridge clean

• Cartr i dge ali gn

• Scanner init

Paper size

• Letter

•A4

• Legal

Set language

•English

• French

• Italian

•German

• Spanish

•Dutch

• Portuguese

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Ring volume

•Silent

•Low

•Mid

•High

Setup DRPD

• Learn

Fax print

• Letter Quality

• Draft Quality

Fax forwarding

•Off

•Forward

• Print/forward

Fax receive mode

•ANS/FAX

•FAX

•TEL

Default settings

• Fax type

• Fax resolution

• Fax contrast

•Fax memory Xmit

•Copy type

• Copy contrast

•Copy size

•Copy collate

• Copy paper type

• Scan type

• Scan contrast

• Scan format

• Scan to

See the following table.

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Default settings

Fax type

•Black

• Black Photo

• Color

Copy type

• Color Normal

• Color Best

•Black Draft

•Black Normal

• Black Photo

• Color Draft

Scan type

• Color Normal

• Color Best

•Black Draft

•Black Normal

• Black Photo

• Color Draft

Fax resolution

• Standard

•Fine

• Superfine

Copy contrast

• Light to dark

Scan contrast

• Light to dark

Fax contrast

• Light to dark

Copy size

• 100%

• 93%

• 90%

• 80%

• 75%

•Custom

Scan format

•BMP

•JPG

•TIF

•TXT

•RTF

Fax memory Xmit

•Yes

•No

Copy paper type

• Plain

•Coated

•Glossy

• T ransparency

Copy quantity Enter the number

of copies (1-100).

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Fax menu

# to dial Enter a fax

number.

Copy menu

Copy type

• Color Normal

• Color Best

•Black Draft

•Black Normal

• Black Photo

• Color Draft

Fax type

•Black

• Black Photo

• Color

Copy contrast

• Light to dark

Fax resolution

• Standard

•Fine

• Superfine

Copy size

• 100%

• 93%

• 90%

• 80%

• 75%

•Custom

Fax contrast

• Light to dark

Copy paper type

• Plain

•Coated

•Glossy

• Transparency

Fax memory xmit

•Yes

•No

Copy quantity Enter the number

of copies (1-100).

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Scan menu

Scan to

•User folder

•Email

Scan type

• Color Normal

• Color Best

•Black Draft

•Black Normal

• Black Photo

• Color Draft

Scan Contrast

• Light to dark

Scan Format

•BMP

•JPG

•TIF

•TXT

•RTF

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When the All-In-One software is i nstall ed on y our comput er, you can open the Settings Utility to customize your jobs. Click Start Programs Lexmark X125 Lexmark X125 Settings Utility.

Click... When you want to...

Print Properties Access the Settings dialog box to change the print settings and

maintain the cartridges.

fax Change the fax settings or set up your speed-dial list with your

frequently dialed numbers.

copy Change the default copy settings, including copy type, contrast,

and size.

scan Change the default scan settings, or set up your Scan-to

destinations.

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The Settings dialog box has four tabs: Paper, Quality/ Color, Layout, and Maintenance. Use these tabs to adjust the print settings and maintain th e cartridges. To open the Settings dialog box, click Start Programs Lexmark X125 Lexmark Settings Uti li ty Print Properties.

Click... When you want to...

Paper • Select a paper size and orientation.

• Create a custom paper size.

• Select a media type.

• Select the number of copies.

• Reverse the printing order of your document pages. The first page will be on top of the stack in the paper exit tray.

• Collate your document.

• Print your job in reverse order.

Quality/Color Select a:

• Color setting

• Halftone setting

• Print quality setting

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Layout • Select a layout option.

• Create a custom layout option.

Maintenance • View ink levels.

• Clean the nozzles.

• Align cartridges for best quality.

• View cartridge part numbers.

• Order supplies directly from the Lexmark Web site.

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Follow these guidelines when loading specialty paper:

Load up to: Make sure:

100 sheets of paper (depending on thickness)

10 envelopes • The print side is facing you.

10 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards

25 sheets of photo paper

• The print side is facing you.

• The paper is against the right side of the paper support.

• The envelopes are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support.

• The stamp location is in the upper left corner.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the envelopes.

• The print side is facing you.

• The cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the cards.

• The glossy or coated side is facing you.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the photo paper.

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25 transparencies • The rough sides of the transparencies are facing you.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the transparencies.

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100 sheets of custom size paper

25 iron-on transfers • You read the loading instructions on the iron-on packaging.

• The print side is facing you.

• Your paper size fits within these dimensions: Width: – 76 mm to 216 mm – 3.0 in. to 8.5 in. Length: – 127 mm to 432 mm – 5.0 in. to 17.0 in.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the paper.

• The print side (blank side) is facing you.

• The paper guide rests against the edge of the iron-on transfers.

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To load documents for copying, scanning, and faxing:

1 Place your document face down and top down in the document support.

Document Loaded appears on the operator panel display.

2 Slide the document guides until they rest against both edges of your document. 3 When copying, scanning, or faxi ng documents using your All-In-One, make sure:

– Your document is at least 76 mm (3.0 in.) long and 140 mm (5.5 in.) wide. – You remove all staples and paper clips. – You let ink and correction fluid dry completely.

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Replacing the cartridges

Your All-In-One uses the following cartridges:

Black Color High Yield Black High Yield Color Photo

12A1970 15M0120 12A1975 15M0125 12A1990

1 Make sure the All-In-One is on. 2 Pull the operator panel toward you, and then open the cartridge access door.

The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the All-In-One is busy.

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3 Pull the old cartridges toward you, and then lift them out. Store them in an air-tight

container or dispose of them.

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4 Install the new or replacement cartridges.

a If you are installing new cartridges, remo ve the sticker and transparent tape on t he

bottom of the cartridges.

Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area of the cartridges.

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b Insert the cartridges into the carrier.

c Push back firmly on the cartridges until they snap securely into place.

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SNAP

5 Close the cartridge access door, and then close the operator panel.

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6 From the operator panel, press Options to sel ect which cartridges were changed. 7 Press Start/Yes. 8 From the operator panel, press Options to select the cartridge type you installed. 9 Press Start/Yes.

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Note: If you installed a new cartridge, an alignment page prints. Select the

pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line. To align your cartridges, continue with step 5 in the next section.

Aligning the cartridges

To improve print quality, you may need to align the cartridges. To align the cartridges using the operator panel:

1 Press Setup. 2 Press Menu until Maintenance appears on the display. 3 Press Options until Cartridges Align appears.

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4 Press Start/Yes.

An alignment page prints with several patterns. A number appears under each pattern. The test pattern that prints is similar to the one shown:

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101112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

11 12 13

101112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

202122 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

14 15

202122 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

202122 2324 25 26 27 2829 30

202122 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

0123456789

012345

8910

0123456789

5 For each alignment group on the test page, find the number that comes closest to

forming a straight line.

6 Use the keypad buttons to enter the number you selected from the test page. You

must use two digits for each number. For example, 05, 12, 20.

7 Press Start/Yes.

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Preserving the cartridges

To ensure the longest life from y our print cartridges and optimum performance from your AllIn-One:

• Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it.

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• Do not remove a print cartridge from the All-In-One e xcept to replace , clean, or store it

in an air-tight container. The print cartridge does not print correctly if it is removed from the All-In-One and left exposed for an extended period of time.

• If a print cartridge runs out of ink, l ea ve the empty cartridge in the Al l-I n-One u ntil y ou

are ready to replace it. Printing with only one of the print cartridges in the All-In-One may cause printing probl ems.

Lexmark’s All-I n-One warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the All-In-One. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.

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• Copying a document

• Customizing the copy settings

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Copy a document using the oper ator panel on your All-In-One:

1 Load your document. For help, see page 15. 2 Press Copy. 3 Press the keypad buttons to select the number of copies. 4 Press Start/Yes.

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