Lexmark X4850, X4875 User Guide
4800 Series
June 2007 www.lexmark.com
Safety information
Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply
and power supply cord.
Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
CAUTION: Do not 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 the power cord is misused, a risk of fire or electrical shock
results. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of misuse. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it.
Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.
This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The
safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.
CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone,
during a lightning storm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Contents
Safety information.........................................................................................................2
Introduction..................................................................................................................11
Finding information about the printer.................................................................................................11
Wireless network compatibility..........................................................................................................14
Setting up the printer...................................................................................................15
Checking the box contents................................................................................................................15
Understanding the parts of the printer...............................................................................................16
Standalone setup...............................................................................................................................18
Understanding the printer software...................................................................................................23
Understanding the control panel.......................................................................................................26
Using the control panel...............................................................................................................................26
Navigating the control panel menus ........................................................................................................... 27
Saving settings..................................................................................................................................28
Installing the printer software.............................................................................................................29
What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?..........................................................................................29
Turning printing voice notification on or off........................................................................................29
Security Information...........................................................................................................................30
Networking...................................................................................................................31
General networking...........................................................................................................................31
Networking overview .................................................................................................................................. 31
Common home network configurations...................................................................................................... 31
What information do I need and where do I find it? .................................................................................... 33
Finding the MAC address........................................................................................................................... 33
Printing a network setup page....................................................................................................................34
Sharing a printer in a Windows environment..............................................................................................34
Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets ...........................................................................35
Wireless networking..........................................................................................................................35
Finding IP addresses..................................................................................................................................35
Assigning an IP address.............................................................................................................................36
Configure IP address.................................................................................................................................. 36
Finding the signal strength ......................................................................................................................... 36
Installing the printer on a network............................................................................................................... 36
Sharing the printer on a network ................................................................................................................ 36
Configure network printers ......................................................................................................................... 37
Types of wireless networks ........................................................................................................................ 38
Tips for using network adapters ................................................................................................................. 38
Advanced wireless setup...................................................................................................................39
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Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows ................................................................................ 39
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows ................................................... 40
Loading paper and original documents.....................................................................41
Loading paper....................................................................................................................................41
Using the automatic paper type sensor.............................................................................................41
Loading envelopes............................................................................................................................41
Loading labels...................................................................................................................................42
Loading greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards....................................................42
Loading transparencies.....................................................................................................................43
Loading iron-on transfers...................................................................................................................43
Loading custom-size paper...............................................................................................................43
Loading banner paper.......................................................................................................................43
Loading original documents on the scanner glass............................................................................44
Using the Paper Handling submenu..................................................................................................44
Printing.........................................................................................................................45
Printing basic documents..................................................................................................................45
Printing a document.................................................................................................................................... 45
Printing a Web page...................................................................................................................................45
Printing photos or images from a Web page ..............................................................................................46
Printing multiple copies of a document....................................................................................................... 46
Collating copies ..........................................................................................................................................47
Printing the last page first (reverse page order) ......................................................................................... 47
Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up).............................................................................................. 47
Pausing print jobs.......................................................................................................................................48
Canceling print jobs....................................................................................................................................48
Understanding the Print Files Options menu.............................................................................................. 48
Printing documents from a removable storage device ...............................................................................49
Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive ........................................................................ 49
Printing specialty documents.............................................................................................................50
Choosing compatible specialty paper types ............................................................................................... 50
Printing envelopes......................................................................................................................................50
Printing greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards.............................................................. 50
Printing a document as a poster................................................................................................................. 51
Printing an image as a poster.....................................................................................................................51
Printing a booklet........................................................................................................................................ 52
Assembling a booklet ................................................................................................................................. 52
Printing on custom-size paper.................................................................................................................... 52
Printing iron-on transfers ............................................................................................................................53
Printing transparencies...............................................................................................................................53
Printing a banner ........................................................................................................................................ 53
Printing on both sides of the paper....................................................................................................54
Understanding the two-sided printing (duplexing) function......................................................................... 54
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Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically....................................................................54
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually........................................................................... 55
Changing printer settings...................................................................................................................55
Saving and deleting print settings...............................................................................................................55
Using the Change Printer Default Settings submenu................................................................................. 56
Resetting printer software to factory default settings.................................................................................. 56
Resetting the printer to factory default settings .......................................................................................... 57
Working with photos...................................................................................................58
Using recommended paper...............................................................................................................58
Retrieving and managing photos.......................................................................................................58
Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu............................................................................................... 58
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera..........................................................................59
Inserting a flash drive ................................................................................................................................. 60
Inserting a memory card.............................................................................................................................60
Understanding the PictBridge Default Print Settings menu........................................................................62
Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel................................. 62
Transferring all photos from a memory card using the computer...............................................................63
Transferring selected photos from a memory card using the computer ..................................................... 63
Transferring selected photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer ...............................................64
Transferring all photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer .........................................................64
Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive........................................................................... 65
Changing the Productivity Studio temporary files preferences................................................................... 65
Changing the Productivity Studio searched folders preferences................................................................ 65
Changing the Productivity Studio library preferences.................................................................................66
Changing the Productivity Studio transfer settings.....................................................................................66
Editing photos....................................................................................................................................66
Cropping a photo........................................................................................................................................66
Editing photos using the control panel........................................................................................................ 66
Rotating a photo ......................................................................................................................................... 67
Changing the Resolution / Size of a photo .................................................................................................67
Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photo..................................................................................................68
Reducing the red-eye effect in a photo....................................................................................................... 68
Blurring/Sharpening a photo.......................................................................................................................68
Enhancing a photo...................................................................................................................................... 69
Changing the Hue / Saturation of a photo ..................................................................................................69
Changing the Gamma Value of a photo or image ......................................................................................69
Despeckling a photo...................................................................................................................................69
Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photo .............................................................................70
Applying a color effect to a photo ............................................................................................................... 70
Changing the Exposure setting of a photo .................................................................................................70
Removing wavy patterns from scanned photos, magazines, or newspapers.............................................70
Printing photos...................................................................................................................................71
Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device using the computer ............................................71
Viewing / Printing photos from the Productivity Studio............................................................................... 71
Printing Photo Packages ............................................................................................................................72
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Creating Photo Greeting Cards ..................................................................................................................72
Viewing a slideshow of photos on the control panel display....................................................................... 73
Printing a photo or selected photos............................................................................................................73
Printing all photos from a memory device .................................................................................................. 74
Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet............................................................. 74
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF .................................................................................... 75
Creating and viewing a slideshow.....................................................................................................75
Copying.........................................................................................................................77
Making a copy...................................................................................................................................77
Making a color or black-and-white copy............................................................................................77
Copying photos..................................................................................................................................77
Copying a photo using the computer.................................................................................................78
Enlarging or reducing an image........................................................................................................78
Adjusting copy quality........................................................................................................................79
Adjusting the brightness of a copy....................................................................................................79
Collating copies using the control panel............................................................................................80
Repeating an image on one page.....................................................................................................81
Copying on both sides of the paper (duplexing)................................................................................81
Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)...................................................................................82
Changing the default copy settings...................................................................................................82
Understanding the Copy Mode menu................................................................................................83
Scanning.......................................................................................................................84
Scanning a document........................................................................................................................84
Scanning a document using the computer........................................................................................84
Scanning text for editing....................................................................................................................85
Scanning images for editing..............................................................................................................85
Scanning a photo to Work with Documents and Photos...................................................................85
Making a color or black-and-white scan............................................................................................86
Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computer................................................................86
Creating a PDF from a scanned item................................................................................................87
Canceling a scan job.........................................................................................................................87
Customizing scan settings using the computer.................................................................................87
Understanding the Scan Mode menu................................................................................................88
Scanning to a computer over a network using the control panel.......................................................89
Saving a scanned image on the computer........................................................................................89
Changing the Productivity Studio scan settings................................................................................90
Changing the default scan settings...................................................................................................90
Adding a file to an e-mail message...................................................................................................91
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Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message........................................................................91
Scanning documents or images for e-mailing...................................................................................92
Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences............................................................92
Faxing...........................................................................................................................93
Receiving a fax automatically............................................................................................................93
Sending a fax using the software......................................................................................................93
Maintaining the printer................................................................................................94
Installing print cartridges....................................................................................................................94
Removing a used print cartridge........................................................................................................96
Refilling print cartridges.....................................................................................................................96
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges............................................................................................96
Aligning print cartridges.....................................................................................................................97
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles..................................................................................................97
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts................................................................................97
Preserving the print cartridges...........................................................................................................98
Cleaning the scanner glass...............................................................................................................99
Cleaning the exterior of the printer....................................................................................................99
Ordering supplies..............................................................................................................................99
Ordering print cartridges.............................................................................................................................99
Ordering paper and other supplies............................................................................................................. 99
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................101
Setup Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................101
Incorrect language appears on the display...............................................................................................101
Power button is not lit ............................................................................................................................... 101
Software does not install .......................................................................................................................... 102
Page does not print .................................................................................................................................. 103
Understanding Warning levels..................................................................................................................104
Removing and reinstalling the software....................................................................................................105
Enabling the USB port.............................................................................................................................. 105
Solving printer communication problems.................................................................................................. 106
Wireless troubleshooting.................................................................................................................106
How do I find out what type of security my network is using? .................................................................. 106
Check your security keys..........................................................................................................................106
Printer is configured correctly, but cannot be found on the network.........................................................106
Wireless network printer does not print .................................................................................................... 107
Wi-Fi indicator is not lit ............................................................................................................................. 108
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation......................................................................... 108
Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...................................................................................................................110
Wireless printer is no longer working........................................................................................................ 111
Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation ..................................... 112
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Printer cannot connect to the wireless network........................................................................................113
Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users
only) ..................................................................................................................................................... 114
Checking your network name (Windows users only)................................................................................115
Ping the access point ............................................................................................................................... 115
Ping the printer ......................................................................................................................................... 116
Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only)...............................................................................116
Changing wireless settings after installation............................................................................................. 116
Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings....................................................... 117
Check printer ports (Windows users only)................................................................................................ 117
Print troubleshooting........................................................................................................................117
Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera....................117
Improving print quality .............................................................................................................................. 118
Poor text and graphic quality.................................................................................................................... 119
Poor quality at the edges of the page.......................................................................................................120
Print speed is slow.................................................................................................................................... 121
Partial document or photo prints............................................................................................................... 121
Photo smudges or scratches.................................................................................................................... 121
Checking the print cartridges....................................................................................................................122
Ink levels seem incorrect..........................................................................................................................122
Ink levels seem to go down too quickly .................................................................................................... 122
A blank or incorrect page prints................................................................................................................ 122
Characters on printout are missing or unexpected...................................................................................123
Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen ..............................................................123
Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together ...............................................................................124
Page prints with different fonts .................................................................................................................124
Print is too dark or smudged.....................................................................................................................124
Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly.....................................................125
Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print ...........................................................................125
Transparencies or photos contain white lines .......................................................................................... 125
Vertical straight lines are not smooth .......................................................................................................126
White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas ................................................................................. 126
Checking the printer status....................................................................................................................... 127
Settings are not saved..............................................................................................................................127
Checking printer readiness.......................................................................................................................127
Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing ...................................................................................... 128
Resolving font problems........................................................................................................................... 128
Printer is busy printing another job...........................................................................................................129
Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status .......................................................................................... 129
Printing a test page................................................................................................................................... 129
Test page does not print........................................................................................................................... 130
External print server is not working ..........................................................................................................130
Duplex unit does not operate correctly.....................................................................................................131
Removing an external print server............................................................................................................ 131
Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged...................................................................................... 131
Printer is plugged in but does not print.....................................................................................................131
Printer is trying to print to File...................................................................................................................132
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Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive..................................................................... 132
Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge ...................................................................................133
Printer cannot communicate with computers over peer-to-peer network ................................................. 133
Printer is not able to communicate with the computer..............................................................................134
Problems when copying, scanning, or faxing ...........................................................................................135
Wrong printer is attached ......................................................................................................................... 135
Updating the printer software ...................................................................................................................135
Bidirectional communication is not established........................................................................................135
Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output ...........................................................................................136
Checking the port setting..........................................................................................................................136
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting................................................................................................136
How to clear and avoid paper jams .......................................................................................................... 136
Paper jam in the printer ............................................................................................................................137
Paper jam in the paper support ................................................................................................................ 137
Paper or specialty media misfeeds...........................................................................................................137
Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media.....................................................................138
Banner paper jams ...................................................................................................................................138
Paper continues to jam.............................................................................................................................139
Paper jam in the duplex unit..................................................................................................................... 139
Memory card troubleshooting..........................................................................................................140
Memory card cannot be inserted.............................................................................................................. 140
Nothing happens when memory card is inserted .....................................................................................140
Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network...................................................141
Copy troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................142
Copier does not respond ..........................................................................................................................142
Scanner unit does not close .....................................................................................................................142
Poor copy quality......................................................................................................................................143
Copied item does not match the original item .......................................................................................... 144
Partial document or photo copies ............................................................................................................. 144
Scan troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................144
Scanner does not respond ....................................................................................................................... 144
Scan was not successful .......................................................................................................................... 145
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer .................................................................................... 145
Poor scanned image quality ..................................................................................................................... 146
Partial document or photo scans .............................................................................................................. 146
Cannot scan to a computer over a network.............................................................................................. 146
Error messages on the printer display.............................................................................................147
Alignment Error......................................................................................................................................... 147
Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F)............................................................................................147
Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low......................................................................................... 148
Clear Carrier Jam ..................................................................................................................................... 148
Cover Open .............................................................................................................................................. 148
Error 1104................................................................................................................................................. 148
Invalid Device ........................................................................................................................................... 148
Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error............................................................................................... 149
Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect................................................................................... 149
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Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing ...................................................................................... 149
Memory Failure......................................................................................................................................... 150
No images have been selected ................................................................................................................ 150
No photo/paper size selection has been made ........................................................................................150
Could not detect a proof sheet .................................................................................................................150
No proof sheet information .......................................................................................................................150
No valid photo image files detected.......................................................................................................... 150
Only one photo enhancement may be chosen at a time .......................................................................... 151
Only one photo/size selection can be chosen at a time ...........................................................................151
Paper Mismatch........................................................................................................................................ 151
Paper Jam ................................................................................................................................................ 151
Paper Out ................................................................................................................................................. 151
Paper or Photo Size error.........................................................................................................................151
Paper Size/Type error .............................................................................................................................. 151
Photo size error. Photo must fit on page. ................................................................................................. 151
PictBridge Communication Error .............................................................................................................. 152
Please remove the camera card...............................................................................................................152
Printer Carrier Stall...................................................................................................................................152
Proof Sheet Error...................................................................................................................................... 152
Some photos removed from card by host................................................................................................. 152
Problems reading the memory card ......................................................................................................... 152
Two-sided paper type error ......................................................................................................................153
Two-sided printing is not supported on the current paper size................................................................. 153
Two-sided printing is not supported on the current paper type ................................................................153
Error messages on the computer screen........................................................................................153
Clearing error messages .......................................................................................................................... 153
Left/Right Cartridge Missing ..................................................................................................................... 154
Communication not available ...................................................................................................................154
General Printing Problem .........................................................................................................................154
Ink Low .....................................................................................................................................................154
Out of Memory.......................................................................................................................................... 154
Out of Paper ............................................................................................................................................. 155
Fixing a printing failure ............................................................................................................................. 155
Paper Jam ................................................................................................................................................ 155
Multiple All-In-Ones found ........................................................................................................................155
Print File Error .......................................................................................................................................... 155
Notices........................................................................................................................156
Product information.........................................................................................................................156
Edition notice...................................................................................................................................156
European EC directives conformity statement for radio products...................................................158
Power consumption.........................................................................................................................161
Networking glossary..................................................................................................166
Index............................................................................................................................168
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Introduction
Finding information about the printer
Quick Setup sheet
Description Where to find
The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for
setting up hardware and software.
User's Guide
Description Where to find
The User's Guide gives you instructions for setting up
hardware and software (on Windows operating
systems) and some basic instructions for using the
printer.
Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating
systems, see the Mac Help:
1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the
Lexmark 4800 Series folder.
2 Double-click the printer Help icon.
You can find this document in the printer box or on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
You can find this document in the printer box or on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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User's Guide: Comprehensive Version
Description Where to find
The User's Guide: Comprehensive Version gives you
instructions for using the printer and other information
such as:
• Using the software (on Windows operating systems)
• Loading paper
• Printing
• Working with photos
• Scanning (if supported by your printer)
• Making copies (if supported by your printer)
• Faxing (if supported by your printer)
• Maintaining the printer
• Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by
your printer)
• Troubleshooting problems with printing, copying,
scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds
Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating
systems, see the Mac Help:
1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark
4800 Series folder.
2 Double-click the printer Help icon.
When you install the printer software, the User's Guide:
Comprehensive Version will be installed.
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click .
• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800
Series.
3 Click User's Guide.
If the link to the User's Guide is not on your desktop,
follow these instructions:
1 Insert the CD.
The installation screen appears.
Note: If necessary, click
Run. In Windows XP and earlier versions, click
Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is
the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
All Programs
2 Click Documentation.
3 Click View User's Guide (including Setup
Troubleshooting).
4 Click Yes.
An icon of the User's Guide appears on your
desktop, and the User's Guide: Comprehensive
Version appears on the screen.
You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web
site at www.lexmark.com.
Lexmark Solution Center
Description Where to find
The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on
your CD. It installs with the other software, if your
printer connects to a computer.
To access the Lexmark Solution Center:
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click .
• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800
Series.
3 Select Lexmark Solution Center.
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Customer support
Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world)
Telephone support
E-mail support
Call us at
• US: 1-800-332-4120
Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET)
Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET)
• Canada: 1-800-539-6275
English Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–
11:00 PM ET)
Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET)
French Monday–Friday (9:00 AM–
7:00 PM ET)
• Mexico: 01-800-253-9627
Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET)
Note: Support numbers and times may
change without notice. For the most recent
phone numbers available, see the printed
warranty statement that shipped with your
printer.
For e-mail support, visit our Web site:
www.lexmark.com.
1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
2 Click Technical Support.
3 Select your printer family.
4 Select your printer model.
5 From the Support Tools section, click e-
Mail Support.
6 Complete the form, and then click Submit
Request.
Telephone numbers and support hours vary
by country or region.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Select a country or region, and then select
the Customer Support link.
Note: For additional information about
contacting Lexmark, see the printed
warranty that shipped with your printer.
E-mail support varies by country or region,
and may not be available in some instances.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Select a country or region, and then select
the Customer Support link.
Note: For additional information about
contacting Lexmark, see the printed
warranty that shipped with your printer.
Limited Warranty
Description Where to find (US) Where to find (rest of world)
Limited Warranty Information
Lexmark International, Inc.
furnishes a limited warranty that this
printer will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a
period of 12 months after the
original date of purchase.
To view the limitations and conditions of
this limited warranty, see the Statement of
Limited Warranty included with this
printer, or set forth at
www.lexmark.com.
1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
2 Click Warranty Information.
Warranty information varies by
country or region. See the printed
warranty that shipped with your
printer.
3 From the Statement of Limited
Warranty section, click Inkjet &
All-In-One Printers.
4 Scroll through the Web page to view
the warranty.
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Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when
you contact us so that we may serve you faster:
• Machine Type number
• Serial number
• Date purchased
• Store where purchased
Wireless network compatibility
Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers
that are Wi-Fi certified. If you are having issues with an N router, verify with your router manufacturer that the current
mode setting is compatible with G devices, as this setting varies depending on the router brand/model.
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Setting up the printer
Checking the box contents
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product purchased.
Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of
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the printer.
Note: Your power cord may look different from the one
shown.
Installation software CD for Windows and
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Macintosh
• Installation software for the printer
• Windows Help
• User's Guide in electronic format
• Mac Help
Getting Started Printed booklet that serves as a guide.
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Note: Complete user information (User's Guide or Mac
Help) can be found on the installation software CDs.
Quick Setup sheet Initial setup directions
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Installation cable Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during
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Understanding the parts of the printer
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Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status:
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• Off—Indicates that no wireless option is installed.
• Orange—Indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not
connected.
• Orange blinking—Indicates that the printer is configured but unable to
communicate with the wireless network.
• Green—Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.
Memory card slots Insert a memory card.
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PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer.
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Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits.
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Top cover Access the scanner glass.
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Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot.
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Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding.
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USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
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Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or
removing a USB cable or installation cable.
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• Print on both sides of the paper
• Remove paper jams. For more information, see “Paper jam in
the duplex unit” on page 139.
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10 If prompted, set the language.
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a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the language you want appears on the
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b Press to save.
11 If prompted, set the country/region.
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a Using the control panel of the printer, press or repeatedly until the country/region you want appears
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b Press to save.
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12 Open the printer.
13 Press down on the levers.
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14 Remove the tape from the black cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier.
15 Close the black cartridge carrier lid.
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16 Remove the tape from the color cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier.
17 Close the color cartridge carrier lid.
18 Close the printer.
19 Press .
An alignment page prints.
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20 Discard the alignment page.
Notes:
• The alignment page may differ from the one shown.
• Streaks on the alignment page are normal, and do not indicate a problem.
Understanding the printer software
Using the software that installed with your printer, you can edit photos, send faxes, maintain your printer, and do
many other tasks. The following is an overview of features of the Productivity Studio and the Solution Center.
To open the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, use one of these methods:
Method 1 Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the Productivity
Studio icon.
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click .
• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800
Series.
3 Select Productivity Studio.
Click the Productivity Studio icon for the task you want to complete. Depending on the printer you have, some of
the features of this software may not be applicable.
Click To Details
Scan
• Scan a photo or document.
• Save, edit, or share a photo or
document.
Copy
• Copy a photo or document.
• Reprint or enlarge a photo.
Fax Send a photo or document as a fax.
E-mail Send a photo or document as an
attachment to an e-mail message.
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Click To Details
Transfer Photos Download photos from a memory card,
flash drive, CD, or digital camera to the
Library.
Photo Greeting Cards Make quality greeting cards from your
photos.
Photo Packages Print multiple photos in various sizes.
Poster Print a photo as a multiple-page poster.
At the bottom left corner of the Welcome Screen, there are two Settings choices:
Click To
Printer Status and Maintenance
• Open the Solution Center.
• Check ink levels.
• Order print cartridges.
• Find maintenance information.
• Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to
change printer settings and troubleshooting.
Fax History and Settings Select printer fax settings for:
• Dialing and Sending
• Ringing and Answering
• Fax Printing/Reports
• Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers
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The Solution Center is a complete guide to such printing features as printing photos, troubleshooting printing
problems, installing print cartridges, and performing maintenance tasks. To open the Solution Center, use one of
the following methods.
Method 1 Method 2
1 From the desktop, double-click on the Solution
Center icon.
2 Click Setup and diagnose printer.
The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance
tab open.
From here You can:
How To
• Learn how to:
– Use basic features.
– Print, scan, copy, and fax.
– Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on transfers, and
transparencies.
• Find the electronic User's Guide for more information.
• View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
Troubleshooting
• Learn tips about the current status.
• Solve printer problems.
• View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click .
• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800
Series.
3 Select Solution Center.
Advanced
Maintenance
• Change the appearance of the Printing Status window.
• Turn printing voice notification on or off.
• Change network printing settings.
• Share information with us regarding how you use the printer.
• Obtain software version information.
• View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
• Install a new print cartridge.
Note: Wait until scanning is complete before installing a new print cartridge.
• Order new print cartridges.
• Print a test page.
• Clean print cartridges to fix horizontal streaks.
• Align print cartridges to fix blurry edges.
• View ink levels.
• Troubleshoot other ink problems.
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Understanding the control panel
Using the control panel
The display shows:
• Mode indicators
• Main menu art messages
• Icons
• Ink cartridge levels
Mode Main Menu Area Message
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• Scroll through submenus.
• Increase the numbers of copies to be printed.
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• Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display.
• Increase a number.
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• Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress.
• Exit a menu or submenu, and return to the default copy, scan, or photo card
screen.
• Clear current settings or error messages, and return to default settings.
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Display the Copy, Photo, Print files, Scan, Setup, and Maintenance menu,
depending on which mode is selected.
Selects submenus (such as the Photo Menu when viewing photos).
• Turn the printer on and off.
• Stop the print, copy, or scan process.
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Select for duplex (two-sided) printing.
Note: This button is not functional with a Macintosh operating system. You can
print two-sided documents with a Macintosh operating system by using the settings
in the Two-Sided menu of the Print dialog.
Start a copy, scan, or photo print job, depending on which mode is selected.
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• Save temporary settings.
• Return to the previous screen.
• Scroll through submenus.
• Decrease the number of copies to be printed.
• Choose a menu or submenu item that appears on the display.
• Save settings.
• Feed or eject paper.
• In Photo mode, select or deselect a photo.
• Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display.
• Decrease a number.
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Navigating the control panel menus
The main menu consists of these items:
• Copy
• Photo
• Print Files
• Scan
• Setup
• Maintenance
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1 Press or repeatedly until the item you want is highlighted.
2 Press .
The menu that matches the previously highlighted item appears:
• Copy Mode menu
• Photo Card Mode menu
• Print Files Mode menu
• Scan Mode menu
• Setup menu
• Maintenance menu
Within each of these menus are menu items or submenus. For instance, the Copy Mode menu has a menu
item called Color.
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Within each menu item or submenu, there are choices called values. For instance, the Color menu item has
values of Color and Black & White.
• Press or repeatedly to scroll through menu items or submenus.
• Press or repeatedly to scroll through values.
• In some menus, you can press to see a preview of the job before you start it. A job could be a print job,
copy job, or scan job. The control panel menu screen indicates when you can press
for a preview.
• Before starting a job, if you want to make a change after you see the preview, press to adjust any
choices or settings for this single job. It returns you to the menu so you can make changes. For example, if
you were in the Copy Mode menu, press
to make additional changes.
for the preview. Press to return to the Copy Mode menu
• Press repeatedly to return to previous menus.
Pressing
values you selected to be saved. For more information, see “Understanding and using default settings” on
page 28.
in some submenus, such as the Change Default Settings submenu, causes the
Understanding and using default settings
Saved settings are called user default settings because you, the user, selected the values and saved them. The
control panel refers to them as default settings.
Notes:
• An asterisk (*) appears next to a default setting. You may notice these when you scroll through the values in
submenus.
• Default settings remain in effect until you change them. To change them, access the Change Default
Settings submenu again for the appropriate menu, choose different value selections, and then
press
to save these values as the new default settings.
If you want to start a job without making any changes, press
is an easy and quick way to start printing any job.
Note: If you do not want to use the default settings, you can enter the menu, make different choices for the values
in the submenus, and then press
. Your job prints using the values you chose for this job only.
. The job prints based on the default settings. This
Saving settings
In a setting menu, an * appears next to the default setting. To change the setting:
1 From the control panel, press or repeatedly to choose Copy, Photo, Print Files, Scan, Setup, or
Maintenance.
2 Press .
3 Press or , or press or repeatedly to choose the setting you want.
4 Press to select each setting you want.
Note: Pressing
5 Press while Yes is highlighted, or press repeatedly to save all temporary settings and return to the
main menu. An * appears next to the saved setting.
Note: The printer reverts to the default setting after two minutes of inactivity or if the printer is turned off. The Photo
settings will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or turning off the power but will return to the default settings
when a memory card or flash drive is removed.
also shows a preview in the Copy mode.
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Installing the printer software
Using the installation software CD (Windows users only)
Using the CD that came with the printer:
1 Start Windows.
2 When the desktop appears, insert the software CD.
The software installation screen appears.
3 Click Install.
Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only)
1 Close all open software applications.
2 Insert the software CD.
3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears.
4 Double-click the Install icon.
5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Using the World Wide Web
1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads.
3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for your operating system.
4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to download the driver and install the printer software.
What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?
• Off indicates that the printer is not turned on, or a wireless print server is not installed.
Select this option:
– If you want to connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable.
– If the printer does not have a wireless print server installed and you want to connect the printer to the
computer using a USB cable.
• Orange indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for wireless printing, but it is not connected to a
wireless network.
Select this option if you want to set up the printer on your wireless network.
• Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured, but it is unable to communicate with the wireless
network.
Select this option if you want to modify the wireless settings of the printer.
• Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.
Select this option to start using the printer that is already set up on your wireless network.
Turning printing voice notification on or off
The printer has a voice notification feature that tells you when printing starts and when it is completed.
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To turn the voice notification on or off:
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click .
• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.
2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series.
3 Click Solution Center.
4 Click Advanced.
5 Click Printing Status.
6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events.
7 Click OK.
Security Information
Third-party applications, including anti-virus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software
being installed. For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to run on your computer.
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