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CAUTION: I: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling
connections, such as the power cord or telephone, during a lightning storm.
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herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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emissions. You must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting print
media to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.
CAUTION: Use only a 26 AWG or larger telecommunications (RJ-11) cord when connecting this product to a public switched
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of the MFP.
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Contents
Chapter 1: Learning about the MFP .................................................................................. 8
Identifying the MFP ..........................................................................................................................................8
Using the scanner ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Using the flatbed ............................................................................................................................................24
Copy screens and options .............................................................................................................................24
Copying from one size to another .................................................................................................................. 25
Making transparencies ...................................................................................................................................26
Copying to letterhead .....................................................................................................................................26
Making copies using media from a selected tray ........................................................................................... 27
Copying mixed-sized media ...........................................................................................................................27
Setting the duplex option ...............................................................................................................................27
Reducing and enlarging copies .....................................................................................................................28
Entering an e-mail address ............................................................................................................................32
Using a shortcut number ................................................................................................................................32
Using the address book ................................................................................................................................. 33
E-mailing to a profile ......................................................................................................................................33
Adding e-mail subject and message information ........................................................................................... 33
Changing the output file type ......................................................................................................................... 34
E-mailing color documents ............................................................................................................................ 34
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Creating an e-mail shortcut ............................................................................................................................34
Creating an e-mail profile ...............................................................................................................................35
Canceling an e-mail ....................................................................................................................................... 35
E-mail server setup ........................................................................................................................................37
Address book setup .......................................................................................................................................37
Sending a fax ................................................................................................................................................. 38
Using fax destination shortcuts ......................................................................................................................39
Using the address book ................................................................................................................................. 39
Sending faxes from a computer .....................................................................................................................39
Changing the fax resolution ...........................................................................................................................42
Adjusting the Darkness setting ...................................................................................................................... 42
Sending a fax at a later time .......................................................................................................................... 42
Canceling an outgoing fax ............................................................................................................................. 43
Entering the FTP address ..............................................................................................................................46
Using a shortcut number ................................................................................................................................46
Using the address book ................................................................................................................................. 46
Chapter 6: Scanning to a PC or USB flash memory device .......................................... 50
Create a scan to PC profile ............................................................................................................................50
Understanding scan to PC options ................................................................................................................ 51
Scanning to a USB flash memory device .......................................................................................................52
Sending a job to print .....................................................................................................................................53
Printing from a USB flash memory device .....................................................................................................53
Canceling a print job ...................................................................................................................................... 55
Printing the menu settings page .................................................................................................................... 56
Printing a network setup page ....................................................................................................................... 56
Printing a font sample list ............................................................................................................................... 56
Printing a directory list ................................................................................................................................... 57
Printing confidential and held jobs .................................................................................................................57
Printing on specialty media ............................................................................................................................ 60
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Loading standard or optional 500-sheet trays ...............................................................................................61
Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size ........................................................................................................64
Loading the multipurpose feeder ................................................................................................................... 65
Loading the 2000-sheet dual input trays ........................................................................................................ 68
Loading the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder ................................................................................................69
Loading Letter or A4 size print media in the short-edge feed orientation ......................................................71
Identifying and linking output bins .................................................................................................................. 73
Chapter 8: Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines ............................... 74
Supported print media ................................................................................................................................... 74
Selecting print media .....................................................................................................................................81
Storing print media .........................................................................................................................................86
Accessing the MFP system board .................................................................................................................89
Installing a printer memory card .....................................................................................................................91
Installing a flash memory or firmware card ....................................................................................................92
Installing an option card .................................................................................................................................93
Replacing the access panel ...........................................................................................................................94
Chapter 10: Maintaining the MFP .................................................................................... 95
Determining the status of supplies ................................................................................................................. 96
Adjusting Power Saver ................................................................................................................................ 127
Configuring the MFP ....................................................................................................................................127
Encrypting the hard disk ..............................................................................................................................133
Hard disk wiping .......................................................................................................................................... 134
Using the restricted server list function ........................................................................................................ 135
Online technical support ..............................................................................................................................136
Checking an unresponsive MFP ..................................................................................................................136
Printing multiple language PDFs .................................................................................................................136
Index .................................................................................................................................. 157
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Learning about the MFP
Identifying the MFP
For more information about installing input options, see Installing and removing options or the instructions that came
with the option.
CAUTION: The MFP weighs approximately 154 lbs (70kg). Lifting the MFP safely requires a mechanical lift.
CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cord
or telephone, during a lightning storm.
Using the scanner
Basic functions of the scanner
The MFP provides copy, fax, and scan-to-network capabilities for large workgroups. You can:
•Make quick copies, or change the settings on the control panel to perform specific copying jobs.
•Send an outgoing fax using the MFP control panel.
•Send an outgoing fax to multiple fax destinations at the same time.
•Scan documents and send them to your PC, an e-mail address, or an FTP destination.
•Scan documents and send them to another printer (PDF by way of FTP).
Automatic document feeder and flatbed
Note: Color documents can be scanned to a PC, e-mail address, or an FTP destination. Printed output on
this MFP is black and grayscale only, not color.
The ADF can scan multiple pages including duplex pages. When using the ADF:
•Place the paper in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
•Place up to 75 sheets of plain paper on the ADF input tray.
•Scan media from 139.7 x 210 mm (5.5 x 8.26 in.) to 297 x 432 mm (11.69 x 17 in.).
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•Scan jobs with mixed page sizes (letter and legal).
•Scan media that weighs from 38 to 128 g/m
Note: Color documents can be scanned to a PC, e-mail address, or an FTP destination.
•Copy and print documents at 600 dpi.
Note: Printed output is black and grayscale only, not color.
The flatbed can be used to scan or copy single pages or book pages. When using the flatbed:
•Place the document in the left rear corner.
•Scan or copy media up to 297 x 432 mm (11.69 x 17 in.).
•Copy books up to 25.3 mm (1 in.) thick.
•Copy and print documents at 600 dpi.
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(14 to 32 lb).
Configured models
The following illustrations show a standard MFP and an MFP with a duplex unit and a 500-sheet drawer. Other print media
handling options are also available.
Standard
Fully configured
Scanner
Control panel
Standard output bin
Duplex unit
Multipurpose feeder
Tra y 1
(integrated tray
or standard tray)
Tra y 2
Tray 3
Tra y 4
Finisher
High capacity
sheet feeder
Configured models
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Understanding the MFP control panel
MFP and scanner settings can be changed several ways: through the MFP control panel, the software application in use,
the print driver, MarkVision™ Professional, or Web pages. Settings changed from the application or print driver apply only
to the job being sent to the MFP.
Changes made to print, fax, copy, and e-mail settings from an application override changes made from the control panel.
If a setting cannot be changed from the application, use the MFP control panel, MarkVision Professional, or the Web pages.
Changing a setting from the MFP control panel, MarkVision Professional, or the Web pages makes that setting the user
default.
The MFP control panel consists of:
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10
2
3
4
5
7
11
8
6
9
CalloutControl panel itemFunction
1LCD A liquid crystal display (LCD) which shows home screen
2Indicator lightGives information about the status of the MFP using the
buttons, menus, menu items, and values. Allows for
making selections within Copy, Fax, and so on.
colors red and green.
StatusIndicates
OffMFP power is off.
Blinking greenMFP is warming up, processing data,
or printing a job.
Solid greenMFP is on, but idle.
Solid redOperator intervention is required.
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CalloutControl panel itemFunction
30–9
Note: Referred to as the numeric
keypad.
4# (Pound or number character)Press this button:
Press these buttons to enter numbers when the LCD
screen has a field that accepts the entry of numbers.
Also, use these buttons to dial phone numbers for faxes.
Note: If a number is pressed while on the home screen
without pressing the # button first, the Copy menu opens
and changes the Copy Quantity.
• For a shortcut identifier
• Within phone numbers. For a Fax number with a #,
enter it twice — ##.
• From the home screen, the Fax Destination List menu
item, E-mail Destination List menu item, or Profile List
menu item to access shortcuts
5Dial PausePress to cause a two- or three-second dial pause in a fax
6Clear AllPress to restore all default settings to a screen and return
7StartPress to initiate the current job indicated on the control
8StopPress to cause the printing or scanning to stop.
number. The button only functions within the Fax menu or
with fax functions.
Press from the home screen to redial a fax number.
When outside of the Fax menu, fax function, or home
screen, pressing Dial Pause causes an error beep.
When sending a fax, in the Fax To: field, a Dial Pause
press is represented by a comma (,).
the MFP to the home screen.
When in the menus, it cancels all changes that have not
been submitted and returns the MFP to the home screen.
When in other menus, it returns all settings to their
default values, and then returns the MFP to the home
screen.
panel.
From the home screen, press it to start a copy job with
the default settings.
If pressed while a job runs through the scanner, the
button has no effect.
During a scan job, the scanner finishes scanning the
current page and then stops, which means paper may
remain in the ADF.
During a print job, the print media path is cleared before
the printing stops.
Stopping appears on the control panel during this
process.
9BackspaceWithin the Copy menu, which is accessed by touching the
Copy button, press Backspace to delete the right-most
digit of the value in the Copy Count. The default value of
1 appears if the entire number is deleted by pressing
Backspace numerous times.
Within the Fax Destination List, press Backspace to
delete the right-most digit of a number entered manually.
It also deletes an entire shortcut entry. Once an entire
line is deleted, another press of Backspace causes the
cursor to move up one line.
Within the E-mail Destination List, press Backspace to
delete the character to the left of the cursor. If the entry is
in a shortcut, the entire entry is deleted.
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CalloutControl panel itemFunction
10Asterisk (*)* is used as part of a fax number or as an alphanumeric
11USB Direct interfaceThe host Universal Serial Bus (USB) direct interface on
character.
the control panel is used to plug in a USB flash memory
device and print any Portable Document Format (PDF)
[.pdf file], Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
[.jpeg or .jpg file], Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) [.tiff
or .tif file], Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) [.gif file],
Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP) [.bmp file], Portable
Network Graphics (PNG) [.png file], PiCture eXchange
(PCX) [.pcx file], and PC Paintbrush File Format [.dcx file]
files.
The USB direct interface can also be used to scan a
document to a USB flash memory device using the PDF,
TIFF, or JPEG formats.
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Home screen and home screen buttons
After the MFP is turned on and a short warm-up period occurs, the LCD shows a basic screen (example shown here) which
is referred to as the Home screen. Use the Home screen buttons to initiate an action such as copy, fax, or scan, to open the
menu screen, or to respond to messages.
Copy
Fax
FTP
Status/
Supplies
Callout numberButtonFunction
1CopyTouch to access the Copy menus.
2E-mailTouch to access the E-mail menus. It is possible to scan
3Menus (A key is shown on the button.)Touch to access the menus. These menus are only
4Status message barShows the current MFP status such as Ready or Busy.
Ready. Toner low.
Touch any button to begin.
If the home screen is shown, press a number to access
the Copy menus, too.
a document directly to an e-mail address.
available when the MFP is in the Ready state.
The Menus button is on a gray bar called the navigation
bar. The bar contains other buttons described as follows.
Shows MFP conditions such as Toner Low.
Shows intervention messages to give instructions on
what the user should do so the MFP can continue
processing, such as Close door or insert toner
cartridge.
E-mail
Menus
5Status/SuppliesAppears on the LCD whenever the MFP status includes a
6? (Tips)All menus have a Tips button. Tips is a context-sensitive
message requiring intervention. Touch it to access the
messages screen for more information on the message
including how to clear it.
Help feature within the LCD touch screens.
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Callout numberButtonFunction
7FTPTouch to access the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) menus.
8FaxTouch to access the Fax menus.
Other buttons may appear on the Home screen. They are:
Button Button nameFunction
Release Held Faxes
(or Held Faxes if in
Manual Mode)
Search Held JobsTo search on any of the following items and return any matches:
There are held faxes with a scheduled hold time previously set. To
access the list of held faxes, touch this button.
• User names for held or confidential print jobs
• Job names for held jobs, excluding confidential print jobs
• Profile names
• Bookmark container or job names
• USB container or job names for supported extensions only
A document can be scanned directly to an FTP site.
Held JobsTo open a screen containing all the held jobs containers.
Lock DeviceThis button appears on the screen when the MFP is unlocked and
Device Lockout Personal Identification Number (PIN) is not null or
empty.
To lock the MFP:
1 Touch Lock Device to open a PIN entry screen.
2 Enter the correct PIN to lock the control panel which locks both the
control panel buttons and the touch-screen buttons.
Once the control panel is locked, the PIN entry screen clears, and
the Lock Device button is replaced with the Unlock Device button.
Note: If an invalid PIN is entered, Invalid PIN. appears. A pop-up
screen appears with the Continue button. Touch Continue. The home
screen returns with the Lock Device button displayed.
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Button Button nameFunction
Unlock DeviceThis button appears on the screen when the MFP is locked. The
Cancel JobsTo open the Cancel Jobs screen. The Cancel Jobs screen shows any
Cancel
Jobs
control panel buttons and shortcuts cannot be used while it appears
and no default copy starts may occur.
To unlock the MFP:
1 Touch Unlock Device to open a PIN entry screen.
2 Enter the correct PIN to unlock the numeric keypad (0–9) and the
Backspace button on the control panel.
Note: If an invalid PIN is entered, Invalid PIN. appears. A pop-up
screen appears with the Continue button. Touch Continue. The home
screen returns with the Unlock Device button displayed.
of the following items under three headings on the screen which are
Print, Fax, and Network:
• Print Job
• Copy Job
•Fax
•Profile
•FTP
• E-mail Send
Each heading has its own list of jobs shown in a column under the
heading. Each column can only show three jobs per screen. The job
appears as a button. If more than three jobs exist in a column, then the
down arrow appears at the bottom of the column. Each touch of the
down arrow accesses one job in the list. When more than three jobs
exist, once the fourth job in the list is reached, then an up arrow
appears at the top of the column. For illustrations of the up and down arrow buttons, see Information on touch-screen buttons.
To cancel a job, see the Canceling a print job for instructions.
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Using the LCD touch-screen buttons
The following section provides information on navigating through several screens. Only a few are chosen to demonstrate
the use of the buttons.
Sample screen one
Copy from
Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
Copy to
Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
Plain Paper
Scale
Auto
(100%)
Darkness
Scan the
ADF
Sides (Duplex)
Portrait
1-sided to 1-sided
Content
TextText/Photo
PhotographPrinted Image
Scan the
flatbed
Back
Information on touch-screen buttons
ButtonButton nameFunction or description
Select buttonTouch the select button to have another screen appear with additional
Left scroll decrease
button
Using the LCD touch-screen buttons
items. On the first screen, the user default setting is shown. Once the
select button is touched, and the next screen appears, touching
another item shown on the screen changes the user default setting.
Touch the left scroll decrease button to scroll to another value in
decreasing order.
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ButtonButton nameFunction or description
Right scroll increase
button
Left arrow buttonTouch the left arrow button to scroll left to:
Right arrow buttonTouch the right arrow button to scroll right to:
Touch the right scroll increase button to scroll to another value in
increasing order.
• Reach a decreased value shown by an illustration.
• See a full text field on the left.
• Reach an increased value shown by an illustration.
• See a full text field on the right.
Scan the
ADF
Scan the
flatbed
Back
Back
Scan the ADF
Scan the flatbed
SubmitA green button indicates a choice. If a different value within a menu
BackWhen the Back button is shaped like this, no other navigation is
BackWhen the Back button is shaped like this, both forward and backward
On the gray navigation bar, these two choices indicate that two types
of scanning are possible. One may choose to scan from the ADF or
the flatbed.
item is touched, it needs to be saved to become the current user
default setting. To save the value as the new user default setting, touch
Submit.
Submit
possible from this screen except to go back. If any other choice is
made on the navigation bar, the screen closes.
For example, in Sample screen one, all the selections for scanning
have been made. One of the preceding green buttons should be
touched. The only other button available is Back. Touch Back to return
to the previous screen, and all the settings for the scan job made on
Sample screen one are lost.
navigation is possible from this screen, so there are other options
available on the screen besides selecting Back.
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Sample screen two
Unknown paper size. Copy from:
Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio (8. 5 x 13 in.)
Statement (5.5 x 8.5 in.)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
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Information on touch-screen buttons
ButtonButton nameFunction or description
Down arrow Touch the down arrow to move down to the next item in a list,
such as a list of menu items or values. The down arrow does
not appear on a screen with a short listing. It only appears if
the entire listing cannot be seen on one screen. On the last
screen of the listing, the down arrow is gray to indicate that it
is not active since the end of the list appears on this screen.
Up arrowTouch the up arrow to move up to the next item in a list, such
as a list of menu items or values. When on the first screen
presented with a long list, the up arrow is gray to indicate that
it is not active. On the second screen needed to show the rest
of the listed item, the up arrow is blue to show that it is active.
Unselected radio buttonThis is an unselected radio button.
Cancel
Job
Continue
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ButtonButton nameFunction or description
Selected radio buttonThis is a selected radio button. Touch a radio button to select
Cancel JobSee Cancel Jobs.
Cancel
Job
it. The radio button changes color to show it is selected. In
Sample screen two, the only paper size selected is Letter.
ContinueTouch Continue after a menu item or value on a screen is
Continue
selected and more changes need to be made for a job from
the original screen. Once Continue is touched, the original
screen appears.
For example, if one touched Copy on the home screen, the
Copy screen appears like Sample screen one. The following
example shows how the Continue button reacts.
1 Touch the select button by the Copy to box and a new
screen appears.
2 Touch MP Feeder and a new screen appears.
3 Touch Legal and a new screen appears.
4 Touch Next and a new screen appears.
5 Touch Plain Paper for the type of print media needed.
6 Touch Continue. The Copy screen returns to allow other
selections besides Copy to. The other settings on the Copy
screen available are Duplex, Scale, Darkness, Collate, and
Copies.
Touch Continue to return to the original screen and make
other settings changes for a copy job before the Copy it
button is touched to start the job.
Other touch-screen buttons
ButtonButton nameFunction or description
CustomAllows for creating a custom button based on the
user’s needs
Cancel
CancelTouch Cancel to cancel an action or a selection.
Touch Cancel to cancel out of a screen and return to
the previous screen.
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ButtonButton nameFunction or description
SelectTouch to select a menu. The next screen appears
showing menu items.
Touch to select a menu item. The next screen appears
showing values.
Done
Back
DoneAllows specifying that a job is finished. For example,
when scanning an original document, one could
indicate that the last page is scanned, and then printing
the job would begin.
BackTouch the Back button to return to the previous screen,
and no settings are saved on the screen where it was
touched. The Back button appears on each menu
screen except for the home screen.
HomeTouch the Home button to return to the home screen.
The Home button appears on every screen except the
home screen. See the Home screen and home screen buttons for more information.
Grayed out buttonWhen this button appears, it looks faded with a faded
word on it. It means the button is not active or
unavailable on this screen. It was probably active on
the previous screen, but the selections made on the
previous screen caused it to be unavailable on the
current screen.
Gray buttonTouch this button to select the action appearing on the
button.
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Features
FeatureFeature nameDescription
Æ Settings
Menus
Æ Copy Settings
Æ Number of
Copies
Menu trail lineA line is located at the top of each menu screen. This
feature acts as a trail. It gives the exact location within the
menus. Touch any of the underlined words to return to
that menu or menu item. The Number of Copies is not
underlined since this is the current screen.
If this feature is used on the Number of Copies screen
before the Number of Copies is set and saved, then the
selection is not saved, and it does not become the user
default setting.
Attendance message alertIf an attendance message occurs which closes a
function, such as copy or fax, then a blinking red
exclamation point appears over the function button on the
home screen. This feature indicates an attendance
message exists.
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Menus
A number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change MFP settings or print reports. To access the menus and
settings, touch the Menus button in the lower right corner of the home screen.
When a value or setting is selected and saved, it is stored in MFP memory. Once stored, these settings remain active until
new ones are stored or the factory defaults are restored.
Note: Settings chosen for faxing, scanning, e-mailing, copying, and settings for printing from the application
may override the settings selected from the control panel.
The following diagram shows the touch screen menu index and the menus and items available under each menu. For more
information about menus and menu items, see the Menus and Messages Guide on the Software and Documentation CD.
Paper Menu
Reports
Network/Ports
Paper Menu
Default Source
Paper Size/Type
Configure MP
Substitute Size
Paper Texture
Paper Weight
Paper Loading
Custom Types
Custom Names
Custom Bin Name
Universal Setup
Bin Setup
TCP/IP
IPv6
E-mail Server Setup
Address Book Setup
Wireless
Standard Network
Network <x>
Standard USB
USB <x>
Standard Parallel
Parallel <x>
Standard Serial
Serial <x>
NetWare
AppleTalk
LexLink
Back
Settings
General Settings
Copy Settings
Fax Settings
E-mail Settings
FTP Settings
Print Settings
Security
Set Date and Time
Help
Print all guides
Copy guide
E-mail guide
Fax guide
FTP guide
Information guide
Print defects guide
Supplies guide
Menus
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Copying
The following copy topics are available in this and other chapters.
Quick copyReducing and enlarging copies
Multiple page copyingAdjusting copy quality
Using the flatbedSetting collation options
Copy screens and optionsPlacing separator sheets between copies
Copying from one size to anotherSetting paper saving options
Making transparenciesPlacing the date and time at the top of each page
Copying to letterheadPlacing an overlay message on each page
Copying photographsCreating a custom job (job build)
Making copies using media from a selected trayCanceling a copy job
Copying mixed-sized mediaCopy tips
Setting the duplex optionSolving copy quality problems
Quick copy
1Place the original document face up in the ADF or face down on the flatbed.
Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF.
2Press Go on the numeric pad.
•If an LDSS profile has been installed, you may receive an error when attempting a quick copy.
Contact your system support person for access.
Multiple page copying
1Place the original document face up in the ADF or face down on the flatbed.
Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF.
2Touch Copy on the home screen, or use the numeric keypad to specify the number of copies you want.
After touching Copy or entering the number of copies, the touch screen will automatically change to the copy
settings menu.
3Change the copy options to meet your requirements.
4Touch Copy It.
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Using the flatbed
If you are using the flatbed to make copies:
1Open the document cover.
2Place the document face down on the flatbed.
3Close the document cover.
4Touch Copy on the home screen, or press Go on the numeric pad.
For Copy, continue with step 5.
For Go, continue with step 8.
5Set the number of copies.
6Change the copy options to meet your requirements.
7Touch Copy It.
8Touch Scan Next if you have more pages to scan, or touch Finish the Job if you are done.
Touching Finish the Job returns the MFP to the copy screen.
9Touch Home when you are finished.
Copy screens and options
Copy From—Opens a screen where you can enter the size of the documents you are going to copy.
•Touching any of the paper size icons on the follow-on screen will make that your selection and return you to the
Copy Options Screen.
•When Original Size is set to Mixed Sizes, you can scan different size original documents. They will be scaled
automatically to fit the selected output media size.
Copy To—Opens a screen where you can enter the size and type of paper on which your copies will be printed.
•Touching any of the paper size icons on the follow-on screen will make that your selection and return you to the
Copy Options Screen.
•If the size settings for Copy From and Copy To are different, the MFP will automatically adjust the Scale setting to
accommodate the difference.
•If you have a special type or size of paper that you would like to copy onto that is not normally in the MFP paper
trays, you can select MP Feeder, and manually send the type of paper you want through the MP feeder.
•When using Auto Match, the MFP will match the size of the original document as specified in the Copy From box.
If a matching paper size is not loaded in one of the paper trays, the MFP will scale the copy to fit loaded media.
Scale—Creates an image from your copy that is proportionally scaled anywhere between 25% and 400%. Scale can also
be set for you automatically.
•When you want to copy from one size of paper to another, such as legal size to letter size, setting your Copy From
and Copy To paper sizes will automatically change the scale to keep all the original document information on your
copy.
•Touching the arrow to the left lowers the value by 1%; touching the arrow to the right increases the value by 1%.
•Holding your finger on an arrow makes a continuous increment.
•Holding your finger on an arrow for two seconds causes the pace of the change to accelerate.
Darkness—Adjusts how light or dark your copies will turn out in relation to the original document.
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Printed Image—Copies halftone photographs or graphics, such as those printed on a laser printer, or pages from a
magazine or newspaper. For original documents that are a mixture of text, line drawings, or other graphics, leave Printed
Image off.
Sides (Duplex)—Prints copies on 1 or 2 sides, makes 2-sided copies (duplex) of 2-sided originals, 2-sided copies
from 1-sided originals or 1-sided copies (simplex) from 2-sided originals.
Collate—Keeps the pages of a print job stacked in sequence, particularly when printing multiple copies of the document.
The default setting for Collate is on; the output pages of your copies will be ordered (1,2,3) (1,2,3) (1,2,3). If you want all the
copies of each page to remain together, turn Collate off, and your copies will be ordered (1,1,1) (2,2,2) (3,3,3).
Options—Opens a screen to change Paper Saver, Advanced Imaging, Separator Sheets, Margin Shift, Edge Erase, Date/
Time Stamp, Overlay, Content, or Advance Duplex settings.
•Paper Saver—Takes two or more sheets of an original document and prints them together on the same page.
Paper Saver is also called N-up printing. The N stands for Number. For example, 2-up would print two pages of
your document on a single page, and 4-up would print four pages of your document on a single page. Touching
Print Page Borders adds or removes the outline border surrounding the original document pages on the output
page.
•Create Booklet—Creates a sequence of collated output that, when folded in half, forms a booklet half the page
size of the original document and with all the pages in order.
Note: To use Create Booklet, you must have a duplex unit attached to the MFP.
•Advanced Imaging—Adjusts Background Removal, Contrast, and Shadow Detail before you copy the document.
•Custom Job (Job Build)—Combines multiple scanning jobs into a single job.
•Custom Job is not supported on all models.
•Separator Sheets—Places a blank piece of paper between each copy of your copying job. The separator sheets
can be drawn from a bin with a different kind or color of paper from your copies.
•Margin Shift—Increases the size of the margin the specified distance. This can be useful in providing space to
bind or hole-punch copies. Use the increase or decrease arrows to set how much of a margin you want. If the
additional margin is too large, the copy will be cropped.
•Edge Erase—Eliminates smudges or information around the edges of your document. You can choose to
eliminate an equal area around all four sides of the paper, or pick a particular edge. Edge Erase will erase
whatever is within the selected area, leaving nothing printed on that portion of the paper.
•Date/Time Stamp—Turns the Date/Time Stamp on and prints the date and time at the top of every page.
•Overlay—Creates a watermark (or message) that overlays the content of your copy. You can choose between
Urgent, Confidential, Copy, and Draft. The word you pick will appear, faintly, in large print across each page.
Note: A custom overlay can be created by the System Administrator. An additional icon with that message
will then be available.
•Content—Enhances copy quality. Choose Te x t for original documents that are mostly text or line art. Choose Text/
Photo when the original documents are a mixture of text and graphics or pictures. Choose Photograph when the
original document is a high-quality photograph or inkjet print. Choose Printed Image when copying halftone
photographs or graphics, such as those printed on a laser printer, or pages from a magazine or newspaper.
•Advanced Duplex—Controls how many sides and what orientation your original documents have, and whether
your original documents are bound along the long edge or the short edge.
Copying from one size to another
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
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3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Copy from:, and then identify the size of your original document.
For example, Legal.
5Touch Copy to:, and then select the size you want the copy to be.
Note: If you select a paper size that is different from the “Copy from” size, the MFP will scale the size
automatically.
6Touch Copy It.
Making transparencies
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Copy from:, and then identify the size of your original document.
5Touch Copy to:, and then touch the tray that contains transparencies.
Note: If you do not see Transparency as an option, speak with your system support person.
6Touch Copy It.
Copying to letterhead
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Copy from:, and then identify the size of your original document.
5Touch Copy to:, and then touch the tray that contains letterhead.
Note: If you do not see Letterhead as an option, speak with your system support person.
6Touch Copy It.
Copying photographs
1Open the document cover.
2Place the photograph face down on the flatbed.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Options.
5Touch Content.
6Touch Photograph.
7Touch Copy It.
8Touch Scan Next or Done.
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Making copies using media from a selected tray
During the copy process, you can select the input tray that contains the media type of choice. For example, if a special
media type is located in the multipurpose feeder, and you want to make copies on that media:
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Copy from:, and then identify the size of your original document.
5Touch Copy to:, and then touch multipurpose feeder or the tray that contains the media type you want.
6Touch Copy It.
Copying mixed-sized media
You can place mixed-sized original documents in the ADF and then copy them. Depending on the paper size loaded in the
trays, the scanner will print on the same size media or scale the document to fit the media in the tray.
Example 1: the MFP has two paper trays, one tray loaded with letter and the other with legal paper. A document mixed with
letter and legal pages needs to be copied.
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Copy From, and then touch Mixed Sizes.
5Touch Copy To, and then touch Auto Size Match.
6Touch Copy It.
The scanner will identify the different size pages as they scan, and then print them on the correct size paper.
Example 2: the MFP has one paper tray, loaded with letter-size paper. A document mixed with letter and legal pages needs
to be copied.
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Copy From, and then touch Mixed Sizes.
5Touch Copy It.
The scanner will identify the different size pages as they scan, and then scale the legal size pages to print on letter
size paper.
Setting the duplex option
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
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4Touch the button that looks the way you want your copies duplexed.
The first number represents sides of the original documents; the second number represents sides of the copy.
For example, select 1 --> 2-sided if you have 1-sided original documents and you want 2-sided copies.
5Touch Copy It.
Reducing and enlarging copies
Copies can be reduced to 25% of the original document size or enlarged to 400% of the original document size. The default
for Scale is Auto. If you leave Scale set to Auto, the content of your original document will be scaled to fit the size of the
paper onto which you are copying.
To reduce or enlarge a copy:
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4From Scale, touch + or – to enlarge or reduce your output.
Note: Touching Copy To or Copy From after setting Scale manually will turn the scale value back to Auto.
5Touch Copy It.
Adjusting copy quality
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Options.
5Touch Content.
6Touch the icon that best represents what you are copying (for example, Text, Text/Photo, Photograph, or Printed
Image).
•Text—Used for original documents that are mostly text or line art.
•Text/Photo—Used when the original documents are a mixture of text and graphics or pictures.
•Photograph—Used when the original document is a high-quality photograph or inkjet print.
•Printed Image—Used when copying halftone photographs, graphics such as documents printed on a laser
printer, or pages from a magazine or newspaper.
7Touch Copy It.
Setting collation options
If you want your copies collated, you don’t need to do anything; this is the default setting.
For example, two copies of three pages will print page 1, page 2, page 3, page 1, page 2, page 3.
If you don’t want your copies collated, you can change the setting.
For example, two copies of three pages will print page 1, page 1, page 2, page 2, page 3, page 3.
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To turn collation off:
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of copies you want.
5Touch Off if you do not want your copies collated.
6Touch Copy It.
Placing separator sheets between copies
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Options.
5Touch Separator Sheets.
Note: Collation must be On for the separator sheets to be placed between copies. If Collation is Off, the
separator sheets are inserted after the job has been printed.
6Touch Copy It.
Setting paper saving options
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Make your duplex choice.
5Touch Options.
6Touch Paper Saver.
7Select the output you want.
For example, if you have four portrait-oriented original documents that you want copied to the same side of one
sheet, touch 4 on 1 Portrait.
8Touch Print Page Borders if you want a box drawn around each page on the copies.
9Touch Copy It.
Placing the date and time at the top of each page
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Options.
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5Touch Date/Time Stamp.
6Touch On.
7Touch Done.
8Touch Copy It.
Placing an overlay message on each page
An overlay message can be placed on each page. The message choices are Urgent, Confidential, Copy, or Draft. To place
a message on the copies:
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Options.
5Touch the button containing the overlay you want to use.
6Touch Done.
7Touch Copy It.
Creating a custom job (job build)
The custom job or job build is used to combine one or more sets of original documents into a single copy job. Each set may
be scanned using different job parameters. When a copy job is submitted and Custom Job is enabled, the scanner will
scan the first set of original documents using the supplied parameters, then scan the next set with the same or different
parameters.
The definition of a set depends on the Scan Source:
•From the flatbed, a set consists of one page.
•From the ADF, a set consists of all scanned pages until the ADF becomes empty.
•When one page is sent through the ADF, a set consists of one page.
For example:
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Copy on the home screen.
4Touch Options.
5Touch Custom Job.
6Touch On.
7Touch Done.
8Touch Copy It.
When the end of a set is reached, the “Scan the next page” screen appears. Touch Scan the next page or touch Done. For
more information on the Custom job or the job build setting, see the Menus and Messages Guide on the Software and
Documentation CD.
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Canceling a copy job
While the document is in the ADF
When the ADF begins processing a document, the scanning screen is displayed. You can cancel the copy job by touching
Cancel Job on the touch screen.
Touching Cancel Job cancels the entire job that is being scanned. The scanning screen will be replaced with a
“Canceling scan job” screen. The ADF will clear any page that has started scanning and leave the other pages in
the ADF.
While copying pages using the flatbed
During the copy process, the “Scan the next page” screen appears. To cancel the copy job, touch Cancel Job on the touch
screen.
Touching Cancel Job cancels the entire job that has been scanned. The scanning screen will be replaced with a
“Canceling scan job” screen. Once the job has been flushed, the touch screen will return to the copy screen.
When the pages are being printed
To cancel the print job, touch Cancel Job on the touch screen, or press cancel on the numeric keypad.
Touching Cancel Job or pressing cancel on the keypad cancels the remaining print job. Once the job has been
deleted, the touch screen will return to the home screen.
Copy tips
The following tips may improve the MFP copy quality. For additional information or to solve copy problems, see Solving
copy quality problems.
QuestionTip
When should I use Text mode? • Text mode should be used when text preservation is the main goal of the copy, and
When should I use Text/Photo
mode?
When should I use
Printed Image mode?
When should I use Photograph
mode?
preserving images copied from the original document is not a concern.
• Text is best used for receipts, carbon copy forms, and documents that only contain
text or fine line art.
• Text/Photo mode should be used when copying an original document that contains
a mixture of text and graphics.
• Text/Photo is best used for magazine articles, business graphics, and brochures.
Printed Image mode should be used when copying halftone photographs, graphics
such as documents printed on a laser printer, or pages from a magazine or
newspaper.
Photograph mode should be used when the original document is a high-quality
photograph or inkjet print.
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E-mail
The MFP can be used to e-mail scanned documents to one or more recipients.
There are four ways to send an e-mail from the MFP. You can type the e-mail address, use a shortcut number, use the
address book, or a profile. Permanent e-mail destinations can be created in the Manage Destinations link located under the
Configuration tab on the Web page.
For more information or detailed instructions, select one of the following:
Entering an e-mail address
Using a shortcut number
Using the address book
E-mailing to a profile
Adding e-mail subject and message information
Changing the output file type
E-mailing color documents
Creating an e-mail shortcut
Creating an e-mail profile
Canceling an e-mail
E-mail options
E-mail server setup
Address book setup
Entering an e-mail address
1Place the original document in the ADF face up or on the flatbed face down.
Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF.
2Touch E-mail on the home screen.
3Enter the recipient's address.
You can enter additional recipients by pressing next and then entering the recipient's address or shortcut number.
4Touch E-mail It.
Using a shortcut number
1Place the original document in the ADF face up or on the flatbed face down.
Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF.
2Touch E-mail on the home screen.
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3Press #, and then enter the recipient's shortcut number.
You can enter additional recipients by pressing next and then entering the recipient's shortcut number or address.
4Touch E-mail It.
Using the address book
1Place the original document in the ADF face up or on the flatbed face down.
Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF.
2Touch E-mail on the home screen.
3Touch Search Address Book.
4Enter the name or part of the name you are searching for, and then touch Search.
5Touch the name that you want to add to the To: field.
You can enter additional recipients by pressing next and then entering the recipient's address or shortcut number,
or searching the address book.
6Touch E-mail It.
E-mailing to a profile
1Place the original document in the ADF face up or on the flatbed face down.
Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF.
2Touch Held Jobs on the home screen.
3Touch Profiles.
4Select your e-mail destination from the profile list.
5Touch E-mail It.
Adding e-mail subject and message information
1Place the original document in the ADF face up or on the flatbed face down.
Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF.
2Touch E-mail on the home screen.
3Touch Options.
4Touch Subject.
5Enter the e-mail subject.
6Touch Done.
7Touch Message.
8Enter an e-mail message.
9Touch Done.
10Touch E-mail It.
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Changing the output file type
1Place the original document in the ADF face up or on the flatbed face down.
Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF.
2Touch E-mail on the home screen.
3Enter an e-mail address.
4Touch Options.
5Touch the button that represents the file type you want to send.
•PDF—This creates a single file with multiple pages, viewable with Adobe Reader. Adobe Reader is provided free by Adobe at http://www.adobe.com.
•TIFF—Creates multiple files or a single file. If Multi-page TIFF is turned off in the Configuration menu, then
TIFF saves one page in each file. The file size is usually larger than an equivalent JPEG.
•JPEG—Creates and attaches a separate file for each page of your original document, and is viewable by
most Web browsers and graphics programs.
6Touch E-mail It.
E-mailing color documents
1Place the original document in the ADF face up or on the flatbed face down.
Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF.
2Touch E-mail on the home screen.
3Enter an e-mail address.
4Touch Options.
5Touch Color.
6Touch E-mail It.
Creating an e-mail shortcut
From a computer
1Enter the IP address of the MFP into the address line of the Web browser.
2Click Configuration (in the left frame), and then click Manage Destinations (in the right frame).
Note: You may be asked to enter a password. If you do not have an ID and password, get one from your
system support person.
3Click E-mail Destination Setup.
4Enter a unique name for the recipient, and specify the e-mail address.
Note: If you are entering multiple addresses, separate each address with a comma (,).
5Choose your scan settings (Format, Content, Color, and Resolution).
6Enter a shortcut number, and then click Add.
If you enter a number that is already in use, you are prompted to select another number.
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7Go to the MFP, and place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the
paper based on its size.
8Adjust the paper guides.
9Press #, and then enter the recipient's shortcut number.
10Touch E-mail It.
From the MFP
1Load the original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch E-mail on the home screen.
4Enter the recipient's e-mail address.
To create a group of recipients, touch Next number, and enter the next recipient’s e-mail address.
5Touch Save as Shortcut.
6Enter a unique name for the shortcut.
7Verify the shortcut name and number are correct, and then touch OK.
If the name or number is incorrect, touch Cancel, and reenter the information.
8Touch E-mail It.
Creating an e-mail profile
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the MFP you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Click E-mail/FTP Settings.
4Click Manage E-mail Shortcuts.
5Fill in the fields with the appropriate information.
6Click Add.
Canceling an e-mail
1When using the ADF, touch Cancel while Scanning… is displayed on the touch screen.
2When using the scanner bed, touch Cancel while Scan the Next Page / Finish the Jobis displayed on the
touch screen.
E-mail options
Original Size—Opens a screen where you can enter the size of the documents you are going to e-mail.
•Touching any of the paper size icons on the follow-on screen will make that your selection and return you to the
e-mail Options screen.
•When Original Size is set to Mixed Sizes, you can scan different size original documents (letter and legal size
pages). They will be scaled automatically to fit the selected output media size.
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Sides (Duplex)—Tells the MFP if your original document is simplex (printed on one side) or duplex (printed on both sides).
This lets the scanner know what needs to be scanned for inclusion in the e-mail.
Orientation—Tells the MFP whether the original document is portrait or landscape and then changes the Sides and
Binding settings to match the original document orientation.
Binding—Tells the MFP whether the original document is bound on the long-edge or short-edge side.
E-mail Subject—Lets you enter a subject line to your e-mail. You can enter up to 255 characters.
E-mail Message—Lets you enter a message that will be sent with your scanned attachment.
Resolution—Adjusts the output quality of your e-mail. Increasing the image resolution increases the e-mail file size and the
time needed to scan your original document. Image resolution can be decreased to reduce the e-mail file size.
Send As—Sets the output (PDF, TIFF, or JPEG) for the scanned image.
PDF output is a single file.
TIFF output is a single file. If Multi-page TIFF is turned off in the Configuration menu, then TIFF saves one page
each in a series of files.
JPEG saves one page in each file. When multiple pages are scanned, the output will be a series of files.
Content—Tells the MFP the original document type. Choose from Text, Text/Photo, or Photo. Color can be turned on or off
with any of the Content choices. Content affects the quality and size of your e-mail.
Text—Emphasize sharp, black, high-resolution text against a clean, white background.
Text/Ph o to—Used when the original documents are a mixture of text and graphics or pictures.
Photo—Tells the scanner to pay extra attention to graphics and pictures. This setting emphasizes a reproduction
of the full dynamic range of tones in the original. This increases the amount of information saved.
Color—Sets the scan type and output for the e-mail. Color documents can be scanned and sent to an e-mail
address.
Note: The MFP will print color documents in grayscale only.
Advanced Options—Lets you change Advanced Imaging, Custom Job, Transmission Log, Scan Preview, Edge Erase, or
Darkness settings.
Advanced Imaging—Adjusts Background Removal, Contrast, and Shadow Detail before you copy the document.
Custom Job (Job Build)—Combines multiple scanning jobs into a single job.
Note: Custom Job is not supported on all models.
Transmission Log—Prints the transmission log or transmission error log.
Scan Preview—Displays the first pages of the image before it is included in the e-mail. When the first page is
scanned, the scanning is paused and a preview image appears.
Note: Scan Preview is not supported on all models.
Edge Erase—Eliminates smudges or information around the edges of your document. You can choose to
eliminate an equal area around all four sides of the paper, or pick a particular edge.
Darkness—Adjusts how light or dark your scanned e-mails will turn out.
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E-mail server setup
For e-mail to operate, it must be turned on in the MFP configuration and have a valid IP address or gateway address. To set
up the e-mail function:
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the MFP you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Click E-mail/FTP Settings.
4Click E-mail Server Setup.
5Fill in the fields with the appropriate information.
6Click Submit.
Address book setup
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the MFP you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Click E-mail/FTP Settings.
4Click Manage E-mail Shortcuts.
5Fill in the fields with the appropriate information.
6Click Add.
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Faxing
Note: Faxing is not supported on all models.
The fax function lets you scan items and fax them to one or more recipients directly from the MFP. When you touch Fax, it
opens the fax destination screen. You enter the fax number and touch Fax It to send your fax. You can also change the fax
settings to fit your personal needs.
During initial MFP setup, you may be required to configure the MFP for faxing. For additional information, see Fax setup.
The following fax topics are available in this and other chapters.
Sending a faxAdjusting the Darkness setting
Using fax destination shortcutsSending a fax at a later time
Using the address bookCanceling an outgoing fax
Sending faxes from a computerFax tips
Creating shortcutsFax setup
Fax optionsSolving fax quality problems
Changing the fax resolutionViewing a fax log
Sending a fax
There are two ways to send a fax: enter the number using a numeric keypad or use a shortcut number. Use the instructions
below to send a fax using the keypad, or see Using fax destination shortcuts to fax your documents using a shortcut.
1Load the original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Fax on the home screen.
4Enter the fax number using the numbers on the touch screen or keypad.
Add recipients by touching next and then entering the recipient's telephone number or shortcut number, or search
the address book.
Note: To place a two-second dialing pause within a fax number, use the Dial Pause button.
The dial pause will appear as a comma in the Fax to: box. Use this feature if you need to dial an outside line first.
5Touch Fax It.
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Using fax destination shortcuts
Fax destination shortcuts are just like the speed dial numbers on a telephone or fax machine. You can assign shortcut
numbers when creating permanent fax destinations. Permanent fax destinations or speed dial numbers are created in the
Manage Destinations link located under the Configuration tab on the Web page. A shortcut number (1–99999) can contain
a single recipient or multiple recipients. By creating a group fax destination with a shortcut number, you can quickly and
easily fax information to an entire group.
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Press # followed by the shortcut number on the keypad.
Press # followed by the shortcut number on the keypad, or touch Next Number to enter another address.
For information on creating shortcut numbers, see Creating shortcuts.
4Touch Fax It.
Using the address book
Note: If the address book feature is not enabled, contact your system support person.
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Fax on the home screen.
4Touch Search Address Book.
5Using the touch screen keyboard, enter the name or part of the name of the person for whom you'd like to find a
fax number. (Do not attempt to search for multiple names at the same time.)
6Touch Enter.
7Touch the name, to add it to the Fax to: list.
8Repeat steps 5 through 6 to enter additional destinations.
9Touch Fax It.
Sending faxes from a computer
Faxing from a computer lets you send electronic documents without leaving your desk. This gives you the flexibility of faxing
documents directly from software applications.
1From your software application, click File Æ Print.
2From the Print window, select your MFP, and then click Properties.
Note: In order to perform this function from your computer, you must use the PostScript printer driver for
your MFP.
3Choose the Paper tab, and change the Output format to Fax.
4Click OK. At the next screen, click OK.
5From the Fax screen, enter the name and number for the fax recipient.
6Click Send to send your job.
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Creating shortcuts
Instead of entering the entire phone number of a fax recipient on the control panel each time you want to send a fax, you
can create a permanent fax destination and assign a shortcut number. A single shortcut number or a multiple number
shortcut can be created. There are two methods for creating shortcut numbers: from a computer or from the MFP touch
screen.
From a computer
1Enter the IP address of the MFP in the address line of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address, see
your administrator.
2Click Configuration (in the left frame of your browser window), and then click Manage Destinations (in the right
frame of your browser window).
Note: A password may be required. If you do not have an ID and password, get one from your system
support person.
3Click Fax Shortcut Setup.
4Enter a unique name for the shortcut, and specify the fax number.
To create a multiple number shortcut, enter the fax numbers for the group.
Note: Separate each fax number in the group with a semicolon (;).
5Assign a shortcut number.
If you enter a number that is already in use, you are prompted to select another number.
6Click Add.
7Go to the MFP, and load your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the
paper based on its size.
8From the numeric keypad, press #, and then enter your shortcut number.
9Touch Fax It.
From the MFP
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Fax on the home screen.
4Enter the recipient's fax number.
To create a group of recipients, touch Next number, and enter the next recipient’s fax number.
5Touch Save as Shortcut.
6Enter a unique name for the shortcut.
7Verify the shortcut name and number are correct, and then touch OK.
If the name or number is incorrect, touch Cancel, and reenter the information.
8Touch Fax It.
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Fax options
Original—Opens a screen where you can choose the size of the documents you are going to fax.
•Touching any of the paper size buttons on the follow-on screen will make that your selection and return you to the
Fax Options Screen.
•When Original Size is set to Mixed Sizes, you can scan different size original documents (letter and legal size
pages). They will be scaled automatically to fit the selected output media size.
Content—Used to select the type of document you are scanning (for example, Text, Text/Photo, or Photo). Content affects
the quality and size of your scan by selecting how the scanner will handle the information on the original document.
•The Text setting will emphasize sharp, black, high-resolution text against a clean, white background.
The Text/Photo setting is used when the original documents are a mixture of text and graphics or pictures.
•The Photo setting tells the scanner to pay extra attention to graphics and pictures. This setting emphasizes a
reproduction of the full dynamic range of tones in the original document. This increases the amount of information
saved and possibly increases transmission time.
Sides—Lets you inform the MFP if your original document is simplex (printed on one side) or duplex (printed on both
sides). This lets the scanner know what needs to be scanned for inclusion in the fax.
Resolution—Lets you control how closely the scanner examines the document you wish to fax. If you are faxing a
photograph, a drawing with fine lines, or a document with very small text, increase the Resolution setting. This will increase
the amount of time required for the scan and will increase the quality of the fax output. Standard is suitable for most
documents. Fine is recommended for documents with small print. Super fine is recommended for original documents with
fine detail. Ultra fine is recommended for documents with pictures or photographs.
Darkness—Lets you adjust how light or dark your faxes will turn out in relation to the original document.
Advanced Options—Lets you access the Delayed Send, Advanced Imaging, Custom Job, Transmission Log, Scan
Preview, Edge Erase, Advanced Duplex, or Fax Queue settings.
Delayed Send—Lets you set up a fax that will be sent at a later time or date. After setting up your fax, select
Delayed Send, enter the time and date you would like to transmit your fax, and then touch Done. This setting can
be especially useful in sending information to fax lines that are not readily available during certain hours, or when
transmission times are cheaper.
Note: If the device is powered off when the delayed fax is due to be sent, the fax is sent the next time the
MFP is powered up.
Advanced Imaging—Lets you adjust Background Removal, Contrast, and Shadow Detail before you copy the
document.
Custom Job (Job Build)—Lets you combine multiple scanning jobs into a single job.
Note: Custom Job is not supported on all models.
Transmission Log—Lets you print the transmission log or transmission error log.
Scan Preview—Displays the image before it is included in the fax. When a page is scanned, the scanning is
paused and a preview image appears.
Note: Scan Preview is not supported on all models.
Edge Erase—Eliminates smudges or information around the edges of your document. You can choose to
eliminate an equal area around all four sides of the paper or pick a particular edge. Edge Erase will erase
whatever is within the area selected, leaving nothing printed on that portion of the paper.
Advanced Duplex—Controls how many sides and what orientation your original document has, and whether your
original documents are bound along the long edge or the short edge.
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Changing the fax resolution
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Fax on the home screen.
4Enter the fax number.
5Touch Options.
6Touch the button that represents the resolution you want.
7Touch Fax It.
Adjusting the Darkness setting
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Fax on the home screen.
4Enter the fax number.
5Touch Options.
6Touch the left Darkness arrow to reduce the darkness of the fax or touch the right Darkness arrow to increase the
darkness of the fax.
7Touch Fax It.
Sending a fax at a later time
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch Fax on the home screen.
4Enter the fax number.
5Touch Options.
6Touch Advanced Options.
7Touch Delayed Send.
Note: If Fax Mode is set to Fax Server, the Delayed Send button will not appear. Faxes waiting for
transmission are listed in the Fax Queue.
8Touch the left arrow to reduce the time or the right arrow to increase the time the fax will be transmitted.
Note: Touching the increase or decrease arrow increments the time by 30 minutes. If the current time is
shown, the left arrow is grayed out.
9Touch Done.
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Canceling an outgoing fax
There are two ways to cancel an outgoing fax:
While the original documents are still scanning
1When using the ADF, touch Cancel while Scanning… is displayed on the touch screen.
2When using the scanner bed, touch Cancel while Scan the Next Page / Finish the Job is displayed on the touch
screen.
After the original documents have been scanned to memory
1Touch Cancel Jobs on the home screen.
The Cancel Jobs screen will appear.
2Touch the job or jobs you want to cancel.
Only three jobs appear on the screen, touch the down arrow until the job you want appears and then touch the job
you want to cancel.
3Touch Delete Selected Jobs.
The Deleting Selected Jobs screen appears, the selected jobs are deleted, and then the home screen appears.
Fax tips
The following tips may improve the MFP fax quality. For additional information or to solve copy problems, see Solving fax
quality problems.
QuestionTip
When should I use Text mode? • Text mode should be used when text preservation is the main goal of the fax, and
When should I use
Text/Photo mode?
When should I use Photo mode? Photo mode should be used for faxing photos printed on a laser printer or taken from
preserving images copied from the original document is not a concern.
• Text is best used for receipts, carbon copy forms, and documents that only contain
text or fine line art.
• Text/Photo mode should be used when faxing an original document that contains a
mixture of text and graphics.
• Text/Photo is best used for magazine articles, business graphics, and brochures.
a magazine or newspaper.
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Fax setup
When you first turn on the MFP or if the MFP has been off for an extended time, Set clock will appear. Additionally, many
countries and regions require outgoing faxes to contain the following information in a margin at the top or bottom of each
transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission:
•Date and time (date and time fax is sent)
•Station name (identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message)
•Station number (telephone number of the sending fax machine, business, other entity, or individual)
Note: See Electronic emission notices and Other telecommunications notices for FCC information.
There are two methods to enter your fax setup information. They are 1) manually entering the information through the MFP
control panel, or 2) using your browser to access the MFP IP address and then entering the Configure menu.
Note: If you do not have a TCP/IP environment, you must use the MFP control panel to set your basic fax
information.
Select one of the following to find the instructions for the method you want to use.
Performing manual fax setup
Performing browser fax setup
Performing manual fax setup
1Touch the Menus button on the home screen.
2Touch Settings.
3Touch Fax Settings.
4Touch General Fax Settings.
5Touch Station Name.
6Enter the Station Name (enter your name or company name).
7Touch Done to save your choice.
8Touch Station Number.
9Enter your fax phone number.
10Touch Done.
Performing browser fax setup
Note: Configuration is a task usually done by a network administrator. If you are prompted for a password
during the following instructions, see your network administrator for help.
1Type the IP address of the MFP in the address line of your browser (for example, http://192.168.236.24), and then
press Enter.
2Click Configuration.
3Under the MFP heading, click Fax Setup.
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4Click Configuration.
If you are changing fax modes, you must click Submit before you can access the configuration page.
Note: During MFP power up, if the print server is configured to use Network Time Protocol (NTP) time, the
current date and time are provided. However, you must set the time zone to get the correct time.
5Enter the required FCC information:
•Date and time (current date and time)
•Station name (personal name or company name)
•Station number (fax phone line number)
6Select the Time Zone, such as Eastern (USA and Canada, Eastern Standard Time). This sets the required
information.
7Set your options for Rings to Answer, and so on.
8After you finish entering the information, click Submit.
Changing optional settings such as setting up a fax transmission log, creating permanent fax destinations, and enabling the
fax server function can be changed through your browser, or the MFP control.
Viewing a fax log
When you send or receive a fax, an entry of the activity is recorded in a file. You can view or print this file when you want.
To view the fax log:
1Type the IP address of the MFP in the address line of your browser, and then press Enter.
2Click Reports.
3Click Fax Settings.
4Click Fax Job Log or Fax Call Log.
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FTP
The MFP scanner lets you scan documents directly to a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server. Only one FTP address may be
sent to at a time.
Note: FTP must be enabled from the function access menu before it can be used. See Restricting
Function Access for more information.
Once an FTP destination has been configured by your system administrator, the name of the destination becomes available
as a shortcut number or listed as a profile under the Held Jobs icon. An FTP location could also be another PostScript
printer: for example, a color document can be scanned and then sent to a color printer. Sending a document to an FTP
server is similar to sending a fax. The difference is that you are sending the information over your network instead of the
phone line.
For more information or detailed instructions, select one of the following:
Entering the FTP addressUsing the address book
Using a shortcut numberFTP tips
Entering the FTP address
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch FTP on the home screen.
4Enter the FTP address.
5Touch Send It.
Using a shortcut number
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch FTP on the home screen.
4Press #, and then enter the FTP shortcut number.
5Touch Send It.
Using the address book
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
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3Touch FTP on the home screen.
4Touch Search Address Book.
5Enter name or part of the name you are searching for, and then touch Search.
6Touch the name that you want to add to the To: field.
7Touch Send It.
Creating shortcuts
Instead of entering the entire FTP site address on the control panel each time you want to send a document to an FTP, you
can create a permanent FTP destination and assign a shortcut number. A single shortcut number or a multiple number
shortcut can be created. There are two methods for creating shortcut numbers: from a computer or from the MFP touch
screen.
From a computer
1Enter the IP address of the MFP in the address bar of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address, see
your administrator.
2Click Configuration (in the left frame of your browser window) and then click Manage Destinations (in the right
frame of your browser window).
Note: A password may be required. If you do not have an ID and password, get one from your system
support person.
3Click FTP Shortcut Setup.
4Enter the appropriate information into the fields.
5Assign a shortcut number.
If you enter a number that is already in use, you are prompted to select another number.
6Click Add.
7Go to the MFP, and load your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the
paper based on its size.
8From the numeric keypad, press #, and then enter your shortcut number.
9Touch Send It.
From the MFP
1Place your original document in the ADF face up. Labels on the ADF show how to load the paper based on its size.
2Adjust the paper guides.
3Touch FTP on the home screen.
4Enter the FTP site.
5Touch Save as Shortcut.
6Enter a unique name for the shortcut.
7Verify the shortcut name and number are correct, and then touch OK.
If the name or number is incorrect, touch Cancel, and reenter the information.
8Touch Send It.
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FTP options
Original Size—Opens a screen where you can enter the size of the documents you are going to copy.
•Touching any of the paper size icons on the follow-on screen will make that your selection and return you to the
FTP Options Screen.
•When Original Size is set to Mixed Sizes, you can scan different size original documents (letter and legal size
pages). They will be scaled automatically to fit the selected output media size.
Sides (Duplex)—Tells the MFP if your original document is simplex (printed on one side) or duplex (printed on both sides).
This lets the scanner know what needs to be scanned for inclusion in the e-mail.
Binding—Tells the MFP whether the original document is bound on the long-edge or short-edge side.
Base File Name—Lets you enter a file name. The default value is the word image. A timestamp is added to the file name to
prevent overwriting files of the same name at the FTP site.
Note: There is a 53-character limit for the file name.
Resolution—Adjusts the output quality of your file. Increasing the image resolution increases the file size and the time
needed to scan your original document. Image resolution can be decreased to reduce the file size.
Send As—Sets the output (PDF, TIFF, or JPEG) for the scanned image.
PDF output is a single file.
TIFF output is a single file. If Multi-page TIFF is turned off in the Configuration menu, then TIFF saves one page
each in a series of files.
JPEG saves one page in each file. When multiple pages are scanned, the output will be a series of files.
Content—Tells the MFP the original document type. Choose from Text, Text/Photo, or Photo. Color can be turned on or off
with any of the Content choices. Content affects the quality and size of your FTP file.
Text—Emphasizes sharp, black, high-resolution text against a clean, white background.
Text/Ph o to—Used when the original documents are a mixture of text and graphics or pictures.
Photo—Tells the scanner to pay extra attention to graphics and pictures. This setting emphasizes a reproduction
of the full dynamic range of tones in the original document. This increases the amount of information saved.
Color—Sets the scan type and output for the copy. Color documents can be scanned and sent to an FTP site, PC,
or e-mail address. The MFP will print color documents in grayscale only.
Advanced Options—Accesses the Advanced Imaging, Custom Job, Transmission Log, Scan Preview, Edge Erase, or
Darkness settings.
Advanced Imaging—Adjusts Background Removal, Contrast, and Shadow Detail before you scan the document.
Custom Job (Job Build)—Combines multiple scanning jobs into a single job.
Note: Custom Job is not supported on all models.
Transmission Log—Prints the transmission log or transmission error log.
Scan Preview—Displays the first pages of the image before it is included in the FTP file. When the first page is
scanned, the scanning is paused and a preview image appears.
Note: Scan Preview is not supported on all models.
Edge Erase—Eliminates smudges or information around the edges of your document. You can choose to
eliminate an equal area around all four sides, or pick a particular edge. Edge Erase will erase whatever is within
the area selected and leave nothing printed on that portion of the paper.
Darkness—Adjusts how light or dark your scanned documents will turn out.
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FTP tips
The following tips may improve the MFP FTP quality.
QuestionTip
FTP
When should I use Text mode? • Text mode should be used when text preservation is the main goal of sending a
When should I use
Text/Photo mode?
When should I use Photo mode? Photo mode should be used when the original is composed mostly of photos printed
document to an FTP site, and preserving images copied from the original
document is not a concern.
• Text is best used for receipts, carbon copy forms, and documents that only contain
text or fine line art.
• Text/Photo mode should be used when sending a document to an FTP site that
contains a mixture of text and graphics.
• Text/Photo is best used for magazine articles, business graphics, and brochures.
on a laser printer or taken from a magazine or newspaper.
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Scanning to a PC or USB flash memory device
The MFP scanner lets you scan documents directly to your PC or a USB flash memory device.
Your computer does not have to be directly connected to the MFP for you to receive Scan to PC images. You can scan the
document back to your computer over the network by creating a scan profile on your computer and then downloading the
profile to the MFP.
For more information or detailed instructions, select one of the following:
Create a scan to PC profile
Understanding scan to PC options
Scanning to a USB flash memory device
Scanning tips
Create a scan to PC profile
1Type the IP address of the MFP in the address line of your browser, and then press Enter.
If the Java applet screen appears, click Yes.
2Click Scan Profile.
3Click Create Scan Profile.
4Select your scan settings, and then click Next.
5Select a location for saving the scanned output file somewhere on your computer.
6Enter a profile name.
The profile name is the name that will appear on the Scan Profile list on the MFP control panel.
7Click Submit.
8Review the instructions on the Scan to PC screen.
A shortcut number was automatically assigned when you clicked Submit. You can use this shortcut number when
you are ready to scan your documents.
aGo to the MFP, and place your original document in the ADF face up, long edge first.
bPress # followed by the shortcut number on the keypad, or touch Profiles on the home screen.
cAfter you enter the shortcut number, the scanner will scan and send the document to the directory or
application you specified. If you touch Profiles on the home screen, locate your shortcut on the list.
9Return to your computer to view your file.
Your output file is saved in the location you specified or launched in the application you specified.
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Understanding scan to PC options
To change the options for the scan to PC Profile, you must click the Quick Setup box, and select Custom. Quick Setup lets
you select preset formats or customize your scan job settings. You can select:
Custom Photo - Color JPEG
Text - BW PDFPhoto - Color TIFF
Text - BW TIFFPhoto - Gray JPEG
Photo - Gray TIFF
Format Type—Sets the output (PDF, TIFF, or JPEG) for the scanned image.
PDF output is a single file.
TIFF output is a single file. If Multi-page TIFF is turned off in the Configuration menu, then TIFF saves one page
each in a series of files.
JPEG saves one page in each file. When multiple pages are scanned, the output will be a series of files.
Compression—Sets the compression format used to compress the scanned output file.
Default Content—Tells the MFP the original document type. Choose from Text, Text/Photo, or Photo. Content affects the
quality and size of your scanned file.
Text—Emphasizes sharp, black, high-resolution text against a clean, white background.
Text/Ph o to—Used when the original documents are a mixture of text and graphics or pictures.
Photo—Tells the scanner to pay extra attention to graphics and pictures. This setting emphasizes a reproduction
of the full dynamic range of tones in the original document. This increases the amount of information saved.
Color—Tells the MFP the color of the original documents. You can select Gray, BW (Black and White), or Color.
Original Size—Opens a field where you can select the size of the document you are going to scan.
Orientation—Tells the MFP whether the original document is portrait or landscape and then changes the Sides and
Binding settings to match the original document orientation.
Duplex—Tells the MFP if your original document is simplex (printed on one side) or duplex (printed on both sides). This lets
the scanner know what needs to be scanned for inclusion in the e-mail.
Darkness—Adjusts how light or dark your scanned documents will turn out.
Resolution—Adjusts the output quality of your file. Increasing the image resolution increases the file size and the time
needed to scan your original document. Image resolution can be decreased to reduce the file size.
Advanced Imaging—Select this feature to adjust Background Removal, Contrast, and Shadow Detail before you scan the
document.
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Scanning to a PC or USB flash memory device
Scanning to a USB flash memory device
1Place the original document in the ADF face up or on the flatbed face down.
Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF.
2Insert the USB flash memory device into the USB direct interface on the front of the MFP.
The Held Jobs screen appears.
3Touch Scan to USB drive.
4Enter the name of the file.
5Select your scan settings.
6Touch Scan It.
Scanning tips
The following tips may improve the MFP scanning quality. For additional information, see Solving scan quality problems.
QuestionTip
When should I use Text mode? • Text mode should be used when text preservation is the main goal of the scan, and
When should I use
Text/Photo mode?
When should I use Photo mode? Photo mode should be used when scanning photos printed on a laser printer or taken
preserving images copied from the original document is not a concern.
• Text is best used for receipts, carbon copy forms, and documents that only contain
text or fine line art.
• Text/Photo mode should be used when scanning an original document that
contains a mixture of text and graphics.
• Text/Photo is best used for magazine articles, business graphics, and brochures.
from a magazine or newspaper.
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Printing
This chapter covers information about sending a job to print, printing confidential jobs, canceling a print job, printing a menu
settings page, a font list, and a directory list. This chapter also provides information on printing folio and statement size
media. For tips on paper jam prevention and print media storage, see Avoiding jams and Storing print media.
Sending a job to print
An MFP driver is software that lets your computer communicate with the MFP. When you choose Print from a software
application, a window representing the MFP driver opens. You can then select the appropriate settings for the specific job
you are sending to the MFP. Print settings selected from the driver override the default settings selected from the MFP
control panel.
You may need to click Properties or Setup from the initial Print dialog to see all of the available MFP settings you can
change. If you are not familiar with a feature in the MFP driver window, open the online Help for more information.
To support all the MFP features, use the Lexmark custom drivers supplied with the MFP. Updated drivers, as well as a
complete description of the driver packages and Lexmark driver support, are available from the Lexmark Web site.
To print a job from a typical Windows application:
1Open the file you want to print.
2From the File menu, select Print.
3Select the MFP in the dialog. Modify the MFP settings as appropriate (such as the pages you want to print or the
number of copies).
4Click Properties or Setup to adjust MFP settings that were not available on the first screen, and then click OK.
5Click OK or Print to send the job to the MFP.
Printing from a USB flash memory device
A USB Direct interface is located on the control panel so you can insert a USB flash memory device and print the following
types of documents:
•Portable Document Format (PDF) [.pdf file]
•Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) [.jpeg or .jpg file]
•Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) [.tiff or .tif file]
•Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) [.gif file]
•Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP) [.bmp file]
•Portable Network Graphics (PNG) [.png file]
•PiCture eXchange (PCX) [.pcx file]
•PC Paintbrush File Format [.dcx file].
Printing a document from a USB flash memory device is similar to printing a held job.
Note: You cannot print encrypted files or files without printing permissions.
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We recommend using the following tested and approved USB flash memory devices in the 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB
sizes:
•Lexar JumpDrive 2.0 Pro
•SanDisk Cruzer Mini
Other USB flash memory devices must:
•Be compatible with the USB 2.0 standard.
•Support the Full-Speed standard as well.
Devices only supporting USB low speed capabilities are not supported.
•Use the FAT file system.
Devices formatted with NTFS or any other file systems are not supported.
To print from a USB flash memory device:
1Make sure the MFP is on and Ready or Busy appears.
2Insert a USB flash memory device into the USB Direct interface.
Note: If you insert the memory device when the MFP requires attention such as when a paper jam has
occurred, the MFP ignores the memory device.
3Touch the arrow next to the document you want to print.
A screen asking the number of copies to be printed will appear.
4To print only one copy, touch Print, or touch + to enter the number of copies.
Note: Do not remove the USB flash memory device from the USB Direct interface until the document has
finished printing.
The document will begin printing.
Note: If you insert the memory device when the MFP is busy printing other jobs, the message Printer
Busy appears. Select Continue, and your job prints after the other jobs finish.
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If you leave the device in the MFP after exiting the USB drive menu, you can still print PDFs on the device as held jobs. See
Printing confidential and held jobs.
Canceling a print job
There are several methods for canceling a print job.
•Canceling a job from the MFP control panel
•Canceling a job from a computer running Windows
–Canceling a job from the taskbar
–Canceling a job from the desktop
•Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer
–Canceling a print job from a computer running Mac OS 9
–Canceling a job from a computer running Mac OS X
Canceling a job from the MFP control panel
If the job is formatting, scanning, or already printing, touch Cancel Job on the display.
Canceling a job from a computer running Windows
Canceling a job from the taskbar
When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the right corner of the taskbar.
1Double-click the printer icon.
A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.
2Select the job you want to cancel.
3Press the Delete key on the keyboard.
Canceling a job from the desktop
1Minimize all programs to reveal the desktop.
2Double-click the My Computer icon.
Note: If you do not have the My Computer icon, select Start
to step 4.
3Double-click the Printers icon.
A list of available printers appears.
4Double-click the printer you selected when you sent the job.
A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.
5Select the job you want to cancel.
6Press the Delete key on the keyboard.
Æ Settings Æ Control Panel, and then go
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Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer
Canceling a print job from a computer running Mac OS 9
When you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected MFP appears on the desktop.
1Double-click the printer icon on your desktop.
A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.
2Select the print job you want to cancel.
3Click the trash can button.
Canceling a job from a computer running Mac OS X
When you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected MFP appears in the dock.
1Open Applications Æ Utilities, and then double-click Print Center or Printer Setup.
2Double-click the MFP you are printing to.
3In the printer window, select the print job you want to cancel, and then press Delete.
Printing the menu settings page
You can print a menu settings page to review the default MFP settings and to verify the MFP options are installed correctly.
1Make sure the MFP is on and the Ready message appears.
2Touch the Menus button on the control panel.
3Touch Reports.
4Touch Menu Settings Page.
Printing a network setup page
You can print a network setup page to review the default MFP settings and to verify the MFP options are installed correctly.
1Make sure the MFP is on and the Ready message appears.
2Touch the Menus button on the control panel.
3Touch Reports.
4Touch Network Setup Page.
Printing a font sample list
To print samples of the fonts currently available for the MFP:
1Make sure the MFP is on and the Ready message appears.
2Touch the Menus button on the control panel.
3Touch Reports.
4Touch the down arrow until Print Fonts appears, then touch Print Fonts.
5Touch PCL Fonts or PostScript Fonts.
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Printing a directory list
A directory listing shows the resources stored in flash memory. To print a listing:
1Make sure the MFP is on and the Ready message appears.
2Touch the Menus button on the control panel.
3Touch Reports.
4Touch the down arrow until Print Directory appears, then touch Print Directory.
Printing confidential and held jobs
The term held job refers to any type of print job that can be initiated by the user at the MFP. This includes a confidential job,
a verify print job, a reserve print job, a repeat print job, a bookmark, a profile, or a file on a USB flash memory device. When
sending a job to the MFP, you can specify in the driver that you want the MFP to hold the job in memory. Once your job is
stored in MFP memory, go to the MFP, and use the MFP control panel to specify what you want to do with your print job.
All confidential and held jobs have a user name associated with them. To access confidential or held jobs, you must first
select the type of job (confidential or held), and then select your user name from the user name list. Once you select your
user name, you can print all your confidential jobs, or select an individual print job. You can then choose the number of
copies for the print job, or you can delete the print job.
Printing a confidential job
When you send a confidential job to the MFP, you must enter a personal identification number (PIN) from the driver. The
PIN must be four digits using the numbers 0–9. The job is held in MFP memory until you enter the same four-digit PIN from
the control panel and choose to print or delete the job. This ensures the job does not print until you are there to retrieve it.
No one else using the MFP can print the job without the PIN.
Windows
1From a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
2Click Properties. (If there is no Properties button, click Setup, and then click Properties.)
3Depending on the operating system, you may have to click the Other Options tab, and then click Print and Hold.
Note: If you have difficulty finding Print and Hold
Print or Print and Hold, and then follow the driver instructions.
4Enter a User Name and PIN.
5Send your job to the MFP.
Go to the MFP when you are ready to retrieve your confidential print job, and follow the At the MFP steps.
Macintosh
1From a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
2From the Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, select Job Routing.
aWhen using Mac OS 9, if Job Routing is not a choice on the pop-up menu, select Plug-in Preferences
Print Time Filters.
bTurn down the disclosure triangle to the left of Print Time Filters, and select Job Routing.
cIn the pop-up menu, select Job Routing.
3From the radio group, select Confidential Print.
Æ Confidential Print, click Help, see the topic Confidential
Æ
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4Enter a User Name and PIN.
5Send your job to the MFP.
Go to the MFP when you are ready to retrieve your confidential print job, and follow the At the MFP steps.
At the MFP
1Touch Held jobs on the home screen.
2Touch your user name.
Note: A maximum of 500 results can be displayed for held jobs. If your name does not appear, touch the
down arrow until your name appears, or touch Search Held Jobs if there are a large number of held
jobs in the MFP.
3Select Confidential Jobs.
4Enter your PIN.
For more information, see Entering a personal identification number (PIN).
5Touch the job you want to print.
6Touch Print, or touch + to input the number of copies, and then touch Print.
Note: After your job prints, it is deleted from MFP memory.
Entering a personal identification number (PIN)
After you select a Confidential Job, the Enter PIN screen appears.
Use the touch screen number pad or the numeric pad to the right of the display to enter the four-digit PIN
associated with the confidential job.
Note: As you enter the PIN, asterisks appear on the display to ensure confidentiality.
If you enter an invalid PIN, the Invalid PIN screen appears.
Reenter the PIN, or touch Cancel.
Note: After your job prints, it is deleted from MFP memory.
Printing and deleting held jobs
Held jobs (Verify Print, Reserve Print, or Repeat Print) are printed or deleted from the MFP control panel and do not require
a PIN.
Verify Print
If you send a Verify Print job, the MFP prints one copy and holds the remaining copies you requested in MFP memory. Use
Verify Print to examine the first copy to see if it is satisfactory before printing the remaining copies. Once all copies are
printed, the Verify Print job is automatically deleted from MFP memory.
Reserve Print
If you send a Reserve Print job, the MFP does not print the job immediately. It stores the job in memory so you can print the
job later. The job is held in memory until you delete it from the Held Jobs menu. Reserve Print jobs may be deleted if the
MFP requires extra memory to process additional held jobs.
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Repeat Print
If you send a Repeat Print job, the MFP prints all requested copies of the job and stores the job in memory so you can print
additional copies later. You can print additional copies as long as the job remains stored in memory.
Note: Repeat Print jobs are automatically deleted from MFP memory when the MFP requires extra memory
to process additional held jobs.
Windows
1From a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
2Click Properties. (If there is no Properties button, click Setup, and then click Properties.)
3Depending on the operating system, you may have to click the Other Options tab, and then click Print and Hold.
Note: If you have difficulty finding Print and Hold
Print and Hold, then follow the driver instructions.
Æ Held Jobs, click Help, and see the topic Held Jobs or
4Select the type of held job you want, and then send your job to the MFP.
Go to the MFP when you are ready to retrieve your confidential print job, and follow the At the MFP steps.
Macintosh
1From a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
2From the Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, select Job Routing.
aWhen using Mac OS 9, if Job Routing is not a choice on the pop-up menu, select Plug-in Preferences Æ
Print Time Filters.
bTurn down the disclosure triangle to the left of Print Time Filters, and select Job Routing.
cFrom the pop-up menu, select Job Routing.
3From the radio group, select the type of held job you want, enter a user name, and then send your job to the MFP.
Go to the MFP when you are ready to retrieve your confidential print job, and follow the At the MFP steps.
At the MFP
1Touch Held jobs on the home screen.
2Touch your user name.
Note: A maximum of 500 results can be displayed for held jobs. If your name does not appear, touch the
down arrow until your name appears, or touch Search <your name> if you have a large number of
held jobs in the MFP.
3Touch the job you want to print.
Touch the down arrow, or touch Search <your name> if you have a large number of held jobs in the MFP.
4Touch Print, or touch + to input the number of copies, and then touch Print.
Note: You can also choose to Print All or Delete All.
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Printing on specialty media
Media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty
media. Follow these instructions to print on specialty media.
1Load the media as specified for the tray being used. See Loading standard or optional 500-sheet trays for help.
2From the MFP control panel, set the Paper Type and Paper Size according to the media you loaded. See Setting
the Paper Type and Paper Size for help.
3From the computer software application, set the paper type, size, and source according to the media you loaded.
Windows
aFrom a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
bClick Properties (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application) to view the MFP driver settings.
cClick the Paper tab.
A paper tray list will appear.
dSelect the tray containing the specialty media.
Note: If you have difficulty, click Help, and then follow the driver instructions.
Mac OS 9
Mac OS X
eSelect the media type (transparencies, envelopes, and so on) from the Paper Type list box.
fSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper Size list box.
gClick OK, and then send the print job as usual.
aSelect File
bSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper pop-up menu, and then click OK.
cSelect File Æ Print.
dWith General selected on the top pop-up menu, go to the Paper Source pop-up menu, and select the tray
containing the specialty media or the name of the media.
eClick Print.
aSelect File
bSelect the MFP from the Format for pop-up menu.
cSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper pop-up menu, and then click OK.
dSelect File
eFrom the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, select Imaging.
fSelect the specialty media on the Paper Type pop-up menu.
gFrom the Imaging pop-up menu, select Paper Feed.
hSelect the tray containing the specialty media from the All pages from or First page from / Remaining from
pop-up menus.
iClick Print.
Æ Page Setup.
Æ Page Setup.
Æ Print.
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Loading standard or optional 500-sheet trays
Your MFP has two 500-sheet standard trays. You may have also purchased an optional 2x500-sheet drawer which has two
additional 500-sheet trays. Print media is loaded into all the 500-sheet trays the same way.
Note: The steps for loading the optional 2000-sheet dual input trays and the 2000-sheet high capacity
feeder are different than the steps for loading a 500-sheet tray.
To load print media:
Note: Do not remove a tray when a job is printing or when the operator panel indicator light is blinking. Doing
so may cause a jam.
1Pull out the tray.
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2Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide to the outside of the tray.
3Squeeze the front guide tab, and slide the guide to the correct position for the media size you are loading.
4Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
5Load print media in the tray with the print side up.
For information about loading Letter or A4 size media in the short-edge feed position, see Loading Letter or A4
size print media in the short-edge feed orientation.
Note: Make sure the print media is below the max fill line on the rear guide. Overloading may cause jams.
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6Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide until it lightly rests against the edge of the media.
7Insert the tray.
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Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size
After setting the Paper Type and Paper Size to the correct values for the type and size used in the trays, then any trays
containing the same size and type are automatically linked by the MFP.
Note: If the media size you are loading is the same media size that was previously loaded, do not change
the Paper Size setting.
To change the Paper Size and Paper Type setting:
1Make sure the MFP is on.
2Touch the Menus button on the control panel.
3Touch Paper Menu.
4Touch Paper Size.
5Touch the left or right arrow to change the size for the desired tray.
6Touch Submit.
7Touch Paper Type.
8Touch the left or right arrow to change the media type for the desired tray.
9Touch Submit.
10Touch the home icon.
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Loading the multipurpose feeder
The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of print media, such as transparencies, postcards, note cards,
and envelopes. It can be used for single-page or manual printing or as an additional tray.
The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately:
•100 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper
•10 envelopes
•75 transparencies
The multipurpose feeder accepts print media within the following dimensions:
•Width—89 mm (3.5 in.) to 297 mm (11.7 in.)
•Length—98 mm (3.9 in.) to 432 mm (17.0 in.)
The icons on the multipurpose feeder show you how to load the multipurpose feeder with paper, how to turn an envelope for
printing, and how to load letterhead paper for simplex and duplex printing.
To load print media:
Note: Do not add or remove print media when the MFP is printing from the multipurpose feeder or when the
operator panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam.
1Lower the multipurpose feeder.
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2Pull the tray extension out.
Note: Do not place objects on the multipurpose feeder. Also, avoid pressing down or applying excessive
force on it.
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3Slide the width guides to the outside of the feeder.
4Flex the sheets or envelopes back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media.
Straighten the edges on a level surface.
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5Load the media in the feeder.
Note: Make sure the print media is below the max fill line. Overloading may cause jams.
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6Slide the width guides until they lightly rest against the edge of the media.
7Set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the multipurpose feeder (MP Feeder Size and MP Feeder Type) to the
correct value for the print media you loaded.
aTouch the Menus button on the touch screen.
bPress the to the right of Paper Menu.
cPress the to the right of Paper Size or Paper Type.
dPress the to the right of the paper source you are using.
ePress <-- or --> until you see the paper size or paper type you loaded, and then press Submit.
fPress the home icon to return to the home screen.
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Loading the 2000-sheet dual input trays
The 2000-sheet dual input drawer includes two trays: an 850-sheet tray and an 1150-sheet tray. Although the trays are
different in appearance, they both load the same way.
1Pull out the tray.
2Squeeze the front guide tab, and slide the guide to the correct position for the size media you are loading.
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3Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
4Load print media in the tray with the print side up.
Note: Make sure the print media is below the max fill line on the rear guide. Overloading may cause jams.
5Insert the tray into the MFP.
Loading the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder
The high capacity feeder can hold 2000 sheets of Letter, A4, Executive, or JIS B5 paper (75 g/m2 [20 lb]).
1Pull out the tray.
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2If loading print media with a different width or length, adjust the width and length guides.
3Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
4Load print media in the tray with the print side down.
•Place pre-punched paper with the holes toward the left side of the tray.
•Place letterhead (or the top of the page) toward the front of the tray.
5Insert the tray into the high capacity feeder.
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Loading Letter or A4 size print media in the short-edge feed
orientation
For the MFP to recognize Letter or A4 size print media loaded in the short-edge feed orientation, Short-edge Printing must
be enabled.
1Make sure the MFP is off.
2Press and hold the keypad buttons 2 and 6 while you turn the MFP on.
3Release both buttons when Performing Self Test appears on the display.
The MFP performs its power-on sequence, and then the configuration menu appears on the display.
4Press until Short-edge Printing appears, and then press the to the right of Short-edge Printing.
5Press <-- or --> until you see Enable, and then press Submit.
Submitting Change appears on the display.
6Press Back.
7Press Exit Config Menu.
Rebooting the Device appears on the display.
Setting up trays with different orientations
We recommend that you use the custom type settings to differentiate print media of the same size with different
orientations. For example, if you want to have letter-size paper loaded into both standard trays, but one in the long-edge
orientation and one in the short-edge orientation, you could set up the trays as follows:
•Tray 1: Long-edge Fed; Paper Size=Letter; Paper Type=Plain
•Tray 2: Short-edge Fed; Paper Size=Letter; Paper Type=Custom Type 1
By setting the MFP menus like this, you can easily choose which orientation you want to use for a print job by selecting the
appropriate tray.
Changing the Custom Type Name
You can use the MFP Embedded Web Server or MarkVision™ to define a name other than "Custom Type [x]" for each of
the custom media types that are loaded. When a custom name is defined for a Custom Type, then the MFP displays this
name wherever it would normally display "Custom Type [x]".
To define a custom name using the Embedded Web Server:
1Open the MFP Embedded Web Server by typing its IP address in the address bar of a browser. For example:
http://192.168.0.11
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2Click Configuration.
3Click PAPER MENU.
4Click CUSTOM NAMES.
5Define one or more custom names.
For example, you could enter names such as “Short-edge Letter” or “Yellow Glossy.”
6Click Submit.
Linking trays
Tray linking enables the automatic linking feature for trays when you load the same size and type of print media in multiple
sources. The MFP automatically links the trays; when one tray is empty, print media feeds from the next linked tray.
For example, if you have the same size and type of print media loaded in tray 2 and tray 4, the MFP selects print media from
tray 2 until it becomes empty, and then the MFP automatically feeds print media from the next linked tray—tray 4.
By linking all trays (standard and optional), you effectively create a single source with a capacity of up to 4,100 sheets.
Make sure you load the same size and type of print media in each tray and then, using the Paper menu, set the same paper
size and type for the trays to link.
Set the paper size and type for each tray. See Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size for more information.
To disable tray linking, set the Paper Type to a unique value for each tray.
If all the trays do not have the same type of print media loaded when linked, you could mistakenly print a job on the wrong
paper.
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Identifying and linking output bins
There is one standard output bin on all MFP models. If you need additional output capacity, the optional finisher provides up
to 3500 sheets of additional output capacity.
The following table provides information on output bin capacities.
Output binEach bin accommodatesIllustration of output bin
Standard bin• 500 sheets
plain paper
• 300 transparencies
• 200 labels
• 50 envelopes
(75 g/m
Note:
*
(75 g/m2 [20 lb])
2
[20 lb])
Standard bin
Finisher bin 1500 sheets (75 g/m
Finisher bin 23000 sheets
*
Standard bin capacity with finisher installed: up to 300 sheets.
†
This capacity may decrease if mixed print media sizes are sent to this bin.
plain paper
plain paper
2
[20 lb])
†
(75 g/m2 [20 lb])
Bin 1
Bin 2
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Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty
media. The MFP provides high quality printing on a variety of media. A number of things must be considered concerning
media before printing. This chapter provides information on making media selections and caring for media.
•Supported print media
•Selecting print media
•Storing print media
•Avoiding jams
For more details about the types of paper and specialty media your MFP supports, see the Card Stock & Label Guide
available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
We recommend that you try a limited sample of any paper or specialty media you are considering using with the MFP
before purchasing large quantities.
guidelines
Supported print media
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources for both input and output trays and bins.
•Print media sizes
•Media sizes supported in the finisher
•Feed characteristics by print media size
•Print media types
•Print media weights
•Media weights supported in the finisher
Note: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size.
Print media sizes
✓ — indicates support
2
Print media
size
A3297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.)✓✓✓✓✓
A4210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.)✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
A5148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.)✓✓✓✓✓
1
This size setting formats the page for 297.0 x 431.8 mm (11.7 x 17.0 in.) unless the size is specified by the software
application.
2
This output bin is only available when the finisher is installed.
Dimensions
500-sheet trays
(standard and option)
Multipurpose feeder
2000-sheet dual input
trays (option)
2000-sheet high
capacity feeder
(option)
Duplex unit
(option)
500-sheet standard
output bin
300-sheet second exit
output bin
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Print media sizes(continued)
✓ — indicates support
2
Print media
sizeDimensions
JIS B4257 x 364 mm (10.1 x 14.3 in.)✓✓✓✓✓
JIS B5182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.1 in.)✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Letter215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)✓✓✓✓✓
Executive184.2 x 266.7 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in.)✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Folio216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)✓✓✓✓✓
Statement139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)✓✓✓✓✓
Tabl oid279 x 432 mm (11.0 x 17.0 in.)✓✓✓✓✓
Universal
1
98.4 x 89.0 mm to 297.0 x 431.8 mm
(3.9 x 3.5 in. to 11.7 x 17.0 in.)
500-sheet trays
(standard and option)
Multipurpose feeder
2000-sheet dual input
trays (option)
2000-sheet high
capacity feeder
(option)
Duplex unit
(option)
500-sheet standard
output bin
300-sheet second exit
output bin
✓✓✓✓✓
7 ¾ Envelope98.4 x 190.5 mm (3.875 x 7.5 in.)✓✓✓
10 Envelope104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)✓✓✓
DL Envelope110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)✓✓✓
C5 Envelope162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.01 in.)✓✓✓
Other
Envelope
1
This size setting formats the page for 297.0 x 431.8 mm (11.7 x 17.0 in.) unless the size is specified by the software
98.4 x 89.0 mm to 297.0 x 431.8 mm
(3.9 x 3.5 in. to 11.7 x 17.0 in.)
✓✓✓
application.
2
This output bin is only available when the finisher is installed.
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Media sizes supported in the finisher
Bin 1Bin 2
Size
Standard
*
OffsetStaplePunchStandard
A3✓✓✓✓✓
A4✓✓✓✓✓
A5✓
JIS B4✓✓✓✓✓
JIS B5✓✓✓✓✓
Letter✓✓✓✓✓
Legal✓✓✓✓✓
Executive✓✓✓✓✓
Folio✓✓✓✓✓
Statement✓
Tabl oid✓✓✓✓✓
Universal
*
OffsetStaplePunch
7 ¾ Envelope
10 Envelope
DL Envelope
C5 Envelope
Other Envelope
*
Paper passes to the finisher bin without being stapled or offset.
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Feed characteristics by print media size
Print media sizeFeed orientation
1
Print media orientation
2
Size supports duplex
A3PortraitShort-edge✓
A4Por trait or LandscapeShort-edge or Long-edge✓
A5PortraitShort-edge✓
JIS B4PortraitShort-edge✓
JIS B5LandscapeLong-edge✓
LetterPor trait or LandscapeShort-edge or Long-edge✓
LegalPortraitShort-edge✓
ExecutiveLandscapeLong-edge✓
FolioPortraitShort-edge✓
StatementPortraitShort-edge✓
Tabl oidPortraitShort-edge✓
UniversalPor t rait
3
Short-edge✓
7 ¾ EnvelopeLandscapeLong-edge
10 EnvelopeLandscapeLong-edge
DL EnvelopeLandscapeLong-edge
C5 EnvelopeLandscapeLong-edge
Other EnvelopePortraitShort-edge
1
Feed orientation indicates how the MFP will place the image on the page, not whether the physical page will be short-
edge or long-edge oriented.
2
Short-edge Printing must be enabled for the MFP to recognize letter or A4 size print media loaded in the short-edge
orientation. For more information, see Loading Letter or A4 size print media in the short-edge feed orientation.
3
The feed orientation for Universal is actually variable.
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Print media types
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Finisher
Print media
Paper✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Card stock✓✓✓✓✓✓
Transparencies✓✓✓✓
Paper labels
Bond✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Envelope✓✓✓
Letterhead✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Preprinted✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Colored paper✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
1
This MFP is intended for occasional paper label printing only.
1
500-sheet trays
✓✓✓✓
Multipurpose feeder
2000-sheet dual input
trays
2000-sheet high
capacity feeder
Duplex unit
Standard output bin
Second exit output bin
Standard
Offset
Stapled
Hole Punch
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Print media weights
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Print media weight
Print mediaType
PaperXerographic or
business paper
• Tray 1: 64 to 105 g/m2
grain long (17 to 28 lb
bond)
• Other 500-sheet trays:
64 to 216 g/m
2
grain long
(17 to 58 lb bond)
Card stock—
maximum
(grain long)
1
Card stock—
maximum
(grain short)
1
TransparenciesLaser printer138 to 146 g/m
Index Bristol163 g/m2 (90 lb)120 g/m2 (67 lb)
2
Tag163 g/m
Cover176 g/m
(100 lb)120 g/m2 (74 lb)
2
(65 lb)135 g/m2 (50 lb)
Index Bristol199 g/m2 (110 lb)163 g/m2 (90 lb)
2
Tag203 g/m
Cover216 g/m
(125 lb)163 g/m2 (100 lb)
2
(80 lb)176 g/m2 (65 lb)
2
(37 to 39 lb bond)
Labels
4
Paper180 g/m
2
(48 lb bond)
Integrated formsPressure-
sensitive area
135 to 140 g/m
(36 to 37 lb bond)
2
(must enter the
MFP first)
2
Envelopes
Paper base
(grain long)
2
Sulfite, wood-
75 to 135 g/m
(20 to 36 lb bond)
free or up to
100% cotton
bonds
1
Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2.
2
100% cotton content maximum weight—24 lb.
3
28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
4
This MFP is intended for occasional paper label printing only.
500-sheet trays
64 to 216 g/m
long (17 to 58 lb
bond)
138 to 146 g/m
(37 to 39 lb bond)
163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond)
135 to 140 g/m
(36 to 37 lb bond)
75 to 135 g/m
(20 to 36 lb bond)
60 to 105 g/m
(16 to 28 lb bond)
2
grain
2
2
2
2
Multipurpose
feeder
2000-sheet dual
input trays
64 to 105 g/m2 grain long
(17 to 28 lb bond)
3
2000-sheet high
capacity feeder
Duplex unit
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Media weights supported in the finisher
Finisher media weight
Bin 2
Print mediaTyp e
PaperXerographic or
business paper
Bin 1
2
64 to 105 g/m
grain
long (17 to 28 lb
bond)
Card stock—
maximum
(grain long)
Card stock—
maximum
(grain short)
TransparenciesLaser printer 138 to 146 g/m
Integrated formsPressure sensitive
Labels —
upper limit
1
EnvelopesSulfite, wood-free
Index Bristol163 g/m2 (90 lb bond)Not recommended
2
Tag163 g/m
Cover176 g/m
Index Bristol199 g/m
Tag203 g/m
Cover216 g/m
140 to 175 g/m
area
Paper base (grain
long)
(up to 47 lb bond)
75 to 135 g/m
(20 to 36 lb bond)
Paper180 g/m
(100 lb bond)
2
(65 lb bond)
2
(110 lb bond)Not recommended
2
(125 lb bond)
2
(80 lb bond)
2
2
2
2
(48 lb bond)
2
or up to 100%
60 to 105 g/m
(16 to 28 lb bond)
cotton bond
1
This MFP is intended for occasional paper label printing only.
OffsetStapleHole Punch
64 to 216 g/m2
grain long (17 to
58 lb bond)
• 40 sheets of
90 g/m2 grain
long (24 lb
bond)
• 50 sheets of
64 to 75 g/m
2
grain long (17
to 20 lb bond)
37 to 39 lb bond)Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
64 to 216 g/m
2
grain long (17 to
58 lb bond)
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Selecting print media
Selecting the appropriate print media for the MFP helps you avoid printing problems. The following sections contain
guidelines for choosing the correct print media for the MFP.
•Paper
•Transparencies
•Envelopes
•Labels
•Card stock
Paper
To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Business papers
designed for general business use may also provide acceptable print quality.
We recommend Lexmark part number 12A5950 letter-size glossy paper and Lexmark part number 12A5951 for A4 size
glossy paper.
Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of media. When choosing any media, consider the
weight, fiber content, and color.
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 230°C (446°F) for non-MICR applications. Use only paper
able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the
manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. For detailed tray
loading instructions, see the following:
•Loading standard or optional 500-sheet trays
•Loading the multipurpose feeder
•Loading the 2000-sheet dual input trays
•Loading the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. It is recommended that these guidelines are followed
when evaluating new paper stock.
For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/
publications.
Weight
The MFP can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) grain long in the integrated and
optional trays and paper weights from 60 to 135 g/m
than 60 g/m
bond) grain long paper. To use paper narrower than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.), it is recommended that the weight be
greater than or equal to 90 g/m
2
(16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb
2
(24 lb bond).
Curl
Curl is the tendency of media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after
the paper passes through the MFP, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold
and dry conditions, even in the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding problems.
2
(16 to 36 lb bond) grain long in the multipurpose feeder. Paper lighter
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Smoothness
The degree of smoothness of paper directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to the
paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues.
Smoothness needs to be between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; however, smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield
points produces the best print quality.
Moisture content
The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the MFP to feed the paper properly. Leave
the paper in its original wrapper until it is time to use it. This limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can
degrade its performance.
Condition paper while it is still in the original wrapper. To condition it, store it in the same environment as the MFP for 24 to
48 hours before printing to let the paper stabilize in the new conditions. Extend the time several days if the storage or
transportation environment is very different from the MFP environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning
period because of the mass of material.
Grain direction
Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length of the
paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper.
For 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended.
Fiber content
Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically pulped wood. This content provides the paper with a
high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as
cotton possess characteristics that can result in degraded paper handling.
Unacceptable paper
The following papers are not recommended for use with the MFP:
•Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers,
carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper
•Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the MFP
•Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the MFP fuser
•Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±0.09 in., such as
optical character recognition (OCR) forms
In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software application to successfully print on these forms.
•Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled papers
•Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet DIN 19 309
•Recycled paper having a weight less than 60 g/m
•Multiple-part forms or documents
2
(16 lb)
Selecting paper
Proper paper loading helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.
To help avoid jams or poor print quality:
•Always use new, undamaged paper.
•Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on the
paper package.
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•Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
•Do not mix media sizes, weights, or types in the same source; mixing results in jams.
•Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing.
•Do not forget to change the Paper Size setting when using a source that does not support auto size sensing.
•Do not remove trays while a job is printing or Busy appears on the operator panel.
•Make sure the Paper Type, Paper Texture, and Paper Weight settings are correct. (See “Paper Menu” in the Menus
and Messages Guide located on the Software and Documentation CD for detailed information about these
settings.)
•Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source.
•Flex paper back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the MFP:
•Use grain long papers for best results for 60 to 90 g/m
•Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
•Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures
of 230°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks
that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. When in doubt, contact the paper
supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without melting or
releasing hazardous emissions.
2
weights.
Printing on letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser
printers.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead in the
media sources.
Media source or processPrint sideTop of page
500-sheet trays• Single-sided printing:
Printed letterhead face up
• Duplex (two-sided) printing:
Printed letterhead face down
2000-sheet dual input traysLetterhead goes toward the front of the tray.
• Long-edge fed: Letterhead top edge enters
towards the front of the tray.
• Short-edge fed: Letterhead top edge
towards the left of the tray.
2000-sheet high capacity feeder • Single-sided printing:
Multipurpose feeder• Long-edge fed: Letterhead top edge
Printed letterhead face down
• Duplex (two-sided) printing:
Printed letterhead face up
Letterhead goes toward the front of the tray.
towards the front of the MFP.
• Short-edge fed: Letterhead top edge enters
last.
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Transparencies
Feed transparencies from the standard tray or the multipurpose feeder. Try a sample of any transparencies being
considered for use with the MFP before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
•Be sure to set the Paper Type to Transparency from the MFP driver or from MarkVision™ Professional to avoid
damaging the MFP.
•Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand
temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting or releasing hazardous emissions.
•To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
•Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
Selecting transparencies
The MFP can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and durability depend on the
transparency used. Always print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
We recommend Lexmark part number 70X7240 Letter size transparencies and Lexmark part number 12A5010 A4 size
transparencies.
The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. (See “Paper Type” on the publications CD for
detailed information about this setting.) Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the transparencies are
compatible with laser printers that heat transparencies to 230°C (446°F). Use only transparencies that are able to withstand
these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions. For detailed information, see
the Card Stock & Label Guide, which is available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
Transparencies can be fed automatically from the multipurpose feeder and the standard 500-sheet trays (Tray 1 and Tray 2).
See Print media types for information about transparency compatibility with output bins.
Be careful when you handle transparencies. Fingerprints on the surface of the transparency cause poor print quality.
Envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes in the multipurpose feeder. Try a sample of any envelopes you are considering using with
the MFP before buying large quantities. See Loading the multipurpose feeder for instructions on loading envelopes.
When printing on envelopes:
•To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser
printers.
•Set the Paper Source in the Paper menu based on the source in use, set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select
the correct envelope size from the operator panel, the MFP driver, or from MarkVision Professional.
•For best performance, use envelopes made from 90 g/m
weight for the 500-sheet standard trays and multipurpose feeder as long as the cotton content is 25% or less.
Envelopes with 100% cotton content must not exceed 90 g/m
•Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
•For best performance and to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive curl or twist
–Are stuck together or damaged in any way
–Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing
–Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
–Have an interlocking design
–Have postage stamps attached
–Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
–Have nicked edges or bent corners
–Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
2
(24 lb bond) paper. Use up to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond)
2
(24 lb bond) weight.
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•Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions. If you have any doubts about the envelopes you are considering using, check with
the envelope supplier.
•Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
•Do not load different size envelopes at the same time.
•A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperatures may seal the envelopes.
Labels
Note: This MFP is intended for occasional paper label printing only.
The MFP can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers, except for vinyl labels. These labels are supplied in
Letter size, A4 size, and Legal size sheets. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to
withstand temperatures of 230°C (446°F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi).
Try a sample of any labels you are considering using with the MFP before purchasing a large quantity.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
After printing approximately 10,000 pages of labels (or each time you replace the toner cartridge), complete the following
steps to maintain MFP feeding reliability:
1Print five sheets of paper.
2Wait approximately five seconds.
3Print five more sheets of paper.
When printing on labels:
•Set the Paper Type to Labels in the Paper menu. Set the Paper Type from the MFP control panel, the MFP driver,
or from MarkVision Professional.
•Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same source; mixing media can cause feeding
problems.
•Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
•Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets
also contaminate the MFP and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the MFP and cartridge warranties.
•Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
•Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label.
•Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm
(0.04 in.) away from edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the MFP and could void the
warranty.
•If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge, and
use a non-oozing adhesive.
•Remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the MFP.
•Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
•Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide, available on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
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Card stock
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can
significantly affect print quality. See Supported print media for information on the preferred weight and for the grain
direction of print media.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the MFP before purchasing a large quantity.
See Print media weights for information on the preferred weight of media.
When printing on card stock:
•Set the Paper Type in the Paper Menu to Card Stock from the operator panel, from the MFP driver, or from
MarkVision Professional. Set the Paper Weight to CardStock Weight, and set the CardStock Weight to Normal or
Heavy. Set this from the operator panel, the MFP driver, or from MarkVision Professional. Select Heavy for card
stock weighing more than 163 g/m2 (90 lb).
•Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause media
handling or jamming problems.
•Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
•Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the MFP. Preprinting
introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the MFP.
•The use of grain long card stock is recommended.
Storing print media
Use the following guidelines to avoid paper feeding problems and uneven print quality.
•For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the
relative humidity is 40%.
Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with a relative
humidity of 40 to 60%.
•Store cartons of media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
•When storing individual packages of media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the
edges do not buckle or curl.
•Do not place anything on top of the media packages.
•Store paper in its original wrapper until you load it into the MFP.
Avoiding jams
Use appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) to help ensure trouble-free printing. See
Supported print media for more information.
Note: Try a limited sample of any print media you are considering using with the MFP before purchasing
large quantities.
By selecting the appropriate print media and loading it properly, you can avoid most jams. For detailed tray loading
instructions, see the following:
•Loading standard or optional 500-sheet trays
•Loading the multipurpose feeder
•Loading the 2000-sheet dual input trays
•Loading the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder
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The following hints can help you avoid jams:
•Use only recommended print media.
•Do not overload the print media sources. Make sure the stack height does not exceed the maximum height
indicated by the stack line labels in the sources.
•Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled print media.
•Flex, fan, and straighten print media before you load it. If jams do occur with print media, try feeding one sheet at
a time through the multipurpose feeder.
•Do not use print media that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
•Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same print media source.
•Make sure the recommended print side is loaded in the source according to your simplex or duplex needs.
•Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. See Storing print media.
•Do not remove trays during a print job.
•Push all trays in firmly after loading them.
•Make sure the guides in the trays are properly positioned for the size of print media you have loaded. Make sure
the guides are not placed too tightly against the stack of print media.
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Installing options
CAUTION: If you are installing memory or option cards sometime after setting up the MFP, turn the MFP off and
unplug the power cord before continuing.
You can customize the MFP memory capacity and connectivity by adding optional cards. The instructions in this section
help you install any of the following options:
•Memory cards
–Printer memory
–Flash memory
•Firmware cards
–Bar Code
–Forms
–IPDS and SCS/TNe
–PRESCRIBE
–PrintCryption™
•Other options
–External Serial Adapter
–Tri-Port Adapter
–Infrared Adapter
–USB/Parallel 1284-C interface card
–Coax/Twinax Adapter
–Internal print servers (also called internal network adapters or INAs)
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Installing options
Accessing the MFP system board
You must access the MFP system board to install printer memory, flash memory, or an option card.
CAUTION: Turn the MFP off, and unplug the power cord before continuing.
1Loosen the screws on the access panel located on the back side of the MFP.
2Remove the panel from the MFP, and set it aside.
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Installing options
Use the illustration to locate the connector for the option you want to install.
Option card connector
Flash memory or
firmware card
connectors
Printer memory card connector
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Installing a printer memory card
Complete the following instructions to install a printer memory card.
Note: Memory cards designed for other Lexmark printers may not work with your MFP.
1Remove the system board access panel. (See Accessing the MFP system board.)
2Push open the latches on both ends of the memory card connector.
3Unpack the memory card.
Warning: Printer memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the
MFP frame before you touch a memory card.
Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. Save the packaging.
4Align the notches on the bottom of the card with the notches on the connector.
5Push the memory card firmly into the connector until the latches on either end of the connector snap into place.
It may require some force to fully seat the card.
6Make sure each latch fits over the notch on the end of the card.
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Installing options
Installing a flash memory or firmware card
Note: Flash memory and firmware cards designed for other Lexmark printers may not work with your MFP.
1Remove the system board access panel. (See Accessing the MFP system board.)
2Unpack the flash memory or firmware card.
Warning: Flash memory and firmware cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal
such as the MFP frame before you touch a card.
3Holding the flash memory or firmware card by the locking clips, align the plastic pins on the card with the holes on
the system board.
4Push the flash memory or firmware card firmly into place, and release the locking clips.
The entire length of the connector on the flash memory or firmware card must touch the system board and be
locked into the connector.
Be careful not to damage the connectors.
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Installing an option card
Warning: Option cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the MFP frame
before you touch a memory card.
Note: You need a small Phillips screwdriver to attach the option card to the system board.
1Remove the system board access panel. (See Accessing the MFP system board.)
2Unpack the card. Save the packaging materials.
3Align the connection points on the card with the connector on the system board, and push the card firmly into the
system board connector.
4Insert the screws saved from the cover plate (or the extra screws shipped with the card).
5Tighten the screws to secure the card.
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Replacing the access panel
After you have installed options on the MFP system board, follow these steps to reattach the access panel.
1Align the tabs on the right side of the access panel with the slots on the MFP.
2Slide the panel to the right and towards the MFP.
3Tighten the screws.
4Plug the MFP power cord back into a properly grounded electrical outlet, and turn on the MFP.
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Maintaining the MFP
Periodically, you need to complete certain tasks to maintain optimum print quality. These tasks are covered in this chapter.
If several people are using the MFP, you may want to designate a key operator to do the setup and maintenance of the MFP.
Refer printing problems and maintenance tasks to this key operator.
In the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area. In
other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com, or contact the place where you bought the
MFP.
Storing supplies
Choose a cool, clean storage area for the MFP supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packaging until you are
ready to use them.
Do not expose supplies to:
•Direct sunlight
•Temperatures above 35°C (95°F)
•High humidity (above 80%)
•Salty air
•Corrosive gases
•Heavy dust
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Determining the status of supplies
Copy
Fax
FTP
Status/
Supplies
The MFP control panel alerts you once a supply item or maintenance is required. The Print status message bar at the
bottom of the touch screen indicates if the MFP is Ready and lets you know if any supplies are low or empty. Touching
Status / Supplies on the bottom of the touch screen will open the Status / Supplies screen where you can view the
status of the various trays and other supply items.
Ready. 88 Toner low.
Touch any button to begin.
E-mail
Menus
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Conserving supplies
Several settings in your application software or through the touch screen let you conserve toner and paper. For more
information on changing these settings, see the Menus and Messages Guide on the Software and Documentation CD.
SupplyMenu selection itemWhat the setting does
To ne rToner Darkness; touch the
Print mediaMultipage Print; touch the Menus
Menus button
Settings Æ Quality Menu
Æ Printer Settings Æ
button
Finishing Menu
Duplex; touch the Menus
Æ Printer Settings Æ
button
Finishing Menu
Use your software application or
MFP driver to send a Verify Print
job.
Æ Printer
Lets you adjust the level of toner released on a sheet of print media.
The values range from 1 (lightest setting) to 10 (darkest setting).
Note: When toner is low, firmly shake the cartridge to redistribute
any remaining toner. See Ordering a toner cartridge or photoconductor for more information.
Causes the MFP to print two or more page images on one side of a
sheet. Values for Multipage Print are 2 Up, 3 Up, 4 Up, 6 Up, 9 Up, 12
Up, and 16 Up. Combined with the duplex setting, Multipage Print
lets you print up to 32 pages on one sheet of paper (16 images on
the front and 16 on the back).
Duplex printing is available when you have a duplex unit. It lets you
print on both sides of a sheet of paper.
Lets you examine the first copy of a multiple-copy job to be sure it is
satisfactory before you print the other copies. If the job is
unsatisfactory, you can cancel the job.
See Printing and deleting held jobs for more information about a
Verify Print job.
Ordering supplies
To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies
Dealers in your area. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com, or contact the place
where you bought the MFP.
Ordering a toner cartridge or photoconductor
When the Toner Low message appears, you should order a new toner cartridge.
When the PC unit life warning message appears, you should order a new photoconductor.
You need to have a new toner cartridge or photoconductor available when the current one no longer prints satisfactorily.
The following table lists the part numbers for ordering these items.
Part numberDescription
X850H21GToner cartridge
X850H22GPhotoconductor
Maintenance kit
80 Scheduled Maintenance appears on the display after 300,000 pages have printed to let you know it is time to replace
MFP maintenance items. Order a maintenance kit when 80 Scheduled Maintenance first appears on the display. The
maintenance kit contains all the items necessary to replace the pick rollers, the fuser, and the transfer roller.
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See the following table for the maintenance kit part number for your specific MFP.
Machine voltagePart numbers
110 V40X0956
220 V40X0957
100 V40X0958
Ordering staple cartridges
Staple cartridges hold 3,000 staples. Use part number 25A0013 to order a pack of three staple cartridges.
When Staples Low or Staples Empty appears on the operator panel display, insert a new staple cartridge in the finisher.
See the illustrations inside the stapler access door for more information.
•If Staple Alarm is set to Single, the MFP stops printing, and the Load Staples message appears. Install a new
staple cartridge, or press Go to clear the message and continue printing.
•If Staple Alarm is set to Continuous, the MFP displays the Load Staples message and continues printing. A
partial sheet of staples will remain in the staple cartridge holder when this message appears. Do not remove this
sheet. Install a new staple cartridge to properly feed the partial sheet of staples.
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Maintaining the MFP
Cleaning the flatbed and backing material
1Open the document cover.
2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth or cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol (95%).
3Wipe the flatbed and backing material by moving the cloth or swab from side to side.
Backing material
Flatbed
4Close the document cover.
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Clearing jams
By carefully selecting print media and loading it properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. For more
information on avoiding paper jams, see Avoiding jams. If jams do occur, follow the steps outlined in this section.
To resolve the paper jam messages, you must clear the entire paper path, and then touch Continue to clear the message
and resume printing. The MFP prints a new copy of the page that jammed if Jam Recovery is set to On or Auto; however,
the Auto setting does not guarantee the page will print.
Identifying jams
If the MFP jams, the appropriate jam message will be displayed on the touch screen Print status message bar.
Copy
Fax
Status/
Supplies
FTP
200.01 Paper jam, [x] pages
jammed. Leave paper in bin.
E-mail
Menus
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