Lexmark C734dn User Manual

							3Locate and double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
4From the Printer List, choose Add.
5Choose the Default Browser tab.
6Click More Printers.
7From the first pop‑up menu, choose AppleTalk.
8From the second pop‑up menu, select Local AppleTalk zone.
9Select the printer from the list.
10Click Add.
Installing the printer on a wired network
These instructions apply to Ethernet and fiber optic network connections.
Before you install the printer on a wired network, make sure that:
You have completed the initial setup of the printer.
The printer is connected to your network with the appropriate type of cable.
For Windows users
1Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
Wait for the Welcome screen to appear.
If the CD does not launch after a minute, then do the following:
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
2Click Install Printer and Software.
3Click Agree to agree to the License Agreement.
4Select Suggested, and then click Next.
Note: To configure the printer using a static IP address, using IPv6, or to configure printers using scripts, select
Custom and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
5Select Wired Network Attach, and then click Next.
6Select the printer manufacturer from the list.
7Select the printer model from the list, and then click Next.
8Select the printer from the list of printers discovered on the network, and then click Finish.
Note: If your configured printer does not appear in the list of discovered printers, click Add Port and follow the
instructions on the computer screen.
9Follow the instructions on the computer screen to complete the installation.
For Macintosh users
1Allow the network DHCP server to assign an IP address to the printer.
2Print the network setup page from the printer. For information on printing a network setup page, see “Printing a
network setup page” on page 34. Additional printer setup41
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							3Locate the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section of the network setup page. You will need the IP address if you
are configuring access for computers on a different subnet than the printer.
4Install the drivers and add the printer.
aInstall a PPD file on the computer:
1Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD drive.
2Double-click the installer package for the printer.
3From the Welcome screen, click Continue.
4Click Continue again after viewing the Readme file.
5Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the
agreement.
6Select a Destination, and then click Continue.
7From the Easy Install screen, click Install.
8Type the user password, and then click OK.
All the necessary software is installed on the computer.
9Click Restart when installation is complete.
bAdd the printer:
For IP printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
1
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2Click Print & Fax.
3Click +.
4Click IP.
5Type the IP address of your printer in the Address field.
6Click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
1
From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
2Double‑click Utilities.
3Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
4From the Printer List, click Add.
5Click IP.
6Type the IP address of your printer in the Address field.
7Click Add.
For AppleTalk printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5
1
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2Click Print & Fax.
3Click +.
4Click AppleTalk.
5Select the printer from the list.
6Click Add. Additional printer setup42
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							In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
1
From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
2Double‑click Utilities.
3Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
4From the Printer List, click Add.
5Choose the Default Browser tab.
6Click More Printers.
7From the first pop‑up menu, choose AppleTalk.
8From the second pop‑up menu, select Local AppleTalk zone.
9Select the printer from the list.
10Click Add.
Note: If the printer doesnt show up in the list, you may need to add it using the IP address. Contact your
system support person for assistance.
Changing port settings after installing a new network Internal
Solutions Port
When a new network Lexmark Internal Solutions Port (ISP) is installed in the printer, the printer is assigned a new IP
address. The printer configurations on computers that access the printer must be updated with this new IP address in
order to print to it over the network.
Notes:
If the printer has a static IP address that will stay the same, then you do not need to make any changes to the
computer configurations.
If the computers are configured to print to the printer by a network name that will stay the same, instead of by
IP address, then you do not need to make any changes to the computer configurations.
If you are adding a wireless ISP to a printer previously configured for a wired connection, then make sure the
wired network is disconnected when you configure the printer to operate wirelessly. If the wired connection
remains connected, then the wireless configuration will complete, but the wireless ISP will not be active. In the
event that the printer was configured for a wireless ISP while still attached to a wired connection, disconnect
the wired connection, turn the printer off, and then turn the printer back on again. This will enable the wireless
ISP.
Only one network connection at a time is active. If you want to switch the connection type between wired and
wireless, you must first turn the printer off, connect the cable (to switch to a wired connection) or disconnect
the cable (to switch to a wireless connection), and then turn the printer back on again.
For Windows users
1Print a network setup page and make a note of the new IP address.
2Open the printers folder:
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.
cPress Enter, or click OK.
The printers folder opens. Additional printer setup43
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							3Locate the printer that has changed.
Note: If there is more than one copy of the printer, then update all of them with the new IP address.
4Right‑click the printer.
5Click Properties.
6Click the Ports tab.
7Locate the port in the list, and then select it.
8Click Configure Port.
9Type the new IP address in the “Printer Name or IP Address” field. You can find the new IP address on the network
setup page you printed in step 1.
10Click OK, and then click Close.
For Macintosh users
1Print a network setup page and make a note of the new IP address.
2Locate the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section of the network setup page. You will need the IP address if you
are configuring access for computers on a different subnet than the printer.
3Add the printer:
For IP printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
a
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
bClick Print & Fax.
cClick +.
dClick IP.
eType the IP address of your printer in the Address field.
fClick Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
a
From the Go menu, choose Applications.
bDouble‑click Utilities.
cDouble‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
dFrom the Printer List, click Add.
eClick IP.
fType the IP address of your printer in the Address field.
gClick Add.
For AppleTalk printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5
a
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
bClick Print & Fax.
cClick +.
dClick AppleTalk. Additional printer setup44
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							eSelect the printer from the list.
fClick Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
a
From the Go menu, choose Applications.
bDouble‑click Utilities.
cDouble‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
dFrom the Printer List, click Add.
eChoose the Default Browser tab.
fClick More Printers.
gFrom the first pop‑up menu, choose AppleTalk.
hFrom the second pop‑up menu, select Local AppleTalk zone.
iSelect the printer from the list.
jClick Add.
Setting up serial printing
In serial printing, data is transferred one bit at a time. Although serial printing is usually slower than parallel printing,
it is the preferred option when there is a great deal of distance between the printer and computer or when an interface
with a better transfer rate is not available.
After installing the serial or communication (COM) port, you will need to configure the printer and the computer so
they can communicate. Make sure you have connected the serial cable to the COM port on your printer.
1Set the parameters in the printer:
aFrom the printer control panel, navigate to the menu with port settings.
bLocate the submenu with serial port settings.
cMake any necessary changes to the serial settings.
dSave the new settings.
ePrint a menu settings page.
2Install the printer driver:
aInsert the Software and Documentation CD. It launches automatically.
If the CD does not launch automatically, then do the following:
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
bClick Install Printer and Software.
cClick Agree to accept the Printer Software License Agreement.
dClick Custom.
eMake sure Select Components is selected, and then click Next.
fSelect the printer model from the menu, and then click Add Printer.
gClick the + beside the printer model under Select Components.
hMake sure the correct COM port is available under Select Components. This is the port where the serial cable
attaches to the computer (example: COM1). Additional printer setup45
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							iMake sure the box next to the selected printer model is checked.
jSelect any other optional software you want to install, and then click Next.
kClick Finish to complete the printer software installation.
3Set the COM port parameters:
After the printer driver is installed, you must set the serial parameters in the COM port assigned to the printer
driver.
The serial parameters in the COM port must match the serial parameters you set in the printer.
aOpen the Device Manager.
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type devmgmt.msc.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
The Device Manager opens.
bClick + to expand the list of available ports.
cSelect the communications port where you attached the serial cable to your computer (example: COM1).
dClick Properties.
eOn the Port Settings tab, set the serial parameters to the same serial parameters in the printer.
Look for the printer settings under the serial heading on the menu settings page you printed earlier.
fClick OK, and then close all the windows.
gPrint a test page to verify printer installation. When a test page prints successfully, printer setup is complete. Additional printer setup46
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							Minimizing your printers environmental impact
Lexmark is committed to environmental sustainability and is continually improving its printers to reduce their impact
on the environment. We design with the environment in mind, engineer our packaging to reduce materials, and provide
collection and recycling programs. For more information, see:
The Notices chapter
The Environmental Sustainability section of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment
The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle
By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you may be able to reduce your printers impact even further. This chapter
outlines the settings and tasks that may yield a greater environmental benefit.
Saving paper and toner
Using recycled paper and other office papers
As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for
use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. In 1998, Lexmark presented to the US government a study demonstrating
that recycled paper produced by major mills in the US fed as well as non-recycled paper. However, no blanket statement
can be made that all recycled paper will feed well.
Lexmark consistently tests its printers with recycled paper (20–100% post-consumer waste) and a variety of test paper
from around the world, using chamber tests for different temperature and humidity conditions. Lexmark has found no
reason to discourage the use of todays recycled office papers, but generally the following property guidelines apply
to recycled paper.
Low moisture content (4–5%)
Suitable smoothness (100–200 Sheffield units, or 140–350 Bendtsen units, European)
Note: Some much smoother papers (such as premium 24 lb laser papers, 50–90 Sheffield units) and much
rougher papers (such as premium cotton papers, 200–300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to work very
well in laser printers, despite surface texture. Before using these types of paper, consult your paper supplier.
Suitable sheet-to-sheet coefficient of friction (0.4–0.6)
Sufficient bending resistance in the direction of feed
Recycled paper, paper of lower weight (
						

							Use both sides of the paper
If your printer model supports duplex printing, you can control whether print appears on one or two sides of the paper
by selecting 2‑sided printing from the Print dialog or the Lexmark Toolbar.
Place multiple pages on one sheet of paper
You can print up to 16 consecutive pages of a multiple‑page document onto one side of a single sheet of paper by
selecting a setting from the Multipage printing (N‑Up) section of the Print dialog.
Check your first draft for accuracy
Before printing or making multiple copies of a document:
Use the preview feature, which you can select from the Print dialog or the Lexmark Toolbar, to see how the document
will look before you print it.
Print one copy of the document to check its content and format for accuracy.
Avoid paper jams
Carefully select and load paper to avoid paper jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 148.
Saving energy
Using Eco‑Mode
Use Eco‑Mode to quickly select one or more ways to reduce your printers environmental impact.
Note: See the table for the multiple settings that change when you select an Eco-Mode setting.
ChooseTo
Energy Reduce energy use, especially when the printer is idle.
Printer engine motors do not start until a job is ready to print. You may notice a short delay before the
first page is printed.
The printer enters Power Saver mode after one minute of inactivity.
When the printer enters Power Saver mode, the printer control panel display light is turned off.
Paper
Enable the automatic duplex feature (on printer models that support duplex).
Turn off print log features.
Energy/Paper Use all the settings associated with Energy mode and Paper mode.
Off Use factory default settings for all settings associated with Eco‑Mode. This setting supports the performance
specifications for your printer.
1Make sure that the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the printer control panel, press .
3Press the up or down arrow button until Settings appears, and then press .
4Press the up or down arrow button until General Settings appears, and then press . Minimizing your printers environmental impact 48
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							5Press the up or down arrow button until Eco‑Mode appears, and then press .
6Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through the list of possible settings. Press  at the correct setting.
Submitting Selection appears.
Reducing printer noise
Use Quiet Mode to reduce printer noise.
Note: See the table for the multiple settings that change when you select a Quiet Mode setting.
ChooseTo
On (Text/Graphics)
Note: This setting is best suited for printing text and line
graphics.Reduce printer noise.
Print jobs will process at one‑half the normal processing
speed.
Printer engine motors do not start until a job is ready to
print. There will be a short delay before the first page is
printed.
Fans run at reduced speed or are turned off.
If your printer has faxing capability, fax sounds are
reduced or disabled, including those made by the fax
speaker and ringer. The fax is placed in standby mode.
The alarm control and cartridge alarm sounds are turned
off.
The printer will ignore the Advance Start command.
Off (Image/Photo)
Note: Selecting Photo from the driver may disable Quiet
Mode and provide better print quality and full speed
printing.Use factory default settings. This setting supports the
performance specifications for your printer.
1Make sure that the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the printer control panel, press .
3Press the up or down arrow button until Settings appears, and then press .
4Press the up or down arrow button until General Settings appears, and then press .
5Press the up or down arrow button until Quiet Mode appears, and then press .
6Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through the list of possible settings. Press  at the correct setting.
Submitting Selection appears.
Adjusting Power Saver
Available settings range from 1–240 minutes. The factory default setting is 30 minutes.
To increase or decrease the number of minutes before the printer enters Power Saver mode, do one of the following: Minimizing your printers environmental impact 49
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							Using the Embedded Web Server
1
Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.
Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print a network setup page and locate the IP
address in the TCP/IP section.
2Click Settings, and then click General Settings.
3Click Timeouts.
4In the Power Saver box, increase or decrease the number of minutes you want the printer to wait before it enters
Power Saver mode.
5Click Submit.
Using the printer control panel
1
Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2Press .
3Press the up or down arrow button until Settings appears, and then press .
4Press the up or down arrow button until General Settings appears, and then press .
5Press the up or down arrow button until Timeouts appears, and then press .
6Press the up or down arrow button until Power Saver appears, and then press .
7Press the up or down arrow button to increase or decrease the number of minutes before the printer enters Power
Saver mode, and then press 
.
Adjusting the brightness of the display
Using the Embedded Web Server
1
Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.
Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then you can:
View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.
Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.
2Click Settings, and then click Utilities Menu.
3In the LCD Brightness box, type in the brightness you want for your display. Available settings range from 1–10. The
factory default setting is 5.
4Click Submit.
Using the printer control panel
1
Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2Press .
3Press the up or down arrow button until Settings appears, and then press .
4Press the up or down arrow button until Utilities Menu appears, and then press . Minimizing your printers environmental impact 50
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