Lexmark X264dn User Manual

Understanding fax options
Original Size
This option lets you choose the size of the documents you are going to fax.
1From the Fax area of the printer control panel, press the Options button.
Original Size appears.
2Press .
3Press the arrow buttons until the size of the original document appears, and then press .
Content
This option tells the printer the original document type. Choose from Text, Text/Photo, or Photo. Content affects the
quality and size of your scan.
Text—Emphasizes sharp, black,...

Improving fax quality
QuestionTip
When should I use Text
mode?
Use Text mode when text preservation is the main goal of the fax, and preserving images
copied from the original document is not a concern.
Text mode is recommended for faxing receipts, carbon copy forms, and documents that
contain only text or fine line art.
When should I use
Text/Photo mode?
Use Text/Photo mode when faxing an original document that contains a mixture of text and
graphics.
Text/Photo mode is recommended for magazine...

Scanning to a computer or flash drive
ADFScanner glass
Use the ADF for multiple‑page documents.Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or
photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine
clippings).
You can scan documents directly to a computer or a flash drive. The computer does not have to be directly connected
to the printer for you to receive Scan to PC images. You can scan the document back to the computer over the network
by creating a scan...

A shortcut number was automatically assigned when you clicked Submit. Remember this shortcut number and use
it when you are ready to scan your documents.
aLoad an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.
Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as
magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass.
bIf you are loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides....

Understanding scan profile options
Quick Setup
This option lets you select preset formats or customize the scan job settings. You can select one of these settings:
Custom Photo - Color JPEG
Text - BW PDF Photo - Color TIFF
Text - BW TIFF Text/Photo - BW PDF
Text/Photo - Color PDF
To customize the scan job settings, from the Quick Setup menu, select Custom. Then change the scan settings as needed.
Format Type
This option defines the format (PDF, JPEG, or TIFF) for the scanned image.
PDF—Creates a single...

Darkness
This option adjusts how light or dark your scanned documents will turn out in relation to the original document.
Resolution
This option 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.
Original Size
This option sets the size of the documents you are going to scan. When Original Size is set to Mixed Sizes, you can scan
an original document...

QuestionTip
When should I use
Text/Photo mode?
Use Text/Photo mode when scanning an original document that contains a mixture of text
and graphics.
Text/Photo mode is recommended for magazine articles, business graphics, and brochures.
When should I use Photo
mode?Use Photo mode when scanning photos printed on a laser printer or taken from a magazine or
newspaper.
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Understanding printer menus
Menus list
A number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change printer settings.
Note: Certain menus are not available on selected printer models.
Paper Menu Reports Network/Ports Settings
Default Source
Size/Type
Configure MP
Paper Texture
Paper Weight
Paper Loading
Custom Types
Universal Setup
Custom Scan SizesMenu Settings Page
Device Statistics
Network Setup Page
Shortcut List
Fax Job Log
Fax Call Log
E‑mail Shortcuts
Fax Shortcuts
Profiles List
Print Fonts...

Size/Type menu
Menu itemDescription
Select Source menu
Tray 1
Tray 2
MP Feeder
Manual Paper
Manual EnvNotes:
These menus let you specify the installed paper size and type in the
selected tray or manual feeder.
Only installed trays and feeders are listed in this menu.
Set Size menu for Tray 1 or Tray 2
A4
A5
A6
JIS B5
Executive
Folio
Legal
Letter
Oficio (Mexico)
Statement
UniversalLets you specify the paper size loaded in each tray
Notes:
Letter is the US factory default setting. A4 is the international...

Menu itemDescription
Set Type menu for Tray 1
Plain Paper
Card Stock
Transparency
Recycled
Labels
Bond
Letterhead
Preprinted
Colored Paper
Light Paper
Heavy Paper
Rough/Cotton
Custom Type Lets you specify the type of paper loaded in Tray 1
Notes:
Plain Paper is the factory default setting for Tray 1.
If available, a user‑defined name will appear instead of Custom
Type .
Use this menu item to configure automatic tray linking.
Set Type menu for Tray 2
Plain Paper
Card Stock
Recycled
Labels
Bond
Letterhead...