Lexmark X4850 User Manual
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Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturers authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. CAUTION: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls. If the power cord is misused, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of misuse. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it. Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Contents Safety information.........................................................................................................2 Introduction..................................................................................................................11 Finding information about the printer.................................................................................................11 Wireless network compatibility..........................................................................................................14 Setting up the printer...................................................................................................15 Checking the box contents................................................................................................................15 Understanding the parts of the printer...............................................................................................16 Standalone setup...............................................................................................................................18 Understanding the printer software...................................................................................................23 Understanding the control panel.......................................................................................................26 Using the control panel ............................................................................................................................... 26 Navigating the control panel menus ........................................................................................................... 27 Saving settings..................................................................................................................................28 Installing the printer software.............................................................................................................29 What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean?..........................................................................................29 Turning printing voice notification on or off........................................................................................29 Security Information...........................................................................................................................30 Networking...................................................................................................................31 General networking...........................................................................................................................31 Networking overview .................................................................................................................................. 31 Common home network configurations ...................................................................................................... 31 What information do I need and where do I find it? .................................................................................... 33 Finding the MAC address ........................................................................................................................... 33 Printing a network setup page .................................................................................................................... 34 Sharing a printer in a Windows environment .............................................................................................. 34 Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets ........................................................................... 35 Wireless networking..........................................................................................................................35 Finding IP addresses .................................................................................................................................. 35 Assigning an IP address ............................................................................................................................. 36 Configure IP address .................................................................................................................................. 36 Finding the signal strength ......................................................................................................................... 36 Installing the printer on a network............................................................................................................... 36 Sharing the printer on a network ................................................................................................................ 36 Configure network printers ......................................................................................................................... 37 Types of wireless networks ........................................................................................................................ 38 Tips for using network adapters ................................................................................................................. 38 Advanced wireless setup...................................................................................................................39 3 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows ................................................................................ 39 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows ................................................... 40 Loading paper and original documents.....................................................................41 Loading paper....................................................................................................................................41 Using the automatic paper type sensor.............................................................................................41 Loading envelopes............................................................................................................................41 Loading labels...................................................................................................................................42 Loading greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards....................................................42 Loading transparencies.....................................................................................................................43 Loading iron-on transfers...................................................................................................................43 Loading custom-size paper...............................................................................................................43 Loading banner paper.......................................................................................................................43 Loading original documents on the scanner glass............................................................................44 Using the Paper Handling submenu..................................................................................................44 Printing.........................................................................................................................45 Printing basic documents..................................................................................................................45 Printing a document.................................................................................................................................... 45 Printing a Web page ................................................................................................................................... 45 Printing photos or images from a Web page .............................................................................................. 46 Printing multiple copies of a document ....................................................................................................... 46 Collating copies .......................................................................................................................................... 47 Printing the last page first (reverse page order) ......................................................................................... 47 Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up).............................................................................................. 47 Pausing print jobs ....................................................................................................................................... 48 Canceling print jobs .................................................................................................................................... 48 Understanding the Print Files Options menu .............................................................................................. 48 Printing documents from a removable storage device ............................................................................... 49 Printing document files from a memory card or flash drive ........................................................................ 49 Printing specialty documents.............................................................................................................50 Choosing compatible specialty paper types ............................................................................................... 50 Printing envelopes ...................................................................................................................................... 50 Printing greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, and postcards .............................................................. 50 Printing a document as a poster ................................................................................................................. 51 Printing an image as a poster ..................................................................................................................... 51 Printing a booklet ........................................................................................................................................ 52 Assembling a booklet ................................................................................................................................. 52 Printing on custom-size paper .................................................................................................................... 52 Printing iron-on transfers ............................................................................................................................ 53 Printing transparencies ............................................................................................................................... 53 Printing a banner ........................................................................................................................................ 53 Printing on both sides of the paper....................................................................................................54 Understanding the two-sided printing (duplexing) function......................................................................... 54 4 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically .................................................................... 54 Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually........................................................................... 55 Changing printer settings...................................................................................................................55 Saving and deleting print settings............................................................................................................... 55 Using the Change Printer Default Settings submenu ................................................................................. 56 Resetting printer software to factory default settings.................................................................................. 56 Resetting the printer to factory default settings .......................................................................................... 57 Working with photos...................................................................................................58 Using recommended paper...............................................................................................................58 Retrieving and managing photos.......................................................................................................58 Understanding the Photo Card Mode menu ............................................................................................... 58 Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera.......................................................................... 59 Inserting a flash drive ................................................................................................................................. 60 Inserting a memory card ............................................................................................................................. 60 Understanding the PictBridge Default Print Settings menu ........................................................................62 Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel................................. 62 Transferring all photos from a memory card using the computer ............................................................... 63 Transferring selected photos from a memory card using the computer ..................................................... 63 Transferring selected photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer ............................................... 64 Transferring all photos from a CD or flash drive using the computer ......................................................... 64 Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive ........................................................................... 65 Changing the Productivity Studio temporary files preferences ...................................................................65 Changing the Productivity Studio searched folders preferences ................................................................ 65 Changing the Productivity Studio library preferences................................................................................. 66 Changing the Productivity Studio transfer settings ..................................................................................... 66 Editing photos....................................................................................................................................66 Cropping a photo ........................................................................................................................................ 66 Editing photos using the control panel........................................................................................................ 66 Rotating a photo ......................................................................................................................................... 67 Changing the Resolution / Size of a photo ................................................................................................. 67 Applying One-Click Auto Fixes to a photo .................................................................................................. 68 Reducing the red-eye effect in a photo....................................................................................................... 68 Blurring/Sharpening a photo ....................................................................................................................... 68 Enhancing a photo...................................................................................................................................... 69 Changing the Hue / Saturation of a photo .................................................................................................. 69 Changing the Gamma Value of a photo or image ...................................................................................... 69 Despeckling a photo ................................................................................................................................... 69 Changing the Brightness / Contrast settings of a photo ............................................................................. 70 Applying a color effect to a photo ............................................................................................................... 70 Changing the Exposure setting of a photo ................................................................................................. 70 Removing wavy patterns from scanned photos, magazines, or newspapers............................................. 70 Printing photos...................................................................................................................................71 Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device using the computer ............................................ 71 Viewing / Printing photos from the Productivity Studio ............................................................................... 71 Printing Photo Packages ............................................................................................................................ 72 5 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Creating Photo Greeting Cards .................................................................................................................. 72 Viewing a slideshow of photos on the control panel display....................................................................... 73 Printing a photo or selected photos ............................................................................................................ 73 Printing all photos from a memory device .................................................................................................. 74 Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet............................................................. 74 Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF .................................................................................... 75 Creating and viewing a slideshow.....................................................................................................75 Copying.........................................................................................................................77 Making a copy...................................................................................................................................77 Making a color or black-and-white copy............................................................................................77 Copying photos..................................................................................................................................77 Copying a photo using the computer.................................................................................................78 Enlarging or reducing an image........................................................................................................78 Adjusting copy quality........................................................................................................................79 Adjusting the brightness of a copy....................................................................................................79 Collating copies using the control panel............................................................................................80 Repeating an image on one page.....................................................................................................81 Copying on both sides of the paper (duplexing)................................................................................81 Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)...................................................................................82 Changing the default copy settings...................................................................................................82 Understanding the Copy Mode menu................................................................................................83 Scanning.......................................................................................................................84 Scanning a document........................................................................................................................84 Scanning a document using the computer........................................................................................84 Scanning text for editing....................................................................................................................85 Scanning images for editing..............................................................................................................85 Scanning a photo to Work with Documents and Photos...................................................................85 Making a color or black-and-white scan............................................................................................86 Scanning multiple photos at one time using the computer................................................................86 Creating a PDF from a scanned item................................................................................................87 Canceling a scan job.........................................................................................................................87 Customizing scan settings using the computer.................................................................................87 Understanding the Scan Mode menu................................................................................................88 Scanning to a computer over a network using the control panel.......................................................89 Saving a scanned image on the computer........................................................................................89 Changing the Productivity Studio scan settings................................................................................90 Changing the default scan settings...................................................................................................90 Adding a file to an e-mail message...................................................................................................91 6 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Adding a new scanned image to an e-mail message........................................................................91 Scanning documents or images for e-mailing...................................................................................92 Changing the Productivity Studio e-mail screen preferences............................................................92 Faxing...........................................................................................................................93 Receiving a fax automatically............................................................................................................93 Sending a fax using the software......................................................................................................93 Maintaining the printer................................................................................................94 Installing print cartridges....................................................................................................................94 Removing a used print cartridge........................................................................................................96 Refilling print cartridges.....................................................................................................................96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges............................................................................................96 Aligning print cartridges.....................................................................................................................97 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles..................................................................................................97 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts................................................................................97 Preserving the print cartridges...........................................................................................................98 Cleaning the scanner glass...............................................................................................................99 Cleaning the exterior of the printer....................................................................................................99 Ordering supplies..............................................................................................................................99 Ordering print cartridges ............................................................................................................................. 99 Ordering paper and other supplies ............................................................................................................. 99 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................101 Setup Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................101 Incorrect language appears on the display............................................................................................... 101 Power button is not lit ............................................................................................................................... 101 Software does not install .......................................................................................................................... 102 Page does not print .................................................................................................................................. 103 Understanding Warning levels.................................................................................................................. 104 Removing and reinstalling the software.................................................................................................... 105 Enabling the USB port .............................................................................................................................. 105 Solving printer communication problems.................................................................................................. 106 Wireless troubleshooting.................................................................................................................106 How do I find out what type of security my network is using? .................................................................. 106 Check your security keys.......................................................................................................................... 106 Printer is configured correctly, but cannot be found on the network......................................................... 106 Wireless network printer does not print .................................................................................................... 107 Wi-Fi indicator is not lit ............................................................................................................................. 108 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation ......................................................................... 108 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange................................................................................................................... 110 Wireless printer is no longer working........................................................................................................ 111 Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation ..................................... 112 7 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Printer cannot connect to the wireless network ........................................................................................ 113 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ..................................................................................................................................................... 114 Checking your network name (Windows users only)................................................................................115 Ping the access point ............................................................................................................................... 115 Ping the printer ......................................................................................................................................... 116 Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only)............................................................................... 116 Changing wireless settings after installation............................................................................................. 116 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings....................................................... 117 Check printer ports (Windows users only) ................................................................................................ 117 Print troubleshooting........................................................................................................................117 Partial 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) photo prints when using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera .................... 117 Improving print quality .............................................................................................................................. 118 Poor text and graphic quality .................................................................................................................... 119 Poor quality at the edges of the page ....................................................................................................... 120 Print speed is slow.................................................................................................................................... 121 Partial document or photo prints............................................................................................................... 121 Photo smudges or scratches .................................................................................................................... 121 Checking the print cartridges .................................................................................................................... 122 Ink levels seem incorrect .......................................................................................................................... 122 Ink levels seem to go down too quickly .................................................................................................... 122 A blank or incorrect page prints ................................................................................................................ 122 Characters on printout are missing or unexpected ................................................................................... 123 Colors on printout are faded or differ from colors on the screen .............................................................. 123 Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together ............................................................................... 124 Page prints with different fonts ................................................................................................................. 124 Print is too dark or smudged..................................................................................................................... 124 Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly..................................................... 125 Printouts have alternating bands of light and dark print ........................................................................... 125 Transparencies or photos contain white lines .......................................................................................... 125 Vertical straight lines are not smooth ....................................................................................................... 126 White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas ................................................................................. 126 Checking the printer status ....................................................................................................................... 127 Settings are not saved .............................................................................................................................. 127 Checking printer readiness ....................................................................................................................... 127 Checking the Spool Settings for banner printing ...................................................................................... 128 Resolving font problems ........................................................................................................................... 128 Printer is busy printing another job ........................................................................................................... 129 Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status .......................................................................................... 129 Printing a test page................................................................................................................................... 129 Test page does not print ........................................................................................................................... 130 External print server is not working .......................................................................................................... 130 Duplex unit does not operate correctly ..................................................................................................... 131 Removing an external print server............................................................................................................ 131 Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged...................................................................................... 131 Printer is plugged in but does not print ..................................................................................................... 131 Printer is trying to print to File ................................................................................................................... 132 8 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive..................................................................... 132 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge ................................................................................... 133 Printer cannot communicate with computers over peer-to-peer network ................................................. 133 Printer is not able to communicate with the computer .............................................................................. 134 Problems when copying, scanning, or faxing ........................................................................................... 135 Wrong printer is attached ......................................................................................................................... 135 Updating the printer software ................................................................................................................... 135 Bidirectional communication is not established ........................................................................................ 135 Experiencing poor quality or incorrect output ........................................................................................... 136 Checking the port setting .......................................................................................................................... 136 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting................................................................................................136 How to clear and avoid paper jams .......................................................................................................... 136 Paper jam in the printer ............................................................................................................................ 137 Paper jam in the paper support ................................................................................................................ 137 Paper or specialty media misfeeds........................................................................................................... 137 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media.....................................................................138 Banner paper jams ................................................................................................................................... 138 Paper continues to jam ............................................................................................................................. 139 Paper jam in the duplex unit ..................................................................................................................... 139 Memory card troubleshooting..........................................................................................................140 Memory card cannot be inserted .............................................................................................................. 140 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted ..................................................................................... 140 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network ................................................... 141 Copy troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................142 Copier does not respond .......................................................................................................................... 142 Scanner unit does not close ..................................................................................................................... 142 Poor copy quality ...................................................................................................................................... 143 Copied item does not match the original item .......................................................................................... 144 Partial document or photo copies ............................................................................................................. 144 Scan troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................144 Scanner does not respond ....................................................................................................................... 144 Scan was not successful .......................................................................................................................... 145 Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer .................................................................................... 145 Poor scanned image quality ..................................................................................................................... 146 Partial document or photo scans .............................................................................................................. 146 Cannot scan to a computer over a network .............................................................................................. 146 Error messages on the printer display.............................................................................................147 Alignment Error......................................................................................................................................... 147 Cartridge Error (1102, 1203, 1204, or 120F) ............................................................................................ 147 Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low......................................................................................... 148 Clear Carrier Jam ..................................................................................................................................... 148 Cover Open .............................................................................................................................................. 148 Error 1104................................................................................................................................................. 148 Invalid Device ........................................................................................................................................... 148 Left Cartridge Error / Right Cartridge Error............................................................................................... 149 Left Cartridge Incorrect / Right Cartridge Incorrect................................................................................... 149 9 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing ...................................................................................... 149 Memory Failure......................................................................................................................................... 150 No images have been selected ................................................................................................................ 150 No photo/paper size selection has been made ........................................................................................ 150 Could not detect a proof sheet ................................................................................................................. 150 No proof sheet information ....................................................................................................................... 150 No valid photo image files detected.......................................................................................................... 150 Only one photo enhancement may be chosen at a time .......................................................................... 151 Only one photo/size selection can be chosen at a time ...........................................................................151 Paper Mismatch........................................................................................................................................ 151 Paper Jam ................................................................................................................................................ 151 Paper Out ................................................................................................................................................. 151 Paper or Photo Size error ......................................................................................................................... 151 Paper Size/Type error .............................................................................................................................. 151 Photo size error. Photo must fit on page. ................................................................................................. 151 PictBridge Communication Error .............................................................................................................. 152 Please remove the camera card............................................................................................................... 152 Printer Carrier Stall ................................................................................................................................... 152 Proof Sheet Error...................................................................................................................................... 152 Some photos removed from card by host................................................................................................. 152 Problems reading the memory card ......................................................................................................... 152 Two-sided paper type error ...................................................................................................................... 153 Two-sided printing is not supported on the current paper size ................................................................. 153 Two-sided printing is not supported on the current paper type ................................................................ 153 Error messages on the computer screen........................................................................................153 Clearing error messages .......................................................................................................................... 153 Left/Right Cartridge Missing ..................................................................................................................... 154 Communication not available ................................................................................................................... 154 General Printing Problem ......................................................................................................................... 154 Ink Low ..................................................................................................................................................... 154 Out of Memory .......................................................................................................................................... 154 Out of Paper ............................................................................................................................................. 155 Fixing a printing failure ............................................................................................................................. 155 Paper Jam ................................................................................................................................................ 155 Multiple All-In-Ones found ........................................................................................................................ 155 Print File Error .......................................................................................................................................... 155 Notices........................................................................................................................156 Product information.........................................................................................................................156 Edition notice...................................................................................................................................156 European EC directives conformity statement for radio products...................................................158 Power consumption.........................................................................................................................161 Networking glossary..................................................................................................166 Index............................................................................................................................168 10 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals