Lexmark X4950 User Manual

							4900 Series User's Guide
2008www.lexmark.com
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							Contents
Safety information............................................................................. 9
Introduction...................................................................................... 10
Finding information about the printer........................................................................................................................ 10
Setting up the printer...................................................................... 13
Granting access to the software during installation...............................................................................................13Setting up the printer as a copier only........................................................................................................................ 13Understanding the parts of the printer....................................................................................................................... 20Using the control panel buttons and menus............................................................................................................ 22Using the printer control panel ................................................................................................................................................. 22Using the printer menus .............................................................................................................................................................. 25Saving settings................................................................................................................................................................................. 27Using the printer software............................................................................................................................................... 29Installing printer software ........................................................................................................................................................... 29Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) ....................................................................................... 30Using the Windows printer software ....................................................................................................................................... 31Using the Macintosh printer software..................................................................................................................................... 32
Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected
models only) ...................................................................................... 34
Wireless network compatibility...................................................................................................................................... 34Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network ..........................................................34Installing the printer on a wireless network .............................................................................................................. 34Installing the printer on other computers.................................................................................................................. 35Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light.................................................................................................36Special wireless installation instructions.................................................................................................................... 36Assigning a static IP address............................................................................................................................................37Changing wireless settings after installation............................................................................................................ 37Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only) ................................................................38Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only)..............................................................39Advanced wireless setup.................................................................................................................................................. 40Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...................................................................................................................................... 40Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network ................................................................................................ 42Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .......................................................................................................................................... 43Frequently asked questions.............................................................................................................................................43Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?.............................................................................................................. 43
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							What is an SSID? .............................................................................................................................................................................. 43Where do I find my SSID? ............................................................................................................................................................. 44What is a network? ......................................................................................................................................................................... 44What types of wireless network security are available? ................................................................................................... 44How do I find out what type of security my network is using? ...................................................................................... 45How are home networks configured? ..................................................................................................................................... 45Why do I need an installation cable? ....................................................................................................................................... 47How do I attach the installation cable?................................................................................................................................... 48How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?................................................................................................... 48Finding the signal strength ......................................................................................................................................................... 49How can I improve wireless signal strength? ....................................................................................................................... 50Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time? .......................................................... 51What is a MAC address?................................................................................................................................................................ 51How do I find the MAC address? ............................................................................................................................................... 51What is an IP address? ................................................................................................................................................................... 52What is TCP/IP? ................................................................................................................................................................................ 52How do I locate IP addresses? .................................................................................................................................................... 52How are IP addresses assigned? ................................................................................................................................................ 53What is a key index? ....................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Loading paper................................................................................... 54
Loading paper.......................................................................................................................................................................54Loading various paper types........................................................................................................................................... 54Using the automatic paper type sensor...................................................................................................................... 57Loading original documents on the scanner glass.................................................................................................58Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder ...............................................................59
Printing............................................................................................... 61
Printing basic documents.................................................................................................................................................61Printing a document...................................................................................................................................................................... 61Printing Web pages........................................................................................................................................................................ 61Printing multiple copies of a document................................................................................................................................. 62Collating printed copies ............................................................................................................................................................... 62Printing the last page first (reverse page order) .................................................................................................................. 63Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)....................................................................................................................... 63Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive .................................................................................................. 64Printing specialty documents......................................................................................................................................... 65Choosing compatible specialty paper types ........................................................................................................................ 65Printing envelopes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 66Printing labels .................................................................................................................................................................................. 66Printing on custom-size paper ................................................................................................................................................... 67Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)...................................................................................................... 68Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) automatically..................................................................................... 68
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							Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually ............................................................................................. 69Managing print jobs........................................................................................................................................................... 71Pausing print jobs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 71Resuming print jobs....................................................................................................................................................................... 71Canceling print jobs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Working with photos....................................................................... 74
Connecting photo storage devices............................................................................................................................... 74Inserting a memory card .............................................................................................................................................................. 74Inserting a flash drive .................................................................................................................................................................... 75Editing photos using the control panel.......................................................................................................................76Printing photos.....................................................................................................................................................................77Printing photos using the printer control panel ................................................................................................................. 77Printing photos from the computer using the printer software ................................................................................... 78Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software ............................................................................ 78Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera ............................................................................................ 80Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet ............................................................................ 81Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF ........................................................................................................... 82
Copying............................................................................................... 83
Making copies....................................................................................................................................................................... 83Copying photos....................................................................................................................................................................83Making a duplex copy........................................................................................................................................................ 84Copying a two-sided document.................................................................................................................................... 84Enlarging or reducing images......................................................................................................................................... 85Adjusting copy quality.......................................................................................................................................................85Making a copy lighter or darker..................................................................................................................................... 85Collating copies using the printer control panel..................................................................................................... 86Repeating an image on one page................................................................................................................................. 87Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up).......................................................................................................... 87Canceling a copy job.......................................................................................................................................................... 88
Scanning............................................................................................. 89
Scanning original documents......................................................................................................................................... 89Scanning color or black-and-white original documents.......................................................................................91Scanning photos for editing............................................................................................................................................ 91Scanning to a computer over a network.................................................................................................................... 92Canceling scan jobs............................................................................................................................................................ 92Contents5
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							Faxing................................................................................................. 94
Sending a fax using the computer................................................................................................................................ 94Receiving a fax...................................................................................................................................................................... 95
Maintaining the printer................................................................... 98
Maintaining print cartridges............................................................................................................................................ 98Installing print cartridges............................................................................................................................................................. 98Removing a used print cartridge ............................................................................................................................................ 100Refilling print cartridges ............................................................................................................................................................. 101Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges..............................................................................................................................101Aligning print cartridges ............................................................................................................................................................ 101Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles......................................................................................................................................102Checking ink levels ....................................................................................................................................................................... 103Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ..............................................................................................................103Preserving the print cartridges ................................................................................................................................................ 104Cleaning the scanner glass............................................................................................................................................ 104Cleaning the exterior of the printer............................................................................................................................104Ordering supplies..............................................................................................................................................................105Ordering print cartridges ........................................................................................................................................................... 105Ordering paper and other supplies........................................................................................................................................105Resetting to factory settings......................................................................................................................................... 106
Troubleshooting............................................................................. 107
Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only)...........................................................................107Setup troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................... 107Incorrect language appears on the display.........................................................................................................................107Power button is not lit ................................................................................................................................................................ 108Software did not install............................................................................................................................................................... 108Page does not print...................................................................................................................................................................... 109Solving printer power problems ............................................................................................................................................. 112Removing and reinstalling the software ..............................................................................................................................112Enabling the USB port in Windows ........................................................................................................................................113Wireless troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................... 114Wireless troubleshooting checklist ........................................................................................................................................114Printing a network setup page ................................................................................................................................................ 115Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached ............................................................115Why isn't my printer in this list? ............................................................................................................................................... 116Cannot print over wireless network.......................................................................................................................................117Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer .....................................................................................................120Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit..................................................................................................................................................... 120Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) ........................................................121
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							Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only)...........................................................123Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only) ........................................................126Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ..........................................................................................................................................128Wireless print server not installed ..........................................................................................................................................129“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly ........................................................129Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)........................................130Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings ....................................................................130
Notices.............................................................................................. 131
Product information.........................................................................................................................................................131Edition notice..................................................................................................................................................................... 131European EC directives conformity statement for radio products.................................................................134Power consumption......................................................................................................................................................... 140
Index................................................................................................. 145
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							Safety information
Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized
replacement power supply and power supply cord.
Connect the power supply cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY:  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—SHOCK HAZARD:  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.
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							Introduction
Finding information about the printer
Publications
See theForQuick Setup  sheetInitial setup instructions.Printed Networking Guide  / Fax GuideAdditional setup instructions.
Note:  Your printer may not come with these publications.Electronic  User's GuideComplete instructions for using the printer. The electronic version installs
automatically with the printer software.Windows HelpAdditional instructions for using the printer software on a Windows
operating system. The Help installs automatically with the programs.
1 Do one of the following:
• In Windows Vista, click 
.
• In Windows XP and earlier, click  Start.
2 Click  All Programs  or Programs , and then select the printer program
folder from the list.
3 From the program, click  Help to view the main page of the Help.
Click 
 to view context-sensitive information.
Mac Help
Note:  Your printer may not have
support for Macintosh and may not
have this Help.Additional instructions for using the printer software on a Macintosh
operating system. The Help installs automatically with the applications.
1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2 Double-click the application.
3 From the application, click  Help on the menu bar to view the main page
of the Help.
Note:  If you have several applications open, then make sure that the
application that you want to use is the active application. The correct
menu bar does not appear if the application is not active. Click the main
screen to make it the active application.
Click 
 to view context-sensitive information.
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