Lexmark 101 User Manual

S300 Series User's GuideApril 2009 www.lexmark.comMachine type(s):4443Model(s):101, 10E

Use the To1Scanner glass Scan and copy photos and documents.2 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source.3USB port Connect the print

• Your SSID is correct.Print a network setup page to verify the SSID the printer is using.If you are not sure if your SSID is correct, then run the wi

DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSIONWhen you are connected to another network through a VPN connection, you will not be able to access the printerover your wir

CHECK THE WIRELESS SIGNAL QUALITYPrint the network setup page and check the signal quality. If the signal quality is listed as good or excellent, then

2 Print the printer network setup page.In the Wireless section, look for SSID.3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the printer.If the SSIDs

MAKE SURE YOUR OS IS COMPATIBLE WITH WIRELESS PRINTING THROUGH AIRPORTThe printer only supports wireless printing through AirPort base stations for Ma

TRY RUNNING THE INSTALLER AGAIN1 Close the installer.2 Remove the CD, and then restart the computer.3 Insert the CD and then run the installer again.N

Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print(Windows only)If you have completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of th

5 Click the Ports tab.6 Locate the selected port. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column.7 If the Description column of the select

MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESSROUTER)The possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g netwo

If you are using WEP securityA valid WEP key is:• Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.or• Exactly 5

Ordering and replacing suppliesOrdering ink cartridgesPage yields available at www.lexmark.com/pageyields. For best results, use only Lexmark ink cart

3 Check to see whether the access point responds:• If the access point responds, you will see several lines appear that start with “Reply from.”It is

MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE PRINTERFor Windows users1Obtain the printer IP address by printing a network setup page.2 Click , or

Notes:• If you change network settings, change them on all the network devices before changing them for the accesspoint.• If you have already changed

Make sure that the laptop and printer have both received IP addresses:For Windows users1Click , or click Start and then click Run.2 In the Start Sear

3 Press Enter, or click OK.The printer folder opens.4 Right-click the printer, and then select Properties from the menu.5 Click the Ports tab.6 Locate

Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesYou may notice that your printer works for a short time and then stops working, although apparent

CONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER WITH A UNIQUE SSIDMany wireless networks use the SSID that the router was originally configured by the manufacturer to u

CHECK FOR WIRELESS ADAPTER UPDATESIf you are having trouble printing from one particular computer, check the Web site of the manufacturer of thenetwor

NoticesProduct informationProduct name:Lexmark S300 SeriesMachine type:4443Model(s):101, 10EEdition noticeApril 2009The following paragraph does not a

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTSThis software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computersoftware and docu

Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or ink cartridges.Replacing ink cartridgesMake sure you have a new ink cartrid

The manufacturer is not responsible for radio or television interference caused by using other than recommendedcables or by unauthorized changes or mo

Temperature informationAmbient temperature 15–32° C (60–90° F)Shipping temperature -40–60° C (-40–140° F)Storage temperature 1–60° C (34–140° F)Waste

Power consumptionProduct power consumptionThe following table documents the power consumption characteristics of the product.Note: Some modes may not

European Community (EC) directives conformityThis product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 2004/108/EC and 2

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance thattemporary discontinuance of service may b

Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customerterminal equipment connected to AC

• The equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is notless than 5 seconds between the end

Regulatory notices for wireless productsThis section contains the following regulatory information pertaining to wireless products that contain transm

Pour empêcher toute interférence radio au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, cet appareil doit être utilisé à l'intérieuret loin de

A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives is available from the Director of Manufacturingand Technical Support, Lexmark Inte

Ordering paper and other suppliesTo order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.Item Part NumberUSB cable 102

Slovensky Lexmark International, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že tento produkt spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetkypríslušné ustanovenia smernice 1999/5/ES.Slo

1 STATEMENT OF SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY. Lexmark warrants that the media (e.g., diskette or compactdisk) on which the Software Program (if any) is fu

5 LICENSE GRANT. Lexmark grants you the following rights provided you comply with all terms and conditions ofthis License Agreement:a Use. You may Use

12 LIMITATION ON ACTIONS. No action, regardless of form, arising out of this Agreement may be brought by eitherparty more than two years after the cau

ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED NOTICEContains Flash®, Flash® Lite™ and/or Reader® technology by Adobe Systems IncorporatedThis Product contains Adobe® Fla

IndexAad hoc SSID 66WEP 66ad hoc network 77ad hoc wireless network adding a printer 69creating using Macintosh 66creating using Windows 66additi

scanning using the printer controlpanel 54duplex copying, manual 52printing, manual 35EEco-Mode using 17emissionnotices 119, 120, 123, 127, 128en

nothing happens when memorycard is inserted 98minimum system requirements 19multiple WEP keys 83NN9UF Box 64network connection with USB 81network

multiple pages on one sheet 31network setup page 62on both sides of the paper 35photos from digital camera usingDPOF 42photos from memory device u

troubleshooting, memory card cannot print from a flash drive 98checklist 98nothing happens when memorycard is inserted 98troubleshooting, print can

Using the printer control panel buttonsand menusUsing the printer control panelThe following diagrams explain the sections of the printer control pane

WPA passphrase locating 73WPA2 61WPS 69Index140

Use the: To7Cancel button• Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress.• Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Photo, or FilePrint menu to the t

Photo menu The following Photo options will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or after youturn off the printer, but they will return to the

Saving energy with Eco-ModeThe Eco-Mode feature optimizes energy efficiency and saves money.When Eco-Mode is enabled, the printer automatically switch

Using a button combination (if you cannot read the currentlanguage)1 Turn off the printer.Note: If you have set the Power Saver timeout in the Setup m

Using the printer softwareMinimum system requirementsThe printer software requires up to 500 MB of free disk space.Supported operating systems• Micros

ContentsSafety information...5About your printer...

Printer softwareUse the ToLexmarkTM Printer Home(referred to as Printer Home)• Launch applications or programs.• Access the Fax Solutions software.• S

Use the ToPrinting PreferencesWhen you select File  Print with a document open and then clickProperties, a Printing Preferences dialog appears. The d

Use the ToLexmark Network Card Reader(referred to as Network Card Reader)• View the contents of a memory device inserted into a network printer.• Tran

Updating the printer software (Windows only)Checking for software updates1 Click or Start.2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the prin

Installing the printer softwareNote: If you installed the printer software on this computer before but need to reinstall the software, then uninstallt

Loading paper and original documentsLoading paper1 Fan the paper.2 Center the paper on the paper support.3 Adjust the paper guides so they rest agains

Load up to: Make sure that:25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper• The print side of the paper is faceup.• The paper guides rest against the edges of th

Load up to: Make sure that:25 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards• The print side of the card is faceup.• The paper guides rest aga

• If you want to set the default photo print size:a Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Defaults, and then press .b Press to select Photo Print Si

PrintingTips for printing• Use the appropriate paper for your print job.• Select a higher print quality for better prints.• Make sure there is enough

Printing...29Tips for printing...

Collating printed copiesIf you print multiple copies of a document, then you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print thecopies a

3 From the Copies section of the Print Setup tab, select a page order:• To print the last page first, select Print Last Page First.• To print the firs

7 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Layout.• From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of page images that you want to print on

Printing specialty documentsPrinting envelopes1 Load the envelopes in the printer.2 Send the print job:For Windows usersa With a document open, click

c From the Paper Size list of the Print Setup tab, choose a paper size that matches the size of the label sheet. Ifno paper size matches the label she

For Macintosh users1 With a document open, choose File > Print.2 From the printer pop-up menu, choose the printer.3 If necessary, click the disclos

6 Flip and reload the paper, following the directions on the instruction sheet to complete the print job.Note: To return to single-sided printing, ret

Working with photosUsing a memory card or flash drive with the printerMemory cards and flash drives are storage devices frequently used with cameras a

Supported memory cards and file typesMemory Card File Type• Secure Digital (SD)• Micro Secure Digital (with adapter) (Micro SD)• Mini Secure Digital (

7 Press the Color/Black button to set a color or black-and-white print.When you select color or black-only printing, the light near your choice comes

Networking FAQ...

Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital cameraPictBridge is a technology available in most digital cameras that lets you print directly from

Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet1 Load letter- or A4-size plain paper.2 From the printer control panel, press .3 Insert a m

Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOFIf your camera supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), then you can specify which photos to print,

To set up a connection between the printer and a Bluetooth-enabled device:1 Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port located on the front of t

2 From the printer control panel, press .3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Bluetooth Setup, and then press button .4 Press the arrow buttons to

Managing print jobsSetting your printer as the default printerYour printer should be selected automa tically from the Print dia log when you send a pr

3 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Print Settings or Quality & Media, depending on your operatingsystem.4 From the Print Quality pop-up

Resuming print jobsFor Windows users1 Click , or click Start and then click Run.2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.3 Press Enter

For Macintosh users1 Click the printer icon on the Dock.2 From the print queue dialog, choose the job you want to cancel, and then click Delete.Printi

CopyingAutomatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scanner glassUse the ADF for multiple-page documents.Note: The ADF is available only on selectedmodels. If you

Safety informationConnect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.Do not place or use this product near

4 Press until Photo Reprint appears.5 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Yes, and then press .6 Press the arrow buttons to select the desired pho

4 Press until Lighter/Darker appears.5 Press the arrow buttons to adjust the slider.Note: Pressing the left arrow button makes the copy lighter, and

Copying multiple pages on one sheetThe Pages per Sheet setting lets you copy multiple pages on one sheet by printing smaller images of each page. Fore

7 Remove the paper from the paper exit tray, and then reload the paper to print the other side of the document.8 Press .Canceling copy jobsTo cancel

ScanningAutomatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scanner glassUse the ADF for multiple-page documents.Note: The ADF is available only on selectedmodels. If you

5 Wait until the printer has finished downloading a list of the scan applications available on the selected computer.6 Press the arrow buttons to sele

5 Wait until the printer has finished downloading the list of scan applications available on the selected computer.6 Press the arrow buttons to select

Scanning documents into an editing applicationAn Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application allows you to edit an original text document that has

3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.4 Select Printer Home.5 Choose your printer from the printe

For Macintosh users1 Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printe

About your printerThank you for choosing this printer!We've worked hard to make sure it will meet your needs.To start using your new printer righ

3 Select a local or network computer to receive the scan and then press .4 Select REFRESH from the list of scan applications.This updates the applica

NetworkingInstalling the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibilityYour printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Your

Every device on the wireless network must use the same WPA passphrase. WPA security is an option only oninfrastructure networks with wireless access p

Installing the printer on a wireless networkBefore you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that:• Your wireless network is set up and

4 Select My printer is already set up. I am installing it on a new computer.5 Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen

If your wireless network does not appear in the list:a Connect to another wireless network.For Windows usersClick Unlisted Network.For Macintosh users

4 Click the Settings tab.5 Click the Wireless setup utility link.6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to configure the printer for wireles

WEP keys must be:• Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a–f, and 0-9.or• Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII c

15 If Network Authentication appears in the list, select Open.16 In the “Data encryption” list, select WEP.17 If necessary, clear the “The key is prov

3 Create a name for the ad hoc network, and then click OK.Note: Store the network name and password in a safe place for future reference.Adding a prin

• Clean the printhead. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using the “Clean Printhead” and“Deep Clean Printhead” features. These f

Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only)You can change the way you access your printer, depending on your needs. The following pr

Using the printer locally (USB)If the printer is currently set up for wireless1Attach one end of a USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printe

d From the Sharing tab, select Share this printer or Shared as, and then assign a distinctive name.e Click OK.3 Locate the printer from the remote com

Networking FAQWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple and secure configuration that allows you to establish a wireless h

Where do I find my SSID?You can find the SSID for the wireless network by viewing the settings on the access point or wireless router. Mostaccess poin

• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem.Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access•All computers and printers c

Scenario 4: Computer connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet access•A computer is directly connected to a printer without going through a w

2 Attach the small, square connector to the printer.3 Continue following the on-screen instructions.How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks differe

Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it provides:• Increased network security• Increased reliability• Faster performance• Easie

REMOVE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCEOther types of radio frequencies can cause problems with the wireless signal on your network. These sources ofinterferen

What are you looking for? Find it hereHelp using the printer software Windows or Mac HelpOpen a printer software program or application, andthen click

3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the printer.If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are connected to the same wire

Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the sametime?Yes, the printer supports a simultaneous USB and network connection. The printe

The MAC address of the internal print server is a series of letters and numbers. Other devices sometimes use a typeof MAC address called Universally A

For Macintosh users1 From the Apple menu, choose About This Mac.2 Click More Info.3 From the Contents pane, choose Network.4 If you are connected over

Maintaining the printerMaintaining ink cartridgesIn addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs an automatic maintenan

4 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Align Printer, and then press .5 Press again.An alignment page prints.Note: Do not remove the alignment pag

3 Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead, and then press .4 Press to clean the printhead nozzles.A cleaning p

TroubleshootingBefore you troubleshootUse this checklist to solve most printer problems:• Make sure the power cord is plugged into the printer and int

• “Print job does not print or is missing pages” on page 90• “Printer is printing blank pages” on page 91• “Printer is busy or does not respond” on pa

REMOVE AND REINSERT THE PRINTHEAD1 Open the printer and lift the latch.2 Remove the printhead.3 Wipe the printhead contacts using a clean, lint-free c

Understanding the parts of the printerUse the To1Paper support Load paper.2Paper guide adjustment lever Adjust the paper guides.3 Wi-Fi indicator Chec

Software did not installIf you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder or asa pri

RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY1 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.2 Gently remove the power supply from th

If the printer will not come out of Power Saver mode, then reset the power:1 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and then wait 10 seconds.2 In

Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting• “Paper jam in the printer” on page 93• “Paper jam in the paper support” on page 93• “Paper or specialty media misfe

CHECK PAPER LOADING• Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer.• Load paper with the print side faceup. (If you are not sure which side is the p

5 From the Destination Paper Size section, select Scale to fit paper size.6 From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size that has “(Borderless

Computer slows down when printingThese are possible solutions. Try one of the following:IF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CA

USE A CLEARER VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT OR IMAGEMAKE SURE THE DOCUMENT OR PHOTO IS LOADED FACEDOWN ON THE SCANNER GLASS AND INTHE CORRECT CORNE

MAKE SURE THE PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED ON THE DESTINATION COMPUTERMemory card troubleshooting• “Memory card troubleshooting checklist” on page 98

CHECK THE NETWORK CONNECTIONIf the printer and computer are connected over a network, then make sure that the correct host and device arecommunicating