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Using MS810de 92 Exporting and importing a configuration You can export configuration settings into a text file, and then import the file to apply the settings to other printers. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Note: View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. 2 To export or import a configuration for one application, do the following: a Click Settings > Apps > Apps Management. b From the list of installed applications, click the name of the application you want to configure. c Click Configure, and then do either of the following: • To export a configuration to a file, click Export, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to save the configuration file. Notes: - When saving the configuration file, you can type a unique file name or use the default name. - If a "JVM Out of Memory" error occurs, then repeat the export process until the configuration file is saved. • To import a configuration from a file, click Import, and then browse to the saved configuration file that was exported from a previously configured printer. Notes: - Before importing the configuration file, you can choose to preview it first or load it directly. - If a timeout occurs and a blank screen appears, then refresh the Web browser, and then click Apply. 3 To export or import a configuration for multiple applications, do the following: a Click Settings > Import/Export. b Do either of the following: • To export a configuration file, click Export Embedded Solutions Settings File, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to save the configuration file. • To import a configuration file, do the following: 1 Click Import Embedded Solutions Settings File > Choose File, and then browse to the saved configuration file that was exported from a previously configured printer. 2 Click Submit. Setting up Remote Operator Panel This application enables you to interact with the printer control panel even when you are not physically near the network printer. From your computer, you can view the printer status, release held print jobs, create bookmarks, and do other print-related tasks. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Note: View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. 2 Click Settings > Remote Operator Panel Settings.

Section	Page
Contents	2
Safety information	5
Conventions	5
Overview	8
Using this guide	8
Finding information about the printer	8
Selecting a location for the printer	10
Additional printer setup	12
Installing internal options	12
Available internal options	12
Accessing the controller board	12
Installing a memory card	16
Installing an Internal Solutions Port	17
Installing an optional card	22
Installing a printer hard disk	23
Removing a printer hard disk	27
Installing hardware options	29
Order of installation	29
Installing optional trays	30
Attaching cables	33
Setting up the printer software	35
Installing the printer software	35
Adding available options in the print driver	35
Networking	36
Preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network	36
Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network	36
Connecting the printer to a network using the Wireless Setup Wizard	37
Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup	38
Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server	39
Setting up serial printing (Windows only)	40
Verifying printer setup	40
Using MS810n, MS810dn, MS811n, MS811dn, MS812dn, MS817n, MS817dn, MS818dn	41
Learning about the printer	41
Printer configurations	41
Using the printer control panel	43
Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights	44
Loading paper and specialty media	44
Setting the paper size and type	44
Configuring Universal paper settings	44
Loading the 250- or 550-sheet tray	45
Loading the 2100-sheet tray	52
Loading the multipurpose feeder	59
Linking and unlinking trays	64
Linking and unlinking trays	64
Creating a custom name for a paper type	64
Assigning a custom paper type	65
Printing	66
Printing a document	66
Printing from a computer	66
Adjusting toner darkness	66
Printing from a flash drive	67
Printing from a flash drive	67
Supported flash drives and file types	68
Printing from a mobile device	69
Printing from a mobile device using Mopria Print Service	69
Printing from a mobile device using Google Cloud Print	69
Printing from a mobile device using AirPrint	69
Printing from a mobile device using Lexmark Mobile Print	70
Printing confidential and other held jobs	70
Storing print jobs in the printer	70
Printing held jobs	71
Printing information pages	71
Printing a font sample list	71
Printing a directory list	71
Canceling a print job	71
Canceling a print job from the printer control panel	71
Canceling a print job from the computer	72
Managing your printer	72
Finding advanced networking and administrator information	72
Accessing the remote control panel	72
Configuring supply notifications from the Embedded Web Server	72
Modifying confidential print settings	73
Copying printer settings to other printers	74
Printing a menu settings page	74
Printing a network setup page	75
Checking the status of parts and supplies	75
Checking the status of parts and supplies on the printer control panel	75
Checking the status of parts and supplies from the Embedded Web Server	75
Saving energy	75
Using Eco-Mode	75
Reducing printer noise	76
Adjusting Sleep mode	77
Using Hibernate mode	77
Restoring factory default settings	78
Securing the printer	78
Using the security lock feature	78
Statement of Volatility	78
Erasing volatile memory	79
Erasing non-volatile memory	80
Erasing printer hard disk memory	80
Configuring printer hard disk encryption	81
Finding printer security information	82
Using MS810de	83
Learning about the printer	83
Printer configurations	83
Using the printer control panel	85
Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights	86
Understanding the home screen	86
Using the touch-screen buttons	88
Setting up and using the home screen applications	89
Finding the IP address of the computer	89
Finding the IP address of the printer	89
Accessing the Embedded Web Server	89
Customizing the home screen	90
Activating the home screen applications	90
Finding information about the home screen applications	90
Using Background and Idle Screen	90
Setting up Forms and Favorites	91
Understanding Eco-Settings	91
Exporting and importing a configuration	92
Setting up Remote Operator Panel	92
Loading paper and specialty media	93
Setting the paper size and type	93
Configuring Universal paper settings	93
Loading the 250- or 550-sheet tray	93
Loading the 2100-sheet tray	100
Loading the multipurpose feeder	107
Linking and unlinking trays	112
Linking and unlinking trays	112
Creating a custom name for a paper type	112
Assigning a custom paper type	113
Printing	113
Printing a document	113
Printing from a computer	113
Printing forms	114
Adjusting toner darkness	114
Printing from a flash drive	115
Printing from a flash drive	115
Supported flash drives and file types	116
Printing from a mobile device	117
Printing from a mobile device using Mopria Print Service	117
Printing from a mobile device using Google Cloud Print	117
Printing from a mobile device using AirPrint	117
Printing from a mobile device using Lexmark Print	117
Printing confidential and other held jobs	118
Storing print jobs in the printer	118
Printing held jobs	118
Printing information pages	119
Printing a font sample list	119
Printing a directory list	119
Canceling a print job	119
Canceling a print job from the printer control panel	119
Canceling a print job from the computer	119
Managing your printer	120
Finding advanced networking and administrator information	120
Checking the virtual display	120
Configuring supply notifications from the Embedded Web Server	120
Modifying confidential print settings	121
Copying printer settings to other printers	121
Printing a menu settings page	122
Printing a network setup page	122
Checking the status of parts and supplies	122
Checking the status of parts and supplies on the printer control panel	122
Checking the status of parts and supplies from the Embedded Web Server	122
Saving energy	123
Using Eco-Mode	123
Reducing printer noise	123
Adjusting Sleep mode	124
Using Hibernate mode	124
Restoring factory default settings	124
Securing the printer	125
Using the security lock feature	125
Statement of Volatility	125
Erasing volatile memory	126
Erasing non-volatile memory	127
Erasing printer hard disk memory	127
Configuring printer hard disk encryption	128
Finding printer security information	129
Using MS812de	130
Learning about the printer	130
Printer configurations	130
Using the printer control panel	132
Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights	133
Understanding the home screen	133
Using the touch-screen buttons	134
Setting up and using the home screen applications	137
Finding the IP address of the computer	137
Finding the IP address of the printer	137
Accessing the Embedded Web Server	137
Customizing the home screen	138
Activating the home screen applications	138
Finding information about the home screen applications	138
Using Background and Idle Screen	138
Setting up Forms and Favorites	139
Understanding Eco-Settings	139
Exporting and importing a configuration	140
Setting up Remote Operator Panel	140
Loading paper and specialty media	141
Setting the paper size and type	141
Configuring Universal paper settings	141
Loading the 250- or 550-sheet tray	142
Loading the 2100-sheet tray	149
Loading the multipurpose feeder	156
Linking and unlinking trays	161
Linking and unlinking trays	161
Creating a custom name for a paper type	161
Assigning a custom paper type	162
Printing	162
Printing a document	162
Printing from a computer	162
Printing forms	162
Adjusting toner darkness	163
Printing from a flash drive	163
Printing from a flash drive	163
Supported flash drives and file types	164
Printing from a mobile device	165
Printing from a mobile device using Mopria Print Service	165
Printing from a mobile device using Google Cloud Print	165
Printing from a mobile device using AirPrint	165
Printing from a mobile device using Lexmark Print	166
Printing confidential and other held jobs	166
Storing print jobs in the printer	166
Printing held jobs	167
Printing information pages	167
Printing a font sample list	167
Printing a directory list	167
Canceling a print job	168
Canceling a print job from the printer control panel	168
Canceling a print job from the computer	168
Managing your printer	168
Finding advanced networking and administrator information	168
Checking the virtual display	168
Configuring supply notifications from the Embedded Web Server	168
Modifying confidential print settings	169
Copying printer settings to other printers	170
Printing a menu settings page	170
Printing a network setup page	170
Checking the status of parts and supplies	171
Checking the status of parts and supplies on the printer control panel	171
Checking the status of parts and supplies from the Embedded Web Server	171
Saving energy	171
Using Eco-Mode	171
Reducing printer noise	172
Adjusting Sleep mode	173
Using Hibernate mode	173
Restoring factory default settings	173
Securing the printer	174
Using the security lock feature	174
Statement of Volatility	174
Erasing volatile memory	175
Erasing non-volatile memory	175
Erasing printer hard disk memory	176
Configuring printer hard disk encryption	176
Finding printer security information	177
Paper and specialty media guide	178
Using specialty media	178
Tips on using card stock	178
Tips on using envelopes	178
Tips on using labels	179
Tips on using transparencies	179
Paper guidelines	180
Paper characteristics	180
Selecting paper	181
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead	181
Using recycled paper and other office papers	181
Storing paper	182
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights	183
Paper types and weights supported by the printer	183
Paper sizes supported by the printer	183
Paper sizes, types, and weights supported by the output options	185
Understanding the printer menus	189
Menus list	189
Paper menu	190
Default Source menu	190
Paper Size/Type menu	190
Configure MP menu	193
Substitute Size menu	193
Paper Texture menu	194
Paper Weight menu	195
Paper Loading menu	197
Custom Types menu	198
Custom Names menu	198
Custom Bin Names menu	199
Universal Setup menu	199
Bin Setup menu	200
Reports menu	201
Reports menu	201
Network/Ports menu	202
Active NIC menu	202
Standard Network or Network [x] menu	202
Reports menu	204
Network Card menu	204
TCP/IP menu	205
IPv6 menu	206
Wireless menu	206
AppleTalk menu	207
Standard USB menu	208
Parallel [x] menu	209
Serial [x] menu	212
SMTP Setup menu	214
Security menu	215
Edit Security Setups menu	215
Miscellaneous Security Settings menu	216
Confidential Print menu	217
Erase Temporary Data Files menu	217
Security Audit Log menu	218
Set Date and Time menu	218
Settings menu	220
General Settings menu	220
Flash Drive Menu	229
Print Settings menu	229
Print Settings	231
Setup menu	231
Finishing menu	233
Quality menu	236
Job Accounting menu	236
Utilities menu	238
XPS menu	238
PDF menu	239
PostScript menu	239
PCL Emul menu	239
PPDS menu	242
HTML menu	244
Image menu	245
Help menu	245
Saving money and the environment	247
Adjusting the brightness of the printer display	247
Saving paper and toner	247
Using recycled paper	247
Conserving supplies	248
Recycling	248
Recycling Lexmark products	248
Recycling Lexmark packaging	248
Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling	248
Maintaining the printer	250
Ordering supplies	250
Using genuine Lexmark parts and supplies	250
Estimated number of remaining pages	250
Ordering toner cartridges	250
Ordering an imaging unit	252
Ordering staple cartridges	252
Ordering a roller kit	252
Ordering a maintenance kit	252
Storing supplies	253
Replacing supplies	254
Replacing the toner cartridge	254
Replacing the imaging unit	256
Replacing a staple cartridge	259
Cleaning printer parts	260
Cleaning the printer	260
Emptying the hole punch box	261
Moving the printer	262
Moving the printer to another location	262
Shipping the printer	262
Clearing jams	263
Avoiding jams	263
Identifying jam locations	265
Paper jam in the front door	267
Paper jam in the rear door	268
Paper jam in the standard bin	271
Paper jam in the duplex unit	271
Paper jam in trays	272
Paper jam in the multipurpose feeder	273
Paper jam in the staple finisher	274
Staple jam in the finisher	276
Paper jam in the output expander	279
Paper jam in the mailbox	280
Troubleshooting	282
Understanding the printer messages	282
Cartridge, imaging unit mismatch [41.xy]	282
Change [paper source] to [custom string] load [orientation]	282
Change [paper source] to [custom type name] load [orientation]	282
Change [paper source] to [paper size] load [orientation]	282
Change [paper source] to [paper type] [paper size] load [orientation]	282
Check tray [x] connection	283
Close door or insert cartridge	283
Close finisher rear door	283
Close rear door	283
Complex page, some data may not have printed [39]	283
Configuration change, some held jobs were not restored [57]	284
Defective flash detected [51]	284
Disk full [62]	284
Disk must be formatted for use in this device	284
Disk near full. Securely clearing disk space.	284
Empty the hole punch box	285
Error reading USB drive. Remove USB.	285
Error reading USB hub. Remove hub.	285
Imaging unit low [84.xy]	285
Imaging unit nearly low [84.xy]	285
Imaging unit very low, [x] estimated pages remain [84.xy]	285
Incompatible output bin [x] [59]	285
Incompatible tray [x] [59]	286
Incorrect paper size, open [paper source] [34]	286
Insert hole punch box	286
Insert staple cartridge	286
Insert Tray [x]	286
Install bin [x]	287
Install Tray [x]	287
Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment operation [37]	287
Insufficient memory, some Held Jobs were deleted [37]	287
Insufficient memory, some held jobs will not be restored [37]	288
Insufficient memory to collate job [37]	288
Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature [35]	288
Load [paper source] with [custom string] [paper orientation]	288
Load [paper source] with [custom type name] [paper orientation]	288
Load [paper source] with [paper size] [paper orientation]	289
Load [paper source] with [paper type] [paper size] [paper orientation]	289
Load multipurpose feeder with [custom string] [orientation]	289
Load multipurpose feeder with [custom type name] [orientation]	289
Load multipurpose feeder with [paper size] [orientation]	290
Load multipurpose feeder with [paper type] [paper size] [orientation]	290
Load staples	290
Maintenance kit low [80.xy]	290
Maintenance kit nearly low [80.xy]	290
Maintenance kit very low [80.xy]	291
Memory full [38]	291
Misfeed cleared, extra sheets in output bin [24y.xx]	291
Network [x] software error [54]	291
Non-Lexmark [supply type], see User’s Guide [33.xy]	291
Not enough free space in flash memory for resources [52]	292
Paper changes needed	292
Parallel port [x] disabled [56]	292
Printer had to restart. Last job may be incomplete.	292
Reattach bin [x]	293
Reattach bins [x] – [y]	293
Reinstall missing or unresponsive cartridge [31.xy]	294
Reinstall missing or unresponsive imaging unit [31.xy]	294
Remove defective disk [61]	294
Remove packaging material, [area name]	294
Remove paper from all bins	294
Remove paper from bin [x]	294
Remove paper from [linked set bin name]	295
Remove paper from standard output bin	295
Replace cartridge, printer region mismatch [42.xy]	295
Replace defective imaging unit [31.xy]	295
Replace imaging unit, 0 estimated pages remain [84.xy]	296
Replace maintenance kit, recommended life exceeded [80.xyz]	296
Replace maintenance kit to resume printing [80.xy]	296
Replace missing cartridge [31.xy]	296
Replace missing fuser [31.xyz]	296
Replace missing imaging unit [31.xy]	296
Replace roller kit [81.xx]	296
Replace unsupported cartridge [32.xy]	296
Replace unsupported imaging unit [32.xy]	297
Replace wiper	297
Restore held jobs?	298
Serial port [x] disabled [56]	298
Some held jobs were not restored	298
Standard network software error [54]	298
Standard USB port disabled [56]	298
Supply needed to complete job	299
The device is operating in Safe Mode. Some print options may be disabled or provide unexpected results.	299
Too many bins attached [58]	299
Too many disks installed [58]	299
Too many flash options installed [58]	299
Too many trays attached [58]	299
Tray [x] paper size unsupported	300
Unformatted flash detected [53]	300
Unsupported disk	300
Unsupported option in slot [x] [55]	300
USB port [x] disabled [56]	300
Solving printer problems	301
Printer does not respond	301
The printer is not responding	301
Printer display is blank	303
Printing problems	303
Confidential and other held documents do not print	303
Envelope seals when printing	304
Error message about reading the flash drive appears	305
Incorrect characters print	306
Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper	306
Large jobs do not collate	307
Multiple-language PDF files do not print	307
Print job takes longer than expected	308
Print jobs do not print	309
Printing slows down	310
Tray linking does not work	310
Unexpected page breaks occur	311
Hardware and internal option problems	312
2100-sheet tray problems	312
Cannot detect internal option	313
Internal print server does not operate correctly	314
Internal Solutions Port does not operate correctly	314
Tray problems	315
USB/parallel interface card does not operate correctly	316
Paper feed problems	316
Jammed pages are not reprinted	316
Paper frequently jams	317
Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared	317
Print quality problems	318
Characters have jagged or uneven edges	318
Clipped pages or images	318
Compressed images appear on prints	319
Gray background on prints	320
Horizontal voids appear on prints	321
Incorrect margins on prints	322
Paper curl	323
Print irregularities	323
Print is too dark	325
Print is too light	326
Printer is printing blank pages	327
Printer is printing solid black pages	328
Repeating defects appear on prints	329
Shadow images appear on prints	330
Skewed print	330
Streaked horizontal lines appear on prints	331
Streaked vertical lines appear on prints	332
Toner fog or background shading appears on prints	334
Toner rubs off	334
Toner specks appear on prints	335

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Exporting and importing a conﬁguration

You can export configuration settings into a text file, and then import the file to apply the settings to other

printers.

Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address ﬁeld.

Note:

View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of

numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

To export or import a conﬁguration for one application, do the following:

Click

Settings

Apps

Apps Management

From the list of installed applications, click the name of the application you want to conﬁgure.

Click

Conﬁgure

, and then do either of the following:

•

To export a conﬁguration to a ﬁle, click

Export

, and then follow the instructions on the computer

screen to save the conﬁguration ﬁle.

Notes:

–

When saving the configuration file, you can type a unique file name or use the default name.

–

If a "JVM Out of Memory” error occurs, then repeat the export process until the conﬁguration

ﬁle is saved.

•

To import a conﬁguration from a ﬁle, click

Import

, and then browse to the saved conﬁguration ﬁle

that was exported from a previously conﬁgured printer.

Notes:

–

Before importing the configuration file, you can choose to preview it first or load it directly.

–

If a timeout occurs and a blank screen appears, then refresh the Web browser, and then click

Apply

To export or import a conﬁguration for multiple applications, do the following:

Click

Settings

Import/Export

Do either of the following:

•

To export a conﬁguration ﬁle, click

Export Embedded Solutions Settings File

, and then follow the

instructions on the computer screen to save the conﬁguration ﬁle.

•

To import a conﬁguration ﬁle, do the following:

Click

Import Embedded Solutions Settings File

Choose File

, and then browse to the saved

configuration file that was exported from a previously configured printer.

Click

Submit

Setting up Remote Operator Panel

This application enables you to interact with the printer control panel even when you are not physically near

the network printer. From your computer, you can view the printer status, release held print jobs, create

bookmarks, and do other print-related tasks.

Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address ﬁeld.

Note:

View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of

numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

Click

Settings

Remote Operator Panel Settings

Using MS810de