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to send data or to save scanned images. For instructions on how to use the USB port, see "Printing from a flash drive" on page 18. 6 Submit Lets you submit changes made in the scanner settings 7 Stop/Cancel Stops all scanner activity Note: A list of options is displayed once Stopped appears on
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red indicator light blinks. 2 Feature Warning Description If an error condition occurs, then this icon appears. Status message bar • Show the current status such as Ready or Busy. • Show scanner and printer conditions such as Replace separator pad or Cartridge low. • Show intervention messages
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the scanner IP address: • From the top left corner of the scanner printer and computer are connected to the network (Ethernet or wireless). The computer IP address is required when setting up home screen applications, such as: • Forms and Favorites • Multi Send 3 • Scan to Network For Windows users
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up Scan to Network" on page 5. Scan to Sharepoint Securely scan documents to sites housed on SharePoint servers. For more information, see "Setting up Scan to Sharepoint" on page 6. Activating the home screen applications Finding information about the home screen applications Your scanner comes
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the computer" on page 3. 5 4 Click Apply. To use the application, touch Multi Send on the scanner home screen, and then follow the instructions on the scanner display. Setting up Scan to Network Use To Scan a document and send it to a shared network folder. You can define up to 30 unique folder
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Click Apply. To use the application, touch ADF Card Copy on the scanner home screen, and then follow the instructions. Setting up Scan to Sharepoint Use To • Securely scan documents to Web sites housed on SharePoint servers. • Allow Web site navigation, folder creation, and printing of documents
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and type of bar code that users will frequently scan. Note: Bar Code Discovery can only be accessed from the scanner home screen. or To use the application, touch Bar Code Discovery from the scanner home screen, and then follow the instructions on the scanner display. Exporting and importing
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being loaded until it clicks into place. Note: Use the paper size indicators at the bottom of the tray to help position the guides. 3 Unlock the length guide, then squeeze, and then slide the guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded. 1 2 3 Notes: • Lock the length
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the printable side facedown. Note: Make sure the paper or envelope is loaded properly. • There are different ways for loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple finisher is installed or not. Note: If the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the left side of the tray
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is the alternate paper fill indicator. Warning-Potential Damage: Overfilling the tray can cause paper jams. 6 For custom‑ or Universal‑size paper, adjust the paper guides to lightly touch the sides of the stack, and then lock the length
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7 Insert the tray. Loading A5‑size paper a Pull up and slide the width guide to the position for A5. 1 LGLOFCFOLLITOR A4 A5 2 LGLOFCFOLLITOR A4 A5 LGLOFCFOLILOTR A4 A5 8 From the scanner control panel, set the paper size and paper type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray.
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position for the size of the paper being loaded. 1 LGLOFCFOLLITOR A4 A5 2 LGLOFCFOLLITOR A4 A5 b If the A5 length guide is still attached to the length guide, then remove it from its place. If the A5 length guide is not attached, then proceed to step d. LGLOFCFOLILOTR A4 A5 c Put the A5 length
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d Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the correct position for the size of the different ways for loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple finisher is installed or not. Without an optional staple finisher With an optional staple finisher ABC ABC ABC One‑sided printing ABC
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paper size and type to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. Loading the multipurpose feeder 1 Pull down the multipurpose feeder door. Note: Do not load or close the multipurpose feeder while a job is printing. Note: Guide the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended
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not. Without an optional staple finisher With an optional staple finisher ABC ABC One‑sided printing ABC One‑sided printing Warning-Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self‑stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer
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the width guides to lightly touch the sides of the stack. 7 From the scanner control panel problems. Note: Make sure the last edge of the business card is aligned with the A8 mark on the ADF guide. Linking and unlinking trays When the paper size and paper type for any trays are the same, the printer
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can also change the paper size and type settings using the scanner control panel. For more information, see "Setting the paper users a With a document open, click File > Print. b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. c Adjust settings as needed. d Click OK > Print. For Macintosh users
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scanner after leaving the initial USB menu screen, then touch Held Jobs on the home screen to print files from the flash drive. Supported tested and approved for use with Documents: the printer. For more information, contact the place where you purchased the printer. • .pdf • .xps Images: • .
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Enter, or click OK. 2 Double‑click the printer icon. 3 Select the print job you want to cancel. 4 Click Delete. For Macintosh users 1 From the Apple Menu, navigate to either of the following: • System Preferences > Print & Scan > select a printer > Open Print Queue • System Preferences > Print & Fax
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Job while Scanning appears. • When using the scanner glass, touch Cancel Job while Scanning appears, or while Scan the feature if you need to dial an outside line first. 5 Touch Fax It. Sending a fax using the computer The printer driver fax option allows you to "print to fax," where the scanner
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and MyShortcut applications from the printer home screen. For more information, see the "Activating the home screen applications" section of the User's Guide. Using Scan to Network Scan to Network lets you scan your documents to network destinations specified by your system support person. After the
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loading a document into the ADF tray, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the home screen, navigate to: FTP > Scan to Computer Notes: • This feature is supported only in Windows Vista or later. • Make sure that your computer and your scanner are connected to the same network. 1 Open the printers
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scan in progress appears on the scanner display. The scanned image opens automatically on the computer screen. Scanning to a flash drive 1 Load an original document facedown into the ADF or on the scanner " section of the User's Guide. Allow the paper to enter the optional mailbox bins properly •
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back. 2 1 Notes: • When Jam Assist is set to On, the printer flushes blank pages or pages with partial prints to the standard bin after a jammed cartridge. [200- feeder, then 201] remove the toner cartridge and the imaging unit, and then remove the jammed paper. [x]‑page jam, clear manual
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tray [x]. [24x] and then remove the cartridge. [200-201] jammed paper. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be 7 Output [x]‑page jam, light may cause print quality problems. 6 Pull the jammed paper gently to the right, and then remove it from the printer. Note: Make sure all
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cover. 1 Pull down the rear door. Note: Use the arrows on the side of the printer as a guide. 8 Insert the cartridge into the printer, and then push the green handle back into place. 10 From the scanner control panel, touch Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, open upper
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4 From the scanner control panel, touch Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, open upper and lower rear door. [231-234] CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching.
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all paper fragments are removed. 2 1 [x]‑page jam, open tray [x]. [24x] 1 Check which tray is indicated on the printer display, and then pull the tray. 3 Insert the tray. 4 From the scanner control panel, touch Done to clear the message and continue printing. 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on
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4 Slide the paper guide until it rests lightly against the edge of the paper. 3 Insert the tray. 4 From the scanner control panel, touch Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, clear manual feeder. [250] 1 From the multipurpose feeder, firmly grasp the jammed paper on each
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door. 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 5 From the scanner control panel, touch Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open finisher rear door. Leave paper in bin. [451
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remove any loose staples. 3 Close the staple finisher rear door. 4 From the scanner control panel, touch Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, latch of the staple cartridge holder, and then pull out the holder from the printer. 5 Press down the staple guard until it clicks
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downward to bring the staples near the metal bracket. 7 Push the cartridge holder firmly back into the stapler unit until the cartridge holder clicks into place. 8 Close the stapler door. 9 From the scanner control panel, touch Done to clear the message and continue printing. 2 Firmly grasp
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paper fragments are removed. 3 Close the output expander rear door. 4 From the scanner control panel, touch Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, and then adjust the paper guides. 6 From the scanner control panel, touch Done to clear the message and continue printing. 33

Section	Page
Learning about the scanner	1
Understanding the scanner control panel	1
Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights	1
Understanding the scanner home screen	1
Using the touch-screen buttons	2
Setting up and using the home screen applications	3
Finding the IP address of the scanner	3
Finding the IP address of the computer	3
Accessing the Embedded Web Server	3
Customizing the home screen	4
Understanding the different applications	4
Activating the home screen applications	4
Finding information about the home screen applications	4
Setting up Forms and Favorites	4
Setting up Card Copy	5
Using MyShortcut	5
Setting up Multi Send	5
Setting up Scan to Network	5
Setting up Remote Operator Panel	6
Setting up ADF Card Copy	6
Setting up Scan to Sharepoint	6
Using Bar Code Discovery	7
Exporting and importing a configuration	7
Loading paper and specialty media	7
Setting the paper size and type	7
Configuring Universal paper settings	7
Loading the 550-sheet tray	7
Loading the 2100-sheet tray	11
Loading the multipurpose feeder	14
Loading business cards into the ADF	16
Linking and unlinking trays	16
Linking and unlinking trays	16
Creating a custom name for a paper type	17
Assigning a custom paper type name	17
Printing	17
Printing forms and a document	17
Printing forms	17
Printing a document	17
Adjusting toner darkness	17
Printing from a flash drive	18
Printing from a flash drive	18
Supported flash drives and file types	18
Canceling a print job	18
Canceling a print job from the scanner control panel	18
Canceling a print job from the computer	19
Copying	19
Making copies	19
Making a quick copy	19
Copying using the ADF	19
Copying using the scanner glass	19
Canceling a copy job	19
Canceling a copy job while the original document is in the ADF	19
Canceling a copy job while copying pages using the scanner glass	19
Canceling a copy job while pages are being printed	19
E-mailing	19
Getting ready to e-mail	19
Setting up the e-mail function	19
Configuring e-mail settings	19
Creating an e-mail shortcut	20
Creating an e-mail shortcut using the Embedded Web Server	20
Creating an e-mail shortcut using the scanner control panel	20
Canceling an e-mail	20
Faxing	20
Sending a fax	20
Sending a fax using the touch screen	20
Sending a fax using the computer	20
Sending a fax using shortcuts	21
Sending a fax using the address book	21
Creating shortcuts	21
Creating a fax destination shortcut using the Embedded Web Server	21
Creating a fax destination shortcut using the touch screen	21
Scanning	21
Using Scan to Network	21
Scanning to an FTP address	21
Scanning to an FTP address using the scanner control panel	21
Scanning to an FTP address using a shortcut number	22
Scanning to an FTP using the address book	22
Scanning to a computer or flash drive	22
Scanning to a computer using the Embedded Web Server	22
Setting up Scan to Computer	22
Scanning to a flash drive	23
Clearing jams	23
Avoiding jams	23
Understanding jam messages and locations	24
[x]-page jam, lift front cover to remove cartridge. [200–201]	25
[x]-page jam, open upper rear door. [202]	26
[x]-page jam, open upper and lower rear door. [231–234]	27
[x]-page jam, remove standard bin jam. [203]	27
[x]-page jam, remove tray 1 to clear duplex. [235–239]	28
[x]-page jam, open tray [x]. [24x]	28
[x]-page jam, clear manual feeder. [250]	29
[x]-page jam, remove paper, open mailbox rear door. Leave paper in bin. [41y.xx]	30
[x]-page jam, remove paper, open finisher rear door. Leave paper in bin. [451]	30
[x]-page jam, remove paper, open stapler door. Leave paper in bin. [455–457]	31
[x]-page jam, remove paper, open expander rear door. Leave paper in bin. [43y.xx]	32

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Quick Reference

Learning about the scanner

Understanding the scanner control panel

Item

Description

Display

Lets you view scanning, copying, faxing, and

printing options as well as status and error

messages

Indicator

light

•

Off

—The power is off.

•

Blinking green

—The scanner is warming up,

processing data, or printing.

•

Solid green

—The scanner is on, but idle.

•

Blinking red

—Operator intervention is

needed.

Item

Description

Sleep

Enables Sleep mode

The following are the statuses of the indicator

light and the Sleep button:

•

Entering or waking from Sleep mode—The

indicator light is illuminated solid green,

Sleep button is unilluminated.

•

Operating in Sleep mode—The indicator

light is illuminated solid green, Sleep button

is illuminated solid amber.

The following actions wake the printer from

Sleep mode:

•

Touching the screen or pressing any button

•

Opening an input tray, cover, or door

•

Sending a print job from the computer

•

Performing a power

‑

reset with the main

power switch

Keypad

Lets you enter numbers, letters, or symbols on

the display

USB port

Lets you insert a USB flash drive to send data or

to save scanned images.

For instructions on how to use the USB port, see

“Printing from a flash drive” on page 18.

Submit

Lets you submit changes made in the scanner

settings

Stop/Cancel

Stops all scanner activity

Note:

A list of options is displayed once

Stopped

appears on the display.

Home

Lets you navigate back to the home screen

Understanding the colors of the Sleep

button and indicator lights

The colors of the Sleep button and the indicator lights on the scanner

control panel signify a scanner and a printer status.

Sleep button light colors and their corresponding scanner and

printer status

Sleep button light

Scanner and printer status

Off

The scanner and the printer are off, idle or in

Ready state.

Solid amber

The scanner and the printer are in Sleep

mode.

Indicator light colors and their corresponding scanner and

printer status

Indicator light

Scanner and printer status

Off

The scanner and the printer are off.

Blinking green

The scanner and the printer are warming up

or processing data.

The printer is printing.

Solid green

The scanner and the printer are on, but idle.

Blinking red

The scanner and the printer require user

intervention.

Understanding the scanner home screen

When the scanner is turned on, the display shows a basic screen,

referred to as the home screen. Touch the home screen buttons and

icons to initiate an action such as copying, faxing, or scanning; to open

the menu screen; or to respond to messages.

Note:

Your home screen may vary depending on your home screen

customization settings, administrative setup, and active embedded

solutions.