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enter numbers, letters, or symbols on the display 5 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. 6 Submit Lets you submit changes made in the scanner settings
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is in Ready state. 9 Bookmarks Create, organize, and save a set of bookmarks (URL) into a tree view of folders and file links. Note: The tree view supports only bookmarks created from this function, and not from any other application. 10 USB Drive View, select, print, scan, or e‑mail photos and
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Your home screen may vary, depending on your home screen customization settings, administrative setup, and active applications. Some applications are supported only in select printer models. • There may be additional solutions and applications available for purchase. For more information, inquire at
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2 Open a Web browser, and then type the scanner IP address in the address field. 3 Press Enter. Note: If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. Customizing the home screen 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the scanner IP address in the address
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IP address of 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
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with a border around it. 5 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
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Discovery from the scanner home screen, and then follow the instructions on the scanner display. Exporting and importing a configuration You paper sizes that are not preset in the printer menus. 7 Notes: • The smallest supported Universal size is 70 x 127 mm (2.76 x 5 inches) for one‑sided printing
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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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Without an optional staple finisher With an optional staple finisher ABC • Do not slide the paper into the tray. Load paper as shown in the illustration. One‑sided printing ABC One‑sided printing 4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper.
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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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Set the correct paper size and type to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. Loading the 2100‑sheet tray CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment 2 Adjust the width and length guides. b Squeeze and slide the length guide to the position for A5 until it clicks into place. 1 2
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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 paper being loaded until it clicks into place. 3 Flex the sheets back and
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correct paper size and type to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. Loading the multipurpose feeder 1 Pull down the multipurpose feeder door. Note or close the multipurpose feeder while a job is printing. Note: Guide the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended and
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• Flex the stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. • Load envelopes with the flap side down and on the left of the multipurpose feeder. EXECB5 A 4 LTR A5 4 Prepare the paper or specialty media for loading. • Flex sheets of paper back and forth
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paper fill indicator. Loading business cards into the ADF 1 Move the ADF guides to the A8 paper size position. 2 Load the business cards facedown, and print quality problems. Note: Make sure the last edge of the business card is aligned with the A8 mark on the ADF guide. Linking and unlinking
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Notes: • View the scanner IP address on the scanner home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Paper Menu. 3 Change the
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the File Allocation Table (FAT) system. Devices formatted with New Technology File System (NTFS) or any other file system are not supported. Recommended flash drives File type Many flash drives are tested and approved for use with Documents: the printer. For more information, contact the place
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2 If you are loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the scanner control panel, touch Copy It. Copying using the ADF 1 the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. 2 Adjust the paper guides. 3 From the home screen, navigate to: Copy > change the copy settings
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glass. 2 If you are loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 On the home screen, touch Fax. 4 Enter the fax number or a recipient fax number in the "Fax number(s)" field. Fax numbers can be entered manually or by using the Phone Book feature. 4 If necessary, enter a prefix in
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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 destinations (shared network folders) have been established on the
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loading a document into the ADF tray, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the scanner control panel, press # on the to scan your documents. 7 Review the instructions on the Scan Profile screen. a up Scan to Computer Notes: • This feature is supported only in Windows Vista or later. • Make sure
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is below the maximum paper fill indicator. • Do not slide the paper into the tray. Load paper as shown in the illustration. • Make sure the guides in the tray or the multipurpose feeder are properly positioned and are not pressing tightly against the paper or envelopes. • Push the tray firmly into
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the remove multipurpose cartridge. [200- feeder, then 201] remove the toner cartridge and the imaging unit, and then remove the jammed paper. [x]‑page jam, clear manual feeder. [250] Remove all paper from the multipurpose feeder, and then remove the jammed paper.
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. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to 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 paper fragments are removed. 25
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Damage: The jammed paper may be covered with toner which can stain garments and skin. 7 Install the imaging unit. Notes: • Align the arrows on the guides of the toner cartridge with the arrows in the printer. • Make sure the cartridge is fully pushed in. 9 Close the multipurpose feeder door and the
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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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2 From the scanner control panel, touch Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, remove tray 1 to clear duplex. [235-239] 1 Pull out the tray. Note: Lift the tray slightly, and then pull it out completely. 2 3 1 2 Push down the front duplex flap, then firmly grasp the jammed
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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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[x]‑page jam, remove paper, open mailbox rear door. Leave paper in bin. [41y.xx] 1 Open the mailbox rear 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
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2 Open the stapler door. 4 Use the metal tab to lift the staple guard, and then 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, remove paper, open stapler door. Leave paper in
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6 Press the staples against the metal bracket. [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open expander rear door. Leave paper in bin. [43y.xx] 1 Open the output expander rear door. Note: If the staples are at the rear of the cartridge, then shake the cartridge downward to bring the staples near the metal
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ADF tray. 4 Close the ADF cover. 5 Straighten the edges of the original documents, then load the documents into the ADF, 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.