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    4900 Series User's Guide 2008 www.lexmark.com
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    XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 30 Using the Windows printer software...31 Using the Macintosh printer software...32 Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only 34 Wireless network compatibility...34 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network
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    47 How do I attach the installation cable?...48 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different 48 Finding the signal strength...49 How can I improve wireless signal strength? ...50 Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time 51 What is a MAC address?...51 How do
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    74 Connecting photo storage devices...74 Inserting a memory card ...74 Inserting a flash drive ...75 Editing photos using the control panel...76 Printing photos...77 Printing photos using the printer control panel ...77 Printing photos from the computer using the printer software 78 Printing photos
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    Software did not install...108 Page does not print...109 Solving printer power problems ...112 Removing and reinstalling the software ...112 Enabling the USB port in Windows ...113 Wireless troubleshooting...114 Wireless troubleshooting checklist ...114 Printing a network setup page ...115 Wireless
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    ...128 Wireless print server not installed ...129 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 129 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 130 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 130 Notices
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    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. Safety information 9
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    setup instructions. Printed Networking Guide / Fax Guide Additional setup instructions. Note: Your printer may not come with these publications. Electronic User's Guide Complete instructions for using the printer. The electronic version installs automatically with the printer software. Windows
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    numbers available, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. 1 Click SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click
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    See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with this warranty that came with your this printer will be free of defects in printer, or set forth at materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. printer. period of 12 months after the 1 Click SUPPORT. original
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    want to connect the printer to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. Note: Contents, such as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. 1 Power cord 2 Printer software CD 3 USB cable or installation cable Note
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    on a wireless network, you may move the printer after setup is complete. • Contents, such as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. • Do not attach the USB cable until prompted to do so. 2 Remove tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Raise the paper support. 4 Raise
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    6 Load paper. 7 Extend the paper exit tray. 8 Connect the power cord. Note: Do not attach the USB cable yet. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Read the safety information included with this product before connecting power or making any cabling connections. Setting up the printer 15
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    9 If the printer does not automatically turn on, press . 10 If prompted, press the up or down arrow until the language you want is highlighted, and then press OK. 11 Press the up or down arrow until the country/region you want is highlighted, and then press OK. Setting up the printer 16
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    12 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 13 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 14 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. Setting up the printer 17
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    cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 16 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up the printer
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    17 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 18 Close the printer. 19 From the printer control panel, press OK. An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19
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    . • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Understanding the parts of the printer Use the 1 Paper support 2 Paper feed guard 3 Paper guides To Load paper. Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. Keep paper straight when feeding. Setting up the printer 20
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    a wireless network. 7 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 8 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 9 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 10 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 11 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper guide
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    . 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 Duplex cover • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Internal wireless print server Connect the printer to a wireless network
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    Switch to Power Saver mode. Note: Press to switch to Power Saver mode. Press and hold for two seconds to turn off the printer. Access the copy menu and make copies. Access the scan menu and scan documents. Access the photo menu and print photos. View: • Printer status • Messages • Menus Setting up
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    the previous mode. • Clear current settings or error messages, and return to default settings. Access the setup menu and change printer settings. Note: The Copy, Scan, and Photo button lights are off when this button is selected. Print on both sides of the paper (duplex). A green backlight comes on
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    within a menu. • In Photo mode or Scan mode, move the Region of Interest box up. • Choose a menu or submenu item that appears on the display. • Save settings. • Feed or eject paper. Press and hold OK for 3 seconds to feed or eject paper from the printer. Using the printer menus A number of menus
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    • Paper Size • Photo Size • Photos/Page • Paper Type • Print Quality Share Media on Network Photo Proof Sheet • Print Sheet with Recent 20 Photos • Print Sheet with All Photos • Print Sheet with Date Range • Scan Proof Sheet Print Photos • Print All • Print Date Range • Print Photo Range • Print
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    Size Photos/Page Paper Type Print Quality Setup menu Maintenance • Check Ink Levels • Align Cartridges • Clean Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Screen Saver • Clear Settings Timeout • 2-Sided Dry Time Network Setup (appears only in printers connected to
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    to select the default photo print size for the printer, and then press OK. 9 Press until you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Changing temporary settings into new default settings The printer has default temporary settings for the menus. The printer reverts to these default temporary
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    Saver mode as often, then select the maximum Power Saver timeout. 5 Press until you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Using the printer software Installing printer software Using Windows 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. If the Welcome screen does not
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    and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for your operating system. 4 Follow the instructions on the screens to download the driver and install the printer software. Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) The XML Paper Specification (XPS
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    the printer software if you choose not to install the Lexmark Productivity Studio. • Print black or text-only Web pages to save ink. • Schedule automatic printing of Web pages. • Access Picnik and edit photos online. • Print, scan, or convert local files from Windows. Access your favorite settings
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    To Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility • Set up the wireless printer on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Lexmark Service Center • Troubleshoot the printer
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    help with cartridge installation. • Print a test page. • Print an alignment page. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on a wireless network. Note: Your printer may not
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    is compatible with g devices, as this setting varies depending on the router brand/model. Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network To set up the printer for wireless printing, you need to know: • The name of your wireless network. This is also known as the Service Set
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    accessed wirelessly by any other computer on the network. However, you will need to install the printer driver on every computer that will access it. You do not need to configure the printer again, although you will need to run the setup software on each computer to install the driver. Using Windows
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    with the network. - The wireless settings of the printer may no longer be valid. • Green means that the printer is connected to a wireless network and is ready for use. • Blinking green means that the printer internal print server is being updated. Special wireless installation instructions The
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    may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part of the setup process. 4 Follow the prompts on the computer screen to reinstall the software, and then make the changes that you want. Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only
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    set up locally (using USB connection) 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 Click Tools ª Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions
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    on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration. Using the printer wirelessly If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection) 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant
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    the ad hoc network. 7 Close the Windows Control Panel and any remaining windows. 8 Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software. 9 When the available
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    that controls your wireless settings. You must use that software to set up the ad hoc wireless network. For more information, see the documentation for the third-party software to learn how to create an ad hoc network. 10 Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. 11
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    minute and then click Refresh network list. 24 Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software. 25 When the available networks are displayed, provide the
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    printer to your wireless network using the method supported by your router. Refer to your router documentation for instructions. Using Windows Vista For information on using Windows Vista to set up the printer using WPS, refer to the documentation that came with the operating system. Note: Lexmark
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    other. For a device to be able to communicate wirelessly, it must have a wireless print server attached or installed that lets it receive and transmit radio waves. What types of wireless network security are available? The wireless printer supports four security options: no security, WEP, WPA, and
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    , they must be connected by cables and/or have wireless network adapters built in or installed in them. There are many different ways a network can be set up. Five common examples appear below. Note: The printers in the following diagrams represent printers with internal print servers built in to
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    2: Wireless network with Internet access • All computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point or wireless router. • The wireless access point connects the network to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem. Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected
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    are connect to an ad hoc network. Why do I need an installation cable? When setting up the printer on your wireless network, the printer will need to temporarily connect to a computer using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer. The
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    computer with a wireless network adapter connects directly to a printer equipped with a wireless print server. There is no wireless router or access point in an ad hoc network. The computer must have a valid IP address for the current network and be set to ad hoc mode. The wireless print server must
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    Yes Yes Yes, including the wireless access Yes point Lexmark recommends setting up a network in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer. Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it offers: • Increased network security • Increased reliability
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    . All objects absorb part of the wireless signal when it passes through them, and certain types of objects absorb enough to cause communications problems. Place your access point as high in the room as possible to avoid signal absorption. Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models
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    is connected to the hardware of a device instead of its software. The MAC address is displayed as a hexadecimal number in this format: 01-23-45-67-89-AB. Every device capable of communicating on a network has a MAC address. Network printers, computers, and routers, whether Ethernet or wireless, all
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    . 2 Type ipconfig. 3 Press Enter. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. How to locate a computer IP address using Macintosh 1 Click ª System Preferences. 2 Click Network. Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only) 52
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    DHCP. Once the printer is set up on a computer, the computer sends all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address. If the IP address is not automatically assigned, you will be asked during wireless setup to manually enter an address and other network information after selecting
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    force paper into the printer. 2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to rest against the edges of the paper. Note: To avoid paper jams, make
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    can load up to 10 envelopes. Make sure: • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges
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    to avoid ink smudging. Iron-on transfers You can load up to 10 transfers. Make sure: • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces you. • The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against
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    number of pages needed to print the banner. • You place the required stack of banner paper on a flat surface behind the printer. • The leading edge of the banner paper feeds into the printer first. • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of
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    You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, use in catalogs, brochures, or product flyers. Note: Place photos, postcards, small items, thin items (such as magazine clippings), the ADF. 1 Make sure the computer and the printer are on. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Place the original
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    the ADF. Notes: • Use only new, unwrinkled paper that is not curled. • Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. 1 Adjust the paper guide on the ADF tray to the width of
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    . Note: Preview is not supported when using the ADF. You can preview one page at a time when using the scanner. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper capacity Load up to Make sure 25 sheets of: • Letter-size paper • A4-size paper • Legal-size paper • You adjust the paper guide on the ADF tray
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    should print. d Click Print. Printing Web pages If you chose to install the Lexmark Toolbar software for your Web browser, then you can use it to create a printer-friendly version of any Web page. Notes: • For Windows, the software supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or a compatible
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    copies of a document Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File ª Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Copies section of the Print Setup tab, enter the number of copies that you want to print. 4 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or
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    close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File ª Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer. 3 Do one of the following: For Mac OS X versions 10.5 and 10.4 a From the print options pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling. b From
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    drive To enable the File print function: • The printer must be connected to a computer through a USB cable or through a network. • The printer and the computer must be on. • The memory card or flash drive must contain document files that are supported by the printer. • The computer must contain
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    Photo Paper-A high-quality photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. It is used specifically for printing professional quality photos with a glossy finish. It is best when used with genuine Lexmark evercolorTM 2 ink, providing photos
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    . e Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. f Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. g Click OK or Print. Using Macintosh a Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog. 1 With a document open, click File ª Page Setup. 2 From the "Format for" pop-up menu, choose the envelope
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    ink smudging. Printing on custom-size paper Before beginning these instructions, load the custom-size paper in the printer. For more information, see the "Loading Paper" chapter. Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File ª Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. The Print
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    of the paper (duplexing) automatically Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File ª Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 From the 2-Sided Printing area, select On from the drop-down menu. Note: To use the settings defined in the printer, select
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    to dry on supported paper types in average air humidity. Under conditions of high humidity, or if the normal drying time does not allow the ink to dry completely, you should select Longer from the drop-down list. 7 Click Print. Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually If you want to
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    the 2-Sided Printing area, select Manual. Note: To use the settings defined in the printer, select Use Printer Settings. 5 The Print Instruction Page to Assist in Reloading item will be selected automatically. 6 Click OK. 7 The printer prints the odd-numbered pages and the instruction sheet, which
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    Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Settings ª Printers. 2 Right-click the printer, and then select Pause Printing. Using the taskbar in Windows 1 Double-click the printer icon in the taskbar. 2 Right
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    you want to resume all print jobs in the queue, then click Resume Printer. Using Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the menu bar, click Go ª Utilities ª Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. The Printer List dialog appears. 2 Double-click the printer. The print queue dialog appears. 3 Do one
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    Using the printing status window of the printer The printing status window automatically opens at the bottom-right part of your screen when you send a print job. Click Cancel Printing to cancel the print job. Using the printer folder in Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b
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    Working with photos Connecting photo storage devices Inserting a memory card 1 Insert a memory card. • Insert the card with the brand name label facing up. • If there is an arrow on the card, make sure it points toward the printer. • If needed, make sure you connect the memory card to the adapter
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    not touch cables, any network adapter, any connector, the memory card, or the printer in the area shown while actively printing, reading, or writing printer to recognize that a flash drive is installed. When the flash drive is recognized, the message Storage Device Detected appears. If the printer
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    is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 Insert a memory card or flash drive. 3 From the printer control panel, press OK to choose Select and Print. 4 Press the left or right arrow button to choose the layout of the photo you want to print, and then press OK. 5 Press
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    Printing photos Printing photos using the printer control panel 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 Insert a memory card, flash drive, or digital camera set
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    install it with the printer software during installation. d Open the photo that you want to print. e Follow the instructions on the computer screen to edit and print photos. You may also view the Help associated with the program. Using Macintosh a Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup
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    and then click Transfer. 6 Select the network printer. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to transfer and print the photos. If you are using Macintosh: If the printer is connected to the computer through a network, then the Lexmark Network Card Reader launches on the computer. Transfer
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    PictBridge connection is successful, then the following message appears on the display: Use Camera to choose and print photos. Press OK to select printer default settings. 4 Use the camera to choose and print photos. You can also use the PictBridge menu to select the paper size, paper type, photo
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    printing photos, see the instructions in the camera documentation. Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet 1 Load letter- or A4-size plain paper. 2 From the printer display. 9 Press OK. 10 Press . The printer scans the proof sheet. 11 Load photo paper with the glossy or
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    . If your camera supports DPOF, then you can specify which photos to print, how many of each, and the print settings while the memory card is still in the camera. The printer recognizes these settings when you insert the memory card into the printer or connect the camera to the printer. Note: If you
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    to set a color or black-and-white copy. When you select color or black-only printing, the light nearest your choice comes on. 5 Press . Copying photos 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, then see the instructions
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    to manually re-orient the sheets. It picks the paper after printing on one side and feeds it back to the printer to print on the side that is still blank. Note: Use letter- or A4-size plain paper for making duplex copies. You cannot make duplex copies on envelopes, card stock, or photo paper. 1 Load
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    reduce or enlarge the document or photo as necessary to print a borderless copy on the paper size that you selected. For best results with this resize setting, use photo paper and set the paper type selection to Photo, or let the printer automatically detect the paper type. 6 Press . Note: After the
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    . 6 Press . Collating copies using the printer control panel If you print multiple copies of a document, then you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies as groups of pages (not collated). Collated Not collated 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup
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    photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. • Adjust the paper guide five pages if you use the N-Up setting to print four page images per sheet. 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup into
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    the pages that you want to copy have been saved to the printer memory. 10 When asked if you want to scan another page, press the left or right arrow button until No is highlighted, and then press OK to start printing. Canceling a copy job 1 Press . Scanning stops and the scanner bar returns
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    the programs installed with the printer software. Scanning original documents You can scan and then print photos, text documents computer over a network. • If you choose to send the scanned image to the computer: a Press OK. b Wait until the printer has finished downloading the scan applications
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    : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 3 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio. 5 From the Photo Printing section of the main screen, click Scan. 6 Follow the instructions on the
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    instructions photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. • Adjust the paper guide network computer, see the Help for the printer software associated with your operating system. • If your printer
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    . The scanned image is sent to the photo-editing application that you selected. Scanning to a computer over a network 1 Make sure that: • The printer is connected to a network through a print server or through a wireless network connection. • The printer, the print server (if used), and the computer
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    Using Windows To cancel a scan job started in the Lexmark Productivity Studio, click Stop on the computer screen. Using Macintosh To cancel a scan job started in the Lexmark All-in-One Center, click Cancel on the computer screen. Scanning 93
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    line is connected to the computer, and both the printer and computer are on. • The Lexmark Fax Solutions and Lexmark Productivity Studio software are installed on your computer. If you have not installed these additional programs during initial installation, reinsert the installation software CD
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    dialog appears with a preview of the document. 9 From the Scan dialog, click File ª Print. 10 Do one of the following: • In Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, select Fax PDF from the PDF drop-down menu. • In Mac OS X version 10.3, click Fax. 11 In the "To" field, enter the fax number of the recipient
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    Select Receive faxes on this computer. 6 Select Print to, and then choose the printer from the pop-up menu. 7 Customize other settings as needed, and then click OK. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the menu bar, click ª System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Click the Faxing tab. 4 Select Receive
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    3 Click the Faxing tab. 4 Select Receive faxes on this computer. 5 Select Print on printer, and then choose the printer from the pop-up menu. 6 Customize other settings as needed. Faxing 97
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    the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the color cartridge
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    is included in the box contents, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom
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    a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Note
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    to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality. If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the
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    the instructions on the computer screen. If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved, then clean the print cartridge nozzles. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using the printer control panel 1 Load plain paper. 2 From
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    1 From the printer control panel, press , and then press OK. 2 Press OK again. If an exclamation point (!) appears on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge, if necessary. 3 Press to exit Setup, or press another mode button. Using Windows Use the Lexmark Service Center to check
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    the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the paper support and paper
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    Web site at www.lexmark.com. For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Item Description Lexmark Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm Maintaining the printer 105
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    PerfectFinish Photo Paper USB cable Description • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm •L Part number 1021294 Resetting to factory settings Resetting all settings You can reset your printer to the original settings without using the printer menus. Note: Resetting to factory default settings will
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    the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only) The Lexmark Service Center provides step-by-step troubleshooting help and contains links to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. To open the Lexmark Service Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 If it appears on an error
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    The following operating systems are supported: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later, and Mac OS X versions 10.5, 10.4 and 10.3. CHECK THAT YOUR COMPUTER MEETS THE MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THE PRINTER BOX CHECK THE USB CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable
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    make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the printer and plugged into a known working electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. Troubleshooting 109
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    1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the cartridges. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control Panel. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows XP
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    each file that you want to print. If you want to set the printer as the default printer: a Go back to the Printer List dialog, and then select the printer. b Click Make Default. DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet
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    REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE SOFTWARE If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Solving printer power problems The printer and the computer
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    the software. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. 1 In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. 2 Click the links for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family
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    In Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Settings ª Control Wireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: • The power supply is connected to the printer, and is on. • Your SSID is correct. Print a network setup
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    Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address of the printer. You can print a network setup page only if your printer has an internal wireless print server. 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control
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    set up a wireless printer on another computer, the printer may not appear in the list of printers available on your network. If this happens, check the following: MAKE SURE THAT YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER ARE CONNECTED TO THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK The printer may not be on the same wireless network
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    or technical concerns. Cannot print over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. These are possible solutions
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    that came with your printer for details on printing a network setup page. Make sure the SSID the printer is using matches the wireless network SSID. If you are not sure how to find the network SSID, use one of the following: Using Windows 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the
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    Web browser and continue to Step 2. If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point, then do the following: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click ª System Preferences. b Click Network. c Click AirPort. d Click Advanced. e Click TCP/IP. The "Router" entry is typically the
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    network through a VPN connection, you will not be able to access the printer over your wireless network. End your VPN session and try printing again. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using MAC address filtering to limit access to your wireless network, you must add the printer MAC
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    light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of the settings appear to be correct, but the printer does not print, try one or more of the following: ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt
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    click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network), where XXXX is the model number of your printer. 3 Select Use Printer Online from the menu. 4 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you have previously set up your printer as a locally
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    -Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it indicates that the printer has been set up for wireless networking but cannot connect to the network for which it has been configured. The printer may be unable to join the
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    appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. Your IP address might also start with the numbers 10 or 169. This is determined by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Ping the access point. a Do one of the following: In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click
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    select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools ª Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part of the setup process. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Troubleshooting 125
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    indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it indicates that the printer has been set up for wireless networking but cannot connect to the network for which it has been configured. The printer may be unable to join the
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    filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network. PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING 1 Check the AirPort status and, if you do not already know it, find the IP address of the wireless access point. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click ª System
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    not respond, nothing is displayed. You can use Network Diagnostics to help resolve the problem. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Wi-Fi indicator
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    signal on the printer network setup page. CHECK MAC ADDRESS If your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the MAC address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network. Wireless print server not installed You may see
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    not allow split tunneling due to security or technical concerns. Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the up or down arrow button until Network Setup is highlighted, and then press OK. 3 Press the up or down arrow
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    include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. For Lexmark technical support, visit support.lexmark.com. For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark
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    . evercolor and PerfectFinish are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Licensing notices The following document can be viewed from the \Drivers\XPS directory on the installation software CD: Zopen.PDF. Federal Communications
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    : Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 Exposure to radio frequency radiation The following notice is applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed. The radiated output power of this device
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    your printer has a wireless network card installed This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, and 1999/5/EC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility, safety
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    301 489-1 and ETSI EN 301 489-17. Česky Dansk Deutsch English Español Eesti Suomi Français Magyar Íslenska Italiano Latviski Lietuvių Společnost Lexmark International, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že výrobek tento výrobek je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice
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    may not apply to your product. 1-meter average sound pressure, dBA Printing 50 dBA Scanning 40 dBA Copying 50 dBA Ready inaudible Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values. Temperature information Ambient temperature Shipping temperature Storage temperature
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    and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See your setup documentation
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    network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. This equipment contains no user serviceable parts. For repair and warranty information, contact Lexmark International, Inc. See the previous paragraph for contact information. Connection
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    equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to
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    facturation suisse (nº de référence Lexmark : 14B5109 ou 80D1877) devant être installé sur toute ligne recevant des Lexmark poiché gli impulsi remoti sono presenti su tutte le linee analogiche in Svizzera. ENERGY STAR Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the power
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    The product is waiting for a print job. 12 Power Saver The product is in energy-saving mode amount of power, then to completely stop product power consumption, disconnect the power supply cord from the REFUND OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID. IF YOU ARE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT FOR USE BY OTHER PARTIES, YOU AGREE
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    your use of any Software Program installed on or provided by Lexmark for use in connection with your Lexmark product. The term "Software Program" includes machine-readable instructions, audio/visual content (such as images and recordings), and associated media, printed materials and electronic
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    terms at the time of download. Use of the Freeware by you shall be governed entirely by the terms and conditions of such license. 4 TRANSFER. You may transfer the Software Program to another end-user. Any transfer must include all software components, media, printed materials, and this License
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    expense. Rights of the United States Government to use the Software Program is as set forth in this Agreement and as restricted in DFARS 252. signed by you and Lexmark relating to your Use of the Software Program). To the extent any Lexmark policies or programs for support services conflict with the
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    Lexmark 101 wiping 103 changing default settings 27 Power Saver timeout 27 temporary settings 27 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 37 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 37 checking ink levels 103 cleaning exterior of the printer 104 cleaning print cartridge
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    10 infrastructure network 48 ink levels, checking 103 inserting flash drives 75 memory cards 74 installation cable 47, 48 installing network printer 53 print cartridges 98 printer software 29, 112 installing printer on wireless network (Macintosh) 34 on wireless network (Windows) 34 installing
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    21 paper feed guard 20 paper guides 20 paper support 20 PictBridge port 21 power supply port 22 print cartridge carrier 22 printer control panel 21 scanner glass 21 scanner unit 22 top cover 21 USB port 22 Wi-Fi indicator 21 password 45 photo cards, loading 54 photo paper, loading 54 photos adding
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    printer communication problems 112 Service Center 107 wireless network 114 troubleshooting, setup incorrect language appears on display 107 page does not print 109 power button is not lit 108 software did not install 108 troubleshooting, wireless changing wireless settings after installation (Mac
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    absorption 50 wireless troubleshooting changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 37 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 37 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows) 116 printer cannot connect to wireless network 117 Wi
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4900 Series User's Guide
2008
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