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X548 Series User's Guide September 2011 Machine type(s): 7525 Model(s): 630, 632, 636 www.lexmark.com - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 2
Embedded Web Server 23 Additional printer setup 24 Installing internal options...24 Installing hardware options...33 Attaching cables...35 Verifying printer setup...37 Setting up the printer software...37 Installing the printer on a wired network 39 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 3
feeder...50 Loading the manual feeder...52 Linking and unlinking trays...54 Paper and specialty media guide 56 Paper guidelines...56 Storing paper...58 Supported paper sizes, types, and weights 58 Printing...61 Printing a document...61 Printing from a flash drive...62 Printing on specialty media - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 4
Creating shortcuts...113 Scanning to an FTP address...114 Understanding FTP options...115 Scanning to a computer or flash drive 118 Scanning to a computer...118 Scanning to a flash drive...119 Using the ScanBack Utility...119 Understanding scan profile options...120 Understanding printer menus 122 - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 5
...225 Administrative support 227 Finding advanced networking and administrator information 227 Using the Embedded Web Server...227 Checking the printer status...227 Checking the virtual display...227 Setting up e‑mail alerts...228 Viewing reports...228 Restoring factory default settings...228 - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 6
...259 Solving home screen applications problems 263 Solving option problems...264 Solving paper feed problems...265 Solving print quality problems...266 Solving color quality problems...276 Embedded Web Server does not open 279 Contacting customer support...279 Notices...280 Product information - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 7
a 26 AWG or larger replacement when connecting this product to the public switched telephone network. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 8
input tray, a duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input option. If you purchased a multifunction printer (MFP) that scans, copies, and faxes, you may need additional furniture. For more information, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 9
the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems User's Guide-The User's Guide is available on the Software and Documentation CD. For updates, check our Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Instructions for: Networking Guide- Open the Software and • Installing the printer using Guided or - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 10
Learning about the printer 10 What are you looking for? Find it here Latest supplemental information, updates, and technical support: Lexmark Support Web site- • Documentation http://support.lexmark.com • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E‑mail support Note: Select your country or - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 11
Learning about the printer 11 32.07 kg (70.71 lb) 5 1 102 mm (4 in.) 2 508 mm (20 in.) 3 152 mm (6 in.) 4 76 mm (3 in.) 5 254 mm (10 in.) 4 3 1 2 - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 12
or change the settings on the printer control panel to perform specific copy jobs. • Send a fax using the printer control panel. • Send a fax to multiple fax destinations at the same time. • Scan documents and send them to your computer, an e-mail address, an FTP server, or a USB flash memory device - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 13
documents. You can use the ADF or the scanner glass to scan documents. Using the ADF The ADF can scan multiple pages including duplex (two‑sided) pages. When using the ADF: Note: Duplex scanning is not available on selected printer models. • Load the document into the ADF faceup, short edge first - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 14
printer control panel 1 10 2 1 @!. 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ 3 0 # 4 5 6 7 98 Item 1 Display 2 Keypad 1 @!. 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ 0 # Description View scanning, copying, faxing, and printing options Copy Count. The default value - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 15
up, processing data, or printing. • Solid green-The printer is on, but idle. • Blinking red-Operator intervention is needed. 9 Stop Press to stop all printer activity. A list of options is offered once Stopped appears on the display. 10 Sleep Press to put printer into or out of Sleep Mode. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 16
is in the Ready state. FTP Access the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) menus and scan documents directly to an FTP server. Status message bar • Show the current printer status such as Ready or Busy. • Show printer conditions such as Toner Low or Cartridge Low. • Show intervention messages so the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 17
printer control panel buttons and shortcuts cannot be used while this appears. Open the Cancel Jobs screen. The Cancel Jobs screen shows three headings: Print, Fax, and Network. The following options are available under the Print, Fax, and Network headings: • Print job • Copy job • Fax profile • FTP - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 18
Understanding the home screen 18 Sample touch screen Touch To Submit Submit changes made in the printer settings. Sample Copy Print a sample copy. Right arrow Scroll to the right. Left arrow Scroll to the left. Home Return to the home screen. Right increase Select a higher value. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 19
Exit a screen and lets you return to the previous screen without saving changes. Reset values on the screen. Radio button Select or clear an item. Features Feature Menu , and it does not become the default setting. If an attendance message affects a function, then this icon appears and the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 20
Understanding the home screen 20 Feature Warning Description If an error condition occurs, then this icon appears. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 21
on the printer control panel home screen, or in the TCP/IP section under the Network/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or menu settings page, and then locate the information in the TCP/IP section. Showing or hiding icons on the home screen 1 From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 22
, or scan. WS‑Scan Icon Description The Web Services‑Scan application lets you scan documents at the printer, and then send the scanned image to your computer. WS‑Scan is a Microsoft application that is similar to Scan to Network, but has the capability of sending the scanned document to a Windows - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 23
screen, you can view the printer status, release held print jobs, create bookmarks, and do other print-related tasks you might normally do while standing at the printer. To activate Remote Operator Panel, do the following: 1 From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings > Device Solutions > Solutions - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 24
Additional printer setup 24 Additional printer setup Installing internal options CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the wall - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 25
shown. Installing a memory card CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 26
Additional printer setup 26 Warning-Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors. 2 Use the following illustration to locate the connector. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 27
Additional printer setup 27 1 2 1 Flash memory or font card connector 2 Memory card connector - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 28
Additional printer setup 28 3 Open the memory card connector latches. 4 Unpack the memory card. Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 5 Align the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 29
Additional printer setup 29 7 Reinstall the system board cover. Installing a flash memory or font card CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 30
Additional printer setup 30 Warning-Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors. 2 Use the following illustration to locate the connector. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 31
Additional printer setup 31 1 2 1 Flash memory or font card connector 2 Memory card connector 3 Unpack the flash memory or font card. Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 32
Additional printer setup 32 4 Holding the card by its sides, align the plastic pins on the card with the holes on the system board. 1 2 1 Plastic pins 2 Metal pins 5 - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 33
other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. • Optional 550‑sheet tray (Tray 3) • 650‑sheet duo drawer (Tray 2) • Printer For more information on installing an optional 550‑sheet tray, see the setup documentation that came with the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 34
Additional printer setup 34 Installing an optional tray or drawer The printer supports two additional input sources: an optional 550‑sheet tray and a 650‑sheet duo drawer (Tray 2) with an integrated multipurpose feeder. Note: Some printer models may not support the optional 550‑sheet tray. CAUTION - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 35
the dust covers. Note: Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see "Updating available options in the printer driver" on page 38. Attaching cables - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 36
setup 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Security lock port 2 Printer power cord socket 3 Printer fax LINE port 4 Printer fax EXT port 5 Ethernet port 6 USB printer port 7 USB port Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in the area shown while actively printing - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 37
cable may be malfunctioning. Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page. Setting up the printer software Installing the printer software For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. Wait for the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 38
and then install it. Updating available options in the printer driver Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For Windows users 1 Open the printers folder: a Click , or click - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 39
to Ethernet and fiber optic network connections. Note: Make sure you have completed the initial setup of the printer. For Windows users 1 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. If the installation screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start and - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 40
and then click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier 1 From the Finder, navigate to: Applications > Utilities 2 Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 3 From the Printer List, click Add, and then click IP Printer. 4 Type in the printer IP address in the address field, and then click - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 41
environmental benefit. Saving paper and toner Studies show that as much as 80% of the carbon footprint of a printer is related to paper usage. energy using one printer setting, see "Using Eco‑Mode" on page 42. Using recycled paper As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 42
on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings > General Settings > Eco‑Mode > select a setting > Submit. Choose To Off Use factory default - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 43
Off Note: Selecting Photo from the driver may disable Quiet Mode and provide better print quality and full speed printing. On To Use factory default settings. This setting supports the performance specifications of your printer. Reduce printer noise. • Print jobs will process at a reduced speed - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 44
of the display To save energy, or if you have trouble reading your display, then adjust the brightness of the display. Available settings range from 20-100. The factory default setting is 100. Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 45
also recycled. To return Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling, follow the instructions that came with your printer or cartridge and use the prepaid shipping label. You can also do the following: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 From the Toner Cartridges section, select your - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 46
is a user‑defined setting that lets you print on paper sizes that are not preset in the printer menus. Set optional 550‑sheet tray The printer has one standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) with an attached manual feeder. The 250-sheet tray, the 650sheet duo drawer, and the optional 550-sheet tray support - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 47
Loading paper and specialty media 47 2 Squeeze the length guide tab, and then slide the guide to the correct position for the paper size being loaded. Note: Use the size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guide. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 48
the edges on a level surface. 5 Load the paper stack with the recommended print side faceup. 6 Make sure the paper guides are secure against the edges of the paper. Note: Make sure the side guides are placed tightly against the edges of the paper so that the image is registered properly on the page. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 49
change the Paper Type or Paper Size setting for the tray from the printer control panel. Note: Mixing paper sizes or types in a paper tray sheet tray and the optional 550‑sheet tray, and supports the same paper types and sizes. The only differences are the look of the guide tabs and the location - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 50
or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. • Hold transparencies by the edges. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Note: Avoid touching the print side of transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 51
, windows, coated linings, or self‑stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. 5 Locate the stack height limiter and tab. Note: Do not exceed the maximum stack height by forcing paper under the stack height limiter. 2 1 4 3 1 Tab 2 Stack height limiter 3 Width guide - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 52
250‑sheet tray has an integrated manual feeder that can be used to print on different types of media one sheet at a time. 1 Send a manual print job. For Windows users a With a document open, click File > Print. b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. c Navigate to: Paper tab > Paper type - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 53
side of the manual feeder. 3 Adjust the width guides until they lightly touch the sheet. Do not force the width guides against the sheet. Doing so may damage the sheet. 4 Push the sheet in until it stops. The printer pulls it in farther. Note: To achieve the best possible print quality, use only - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 54
on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings > Paper Menu > Custom Name > type a name > Submit. Note: This custom name will replace the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 55
of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 56
, cold, or dry conditions, even in the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it properly. If paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding or - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 57
-recycled paper. However, no blanket statement can be made that all recycled paper will feed well. Lexmark consistently tests its printers with recycled paper (20-100% post-consumer waste) and a variety of test paper from around the world, using chamber tests for different temperature and humidity - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 58
and weights. • Some printer models may not support the optional 550-sheet tray. Paper size Dimensions 250‑sheet tray Optional Multipurpose 550‑sheet tray feeder Manual feeder A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) A5 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.3 in.) JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.) A6 105 - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 59
Paper size Dimensions 250‑sheet tray Optional Multipurpose 550‑sheet tray feeder Manual feeder Statement 140 x 216 mm (Monarch) (3.9 x 7.5 in.) 9 Envelope 98 x 225 mm X X (3.9 x 8.9 in.) 10 Envelope 105 x 241 mm X X (4.1 x 9.5 in.) DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm X X software program. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 60
designed for laser printers are supported for occasional use. The use of paper labels should not exceed 20 pages per month. Prolonged use may reduce fuser life. Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-sided labels are not supported. For more information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide on the Lexmark Web site at - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 61
page 58. Printing a document Printing a document 1 From the printer control panel Paper menu, set the Paper Type and Paper Size to match the loaded paper. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open, click File > Print. b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. c Adjust - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 62
62 3 Adjust the toner darkness setting. 4 Click Submit. Printing from a flash drive Printing from a flash drive Notes: • Before printing an encrypted PDF file, enter the file password from the printer control panel. • You cannot print files for which you do not have printing permissions. 1 Insert - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 63
drive from the USB port until the document has finished printing. • If you leave the flash drive in the printer after leaving the initial USB menu screen, then you can still print files from the flash drive as held jobs. Supported flash drives and file types Flash drive • Lexar JumpDrive 2.0 Pro - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 64
printing on envelopes: • Feed envelopes from the manual feeder or optional multipurpose feeder. • Set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select the envelope size. • Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers or damaged in any way - Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 65
printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes. Tips on using letterhead Page orientation is important when printing Optional 550‑sheet tray • Simplex (one‑sided) printing from trays Print side and paper orientation Printed Duplex (two‑sided) printing from Printed letterhead design is placed - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 66
sheet with the logo should enter the manual feeder first. Manual feeder (duplex printing) Multipurpose feeder Preprinted letterhead design is Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. When printing on labels: • Use labels designed specifically for laser/LED printers - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 67
being considered for use before buying large quantities. When printing on transparencies: • Feed transparencies from the 250-sheet tray, manual feeder, or optional multipurpose feeder. • Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 68
. Repeat and Reserve jobs are held in the printer until you choose to delete them. For Windows users 1 With a document open, click File > Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Print and Hold. 4 Select the print job type (Confidential, Repeat, Reserve, or Verify), and - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 69
set to the correct USB mode. See the camera documentation for more information. • If the PictBridge connection is successful, then a confirmation message appears on the printer display. 3 Follow the instructions on the camera to select and print photos. Note: If the printer is turned off while the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 70
job you want to cancel. 4 From the keyboard, press Delete. For Macintosh users In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later: 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences > Print & Fax > Open Print Queue. 2 From the printer window, select the print job you want to cancel. 3 From the icon bar at the top of - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 71
clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. 2 If you are loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the printer control panel, touch Copy It. Copying using the ADF 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF. Note: Do not load - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 72
Photo > > Photo/Film > > Copy It > Scan the Next Page or Finish the Job Copying on specialty loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the home screen, navigate to: Copy > the tray that contains transparencies, or touch Manual Feeder Size. 5 Load transparencies in the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 73
ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. 2 If you are loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the home screen, navigate to: Copy > Allow color copies > Off > > Submit Copying to a different size 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 74
type you want to use. Note: If you choose Manual Feeder, then you will also need to select the guides. 3 From the home screen, navigate to: Copy > Copy from > Mixed Sizes > > Copy to > Auto Size Match > > Copy It The scanner identifies the different paper sizes as they are scanned. Copies are printed - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 75
The factory default then adjust the paper guides. 3 On the after setting Scale manually changes the scale image. 5 Touch . 6 Touch the button that best represents the content source of the document you are copying: • Color Laser-Use when the original document was printed using a color laser printer - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 76
printer. 7 Touch > Copy It. Collating copies 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 By default ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the home screen - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 77
, navigate to: Copy > Advanced Options > Paper Saver > select desired output > > Copy It Creating a custom copy job (job build) The custom copy job or job build is used to combine one or more sets of original documents into a single copy job. Each set may be scanned using different job parameters - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 78
3 From the home screen, navigate to: Copy > Advanced Options > Overlay > select overlay message > . 4 Touch Copy It. Canceling a copy job Canceling a copy job while the document is in the ADF When the ADF begins processing a document, the scanning screen appears. To cancel the copy job, touch Cancel - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 79
Copy from" and "Copy to" are different, then the printer automatically adjusts the Scale setting to accommodate the difference. Copies This option allows you to set the number of copies to be printed. Scale This option creates an image from your copy that is proportionally scaled anywhere between 25 - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 80
. • Newspaper-Use when the original document is from a newspaper. • Press-Use when the original document was printed using a printing press. • Other-Use when the original document was printed using an alternate or unknown printer. Color This option enables or disables color for the scanned image. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 81
. You can choose between 1‑sided and 2‑sided. Note: This option appears only when a print duplexer and printer hard disk are installed. • Cover Page Setup-Use to set copy cover page and booklet cover page. • Custom Job-Use to combine multiple scanning jobs into a single job. • Edge Erase-Use to - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 82
the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings. 3 Under Default Settings, click E-mail/FTP Settings. 4 Click E-mail Settings > Setup E-mail Server - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 83
, you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings > E-mail/FTP Settings > E-mail Settings. 3 Fill in the fields - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 84
2 If you are loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. Note: Make sure the size of the original document and the copy paper size are the same. Failure to set the proper size may result to a cropped image. 3 From the home screen, navigate to: E-mail > Recipient 4 Enter the e‑ - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 85
the scanner glass. 2 If you are loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the home screen, navigate to: E-mail > Recipient > type an e‑mail address in the Settings menu of the Embedded Web Server, then TIFF saves one page in each file. The file size is usually larger - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 86
to enter your password twice. Canceling an e-mail • When using the ADF, touch Cancel Job while Scanning appears. • When using the scanner glass, touch Cancel Job while Scanning appears, or while Scan the Next Page / Finish the Job appears. Understanding e-mail options Recipients This option lets you - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 87
printed using an alternate or unknown printer. Darkness This option adjusts how light or dark your scanned documents will turn out in relation to the original document. Send As This option sets the output (PDF, TIFF, JPEG or XPS) for the scanned image of the Embedded Web Server, then TIFF saves one - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 88
E-mailing 88 Page Setup This option lets you change the Sides (Duplex), Orientation, and Binding. • Sides (Duplex)- Specifies if the original document is simplex (printed on one page) or duplex (printed on both sides). This also identifies what needs to be scanned for inclusion in the e-mail. • - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 89
ready to fax The following connection methods may not be applicable in all countries or regions. Note: During the initial printer setup, deselect Fax and any other function you plan to set up later, and then touch Continue. The indicator light may blink red if the fax - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 90
number (telephone number of the sending fax machine, business, other entity, or individual). To enter your fax setup information, use the printer control panel, or use your browser to access the Embedded Web Server and then enter the Settings menu. Note: If you do not have a TCP/IP environment, then - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 91
Embedded Web Server for fax setup 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 92
one end of the telephone cable that came with the printer to the printer LINE port . 2 Connect the other end of the telephone cable to an active analog telephone wall jack. Connecting to a DSL service If you subscribe to a DSL service, then contact the DSL provider to obtain a DSL filter and - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 93
to a distinctive ring service A distinctive ring service may be available from your telephone service provider. This service allows you to have setting you want for the printer to answer: Note: The factory default setting for distinctive rings is On. This allows the printer to answer single, double, - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 94
line 1 Connect one end of the telephone cable that came with the printer to the printer LINE port . 2 Connect the other end of the telephone cable to an active analog telephone wall jack . 3 Remove the plug from the printer EXT port . 4 Connect your telecommunications equipment directly to the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 95
Faxing 95 Use one of the following methods: Answering machine Answering machine and telephone - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 96
an answering machine, telephone, or other telecommunications equipment to the printer. 1 Connect one end of the telephone cable that came with the printer to the printer LINE port . Note: There is a special RJ‑11 plug installed in the printer EXT port . Do not remove this plug. It is necessary - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 97
Faxing 97 3 Connect the answering machine or telephone to the adapter. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 98
Faxing 98 Use one of the following methods: Answering machine Telephone - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 99
necessary for the proper operation of the fax function and connected telephones. 1 Connect one end of the telephone cable that came with the printer to the printer LINE port . 2 Connect the other end of the telephone cable to the adapter. Note: Your telephone adapter may look different than the one - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 100
Faxing 100 3 Connect the adapter into the N slot of an active analog telephone wall jack. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 101
the other N slot of the active analog telephone wall jack. Connecting to a computer with a modem Connect the printer to a computer with a modem to send faxes from the software program. Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. 1 Connect one end of the telephone cable that came - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 102
Faxing 102 3 Remove the protective plug from the printer EXT port . 4 Connect your telephone to the computer telephone jack. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 103
of the printer, you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or are printed on every fax you send. If there is a power failure, then you may have to reset the date and time. 1 Type the printer IP address - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 104
the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings > Manage Shortcuts > Fax Shortcut Setup. Note: A password may be required. If you - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 105
as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. 2 If you are loading a document into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the home screen, touch Fax. 4 Enter the fax number or a shortcut using the touch screen or keypad. To add recipients, touch Next Number and - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 106
fax using the computer The printer driver fax option allows you to "print to fax," where the printer will send a queued document as a fax rather than print it. The fax option functions as a normal fax machine, but is controlled through the printer driver instead of the printer control panel. 1 With - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 107
for bookmarks and network directory servers. Note: If the address book feature is not enabled, then contact your system support person. 1 Load then adjust the paper guides. 3 From the home screen, navigate to: Fax > > Browse shortcuts 4 Using the virtual keyboard, type the name or part of the name of - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 108
address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings > Fax Settings > Analog Fax Setup > Block No Name Fax. Notes: • This option blocks all - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 109
screen appears. Understanding fax options Content This option lets you specify the content image. Choose content source from Color Laser, Black/White Laser, Inkjet, Photo/Film, Magazine, Newspaper, Press, or Other. • Color Laser-Use when the original document was printed using a color laser printer - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 110
in faxing documents with small print. • Super fine-Use in faxing documents with fine detail. Darkness This option adjusts how light or dark your faxes will turn out in relation to the original document. Color This option enables or disables color in faxing. Page Setup This option lets you change the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 111
on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings > Fax Settings > Analog Fax Setup > Holding Faxes. 3 In the Print Faxes Password field, enter - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 112
Faxing 112 If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings > - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 113
could also be another PostScript printer; for example, a color document can be scanned and then sent to a color printer. Sending a document to an FTP server is similar to sending a fax. The difference is that you are sending the information over your network instead of over the phone line - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 114
Scanning to an FTP address 114 3 Under Other Settings, click Manage Shortcuts. Note: A password may be required. If you do not have an ID and password, get one from your system support person. 4 Click FTP Shortcut Setup. 5 Enter the appropriate information. 6 Enter a shortcut number. If you enter - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 115
FTP screen appears with the new setting displayed. • Set "Original Size" to Mixed Sizes to scan original documents with different paper sizes. Send As This option sets the output (PDF, TIFF, JPEG or XPS) for the scanned image the Settings menu of the Embedded Web Server, then TIFF saves one page in - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 116
a printing press. • Other-Use when the original document was printed using an alternate or unknown printer. Scan Preview This option displays the first page of the original document before it is scanned completely. When the first page is scanned, the scanning is paused and a preview image appears - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 117
to an FTP address 117 Advanced Options Touching the Advanced Options button opens a screen where you can change the following settings: • Advanced Imaging-Use to adjust the Background Removal, Color Balance, Color Dropout, Contrast, JPEG Quality, Negative Image, Mirror Image, Scan edge to edge - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 118
: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Scan Profile > Create. 3 Select your scan settings, and then click Next. 4 Select - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 119
into the ADF, then adjust the paper guides. c Press # , and then enter Lexmark Web site on http://support.lexmark.com. 1 Set up a scan‑to‑PC profile: a Launch the ScanBack Utility. b Select the printer. If no printers are listed, then contact your system support person, or click Setup to manually - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 120
the original document is mostly a photo or an image. Choose content source from Color Laser, Black/White Laser, Inkjet, Photo/Film, Magazine, Newspaper, Press, or Other. • Color Laser-Use when the original document was printed using a color laser printer. • Black/White Laser-Use when the original - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 121
press. • Other-Use when the original document was printed using an alternate or unknown printer. Darkness This option adjusts how light or dark your scanned documents will turn out in relation to the original document. Page Setup This option lets you change the Sides (Duplex), Orientation, and - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 122
Web Server, or the software application driver. Note: Certain menus are available on select printer models only. Supplies Paper Menu Reports Replace Supply Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Imaging Kit Separator Roll and Pick Assembly Waste Toner Bottle Fuser - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 123
OK Unsupported Imaging Kit OK Replace Black Imaging Kit Replace Color Imaging Kit Separator Pick Assembly and Roller OK Replace 123 Description Shows the status of the cyan toner cartridge Shows the status of the magenta toner cartridge Shows the status of the yellow toner cartridge Shows the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 124
printer menus 124 Menu item Waste Toner Bottle Near Full Replace Missing OK Description Shows the status of the waste toner bottle Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Default Source Tray [x] MP feeder Manual Paper Manual Envelope Description Sets a default paper source for all print - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 125
printer menus 125 Menu item Description Tray [x] Type Plain Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Glossy Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Custom Type [x] Specifies the type of paper loaded in each tray Notes: • Plain Paper is the factory default - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 126
B5 Specifies the paper size being loaded manually Note: Letter is the US factory default setting. A4 is the international factory default setting. Manual Paper Type Plain Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Glossy Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Custom - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 127
printer menus 127 Menu item Description Manual Envelope Size 10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope B5 Envelope Other Envelope 7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope Specifies the envelope size being loaded manually Note: 10 Envelope is the US factory default setting. DL Envelope is the international factory - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 128
setting. Specifies the relative texture of the preprinted paper loaded Note: Normal is the factory default setting. Specifies the relative texture of the colored paper loaded Note: Normal is the factory default setting. Specifies the relative texture of the light paper loaded Note: Normal is the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 129
Understanding printer menus 129 Menu item Custom [x] Paper Normal Rough Smooth Description Specifies the relative texture of the custom paper loaded Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting. • Settings appear only if the custom type is supported. Paper Weight menu Menu items Plain Weight - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 130
relative weight of the envelopes loaded Note: Normal is the factory default setting. Identifies the relative weight of the envelopes loaded Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting • Settings appear only if card stock is supported. Identifies the relative weight of the letterhead loaded Notes - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 131
Preprinted as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Notes: • Duplex sets the printer default to 2‑sided printing for all print jobs unless 1‑sided printing is selected from Print Properties. • If Duplex is selected, then all print jobs are sent through the duplex unit, including - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 132
printer menus 132 Menu item Description Colored Loading Off Duplex Determines whether 2‑sided printing occurs for all print jobs that specify Colored as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Light Loading Off Duplex Determines whether 2‑sided printing occurs for all print - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 133
scan size name, scan sizes, and options. The custom scan size name replaces Custom Scan Size [x] in the printer menus. Notes: • 11.69 inches is the US factory default setting for Width. 297 millimeters is the international factory default setting for Width. • 17 inches is the US factory default - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 134
Edge is the factory default setting. • Long Edge appears only if the longest edge is shorter than the maximum width supported by the tray. Description Prints a report containing information about the paper loaded into trays, installed memory, total page count, alarms, timeouts, printer control panel - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 135
is the factory default setting. • This menu item appears only if an optional network card is installed. Standard Network or Network [x] menu Note: Only active ports appear in this menu; all inactive ports are omitted. Menu item PCL SmartSwitch On Off Description Sets the printer to automatically - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 136
NPA Mode Auto Off Network Buffer Auto 3KB to [maximum size allowed] Job Buffering Off On Auto Mac Binary PS Auto On Off Description Sets the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language Notes: • On is the factory default - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 137
you view the speed of a currently active network card Lets you view the network addresses Sets the amount of time in seconds before a network print job is canceled Note: 90 seconds is the factory default setting. Allows the printer to print a banner page Note: Off is the factory default setting. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 138
the BOOTP address assignment setting Note: On is the factory default setting. Specifies the Zero Configuration Networking setting Note: Yes is the factory default setting. Enables the built-in FTP server, which allows you to send files to the printer using File Transfer Protocol. Note: Yes is the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 139
is the factory default setting. IPv6 menu This menu is available from the Network/Ports menu: Network/Ports > Standard Network or Network [x] > Standard Network Setup or Network [x] Setup > IPv6 Note: This menu is available only in network models or printers attached to print servers. Menu item - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 140
SmartSwitch On Off PS SmartSwitch On Off NPA Mode Auto On Off Description Sets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer language Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • When set to Off, the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 141
is the factory default setting. • On processes raw binary PostScript print jobs. • Off filters print jobs using the standard protocol. ENA Address yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy Sets the network address information for an external print server Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 142
the printer to use SSL for increased security when connecting to the SMTP server Notes: • Disabled is the factory default setting. • When the Negotiate setting is used, the SMTP server determines if SSL will be used. Specifies the type of user authentication required for scan to e‑mail privileges - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 143
Note: This menu item will only appear if a backup password exists. Edits the Internal Accounts, NTLM, various Setups, Password, and PIN Adds or edits a Security Template Controls access to printer menus, firmware updates, held jobs, and other access points Miscellaneous Security Settings menu - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 144
immediately. • Allow means a server certificate is requested. If no factory default setting. Confidential Print menu Menu item Description Max Invalid PIN Off 2-10 Limits the number of times an invalid PIN can be entered Notes: • This menu appears only if a formatted, non-defective printer - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 145
hard disk is installed. Menu item Wiping Mode Auto Manual Off Scheduled Wiping Time Day Manual Wiping Do not start now Start now Description Specifies the mode for disk wiping Note: Auto is the factory default setting. The printer determines when to initiate a disk wipe. Sets the schedule for - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 146
disk space used by a previous print job and does not permit the file system to reuse this space until it has been cleared Notes: • "Single pass" is the factory default setting. • Only automatic wiping enables users to activate disk wiping without having to turn the printer off for an extended amount - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 147
are created Note: Factory default settings enable the security audit log. Set Date and Time menu Menu item Current Date and Time Manually Set Date and the printer Note: Date/Time is set in YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS format. Note: GMT is the factory default setting. Note: On is the factory default setting - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 148
Understanding printer menus 148 Menu item Enable NTP On Off NTP Server [NTP Server Address] Enable Authentication Off On Description Enables Network Time Protocol, which synchronizes the clocks of devices on a network Note: On is the factory default setting. Lets you view the NTP Server Address - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 149
. • For optimal printing of color‑rich documents, set Quiet Mode to Off. • Selecting Photo from the printer driver may disable Quiet Mode and provide better print quality and full speed printing. Instructs the printer to run the setup wizard Notes: • Yes is the factory default setting. • After - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 150
Scan to PC Port Range [port range] 150 Description Specifies a language for the printer control panel virtual keyboard Specifies the default paper in the Universal Setup menu and the default for each input source in the Paper Size/Type menu. Specifies a valid port range for printers behind a port - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 151
Left side Right side Custom Text [x] [x] Toner Waste Toner Bottle Fuser Transfer Module When to display Do not display Display Message to Display Default Alternate Default [text entry] Alternate [text entry] Displayed Information Paper Jam Load Paper Service Errors 151 Description Specifies what is - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 152
is the factory default setting for Button Feedback. • 5 is the factory default setting for Volume. Specifies whether bookmarks are displayed from the Held Jobs area Note: Yes is the factory default setting. Specifies whether image background is removed in copy, fax, e‑mail, FTP, or scan‑to‑USB jobs - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 153
Custom Job Scans On Off Scanner Jam Recovery Job level Page level Web Page Refresh Rate 30-300 Contact Name Location Alarms Alarm Control Cartridge Alarm Timeouts Standby Mode 1-240 Disabled 153 Description Lets you scan multiple documents into one file Note: On is the factory default setting. If - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 154
before canceling the remainder of the print job Notes: • 90 seconds is the factory default setting. • When the timer expires, any partially printed page still in the printer is printed, and then the printer checks to see if any new print jobs are waiting. • Print Timeout is available only when using - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 155
item Print Recovery Auto Continue Disabled 5-255 Print Recovery Jam Recovery Auto On Off Print Recovery Page Protect Off On Sleep Button Settings Press Sleep Button Sleep Do Nothing Factory Defaults Do Not Restore Restore Now 155 Description Lets the printer automatically continue printing from - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 156
only one side. • 2 sided to 2 sided-The original page has printing on both sides, and the copy will also have printing on both sides. • This option appears only if the printer has a duplex scanner. Allows copying two or four sheets of a document on one page Note: Off is the factory default setting. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 157
Sheet Source Tray [x] Manual Feeder Darkness 1-9 157 Description Specifies whether a page border is printed Note: Off is the factory default setting. Keeps the pages of a print job stacked in sequence when printing multiple copies Note: On is the factory default setting. Specifies the paper - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 158
. Allows interruption of a print job to copy a page or document Note: On is the factory default setting. Lets you copy, in a single copy job, a document that contains mixed paper sizes Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • This menu item appears only if a printer hard disk is installed - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 159
Understanding printer menus Menu item Color Balance Cyan - Red Magenta - Green Yellow - Blue Color Dropout Color Dropout None Red Green Blue Default Red Threshold 0-255 Default Green Threshold 0-255 Default Blue Threshold 0-255 Contrast Best for Content 0-5 Mirror Image Off On Negative Image Off On - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 160
to dial a fax number. • Touch # 0 on the numeric keypad to go directly to the Manual Fax function. Defines the allocation of non-volatile memory between sending and receiving fax jobs Notes: • Equal is the factory default setting. Equal splits the memory for sending and receiving fax jobs into equal - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 161
Understanding printer menus 161 Menu item Fax Cover Page Fax Cover Page Off by default On by default Never use Always use by default" is the factory default setting for all Fax Cover Page options. Description Specifies quality in dots per inch (dpi). A higher resolution gives greater print quality - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 162
/Photo Graphics Photo Content Source Color Laser Inkjet Magazine Press Black/White Laser Photo/Film Newspaper Other Description Specifies the paper size of the original document Note: Mixed Sizes is the US factory default setting. A4 is the international factory default setting. Specifies how text - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 163
specified number Note: 5 is the factory default setting. Specifies the number of minutes between redials Enables switchboard blind dialing without a dial tone Enables Error Correction Mode for fax jobs Lets you fax files that are scanned at the printer Allows the printer driver to send fax jobs Lets - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 164
printer menus 164 Menu item Background Removal ‑4 to 4 Color Balance Cyan - Red Magenta - Green Yellow - Blue Color Dropout Color Dropout None Red Green Blue Default Red Threshold 0-255 Default Green Threshold 0-255 Default Blue Threshold 0-255 Contrast Best for content 0-5 Mirror Image - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 165
Manual Feeder Fax Footer Off On Max Speed 33600 2400 4800 9600 14400 Description Allows fax jobs to be received by the printer Note: On is the factory default : On is the factory default setting. Specifies the paper source selected to supply paper for the printer to print an incoming fax Specifies - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 166
Understanding printer menus 166 Menu item Fax Forwarding Print Print and Forward Forward Forward to Fax E‑mail FTP LDSS eSF Forward to Shortcut Block No Name Fax Off On Banned Fax List Holding Faxes Held Fax Mode Off Always On Manual Scheduled Fax Holding Schedule Enable Color Fax Receive On Off - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 167
exit bin where fax logs are printed Speaker Settings Menu item Speaker Mode On until Connected Always On Always Off Speaker Volume High Low Ringer Volume On Off Description Specifies the mode of the speaker. Notes: • "On until Connected" is the factory default setting. A sound is issued until the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 168
virtual keyboard on the printer control panel Specifies SMTP setup information Specifies SMTP server port information Specifies the image type for scanning to fax This option tells the printer the original document type and source. Note: Text/Photo is the factory default setting. Specifies how the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 169
Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • This menu item applies to all scan functions. Enables receiving of analog faxes Note: Off is the factory default setting. E‑mail Settings menu Menu item E‑mail Server Setup Subject Message Base file name E‑mail Server Setup Send me a copy Never appears - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 170
domain. • The limit is one domain. Defines the e‑mail server path name; for example: /directory/path Note: The characters are invalid entries for a path name. Specifies the format of the scanned file Note: PDF (.pdf) is the factory default setting. Sets the version of the PDF file that will be - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 171
job prints in grayscale or color Note: Color is the factory default setting. Specifies the resolution of the scan in dots per inch Note: 150 dpi is the factory default setting. Lightens or darkens the output Note: 5 is the factory default setting. Specifies the orientation of the scanned image Note - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 172
quality, but the file size is very large. • This menu applies to all scan functions. Sets the quality of a text image in relation to file size and quality of the image Note: 75 is the factory default setting. Sets the quality of a text or photo image in relation to file size and the quality of the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 173
whether or not the transmission log prints Note: Print log is the factory default setting. Specifies the paper source for printing e-mail logs Note: Tray 1 is the factory default setting. Enables the Text/Photo mode to produce smaller file sizes by using 1‑bit images when Color is set to Off Note - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 174
visible on a scanned image Note: 0 is the factory default setting. Specifies whether the original document is scanned edge-to-edge Note: Off is the factory default setting. Adjusts the amount of sharpness on a scanned image Note: 3 is the factory default setting. Enables the user to specify "warm - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 175
for FTP sending Note: 1.5 is the factory default setting. Specifies the content of the original document Note: Text/Photo is the factory default setting. Specifies how the original document was produced Note: Color Laser is the factory default setting. Specifies whether a job prints in grayscale - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 176
Description Specifies the orientation of the scanned image Note: Portrait is the factory default setting. Specifies the paper size of the document that is being scanned Notes: • A4 is the international factory default setting. • Letter is the US factory default setting. Specifies how the text and - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 177
log prints Note: "Print log" is the factory default setting. Specifies a paper source when printing FTP logs Note: Tray 1 is the factory default setting. Enables the Text/Photo mode to have smaller file sizes by using 1‑bit images when Color is set to Off Note: 8 bit is the factory default setting - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 178
visible on a scanned image Note: 0 is the factory default setting. Specifies whether the original document is scanned edge-to-edge Note: Off is the factory default setting. Adjusts the amount of sharpness of a scanned image Note: 3 is the factory default setting. Enables the user to specify "warm - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 179
be sent through FTP Note: 1.5 is the factory default setting. Specifies the content of the original document Note: Text/Photo is the factory default setting. Specifies how the original document was produced Note: Color Laser is the factory default setting. Specifies whether prints are in grayscale - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 180
Mixed Sizes Sides (Duplex) Off Long edge Short edge JPEG Quality Best for content 5-90 Text Default 5-90 Text/Photo Default 5-90 Description Specifies the orientation of the scanned image Note: Portrait is the factory default setting. Specifies the paper size of the document Note: Letter is the US - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 181
to FTP job, either one TIFF file is created containing all the pages, or multiple TIFF files are created with one file for each page. Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • This menu applies to all scan functions. Enables the Text/Photo mode to have smaller file sizes by using 1‑bit images - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 182
on a scanned image Note: 3 is the factory default setting. Enables the user to specify "warm" or "cool" outputs. "Cool" values generate a bluer output than the default while "warm" values generate a redder output than the default. Specifies a default number of copies for each print job Note - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 183
of a multiple‑page document Auto Note: Auto is the factory default setting. The printer chooses between portrait and landscape Landscape Portrait Paper Saver Off 2‑Up 3‑Up 4‑Up 6‑Up 9‑Up 12‑Up 16‑Up Specifies that multiple‑page images be printed on one side of a paper Notes: • Off is the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 184
is the factory default printer language. • Setting a printer language as the default does not prevent a software program from sending print jobs that use another printer language. Specifies that print jobs be removed from the print queue if they require unavailable printer options or custom - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 185
on pages printed using the PCL XL or PostScript interpreter. Sets color toner use in printing Notes: • Max Yield is the default printer setting. • The printer driver is capable of overriding this setting Sets the storage location for downloads Notes: • RAM is the factory default setting. Storing - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 186
set as the default for all print jobs Notes: • 1 sided is the factory default setting. • You can set 2-sided printing from the software program. For Windows users, click File > Print, and then click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. For Macintosh users, choose File > Print, and then adjust - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 187
Note: Auto is the factory default setting. The printer chooses between portrait and landscape. Prints a border on each page image Note: None is the factory default setting. Description Adjusts the color output on the printed page Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. Auto applies different - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 188
software program. For Windows users, click File > Print > Properties > Preferences > Options, or Setup. For Macintosh users, choose File > Print, and then adjust the settings from the print dialog and pop‑up menus. • To set Enhance Fine Lines using the Embedded Web Server, type the network printer - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 189
desired printed output. • From a browser window, type the IP address of the printer to access a complete list of color sample pages from the Embedded Web Server. Customizes the RGB color conversions Notes: • sRGB Display is the factory default setting for RGB Image. This applies a color conversion - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 190
printer menus 190 Menu item Manual Color CMYK Image US CMYK Euro CMYK Vivid CMYK Off CMYK Text US CMYK Euro CMYK Vivid CMYK Off CMYK Graphics US CMYK Euro CMYK Vivid CMYK Off Spot Color Replacement Color Adjust Description Customizes the CMYK color conversions Notes: • US CMYK is the US factory - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 191
the maximum size of the log file before the printer executes the Disk Near Full Action Note: 5MB is the factory default setting. Determines how the printer responds when the printer hard disk is nearly full Notes: • None is the factory default setting. • The value defined in Disk Near Full Level - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 192
option card in the printer. • A flash memory option card must be installed in the printer printer off or reset the printer. Provides an estimate of the percentage coverage of toner on a page. The estimate is printed on a separate page at the end of each print job. Note: Off is the factory default - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 193
flash memory option or printer hard disk is not read/write‑, write‑, or password‑protected. • Job Buffer Size must not be set to 100%. Enhances the contrast and sharpness of low‑resolution images and smooths their color transitions Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • Image Smoothing has - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 194
in RAM. • All shows all fonts available to any option. Identifies a specific font and the option where it is stored Note: Courier 10 is the factory default setting. Courier 10 shows the font name, font ID, and the storage location in the printer. The font source abbreviation is R for Resident, F for - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 195
setting Lines per Page. Sets the printer to print on A4‑size paper Notes: • 198 mm is the factory default setting. • The 203‑mm setting sets the width of the page to allow the printing of eighty 10‑pitch characters. Specifies whether the printer automatically performs a carriage return (CR) after - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 196
Understanding printer menus 196 Menu item Tray Renumber View Factory Defaults None Tray Renumber Restore Defaults Yes No Description Displays the factory default setting assigned to each tray, drawer, or feeder Returns all tray, drawer, and feeder assignments to the factory default settings HTML - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 197
Note: Print is the factory default setting. Description Selects the optimal paper size, scaling, and orientation Note: On is the factory default setting. It overrides scaling and orientation settings for some images. Inverts bi‑tonal monochrome images Notes: • Off is the factory default setting - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 198
of images that can be printed on one side of paper Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • If both the printer and the PictBridge‑enabled camera have a value for this setting, the value in the camera supersedes the value in the printer. Determines which resolution, toner darkness, and color - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 199
Provides information about scanning documents directly to an FTP server using an FTP address, shortcut numbers, or the address book, and about changing settings Provides help in resolving repeating defects in copies or prints Provides help in locating additional information Provides part numbers for - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 200
. The hard disk does not provide the capability for users to extract information, create folders, create disk or network file shares, or FTP information directly from a client device. The hard disk can retain buffered user data from complex scan, print, copy, and fax jobs, as well as form data - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 201
Config Menu. The printer will power‑on reset, and then return to normal operating mode. Erasing printer hard disk memory Note: Not all printers have a hard disk installed. Configuring Disk Wiping in the printer menus enables you to remove residual confidential material left by scan, print, copy, and - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 202
When finished, use the browser Back button to return to the Disk Wiping setup screen. Note: Disk wiping can take from several minutes to more than an hour, during which time the printer will be unavailable for other user tasks. 7 From the Disk Wiping settings screen, select one of the following for - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 203
printer or its hard disk is stolen. Using the Embedded Web Server 1 From the Embedded Web Server encryption will erase the contents of the printer hard disk. 4 Touch Yes to printer will be unavailable for other user tasks. 5 Touch Back, and then Exit Config Menu. The printer will power‑on reset - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 204
tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality. Cleaning the exterior of 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 when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 205
Maintaining the printer 205 Cleaning the scanner glass Clean the scanner glass if you encounter print quality problems, such as streaks on copied or scanned images. Note: Clean both areas of the scanner glass and both white underside areas. 1 Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 206
cartridge. When 88.xx [Color] cartridge critically low appears, you must replace the specified cartridge. Recommended toner cartridges and part numbers Part name Black toner cartridge Cyan toner cartridge Magenta toner cartridge Yellow toner cartridge Black high‑yield toner cartridge Lexmark - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 207
and color imaging kit Black imaging kit Part number C540X71G C540X74G Ordering a waste toner bottle When 82 Replace Waste Toner appears, order a replacement waste toner bottle. The waste toner bottle must be replaced when 82 Replace Waste Toner appears. Part name Waste toner bottle Part number - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 208
Maintaining the printer 208 3 Open the top door. 4 Remove the right side cover. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 209
Maintaining the printer 209 5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and then remove it. 6 Place the waste toner bottle in the enclosed packaging. 7 Insert the new waste toner bottle. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 210
Maintaining the printer 210 8 Replace the right side cover. 9 Close the top door. 10 Close the front door. K M C Y K M C Y - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 211
Maintaining the printer 211 Replacing a black and color imaging kit Replace the black and color imaging kit when Replace Color Imaging Kit appears. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you to open it. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 212
Maintaining the printer 212 3 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. 4 Remove the right side cover. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 213
Maintaining the printer 213 5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and remove it. 6 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. 7 Press down on the blue levers, grasp the green handles on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. Warning- - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 214
Maintaining the printer 214 8 Unpack the replacement black and color imaging kit. Leave the packaging on the developer units. 9 Gently shake the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units side to side. 10 Remove the red shipping cover from the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 215
Maintaining the printer 215 13 Align and insert the imaging kit. 14 Replace the waste toner bottle. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 216
Maintaining the printer 216 15 Replace the right side cover. 16 Replace the toner cartridges. 17 Close the top door. K M C Y K M C Y - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 217
Replacing a toner cartridge Replace the specified toner cartridge (yellow, cyan, magenta, or black) when 88.xx [Color] cartridge critically low appears. The printer will not continue printing until the specified cartridge is replaced. Warning-Potential Damage: Damage caused by use of a non‑Lexmark - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 218
Maintaining the printer 218 4 Remove the toner cartridge by lifting the handle, and then gently pull away from the imaging kit. 5 Align the new toner cartridge, and then press down until it is all the way into the slot. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 219
6 Close the top door. K M C Y K M C Y 219 Replacing a developer unit Replace a developer unit when a print quality defect occurs or when damage occurs to the printer. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you to open it. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 220
Maintaining the printer 220 2 Open the top door. 3 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. 4 Remove the right side cover. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 221
Maintaining the printer 221 5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and then remove it. 6 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. 7 Press down on the blue levers, grasp the handles on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. Warning- - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 222
Maintaining the printer 222 8 Remove the used developer unit. 9 Place the used developer in the enclosed package. 10 Unpack the replacement developer unit. Leave the packaging on the developer unit. 11 Gently shake the developer unit side to side. 12 Remove the red shipping cover from - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 223
Maintaining the printer 223 13 Insert the developer unit. 14 Align and insert the imaging kit. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 224
Maintaining the printer 224 15 Replace the waste toner bottle. 16 Replace the right side cover. 17 Replace the toner cartridges. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 225
and requires two or more trained personnel to lift it safely. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage: • Turn the printer off using the power switch, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Disconnect all - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 226
cart used to move the options must have a surface able to support the dimensions of the options. • Keep the printer in an upright position. • Avoid severe jarring movements. Shipping the printer When shipping the printer, use the original packaging or call the place of purchase for a relocation kit. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 227
You can view paper tray settings, the level of toner in the toner cartridges, the percentage of life remaining in the maintenance kit, and capacity measurements of certain printer parts from the Device Status page of the Embedded Web Server. 1 Type the printer IP address in the address field of your - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 228
, then print a menu settings page before restoring the factory default settings. Warning-Potential Damage: Restoring factory defaults returns most printer settings to the original factory default settings. Exceptions include the display language, custom sizes and messages, and network/port menu - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 229
Administrative support 229 > Settings > General Settings > Factory Defaults > Restore Now > Submit - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 230
the entire paper path, and then touch Continue. If Jam Recovery is set to On, then the printer prints a new copy of the page that jammed. If Jam Recovery is set to Auto, then the printer reprints the jammed page if enough printer memory is available. Avoiding jams Paper tray recommendations • Make - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 231
Instructions 1 200, 241 In the standard 1 Open the front door. Inspect the area behind the front door, and then 250‑sheet tray and remove any jams. manual feeder (Tray 1) 2 Open the fuser that the paper being used for a duplex print job is not supported. 6 242 In the 650‑sheet tray 1 - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 232
handle, and pull the standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) and manual feeder out. 2 Grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 Insert the tray. 4 From the printer control panel, touch Continue, jam cleared. 201 paper jam 1 Grasp - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 233
are removed. • There may be a second sheet jammed if 200.xx Paper Jam and 202.xx Paper Jam appear. 3 Close the front door. 4 From the printer control panel, touch Continue, jam cleared. 202 paper jam 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you to open - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 234
Clearing jams 234 2 Grasp the green lever, and then pull the fuser cover toward you. 3 Hold the fuser cover down, and then remove the jammed paper. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 235
Clearing jams 235 The fuser cover closes when released. 4 Close the front door. 5 From the printer control panel, touch gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 From the printer control panel, touch Continue, jam cleared. 235 paper jam This jam occurs when the paper - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 236
control panel, touch Continue, jam cleared. 242 paper jam 1 Grasp the optional 650-sheet tray handle, and then pull the tray out. Note: The optional 650-sheet tray is supported only in select printer models. 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 237
Clearing jams 237 243 paper jam 1 Grasp the optional 550-sheet tray handle, and then pull the tray out. Note: The optional 550-sheet tray is supported only in select printer models. 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 238
, firmly grasp any jammed paper, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 5 Close the scanner cover. 6 From the printer control panel, touch Continue, jam cleared. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 239
, print server, option, or other network device. • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are correct. Once you have checked each of these possibilities, turn the printer off, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. This often fixes the problem - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 240
Troubleshooting 240 Change [paper source] to [custom string] Try one or more of the following: • Touch Use current [paper source] to ignore the message and print in the printer control panel Paper menu, and then touch Paper changed, continue. • Touch Cancel job to cancel the print job. Change - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 241
cancel the print job. Close front door 1 Turn the printer off, and then on. 2 Open and then fully close the front door of the printer. Note: • Complete the Analog Fax Setup. If the message appears again, then contact your system support person. If restarting job, replace originals that have not begun - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 242
finds a tray that has the correct paper type and size, it feeds from that tray. If the printer cannot find a tray with the correct paper type and size, it prints from the default paper source. • Cancel the print job. Load [src] with [size] Try one or more of the following: • Load the specified paper - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 243
Troubleshooting 243 Load Manual Feeder with [custom type name] Try one or more of the following: • Load the specified paper in the manual feeder. • Touch Prompt each page, paper loaded or Do not prompt, paper loaded to clear the message and continue printing. • Touch Automatically select paper to - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 244
Restore to restore all held jobs stored on the printer hard disk. • Touch Do not restore if you do not want any print jobs to be restored. Scanner automatic feeder cover open Close the ADF cover to clear the message. Scan document too long The scan job exceeds the maximum number of pages. Touch - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 245
the specified toner or print cartridge. For instructions on removing a toner or print cartridge, touch More information. • Install a new toner or print cartridge, following the instruction sheet that came with the replacement part. 30.xx Missing [color] cartridge and/or [color] imaging kit Try one - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 246
Troubleshooting 246 size you are trying to print. • Touch Continue to clear the message and print using a different tray. • Check length and width guides of the tray and Insufficient memory, some held jobs will not be restored The printer deleted some held jobs in order to process current jobs. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 247
and require replacing. 54 Standard network software error Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to continue printing. • Turn the printer off and then back on to reset the printer. • Upgrade (flash) the network firmware in the printer or print server. 54 Network [x] software error Try - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 248
Troubleshooting 248 57 Configuration change, some held jobs were not restored Something has changed in the printer to invalidate the held jobs. Possible changes include: • The printer firmware has been updated. • Paper input options needed for the print job were removed. • The print job was - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 249
bottle nearly full Order a replacement waste toner bottle immediately. 1 Replace the waste toner bottle. For instructions on installing the waste toner bottle, from the printer control panel touch More Information. 2 Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. 88.xx [Color] cartridge - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 250
multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge. 840.01 Scanner disabled by admin Print without the scanner or contact your system support person. 840.02 Scanner disabled. Contact system administrator if problem persists. The printer identified a problem with the scanner - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 251
IS NO PROBLEM WITH YOUR PRINTER From the printer control panel, check the status. If necessary, follow the recovery instructions. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT Make sure Ready appears on the display before sending a print job. CHECK IF A SUPPLY IS MISSING OR NEEDS REPLACEMENT Remove and - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 252
sure you are running a supported operating system and using a compatible printer software. MAKE SURE THE INTERNAL PRINT SERVER IS WORKING PROPERLY • Make sure the internal print server is properly installed and that the printer is connected to the network. • Print a network setup page and check that - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 253
Windows users, specify the paper type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the paper type from the Print dialog. Incorrect or strange characters print • The print job may not have terminated properly. Turn the printer off and back on. • Make sure the printer is not in Hex Trace mode - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 254
Off in the software overrides the setting in the Finishing menu. REDUCE THE COMPLEXITY OF THE PRINT JOB Reduce the complexity of the print job by eliminating the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of pages in the job. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS ENOUGH MEMORY - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 255
Troubleshooting 255 Scanner unit does not close Make sure there are no obstructions: MESSAGES Check the display and clear any error messages. REPLACE THE TONER OR PRINT CARTRIDGE When the print remains faded, replace the toner or print cartridge. CLEAN THE SCANNER GLASS The scanner glass may be - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 256
Troubleshooting 256 PLACE THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT PROPERLY Make sure the the Content Type and Source settings are appropriate for the document being scanned. • From the Copy screen, navigate to: Advanced Options > Advanced Imaging > Sharpness > lower the Sharpness setting • On the Copy screen - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 257
from the Page Setup dialog. Solving scanner problems Checking an unresponsive scanner If your scanner is not responding, then make sure: • The printer is turned on. • The printer cable is securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other network device. • The - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 258
in the tray: 1 From the printer control panel, check the Paper Size setting from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to print, specify the correct size setting: • For Windows users, specify the size from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the size from the Page Setup dialog. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 259
CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Make sure the network or USB cable is securely connected to the computer and the printer. Solving fax problems Fax and e-mail functions are not the caller ID service. If your region supports multiple caller ID patterns, you may have to change the default setting. There are - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 260
you hear a dial tone, then connect the printer to that wall jack. REVIEW THIS DIGITAL PHONE SERVICE CHECKLIST The fax modem is an analog device. Certain devices or router that will support analog use. For more information, contact your DSL provider. • If you are using a PBX telephone service, then make sure - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 261
field of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 262
Troubleshooting 262 REPLACE THE TONER OR PRINT CARTRIDGE Replace the toner or print cartridge. Can receive but not send faxes These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS IN FAX MODE From the printer control panel, press the Fax button to put the printer - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 263
printer, then you can: • View the information on the printer control panel home screen, or in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup WANT TO SCAN TO IS NOT ALREADY IN USE Verify that the file to which you want to scan is not open by another application or user. To - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 264
the hardware setup documentation that came with the option, or go to www.lexmark.com to view the option instruction sheet. MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS SELECTED From the computer you are printing from, select the option. For more information, see "Updating available options in the printer driver" on page - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 265
paper and specialty media guidelines. CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in the tray to the correct position for the size loaded. CHECK FOR SERVICE MESSAGES If a service message appears, turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. If the error recurs, call for - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 266
The information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Printer is printing blank pages Try one or more of the following: - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 267
times to redistribute the toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge. Note: If print quality does not improve, then replace the cartridge of the color that is not printing. If the problem continues, then the printer may need to be serviced. For more information, contact customer support. Characters have jagged - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 268
imaging kit appears, replace the imaging kit. Gray background ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu. • For Windows users, change the setting from Print Properties - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 269
: • For Windows users, specify the size from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the size from the Page Setup dialog. Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the imaging kit. Note: The printer has two types of imaging kits - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 270
For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. THE FUSER MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace the fuser. Repeating defects ) ) ) ) REPLACE THE DEVELOPER UNIT Replace the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 271
Troubleshooting 271 REPLACE THE IMAGING KIT Replace the imaging kit if print defects occur in the following instances: • in every 34.6 mm (1.4 in.) of the page • in every 94.2 mm (3.71 in.) of the page Note: The printer has two types of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 272
the toner cartridge. Note: If print quality does not improve, replace the print cartridge. If the problem continues, the printer may need to be serviced. For more information, contact customer support. MAKE SURE THERE IS NO DEFECTIVE TONER CARTRIDGE Replace the defective toner cartridge. Print is - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 273
the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting. • For Windows users, check this setting from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, check this setting from the Print dialog. MAKE SURE THERE IS NO DEFECTIVE TONER CARTRIDGE Replace the defective toner cartridge. Solid color or - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 274
Troubleshooting 274 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page Try one or more of the following: MAKE SURE THE IMAGING KITS ARE NOT WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace the imaging kits. Note: The printer has two types of imaging kits: a black‑and‑color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. The - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 275
black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. The black and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The black imaging kit contains black only. If the problem continues, the printer may need to be serviced. For more information, contact Customer Support. THERE IS TONER IN - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 276
Troubleshooting 276 Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Replace the black and color imaging kit. Solving color quality problems This section helps answer some basic color‑related questions and describes how some of the features provided in the Quality menu can be used to solve typical color - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 277
, the printer employs user‑selected color conversion tables to process objects. However, Color Correction must be set to Manual, or no user‑defined color conversion will be implemented. Manual color correction settings are specific to the type of object being printed (text, graphics, or images), and - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 278
color‑matching problem depends on the Color Correction setting being used (Auto, Off, or Manual), the type of object being printed (text, graphics, or images), and how the color of the object is specified in the software program (RGB or CMYK combinations). When the printer Color Correction - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 279
Troubleshooting 279 5 Enter an increment value from 1-255. Note: The closer the value is to 1, the narrower the color sample range will appear. 6 Click Print. Embedded Web Server does not open Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE NETWORK CONNECTION Make sure the printer and computer are - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 280
in conjunction with other products, programs, or 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.com. If you don't have access to - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 281
accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at private expense. Trademarks Lexmark, Lexmark with diamond design, and MarkVision are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 282
owners. AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple, Inc. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part with the instruction manual, may cause - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 283
questions about recycling options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number. Static sensitivity notice This symbol identifies static-sensitive parts. Do not touch in the areas near these symbols without first touching the metal frame of the printer. - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 284
in the wavelength of 655-675 nanometers. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. Laser advisory label A laser notice label may be affixed to - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 285
after this product is not used for a specified period of time, called the Sleep Mode Timeout. Factory default Sleep Mode Timeout for this product (in minutes): 30 minutes By using the configuration menus, the Sleep Mode Timeout can be modified between 1 minute and 240 minutes. Setting the Sleep - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 286
40550 USA. The authorized representative is: Lexmark International Technology Hungária Kft., 8 to users of the US telephone network: FCC requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 287
is causing harm to the telephone 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 - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 288
des prises de téléphone CA11A. Notice to users of the New Zealand telephone network The following are special conditions for the Facsimile User Instructions 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual filter (Lexmark part number 14B5109 or 80D1877) to - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 289
Zeitsteuertakte übertragen werden. Die Verwendung des Lexmark Filters ist obligatorisch, da in allen for example, but not limited to, wireless network cards or proximity card readers. Exposure to to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 290
service faisant l'objet d'une licence, cet appareil doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et loin des fenêtres afin de de d'accréditation/inscription signifie simplement que le produit est conforme aux spécifications techniques d'Industry Canada. Notice to users Lexmark Wireless LAN option are in - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 291
of equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente, Lexmark International, Inc. declara que este producto cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 292
, or new and serviceable used parts, which perform like new parts -Is, during normal use, free from defects in material and workmanship If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair or replacement (at Lexmark's option). If this - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 293
servicer -Operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle -Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications -Refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture by a third party of products, supplies or parts -Products, supplies, parts, materials (such as toners and inks), software - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 294
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 documentation, whether - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 295
, you must limit the number of authorized users to the number specified in your agreement with Lexmark. You may not separate the components of the Software Program for use on more than one computer. You agree that you will not Use the Software Program, in whole or in part, in any manner that has the - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 296
, its affiliates, and agents may collect and use information you provide in relation to support services performed with respect to the Software Program and requested by you. Lexmark agrees not to use this information in a form that personally identifies you except to the extent necessary to provide - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 297
with the terms of this License Agreement, any other written agreement 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 terms of this License Agreement, the terms of this License Agreement - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 298
46 80 Routine maintenance 249 82.xx Replace waste toner bottle 249 82.xx Waste toner bottle missing 249 82.xx Waste toner bottle nearly full 249 840.01 Scanner disabled by admin 250 840.02 Scanner disabled. Contact system administrator if problem persists. 250 88.xx [Color] cartridge critically low - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 299
display troubleshooting display is blank 251 display shows only diamonds 251 display, printer control panel 14 adjusting brightness 44 distinctive ring service, fax connecting to 93 documents, printing from Macintosh 61 from Windows 61 duplexing 74 E Eco‑Mode setting 42 Edit Security Setups menu - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 300
optic network setup 39 finding more information about the printer 9 Finishing menu 186 flash drive printing from 62 Flash Drive menu 179 flash drives supported file types 63 flash memory card installing 29 font card installing 29 font sample list printing 69 forwarding faxes 111 FTP scanning using - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 301
197 imaging kits ordering 207 replacing 211 importing a configuration using the Embedded Web Server 23 importing a configuration using the Embedded Web Server 23 initial fax setup 90 using the Embedded Web Server 90 Insert Tray [x] 242 installing options order of installation 33 installing printer - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 302
24 memory card 25 memory cards 24 updating in printer driver 38 options, touch‑screen copy 79, 80, 81, 115 e‑mail 86, 87, 88 fax 109, 110 FTP 115, 116 scan 120 scan to computer 120, 121 ordering imaging kits 207 toner cartridges 206 waste toner bottle 207 output file type changing 85 P paper - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 303
problems, solving basic 239 printer software installing 37 printer status checking, using the Embedded Web Server 227 printing canceling, from printer control panel 70 directory list 69 font sample list 69 from flash drive 62 from Macintosh 61 from Windows 61 menu settings page 37 network setup - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 304
checking status 206 checking, from printer control panel 206 checking, using the Embedded Web Server 206, 227 conserving 41 storing 205 using recycled paper 41 Supplies menu 123 supplies, ordering imaging kits 207 toner cartridges 206 waste toner bottle 207 supported flash drives 63 T TCP/IP - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 305
remove 241 updating options in printer driver 38 using Eco‑Mode 42 using Quiet Mode 42 using recycled paper 41 using shortcuts sending fax 106 using the address book 84 sending fax 107 using the Embedded Web Server 227 using the touch‑screen buttons 17 Utilities menu 192 V verify print jobs 67 - Lexmark X548 | User's Guide - Page 306
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X548 Series
User's Guide
September 2011
www.lexmark.com
Machine type(s):
7525
Model(s):
630, 632, 636