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    , X646e User's Guide January 2006 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 2006 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 www.lexmark
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    described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person. • This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible
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    laser. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. • Your product uses a printing process that heats the print operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting print parts. Do
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    Configured models ...10 Understanding the MFP control panel ...11 Using the LCD touch-screen buttons ...17 Menus ...23 Chapter 2: Copying ...24 Quick copy ...24 Multiple page copying ...24 Using the flatbed ...25 Understanding the copy screens and options 25 Copying from one size to another ...27
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    scan to PC options ...52 Scanning to a USB flash memory device ...53 Scanning tips ...53 Chapter 7: Printing ...54 Sending a job to print ...54 Printing from a USB flash memory device ...54 Canceling a print job ...56 Printing the menu settings page ...57 Printing a network setup page ...57 Printing
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    the multipurpose feeder ...64 Loading the 2000-sheet drawer ...67 Loading the envelope feeder ...69 Linking trays ...71 Chapter 8: Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines 72 Supported print media ...72 Selecting print media ...76 Storing print media ...79 Avoiding jams ...80 Chapter
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    MFP ...124 Printing multiple language PDFs ...125 Solving printing problems ...125 Solving copy quality problems ...127 Solving scan quality problems ...127 Solving fax quality problems ...128 Solving option problems ...128 Solving paper feed problems ...130 Print quality troubleshooting
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    determine the features and options of your Lexmark™ X646e or X646dte MFP (multifunction printer). For more information about installing input options, see Installing and removing options or the instructions that came with the option. CAUTION: The MFP requires three people to lift it safely. Models
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    can be scanned to a PC, e-mail address, or an FTP destination. Printed output on this MFP is black and grayscale only, not color. The ADF (automatic document feeder) can scan multiple pages including duplex pages. The ADF has two scanner elements. When using the ADF: • Place the paper in the
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    or standard tray) Multipurpose feeder Tray 1 (integrated tray or standard tray) Duplex unit Tray 2 (500 sheets) CAUTION: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a 2000-sheet drawer. Certain other
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    panel, MarkVision Professional, or the Web pages makes that setting the user default. The MFP control panel consists of: Callout 1 2 Control panel item LCD Indicator light Function A liquid crystal display (LCD) which shows home screen buttons, menus, menu items, and values. Allows for making
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    the scanner finishes scanning the current page and then stops, which means paper may remain in the automatic document feeder (ADF). During a print job, the print media path is cleared before the printing stops. Stopping appears on the control panel during this process. Within the Copy menu, which is
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    ) [.gif file], Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP) [.bmp file], Portable Network Graphics (PNG) [.png file], PiCture eXchange (PCX) [.pcx file], and PC Paintbrush File Format [.dcx file] files. The USB direct interface can also be used to scan a document to a USB flash memory device using the PDF, TIFF
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    message bar Shows the current MFP status such as Ready or Busy. Shows MFP conditions such as Toner Low. Shows intervention messages to give instructions on what the user should do so the MFP can continue processing, such as Close door or insert print cartridge. Status/Supplies Appears on the LCD
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    list of held faxes, touch this button. Manual Mode) Search Held Jobs Held Jobs To search on any of the following items and return any matches: • User names for held or confidential print jobs • Job names for held jobs, excluding confidential print jobs • Profile names • Bookmark container or job
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    the following items under three headings on the screen which are Print, Fax, and Network: • print job • copy job • fax • profile • FTP the column. Each touch of the down arrow accesses one job in the list. When more than three jobs print job for instructions. Understanding the MFP control panel 16
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    one Copy from Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Copy to Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Plain Paper Scale Auto (100%) Darkness Sides (Duplex) Portrait 1-sided to 1-sided Content Text Text/Photo Photograph Printed Image Scan the ADF Scan the flatbed Back on the screen changes the user default setting. Left scroll
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    MFP Back Back On the gray navigation bar, these two choices indicate that two types of scanning are possible. One may choose to scan from the ADF or the flatbed. A green button indicates a choice. If a different value within a menu item is touched, it needs to be saved to become the current user
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    Sample screen two Learning about the MFP Unknown paper size. Copy from: Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) the next item in a list, such as a list of menu items or values. The down arrow does not appear on a only appears if the entire listing cannot be seen on one screen. On the last screen of the listing, the
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    button by the Copy to box and a new screen appears. 2 Touch MP Feeder and a new screen appears. 3 Touch Legal and a new screen appears. 4 Touch Next and a new screen appears. 5 Touch Plain Paper for the type of print media needed. 6 Touch Continue. The Copy screen returns to allow other selections
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    . The next screen appears showing menu items. Touch to select a menu item. The next screen appears showing values. Allows specifying that a job is finished. For example, when scanning an original document, one could indicate that the last page is scanned, and then printing the job would begin. Touch
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    Features Learning about the MFP Feature Menus Æ Settings Æ Copy Settings Æ Number of Copies Feature name Menu trail line Attendance message alert Description A line is located at the top of each menu screen. This feature acts as a trail. It gives the exact location within the menus. Touch any
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    Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Custom Names Custom Bin Name Universal Setup Bin Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Shortcut List Fax Job Log Fax Call Log E-mail Shortcuts Fax Shortcuts FTP Shortcuts Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print
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    been installed, you may receive an error when attempting a quick copy. Contact your system support person for access. Multiple page copying 1 Place the original document face-up in the automatic document feeder or face-down on the flatbed. Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF. 2 Touch Copy
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    MFP paper trays, you can select MP Feeder, and manually send the type of paper you want through the MP feeder. • When using Auto Match, the MFP will match the size of the original document as specified in the Copy From box. If a matching paper size is not loaded in one of the paper trays, the MFP
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    the original document is a high-quality photograph or inkjet print. Choose Printed Image when copying halftone photographs or graphics such as documents printed on a laser printer or pages from a magazine or newspaper. • Advanced Duplex: Controls how many sides and what orientation your original
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    you do not see Transparency as an option, speak with your system support person. 6 Touch Copy It. Copying to letterhead 1 Place your original document in the automatic document feeder face-up, short-edge first. 2 Adjust the paper guides. 3 Touch Copy on the home screen. 4 Touch Copy from:, and then
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    the different size pages as they scan, and then print them on the correct size paper. Example 2, the MFP has one paper tray, loaded with letter-size paper. A document mixed with letter and legal pages needs to be copied. 1 Place your original document in the automatic document feeder face-up, short
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    Copy To or Copy From after setting Scale manually will turn the scale value back to Auto. 5 Touch Copy It. Adjusting copy quality 1 Place your original document in the automatic document feeder face-up, short-edge first. 2 Adjust the paper guides. 3 Touch Copy on the home screen. 4 Touch Options
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    guides. 3 Touch Copy on the home screen. 4 Make your duplex choice. 5 Touch Options. 6 Touch Paper Saver. 7 Select the output you want. For example, if you have four portrait-oriented original documents that you want copied to the same side of one sheet, touch 4 on 1 Portrait. 8 Touch Print Page
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    the ADF, a set consists of all scanned pages until the ADF becomes empty. • When one page is sent through the ADF, a set consists of one page. For example: 1 Place your original document in the automatic document feeder face-up, short-edge first. 2 Adjust the paper guides. 3 Touch Copy on the home
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    . • Text/Photo is best used for magazine articles, business graphics, and brochures. Printed Image mode should be used when copying halftone photographs, graphics such as documents printed on a laser printer, or pages from a magazine or newspaper. Photograph mode should be used when the original
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    from the MFP. You can type the e-mail address, use a shortcut number, use the address book, or a profile. Permanent e-mail destinations can be created in the Manage Destinations link located under the Configuration tab on the Web page. For more information or detailed instructions, select one of the
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    Place the original document in the automatic document feeder face-up or on the flatbed face-down. Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF. 2 Touch E-mail on the home screen. 3 Touch Search Address Book. 4 Enter the name or part of the
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    file for each page of your original document, and is viewable by most Web browsers and graphics programs. 6 Touch E-mail It. E-mailing color documents 1 Place the original document in the automatic document feeder face-up or on the flatbed face-down. Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF
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    to Mixed Sizes, you can scan different size original documents (letter and legal size pages). They will be scaled automatically to fit the selected output media size. Sides (Duplex): Tells the MFP if your original document is simplex (printed on one side) or duplex (printed on both sides). This lets
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    job. Note: Custom Job is not supported on all models. Transmission Log: Prints the transmission log or transmission error log. Scan Preview: Displays the first pages of the image before it is included in the e-mail. When the first page is scanned, the scanning is paused and a preview image appears
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    operate, it must be turned on in the MFP configuration and have a valid IP address or gateway address. To set up the e-mail function: 1 Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the MFP address line, enter the IP address of the MFP you want to configure using the format:
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    a shortcut number. Use the instructions below to send a fax using the keypad, or see Using fax destination shortcuts to fax your documents using a shortcut. 1 Place your original document in the automatic document feeder face-up, short-edge first. 2 Adjust the paper guides. 3 Touch Fax on the home
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    on the Web page. A shortcut feeder face-up, short-edge first. 2 Adjust the paper guides. Print. 2 From the Print window, select your MFP, and then click Properties. Note: In order to perform this function from your computer, you must use the PostScript printer driver for your MFP. 3 Choose the Paper
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    ID and password, get one from your system support person. 3 Click Fax feeder face-up, short-edge first. 8 From the numeric keypad, press #, and then enter your shortcut number. 9 Touch Fax It. From the MFP 1 Load the original document in the ADF face-up, short-edge first, and adjust the paper guides
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    document. This increases the amount of information saved. Sides: Informs the MFP if your original document is simplex (printed on one side) or duplex (printed on both sides). This lets the scanner know what needs to be scanned for inclusion in the fax. Resolution: Increases how closely the scanner
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    the resolution you want. 7 Touch Fax It. Adjusting the Darkness setting 1 Place your original document in the automatic document feeder face-up, short-edge first. 2 Adjust the paper guides. 3 Touch Fax on the home screen. 4 Enter the fax number. 5 Touch Options. 6 Touch the left Darkness arrow to
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    scanning 1 When using the automatic document feeder, touch Cancel while Scanning... is displayed on the touch screen. 2 When using the scanner bed, touch Cancel while Scan the Next Page / Finish the Job is displayed photos printed on a laser printer or taken from a magazine or newspaper. Cancel
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    /IP environment, you must use the MFP control panel to set your basic fax information. Select one of the following to find the instructions for the method you want to use. Performing manual fax setup Performing browser fax setup Performing manual fax setup 1 Touch the menu button on the home screen
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    4 Click Configuration. If you are changing fax modes, you must click Submit before you can access the configuration page. Note: During MFP power up, if the print server is configured to use Network Time Protocol (NTP) time, the current date and time are provided. However, you must set the time zone
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    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 the phone line. For more information or detailed instructions, select one of the following
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    ID and password, get one from your system support person. 3 Click FTP feeder face-up, short-edge first. 8 From the numeric keypad, press #, and then enter your shortcut number. 9 Touch Send It. From the MFP 1 Load the original document in the ADF face-up, short-edge first, and adjust the paper guides
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    original document is simplex (printed on one side) or duplex (printed on both sides). This lets the scanner know what needs to be scanned for inclusion in the e-mail. Binding: Tells the MFP whether the original document is bound on the long-edge or short-edge side. Base File Name: Lets you enter
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    FTP FTP tips The following tips may improve the MFP FTP quality. Question Tip When should I use Text mode? • Text mode should be Photo mode? Photo mode should be used when the original is composed mostly of photos printed on a laser printer or taken from a magazine or newspaper. FTP tips 50
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    can scan the document back to your computer over the network by creating a scan profile on your computer and then downloading the profile to the MFP. For more information or detailed instructions, select one of the following: Create a scan to PC profile Understanding scan to PC options Scanning to
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    the original document orientation. Duplex: Tells the MFP if your original document is simplex (printed on one side) or duplex (printed on both sides). This lets the scanner know what needs to be scanned for inclusion in the e-mail. Darkness: Adjusts how light or dark your scanned documents will turn
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    document in the automatic document feeder (ADF) face-up or on the flatbed face-down. Adjust the paper guides when using the ADF. 2 Insert the USB flash memory device into the USB direct interface on the front of the MFP. The Held Jobs screen appears. 3 Touch Scan to USB drive. 4 Enter the name of
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    a print job, printing a menu settings page, a font list, and a directory list. This chapter also provides information on printing folio and statement size media. For tips on paper jam prevention and print media storage, see Avoiding jams and Storing print media. Sending a job to print An MFP driver
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    memory device when the MFP requires attention such as when a paper jam has occurred, the MFP ignores the memory device. 3 Touch the arrow next to the document you want to print. A screen asking the number of copies to be printed will appear. 4 To print only one copy, touch Print, or touch + to enter
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    OS X Canceling a job from the MFP control panel If the job is formatting, scanning, or already printing, touch Cancel Job on the display. Canceling a job from a computer running Windows Canceling a job from the taskbar When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the right corner of
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    button on the control panel. 3 Touch Reports. 4 Touch Menu Settings Page. Printing a network setup page You can print a network setup page to review the default MFP settings and to verify the MFP options are installed correctly. 1 Make sure the MFP is on and the Ready message appears. 2 Touch the
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    on the operating system, you may have to click the Other Options tab, and then click Print and Hold. Note: If you have difficulty finding Print and Hold Æ Confidential Print, click Help, see the topic Confidential Print or Print and Hold, and then follow the driver instructions. 4 Enter a User Name
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    PIN. 5 Send your job to the MFP. Go to the MFP when you are ready to retrieve your confidential print job, and follow the At the MFP steps. At the MFP 1 Touch Held jobs on the home screen. 2 Touch your user name. Note: A maximum of 500 results can be displayed for held jobs. If your name does
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    .) 3 Depending on the operating system, you may have to click the Other Options tab, and then click Print and Hold. Note: If you have difficulty finding Print and Hold Æ Held Jobs, click Help, and see the topic Held Jobs or Print and Hold, then follow the driver instructions. 4 Select the type
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    or the name of the media. Click Print. Select File Æ Page Setup. Select the MFP from the Format for pop-up menu. Select the size of the specialty media from the Paper pop-up menu, and then click OK. Select File Æ Print. On the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, select Imaging. Select the specialty media on
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    : Note: Do not remove a tray when a job is printing or when the control panel green indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam. 1 Remove the tray from the MFP, and place it on a flat, level surface. 2 Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide to the outer edge of the tray. 3 Squeeze
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    -up for duplex printing Note: Do not fill paper above the load line. Overfilling the tray may cause jams. 6 Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly rests against the edge of the media. 7 Insert the tray into the MFP. Simplex Duplex Loading
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    should be loaded for duplexing. You can print simplex jobs on letterhead (or other preprinted media) that has been loaded specifically for duplex printing by changing the value in the Paper Loading menu. Simplex letterhead Duplex letterhead Envelope Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size 64
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    media: Note: Do not add or remove print media when the MFP is printing from the multipurpose feeder or when the control panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam. 1 Push the release latch, and lower the multipurpose feeder. 2 Pull the tray extension out. Note: Do not place objects
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    These envelopes may severely damage the MFP. Note: Load only one size and type of print media at a time in the multipurpose feeder. Do not mix sizes and types in the same tray. Loading letterhead or preprinted paper • Follow the illustrations for loading the paper according to your options. • Do not
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    a job is printing or when the control panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam. Note: Before loading print media in the drawer, you should know the recommended print side of the paper you are using. This information is usually on the paper package. Loading the 2000-sheet drawer 67
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    the back of the drawer. Note: For duplex printing, letterhead or other preprinted paper must be loaded differently. Carefully align each stack as you load it to ensure a smooth edge where the stacks meet. Do not load print media above the load line. Note: When loading more than one ream of paper, we
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    a variety of envelope sizes. However, the envelope feeder must be adjusted correctly to ensure trouble-free printing. To load the envelope feeder: 1 Adjust the envelope support for the length of envelope you are loading. • Fully closed (pushed in toward the MFP) for short envelopes • Extended to the
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    ; overloading can cause jams. 6 Slide the width guide to the left until it lightly touches the stack. Make sure the envelopes do not buckle. 7 Lower the envelope weight to touch the stack. 8 Set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the envelope feeder to the correct value for the print media you loaded
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    the MFP automatically feeds print media from the next linked tray-tray 4. By linking all trays (standard and optional), you effectively create a single source with a capacity of up to 4,100 sheets. Make sure you load the same size and type of print media in each tray and then, using the Paper menu
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    information to help you make print media selections. • Supported print media • Selecting print media • Storing print media • Avoiding jams For more details about the types of paper and specialty media the MFP supports, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www
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    paper and specialty media guidelines Print media sizes Legend  - indicates support 250-sheet tray 500-sheet tray Multipurpose feeder 2000-sheet drawer (option) Envelope feeder (option) Duplex unit (option) Output bin Print media size Dimensions A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.)   A5
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    label cartridge for label applications. See Ordering supplies for more information on obtaining a label fuser cleaner. Print media weights Print media weight Print media Type Integrated tray and optional 500-sheet drawer Multipurpose feeder and optional 250-sheet drawer Envelope feeder Paper
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    short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2. 2 Includes envelopes fed from the multipurpose feeder only. 3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content. 4 Printing label applications on the MFP requires a special label fuser cleaner. See Ordering supplies for more information on obtaining
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    ) paper (see the Card Stock & Label Guide located on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for supported chemically treated papers) • Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the MFP • Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the MFP fuser • Preprinted papers that
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    should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. In Macintosh, be sure to set the Paper Type to Transparency in the Print dialog on the Imaging choice in the Copies & Pages pop-up menu. Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine
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    Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Labels are one of the most difficult print media for laser MFPs. All MFP models require a special fuser cleaner for label applications to optimize feed reliability. See Ordering supplies for information on
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    stock: • Set the Paper Type menu item in the Paper menu to Card Stock from the control panel, from the MFP driver, or from MarkVision. • Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause print media handling or jamming problems. • Avoid using
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    paper and specialty media guidelines Avoiding jams Use appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) to help ensure trouble-free printing. See Supported print media for more information. Note: Try a limited sample of any print media you are considering using with the MFP
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    must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a 2000-sheet drawer, a duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input option. If you purchased an MFP that scans, copies, and faxes, you may need additional furniture. More information is available on our Lexmark Web site at
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    round peg, and square holes on top of any drawer help you position the support unit so the edges are aligned properly. Make sure the support unit is securely in place. 3 Attach another optional drawer, a duplex unit, or the MFP. You can attach a label to the trays to indicate the tray number. Square
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    Installing and removing options Installing a duplex unit The duplex unit attaches under the MFP, below the standard tray and above any drawers. Place the duplex unit on top of any installed drawers or the table or MFP cabinet where you plan to use the MFP. The tab, round peg, and square holes on top
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    before continuing. You can customize the MFP memory capacity and connectivity by adding optional cards. The instructions in this section help you install any of the following options: • Memory cards - MFP memory - Flash memory • Firmware cards - Bar Code - IPDS and SCS/TNe - PrintCryption™ • Other
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    Installing and removing options 3 Press both side door latches, and open the side door. 4 Loosen, but do not remove, the six screws on the shield. 5 Slide the shield to the right, and then remove it. Accessing the MFP system board 85
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    Installing and removing options 6 Set the shield aside. Use the illustration to locate the connector for the card you want to install. Option card connector Flash and firmware card connectors Memory card connector Accessing the MFP system board 86
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    Installing or removing a memory card Installation Note: MFP or printer memory cards designed for other Lexmark MFPs or printers may not work with this MFP. 1 Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the MFP system board.) Warning: MFP memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity
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    cover. (See Accessing the MFP system board.) Warning: MFP memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the MFP frame before you touch packaging, wrap the card in paper, and store it in a box. 5 Close both latches. Installing or removing a memory card
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    removing a flash memory or firmware card Installation Note: Flash memory or firmware cards designed for other Lexmark MFPs may not work with this MFP. 1 Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the MFP system board.) Note: If an option card has been installed, you may need to remove the
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    1 Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the MFP system board.) Note: If an option card has been installed, packaging. If you do not have the original packaging, wrap the flash memory or firmware card in paper, and store it in a box. 5 If you removed an option card to access the flash
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    Installing and removing options Installing an option card The MFP has one connector that supports the following option cards: • MarkNet N8000 series internal print server • RS-232 Serial Interface Card • Parallel 1284-B Interface Card • Coax/Twinax Adapter for SCS Warning: Option cards are easily
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    Installing and removing options Replacing the shield After you have installed options on the MFP system board, follow these steps to reattach the shield and close the doors. 1 the screws. 4 Close the side door. 5 Close the top front cover. 6 Close the multipurpose feeder. Replacing the shield 92
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    people are using the MFP, you may want to designate a key operator to do the setup and maintenance of the MFP. Refer printing problems and maintenance tasks to this key operator. In the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area
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    the status of supplies Copy Fax E-mail FTP Status/ Supplies Ready. 88 Toner low. Touch any button to begin. Menus The MFP control panel alerts you once a supply item or maintenance is required. The Print status message bar at the bottom of the touch screen indicates if the MFP is Ready and
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    front and 16 on the back). Duplex, touch the menu button Æ Duplex printing is available when you have a duplex unit. It lets you Printer Settings Æ Finishing Menu print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Use your software application or MFP driver to send a Verify Print job. Lets you examine the
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    the MFP The recommended print cartridges specifically designed for the MFP are: Part number Description For the USA and Canada2 X644A11A Return Program Print Cartridge X644H11A High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge X644X11A Extra High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge X644H01A
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    old cartridge back to Lexmark for recycling. See Recycling Lexmark products for more information. Ordering a maintenance kit 80 Scheduled maintenance advised appears on the display after 300,000 pages have printed to let you know it is time to replace MFP maintenance items. Order a maintenance kit
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    you need one set per input tray excluding the multipurpose feeder. Ordering an ADF pick mechanism Order Lexmark part number 40X0453.Order a new pick mechanism if you experience problems with paper double-feeding through the automatic document feeder or if you have scanned 120,000 pages. Ordering an
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    MFP Cleaning the scanner glass and backing material 1 Open the document cover. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth or cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol (95%). 3 Wipe the scanner glass and backing material by moving the cloth or swab from side to side. Backing material Scanner glass 4 Open the scan
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    (A4 or Letter) in the ADF, and adjust the guides. Make sure the paper guides are snug against the paper; do not bend the paper. 9 Press Start. The registration process will scan the pages in the flatbed and ADF, and then display a sucess or failure message. If a failure message appeared, do another
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    method that requires the MFP to be shipped without a pallet. The MFP must stay upright throughout the shipment. If you do not have all the original packaging, contact your local service representative to order the repackaging kit. Additional instructions for repackaging the MFP are provided in the
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    Auto setting does not guarantee the page will print. Identifying jams If the MFP jams, the appropriate jam message will be displayed on the touch screen Print status message bar. Copy Fax E-mail FTP Status/ 200.01 Paper jam, [x] pages Supplies jammed. Leave paper in bin. Menus See the diagram
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    200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge 202 Paper Jam Open Rear Door 23x Paper Jam Check Duplex 24x Paper Jam Check Tray 250 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder What to do* Open the bottom then top front covers, remove the print cartridge, and then remove the jam. Open the rear door on the MFP, and remove
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    a specific jam, see Understanding jam messages. 250 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder 1 Remove the paper from the multipurpose feeder. 2 Flex, fan, and restack the media, and place it into the multipurpose feeder. 3 Load the print media. 4 Slide the side guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly
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    then set it aside. b Remove the envelope from the MFP. Note: If you cannot remove the envelope, the print cartridge will have to be removed. See 200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge for more information. c Reinstall the envelope feeder. Make sure it snaps into place. 3 Flex and stack the envelopes
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    feeder. 5 Adjust the guide. 6 Lower the envelope weight. 7 Touch Continue. Clearing jams 23x and 24x jams Paper jams in these areas can occur on the incline surface of a tray or across more than one tray. To clear these areas: 1 Open the MFP paper tray, and remove any jammed media. Clearing jams
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    for stability. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a 2000-sheet drawer. Certain other configurations also must have a printer stand or printer base. More information is available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters. Clearing jams 107
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    for stability. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a 2000-sheet drawer. Certain other configurations also must have a printer stand or printer base. More information is available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters. Clearing jams 108
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    and 201 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge 1 Push the release latch, and lower the multipurpose feeder. 2 Push the release latch, and open the top front cover. CAUTION: The inside of the MFP may be hot. Allow the MFP to cool before touching any internal components. 3 Lift and pull the print cartridge out of
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    damage to the MFP. Warning:If the print media does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. You need to access the print media from the MFP rear door. 6 Align and reinstall the toner cartridge. 7 Close the top front cover. 8 Close the multipurpose feeder. 9 Touch Continue. Clearing jams 110
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    Clearing jams 202 Paper Jam Open Rear Door 1 If the paper is exiting the MFP, pull the media straight out, and then touch Continue. Otherwise, continue with step 2. 2 Open the MFP rear door. CAUTION: The inside of the MFP may be hot. Allow the MFP to cool before touching any internal components.
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    Clearing jams 23x Paper Jam Open Duplex Rear Door 1 Open the duplex rear door. 2 Remove the jammed media. Depending on the media location, pull the media either up or down. 3 Close the duplex rear door. Make sure it snaps into place. 4 Touch Continue. Clearing jams 112
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    290, 291, 292, and 294 Scanner Jams 1 Remove all original documents from the ADF. 2 Open the ADF cover, and remove any jammed pages. 3 Open the document cover, and remove any jammed pages. 4 Open the scan unit access door, and remove any jammed pages. 5 Close the scan unit access door. 6 Close the
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    to identify it as the current user default setting. These settings are active until new ones are stored, or the factory defaults are restored. To restore the original MFP factory default settings: Warning: All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and symbol sets) in MFP memory (RAM) will be deleted
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    support • All settings in the Parallel menu, Serial menu, Network menu, and USB menu. 7 Touch Submit. 8 Touch Home. Adjusting screen timeout To adjust the Screen Timeout setting: 1 Make sure the MFP password to restrict unauthorized users from making changes to the MFP configuration from either the
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    MFP and the Configuration section of the EWS pages. Restricting Function Access The MFP supports a variety of methods for authenticating users Æ Function Access Æ Menus Æ Disabled. 5 Touch Submit. Disabling the Driver to Fax menu item 1 Touch the Menus button on the home screen. 2 Touch Settings
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    initiate the printing of jobs on a locked MFP hard disk, enter the correct PIN on the control panel to unlock the MFP. A locked MFP also prevents all use of the control panel except to unlock the MFP. Note: This setting is only available on MFP models with an integrated hard disk drive. Back channel
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    allows for encrypted and authenticated network communications. It also lets the administrator select a desired level of security. Prior to use, at least one user name and password must be established from the settings page. To configure for SNMPv3 through the EWS of the MFP: 1 Open a Web browser. In
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    . In the address line, enter the IP address of the MFP being configured using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click IPSec. Two types of authentication are supported for IPSec: • Shared Key Authentication-Any ASCII phrase shared
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    support Disabling ports and protocols The TCP and UDP ports can be configured to one of three modes or values: • Disabled-Never allows network connections to this port • Secure and Unsecure-Allows the port to remain open, even in Secure mode • Unsecured Only-Allows the port to only open when the MFP
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    sub-item as required for the network environment. 7 Click Submit. Confidential Print Setup Confidential Print Setup allows the designation of a maximum number of PIN entry attempts and allows setting an expiration time for print jobs. When a user exceeds a specific number of PIN entry attempts, all
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    appears. Warning: Do not power off the MFP until the process completes. 8 When hard disk decryption is finished, touch Back to return to the Config Menu. 9 Touch Exit Config Menu to exit. Hard disk wiping Warning: All resources on the hard disk will be irretrievably deleted. (Resources residing
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    the restricted server list function The Restricted Server List lets a system support person restrict which hosts are allowed to communicate with the MFP over the network which prevents other hosts from managing and printing to the MFP. Note: The Restricted Server List only restricts TCP traffic; it
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    no action on your part. Attendance messages alert you to MFP problems that require your intervention. Service messages also alert you to problems that require intervention. However, the MFP will stop printing and the errors are non-recoverable. It may be possible to power the MFP off and back on to
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    10 seconds, and turn the MFP back on. If the Ready message does not appear, turn the MFP off, and call for service. The message USB device unsupported appears when using a USB device. The USB device you are using may not be supported or has an error. Only specific USB flash memory devices are
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    , see the Menus and Messages Guide. Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper or specialty media. The control panel menu settings do not match the media loaded in the tray. Make sure the Paper Size and Paper Type specified in the MFP driver match the paper size and type in the tray
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    Troubleshooting Solving copy quality problems The following solutions will help solve copy problems. For additional information, see Copy tips. Symptom Unwanted background is visible. Unwanted patterns (Moire) appear when a document is copied using Photograph mode. Black text is too light or
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    unit and the MFP is secure. If the duplex unit is listed on the menu settings page, but print media jams when it enters or exits the duplex unit, the MFP and duplex unit may not be properly aligned. • Make sure the duplex front access cover is securely installed. Envelope feeder • Make sure the
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    Print media meets specifications. • Guides are positioned correctly for the print media size selected. Service messages A service message indicates an MFP failure that may require service. Turn the MFP off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the MFP on. If the error recurs, write down the error
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    Troubleshooting Solving paper feed problems Symptom Cause Solution Paper frequently jams. You are using paper that does not meet the MFP specifications. Use recommended paper and other specialty media. See the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for
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    and turn the MFP on. Hold the buttons for about 10 seconds while the MFP is powering up, then release the buttons. The MFP enters the Configuration menu. 4 Touch Print Quality Pages. 5 Touch Exit Configuration Menu. The printer restarts and returns to the home page. Print quality troubleshooting 131
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    still do not correct the problem, call for service. You may have an MFP part that requires adjustment or replacement. Problem Print is too light. Toner smears or print comes off the page. Action • The toner may be low. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by gripping the handles
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    Troubleshooting Problem Entire page is white. Action • Make sure the packaging material is removed from the print cartridge. • Check the print cartridge to be sure it is installed correctly. • The toner may be low. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by gripping the handles with
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    Troubleshooting Problem Part or all of the page is printed in black. Action Check the print cartridge to see if it is installed correctly. The job prints, but the top and • Make sure the Paper Size setting in the Paper menu is correct. side margins are incorrect. • Make sure the margins are set
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    Troubleshooting The Quality menu control panel options can be adjusted to help improve print quality. Menu selection Purpose Values† Print Resolution To select printed output resolution 600 dpi* 1200 Image Q 1200 dpi 2400 Image Q Toner Darkness Lightens or darkens printed output and 1-10
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
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    . dat het toestel Product in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze verklaart Lexmark International Inc. dat deze Product voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Par la pr
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    /5/ES, ktoré sa na tento výrobok vz˙ahujú. S tem dokumentom Lexmark International Inc., izjavlja, da je ta Product v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures. This Class A digital device
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    Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). On the back of Service Order Code (USOC) jack. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises' wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part
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    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
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    removed by calling the German network provider. Normally, metering pulses are not provided unless specifically requested by the subscriber at the time of installation. Using this product in Switzerland This product requires a Swiss billing tone filter (Lexmark part number 14B5109) to be installed
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    - 00 01 15 (Technical Support) E-mail: [email protected] The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296. 1-meter average sound pressure, dBA MFP Model X644 X646e Printing 53 56 Idling 30 30 Scanning 51 53 Copying 56 57
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    a 5 milliwatt gallium arsenide laser operating in the wavelength region of 770-795 nanometers. The laser system and MFP 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. Notices 143
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    Start 12 Status/Supplies 14 Stop 12 Unlock Device 16 unselected radio 19 C cancel email 36 Cancel Job button 19 canceling a print job 56 cancelling copy job 32 card stock guidelines 79 loading 62 cartridge region mismatch 124 characteristics, paper 76 characteristics, print media 76 paper 76 charge
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    feeder 28 reducing 29 transparencies 27 create booklet 26 custom job 31 D date stamp 26 Device Lockout PIN locking the MFP 117 setting 117 unlocking the MFP 117 Dial Pause button 12 disabling ports 120 protocols 120 SNMPv1 119 SNMPv2 119 down arrow button 19 Driver to Fax disabling 116 duplex
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    media card stock 62 envelopes envelope feeder 69 letterhead input tray 63, 66, 68 paper input tray 62 multipurpose feeder 64 transparencies input tray 62 M Macintosh 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 77, 133 maintaining the MFP 93 maintaining the printer ordering a print cartridge 95 margin shift 26 maximum stack
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    Network Management Protocol, security 118 SNMPv1, disabling 119 SNMPv2, disabling 119 standard tray 10 Start button 12 static sensitivity notice 3 status message bar 14 Stop button 12 supplies label fuser cleaner 98 maintenance kit 97 print cartridge 95 recycling 98 T time stamp 26 toner cartridge
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    transfer roller 98 transparencies loading input tray 62 transparencies, copying 27 tray linking 71 tray selection 28 troubleshooting settings software application overrides 11 U USB Direct interface 54 USB flash memory device 54 V verify print 59 W weight, paper 76 width guide 62 Index 148
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