Lexmark X4690 User's Guide - Page 2

Contents

Safety information

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7

Introduction

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8

Finding information about the printer

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8

Setting up the printer

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11

Bypassing security warnings during software installation

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11

Setting up the printer as a copier only

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11

Understanding the parts of the printer

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18

Using the printer control panel buttons and menus

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20

Using the printer control panel

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20

Using the printer menus

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Using the Copy menu

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Using the Scan menu

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24

Using the Photo menu

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Using the PictBridge menu

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Using the Setup menu

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Saving settings

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Using the printer software

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Installing printer software

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Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only)

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29

Using the Windows printer software

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Using the Macintosh printer software

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31

Switching between the rear USB port and the Quick Connect laptop port (selected models

only)

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32

Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected

models only)

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34

Wireless network compatibility

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34

Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network

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34

Installing the printer on a wireless network

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Wireless installation instructions (France only)

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35

Configuring an IP address manually

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36

Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light

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Changing wireless settings after installation

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Using the Network Setup menu

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Installing the printer on other computers

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Contents

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Section	Page
Contents	2
Safety information	7
Introduction	8
Finding information about the printer	8
Setting up the printer	11
Bypassing security warnings during software installation	11
Setting up the printer as a copier only	11
Understanding the parts of the printer	18
Using the printer control panel buttons and menus	20
Using the printer control panel	20
Using the printer menus	21
Using the Copy menu	23
Using the Scan menu	24
Using the Photo menu	24
Using the PictBridge menu	25
Using the Setup menu	25
Saving settings	26
Using the printer software	28
Installing printer software	28
Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only)	29
Using the Windows printer software	30
Using the Macintosh printer software	31
Switching between the rear USB port and the Quick Connect laptop port (selected models only)	32
Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)	34
Wireless network compatibility	34
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network	34
Installing the printer on a wireless network	35
Wireless installation instructions (France only)	35
Configuring an IP address manually	36
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light	36
Changing wireless settings after installation	37
Using the Network Setup menu	38
Installing the printer on other computers	38
Advanced wireless setup	39
Creating an ad hoc wireless network	39
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network	43
Frequently asked questions	43
What is a network?	43
How are home networks configured?	43
Why do I need an installation cable?	46
How do I attach the installation cable?	46
What is the difference between infrastructure and ad hoc networks?	47
Finding the signal strength	48
How can I improve wireless signal strength?	48
What is an SSID?	50
How do I find out what type of security my network is using?	50
Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time?	50
What is a MAC address?	50
How do I find the MAC address?	51
What is an IP address?	51
What is TCP/IP?	51
How do I locate IP addresses?	52
How are IP addresses assigned?	52
What is a key index?	53
Loading paper	54
Loading paper	54
Loading various paper types	54
Loading original documents on the scanner glass	58
Using the automatic paper type sensor	59
Printing	60
Printing basic documents	60
Printing a document	60
Printing Web pages	60
Printing multiple copies of a document	61
Collating printed copies	61
Printing the last page first (reverse page order)	62
Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)	63
Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive	63
Printing specialty documents	64
Choosing compatible specialty paper types	64
Printing envelopes	65
Printing labels	66
Printing on custom-size paper	67
Saving and deleting print settings	67
Managing print jobs	68
Pausing print jobs	68
Resuming print jobs	69
Canceling print jobs	70
Working with photos	72
Inserting a memory card	72
Inserting a flash drive	73
Retrieving and managing photos	74
Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer	74
Transferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive	76
Printing photos	76
Printing photos using the printer control panel	76
Printing photos from the computer using the printer software	77
Printing photos from a memory device using the printer software	78
Applying color effects to photos using the printer control panel	79
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera	80
Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet	81
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF	82
Copying	83
Making copies	83
Copying photos	83
Enlarging or reducing images	83
Adjusting copy quality	84
Making a copy lighter or darker	84
Collating copies using the printer control panel	85
Repeating an image on one page	85
Copying multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)	86
Canceling a copy job	86
Scanning	87
Scanning original documents	87
Scanning color or black-and-white original documents	89
Scanning photos for editing	89
Scanning to a computer over a network	89
Canceling scan jobs	90
Faxing	91
Sending a fax using the computer	91
Receiving a fax	92
Maintaining the printer	94
Maintaining print cartridges	94
Installing print cartridges	94
Removing a used print cartridge	95
Refilling print cartridges	96
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges	96
Aligning print cartridges	97
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles	97
Checking ink levels	98
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts	99
Preserving the print cartridges	100
Cleaning the scanner glass	100
Cleaning the exterior of the printer	100
Ordering supplies	101
Ordering print cartridges	101
Ordering paper and other supplies	102
Resetting to factory settings	102
Troubleshooting	103
Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only)	103
Setup troubleshooting	103
Incorrect language appears on the display	103
Power button is not lit	104
Software did not install	104
Page does not print	105
Solving printer power problems	108
Removing and reinstalling the software	108
Enabling the USB port in Windows	109
Wireless troubleshooting	110
Wireless troubleshooting checklist	110
Printing a network setup page	111
Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached	111
Cannot print over wireless network	112
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer	115
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit	115
Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only)	115
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only)	117
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only)	120
Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange	122
Wireless print server not installed	124
“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly	124
Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)	124
Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings	124
Notices	126
Product information	126
Edition notice	126
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS	127
Trademarks	127
Licensing notices	127
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement	127
Exposure to radio frequency radiation	128
Industry Canada notice	128
European Community (EC) directives conformity	129
European EC directives conformity statement for radio products	129
Noise emission levels	131
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive	132
Product disposal	132
Temperature information	132
ENERGY STAR	132
Power consumption	132
Product power consumption	132
Power Saver	133
Off mode	133
Total energy usage	133
LEXMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTS	133
Networking glossary	137

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