Lexmark 231 - Attaching Cables

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6 Align the printer with the drawer, and then lower the printer into place.

Attaching cables

1 Connect the printer to a computer or a network.

• For a local connection, use a USB cable.

• For a network connection, use an Ethernet cable.

2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet.

Additional printer setup

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Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Safety Information7
Learning about the Printer9
- Thank You for Choosing this Printer9
- Finding Information about the Printer9
- Selecting a Location for the Printer10
- Printer Configurations11
- Basic Functions of the Scanner14
- Understanding the ADF and Scanner Glass15
- Understanding the Printer Control Panel16
Additional Printer Setup20
- Installing Internal Options20
- Installing Hardware Options22
- Attaching Cables23
- Verifying Printer Setup24
- Setting up the Printer Software25
- Setting up Wireless Printing27
- Installing the Printer on a Wired Network32
Minimizing Your Printer's Environmental Impact35
- Saving Paper and Toner35
- Saving Energy36
- Recycling37
- Reducing Printer Noise38
Loading Paper and Specialty Media40
- Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type40
- Configuring Universal Paper Settings40
- Avoiding Jams41
- Loading Trays42
- Using a Multipurpose or Manual Feeder46
  - Loading the Multipurpose Feeder47
  - Using the Manual Feeder50
- Paper Capacities51
- Linking and Unlinking Trays52
Paper and Specialty Media Guidelines54
- Paper Guidelines54
- Storing Paper56
- Supported Paper Sizes, Types, and Weights57
- Paper Sizes Supported by the Printer58
Printing60
- Printing a Document60
- Printing from a Flash Drive60
- Printing on both Sides of the Paper (Duplexing)62
- Printing Specialty Documents62
- Printing Information Pages66
- Canceling a Print Job67
Copying69
- Making Copies69
- Copying Photos70
- Copying on Specialty Media70
- Customizing Copy Settings71
- Pausing the Current Print Job to Make Copies76
- Placing an Overlay Message on each Page76
- Canceling a Copy Job77
- Improving Copy Quality77
E-Mailing78
- Getting Ready to E-Mail78
- Creating an E-Mail Shortcut Using the Embedded Web Server79
- E-Mailing a Document79
- Using the Address Book80
- Canceling an E-Mail81
Faxing82
- Getting the Printer Ready to Fax82
- Sending a Fax94
- Creating Shortcuts97
- Using Shortcuts and the Address Book98
- Customizing Fax Settings99
  - Sending a Fax at a Scheduled Time100
  - Forwarding a Fax100
- Canceling an Outgoing Fax101
- Understanding Fax Options102
- Improving Fax Quality103
Scanning to a Computer or Flash Drive104
- Scanning to a Computer104
- Scanning to a Flash Drive105
- Understanding the Scan Center Features105
- Understanding Scan Profile Options106
- Improving Scan Quality107
Understanding Printer Menus109
- Menus List109
- Paper Menu109
- Size/Type Menu110
- Universal Setup Menu115
- Reports Menu116
- Network/Ports Menu117
  - Network Reports Menu118
  - Network Card Menu118
T119
- Job Timeout119
- Tcp/Ip Menu119
- Settings Menu123
- Setup Menu136
Maintaining the Printer146
- Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer146
- Cleaning the Scanner Glass146
- Cleaning the ADF Separator Rollers147
- Storing Supplies148
- Checking the Status of Supplies from a Network Computer149
- Moving the Printer to Another Location149
- Shipping the Printer149
- Ordering Supplies150
- Replacing Supplies151
- Replacing the Photoconductor Kit153
Administrative Support157
- Finding Advanced Networking and Administrator Information157
- Restoring the Factory Default Settings157
- Using the Embedded Web Server157
- Viewing Reports158
- Checking the Device Status158
- Restricting Access to Printer Menus158
- Setting up E-Mail Alerts159
- Configuring Supply Notifications159
- Copying Printer Settings to Other Printers159
Clearing Jams161
- Paper Jams162
- Paper Jam164
Troubleshooting176
- Solving Basic Printer Problems176
- Printer Control Panel Display Is Blank or Displays Only Diamonds176
- Understanding Printer Messages176
  - Fax Failed177
  - Fax Station Name Not Set up177
  - Fax Station Number Not Set up177
  - Invalid Engine Code177
  - No Dial Tone178
  - Programming Engine Code Do Not Power off179
  - Programming System Code Do Not Power off179
  - Queued for Sending179
  - Remove Paper from Standard Output bin179
  - Scanner Adf Cover Open179
  - Yy Replace Defective or Missing Cartridge180
  - Short Paper180
  - Insufficient Memory to Support Resource Save Feature180
  - Insufficient Memory for Flash Memory Defragment Operation180
  - Insufficient Memory to Collate Job181
  - Memory Full181
  - Defective Flash Detected181
  - Not Enough Free Space in Flash Memory for Resources181
  - Unformatted Flash Detected181
  - Standard Network Software Error182
  - Standard Usb Port Disabled182
  - Too Many Flash Options Installed182
  - Too Many Trays Attached182
  - Pc Kit Life Warning182
  - Replace Pc Kit183
  - Yy Cartridge Is Low183
  - Yy Paper Jam184
  - Paper Missing185
  - Flatbed Cover Open185
- Solving Printing Problems186
  - Job Takes Longer than Expected to Print187
  - Job Prints from the Wrong Tray or on the Wrong Paper188
- Incorrect Characters Print188
- Tray Linking Does Not Work188
- Large Jobs Do Not Collate188
- Solving Copy Problems189
- Copier Does Not Respond189
- Scanner Unit Does Not Close189
- Poor Copy Quality190
- Partial Document or Photo Copies191
- Solving Scanner Problems192
- Scan was Not Successful192
- Poor Scanned Image Quality193
  - Partial Document or Photo Scans193
  - Cannot Scan from a Computer193
- Solving Fax Problems194
- Caller ID Is Not Shown194
- Cannot Send or Receive a Fax194
  - Can Send but Not Receive Faxes196
  - Can Receive but Not Send Faxes196
- Solving Option Problems197
- Solving Paper Feed Problems198
- Flash Memory Card198
- Paper Frequently Jams198
- Solving Print Quality Problems199
- Blank Pages200
- Characters Have Jagged or Uneven Edges200
- Clipped Images201
- Gray Background201
- Ghost Images201
- Incorrect Margins202
- Paper Curl202
- Print Is too Dark203
- Print Is too Light204
- Skewed Print205
- Toner Fog or Background Shading Appears on the Page205
- Toner Rubs off205
- Toner Specks206
- Transparency Print Quality Is Poor206
- Streaked Horizontal Lines206
- Streaked Vertical Lines207
- Embedded Web Server Does Not Open208
- Contacting Customer Support209
Notices210
- Product Information210
- Edition Notice210
- Power Consumption214
Index228

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