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Lexmark MX421ade User Manual

Lexmark MX421ade
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MB2442, MB2546, MX421, MX521,
MX522, XM1242, XM1246
User's Guide
April 2018 www.lexmark.com
Machine type(s):
7017
Model(s):
476, 478, 496, 636, 676, 678, 679

Table of Contents

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Lexmark MX421ade Specifications

General IconGeneral
Duplex printingYes
Print technologyLaser
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)6.25 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)4 mm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)40 ppm
Duplex print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)20 ppm
Copier resize25 - 400 %
Maximum copy resolution- DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)40 cpm
Scan toE-mail, FTP, Image, USB
Scanner typeFlatbed & ADF scanner
Maximum scan area215.9 x 355.6 mm
Scan speed (black)45 ppm
Scan speed (color)22 ppm
Image formats supportedJPEG, JPG, TIFF
Duplex scan speed (color)10.5 ppm
Document formats supportedPDF, XPS
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 600 DPI
Optical scanning resolution (black)1200 x 600 ppi
Optical scanning resolution (color)600 x 600 ppi
FaxingMono faxing
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s
Fax resolution (black)400 x 400 DPI
Fax transmission speed3 sec/page
PCL fonts84
Bitmap fontsOCR-A, OCR-B
Printer fontsBitmap, PCL, PostScript, PPDS, Scalable
Digital sender-
Maximum duty cycle10000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle1000 - 10000 pages per month
Number of PostScript fonts91
Page description languagesMicrosoft XPS, PCL 5e, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PPDS, PostScript 3
Control typeTouch
Product colorBlack, Grey
Display diagonal4.3 \
Market positioningBusiness
Finishing optionNo
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Security algorithms802.1x RADIUS, LEAP, MD5, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, SSL/TLS, TTLS
Authentication method802.1x
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint
Supported network protocols (IPv4)TCP/IP IPv4, AppleTalk, TCP, UDP
Supported network protocols (IPv6)TCP/IP IPv6, AppleTalk, TCP, UDP
Paper input typePaper tray
Total input capacity350 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets
Maximum input capacity900 sheets
Total number of input trays2
Maximum number of input trays3
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity100 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity50 sheets
Envelopes sizes7 3/4, 9, 10, DL
Paper tray media typesCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper
Paper tray media weight60 - 120 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizesExecutive (184 x 267mm), Folio (media size), Legal (media size), Letter (media size), Oficio (media size), Statement (140 x 216mm), Universal
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
USB connectorUSB Type-A / USB Type-B
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Sound pressure level (copying)55 dB
Sound pressure level (duplex printing)54 dB
Power consumption (ready)11.5 W
Power consumption (sleep)2.1 W
Power consumption (copying)590 W
Power consumption (printing)570 W
Power consumption (scanning)17.5 W
Power consumption (average operating)- W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)1.6 kWh/week
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
CertificationICES-003 Class B, BSMI Class B, VCCI Class B, US FDA, UL 60950-1, FCC Class B, cUL CAN/CSA-C22.2 60950-1, NOM, CB EN/IEC 60950-1, CB EN/IEC 60825-1, CE DoC (EN 62301 Class B, EN 62311, CE EN/IEC 60950-1, CE EN/IEC 60825-1, EN 61000-3, EN 55022 Class B, EuP, EN 55024, UL), EFTA (CE), KCC, CCC, CECP, CEL, C-tick DoC, UL-AR, KC mark, UL GS mark, EC 1275, MET-I, ISO 532B, ECMA-370, TED, GOST-R, SII, TER
Package depth524 mm
Package width484 mm
Package height564 mm
Package weight22250 g
Cables includedPhone
Operating altitude0 - 5000 m
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 32 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)8 - 80 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth429.5 mm
Width399 mm
Height467 mm

Summary

Safety Information

Product Statements

Lists safety precautions related to electrical shock, fire, and proper usage.

Learning About the Printer

Printer Configurations

Details the physical and functional setup options for printer configurations.

Attaching Cables

Provides instructions for connecting various cables to the printer ports.

Using the Control Panel

Explains how to use the buttons and display on the printer's control panel.

Setting Up and Using the Home Screen Applications

Setting Up Scan Center

Instructions for setting up the Scan Center application for network scanning.

Setting Up and Using the Accessibility Features

Enabling Magnification Mode

How to activate magnification mode for enhanced screen viewing.

Activating Voice Guidance

Steps to enable and use the Voice Guidance feature for auditory feedback.

Printing

Printing from a Computer

Outlines the steps to print documents from a connected computer.

Printing from a Mobile Device

Explains how to print wirelessly from mobile devices using various services.

Printing from a Flash Drive

Details the process of printing documents directly from a USB flash drive.

Configuring Confidential Jobs

Describes how to set up secure print jobs that require a PIN for release.

Printing Confidential and Other Held Jobs

Explains how to release secured or held print jobs from the printer.

Canceling a Print Job

Provides steps to cancel active or queued print jobs from the printer or computer.

Copying

Making a Copy

Basic instructions for performing a standard copy operation.

Copying on Both Sides of the Paper

Guides on how to perform duplex copying for double-sided output.

E-mailing

Setting Up the E-mail Function

Guides through the initial setup and configuration of the printer's email capabilities.

Configuring E-mail Settings

Details how to adjust email server and account settings for sending emails.

Sending an E-mail

Instructions on how to send emails using the printer's control panel or shortcuts.

Faxing

Setting Up the Printer to Fax

Initial setup steps to enable and configure the fax functionality.

Setting Up the Fax Function

Detailed guide on configuring the printer to send and receive faxes.

Setting Up Fax Using a Standard Telephone Line

Instructions for connecting the printer to a standard analog telephone line for faxing.

Sending a Fax

Steps to send a fax from the printer control panel or a computer.

Scanning

Scanning to an FTP Server

How to scan documents and send them directly to an FTP server.

Scanning to a Flash Drive

Instructions for scanning documents directly to a USB flash drive.

Sending Scanned Documents to a Computer

How to transfer scanned documents from the printer to a connected computer.

Understanding the Printer Menus

Print

Settings and options related to printer output, layout, and job management.

Paper

Settings for managing paper sources, sizes, types, and configurations.

Copy

Options for customizing copy output, including defaults and advanced imaging.

Fax

Settings for fax modes, send/receive configurations, and management.

E-mail

Setup and configuration options for the printer's email functionality.

Network/Ports

Configuration options for printer network connections and port settings.

Wireless

Settings for configuring and managing Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct connections.

Security

Options for managing user access, login methods, and security settings.

Troubleshooting

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common printer issues and errors.

Securing the Printer

Erasing Printer Memory

Steps to securely erase volatile and non-volatile memory contents.

Erasing Printer Hard Disk Memory

Procedure for securely erasing data stored on the printer's hard disk.

Configuring Printer Hard Disk Encryption

How to enable and set up disk encryption for data security on the printer.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Steps to reset the printer's settings back to their original factory defaults.

Maintaining the Printer

Networking

Instructions for connecting the printer to wired and wireless networks.

Connecting the Printer to a Wi-Fi Network

Step-by-step guide for establishing a Wi-Fi connection using WPS or PIN methods.

Cleaning Printer Parts

Instructions for cleaning the printer's exterior and interior components safely.

Cleaning the Scanner

Detailed steps for cleaning the scanner glass and ADF components.

Ordering Parts and Supplies

Information on how to order genuine Lexmark parts and consumables.

Ordering a Toner Cartridge

Details on Lexmark toner cartridge part numbers for various regions and models.

Replacing Parts and Supplies

Step-by-step instructions for replacing consumable parts like toner cartridges.

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

Detailed guide on how to remove and install a new toner cartridge.

Replacing the Imaging Unit

Instructions for removing and installing a new imaging unit.

Clearing Jams

Troubleshooting

Network Connection Problems

Steps to resolve issues with connecting to the printer's network or web server.

Paper Frequently Jams

Steps to identify and resolve frequent paper jamming issues.

Blank or White Pages

How to resolve issues with the printer producing blank or white pages.

Dark Print

Steps to fix printouts that are too dark or have excessive toner density.

Folded or Wrinkled Paper

Steps to resolve issues where paper emerges folded or wrinkled from the printer.

Light Print

How to fix printouts that are too light or faint.

Paper Curl

How to fix paper that comes out curled from the printer.

Print Crooked or Skewed

Steps to resolve issues where prints are not aligned straight.

Solid Black Pages

Steps to resolve issues where the printer produces solid black pages.

Text or Images Cut Off

How to fix prints where text or images are cut off at the edges.

Vertical Dark Bands

How to fix prints that show vertical dark bands.

Vertical Dark Lines or Streaks

Steps to resolve issues with vertical dark lines or streaks on prints.

Confidential and Other Held Documents Do Not Print

Troubleshooting steps when secure or held print jobs fail to print.

Slow Printing

How to diagnose and fix issues related to slow print speeds.

Print Jobs Do Not Print

Steps to resolve situations where print jobs are not being processed.

The Printer Is Not Responding

Troubleshooting steps when the printer becomes unresponsive.

Job Prints from the Wrong Tray or on the Wrong Paper

How to fix issues where prints use the incorrect paper tray or type.

Faxing Problems

Cannot Send or Receive Faxes

Troubleshooting steps when the printer fails to send or receive faxes.

Scanning Problems

Cannot Scan from a Computer

Troubleshooting steps when the printer cannot scan to a connected computer.

Vertical Dark Streaks on Output When Scanning from the ADF

How to fix vertical dark streaks appearing on scans from the ADF.

Scanner Does Not Respond

Troubleshooting steps when the scanner interface fails to respond.