Lexmark MX710 Series - Setting up the Printer Software

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Organizing cables

Attach the Ethernet cable and power cord, and then neatly tuck the cables in the channels at the back of the printer.

Setting up the printer software

Installing the printer software

1 Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

• From the software CD that came with your printer.

• Go to http://support.lexmark.com, and then select your printer and operating system.

2 Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

3 For Macintosh users, add the printer.

Note: Obtain the printer IP address from the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu.

Additional printer setup 52

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Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Safety Information7
- Conventions7
Learning about the Printer9
- Finding Information about the Printer9
- Selecting a Location for the Printer10
- Printer Conﬁgurations11
- Basic Model12
- Understanding the Basic Functions of the Scanner13
- Using the ADF and Scanner Glass14
Understanding the Printer Control Panel15
- Using the Printer Control Panel15
- Understanding the Colors of the Sleep Button and Indicator Lights15
- Understanding the Home Screen16
- Using the Touch-Screen Buttons18
Setting up and Using the Home Screen Applications20
- Finding the IP Address of the Printer20
- Finding the IP Address of the Computer20
- Accessing the Embedded Web Server20
- Customizing the Home Screen21
- Understanding the Different Applications21
- Activating the Home Screen Applications22
- Setting up Remote Operator Panel25
- Exporting and Importing a Conﬁguration26
Additional Printer Setup27
- Installing Internal Options27
- Installing Hardware Options47
- Attaching Cables50
- Setting up the Printer Software52
- Networking53
- Verifying Printer Setup58
Loading Paper and Specialty Media59
- Setting the Paper Size and Type59
- Conﬁguring Universal Paper Settings59
- Loading the 250- or 550-Sheet Tray59
- Loading the 2100-Sheet Tray66
- Loading the Multipurpose Feeder72
- Linking and Unlinking Trays76
  - Creating a Custom Name for a Paper Type77
  - Assigning a Custom Paper Type77
Paper and Specialty Media Guide79
- Using Specialty Media79
  - Tips on Using Labels80
  - Tips on Using Letterhead80
- Paper Guidelines81
- Supported Paper Sizes, Types, and Weights84
- Paper Types and Weights Supported by the Printer86
Printing87
- Printing a Document87
- Printing from a Mobile Device88
- Printing from a Flash Drive89
- Printing Conﬁdential and Other Held Jobs91
- Printing Information Pages92
- Canceling a Print Job93
Copying94
- Making Copies94
- Copying Photos95
- Copying on Specialty Media95
- Creating a Copy Shortcut Using the Printer Control Panel96
- Customizing Copy Settings97
- Placing Information on Copies102
- Canceling a Copy Job103
- Understanding the Copy Options103
- Save as Shortcut105
E-Mailing106
- Setting up the Printer to E-Mail106
- Creating an E-Mail Shortcut107
- E-Mailing a Document108
- Customizing E-Mail Settings109
- Canceling an E-Mail110
- Understanding the E-Mail Options110
Faxing113
- Setting up the Printer to Fax113
- Sending a Fax127
- Sending a Fax Using the Computer128
- Creating Shortcuts129
- Customizing Fax Settings130
- Canceling an Outgoing Fax132
- Holding and Forwarding Faxes132
- Understanding the Fax Options133
- Delayed Send134
Scanning136
- Using Scan to Network136
- Scanning to an FTP Address136
- Scanning to a Computer or Flash Drive139
- Understanding the Scan Options141
Understanding the Printer Menus144
- Menus List144
- Paper Menu145
- Reports Menu156
- Network/Ports Menu158
- Security Menu171
- Settings Menu178
- Help Menu227
Saving Money and the Environment228
- Saving Paper and Toner228
- Saving Energy228
- Recycling231
Securing the Printer232
- Statement of Volatility232
- Erasing Volatile Memory232
- Erasing Non-Volatile Memory233
- Erasing Printer Hard Disk Memory233
- Conﬁguring Printer Hard Disk Encryption234
- Finding Printer Security Information235
Maintaining the Printer236
- Cleaning Printer Parts236
- Cleaning the Scanner Glass237
- Checking the Status of Parts and Supplies239
- Ordering Parts and Supplies240
  - Ordering an Imaging Unit241
  - Ordering a Maintenance Kit242
- Storing Supplies243
- Replacing Supplies243
- Replacing the Imaging Unit245
- Moving the Printer249
  - Moving the Printer to Another Location250
  - Shipping the Printer250
Managing the Printer251
- Finding Advanced Networking and Administrator Information251
- Checking the Virtual Display251
- Setting up E-Mail Alerts251
- Viewing Reports252
- Conﬁguring Supply Notiﬁcations from the Embedded Web Server252
- Restoring Factory Default Settings253
Clearing Jams254
- Avoiding Jams254
- Identifying Jam Locations255
- Paper Jam in the Front Cover256
- Paper Jam in the Rear Door259
- Paper Jam in the Standard bin261
- Paper Jam in the Duplex Unit262
- Paper Jam in Trays263
- Paper Jam in the Multipurpose Feeder264
- Paper Jam in the Automatic Document Feeder265
Troubleshooting267
- Understanding the Printer Messages267
- Solving Printer Problems285
- Solving Print Problems292
- Solving Copy Problems318
- Solving Fax Problems321
- Solving Scanner Problems327
- Solving Home Screen Application Problems332
- Embedded Web Server Does Not Open332
- Contacting Customer Support334
Notices335
- Product Information335
- Edition Notice335
- Power Consumption340
Index349

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