Lexmark XM5100 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.

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

Main Page

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
- 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
Paper and Specialty Media Guide79
- Using Specialty Media79
- Paper Guidelines81
- Supported Paper Sizes, Types, and Weights84
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
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
- Creating Shortcuts129
- Customizing Fax Settings130
- Canceling an Outgoing Fax132
- Holding and Forwarding Faxes132
- Understanding the Fax Options133
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
- Checking the Status of Parts and Supplies239
- Ordering Parts and Supplies240
- Storing Supplies242
- Replacing Supplies242
- Moving the Printer248
Managing the Printer250
- Finding Advanced Networking and Administrator Information250
- Checking the Virtual Display250
- Setting up E-Mail Alerts250
- Viewing Reports250
- Configuring Supply Notifications from the Embedded Web Server251
- Restoring Factory Default Settings252
Clearing Jams253
- Avoiding Jams253
- Identifying Jam Locations254
- Paper Jam in the Front Cover255
- Paper Jam in the Rear Door258
- Paper Jam in the Standard bin260
- Paper Jam in the Duplex Unit261
- Paper Jam in Trays262
- Paper Jam in the Multipurpose Feeder263
- Paper Jam in the Automatic Document Feeder264
Troubleshooting266
- Understanding the Printer Messages266
- Solving Printer Problems284
- Solving Print Problems291
- Solving Copy Problems317
- Solving Fax Problems320
- Solving Scanner Problems326
- Solving Home Screen Application Problems331
- Embedded Web Server Does Not Open331
- Contacting Customer Support333
Notices334
- Product Information334
- Edition Notice334
- Power Consumption339
Index348

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