Lexmark 5300 Series All-In-One User Guide May 2007 www.lexmark.
Contents Safety information.............................................................................5 Printing.................................................................................................6 Getting started........................................................................................................................................................................6 Performing printing and related tasks.............................................................................
Assigning an IP address..................................................................................................................................................110 Selecting a network printer...........................................................................................................................................110 Installing the printer on a network.............................................................................................................................
Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls. If the power cord is misused, a risk of fire or electrical shock results.
Printing Getting started Using the automatic paper type sensor The printer is equipped with an automatic paper type sensing device. The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for you. For example, if you want to print a photo, load photo paper into the printer. The printer detects the type of paper and automatically adjusts the settings to give you optimum photo-printing results.
Loading banner paper You can load up to 20 sheets of banner paper at a time. 1 Remove all paper from the paper support before loading the banner paper. 2 Tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner. 3 Place the required stack of banner paper on the top cover. 4 Feed the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer first. 5 Make sure: • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
Loading envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. 1 Load envelopes in the center of the paper support with the stamp location in the upper left corner. 2 Make sure: • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes.
Related topics: • “Printing cards” on page 12 Loading iron-on transfers You can load up to 10 iron-on transfers at once, but you will achieve best results loading them one at a time. 1 Load iron-on transfers with the print side of the transfer facing you. 2 Make sure: • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transfers.
Related topics: • “Printing transparencies” on page 15 Choosing compatible specialty paper types • Heavyweight matte paper—A photo paper with a matte finish used for printing high-quality graphics. • Photo/Glossy paper—Photo paper with a special coating. It is used specifically for printing photos with crisp, sharp images. • Lexmark Photo Paper—A heavy photo paper specifically designed for Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers.
3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog. a With a photo open, choose File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series. c For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, click Advanced. Otherwise, proceed to the next step. d From the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, type the number of copies to be printed. e From the same pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media. • From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the type of paper you are using. • From the Print Quality area, choose Automatic or Photo.
e From the same pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media. • From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the type of paper you are using. • From the Print Quality area, choose Automatic or Photo. f Click Print. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.
Notes: • Do not load envelopes with holes, perforations, cutouts, deep embossing, metal clasps, metal folding bars, string ties, or exposed flap adhesive. • Make sure the print side of the envelopes faces you. 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog. a With a document open, click File Page Setup. b From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series. c From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the envelope size loaded. d Choose an orientation.
d From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Iron-On Transfer. Note: Choosing Iron-On Transfer automatically mirrors the image you want to print. e Select a print quality other than Quick Print. Best is recommended. 4 Click Print. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each iron-on transfer as it exits, and let it dry before stacking.
c From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media. • From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Plain. • Select a print quality. Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print. d Click OK. Related topics: • “Using the Print dialog” on page 99 • “Loading banner paper” on page 7 Printing transparencies 1 Load transparencies. 2 Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog. a With a document open, click File Page Setup.
3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog. a With a document open, click File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series. c From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Layout. • From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of pages you want to print on one sheet. • From the Layout Direction area, click the icon that shows the order you want the pages to print on one sheet.
Printing the last page first (reverse page order) For Mac OS X version 10.4.2 or later: 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 From the third pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling. 3 From the Page Order menu, select Reverse. 4 Click Print. For Mac OS X version 10.3.9: 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 From the third pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling. 3 Select Reverse page order. 4 Click Print.
To cancel a print job using the computer: 1 While the document is printing, click the printer icon on the dock. 2 From the queue window, select the job you want to cancel. 3 Click the Delete icon. Related topics: • “Using the control panel” on page 88 • “Pausing print jobs” on page 17 Resuming print jobs 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Applications Utilities Print Center/Printer Setup Utility. 2 From the list of printers, double-click your printer.
3 From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose a paper type. 4 Click Print. Notes: • Manually choosing a paper type turns off the paper type sensor for the current print job. • For multiple-page jobs, the printer assumes the subsequent pages are the same paper type as the first sheet detected. Related topics: • “Using the Print dialog” on page 99 Choosing a print quality 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series.
Enlarging or reducing an image 1 Load paper. Note: If you are copying photos, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press Copy Mode. 4 Press . 5 Press 6 Press 7 Press or repeatedly until Resize appears. or repeatedly until the setting you want appears. .
Copying Getting started Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. • You do not force paper into the printer.
Loading original documents on the scanner glass You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You can scan a document for faxing. 1 Make sure the computer and the printer are on. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Place the original document or item facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. 4 Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.
Using the automatic paper type sensor The printer is equipped with an automatic paper type sensing device. The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for you. For example, if you want to print a photo, load photo paper into the printer. The printer detects the type of paper and automatically adjusts the settings to give you optimum photo-printing results. Performing copying and related tasks Making a copy 1 Load paper.
Related topics: • “Using the control panel” on page 88 Collating copies using the control panel If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies as groups of pages (not collated). Collated Not collated 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press Copy Mode. 4 Press . 5 Press 6 Press 7 Press or repeatedly until Collate appears.
Repeating an image on one page You can print the same image multiple times on one sheet of paper. This option is helpful in creating labels, decals, flyers, and handouts. 1 Load paper. Note: If you are copying photos, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press Copy Mode.
Managing copy jobs Canceling a copy job 1 Press . Scanning stops and the scanner bar returns to its home position. 2 Press to turn off the printer.
Scanning Getting started Loading original documents on the scanner glass You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You can scan a document for faxing. 1 Make sure the computer and the printer are on. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Place the original document or item facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner.
4 Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image. Related topics: • “Understanding the parts of the printer” on page 86 Performing scanning and related tasks Scanning a document 1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press Scan Mode. 4 Press or repeatedly until the destination to which you want to scan appears. 5 Press Start Color or Start Black.
5 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, choose Photo or Magazine or Newspaper. 6 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” pop-up menu, choose To be printed or To be viewed on monitor/Web page. 7 From the “Send scanned image to” pop-up menu, choose a destination folder or application for your scanned photo. 8 Select Prompt for multiple pages if you have several photos to scan. 9 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog and adjust settings.
Related topics: • “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 22 Scanning an item for Web page viewing 1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 4 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 5 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” pop-up menu, choose To be viewed on monitor/web page.
Scanning multiple pages using the scanner glass 1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 3 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 4 Select Prompt for multiple pages. 5 Click Scan. 6 In the Save dialog, enter a filename for your scan job. 7 From the Where pop-up menu, choose a destination for the scanned items. 8 From the Format pop-up menu, choose a file type. 9 Click Save.
4 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 5 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, select Magazine or Newspaper. 6 Click Preview/Edit. 7 Click to open the Scan Settings drawer. 8 From the Descreen pop-up menu on the Settings tab, choose Magazine or Newspaper. 9 Click .
7 Click Scan. 8 Retrieve the scanned image from the application, and send it through e-mail as an attachment. Related topics: • “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 22 Saving a scanned image 1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 4 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon.
Setting a “scan to network” PIN Assigning a “scan to network” PIN lets you control the sending of scanned items to your computer. You can assign a “scan to network” PIN when you install the printer software for the first time. You can also change it as needed. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 3 From the menu, choose Advanced Network Scan Settings. 4 Select the check box to specify a PIN. 5 Type in a four-digit PIN.
5 Press . 6 If you set a PIN during network setup: a Press or repeatedly until the number you want appears. b Press to save the entry and move to the next digit. c Repeat step a and step b for the next three numeric spaces. 7 Press or repeatedly until the destination to which you want to scan appears. 8 Press Start Color or Start Black. 9 If you want to save the scanned image, from the software application on the computer, click File Save As.
5 Select the Adjustments tab. 6 From the Brightness area, move the slider to lighten or darken the image. Related topics: • “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 37 • “Adjusting color settings when scanning” on page 36 Adjusting color settings when scanning You can manually adjust the color settings for optimum color output. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon.
Related topics: • “Saving a scanned image” on page 33 • “Using the All-In-One Center” on page 103 Cropping photos using the software You can use the Auto-crop feature to highlight certain focal points or to show only a specific portion of an image. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 3 From the All-in-One Center dialog, click Preview/Edit. 4 Select Auto-crop sensitivity.
The Scan dialog has three main sections: the Settings tab, the Adjustments tab, and the Preview area. From here Go to To Settings tab Scan Settings Select a preset scan setting according to the color and document type of your scan. Note: Select Custom Settings to customize the scan setting manually instead of using a preset scan setting. Reduce Background Noise Remove smudges and light background shading in color documents.
From here Go to To Adjustments tab Brightness Adjust the lightness and darkness of the scanned image. Contrast Adjust the tone of the image as it is set off against a light or dark background. Gamma Increase or decrease the color correction curve. Enabling gamma lets you adjust the amount of ink on the page. Blur/Sharpen Adjust the level of sharpness of the scanned image. Rotate Image Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise per click.
To add an application to the list: 1 Click +. 2 Click Browse to navigate through the list of applications available on the computer. Click the application that you want to add to the Available Applications list. 3 Click OK. 4 From the File Type pop-up menu, choose the type of file you want to send to your chosen application. 5 Edit the display name if desired. This is the name that will appear in the “Send scanned image to” pop-up menu. 6 Click OK.
Resetting All-In-One software settings to defaults 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 3 Click Defaults.
Faxing Getting started Getting the printer ready to fax CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Choosing a fax connection You can connect the printer with equipment such as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem. If problems occur, see “Setup troubleshooting” on page 125.
Using an RJ11 adapter Country/region • • • • • • • • • • United Kingdom Ireland Finland Norway Denmark Italy Sweden Netherlands France Portugal To connect your printer to an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment, use the telephone line adapter included in the box with the printer. 1 Connect one end of the telephone cord into the Line port of the printer. 2 Connect the adapter to the telephone line that came with the printer. Note: The UK adapter is shown.
If your telecommunications equipment uses a US-style (RJ11) telephone line, follow these steps to connect the equipment: 1 Remove the plug from the EXT port on the back of the printer. Note: Once this plug is removed, any country- or region-specific equipment you connect to the printer by the adapter, as shown, will not function properly. 2 Connect your telecommunications equipment directly to the EXT port on the back of the printer.
To connect an answering machine or other telecommunications equipment to the printer: 1 Remove the plug from the back of the printer. Note: Once this plug is removed, any country- or region-specific equipment that you connect to the printer by the adapter, as shown, will not function properly. 2 Connect your telecommunications equipment directly to the EXT port on the back of the printer.
There is a plug installed in the EXT port of the printer. This plug is necessary for the proper functioning of the printer. Note: Do not remove the plug. If you remove it, other telecommunications devices in your home (such as telephones or answering machines) may not work.
Connecting to a telephone Connect a telephone to the printer to use the fax line as a normal telephone line. Then set up the printer wherever your telephone is located to make copies or to send and receive faxes without using a computer. Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. For more information on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, “Using an RJ11 adapter.
4 Connect the other telephone cord to a telephone, and then plug it into the EXT port of the printer. Related topics: • “Getting the printer ready to fax” on page 42 Connecting to an answering machine Connect an answering machine to the printer to receive both incoming voice messages and faxes. Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. For more information on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, “Using an RJ11 adapter.
3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer. 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the telephone to the answering machine. 5 Connect a third telephone cord from the answering machine to the EXT port of the printer. Related topics: • “Getting the printer ready to fax” on page 42 Connecting to a computer with a modem Connect the printer to a computer with a modem to send faxes from the software application. Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region.
2 Connect a telephone cord into the LINE port 3 Remove the protective plug from the EXT port of the printer, and then plug it into an active telephone wall jack. of the printer. 4 Connect a second telephone cord from the computer modem to the EXT port Related topics: • “Getting the printer ready to fax” on page 42 Faxing 50 of the printer.
Loading original documents on the scanner glass You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You can scan a document for faxing. 1 Make sure the computer and the printer are on. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Place the original document or item facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. 4 Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.
Performing faxing and related tasks CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Sending a fax Entering a fax number 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 2 Enter a fax number using: The text box Enter a fax number using the keypad. Notes: • You can include a calling card number as part of the fax number.
Sending a fax using the control panel 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 4 Enter a fax number, or press Phone Book to select a number from the Speed Dial or Group Dial list. For more information, see “Entering a fax number” on page 52. Note: To set up Speed Dial, see “Setting up Speed Dial using the computer” on page 57. 5 If you want to send a fax to a group of numbers (broadcast fax): a Press .
Related topics: • “Using the control panel” on page 88 • “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 22 Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial) The manual dialing feature lets you dial a telephone number while listening to the call through a speaker on the printer. It is useful when you must navigate an automated answering system or enter a calling card number before sending your fax. 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 2 Press .
2 Set the answering machine to answer incoming calls before the printer does. For example, if you set the answering machine to answer calls after three rings, set the printer to answer calls after five rings. 3 To set the number of telephone rings before the printer automatically receives faxes, see “Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically” on page 59. Related topics: • “Using the control panel” on page 88 Receiving a fax manually 1 Make sure the Auto Answer light is off.
Related topics: • “Using the control panel” on page 88 • “Understanding the Fax menu” on page 92 Forwarding faxes Use the fax forwarding feature if you are going to be away, but still want to receive your faxes. There are three fax forwarding settings: • Off—(Default). • Forward—The printer sends the fax to the designated fax number. • Print & Forward—The printer prints the fax and then sends it to the designated fax number. To set up fax forwarding: 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 2 Press .
7 Press 8 Press or repeatedly until the type of report you want to print appears. or repeatedly until the setting you want appears. . 9 Press 10 Press to print the report. Related topics: • “Using the control panel” on page 88 Setting up Speed Dial using the computer 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Fax Setup Utility icon. 3 Select the Speed Dials tab. 4 Click + to enter contact names and fax numbers in the Individuals or Groups tabs.
Use this To Remove Delete a Speed Dial or Group Dial entry. Modify Edit a Speed Dial or Group Dial entry. Print Print all Speed Dial and Group Dial entries in the Phone Book. Note: For instructions on how to add Speed Dial or Group Dial entries to the Phone Book using the computer, see “Setting up Speed Dial using the computer” on page 57.
Setting the distinctive ring Distinctive ring is a service provided by some telephone companies that assigns multiple phone numbers to a single telephone line. If you subscribe to this service, you can program your printer to have a distinctive ring pattern and phone number for incoming faxes. 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 2 Press . 3 Press 4 Press or repeatedly until Ringing and Answering appears. or repeatedly until Ring Pattern appears.
Setting up to fax while behind a PBX If the printer is being used in a business or office, it may be connected to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone system. Ordinarily, when dialing a fax number, the printer waits to recognize the dial tone and then dials the fax number. However, this method of dialing may not work if the PBX telephone system uses a dial tone that is not recognizable to most fax machines.
11 Press 12 Press or repeatedly until Your Fax Number appears. . 13 Enter your fax number using the keypad. Note: You can enter a maximum of 64 numbers. 14 Press to save the setting. 15 Press twice. 16 Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. or repeatedly until Device Setup appears. or repeatedly until Date/Time appears. 17 Press . 18 Press 19 Press . 20 Press 21 Press . 22 Enter the date using the keypad. 23 Press . 24 Enter the time using the keypad. 25 Press .
11 During the initial setup of your printer, you were prompted to enter the date and time. If you have not entered this information: a Press b Press twice. c Press d Press . e Press f Press . g h i j k l . Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. or repeatedly until Device Setup appears. or repeatedly until Date/Time appears. Enter the date using the keypad. Press . Enter the time using the keypad. Press .
Blocking junk faxes If you have Caller ID, you can block faxes sent from specific numbers and/or all faxes which do not include a Caller ID number. 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 2 Press . 3 Press 4 Press repeatedly until Fax Blocking appears. or repeatedly until Turn ON/OFF appears. or repeatedly until On appears. . 9 Press 10 Press or . 7 Press 8 Press repeatedly until Fax Setup appears. . 5 Press 6 Press or .
Related topics: • “Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings” on page 62 • “Using the control panel” on page 88 Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility You can adjust the fax settings in the Fax Setup Utility. These settings apply to the faxes you send or receive. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the 5300 Series Fax Setup Utility icon. 3 From the Fax Setup Utility dialog, choose the printer from the Device pop-up menu.
From here Send You can • • • • Select the telephone dial method you want to use. • • • • Select whether to scan the entire document before dialing the number. Enter a dialing prefix. Select a dialing volume. Select the number of times you want the machine to redial and the time between those attempts if the fax cannot be sent on the first try. Select a maximum send speed and print quality for outgoing faxes. Select the print quality of your fax job.
From here Fax/Report Printing You can • Choose to reduce an incoming fax to fit to the paper size loaded, or print it on two sheets of paper. • Choose whether to print a footer (the date, time, and page number) to appear on each page you receive. • Select when to print fax activity and confirmation reports. Speed Dials Create, add to, edit, or delete entries from the Speed Dial list, including Group Dial entries. 4 Click Save Settings after you finish customizing the settings.
Working with photos Connecting photo storage devices Inserting a memory card 1 Insert a memory card. • Insert the card with the brand name label facing up. • If there is an arrow on the card, make sure it points toward the printer. • If needed, make sure you connect the memory card to the adapter that came with it before inserting it into the slot.
When the printer detects the memory card, the message Memory Card Detected appears on the control panel display. If the printer does not read the memory card, remove and reinsert it. Notes: • The printer recognizes one memory card at a time. If you insert more than one memory card, a message appears on the display prompting you to remove all memory cards inserted.
3 When reading of images is complete, the number of photos found appears on the display. Note: The printer recognizes one active media device at a time. If you insert more than one media device, a message appears on the display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize.
4 Press . 5 Press 6 Press or repeatedly until Save Photos appears. . 7 If needed, press or repeatedly until the setting you want appears. Notes: • If photos on the memory card were taken on more than one date, selections will include Last Date and Date Range. • To choose a date range, press and then or repeatedly until the desired date is displayed. Date ranges are displayed by month and year starting with the most recent month. 8 Press Start Color or Start Black.
Understanding the PictBridge menu The PictBridge default settings menu lets you select printer settings if you do not specify those settings from your digital camera. For more information on making camera selections, see the documentation that came with your camera. 1 Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. a Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the digital camera.
Menu Item Action Quality1 Adjust the quality of printed photos. Paper Type1, 2 Specify the type of paper loaded. Note: The printer is equipped with an automatic paper type sensing device. The Paper Type Sensor automatically detects the type of paper that has been loaded into the printer and adjusts the settings for you. 1 Setting will return to factory default setting when the PictBridge-enabled digital camera is removed. 2 Setting must be saved individually.
15 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) Note: Make sure the paper matches the size you selected on the proof sheet. 16 Press Start Color or Start Black to print your photos.
4 Press . 5 Press 6 Press or repeatedly until Photo Number appears. . 7 Use the keypad to enter the number of the photo you want to print. Use the proof sheet to identify the number of a photo. Note: If you want to erase or change the number of the photo you entered, press not press after entering the number of the photo. 8 Press . This will work if you did to select a photo.
Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a feature available on some digital cameras. If your camera supports DPOF, you can specify which photos to print, how many of each, and print settings while the memory card is still in the camera. The printer recognizes these settings when you insert the memory card into the printer. Note: Make sure the photo print settings you select in the camera match your current printer settings.
Notes: • Make sure the PictBridge-enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode. For more information, see the camera documentation. • The printer recognizes one active media device at a time. If you insert more than one media device, a message appears on the display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize.
d Choose an orientation. e Click OK. 3 Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog. a With a photo open, choose File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series. c For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later, click Advanced. Otherwise, proceed to the next step. d From the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, type the number of copies to be printed. e From the same pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media. • From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the type of paper you are using.
Printing borderless photos From your software application, set the page margins to zero, and then adjust the image on the screen so that it covers the entire page. Note: Some applications do not support margin setting. 1 Load photo or glossy paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 6.
5 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Color Options. 6 From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Black Only. 7 Click Print. Related topics: • “Loading paper” on page 6 Scanning images for editing 1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on. 2 Load an original image facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 4 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon.
7 Click Scan. 8 Retrieve the scanned image from the application, and send it through e-mail as an attachment. Related topics: • “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 22 Scanning multiple pages using the scanner glass 1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 3 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 4 Select Prompt for multiple pages. 5 Click Scan.
Saving a scanned image 1 Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and the computer are on. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 4 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 5 From the “Send scanned images to” pop-up menu, choose the application where you want to save the scanned image. 6 Adjust the settings as needed. 7 Click Scan.
Related topics: • “Customizing scan settings from the Scan dialog” on page 37 • “Adjusting the brightness of an image” on page 35 Adjusting the brightness of an image 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 3 From the All-In-One Center, click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog. 4 Click to open the Scan Settings drawer. 5 Select the Adjustments tab.
Enhancing photo print quality using the software 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 3 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, choose Photo. 4 From the “How will the scanned image be used?” pop-up menu, choose To be printed or To be viewed on monitor/web page. Photo scanning is optimized based on this selection. 5 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog.
4 From the Scan dialog, click to open the Scan Settings drawer. 5 Click the Adjustments tab. 6 From the Blur/Sharpen area, move the slider to adjust the level of sharpness of the scanned image.
Understanding the printer Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contents 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 7 5 6 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Telephone cord Use for faxing. For more information about connecting this cord, see “Choosing a fax connection” on page 42.
Understanding the parts of the printer 1 6 7 8 5 4 3 2 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the printer. 3 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 4 Control panel Operate the printer. For more information, see “Using the control panel” on page 88. 5 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 6 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 7 Top cover Access the scanner glass.
Use the To 3 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 4 EXT port Connect additional devices, such as a data/fax modem, telephone, or answering machine to the printer. Note: Remove the plug to access the port. 5 LINE port Connect the printer to an active telephone line to send and receive faxes. The printer must be connected to this telephone line to receive incoming fax calls.
Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus Press 1 2 To • Turn the printer on and off. • Stop the print, copy, scan, or fax process. Copy Mode Access the copy default screen and make copies. Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on. 3 Scan Mode Access the scan default screen and scan documents. Note: The mode is selected when the button light is on. 4 Fax Mode Access the fax default screen and send faxes.
Press To 1 • Return to the previous screen. • Delete a letter or number. 2 • Decrease a number. • Delete a letter or number. • Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display. 3 • Select a menu or submenu item that appears on the display. • Feed or eject paper. 4 • Increase a number. • Enter a space between letters or numbers. • Scroll through menus, submenus, or settings on the display. 5 • • • • Cancel a print, copy, scan, or fax job in progress.
Press 1 To A keypad number or symbol In Copy mode or Photo Card mode: Enter the number of copies or prints you want to make. In Fax mode: • • • • 2 Auto Answer Enter fax numbers. Navigate an automated answering system. Select letters when creating a Speed Dial list. Type numbers to enter or edit the date and time shown on the display. Set the printer to answer all incoming calls when the button light is on.
Understanding the Copy menu Understanding the Copy Menu Use this To Copies* Specify how many copies to print. Resize* • Specify the percentage for enlarging or reducing the original copy. • Specify a specific copy size. • Create a multiple-page poster. Lighter / Darker* Adjust the brightness of a copy. Quality* Adjust the quality of a copy. Paper Size Specify the size of the paper loaded. Paper Type Specify the type of paper loaded.
6 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item or the setting you want appears, and then press Note: Pressing selects a setting. An * appears next to the selected setting. 7 To go into additional submenus and settings, repeat pressing setting you want appears, and then press 8 If needed, press . or repeatedly until the submenu item or the . repeatedly to return to the previous menus and make other setting selections. 9 Press Start Color or Start Black.
Use this To Quality* Adjust the quality of a fax you are sending. Phone Book Add, edit, and print names and fax numbers of individuals or groups. On Hook Dial Dial a telephone number while listening to the call through a speaker on the printer. This is useful when you must navigate an automated answering system before sending your fax. Delay Fax Enter a specific time to send a fax. Note: Make sure the date and time are entered correctly before setting a specific time to send a fax.
7 If needed, press repeatedly to return to the previous menus and make other setting selections. 8 Press Start Color or Start Black. Menu item Action Proof Sheet Print and then scan a proof sheet: • for all photos on the memory card • for the most recent 20 photos • by date For more information, see “Printing photos stored on the memory device using the proof sheet” on page 72. Print Photos Save Photos Print photos directly from a memory card or flash drive.
7 Press . 8 Press 9 Press or repeatedly until the setting you want appears. . Related topics: • “Using the control panel” on page 88 Saving settings In a setting menu, an * appears next to the default setting. To change the setting: 1 Press or repeatedly until the setting you want appears. 2 Press : • To save most settings. An * appears next to the saved setting. • To select a temporary setting. An * appears next to the selected setting.
To change the time-out feature: a Press . b Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. c Press d Press . or repeatedly until Device Setup appears. e Press f Press . or repeatedly until Clear Settings Timeout appears. g Press h Press . or repeatedly until Never appears. i Press . 3 To change one or more temporary settings into new default settings: a Press . b Press or repeatedly until Tools appears. c Press d Press . e Press f Press . g Press h Press . i Press .
3 Align the clips on the control panel with the holes on the printer, and then press down. Related topics: • “Using the control panel” on page 88 • “Understanding the parts of the printer” on page 86 Understanding the software Installing the printer software Using the CD that came with the printer: 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon.
If the folder for the printer is not found on the desktop or was accidentally deleted: a Go to the Mac OS X drive where the printer software was installed. b Choose Library Printers Lexmark Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Uninstaller icon for your printer. 3 Complete the user authentication notice, and then click OK. Note: For information on passwords, click to go to the Help Center. 4 Click Uninstall. 5 Click OK.
From here Choose To Scale Reduce or enlarge a photo to a percentage of its original size. Note: Recommended values are between 25% and 400% of the original size. These buttons are at the bottom of the Page Setup dialog: Click To Go to the Help Center for more information. Cancel Exit the Page Setup dialog without making any changes to the settings. OK Save the settings and exit the Page Setup dialog.
2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series. 3 Change the settings as needed. From here Choose To Copies & Pages Copies Specify the number of copies you want to print. Collated Sort multiple copy jobs. Pages Layout • Print all the pages. • Print a range of pages. • Print the current page. Pages per Sheet Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. Layout Direction Specify the arrangement of multiple pages on a single sheet. Border Print a border around each page.
From here Choose To Paper Handling Page Order Choose any of these options: • Automatic • Normal • Reverse Print Choose any of these print options: • All pages • Odd numbered pages • Even numbered pages Destination Paper Size Choose one of these options: • Use documents paper size • Scale to fit paper size Note: “Scale down only” is activated only when the “Scale to fit paper size” option is selected. ColorSync Cover Page Color Conversion Choose Standard.
From here Choose To Printer Services Lexmark 5300 Series Utility Go to the Utility. Troubleshooting Open the Help Center. Order Supplies Visit our Web site to order printer supplies. Contact Lexmark Visit our Web site. Software Version View the software version on installed files. Preview Rotate Choose the orientation of the photo. Note: This option is available only if the file opened is a photo.
• Contact Customer Support. • Obtain software version information. To access Printer Services: 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Printer Services. Related topics: • “Using the Print dialog” on page 99 • “Using the Utility” on page 105 Using the All-In-One Center The All-In-One Center provides the basic functions for most scan jobs. You can customize the settings on the All-In-One Center dialog according to the type of project you want to create.
From here You can What is being scanned? Select the option closest to the type of image you are scanning. Settings are optimized based on your selection: • • • • Photo Mixed Graphics and Text Magazine or Newspaper Black Text How will the scanned image be used? Choose the way the scan will be used.
From here You can Prompt for multiple pages Scan multiple pages using the current scan settings. You are prompted to place the next item on the scanner glass after a page is scanned. If you still have more pages to scan, click Scan. When the multiple-page scan is complete, click Done. Do not select Prompt for multiple pages if you are scanning only a single item. Prompt to name each page Enter a filename for every page or item scanned. Defaults Revert to factory default settings.
• Contact Customer Support. • Check for special offers. There are two ways to open the Utility: • From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Utility icon. • From an application: For Mac OS X version 10.3 or later: 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Printer Services. 3 Click Lexmark 5300 Series Utility. For Mac OS X version 10.
– Web Links Tab Related topics: • “Using Printer Services” on page 102 Selecting the All-In-One Center Preferences setting When scanning from the control panel, you have two options: • You can indicate that you want the Scan dialog to open on the computer screen when you press Start Color or Start Black on the control panel. With this option, you can preview the scanned document, and then adjust the scan settings using the All-In-One Center.
Related topics: • “Editing the Customize list” on page 39 • “Performing scanning and related tasks” on page 28 Using the Printer Selection dialog The Printer Selection dialog appears in the Lexmark Setup Assistant during installation. It lists all printers connected to your computer and all printers detected on the local network. It also lets you select the printer that you want to use.
Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog The Printer Setup Complete dialog provides helpful options after successful installation. From here you can: • Check for special offers. • Print a test page.
Networking the printer Networking overview A network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers connected together for communication through cables or through a wireless connection. A network can be either wired, wireless, or designed to have both wired and wireless devices. Devices on a wired network use cables to communicate with each other. Devices on a wireless network use radio waves instead of cables to communicate with each other.
2 Select a printer from your local subnet or from a remote subnet. • The application searches for supported printers in the network or printers that are connected to your computer. • If you want to select a particular printer on a remote subnet, type the IP address of the print server to which the printer is connected in the Search by IP field, and then press return on your keyboard. If you do not know the IP address of the print server, consult the person who set up your network.
5 Click Show All, and then click Sharing. 6 From the Services tab, select Windows Sharing. Note: Windows users should see the Windows documentation for information on adding a network printer connected to a Macintosh computer. Tips for using network adapters • Make sure the adapter connections are secure. • Make sure the computer is turned on. • Make sure you entered the correct IP address.
Maintaining the printer Print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 114. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge.
6 Close the color cartridge carrier lid. 7 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. The control panel display will prompt you to load paper and press to print an alignment page. Note: The printer must be closed to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. Related topics: • “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 114 • “Aligning print cartridges” on page 115 Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit.
3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Related topics: • “Installing print cartridges” on page 113 Aligning print cartridges 1 Load plain or heavyweight matte paper. 2 From the control panel, press Copy Mode. 3 Press . 4 Press 5 Press or repeatedly until Maintenance appears. or repeatedly until Align Cartridges appears .
3 Press . 4 Press 5 Press or repeatedly until Maintenance appears. or repeatedly until Clean Cartridges appears. . 8 Press 9 Press repeatedly until Tools appears. . 6 Press 7 Press or . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 10 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 11 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times.
4 Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 115. 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times.
• Keep the photo cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use. Related topics: • “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 115 • “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 116 Improving print quality These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK PAPER • Use the appropriate paper for the document. If you are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper.
Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on a document is dry before placing the document on the scanner glass. Related topics: • “Improving print quality” on page 118 • “Maintaining the printer” on page 113 Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge.
Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to1 High yield black cartridge 34 550 Color cartridge 29A 155 Color cartridge2 29 155 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Ordering paper and other supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description Where to find The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software. You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you instructions for setting up the printer and some basic instructions for using the printer. You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.
Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Telephone support Call us at • US: 1-800-332-4120 Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET) Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET) • Canada: 1-800-539-6275 Where to find (rest of world) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by country or region. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link.
Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information Lexmark International, Inc. furnishes a limited warranty that this printer will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months after the original date of purchase. To view the limitations and conditions of this limited warranty, see the Statement of Limited Warranty included with this printer, or set forth at www.lexmark.com.
Is contact information available online? Yes. You can access the Lexmark home page on the World Wide Web at www.lexmark.com.
Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting Incorrect language appears on the display These are possible solutions. Try one of the following: CHANGE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION DURING INITIAL SETUP After you select a language, Language appears again on the display. To change the selection: 1 Press or 2 Press to save. repeatedly until the language you want appears on the display. SELECT A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE AFTER INITIAL SETUP 1 From the control panel, press Copy Mode. 2 Press .
DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT THE POWER CORD 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and then from the printer. 2 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 4 If the light is not on, press . Software does not install These are possible causes and solutions.
5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND REINSTALL THE SOFTWARE 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Disable any anti-virus programs. 3 Remove the printer software CD from the CD-ROM drive. 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the desktop appears, reinsert the printer software CD. The CD icon is created on the desktop. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to install the software.
REMOVE TAPE ON CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridges. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER AND IS NOT ON HOLD OR PAUSED To set printer as default 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using. 2 From the Printer List dialog, select your printer. 3 Click the Make Default icon.
REINSTALL THE SOFTWARE 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 164. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. a b c d e f In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. Click the links for drivers or downloads. Select your printer family. Select your printer model. Select your operating system.
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS RECEIVING POWER If the • • • • light is not on, the printer may not be receiving power. If necessary, press to turn off the printer. Plug the printer into a different electrical outlet. If the printer is plugged into a surge protector, unplug the printer, and plug it directly into an electrical outlet. Press again to turn the printer back on. MAKE SURE THE STICKER AND TAPE ARE REMOVED FROM THE PRINT CARTRIDGES 1 Lift the scanner unit.
Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged The printer cable must be fully connected and undamaged for proper communication. MAKE SURE THE USB CABLE IS CONNECTED TO THE USB PORT ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER The USB port on the back of the computer is marked by port. . Plug the long, flat end of the USB cable into this MAKE SURE THE OTHER END OF THE USB CABLE IS CONNECTED TO THE BACK OF THE PRINTER Plug the smaller, more square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
3 From the Maintenance tab, check the ink levels of the cartridges. If an exclamation point (!) appears on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge. Improving print quality These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK PAPER • Use the appropriate paper for the document. If you are printing photos or other high-quality images, for best results use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper. Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper.
Page prints with different fonts MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PRINTER IS SELECTED When printing from an application, make sure the selected printer is the correct printer you want to use to print your job. It is useful to have the default printer set to be the printer you use most often for printing. MAKE SURE THE TRUETYPE FONT IS AVAILABLE ON THE COMPUTER The font you are trying to print may not be available in the program font selection box.
REMOVE SHEETS AS THEY ARE PRINTED To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheet as it exits, and allow it to dry: • • • • • • • Documents with graphics or images Photo paper Heavyweight matte or glossy paper Transparencies Labels Envelopes Iron-on transfers Note: Transparencies may take up to 15 minutes to dry. USE A DIFFERENT BRAND OF PAPER Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations.
4 Choose an orientation. 5 Click OK. MAKE SURE PAPER SIZE MATCHES THE PRINTER SETTING 1 From the software application, click File Page Setup. 2 From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series. 3 From the Paper Size pop-up menu, check the paper size. CLEAN PRINT CARTRIDGE NOZZLES For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 115. Print speed is slow These are possible solutions.
Printed characters are improperly formed or are not aligned correctly These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: ALIGN THE PRINT CARTRIDGES The cartridges may be out of alignment. 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 3 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Photo Size appears. 6 Press 7 Press . or repeatedly until 4 x 6 in. or 10 x 15 cm appears. 8 Press 9 Press . or repeatedly until Paper Size appears. 10 Press 11 Press . or repeatedly until 10 x 15 cm appears. 12 Press . 13 Press Start Color or Start Black. A blank or incorrect page prints REMOVE THE STICKER AND TAPE FROM THE PRINT CARTRIDGES Lift the scanner unit, and remove the print cartridges from the print cartridge carrier.
ARE YOU USING A TRANSPARENCY OR PHOTO PAPER DESIGNED FOR AN INKJET PRINTER? For information on ordering supplies, see “Choosing compatible specialty paper types” on page 10. Transparencies or photos contain white lines ADJUST THE QUALITY/SPEED SETTINGS 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose 5300 Series. 3 From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.
White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas ARE THE QUALITY/SPEED SETTINGS ADJUSTED FOR THE DOCUMENT? • For excellent print quality and reduced print speed, select Photo. • For good print quality and average print speed, select Normal. • For reduced print quality and faster print speed, select Quick Print. For more information, see the related topic below. ARE THE PROGRAM SETTINGS ADJUSTED FOR THE DOCUMENT? Use a different fill pattern in the program.
Printer is plugged in but does not print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS SET AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER Try printing a test page. MAKE SURE THE PRINT QUEUE IS READY TO PRINT Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not being held or paused. Printer cannot communicate with computers over peer-to-peer network These are possible solutions.
MAKE SURE THE CAMERA IS A PICTBRIDGE-ENABLED DIGITAL CAMERA 1 Disconnect the camera. 2 Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the PictBridge port. See the digital camera documentation to determine whether it is PictBridge-enabled. CHECK USB CABLE Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. REMOVE MEMORY CARDS Remove any memory cards from the printer. CHECK MESSAGES If an error message appears on the display, see “Error messages on the printer display” on page 158.
Poor copy quality • • • • • • • • • • • Blank pages Checkerboard pattern Distorted graphics or pictures Missing characters Faded print Skewed lines Smudges Streaks Unexpected characters White lines in print Dark print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK MESSAGES If an error message is displayed, see “Error messages on the printer display” on page 158. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.
Partial document or photo copies These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK DOCUMENT PLACEMENT Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. CHECK PAPER SIZE Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected. CHECK ORIGINAL SIZE SETTING Make sure that the Original Size setting is Automatic or the size of the original document that you are copying.
Scan was not successful These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK USB CABLE CONNECTION 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. The USB port is marked with the USB symbol. RESTART COMPUTER Turn off and then restart your computer. Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer These are possible solutions.
CHANGE THE RESOLUTION TO A HIGHER VALUE 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 5300 Series Center icon. 3 Click Preview/Edit to open the Scan dialog. 4 Click to open the Scan Settings drawer. 5 From the Resolution (DPI) pop-up menu on the Settings tab, choose a higher scanning resolution value. 6 Click .
Cannot scan to a computer over a network See “Scanning to a computer over a network” on page 34. Fax troubleshooting Cannot send or receive a fax These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK MESSAGES If an error message is displayed, follow the instructions on the display. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS ON If the light is not on, see “Power button is not lit” on page 125.
VERIFY DIAL TONE • Place a test call to the telephone number to which you want to send a fax to make sure that it is working correctly. • If the telephone line is being used by another device, wait until the other device is finished before sending a fax. • If you are using the On Hook Dial feature, turn up the volume to verify a dial tone. DISCONNECT OTHER EQUIPMENT TEMPORARILY To ensure the printer is working correctly, connect it directly to the telephone line.
IS YOUR PRINTER MEMORY FULL? Change the setting to Scan after Dial. 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 2 Press . 3 Press 4 Press repeatedly until Dialing and Sending appears. or repeatedly until Scan appears. or repeatedly until After Dial appears. . 9 Press 10 Press or . 7 Press 8 Press repeatedly until Fax Setup appears. . 5 Press 6 Press or . Can send but not receive faxes These are possible causes and solutions.
8 Press . 9 Press or repeatedly to view the current Fax Forwarding setting. 10 To turn off Fax Forwarding, press 11 Press or repeatedly until Off appears. to save the setting. Can receive but not send faxes These are possible causes and solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK MODE SELECTION To make sure the printer is set for faxing, press Fax Mode. CHECK DOCUMENT PLACEMENT Load the original document in the upper left corner of the scanner glass.
BE SURE THAT PRINTER IS DETECTING A DIAL TONE • See “Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial)” on page 54. • Check the Dial Method setting. 1 Listen for a dial tone. If you hear a dial tone but the printer hangs up without dialing, this means it did not recognize the dial tone. 2 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Fax Setup appears. 5 Press 6 Press . 7 Press 8 Press . 9 Press 10 Press .
Received fax has poor print quality These are possible causes and solutions. Try one or more of the following: REVIEW CHECKLIST FOR SENDER • Check that the quality of the original document is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. There may have been a problem with the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.
LOWER THE TRANSMISSION SPEED 1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode. 2 Press . 3 Press 4 Press repeatedly until Dialing and Sending appears. or repeatedly until Max Send Speed appears. or repeatedly until a lower speed appears. . 9 Press 10 Press or . 7 Press 8 Press repeatedly until Fax Setup appears. . 5 Press 6 Press or . Notes: • The lower the transmission speed, the longer it will take your fax to send.
c Press d Press or repeatedly until the setting you want appears. . 9 To change the length of time between redials: a Press or repeatedly until Redial Time appears. b Press c Press d Press . or repeatedly until the setting you want appears. . SCHEDULE TO RESEND FAX AT A LATER TIME See “Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time” on page 53. Phone Line Error These are possible causes and solutions.
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting How to clear and avoid paper jams To clear the paper path: 1 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If you cannot reach the paper because it is too far into the printer, lift the scanner unit to open the printer. 2 Pull the paper out. 3 Close the scanner unit. 4 Press . 5 Reprint any missing pages. To avoid paper jams, do not force paper into the printer.
CHECK PAPER LOADING • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the print side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.
3 Click the Make Default icon. To resume print jobs: 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using. 2 From the list of printers, double-click your printer. The printer pop-up menu appears. 3 If you want to resume all print jobs in the queue, click Start Jobs. If you want to resume a particular print job, select the document name, and then click Resume.
Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshooting Memory card cannot be inserted These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK MEMORY CARD TYPE Make sure that the type of memory card you are using can be used in the printer. CHECK MEMORY CARD PLACEMENT Make sure you have inserted the memory card in the correct slot. Nothing happens when memory card is inserted These are possible solutions.
Error messages on the printer display Alignment Error These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: REMOVE TAPE FROM PRINT CARTRIDGE 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the cartridge. 4 Press to align the cartridge. For more information, see “Aligning print cartridges” on page 115. USE NEW PAPER Load only plain, unmarked paper for aligning the cartridge.
6 If the error: • Reappears, replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new one. • Does not reappear, reinsert the color print cartridge. 7 If the error reappears, replace the color print cartridge with a new one. Black Ink Low / Color Ink Low / Photo Ink Low 1 Check the indicated ink level or levels, and install a new print cartridge or cartridges if necessary. To order supplies, see “Ordering paper and other supplies” on page 120. 2 Press to continue.
9 Press to turn the printer on. 10 Reinstall the print cartridges. For more information, see “Installing print cartridges” on page 113 11 Close the scanner unit. 12 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 13 Press to turn the printer on. 14 Reinstall the print cartridges. For more information, see “Installing print cartridges” on page 113. Error 1104 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Reinstall the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the left carrier.
5 Reinsert the print cartridge. 6 If the error: • Does not reappear, the problem has been corrected. • Reappears, replace the print cartridge with a new one. Left Cartridge Missing / Right Cartridge Missing One or both print cartridges are missing or not installed properly. For more information, see “Installing print cartridges” on page 113. Notes: • • • • You can make a color copy with only the color cartridge installed. You can print a black-and-white document with only the black cartridge installed.
7 Press 8 Press repeatedly until Scan appears. or repeatedly until After Dial appears. . 9 Press 10 Press or . No images have been selected You have not selected any of the options on step 1 of the photo proof sheet you printed and scanned. 1 Make sure you completely fill in your selected circle or circles. 2 Press to continue. No photo/paper size selection has been made You have not selected any of the options on step 2 of the photo proof sheet you printed and scanned.
Only one photo/size selection can be chosen at a time You have selected more than one option on step 2 of the photo proof sheet you printed and scanned. 1 Make sure you completely fill in only one circle for each option. 2 Press to continue. Photo size error. Photo must fit on page. There are one or more photos larger than the paper size you selected on the printer menu. 1 Press to clear the error message. 2 Press or repeatedly until Paper Size appears on the display.
SAVE SETTINGS If you press to select a setting, an * appears next to the selected setting. Resetting the printer to factory default settings You can reset your printer to the original settings without using the printer menus. Note: Resetting to factory default settings will delete all printer settings you selected, including Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers. If you want to print out those numbers before you reset the printer, see “Using the Phone Book” on page 57.
Notices Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Edition notice May 2007 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
4434 Model(s): 001 A01 002 A02 003 Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. PerfectFinish is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Conventions Note: A Note identifies something that could help you. Warning—Potential Damage: A Warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware or software.
The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Korean MIC statement European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC, 2006/95/EC, and 1999/5/EC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits and on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment.
Product disposal Do not dispose of the printer or supplies in the same manner as normal household waste. Consult your local authorities for disposal and recycling options.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). On the back of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to your telephone company. This equipment uses the RJ-11C Universal Service Order Code (USOC) jack.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless said message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, o
Notice to users of the New Zealand telephone network The following are special conditions for the Facsimile User Instructions. The grant of a telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz Für dieses Produkt muss ein schweizerischer Billing Tone Filter zur Zählzeichenübertragung (Lexmark Teilenummer 14B5109) für jede Leitung installiert werden, über die in der Schweiz Zeitsteuertakte übertragen werden. Die Verwendung des Lexmark Filters ist obligatorisch, da in allen analogen Telefonleitungen in der Schweiz Zeitsteuertakte vorhanden sind.
Power Saver This product is designed with an energy-saving mode called Power Saver. The Power Saver Mode is equivalent to the EPA Sleep Mode. The Power Saver Mode saves energy by lowering power consumption during extended periods of inactivity. The Power Saver Mode is automatically engaged after this product is not used for a specified period of time, called the Power Saver Timeout.
1 STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY. Lexmark warrants that the media (e.g., diskette or compact disk) on which the Software Program (if any) is furnished is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the warranty period. The warranty period is ninety (90) days and commences on the date the Software Program is delivered to the original end-user. This limited warranty applies only to Software Program media purchased new from Lexmark or an Authorized Lexmark Reseller or Distributor.
6 LIMITATION ON REVERSE ENGINEERING. You may not alter, decrypt, reverse engineer, reverse assemble, reverse compile or otherwise translate the Software Program, except as and to the extent expressly permitted to do so by applicable law for the purposes of inter-operability, error correction, and security testing. If you have such statutory rights, you will notify Lexmark in writing of any intended reverse engineering, reverse assembly, or reverse compilation.
15 CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Lexmark, its affiliates, and agents may collect and use information you provide in relation to support services performed with respect to the Software Program and requested by you. Lexmark agrees not to use this information in a form that personally identifies you except to the extent necessary to provide such services. 16 EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.
Limited warranty service The warranty period starts on the date of original purchase as shown on the purchase receipt. The warranty period ends 12 months later. To obtain warranty service you may be required to present proof of original purchase. You may be required to deliver your product to the Remarketer or Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark designated location. You are responsible for loss of, or damage to, a product in transit to the Remarketer or the designated location.
Limitation of liability Your sole remedy under this limited warranty is set forth in this document. For any claim concerning performance or nonperformance of Lexmark or a Remarketer for this product under this limited warranty, you may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in the following paragraph. Lexmark's liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the amount you paid for the product that caused the damages.
