X74-X75 All-In-One
Thank you for purchasing a Lexmark X74-X75 All-In-One!
Congratulations on your new purchase. The Lexmark X74-X75 All-In-One
combines the functionality of an inkjet printer, a scanner, a copier, and a
fax machine all into a single, multifunction device making it one of the most
exciting products on the market today.
This User’s Guide takes you, step by step, from setting up your All-In-One
to creating a variety of fun projects. Also included are sections describing
the All-In-One software and troubleshooting information. Let’s get started!
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Learning about your All-In-One
Setting up your All-In-One
If you have not already done so, follow the steps on the setup sheet that
came with your All-In-One to complete the hardware and software
installation. If problems occur during the setup process, see Setup
Understanding the parts of your All-In-One
Paper guide
Paper support
Slide next to paper to
Extend to load paper
ensure proper feeding.
into the All-In-One.
Operator panel
Use the buttons to operate the
about each of the buttons).
Scanner unit
Top cover
Paper exit tray
Lift to access the print
cartridges.
Lift to place an item on
the scanner glass.
Extend to hold paper as
it exits the All-In-One.
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USB cable connector
Power supply
Silver, metal
contacts are on
the top of the
power supply.
USB cable
Using the Operator Panel
Your All-In-One is equipped with an operator panel that lets you scan and
copy with the press of a button.
Power light
Indicates whether or not the
All-In-One is powered on.
Paper Feed button
Power button
Feeds paper through the
All-In-One. Press when the
Status light is flashing.
Turns your All-In-One on
and off.
Status light
Scan button
When flashing, indicates the
All-In-One is out of paper or
experiencing another type of
problem.
Automatically starts the
scanning process and
opens the All-In-One
Black Copy button
Color Copy button
Press to make a black and
white copy (your computer
must be on for this to work).
Press to make a color copy
(your computer must be on
for this to work).
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Understanding your software
Your All-In-One software consists of three main components:
• Print Properties (printing)
• The Lexmark X74-X75 All-In-One Center (scanning, copying, and
faxing)
• The Lexmark X74-X75 Solution Center (troubleshooting,
maintenance, and cartridge ordering information)
While each component has a distinct function, they all work together to
optimize the performance of your All-In-One.
Using Print Properties
Print Properties is the software that controls your All-In-One printing
function. You can change the settings in Print Properties based on the type
of project you are creating. You can open Print Properties from almost any
program:
1 Open your program’s File menu.
2 Click Print.
3 In the Print dialog box, click the Properties, Preferences, Options,
or Setup button (depending on the program). The Print Properties
screen is displayed.
Note: Some applications may open Print Properties differently.
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Once you open Print Properties, the Quality/Copies tab displays along with
the I want to... menu.
Print Properties
Quality Copies tab and I want to... menu
Print Properties
tabs
I want to... menu
This easy-to-use
projects menu
helps you print
photos, banners,
envelopes,
posters, and
much more.
Use the Quality/
Copies, Paper
Setup, and Print
Layout tabs to
select your
printer settings.
The I want to... menu
The I want to... menu automatically appears when you open Print
Properties. It contains a variety of task wizards to help you select the
correct printer settings for your printing project. Close the menu for a full
view of the Print Properties dialog box.
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Print Properties tabs
All of your printer settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties
software: the Quality/Copies tab, Paper Setup tab, and Print Layout tab.
From this tab:
Quality/Copies
You can change these settings:
Quality/Speed - Select a Quality/Speed setting based on
your needs. A better quality gives you a higher resolution,
but prints slower.
Multiple Copies - Customize how your All-In-One prints
multiple copies of a single print job.
Print Color Images in Black and White - Select this to
print color images on the screen in black and white.
Paper Setup
Print Layout
Paper Type - Select the type of paper you are using.
Paper Size - Select the size of the paper you are using.
Orientation - Select how you want the document oriented
on the printed page.
Layout - Select the type of layout you want your document
to have.
Duplexing - Select this when you want to print on both
sides of the paper.
Note: For additional information about these settings,
right-click a setting on the screen, and then select
What’s This?
Save Settings menu
From the Save Settings menu, you can name and save your current Print
Properties settings for future use. You can save up to five custom settings
configurations.
Options menu
The Options menu lets you make changes to the Quality Options, Style
Options, and Printing Status Options settings. For more information on
these settings, open the Quality Options, Style Options, or Printing Status
Options dialog box from the menu, and then click the Help button on the
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dialog box. The Options menu also provides you with direct links to
software version information.
Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center
The Lexmark All-In-One Center is the software that lets you scan, copy,
and fax documents. You can open the All-In-One Center from a variety of
locations:
• From the Start menu - click Start Programs Lexmark X74-X75
Lexmark All-In-One Center.
• From the Desktop icon - double-click the Lexmark X74-X75
All-In-One Center icon.
• From the operator panel - press Scan. For more information about
Once you open the All-In-One Center, the All-In-One Main Page is
displayed.
All-In-One Center
All-In-One Main Page
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The All-In-One Main Page
The All-In-One Main Page consists of four main sections: Scan, Copy,
Creative Tasks, and Preview area.
From this section:
Scan...
You can do the following:
• Choose a program to send your scanned image to.
• Choose what type of image is being scanned.
• Choose how the scan will be used.
Note: Click See More Scan Settings to view all
settings.
Copy...
• Choose the quantity and color of your copies.
• Select a quality setting for your copies.
• Adjust the size of the scanned area.
• Lighten or darken your copies.
• Enlarge or reduce your copies.
Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all
settings.
Creative Tasks...
Choose from a variety of exciting, creative ideas.
• Enlarge or reduce an image.
• Print an image as a poster.
• E-mail an image to a friend.
• Modify an image with a photo editor.
• Edit text found in a scanned document using
Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
• And much more!
Preview area
Scan preview - Use your mouse to select a region of
the preview image to be scanned.
Print/Copy preview - View an image of what will be
printed or copied.
Note: For more information about this page, click the Help
button located in the top, right corner of the screen.
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View Saved Images page
The View Saved Images page lets you perform tasks with images that are
saved on your computer. The View Saved Images page consists of three
sections.
From this section:
Open with...
You can do the following:
Choose a program to send your saved image to.
Print a Copy...
• Choose the quantity and color of your copies.
• Select a quality setting for your copies.
• Enlarge of reduce your copies.
Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all
settings.
Creative Tasks...
Choose from a variety of exciting, creative ideas.
• Enlarge or reduce an image.
• Print an image as a poster.
• E-mail an image to a friend.
• Modify an image with a photo editor.
• Edit text found in a scanned document using
Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
• And much more!
Note: For more information about this page, click the Help
button located in the top, right corner of the screen.
Maintain/Troubleshoot page
The Maintain/Troubleshoot page provides you with direct links to the
Lexmark Solution Center. For more information about the Lexmark
Solution Center, see the next section.
Note: For more information about this page, click the Help
button located in the top, right corner of the screen.
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Using the Lexmark Solution Center
The Lexmark Solution Center is a valuable information resource. To open
the Lexmark Solution Center, click Start Programs Lexmark X74-X75
Lexmark X74-X75 Solution Center. Once you open the Lexmark
Solution Center, the Printer Status tab appears.
Lexmark Solution Center
Printer Status tab
Printer Status
Ink levels
The Lexmark Solution Center consists of six tabs: Printer Status, How To,
Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Contact Information, and Advanced.
From this tab:
You can do the following:
Printer Status
(Main dialog box)
• View the status of the All-In-One. For example, if the
All-In-One is printing a document, the status is Busy
Printing.
• View the ink levels of the print cartridges.
How To
• Learn how to use basic features of the All-In-One such
as the operator panel and the Lexmark All-In-One
Center.
• Learn how to find and change settings.
• Learn how to scan, copy, fax, and print.
• Learn how to create fun projects using your All-In-One.
Troubleshooting
• Learn tips about your current status.
• Solve All-In-One problems.
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From this tab:
Maintenance
You can do the following:
• Install a new print cartridge.
• View shopping options for new cartridges.
• Print a test page.
• Clean print nozzles to fix horizontal streaks.
• Align the print cartridges to fix blurry edges.
• Troubleshoot ink problems.
• Remove residue from Japanese postcards (Hagaki).
Contact
• Learn how to contact Lexmark by phone.
Information
Advanced
• Change the appearance of the Printing Status window
and turn printing voice notification on or off.
• Download new updates to the All-In-One software.
• Learn how to network your All-In-One in a Windows
printer sharing environment.
• Obtain software version information.
Note: For more information, click the Help button located in
the bottom, right corner of the screen.
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Using your All-In-One
The following sections give you everything you need to know for basic
printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. You’ll be creating fun projects in no
time at all.
Printing
Printing is the most basic function of your All-In-One. The Print Properties I
help you easily complete more complicated tasks such as printing
photographs, banners, or posters.
1 Depending on what you want to print, load the appropriate type of
paper into the All-In-One. Place the paper against the right side of
the paper support, with the print side facing you. Your All-In-One is
designed to accept the following types of paper:
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100 sheets of bond paper
25 iron-on transfers
50 transparencies
10 sheets of greeting card stock
10 sheets of inkjet photo paper
100 sheets banner paper/continuous form paper
25 sheets of labels
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2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper.
3 Make sure your All-In-One is turned on and receiving power.
4 From your software program’s File menu, click Print.
5 In the Print dialog box, click the Properties, Preferences, Options,
or Setup button (depending on the program). Print Properties
appears.
6 If your printing task is found on the I want to... menu, click it, and
follow the instructions on the screen; otherwise, click Close at the
bottom of the menu.
7 Go to Quality/Copies tab and select your Quality/Speed and copy
settings. Right-click a setting on the screen, and then select What’s
This? to see details about a setting.
Quality/Speed
settings
Copy settings
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8 Go to the Paper Setup tab and select your paper type, paper size,
and orientation. Right-click a setting on the screen, and then select
What’s This? to see details about a setting.
Paper size
setting
Paper type
setting
Orientation
setting
9 Go to the Print Layout tab and select the layout and duplexing
settings for the type of document you are printing. Right-click a
setting on the screen, and then select What’s This? to see details
about a setting.
Layout
setting
Duplexing
setting
10 Once you have applied all your desired settings in Print Properties,
click OK at the bottom of the screen to return to the Print Dialog
box.
11 Click Print to complete your task.
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Scanning
Do you have photographs, postcards, or other items that you would like to
reproduce electronically for use on your computer? The following steps
show you how to use the scanner to scan and save images for use with
your favorite computer programs.
1 Open the top cover of your All-In-One.
2 Place the item you want to scan face down on the glass. Make sure
the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow.
3 Close the top cover.
Main Page appears.
5 Click the Preview Now button located in the upper, right corner of
the All-In-One Main Page. An image of your scanned item appears
in the preview area.
6 Using your mouse, click and drag to select a specific area of the
preview image to scan.
7 Click See More Scan Settings located in the Scan... section of the
All-In-One Main Page to review and change your basic scan
settings for the type of project you are creating.
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8 From the Send Scanned Image To: drop-down menu, select a
program to send the scanned image to, or click the Creative Tasks
section to display a list of projects.
Preview Now button
Click to see a preview
of your image.
Scan Settings
Adjust the settings for
your scanned item.
Preview Area
See a preview of your
image and select an
area to be scanned.
9 If you are sending your scanned image to a software program, click
Scan Now to complete the scan. If you are using the Creative Tasks
menu, follow the instructions on your screen.
Copying
Do you need to make photocopies? Copying is easy with the Lexmark
All-In-One Center. The following steps show you how to make black and
white, gray, or color copies.
1 Open the top cover of your All-In-One.
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2 Place the item you want to copy face down on the glass. Make sure
the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow.
3 Close the top cover.
Main Page appears.
Note: It is possible to make copies directly from the operator
computer must be powered on.
5 Click See More Copy Settings located in the Copy... section of the
All-In-One Main Page to review and change your basic copy
settings.
Preview Now button
Click to see a preview
of your image.
Copy settings
Adjust the settings for
your copy.
Preview area
See a preview of your
image and select an
area to be copied.
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Once you are satisfied with your preview image and copy settings,
click Copy Now.
Note: You may want to reduce or enlarge your image. If the
document you want to copy is larger than the paper size
you are copying to, you can reduce the image to fit the
paper. Likewise, if the document you want to copy is
extremely small, you may want to enlarge it.
Faxing
Do you need to send a fax? Your All-In-One can handle that, too. The
following steps lead you through sending a fax using your computer’s
modem.
1 Open the top cover.
2 Place the item you want to fax face down on the glass. Make sure
the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow.
3 Close the top cover.
5 From the Creative Tasks section of the All-In-One Main Page, click
Fax using your computer’s modem.
6 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Troubleshooting
This section helps you solve problems you may be experiencing with your
All-In-One. Additional troubleshooting information is available in the
Solution Center.
Troubleshooting checklist
Before you try to solve the problem, check the following:
Is the power supply firmly attached to the back of your All-In-One
and an electrical outlet?
Are both your computer and your All-In-One powered on?
Is your USB cable securely attached to your computer and your
All-In-One?
Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back
and bottom of both print cartridges (refer to your setup
documentation for more information)?
Is the black print cartridge secure in the right carrier and the color
cartridge secure in the left carrier?
Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you do not push the
paper too far into the printer.
Did you install the printer software correctly? Refer to your setup
documentation for more information.
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Setup troubleshooting
Use this section to solve problems you may experience during setup.
Power light did not come on
Check the power supply connections.
Press the Power button on the operator panel.
Alignment page did not print
Make sure you completely removed the sticker and transparent
tape from the back and bottom of both print cartridges. Refer to
your setup documentation for information about installing print
cartridges.
Make sure the black print cartridge is secure in the right carrier
and the color cartridge is secure in the left carrier.
Make sure you loaded the paper correctly and did not push it too
far into the All-In-One.
When I inserted the All-In-One software CD, nothing
happened
From the Desktop, double-click the My Computer icon, and then
double-click your CD-ROM drive icon.
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Software installation appears incomplete
You software may not have been installed properly. Try the
following:
1 If you are using Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 click
Start Settings Control Panel. If you are using Windows XP,
click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance.
2 Double-click the System icon.
3 If you are using Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Device
Manager tab. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click
the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.
4 Look for the Other Devices category. If there are any Lexmark
devices found here, highlight them and press the Delete key.
Note: The Other Devices category appears only when
unknown devices are present. You should not delete any
Lexmark items unless they are present under the Other
Devices category.
5 Insert the CD and install the software again. Do not restart your
computer.
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All-In-One is not communicating with the computer
Disconnect and reconnect both ends of the USB cable (refer to
your setup documentation for details).
Unplug the All-In-One from the electrical wall outlet, and then
reconnect the power supply (refer to your setup documentation
for details). Plug the All-In-One back in and turn the power back
on.
Printing troubleshooting
All-In-One prints slowly
Close all programs not in use. The memory resources may be too
low.
Make sure your Print Properties Quality/Speed setting is set on
Try printing a smaller file. If the memory resources are too low,
you may not be able to print a very large file. Consider purchasing
more memory.
Note: If you scanned a photograph with your All-In-One, the
file size could be too large to print with a selected
scanning resolution higher than 300 dpi.
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All-In-One has a paper jam
Follow the instructions on the screen for clearing the paper jam.
Make sure you are using paper designed for an inkjet printer. See
page 11 for a list of recommended papers.
instructions.
Make sure the paper guide is against the left edge of the paper.
Print is too dark or smudged
Remove the paper as it exits and let the ink dry before handling.
Adjust your Quality/Speed setting in Print Properties (see
page 5). The Better or Best Quality/Speed setting may cause
smearing if used with plain paper. Try using the Normal setting.
Vertical lines are jagged or edges are not smooth
Adjust your Quality/Speed setting in Print Properties (see
Align the print cartridges. If the print cartridges are out of
alignment, vertical lines appear jagged. To align the print
cartridges:
2 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges.
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White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas
Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Going long periods without
using your All-In-One can sometimes cause the print cartridge
nozzles to become clogged. To clean the cartridge nozzles:
2 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
Scanning, copying, and faxing troubleshooting
Scanning or using a scanned image with a software
program takes a long time or freezes the computer
Lower the scanning resolution. The scanning resolution is much
different than the printing resolution and is generally set much
lower. You can achieve excellent results with a 300 dpi scanning
resolution. To change your scanning resolution:
2 From the Scan... section, click See More Scan Settings.
3 Click Display Advanced Scan Settings.
4 From the Scan tab of Advanced Scan Settings, enter a scan
resolution less than or equal to 300 dpi.
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Scanning was not successful
You software may not have been installed properly. Try the
following:
1 If you are using Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 click
Start Settings Control Panel. If you are using Windows XP,
click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance.
2 Double-click the System icon.
3 If you are using Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Device
Manager tab. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click
the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.
4 Look for the Other Devices category. If there are any Lexmark
devices found here, highlight them and press the Delete key.
Note: The Other Devices category appears only when
unknown devices are present. You should not delete any
Lexmark items unless they are present under the Other
Devices category.
5 Insert the CD and install the software again. Do not restart your
computer.
Edge of the copy did not print
If your copy was made using the Color Copy button on the
Operator panel, try using the Lexmark All-In-One Center and
adjusting the Original size setting:
2 From the Copy... section, make sure Auto-Detect is listed as the
Original size setting.
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Copy button on the operator panel did not work
Make sure you have properly installed the software (see your
setup documentation). The software must be installed for the
copier to work.
Make sure your computer is turned on. The computer must be
turned on in order for your All-In-One to work.
Fax function did not work
Make sure your computer is connected to a phone line. A phone
connection is required for faxing to work.
Uninstalling and reinstalling the software
If the All-In-One software is not functioning properly or a communications
error message appears when you try to use your All-In-One, you may need
to uninstall, and then reinstall the printer software.
1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark X74-X75
Lexmark X74-X75 Uninstall.
2 Follow the instructions on your screen to uninstall the All-In-One
software.
3 Restart your computer before reinstalling the software.
4 Insert the CD and follow the instructions on your screen to install
the software. Refer to your setup documentation for details.
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Appendix
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Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
Industry Canada
Electronic
compliance statement
emission notices
Increase the separation
between the equipment
and receiver.
This Class B digital
apparatus meets all
requirements of the
Canadian
Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Federal
Communications
Commission (FCC)
compliance information
statement
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Connect the equipment
into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to
which the receiver is
connected.
Avis de conformité aux
normes d’Industrie
Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la
classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
The Lexmark X74-X75
All-In-One has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this
device must accept any
interference received,
Consult your point of
purchase or service
representative for
additional suggestions.
The manufacturer is not
responsible for any radio or
television interference
caused by using other than
recommended cables or by
unauthorized changes or
modifications to this
equipment. Unauthorized
changes or modifications
could void the user's
authority to operate this
equipment.
European Community
(EC) directives
conformity
This product is in conformity
with the protection
including interference that
may cause undesired
operation.
The FCC Class B limits are
designed to provide
reasonable protection
requirements of EC Council
directives 89/336/EEC and
73/23/EEC on the
To assure compliance with
FCC regulations on
electromagnetic interference
for a Class B computing
device, use a properly
shielded and grounded cable
such as Lexmark part
number 1329605. Use of a
substitute cable not properly
shielded and grounded may
result in a violation of FCC
regulations.
against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in
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.
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. If
this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which
can be determined by
A declaration of conformity
with the requirements of the
directives has been signed
by the Director of
Manufacturing and Technical
Support, Lexmark
International, S.A., Boigny,
France.
Any questions regarding this
compliance information
statement should be directed
to:
Director of Lab Operations
Lexmark International, Inc.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, KY 40550
(859) 232-3000
This product satisfies the
Class B limits of EN 55022
and safety requirements of
EN 60950.
turning the equipment off
and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or
more of the following
measures:
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Japanese VCCI notice
The United Kingdom
Telecommunications
Act 1984
This apparatus is approved
under the approval number
NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the
indirect connections to the
public telecommunications
systems in the United
Kingdom.
ENERGY STAR
The EPA ENERGY STAR
Office Equipment program is
a partnership effort with
office equipment
manufacturers to promote
the introduction of
energy-efficient products
and to reduce air pollution
caused by power generation.
Companies participating in
this program introduce
products that power down
when they are not being
used. This feature will cut
the energy used by up to 50
percent. Lexmark is proud to
be a participant in this
program.
As an ENERGY STAR
Partner, Lexmark
International, Inc. has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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Preview Area
placing an item on the
settings, saving for future
W
Preview Now button
print cartridges
software
notification
T
Printing Status window
changing appearance
troubleshooting
troubleshooting checklist
Q
R
U
S
saved images
V
View Saved Images page
Scan & Copy Main Page
Creative Tasks...
Print a Copy...section
voice notification
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registered in the United States and/or other countries.
© 2002 Lexmark International, Inc.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40550
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