Contents
Understanding the parts................................................................................. 8
Rear view ................................................................................................. 8
Unpacking ...................................................................................................... 9
Installing the toner cartridge......................................................................... 11
Connecting the cables.................................................................................. 13
Powering on the machine............................................................................. 14
Setting the date and time ............................................................................. 16
Changing the display language.................................................................... 16
Setting the country ....................................................................................... 17
Setting the station ID.................................................................................... 17
Setting the Power Saver mode..................................................................... 18
Installing the drivers ..................................................................................... 19
Removing the drivers ................................................................................... 20
Selecting print materials............................................................................... 21
Loading the paper tray ................................................................................. 24
Loading the manual bypass ......................................................................... 28
Setting the paper type and size.................................................................... 29
Selecting an output location ......................................................................... 30
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Printing a document ..................................................................................... 31
Accessing Print Properties ........................................................................... 32
Saving favorite print settings .................................................................. 33
Accessing the printer driver Help ................................................................. 41
Canceling a print job..................................................................................... 41
Using the operator panel ........................................................................ 41
Using the scanning bed................................................................................ 42
Using the ADF.............................................................................................. 44
Customizing settings .................................................................................... 45
Darkness ................................................................................................ 45
Scale ...................................................................................................... 46
Advanced ............................................................................................... 47
Customizing default settings ........................................................................ 48
Setting the Timeout option ........................................................................... 48
Creating two-sided copies............................................................................ 49
Using the scanning bed .......................................................................... 49
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Sending a fax automatically ......................................................................... 51
Using the scanning bed .......................................................................... 51
Sending a fax manually................................................................................ 52
Using the scanning bed .......................................................................... 52
Receiving a fax automatically....................................................................... 53
Receiving a fax manually ............................................................................. 53
Customizing settings .................................................................................... 54
Using special features.................................................................................. 56
Phonebook ............................................................................................. 56
Broadcast ............................................................................................... 58
Delay send ............................................................................................. 58
Clearing display messages .......................................................................... 60
Cleaning the machine................................................................................... 62
Maintaining the toner cartridge..................................................................... 64
Redistributing toner ................................................................................ 65
Ordering toner cartridges ....................................................................... 65
Clearing document jams............................................................................... 70
Roller misfeed ........................................................................................ 72
Clearing paper jams ..................................................................................... 73
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Clearing display messages .......................................................................... 79
Solving problems.......................................................................................... 79
Print quality problems ............................................................................ 86
Calling for service......................................................................................... 89
Safety information ........................................................................................ 90
Conventions ................................................................................................. 90
Laser notices................................................................................................ 91
Electronic emission notices.......................................................................... 91
Telecommunications notices........................................................................ 94
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1
Getting started
The Lexmark X215™ MFP is a multifunction printer. You can use it to copy, fax, print, and scan.
Before unpacking your machine, select a level, stable surface on which to set it. Allow adequate
space for air circulation and opening covers and trays. The area should be well-ventilated and away
from direct sunlight or sources of heat, cold, and humidity. Do not set the machine close to the edge
of your desk or table.
Clearance space
Front 482.6 mm (19 in.) - space to remove the paper
tray.
Back 100 mm (4 in.) - space for ventilation.
Right 100 mm (4 in.)
Left
100 mm (4 in.) - space for ventilation.
Getting started
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Understanding the parts
Front view
Document guide
ADF release knob
Automatic document
feeder (ADF)
Document input tray
Operator
panel
Scanning bed
Document output tray
Document cover
Front output tray
Front cover
Paper tray
Paper output extension
Manual bypass
Rear view
Telephone
line connector
Rear cover
Power switch
AC power
cord
connector
USB connector
Parallel connector
Understanding the parts
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Unpacking
1 Remove the machine and all accessories from the box. Make sure you have the following
items:
AC power cord
Lexmark X215 Setup
sheet
Telephone line cord
Drivers and
Documentation CD
Toner cartridge
Language overlays
Note: The Drivers and Documentation CD contains the driver software, the User’s Guide
and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program.
2 Remove all tape from the machine.
Tape
Unpacking
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3 Apply the appropriate language overlays, if your language is not already displayed on the
operator panel.
4 Pull the paper tray open and remove any packing material.
Unpacking
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3 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner.
Note: Thoroughly shaking the cartridge will assure the maximum copies per cartridge.
4 Insert the toner cartridge until it locks into place.
5 Close the front cover.
Installing the toner cartridge
12
Connecting the cables
1 Connect the supplied telephone cord to the line jack and the other end to the wall jack.
2 Connect either a parallel (IEEE-1284 compliant) or USB cable to the printer port and the
other end to your computer.
OR
Note: If any new hardware screens appear on your computer as a result of connecting
with the USB cable, click Cancel and proceed with setup.
Connecting the cables
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Understanding the operator panel
Copy
Fax
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3
2
4
Light
Normal
Dark
Copy
Fax
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
#
Number
Resolut ion
Darkness
Content
Scale
Phonebook
Text
Mixed
Phot o
Redial/
Pause
Advanced
0
Select
Menu
*
Ret urn
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5
7
6
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Content
Selects the output type for the current copy job. Select from Text,
Mixed, or Photo quality.
C
Darkness
Number
Scale
Adjusts the brightness of the current copy job to the selected value.
Selects the number of copies that you want to make.
Adjusts the size of content on the page.
o
p
y
Advanced
Accesses special copy features such as Collate, 2-Up, and 4-Up.
Resolution Adjusts the resolution of a faxed document.
F
Phonebook Accesses and stores fax numbers as shortcuts and groups.
a
x
Redial/
Pause
Redials the most recently used fax number. Also used to enter
programmed delays when entering shortcuts.
Telephone Starts a dial tone (used to send a fax manually).
icon
1
2
Display
Displays the current status and prompts during an operation.
Toner Low Turns on when the toner cartridge you are using is near empty.
indicator
Numeric
keypad
Used to enter a menu number, to dial a fax number, or to enter
alphanumeric characters.
3
4
5
Stop/Clear Stops an operation at any time.
Menu
Enters menu functions and scrolls through menu items.
Scroll
Scrolls through the options available for the selected menu item.
6
7
8
9
buttons
Select
Return
Start
Confirms the selection on the display.
Sends you back to the previous menu level or exits the menu.
Starts a job.
Understanding the operator panel
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Setting the date and time
When you turn your machine on, the display prompts you to enter the correct date and time.
To set the date and time:
1 Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit month and day, and the four-digit year. For
example, 01-23-2003.
2 Enter the current time. The default clock setting is 12-hour.
3 Press the asterisk (*) to select AMor PM, and then press Select.
Note: If the machine is unplugged for longer than 15 minutes, or turned off for longer than
an hour, when the power is turned back on, the machine prompts you to reset the
correct date and time.
Changing the display language
To change the language on the operator panel display:
1 Press Menu.
or
2 Press a scroll button (
) until MACHINE SETUPappears on the top line of the display, and
then press Select.
3 Press a scroll button until Languageappears on the bottom line of the display, and then press
Select.
The current language setting appears on the bottom line of the display.
4 Press a scroll button until you see the language you want on the display, and then press
Select.
5 To return to the Readyprompt, press Stop/Clear.
Setting the date and time
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Setting the country
It is important to select your country or, if your country is not listed, the country closest to you. This
information ensures that the fax modem on your machine can work at the optimal setting for the
regional telephone system.
To set your country:
1 Press Menu.
or
2 Press a scroll button (
) until MACHINE SETUPappears on the top line of the display, and
then press Select.
3 Press a scroll button until Countryappears on the bottom line of the display, and then press
Select.
4 Press a scroll button until you see the country you want on the display, and then press Select.
5 To return to the Readyprompt, press Stop/Clear.
Setting the station ID
To set the station ID:
1 Press Menu.
or
2 Press a scroll button (
) until FAX SETUP appears on the top line of the display, and
then press Select.
3 Press a scroll button until Station IDappears on the bottom line of the display, and then
press Select.
4 Enter your fax number using the numeric keypad, and then press Select.
5 Enter an ID name to identify the fax device using the alphanumeric feature of the numeric
keypad, and then press Select.
To use the alphanumeric feature of the numeric keypad, press the number key that
corresponds to the character that you want to use one or more times until the correct letter is
displayed (for example, press the number 2 three times to enter the letter C). Then, press the
right scroll button to move the cursor to the next space. Repeat until the name is entered.
Note: You can also enter special characters (+ - , . ‘ / * # &) by pressing the 0
(zero) key.
6 To return to the Readyprompt, press Stop/Clear.
Setting the country
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Setting the Power Saver mode
Power Saver mode reduces power consumption when the machine is not in use.
To select the amount of time that the machine waits after each job before it switches to Power Saver
mode:
1 Press Menu.
or
2 Press a scroll button (
) until MACHINE SETUP appears on the top line of the display,
and then press Select.
3 Press a scroll button until Power Saverappears on the bottom line of the display, and then
press Select.
4 Press a scroll button until the setting you want (On or Off) appears on the display, and then
press Select.
Note: Selecting Off disables Power Saver mode.
30,or 45minutes), and then press Select.
6 To return to the Readyprompt, press Stop/Clear.
Setting the Power Saver mode
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Installing software
After setting up your machine and connecting it to your computer, you must install the drivers. The
drivers are available on the CD packaged with your machine. The CD contains the following:
•
•
•
Drivers for printing, scanning (TWAIN), and USB support
User’s Guide
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Installing the drivers
1 Close all unnecessary programs.
2 Launch the Drivers and Documentation CD.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
a
Select the language that you want to use in the installation window.
b Click Install.
c
Click Continue Anyway if any messages about certification appear.
Your product has been thoroughly tested and is compatible with Windows.
d When you receive the message that installation is complete, remove the CD.
e
Make sure that the radio button labeled Yes, I want to restart my computer now is
selected.
f
Click Finish.
g If any Lexmark X215 new hardware screens appear, click Next or Continue until finished.
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Removing the drivers
You should remove the drivers if you are upgrading the software or if your driver installation fails. You
can remove the software using the CD or the Windows unInstallShield.
Note: Before removing, close all programs. You must restart your computer after
removing the drivers.
1 Click Start Programs Lexmark X215.
2 You can select each driver individually to remove.
•
•
To remove the scan driver, select TWAIN Driver Uninstall.
To remove the printer driver, select Printer Driver Uninstall. When the Lexmark X215
Series Driver Maintenance window appears, check Remove, and then click Next.
3 When your computer prompts you to confirm your selection, click Yes.
The selected driver, and all of its components, are removed from your computer.
4 Click OK.
5 Restart your computer.
Removing the drivers
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3
Loading paper and changing paper size
Selecting print materials
Select print materials that are an appropriate size for your input source (paper tray or manual
bypass). Using print materials that are not recommended may cause paper jams or poor print quality.
Size, input sources and capacities
Input source/capacity1
Size (mm/in.)
Paper tray
Yes/250
Manual bypass
Plain paper
Yes/1
Letter (215.9 x 279/8.5 x 11)
A4 (210 x 297/8.27 x 11.69)
Folio (215.9 x 330.2/8.5 x 13)
Legal (215.9 x 355.6/8.5 x 14)
Executive (184.2 x 266.7/7.25 x 10.5)
B5 (182 x 257/7.2 x 10)
A5 (148 x 210/5.83 x 8.27)
A6 (105 x 148/4.13 x 5.88)
No/0
No/0
Yes/1
Yes/1
Envelopes2
No. 9 (98.4 x 225.4/3.88 x 8.88)
No. 10 (104.8 x 241.3/4.12 x 9.5)
DL (110 x 220/4.33 x 8.66)
C5 (162 x 229/6.38 x 9.02)
C6 (114 x 162/4.49 x 6.38)
B5 (176 x 250/6.93 x 9.84)
No. 7 3/4 (98.4 x 190.4/3.88 x 5.83)
Labels2
No/0
No/0
Yes/1
Yes/1
Letter (215.9 x 279/8.5 x 11)
A4 (210 x 297/8.27 x 11.69)
Transparency films2
Letter (215.9 x 279/8.5 x 11)
A4 (210 x 297/8.27 x 11.69)
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Size, input sources and capacities
Input source/capacity1
Paper tray Manual bypass
No/0 Yes/1
Size (mm/in.)
Card stock2
A6 card (105 x 148/4.13 x 5.88)
Postcard (101.6 x 152.4/4 x 6)
1 Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on paper thickness.
2 This media must be fed one sheet at a time through the manual bypass.
Guidelines for paper and specialty media
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, transparencies, or other specialty media, keep these
guidelines in mind:
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•
•
Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor
print quality.
Use only high quality, copier grade paper. Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations,
or texture that is too smooth or too rough.
Store paper in its ream wrapper until ready to use. Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on
the floor. Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is packaged or loose.
Keep it away from moisture, or other conditions that could cause it to wrinkle or curl.
•
•
During storage, you should use moisture-proof wrap, such as a plastic container or bag, to
prevent dust and moisture from contaminating your paper.
Always use paper and other materials that conform with those listed in “Selecting print
•
•
•
Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp, well creased folds.
Do not use envelopes with clasps and snaps.
Do not use envelopes with windows, coated lining, self-adhesive seals, or other synthetic
materials.
•
•
•
•
Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
Load specialty media one sheet at a time.
Use only materials recommended for use with laser printers.
To prevent specialty media, such as transparencies and label sheets, from sticking together,
remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed.
•
•
Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the machine.
Do not leave transparencies in the paper tray for long periods of time. Dust and dirt may
accumulate on the film, resulting in spotty printing.
•
To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle transparencies and coated paper carefully.
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•
•
To avoid fading, do not expose the printed transparencies to prolonged sunlight.
Store unused materials at temperatures between 59o F and 86o F (15o C to 30o C). The
relative humidity should be between 10% and 70%.
•
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 180° C (356° F). Use only
paper able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing
hazardous emissions. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper
you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
•
•
Verify that your label adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180o C (356o F)
for 0.1 second.
Make sure there is no exposed adhesive material between labels. Exposed areas can cause
labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also
damage machine components.
•
•
Do not load a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The adhesive backing is
designed for only one pass through the machine.
Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or
otherwise damaged.
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Loading the paper tray
The paper tray can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of 20 lb plain paper. For copying or faxing, use A4,
letter, or legal size paper only. For printing, use any supported paper size. The paper tray is preset to
use letter size paper. To load a larger size paper, you must adjust the guides.
To load the paper tray:
1 Pull open the paper tray and push down the pressure plate until it locks in position.
To load longer paper, such as legal size paper, extend the rear paper guide to lengthen the
tray.
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Holding the tray on a stable surface, press the guide lock and slide the rear guide until it locks at the
paper length you want.
2 Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning it back and forth. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
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