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Lexmark MX811

Lexmark MX811

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Knowledge base
Setup, installation, and configuration issues
Print quality issues
Print Issues
Scan and copy issues
E-mail issues
Fax issues
Network and wireless issues
Paper jams
Supplies issues
Error codes and messages
Other troubleshooting
Firmware
Operating System
Escalation checklist
Safety information
Conventions
Learning about the printer
Finding information about the printer
Selecting a location for the printer
Printer configurations
Understanding the basic functions of the scanner
Using the ADF and scanner glass
Understanding the printer control panel
Using the printer control panel
Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights
Understanding the home screen
Using the touch-screen buttons
Setting up and using the home screen applications
Finding the IP address of the printer
Finding the IP address of the computer
Accessing the Embedded Web Server
Customizing the home screen
Understanding the different applications
Activating the home screen applications
Setting up Remote Operator Panel
Exporting and importing a configuration
Additional printer setup
Installing internal options
Installing hardware options
Attaching cables
Setting up the printer software
Networking
Verifying printer setup
Loading paper and specialty media
Setting the paper size and type
Configuring Universal paper settings
Loading the 550‑sheet tray
Loading the 2100‑sheet tray
Loading the multipurpose feeder
Linking and unlinking trays
Paper and specialty media guide
Using specialty media
Paper guidelines
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights
Printing
Printing a document
Printing from a mobile device
Printing from a flash drive
Printing confidential and other held jobs
Printing information pages
Canceling a print job
Copying
Making copies
Copying photos
Copying on specialty media
Creating a copy shortcut using the printer control panel
Customizing copy settings
Placing information on copies
Canceling a copy job
Understanding the copy options
E-mailing
Setting up the printer to e-mail
Creating an e-mail shortcut
E-mailing a document
Customizing e-mail settings
Canceling an e-mail
Understanding the e-mail options
Faxing
Setting up the printer to fax
Sending a fax
Creating shortcuts
Customizing fax settings
Canceling an outgoing fax
Holding and forwarding faxes
Understanding the fax options
Scanning
Using Scan to Network
Scanning to an FTP address
Scanning to a computer or flash drive
Understanding the scan options
Understanding the printer menus
Menus list
Paper menu
Reports menu
Network/Ports menu
Security menu
Settings menu
Help menu
Saving money and the environment
Saving paper and toner
Saving energy
Recycling
Securing the printer
Statement of Volatility
Erasing volatile memory
Erasing non‑volatile memory
Erasing printer hard disk memory
Configuring printer hard disk encryption
Finding the printer security information
Maintaining the printer
Updating firmware
Cleaning printer parts
Checking the status of parts and supplies
Estimated number of remaining pages
Ordering supplies
Storing supplies
Replacing supplies
Moving the printer
Managing the printer
Finding advanced networking and administrator information
Checking the virtual display
Setting up e‑mail alerts
Viewing reports
Configuring supply notifications from the Embedded Web Server
Restoring factory default settings
Clearing jams
Avoiding jams
Identifying jam locations
Paper jam in the front cover
Paper jam in the rear door
Paper jam in the standard bin
Paper jam in the duplex unit
Paper jam in trays
Paper jam in the multipurpose feeder
Paper jam in the mailbox
Paper jam in the automatic document feeder
Paper jam in the staple finisher
Staple jam in the finisher
Troubleshooting
Understanding the printer messages
Solving printer problems
Solving print problems
Solving copy problems
Solving fax problems
Solving scanner problems
Solving home screen application problems
Embedded Web Server does not open
Contacting customer support
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