Setting up Gmail SMTP server

Issue description

Unable to send an email using the Gmail SMTP Server and multiple errors like -7 or invalid credentials appear in the logs.

Solution

Setting up Gmail SMTP server with App Password

Note:  2FA (2 Factor Authentication) does not work with \ the SMTP server setup for Lexmark devices.

Make sure to use the following settings in the Email Setup of the Printer.

• SMTP Gateway: smtp.gmail.com
• Primary SMTP Port: 465
• Secondary SMTP Gateway: leave it blank.
• Secondary SMTP Gateway port: 587
• SMTP Timeout: 30
• Use SSL/TLS: Required
• Require Trusted Certificate: Uncheck (this option is checked by default)
• SMTP Server Authentication: Login/Plain
• User-Initiated Email: Use Device SMTP Credentials
• Device User ID: End users email address for Gmail
• Password: Follow the instructions found here to create an App Password for the printer. Click here to see sample image.