Large file sizes when Performing any scan feature using an ADF or Flatbed
Overview
When scanning multiple pages through the
Auto-Document Feeder
(ADF
) or Flatbed
, it produces an output with a large file size
(e.g., scanning ten pages will produce 8,000kb which is too large).This happens when using
any
of the scan features; i.e., Scan to Email
, Scan to FTP
, or Scan to Thumb Drive
.Solution
Lexmark recommends users to update the printer’s firmware to
latest version
. Click here to see the relevant section below.Firmware Update Steps
Step 1: Check Device Base Code Firmware Level
Obtain the MFPs
current
device firmware level. You may use either Options 1
or 2
for ways to determine printer firmware code levels.Option 1
Print the
Menu Settings Page
. Do this from the printer's operator panel:Step | Action |
1 | Press the Menu button on the Control Panel . |
2 | Select Reports . |
3 | Print the Menu Settings Page . Note: The printer should read ‘Printing Menu Settings Page ’ and the menu settings page(s) should print out. |
4 | Check the code level under the Device Information section on the menu settings pages. |
Option 2
Access the printer's
Embedded Web Server
(EWS
). Before you begin, a functional network installation (wired
or wireless
– not
a local USB installation) is required for access to the web server of any Lexmark network printer.Step | Action |
1 | Determine the print server's IP address within the printer/MFP. |
2 | Launch your preferred web browser application (e.g., Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer). |
3 | In the address field after the http://, enter the printer's IP address (e.g., http://192.168.1.5 or http://169.254.1.42). |
4 | Click on Reports . |
5 | To check for the code level, click on Device Information . |
Step 2: Identify Fix Firmware for your MFP
Please contact
Lexmark Technical Support
to obtain the LP.SP.P663
software code recommended to fix your problem.IMPORTANT!
This firmware was specifically created to address only
the issues specified in this article. If your printer is not listed and not experiencing the error, DO NOT
update the firmware.Step 3: DLE’s and Special Firmware
Certain functions or applications may require special firmware.
WARNING!
If you are unsure, make this information known to the Lexmark Technical Support Agent
and do not
attempt to update the MFP firmware.Any MFP with any one of these following
downloadable language emulators
(DLE
) may require special firmware versions:• Bar Code • IPDS • PrintCryption • Forms • Prescribe • ImageQuick
Step 4: Need Help Updating Firmware?
After you have contacted Lexmark for the firmware, extract the
.fls
file to a known, easy-to-find directory. NOTE:
Follow any of the update procedures.RECOMMENDATION:
The printer's web page has an Update Firmware
feature that is easy to use. LEGACY ID:
TE547