Setting up Gmail SMTP server
Here are steps on how to set up Gmail SMTP server for Lexmark 2016 up to the latest devices.
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
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
LEGACY ID:
SO8869