How do you scan on a lexmark x4270 printer? - Office Equipment & Supplies

Try to fix the 1200 error first. The error indicates that the cartridge carrier has stalled. Please refer to this article to fix the problem: 1200 Error Message on a Lexmark X4250/X4270/F4270 All-In-One. Once your cartridge carrier is functioning properl, re-insert your cartridges - How to Install Ink Cartridges In Lexmark X4200 Series AIO.

You can download the Lexmark X4270 driver by visiting the Lexmark website at http://bit.ly/gKXn7F. Select your operating system, download and execute the file. Follow the instructions on your computer screen.

For your scanning concern, especially when scanning documents, you will need the Lexmark OCR scan software to do the job. The scan software is available only on the installation disc that came with your printer. If you lost the disc, please contact Lexmark Technical Support Center for additional assistance.

This article in the Lexmark website might give you an idea on how to scan to email using your Lexmark X4270: How to Scan with the Lexmark X4250 / X4270

Perhaps the Lexmark X4270 user's guide will be able to help you. You can view and print your printer's user guide from the Lexmark website for free. Click on this link Lexmark X4200 Series User's Guide. Scroll to Scanning for the steps on how to scan a document. Make sure the Lexmark OCR scan software is installed on your computer. I hope this information has been helpful. Thanks.

The Lexmark X4270 User's Guide should give you a more detailed instructions on how to scan. You can view it on your computer by going to the Start menu ? All Programs/Programs ? Lexmark 4200 Series ? User's Guide. If it's not available, you can download it for free from the Lexmark website at http://bit.ly/cNbUKo.

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It could be due to some dirt on the scan lens on the printer. Refer to this article on How to Clean the Scan Lens and White Roller on the Lexmark X4250/ X4270/ F4270. I hope this helps.
If you need additional assistance. please contact Lexmark technical support so they can help you. thanks.

I assume your printer is the Lexmark X4270 since your post is under this model. Perhaps the Lexmark X4270 User's Guide will be able to guide you. Download it using this link: http://www.lexmark.com/publications/pdfs/2007/4200/ug/en/frameset.html. Hope this helps.

Does this model come with a "Lexmark All in One Center" software ?. If so, try this link and see if it helps:
http://support.lexmark.com:80/perl/support/support.cgi?relevance=0&ccs=229:1:0:439:0:0&mode=DOCS&doctype=KB&term=pdf&docid=ENUS20322

If the "File" option does not work above, you can select the option "Send Scanned Image to" - 'Acrobat Reader'.

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Please follow the steps given below:
1. Press "Copy" button.
2. Press "Options" till the display reads "Set Defaults."
3. Use the "Arrow (right/left)" buttons till the display reads "Use Factory."
4. Press "Select."
Please let us know the results.

Also, let me know the error message while scanning the document.

sounds like your scan settings need a look..do you have the print manager installed?

if possible try a different wire or usb port
check if there is a usb conflict
just some thoughts,
good luck