How to Set Up a Custom Idlescreen on Lexmark Devices Customizing your Lexmark printer’s idle screen (or screensaver) is an excellent way to display company branding, important announcements, or a personalized message whenever the printer is not in use.
This guide will show you how to upload your own images and configure the idle screen settings using the Lexmark Embedded Web Server (EWS). Prerequisites Before starting, ensure you have the following:
IP Address: The IP address of your Lexmark printer (found in the network settings or top left corner of the screen).
Images: Images resized/cropped to the correct size, as the application does not automatically resize them. Recommended formats are typically JPG or PNG. Access: A computer on the same network as the printer. Step 1: Access the Embedded Web Server (EWS) Open a web browser on your computer.
Type the printer’s IP address into the address bar (e.g., http://192.168.x.x). Press Enter to open the Lexmark Embedded Web Server. Step 2: Navigate to Idle Screen Settings
Depending on your printer model, the path may vary slightly: Click Settings or Configuration. Navigate to Device Solutions or Embedded Solutions. Click on Background and Idle Screen > Configure. Step 3: Upload Custom Images Under the Idle Screen Images section, click Add. Enter an Image Name. Click Browse to select the image file from your computer. Click Apply.
Note: You can repeat this process to add up to ten different images to cycle through, depending on your model. Step 4: Configure and Enable the Idle Screen Go to the Idle Screen Settings section. Ensure that Enable is selected.
Start Time: Set the number of seconds the printer must be idle before the screen changes to your custom image(s).
Image Interval: Set the number of seconds to display each image if you have uploaded multiple images. Click Apply to save your settings. Tips for Success
Image Dimensions: Crop your images to match the screen resolution of your printer model for the best display quality.
EWS Changes: If settings don’t apply immediately, try refreshing the EWS page.
Troubleshooting: If images do not appear, ensure the printer is not currently processing a job and that the “Start Time” (idle time) has fully passed.
For more detailed configuration, refer to the Lexmark Background And Idle Screen Admin Guide.
If you are setting this up for a single printer, the steps above work perfectly. If you’d like, I can:
Explain how to create a customized image (recommended dimensions).
Show you how to use the same setup for multiple printer models via Device Groups. Let me know which option you’d like to know more about! Configuring the home screen or idle screen – Lexmark