Quick Reference
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... the original factory default settings solves formatting problems. To reset the factory defaults: 1 Turn off and back on . 4 Keep pressing Continue until the lights cycle, then release the Continue button. 5 Close the front door. 6 Press Cancel. 7 Press Continue until the control panel cycles through all the lights. If an option is correctly listed under Installed Features, turn the printer back on . Printing a test page from the On the menu settings page: - Printing the menu settings and network setup pages 6 The Load Paper, Toner Low / Replace PC Kit, Ready and...
... the original factory default settings solves formatting problems. To reset the factory defaults: 1 Turn off and back on . 4 Keep pressing Continue until the lights cycle, then release the Continue button. 5 Close the front door. 6 Press Cancel. 7 Press Continue until the control panel cycles through all the lights. If an option is correctly listed under Installed Features, turn the printer back on . Printing a test page from the On the menu settings page: - Printing the menu settings and network setup pages 6 The Load Paper, Toner Low / Replace PC Kit, Ready and...
Quick Reference
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... your printer driver (for instructions on installing and using the Local Printer Settings Utility: Finishing Settings • Copies • Blank Pages • Collation • Separator Sheets • Separator Source • Multipage Print • Multipage Order • Multipage View • Multipage Border PostScript Settings • Print PS Error • Font Priority Paper Settings • Paper Source • Paper Size • Paper Type • Custom Types • Substitute Size • Paper Texture • Paper Weight • Paper Loading Parallel Settings • PCL...
... your printer driver (for instructions on installing and using the Local Printer Settings Utility: Finishing Settings • Copies • Blank Pages • Collation • Separator Sheets • Separator Source • Multipage Print • Multipage Order • Multipage View • Multipage Border PostScript Settings • Print PS Error • Font Priority Paper Settings • Paper Source • Paper Size • Paper Type • Custom Types • Substitute Size • Paper Texture • Paper Weight • Paper Loading Parallel Settings • PCL...
User's Guide
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... of the control panel ...7 Understanding the control panel lights ...8 Primary codes ...11 Secondary errors ...22 Chapter 3: Understanding the printer configuration menus 37 Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet 37 Configuration menus overview ...38 Network menu ...38 Parallel menu ...39 Setup menu ...39 USB menu ...40 Utilities menu ...40 Chapter 4: Print media tasks and tips 41 What types of the paper (duplex printing 62 Printing multiple page images on one page (N-upprinting 64 Printing a booklet ...65 Printing on preventing jams ...48 Loading the 250-sheet tray ...49...
... of the control panel ...7 Understanding the control panel lights ...8 Primary codes ...11 Secondary errors ...22 Chapter 3: Understanding the printer configuration menus 37 Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet 37 Configuration menus overview ...38 Network menu ...38 Parallel menu ...39 Setup menu ...39 USB menu ...40 Utilities menu ...40 Chapter 4: Print media tasks and tips 41 What types of the paper (duplex printing 62 Printing multiple page images on one page (N-upprinting 64 Printing a booklet ...65 Printing on preventing jams ...48 Loading the 250-sheet tray ...49...
User's Guide
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... geographic region of the printer (see What supplies do I need and how do : Remove the toner cartridge, and install a new toner cartridge that matches the region of the installed toner cartridge. on page76). 34 What you can do : Download valid network code to the internal print server. Toner cartridge region mismatch Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Load Paper-Blinking • Error-On What this light sequence means: The code in an internal print server has not been...
... geographic region of the printer (see What supplies do I need and how do : Remove the toner cartridge, and install a new toner cartridge that matches the region of the installed toner cartridge. on page76). 34 What you can do : Download valid network code to the internal print server. Toner cartridge region mismatch Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Load Paper-Blinking • Error-On What this light sequence means: The code in an internal print server has not been...
User's Guide
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... print jobs. • Off-The printer filters PostScript print jobs using standard protocol. • On-The printer processes raw binary PostScript print jobs from computers using the Macintosh operating system. Menu items and their settings are represented by Paper Jam and Error light sequences. • Press and release Cancel to exit the menus. Configuration menus overview Configuration menus overview Menus are indicated by Continue , Ready , Toner Low/Replace PC Kit , and Load Paper light sequences. Network menu Use the Network menu to change printer settings...
... print jobs. • Off-The printer filters PostScript print jobs using standard protocol. • On-The printer processes raw binary PostScript print jobs from computers using the Macintosh operating system. Menu items and their settings are represented by Paper Jam and Error light sequences. • Press and release Cancel to exit the menus. Configuration menus overview Configuration menus overview Menus are indicated by Continue , Ready , Toner Low/Replace PC Kit , and Load Paper light sequences. Network menu Use the Network menu to change printer settings...
User's Guide
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... cleared only when the imaging drum has been replaced. When you what information your printer settings to change printer settings on jobs sent through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. Configuration menus overview USB menu Use the USB menu to the factory default values. To exit Hex Trace, turn off the printer. • Off* • On Help isolate print quality problems, such as streaking. speed and also disables its hi-speed capabilities. This setting often causes Windows print jobs to fail. • Auto*-The printer processes print jobs...
... cleared only when the imaging drum has been replaced. When you what information your printer settings to change printer settings on jobs sent through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. Configuration menus overview USB menu Use the USB menu to the factory default values. To exit Hex Trace, turn off the printer. • Off* • On Help isolate print quality problems, such as streaking. speed and also disables its hi-speed capabilities. This setting often causes Windows print jobs to fail. • Auto*-The printer processes print jobs...
User's Guide
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... integrated and optional trays and paper weights from 60 to 16 3 g/m2 (16 to high temperatures. Check with a weight less than 64 g/m2 (17 lb), in A6-size paper of 210°C (410°F) for non-MICR applications. When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. The duplex unit only supports certain sizes and types of material. Use only paper able to...
... integrated and optional trays and paper weights from 60 to 16 3 g/m2 (16 to high temperatures. Check with a weight less than 64 g/m2 (17 lb), in A6-size paper of 210°C (410°F) for non-MICR applications. When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. The duplex unit only supports certain sizes and types of material. Use only paper able to...
User's Guide
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...your printer driver (for instructions on installing and using the Local Printer Settings Utility: Finishing Settings • Copies • Blank Pages • Collation • Separator Sheets • Separator Source • Multipage Print • Multipage Order • Multipage View • Multipage Border PostScript Settings • Print PS Error • Font Priority Paper Settings • Paper Source • Paper Size • Paper Type • Custom Types • Substitute Size • Paper Texture • Paper Weight • Paper Loading Quality Settings • Print...
...your printer driver (for instructions on installing and using the Local Printer Settings Utility: Finishing Settings • Copies • Blank Pages • Collation • Separator Sheets • Separator Source • Multipage Print • Multipage Order • Multipage View • Multipage Border PostScript Settings • Print PS Error • Font Priority Paper Settings • Paper Source • Paper Size • Paper Type • Custom Types • Substitute Size • Paper Texture • Paper Weight • Paper Loading Quality Settings • Print...
User's Guide
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... a maximum of 110% of its life. (See Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop .) The printer automatically notifies you might need new supplies The following table for the maintenance kit part number for a short time while this procedure multiple times . Note: The Toner low light sequence does not appear if the 1500-page starter toner cartridge is by printing a menu settings page. See Printing the menu settings and network setup pages on page9for the light sequence associated with your toner cartridge and how full the photoconductor...
... a maximum of 110% of its life. (See Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop .) The printer automatically notifies you might need new supplies The following table for the maintenance kit part number for a short time while this procedure multiple times . Note: The Toner low light sequence does not appear if the 1500-page starter toner cartridge is by printing a menu settings page. See Printing the menu settings and network setup pages on page9for the light sequence associated with your toner cartridge and how full the photoconductor...
User's Guide
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... laser printers. • If possible try changing the texture setting to a rougher setting. Repeat this procedure multiple times. manual feeder. From your printer driver settings to print This is already selected, try printing in yet. Factory defaults have another kind or brand of the toner cartridge somewhat, remove the toner cartridge, firmly shake it duplex. • When printing on , but I print on . To extend the life of print media, such as you are printing a multiple-page job, try printing it from the Paper Type menu...
... laser printers. • If possible try changing the texture setting to a rougher setting. Repeat this procedure multiple times. manual feeder. From your printer driver settings to print This is already selected, try printing in yet. Factory defaults have another kind or brand of the toner cartridge somewhat, remove the toner cartridge, firmly shake it duplex. • When printing on , but I print on . To extend the life of print media, such as you are printing a multiple-page job, try printing it from the Paper Type menu...
User's Guide
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... or Windows 2000. Operating mode Normal Quiet mode Eco-mode Printer performance The printer provides optimum performance. The Error light sequence appears. 6 Close the front door. 86 Selecting printer operating mode You can be turned on the front panel. The printer operates quietly by eliminating the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of pages in Troubleshooting (see Lexmark Status Messenger Utilityon page 85). output bin. General problems Problem / Question Solution / Answer Print job...
... or Windows 2000. Operating mode Normal Quiet mode Eco-mode Printer performance The printer provides optimum performance. The Error light sequence appears. 6 Close the front door. 86 Selecting printer operating mode You can be turned on the front panel. The printer operates quietly by eliminating the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of pages in Troubleshooting (see Lexmark Status Messenger Utilityon page 85). output bin. General problems Problem / Question Solution / Answer Print job...
User's Guide
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... the job to print. • Replace the toner cartridge. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed using the Local Printer Settings Utility. 88 specifications is being used. • Load paper from a new package. • The toner cartridge is low on toner. • Avoid textured paper with rough specifications is defective. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Replace the fuser*. • Call for service. • Change Paper Texture† from Normal to Smooth or Rough. • Change Media Type in Drivers...
... the job to print. • Replace the toner cartridge. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed using the Local Printer Settings Utility. 88 specifications is being used. • Load paper from a new package. • The toner cartridge is low on toner. • Avoid textured paper with rough specifications is defective. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Replace the fuser*. • Call for service. • Change Paper Texture† from Normal to Smooth or Rough. • Change Media Type in Drivers...
User's Guide
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... Ghost Images Print quality problems Cause The toner cartridge is defective, empty, or improperly installed. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed to match the paper size that they lightly touch the sides of the page.) Incorrect margins The Form Size setting in the printer driver is different from the size paper that not in the correct position for the paper or specialty print media being used. • Replace the toner cartridge. Blank pages The toner cartridge is defective. Set...
... Ghost Images Print quality problems Cause The toner cartridge is defective, empty, or improperly installed. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed to match the paper size that they lightly touch the sides of the page.) Incorrect margins The Form Size setting in the printer driver is different from the size paper that not in the correct position for the paper or specialty print media being used. • Replace the toner cartridge. Blank pages The toner cartridge is defective. Set...
User's Guide
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... paper for service. • Change Paper Weight† to the output bin • The toner cartridge is sealed in its original packaging. • Turn the print media over. • Rotate the print media 180 degrees. • If you are printing a multiple-page job, try duplexing it. • When printing on heavy print media, open the rear exit door for a straight-through path. • Try another kind or brand of print media being used. *To replace the fuser, call a service...
... paper for service. • Change Paper Weight† to the output bin • The toner cartridge is sealed in its original packaging. • Turn the print media over. • Rotate the print media 180 degrees. • If you are printing a multiple-page job, try duplexing it. • When printing on heavy print media, open the rear exit door for a straight-through path. • Try another kind or brand of print media being used. *To replace the fuser, call a service...
User's Guide
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... with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance • Unsuitable physical or operating environment • Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer • Operation of a product beyond repair, or if the product is not free of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by : • Modification or unauthorized attachments • Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with the printer shall...
... with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance • Unsuitable physical or operating environment • Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer • Operation of a product beyond repair, or if the product is not free of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by : • Modification or unauthorized attachments • Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with the printer shall...
User's Guide
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... (Setup menu) 39 B booklets 65 Busy light 11 C canceling a print job 67 card stock 47 characteristics, print media paper 43 cleaning the printhead lens 91 clearing paper jams 56 configuration menus Parallel MAC Binary PS 39 Mode 2 39 NPA Mode 39 Protocol 39 printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet 37 Setup Auto CR after LF 39 Auto LF after CR 39 USB MAC Binary PS 38, 40 NPA Mode 38, 40 Utilities Hex Trace 40 Print Quality Test Pages 40 Reset Factory Defaults 40 Reset Photoconductor Counter 40 control panel light...
... (Setup menu) 39 B booklets 65 Busy light 11 C canceling a print job 67 card stock 47 characteristics, print media paper 43 cleaning the printhead lens 91 clearing paper jams 56 configuration menus Parallel MAC Binary PS 39 Mode 2 39 NPA Mode 39 Protocol 39 printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet 37 Setup Auto CR after LF 39 Auto LF after CR 39 USB MAC Binary PS 38, 40 NPA Mode 38, 40 Utilities Hex Trace 40 Print Quality Test Pages 40 Reset Factory Defaults 40 Reset Photoconductor Counter 40 control panel light...
User's Guide
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...modes 86 options memory card 72 overlays 66 P paper choosing 43 jams 56 loading 49, 54 recommended types 43 storing 47 unsatisfactory types 45 Parallel menu 39 photoconductor kit changing 82 level 78 light sequences 79 ordering 76 recycling 84 Photoconductor kit near full light 17 ports parallel 39 USB 38, 40 print cartridge See toner cartridge print media guidelines paper 43 print media specifications characteristics 44 print quality problems 87 Print Quality Test Pages (Utilities menu) 40 Printer Settings Configuration sheet printing 37 printhead lens, cleaning 91 printing booklets 65 duplex...
...modes 86 options memory card 72 overlays 66 P paper choosing 43 jams 56 loading 49, 54 recommended types 43 storing 47 unsatisfactory types 45 Parallel menu 39 photoconductor kit changing 82 level 78 light sequences 79 ordering 76 recycling 84 Photoconductor kit near full light 17 ports parallel 39 USB 38, 40 print cartridge See toner cartridge print media guidelines paper 43 print media specifications characteristics 44 print quality problems 87 Print Quality Test Pages (Utilities menu) 40 Printer Settings Configuration sheet printing 37 printhead lens, cleaning 91 printing booklets 65 duplex...
Technical Reference
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...for each door labeled on the printer. For this message, the values for XXXX are defective. 2 represents a one -letter designator for Attendance Conditions (Continued) Printer State Status Code Display String Online Status Intervention required: print cartridge missing 40021 Insert Print Cartridge FALSE Intervention required: paper jam 40022 2xx Paper Jam FALSE Intervention required: check tray connection 40027 Check Tray Connection FALSE Intervention required: install tray x or cancel job 40027 Install Tray x or Cancel Job FALSE Intervention required: envelope feeder...
...for each door labeled on the printer. For this message, the values for XXXX are defective. 2 represents a one -letter designator for Attendance Conditions (Continued) Printer State Status Code Display String Online Status Intervention required: print cartridge missing 40021 Insert Print Cartridge FALSE Intervention required: paper jam 40022 2xx Paper Jam FALSE Intervention required: check tray connection 40027 Check Tray Connection FALSE Intervention required: install tray x or cancel job 40027 Install Tray x or Cancel Job FALSE Intervention required: envelope feeder...
Technical Reference
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... of N refers to False. Specifies the tray to the default paper source set by size, color, or weight. The value is a manual source. Use the Nup function to print multiple page images on one page. For some printers, the value of the current media. 4-55 PostScript Table 4-8: Page Device Parameters (Continued) Key ManualFeed ManualFeedTimeout MediaColor MediaPosition MediaType MediaWeight NumCopies Nup Type boolean integer string name or null integer...
... of N refers to False. Specifies the tray to the default paper source set by size, color, or weight. The value is a manual source. Use the Nup function to print multiple page images on one page. For some printers, the value of the current media. 4-55 PostScript Table 4-8: Page Device Parameters (Continued) Key ManualFeed ManualFeedTimeout MediaColor MediaPosition MediaType MediaWeight NumCopies Nup Type boolean integer string name or null integer...
Technical Reference
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... logical page PCL emulation 2-3, 2-6 M macros printing directory list flash memory or disk 6-3 setting password protection 3-93 storing on flash memory or disk 6-3 MarkNet Pro external print server 8-31 MarkNet S internal print server 8-30 MarkNet XLe external print server 8-31 MarkVision Professional job buffering 6-13 passwords 6-8 Resource Data Collection mode 6-2 viewing contents of flash memory and disk 6-3 media sizes status message codes 3-74 menus, printing settings from PJL 3-83 multipurpose feeder paper source PCL emulation 2-54 Printer Job Language (PJL) 3-39 N network support 8-30...
... logical page PCL emulation 2-3, 2-6 M macros printing directory list flash memory or disk 6-3 setting password protection 3-93 storing on flash memory or disk 6-3 MarkNet Pro external print server 8-31 MarkNet S internal print server 8-30 MarkNet XLe external print server 8-31 MarkVision Professional job buffering 6-13 passwords 6-8 Resource Data Collection mode 6-2 viewing contents of flash memory and disk 6-3 media sizes status message codes 3-74 menus, printing settings from PJL 3-83 multipurpose feeder paper source PCL emulation 2-54 Printer Job Language (PJL) 3-39 N network support 8-30...