Clearing Jams Guide
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.... 2 Pull the standard tray out. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the underside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper may be hot. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of...
.... 2 Pull the standard tray out. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the underside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper may be hot. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of...
Troubleshooting Guide
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UNWANTED TONER IS IN THE BACKGROUND • Increase the background removal setting. • Adjust the darkness to print, specify the correct size setting: • For Windows users, ... the scanner. Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer These are possible solutions. Poor copy quality These are some examples of the copy. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. Partial document or photo copies These are...
UNWANTED TONER IS IN THE BACKGROUND • Increase the background removal setting. • Adjust the darkness to print, specify the correct size setting: • For Windows users, ... the scanner. Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer These are possible solutions. Poor copy quality These are some examples of the copy. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. Partial document or photo copies These are...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... then keep the Ring Delay setting at a time. Can send but not send faxes These are possible solutions. THE TONER MAY BE LOW 88 Cartridge low appears when the toner is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. MAKE SURE THE FAX TRANSMISSION SPEED IS NOT SET TOO HIGH Decrease the incoming...on the same line as magazine clippings) into the address field of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution, if possible. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when you have been a problem with modems, or telephone line splitters. Try one page at 4. ...
... then keep the Ring Delay setting at a time. Can send but not send faxes These are possible solutions. THE TONER MAY BE LOW 88 Cartridge low appears when the toner is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. MAKE SURE THE FAX TRANSMISSION SPEED IS NOT SET TOO HIGH Decrease the incoming...on the same line as magazine clippings) into the address field of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution, if possible. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when you have been a problem with modems, or telephone line splitters. Try one page at 4. ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. 8 Gray background CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu. • For Windows users, ...change the setting from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, change the setting from the Page Setup dialog. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears, order a new print cartridge. Try one or more information, contact Customer Support. Clipped images...
...the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. 8 Gray background CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu. • For Windows users, ...change the setting from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, change the setting from the Page Setup dialog. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears, order a new print cartridge. Try one or more information, contact Customer Support. Clipped images...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. Try one or more of the following...
... control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. Try one or more of the following...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too light These are possible solutions. Solid...a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it . THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR LOW ON TONER Replace the used print cartridge with rough finishes. Print is incorrect, then choose a different fill pattern from the Print dialog and pop-up menus...
... MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too light These are possible solutions. Solid...a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it . THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR LOW ON TONER Replace the used print cartridge with rough finishes. Print is incorrect, then choose a different fill pattern from the Print dialog and pop-up menus...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. Try one or more of the following : THE TONER IS SMEARED Select another tray or feeder to feed paper for the job: • From the printer control panel, select the Default Source from the...of the following : MAKE SURE THE PRINT CARTRIDGE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED Remove the print cartridge and shake it . THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. 11 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following : THE...
...the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. Try one or more of the following : THE TONER IS SMEARED Select another tray or feeder to feed paper for the job: • From the printer control panel, select the Default Source from the...of the following : MAKE SURE THE PRINT CARTRIDGE IS PROPERLY INSTALLED Remove the print cartridge and shake it . THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. 11 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following : THE...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... the print cartridge. For more information, see your printer model type and serial number. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 12 Transparency print quality is also listed on the inside top front cover of the following: CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use...For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to the same network. In the U.S. THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. CHECK THE NETWORK SETTINGS Depending on the network settings, you have already taken to know your system ...
... the print cartridge. For more information, see your printer model type and serial number. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 12 Transparency print quality is also listed on the inside top front cover of the following: CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use...For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to the same network. In the U.S. THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. CHECK THE NETWORK SETTINGS Depending on the network settings, you have already taken to know your system ...
User's Guide
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......284 Print is too light ...285 Print is too dark...286 Solid color pages...287 Streaked vertical lines ...287 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 288 Toner rubs off...288 Toner specks...289 Transparency print quality is poor...289 Embedded Web Server does not open...289 Check the network connections...
......284 Print is too light ...285 Print is too dark...286 Solid color pages...287 Streaked vertical lines ...287 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 288 Toner rubs off...288 Toner specks...289 Transparency print quality is poor...289 Embedded Web Server does not open...289 Check the network connections...
User's Guide
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... hard buttons). Display item Description 5 Status message bar • Shows the current printer status such as Ready or Busy. • Shows printer conditions such as Toner Low. • Shows intervention messages to give instructions on what you should do so the printer can continue processing, such as Close door or Insert...
... hard buttons). Display item Description 5 Status message bar • Shows the current printer status such as Ready or Busy. • Shows printer conditions such as Toner Low. • Shows intervention messages to give instructions on what you should do so the printer can continue processing, such as Close door or Insert...
User's Guide
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... or specialty media before printing by storing it in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for paper to curl at www.lexmark.com/publications. For paper smaller than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to moisture changes that can cause feeding problems. ...directly affects print quality. Paper and specialty media guidelines 86 Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period. If paper is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to it is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of paper to feed ...
... or specialty media before printing by storing it in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for paper to curl at www.lexmark.com/publications. For paper smaller than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to moisture changes that can cause feeding problems. ...directly affects print quality. Paper and specialty media guidelines 86 Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period. If paper is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to it is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of paper to feed ...
User's Guide
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... hazardous emissions. Before using chamber tests for different temperature and humidity conditions. When in toner. latex inks might not. However, no reason to discourage the use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. Inks that all recycled paper will feed well. Lexmark consistently tests its printers with heat-resistant inks designed for use of lower weight...
... hazardous emissions. Before using chamber tests for different temperature and humidity conditions. When in toner. latex inks might not. However, no reason to discourage the use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. Inks that all recycled paper will feed well. Lexmark consistently tests its printers with heat-resistant inks designed for use of lower weight...
User's Guide
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CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. Note: If the paper is exiting the printer, then pull the paper out, and then ...
CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. Note: If the paper is exiting the printer, then pull the paper out, and then ...
User's Guide
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... the factory default setting for Type of Message to Display. Understanding printer menus 186 Menu item Displayed Information Left side Right side Custom Text Black Toner Display When Supply Registers Off Early Warning Low Near End of Life End of Life Type of Message to Display Default Alternate Default Message Alternate...
... the factory default setting for Type of Message to Display. Understanding printer menus 186 Menu item Displayed Information Left side Right side Custom Text Black Toner Display When Supply Registers Off Early Warning Low Near End of Life End of Life Type of Message to Display Default Alternate Default Message Alternate...
User's Guide
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... when the printer requires operator intervention Available selections for each alarm type are: Off Single Continuous Notes: • Single is the factory default setting for Toner Alarm and Staple Alarm. Notes: • 60 minutes is installed. Single sounds three quick beeps. • Off is the factory default setting. Specifies the number...
... when the printer requires operator intervention Available selections for each alarm type are: Off Single Continuous Notes: • Single is the factory default setting for Toner Alarm and Staple Alarm. Notes: • 60 minutes is installed. Single sounds three quick beeps. • Off is the factory default setting. Specifies the number...
User's Guide
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... Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Description Prints a border around each copy of text and images. • Both Directions darkens horizontal and vertical lines on text... only when the StapleSmart Finisher is installed. • Off is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Enhances the printed quality of small fonts and graphics Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • Fonts applies this setting...
... Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Description Prints a border around each copy of text and images. • Both Directions darkens horizontal and vertical lines on text... only when the StapleSmart Finisher is installed. • Off is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Enhances the printed quality of small fonts and graphics Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • Fonts applies this setting...
User's Guide
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... output Note: Auto is the factory default setting. • Higher settings show more difference between levels of gray. Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is formatting. Flash memory refers to be Read/Write or Write protected. • Selecting Yes deletes all Print and Hold jobs that are...-Potential Damage: Do not turn off the printer while the flash memory is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. Note: Delete Now is the default setting.
... output Note: Auto is the factory default setting. • Higher settings show more difference between levels of gray. Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is formatting. Flash memory refers to be Read/Write or Write protected. • Selecting Yes deletes all Print and Hold jobs that are...-Potential Damage: Do not turn off the printer while the flash memory is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. Note: Delete Now is the default setting.
User's Guide
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... print cartridge, and then touch Continue to replace the pick rollers, the charge roll, the transfer roller, and the fuser. 88 Cartridge low The toner is low. Replace the print cartridge, and then touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Replace cartridge The print cartridge is... continue printing. 290-294.yy scanner jam Clear all the items necessary to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Cartridge nearly low The toner is low. Understanding printer messages 246 62 Disk full Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and...
... print cartridge, and then touch Continue to replace the pick rollers, the charge roll, the transfer roller, and the fuser. 88 Cartridge low The toner is low. Replace the print cartridge, and then touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Replace cartridge The print cartridge is... continue printing. 290-294.yy scanner jam Clear all the items necessary to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Cartridge nearly low The toner is low. Understanding printer messages 246 62 Disk full Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and...
User's Guide
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Note: If you can change from the printer control panel that will help you conserve toner and paper. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of the supplies. Maintaining the printer 252 Checking the status of supplies A message appears on the ...
Note: If you can change from the printer control panel that will help you conserve toner and paper. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of the supplies. Maintaining the printer 252 Checking the status of supplies A message appears on the ...
User's Guide
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... becomes faded: 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the ...place where you purchased the printer. Recommended print cartridges and part numbers Part name For the US and Canada Print cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge Regular cartridge X651A11A X651A21A High Yield Print Cartridge X651H11A X651H21A Extra High Yield Print Cartridge High Yield Return...
... becomes faded: 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the ...place where you purchased the printer. Recommended print cartridges and part numbers Part name For the US and Canada Print cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge Regular cartridge X651A11A X651A21A High Yield Print Cartridge X651H11A X651H21A Extra High Yield Print Cartridge High Yield Return...