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... a waste toner box ...80 Maintaining the printer for long-term storage 80 Storing supplies ...81 Storing media ...81 Storing the toner cartridges and photoconductor units 81 Replacing the toner cartridges ...81 Recycling Lexmark products ...83 Replacing the photoconductor units ...83 Replacing the fuser ...83 Replacing the waste toner box ...83 Replacing the transfer...
... a waste toner box ...80 Maintaining the printer for long-term storage 80 Storing supplies ...81 Storing media ...81 Storing the toner cartridges and photoconductor units 81 Replacing the toner cartridges ...81 Recycling Lexmark products ...83 Replacing the photoconductor units ...83 Replacing the fuser ...83 Replacing the waste toner box ...83 Replacing the transfer...
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... the Print Quality Test Pages print, exit the CONFIG MENU. 5 Press until all the color supplies from excessive wear. Store the toner cartridges with black toner only, complete Configuring the printer for black-only printing which is selected, press . The pages are formatted. The Submitting ... appears, then the pages print. Printing only black text and graphics If planning to removing all the pages print. This saves the matching toner cartridges (cyan, magenta, and yellow) and photoconductor units from the printer. 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Press and hold and while turning...
... the Print Quality Test Pages print, exit the CONFIG MENU. 5 Press until all the color supplies from excessive wear. Store the toner cartridges with black toner only, complete Configuring the printer for black-only printing which is selected, press . The pages are formatted. The Submitting ... appears, then the pages print. Printing only black text and graphics If planning to removing all the pages print. This saves the matching toner cartridges (cyan, magenta, and yellow) and photoconductor units from the printer. 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Press and hold and while turning...
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If the box is not available, use an empty paper supplies box. 6 Close the box to protect the photoconductor units from light exposure. 7 Grasp the small handles on the yellow toner cartridge as the illustration blowup shows in the box that comes with replacement units. Lift it up slightly, and then pull it straight out. Printing 5 Place the photoconductor units in detail. As the main part of the illustration shows, remove the magenta and cyan toner cartridges in the same way. 8 Place the toner cartridges in any box available. Printing only black text and graphics 32
If the box is not available, use an empty paper supplies box. 6 Close the box to protect the photoconductor units from light exposure. 7 Grasp the small handles on the yellow toner cartridge as the illustration blowup shows in the box that comes with replacement units. Lift it up slightly, and then pull it straight out. Printing 5 Place the photoconductor units in detail. As the main part of the illustration shows, remove the magenta and cyan toner cartridges in the same way. 8 Place the toner cartridges in any box available. Printing only black text and graphics 32
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...press . Configuring the printer for color residue. The following messages appear individually as prompts for the replacement of photoconductor units and color toner cartridges. 84 Cyan PC Unit missing 84 Magenta PC Unit missing 84 Yellow PC Unit missing 31 Missing or defective Cyan... cartridge 31 Missing or defective Magenta cartridge 31 Missing or defective Yellow cartridge As the photoconductor units stored in the box are replaced in the printer. 4 Press until Black Only Mode appears...
...press . Configuring the printer for color residue. The following messages appear individually as prompts for the replacement of photoconductor units and color toner cartridges. 84 Cyan PC Unit missing 84 Magenta PC Unit missing 84 Yellow PC Unit missing 31 Missing or defective Cyan... cartridge 31 Missing or defective Magenta cartridge 31 Missing or defective Yellow cartridge As the photoconductor units stored in the box are replaced in the printer. 4 Press until Black Only Mode appears...
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... not use label sheets with the printer before purchasing a large quantity. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing... printers. For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from MarkVision Professional. See Identifying media sources and specifications for information on...
... not use label sheets with the printer before purchasing a large quantity. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing... printers. For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from MarkVision Professional. See Identifying media sources and specifications for information on...
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... supplies Several settings in the application software or on the display conserve toner and paper: Supply Setting What the setting does Other resources Toner cartridge Toner Darkness in the Quality Menu in your printer. Messages Guide on one sheet of paper (16 images on the front and 16 on... of a multiple-copy job to be sure it is indicated. These tasks are covered in charge of the printer. In the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you bought your area. See Printing the menu settings page for "Consumable Status" on the page; Toner ...
... supplies Several settings in the application software or on the display conserve toner and paper: Supply Setting What the setting does Other resources Toner cartridge Toner Darkness in the Quality Menu in your printer. Messages Guide on one sheet of paper (16 images on the front and 16 on... of a multiple-copy job to be sure it is indicated. These tasks are covered in charge of the printer. In the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you bought your area. See Printing the menu settings page for "Consumable Status" on the page; Toner ...
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...items To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you bought your area. Once the printed text and graphics remain faded, replace the specified toner cartridge. The recommended print cartridges specifically designed for that color and may be... the following information. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your printer. Note: Several hundred pages may cause cartridge parts to fail prior to continue printing. 4 Repeat this procedure...
...items To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you bought your area. Once the printed text and graphics remain faded, replace the specified toner cartridge. The recommended print cartridges specifically designed for that color and may be... the following information. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your printer. Note: Several hundred pages may cause cartridge parts to fail prior to continue printing. 4 Repeat this procedure...
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... Cartridge Black Toner Cartridge Cyan Toner Cartridge Magenta Toner Cartridge Yellow Toner Cartridge Black Toner Cartridge Part Number C5220CS C5220MS C5220YS C5220KS C5200CS C5200MS C5200YS C5200KS C5222CS C5222MS C5222YS C5222KS C5202CS C5202MS C5202YS C5202KS For printer(s) C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C520 C520 C520 C520 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C520 C520 C520 C520 Ordering a photoconductor unit Order Lexmark...
... Cartridge Black Toner Cartridge Cyan Toner Cartridge Magenta Toner Cartridge Yellow Toner Cartridge Black Toner Cartridge Part Number C5220CS C5220MS C5220YS C5220KS C5200CS C5200MS C5200YS C5200KS C5222CS C5222MS C5222YS C5222KS C5202CS C5202MS C5202YS C5202KS For printer(s) C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C520 C520 C520 C520 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C520 C520 C520 C520 Ordering a photoconductor unit Order Lexmark...
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...to be replaced soon: 88 Cyan cartridge low, 88 Magenta cartridge low, 88 Yellow cartridge low, 88 Black cartridge low. Replace the toner cartridge when the 88 Replace Cyan cartridge, 88 Replace Magenta cartridge, 88 Replace Yellow cartridge, or 88 Replace Black cartridge message appears. Warning: Store the ...in humidity or temperature. • Direct sunlight. • Dusty places. • A car for more information. See 88 Replace cartridge in the Menus and Messages Guide on the publications CD for a long period of removing them to avoid overexposing them to bottom, the...
...to be replaced soon: 88 Cyan cartridge low, 88 Magenta cartridge low, 88 Yellow cartridge low, 88 Black cartridge low. Replace the toner cartridge when the 88 Replace Cyan cartridge, 88 Replace Magenta cartridge, 88 Replace Yellow cartridge, or 88 Replace Black cartridge message appears. Warning: Store the ...in humidity or temperature. • Direct sunlight. • Dusty places. • A car for more information. See 88 Replace cartridge in the Menus and Messages Guide on the publications CD for a long period of removing them to avoid overexposing them to bottom, the...
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... contribute to a worldwide recycling effort at no cost to recycle the used toner cartridge, you . Damage caused to the printer by use Lexmark supplies with a replacement cartridge. When you return a used toner cartridge. Maintaining the printer M Magenta K Black To replace a toner cartridge, see the Replacing a toner cartridge sheet that comes with the printer. Replacing the toner...
... contribute to a worldwide recycling effort at no cost to recycle the used toner cartridge, you . Damage caused to the printer by use Lexmark supplies with a replacement cartridge. When you return a used toner cartridge. Maintaining the printer M Magenta K Black To replace a toner cartridge, see the Replacing a toner cartridge sheet that comes with the printer. Replacing the toner...
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... leave the inner door open with a replacement transfer belt. Warning: Do not touch the printhead lenses or they may be damaged. 6 Install the four toner cartridges. 7 Close the doors. 8 Turn the printer on page 32. 4 Locate the four printhead lenses as shown. The lower door comes open longer than 10 minutes..., see the illustration on . If help is needed, see the Replacing the transfer belt sheet that comes with the inner door. 3 Remove all four toner cartridges.
... leave the inner door open with a replacement transfer belt. Warning: Do not touch the printhead lenses or they may be damaged. 6 Install the four toner cartridges. 7 Close the doors. 8 Turn the printer on page 32. 4 Locate the four printhead lenses as shown. The lower door comes open longer than 10 minutes..., see the illustration on . If help is needed, see the Replacing the transfer belt sheet that comes with the inner door. 3 Remove all four toner cartridges.
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...the letter A. 8 Press to set the new alignment for color registration 85 to increase the number shown in the box. Aligning the toner cartridges for letters B through L. 6 Press until Color Alignment appears, and then press . 5 Print Alignment Page is the current alignment. 7... On the printed sheet, choose the straightest of the toner cartridges and photoconductor units may have changed. CONFIG MENU appears on . 3 Release the buttons when the clock appears. A screen appears with a number...
...the letter A. 8 Press to set the new alignment for color registration 85 to increase the number shown in the box. Aligning the toner cartridges for letters B through L. 6 Press until Color Alignment appears, and then press . 5 Print Alignment Page is the current alignment. 7... On the printed sheet, choose the straightest of the toner cartridges and photoconductor units may have changed. CONFIG MENU appears on . 3 Release the buttons when the clock appears. A screen appears with a number...
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... printer on a page: Replace the item if the defects occur every: 33.5 mm (1.32 in.) or 35.7 mm (1.41 in.) for the toner cartridges 28.3 mm (1.11 in.) or 72.4 mm (2.85 in.) for more information. Color misregistration AABBCCDDEE ABCDE Color has shifted outside of the printhead or on...supplies for a message about other ways to identify consumables that need to print quality problems. Symptom Repeating defects Cause Either the toner cartridges, the photoconductor units, or the fuser are defective, or toner has accumulated in Settings. If the problem still exists, see Aligning the ...
... printer on a page: Replace the item if the defects occur every: 33.5 mm (1.32 in.) or 35.7 mm (1.41 in.) for the toner cartridges 28.3 mm (1.11 in.) or 72.4 mm (2.85 in.) for more information. Color misregistration AABBCCDDEE ABCDE Color has shifted outside of the printhead or on...supplies for a message about other ways to identify consumables that need to print quality problems. Symptom Repeating defects Cause Either the toner cartridges, the photoconductor units, or the fuser are defective, or toner has accumulated in Settings. If the problem still exists, see Aligning the ...
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...problems 94 Replace the fuser. Replace the fuser. Streaked vertical lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Toner is defective. Replace the color toner cartridge causing the streaks. due to the media. Replace the needed . Load media from another tray. Avoid textured media with rough finishes.... The toner cartridges may be defective, empty, or worn. The transfer belt is smeared before fusing to high humidity. Troubleshooting Symptom Streaked horizontal lines...
...problems 94 Replace the fuser. Replace the fuser. Streaked vertical lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Toner is defective. Replace the color toner cartridge causing the streaks. due to the media. Replace the needed . Load media from another tray. Avoid textured media with rough finishes.... The toner cartridges may be defective, empty, or worn. The transfer belt is smeared before fusing to high humidity. Troubleshooting Symptom Streaked horizontal lines...
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...Menu in Settings is too light, the RGB Brightness setting is too bright, or the RGB Contrast is too dark. Replace the toner cartridges. The Paper Type setting for customer support. Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. Make sure the Paper Type setting in the... Paper Menu is too low. Replace the toner cartridges. Call for the tray being used does not meet the printer specifications. The Paper Weight setting in the Paper Menu is set to ...
...Menu in Settings is too light, the RGB Brightness setting is too bright, or the RGB Contrast is too dark. Replace the toner cartridges. The Paper Type setting for customer support. Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. Make sure the Paper Type setting in the... Paper Menu is too low. Replace the toner cartridges. Call for the tray being used does not meet the printer specifications. The Paper Weight setting in the Paper Menu is set to ...
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..., or make sure the Paper Type setting is loaded in the tray. The toner cartridges are defective. Load the correct type media for the media the size loaded. Replace the toner cartridges. Guides in the selected tray are set Move the guides in the tray. For ...Replacing a photoconductor unit. Replace the photoconductor units. Troubleshooting Symptom Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause The toner cartridges are defective or empty. Solution Replace the toner cartridges. Auto size sensing is set to Off, but the Paper Size was not set for the size loaded. Ghost...
..., or make sure the Paper Type setting is loaded in the tray. The toner cartridges are defective. Load the correct type media for the media the size loaded. Replace the toner cartridges. Guides in the selected tray are set Move the guides in the tray. For ...Replacing a photoconductor unit. Replace the photoconductor units. Troubleshooting Symptom Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause The toner cartridges are defective or empty. Solution Replace the toner cartridges. Auto size sensing is set to Off, but the Paper Size was not set for the size loaded. Ghost...
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...in the Setup Menu in Settings. This setting defines how long the printer waits after displaying a message before it requires attention. Cartridge Alarm Gives a choice on the publications CD for more information. Configuring printer alerts 109 Alarms Menu item Function Value Result Alarm ... an alarm when it , press . For more information, see the Menus and Messages Guide located on how the printer responds when cartridge life is low. appears. 5 Press until Disable appears, and then press . Adjusting operator panel contrast The LCD operator panel contrast ...
...in the Setup Menu in Settings. This setting defines how long the printer waits after displaying a message before it requires attention. Cartridge Alarm Gives a choice on the publications CD for more information. Configuring printer alerts 109 Alarms Menu item Function Value Result Alarm ... an alarm when it , press . For more information, see the Menus and Messages Guide located on how the printer responds when cartridge life is low. appears. 5 Press until Disable appears, and then press . Adjusting operator panel contrast The LCD operator panel contrast ...
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... with the product. You are substantially consumed when the printer displays a "Life Warning" or "Scheduled Maintenance" message for Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Lexmark International, Inc. Replacement is defaced, altered, in need of a repair not included in the wavelength region of the original... be required to deliver your use , free from Lexmark or a Lexmark Remarketer, referred to the requirements of the Remarketer or Lexmark. To obtain warranty service, you may be required to present proof of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless...
... with the product. You are substantially consumed when the printer displays a "Life Warning" or "Scheduled Maintenance" message for Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Lexmark International, Inc. Replacement is defaced, altered, in need of a repair not included in the wavelength region of the original... be required to deliver your use , free from Lexmark or a Lexmark Remarketer, referred to the requirements of the Remarketer or Lexmark. To obtain warranty service, you may be required to present proof of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless...
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... labels guidelines 39 loading 55 printer maintenance 39 letterhead 37 guidelines 37 loading in multipurpose feeder 55 page orientation 37 printing 37 Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 78 linking, trays 45 Linux 15, 23 loading card stock 55 envelopes 56 letterhead 55 standard tray letterhead 49...M Macintosh 13 sending a print job 25 Index to print to a network printer 21 USB printing 13 maintaining the printer 78 toner cartridges, storing 81 manual feed slot guidelines 58 location 50 media guidelines 35 letterhead 37 letterhead, printing 37 loading multipurpose feeder 53 letterhead guidelines ...
... labels guidelines 39 loading 55 printer maintenance 39 letterhead 37 guidelines 37 loading in multipurpose feeder 55 page orientation 37 printing 37 Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 78 linking, trays 45 Linux 15, 23 loading card stock 55 envelopes 56 letterhead 55 standard tray letterhead 49...M Macintosh 13 sending a print job 25 Index to print to a network printer 21 USB printing 13 maintaining the printer 78 toner cartridges, storing 81 manual feed slot guidelines 58 location 50 media guidelines 35 letterhead 37 letterhead, printing 37 loading multipurpose feeder 53 letterhead guidelines ...
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... verifying installation with menu settings page 28 ordering maintenance items 79 fuser 80 photoconductor units 80 toner cartridges 79 transfer belt 80 waste toner box 80 supplies 79 fuser 80 photoconductor units 80 toner cartridges 79 transfer belt 80 waste toner box 80 P paper letterhead 37 loading manual feed slot 58 multipurpose...
... verifying installation with menu settings page 28 ordering maintenance items 79 fuser 80 photoconductor units 80 toner cartridges 79 transfer belt 80 waste toner box 80 supplies 79 fuser 80 photoconductor units 80 toner cartridges 79 transfer belt 80 waste toner box 80 P paper letterhead 37 loading manual feed slot 58 multipurpose...