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... ...114 Replacing a black imaging kit ...117 Replacing a black and color imaging kit ...123 Replacing a toner cartridge...128 Replacing a developer unit ...130 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...135 Recycling Lexmark products...136 Moving the printer...136 Before moving the printer...136 Moving...Embedded Web Server...138 Setting up e-mail alerts...138 Configuring supply notifications...138 Copying printer settings to other printers...139 Troubleshooting 140 Solving basic printer problems...140 Solving printing problems...140 Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds ...
... ...114 Replacing a black imaging kit ...117 Replacing a black and color imaging kit ...123 Replacing a toner cartridge...128 Replacing a developer unit ...130 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...135 Recycling Lexmark products...136 Moving the printer...136 Before moving the printer...136 Moving...Embedded Web Server...138 Setting up e-mail alerts...138 Configuring supply notifications...138 Copying printer settings to other printers...139 Troubleshooting 140 Solving basic printer problems...140 Solving printing problems...140 Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds ...
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Dark lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE The imaging kit may be defective. If Black and color imaging kit life warning orBlack imaging kit life warning appears, replace the imaging kit. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting... the correct size setting: • For Windows users, specify the size from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the size from the Print dialog. Troubleshooting 147 Clipped images These are possible solutions. Gray background ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the...
Dark lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE The imaging kit may be defective. If Black and color imaging kit life warning orBlack imaging kit life warning appears, replace the imaging kit. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting... the correct size setting: • For Windows users, specify the size from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the size from the Print dialog. Troubleshooting 147 Clipped images These are possible solutions. Gray background ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the...
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..., white line, or incorrectly colored line These are possible solutions. THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the imaging kit. Troubleshooting 148 CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the Print dialog or the software program. Note:...CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the defective toner cartridge. The black imaging kit contains black only. Try one or more of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. CHECK THE PAGE SIZE SETTING Before sending the job to print, specify the correct page size in the ...
..., white line, or incorrectly colored line These are possible solutions. THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the imaging kit. Troubleshooting 148 CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the Print dialog or the software program. Note:...CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the defective toner cartridge. The black imaging kit contains black only. Try one or more of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. CHECK THE PAGE SIZE SETTING Before sending the job to print, specify the correct page size in the ...
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... PAPER ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY? • Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in the tray. Paper curl These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 149 Try one or more of the following : THE PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from a fresh package. •...
... PAPER ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY? • Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in the tray. Paper curl These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 149 Try one or more of the following : THE PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from a fresh package. •...
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...until Quality menu appears, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons until Color Adjust appears, and then press . Calibrating appears. THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace the imaging kit. Troubleshooting 150 Print is detected. Try one or more of imaging kits: a black and... color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. Note: The printer has two types of the following: CALIBRATE THE COLOR The printer automatically calibrates the colors whenever a new imaging...
...until Quality menu appears, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons until Color Adjust appears, and then press . Calibrating appears. THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace the imaging kit. Troubleshooting 150 Print is detected. Try one or more of imaging kits: a black and... color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. Note: The printer has two types of the following: CALIBRATE THE COLOR The printer automatically calibrates the colors whenever a new imaging...
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...a cartridge is too low. • For Windows users: from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you can calibrate the colors manually: 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 From the Admin menu, press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press . 3 ... is too light, or the RGB Contrast setting is replaced, then you use it. Troubleshooting 151 Print is detected. Try one or more of the following: CALIBRATE THE COLOR The printer will automatically calibrate the colors whenever a new imaging kit is too light These are possible solutions.
...a cartridge is too low. • For Windows users: from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you can calibrate the colors manually: 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 From the Admin menu, press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press . 3 ... is too light, or the RGB Contrast setting is replaced, then you use it. Troubleshooting 151 Print is detected. Try one or more of the following: CALIBRATE THE COLOR The printer will automatically calibrate the colors whenever a new imaging kit is too light These are possible solutions.
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... only. • The Print Defects menu prints a diagnostic list of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. Troubleshooting 152 THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace the imaging kit. The black and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When...
... only. • The Print Defects menu prints a diagnostic list of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. Troubleshooting 152 THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace the imaging kit. The black and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When...
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... contains black only. IS THERE TONER IN THE PAPER PATH? Contact Customer Support. Try one or more of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. Toner fog or background shading appears on the page These are possible solutions. The black and... solutions. CHECK THE PAPER Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer specifications. Try one or more of the following : Troubleshooting 153 Solid color pages The printer may need to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. For more information, contact Customer Support. Skewed print CHECK...
... contains black only. IS THERE TONER IN THE PAPER PATH? Contact Customer Support. Try one or more of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. Toner fog or background shading appears on the page These are possible solutions. The black and... solutions. CHECK THE PAPER Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer specifications. Try one or more of the following : Troubleshooting 153 Solid color pages The printer may need to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. For more information, contact Customer Support. Skewed print CHECK...
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... specify the type from the Print dialog. IS THERE TONER IN THE PAPER PATH? Try one or more of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray..... Transparency print quality is poor CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. The black and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Troubleshooting 154 Note: The printer has two types of the following: THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace ...
... specify the type from the Print dialog. IS THERE TONER IN THE PAPER PATH? Try one or more of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray..... Transparency print quality is poor CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. The black and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Troubleshooting 154 Note: The printer has two types of the following: THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace ...
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... Print dialog. Try one or more of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area. Solving color quality problems This section helps answer some basic color-related questions and describes how some of the features provided in the tray: 1 From the ...menu. 2 Before sending the job to solve typical color problems. Color misregistration ABCDE ABCDE Color has shifted outside of the following: REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE TONER CARTRIDGES Remove the toner cartridges, and then reinstall them. Troubleshooting 155 Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Replace the black...
... Print dialog. Try one or more of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area. Solving color quality problems This section helps answer some basic color-related questions and describes how some of the features provided in the tray: 1 From the ...menu. 2 Before sending the job to solve typical color problems. Color misregistration ABCDE ABCDE Color has shifted outside of the following: REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE TONER CARTRIDGES Remove the toner cartridges, and then reinstall them. Troubleshooting 155 Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Replace the black...
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... to be useful in a document to create yellow. The color information is strongly recommended for best color quality. Why doesn't the printed color match the color I use for the majority of colors observed in a document. Troubleshooting 156 How does the printer know what color to modify the color of describing colors by monitor variations and lighting conditions. Should I see...
... to be useful in a document to create yellow. The color information is strongly recommended for best color quality. Why doesn't the printed color match the color I use for the majority of colors observed in a document. Troubleshooting 156 How does the printer know what color to modify the color of describing colors by monitor variations and lighting conditions. Should I see...
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... specified in which the software program or the computer operating system controls the adjustment of colors. • The color conversion tables-applied to print on a computer monitor. Notes: • Manual color correction is optimized for the majority of color transparencies. Troubleshooting 157 Black toner usage is not useful if the software program does not specify...
... specified in which the software program or the computer operating system controls the adjustment of colors. • The color conversion tables-applied to print on a computer monitor. Notes: • Manual color correction is optimized for the majority of color transparencies. Troubleshooting 157 Black toner usage is not useful if the software program does not specify...
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... program. Additionally, certain situations exist in which Color Samples set to use for Web Offset Publishing) color output. • Euro CMYK-Applies color correction to approximated EuroScale color output. • Vivid CMYK-Increases the color saturation of the US CMYK color correction setting. • Off-No color correction is implemented. Troubleshooting 158 These are also available from the...
... program. Additionally, certain situations exist in which Color Samples set to use for Web Offset Publishing) color output. • Euro CMYK-Applies color correction to approximated EuroScale color output. • Vivid CMYK-Increases the color saturation of the US CMYK color correction setting. • Off-No color correction is implemented. Troubleshooting 158 These are also available from the...
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... number is to 1, the narrower the color sample range will appear. 9 Click Print to print the detailed Color Samples set. Troubleshooting 159 or Canada, call Customer Support, describe the problem you are experiencing, the message on the display, and the troubleshooting steps you have already taken to know ...your printer model type and serial number. You need to find a solution. For more information, see the label on the menu settings page. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 8...
... number is to 1, the narrower the color sample range will appear. 9 Click Print to print the detailed Color Samples set. Troubleshooting 159 or Canada, call Customer Support, describe the problem you are experiencing, the message on the display, and the troubleshooting steps you have already taken to know ...your printer model type and serial number. You need to find a solution. For more information, see the label on the menu settings page. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 8...
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... Types menu 79 Cyan Low 101 D Default Source menu 71 Defective Cartridge 105 Defragmenting Flash 101 Device Statistics menu 81 directory list, printing 60 display troubleshooting display is blank 140 display shows only diamonds 140 display, printer control panel 14 documents, printing from Macintosh computer 54 from Windows 54 E Embedded Web...
... Types menu 79 Cyan Low 101 D Default Source menu 71 Defective Cartridge 105 Defragmenting Flash 101 Device Statistics menu 81 directory list, printing 60 display troubleshooting display is blank 140 display shows only diamonds 140 display, printer control panel 14 documents, printing from Macintosh computer 54 from Windows 54 E Embedded Web...
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...different paper is needed 138 F FAQ about color printing 156 FCC notices 162, 163 fiber optic network setup 33 finding information customer support 10 publications 10 Finishing menu 89 Flash drive menu 100 flash memory card installing 21 troubleshooting 143 Flushing buffer 101 font sample list ...feeder 41 transparencies 41 Index 177 M Macintosh wireless network installation 30 Magenta Low 101 manual feeder loading 44 memory card installing 19 troubleshooting 144 menu settings loading on multiple printers 139 Menu Settings Page menu 81 menu settings pages, printing 25 menus Active NIC 82 ...
...different paper is needed 138 F FAQ about color printing 156 FCC notices 162, 163 fiber optic network setup 33 finding information customer support 10 publications 10 Finishing menu 89 Flash drive menu 100 flash memory card installing 21 troubleshooting 143 Flushing buffer 101 font sample list ...feeder 41 transparencies 41 Index 177 M Macintosh wireless network installation 30 Magenta Low 101 manual feeder loading 44 memory card installing 19 troubleshooting 144 menu settings loading on multiple printers 139 Menu Settings Page menu 81 menu settings pages, printing 25 menus Active NIC 82 ...
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...114 print quality test pages, printing 60 print quality troubleshooting blank pages 146 characters have jagged edges 146 clipped images 147 color misregistration 155 dark lines 147 gray background 147 light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 148 poor transparency quality 154 print irregularities 149... quality test pages 145 repeating defects 152 skewed print 153 solid color pages 153 toner fog or background shading 153 toner rubs off 153 toner specks 154 uneven print density 155 print troubleshooting error reading USB drive 140 incorrect characters print 141 incorrect margins ...
...114 print quality test pages, printing 60 print quality troubleshooting blank pages 146 characters have jagged edges 146 clipped images 147 color misregistration 155 dark lines 147 gray background 147 light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 148 poor transparency quality 154 print irregularities 149... quality test pages 145 repeating defects 152 skewed print 153 solid color pages 153 toner fog or background shading 153 toner rubs off 153 toner specks 154 uneven print density 155 print troubleshooting error reading USB drive 140 incorrect characters print 141 incorrect margins ...
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...104 Unsupported USB hub, please remove 105 Waiting 105 Waiting, too many events 105 Waste Toner Box 105 Yellow Low 101 printer options troubleshooting drawers 143 flash memory card 143 memory card 144 multipurpose feeder 144 option not working 143 printer problems, solving basic 140 printing directory ...pages 60 Profile List menu 81 Programming Code 103 Programming Flash 104 Q Quality menu 91 R Ready 104 recycled paper using 52 recycling Lexmark products 136 WEEE statement 167 Reload printed pages in Tray 104 Remote Management Active 104 Remove packaging material 104 Remove paper from standard ...
...104 Unsupported USB hub, please remove 105 Waiting 105 Waiting, too many events 105 Waste Toner Box 105 Yellow Low 101 printer options troubleshooting drawers 143 flash memory card 143 memory card 144 multipurpose feeder 144 option not working 143 printer problems, solving basic 140 printing directory ...pages 60 Profile List menu 81 Programming Code 103 Programming Flash 104 Q Quality menu 91 R Ready 104 recycled paper using 52 recycling Lexmark products 136 WEEE statement 167 Reload printed pages in Tray 104 Remote Management Active 104 Remove packaging material 104 Remove paper from standard ...
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...not work 142 unexpected page breaks occur 142 troubleshooting, print quality blank pages 146 characters have jagged edges 146 clipped images 147 color misregistration 155 dark lines 147 gray background 147 light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 148 poor transparency quality 154 print irregularities...print quality test pages 145 repeating defects 152 skewed print 153 solid color pages 153 toner fog or background shading 153 toner rubs off 153 toner specks 154 uneven print density 155 troubleshooting, printer options drawers 143 flash memory card 143 memory card 144 ...
...not work 142 unexpected page breaks occur 142 troubleshooting, print quality blank pages 146 characters have jagged edges 146 clipped images 147 color misregistration 155 dark lines 147 gray background 147 light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 148 poor transparency quality 154 print irregularities...print quality test pages 145 repeating defects 152 skewed print 153 solid color pages 153 toner fog or background shading 153 toner rubs off 153 toner specks 154 uneven print density 155 troubleshooting, printer options drawers 143 flash memory card 143 memory card 144 ...
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... need to 600 dpi (print quality problems should be checked at different resolution settings). - Replace if damaged. 2. b. c. Service tip Before troubleshooting any print quality problems, do the following : 1. To print a menu settings page: a. Select Print Quality Pgs, and press Select ( .... b. Select Menu Settings, and press Select ( ). Print Resolution: Set to install a developer (toner) cartridge or photoconductor unit. Color Balance: Select Reset Defaults to its default levels, do the following : 1. Once the printer has been restored to zero out all supplies...
... need to 600 dpi (print quality problems should be checked at different resolution settings). - Replace if damaged. 2. b. c. Service tip Before troubleshooting any print quality problems, do the following : 1. To print a menu settings page: a. Select Print Quality Pgs, and press Select ( .... b. Select Menu Settings, and press Select ( ). Print Resolution: Set to install a developer (toner) cartridge or photoconductor unit. Color Balance: Select Reset Defaults to its default levels, do the following : 1. Once the printer has been restored to zero out all supplies...