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...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 the printer to another location...136 Shipping the printer ...136... 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 140 Error message about reading USB drive appears......
...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 the printer to another location...136 Shipping the printer ...136... 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 140 Error message about reading USB drive appears......
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... characters print...141 Tray linking does not work...142 Large jobs do not collate ...142 Unexpected page breaks occur...142 Solving option problems...143 Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed 143 Drawers...143 Flash memory card...143 Multipurpose feeder...144 Memory... remains after jam is cleared ...145 Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam 145 Solving print quality problems...145 Isolating print quality problems...145 Blank pages...146 Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...146 Clipped images...147 Dark lines ...147 Gray background ...147...
... characters print...141 Tray linking does not work...142 Large jobs do not collate ...142 Unexpected page breaks occur...142 Solving option problems...143 Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed 143 Drawers...143 Flash memory card...143 Multipurpose feeder...144 Memory... remains after jam is cleared ...145 Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam 145 Solving print quality problems...145 Isolating print quality problems...145 Blank pages...146 Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...146 Clipped images...147 Dark lines ...147 Gray background ...147...
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...Thick paper may be stiff enough to 47 lb bond) paper, use grain long fibers. Weight The printer can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. Grain is time to high temperatures. Paper guidelines Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics... paper in a sheet of the paper. Condition paper before printing. Paper and specialty media guide Additional information for printing on Lexmark.com/publications. Grain direction Grain refers to feed the paper correctly. This limits the exposure of paper to moisture changes that ...
...Thick paper may be stiff enough to 47 lb bond) paper, use grain long fibers. Weight The printer can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. Grain is time to high temperatures. Paper guidelines Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics... paper in a sheet of the paper. Condition paper before printing. Paper and specialty media guide Additional information for printing on Lexmark.com/publications. Grain direction Grain refers to feed the paper correctly. This limits the exposure of paper to moisture changes that ...
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... surface papers, or curled papers • Recycled papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European) • Paper weighing less than ±2.3 mm (±0.9 in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality.
... surface papers, or curled papers • Recycled papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European) • Paper weighing less than ±2.3 mm (±0.9 in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality.
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...°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions. • To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on transparencies: • Feed transparencies from sticking together. • We recommend Lexmark part number 12A8240 for letter-size transparencies and Lexmark part number 12A8241 for laser printers. Source or process Print side and paper orientation...
...°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions. • To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on transparencies: • Feed transparencies from sticking together. • We recommend Lexmark part number 12A8240 for letter-size transparencies and Lexmark part number 12A8241 for laser printers. Source or process Print side and paper orientation...
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... the Card Stock Weight to Normal or Heavy. • Be aware that may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other paper handling problems. • Check with the manufacturer or vendor to the sheet edge. Print samples on using card stock Card stock is heavy, single-ply specialty media...
... the Card Stock Weight to Normal or Heavy. • Be aware that may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other paper handling problems. • Check with the manufacturer or vendor to the sheet edge. Print samples on using card stock Card stock is heavy, single-ply specialty media...
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... control panel 1 Press . Printing information pages Printing a font sample list To print samples of the fonts currently available for CONFIG MENU to isolate print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Hold down and the right arrow button while turning the printer on. 3 Release the buttons when the dots appear, and wait...
... control panel 1 Press . Printing information pages Printing a font sample list To print samples of the fonts currently available for CONFIG MENU to isolate print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Hold down and the right arrow button while turning the printer on. 3 Release the buttons when the dots appear, and wait...
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When one tray is nearly empty, and print quality problems may result. Supplies menu Menu item Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, or Black Toner Cartridges Early Warning Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported Imaging Kit ...
When one tray is nearly empty, and print quality problems may result. Supplies menu Menu item Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, or Black Toner Cartridges Early Warning Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported Imaging Kit ...
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... any resident demo pages Note: The page prints when this item is selected. Print Defects menu Menu item Print Defects Description Prints a diagnostic list of problems Notes: • The page prints when this item is selected. Network/Ports Active NIC menu Menu item Active NIC Auto List of networks Description Shows...
... any resident demo pages Note: The page prints when this item is selected. Print Defects menu Menu item Print Defects Description Prints a diagnostic list of problems Notes: • The page prints when this item is selected. Network/Ports Active NIC menu Menu item Active NIC Auto List of networks Description Shows...
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... Flash Description Prints a page containing the PostScript error Note: Off is the factory default setting. Provides an estimate of the percentage coverage of a print job problem Notes: • When Activate is selected, all data sent to the printer is the factory default setting. Establishes the font search order Notes: • Resident...
... Flash Description Prints a page containing the PostScript error Note: Off is the factory default setting. Provides an estimate of the percentage coverage of a print job problem Notes: • When Activate is selected, all data sent to the printer is the factory default setting. Establishes the font search order Notes: • Resident...
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...information regarding tested and approved USB flash memory devices, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Jobs do not print These are correct. Press printer ... for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer off and contact Customer Support. Solving printing problems Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds The printer self test failed. Turn the...wait about reading USB drive appears Make sure the USB drive is supported. This often fixes the problem. Troubleshooting 140 Once you have checked each of paper from the standard exit bin. Error message ...
...information regarding tested and approved USB flash memory devices, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Jobs do not print These are correct. Press printer ... for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer off and contact Customer Support. Solving printing problems Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds The printer self test failed. Turn the...wait about reading USB drive appears Make sure the USB drive is supported. This often fixes the problem. Troubleshooting 140 Once you have checked each of paper from the standard exit bin. Error message ...
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... the printer on . For more information, see the hardware setup documentation that came with the option, or go to www.lexmark.com/publications to the printer system board. Solving option problems Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is not listed, then reinstall it. CHECK TO SEE IF THE OPTION...
... the printer on . For more information, see the hardware setup documentation that came with the option, or go to www.lexmark.com/publications to the printer system board. Solving option problems Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is not listed, then reinstall it. CHECK TO SEE IF THE OPTION...
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... the 650-sheet duo drawer (multipurpose feeder) is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The outlet has power. Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams These are possible solutions. Memory card Make sure the memory card is securely connected to the correct position for service. For more...
... the 650-sheet duo drawer (multipurpose feeder) is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The outlet has power. Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams These are possible solutions. Memory card Make sure the memory card is securely connected to the correct position for service. For more...
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... the print quality test pages: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Load letter- Isolating print quality problems To help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting 145 CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in its original wrapper until ...MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from the entire paper path, and then press . Solving print quality problems The information in the following topics may have a printer part that jammed does not reprint after jam is cleared The paper path is ...
... the print quality test pages: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Load letter- Isolating print quality problems To help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting 145 CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in its original wrapper until ...MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from the entire paper path, and then press . Solving print quality problems The information in the following topics may have a printer part that jammed does not reprint after jam is cleared The paper path is ...
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... MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge Low appears, order a new cartridge. The black imaging kit contains black only. Note: The printer has two types of problems. For more information, see "Menu Settings Page menu" on page 81. The black and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The black...
... MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge Low appears, order a new cartridge. The black imaging kit contains black only. Note: The printer has two types of problems. For more information, see "Menu Settings Page menu" on page 81. The black and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The black...
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...Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to solve typical color problems. Color misregistration ABCDE ABCDE Color has shifted outside of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area. These are possible ...the tray: 1 From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Print dialog. Troubleshooting 155 Solving color quality problems This section helps answer some basic color-related questions and describes how some of the following: REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE TONER CARTRIDGES ...
...Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to solve typical color problems. Color misregistration ABCDE ABCDE Color has shifted outside of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area. These are possible ...the tray: 1 From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Print dialog. Troubleshooting 155 Solving color quality problems This section helps answer some basic color-related questions and describes how some of the following: REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE TONER CARTRIDGES ...
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... to produce the desired color. The default settings in Auto Color Correction mode generally approximate the colors of each object in solving certain color-matching problems, see the software program Help topics. The color conversion tables used in the PostScript driver provide the preferred color quality for the best color? Troubleshooting...
... to produce the desired color. The default settings in Auto Color Correction mode generally approximate the colors of each object in solving certain color-matching problems, see the software program Help topics. The color conversion tables used in the PostScript driver provide the preferred color quality for the best color? Troubleshooting...
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...) will slightly increase or decrease the amount of toner used for the majority of colors. • The color conversion tables-applied to process objects. This problem most commonly occurs when projecting transparencies with RGB or CMYK combinations. Black toner usage is optimized for printing photographs. • Display-True Black-Produces an...
...) will slightly increase or decrease the amount of toner used for the majority of colors. • The color conversion tables-applied to process objects. This problem most commonly occurs when projecting transparencies with RGB or CMYK combinations. Black toner usage is optimized for printing photographs. • Display-True Black-Produces an...
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... Detailed Options page appears, select a color conversion table. 7 Enter the RGB or CMYK color number. A detailed Color Samples set to use for a particular color-matching problem depends on the Color Correction setting being printed (text, graphics, or images), and how the color of the US CMYK color correction setting. • Off...
... Detailed Options page appears, select a color conversion table. 7 Enter the RGB or CMYK color number. A detailed Color Samples set to use for a particular color-matching problem depends on the Color Correction setting being printed (text, graphics, or images), and how the color of the US CMYK color correction setting. • Off...