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... 6 1 Error 5 Ready 2 Paper Jam 6 Cancel button 3 Load Paper 7 Continue button 4 Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Following a common error light sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code. • Press... and release Cancel to reset the printer. Overview of the lights come on to cancel the job currently printing. • Press and hold Cancel until all of the control panel 2 Overview of the control...
... 6 1 Error 5 Ready 2 Paper Jam 6 Cancel button 3 Load Paper 7 Continue button 4 Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Following a common error light sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code. • Press... and release Cancel to reset the printer. Overview of the lights come on to cancel the job currently printing. • Press and hold Cancel until all of the control panel 2 Overview of the control...
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... off, on their sequence. Common light sequences = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Ready / Power Saver Continue Toner Low / Error Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam ...Busy Hex Trace Ready Waiting Flushing / Resolution reduced Not ready (printer is offline) Close door Insufficient collation area / Insufficient memory Understanding the control panel lights 3 Understanding the control panel lights The control panel lights mean different things, depending on , and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, intervention, or service.
... off, on their sequence. Common light sequences = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Ready / Power Saver Continue Toner Low / Error Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam ...Busy Hex Trace Ready Waiting Flushing / Resolution reduced Not ready (printer is offline) Close door Insufficient collation area / Insufficient memory Understanding the control panel lights 3 Understanding the control panel lights The control panel lights mean different things, depending on , and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, intervention, or service.
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Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Complex page Continue Toner Low / Error Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Cancel job/ Reset printer Load print media Load manual feeder Toner low Toner cartridge region mismatch Photoconductor kit life warning Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop) Programming engine code/ Programming system code Understanding the control panel lights 4
Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Complex page Continue Toner Low / Error Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Cancel job/ Reset printer Load print media Load manual feeder Toner low Toner cartridge region mismatch Photoconductor kit life warning Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop) Programming engine code/ Programming system code Understanding the control panel lights 4
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Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Invalid engine code / Invalid network code Continue Toner Low / Error Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Network interface errors / Host interface disabled Service error Printer error Paper jam printer error Short paper Output bin full Understanding the control panel lights 5
Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Invalid engine code / Invalid network code Continue Toner Low / Error Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Network interface errors / Host interface disabled Service error Printer error Paper jam printer error Short paper Output bin full Understanding the control panel lights 5
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...and network setup pages 6 The Load Paper, Toner Low / Replace PC Kit, Ready and Continue lights appear. 8 Release the Continue button. 9 Turn the printer 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. Printing a test page from the On the menu settings page: - Factory defaults have been reset. button from your computer 1 Click Start Æ ...
...and network setup pages 6 The Load Paper, Toner Low / Replace PC Kit, Ready and Continue lights appear. 8 Release the Continue button. 9 Turn the printer 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. Printing a test page from the On the menu settings page: - Factory defaults have been reset. button from your computer 1 Click Start Æ ...
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Loading the 250-sheet tray 11 5 Adjust the side paper guides to fit lightly against the paper stack. 6 Insert the 250-sheet tray. 7 Extend the paper support on the output bin.
Loading the 250-sheet tray 11 5 Adjust the side paper guides to fit lightly against the paper stack. 6 Insert the 250-sheet tray. 7 Extend the paper support on the output bin.
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.... Note: If you want to print the job. A list of the printer. When closed, all print media comes out the rear exit. The Cancel job light sequence is being canceled. Using the rear exit 14
.... Note: If you want to print the job. A list of the printer. When closed, all print media comes out the rear exit. The Cancel job light sequence is being canceled. Using the rear exit 14
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Clearing jams 16 We recommend clearing the entire paper path when a paper jam occurs. 1 Remove all paper from the 150-sheet output bin. 2 If you are feeding paper from the 250-sheet tray, remove the tray. 3 Remove the jammed pages. For more information, see the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer. Clearing jams When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and the control panel Paper Jam and Continue lights come on.
Clearing jams 16 We recommend clearing the entire paper path when a paper jam occurs. 1 Remove all paper from the 150-sheet output bin. 2 If you are feeding paper from the 250-sheet tray, remove the tray. 3 Remove the jammed pages. For more information, see the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer. Clearing jams When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and the control panel Paper Jam and Continue lights come on.
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... Storing supplies ...47 Tips on letterhead ...66 3 Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Chapter 2: Using the control panel 7 Overview 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...
... Storing supplies ...47 Tips on letterhead ...66 3 Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Chapter 2: Using the control panel 7 Overview 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...
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...photoconductor levels 78 Ordering a maintenance kit ...78 Recognizing the control panel light sequences 79 Changing the toner cartridge ...80 Changing the photoconductor kit ...82 Recycling Lexmark products ...84 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 85 General problems ...85 Lexmark Status Messenger Utility ...86 Selecting printer operating mode ...86 Turning on ... notices ...93 Noise emission levels ...95 Product energy consumption ...95 Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive 96 Laser notice ...96 Statement of Limited Warranty for Lexmark E250d and E250dn 96 Index ...99 4
...photoconductor levels 78 Ordering a maintenance kit ...78 Recognizing the control panel light sequences 79 Changing the toner cartridge ...80 Changing the photoconductor kit ...82 Recycling Lexmark products ...84 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 85 General problems ...85 Lexmark Status Messenger Utility ...86 Selecting printer operating mode ...86 Turning on ... notices ...93 Noise emission levels ...95 Product energy consumption ...95 Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive 96 Laser notice ...96 Statement of Limited Warranty for Lexmark E250d and E250dn 96 Index ...99 4
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... 2 Paper Jam 3 Load Paper 4 Toner Low / Replace PC Kit 5 Ready 6 Cancel button 7 Continue button Following a common error light sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code. • Press and release ...
... 2 Paper Jam 3 Load Paper 4 Toner Low / Replace PC Kit 5 Ready 6 Cancel button 7 Continue button Following a common error light sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code. • Press and release ...
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... off, on what it means. Common light sequences = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Ready / Power Saver Page Continue 11 Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam ... / Resolution 13 reduced Not ready 13 (printer is offline) Close door 14 Insufficient collation area 14 / Insufficient memory 8 The following table shows the most common light sequences. Click the indicated page for more information on , and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, intervention, or service. Understanding the control...
... off, on what it means. Common light sequences = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Ready / Power Saver Page Continue 11 Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam ... / Resolution 13 reduced Not ready 13 (printer is offline) Close door 14 Insufficient collation area 14 / Insufficient memory 8 The following table shows the most common light sequences. Click the indicated page for more information on , and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, intervention, or service. Understanding the control...
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Understanding the control panel lights Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Complex page Page Continue 14 Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Cancel job/ Reset printer 15 Load print media 15 Load manual feeder 16 Toner low 16 Toner cartridge region 17 mismatch Photoconductor kit life 17 warning Replace photoconductor 18 (printer hard stop) Programming engine 18 code/ Programming system code Invalid engine code / 19 Invalid network code 9
Understanding the control panel lights Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Complex page Page Continue 14 Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Cancel job/ Reset printer 15 Load print media 15 Load manual feeder 16 Toner low 16 Toner cartridge region 17 mismatch Photoconductor kit life 17 warning Replace photoconductor 18 (printer hard stop) Programming engine 18 code/ Programming system code Invalid engine code / 19 Invalid network code 9
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Following are explanations of what the primary light sequences or codes mean and what you can do to clear them. 10 Understanding the control panel lights Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Page Network interface errors 19 / Host interface disabled Continue Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Service error 19 Printer error* 20 Paper jam printer error* 20 Short paper 21 Output bin full 21 *See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information.
Following are explanations of what the primary light sequences or codes mean and what you can do to clear them. 10 Understanding the control panel lights Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Page Network interface errors 19 / Host interface disabled Continue Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Service error 19 Printer error* 20 Paper jam printer error* 20 Short paper 21 Output bin full 21 *See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information.
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..., menu settings pages, or Print Quality Test Pages: - The Ready light is displayed as the pages print. Press and release Cancel to cancel the print job. - Busy Light sequence: • Ready-Blinking What this light sequence means: • The printer is ready to reset the printer.... to stop processing. - The Busy message is on when printing stops. - Understanding the control panel lights Primary codes Ready / Power Saver Light sequence: • Ready-On What this light sequence means: • The printer is busy receiving and processing data or printing. • The ...
..., menu settings pages, or Print Quality Test Pages: - The Ready light is displayed as the pages print. Press and release Cancel to cancel the print job. - Busy Light sequence: • Ready-Blinking What this light sequence means: • The printer is ready to reset the printer.... to stop processing. - The Busy message is on when printing stops. - Understanding the control panel lights Primary codes Ready / Power Saver Light sequence: • Ready-On What this light sequence means: • The printer is busy receiving and processing data or printing. • The ...
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...: • Continue-On • Ready-On What this light sequence means: The printer is in the Ready mode, and Hex Trace is waiting until a print timeout occurs, or until it receives additional data. What ... buffer. • Press and release Cancel to cancel the print job. • Press and hold Cancel to reset the printer. 12 Understanding the control panel lights Hex Trace Ready Light sequence: Ready-Slow Blinking What this light sequence means: The printer is active.
...: • Continue-On • Ready-On What this light sequence means: The printer is in the Ready mode, and Hex Trace is waiting until a print timeout occurs, or until it receives additional data. What ... buffer. • Press and release Cancel to cancel the print job. • Press and hold Cancel to reset the printer. 12 Understanding the control panel lights Hex Trace Ready Light sequence: Ready-Slow Blinking What this light sequence means: The printer is active.
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to return to the Ready to return to reset the printer. Not ready Light sequence: Continue-On What this light sequence means: • The printer is flushing corrupted print data. • The printer is processing data or printing pages, but the resolution ...do : • Press and release Continue state. • Press and release Cancel state. Understanding the control panel lights Flushing / Resolution reduced Light sequence: • Ready-Blinking • Error-Blinking What this light sequence means: The printer is reduced from 600 dots per inch (dpi) to 300 dpi to prevent a memory...
to return to the Ready to return to reset the printer. Not ready Light sequence: Continue-On What this light sequence means: • The printer is flushing corrupted print data. • The printer is processing data or printing pages, but the resolution ...do : • Press and release Continue state. • Press and release Cancel state. Understanding the control panel lights Flushing / Resolution reduced Light sequence: • Ready-Blinking • Error-Blinking What this light sequence means: The printer is reduced from 600 dots per inch (dpi) to 300 dpi to prevent a memory...
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...• Press Cancel to reset the printer. What you can do : Close the door. Insufficient collation area / Insufficient memory Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer memory is , too large for the printer memory). Complex page... Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer front door is open. Understanding the control panel lights Close door Light sequence: • Error-On What this light sequence means: The page may not print ...
...• Press Cancel to reset the printer. What you can do : Close the door. Insufficient collation area / Insufficient memory Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer memory is , too large for the printer memory). Complex page... Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer front door is open. Understanding the control panel lights Close door Light sequence: • Error-On What this light sequence means: The page may not print ...
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...• The current print job is canceled. • The printer is out of print media at the indicated source. Understanding the control panel lights Cancel job / Reset printer Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Load Paper-On • Paper ...Jam-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer is resetting to the user default settings. What you restore the factory default settings. A user default setting remains in effect ...
...• The current print job is canceled. • The printer is out of print media at the indicated source. Understanding the control panel lights Cancel job / Reset printer Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Load Paper-On • Paper ...Jam-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer is resetting to the user default settings. What you restore the factory default settings. A user default setting remains in effect ...
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... off. • Remove the toner cartridge, and shake it to receive and process data. Toner low Light sequence: • Continue-On • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On What this light sequence means: The printer prompts you can do : • Load print media into the manual feeder.... Continue to resume printing. • Press and hold Cancel to reset the printer. Understanding the control panel lights Load manual feeder Light sequence: • Load Paper-On What this light sequence means: The printer is getting low. What you to load a single sheet of print media in the...
... off. • Remove the toner cartridge, and shake it to receive and process data. Toner low Light sequence: • Continue-On • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On What this light sequence means: The printer prompts you can do : • Load print media into the manual feeder.... Continue to resume printing. • Press and hold Cancel to reset the printer. Understanding the control panel lights Load manual feeder Light sequence: • Load Paper-On What this light sequence means: The printer is getting low. What you to load a single sheet of print media in the...