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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... 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. 7 2 Using the control panel Overview of the lights come on to cancel the job currently printing. ...
... 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. 7 2 Using the control panel Overview of the lights come on to cancel the job currently printing. ...
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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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Understanding the control panel lights Toner cartridge region mismatch Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Error-On What this message to clear the light sequence and continue printing. • Replace the photoconductor kit. Note: The Toner Alarm (see What...on page82 for this light sequence means: The geographic region of the printer does not match the geographic region of the printer (see Secondary error codes on page25) must be replaced soon. See Changing the photoconductor kit on page76). What you can do : • Press and release Continue ...
Understanding the control panel lights Toner cartridge region mismatch Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Error-On What this message to clear the light sequence and continue printing. • Replace the photoconductor kit. Note: The Toner Alarm (see What...on page82 for this light sequence means: The geographic region of the printer does not match the geographic region of the printer (see Secondary error codes on page25) must be replaced soon. See Changing the photoconductor kit on page76). What you can do : • Press and release Continue ...
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...the secondary message. See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information. • Press Continue to 300 dpi. • A font error occurred. • Communication with the host computer is lost. • Short paper. Understanding the control panel lights Printer error Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence ... jammed pages are cleared from the paper path. 20 What you can do : • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. What you can do : • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary...
...the secondary message. See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information. • Press Continue to 300 dpi. • A font error occurred. • Communication with the host computer is lost. • Short paper. Understanding the control panel lights Printer error Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence ... jammed pages are cleared from the paper path. 20 What you can do : • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. What you can do : • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary...
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... can do: • Make sure the print media you can do: • Remove printed pages from the output bin. • Press Continue to clear the error code. 21 What you loaded is large enough. • Open the front door, clear the paper path, and close the door to resume printing (see Clearing... in the tray, or when there is a problem feeding the print media. Understanding the control panel lights Short paper Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The output bin is full.
... can do: • Make sure the print media you can do: • Remove printed pages from the output bin. • Press Continue to clear the error code. 21 What you loaded is large enough. • Open the front door, clear the paper path, and close the door to resume printing (see Clearing... in the tray, or when there is a problem feeding the print media. Understanding the control panel lights Short paper Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The output bin is full.
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...• When the Paper Jam and Continue lights are both on, a paper jam secondary error has occurred. The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. Press and release Continue twice quickly to go for help. Secondary light sequences... = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Paper jam at the input sensor* Page Continue 26 Error Toner Low / Replace PC ...
...• When the Paper Jam and Continue lights are both on, a paper jam secondary error has occurred. The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. Press and release Continue twice quickly to go for help. Secondary light sequences... = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Paper jam at the input sensor* Page Continue 26 Error Toner Low / Replace PC ...
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See Clearing jams on page56 for more information. 25 Paper jam at the input sensor Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Paper Jam-On What this light sequence means: A paper jam has occurred at the input sensor, which can do : Clear the paper jam. Understanding the control panel lights Secondary error codes Following are explanations of what the secondary error codes mean and what you can do to clear them. What you can be either after the print media leaves the tray and enters the printer or in the manual feeder.
See Clearing jams on page56 for more information. 25 Paper jam at the input sensor Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Paper Jam-On What this light sequence means: A paper jam has occurred at the input sensor, which can do : Clear the paper jam. Understanding the control panel lights Secondary error codes Following are explanations of what the secondary error codes mean and what you can do to clear them. What you can be either after the print media leaves the tray and enters the printer or in the manual feeder.
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Understanding the control panel lights Complex page Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Error-On What this error in the Local Printer Setup Utility. - Set Page Protect to clear the error code and continue processing the print job (some of text or graphics on the page and deleting unnecessary downloaded fonts or...
Understanding the control panel lights Complex page Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Error-On What this error in the Local Printer Setup Utility. - Set Page Protect to clear the error code and continue processing the print job (some of text or graphics on the page and deleting unnecessary downloaded fonts or...
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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. 56 See Secondary error codes on . Press and release Continue twice quickly to display the specific secondary error paper jam light sequence. Clearing jams Clearing jams When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and the control panel Paper Jam and Continue lights come on page25 for more information.
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. 56 See Secondary error codes on . Press and release Continue twice quickly to display the specific secondary error paper jam light sequence. Clearing jams Clearing jams When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and the control panel Paper Jam and Continue lights come on page25 for more information.
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... ready 13 Offline 13 Photoconductor kit near full 17 Printer error 20 Programming engine code 18 Programming system code 18 Ready/Power Saver 11 Replace photoconductor kit 18 Resetting printer 15 Restoring factory defaults 15 secondary error codes 25 Service error 19 Toner low 16, 35, 36 Waiting 12 lights...optional) 53 E electronic emission statement 93 emission statement 93 envelopes 46 Error light 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 34 secondary error codes 25 See also control panel, secondary error codes extending trays 52 F FCC statement 93 folio 52 G guidelines paper ...
... ready 13 Offline 13 Photoconductor kit near full 17 Printer error 20 Programming engine code 18 Programming system code 18 Ready/Power Saver 11 Replace photoconductor kit 18 Resetting printer 15 Restoring factory defaults 15 secondary error codes 25 Service error 19 Toner low 16, 35, 36 Waiting 12 lights...optional) 53 E electronic emission statement 93 emission statement 93 envelopes 46 Error light 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 34 secondary error codes 25 See also control panel, secondary error codes extending trays 52 F FCC statement 93 folio 52 G guidelines paper ...
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Index S safety information 2 secondary error codes 25 Complex page 29 Font error 31 Host interface disabled 30, 32 Insufficient collation area 30 Insufficient printer memory 31 Invalid engine code 34 Memory full 33 Paper jam in the 250-sheet tray 27 Paper jam in the manual feeder 26 Paper jams as a printed job exits ...the tray 26 Paper jams as it exits the tray into the printer 26 PPDS font error 31 Short paper 33 service error lights 19...
Index S safety information 2 secondary error codes 25 Complex page 29 Font error 31 Host interface disabled 30, 32 Insufficient collation area 30 Insufficient printer memory 31 Invalid engine code 34 Memory full 33 Paper jam in the 250-sheet tray 27 Paper jam in the manual feeder 26 Paper jams as a printed job exits ...the tray 26 Paper jams as it exits the tray into the printer 26 PPDS font error 31 Short paper 33 service error lights 19...
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... E250dn 1-2 Specifications 1-3 Memory 1-3 Print speed 1-3 Print quality 1-3 Media trays and supply capacity 1-4 Connectivity and compatibility 1-5 Types of print media 1-6 Tips on preventing jams 1-7 Paper path 1-7 Tools 1-8 Acronyms 1-9 Diagnostic information 2-1 Start 2-1 Power-On Self Test (POST) sequence 2-2 Light patterns and error messages 2-2 Common primary light patterns 2-3 Primary codes 2-4 Common secondary light patterns 2-12 Secondary error codes...
... E250dn 1-2 Specifications 1-3 Memory 1-3 Print speed 1-3 Print quality 1-3 Media trays and supply capacity 1-4 Connectivity and compatibility 1-5 Types of print media 1-6 Tips on preventing jams 1-7 Paper path 1-7 Tools 1-8 Acronyms 1-9 Diagnostic information 2-1 Start 2-1 Power-On Self Test (POST) sequence 2-2 Light patterns and error messages 2-2 Common primary light patterns 2-3 Primary codes 2-4 Common secondary light patterns 2-12 Secondary error codes...
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... diagnostic information in this manual leads to verify the repair. General information 1-1 Models There are monochrome laser printers designed for more information. See "Repair information" on legal). General information The Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn are two models covered in this manual: • E250d-16MB memory standard, a parallel USB ...the correct field replaceable unit (FRU) or part. See "Diagnostic information" on page 2-1 for single users or small workgroups. Use the error code charts, symptom index, and service checks to help identify parts. 4512-220, -230 1.
... diagnostic information in this manual leads to verify the repair. General information 1-1 Models There are monochrome laser printers designed for more information. See "Repair information" on legal). General information The Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn are two models covered in this manual: • E250d-16MB memory standard, a parallel USB ...the correct field replaceable unit (FRU) or part. See "Diagnostic information" on page 2-1 for single users or small workgroups. Use the error code charts, symptom index, and service checks to help identify parts. 4512-220, -230 1.
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... sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing after correcting error, such as a paper jam. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code following an error. • Press and release Cancel to reset the printer. 1-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn 4512-220, -230 Overview of the lights come on to cancel...
... sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing after correcting error, such as a paper jam. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code following an error. • Press and release Cancel to reset the printer. 1-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn 4512-220, -230 Overview of the lights come on to cancel...
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... (see "Service tertiary error codes" on momentarily 2. All operator panel lights on page 2-25) indicate specific errors. However, if is a problem in the printer such as the primary notification or code. If is sent to temperature (5-20 additional seconds, depending on the initial temperature of support. 2-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn The secondary code indicates an area...
... (see "Service tertiary error codes" on momentarily 2. All operator panel lights on page 2-25) indicate specific errors. However, if is a problem in the printer such as the primary notification or code. If is sent to temperature (5-20 additional seconds, depending on the initial temperature of support. 2-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn The secondary code indicates an area...
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... Cancel to cancel the print job. 2-10 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn Action • Make sure the print media that is loaded is too short to print the formatted data. Action • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. • Press Continue to clear the secondary...in the way, or when there is lost. • Short media. Paper jam printer error z z Meaning The printer has a paper jam. Action • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. • Press Continue to resume printing once all the jammed pages are cleared from ...
... Cancel to cancel the print job. 2-10 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn Action • Make sure the print media that is loaded is too short to print the formatted data. Action • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. • Press Continue to clear the secondary...in the way, or when there is lost. • Short media. Paper jam printer error z z Meaning The printer has a paper jam. Action • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. • Press Continue to resume printing once all the jammed pages are cleared from ...
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Output bin full ✷ Meaning The output bin is full. Action • Remove printed pages from the output bin. • Press Continue to clear the error code. 4512-220, -230 Diagnostic information 2-11
Output bin full ✷ Meaning The output bin is full. Action • Remove printed pages from the output bin. • Press Continue to clear the error code. 4512-220, -230 Diagnostic information 2-11
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...) z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z ✷ ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ ✷ z 2-12 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn 4512-220, -230 Common secondary light patterns When the Paper jam and Continue lights are both on, a paper jam has occurred with a secondary error code. Press and release Continue twice quickly to go for help. Secondary light...duplex rear) 15 Paper jam (duplex - The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence.
...) z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z ✷ ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ ✷ z 2-12 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn 4512-220, -230 Common secondary light patterns When the Paper jam and Continue lights are both on, a paper jam has occurred with a secondary error code. Press and release Continue twice quickly to go for help. Secondary light...duplex rear) 15 Paper jam (duplex - The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence.
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deficient 18 z memory Font error 18 z Insufficient defrag memory 19 z ENA connection lost 19 z ✷ Host interface disabled 19 z ✷ Memory full 20 z Short media 20 z Invalid engine code 20 z Invalid network code 21 z Toner cartridge region 21 z mismatch Change toner cartridge / ...interface errors 18 z z Resource save off - 4512-220, -230 When the Error and Continue lights are both on, a printer error has occurred with a secondary code. The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light...
deficient 18 z memory Font error 18 z Insufficient defrag memory 19 z ENA connection lost 19 z ✷ Host interface disabled 19 z ✷ Memory full 20 z Short media 20 z Invalid engine code 20 z Invalid network code 21 z Toner cartridge region 21 z mismatch Change toner cartridge / ...interface errors 18 z z Resource save off - 4512-220, -230 When the Error and Continue lights are both on, a printer error has occurred with a secondary code. The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light...