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Quick Reference Printer Overview 7 6 5 4 1 1 150-sheet output bin 2 250-sheet tray 3 550-sheet drawer (optional) 4 Manual feeder 5 Front door 6 Control panel 7 Paper support 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Rear exit 2 Power button 3 Power cord connect 4 Dust cover (not available for some models) 5 USB connect 6 Parallel connect 7 Ethernet connect Quick Reference 1
Quick Reference Printer Overview 7 6 5 4 1 1 150-sheet output bin 2 250-sheet tray 3 550-sheet drawer (optional) 4 Manual feeder 5 Front door 6 Control panel 7 Paper support 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Rear exit 2 Power button 3 Power cord connect 4 Dust cover (not available for some models) 5 USB connect 6 Parallel connect 7 Ethernet connect Quick Reference 1
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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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Get the most from your printer by properly loading the trays. Never mix media types within a tray. Use rear exit for 20 lb print media, unless otherwise noted. † Grain short is recommended that print media smaller than 8 1/2 x 11 in . Manual feeder: 76-216 x 127-356 mm (3.0-8.5 x 5.0-14.0 in.) (includes 3...front of the tray. cards) Note: It is recommended. What types of print media can be loaded? 8 Source 250-sheet tray 550-sheet drawer Manual feeder Sizes A4, A5, A6 (grain long only), JIS B5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement A4, A5, JIS B5, letter, legal,...
Get the most from your printer by properly loading the trays. Never mix media types within a tray. Use rear exit for 20 lb print media, unless otherwise noted. † Grain short is recommended that print media smaller than 8 1/2 x 11 in . Manual feeder: 76-216 x 127-356 mm (3.0-8.5 x 5.0-14.0 in.) (includes 3...front of the tray. cards) Note: It is recommended. What types of print media can be loaded? 8 Source 250-sheet tray 550-sheet drawer Manual feeder Sizes A4, A5, A6 (grain long only), JIS B5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement A4, A5, JIS B5, letter, legal,...
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... maximum paper fill indicator Note: To load legal- The single-sheet rear exit provides a straight-through path to 150 sheets. Use the manual feeder for legal- Where can print media be loaded in the printer? 9 or folio-size paper" on top of the tray. The output bin on page 12. Your... printer has two standard paper sources: a 250-sheet tray and a single-sheet manual feeder. or folio-size paper, extend the length of the printer holds up to help reduce curling and potential jams. This is especially useful for ...
... maximum paper fill indicator Note: To load legal- The single-sheet rear exit provides a straight-through path to 150 sheets. Use the manual feeder for legal- Where can print media be loaded in the printer? 9 or folio-size paper" on top of the tray. The output bin on page 12. Your... printer has two standard paper sources: a 250-sheet tray and a single-sheet manual feeder. or folio-size paper, extend the length of the printer holds up to help reduce curling and potential jams. This is especially useful for ...
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... at a time. Oil from your driver CD, or see "Using the Local Printer Settings Utility" on page 7. on acceptable print media to use the manual feeder to the manual feeder, and push it into the printer until it feeds into the feeder. Loading the 250-sheet tray 13 You must set... the paper size before using the manual feeder. Forcing the media causes jams. • Insert ...
... at a time. Oil from your driver CD, or see "Using the Local Printer Settings Utility" on page 7. on acceptable print media to use the manual feeder to the manual feeder, and push it into the printer until it feeds into the feeder. Loading the 250-sheet tray 13 You must set... the paper size before using the manual feeder. Forcing the media causes jams. • Insert ...
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...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 menu ...38 Parallel menu ...39 Setup menu ...39 USB menu ...... exit ...55 Clearing jams ...56 Chapter 5: Printing tasks 60 Manually feeding a print job ...60 Printing on both sides of print media can be loaded? ...41 Where can print media be loaded in the printer 42 Selecting print media ...43 Paper ...43 Preprinted forms and ...
...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 menu ...38 Parallel menu ...39 Setup menu ...39 USB menu ...... exit ...55 Clearing jams ...56 Chapter 5: Printing tasks 60 Manually feeding a print job ...60 Printing on both sides of print media can be loaded? ...41 Where can print media be loaded in the printer 42 Selecting print media ...43 Paper ...43 Preprinted forms and ...
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1 Printer overview 1 150-sheet output bin 2 250-sheet tray 3 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer (optional) 4 Manual feeder 5 Front door 6 Control panel 7 Paper support 5
1 Printer overview 1 150-sheet output bin 2 250-sheet tray 3 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer (optional) 4 Manual feeder 5 Front door 6 Control panel 7 Paper support 5
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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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... receive and process data. What you can do : • Load print media into the manual feeder. • Press Continue to resume printing. • Press and hold Cancel to reset the printer. What you can do : • Press and release Continue to clear the light sequence ... Replace the toner cartridge. (See Changing the toner cartridge on page80 for help.) • Turn the printer back on. 16 In addition, the toner in the manual feeder. Understanding the control panel lights Load manual feeder Light sequence: • Load Paper-On What this light sequence means: The...
... receive and process data. What you can do : • Load print media into the manual feeder. • Press Continue to resume printing. • Press and hold Cancel to reset the printer. What you can do : • Press and release Continue to clear the light sequence ... Replace the toner cartridge. (See Changing the toner cartridge on page80 for help.) • Turn the printer back on. 16 In addition, the toner in the manual feeder. Understanding the control panel lights Load manual feeder Light sequence: • Load Paper-On What this light sequence means: The...
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... shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. 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 Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Paper jam in the... manual 26 feeder Paper jam between the 26 input and exit sensor Paper jams at the exit 26 sensor Paper jam in the 250- 27 sheet ...
... shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. 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 Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Paper jam in the... manual 26 feeder Paper jam between the 26 input and exit sensor Paper jams at the exit 26 sensor Paper jam in the 250- 27 sheet ...
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Understanding the control panel lights Secondary light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Invalid engine code Page Continue 34 Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Invalid network code 34 Toner cartridge region 34 mismatch Change toner cartridge / 35 invalid refill Missing / Defective toner 35 cartridge Unsupported toner 36 cartridge *Paper jams at the input sensor can be either after the paper leaves the tray and enters the printer or in the manual feeder. 24
Understanding the control panel lights Secondary light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Invalid engine code Page Continue 34 Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Invalid network code 34 Toner cartridge region 34 mismatch Change toner cartridge / 35 invalid refill Missing / Defective toner 35 cartridge Unsupported toner 36 cartridge *Paper jams at the input sensor can be either after the paper leaves the tray and enters the printer or in the manual feeder. 24
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What you can do to clear them. See Clearing jams on page56 for more information. 25 Understanding the control panel lights Secondary error codes Following are explanations of what the secondary error codes mean and what you can do : Clear the paper jam. 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 be either after the print media leaves the tray and enters the printer or in the manual feeder.
What you can do to clear them. See Clearing jams on page56 for more information. 25 Understanding the control panel lights Secondary error codes Following are explanations of what the secondary error codes mean and what you can do : Clear the paper jam. 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 be either after the print media leaves the tray and enters the printer or in the manual feeder.
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... Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Paper Jam-On What this light sequence means: A paper jam has occurred. The jammed paper is exiting the printer. See Clearing jams on page56 for more information. What you can do : Clear the paper jam. What you can do : Clear the paper jam. See... Clearing jams on page56 for more information. Understanding the control panel lights Paper jam in the manual feeder Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Toner-On • Paper Jam-On What this light sequence means: A paper jam has ...
... Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Paper Jam-On What this light sequence means: A paper jam has occurred. The jammed paper is exiting the printer. See Clearing jams on page56 for more information. What you can do : Clear the paper jam. What you can do : Clear the paper jam. See... Clearing jams on page56 for more information. Understanding the control panel lights Paper jam in the manual feeder Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Toner-On • Paper Jam-On What this light sequence means: A paper jam has ...
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... JISB5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement 250-sheet drawer (optional) or 550-sheet drawer (optional) A4, A5, JISB5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement Manual feeder A4, A5, A6 (grain long only), JISB5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement, Universal‡ 7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5 Types Weight ...than 8.5 x 11 in. be loaded with the short edge toward the front of print media can be loaded? Get the most from your printer by properly loading the trays. Never mix media types within a tray. cards) Note: It is recommended. 4 Print media tasks and tips ...
... JISB5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement 250-sheet drawer (optional) or 550-sheet drawer (optional) A4, A5, JISB5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement Manual feeder A4, A5, A6 (grain long only), JISB5, letter, legal, executive, folio, statement, Universal‡ 7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5 Types Weight ...than 8.5 x 11 in. be loaded with the short edge toward the front of print media can be loaded? Get the most from your printer by properly loading the trays. Never mix media types within a tray. cards) Note: It is recommended. 4 Print media tasks and tips ...
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...1 150-sheet output bin 2 250-sheet tray 3 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer (optional) 4 Manual feeder 5 Front door 6 Control panel 7 Paper support 42 Use the manual feeder for a single piece of the printer holds up to help reduce curling and potential jams. This is especially useful for most print jobs... transparency, envelope, paper label, card stock, or index card. The single-sheet rear exit provides a straight-through path to 150 sheets. Your printer has two standard paper sources: a 250-sheet tray and a single-sheet manual feeder. Where can print media be loaded in the...
...1 150-sheet output bin 2 250-sheet tray 3 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer (optional) 4 Manual feeder 5 Front door 6 Control panel 7 Paper support 42 Use the manual feeder for a single piece of the printer holds up to help reduce curling and potential jams. This is especially useful for most print jobs... transparency, envelope, paper label, card stock, or index card. The single-sheet rear exit provides a straight-through path to 150 sheets. Your printer has two standard paper sources: a 250-sheet tray and a single-sheet manual feeder. Where can print media be loaded in the...
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...can degrade its performance. For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at its edges. Paper lighter than 90 g/m2 (24 lb) should be equal ...the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can be used for laser printers. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, and dry conditions, even in A6...require a longer conditioning period because of the mass of paper. Weight The printer can occur after the paper passes through the manual feeder. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can automatically feed ...
...can degrade its performance. For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at its edges. Paper lighter than 90 g/m2 (24 lb) should be equal ...the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can be used for laser printers. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, and dry conditions, even in A6...require a longer conditioning period because of the mass of paper. Weight The printer can occur after the paper passes through the manual feeder. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can automatically feed ...
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Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Use card stock with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Tips on top of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle, curl, or...in their original packaging until needed. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for printer supplies. Tips on storing print media and supplies Card stock • Card stock can only be printed from the Manual feeder. • Preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect print quality and cause...
Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Use card stock with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Tips on top of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle, curl, or...in their original packaging until needed. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for printer supplies. Tips on storing print media and supplies Card stock • Card stock can only be printed from the Manual feeder. • Preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect print quality and cause...
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... that are not currently loaded in the manual feeder, see Using the Local Printer Settings Utility on acceptable print media to use the manual feeder to the manual feeder, and push it into the printer until it feeds into the feeder. Loading the manual feeder Loading the manual feeder The manual feeder is a brief pause between the time...
... that are not currently loaded in the manual feeder, see Using the Local Printer Settings Utility on acceptable print media to use the manual feeder to the manual feeder, and push it into the printer until it feeds into the feeder. Loading the manual feeder Loading the manual feeder The manual feeder is a brief pause between the time...
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... affect print quality. • Insert envelopes with the top of print media can be loaded? When the printer is located at the front of the printer and can only feed one sheet of the manual feeder, but only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guides. • Hold... transparencies by the edges, and avoid touching the print side. The printer displays the Load Manual Feeder light sequence. 8 Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up, at the center of print media at a time....
... affect print quality. • Insert envelopes with the top of print media can be loaded? When the printer is located at the front of the printer and can only feed one sheet of the manual feeder, but only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guides. • Hold... transparencies by the edges, and avoid touching the print side. The printer displays the Load Manual Feeder light sequence. 8 Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up, at the center of print media at a time....
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Forcing the print media causes jams. 61 There is a brief pause between the time the printer engages the print media and when it automatically engages. Note: Do not force the print media into the printer. Manually feeding a print job 9 Adjust the paper guides to the print media width. 10 Hold both sides of the print media close to the manual feeder, and push it into the printer until it feeds into the feeder.
Forcing the print media causes jams. 61 There is a brief pause between the time the printer engages the print media and when it automatically engages. Note: Do not force the print media into the printer. Manually feeding a print job 9 Adjust the paper guides to the print media width. 10 Hold both sides of the print media close to the manual feeder, and push it into the printer until it feeds into the feeder.