Quick Reference
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... slide the length guide to load the 250- Loading paper and specialty media 1 Do not remove trays while a job prints or when the Busy light sequence appears on your Web browser. Busy - If you do not contain plain paper. Setting the paper size and paper type Make sure the settings...paper type setting is connected to a computer by a USB or parallel cable, use one of paper like to access the Paper menu, depending on the printer control panel. Note: If you are loading a longer size of the following utilities to override the Paper Size and Type settings for a special print job...
... slide the length guide to load the 250- Loading paper and specialty media 1 Do not remove trays while a job prints or when the Busy light sequence appears on your Web browser. Busy - If you do not contain plain paper. Setting the paper size and paper type Make sure the settings...paper type setting is connected to a computer by a USB or parallel cable, use one of paper like to access the Paper menu, depending on the printer control panel. Note: If you are loading a longer size of the following utilities to override the Paper Size and Type settings for a special print job...
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...: The difference between the standard 250-sheet tray and the optional 250- and 550-sheet trays is located inside the manual feeder door of the printer and can feed only one sheet of 20 lb paper. Using the manual feeder The manual feeder is that keeps paper from sliding out the... up to 150 sheets of A6-size paper, so the width guides slide farther to the point where its leading edge can use 2 When the light is lit, load the paper faceup into the center of the tray.
...: The difference between the standard 250-sheet tray and the optional 250- and 550-sheet trays is located inside the manual feeder door of the printer and can feed only one sheet of 20 lb paper. Using the manual feeder The manual feeder is that keeps paper from sliding out the... up to 150 sheets of A6-size paper, so the width guides slide farther to the point where its leading edge can use 2 When the light is lit, load the paper faceup into the center of the tray.
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...too tightly against the paper. • Make sure all paper sizes and paper types are set correctly. • Make sure all printer cables are attached correctly. More detailed instructions follow. Make sure the stack height does not exceed the indicated maximum height. • Do... Standard exit bin 3 Front door 4 Manual feeder door 5 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 6 Optional tray (Tray 2) 7 Rear door Understanding jam lights and access locations The following : • Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. ...
...too tightly against the paper. • Make sure all paper sizes and paper types are set correctly. • Make sure all printer cables are attached correctly. More detailed instructions follow. Make sure the stack height does not exceed the indicated maximum height. • Do... Standard exit bin 3 Front door 4 Manual feeder door 5 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 6 Optional tray (Tray 2) 7 Rear door Understanding jam lights and access locations The following : • Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. ...
Maintenance Guide
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... the cartridge. Note: All life estimates for your printer model, the printer issues a message or a light sequence to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.comor contact the place where you may be able to... to let you know the photoconductor kit is low appears or when the print becomes faded, you purchased the printer. Part name Regular cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge For the US and Canada Toner cartridge E260A21A E260A11A For Europe, the Middle East, and Africa...
... the cartridge. Note: All life estimates for your printer model, the printer issues a message or a light sequence to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.comor contact the place where you may be able to... to let you know the photoconductor kit is low appears or when the print becomes faded, you purchased the printer. Part name Regular cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge For the US and Canada Toner cartridge E260A21A E260A11A For Europe, the Middle East, and Africa...
Maintenance Guide
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.... To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front door by printing a menu settings page. Part name Photoconductor kit Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge Light sequence Toner is low Part number E260X22G • ‑ On • ‑ On When the "Toner is left in your cartridge by pressing ...the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the door. When shaking the cartridge no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Maintaining the...
.... To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front door by printing a menu settings page. Part name Photoconductor kit Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge Light sequence Toner is low Part number E260X22G • ‑ On • ‑ On When the "Toner is left in your cartridge by pressing ...the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the door. When shaking the cartridge no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Maintaining the...
Maintenance Guide
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Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 4 Rotate the cartridge in as far as it will go. Maintaining the printer 7 2 Press the button on the tracks of the photoconductor kit. Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the new cartridge exposed... of time. The cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 6 Close the front door. Push the toner cartridge in all directions to direct light for an extended period of the photoconductor kit, and then pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Unpack the new toner cartridge.
Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 4 Rotate the cartridge in as far as it will go. Maintaining the printer 7 2 Press the button on the tracks of the photoconductor kit. Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the new cartridge exposed... of time. The cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 6 Close the front door. Push the toner cartridge in all directions to direct light for an extended period of the photoconductor kit, and then pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Unpack the new toner cartridge.
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...end‑of‑life, print quality significantly decreases. Maintaining the printer 8 The printer does this by displaying the "Photoconductor life warning" light sequence or the "Replace photoconductor" light sequence. Light sequences Photoconductor life warning ‑ Blinking ‑ On Replace photoconductor...Blinking ‑ On When you first receive either light sequence, you when the photoconductor kit reaches a page maximum. Note: The photoconductor kit is one item only. Replacing the photoconductor kit The printer notifies you should immediately order a new photoconductor ...
...end‑of‑life, print quality significantly decreases. Maintaining the printer 8 The printer does this by displaying the "Photoconductor life warning" light sequence or the "Replace photoconductor" light sequence. Light sequences Photoconductor life warning ‑ Blinking ‑ On Replace photoconductor...Blinking ‑ On When you first receive either light sequence, you when the photoconductor kit reaches a page maximum. Note: The photoconductor kit is one item only. Replacing the photoconductor kit The printer notifies you should immediately order a new photoconductor ...
User Guide
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... Power Saver ...27 Recycling...27 Recycling Lexmark products ...28 Recycling Lexmark packaging...28 Returning Lexmark cartridges for the printer...10 Printer configurations...11 Understanding the printer control panel 14 Additional printer setup 16 Installing internal options...16 Available... the printer 9 Thank you for choosing this printer!...9 Finding information about the printer...9 Selecting a location for reuse or recycling 28 Interpreting the printer control panel lights 29 Understanding the printer control panel light sequences 29 Understanding the primary light sequences......
... Power Saver ...27 Recycling...27 Recycling Lexmark products ...28 Recycling Lexmark packaging...28 Returning Lexmark cartridges for the printer...10 Printer configurations...11 Understanding the printer control panel 14 Additional printer setup 16 Installing internal options...16 Available... the printer 9 Thank you for choosing this printer!...9 Finding information about the printer...9 Selecting a location for reuse or recycling 28 Interpreting the printer control panel lights 29 Understanding the printer control panel light sequences 29 Understanding the primary light sequences......
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Administrative support 93 Finding advanced networking and administrator information 93 Restoring the factory default settings...93 Clearing jams 94 Avoiding jams...94 Accessing jam areas...94 Understanding jam lights and access locations 95 Clearing jams behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge 99 Clearing jams from the standard exit bin 101 Clearing jams from Tray 1...101 Clearing jams from Tray 2...103 Clearing jams in the manual feeder...104 Clearing jams behind the rear door...105 Troubleshooting 107 Understanding printer messages...107 Close door ...107 Load with
Administrative support 93 Finding advanced networking and administrator information 93 Restoring the factory default settings...93 Clearing jams 94 Avoiding jams...94 Accessing jam areas...94 Understanding jam lights and access locations 95 Clearing jams behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge 99 Clearing jams from the standard exit bin 101 Clearing jams from Tray 1...101 Clearing jams from Tray 2...103 Clearing jams in the manual feeder...104 Clearing jams behind the rear door...105 Troubleshooting 107 Understanding printer messages...107 Close door ...107 Load with
User Guide
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1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 250- or 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door Understanding the printer control panel The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. Learning about the printer 14
1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 250- or 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door Understanding the printer control panel The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. Learning about the printer 14
User Guide
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Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Learning about the printer 15
Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Learning about the printer 15
User Guide
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...; For a network connection, use an Ethernet cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to select and save new settings. All the lights cycle. 4 Release . 5 Close the front door. On - Printing the printer settings configuration sheet The printer settings configuration sheet shows the current configuration settings. It also provides instructions on...
...; For a network connection, use an Ethernet cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to select and save new settings. All the lights cycle. 4 Release . 5 Close the front door. On - Printing the printer settings configuration sheet The printer settings configuration sheet shows the current configuration settings. It also provides instructions on...
User Guide
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..., or blinking slowly. The lights can be on . Service Error - If the lights are still blinking, then visit the Lexmark support Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Blinking Interpreting the printer control panel lights 29 Blinking - Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam...
..., or blinking slowly. The lights can be on . Service Error - If the lights are still blinking, then visit the Lexmark support Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Blinking Interpreting the printer control panel lights 29 Blinking - Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam...
User Guide
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Light sequence What to do Replace the photoconductor kit. Replace PC Kit - On Send a print job. On (yellow) Interpreting the printer control panel lights 30 Ready - On (green) Send a print job. Power Saver - Blinking - Blinking -
Light sequence What to do Replace the photoconductor kit. Replace PC Kit - On Send a print job. On (yellow) Interpreting the printer control panel lights 30 Ready - On (green) Send a print job. Power Saver - Blinking - Blinking -
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Blinking - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 31 Wait or press . Light sequence Hex Trace Ready - Blinking What to do Use Hex Trace to troubleshoot printing problems. Turn the printer off, and then on to return to the Ready state. Slowly Blinking Busy - Blinking Flushing Buffer - Wait until the printer returns to the Ready state.
Blinking - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 31 Wait or press . Light sequence Hex Trace Ready - Blinking What to do Use Hex Trace to troubleshoot printing problems. Turn the printer off, and then on to return to the Ready state. Slowly Blinking Busy - Blinking Flushing Buffer - Wait until the printer returns to the Ready state.
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Waiting - Use valid code when programming the printer. On Press twice to clear. Invalid Engine Code or Invalid Network Code - Canceling job - On - On - On - On - On Wait for the light sequence to clear. On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 32 On - On - On - Light sequence What to do Wait for the light sequence to get the secondary message.
Waiting - Use valid code when programming the printer. On Press twice to clear. Invalid Engine Code or Invalid Network Code - Canceling job - On - On - On - On - On Wait for the light sequence to clear. On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 32 On - On - On - Light sequence What to do Wait for the light sequence to get the secondary message.
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On Front door is open - Note: This LED pattern also indicates other problems with one suitable for your region. For more information, see the secondary message. Light sequence Not ready - Replace the toner cartridge with the cartridge. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 33 On What to do Press and release either or to return to see "Understanding the secondary error light sequences" on page 36. Press twice quickly to the Ready state. Close the front door. On Cartridge error - On -
On Front door is open - Note: This LED pattern also indicates other problems with one suitable for your region. For more information, see the secondary message. Light sequence Not ready - Replace the toner cartridge with the cartridge. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 33 On What to do Press and release either or to return to see "Understanding the secondary error light sequences" on page 36. Press twice quickly to the Ready state. Close the front door. On Cartridge error - On -
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On No paper in Tray 1 or Tray 2 - Blinking What to clear the light sequence and continue printing. Light sequence No paper in the manual feeder - Remove printed pages from the standard exit bin - On Remove paper from the standard exit bin, and then press and release to do Load paper in the manual feeder. Load paper in Tray 1 or Tray 2, and then press or . On - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 34
On No paper in Tray 1 or Tray 2 - Blinking What to clear the light sequence and continue printing. Light sequence No paper in the manual feeder - Remove printed pages from the standard exit bin - On Remove paper from the standard exit bin, and then press and release to do Load paper in the manual feeder. Load paper in Tray 1 or Tray 2, and then press or . On - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 34
User Guide
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... Cartridge is a secondary error code or secondary jam code to read: Light sequence What to do • Press and release to clear the light sequence and continue processing the print job. • With the printer turned off, remove the toner cartridge and shake it to extend its life. • Replace ...the toner cartridge, and then turn the printer on. • Press and release to see ...
... Cartridge is a secondary error code or secondary jam code to read: Light sequence What to do • Press and release to clear the light sequence and continue processing the print job. • With the printer turned off, remove the toner cartridge and shake it to extend its life. • Replace ...the toner cartridge, and then turn the printer on. • Press and release to see ...
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Light sequence What to do Press twice quickly to see the secondary paper jam code. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Interpreting the printer control panel lights 36 On - On Understanding the secondary error light sequences When the and lights are on simultaneously, press twice quickly to see the secondary error code. Paper jam -
Light sequence What to do Press twice quickly to see the secondary paper jam code. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Interpreting the printer control panel lights 36 On - On Understanding the secondary error light sequences When the and lights are on simultaneously, press twice quickly to see the secondary error code. Paper jam -