User Guide
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...22 Attaching cables...22 Setting up the printer software...23 Installing printer software ...23 Updating available options in the printer driver...24 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 26 Saving paper and toner...26 Using recycled paper and other office papers ...26... Conserving supplies...26 Saving energy...27 Adjusting 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...
...22 Attaching cables...22 Setting up the printer software...23 Installing printer software ...23 Updating available options in the printer driver...24 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 26 Saving paper and toner...26 Using recycled paper and other office papers ...26... Conserving supplies...26 Saving energy...27 Adjusting 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...
User Guide
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... Away from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations - The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical support: • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support • Telephone support Warranty information Find it ready when you contact support so that came... country or region: • In the US-See the Statement of Limited Warranty included with this printer, or at http://support.lexmark.com. • Rest of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators - If you looking for? Free from the direct airflow of ...
... Away from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations - The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical support: • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support • Telephone support Warranty information Find it ready when you contact support so that came... country or region: • In the US-See the Statement of Limited Warranty included with this printer, or at http://support.lexmark.com. • Rest of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators - If you looking for? Free from the direct airflow of ...
User Guide
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... Software. 4 Follow the instructions on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel port 4 Printer power cord socket Setting up the printer software Installing printer software A printer driver is typically installed during the initial printer setup. 1 Ethernet port Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the computer screen. The printer software is software...
... Software. 4 Follow the instructions on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel port 4 Printer power cord socket Setting up the printer software Installing printer software A printer driver is typically installed during the initial printer setup. 1 Ethernet port Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the computer screen. The printer software is software...
User Guide
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.... 3 Select the printer, and then click Options & Supplies. 4 Click Driver, and then add any options are installed, it may be necessary to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder. 3 Select your printer, and then select your operating system. 4... Download the driver and install the printer software. For Windows users 1 Open ...
.... 3 Select the printer, and then click Options & Supplies. 4 Click Driver, and then add any options are installed, it may be necessary to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder. 3 Select your printer, and then select your operating system. 4... Download the driver and install the printer software. For Windows users 1 Open ...
User Guide
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... cartridge warranties. • Do not use labels with slick backing material. • Use full label sheets. Print samples on the leading and driver edge, and use labels with exposed adhesive. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in .) away from the printer control panel Paper...) pressure without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. Select this setting using labels Print samples on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Partial sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the warranty. • If ...
... cartridge warranties. • Do not use labels with slick backing material. • Use full label sheets. Print samples on the leading and driver edge, and use labels with exposed adhesive. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in .) away from the printer control panel Paper...) pressure without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. Select this setting using labels Print samples on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Partial sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the warranty. • If ...
User Guide
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...; Booklet options are unavailable if the duplex unit is on the printer but not added to the Installed Options list. • The PostScript Passthrough printer driver feature may need to be set before selecting the booklet function. • Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality...
...; Booklet options are unavailable if the duplex unit is on the printer but not added to the Installed Options list. • The PostScript Passthrough printer driver feature may need to be set before selecting the booklet function. • Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality...
User Guide
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...: Auto is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 79 Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is 2400 Image Q. The printer driver default is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. Adjusts the gray value of text and images. • Both...
...: Auto is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 79 Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is 2400 Image Q. The printer driver default is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. Adjusts the gray value of text and images. • Both...
User Guide
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... securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other network device. • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, make sure: • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical...
... securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other network device. • All options are properly installed. • The printer driver settings are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, make sure: • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical...
User Guide
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... notices 125, 129 finding information 9 publications 9 Web site 9 Finishing menu 77 using 67 G General settings menu 74 guidelines letterhead 58 I information, finding 9 installing options in driver 24 printer software 23 installing printer software adding options 24 installing software Local Printer Settings Utility 65 J jam light sequences 94 messages 94 jam recovery...
... notices 125, 129 finding information 9 publications 9 Web site 9 Finishing menu 77 using 67 G General settings menu 74 guidelines letterhead 58 I information, finding 9 installing options in driver 24 printer software 23 installing printer software adding options 24 installing software Local Printer Settings Utility 65 J jam light sequences 94 messages 94 jam recovery...
Service Manual
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... • Press and release Continue to print a photoconductor kit instruction page. • Replace the photoconductor kit. 2-12 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn The printer will not print any more pages until the photoconductor kit is Off. Action • Press and release Continue to... clear the light sequence and continue printing. • Replace the photoconductor kit. Note: The Toner Alarm must be turned on in the driver for this...
... • Press and release Continue to print a photoconductor kit instruction page. • Replace the photoconductor kit. 2-12 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn The printer will not print any more pages until the photoconductor kit is Off. Action • Press and release Continue to... clear the light sequence and continue printing. • Replace the photoconductor kit. Note: The Toner Alarm must be turned on in the driver for this...
Service Manual
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... the developer nip, but less than expected for printhead offset target evaluation 200.39 Auto alignment is that was detected during warmup. 200.27 Printhead Driver: Mirror motor fell out of a page at least as far as the manual feeder sensor. Probable causes: ESD or noise on data collection during warm...
... the developer nip, but less than expected for printhead offset target evaluation 200.39 Auto alignment is that was detected during warmup. 200.27 Printhead Driver: Mirror motor fell out of a page at least as far as the manual feeder sensor. Probable causes: ESD or noise on data collection during warm...
Service Manual
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... Diagram of the printer menus Not all menus or selections will be available on all models or in all situations. These are accessed through the driver. Paper Menu Paper Source Paper Size Paper Type Custom Types Universal Setup Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Finishing Menu Copies Blank Pages Collation Separator...
... Diagram of the printer menus Not all menus or selections will be available on all models or in all situations. These are accessed through the driver. Paper Menu Paper Source Paper Size Paper Type Custom Types Universal Setup Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Finishing Menu Copies Blank Pages Collation Separator...
Service Manual
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...Perform a print test to crease (treeing) and curl. If the internal print test page prints correctly, then the user's application/printer driver is set up correctly, and the correct bidirectional parallel cable is most likely due to run hotter than required for bidirectional printing. 3. 4513...Paper feed (pick tires) tray 1 Paper feed (pick tires) tray 2 Tray 1 Tray 2 (option) Action Check tires for continuity. 2-52 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn Media "trees," wrinkles, stacks poorly, or curls FRU Fuser Action This problem is installed, but the printer still fails to print on , then...
...Perform a print test to crease (treeing) and curl. If the internal print test page prints correctly, then the user's application/printer driver is set up correctly, and the correct bidirectional parallel cable is most likely due to run hotter than required for bidirectional printing. 3. 4513...Paper feed (pick tires) tray 1 Paper feed (pick tires) tray 2 Tray 1 Tray 2 (option) Action Check tires for continuity. 2-52 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn Media "trees," wrinkles, stacks poorly, or curls FRU Fuser Action This problem is installed, but the printer still fails to print on , then...
Service Manual
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...toner cartridge and PC Kit are correctly installed and the high voltage contacts are incorrect, then check ground paths. • Check continuity in the driver. FRU Toner cartridge (not a FRU) PC Kit (not a FRU) LVPS/HVPS Controller board Action Check the toner darkness setting in the ...49 and the "Controller board service check" on the contact tips below the toner cartridge assembly for pin values.) • Controller board 2-54 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn Always verify the same results from J502 on pins 1, 3, 5, 13, and 15. 4513-220, -230 Black page Note: Incorrect laser exposure...
...toner cartridge and PC Kit are correctly installed and the high voltage contacts are incorrect, then check ground paths. • Check continuity in the driver. FRU Toner cartridge (not a FRU) PC Kit (not a FRU) LVPS/HVPS Controller board Action Check the toner darkness setting in the ...49 and the "Controller board service check" on the contact tips below the toner cartridge assembly for pin values.) • Controller board 2-54 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn Always verify the same results from J502 on pins 1, 3, 5, 13, and 15. 4513-220, -230 Black page Note: Incorrect laser exposure...
Service Manual
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...sheet of image FRU Fuser Media (not a FRU) Action The fuser may require higher heat to properly fuse. Check the springs in the printer driver. Poor fusing of paper over the roll to evenly distribute the toner. Check the media settings in the left and right transfer roll bearings. ...be operating at its ends. Inspect the transfer roll for more information. Check to heavier paper or even card stock. Variation in the printer driver. Check the media settings in image density horizontally across page FRU PC Kit (not a FRU) Transfer roll Action The charge roll may have...
...sheet of image FRU Fuser Media (not a FRU) Action The fuser may require higher heat to properly fuse. Check the springs in the printer driver. Poor fusing of paper over the roll to evenly distribute the toner. Check the media settings in the left and right transfer roll bearings. ...be operating at its ends. Inspect the transfer roll for more information. Check to heavier paper or even card stock. Variation in the printer driver. Check the media settings in image density horizontally across page FRU PC Kit (not a FRU) Transfer roll Action The charge roll may have...
Service Manual
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Solid black areas on transparencies Faint images or repetitive spots appear on page 3-53. 2-58 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn If clear, then check for copiers gives the best quality fusing. light message does not display if the 1,500-page toner cartridge is ...; Toner is expecting. • Choose a different fill pattern in the software program. • Remove the toner cartridge, and gently shake it from the printer driver. • Try a different type of paper. The light displays. Pages are blank. • Toner is low on toner. Replace the cartridge. • There...
Solid black areas on transparencies Faint images or repetitive spots appear on page 3-53. 2-58 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn If clear, then check for copiers gives the best quality fusing. light message does not display if the 1,500-page toner cartridge is ...; Toner is expecting. • Choose a different fill pattern in the software program. • Remove the toner cartridge, and gently shake it from the printer driver. • Try a different type of paper. The light displays. Pages are blank. • Toner is low on toner. Replace the cartridge. • There...
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... media types and sizes chart in the User's Guide). • Make sure the paper guides are selected from the printer driver. Diagnostics information 2-59 Toner Low light is selected from the driver. • Make sure the tray is on , then the printer stops printing until the toner cartridge is installed properly. •...
... media types and sizes chart in the User's Guide). • Make sure the paper guides are selected from the printer driver. Diagnostics information 2-59 Toner Low light is selected from the driver. • Make sure the tray is on , then the printer stops printing until the toner cartridge is installed properly. •...
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...data (Ready/Data and Error lights are correct, then replace the printhead (comes with the front door closed . • Ensure the correct PostScript driver is being used . • The printer doesn't have enough memory to determine what the problem is. • Restore factory defaults. •... USB cable is firmly plugged in the left spring. Replace as necessary. 2-60 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn Printhead service check FRU Printhead Note: New printhead must be aligned. Cause/action • Ensure correct printer driver is being used . • Select hex trace mode to print the job....
...data (Ready/Data and Error lights are correct, then replace the printhead (comes with the front door closed . • Ensure the correct PostScript driver is being used . • The printer doesn't have enough memory to determine what the problem is. • Restore factory defaults. •... USB cable is firmly plugged in the left spring. Replace as necessary. 2-60 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn Printhead service check FRU Printhead Note: New printhead must be aligned. Cause/action • Ensure correct printer driver is being used . • Select hex trace mode to print the job....