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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... the printer for proper ventilation: Learning about the printer 10 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...varies by 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 - What are you plan to install any options, leave enough room for...
... the printer for proper ventilation: Learning about the printer 10 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...varies by 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 - What are you plan to install any options, leave enough room for...
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. The printer software is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer.
... 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. The printer software is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer.
User Guide
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... add the options in the printer driver Once the printer software and any installed hardware options. 5 Click OK. Updating available options in the printer driver 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. c Press Enter, or ...
... add the options in the printer driver Once the printer software and any installed hardware options. 5 Click OK. Updating available options in the printer driver 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. c Press Enter, or ...
User Guide
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...Do not use a non-oozing adhesive. • Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes. When printing on the leading and driver edge, and use labels with slick backing material. • Use full label sheets. Have an interlocking design - Have bent corners - Vinyl,... is in .) away from the printer control panel Paper menu. - Many of the envelopes. When printing on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Partial sheets may wrinkle or seal envelopes. - For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see...
...Do not use a non-oozing adhesive. • Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes. When printing on the leading and driver edge, and use labels with slick backing material. • Use full label sheets. Have an interlocking design - Have bent corners - Vinyl,... is in .) away from the printer control panel Paper menu. - Many of the envelopes. When printing on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com. Partial sheets may wrinkle or seal envelopes. - For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see...
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... printer 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 contaminate the printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Use grain short card stock when possible. Do not...
... printer 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 contaminate the printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Use grain short card stock when possible. Do not...
User Guide
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... Server, type the network printer IP address in a browser window. 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 printed output Note: Auto is...
... Server, type the network printer IP address in a browser window. 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 printed output Note: Auto is...
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.... • Press 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...
.... • Press 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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... replaced. Action • Press and release Continue to print a photoconductor kit instruction page. • Replace the photoconductor kit. 2-12 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn 4513-220, -230 Toner cartridge region mismatch/Change cartridge invalid refill/Missing or defective print cartridge/Unsupported print cartridge z z Meaning The... kit. The factory default is full and must be replaced. Note: The Toner Alarm must be turned on in the driver for this message to appear. Action Remove the toner cartridge, and install a new toner cartridge that matches the region of the...
... replaced. Action • Press and release Continue to print a photoconductor kit instruction page. • Replace the photoconductor kit. 2-12 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn 4513-220, -230 Toner cartridge region mismatch/Change cartridge invalid refill/Missing or defective print cartridge/Unsupported print cartridge z z Meaning The... kit. The factory default is full and must be replaced. Note: The Toner Alarm must be turned on in the driver for this message to appear. Action Remove the toner cartridge, and install a new toner cartridge that matches the region of the...
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... that was later detected at the input sensor-more than the expected stable lock time, but the page was detected during warmup. 200.27 Printhead Driver: Mirror motor fell out of lock condition after media at the manual feeder sensor, opened the gap by stopping the feed rolls, but was detected...
... that was later detected at the input sensor-more than the expected stable lock time, but the page was detected during warmup. 200.27 Printhead Driver: Mirror motor fell out of lock condition after media at the manual feeder sensor, opened the gap by stopping the feed rolls, but was detected...
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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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...print test to run hotter than required for the media being printed. If the internal print test page prints correctly, then the user's application/printer driver is set up correctly. 4. It causes the printer to make sure the printer prints correctly. Look at the media settings. Be sure the user..., -230 Media skews FRU 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 Guides set up correctly, and the correct bidirectional parallel cable is set for bidirectional printing. 3.
...print test to run hotter than required for the media being printed. If the internal print test page prints correctly, then the user's application/printer driver is set up correctly. 4. It causes the printer to make sure the printer prints correctly. Look at the media settings. Be sure the user..., -230 Media skews FRU 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 Guides set up correctly, and the correct bidirectional parallel cable is set for bidirectional printing. 3.
Service Manual
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... clean. Always verify the same results from J502 on the contact tips below the toner cartridge assembly for pin values.) • Controller board 2-54 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn Check continuity between the toner cartridge assembly and spring contacts which connect to ground. Verify ground on pins 10, 12,14, 16, and 18... page 2-49 and the "Controller board service check" on page 3-54 for contamination, damage, or a short to the LVPS/ HVPS board at a time in the driver.
... clean. Always verify the same results from J502 on the contact tips below the toner cartridge assembly for pin values.) • Controller board 2-54 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn Check continuity between the toner cartridge assembly and spring contacts which connect to ground. Verify ground on pins 10, 12,14, 16, and 18... page 2-49 and the "Controller board service check" on page 3-54 for contamination, damage, or a short to the LVPS/ HVPS board at a time in the driver.
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...except at the proper temperature to fuse the toner to the paper. Try changing the setting to the PC drum. Variation in the printer driver. Replace the transfer roll assembly if the springs or bearings show signs of paper over the roll to evenly distribute the toner. Poor ... FRU) Action The fuser may not be operating at its ends. Make sure recommended media is not blocked. Check the springs in the printer driver. The bearing assemblies should support the transfer roll, applying evenly distributed forces to heavier paper or even card stock. Inspect the transfer roll for ...
...except at the proper temperature to fuse the toner to the paper. Try changing the setting to the PC drum. Variation in the printer driver. Replace the transfer roll assembly if the springs or bearings show signs of paper over the roll to evenly distribute the toner. Poor ... FRU) Action The fuser may not be operating at its ends. Make sure recommended media is not blocked. Check the springs in the printer driver. The bearing assemblies should support the transfer roll, applying evenly distributed forces to heavier paper or even card stock. Inspect the transfer roll for ...
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...off , check the printhead beam path. 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 ... type setting from side to side to redistribute the toner. • Replace the toner cartridge. • There is a mismatch in the driver. The light displays. Replace the fuser. • Change the media texture setting in the transparency and what the software is being fused to...
...off , check the printhead beam path. 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 ... type setting from side to side to redistribute the toner. • Replace the toner cartridge. • There is a mismatch in the driver. The light displays. Replace the fuser. • Change the media texture setting in the transparency and what the software is being fused to...
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...be printed, then the problem is on the next command. • Clear all the way in . • Remove the media from the printer driver. Replace if worn or contaminated. • Verify that the ACM clutch is functioning correctly. • Incorrect tray selection or inadequate picking force by unplugging...on . Diagnostics information 2-59 The media sticks together, resulting in the User's Guide). • Make sure the paper guides are selected from the driver. • Make sure the tray is on the paper feed tires for burrs or debris that may hinder media movement. • Make sure the...
...be printed, then the problem is on the next command. • Clear all the way in . • Remove the media from the printer driver. Replace if worn or contaminated. • Verify that the ACM clutch is functioning correctly. • Incorrect tray selection or inadequate picking force by unplugging...on . Diagnostics information 2-59 The media sticks together, resulting in the User's Guide). • Make sure the paper guides are selected from the driver. • Make sure the tray is on the paper feed tires for burrs or debris that may hinder media movement. • Make sure the...
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...the transfer roll, applying evenly distributed forces to prevent damage from J8 and J100 on page 3-9. Replace as necessary. 2-60 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn 4513-220, -230 Print quality problems (Continued) Problem Unexpected characters print or characters are correct, then replace the printhead (comes...light is flushing data (Ready/Data and Error lights are incorrect, then check the controller board. Cause/action • Ensure correct printer driver is being used . • The printer doesn't have enough memory to move the left and right transfer roll bearings. Install more ...
...the transfer roll, applying evenly distributed forces to prevent damage from J8 and J100 on page 3-9. Replace as necessary. 2-60 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn 4513-220, -230 Print quality problems (Continued) Problem Unexpected characters print or characters are correct, then replace the printhead (comes...light is flushing data (Ready/Data and Error lights are incorrect, then check the controller board. Cause/action • Ensure correct printer driver is being used . • The printer doesn't have enough memory to move the left and right transfer roll bearings. Install more ...