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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...
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... Keep the printer: - Free from the direct airflow of the world-See the printed warranty that came with your printer. http://support.lexmark.com Note: Select your region, and then select your printer. Away from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations - Selecting a... receipt and the back of the printer), and have it here Lexmark Support Web site- What are you looking for them also. The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical support: • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support •...
... Keep the printer: - Free from the direct airflow of the world-See the printed warranty that came with your printer. http://support.lexmark.com Note: Select your region, and then select your printer. Away from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations - Selecting a... receipt and the back of the printer), and have it here Lexmark Support Web site- What are you looking for them also. The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical support: • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support •...
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. Additional printer setup 23 1 Ethernet port Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the computer screen.
... 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. Additional printer setup 23 1 Ethernet port Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the computer screen.
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...to make them available for print jobs. b In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. Updating available options in the printer driver Once the printer software and any installed hardware options. 6 Click Apply. For Windows users 1 Open the Printers folder: a Click , ...be necessary to manually add the 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. Additional printer setup 24 ...
...to make them available for print jobs. b In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. Updating available options in the printer driver Once the printer software and any installed hardware options. 6 Click Apply. For Windows users 1 Open the Printers folder: a Click , ...be necessary to manually add the 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. Additional printer setup 24 ...
User Guide
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...06-in.) strip on using card stock Card stock is Card Stock. • Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting. Tips on the leading and driver edge, and use labels with the manufacturer or vendor to 25-psi (172-kPa) pressure without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous ..., or from edges is set to 220°C (428°F) if Label Weight is recommended. Select this setting using labels Print samples on the Lexmark Web site at a higher fusing temperature up to verify that: - Note: Use only paper label sheets. Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes...
...06-in.) strip on using card stock Card stock is Card Stock. • Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting. Tips on the leading and driver edge, and use labels with the manufacturer or vendor to 25-psi (172-kPa) pressure without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous ..., or from edges is set to 220°C (428°F) if Label Weight is recommended. Select this setting using labels Print samples on the Lexmark Web site at a higher fusing temperature up to verify that: - Note: Use only paper label sheets. Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes...
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... grain short card stock when possible. After Booklet is on the printer but not added to the Installed Options list. • The PostScript Passthrough printer driver feature may need to verify that when producing a booklet, you use either the booklet layout feature provided here or the booklet feature provided by the...
... grain short card stock when possible. After Booklet is on the printer but not added to the Installed Options list. • The PostScript Passthrough printer driver feature may need to verify that when producing a booklet, you use either the booklet layout feature provided here or the booklet feature provided by the...
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...; 8 is 2400 Image Q. Menu item N-up (pages-sides) Note: None is the factory default setting. A positive value will darken text, images, and graphics. The printer driver default is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Adjusts the gray value of text and images. • Both Directions...
...; 8 is 2400 Image Q. Menu item N-up (pages-sides) Note: None is the factory default setting. A positive value will darken text, images, and graphics. The printer driver default is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Adjusts the gray value of text and images. • Both Directions...
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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 supported. Check the printer power switch. • The printer cable is turned on . Remove stacked trays one or more of these possibilities, turn...
.... • 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 supported. Check the printer power switch. • The printer cable is turned on . Remove stacked trays one or more of these possibilities, turn...
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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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... be replaced. Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop) ✷ ✷ z Meaning The photoconductor kit is Off. Note: The Toner Alarm must be turned on in the driver for this message to appear. Action • Press and release Continue to clear the light sequence and continue printing. • Replace the photoconductor kit. Action... match the geographic region of the printer. Action • Press and release Continue to print a photoconductor kit instruction page. • Replace the photoconductor kit. 2-12 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn
... be replaced. Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop) ✷ ✷ z Meaning The photoconductor kit is Off. Note: The Toner Alarm must be turned on in the driver for this message to appear. Action • Press and release Continue to clear the light sequence and continue printing. • Replace the photoconductor kit. Action... match the geographic region of the printer. Action • Press and release Continue to print a photoconductor kit instruction page. • Replace the photoconductor kit. 2-12 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn
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... gap or a bouncy manual feed sensor. 200.15 UNRECOVERABLE NO GAP JAM. Probable causes: ESD or noise on data collection during warmup. 200.27 Printhead Driver: Mirror motor fell out of range due to an external event beyond what the control is too long over the manual feeder sensor. Possible causes...
... gap or a bouncy manual feed sensor. 200.15 UNRECOVERABLE NO GAP JAM. Probable causes: ESD or noise on data collection during warmup. 200.27 Printhead Driver: Mirror motor fell out of range due to an external event beyond what the control is too long over the manual feeder sensor. Possible causes...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...media settings. Some, such as card stock or rough texture, may be too wide when the stack is designed for continuity. 2-52 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn Moist media has a higher tendency to run hotter than required for the media being printed. Be sure the printer parallel cable is short....is installed, but the printer still fails to print menu settings. 2. If the internal print test page prints correctly, then the user's application/printer driver is set up correctly. 4. Media "trees," wrinkles, stacks poorly, or curls FRU Fuser Action This problem is on, then press to print on ...
...media settings. Some, such as card stock or rough texture, may be too wide when the stack is designed for continuity. 2-52 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn Moist media has a higher tendency to run hotter than required for the media being printed. Be sure the printer parallel cable is short....is installed, but the printer still fails to print menu settings. 2. If the internal print test page prints correctly, then the user's application/printer driver is set up correctly. 4. Media "trees," wrinkles, stacks poorly, or curls FRU Fuser Action This problem is on, then press to print on ...
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Turn the printer on, and verify +24 V dc on page 3-54 for pin values.) • Controller board 2-54 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn If the cable is more noticeable as the toner cartridge nears end-of support. This is bad, then call the next level of -life. Try a ... and then toner cartridge. FRU Toner cartridge (not a FRU) PC Kit (not a FRU) LVPS/HVPS Controller board Action Check the toner darkness setting in the driver. Check the contacts for contamination, damage, or a short to the LVPS/ HVPS board at a time in the order shown: • LVPS/HVPS board (See "Black...
Turn the printer on, and verify +24 V dc on page 3-54 for pin values.) • Controller board 2-54 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn If the cable is more noticeable as the toner cartridge nears end-of support. This is bad, then call the next level of -life. Try a ... and then toner cartridge. FRU Toner cartridge (not a FRU) PC Kit (not a FRU) LVPS/HVPS Controller board Action Check the toner darkness setting in the driver. Check the contacts for contamination, damage, or a short to the LVPS/ HVPS board at a time in the order shown: • LVPS/HVPS board (See "Black...
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Check the media settings in the printer driver. A heavier media may have an unbalanced force against the PC (photoconductor) drum. Place a sheet of damage or fatigue. The bearing assemblies should support the transfer ...roll, applying evenly distributed forces to evenly distribute the toner. Replace as necessary. Check the media settings in the printer driver. 4513-220, -230 Partial blank image/white spots (no repeating pattern) FRU Toner cartridge (not a FRU) Paper (not a FRU) Action Remove the toner cartridge assembly...
Check the media settings in the printer driver. A heavier media may have an unbalanced force against the PC (photoconductor) drum. Place a sheet of damage or fatigue. The bearing assemblies should support the transfer ...roll, applying evenly distributed forces to evenly distribute the toner. Replace as necessary. Check the media settings in the printer driver. 4513-220, -230 Partial blank image/white spots (no repeating pattern) FRU Toner cartridge (not a FRU) Paper (not a FRU) Action Remove the toner cartridge assembly...
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...the toner cartridge. • Select a different media type or form type setting from the printer driver. • Try a different type of paper. Pages are blank. • Toner is becoming low in the driver. Re-initialize the printer by turning it from side to side to redistribute the toner. ... the cartridge. • The installed. Solid black areas on transparencies Faint images or repetitive spots appear on page 3-53. 2-58 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn light message does not display if the 1,500-page toner cartridge is • Remove the toner cartridge, and gently shake it from...
...the toner cartridge. • Select a different media type or form type setting from the printer driver. • Try a different type of paper. Pages are blank. • Toner is becoming low in the driver. Re-initialize the printer by turning it from side to side to redistribute the toner. ... the cartridge. • The installed. Solid black areas on transparencies Faint images or repetitive spots appear on page 3-53. 2-58 Lexmark™ E260d, E260dn light message does not display if the 1,500-page toner cartridge is • Remove the toner cartridge, and gently shake it from...
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... sizes table in the User's Reference). • Frictional force between tires and media is less than resisting force. • Remove the media from the printer driver. The printer does not print after picking. • Make sure the tray is pushed all the way in. • Press . • Check the feed ... Tray 2 (see media capacities in the media types and sizes chart in the User's Guide). • Make sure the paper guides are selected from the driver. • Make sure the tray is pushed all jams. • Press and release , or open and close the printer cover to restart the printer. ...
... sizes table in the User's Reference). • Frictional force between tires and media is less than resisting force. • Remove the media from the printer driver. The printer does not print after picking. • Make sure the tray is pushed all the way in. • Press . • Check the feed ... Tray 2 (see media capacities in the media types and sizes chart in the User's Guide). • Make sure the paper guides are selected from the driver. • Make sure the tray is pushed all jams. • Press and release , or open and close the printer cover to restart the printer. ...
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... aligned. See "Adjustment procedures" on solid. Inspect the transfer roll for signs of damage or fatigue. 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 with... oils or hand lotion. Check the springs in the left spring. Action Turn the printer off. Cause/action • Ensure correct printer driver is being used . • Select hex trace mode to determine what the problem is. • Restore factory defaults. • Make...
... aligned. See "Adjustment procedures" on solid. Inspect the transfer roll for signs of damage or fatigue. 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 with... oils or hand lotion. Check the springs in the left spring. Action Turn the printer off. Cause/action • Ensure correct printer driver is being used . • Select hex trace mode to determine what the problem is. • Restore factory defaults. • Make...