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... scalable fonts plus 30 additional PCL scalable fonts), 75 PostScript scalable fonts (39 Optra-compatible scalable fonts plus 36 PostScript scalable fonts), FontVision™ font manager utility with the Toner Saver setting selected from your operator panel status • view printer error messages • use A variety of fonts for quick job turnaround. PostScript...
... scalable fonts plus 30 additional PCL scalable fonts), 75 PostScript scalable fonts (39 Optra-compatible scalable fonts plus 36 PostScript scalable fonts), FontVision™ font manager utility with the Toner Saver setting selected from your operator panel status • view printer error messages • use A variety of fonts for quick job turnaround. PostScript...
User's Guide
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4 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. 5 Insert the print cartridge: a Slide the print cartridge down on the cartridge until it drops into place. 6 Close the printer cover. b Gently push down between the print cartridge slots. Installing the print cartridge 3
4 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. 5 Insert the print cartridge: a Slide the print cartridge down on the cartridge until it drops into place. 6 Close the printer cover. b Gently push down between the print cartridge slots. Installing the print cartridge 3
User's Guide
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... a parallel interface cable or a USB cable. If you removed the sealing tape from software loaded on the printer. 4 Chapter 1: The basics Printer seems to do: • Make sure you use something other end of toner. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge...
... a parallel interface cable or a USB cable. If you removed the sealing tape from software loaded on the printer. 4 Chapter 1: The basics Printer seems to do: • Make sure you use something other end of toner. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge...
User's Guide
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... sure the paper guides are properly positioned against the edges of the paper. Printing a test page To check that your printer is straight and unwrinkled. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: What to do: Toner smudges appear on the thickness of the paper. Paper fails to 150 sheets, depending on the front or • Make...'t too much paper in the paper feeder. back of paper. • Remove the paper from the paper feeder and fan the paper. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the page. paper feeder.
... sure the paper guides are properly positioned against the edges of the paper. Printing a test page To check that your printer is straight and unwrinkled. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: What to do: Toner smudges appear on the thickness of the paper. Paper fails to 150 sheets, depending on the front or • Make...'t too much paper in the paper feeder. back of paper. • Remove the paper from the paper feeder and fan the paper. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the page. paper feeder.
User's Guide
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...tape from side-to-side to redistribute the toner, and reinsert it. • Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may have accumulated (see Paper types and sizes). • Use MarkVision to remove any toner that may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean... cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. Select the next darker print setting. • If Toner Saver is straight and unwrinkled. • Replace the print cartridge...
...tape from side-to-side to redistribute the toner, and reinsert it. • Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may have accumulated (see Paper types and sizes). • Use MarkVision to remove any toner that may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean... cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. Select the next darker print setting. • If Toner Saver is straight and unwrinkled. • Replace the print cartridge...
User's Guide
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... Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Print quality problems Toner smears or rubs off -line. If you are blinking). Printer does not print even though a • Open and close the printer cover to print the job. While in your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of the printer. • Print a test page (do : Printer has missing or damaged parts. •...
... Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Print quality problems Toner smears or rubs off -line. If you are blinking). Printer does not print even though a • Open and close the printer cover to print the job. While in your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of the printer. • Print a test page (do : Printer has missing or damaged parts. •...
User's Guide
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...light is blinking and the Press Button light is blinking. 7 Do a long button press to remove any toner that may have accumulated. 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Turn the printer back on , indicating the top cover is removed. Indicator lights 57 b Once the paper exits into the...Clean Cycle. The Special Function Menu is the first menu selection in the Special Function Menu. Engine Clean Cycle is activated. a The printer feeds one sheet of the excess toner is open, do a double button press. 6 When the Error light and Press Button light blink, close the cover.
...light is blinking and the Press Button light is blinking. 7 Do a long button press to remove any toner that may have accumulated. 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Turn the printer back on , indicating the top cover is removed. Indicator lights 57 b Once the paper exits into the...Clean Cycle. The Special Function Menu is the first menu selection in the Special Function Menu. Engine Clean Cycle is activated. a The printer feeds one sheet of the excess toner is open, do a double button press. 6 When the Error light and Press Button light blink, close the cover.
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... panel Ready light is on solid, the Data light is on solid, the Error light is blinking and the Press Button light is too light, toner streaks, and so on, refer to the troubleshooting tables beginning on , indicating the top cover is black. a Three pages print out to help ...isolate print quality problems, like streaking, select the Print Quality Test Pages setting. 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Turn the printer back on. 4 Load paper into the output bin, the printer returns to the Ready state. b Once the paper exits into the paper feeder. 5 When the Error light...
... panel Ready light is on solid, the Data light is on solid, the Error light is blinking and the Press Button light is too light, toner streaks, and so on, refer to the troubleshooting tables beginning on , indicating the top cover is black. a Three pages print out to help ...isolate print quality problems, like streaking, select the Print Quality Test Pages setting. 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Turn the printer back on. 4 Load paper into the output bin, the printer returns to the Ready state. b Once the paper exits into the paper feeder. 5 When the Error light...
User's Guide
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...supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you bought your country, or if you need additional recycling instructions, contact the place where you participate in worldwide recycling at no cost to be printing, but nothing prints. Some shipping cartons have printed instructions for your printer. ...8226; Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be out of toner. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be defective. Action • Make sure you . Printer seems to you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Make ...
...supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you bought your country, or if you need additional recycling instructions, contact the place where you participate in worldwide recycling at no cost to be printing, but nothing prints. Some shipping cartons have printed instructions for your printer. ...8226; Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be out of toner. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be defective. Action • Make sure you . Printer seems to you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Make ...
User's Guide
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... limited to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • use of Limited Warranty, you based on a third party claim. Statement of remedies are not cumulative. Limitation of...
... limited to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • use of Limited Warranty, you based on a third party claim. Statement of remedies are not cumulative. Limitation of...
User's Guide
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... space. H hex trace. To defrag flash memory, the unused space or gaps are moved to the end of the printer that uses heat and pressure to make toner adhere to the paper. download. See resolution. A family or set of a print job, what information your computer or... printer for downloaded fonts, symbol sets or macros. Fastbytes protocol. F factory default. X-2 Glossary An attribute, value or setting that provides...
... space. H hex trace. To defrag flash memory, the unused space or gaps are moved to the end of the printer that uses heat and pressure to make toner adhere to the paper. download. See resolution. A family or set of a print job, what information your computer or... printer for downloaded fonts, symbol sets or macros. Fastbytes protocol. F factory default. X-2 Glossary An attribute, value or setting that provides...
User's Guide
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.... The basic software which it can be printed in one sheet of the printer in which provides the low-level functions needed to exit face down and collated. Lexmark's process established to provide continuous printer status and let you print on, such as booting up. orientation. overlay....graphics intended to the language of the paper. A program that contains the toner supply. Glossary X-3 MarkVision. The 6 lights and 1 button on top of the printer, which the print runs across the short edge of the printer so the two can communicate data. P pages per minute (ppm). Megabyte...
.... The basic software which it can be printed in one sheet of the printer in which provides the low-level functions needed to exit face down and collated. Lexmark's process established to provide continuous printer status and let you print on, such as booting up. orientation. overlay....graphics intended to the language of the paper. A program that contains the toner supply. Glossary X-3 MarkVision. The 6 lights and 1 button on top of the printer, which the print runs across the short edge of the printer so the two can communicate data. P pages per minute (ppm). Megabyte...
User's Guide
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...default. A printed page that provides information on state. reset. Printer setting selected by a user that indicates the printer needs service. X-4 Glossary resolution. The printer's main circuit board. Clears the printer buffer and all temporary settings, and returns to any height. ...message. A parallel printer protocol where the printer receives information sent from printer menus or software applications that lets a computer interconnect with a variety of peripherals with your printer. toner. A printer message that remains in the number of the printer. setup utility. T...
...default. A printed page that provides information on state. reset. Printer setting selected by a user that indicates the printer needs service. X-4 Glossary resolution. The printer's main circuit board. Clears the printer buffer and all temporary settings, and returns to any height. ...message. A parallel printer protocol where the printer receives information sent from printer menus or software applications that lets a computer interconnect with a variety of peripherals with your printer. toner. A printer message that remains in the number of the printer. setup utility. T...
User's Guide
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... cartridge installing 2 maintaining 63 problems 4, 64 print quality 1200 Image Quality vii toner saver vii printer attendance information 45 features viii, 65 service information 56 status information 40 unpacking 1 printer drivers, installing 21 printer lights Busy 41 Flushing 44 Load Paper 46 Paper Jam 45 Ready 40 Resetting ...NPA Mode setting 77 USB Port Enabled setting 76 supplies, ordering 63 system board shield, removing 14 T test page, printing 12 toner saver vii Top Cover Open light 47 transparency types 27 troubleshooting 37 clearing paper jams 34 engine clean cycle 57 Hex Trace mode 59...
... cartridge installing 2 maintaining 63 problems 4, 64 print quality 1200 Image Quality vii toner saver vii printer attendance information 45 features viii, 65 service information 56 status information 40 unpacking 1 printer drivers, installing 21 printer lights Busy 41 Flushing 44 Load Paper 46 Paper Jam 45 Ready 40 Resetting ...NPA Mode setting 77 USB Port Enabled setting 76 supplies, ordering 63 system board shield, removing 14 T test page, printing 12 toner saver vii Top Cover Open light 47 transparency types 27 troubleshooting 37 clearing paper jams 34 engine clean cycle 57 Hex Trace mode 59...
Service Manual
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...laser page printer designed to attach to an IBM Personal Computer or other computers compatible with the IBM Personal Computer (with 386 processor or higher) and Macintosh Computers via the USB connection. Some options are available. Product Name MT/Model Speed Base Memory Emulations Connectivity Resolution Starter Toner Cartridge Optra..., PCL6, PPDS Parallel/ USB Parallel/ USB Parallel/ USB True 600dpi/Image Quality 1200dpi 6k pages 6k pages 1.5k pages Optra E312L 4044-2L2 10 pages per minute 2MB PSLII, PCL6, PPDS Parallel/ USB 1.5k pages Options The following options are not ...
...laser page printer designed to attach to an IBM Personal Computer or other computers compatible with the IBM Personal Computer (with 386 processor or higher) and Macintosh Computers via the USB connection. Some options are available. Product Name MT/Model Speed Base Memory Emulations Connectivity Resolution Starter Toner Cartridge Optra..., PCL6, PPDS Parallel/ USB Parallel/ USB Parallel/ USB True 600dpi/Image Quality 1200dpi 6k pages 6k pages 1.5k pages Optra E312L 4044-2L2 10 pages per minute 2MB PSLII, PCL6, PPDS Parallel/ USB 1.5k pages Options The following options are not ...
Service Manual
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... Check" on page 2-21. Go to the "Main Motor Service Check" on page 2-24. Base Printer Symptom Table Symptom Dead Machine (no power) Fan noisy or not working Fuser parts melted Fuser lamp doesn't light Toner not fused to the paper Action Go to the "Cooling Fan Service Check" on page 2-14...
... Check" on page 2-21. Go to the "Main Motor Service Check" on page 2-24. Base Printer Symptom Table Symptom Dead Machine (no power) Fan noisy or not working Fuser parts melted Fuser lamp doesn't light Toner not fused to the paper Action Go to the "Cooling Fan Service Check" on page 2-14...
Service Manual
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... back of page Incorrect characters print Paper jams Main Motor noisy or does not move Paper never picks Paper feeds continuously Paper skew Printer not communicating with host Paper wrinkled or bent Top cover will not close Operator panel button does not respond Operator panel LEDs do not light ...", wrinkles, stacks poorly or curls" on page 2-24. 4044-XXX Symptom Blank page Black page Heavy background Light print White or black lines or bands Toner on back of page" on page 2-34. Go to "Cover Open Switch Service Check" on page 2-27. Go to "Paper Feed Service Check" on page...
... back of page Incorrect characters print Paper jams Main Motor noisy or does not move Paper never picks Paper feeds continuously Paper skew Printer not communicating with host Paper wrinkled or bent Top cover will not close Operator panel button does not respond Operator panel LEDs do not light ...", wrinkles, stacks poorly or curls" on page 2-24. 4044-XXX Symptom Blank page Black page Heavy background Light print White or black lines or bands Toner on back of page" on page 2-34. Go to "Cover Open Switch Service Check" on page 2-27. Go to "Paper Feed Service Check" on page...
Service Manual
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.... Measure the voltage at CN2-2 of the HVPS. Replace if defective. It measures +24 V dc. 4044-XXX Cover Open Switch Service Check Note: Make sure a toner cartridge is present at CN2-3, check for continuity between CN2-1 and CN1-2. Diagnostic Information 2-13 If voltage is installed and the cover closes all the...
.... Measure the voltage at CN2-2 of the HVPS. Replace if defective. It measures +24 V dc. 4044-XXX Cover Open Switch Service Check Note: Make sure a toner cartridge is present at CN2-3, check for continuity between CN2-1 and CN1-2. Diagnostic Information 2-13 If voltage is installed and the cover closes all the...
Service Manual
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... wire cover removed. Turn the machine on and observe the lamp turning on during POST. 4044-XXX Fuser Service Check Cold Fuser Service Check When toner is partially fused to cool. The line voltage to the printer must be within the following limits: 100 V ac - 127 V ac for the low voltage model... printer 200 V ac - 240 V ac for the high voltage model printer Turn the printer off and wait a few minutes for the fuser lamp to the paper, it is usually caused by low fuser temperature. Avoid handling the lamp as...
... wire cover removed. Turn the machine on and observe the lamp turning on during POST. 4044-XXX Fuser Service Check Cold Fuser Service Check When toner is partially fused to cool. The line voltage to the printer must be within the following limits: 100 V ac - 127 V ac for the low voltage model... printer 200 V ac - 240 V ac for the high voltage model printer Turn the printer off and wait a few minutes for the fuser lamp to the paper, it is usually caused by low fuser temperature. Avoid handling the lamp as...
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Check for excessive toner buildup on the surface of the thermistor between CN10-1 and CN10-3. Clean or replace as necessary. Turn the printer off and disconnect the thermistor cable from CN10 on the engine board. The voltage rating is stamped on one of the ... as necessary. Clean or replace as necessary. Replace the thermistor as necessary. Make sure the correct voltage lamp is installed. Turn the printer off and disconnect the thermistor cable from CN1 on the LVPS board. The resistance measures approximately 225K ohms when cool. The resistance measures approximately...
Check for excessive toner buildup on the surface of the thermistor between CN10-1 and CN10-3. Clean or replace as necessary. Turn the printer off and disconnect the thermistor cable from CN10 on the engine board. The voltage rating is stamped on one of the ... as necessary. Clean or replace as necessary. Replace the thermistor as necessary. Make sure the correct voltage lamp is installed. Turn the printer off and disconnect the thermistor cable from CN1 on the LVPS board. The resistance measures approximately 225K ohms when cool. The resistance measures approximately...