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... 31 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 33 Installing the printer on a wired network 36 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 39 Saving paper and toner...39 Using recycled paper ...39 Conserving supplies ...39 Saving energy...40 Using Eco‑Mode...40 Reducing printer noise...40
... 31 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 33 Installing the printer on a wired network 36 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 39 Saving paper and toner...39 Using recycled paper ...39 Conserving supplies ...39 Saving energy...40 Using Eco‑Mode...40 Reducing printer noise...40
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... printer...111 Storing supplies...111 Checking the status of supplies from a network computer 111 Ordering supplies...112 Ordering toner cartridges ...112 Ordering a photoconductor kit ...113 Ordering a maintenance kit ...113 Replacing supplies...113 Replacing the toner cartridge ...113 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...115 Moving the printer...118 Moving the printer to another location...
... printer...111 Storing supplies...111 Checking the status of supplies from a network computer 111 Ordering supplies...112 Ordering toner cartridges ...112 Ordering a photoconductor kit ...113 Ordering a maintenance kit ...113 Replacing supplies...113 Replacing the toner cartridge ...113 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...115 Moving the printer...118 Moving the printer to another location...
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... Incorrect margins...155 Paper curl...155 Print is too dark ...156 Print is too light...157 Skewed print...158 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 158 Toner rubs off ...158 Toner specks ...159 Transparency print quality is poor...159 Streaked horizontal lines ...159 Streaked vertical lines...160 Solid black or...
... Incorrect margins...155 Paper curl...155 Print is too dark ...156 Print is too light...157 Skewed print...158 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 158 Toner rubs off ...158 Toner specks ...159 Transparency print quality is poor...159 Streaked horizontal lines ...159 Streaked vertical lines...160 Solid black or...
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... and toner Studies show that as much as printing on both sides of the paper and printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper You can significantly reduce your printer's impact even further. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 39 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact Lexmark is ... papers" on page 59. Place multiple pages on how you can reduce the amount of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment • The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you use in mind, engineer our packaging...
... and toner Studies show that as much as printing on both sides of the paper and printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper You can significantly reduce your printer's impact even further. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 39 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact Lexmark is ... papers" on page 59. Place multiple pages on how you can reduce the amount of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment • The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you use in mind, engineer our packaging...
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... the computer screen. You can also: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 From the Toner Cartridges section, select your country from landfills annually by making it both easy and free for Lexmark customers to return used to Lexmark for reuse or recycling. Boxes used cartridges to return the cartridges are either...
... the computer screen. You can also: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 From the Toner Cartridges section, select your country from landfills annually by making it both easy and free for Lexmark customers to return used to Lexmark for reuse or recycling. Boxes used cartridges to return the cartridges are either...
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... you try a sample of any paper or specialty media you are paper, card stock, envelopes, paper labels, and transparencies. It is too rough, toner cannot fuse to 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond) grain long. Consider these characteristics when evaluating new paper stock. For paper smaller than 60 g/m2 ...exposed to feed the paper correctly. Leave paper in the trays, can automatically feed paper weights up to it . This chapter provides information on the Lexmark Web site at its edges. Always use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. A number of paper and specialty media your printer ...
... you try a sample of any paper or specialty media you are paper, card stock, envelopes, paper labels, and transparencies. It is too rough, toner cannot fuse to 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond) grain long. Consider these characteristics when evaluating new paper stock. For paper smaller than 60 g/m2 ...exposed to feed the paper correctly. Leave paper in the trays, can automatically feed paper weights up to it . This chapter provides information on the Lexmark Web site at its edges. Always use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. A number of paper and specialty media your printer ...
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... temperatures up to the US government a study demonstrating that are not affected by major mills in toner. Use inks that all recycled paper will feed well. Lexmark has found no blanket statement can be made that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based ...of recycled office paper produced specifically for use in xerographic copiers. Using recycled paper and other office papers As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in doubt, contact the paper supplier. Use papers printed with rough ...
... temperatures up to the US government a study demonstrating that are not affected by major mills in toner. Use inks that all recycled paper will feed well. Lexmark has found no blanket statement can be made that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based ...of recycled office paper produced specifically for use in xerographic copiers. Using recycled paper and other office papers As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in doubt, contact the paper supplier. Use papers printed with rough ...
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... output either by lightening the output. Adjusts the contrast of printed objects Note: 0 is the factory default setting. You can help conserve toner. Enables more pixels to print in clusters for clarity, in a browser window, and from the Print dialog and pop‑up menus.... to enhance pictures horizontally or vertically, or to images Note: Auto is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 104 Menu item Toner Darkness 1-10 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Brightness ‑6-6 Contrast...
... output either by lightening the output. Adjusts the contrast of printed objects Note: 0 is the factory default setting. You can help conserve toner. Enables more pixels to print in clusters for clarity, in a browser window, and from the Print dialog and pop‑up menus.... to enhance pictures horizontally or vertically, or to images Note: Auto is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 104 Menu item Toner Darkness 1-10 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Brightness ‑6-6 Contrast...
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... in the printer. Prepares the flash memory to be available. Notes: • This setting appears only on a page. Assists in isolating the source of black toner on non‑APA models. • An optional flash memory card must be installed in the printer and operating properly for this menu item to...
... in the printer. Prepares the flash memory to be available. Notes: • This setting appears only on a page. Assists in isolating the source of black toner on non‑APA models. • An optional flash memory card must be installed in the printer and operating properly for this menu item to...
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... in your area. Maintaining the printer 112 Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you may be able to extend the life of the toner cartridge: 1 Remove the toner cartridge. 2 Firmly shake the cartridge side‑to‑side and front‑to...
... in your area. Maintaining the printer 112 Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you may be able to extend the life of the toner cartridge: 1 Remove the toner cartridge. 2 Firmly shake the cartridge side‑to‑side and front‑to...
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...specialty media may require more frequent replacement of life. When shaking the cartridge no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Part name Photoconductor kit Part number E260X22G Ordering a maintenance kit 80 Routine maintenance needed appears on the display after ...know the photoconductor kit is near its end of the maintenance kit. Maintaining the printer 113 Part name Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge E462U11L Regular cartridge E462U21G Ordering a photoconductor kit The printer issues a message to let you know it and...
...specialty media may require more frequent replacement of life. When shaking the cartridge no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Part name Photoconductor kit Part number E260X22G Ordering a maintenance kit 80 Routine maintenance needed appears on the display after ...know the photoconductor kit is near its end of the maintenance kit. Maintaining the printer 113 Part name Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge E462U11L Regular cartridge E462U21G Ordering a photoconductor kit The printer issues a message to let you know it and...
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Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 4 Rotate the 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. Maintaining the printer 114 To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front door by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the door. 2 Press the button on the base of time. Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the photoconductor kit exposed to distribute the toner.
Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 4 Rotate the 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. Maintaining the printer 114 To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front door by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the door. 2 Press the button on the base of time. Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the photoconductor kit exposed to distribute the toner.
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...on the left side of the printer and lowering the front door. 3 Pull the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge out of the photoconductor kit. Note: The photoconductor kit and toner cartridge form a unit. When 84 PC Kit life warning or 84 Replace PC Kit first appears, ...on the display. The cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 6 Close the front door. Push the toner cartridge in as far as a unit by pulling on the toner cartridge handle. Replacing the photoconductor kit The printer automatically notifies you should immediately order a new photoconductor kit. Maintaining...
...on the left side of the printer and lowering the front door. 3 Pull the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge out of the photoconductor kit. Note: The photoconductor kit and toner cartridge form a unit. When 84 PC Kit life warning or 84 Replace PC Kit first appears, ...on the display. The cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 6 Close the front door. Push the toner cartridge in as far as a unit by pulling on the toner cartridge handle. Replacing the photoconductor kit The printer automatically notifies you should immediately order a new photoconductor kit. Maintaining...
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Maintaining the printer 116 Place the unit on a flat, clean surface. 4 Press the button on the base of future print jobs. Warning-Potential Damage: Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. 5 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. Doing so may affect the print quality of the photoconductor kit.
Maintaining the printer 116 Place the unit on a flat, clean surface. 4 Press the button on the base of future print jobs. Warning-Potential Damage: Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. 5 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. Doing so may affect the print quality of the photoconductor kit.
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... the front door, press and hold until it will go. 8 After you replace the photoconductor kit, reset the photoconductor counter. Push the toner cartridge until Resetting PC Counter appears. Push the unit as far as it clicks into place. 7 Install the unit into the photoconductor kit ...by aligning the arrows on the toner cartridge with the arrows in the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Resetting the photoconductor counter without replacing the photoconductor may damage your printer and ...
... the front door, press and hold until it will go. 8 After you replace the photoconductor kit, reset the photoconductor counter. Push the toner cartridge until Resetting PC Counter appears. Push the unit as far as it clicks into place. 7 Install the unit into the photoconductor kit ...by aligning the arrows on the toner cartridge with the arrows in the printer. Warning-Potential Damage: Resetting the photoconductor counter without replacing the photoconductor may damage your printer and ...
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... of your Web browser. Administrative support 120 Checking the device status Using the Embedded Web Server, you can view paper tray settings, the level of toner in the print cartridge, the percentage of life remaining in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings. 3 Click Print Settings. 4 Click Supply Notifications. 5 From the drop...
... of your Web browser. Administrative support 120 Checking the device status Using the Embedded Web Server, you can view paper tray settings, the level of toner in the print cartridge, the percentage of life remaining in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings. 3 Click Print Settings. 4 Click Supply Notifications. 5 From the drop...
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Note: When the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge are together, they are called a unit. 4 Lift the flap in front of the printer, and remove any jammed sheets. 5 Align and insert the unit. 6 Close the front door. 7 Insert the tray. 8 Press . Clearing jams 127 3 If you do not see it, open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge (unit).
Note: When the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge are together, they are called a unit. 4 Lift the flap in front of the printer, and remove any jammed sheets. 5 Align and insert the unit. 6 Close the front door. 7 Insert the tray. 8 Press . Clearing jams 127 3 If you do not see it, open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge (unit).
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... the message. Change to clear. The formatted page will print on the paper loaded in the selected tray. Cartridge Life Exceeded The toner cartridge is exhausted. 1 Remove the used toner cartridge, and then install a new one or more information, press the up or down arrow button until Paper Changed, Continue appears, and...
... the message. Change to clear. The formatted page will print on the paper loaded in the selected tray. Cartridge Life Exceeded The toner cartridge is exhausted. 1 Remove the used toner cartridge, and then install a new one or more information, press the up or down arrow button until Paper Changed, Continue appears, and...
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... from the standard exit bin to clear the message. The printer continues printing unless the value for the Cartridge Alarm is exhausted. 1 Remove the used toner cartridge, and then install a new one. 2 Press to clear the message and continue printing. Wait for the photoconductor kit. Routine maintenance needed The printer needs...
... from the standard exit bin to clear the message. The printer continues printing unless the value for the Cartridge Alarm is exhausted. 1 Remove the used toner cartridge, and then install a new one. 2 Press to clear the message and continue printing. Wait for the photoconductor kit. Routine maintenance needed The printer needs...
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... the limit is either missing or not functioning properly. Consult your system support person. Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a new one. 31.yy Replace defective or missing cartridge The toner cartridge is reached, this message appears and the printer enters a lockout mode. Note: There is... incorrect password number for help. Tray Missing Insert the specified tray into the printer. 30.yy Invalid refill, change cartridge An unsupported, refilled toner cartridge is now in a lockout mode because: • You attempted to log in too many times with an incorrect PIN • You...
... the limit is either missing or not functioning properly. Consult your system support person. Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a new one. 31.yy Replace defective or missing cartridge The toner cartridge is reached, this message appears and the printer enters a lockout mode. Note: There is... incorrect password number for help. Tray Missing Insert the specified tray into the printer. 30.yy Invalid refill, change cartridge An unsupported, refilled toner cartridge is now in a lockout mode because: • You attempted to log in too many times with an incorrect PIN • You...