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... cartridge 103 Installing the new print cartridge 105 Chapter 28: Cleaning the printer 109 Chapter 29: Replacing a staple cartridge 110 Chapter 30: Emptying the hole punch box 113 Chapter 31: Replacing the items in the maintenance kit 115 Chapter 32: Replacing the fuser 116 Removing the old fuser 116 ...rollers 126 Installing new pick rollers 128 Closing up ...131 Chapter 35: Cleaning the wiper blade 132 Chapter 36: Resetting the maintenance page counter 135 Chapter 37: Determining the status of supplies 136 Chapter 38: Storing supplies 137 Chapter 39: Recycling used supplies 138 ...
... cartridge 103 Installing the new print cartridge 105 Chapter 28: Cleaning the printer 109 Chapter 29: Replacing a staple cartridge 110 Chapter 30: Emptying the hole punch box 113 Chapter 31: Replacing the items in the maintenance kit 115 Chapter 32: Replacing the fuser 116 Removing the old fuser 116 ...rollers 126 Installing new pick rollers 128 Closing up ...131 Chapter 35: Cleaning the wiper blade 132 Chapter 36: Resetting the maintenance page counter 135 Chapter 37: Determining the status of supplies 136 Chapter 38: Storing supplies 137 Chapter 39: Recycling used supplies 138 ...
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.... 17 Solving print quality problems You may be able to correct many print quality problems by replacing a supply or maintenance item that need to be replaced. Black pages The print cartridge is defective Replace the print cartridge. See Replacing the print cartridge...printer was priming the stapler. See Priming the stapler. Call for a message about other ways to any print quality problems you primed the stapler, a blank sheet of its intended life. Replace the transfer roller. The print cartridge is defective. See Replacing the items in the maintenance kit...
.... 17 Solving print quality problems You may be able to correct many print quality problems by replacing a supply or maintenance item that need to be replaced. Black pages The print cartridge is defective Replace the print cartridge. See Replacing the print cartridge...printer was priming the stapler. See Priming the stapler. Call for a message about other ways to any print quality problems you primed the stapler, a blank sheet of its intended life. Replace the transfer roller. The print cartridge is defective. See Replacing the items in the maintenance kit...
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...moisture due to print. For information on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com for detailed specifications. Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. Refer to print. Replace the transfer roller. or has been installed in the maintenance kit. Gray background The Toner Darkness setting is... worn or defective. Use recommended paper and other print media. The transfer roller is Select a different Toner Darkness setting too dark. from the printer driver before sending the job to...
...moisture due to print. For information on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com for detailed specifications. Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. Refer to print. Replace the transfer roller. or has been installed in the maintenance kit. Gray background The Toner Darkness setting is... worn or defective. Use recommended paper and other print media. The transfer roller is Select a different Toner Darkness setting too dark. from the printer driver before sending the job to...
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See Replacing the print cartridge, Replacing the transfer roller, and Replacing the fuser for more information. 48 See Replacing the print cartridge. Replace the printer cartridge, the transfer roller, or fuser as needed. Symptom White or black line Cause The print cartridge or fuser is defective. See Replacing the items in the maintenance kit. Solution Replace the print cartridge. Replace the fuser. Streaked horizontal lines The print cartridge, transfer roller, or fuser may be defective, empty, or worn.
See Replacing the print cartridge, Replacing the transfer roller, and Replacing the fuser for more information. 48 See Replacing the print cartridge. Replace the printer cartridge, the transfer roller, or fuser as needed. Symptom White or black line Cause The print cartridge or fuser is defective. See Replacing the items in the maintenance kit. Solution Replace the print cartridge. Replace the fuser. Streaked horizontal lines The print cartridge, transfer roller, or fuser may be defective, empty, or worn.
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...Rough. The transfer roller is loaded in the tray to for detailed instructions on Remove the screws. See Replacing the items in the maintenance kit. Replace the pick rollers. Move the guides in the tray. Replace the transfer roller. The texture setting is worn or defective.... or worn. See Replacing the items in the maintenance kit. The fuser is wrong Change Paper Texture from Normal to the proper positions for the size loaded. The two removable screws on ...
...Rough. The transfer roller is loaded in the tray to for detailed instructions on Remove the screws. See Replacing the items in the maintenance kit. Replace the pick rollers. Move the guides in the tray. Replace the transfer roller. The texture setting is worn or defective.... or worn. See Replacing the items in the maintenance kit. The fuser is wrong Change Paper Texture from Normal to the proper positions for the size loaded. The two removable screws on ...
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... cartridge. Solution Replace the pick rollers. The print media curls badly once it prints and exits to a bin. Ghost images Low toner level in the maintenance kit.
... cartridge. Solution Replace the pick rollers. The print media curls badly once it prints and exits to a bin. Ghost images Low toner level in the maintenance kit.
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... Solving paper feed problems If print media has trouble traveling through the printer, paper jams or other print media. Make sure the stack of paper you are dirty or worn. Paper frequently jams in the maintenance kit. You have loaded too much paper or too many envelopes. Use ...the appropriate position for detailed specifications. Refer to paper feed problems you load does not exceed the maximum stack height indicated at www.lexmark.com for the size print media loaded. Paper has absorbed moisture due to the correct position. Move the guides in the tray ...
... Solving paper feed problems If print media has trouble traveling through the printer, paper jams or other print media. Make sure the stack of paper you are dirty or worn. Paper frequently jams in the maintenance kit. You have loaded too much paper or too many envelopes. Use ...the appropriate position for detailed specifications. Refer to paper feed problems you load does not exceed the maximum stack height indicated at www.lexmark.com for the size print media loaded. Paper has absorbed moisture due to the correct position. Move the guides in the tray ...
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... bin is no bin available to the instruction sheet in the maintenance kit box. 60 To clear the message, remove the stack of paper exiting to the incorrectly. Setup Guide for instructions. Remove, clean, and reinstall the wiper blade. Symptom Cause Solution A printer message indicates that all linked bins are full, but some...
... bin is no bin available to the instruction sheet in the maintenance kit box. 60 To clear the message, remove the stack of paper exiting to the incorrectly. Setup Guide for instructions. Remove, clean, and reinstall the wiper blade. Symptom Cause Solution A printer message indicates that all linked bins are full, but some...
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... maintenance kit 12G4183 300K high-voltage maintenance kit Check the tag at 5% coverage. (See Replacing the print cartridge for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in the maintenance kit: fuser, transfer roller, and pick rollers. You can continue to maintain top performance, optimize print quality, and avoid printing problems. Order the appropriate maintenance kit: Part number Type of the printer...
... maintenance kit 12G4183 300K high-voltage maintenance kit Check the tag at 5% coverage. (See Replacing the print cartridge for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in the maintenance kit: fuser, transfer roller, and pick rollers. You can continue to maintain top performance, optimize print quality, and avoid printing problems. Order the appropriate maintenance kit: Part number Type of the printer...
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31 Replacing the items in the maintenance kit When the 80 Scheduled Maintenance message appears, it is time to keep your hands clean. Wear the gloves as you replace the fuser to replace the items in the optional ...: Fuser Gloves Transfer roller Cloth for more information. See Ordering a maintenance kit or more information. 115 The maintenance kit contains the items in the finisher, if you have that option attached, see Resetting the maintenance page counter for Cleaning the wiper blade in the maintenance kit. Once you have replaced all the items and cleaned the wiper...
31 Replacing the items in the maintenance kit When the 80 Scheduled Maintenance message appears, it is time to keep your hands clean. Wear the gloves as you replace the fuser to replace the items in the optional ...: Fuser Gloves Transfer roller Cloth for more information. See Ordering a maintenance kit or more information. 115 The maintenance kit contains the items in the finisher, if you have that option attached, see Resetting the maintenance page counter for Cleaning the wiper blade in the maintenance kit. Once you have replaced all the items and cleaned the wiper...
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Removing the old fuser 1 Turn the printer off. 2 If the envelope feeder is attached to the printer, open the duplex unit door (Door E). See Removing the optional envelope feeder. 3 If a duplex unit is attached to the open the printer side door (Door A). Gently lower the door to the printer, remove it when 80 Scheduled Maintenance appears. a Push up on the latch to open position. 116 Replace it . 32 Replacing the fuser The fuser is one of the items in the maintenance kit. b Gently lower the door to the open position. 4 Pull up on the handle to release the door.
Removing the old fuser 1 Turn the printer off. 2 If the envelope feeder is attached to the printer, open the duplex unit door (Door E). See Removing the optional envelope feeder. 3 If a duplex unit is attached to the open the printer side door (Door A). Gently lower the door to the printer, remove it when 80 Scheduled Maintenance appears. a Push up on the latch to open position. 116 Replace it . 32 Replacing the fuser The fuser is one of the items in the maintenance kit. b Gently lower the door to the open position. 4 Pull up on the handle to release the door.
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...the duplex unit door (Door E). a Push up on the handle to the printer, open position. 4 Pull up on the latch to release the door. Replace it . Removing the old transfer roller 1 Turn the printer off. 2 If the envelope feeder is attached to open position. 122 See Removing... envelope feeder. 3 If the duplex unit is attached to the open the printer side door (Door A). Gently lower the door to the printer, remove it when the printer displays the 80 Scheduled Maintenance message. 33 Replacing the transfer roller The transfer roller is one of the items in the maintenance kit.
...the duplex unit door (Door E). a Push up on the handle to the printer, open position. 4 Pull up on the latch to release the door. Replace it . Removing the old transfer roller 1 Turn the printer off. 2 If the envelope feeder is attached to open position. 122 See Removing... envelope feeder. 3 If the duplex unit is attached to the open the printer side door (Door A). Gently lower the door to the printer, remove it when the printer displays the 80 Scheduled Maintenance message. 33 Replacing the transfer roller The transfer roller is one of the items in the maintenance kit.
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...in the illustrations. 4 Start with the opening left by removing tray 1 and locate three pick rollers in the upper left corner inside the printer. 5 Turn the bottom pick roller counterclockwise until you will have a high capacity feeder, you see the small tab on the removal of ...removing old pick rollers; 34 Replacing pick rollers The pick rollers come in a package of 15 in each tray when the printer issues the 80 Scheduled Maintenance message. Replace three in the maintenance kit. A pick roller transports the paper from the optional high capacity input feeder if it is installed.
...in the illustrations. 4 Start with the opening left by removing tray 1 and locate three pick rollers in the upper left corner inside the printer. 5 Turn the bottom pick roller counterclockwise until you will have a high capacity feeder, you see the small tab on the removal of ...removing old pick rollers; 34 Replacing pick rollers The pick rollers come in a package of 15 in each tray when the printer issues the 80 Scheduled Maintenance message. Replace three in the maintenance kit. A pick roller transports the paper from the optional high capacity input feeder if it is installed.
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35 Cleaning the wiper blade Use the cloth in the maintenance kit or any clean cloth to clean the wiper blade in the finisher. Pin 132 To access the wiper blade: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Open the finisher door (Door K). 3 While supporting the wiper blade, loosen the screw until the blade comes free from the pin.
35 Cleaning the wiper blade Use the cloth in the maintenance kit or any clean cloth to clean the wiper blade in the finisher. Pin 132 To access the wiper blade: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Open the finisher door (Door K). 3 While supporting the wiper blade, loosen the screw until the blade comes free from the pin.
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Rubber tips 133 4 Pull the wiper blade straight out. 5 Wipe the four rubber tips with the cloth from the maintenance kit, or use any clean cloth.
Rubber tips 133 4 Pull the wiper blade straight out. 5 Wipe the four rubber tips with the cloth from the maintenance kit, or use any clean cloth.
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Activating Menu Changes briefly appears, followed by Performing Self Test. 36 Resetting the maintenance page counter After you replace all the items in the maintenance kit, reset the maintenance page counter: 1 Make sure the printer is reset and Resetting Maint Cnt Value briefly appears. 6 Press Menu until you see Reset Maint Cnt, and then press Select...
Activating Menu Changes briefly appears, followed by Performing Self Test. 36 Resetting the maintenance page counter After you replace all the items in the maintenance kit, reset the maintenance page counter: 1 Make sure the printer is reset and Resetting Maint Cnt Value briefly appears. 6 Press Menu until you see Reset Maint Cnt, and then press Select...
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...settings you to any supply or maintenance items that need replacing. Consumable Status % Remaining Maintenance Kit Print Cartridge Hole Punch Box Staple Cartridge 99% Replace OK OK 136 If you want to determine the status of all of the consumables installed in your printer, you can only display information ...a time. Look for each of the items is indicated. 37 Determining the status of supplies The printer uses the second line of the display to alert you have. However, the printer can print the menu settings page from the Utilities Menu. (Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu...
...settings you to any supply or maintenance items that need replacing. Consumable Status % Remaining Maintenance Kit Print Cartridge Hole Punch Box Staple Cartridge 99% Replace OK OK 136 If you want to determine the status of all of the consumables installed in your printer, you can only display information ...a time. Look for each of the items is indicated. 37 Determining the status of supplies The printer uses the second line of the display to alert you have. However, the printer can print the menu settings page from the Utilities Menu. (Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu...
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... feed paper from a source it detects is the active communication link. Replacing the transfer roller; Maintenance What this message means: The printer requires replacement of the display in the maintenance kit; Replacing the fuser; Replacing pick rollers 285 The printer automatically clears the message and continues printing the job. • Press Menu to avoid print...
... feed paper from a source it detects is the active communication link. Replacing the transfer roller; Maintenance What this message means: The printer requires replacement of the display in the maintenance kit; Replacing the fuser; Replacing pick rollers 285 The printer automatically clears the message and continues printing the job. • Press Menu to avoid print...
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...power-on the items included in the maintenance kit Restore Held Jobs. See also: Using the Print and Hold function 295 Replacing the items in a maintenance kit. What you can do : Wait for the message to not restore held jobs from the hard disk to printer memory. • Press Return or... Stop to clear. Go/Stop? See also: Resetting the maintenance page counter; Resetting Maint Cnt Value What...
...power-on the items included in the maintenance kit Restore Held Jobs. See also: Using the Print and Hold function 295 Replacing the items in a maintenance kit. What you can do : Wait for the message to not restore held jobs from the hard disk to printer memory. • Press Return or... Stop to clear. Go/Stop? See also: Resetting the maintenance page counter; Resetting Maint Cnt Value What...
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... reduced print quality. Replacing the transfer roller; Resetting the maintenance page counter 88 Toner Low What this message means: The printer requires replacement of the problem. See also: Replacing the items in the maintenance kit; Turn the printer back on toner. Replacing the fuser; 80 Scheduled Maintenance What this message means: The print cartridge is low...
... reduced print quality. Replacing the transfer roller; Resetting the maintenance page counter 88 Toner Low What this message means: The printer requires replacement of the problem. See also: Replacing the items in the maintenance kit; Turn the printer back on toner. Replacing the fuser; 80 Scheduled Maintenance What this message means: The print cartridge is low...