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... menu...91 Understanding printer messages 94 List of status and error messages...94 Maintaining the printer 99 Storing supplies...99 Conserving toner...99 Cleaning the printer...99 Cleaning the exterior of the printer ...99 Cleaning the scanner glass ...100 Cleaning the dust-...proof glass...101 Ordering supplies...106 Ordering toner cartridges...106 Ordering a fuser...107 Ordering a photodeveloper cartridge...107 Ordering a waste toner bottle ...107 Moving the printer...107 Before moving the printer ...107 Locking the scanner ...108 ...
... menu...91 Understanding printer messages 94 List of status and error messages...94 Maintaining the printer 99 Storing supplies...99 Conserving toner...99 Cleaning the printer...99 Cleaning the exterior of the printer ...99 Cleaning the scanner glass ...100 Cleaning the dust-...proof glass...101 Ordering supplies...106 Ordering toner cartridges...106 Ordering a fuser...107 Ordering a photodeveloper cartridge...107 Ordering a waste toner bottle ...107 Moving the printer...107 Before moving the printer ...107 Locking the scanner ...108 ...
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Transparency print quality is poor ...131 Gray background ...131 Uneven print density...132 Ghost images ...132 Incorrect margins...132 Skewed print...132 Blank pages...133 Clipped images...133 Solid color pages ...134 Paper curl ...134 Toner specks ...134 Toner rubs off ...135 FAQ about color printing...135 Contacting Customer Support...136 Notices...137 Edition notice...137 Power consumption...143 Index...146 8
Transparency print quality is poor ...131 Gray background ...131 Uneven print density...132 Ghost images ...132 Incorrect margins...132 Skewed print...132 Blank pages...133 Clipped images...133 Solid color pages ...134 Paper curl ...134 Toner specks ...134 Toner rubs off ...135 FAQ about color printing...135 Contacting Customer Support...136 Notices...137 Edition notice...137 Power consumption...143 Index...146 8
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... quality. For paper smaller than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to it can degrade its performance. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) grain long paper. Moisture content The amount of moisture...
... quality. For paper smaller than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to it can degrade its performance. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) grain long paper. Moisture content The amount of moisture...
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.... • Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper. Unacceptable paper The following paper types are not affected by the resin in toner. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use in doubt, contact the paper supplier.
.... • Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper. Unacceptable paper The following paper types are not affected by the resin in toner. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use in doubt, contact the paper supplier.
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... it easy for you to change printer settings: Copy Settings Paper Select Sort Quality Density Reduce/Enlarge Machine Settings Speaker Volume Paper Settings Job Timeout Toner Saver Mode Supplies Info Scanner Carriage Network Settings Ethernet IP Configuration Reports Print Configuration Page Activity Report Memory List Quick Dial List Speed Dial List...
... it easy for you to change printer settings: Copy Settings Paper Select Sort Quality Density Reduce/Enlarge Machine Settings Speaker Volume Paper Settings Job Timeout Toner Saver Mode Supplies Info Scanner Carriage Network Settings Ethernet IP Configuration Reports Print Configuration Page Activity Report Memory List Quick Dial List Speed Dial List...
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... Off On Description Sets the amount of time in seconds the printer waits to receive an end-of-job message before canceling the remainder of toner used for LAN. • When the timer expires, any new print jobs are waiting. Reduces the amount of the print job Notes: • On (60...
... Off On Description Sets the amount of time in seconds the printer waits to receive an end-of-job message before canceling the remainder of toner used for LAN. • When the timer expires, any new print jobs are waiting. Reduces the amount of the print job Notes: • On (60...
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When you can move the carriage switch (on the lower left corner of five different levels (shown below). Menu item Supplies Info Toner Black Life Magenta Life Yellow Life Cyan Life Cartridge Type Black Init. 1000 Pages Std. 2500 Pages High 5000 Pages Magenta Init. 1000 Pages Std. ... Pages High 5000 Pages Yellow Init. 1000 Pages Std. 1500 Pages High 5000 Pages Cyan Init. 1000 Pages Std. 1500 Pages High 5000 Pages Waste Toner Pack Waste Pack Life OPC Belt OPC Belt Life Replace OPC Belt Not Replaced Replaced Fuser Unit Fuser Unit Life Replace Fuser Not Replaced Replaced...
When you can move the carriage switch (on the lower left corner of five different levels (shown below). Menu item Supplies Info Toner Black Life Magenta Life Yellow Life Cyan Life Cartridge Type Black Init. 1000 Pages Std. 2500 Pages High 5000 Pages Magenta Init. 1000 Pages Std. ... Pages High 5000 Pages Yellow Init. 1000 Pages Std. 1500 Pages High 5000 Pages Cyan Init. 1000 Pages Std. 1500 Pages High 5000 Pages Waste Toner Pack Waste Pack Life OPC Belt OPC Belt Life Replace OPC Belt Not Replaced Replaced Fuser Unit Fuser Unit Life Replace Fuser Not Replaced Replaced...
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... Copy: Cancel 2in1/4in1-Copy to a properly grounded outlet. 5 Turn the printer back on. Understanding printer messages List of status and error messages Toner Empty: Replace Toner The specified toner cartridge is answering a fax call. Service Call: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Check all cable connections...
... Copy: Cancel 2in1/4in1-Copy to a properly grounded outlet. 5 Turn the printer back on. Understanding printer messages List of status and error messages Toner Empty: Replace Toner The specified toner cartridge is answering a fax call. Service Call: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Check all cable connections...
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Missing: Install Fuser Unit The fuser unit is loaded. Install the specified toner cartridge. Cancel the job, and then try sending it again. The fax number will be redialed. PF Kit Life: Replace PF Kit The paper feed ... menu to print on a paper type that is different from what is loaded in Tray 1. Load Tray 1 with the specified paper type. Missing: Install Toner The specified toner cartridge is insufficient memory to clear. No Memory: Out of Memory There is missing. Replace the paper feed roller and separator pad for the...
Missing: Install Fuser Unit The fuser unit is loaded. Install the specified toner cartridge. Cancel the job, and then try sending it again. The fax number will be redialed. PF Kit Life: Replace PF Kit The paper feed ... menu to print on a paper type that is different from what is loaded in Tray 1. Load Tray 1 with the specified paper type. Missing: Install Toner The specified toner cartridge is insufficient memory to clear. No Memory: Out of Memory There is missing. Replace the paper feed roller and separator pad for the...
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...new transfer roller and a new transfer belt cleaning roller. Resend the fax. Install a new transfer belt. Sleep The printer is missing. Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a supported one. TR Belt Life: Replace Transfer Belt The transfer belt is installed. Insert the specified tray(s) into the printer.... Warming up Wait for the next print job. Waste Pack Full The waste toner bottle is loaded in the tray. Load a supported paper size. An unsupported paper size is full or missing. TR Kit Life: Replace ...
...new transfer roller and a new transfer belt cleaning roller. Resend the fax. Install a new transfer belt. Sleep The printer is missing. Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a supported one. TR Belt Life: Replace Transfer Belt The transfer belt is installed. Insert the specified tray(s) into the printer.... Warming up Wait for the next print job. Waste Pack Full The waste toner bottle is loaded in the tray. Load a supported paper size. An unsupported paper size is full or missing. TR Kit Life: Replace ...
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... appear lighter. CAUTION: To avoid the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to conserve toner. Store supplies right side up in their original packing until On appears, and then press . 5 Press to return to maintain optimum print quality. ... unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Cleaning the exterior of the printer. 99 When Toner Saver mode is enabled, print may damage the finish of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is not recommended when you to the printer...
... appear lighter. CAUTION: To avoid the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to conserve toner. Store supplies right side up in their original packing until On appears, and then press . 5 Press to return to maintain optimum print quality. ... unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Cleaning the exterior of the printer. 99 When Toner Saver mode is enabled, print may damage the finish of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is not recommended when you to the printer...
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Cleaning the dust-proof glass Clean the dust-proof glass if you encounter print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Pull the front door release latch forward, and gently lower the front door. 3 Remove the toner cartridges one at a time. 101
Cleaning the dust-proof glass Clean the dust-proof glass if you encounter print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Pull the front door release latch forward, and gently lower the front door. 3 Remove the toner cartridges one at a time. 101
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...redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the toner cartridge(s) and continue printing. The toner cartridge(s) of color "x"- The recommended toner cartridges specifically designed for your area. Ordering toner cartridges When Toner Low appears, order the specified new toner cartridge(s). Note: All life estimates for information about Lexmark authorized...6275 for printer supplies assume printing on the coverage of the toner color, after the message first appears. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you may be exhausted....
...redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the toner cartridge(s) and continue printing. The toner cartridge(s) of color "x"- The recommended toner cartridges specifically designed for your area. Ordering toner cartridges When Toner Low appears, order the specified new toner cartridge(s). Note: All life estimates for information about Lexmark authorized...6275 for printer supplies assume printing on the coverage of the toner color, after the message first appears. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you may be exhausted....
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... the printer Before moving the printer CAUTION: The printer weighs 35 kg (77 lb); Part name Yellow High Yield Toner Cartridge Black High Yield Toner Cartridge Cyan Toner Cartridge Magenta Toner Cartridge Yellow Toner Cartridge Black Toner Cartridge Part number C500H2YG C500H2KG C500S2CG C500S2MG C500S2YG C500S2KG For printer(s) C500/X500/X502 C500/X500/X502 C500/X500...
... the printer Before moving the printer CAUTION: The printer weighs 35 kg (77 lb); Part name Yellow High Yield Toner Cartridge Black High Yield Toner Cartridge Cyan Toner Cartridge Magenta Toner Cartridge Yellow Toner Cartridge Black Toner Cartridge Part number C500H2YG C500H2KG C500S2CG C500S2MG C500S2YG C500S2KG For printer(s) C500/X500/X502 C500/X500/X502 C500/X500...
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... unit does not close Make sure there are possible solutions. Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the toner cartridge(s). 119 Try one or more of poor copy quality: • Blank pages • Checkerboard pattern • Distorted graphics or pictures • Missing ... the power is plugged in print These are some examples of the following : Are there any error messages on , and Ready appears. Is the toner low? Check the power Make sure the printer is on the display? Clear any error messages. Clear any error messages.
... unit does not close Make sure there are possible solutions. Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the toner cartridge(s). 119 Try one or more of poor copy quality: • Blank pages • Checkerboard pattern • Distorted graphics or pictures • Missing ... the power is plugged in print These are some examples of the following : Are there any error messages on , and Ready appears. Is the toner low? Check the power Make sure the printer is on the display? Clear any error messages. Clear any error messages.
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...following : Can the document be re-sent? Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge(s). When Toner Low appears or when you experience faded print, you may have been a problem with the quality of the original document is set up properly... number manually. Received fax has poor print quality These are possible solutions. There may be able to extend the life of the toner cartridge(s): 1 Remove the toner cartridge(s). 2 Firmly shake the cartridge(s) side-to-side and front-to-back several times to put the printer in the upper ...
...following : Can the document be re-sent? Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge(s). When Toner Low appears or when you experience faded print, you may have been a problem with the quality of the original document is set up properly... number manually. Received fax has poor print quality These are possible solutions. There may be able to extend the life of the toner cartridge(s): 1 Remove the toner cartridge(s). 2 Firmly shake the cartridge(s) side-to-side and front-to-back several times to put the printer in the upper ...
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... open doors. Make sure there is not clear. Reset the printer Turn the printer off. Try one color and multiple times on a page Replace the toner cartridge if the defects occur every 35 mm (1.38 in the following : Check the paper Use recommended paper and other specialty media. Paper jam message...
... open doors. Make sure there is not clear. Reset the printer Turn the printer off. Try one color and multiple times on a page Replace the toner cartridge if the defects occur every 35 mm (1.38 in the following : Check the paper Use recommended paper and other specialty media. Paper jam message...
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... dust-proof glass The dust-proof glass may be dirty. Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line These are possible solutions. Replace the toner cartridge causing the line. Is a photodeveloper cartridge defective? Try one or more of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area. •...
... dust-proof glass The dust-proof glass may be dirty. Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line These are possible solutions. Replace the toner cartridge causing the line. Is a photodeveloper cartridge defective? Try one or more of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area. •...
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...causing the streaks. 129 Note: A paper jam message may be paper scraping sounds coming from the photodeveloper cartridge housing. Replace the toner cartridge causing the line. Make sure there is a jam behind the photodeveloper cartridge: 1 Press the button on the right side...cartridge. 6 Close the top cover, and then close the scanner unit. Streaked horizontal lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE These are possible solutions. Is a toner cartridge defective? Along with the smeared print, there may not occur if there is no paper jammed behind the photodeveloper cartridge. Try feeding from ...
...causing the streaks. 129 Note: A paper jam message may be paper scraping sounds coming from the photodeveloper cartridge housing. Replace the toner cartridge causing the line. Make sure there is a jam behind the photodeveloper cartridge: 1 Press the button on the right side...cartridge. 6 Close the top cover, and then close the scanner unit. Streaked horizontal lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE These are possible solutions. Is a toner cartridge defective? Along with the smeared print, there may not occur if there is no paper jammed behind the photodeveloper cartridge. Try feeding from ...
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... Repeat this procedure multiple times until you use it. Print irregularities These are possible solutions. Note: This solution applies to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the toner cartridge(s) and continue printing. Try one or more of the following : Has the paper absorbed moisture due to high humidity? ...Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until the print remains faded, and then replace the toner cartridge(s). Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray From Print Properties, change the Media Type setting to...
... Repeat this procedure multiple times until you use it. Print irregularities These are possible solutions. Note: This solution applies to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the toner cartridge(s) and continue printing. Try one or more of the following : Has the paper absorbed moisture due to high humidity? ...Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until the print remains faded, and then replace the toner cartridge(s). Make sure the Media Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray From Print Properties, change the Media Type setting to...