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... 35 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 37 Installing the printer on a wired network ...39 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 42 Saving paper and toner...42 Using recycled paper and other office papers 42 Conserving supplies ...43 Saving energy...44 Using Eco‑Mode...44 Reducing printer noise...44 Adjusting...
... 35 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 37 Installing the printer on a wired network ...39 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 42 Saving paper and toner...42 Using recycled paper and other office papers 42 Conserving supplies ...43 Saving energy...44 Using Eco‑Mode...44 Reducing printer noise...44 Adjusting...
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... of supplies from a network computer 178 Ordering supplies...179 Ordering toner cartridges ...179 Ordering imaging kits...180 Ordering a waste toner bottle ...180 Replacing supplies...181 Replacing the waste toner bottle ...181 Replacing a black imaging kit ...184 Replacing a black and color imaging kit...190 Replacing a toner cartridge...196 Replacing a developer unit ...198 Cleaning the exterior of...
... of supplies from a network computer 178 Ordering supplies...179 Ordering toner cartridges ...179 Ordering imaging kits...180 Ordering a waste toner bottle ...180 Replacing supplies...181 Replacing the waste toner bottle ...181 Replacing a black imaging kit ...184 Replacing a black and color imaging kit...190 Replacing a toner cartridge...196 Replacing a developer unit ...198 Cleaning the exterior of...
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...jagged or uneven edges ...224 Clipped images...224 Dark lines ...224 Gray background...225 Incorrect margins...225 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 226 Paper curl...226 Print irregularities ...226 Repeating defects ...227 Skewed print...227 Print is too light... dark ...229 Solid color pages ...230 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 231 Toner rubs off ...231 Toner specks ...232 Transparency print quality is poor...232 Uneven print density ...232 Solving color quality problems...233 Color misregistration ...233 FAQ about color printing ...233 Embedded ...
...jagged or uneven edges ...224 Clipped images...224 Dark lines ...224 Gray background...225 Incorrect margins...225 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 226 Paper curl...226 Print irregularities ...226 Repeating defects ...227 Skewed print...227 Print is too light... dark ...229 Solid color pages ...230 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 231 Toner rubs off ...231 Toner specks ...232 Transparency print quality is poor...232 Uneven print density ...232 Solving color quality problems...233 Color misregistration ...233 FAQ about color printing ...233 Embedded ...
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... energy required to de-ink and deal with additives such as colorants and "glue" often generates more information, see "Using Eco...path to printing in laser (electrophotographic) printers. And while recycled papers are not perfect. For information on the global market. Many factors are better than does normal paper production. Lexmark concerns itself with the ... benefit. however, the amount of recycled content in Sheffield units, impacts print clarity and how well toner fuses to the paper) • Surface friction (determines how easily sheets can significantly reduce your carbon...
... energy required to de-ink and deal with additives such as colorants and "glue" often generates more information, see "Using Eco...path to printing in laser (electrophotographic) printers. And while recycled papers are not perfect. For information on the global market. Many factors are better than does normal paper production. Lexmark concerns itself with the ... benefit. however, the amount of recycled content in Sheffield units, impacts print clarity and how well toner fuses to the paper) • Surface friction (determines how easily sheets can significantly reduce your carbon...
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... For more information about the origin of -life). This is maintained. Lexmark is another. Conserving supplies There are at the Environmental Sustainability link. General sustainability-related information can be adjusted with laser printers: • Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon ... addition, the company encourages purchasing paper from the Print dialog or the Lexmark Toolbar. However, the following paper types are a number of ways you can reduce the amount of paper and toner you can control whether print appears on one sheet of paper You can...
... For more information about the origin of -life). This is maintained. Lexmark is another. Conserving supplies There are at the Environmental Sustainability link. General sustainability-related information can be adjusted with laser printers: • Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon ... addition, the company encourages purchasing paper from the Print dialog or the Lexmark Toolbar. However, the following paper types are a number of ways you can reduce the amount of paper and toner you can control whether print appears on one sheet of paper You can...
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... the empty cartridges returned to Lexmark are also recycled. One hundred percent of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment • The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 From the Toner Cartridges section, select your printer...
... the empty cartridges returned to Lexmark are also recycled. One hundred percent of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment • The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 From the Toner Cartridges section, select your printer...
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... curl at its performance. This limits the exposure of paper. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it . For 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) paper, use paper between 150 and 200 Sheffield points...width of the printer to feed the paper correctly. Paper and specialty media guide 57 Paper and specialty media guide Additional information for printing on Lexmark.com/publications. Always use grain long fibers. Thick paper may be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use it ...
... curl at its performance. This limits the exposure of paper. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it . For 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) paper, use paper between 150 and 200 Sheffield points...width of the printer to feed the paper correctly. Paper and specialty media guide 57 Paper and specialty media guide Additional information for printing on Lexmark.com/publications. Always use grain long fibers. Thick paper may be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use it ...
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... heat‑resistant inks designed for 60 to make copies without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. The ink must be affected by the resin in toner. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use in xerographic copiers. Use inks that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based...
... heat‑resistant inks designed for 60 to make copies without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. The ink must be affected by the resin in toner. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use in xerographic copiers. Use inks that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based...
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...; Certain menus are available to make it is the current default setting. Supplies Menu Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Imaging Kit Waste Toner Bottle Paper Menu Default Source Size/Type Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Type Custom Scan Sizes Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device...
...; Certain menus are available to make it is the current default setting. Supplies Menu Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Imaging Kit Waste Toner Bottle Paper Menu Default Source Size/Type Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Type Custom Scan Sizes Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device...
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... Early Warning Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported Imaging Kit OK Replace Black Imaging Kit Replace Black and Color Imaging Kit Waste Toner Box Near Full Replace Missing OK Description Shows the status of paper are automatically linked. Shows the status of the imaging kit ...Shows the status of the waste toner bottle Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Default Source Tray MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Env Description Sets a default paper source for ...
... Early Warning Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported Imaging Kit OK Replace Black Imaging Kit Replace Black and Color Imaging Kit Waste Toner Box Near Full Replace Missing OK Description Shows the status of paper are automatically linked. Shows the status of the imaging kit ...Shows the status of the waste toner bottle Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Default Source Tray MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Env Description Sets a default paper source for ...
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... Quality menu Menu item Color Correction Auto Off Manual Print Resolution 4800 CQ 1200 dpi Toner Darkness 1-5 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Color Saver On Off Description Specifies the orientation of toner used for text is not reduced. Description Adjusts the color output on the printed ...page. Specifies the printed output resolution Note: 4800 CQ is the factory default setting. Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 4 is the factory default setting. • On overrides Toner Darkness settings. The amount...
... Quality menu Menu item Color Correction Auto Off Manual Print Resolution 4800 CQ 1200 dpi Toner Darkness 1-5 Enhance Fine Lines On Off Color Saver On Off Description Specifies the orientation of toner used for text is not reduced. Description Adjusts the color output on the printed ...page. Specifies the printed output resolution Note: 4800 CQ is the factory default setting. Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 4 is the factory default setting. • On overrides Toner Darkness settings. The amount...
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...; This menu item does not affect files that use CMYK color specifications. Prints sample pages for each of toner being used in color outputs Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 154 Menu item RGB Brightness ‑6 to +5. Adjusts saturation in color outputs Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. •...
...; This menu item does not affect files that use CMYK color specifications. Prints sample pages for each of toner being used in color outputs Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 154 Menu item RGB Brightness ‑6 to +5. Adjusts saturation in color outputs Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. •...
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... Notes: • When Hex Trace is activated, all data sent to an output that matches the colors displayed on a computer monitor. • Display-True Black applies a color conversion table that uses only black toner for neutral gray colors. • sRGB Vivid is the factory default setting for business graphics and text. • Off turns...
... Notes: • When Hex Trace is activated, all data sent to an output that matches the colors displayed on a computer monitor. • Display-True Black applies a color conversion table that uses only black toner for neutral gray colors. • sRGB Vivid is the factory default setting for business graphics and text. • Off turns...
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... the PictBridge‑enabled camera have a value for this setting, the value in the camera supersedes the value in the printer. Determines which resolution, toner darkness, and color saver values the device uses when printing photos sent from a PictBridge‑enabled device Notes: • MP Feeder is the factory default setting. •...
... the PictBridge‑enabled camera have a value for this setting, the value in the camera supersedes the value in the printer. Determines which resolution, toner darkness, and color saver values the device uses when printing photos sent from a PictBridge‑enabled device Notes: • MP Feeder is the factory default setting. •...
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... buffer Wait for the message to clear. This is corrupt. Wait for the message to clear. Note: Control codes are not executed. Low Replace the toner cartridge, and then wait for the message to clear. File corrupt A file with a valid extension is detected, but the actual file type does not match...
... buffer Wait for the message to clear. This is corrupt. Wait for the message to clear. Note: Control codes are not executed. Low Replace the toner cartridge, and then wait for the message to clear. File corrupt A file with a valid extension is detected, but the actual file type does not match...
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... paper from the ADF to On from the printer control panel or set to clear the message and continue printing. Replace cartridge Replace the toner cartridge, and then press to select Continue and continue printing. Press to clear the message and continue printing. pXX represents the number of .... Reload printed pages in Tray • Press • Press to clear the message and continue processing the second side of paper from the toner cartridges. Press message. , and then press to cancel printing and clear the Scan to USB failed An attempt to clear. If the setting ...
... paper from the ADF to On from the printer control panel or set to clear the message and continue printing. Replace cartridge Replace the toner cartridge, and then press to select Continue and continue printing. Press to clear the message and continue printing. pXX represents the number of .... Reload printed pages in Tray • Press • Press to clear the message and continue processing the second side of paper from the toner cartridges. Press message. , and then press to cancel printing and clear the Scan to USB failed An attempt to clear. If the setting ...
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...data. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not turn the printer off while this message appears on the display. 30.yy cartridge missing Insert the missing toner cartridge to print the contents of the following : • Press to clear the message and continue printing. 31.yy Defective Cartridge Replace the defective... with a new one. 31 Defective Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit. 32.yy Replace Unsupported Cartridge Replace the unsupported toner cartridge with a supported one or more of the buffer. • Cancel the current print job. Contact your system support person. Try one or ...
...data. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not turn the printer off while this message appears on the display. 30.yy cartridge missing Insert the missing toner cartridge to print the contents of the following : • Press to clear the message and continue printing. 31.yy Defective Cartridge Replace the defective... with a new one. 31 Defective Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit. 32.yy Replace Unsupported Cartridge Replace the unsupported toner cartridge with a supported one or more of the buffer. • Cancel the current print job. Contact your system support person. Try one or ...
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... The printer has encountered a font error because a specific font may not have enough memory available to cancel printing. 40 Invalid refill, change cartridge Replace the toner cartridge with a new one or more of text or graphics on a page and deleting unnecessary downloaded fonts or macros. • Install additional printer memory. 39...
... The printer has encountered a font error because a specific font may not have enough memory available to cancel printing. 40 Invalid refill, change cartridge Replace the toner cartridge with a new one or more of text or graphics on a page and deleting unnecessary downloaded fonts or macros. • Install additional printer memory. 39...
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... the following: • Remove the specified tray. • Press to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Replace Cartridge Replace the toner cartridge. Note: If you installed both the optional 550‑sheet tray and the 650‑sheet duo drawer, then the optional 550‑... the first tray (configuring from the wall outlet. 3 Remove and re‑configure the additional trays. Try one or more information, see "Replacing the waste toner bottle" on . 58 Input config error 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the additional trays. ...
... the following: • Remove the specified tray. • Press to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Replace Cartridge Replace the toner cartridge. Note: If you installed both the optional 550‑sheet tray and the 650‑sheet duo drawer, then the optional 550‑... the first tray (configuring from the wall outlet. 3 Remove and re‑configure the additional trays. Try one or more information, see "Replacing the waste toner bottle" on . 58 Input config error 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the additional trays. ...
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.... 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait 15 seconds and then turn the printer back on the magenta toner cartridge to make sure it is installed properly. Turn the printer off , wait about 10 seconds, and ...then turn the printer back on. 942.01 Press down on the cyan toner cartridge to start a color job. Note: If turning the printer off , wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the... printer back on 941.01 Press down on the yellow toner cartridge to make sure it is installed ...
.... 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait 15 seconds and then turn the printer back on the magenta toner cartridge to make sure it is installed properly. Turn the printer off , wait about 10 seconds, and ...then turn the printer back on. 942.01 Press down on the cyan toner cartridge to start a color job. Note: If turning the printer off , wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the... printer back on 941.01 Press down on the yellow toner cartridge to make sure it is installed ...