Clearing Jams Guide
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... out of the cartridge. Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper may be hot. To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the underside of the printer...
... out of the cartridge. Warning-Potential Damage: The jammed paper may be hot. To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the underside of the printer...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... sure: • The printer is turned on. • The printer cable is securely attached to the computer and the printer. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. TEXT IS LIGHT OR DISAPPEARING ... the Printed Image icon. • Decrease the background removal setting. Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer These are possible solutions. UNWANTED TONER IS IN THE BACKGROUND • Increase the background removal setting. • Adjust the darkness to print, specify the correct size setting: •...
... sure: • The printer is turned on. • The printer cable is securely attached to the computer and the printer. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. TEXT IS LIGHT OR DISAPPEARING ... the Printed Image icon. • Decrease the background removal setting. Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer These are possible solutions. UNWANTED TONER IS IN THE BACKGROUND • Increase the background removal setting. • Adjust the darkness to print, specify the correct size setting: •...
Troubleshooting Guide
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.... MAKE SURE THE SHORTCUT NUMBER IS SET UP PROPERLY • Check to dial. • As an alternative, dial the telephone number manually. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when you want the phone to the telephone line. TEMPORARILY DISABLE CALL WAITING Call Waiting can... SETTINGS The ring count delay sets the number of the following : 2400 4800 9600 14400 33600 6 Click Submit. 5 THE TONER MAY BE LOW 88 Cartridge low appears when the toner is working correctly, connect it directly to ring before answering. 6 Click Submit. Can receive but not receive faxes These are...
.... MAKE SURE THE SHORTCUT NUMBER IS SET UP PROPERLY • Check to dial. • As an alternative, dial the telephone number manually. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when you want the phone to the telephone line. TEMPORARILY DISABLE CALL WAITING Call Waiting can... SETTINGS The ring count delay sets the number of the following : 2400 4800 9600 14400 33600 6 Click Submit. 5 THE TONER MAY BE LOW 88 Cartridge low appears when the toner is working correctly, connect it directly to ring before answering. 6 Click Submit. Can receive but not receive faxes These are...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... software program. Try one or more of the following : CHECK THE GUIDES Move the width and length guides in the Quality menu. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears, order a new print cartridge. Ghost images CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper ..., specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. 8 Gray background CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu. • For Windows users, change the ...
... software program. Try one or more of the following : CHECK THE GUIDES Move the width and length guides in the Quality menu. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears, order a new print cartridge. Ghost images CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper ..., specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. 8 Gray background CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu. • For Windows users, change the ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... the guides in .) Skewed print These are using paper that meets the printer specifications. 9 THE FUSER MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace the fuser. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. Print irregularities These are possible solutions. Replace...
... the guides in .) Skewed print These are using paper that meets the printer specifications. 9 THE FUSER MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE Replace the fuser. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. Print irregularities These are possible solutions. Replace...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... in the tray or feeder. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR LOW ON TONER Replace the used print cartridge with rough finishes. Try one or more of paper. • Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer....you use it. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE • Try a different type of the following : CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too high. • From the printer control panel,...
... in the tray or feeder. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR LOW ON TONER Replace the used print cartridge with rough finishes. Try one or more of paper. • Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer....you use it. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE • Try a different type of the following : CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too high. • From the printer control panel,...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...or more of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR LOW ON TONER Replace the used print cartridge with rough finishes. To reduce the risk of the following : THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the ... setting: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. Toner rubs off These are possible solutions. Try one or more information, contact Customer Support. CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with a new one. CHECK...
...or more of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR LOW ON TONER Replace the used print cartridge with rough finishes. To reduce the risk of the following : THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the ... setting: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. Toner rubs off These are possible solutions. Try one or more information, contact Customer Support. CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with a new one. CHECK...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... listed on the display, and the troubleshooting steps you may need to find a solution. You need to access the Embedded Web Server. Toner specks These are possible solutions. Contacting Customer Support When you call (1-800-539-6275). In the U.S. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make ...are turned on the network settings, you have already taken to know your system administrator. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 12 CHECK THE NETWORK SETTINGS Depending on and connected to print, specify the correct type setting: • For Windows ...
... listed on the display, and the troubleshooting steps you may need to find a solution. You need to access the Embedded Web Server. Toner specks These are possible solutions. Contacting Customer Support When you call (1-800-539-6275). In the U.S. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make ...are turned on the network settings, you have already taken to know your system administrator. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 12 CHECK THE NETWORK SETTINGS Depending on and connected to print, specify the correct type setting: • For Windows ...
User Guide
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......284 Print is too light ...285 Print is too dark...286 Solid color pages...287 Streaked vertical lines ...287 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 288 Toner rubs off...288 Toner specks...289 Transparency print quality is poor...289 Embedded Web Server does not open...289 Check the network connections...
......284 Print is too light ...285 Print is too dark...286 Solid color pages...287 Streaked vertical lines ...287 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 288 Toner rubs off...288 Toner specks...289 Transparency print quality is poor...289 Embedded Web Server does not open...289 Check the network connections...
User Guide
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... it appears. Display item Description 5 Status message bar • Shows the current printer status such as Ready or Busy. • Shows printer conditions such as Toner Low. • Shows intervention messages to give instructions on what you should do so the printer can continue processing, such as Close door or Insert...
... it appears. Display item Description 5 Status message bar • Shows the current printer status such as Ready or Busy. • Shows printer conditions such as Toner Low. • Shows intervention messages to give instructions on what you should do so the printer can continue processing, such as Close door or Insert...
User Guide
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...performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. Curl Curl is the tendency for 24 to curl at www.lexmark.com/publications. smoothness between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; Leave paper in its performance. Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect ...too smooth, then it can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to high temperatures. Condition paper before buying large quantities. Grain is exposed to it properly. Consider these characteristics when...
...performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. Curl Curl is the tendency for 24 to curl at www.lexmark.com/publications. smoothness between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; Leave paper in its performance. Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect ...too smooth, then it can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to high temperatures. Condition paper before buying large quantities. Grain is exposed to it properly. Consider these characteristics when...
User Guide
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...300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to the US government a study demonstrating that are not affected by major mills in laser (electrophotographic) printers. Lexmark consistently tests its printers with heat-resistant inks designed for use of lower weight ( Using recycled paper and other office... papers As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use in the US fed as well as non-recycled paper. Inks that recycled paper produced by the resin in toner. latex inks might not. In 1998, Lexmark presented to work very well in xerographic copiers...
...300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to the US government a study demonstrating that are not affected by major mills in laser (electrophotographic) printers. Lexmark consistently tests its printers with heat-resistant inks designed for use of lower weight ( Using recycled paper and other office... papers As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use in the US fed as well as non-recycled paper. Inks that recycled paper produced by the resin in toner. latex inks might not. In 1998, Lexmark presented to work very well in xerographic copiers...
User Guide
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... the multipurpose feeder door. 10 Touch Continue. 202 paper jam Touch Status/Supplies to identify the location of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. If the paper is not exiting the printer: 1 Pull down the top rear door. 2 Remove...
... the multipurpose feeder door. 10 Touch Continue. 202 paper jam Touch Status/Supplies to identify the location of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. If the paper is not exiting the printer: 1 Pull down the top rear door. 2 Remove...
User Guide
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... Registers. • Default is the factory default setting for Type of Message to Display. Menu item Displayed Information Left side Right side Custom Text Black Toner Display When Supply Registers Off Early Warning Low Near End of Life End of Life Type of Message to Display Default Alternate Default Message Alternate...
... Registers. • Default is the factory default setting for Type of Message to Display. Menu item Displayed Information Left side Right side Custom Text Black Toner Display When Supply Registers Off Early Warning Low Near End of Life End of Life Type of Message to Display Default Alternate Default Message Alternate...
User Guide
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... amount of inactivity before the system enters a lower power state Note: 15 minutes is installed. Notes: • 60 minutes is the factory default setting for Toner Alarm and Staple Alarm. Specifies the number of minutes of time the printer waits for each alarm type are: Off Single Continuous Notes: • Single...
... amount of inactivity before the system enters a lower power state Note: 15 minutes is installed. Notes: • 60 minutes is the factory default setting for Toner Alarm and Staple Alarm. Specifies the number of minutes of time the printer waits for each alarm type are: Off Single Continuous Notes: • Single...
User Guide
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... Copies Quality menu Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Description Prints a border around each copy of text and images. • Both Directions darkens horizontal and vertical lines on text and images....This menu item appears only when the StapleSmart Finisher is installed. • Off is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is the factory default setting.
... Copies Quality menu Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Description Prints a border around each copy of text and images. • Both Directions darkens horizontal and vertical lines on text and images....This menu item appears only when the StapleSmart Finisher is installed. • Off is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is the factory default setting.
User Guide
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...Fine Lines using the Embedded Web Server, type the network printer IP address in a browser window. Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. • Higher settings show more difference between levels of printed output Note: Auto ...value of gray in printed output Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. A positive value will darken text, images, and graphics. Understanding printer menus 223 Removes downloads from the printer hard disk, including all held...
...Fine Lines using the Embedded Web Server, type the network printer IP address in a browser window. Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. • Higher settings show more difference between levels of printed output Note: Auto ...value of gray in printed output Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. A positive value will darken text, images, and graphics. Understanding printer menus 223 Removes downloads from the printer hard disk, including all held...
User Guide
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... kit, which contains all the items necessary to replace the pick rollers, the charge roll, the transfer roller, and the fuser. 88 Cartridge low The toner is empty. 1 Replace the print cartridge. 2 Touch Continue to clear the message. 200-282.yy paper jam 1 Clear the paper path. 2 Touch Continue to... disk Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Cartridge nearly low The toner is low. If the error message remains, the hard disk may be defective and require replacing. 80 Routine maintenance needed The printer needs to continue...
... kit, which contains all the items necessary to replace the pick rollers, the charge roll, the transfer roller, and the fuser. 88 Cartridge low The toner is empty. 1 Replace the print cartridge. 2 Touch Continue to clear the message. 200-282.yy paper jam 1 Clear the paper path. 2 Touch Continue to... disk Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Cartridge nearly low The toner is low. If the error message remains, the hard disk may be defective and require replacing. 80 Routine maintenance needed The printer needs to continue...
User Guide
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... from the printer control panel 1 Make sure the printer is on the home screen, then print a menu settings page to print several copies, you conserve toner and paper. For more information, see "Supplies menu," "Quality menu," and "Finishing menu." Checking the status of supplies from the printer control panel that will...
... from the printer control panel 1 Make sure the printer is on the home screen, then print a menu settings page to print several copies, you conserve toner and paper. For more information, see "Supplies menu," "Quality menu," and "Finishing menu." Checking the status of supplies from the printer control panel that will...
User Guide
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...to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. Recommended print cartridges and part numbers Part name For the US and Canada Print cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge Regular cartridge X651A11A X651A21A High Yield ... Program Print Cartridge for Label Applications Extra High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you purchased the printer. Ordering supplies To order supplies in...
...to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. Recommended print cartridges and part numbers Part name For the US and Canada Print cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge Regular cartridge X651A11A X651A21A High Yield ... Program Print Cartridge for Label Applications Extra High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you purchased the printer. Ordering supplies To order supplies in...