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... selecting print media to avoid the possibility of operation in conjunction with the PCL language. The safety features of Lexmark International, Inc. Lexmark is not intended to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. Edition: March... those expressly designated by calling 1-800-553-9727. PCL® is intended to you . This printer is a registered trademark of publications related to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. This means the...
... selecting print media to avoid the possibility of operation in conjunction with the PCL language. The safety features of Lexmark International, Inc. Lexmark is not intended to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. Edition: March... those expressly designated by calling 1-800-553-9727. PCL® is intended to you . This printer is a registered trademark of publications related to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. This means the...
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...Installing a duplex unit ...8 Installing the printer ...9 Installing an output expander ...9 Installing a 5-bin mailbox ...11 Installing a StapleSmart finisher ...12 Installing memory and option cards ...13 Removing memory and option cards ...18 Chapter 2: Printing ...24 Understanding the printer operator panel ...24 Sending a job ...feeder ...35 Printing on specialty media (transparencies, labels, other 37 Linking trays ...38 Linking output bins ...39 Holding a job in the printer ...39 Printing confidential jobs ...40 Tips for successful printing ...44 Chapter 3: Media specifications 46 Media...
...Installing a duplex unit ...8 Installing the printer ...9 Installing an output expander ...9 Installing a 5-bin mailbox ...11 Installing a StapleSmart finisher ...12 Installing memory and option cards ...13 Removing memory and option cards ...18 Chapter 2: Printing ...24 Understanding the printer operator panel ...24 Sending a job ...feeder ...35 Printing on specialty media (transparencies, labels, other 37 Linking trays ...38 Linking output bins ...39 Holding a job in the printer ...39 Printing confidential jobs ...40 Tips for successful printing ...44 Chapter 3: Media specifications 46 Media...
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...container ...60 Fuser and ITU ...60 Recycling Lexmark products ...61 Chapter 5: Clearing paper jams 62 Identifying jams ...62 Access doors and trays ...63 Understanding jam messages ...64 Clearing the entire paper path ...65 Clearing mailbox, finisher, or output expander jams (Area...Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 88 Online customer support ...88 Calling for service ...88 Checking an unresponsive printer ...88 Printing multi-language PDFs ...88 Solving printing problems ...89 Solving mailbox problems ...90 Solving option problems ...91 Solving paper feed problems ...93 Solving print quality ...
...container ...60 Fuser and ITU ...60 Recycling Lexmark products ...61 Chapter 5: Clearing paper jams 62 Identifying jams ...62 Access doors and trays ...63 Understanding jam messages ...64 Clearing the entire paper path ...65 Clearing mailbox, finisher, or output expander jams (Area...Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 88 Online customer support ...88 Calling for service ...88 Checking an unresponsive printer ...88 Printing multi-language PDFs ...88 Solving printing problems ...89 Solving mailbox problems ...90 Solving option problems ...91 Solving paper feed problems ...93 Solving print quality ...
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... • High capacity feeder (2000-sheet drawer) • Optional drawers • Duplex unit Output options • Output expander • 5-bin mailbox • StapleSmart finisher Internal options • Memory cards - You can customize your printer memory capacity and connectivity by adding optional cards and input devices. 1 Installing and removing options You can also use...
... • High capacity feeder (2000-sheet drawer) • Optional drawers • Duplex unit Output options • Output expander • 5-bin mailbox • StapleSmart finisher Internal options • Memory cards - You can customize your printer memory capacity and connectivity by adding optional cards and input devices. 1 Installing and removing options You can also use...
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... the two stabilizing bars on some models. Leveling feet Installing a 2000-sheet drawer 6 c Screw the bars into place using four screws (two screws for your printer. 3 If you align the holes in the bars. Installing and removing options - b Lower the 2000-sheet drawer onto the bars, making sure you are installing... (also called internal network adapters or INAs) Note: Some options may not be available on the ground, narrow side up. Installing a 2000-sheet drawer Your printer supports one optional 2000-sheet drawer.
... the two stabilizing bars on some models. Leveling feet Installing a 2000-sheet drawer 6 c Screw the bars into place using four screws (two screws for your printer. 3 If you align the holes in the bars. Installing and removing options - b Lower the 2000-sheet drawer onto the bars, making sure you are installing... (also called internal network adapters or INAs) Note: Some options may not be available on the ground, narrow side up. Installing a 2000-sheet drawer Your printer supports one optional 2000-sheet drawer.
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... 500-sheet drawer. b Lower the 500-sheet drawer into place. b Hand-tighten the screws. Installing and removing options Installing a 500-sheet drawer Your printer supports up to the positioning posts on top of a 2000-sheet drawer, secure the drawers with Installing a duplex unit. a Insert the screws through the...500-sheet drawer, or continue with stabilizing screws. Make sure it is seated securely on the other drawer. 3 If you have chosen for your printer, or install it on another drawer: a Align the holes in the location you have an optional duplex unit and a 2000-sheet drawer, you...
... 500-sheet drawer. b Lower the 500-sheet drawer into place. b Hand-tighten the screws. Installing and removing options Installing a 500-sheet drawer Your printer supports up to the positioning posts on top of a 2000-sheet drawer, secure the drawers with Installing a duplex unit. a Insert the screws through the...500-sheet drawer, or continue with stabilizing screws. Make sure it is seated securely on the other drawer. 3 If you have chosen for your printer, or install it on another drawer: a Align the holes in the location you have an optional duplex unit and a 2000-sheet drawer, you...
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Installing and removing options Installing a duplex unit Your printer supports an optional duplex unit that lets you have an optional duplex unit and a 2000-sheet drawer, you must install a 500-sheet drawer between the ... drawer. 1 Unpack the duplex unit and remove any packing material. 2 Place the duplex unit in the duplex unit. Warning: If you have chosen for your printer or install it is seated securely on the drawer. b Lower the duplex unit into place. Installing a duplex unit 8 Make sure it on both sides of...
Installing and removing options Installing a duplex unit Your printer supports an optional duplex unit that lets you have an optional duplex unit and a 2000-sheet drawer, you must install a 500-sheet drawer between the ... drawer. 1 Unpack the duplex unit and remove any packing material. 2 Place the duplex unit in the duplex unit. Warning: If you have chosen for your printer or install it is seated securely on the drawer. b Lower the duplex unit into place. Installing a duplex unit 8 Make sure it on both sides of...
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... to 650 sheets of paper in the top of print material only. Installing an output expander Your printer supports an optional output expander that lets you stack up to hold the weight of the printer. 4 Lower the output expander into place. excess weight may cause it to lift it immediately....(3) people to disengage from the output expander. 3 Align the mounting brackets on the duplex or 500-sheet drawer with the slots in one bin. Use the printer handholds to lift it, do not lift by the front of the mounting brackets could damage tabletops or fabrics. 1 Unpack the output expander ...
... to 650 sheets of paper in the top of print material only. Installing an output expander Your printer supports an optional output expander that lets you stack up to hold the weight of the printer. 4 Lower the output expander into place. excess weight may cause it to lift it immediately....(3) people to disengage from the output expander. 3 Align the mounting brackets on the duplex or 500-sheet drawer with the slots in one bin. Use the printer handholds to lift it, do not lift by the front of the mounting brackets could damage tabletops or fabrics. 1 Unpack the output expander ...
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Installing an output expander 10 Installing and removing options 5 Attach the printer top cover to the output expander. 6 Attach the output expander paper bail to the top cover.
Installing an output expander 10 Installing and removing options 5 Attach the printer top cover to the output expander. 6 Attach the output expander paper bail to the top cover.
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Note: After you collate and stack up to hold the weight of the printer. 4 Lower the mailbox into place. Installing and removing options Installing a 5-bin mailbox Your printer supports a 5-bin mailbox that lets you unpack the mailbox, install it as a shelf; Installing a 5-bin mailbox 11 Otherwise, the edges of paper. Do not use it immediately. excess weight may damage it. 3 Align...
Note: After you collate and stack up to hold the weight of the printer. 4 Lower the mailbox into place. Installing and removing options Installing a 5-bin mailbox Your printer supports a 5-bin mailbox that lets you unpack the mailbox, install it as a shelf; Installing a 5-bin mailbox 11 Otherwise, the edges of paper. Do not use it immediately. excess weight may damage it. 3 Align...
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Installing a StapleSmart finisher Your printer supports a StapleSmart finisher. See the information sheet included with the finisher for detailed installation instructions. Installing a StapleSmart finisher 12 Installing and removing options 5 Attach the printer top cover to the mailbox. 6 Attach the mailbox paper bail to the top cover.
Installing a StapleSmart finisher Your printer supports a StapleSmart finisher. See the information sheet included with the finisher for detailed installation instructions. Installing a StapleSmart finisher 12 Installing and removing options 5 Attach the printer top cover to the mailbox. 6 Attach the mailbox paper bail to the top cover.
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... them off and unplug the power cord before you want to locate the connector for other devices connected to the printer, turn the printer off as well and unplug any other Lexmark printers may not work with your printer. 1 Remove the system board access cover. Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the...
... them off and unplug the power cord before you want to locate the connector for other devices connected to the printer, turn the printer off as well and unplug any other Lexmark printers may not work with your printer. 1 Remove the system board access cover. Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the...
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... not to install an optional firmware or flash memory card. Note: Firmware and flash memory cards offered for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with your printer. Avoid touching the metal pins on the printer before you touch a card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. Warning: Firmware and flash memory cards are easily damaged...
... not to install an optional firmware or flash memory card. Note: Firmware and flash memory cards offered for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with your printer. Avoid touching the metal pins on the printer before you touch a card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. Warning: Firmware and flash memory cards are easily damaged...
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... the hard disk with the connector pins on the hard disk. 4 Attach the ribbon cable to the hard disk. 5 Align the screw holes on the printer before you may need a small flathead screwdriver to attach the hard disk to the mounting plate. Hard disk Mounting plate Ribbon cable Installing memory and...
... the hard disk with the connector pins on the hard disk. 4 Attach the ribbon cable to the hard disk. 5 Align the screw holes on the printer before you may need a small flathead screwdriver to attach the hard disk to the mounting plate. Hard disk Mounting plate Ribbon cable Installing memory and...
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...screwdriver to a network Adds a parallel port Adds a serial port Note: The network models ship with the connector on the printer before you can connect your printer to install these options. 1 Remove the system board access cover. Installing memory and option cards 16 Touch something metal on the.... The cable connectors on the system board. Warning: Option cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Installing an option card Your printer has one expansion card slot that covers the connector slot, and then lift the plate off. Card MarkNet internal print server Parallel 1284...
...screwdriver to a network Adds a parallel port Adds a serial port Note: The network models ship with the connector on the printer before you can connect your printer to install these options. 1 Remove the system board access cover. Installing memory and option cards 16 Touch something metal on the.... The cable connectors on the system board. Warning: Option cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Installing an option card Your printer has one expansion card slot that covers the connector slot, and then lift the plate off. Card MarkNet internal print server Parallel 1284...
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... flash memory card connectors Memory card connector Hard disk connector Accessing the printer system board 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the printer power cord. 3 Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer. 4 Locate the access cover on the back of the printer. 5 Remove the four access cover screws as shown. 6 Remove the access cover...
... flash memory card connectors Memory card connector Hard disk connector Accessing the printer system board 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the printer power cord. 3 Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer. 4 Locate the access cover on the back of the printer. 5 Remove the four access cover screws as shown. 6 Remove the access cover...
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... and store it in a box. 6 Reinstall the system board access cover. Touch something metal on the printer before you want to remove. 3 Push the latches on the printer before you touch a memory card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. For more information, see Reinstalling... the system board access cover. Warning: Printer memory and flash memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. For more information, see Accessing the printer system board. 2 Locate the option card. Removing memory and option cards 19 For...
... and store it in a box. 6 Reinstall the system board access cover. Touch something metal on the printer before you want to remove. 3 Push the latches on the printer before you touch a memory card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. For more information, see Reinstalling... the system board access cover. Warning: Printer memory and flash memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. For more information, see Accessing the printer system board. 2 Locate the option card. Removing memory and option cards 19 For...
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... the hard disk mounting plate out of the holes on the system board. 4 Gently pull the ribbon cable connector out of the connector on the printer before you touch a disk. 1 Remove the system board access cover. For more information, see Reinstalling the system board access cover. Removing memory and option cards...
... the hard disk mounting plate out of the holes on the system board. 4 Gently pull the ribbon cable connector out of the connector on the printer before you touch a disk. 1 Remove the system board access cover. For more information, see Reinstalling the system board access cover. Removing memory and option cards...
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For more information, see Accessing the printer system board. 2 Grasp the firmware card gently and pull it straight out in one side and then the other. 3 Place the card in its original ... it in a box. 4 Replace the system board access cover. Removing memory and option cards 22 Do not pull one motion. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch an optional firmware card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. For more information, see Reinstalling the system board access cover. Installing and...
For more information, see Accessing the printer system board. 2 Grasp the firmware card gently and pull it straight out in one side and then the other. 3 Place the card in its original ... it in a box. 4 Replace the system board access cover. Removing memory and option cards 22 Do not pull one motion. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch an optional firmware card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. For more information, see Reinstalling the system board access cover. Installing and...
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Removing memory and option cards 23 Installing and removing options Reinstalling the system board access cover 1 Align the slots at the top of the access cover with the screws near the top of the printer. 2 Slide the cover up under the top cover lip as far as it will go, and then tighten the screws at the top of the cover. 3 Insert and tighten the four screws to the bottom of the cover. 4 Reconnect all cables on the back of the printer. 5 Plug in the printer power cord. 6 Turn the printer on.
Removing memory and option cards 23 Installing and removing options Reinstalling the system board access cover 1 Align the slots at the top of the access cover with the screws near the top of the printer. 2 Slide the cover up under the top cover lip as far as it will go, and then tighten the screws at the top of the cover. 3 Insert and tighten the four screws to the bottom of the cover. 4 Reconnect all cables on the back of the printer. 5 Plug in the printer power cord. 6 Turn the printer on.