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... labels...41 Using card stock...41 Storing paper...42 Supported paper sizes, types, and weights 42 Paper sizes supported by the printer...42 Paper types and weights supported by the printer 44 Paper types and weights supported by the finisher 44 Supported finishing features ...45 Printing...48 Installing printer software...48 Printing a document from Windows...48 Printing a document...
... labels...41 Using card stock...41 Storing paper...42 Supported paper sizes, types, and weights 42 Paper sizes supported by the printer...42 Paper types and weights supported by the printer 44 Paper types and weights supported by the finisher 44 Supported finishing features ...45 Printing...48 Installing printer software...48 Printing a document from Windows...48 Printing a document...
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...LexLink menu ...111 USB Direct menu...111 Help menu...111 Understanding printer messages 112 List of status and error messages...112 Maintaining the printer 129 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...129 Storing supplies...129 Conserving supplies...129 Checking the status of ......141 Replacing a toner cartridge...144 Recycling Lexmark products...146 Moving the printer...146 Before moving the printer ...146 Moving the printer to another location...147 Setting the printer up in a new location ...147 Shipping the printer ...148 Administrative support 149 Adjusting the brightness or contrast of ...
...LexLink menu ...111 USB Direct menu...111 Help menu...111 Understanding printer messages 112 List of status and error messages...112 Maintaining the printer 129 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...129 Storing supplies...129 Conserving supplies...129 Checking the status of ......141 Replacing a toner cartridge...144 Recycling Lexmark products...146 Moving the printer...146 Before moving the printer ...146 Moving the printer to another location...147 Setting the printer up in a new location ...147 Shipping the printer ...148 Administrative support 149 Adjusting the brightness or contrast of ...
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... panel menus using the Embedded Web Server 151 Locking the entire printer...151 Modifying confidential print settings...152 Supporting IPSec...152 Supporting SNMPv3...152 Using 802.1x authentication...153 Creating an administrative password...154 Using Secure mode...154 Troubleshooting 155 Checking an unresponsive printer...155 Door A will not shut properly...155 Solving printing problems...
... panel menus using the Embedded Web Server 151 Locking the entire printer...151 Modifying confidential print settings...152 Supporting IPSec...152 Supporting SNMPv3...152 Using 802.1x authentication...153 Creating an administrative password...154 Using Secure mode...154 Troubleshooting 155 Checking an unresponsive printer...155 Door A will not shut properly...155 Solving printing problems...
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... have jagged or uneven edges ...164 Clipped images...164 Dark lines ...164 Gray background...165 Incorrect margins...165 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 166 Paper curl...166 Print irregularities ...166 Print is too dark ...167 Print is too light...168 Repeating... rubs off ...170 Toner specks ...170 Transparency print quality is poor...171 Uneven print density ...171 Solving color quality problems...171 FAQ about color printing ...171 Contacting Customer Support...174 Notices...175 Edition notice...175 Industry Canada notices...177 Power consumption...184 Index...188
... have jagged or uneven edges ...164 Clipped images...164 Dark lines ...164 Gray background...165 Incorrect margins...165 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 166 Paper curl...166 Print irregularities ...166 Print is too dark ...167 Print is too light...168 Repeating... rubs off ...170 Toner specks ...170 Transparency print quality is poor...171 Uneven print density ...171 Solving color quality problems...171 FAQ about color printing ...171 Contacting Customer Support...174 Notices...175 Edition notice...175 Industry Canada notices...177 Power consumption...184 Index...188
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... guides in the tray for all of the following Universal size settings for your paper: • Units of measurement 1 Make sure the printer is a user‑defined setting that are not preset in .). Configuring Universal paper settings The Universal Paper Size is on and Ready appears... manually. Specify a unit of measure (inches or millimeters) • Portrait Height and Portrait Width • Feed Direction Note: The smallest supported Universal size is not available from the Paper Size menu. the largest is Plain Paper. Loading paper and specialty media 25 Loading paper and...
... guides in the tray for all of the following Universal size settings for your paper: • Units of measurement 1 Make sure the printer is a user‑defined setting that are not preset in .). Configuring Universal paper settings The Universal Paper Size is on and Ready appears... manually. Specify a unit of measure (inches or millimeters) • Portrait Height and Portrait Width • Feed Direction Note: The smallest supported Universal size is not available from the Paper Size menu. the largest is Plain Paper. Loading paper and specialty media 25 Loading paper and...
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...height setting or Paper Width to adjust the paper width setting. 2 Press to decrease the setting or to support the size, including support for Universal paper settings. Submitting Selection appears, followed by the Universal Setup menu. Submitting Selection appears. The ...Feed Direction menu will enter the printer first. 1 From the Universal Setup menu, press repeatedly until Feed Direction appears, and then press ...
...height setting or Paper Width to adjust the paper width setting. 2 Press to decrease the setting or to support the size, including support for Universal paper settings. Submitting Selection appears, followed by the Universal Setup menu. Submitting Selection appears. The ...Feed Direction menu will enter the printer first. 1 From the Universal Setup menu, press repeatedly until Feed Direction appears, and then press ...
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All 520‑sheet trays support the same paper sizes and types. Paper may have one or more optional 520‑sheet trays. Loading the 520‑sheet trays The printer has a standard 520‑sheet tray (Tray 1), and it may be loaded in the trays in either the long‑edge or...
All 520‑sheet trays support the same paper sizes and types. Paper may have one or more optional 520‑sheet trays. Loading the 520‑sheet trays The printer has a standard 520‑sheet tray (Tray 1), and it may be loaded in the trays in either the long‑edge or...
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... Sensing setting does not affect the multipurpose feeder settings. 1 Load either A5‑ or statement‑size paper in which size you want the printer to detect. The Statement/A5 menu appears. 8 Press repeatedly until Exit Config Menu appears, and then press . Submitting Selection appears. 9 Press until ... in a paper tray. 2 Make sure the printer is loaded, and then press . 7 Press repeatedly until appears next to Sense Statement or Sense A5, and then press . Note: The multipurpose feeder does not use auto‑size sensing and can support both sizes are loaded in the tray, change ...
... Sensing setting does not affect the multipurpose feeder settings. 1 Load either A5‑ or statement‑size paper in which size you want the printer to detect. The Statement/A5 menu appears. 8 Press repeatedly until Exit Config Menu appears, and then press . Submitting Selection appears. 9 Press until ... in a paper tray. 2 Make sure the printer is loaded, and then press . 7 Press repeatedly until appears next to Sense Statement or Sense A5, and then press . Note: The multipurpose feeder does not use auto‑size sensing and can support both sizes are loaded in the tray, change ...
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... then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Do not fold or crease the paper. Use these instructions to load paper in appearance, they support the same paper sizes and types and require the same process for the paper size being loaded. 3 Flex the sheets back and forth to the...
... then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Do not fold or crease the paper. Use these instructions to load paper in appearance, they support the same paper sizes and types and require the same process for the paper size being loaded. 3 Flex the sheets back and forth to the...
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Note: Duplex is supported only for paper to curl at its original wrapper until it is the tendency for 63 g/m2-170 g/m2 (17 lb-45 lb bond) paper. ... 36 lb bond) paper, grain long paper is recommended. Always use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. This limits the exposure of the printer to high temperatures. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is exposed to feed the paper correctly.
Note: Duplex is supported only for paper to curl at its original wrapper until it is the tendency for 63 g/m2-170 g/m2 (17 lb-45 lb bond) paper. ... 36 lb bond) paper, grain long paper is recommended. Always use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. This limits the exposure of the printer to high temperatures. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is exposed to feed the paper correctly.
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... US government a study demonstrating that all recycled paper will feed well. Using recycled paper As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of test paper from around the world, using chamber tests for use of today's recycled office papers, but... conditions. Lexmark has found no blanket statement can be made that recycled paper produced by major mills in the US fed as well as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to -sheet coefficient of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in laser (electrophotographic) printers. However,...
... US government a study demonstrating that all recycled paper will feed well. Using recycled paper As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of test paper from around the world, using chamber tests for use of today's recycled office papers, but... conditions. Lexmark has found no blanket statement can be made that recycled paper produced by major mills in the US fed as well as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to -sheet coefficient of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in laser (electrophotographic) printers. However,...
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... apply to simplex (one‑sided) printing only. Preprinting introduces semi‑liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Use grain long card stock when possible. Supported paper sizes, types, and weights The following tables provide information on card stock and labels, see the Card... simultaneously sense A5 and statement paper sizes. Storing paper Use these paper storage guidelines to detect. Paper sizes supported by the printer Paper size Dimensions 520‑sheet trays High capacity (standard or feeder optional) Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit A3 297 x 420...
... apply to simplex (one‑sided) printing only. Preprinting introduces semi‑liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Use grain long card stock when possible. Supported paper sizes, types, and weights The following tables provide information on card stock and labels, see the Card... simultaneously sense A5 and statement paper sizes. Storing paper Use these paper storage guidelines to detect. Paper sizes supported by the printer Paper size Dimensions 520‑sheet trays High capacity (standard or feeder optional) Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit A3 297 x 420...
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... Envelope 110 x 220 mm X X X (4.3 x 8.7 in .). From the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to all automatic trays except the multipurpose feeder. This setting applies to detect. The multipurpose feeder can support both sizes. 2 Measurements apply to simplex (one‑sided) printing only. For duplex (two‑sided) printing...
... Envelope 110 x 220 mm X X X (4.3 x 8.7 in .). From the Size Sensing menu, specify which size you want the printer to all automatic trays except the multipurpose feeder. This setting applies to detect. The multipurpose feeder can support both sizes. 2 Measurements apply to simplex (one‑sided) printing only. For duplex (two‑sided) printing...
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High capacity feeder Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit X X X X X X Paper types and weights supported by the printer The printer engine supports 60-220 g/m2 (16-60 lb) paper weights. Paper capacity estimations are not supported. Paper type Plain Paper 520‑sheet trays Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Card stock Glossy paper X Paper labels* X Transparencies Envelopes X * Vinyl labels are...
High capacity feeder Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit X X X X X X Paper types and weights supported by the printer The printer engine supports 60-220 g/m2 (16-60 lb) paper weights. Paper capacity estimations are not supported. Paper type Plain Paper 520‑sheet trays Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Card stock Glossy paper X Paper labels* X Transparencies Envelopes X * Vinyl labels are...
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...unit 2 Finisher standard bin 3 Finisher bin 1 4 Finisher bin 2 (booklet‑maker) Notes: • The finisher shown above, is installed. • All paper capacities are not supported in this bin. Horizonal transport unit • The paper capacity is 50 sheets. • Finishing options are based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Paper... transport Finisher standard unit bin (500 sheets) (50 sheets) Bin 1 (1500/3000 sheets)* X Bin 2 (300 sheets) X Labels X X Transparencies X X Envelopes X X X * Bin 1 of the standard finisher supports 3000 sheets. Bin 1 of the booklet finisher...
...unit 2 Finisher standard bin 3 Finisher bin 1 4 Finisher bin 2 (booklet‑maker) Notes: • The finisher shown above, is installed. • All paper capacities are not supported in this bin. Horizonal transport unit • The paper capacity is 50 sheets. • Finishing options are based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Paper... transport Finisher standard unit bin (500 sheets) (50 sheets) Bin 1 (1500/3000 sheets)* X Bin 2 (300 sheets) X Labels X X Transparencies X X Envelopes X X X * Bin 1 of the standard finisher supports 3000 sheets. Bin 1 of the booklet finisher...
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.... (432 mm). This setting is installed. Finisher standard bin • The paper capacity is 500 sheets. • Envelopes and executive‑size paper are not supported in this bin. • Finishing options are routed here. • Universal paper is routed here when it is longer than 483 mm (19 in.) or... 1 • The paper capacity is 3000 sheets when the standard finisher is installed. • The paper capacity is 1500 sheets when the booklet finisher is supported only for a 4‑hole punch. Paper and specialty media guide 46 • Envelopes are not...
.... (432 mm). This setting is installed. Finisher standard bin • The paper capacity is 500 sheets. • Envelopes and executive‑size paper are not supported in this bin. • Finishing options are routed here. • Universal paper is routed here when it is longer than 483 mm (19 in.) or... 1 • The paper capacity is 3000 sheets when the standard finisher is installed. • The paper capacity is 1500 sheets when the booklet finisher is supported only for a 4‑hole punch. Paper and specialty media guide 46 • Envelopes are not...
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... flash memory device: 1 Make sure the printer is on the control panel. Devices only supporting USB Low‑speed capabilities are not supported. • Before printing an encrypted .pdf file, enter the file password from the flash memory device. For more information, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. To print from a USB...
... flash memory device: 1 Make sure the printer is on the control panel. Devices only supporting USB Low‑speed capabilities are not supported. • Before printing an encrypted .pdf file, enter the file password from the flash memory device. For more information, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. To print from a USB...
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... Network Setup Page appears. 5 Check the first section on the network setup page, and confirm that aids network printing configuration. 1 Make sure the printer is on the flash memory device appear as held jobs. Printing information pages Printing a menu settings page Print a menu settings page to review the ...Ready appears. If Status is "Not Connected," the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. Consult a system support person for example, .jpg). 4 Press to print one copy, or enter the number of copies using the keypad, and then press print job.
... Network Setup Page appears. 5 Check the first section on the network setup page, and confirm that aids network printing configuration. 1 Make sure the printer is on the flash memory device appear as held jobs. Printing information pages Printing a menu settings page Print a menu settings page to review the ...Ready appears. If Status is "Not Connected," the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. Consult a system support person for example, .jpg). 4 Press to print one copy, or enter the number of copies using the keypad, and then press print job.
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...default setting. Specifies the relative texture of the labels loaded in a specific tray Note: Normal is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 78 Substitute Size menu Menu item Substitute Size Off Statement/A5 Letter/A4 11 x 17/A3 All Listed Description Substitutes a ... Rough Envelope Texture Smooth Normal Rough Description Specifies the relative texture of the card stock loaded in a specific tray Note: Normal is supported. Specifies the relative texture of the paper loaded in a specific tray Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting. •...
...default setting. Specifies the relative texture of the labels loaded in a specific tray Note: Normal is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 78 Substitute Size menu Menu item Substitute Size Off Statement/A5 Letter/A4 11 x 17/A3 All Listed Description Substitutes a ... Rough Envelope Texture Smooth Normal Rough Description Specifies the relative texture of the card stock loaded in a specific tray Note: Normal is supported. Specifies the relative texture of the paper loaded in a specific tray Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting. •...
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... Bond as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 79 Menu item Letterhead Texture Smooth Normal Rough Preprinted Texture Smooth Normal Rough Colored Texture Smooth Normal Rough Custom Texture Smooth Normal Rough Description Specifies the relative texture...custom type is the factory default setting. Specifies the relative texture of the paper loaded in a specific tray Note: Normal is supported. Preprinted Loading Duplex Off Determines whether 2‑sided printing occurs for every print job unless 1‑sided printing is selected from ...
... Bond as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 79 Menu item Letterhead Texture Smooth Normal Rough Preprinted Texture Smooth Normal Rough Colored Texture Smooth Normal Rough Custom Texture Smooth Normal Rough Description Specifies the relative texture...custom type is the factory default setting. Specifies the relative texture of the paper loaded in a specific tray Note: Normal is supported. Preprinted Loading Duplex Off Determines whether 2‑sided printing occurs for every print job unless 1‑sided printing is selected from ...