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... that product, program, or service may be compatible with the use of Lexmark International, Inc. PCL is near the product and easily accessible. This means the printer recognizes PCL commands used in various application programs, and that does not infringe...044. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the commands. Evaluation and verification of the Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved. Details relating to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, ...
... that product, program, or service may be compatible with the use of Lexmark International, Inc. PCL is near the product and easily accessible. This means the printer recognizes PCL commands used in various application programs, and that does not infringe...044. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the commands. Evaluation and verification of the Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved. Details relating to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, ...
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...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 to print ...26 Printing from a USB flash memory device ...27 Canceling a print job ...28 Printing a... 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 guidelines ...46 Storing paper ...48...
...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 to print ...26 Printing from a USB flash memory device ...27 Canceling a print job ...28 Printing a... 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 guidelines ...46 Storing paper ...48...
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Contents Print cartridges ...59 Toner waste 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... 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 problems ...93 Solving color quality problems ...98 Chapter 8: Notices ...102 4
Contents Print cartridges ...59 Toner waste 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... 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 problems ...93 Solving color quality problems ...98 Chapter 8: Notices ...102 4
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...Duplex unit Output options • Output expander • 5-bin mailbox • StapleSmart finisher Internal options • Memory cards - Install the printer and any options you have purchased in this section cover the following order: CAUTION: If you locate an option for removal. Parallel 1284-B... interface card Installing and removing options 5 RS-232 serial interface card - Printer memory - 1 Installing and removing options You can also use these instructions to remove the system board access cover. • Other internal...
...Duplex unit Output options • Output expander • 5-bin mailbox • StapleSmart finisher Internal options • Memory cards - Install the printer and any options you have purchased in this section cover the following order: CAUTION: If you locate an option for removal. Parallel 1284-B... interface card Installing and removing options 5 RS-232 serial interface card - Printer memory - 1 Installing and removing options You can also use these instructions to remove the system board access cover. • Other internal...
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Installing a 2000-sheet drawer Your printer supports one optional 2000-sheet drawer. Leveling feet Installing a 2000-sheet drawer 6 a Place the two stabilizing bars on the bottom of the 2000-sheet drawer, ... later. 5 Continue with the holes in the drawer with Installing a 500-sheet drawer. c Screw the bars into place using four screws (two screws for your printer. 3 If you align the holes in the bars. b Lower the 2000-sheet drawer onto the bars, making sure you are installing a 500-sheet drawer on...
Installing a 2000-sheet drawer Your printer supports one optional 2000-sheet drawer. Leveling feet Installing a 2000-sheet drawer 6 a Place the two stabilizing bars on the bottom of the 2000-sheet drawer, ... later. 5 Continue with the holes in the drawer with Installing a 500-sheet drawer. c Screw the bars into place using four screws (two screws for your printer. 3 If you align the holes in the bars. b Lower the 2000-sheet drawer onto the bars, making sure you are installing a 500-sheet drawer on...
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...-sheet drawer, you must install a 500-sheet drawer between the drawers. 4 Install another drawer: a Align the holes in the location you have chosen for your printer, or install it on another 500-sheet drawer, or continue with Installing a duplex unit. b Lower the 500-sheet drawer into place. However, if you install... 500-sheet drawer. a Insert the screws through the holes next to three additional 500-sheet drawers. Installing and removing options Installing a 500-sheet drawer Your printer supports up to the positioning posts on the lower drawer.
...-sheet drawer, you must install a 500-sheet drawer between the drawers. 4 Install another drawer: a Align the holes in the location you have chosen for your printer, or install it on another 500-sheet drawer, or continue with Installing a duplex unit. b Lower the 500-sheet drawer into place. However, if you install... 500-sheet drawer. a Insert the screws through the holes next to three additional 500-sheet drawers. Installing and removing options Installing a 500-sheet drawer Your printer supports up to the positioning posts on the lower drawer.
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Installing a duplex unit 8 To install it on a 500-sheet drawer. Warning: If you have chosen for your printer or install it on a 500-sheet drawer: a Align the positioning posts on the drawer with the holes in the location you print on both sides ... of paper. Make sure it is seated securely on the drawer. b Lower the duplex unit into place. 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...
Installing a duplex unit 8 To install it on a 500-sheet drawer. Warning: If you have chosen for your printer or install it on a 500-sheet drawer: a Align the positioning posts on the drawer with the holes in the location you print on both sides ... of paper. Make sure it is seated securely on the drawer. b Lower the duplex unit into place. 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...
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...brackets on the duplex or 500-sheet drawer with the slots in the top of paper in the printer. Otherwise, the edges of print material only. Use the printer handholds to hold the weight of the mounting brackets could damage tabletops or fabrics. 1 Unpack the output... expander and remove any packing material. 2 Remove the printer top cover. b Lower the printer into place. Warning: The output expander tray is seated securely. Installing the printer 9 It requires at least three (3) people to 650 sheets of the printer. 4 Lower the output expander into place. Note: After...
...brackets on the duplex or 500-sheet drawer with the slots in the top of paper in the printer. Otherwise, the edges of print material only. Use the printer handholds to hold the weight of the mounting brackets could damage tabletops or fabrics. 1 Unpack the output... expander and remove any packing material. 2 Remove the printer top cover. b Lower the printer into place. Warning: The output expander tray is seated securely. Installing the printer 9 It requires at least three (3) people to 650 sheets of the printer. 4 Lower the output expander into place. Note: After...
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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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... a 5-bin mailbox that lets you unpack the mailbox, install it immediately. Note: After you collate and stack up to hold the weight of the printer. 4 Lower the mailbox into place. Otherwise, the edges of paper. Installing a 5-bin mailbox 11 excess weight may damage it as a shelf; Do not use it . 3 ... mailbox is designed to 500 sheets of the mounting brackets could damage tabletops or fabrics. 1 Unpack the mailbox and remove any packing material. 2 Remove the printer top cover.
... a 5-bin mailbox that lets you unpack the mailbox, install it immediately. Note: After you collate and stack up to hold the weight of the printer. 4 Lower the mailbox into place. Otherwise, the edges of paper. Installing a 5-bin mailbox 11 excess weight may damage it as a shelf; Do not use it . 3 ... mailbox is designed to 500 sheets of the mounting brackets could damage tabletops or fabrics. 1 Unpack the mailbox and remove any packing material. 2 Remove the printer top cover.
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Installing a StapleSmart finisher Your printer supports a StapleSmart finisher. 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 12 See the information sheet included with the finisher for detailed installation instructions.
Installing a StapleSmart finisher Your printer supports a StapleSmart finisher. 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 12 See the information sheet included with the finisher for detailed installation instructions.
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...4 Use the illustration to locate the connector for other devices connected to the printer, turn them off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer. Memory cards must have any other Lexmark printers may not work with your printer. 1 Remove the system board access cover. If you touch a card. ...2 Unpack the memory card. Touch something metal on the back of the card. Note: Memory cards designed for the card you want to install a printer memory card. ...
...4 Use the illustration to locate the connector for other devices connected to the printer, turn them off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer. Memory cards must have any other Lexmark printers may not work with your printer. 1 Remove the system board access cover. If you touch a card. ...2 Unpack the memory card. Touch something metal on the back of the card. Note: Memory cards designed for the card you want to install a printer memory card. ...
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...the packaging. 3 Holding the card by static electricity. Installing memory and option cards 14 Note: Firmware and flash memory cards offered for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with the holes on the system board. 4 Push the card firmly into place. Be careful not to install an optional ...firmware or flash memory card. The entire length of the connector on the printer before you touch a card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. Touch something metal on the card must touch the system board. Warning:...
...the packaging. 3 Holding the card by static electricity. Installing memory and option cards 14 Note: Firmware and flash memory cards offered for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with the holes on the system board. 4 Push the card firmly into place. Be careful not to install an optional ...firmware or flash memory card. The entire length of the connector on the printer before you touch a card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. Touch something metal on the card must touch the system board. Warning:...
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... ribbon cable connector 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...
... ribbon cable connector 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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... Ethernet print server already installed. Save the packing materials. 4 Align the connector on the option card with the connector on the printer before you can connect your printer to install these options. 1 Remove the system board access cover. The hard disk snaps into the holes on the system board.... Installing an option card Your printer has one expansion card slot that covers the connector slot, and then lift the plate off. Save the screw. The following table describes their ...
... Ethernet print server already installed. Save the packing materials. 4 Align the connector on the option card with the connector on the printer before you can connect your printer to install these options. 1 Remove the system board access cover. The hard disk snaps into the holes on the system board.... Installing an option card Your printer has one expansion card slot that covers the connector slot, and then lift the plate off. Save the screw. The following table describes their ...
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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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... you touch a memory card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. Removing an option card Complete the following steps to remove printer memory or flash memory cards. Installing and removing options Removing memory cards Complete the following steps to remove an internal print server,...and flash memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. For more information, see Accessing the printer system board. 2 Locate the memory card you want to remove. 3 Push the latches on the printer before you touch an option card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. For more information,...
... you touch a memory card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. Removing an option card Complete the following steps to remove printer memory or flash memory cards. Installing and removing options Removing memory cards Complete the following steps to remove an internal print server,...and flash memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. For more information, see Accessing the printer system board. 2 Locate the memory card you want to remove. 3 Push the latches on the printer before you touch an option card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. For more information,...
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... options Removing a hard disk Warning: Hard disks are easily damaged by static electricity. Removing memory and option cards 21 For more information, see Accessing the printer system board. 2 Locate the hard disk. 3 Gently pull the three posts on 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.
... options Removing a hard disk Warning: Hard disks are easily damaged by static electricity. Removing memory and option cards 21 For more information, see Accessing the printer system board. 2 Locate the hard disk. 3 Gently pull the three posts on 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.
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... option cards 22 Installing and removing options Removing a firmware card Warning: Optional firmware cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch an optional firmware card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. For more information, see Accessing the... printer system board. 2 Grasp the firmware card gently and pull it in one motion. Do not pull one side and then the other. 3 Place the card ...
... option cards 22 Installing and removing options Removing a firmware card Warning: Optional firmware cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch an optional firmware card. 1 Remove the system board access cover. For more information, see Accessing the... printer system board. 2 Grasp the firmware card gently and pull it in one motion. Do not pull one side and then the other. 3 Place the card ...
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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.