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...a properly grounded electrical outlet that is not responsible for selecting print media to compatibility are the user's responsibility. © 2006 Lexmark International, Inc. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any of other products, programs, or services, except those described in ... NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PCL is intended to the commands. This printer is Hewlett-Packard Company's designation of a set up this publication to products, programs, or services do not allow disclaimer of harmful...
...a properly grounded electrical outlet that is not responsible for selecting print media to compatibility are the user's responsibility. © 2006 Lexmark International, Inc. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any of other products, programs, or services, except those described in ... NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PCL is intended to the commands. This printer is Hewlett-Packard Company's designation of a set up this publication to products, programs, or services do not allow disclaimer of harmful...
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...: 15% to 80% • Recommended environment • Temperature: 17.5°C to 27°C • Humidity: 15% to 80% Do not install the printer in the following places: • In a location subject to direct sunlight • Near an air conditioner, or where it is subject to direct cool or... warm drafts, or radiated heat • Where it is subject to exhaust discharged directly from a printer • Where the temperature or humidity changes significantly (Take care so that the printer is not subject to condensation) • Where it is subject to excessive dust or corrosive gases •...
...: 15% to 80% • Recommended environment • Temperature: 17.5°C to 27°C • Humidity: 15% to 80% Do not install the printer in the following places: • In a location subject to direct sunlight • Near an air conditioner, or where it is subject to direct cool or... warm drafts, or radiated heat • Where it is subject to exhaust discharged directly from a printer • Where the temperature or humidity changes significantly (Take care so that the printer is not subject to condensation) • Where it is subject to excessive dust or corrosive gases •...
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... panel ...5 Chapter 2: Installing and removing options 7 Installing a 530-sheet drawer ...8 Securing the drawer to the printer ...9 Removing options ...11 Removing the printer from the optional 530-sheet drawer 11 Chapter 3: Printing ...15 Tips for successful printing ...15 Tips on storing media ......15 Avoiding jams ...15 Sending a job to print ...15 Canceling a print job ...15 Canceling a job from the printer operator panel 16 Canceling a job from a computer running Windows 16 Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer 16 Printing the status page ...17 Chapter ...
... panel ...5 Chapter 2: Installing and removing options 7 Installing a 530-sheet drawer ...8 Securing the drawer to the printer ...9 Removing options ...11 Removing the printer from the optional 530-sheet drawer 11 Chapter 3: Printing ...15 Tips for successful printing ...15 Tips on storing media ......15 Avoiding jams ...15 Sending a job to print ...15 Canceling a print job ...15 Canceling a job from the printer operator panel 16 Canceling a job from a computer running Windows 16 Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer 16 Printing the status page ...17 Chapter ...
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... printer for long term storage 40 Storing supplies ...40 Storing media ...40 Storing the toner cartridges ...40 Replacing the toner cartridges ...41 Replacing the fuser ...44 Replacing the waste toner bottle ...47 Replacing the photodeveloper cartridge ...49 Recycling Lexmark ...8: Troubleshooting 65 Solving basic printer problems ...65 Checking an unresponsive printer ...65 Solving display problems ...66 Solving printing problems ...66 Solving print quality problems ...67 Solving color quality problems ...70 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about color printing 70 Solving option problems ...
... printer for long term storage 40 Storing supplies ...40 Storing media ...40 Storing the toner cartridges ...40 Replacing the toner cartridges ...41 Replacing the fuser ...44 Replacing the waste toner bottle ...47 Replacing the photodeveloper cartridge ...49 Recycling Lexmark ...8: Troubleshooting 65 Solving basic printer problems ...65 Checking an unresponsive printer ...65 Solving display problems ...66 Solving printing problems ...66 Solving print quality problems ...67 Solving color quality problems ...70 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about color printing 70 Solving option problems ...
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1 Overview Basic model The following illustration shows the 530-sheet drawer option available for the Lexmark C500n.For more information, see Installing and removing options. Optional 530-sheet drawer Overview 4 Operator panel Output bin Standard tray (250-sheet tray) Configured model The following illustration shows the basic model and features of the Lexmark™ C500n printer.
1 Overview Basic model The following illustration shows the 530-sheet drawer option available for the Lexmark C500n.For more information, see Installing and removing options. Optional 530-sheet drawer Overview 4 Operator panel Output bin Standard tray (250-sheet tray) Configured model The following illustration shows the basic model and features of the Lexmark™ C500n printer.
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..., and Select buttons are available. The Go and Stop buttons are located below the Go and Stop buttons. The light indicates whether the printer power is on the operator panel. Stop Back Navigation buttons Press the Stop button to submit a configuration item. The Select button is used... on , the printer is a two line, gray scale display that shows text. After pressing Stop, the message Stopping appears. Display panel ERROR Error light Stop ...
..., and Select buttons are available. The Go and Stop buttons are located below the Go and Stop buttons. The light indicates whether the printer power is on the operator panel. Stop Back Navigation buttons Press the Stop button to submit a configuration item. The Select button is used... on , the printer is a two line, gray scale display that shows text. After pressing Stop, the message Stopping appears. Display panel ERROR Error light Stop ...
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For more information, see the Menus and Messages Guide. Understanding the printer operator panel 6 The top line of the printer and indicating possible printer problems you must resolve. Overview Button Display panel Tray1:Letter Ready ERROR Function The display panel shows messages describing the current state of the display is the header line. Error light Tray1:Letter Set K Toner CG ERROR The error light appears whenever a service message occurs.
For more information, see the Menus and Messages Guide. Understanding the printer operator panel 6 The top line of the printer and indicating possible printer problems you must resolve. Overview Button Display panel Tray1:Letter Ready ERROR Function The display panel shows messages describing the current state of the display is the header line. Error light Tray1:Letter Set K Toner CG ERROR The error light appears whenever a service message occurs.
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Install the printer and any options you have purchased in the following order: CAUTION: If you locate an option for removal. 2 Installing and removing options You can also use these instructions to help you are installing options after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. • Optional 530-sheet drawer • Printer Installing and removing options 7 You can customize your printer by adding optional input devices.
Install the printer and any options you have purchased in the following order: CAUTION: If you locate an option for removal. 2 Installing and removing options You can also use these instructions to help you are installing options after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. • Optional 530-sheet drawer • Printer Installing and removing options 7 You can customize your printer by adding optional input devices.
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... selected a location and positioned an optional drawer, you are ready to lift it safely. Make sure it on the optional drawer. Lift the printer by the recessed handholds on both sides, and place it is seated securely on the drawer with the underside of the... printer. 2 Lower the printer into place. Installing a 530-sheet drawer 8 CAUTION: The printer weighs 29 kg (66 lb), and requires at least two people to position the printer. To position the printer on the optional drawer: Slot Post Connector 1 Align the posts...
... selected a location and positioned an optional drawer, you are ready to lift it safely. Make sure it on the optional drawer. Lift the printer by the recessed handholds on both sides, and place it is seated securely on the drawer with the underside of the... printer. 2 Lower the printer into place. Installing a 530-sheet drawer 8 CAUTION: The printer weighs 29 kg (66 lb), and requires at least two people to position the printer. To position the printer on the optional drawer: Slot Post Connector 1 Align the posts...
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... 1 Align one bracket with the hole on the right side of the printer, push the right side cover onto the printer, fitting each slot on the cover over its corresponding tab on the bottom. Press the bracket flat against the printer, and then tighten the thumbscrew. 2 Starting at the front of the... printer as shown. Installing a 530-sheet drawer 9 The side cover is flat on the optional drawer in order to cover the ...
... 1 Align one bracket with the hole on the right side of the printer, push the right side cover onto the printer, fitting each slot on the cover over its corresponding tab on the bottom. Press the bracket flat against the printer, and then tighten the thumbscrew. 2 Starting at the front of the... printer as shown. Installing a 530-sheet drawer 9 The side cover is flat on the optional drawer in order to cover the ...
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Installing and removing options Tighten thumbscrew Bracket 3 Align the other bracket with the hole on the left side of the printer, push the left side cover onto the printer, fitting each slot on the cover over its corresponding tab on the bottom. The side cover is flat on the optional drawer in order to cover the gap between the printer and the optional drawer. Installing a 530-sheet drawer 10 Note the side cover orientation. Press the bracket flat against the printer, and then tighten the thumbscrew. 4 Starting at the front of the printer as shown.
Installing and removing options Tighten thumbscrew Bracket 3 Align the other bracket with the hole on the left side of the printer, push the left side cover onto the printer, fitting each slot on the cover over its corresponding tab on the bottom. The side cover is flat on the optional drawer in order to cover the gap between the printer and the optional drawer. Installing a 530-sheet drawer 10 Note the side cover orientation. Press the bracket flat against the printer, and then tighten the thumbscrew. 4 Starting at the front of the printer as shown.
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...work your way to the front of the printer. Installing and removing options Removing options If the printer location needs to change or the printer and media handling options need to be removed from the back of the printer. 3 Starting at the back of the printer with the right side cover, gently pull ...each of the four slots off and unplug the printer power cord. 2 Disconnect all media handling options must be shipped to a new location, all...
...work your way to the front of the printer. Installing and removing options Removing options If the printer location needs to change or the printer and media handling options need to be removed from the back of the printer. 3 Starting at the back of the printer with the right side cover, gently pull ...each of the four slots off and unplug the printer power cord. 2 Disconnect all media handling options must be shipped to a new location, all...
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Removing options 12 Installing and removing options 4 Starting at the back of the printer with the left side cover, gently pull each of the four slots off of their matching tabs as you work your way to the front of the printer.
Removing options 12 Installing and removing options 4 Starting at the back of the printer with the left side cover, gently pull each of the four slots off of their matching tabs as you work your way to the front of the printer.
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Removing options 14 CAUTION: The printer weighs 29 kg (66 lb) and it requires at least two people to lift it down. Installing and removing options 7 Lift the printer off of the optional drawer and set it safely. Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set the printer aside.
Removing options 14 CAUTION: The printer weighs 29 kg (66 lb) and it requires at least two people to lift it down. Installing and removing options 7 Lift the printer off of the optional drawer and set it safely. Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set the printer aside.
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... media (transparencies, labels, and card stock), you are able to avoid most jams. See Loading the trays for instructions on storing media Store your printer, and how to cancel a job. By selecting appropriate paper or specialty media and loading it properly, you are assisting in the dialog box. 4...you try limited samples of any paper or specialty media you avoid jams, see Hints for avoiding jams. Note: We recommend that the correct printer is selected in trouble-free printing. For hints to help you are several methods for canceling a print job. Printing 15 Tips for successful ...
... media (transparencies, labels, and card stock), you are able to avoid most jams. See Loading the trays for instructions on storing media Store your printer, and how to cancel a job. By selecting appropriate paper or specialty media and loading it properly, you are assisting in the dialog box. 4...you try limited samples of any paper or specialty media you avoid jams, see Hints for avoiding jams. Note: We recommend that the correct printer is selected in trouble-free printing. For hints to help you are several methods for canceling a print job. Printing 15 Tips for successful ...
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...Note: Canceling a print job can icon. A list of available printers appears. 4 Double-click the printer you selected when you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected printer appears on the desktop. 1 Double-click the printer icon on your desktop. Canceling a job from the desktop 1 ...Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X 1 Open Applications Æ Utilities, and then double-click Print Center or Printer Setup. Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Windows Canceling a job from the taskbar When ...
...Note: Canceling a print job can icon. A list of available printers appears. 4 Double-click the printer you selected when you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected printer appears on the desktop. 1 Double-click the printer icon on your desktop. Canceling a job from the desktop 1 ...Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X 1 Open Applications Æ Utilities, and then double-click Print Center or Printer Setup. Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Windows Canceling a job from the taskbar When ...
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Printing the status page 17 Once the page prints, press to return to determine the status of your supplies. 1 Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears. 2 Press . 3 Press until you see Test Menu, and then press . 4 Press until you see StatusPage and then press . You can use this page to Ready. Printing 4 Press Delete. The message Please Wait appears for a second, and then the message StatusPage blinks while the page prints. Printing the status page The status page shows parts life and printing information.
Printing the status page 17 Once the page prints, press to return to determine the status of your supplies. 1 Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears. 2 Press . 3 Press until you see Test Menu, and then press . 4 Press until you see StatusPage and then press . You can use this page to Ready. Printing 4 Press Delete. The message Please Wait appears for a second, and then the message StatusPage blinks while the page prints. Printing the status page The status page shows parts life and printing information.
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... of media. Lexmark recommends Lexmark part number 12A5950 for letter-size glossy paper and Lexmark part number 12A5951 for non-MICR applications. This chapter provides information on a variety of any media, consider the weight, fiber content, and color. The laser printing process heats...accordingly. Media specifications 18 Paper characteristics The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct media for laser printers. Use only paper able to withstand these guidelines are sometimes referred to determine whether the paper you have chosen is...
... of media. Lexmark recommends Lexmark part number 12A5950 for letter-size glossy paper and Lexmark part number 12A5951 for non-MICR applications. This chapter provides information on a variety of any media, consider the weight, fiber content, and color. The laser printing process heats...accordingly. Media specifications 18 Paper characteristics The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct media for laser printers. Use only paper able to withstand these guidelines are sometimes referred to determine whether the paper you have chosen is...
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... not be between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. This limits the exposure of the printer to moisture changes that can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width ... it in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the paper to feed the paper properly. Paper containing fibers such as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. Media guidelines 19 To condition it, store it...
... not be between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. This limits the exposure of the printer to moisture changes that can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width ... it in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the paper to feed the paper properly. Paper containing fibers such as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. Media guidelines 19 To condition it, store it...
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...new, undamaged paper. • Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper you are not recommended for use with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or ...no carbon required (NCR) paper • Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer • Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than...
...new, undamaged paper. • Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper you are not recommended for use with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or ...no carbon required (NCR) paper • Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer • Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than...