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...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... 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...Chapter 5: Maintenance 38 Maintaining your printer ...38 Determining the status of supplies ...38 Ordering supplies and maintenance items ...38 Ordering toner...
...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... 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...Chapter 5: Maintenance 38 Maintaining your printer ...38 Determining the status of supplies ...38 Ordering supplies and maintenance items ...38 Ordering toner...
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...cartridge ...39 Maintaining your 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... 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...
...cartridge ...39 Maintaining your 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... 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...
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...Lexmark Web site at least 1 mm (0.04 in a jam. These labels are considering using with adhesive, and could void your cartridge with the printer... before purchasing a large quantity. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer...Guide, available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Partial sheets also contaminate your printer and your warranty. ...pounds per square inch (psi). Media specifications Labels Your printer can print on labels: • Set the Media ...
...Lexmark Web site at least 1 mm (0.04 in a jam. These labels are considering using with adhesive, and could void your cartridge with the printer... before purchasing a large quantity. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer...Guide, available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Partial sheets also contaminate your printer and your warranty. ...pounds per square inch (psi). Media specifications Labels Your printer can print on labels: • Set the Media ...
User's Guide
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... life remaining for a network administrator in your printer. The recommended print cartridges specifically designed for detailed instructions. 5 Maintenance The following sections deal with topics for each of the items is indicated. Maintaining your printer are: Part number Description of the toner color. In the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you...
... life remaining for a network administrator in your printer. The recommended print cartridges specifically designed for detailed instructions. 5 Maintenance The following sections deal with topics for each of the items is indicated. Maintaining your printer are: Part number Description of the toner color. In the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you...
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...toner Yields are based on the Software and Documentation CD. Order Lexmark part number C500X27G. Order Lexmark part number C500X26G.After a new photodeveloper cartridge is installed, reset the photodeveloper count. 1 Make sure the printer is replaced. Average yield 1,500 pages 2,500 pages 3,000... to return to Ready. Ordering a photodeveloper cartridge When the Replace Belt CG message appears, the photodeveloper cartridge has been exhausted and will need to be replaced. Maintenance Part number Description of 5%. The printer will be able to print approximately 50 more...
...toner Yields are based on the Software and Documentation CD. Order Lexmark part number C500X27G. Order Lexmark part number C500X26G.After a new photodeveloper cartridge is installed, reset the photodeveloper count. 1 Make sure the printer is replaced. Average yield 1,500 pages 2,500 pages 3,000... to return to Ready. Ordering a photodeveloper cartridge When the Replace Belt CG message appears, the photodeveloper cartridge has been exhausted and will need to be replaced. Maintenance Part number Description of 5%. The printer will be able to print approximately 50 more...
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...• Store cartons of media on top of time • An environment where corrosive gases are ready to install them. Storing the toner cartridges Store toner cartridges in humidity or temperature • Direct sunlight • Dusty places • A car for an extended period, remove the fuser. Maintenance...with extreme changes in their original packaging until you are present • An environment with salty air Maintaining your printer for long term storage If you turn the printer off for a long period of the media packages. Pull the fuser pressure release levers open , see the ...
...• Store cartons of media on top of time • An environment where corrosive gases are ready to install them. Storing the toner cartridges Store toner cartridges in humidity or temperature • Direct sunlight • Dusty places • A car for an extended period, remove the fuser. Maintenance...with extreme changes in their original packaging until you are present • An environment with salty air Maintaining your printer for long term storage If you turn the printer off for a long period of the media packages. Pull the fuser pressure release levers open , see the ...
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...; For best results, use of the toner cartridges. When you return a used toner cartridge. M K Y C Toner cartridges must remain in the new toner cartridge box to recycle the used toner cartridge, you . Notice the labels on the right side of third-party supplies is not covered under your Lexmark printer warranty. Damage caused to you contribute to a worldwide...
...; For best results, use of the toner cartridges. When you return a used toner cartridge. M K Y C Toner cartridges must remain in the new toner cartridge box to recycle the used toner cartridge, you . Notice the labels on the right side of third-party supplies is not covered under your Lexmark printer warranty. Damage caused to you contribute to a worldwide...
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Replacing the photodeveloper cartridge 51 When the printer returns to lock the photodeveloper cartridge into place. 8 Close the top door. 9 Turn the printer on resetting the belt count. See Ordering a photodeveloper cartridge for information on . Maintenance 6 Grasp the handle of the new photodeveloper cartridge and align it into place. 7 Push the latches away from each other to Ready, reset the photodeveloper belt count. Gently lower it with its opening.
Replacing the photodeveloper cartridge 51 When the printer returns to lock the photodeveloper cartridge into place. 8 Close the top door. 9 Turn the printer on resetting the belt count. See Ordering a photodeveloper cartridge for information on . Maintenance 6 Grasp the handle of the new photodeveloper cartridge and align it into place. 7 Push the latches away from each other to Ready, reset the photodeveloper belt count. Gently lower it with its opening.
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... instructions on page 49 if you see print quality problems as mentioned in in Replacing the photodeveloper cartridge on your screen. Tab Tab Recycling Lexmark products 52 See the illustrations in the Troubleshooting chapter. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Pull the front door release latch forward and gently lower the front door. Cleaning the...
... instructions on page 49 if you see print quality problems as mentioned in in Replacing the photodeveloper cartridge on your screen. Tab Tab Recycling Lexmark products 52 See the illustrations in the Troubleshooting chapter. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Pull the front door release latch forward and gently lower the front door. Cleaning the...
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...35 mm (1.38 in front of supplies for information about a printer consumable. Clean any spilled toner you still have the problem, replace the fuser and the photodeveloper cartridge. Marks occur down the page repeatedly in all colors: Replace the item if the defects occur every: •...or toner has accumulated in .) for the fuser Color misregistration AABBCCDDEE ABCDE Color has shifted outside of its intended life. Check the operator panel for the photodeveloper cartridge • 95 mm (3.74 in.) or 128 mm (5.04 in the printer housing near the printhead using a soft, clean ...
...35 mm (1.38 in front of supplies for information about a printer consumable. Clean any spilled toner you still have the problem, replace the fuser and the photodeveloper cartridge. Marks occur down the page repeatedly in all colors: Replace the item if the defects occur every: •...or toner has accumulated in .) for the fuser Color misregistration AABBCCDDEE ABCDE Color has shifted outside of its intended life. Check the operator panel for the photodeveloper cartridge • 95 mm (3.74 in.) or 128 mm (5.04 in the printer housing near the printhead using a soft, clean ...
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... the color toner cartridge causing the The toner cartridges are low on toner. streaks. The toner cartridges may be defective, empty, or worn. The toner cartridges are defective. The toner cartridges are defective or have been installed in the trays is not damp. Replace the toner cartridges. The toner cartridges are using paper that does not meet the printer...
... the color toner cartridge causing the The toner cartridges are low on toner. streaks. The toner cartridges may be defective, empty, or worn. The toner cartridges are defective. The toner cartridges are defective or have been installed in the trays is not damp. Replace the toner cartridges. The toner cartridges are using paper that does not meet the printer...
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...the printer specifications. Replace the toner cartridges. Ghost images The photodeveloper cartridge is worn or defective. Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. The fuser is not functioning properly. Replace the photodeveloper cartridge. ...color does not project.) You are using . Toner specks The toner cartridges are defective. Gray background The toner cartridges are defective. Replace the toner cartridges. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE The toner cartridges and the photodeveloper cartridge...
...the printer specifications. Replace the toner cartridges. Ghost images The photodeveloper cartridge is worn or defective. Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. The fuser is not functioning properly. Replace the photodeveloper cartridge. ...color does not project.) You are using . Toner specks The toner cartridges are defective. Gray background The toner cartridges are defective. Replace the toner cartridges. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE The toner cartridges and the photodeveloper cartridge...
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... each object in the correct position for the for the size loaded. The toner cartridges are defective Replace the toner cartridges. Televisions and computer monitors create colors in this manner. Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color laser printers create colors in this manner. Solving color quality problems 70 For example, cyan and yellow can be printed in various amounts...
... each object in the correct position for the for the size loaded. The toner cartridges are defective Replace the toner cartridges. Televisions and computer monitors create colors in this manner. Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color laser printers create colors in this manner. Solving color quality problems 70 For example, cyan and yellow can be printed in various amounts...
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...printer shall end earlier if it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark designated location. The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of the Remarketer or Lexmark. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. If this product is not free of all print cartridges..., programs, data, and removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by any claim by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may be limited to you if the product you may recover actual...
...printer shall end earlier if it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark designated location. The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of the Remarketer or Lexmark. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. If this product is not free of all print cartridges..., programs, data, and removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by any claim by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may be limited to you if the product you may recover actual...
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...63, 64 avoiding jams, hints 55 avoiding media jams 15 B Back button 5 button back 5 stop 5 C canceling, print job printer operator panel 16 card stock, guidelines 25 characteristics, media 18 letterhead 21 cleaning, printhead lens 52 clearing jams, possible jam areas 56 ...labels guidelines 24 printer maintenance 24 laser notices 77 letterhead 21 guidelines 21 page orientation 22 printing 22 Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 38 loading standard tray envelopes 34 letterhead 34 trays optional 530-sheet tray 30 standard tray 30 M Macintosh 16 maintaining the printer 38 toner cartridges, storing 40...
...63, 64 avoiding jams, hints 55 avoiding media jams 15 B Back button 5 button back 5 stop 5 C canceling, print job printer operator panel 16 card stock, guidelines 25 characteristics, media 18 letterhead 21 cleaning, printhead lens 52 clearing jams, possible jam areas 56 ...labels guidelines 24 printer maintenance 24 laser notices 77 letterhead 21 guidelines 21 page orientation 22 printing 22 Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 38 loading standard tray envelopes 34 letterhead 34 trays optional 530-sheet tray 30 standard tray 30 M Macintosh 16 maintaining the printer 38 toner cartridges, storing 40...
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... verifying installation with menu settings page 17 ordering maintenance items 38 fuser 39 photodeveloper cartridge 39 waste toner bottle 39 supplies 38 toner cartridges 38 output bin, media support 37 overview, printer 4 P panel display 6 paper letterhead 21 preprinted forms 21 recommended types 18 ...or colored lines 67 printing 66 job didn't print 66 print time seems long 66 unexpected page breaks 66 unresponsive printer 65 R recycling products 52 used supplies 43 removing options 11 printer from optional 530-sheet drawer 11 replacing fuser 44 photodeveloper cartridge 49 toner cartridges ...
... verifying installation with menu settings page 17 ordering maintenance items 38 fuser 39 photodeveloper cartridge 39 waste toner bottle 39 supplies 38 toner cartridges 38 output bin, media support 37 overview, printer 4 P panel display 6 paper letterhead 21 preprinted forms 21 recommended types 18 ...or colored lines 67 printing 66 job didn't print 66 print time seems long 66 unexpected page breaks 66 unresponsive printer 65 R recycling products 52 used supplies 43 removing options 11 printer from optional 530-sheet drawer 11 replacing fuser 44 photodeveloper cartridge 49 toner cartridges ...
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... bottle 39 supplies, determining status 38 T toner cartridges recycling 43 replacing 41 storing 40 toner cartridges, storing 40 trays optional 250-sheet legal-size tray 30 optional 530-sheet tray 30 standard tray 30 troubleshooting basic printer problems 65 calling for service 72 display problems 66...operating incorrectly 71 stops working 71 other problems access to updated printer driver 72 access to updated utilities 72 cannot find printer escape codes 72 print quality problems 67 blank pages 70 clipped images 69 color misregistration 67 ghost images 69 gray background 69 incorrect margins ...
... bottle 39 supplies, determining status 38 T toner cartridges recycling 43 replacing 41 storing 40 toner cartridges, storing 40 trays optional 250-sheet legal-size tray 30 optional 530-sheet tray 30 standard tray 30 troubleshooting basic printer problems 65 calling for service 72 display problems 66...operating incorrectly 71 stops working 71 other problems access to updated printer driver 72 access to updated utilities 72 cannot find printer escape codes 72 print quality problems 67 blank pages 70 clipped images 69 color misregistration 67 ghost images 69 gray background 69 incorrect margins ...
Menus and Messages
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.... 2 Press to save . 2 Once the action is used when resetting maintenance items or restoring factory defaults. To access these menus: 1 Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears. 2 Press . 3 Press 4 Press and hold down to scroll faster), and then press to change the first value... (or hold for the Fuser. Resets the page count for the photodeveloper cartridge. Resets the count for 3 seconds until the desired address is entered. 4 Once the address is selected, then the User-defined settings remain.
.... 2 Press to save . 2 Once the action is used when resetting maintenance items or restoring factory defaults. To access these menus: 1 Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears. 2 Press . 3 Press 4 Press and hold down to scroll faster), and then press to change the first value... (or hold for the Fuser. Resets the page count for the photodeveloper cartridge. Resets the count for 3 seconds until the desired address is entered. 4 Once the address is selected, then the User-defined settings remain.
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...resetting the toner count. Menu selection Execute Sensing Clear Sense Data Purpose Values Manually resets the toner count. Note: The printer will autosense when a new cartridge is manually or automatically entered. Specifies the network speed. Toner Sense Menu The Toner Sense Menu is used in the event... that the printer does not recognize a cartridge as new. 1 Press to choose the menu item, and then press . 2 Once the action is performed, press to return to...
...resetting the toner count. Menu selection Execute Sensing Clear Sense Data Purpose Values Manually resets the toner count. Note: The printer will autosense when a new cartridge is manually or automatically entered. Specifies the network speed. Toner Sense Menu The Toner Sense Menu is used in the event... that the printer does not recognize a cartridge as new. 1 Press to choose the menu item, and then press . 2 Once the action is performed, press to return to...
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...Trayx Set x Toner CG SVC xxx ERROR Toner CG Error Trayx Load yyyy Trayy Load zzzz Understanding printer messages 1 Turn the printer off, and check all cable connections. 2 Turn the printer back on . The waste toner bottle is missing or not installed correctly. Replace or install a ...on . If the service message recurs, call for service, and report the message number and description of color "x"-K (black), Y (yellow), M (magenta), or C (cyan)- Install or reseat the indicated toner cartridge. The specied paper tray (x) does not contain the correct media type (zzzz). The output tray is...
...Trayx Set x Toner CG SVC xxx ERROR Toner CG Error Trayx Load yyyy Trayy Load zzzz Understanding printer messages 1 Turn the printer off, and check all cable connections. 2 Turn the printer back on . The waste toner bottle is missing or not installed correctly. Replace or install a ...on . If the service message recurs, call for service, and report the message number and description of color "x"-K (black), Y (yellow), M (magenta), or C (cyan)- Install or reseat the indicated toner cartridge. The specied paper tray (x) does not contain the correct media type (zzzz). The output tray is...