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Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Complex page Continue Toner Low / Error Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Cancel job/ Reset printer Load print media Load manual feeder Toner low Toner cartridge region mismatch Photoconductor kit life warning Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop) Programming engine code/ Programming system code Understanding the control panel lights 4
Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Complex page Continue Toner Low / Error Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Cancel job/ Reset printer Load print media Load manual feeder Toner low Toner cartridge region mismatch Photoconductor kit life warning Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop) Programming engine code/ Programming system code Understanding the control panel lights 4
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... ...80 Changing the photoconductor kit ...82 Recycling Lexmark products ...84 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 85 General problems ...85 Lexmark Status Messenger Utility ...86 Selecting printer operating mode ...86 Turning... on Reduced Curl mode ...86 Print quality problems ...87 Cleaning the printhead lens ...91 Notices ...93 Conventions ...93 Electronic emission notices ...93 Noise emission levels ...95 Product energy consumption ...95 Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive 96 Laser...
... ...80 Changing the photoconductor kit ...82 Recycling Lexmark products ...84 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 85 General problems ...85 Lexmark Status Messenger Utility ...86 Selecting printer operating mode ...86 Turning... on Reduced Curl mode ...86 Print quality problems ...87 Cleaning the printhead lens ...91 Notices ...93 Conventions ...93 Electronic emission notices ...93 Noise emission levels ...95 Product energy consumption ...95 Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive 96 Laser...
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Understanding the control panel lights Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Complex page Page Continue 14 Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Cancel job/ Reset printer 15 Load print media 15 Load manual feeder 16 Toner low 16 Toner cartridge region 17 mismatch Photoconductor kit life 17 warning Replace photoconductor 18 (printer hard stop) Programming engine 18 code/ Programming system code Invalid engine code / 19 Invalid network code 9
Understanding the control panel lights Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Complex page Page Continue 14 Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Cancel job/ Reset printer 15 Load print media 15 Load manual feeder 16 Toner low 16 Toner cartridge region 17 mismatch Photoconductor kit life 17 warning Replace photoconductor 18 (printer hard stop) Programming engine 18 code/ Programming system code Invalid engine code / 19 Invalid network code 9
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... printing. • Replace the photoconductor kit. on for more information. 17 Photoconductor kit life warning Light sequence: • Continue-On • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-Blinking What this light sequence means: The geographic region of the printer does not match the geographic region... of the printer (see Secondary error codes on...
... printing. • Replace the photoconductor kit. on for more information. 17 Photoconductor kit life warning Light sequence: • Continue-On • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-Blinking What this light sequence means: The geographic region of the printer does not match the geographic region... of the printer (see Secondary error codes on...
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... • Error-Blinking What this light sequence means: New code is being programmed into the engine or firmware code flash. The printer will not print any more pages until the photoconductor kit is replaced. What you can do : Wait for help.) Programming engine code / Programming system code Light sequence: • Ready-On...
... • Error-Blinking What this light sequence means: New code is being programmed into the engine or firmware code flash. The printer will not print any more pages until the photoconductor kit is replaced. What you can do : Wait for help.) Programming engine code / Programming system code Light sequence: • Ready-On...
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...this setting, three pages print to zero. To exit Hex Trace, turn off the printer. • Off* • On Help isolate print quality problems, such as streaking. The replace photoconductor message should be cleared only when the imaging drum has been replaced. Sometimes resetting the...also disables its hi-speed capabilities. • Auto* Utilities menu Use the Utilities menu to troubleshoot printer problems. Setting Reset Factory Defaults Reset Maint Cnt Reset Photoconductor Counter Hex Trace Print Quality Test Pages * Factory default Use this setting to Values Return your...
...this setting, three pages print to zero. To exit Hex Trace, turn off the printer. • Off* • On Help isolate print quality problems, such as streaking. The replace photoconductor message should be cleared only when the imaging drum has been replaced. Sometimes resetting the...also disables its hi-speed capabilities. • Auto* Utilities menu Use the Utilities menu to troubleshoot printer problems. Setting Reset Factory Defaults Reset Maint Cnt Reset Photoconductor Counter Hex Trace Print Quality Test Pages * Factory default Use this setting to Values Return your...
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... America. *Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 †Based on a regular basis: the toner cartridge and the photoconductor kit, which cartridge you purchase and the average amount of toner coverage you bought your print jobs. How often the toner cartridge...assembly. To locate the dealer nearest you can order Lexmark supplies from any authorized Lexmark supplies dealer. Within the United States or Canada, you , call 1-800-539-6275. The photoconductor kit typically lasts up to be replaced depends on your printer. 8 Supplies information What supplies do I need ...
... America. *Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 †Based on a regular basis: the toner cartridge and the photoconductor kit, which cartridge you purchase and the average amount of toner coverage you bought your print jobs. How often the toner cartridge...assembly. To locate the dealer nearest you can order Lexmark supplies from any authorized Lexmark supplies dealer. Within the United States or Canada, you , call 1-800-539-6275. The photoconductor kit typically lasts up to be replaced depends on your printer. 8 Supplies information What supplies do I need ...
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... does not appear if the 1500-page starter toner cartridge is time to the printer, the printer stops operating after the photoconductor has reached a maximum of 110% of its life. (See Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop .) The printer automatically notifies you before the photoconductor reaches this point. If the print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. Machine...
... does not appear if the 1500-page starter toner cartridge is time to the printer, the printer stops operating after the photoconductor has reached a maximum of 110% of its life. (See Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop .) The printer automatically notifies you before the photoconductor reaches this point. If the print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. Machine...
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... sequences The control panel displays certain light sequences to let you know when the toner level is low or when it's time to replace the photoconductor kit. = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Toner low Page 16 Continue Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready...
... sequences The control panel displays certain light sequences to let you know when the toner level is low or when it's time to replace the photoconductor kit. = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Toner low Page 16 Continue Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready...
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... the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the tracks of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in all directions to Lexmark for recycling. The toner cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 7 Close the front door. 8 Turn the printer back on page82 for more information. 5 Firmly shake the toner cartridge in...
... the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the tracks of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in all directions to Lexmark for recycling. The toner cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 7 Close the front door. 8 Turn the printer back on page82 for more information. 5 Firmly shake the toner cartridge in...
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a Press the button on the left side of the printer to direct light for an extended period of time. b Lower the front door. Place the print cartridge assembly on the print cartridge assembly. c Grasp the ... out. Note: Do not press the button on a flat, clean surface. 82 Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Remove the print cartridge assembly. Changing the photoconductor kit Changing the photoconductor kit Warning: When replacing a photoconductor kit, do not leave the new photoconductor kit exposed to release the front door.
a Press the button on the left side of the printer to direct light for an extended period of time. b Lower the front door. Place the print cartridge assembly on the print cartridge assembly. c Grasp the ... out. Note: Do not press the button on a flat, clean surface. 82 Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Remove the print cartridge assembly. Changing the photoconductor kit Changing the photoconductor kit Warning: When replacing a photoconductor kit, do not leave the new photoconductor kit exposed to release the front door.
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Changing the photoconductor kit 3 Remove the toner cartridge: a Press the button on the tracks of the print cartridge assembly. b Grasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out. 4 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. 5 Install the toner cartridge into place when correctly installed. 83 The cartridge clicks into the new print cartridge assembly by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the base of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go.
Changing the photoconductor kit 3 Remove the toner cartridge: a Press the button on the tracks of the print cartridge assembly. b Grasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out. 4 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. 5 Install the toner cartridge into place when correctly installed. 83 The cartridge clicks into the new print cartridge assembly by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the base of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go.
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...the photoconductor counter has not been properly reset. Printing the menu settings and network setup pages on the computer screen. 84 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com/recycle Note: Follow the instructions on page74. Note: Print your printer ... assembly with the green arrows on the tracks in the printer and pushing the print cartridge assembly in as far as it will go. 7 Close the front door. 8 Turn the printer back on. 9 Reset the photoconductor counter (see the instruction sheet that shipped with the new...
...the photoconductor counter has not been properly reset. Printing the menu settings and network setup pages on the computer screen. 84 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com/recycle Note: Follow the instructions on page74. Note: Print your printer ... assembly with the green arrows on the tracks in the printer and pushing the print cartridge assembly in as far as it will go. 7 Close the front door. 8 Turn the printer back on. 9 Reset the photoconductor counter (see the instruction sheet that shipped with the new...
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... 39 USB MAC Binary PS 38, 40 NPA Mode 38, 40 Utilities Hex Trace 40 Print Quality Test Pages 40 Reset Factory Defaults 40 Reset Photoconductor Counter 40 control panel light sequences Busy 11 Canceling job 15 Close door 14, 17, 34 Defragment flash 11 Error 14, 15, 17, 18, ... Ready 12 Load manual feeder 16 Load media 15 Not ready 13 Offline 13 Photoconductor kit near full 17 Printer error 20 Programming engine code 18 Programming system code 18 Ready/Power Saver 11 Replace photoconductor kit 18 Resetting printer 15 Restoring factory defaults 15 secondary error codes 25 Service error 19 Toner low...
... 39 USB MAC Binary PS 38, 40 NPA Mode 38, 40 Utilities Hex Trace 40 Print Quality Test Pages 40 Reset Factory Defaults 40 Reset Photoconductor Counter 40 control panel light sequences Busy 11 Canceling job 15 Close door 14, 17, 34 Defragment flash 11 Error 14, 15, 17, 18, ... Ready 12 Load manual feeder 16 Load media 15 Not ready 13 Offline 13 Photoconductor kit near full 17 Printer error 20 Programming engine code 18 Programming system code 18 Ready/Power Saver 11 Replace photoconductor kit 18 Resetting printer 15 Restoring factory defaults 15 secondary error codes 25 Service error 19 Toner low...
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... light sequences 79 ordering 76 recycling 84 Photoconductor kit near full light 17 ports parallel 39 USB 38, 40 print cartridge See toner cartridge print media guidelines paper 43 print media specifications characteristics 44 print quality problems 87 Print Quality Test Pages (Utilities menu) 40 Printer Settings Configuration sheet printing 37 printhead...
... light sequences 79 ordering 76 recycling 84 Photoconductor kit near full light 17 ports parallel 39 USB 38, 40 print cartridge See toner cartridge print media guidelines paper 43 print media specifications characteristics 44 print quality problems 87 Print Quality Test Pages (Utilities menu) 40 Printer Settings Configuration sheet printing 37 printhead...