Quick Reference
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... of paper you installed are configured for the sizes and types of memory installed is not listed under Installed Features, turn the printer back on . The Load Paper, Toner Low / Replace PC Kit, Ready and Continue lights appear. 8 Release the Continue button. 9 Turn the printer off the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and reinstall the option. - Factory defaults have been reset. If an option is correctly listed under "Installed Features." Printing the menu settings and network setup pages To print the menu settings page and network setup page, press...
... of paper you installed are configured for the sizes and types of memory installed is not listed under Installed Features, turn the printer back on . The Load Paper, Toner Low / Replace PC Kit, Ready and Continue lights appear. 8 Release the Continue button. 9 Turn the printer off the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and reinstall the option. - Factory defaults have been reset. If an option is correctly listed under "Installed Features." Printing the menu settings and network setup pages To print the menu settings page and network setup page, press...
Quick Reference
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... Æ Lexmark Æ Local Printer Settings Utility. To access the Local Printer Settings Utility from your printer driver (for instructions on installing and using the Local Printer Settings Utility: Finishing Settings • Copies • Blank Pages • Collation • Separator Sheets • Separator Source • Multipage Print • Multipage Order • Multipage View • Multipage Border PostScript Settings • Print PS Error • Font Priority Paper Settings • Paper Source • Paper Size • Paper Type • Custom Types •...
... Æ Lexmark Æ Local Printer Settings Utility. To access the Local Printer Settings Utility from your printer driver (for instructions on installing and using the Local Printer Settings Utility: Finishing Settings • Copies • Blank Pages • Collation • Separator Sheets • Separator Source • Multipage Print • Multipage Order • Multipage View • Multipage Border PostScript Settings • Print PS Error • Font Priority Paper Settings • Paper Source • Paper Size • Paper Type • Custom Types •...
User's Guide
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... Configuration sheet 37 Configuration menus overview ...38 Network menu ...38 Parallel menu ...39 Setup menu ...39 USB menu ...40 Utilities menu ...40 Chapter 4: Print media tasks and tips 41 What types of the paper (duplex printing 62 Printing multiple page images on one page (N-upprinting 64 Printing a booklet ...65 Printing on preventing jams ...48 Loading the 250-sheet tray ...49 Extending the tray for legal- or folio-size paper 52 Loading the manual feeder ...54 Using the rear exit ...55 Clearing jams ...56 Chapter 5: Printing tasks 60 Manually feeding a print job ...60 Printing...
... Configuration sheet 37 Configuration menus overview ...38 Network menu ...38 Parallel menu ...39 Setup menu ...39 USB menu ...40 Utilities menu ...40 Chapter 4: Print media tasks and tips 41 What types of the paper (duplex printing 62 Printing multiple page images on one page (N-upprinting 64 Printing a booklet ...65 Printing on preventing jams ...48 Loading the 250-sheet tray ...49 Extending the tray for legal- or folio-size paper 52 Loading the manual feeder ...54 Using the rear exit ...55 Clearing jams ...56 Chapter 5: Printing tasks 60 Manually feeding a print job ...60 Printing...
User's Guide
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... Recognizing installed options ...73 Chapter 7: Software tasks 74 Printing the menu settings and network setup pages 74 Printing a test page from the computer ...74 Using the Local Printer Settings Utility ...75 Chapter 8: Supplies information 76 What supplies do I need and how do I order them 76 Storing supplies ...77 Conserving supplies ...77 Knowing when you need new supplies ...78 Checking the toner and photoconductor levels 78 Ordering a maintenance kit ...78 Recognizing the control panel light sequences 79 Changing the toner cartridge ...80 Changing...
... Recognizing installed options ...73 Chapter 7: Software tasks 74 Printing the menu settings and network setup pages 74 Printing a test page from the computer ...74 Using the Local Printer Settings Utility ...75 Chapter 8: Supplies information 76 What supplies do I need and how do I order them 76 Storing supplies ...77 Conserving supplies ...77 Knowing when you need new supplies ...78 Checking the toner and photoconductor levels 78 Ordering a maintenance kit ...78 Recognizing the control panel light sequences 79 Changing the toner cartridge ...80 Changing...
User's Guide
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... clear. - Wait for the pages to reset the printer. Press and hold Cancel to print. Wait for a list of current printer settings. • Press and hold Cancel to stop processing. - Press and hold Cancel to receive and process data. • The printer is displayed as the pages print. Press and release Cancel to reset the printer. • Receiving/processing data from a host interface: - The Busy message is in Power Saver mode. Understanding the control panel lights Primary codes Ready / Power...
... clear. - Wait for the pages to reset the printer. Press and hold Cancel to print. Wait for a list of current printer settings. • Press and hold Cancel to stop processing. - Press and hold Cancel to receive and process data. • The printer is displayed as the pages print. Press and release Cancel to reset the printer. • Receiving/processing data from a host interface: - The Busy message is in Power Saver mode. Understanding the control panel lights Primary codes Ready / Power...
User's Guide
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... system. Setting NPA Mode Mac Binary PS Set Card Speed * Factory default Use this setting to Values Send print jobs to the printer and query printer status information simultaneously. • Off • On • Auto* Configure the printer to advance through a network port. This setting often causes Windows print jobs to exit the menus. Configuration menus overview Configuration menus overview Menus are indicated by Continue , Ready , Toner Low/Replace PC Kit , and Load Paper light sequences. Network menu Use the Network menu to change printer settings on jobs sent...
... system. Setting NPA Mode Mac Binary PS Set Card Speed * Factory default Use this setting to Values Send print jobs to the printer and query printer status information simultaneously. • Off • On • Auto* Configure the printer to advance through a network port. This setting often causes Windows print jobs to exit the menus. Configuration menus overview Configuration menus overview Menus are indicated by Continue , Ready , Toner Low/Replace PC Kit , and Load Paper light sequences. Network menu Use the Network menu to change printer settings on jobs sent...
User's Guide
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... replace photoconductor message should be cleared only when the imaging drum has been replaced. This setting often causes Windows print jobs to fail. • Auto*-The printer processes print jobs from computers using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Force the USB port to run at full speed and • Full-The printer forces the USB port to run at full also disables its hi-speed capabilities. • Auto* Utilities menu Use the Utilities menu to troubleshoot printer problems. Setting Reset Factory Defaults Reset...
... replace photoconductor message should be cleared only when the imaging drum has been replaced. This setting often causes Windows print jobs to fail. • Auto*-The printer processes print jobs from computers using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Force the USB port to run at full speed and • Full-The printer forces the USB port to run at full also disables its hi-speed capabilities. • Auto* Utilities menu Use the Utilities menu to troubleshoot printer problems. Setting Reset Factory Defaults Reset...
User's Guide
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... of paper directly affects print quality. Selecting print media The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 210°C (410°F) for duplex printing. When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the Lexmark Web site at its original wrapper until it . The duplex unit only supports certain sizes and types of material. Weight The printer can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. To use it is recommended that short grain paper be used in any paper size...
... of paper directly affects print quality. Selecting print media The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 210°C (410°F) for duplex printing. When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the Lexmark Web site at its original wrapper until it . The duplex unit only supports certain sizes and types of material. Weight The printer can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. To use it is recommended that short grain paper be used in any paper size...
User's Guide
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...your printer driver (for instructions on installing and using the Local Printer Settings Utility: Finishing Settings • Copies • Blank Pages • Collation • Separator Sheets • Separator Source • Multipage Print • Multipage Order • Multipage View • Multipage Border PostScript Settings • Print PS Error • Font Priority Paper Settings • Paper Source • Paper Size • Paper Type • Custom Types • Substitute Size • Paper Texture • Paper Weight • Paper Loading Quality Settings • Print...
...your printer driver (for instructions on installing and using the Local Printer Settings Utility: Finishing Settings • Copies • Blank Pages • Collation • Separator Sheets • Separator Source • Multipage Print • Multipage Order • Multipage View • Multipage Border PostScript Settings • Print PS Error • Font Priority Paper Settings • Paper Source • Paper Size • Paper Type • Custom Types • Substitute Size • Paper Texture • Paper Weight • Paper Loading Quality Settings • Print...
User's Guide
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... printing a menu settings page, see the instruction sheet that came with this point. The Toner low light sequence (see page16) is displayed when the toner cartridge is installed. If the print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. When you first receive the "Replace photoconductor kit" light sequence, you need new supplies The following table for the maintenance kit part number for a short time while this procedure multiple times . Knowing when you need new supplies Knowing when you should immediately order a new photoconductor kit...
... printing a menu settings page, see the instruction sheet that came with this point. The Toner low light sequence (see page16) is displayed when the toner cartridge is installed. If the print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. When you first receive the "Replace photoconductor kit" light sequence, you need new supplies The following table for the maintenance kit part number for a short time while this procedure multiple times . Knowing when you need new supplies Knowing when you should immediately order a new photoconductor kit...
User's Guide
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... print media, open . The paper is curled once it duplex. • When printing on , but I don't have been reset. If the paper still curls, select the Reduce Curl setting from the Configuration menu (See Turning on Reduced Curl mode on envelopes? Repeat this procedure multiple times. manual feeder. Envelopes jam when printing with the low cartridge? See Clearing jams on page56 for laser printers. • If possible try printing it exits the printer. • Use paper that is normal. Why am I missing...
... print media, open . The paper is curled once it duplex. • When printing on , but I don't have been reset. If the paper still curls, select the Reduce Curl setting from the Configuration menu (See Turning on Reduced Curl mode on envelopes? Repeat this procedure multiple times. manual feeder. Envelopes jam when printing with the low cartridge? See Clearing jams on page56 for laser printers. • If possible try printing it exits the printer. • Use paper that is normal. Why am I missing...
User's Guide
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... the problem. However, before turning this mode on, you should try the possible solutions offered in the User's Guide. output bin. The printer operates quietly by eliminating the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of your print job by printing output at the same time. The printer minimizes waste (toner, paper, energy) while maintaining acceptable print quality. Lexmark Status Messenger Utility Note: This application is too complex. The Error light sequence...
... the problem. However, before turning this mode on, you should try the possible solutions offered in the User's Guide. output bin. The printer operates quietly by eliminating the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of your print job by printing output at the same time. The printer minimizes waste (toner, paper, energy) while maintaining acceptable print quality. Lexmark Status Messenger Utility Note: This application is too complex. The Error light sequence...
User's Guide
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... printed page. 10 Turn the printer off to print quality problems. Symptom White lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause • The printhead lens is dirty. • Either the toner cartridge or the fuser is being formatted and printed. Print quality problems 7 Press and hold the Continue button until all the lights cycle. The Continue and Error lights appear. 9 Follow the instructions on page91.) 2 Replace the toner cartridge. 3 Replace the fuser*. The Continue, Ready/Data, Toner Low and Load/Remove Paper light sequence will blink...
... printed page. 10 Turn the printer off to print quality problems. Symptom White lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause • The printhead lens is dirty. • Either the toner cartridge or the fuser is being formatted and printed. Print quality problems 7 Press and hold the Continue button until all the lights cycle. The Continue and Error lights appear. 9 Follow the instructions on page91.) 2 Replace the toner cartridge. 3 Replace the fuser*. The Continue, Ready/Data, Toner Low and Load/Remove Paper light sequence will blink...
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...; Load paper from a new package. • The toner cartridge is low on toner. • Avoid textured paper with rough • The toner cartridge is in the printer transparency. into the paper tray. • Paper that does not meet the • Use only transparencies printer specifications are handled Gray background ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE • The Toner Darkness setting is set to print. • Replace the toner cartridge. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed using...
...; Load paper from a new package. • The toner cartridge is low on toner. • Avoid textured paper with rough • The toner cartridge is in the printer transparency. into the paper tray. • Paper that does not meet the • Use only transparencies printer specifications are handled Gray background ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE • The Toner Darkness setting is set to print. • Replace the toner cartridge. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed using...
User's Guide
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... is low in the toner cartridge. • Make sure the Form Type setting is correct for the there is defective, empty, or improperly installed. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed to match the paper size that not in the correct position for the paper or specialty print media being used. • Replace the toner cartridge. the print media. Blank pages The toner cartridge is a slight gap between the paper size loaded in the tray.
... is low in the toner cartridge. • Make sure the Form Type setting is correct for the there is defective, empty, or improperly installed. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed to match the paper size that not in the correct position for the paper or specialty print media being used. • Replace the toner cartridge. the print media. Blank pages The toner cartridge is a slight gap between the paper size loaded in the tray.
User's Guide
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... type of print media, such as a xerographic paper for service. • Change Paper Weight† to Smooth. • Use print media that is defective. • The printer requires servicing. Print quality problems Symptom Cause Solution Solid black pages Print media curls badly once it prints and exits to the output bin • The toner cartridge is sealed in its original packaging. • Turn the print media over. • Rotate the print media 180 degrees. • If you are printing a multiple-page job, try duplexing...
... type of print media, such as a xerographic paper for service. • Change Paper Weight† to Smooth. • Use print media that is defective. • The printer requires servicing. Print quality problems Symptom Cause Solution Solid black pages Print media curls badly once it prints and exits to the output bin • The toner cartridge is sealed in its original packaging. • Turn the print media over. • Rotate the print media 180 degrees. • If you are printing a multiple-page job, try duplexing...
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... • Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • Refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture by a third party of products, supplies or parts • Products, supplies, parts, materials (such as toners and inks), software, or interfaces not furnished by Lexmark). For further explanation of a product beyond repair, or if the product is set forth i n the following paragraph. Warranty service does not include repair of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless...
... • Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • Refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture by a third party of products, supplies or parts • Products, supplies, parts, materials (such as toners and inks), software, or interfaces not furnished by Lexmark). For further explanation of a product beyond repair, or if the product is set forth i n the following paragraph. Warranty service does not include repair of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless...
User's Guide
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... (Setup menu) 39 B booklets 65 Busy light 11 C canceling a print job 67 card stock 47 characteristics, print media paper 43 cleaning the printhead lens 91 clearing paper jams 56 configuration menus Parallel MAC Binary PS 39 Mode 2 39 NPA Mode 39 Protocol 39 printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet 37 Setup Auto CR after LF 39 Auto LF after CR 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...
... (Setup menu) 39 B booklets 65 Busy light 11 C canceling a print job 67 card stock 47 characteristics, print media paper 43 cleaning the printhead lens 91 clearing paper jams 56 configuration menus Parallel MAC Binary PS 39 Mode 2 39 NPA Mode 39 Protocol 39 printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet 37 Setup Auto CR after LF 39 Auto LF after CR 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...
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...modes 86 options memory card 72 overlays 66 P paper choosing 43 jams 56 loading 49, 54 recommended types 43 storing 47 unsatisfactory types 45 Parallel menu 39 photoconductor kit changing 82 level 78 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 lens, cleaning 91 printing booklets 65 duplex...
...modes 86 options memory card 72 overlays 66 P paper choosing 43 jams 56 loading 49, 54 recommended types 43 storing 47 unsatisfactory types 45 Parallel menu 39 photoconductor kit changing 82 level 78 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 lens, cleaning 91 printing booklets 65 duplex...
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... Insufficient printer memory 31 Invalid engine code 34 Memory full 33 Paper jam in the 250-sheet tray 27 Paper jam in the manual feeder 26 Paper jams as a printed job exits the tray 26 Paper jams as it exits the tray into the printer 26 PPDS font error 31 Short paper 33 service error lights 19 Setup menu 39 storing paper 47 supplies 47, 77 supplies conserving 77 ordering 76 recycling 84 storing 47, 77 system board accessing 69 T test page 74 toner cartridge changing 80 light sequences...
... Insufficient printer memory 31 Invalid engine code 34 Memory full 33 Paper jam in the 250-sheet tray 27 Paper jam in the manual feeder 26 Paper jams as a printed job exits the tray 26 Paper jams as it exits the tray into the printer 26 PPDS font error 31 Short paper 33 service error lights 19 Setup menu 39 storing paper 47 supplies 47, 77 supplies conserving 77 ordering 76 recycling 84 storing 47, 77 system board accessing 69 T test page 74 toner cartridge changing 80 light sequences...
