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... name...49 Contents 2 or 550-sheet drawer...17 Attaching cables...18 Installing printer software...19 Interpreting the printer control panel lights 21 Understanding the printer control panel light sequences 21 Understanding the primary light sequences...21 Understanding the... optional 250- Contents Safety information 7 Learning about the printer 8 Finding information about the printer...8 Printer configurations...9 Understanding the printer control panel...12 Additional printer setup 14 Selecting a location for the printer...14 Installing internal options...15 Accessing the system board to...
... name...49 Contents 2 or 550-sheet drawer...17 Attaching cables...18 Installing printer software...19 Interpreting the printer control panel lights 21 Understanding the printer control panel light sequences 21 Understanding the primary light sequences...21 Understanding the... optional 250- Contents Safety information 7 Learning about the printer 8 Finding information about the printer...8 Printer configurations...9 Understanding the printer control panel...12 Additional printer setup 14 Selecting a location for the printer...14 Installing internal options...15 Accessing the system board to...
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......53 Supported paper sizes, types, and weights...54 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...54 Paper sizes supported by the printer ...55 Printing 57 Printing a document...57 Printing on both sides of the paper...58 Printer models and printing on both sides of the paper 58 Printing on both sides of... Printing the menu settings and network setup pages ...63 Printing the print quality test pages ...64 Setting Jam Recovery...65 Canceling a print job...65 Understanding printer menus 67 Menus on the Embedded Web Server...67 Using the Embedded Web Server...68 Installing the Local...
......53 Supported paper sizes, types, and weights...54 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...54 Paper sizes supported by the printer ...55 Printing 57 Printing a document...57 Printing on both sides of the paper...58 Printer models and printing on both sides of the paper 58 Printing on both sides of... Printing the menu settings and network setup pages ...63 Printing the print quality test pages ...64 Setting Jam Recovery...65 Canceling a print job...65 Understanding printer menus 67 Menus on the Embedded Web Server...67 Using the Embedded Web Server...68 Installing the Local...
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... Ordering supplies...101 Ordering toner cartridges...101 Ordering a photoconductor kit ...102 Replacing supplies...102 Replacing the toner cartridge ...102 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...104 Recycling Lexmark products...107 Moving the printer...107 Before moving the printer ...107 Moving the printer to another location...107 Contents 4
... Ordering supplies...101 Ordering toner cartridges...101 Ordering a photoconductor kit ...102 Replacing supplies...102 Replacing the toner cartridge ...102 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...104 Recycling Lexmark products...107 Moving the printer...107 Before moving the printer ...107 Moving the printer to another location...107 Contents 4
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...default settings...108 Checking the device status...109 Viewing reports...109 Restricting access to printer menus...110 Setting up e-mail alerts...110 Configuring supply notifications...111 Copying printer settings to other printers...111 Clearing jams 113 Avoiding jams...113 Accessing jam areas...114 Understanding jam ... from Tray 2...122 Clearing jams in the manual feeder...123 Clearing jams behind the rear door...124 Troubleshooting 126 Solving basic printer problems...126 Solving printing problems...126 Jobs do not print...126 Multiple-language PDFs do not print...127 Job takes longer than...
...default settings...108 Checking the device status...109 Viewing reports...109 Restricting access to printer menus...110 Setting up e-mail alerts...110 Configuring supply notifications...111 Copying printer settings to other printers...111 Clearing jams 113 Avoiding jams...113 Accessing jam areas...114 Understanding jam ... from Tray 2...122 Clearing jams in the manual feeder...123 Clearing jams behind the rear door...124 Troubleshooting 126 Solving basic printer problems...126 Solving printing problems...126 Jobs do not print...126 Multiple-language PDFs do not print...127 Job takes longer than...
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CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. To reduce the risk of injury from the wall outlet before ...for signs of harmful emissions. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the sides of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and ...CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer to the printer, then turn the printer off as furniture and walls. Refer service or repairs, other devices attached to lift it down...
CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. To reduce the risk of injury from the wall outlet before ...for signs of harmful emissions. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the sides of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and ...CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer to the printer, then turn the printer off as furniture and walls. Refer service or repairs, other devices attached to lift it down...
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...800-539-6275 Note: For additional information about Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ET) contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer type. network, or wireless, depending on what you instructions for using the software. Help Description Where...140; Help, or Help Help Topics. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. instances. 2 Click Technical Support. Learning about the printer Finding information about the printer Setup information Description Where to find The Setup information gives you instructions for setting You ...
...800-539-6275 Note: For additional information about Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ET) contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer type. network, or wireless, depending on what you instructions for using the software. Help Description Where...140; Help, or Help Help Topics. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. instances. 2 Click Technical Support. Learning about the printer Finding information about the printer Setup information Description Where to find The Setup information gives you instructions for setting You ...
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Printer configurations Basic model The following illustration shows the printer front with its basic features or parts: 1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Manual feeder door 8 Front door The following illustration shows the printer back with its basic features or parts: Learning about the printer 9
Printer configurations Basic model The following illustration shows the printer front with its basic features or parts: 1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Manual feeder door 8 Front door The following illustration shows the printer back with its basic features or parts: Learning about the printer 9
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1 Rear door 2 Ethernet port * 3 USB port 4 Parallel port 5 Printer power cord socket 6 Power button (On/Off switch) 7 Locking device * The Ethernet port is a feature on network models only. Configured models The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 250-sheet drawer: Learning about the printer 10
1 Rear door 2 Ethernet port * 3 USB port 4 Parallel port 5 Printer power cord socket 6 Power button (On/Off switch) 7 Locking device * The Ethernet port is a feature on network models only. Configured models The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 250-sheet drawer: Learning about the printer 10
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1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 250-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 550-sheet drawer: Learning about the printer 11
1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 250-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 550-sheet drawer: Learning about the printer 11
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1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door Understanding the printer control panel The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. Learning about the printer 12
1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door Understanding the printer control panel The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. Learning about the printer 12
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Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Learning about the printer 13
Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Learning about the printer 13
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... the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators - If you plan to : • Make sure airflow in .) Additional printer setup 14 Away from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations - Clean, dry, and free of dust • Allow the ... 62 standard. • Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface. • Keep the printer: - It is important to install any options, leave enough room for them also. Additional printer setup Selecting a location for the printer When selecting a location for proper ventilation: 1 Rear 300 mm (12.0 in.) 2 Front ...
... the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators - If you plan to : • Make sure airflow in .) Additional printer setup 14 Away from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations - Clean, dry, and free of dust • Allow the ... 62 standard. • Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface. • Keep the printer: - It is important to install any options, leave enough room for them also. Additional printer setup Selecting a location for the printer When selecting a location for proper ventilation: 1 Rear 300 mm (12.0 in.) 2 Front ...
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... Accessing the system board to install internal options CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: When accessing the system board, turn the printer off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer. 1 As you have other devices attached to locate the appropriate connector. Touch something metal on the right ...side. Open the system board door. 2 Use the following illustration to the printer, then turn them off , and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before touching any system board electronic components or connectors. 1...
... Accessing the system board to install internal options CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: When accessing the system board, turn the printer off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer. 1 As you have other devices attached to locate the appropriate connector. Touch something metal on the right ...side. Open the system board door. 2 Use the following illustration to the printer, then turn them off , and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before touching any system board electronic components or connectors. 1...
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...any cables going to the system board. Installing a memory card CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn the printer off as well and unplug any system board electronic components or connectors. Push the latches on the connector open already. An ...optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the printer. Touch something metal on the system board. Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 3 Align the ...
...any cables going to the system board. Installing a memory card CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn the printer off as well and unplug any system board electronic components or connectors. Push the latches on the connector open already. An ...optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the printer. Touch something metal on the system board. Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 3 Align the ...
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...latches snap into place. 5 Close the system board door. or 550-sheet drawer The printer supports one optional drawer; you are installing an optional drawer after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing 1 Unpack the drawer,... and then remove any packing material from the outside of the drawer. 2 Remove the tray from the support unit. 1 Support unit 2 Tray Additional printer setup 17
...latches snap into place. 5 Close the system board door. or 550-sheet drawer The printer supports one optional drawer; you are installing an optional drawer after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing 1 Unpack the drawer,... and then remove any packing material from the outside of the drawer. 2 Remove the tray from the support unit. 1 Support unit 2 Tray Additional printer setup 17
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Additional printer setup 18 Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer or a network. • For a local connection, use a USB or parallel cable. • For a network connection, use an Ethernet cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet. 3 Remove any packing material and tape from inside the tray. 4 Insert the tray into the support unit. 5 Place the drawer in the location chosen for the printer. 6 Align the printer with the drawer, and then lower the printer into place.
Additional printer setup 18 Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer or a network. • For a local connection, use a USB or parallel cable. • For a network connection, use an Ethernet cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet. 3 Remove any packing material and tape from inside the tray. 4 Insert the tray into the support unit. 5 Place the drawer in the location chosen for the printer. 6 Align the printer with the drawer, and then lower the printer into place.
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... is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. Additional printer setup 19 1 Ethernet port Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the screen. If you need to install the software after setup,... CD. 3 From the main installation dialog, click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel port 4 Printer power cord socket Installing printer software A printer driver is typically installed during the initial printer setup. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
... is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. Additional printer setup 19 1 Ethernet port Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the screen. If you need to install the software after setup,... CD. 3 From the main installation dialog, click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel port 4 Printer power cord socket Installing printer software A printer driver is typically installed during the initial printer setup. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
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Additional printer setup 20 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder. 3 Select your printer, and then select your operating system. 4 Download the driver and install the printer software.
Additional printer setup 20 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder. 3 Select your printer, and then select your operating system. 4 Download the driver and install the printer software.
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... be on, off and then on again. Blinking - Blinking - Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. Blinking - Blinking Interpreting...
... be on, off and then on again. Blinking - Blinking - Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. Blinking - Blinking Interpreting...
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Light sequence What you can do Replace the photoconductor kit. Power Saver - Blinking - On (yellow) Interpreting the printer control panel lights 22 Replace PC Kit - Ready - On Send a job to print. Blinking - On (green) Send a job to print.
Light sequence What you can do Replace the photoconductor kit. Power Saver - Blinking - On (yellow) Interpreting the printer control panel lights 22 Replace PC Kit - Ready - On Send a job to print. Blinking - On (green) Send a job to print.