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... and letterhead...52 Using recycled paper and other office papers ...53 Storing paper...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...
... and letterhead...52 Using recycled paper and other office papers ...53 Storing paper...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...
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...the printer ...107 Administrative support 108 Adjusting Power Saver...108 Restoring the factory 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...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 ...
...the printer ...107 Administrative support 108 Adjusting Power Saver...108 Restoring the factory 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...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 ...
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... quality is poor...137 Streaked horizontal lines...137 Streaked vertical lines ...138 Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper 139 Contacting Customer Support 139 Notices 140 Product information...140 Edition notice...140 Power consumption...146 Index 153 Contents 6
... quality is poor...137 Streaked horizontal lines...137 Streaked vertical lines ...138 Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper 139 Contacting Customer Support 139 Notices 140 Product information...140 Edition notice...140 Power consumption...146 Index 153 Contents 6
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... PM ET) Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Customer support Description Telephone support E-mail support Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Call us at www.lexmark.com. 3 Select your printer model. For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed e-Mail Support. Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM ET) Select a country...
... PM ET) Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Customer support Description Telephone support E-mail support Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Call us at www.lexmark.com. 3 Select your printer model. For the most recent telephone numbers available, see the printed e-Mail Support. Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM ET) Select a country...
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... door. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you can install a 250- or 550-sheet drawer The printer supports one optional drawer; Installing hardware options Installing a 250- 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...
... door. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you can install a 250- or 550-sheet drawer The printer supports one optional drawer; Installing hardware options Installing a 250- 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...
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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. 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. Additional printer setup 18
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. 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. Additional printer setup 18
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Blinking - On Reestablish the connection with the network. On - Insufficient memory to clear the code. On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 30 Blinking - On Press to support Resource Save feature - The printer discards any print jobs previously sent. Blinking - Host interface disabled - On - ENA connection lost - On - Blinking - Light sequences What you can do Install additional printer memory.
Blinking - On Reestablish the connection with the network. On - Insufficient memory to clear the code. On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 30 Blinking - On Press to support Resource Save feature - The printer discards any print jobs previously sent. Blinking - Host interface disabled - On - ENA connection lost - On - Blinking - Light sequences What you can do Install additional printer memory.
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On What you can do Replace the toner cartridge. On - On - Light sequences Replace missing or defective cartridge - On Cartridge part number unsupported by device - On - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 33 For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 102. Remove the unsupported toner cartridge, and then replace it with a supported toner cartridge. Blinking -
On What you can do Replace the toner cartridge. On - On - Light sequences Replace missing or defective cartridge - On Cartridge part number unsupported by device - On - Interpreting the printer control panel lights 33 For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 102. Remove the unsupported toner cartridge, and then replace it with a supported toner cartridge. Blinking -
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... 1. • Open the front door, and then open the rear door. 234.yy Paper jam - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 36 Blinking - Blinking - On Try one or more information, see "Paper sizes supported by the duplex function. On - Blinking - On - On - Blinking - Light sequence What you can do to access... open the rear door. 233.yy Paper jam - For more of the following: • Clear the jam at the standard exit bin. • Load paper supported by the printer" on page 55. 235.yy Paper jam -
... 1. • Open the front door, and then open the rear door. 234.yy Paper jam - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 36 Blinking - Blinking - On Try one or more information, see "Paper sizes supported by the duplex function. On - Blinking - On - On - Blinking - Light sequence What you can do to access... open the rear door. 233.yy Paper jam - For more of the following: • Clear the jam at the standard exit bin. • Load paper supported by the printer" on page 55. 235.yy Paper jam -
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... (inches or millimeters) • Portrait Width • Portrait Height Note: The smallest supported Universal size is a user-defined setting that lets you print on a network, open the Embedded Web Server: 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. Defining a specific height and width...override the Paper Size and Type settings for a special print job, do one of the following utilities to support the size. the largest is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.). • If the printer is connected to a computer by a USB or parallel cable, use one of paper loaded in .);
... (inches or millimeters) • Portrait Width • Portrait Height Note: The smallest supported Universal size is a user-defined setting that lets you print on a network, open the Embedded Web Server: 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. Defining a specific height and width...override the Paper Size and Type settings for a special print job, do one of the following utilities to support the size. the largest is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.). • If the printer is connected to a computer by a USB or parallel cable, use one of paper loaded in .);
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... transparencies. Load up to Tray 1 250 sheets of paper 150 sheets of the paper. Use paper labels only. To open position if you are not supported. It collects print jobs facedown. Loading paper and specialty media 47 The standard exit bin includes a paper stop that keeps paper from sliding out the... contact the paper guides. 4 Adjust the paper guides to another location, make sure the paper stop also aids in the transparencies. • When moving the printer to the paper width.
... transparencies. Load up to Tray 1 250 sheets of paper 150 sheets of the paper. Use paper labels only. To open position if you are not supported. It collects print jobs facedown. Loading paper and specialty media 47 The standard exit bin includes a paper stop that keeps paper from sliding out the... contact the paper guides. 4 Adjust the paper guides to another location, make sure the paper stop also aids in the transparencies. • When moving the printer to the paper width.
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... to the point where its leading edge can be installed on whether you do not know the IP address of the printer, print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click the Settings tab.... Click Submit. When one optional drawer may be loaded depends on the printer at a time. To initiate tray linking from a networked printer, access the Embedded Web Server: 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. To initiate tray...Notes Notes: • Only one linked tray is useful for any trays, the trays are not supported.
... to the point where its leading edge can be installed on whether you do not know the IP address of the printer, print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click the Settings tab.... Click Submit. When one optional drawer may be loaded depends on the printer at a time. To initiate tray linking from a networked printer, access the Embedded Web Server: 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. To initiate tray...Notes Notes: • Only one linked tray is useful for any trays, the trays are not supported.
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...refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing by storing it is supported only for paper to feed the paper correctly. Weight The printer trays can automatically feed paper weights up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond... g/m2 (24 lb bond) grain long paper. Note: Duplex printing is exposed to printing and can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it in its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality...
...refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing by storing it is supported only for paper to feed the paper correctly. Weight The printer trays can automatically feed paper weights up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond... g/m2 (24 lb bond) grain long paper. Note: Duplex printing is exposed to printing and can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it in its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality...
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... the use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. Before using chamber tests for use of today's recycled office papers, but generally the following property guidelines apply to the US government a study demonstrating that all recycled paper will feed well. Using recycled paper and other office papers As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of...
... the use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. Before using chamber tests for use of today's recycled office papers, but generally the following property guidelines apply to the US government a study demonstrating that all recycled paper will feed well. Using recycled paper and other office papers As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of...
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...supported by the printer The printer engine and the duplex path support 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb) paper weights. It is recommended to print 20 or fewer pages of paper they support. Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-sided labels are supported for occasional use. The manual feeder supports... stock X X X Glossy paper X X X X Paper labels1 X Transparencies X X Envelopes (smooth)2 X X X 1 Single-sided paper labels are not supported. 2 Use envelopes that lie flat when individually placed on a table facedown. Paper type Paper • Plain • Light • Heavy • Rough/...
...supported by the printer The printer engine and the duplex path support 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb) paper weights. It is recommended to print 20 or fewer pages of paper they support. Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-sided labels are supported for occasional use. The manual feeder supports... stock X X X Glossy paper X X X X Paper labels1 X Transparencies X X Envelopes (smooth)2 X X X 1 Single-sided paper labels are not supported. 2 Use envelopes that lie flat when individually placed on a table facedown. Paper type Paper • Plain • Light • Heavy • Rough/...
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Paper and specialty media guide 55 Paper sizes supported by the printer Paper size Dimensions Standard Optional 250- 250-sheet tray or 550-sheet tray Manual feeder Duplex path A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) A5 ... 162 x 229 mm X X X (6.4 x 9 in.) DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm X X X (4.3 x 8.7 in.) 7 3/4 Envelope 98 x 191 mm X X X (Monarch) (3.9 x 7.5 in.) 9 Envelope 98 x 225 mm X X X (3.9 x 8.9 in.) 1 A6 is supported only for grain long papers. 2 This size setting formats the page for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software...
Paper and specialty media guide 55 Paper sizes supported by the printer Paper size Dimensions Standard Optional 250- 250-sheet tray or 550-sheet tray Manual feeder Duplex path A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) A5 ... 162 x 229 mm X X X (6.4 x 9 in.) DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm X X X (4.3 x 8.7 in.) 7 3/4 Envelope 98 x 191 mm X X X (Monarch) (3.9 x 7.5 in.) 9 Envelope 98 x 225 mm X X X (3.9 x 8.9 in.) 1 A6 is supported only for grain long papers. 2 This size setting formats the page for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software...
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Paper and specialty media guide 56 For more information, see "Configuring Universal paper settings" on page 40. Paper size Dimensions Standard Optional 250- 250-sheet tray or 550-sheet tray Manual feeder Duplex path 10 Envelope 105 x 241 mm X X X (4.1 x 9.5 in.) Other Envelope 229 x 356 mm X X X (9 x 14 in.) 1 A6 is supported only for grain long papers. 2 This size setting formats the page for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software application. 3If a paper size you want to use is not listed, configure a Universal paper size.
Paper and specialty media guide 56 For more information, see "Configuring Universal paper settings" on page 40. Paper size Dimensions Standard Optional 250- 250-sheet tray or 550-sheet tray Manual feeder Duplex path 10 Envelope 105 x 241 mm X X X (4.1 x 9.5 in.) Other Envelope 229 x 356 mm X X X (9 x 14 in.) 1 A6 is supported only for grain long papers. 2 This size setting formats the page for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software application. 3If a paper size you want to use is not listed, configure a Universal paper size.
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... not use labels with slick backing material. • Use full label sheets. Select this setting using labels Print samples on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can be printed at least 1 mm (0.04 in .) of...Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars - Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-sided labels are not supported. When printing on labels: • Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. The labels can withstand temperatures up to Heavy. Are stuck together or damaged in the sealed or closed ...
... not use labels with slick backing material. • Use full label sheets. Select this setting using labels Print samples on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can be printed at least 1 mm (0.04 in .) of...Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars - Vinyl, pharmacy, and dual-sided labels are not supported. When printing on labels: • Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. The labels can withstand temperatures up to Heavy. Are stuck together or damaged in the sealed or closed ...
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...setup page and locate the IP address in a command file to distribute to designated printers by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for a printer that is not supported in a command file to distribute these settings apply to change settings, or view...you can also save settings for Macintosh to a computer locally through a USB or parallel cable. You can use the printer software to all printers. Save settings from the toolbar by using the Save As Command File option. 1 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 2...
...setup page and locate the IP address in a command file to distribute to designated printers by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for a printer that is not supported in a command file to distribute these settings apply to change settings, or view...you can also save settings for Macintosh to a computer locally through a USB or parallel cable. You can use the printer software to all printers. Save settings from the toolbar by using the Save As Command File option. 1 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 2...
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Understanding printer menus 71 A4 is supported only in Tray 1. When one tray is the factory default setting. • Only an installed paper source will appear as a menu setting. • A paper source ...
Understanding printer menus 71 A4 is supported only in Tray 1. When one tray is the factory default setting. • Only an installed paper source will appear as a menu setting. • A paper source ...