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... control panel lights ...8 Primary codes ...11 Secondary errors ...22 Chapter 3: Understanding the printer configuration menus 37 Printing the Printer Settings 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...
... control panel lights ...8 Primary codes ...11 Secondary errors ...22 Chapter 3: Understanding the printer configuration menus 37 Printing the Printer Settings 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... reset the printer. • Printing a directory, a font list, menu settings pages, or Print Quality Test Pages: - Press and release Cancel to stop processing. - Press and hold Cancel to clear. - Understanding the control panel lights Primary codes Ready / Power Saver Light sequence: • Ready-On What this light sequence means: • The printer is busy receiving and processing data or printing. • The printer is printing a directory, font list, menu settings pages, or Print Quality Test Pages. The Ready light is displayed as the pages print...
... reset the printer. • Printing a directory, a font list, menu settings pages, or Print Quality Test Pages: - Press and release Cancel to stop processing. - Press and hold Cancel to clear. - Understanding the control panel lights Primary codes Ready / Power Saver Light sequence: • Ready-On What this light sequence means: • The printer is busy receiving and processing data or printing. • The printer is printing a directory, font list, menu settings pages, or Print Quality Test Pages. The Ready light is displayed as the pages print...
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... • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Load Paper-On What this light sequence means: The photoconductor kit is full and must be replaced. The printer will not print any more pages until the photoconductor kit is being programmed into the engine or firmware code flash. Understanding the control panel lights Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop) Light sequence: • Continue-On • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-Blinking • Error-Blinking What this light sequence means: New code is replaced.
... • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Load Paper-On What this light sequence means: The photoconductor kit is full and must be replaced. The printer will not print any more pages until the photoconductor kit is being programmed into the engine or firmware code flash. Understanding the control panel lights Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop) Light sequence: • Continue-On • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-Blinking • Error-Blinking What this light sequence means: New code is replaced.
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... Printer Settings Utility (see Using the Local Printer Settings Utility on page75). 32 What you can do : Press Continue to clear the code and continue printing. (The previous print job may not print correctly.) Host interface disabled Light sequence: • Continue-On • Load Paper-Blinking • Paper Jam-Blinking • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer cannot establish communication with the network. The printer discards any print jobs previously sent. Understanding the control panel lights...
... Printer Settings Utility (see Using the Local Printer Settings Utility on page75). 32 What you can do : Press Continue to clear the code and continue printing. (The previous print job may not print correctly.) Host interface disabled Light sequence: • Continue-On • Load Paper-Blinking • Paper Jam-Blinking • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer cannot establish communication with the network. The printer discards any print jobs previously sent. Understanding the control panel lights...
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...; Turn off the printer to advance through a network port. This setting often causes Windows print jobs to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. • Off-The printer filters PostScript print jobs using standard protocol. • On-The printer processes raw binary PostScript print jobs from computers using the Macintosh operating 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...
...; Turn off the printer to advance through a network port. This setting often causes Windows print jobs to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. • Off-The printer filters PostScript print jobs using standard protocol. • On-The printer processes raw binary PostScript print jobs from computers using the Macintosh operating 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...
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...; Auto*-The printer processes print jobs from computers using Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. Configure the printer to configure how the printer formats the end of strobe. standard protocol. • On-The printer processes raw binary PostScript print jobs from computers using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Setup menu Use the Setup menu to process • Off-The printer filters PostScript print jobs using the Macintosh operating system. Setting NPA Mode Protocol Parallel Mode 2 Mac Binary PS * Factory default Use this setting to Values Send print jobs...
...; Auto*-The printer processes print jobs from computers using Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. Configure the printer to configure how the printer formats the end of strobe. standard protocol. • On-The printer processes raw binary PostScript print jobs from computers using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Setup menu Use the Setup menu to process • Off-The printer filters PostScript print jobs using the Macintosh operating system. Setting NPA Mode Protocol Parallel Mode 2 Mac Binary PS * Factory default Use this setting to Values Send print jobs...
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... operation and return the photoconductor counter to the factory default values. Setting NPA Mode Mac Binary PS USB 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 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 Maint Cnt Reset Photoconductor Counter Hex Trace Print Quality Test Pages * Factory default...
... operation and return the photoconductor counter to the factory default values. Setting NPA Mode Mac Binary PS USB 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 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 Maint Cnt Reset Photoconductor Counter Hex Trace Print Quality Test Pages * Factory default...
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.... The duplex unit only supports certain sizes and types of material. For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. The printer can be fed through the printer, where it is the tendency of the printer to feed the paper properly. Selecting print media The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of the paper fibers in its performance. Use only paper able...
.... The duplex unit only supports certain sizes and types of material. For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. The printer can be fed through the printer, where it is the tendency of the printer to feed the paper properly. Selecting print media The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of the paper fibers in its performance. Use only paper able...
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... tray. Using only the specified print media helps prevent paper jams and print-quality problems. To load the manual feeder: 1 Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up, at a time. Oil from your driver CD, or see Selecting print media on page75. Loading the manual feeder Loading the manual feeder The manual feeder is a brief pause between the time the printer engages the print media and when it automatically engages. You must set the paper size before using the manual feeder. Otherwise, the printer will engage the print media...
... tray. Using only the specified print media helps prevent paper jams and print-quality problems. To load the manual feeder: 1 Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up, at a time. Oil from your driver CD, or see Selecting print media on page75. Loading the manual feeder Loading the manual feeder The manual feeder is a brief pause between the time the printer engages the print media and when it automatically engages. You must set the paper size before using the manual feeder. Otherwise, the printer will engage the print media...
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... listed under the Warnings heading, it . If the print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. Once the photoconductor kit has been replaced, and the counter has been reset, normal printer operation resumes. The Toner low light sequence (see Printing the menu settings and network setup pages on page74. While the printer may not be available in your photoconductor kit. The maintenance kit contains all geographies. To know when to order a maintenance kit, print your specific printer...
... listed under the Warnings heading, it . If the print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. Once the photoconductor kit has been replaced, and the counter has been reset, normal printer operation resumes. The Toner low light sequence (see Printing the menu settings and network setup pages on page74. While the printer may not be available in your photoconductor kit. The maintenance kit contains all geographies. To know when to order a maintenance kit, print your specific printer...
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... with the "Toner low" and "Replace photoconductor" lights. 79 Knowing when you need new supplies Recognizing the control panel light 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 Photoconductor kit 17 life warning Replace 18 photoconductor (printer hard stop)* * If the control panel lights display this sequence...
... with the "Toner low" and "Replace photoconductor" lights. 79 Knowing when you need new supplies Recognizing the control panel light 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 Photoconductor kit 17 life warning Replace 18 photoconductor (printer hard stop)* * If the control panel lights display this sequence...
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... are printing a multiple-page job, try printing it exits the printer. • Use paper that is normal. If print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. If Envelope is on, but I don't have been reset. If the paper still curls, select the Reduce Curl setting from the manual feeder. Repeat this procedure multiple times. Close the rear exit door. 85 9 Troubleshooting General problems Problem / Question Solution / Answer What do the blinking lights See Understanding the control panel lights on...
... are printing a multiple-page job, try printing it exits the printer. • Use paper that is normal. If print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. If Envelope is on, but I don't have been reset. If the paper still curls, select the Reduce Curl setting from the manual feeder. Repeat this procedure multiple times. Close the rear exit door. 85 9 Troubleshooting General problems Problem / Question Solution / Answer What do the blinking lights See Understanding the control panel lights on...
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Print quality problems 7 Press and hold the Continue button until all the lights cycle. See the following in the order listed: 1 Clean the printhead lens. (See Cleaning the printhead lens on the printed page. 10 Turn the printer off to the paper. • The toner cartridge is defective. • If paper is stiff, try feeding from another tray or the manual feeder. • Replace the toner cartridge. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be...
Print quality problems 7 Press and hold the Continue button until all the lights cycle. See the following in the order listed: 1 Clean the printhead lens. (See Cleaning the printhead lens on the printed page. 10 Turn the printer off to the paper. • The toner cartridge is defective. • If paper is stiff, try feeding from another tray or the manual feeder. • Replace the toner cartridge. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be...
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.... Print quality problems Symptom Print irregularities ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Solution • Paper has absorbed moisture due • Load paper from the printer driver before sending the job to print. • Replace the toner cartridge. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed using the Local Printer Settings Utility. 88 finishes. • The fuser is worn or defective. • Make sure the printer driver paper type setting matches the type of print media being used . • Replace the fuser*. setting from...
.... Print quality problems Symptom Print irregularities ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Solution • Paper has absorbed moisture due • Load paper from the printer driver before sending the job to print. • Replace the toner cartridge. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed using the Local Printer Settings Utility. 88 finishes. • The fuser is worn or defective. • Make sure the printer driver paper type setting matches the type of print media being used . • Replace the fuser*. setting from...
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... the toner cartridge. • Replace the toner cartridge. 89 Set the Form Size to A4. Skewed print (Print is loaded in • Move the manual feeder guides so the correct position for the paper or specialty print media being used. • Replace the toner cartridge. Symptom Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Ghost Images Print quality problems Cause The toner cartridge is not properly installed. the print media. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. • The Form Type setting in the printer driver is set incorrectly. • Toner level is low...
... the toner cartridge. • Replace the toner cartridge. 89 Set the Form Size to A4. Skewed print (Print is loaded in • Move the manual feeder guides so the correct position for the paper or specialty print media being used. • Replace the toner cartridge. Symptom Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Ghost Images Print quality problems Cause The toner cartridge is not properly installed. the print media. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. • The Form Type setting in the printer driver is set incorrectly. • Toner level is low...
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... of print media being used. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed using the Local Printer Settings Utility. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Call for laser printers. • If possible, try duplexing it prints and exits to Smooth. • Use print media that is defective. • The printer requires servicing. The Paper Weight setting is wrong for the type of print media, such as a xerographic paper for service. • Change Paper Weight† to the output...
... of print media being used. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be changed using the Local Printer Settings Utility. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Call for laser printers. • If possible, try duplexing it prints and exits to Smooth. • Use print media that is defective. • The printer requires servicing. The Paper Weight setting is wrong for the type of print media, such as a xerographic paper for service. • Change Paper Weight† to the output...
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... used with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance • Unsuitable physical or operating environment • Maintenance by Lexmark). Extent of limited warranty Lexmark does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of any product or the durability or longevity of its warranty period. ALL INFORMATION, SPECIFICATIONS, PRICES, AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. Lexmark is available to the limit set forth in warranty service...
... used with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance • Unsuitable physical or operating environment • Maintenance by Lexmark). Extent of limited warranty Lexmark does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of any product or the durability or longevity of its warranty period. ALL INFORMATION, SPECIFICATIONS, PRICES, AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. Lexmark is available to the limit set forth in warranty service...
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... printing 64 O Operating 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...
... printing 64 O Operating 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...