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... 2: Using the control panel 7 Overview of the control panel ...7 Understanding the 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...
... 2: Using the control panel 7 Overview of the control panel ...7 Understanding the 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...
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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...
User's Guide
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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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... clear. - What you can do : • Send a print job. • Press Continue to print the menu settings pages for the message to stop processing. - 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 displayed as the pages print. What you can do : • Busy: - Wait for a list of current printer settings...
... clear. - What you can do : • Send a print job. • Press Continue to print the menu settings pages for the message to stop processing. - 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 displayed as the pages print. What you can do : • Busy: - Wait for a list of current printer settings...
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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 being programmed into the engine or firmware code flash. What you can do : • Press and release Continue to print a photoconductor kit instruction page. • Replace the photoconductor kit. (See Changing the photoconductor kit on page82 for the message to clear. When the printer has finished...
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 being programmed into the engine or firmware code flash. What you can do : • Press and release Continue to print a photoconductor kit instruction page. • Replace the photoconductor kit. (See Changing the photoconductor kit on page82 for the message to clear. When the printer has finished...
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... 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. Understanding the control panel lights ENA connection lost Light sequence: • Continue-On • Paper Jam-Blinking • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer USB or parallel port has been...
... 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. Understanding the control panel lights ENA connection lost Light sequence: • Continue-On • Paper Jam-Blinking • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer USB or parallel port has been...
User's Guide
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... print jobs using standard protocol. • On-The printer processes raw binary PostScript print jobs from computers using the Macintosh operating system. This setting often causes Windows print jobs to exit the menus. Menu items and their settings are represented by Paper Jam and Error light sequences. • Press and release Cancel to advance through a network port. Configuration menus overview Configuration menus overview Menus are indicated by Continue , Ready , Toner Low/Replace PC Kit , and Load Paper light...
... print jobs using standard protocol. • On-The printer processes raw binary PostScript print jobs from computers using the Macintosh operating system. This setting often causes Windows print jobs to exit the menus. Menu items and their settings are represented by Paper Jam and Error light sequences. • Press and release Cancel to advance through a network port. Configuration menus overview Configuration menus overview Menus are indicated by Continue , Ready , Toner Low/Replace PC Kit , and Load Paper light...
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... printer filters PostScript print jobs using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Setup menu Use the Setup menu to Values Specify whether the printer automatically performs a carriage return after a • Off* line feed control command. • On Specify whether the printer automatically performs a line feed after a carriage return control command. • Off* • On • Deactivate* • Activate 39 Setting Auto CR after LF Auto LF after CR Demo mode * Factory default Use this setting to Values Send print jobs...
... printer filters PostScript print jobs using either Windows or Macintosh operating systems. Setup menu Use the Setup menu to Values Specify whether the printer automatically performs a carriage return after a • Off* line feed control command. • On Specify whether the printer automatically performs a line feed after a carriage return control command. • Off* • On • Deactivate* • Activate 39 Setting Auto CR after LF Auto LF after CR Demo mode * Factory default Use this setting to Values Send print jobs...
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.... 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 the original settings solves formatting problems. • On All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and symbol sets) in printer memory (RAM) are missing. cartridge information - Press and hold Continue to initiate this setting to change printer settings on jobs sent through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port...
.... 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 the original settings solves formatting problems. • On All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and symbol sets) in printer memory (RAM) are missing. cartridge information - Press and hold Continue to initiate this setting to change printer settings on jobs sent through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port...
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... the original wrapper. Check with a weight less than 64 g/m2 (17 lb), in A6-size paper of any other type of print media. Grain is still in poor print quality. Leave the paper in the manual feeder. The duplex unit only supports certain sizes and types of material. Weight The printer can cause feeding problems. Smoothness The degree of smoothness of paper directly affects print quality. Use only paper able to withstand these...
... the original wrapper. Check with a weight less than 64 g/m2 (17 lb), in A6-size paper of any other type of print media. Grain is still in poor print quality. Leave the paper in the manual feeder. The duplex unit only supports certain sizes and types of material. Weight The printer can cause feeding problems. Smoothness The degree of smoothness of paper directly affects print quality. Use only paper able to withstand these...
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... sides of paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the manual feeder, see Using the Local Printer Settings Utility on page75. For information on page43. Forcing the media causes jams. • Insert envelopes with the flap side down and with the top of the selected print media, print side facing up, at a time. You can use in the tray. Using only the specified print media helps prevent paper jams and print-quality problems. To load the manual feeder: 1 Place a sheet...
... sides of paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the manual feeder, see Using the Local Printer Settings Utility on page75. For information on page43. Forcing the media causes jams. • Insert envelopes with the flap side down and with the top of the selected print media, print side facing up, at a time. You can use in the tray. Using only the specified print media helps prevent paper jams and print-quality problems. To load the manual feeder: 1 Place a sheet...
User's Guide
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... a new photoconductor kit. See Printing the menu settings and network setup pages on page74. If Maintenance is listed under the Warnings heading, it . You can determine approximately how much toner is left in all the items necessary to replace the pick rollers, the fuser, and the transfer roller. For more information, see page16) is displayed when the toner cartridge is installed. Ordering a maintenance kit Scheduled maintenance is by printing a menu settings page. Checking the toner and photoconductor levels You...
... a new photoconductor kit. See Printing the menu settings and network setup pages on page74. If Maintenance is listed under the Warnings heading, it . You can determine approximately how much toner is left in all the items necessary to replace the pick rollers, the fuser, and the transfer roller. For more information, see page16) is displayed when the toner cartridge is installed. Ordering a maintenance kit Scheduled maintenance is by printing a menu settings page. Checking the toner and photoconductor levels You...
User's Guide
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... I restore the factory defaults? If you are printing a multiple-page job, try printing it from the Configuration menu (See Turning on Reduced Curl mode on heavy print media, open . Envelopes jam when printing with the low cartridge? If Envelope is sealed in a less humid environment. From your printer driver settings to a rougher setting. The paper is curled once it back into the printer. Repeat this procedure multiple times. Sometimes toner does not adhere well to use the remaining toner, then insert...
... I restore the factory defaults? If you are printing a multiple-page job, try printing it from the Configuration menu (See Turning on Reduced Curl mode on heavy print media, open . Envelopes jam when printing with the low cartridge? If Envelope is sealed in a less humid environment. From your printer driver settings to a rougher setting. The paper is curled once it back into the printer. Repeat this procedure multiple times. Sometimes toner does not adhere well to use the remaining toner, then insert...
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.../Data, Toner Low and Load/Remove Paper light sequence will blink while the page 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 defective, empty, or worn. Replace the toner cartridge or fuser* as needed. 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...
.../Data, Toner Low and Load/Remove Paper light sequence will blink while the page 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 defective, empty, or worn. Replace the toner cartridge or fuser* as needed. 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...
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... printer transparency. specifications is being used. • Load paper from a new package. • The toner cartridge is low on toner. • Avoid textured paper with rough specifications is defective. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Replace the fuser*. • Call for service. • Change Paper Texture† from the printer driver before • Paper that does not meet the printer sending the job to • The Form Type setting in Drivers to high humidity. used . • Replace the fuser*. into the paper tray. • Paper...
... printer transparency. specifications is being used. • Load paper from a new package. • The toner cartridge is low on toner. • Avoid textured paper with rough specifications is defective. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Replace the fuser*. • Call for service. • Change Paper Texture† from the printer driver before • Paper that does not meet the printer sending the job to • The Form Type setting in Drivers to high humidity. used . • Replace the fuser*. into the paper tray. • Paper...
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... • Move the manual feeder guides so the correct position for the paper or specialty print media being used. • Replace the toner cartridge. the print media. Remove and then reinsert the toner cartridge. (Print only appears on one side of size loaded in the tray. Set the Form Size to A4. Blank pages The toner cartridge 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 is correct...
... • Move the manual feeder guides so the correct position for the paper or specialty print media being used. • Replace the toner cartridge. the print media. Remove and then reinsert the toner cartridge. (Print only appears on one side of size loaded in the tray. Set the Form Size to A4. Blank pages The toner cartridge 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 is correct...
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.... • 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 . • When printing on heavy print media, open the rear exit door for a straight-through path. • Try another kind or brand 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. •...
.... • 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 . • When printing on heavy print media, open the rear exit door for a straight-through path. • Try another kind or brand 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. •...
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..., SPECIFICATIONS, PRICES, AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. This limitation of original purchase. Lexmark's liability for actual damages from any maintenance items included with the product. Notices If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair or replacement (at http://support.lexmark.com. You are substantially used with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions...
..., SPECIFICATIONS, PRICES, AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. This limitation of original purchase. Lexmark's liability for actual damages from any maintenance items included with the product. Notices If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair or replacement (at http://support.lexmark.com. You are substantially used with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions...
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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...
Brochure
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...) Up to 30 ppm Print Speed (Letter mono) Duplex Up to 14 spm Time to the Card Stock & Label Guide Media Sizes Supported 10 Envelope, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, A4, A5, B5 Envelope, C5 Envelope, DL Envelope, A6 Card, Executive, Folio, JIS-B5, Legal, Letter, Statement, Universal Standard Ports Centronics IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel, USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified Optional Network Ports Lexmark N4000e Fast Ethernet (Print Only), Lexmark N4050e 802.11g Wireless Print Server (Print Only), External MarkNet...
...) Up to 30 ppm Print Speed (Letter mono) Duplex Up to 14 spm Time to the Card Stock & Label Guide Media Sizes Supported 10 Envelope, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, A4, A5, B5 Envelope, C5 Envelope, DL Envelope, A6 Card, Executive, Folio, JIS-B5, Legal, Letter, Statement, Universal Standard Ports Centronics IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel, USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified Optional Network Ports Lexmark N4000e Fast Ethernet (Print Only), Lexmark N4050e 802.11g Wireless Print Server (Print Only), External MarkNet...