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... printer 69 Storing supplies...69 Checking the status of supplies...69 Conserving supplies...69 Aligning the toner cartridges...69 Cleaning the printhead lenses...70 Ordering supplies...70 Ordering toner cartridges...71 Ordering a transfer belt...72 Ordering a waste toner box ...73 Ordering a fuser...73 Ordering photoconductors ...73 Moving the printer...73 Before moving the...
... printer 69 Storing supplies...69 Checking the status of supplies...69 Conserving supplies...69 Aligning the toner cartridges...69 Cleaning the printhead lenses...70 Ordering supplies...70 Ordering toner cartridges...71 Ordering a transfer belt...72 Ordering a waste toner box ...73 Ordering a fuser...73 Ordering photoconductors ...73 Moving the printer...73 Before moving the...
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... lines ...89 Streaked vertical lines ...90 Print is too light ...90 Print irregularities...91 Print is too dark...91 Transparency print quality is poor ...91 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 91 Gray background ...92 Uneven print density...92 Characters have jagged or uneven edges 92 Ghost images...
... lines ...89 Streaked vertical lines ...90 Print is too light ...90 Print irregularities...91 Print is too dark...91 Transparency print quality is poor ...91 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 91 Gray background ...92 Uneven print density...92 Characters have jagged or uneven edges 92 Ghost images...
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Incorrect margins...93 Skewed print...93 Blank pages...93 Solid color pages ...93 Paper curl ...94 Toner specks ...94 Toner rubs off ...94 Solving color quality problems...95 Quality menu ...95 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about color printing 97 Contacting Customer Support...100 Notices...102 Power consumption...105 Index...108 Contents 7
Incorrect margins...93 Skewed print...93 Blank pages...93 Solid color pages ...93 Paper curl ...94 Toner specks ...94 Toner rubs off ...94 Solving color quality problems...95 Quality menu ...95 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about color printing 97 Contacting Customer Support...100 Notices...102 Power consumption...105 Index...108 Contents 7
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...; Supplies messages-Provide information about the printer 11 Press or to scroll through menu lists. Stops all printer activity A list of the printer, such as Toner Low. • Show-me screens-Provide instructions for resolving common printer errors. Understanding the control panel 7 BACK MENU 6 STOP X 5 1 2 7 BACK MENU 6 STOP X 5 4 3 4 1 1 23 4 56 7 89...
...; Supplies messages-Provide information about the printer 11 Press or to scroll through menu lists. Stops all printer activity A list of the printer, such as Toner Low. • Show-me screens-Provide instructions for resolving common printer errors. Understanding the control panel 7 BACK MENU 6 STOP X 5 1 2 7 BACK MENU 6 STOP X 5 4 3 4 1 1 23 4 56 7 89...
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..., can contribute to media curling prior to it in its performance. Always use grain long fibers. Condition media before printing. Curl Curl is too rough, toner cannot fuse to printing and can negatively affect media handling. If media is the tendency for 24 to moisture changes that can cause feeding problems...
..., can contribute to media curling prior to it in its performance. Always use grain long fibers. Condition media before printing. Curl Curl is too rough, toner cannot fuse to printing and can negatively affect media handling. If media is the tendency for 24 to moisture changes that can cause feeding problems...
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... media package. • Do not use coated media unless they are not affected by hand. • Do not mix media sizes, types, or weights in toner. When in jams. • Do not use media that are specifically designed for laser printers. latex inks might not. This information is acceptable for electrophotographic...
... media package. • Do not use coated media unless they are not affected by hand. • Do not mix media sizes, types, or weights in toner. When in jams. • Do not use media that are specifically designed for laser printers. latex inks might not. This information is acceptable for electrophotographic...
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... remove and store the color printing supplies. Printing a duplex job manually from the output bin and load them into the paper tray facedown with black toner only for CONFIG MENU to Normal. 10 From the Print options area, select Odd numbered pages . 11 Click Print. Printing 50 Resetting the Printer appears...
... remove and store the color printing supplies. Printing a duplex job manually from the output bin and load them into the paper tray facedown with black toner only for CONFIG MENU to Normal. 10 From the Print options area, select Odd numbered pages . 11 Click Print. Printing 50 Resetting the Printer appears...
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Remove all three color toner cartridges. 8 Place the toner cartridges in a clean, sturdy box. 9 Close the lower door. Printing 53 6 Close the box to protect the photoconductors from light. 7 Lift the small toner cartridge handles slightly and pull straight out.
Remove all three color toner cartridges. 8 Place the toner cartridges in a clean, sturdy box. 9 Close the lower door. Printing 53 6 Close the box to protect the photoconductors from light. 7 Lift the small toner cartridge handles slightly and pull straight out.
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...to print the alignment page. The printer performs its power-on page 45. If you need to print several copies, you to conserve toner and paper. You can conserve supplies by printing the first copy and checking it for accuracy before printing the remaining copies. Maintaining the ...replacing the transfer belt affects the alignment of any browser (ex: 192.264.26.3). Store supplies right side up in the address bar of the toner cartridges. Supply status is usually available on . 3 Release both buttons when Performing Self Test appears. For more information, see the Supplies menu, ...
...to print the alignment page. The printer performs its power-on page 45. If you need to print several copies, you to conserve toner and paper. You can conserve supplies by printing the first copy and checking it for accuracy before printing the remaining copies. Maintaining the ...replacing the transfer belt affects the alignment of any browser (ex: 192.264.26.3). Store supplies right side up in the address bar of the toner cartridges. Supply status is usually available on . 3 Release both buttons when Performing Self Test appears. For more information, see the Supplies menu, ...
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.... Warning: Do not touch the printhead lenses or they may be damaged. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridges. 6 Close the doors. Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place you encounter print quality problems. For more information, see "Solving ...do not leave the inner door open longer than 10 minutes. 1 Open the upper and inner doors. 2 Remove all four toner cartridges. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at 1-800-539-6275 for this procedure. 3 Locate the four printhead lenses. 1 1 Printhead lenses 4 Clean the...
.... Warning: Do not touch the printhead lenses or they may be damaged. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridges. 6 Close the doors. Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place you encounter print quality problems. For more information, see "Solving ...do not leave the inner door open longer than 10 minutes. 1 Open the upper and inner doors. 2 Remove all four toner cartridges. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at 1-800-539-6275 for this procedure. 3 Locate the four printhead lenses. 1 1 Printhead lenses 4 Clean the...
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...try to extend the life of the specified cartridge: 1 Remove the specified toner cartridge. 2 Rotate the toner cartridge as shown, and firmly shake the cartridge up and down several times to redistribute the toner toward the front of the messages first appears. Note: Several hundred pages...this procedure multiple times until printed text and graphics remain faded. Once the printed text and graphics remain faded, replace the specified toner cartridge. Ordering toner cartridges When 88 Cyan cartridge low, 88 Magenta cartridge low, 88 Yellow cartridge low, or 88 Black cartridge low appears on ...
...try to extend the life of the specified cartridge: 1 Remove the specified toner cartridge. 2 Rotate the toner cartridge as shown, and firmly shake the cartridge up and down several times to redistribute the toner toward the front of the messages first appears. Note: Several hundred pages...this procedure multiple times until printed text and graphics remain faded. Once the printed text and graphics remain faded, replace the specified toner cartridge. Ordering toner cartridges When 88 Cyan cartridge low, 88 Magenta cartridge low, 88 Yellow cartridge low, or 88 Black cartridge low appears on ...
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... Black Return Program Toner Cartridge C5220KS Cyan Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200CS Magenta Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200MS Yellow Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200YS Black Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200KS Cyan Toner Cartridge C5222CS Magenta Toner Cartridge C5222MS Yellow Toner Cartridge C5222YS Black Toner Cartridge C5222KS Cyan Toner Cartridge C5202CS Magenta Toner Cartridge C5202MS Yellow Toner Cartridge C5202YS Black Toner Cartridge C5202KS For...
... Black Return Program Toner Cartridge C5220KS Cyan Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200CS Magenta Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200MS Yellow Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200YS Black Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200KS Cyan Toner Cartridge C5222CS Magenta Toner Cartridge C5222MS Yellow Toner Cartridge C5222YS Black Toner Cartridge C5222KS Cyan Toner Cartridge C5202CS Magenta Toner Cartridge C5202MS Yellow Toner Cartridge C5202YS Black Toner Cartridge C5202KS For...
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...need to order replacement photoconductor(s). Use the handholds on order. Ordering a waste toner box When 82 Waste Toner Box Nearly Full or 82 Replace Waste Toner Box appears, you need to order a replacement waste toner box. Maintaining the printer 73 When Replace Fuser appears, replace the fuser immediately.... when you set it requires at least two people to the printer caused by the printer warranty. Part number C52025X Part name Waste toner box Ordering a fuser When Fuser Life Warning appears, replace the fuser soon. therefore, it down. For installation information, see the...
...need to order replacement photoconductor(s). Use the handholds on order. Ordering a waste toner box When 82 Waste Toner Box Nearly Full or 82 Replace Waste Toner Box appears, you need to order a replacement waste toner box. Maintaining the printer 73 When Replace Fuser appears, replace the fuser immediately.... when you set it requires at least two people to the printer caused by the printer warranty. Part number C52025X Part name Waste toner box Ordering a fuser When Fuser Life Warning appears, replace the fuser soon. therefore, it down. For installation information, see the...
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... when Performing Self Test appears. Repeating defects ) ) Example Cause Solution If marks occur repeatedly only in one color and Replace the toner cartridge if the defects occur multiple times down a page, a toner cartridge every: or photoconductor may be defective. • 33.5 mm (1.32 in.) • 35.7 mm (1.41 in.) Replace the photoconductor...
... when Performing Self Test appears. Repeating defects ) ) Example Cause Solution If marks occur repeatedly only in one color and Replace the toner cartridge if the defects occur multiple times down a page, a toner cartridge every: or photoconductor may be defective. • 33.5 mm (1.32 in.) • 35.7 mm (1.41 in.) Replace the photoconductor...
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...defective. Replace the fuser. Replace the photoconductor units. Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line Example ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is defective. Solution Replace the color cartridge causing the line. Fuser is defective, empty, or worn. Replace the photoconductor units.... Streaked horizontal lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause A toner cartridge is defective or worn. Resetting the Printer appears briefly, followed by a clock, and then Ready appears. 10 Press . 11...
...defective. Replace the fuser. Replace the photoconductor units. Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line Example ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is defective. Solution Replace the color cartridge causing the line. Fuser is defective, empty, or worn. Replace the photoconductor units.... Streaked horizontal lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause A toner cartridge is defective or worn. Resetting the Printer appears briefly, followed by a clock, and then Ready appears. 10 Press . 11...
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...feeding from a new package. • Avoid textured media with rough finishes. • Make sure the media you are using. Troubleshooting 90 Toner cartridge is On. Color Saver is defective. Note: This solution applies to Windows users only. • Adjust the color quality settings in the... trays is incorrect. • Select a different Toner Darkness setting, RGB Brightness setting, or RGB Contrast setting from Print Properties before fusing to the If media is defective or worn.
...feeding from a new package. • Avoid textured media with rough finishes. • Make sure the media you are using. Troubleshooting 90 Toner cartridge is On. Color Saver is defective. Note: This solution applies to Windows users only. • Adjust the color quality settings in the... trays is incorrect. • Select a different Toner Darkness setting, RGB Brightness setting, or RGB Contrast setting from Print Properties before fusing to the If media is defective or worn.
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...too dark Cause Solution Toner Darkness setting is too dark, RGB Brightness setting is too dark, or RGB Contrast setting is defective. Toner cartridge is too high. Toner is worn or defective. Replace the fuser. Replace the toner cartridge. Toner fog or background shading ...appears on the page Cause Toner cartridge is in the paper path. A toner cartridge is set to Make ...
...too dark Cause Solution Toner Darkness setting is too dark, RGB Brightness setting is too dark, or RGB Contrast setting is defective. Toner cartridge is too high. Toner is worn or defective. Replace the fuser. Replace the toner cartridge. Toner fog or background shading ...appears on the page Cause Toner cartridge is in the paper path. A toner cartridge is set to Make ...
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...; Make sure the Paper Type setting is too dark. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Uneven print density Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is not supported. Characters have jagged or uneven edges Cause Downloaded font is defective. Troubleshooting 92 Ghost images Example... Cause The photoconductors are not functioning properly. Toner is worn or defective. Photoconductor is low. Gray background Example Cause Solution Toner darkness setting is correct for the media you are using . • Replace the photoconductors...
...; Make sure the Paper Type setting is too dark. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Uneven print density Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is not supported. Characters have jagged or uneven edges Cause Downloaded font is defective. Troubleshooting 92 Ghost images Example... Cause The photoconductors are not functioning properly. Toner is worn or defective. Photoconductor is low. Gray background Example Cause Solution Toner darkness setting is correct for the media you are using . • Replace the photoconductors...
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...the tray. Cause Photoconductor is low. size loaded. Blank pages Cause Toner is installed incorrectly. Shake the cartridge back and forth several times, and then reinstall it. • Install a new toner cartridge. Photoconductor is defective or empty. Call for the media size loaded...loaded. For example, you loaded a different size paper in a tray. Toner cartridge is defective. Auto size sensing is loaded in the tray. Solid color pages Solution • Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Skewed print Cause Solution Guides in the selected ...
...the tray. Cause Photoconductor is low. size loaded. Blank pages Cause Toner is installed incorrectly. Shake the cartridge back and forth several times, and then reinstall it. • Install a new toner cartridge. Photoconductor is defective or empty. Call for the media size loaded...loaded. For example, you loaded a different size paper in a tray. Toner cartridge is defective. Auto size sensing is loaded in the tray. Solid color pages Solution • Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Skewed print Cause Solution Guides in the selected ...
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... off Solution Replace the defective or worn toner cartridges. Cause Solution Specialty media is wrong Change the Paper Weight from Normal to Rough. Troubleshooting 94 Paper curl Cause Solution Paper Type and Paper .... • Store paper in its original wrapper until you match the paper or specialty media loaded in the media path. The fuser is selected. Toner specks Cause Toner cartridges are not Change the Paper Type and Paper Weight settings to appropriate for customer service. Call for the type of media being used...
... off Solution Replace the defective or worn toner cartridges. Cause Solution Specialty media is wrong Change the Paper Weight from Normal to Rough. Troubleshooting 94 Paper curl Cause Solution Paper Type and Paper .... • Store paper in its original wrapper until you match the paper or specialty media loaded in the media path. The fuser is selected. Toner specks Cause Toner cartridges are not Change the Paper Type and Paper Weight settings to appropriate for customer service. Call for the type of media being used...