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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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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. Pressing initiates action on a menu item. 3 Navigation buttons Press or to scroll through ...
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. Pressing initiates action on a menu item. 3 Navigation buttons Press or to scroll through ...
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... it is the tendency for 24 to it properly. Condition media before printing. Thick media may also require a longer conditioning period. Grain is too rough, toner cannot fuse to 48 hours before printing by storing it in fewer media feeding problems and better print quality. Paper and specialty media guide 37...
... it is the tendency for 24 to it properly. Condition media before printing. Thick media may also require a longer conditioning period. Grain is too rough, toner cannot fuse to 48 hours before printing by storing it in fewer media feeding problems and better print quality. Paper and specialty media guide 37...
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When in toner. mixing results in jams. • Do not use coated media unless they are not recommended for use in the same source; Preprinted papers such as ...
When in toner. mixing results in jams. • Do not use coated media unless they are not recommended for use in the same source; Preprinted papers such as ...
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... Prt Quality Pgs appears, and then press . 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 Color Lock Out mode, and remove and store the color printing supplies. Resetting the Printer appears briefly, followed by a clock...
... Prt Quality Pgs appears, and then press . 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 Color Lock Out mode, and remove and store the color printing supplies. Resetting the Printer appears briefly, followed by a clock...
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Printing 53 Remove all three color toner cartridges. 8 Place the toner cartridges in a clean, sturdy box. 9 Close the lower door. 6 Close the box to protect the photoconductors from light. 7 Lift the small toner cartridge handles slightly and pull straight out.
Printing 53 Remove all three color toner cartridges. 8 Place the toner cartridges in a clean, sturdy box. 9 Close the lower door. 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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...address bar of any browser (ex: 192.264.26.3). If you need to print the alignment page. Aligning the toner cartridges Sometimes replacing the transfer belt affects the alignment of the toner cartridges. The printer performs its power-on page 45. Do not expose supplies to maintain optimum print quality. Supply... supplies by printing the first copy and checking it for the printer supplies. Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are ready to conserve toner and paper. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for accuracy before printing the remaining copies.
...address bar of any browser (ex: 192.264.26.3). If you need to print the alignment page. Aligning the toner cartridges Sometimes replacing the transfer belt affects the alignment of the toner cartridges. The printer performs its power-on page 45. Do not expose supplies to maintain optimum print quality. Supply... supplies by printing the first copy and checking it for the printer supplies. Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are ready to conserve toner and paper. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for accuracy before printing the remaining copies.
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... page 87. Warning: To avoid overexposing the photoconductors, do not remove the photoconductors for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place you encounter print quality problems. For more information, see "Solving print quality... problems" on page 51, but do not leave the inner door open longer than 10 minutes. 1 Open the upper and inner doors. 2 Remove all four toner...
... page 87. Warning: To avoid overexposing the photoconductors, do not remove the photoconductors for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place you encounter print quality problems. For more information, see "Solving print quality... problems" on page 51, but do not leave the inner door open longer than 10 minutes. 1 Open the upper and inner doors. 2 Remove all four toner...
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...cartridge low, or 88 Black cartridge low appears on letter- Note: Several hundred pages may be printed after one of the toner cartridge. 3 Reinsert the toner cartridge to continue printing. 4 Repeat this procedure multiple times until printed text and graphics remain faded. Note: All life estimates ... 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. or A4-size plain paper....
...cartridge low, or 88 Black cartridge low appears on letter- Note: Several hundred pages may be printed after one of the toner cartridge. 3 Reinsert the toner cartridge to continue printing. 4 Repeat this procedure multiple times until printed text and graphics remain faded. Note: All life estimates ... 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. or A4-size plain paper....
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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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...therefore, it requires at least two people to order replacement photoconductor(s). 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. For installation information, see the documentation that came with the fuser. Part... number C52025X Part name Waste toner box Ordering a fuser When Fuser Life Warning appears, replace the fuser soon. When Replace Fuser appears, replace the fuser ...
...therefore, it requires at least two people to order replacement photoconductor(s). 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. For installation information, see the documentation that came with the fuser. Part... number C52025X Part name Waste toner box Ordering a fuser When Fuser Life Warning appears, replace the fuser soon. When Replace Fuser appears, replace the fuser ...
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... is displayed, and then press . 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...
... is displayed, and then press . 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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... units. Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line Example ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is on the front (print side) of the page: 1 Replace the toner cartridge(s) causing the line. 2 If the problem still occurs, replace the photoconductor unit.... lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause A toner cartridge is defective or worn. Dark lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge(s), photoconductor, or transfer belt is defective. Replace the photoconductor units. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. Solution Replace the color cartridge causing...
... units. Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line Example ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is on the front (print side) of the page: 1 Replace the toner cartridge(s) causing the line. 2 If the problem still occurs, replace the photoconductor unit.... lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause A toner cartridge is defective or worn. Dark lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge(s), photoconductor, or transfer belt is defective. Replace the photoconductor units. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. Solution Replace the color cartridge causing...
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.... another tray. The media being used does not meet the printer specifications. • Load media from media. Transfer belt is defective or worn. Toner cartridge is defective. Color Saver is not damp. • Make sure the Paper Type and Paper Weight settings match the type of media you load... setting is too light, RGB Brightness setting is too bright, or RGB Contrast setting 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 stiff, try feeding from a new ...
.... another tray. The media being used does not meet the printer specifications. • Load media from media. Transfer belt is defective or worn. Toner cartridge is defective. Color Saver is not damp. • Make sure the Paper Type and Paper Weight settings match the type of media you load... setting is too light, RGB Brightness setting is too bright, or RGB Contrast setting 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 stiff, try feeding from a new ...
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... to Make sure the Paper Type setting is too high. Replace the toner cartridge. Paper Type setting for customer service. Photoconductor is worn or defective. Troubleshooting 91 Replace the toner cartridge. Note: This solution applies to something other than Transparency. Transfer belt... by the printer specifications. Fuser is poor Cause Solution You are using is set to Windows users only. Select a different Toner Darkness setting, RGB Brightness setting, or RGB Contrast setting from a fresh package high humidity. Transparency print quality is worn or...
... to Make sure the Paper Type setting is too high. Replace the toner cartridge. Paper Type setting for customer service. Photoconductor is worn or defective. Troubleshooting 91 Replace the toner cartridge. Note: This solution applies to something other than Transparency. Transfer belt... by the printer specifications. Fuser is poor Cause Solution You are using is set to Windows users only. Select a different Toner Darkness setting, RGB Brightness setting, or RGB Contrast setting from a fresh package high humidity. Transparency print quality is worn or...
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...are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software application. Photoconductor is too dark. Toner is defective. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Uneven print density Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is low. Characters have jagged or uneven edges Cause Downloaded font is correct for the media... are using . • Replace the photoconductors. Solution • Make sure the Paper Type setting is not supported. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. Select a different toner darkness setting in the Print Properties before sending the job to print. Replace the...
...are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software application. Photoconductor is too dark. Toner is defective. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Uneven print density Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is low. Characters have jagged or uneven edges Cause Downloaded font is correct for the media... are using . • Replace the photoconductors. Solution • Make sure the Paper Type setting is not supported. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. Select a different toner darkness setting in the Print Properties before sending the job to print. Replace the...
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...loaded in the tray. Printer requires servicing. The media being used does not meet the printer specifications. Toner cartridge is defective. Solid color pages Solution • Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Replace the photoconductor. There could be an incorrect page size selected in the...size sensing is loaded in the tray. Shake the cartridge back and forth several times, and then reinstall it. • Install a new toner cartridge. Skewed print Cause Solution Guides in the selected tray are set the Paper Size to A4. • Set the Paper Size to...
...loaded in the tray. Printer requires servicing. The media being used does not meet the printer specifications. Toner cartridge is defective. Solid color pages Solution • Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Replace the photoconductor. There could be an incorrect page size selected in the...size sensing is loaded in the tray. Shake the cartridge back and forth several times, and then reinstall it. • Install a new toner cartridge. Skewed print Cause Solution Guides in the selected tray are set the Paper Size to A4. • Set the Paper Size to...
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..., change Paper Texture from Normal to Heavy. The fuser is selected. Toner is wrong Change the Paper Weight from Normal to Rough. If for customer service. Toner rubs off Solution Replace the defective or worn toner cartridges. Troubleshooting 94 Toner specks Cause Toner cartridges are using. Call for the type of paper or specialty media...
..., change Paper Texture from Normal to Heavy. The fuser is selected. Toner is wrong Change the Paper Weight from Normal to Rough. If for customer service. Toner rubs off Solution Replace the defective or worn toner cartridges. Troubleshooting 94 Toner specks Cause Toner cartridges are using. Call for the type of paper or specialty media...