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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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Learning about supplies, such as Toner Low. • Show-me screens-Provide instructions for resolving common printer errors. Press or to scroll through values or text that communicate information about the ...
Learning about supplies, such as Toner Low. • Show-me screens-Provide instructions for resolving common printer errors. Press or to scroll through values or text that communicate information about the ...
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Curl Curl is too rough, toner cannot fuse to 48 hours before printing by storing it is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. however, smoothness between 100 and 300 Sheffield ...
Curl Curl is too rough, toner cannot fuse to 48 hours before printing by storing it is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. however, smoothness between 100 and 300 Sheffield ...
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... to 180°C (356°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. The ink must be adjusted with rough or heavily textured surfaces. mixing results in toner. Use inks that has been cut or trimmed by the resin in jams. • Do not use media that are specifically designed for laser printers...
... to 180°C (356°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. The ink must be adjusted with rough or heavily textured surfaces. mixing results in toner. Use inks that has been cut or trimmed by the resin in jams. • Do not use media that are specifically designed for laser printers...
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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 appear. 4 Press until Exit Config Menu appears, and then press . The print quality test pages print. 5 Press until Prt Quality...
... 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 appear. 4 Press until Exit Config Menu appears, and then press . The print quality test pages print. 5 Press until Prt Quality...
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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. Remove all three color toner cartridges. 8 Place the toner cartridges in a clean, sturdy box. 9 Close the lower door. Printing 53
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...you are ready to use them. Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to print the alignment page. Do not expose supplies to conserve toner and paper. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for a listing of menus and supply status messages. • The IP address of ...menu, Quality menu, and Finishing menu in the Menus and Messages Guide. Store supplies right side up in the address bar of the toner cartridges. Conserving supplies There are some settings that you can check the status of printer supplies anytime using: • The control panel ...
...you are ready to use them. Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to print the alignment page. Do not expose supplies to conserve toner and paper. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for a listing of menus and supply status messages. • The IP address of ...menu, Quality menu, and Finishing menu in the Menus and Messages Guide. Store supplies right side up in the address bar of the toner cartridges. Conserving supplies There are some settings that you can check the status of printer supplies anytime using: • The control panel ...
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...the printhead lenses or they may be damaged. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridges. 6 Close the doors. Maintaining the printer 70 Warning: To avoid overexposing the photoconductors, do not remove the photoconductors for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in your area. Submitting Selection appears. 9 .... 7 From the printed sheet, find the straightest of compressed air. 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 print quality problems" on page...
...the printhead lenses or they may be damaged. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridges. 6 Close the doors. Maintaining the printer 70 Warning: To avoid overexposing the photoconductors, do not remove the photoconductors for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in your area. Submitting Selection appears. 9 .... 7 From the printed sheet, find the straightest of compressed air. 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 print quality problems" on page...
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... the printer 71 or A4-size plain paper. Once the printed text and graphics remain faded, replace the specified toner cartridge. The recommended toner cartridges specifically designed for printer supplies assume printing on the control panel or when the print becomes faded, first try...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. Ordering toner cartridges When 88 Cyan cartridge low, 88 Magenta...
... the printer 71 or A4-size plain paper. Once the printed text and graphics remain faded, replace the specified toner cartridge. The recommended toner cartridges specifically designed for printer supplies assume printing on the control panel or when the print becomes faded, first try...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. Ordering toner cartridges When 88 Cyan cartridge low, 88 Magenta...
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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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...the sides of the printer to lift it safely. Use the handholds on order. Maintaining the printer 73 Part number C52025X Part name Waste toner box Ordering a fuser When Fuser Life Warning appears, replace the fuser soon. Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage: ...least two people to lift it , and make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you need to order a replacement waste toner box. Part number C53030X C53034X Part name Photoconductor Unit Photoconductor Unit, Multi-Pack Moving the printer Before moving the printer. When Replace Fuser ...
...the sides of the printer to lift it safely. Use the handholds on order. Maintaining the printer 73 Part number C52025X Part name Waste toner box Ordering a fuser When Fuser Life Warning appears, replace the fuser soon. Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage: ...least two people to lift it , and make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you need to order a replacement waste toner box. Part number C53030X C53034X Part name Photoconductor Unit Photoconductor Unit, Multi-Pack Moving the printer Before moving the printer. When Replace Fuser ...
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..., adjust the color alignment again. 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...
..., adjust the color alignment again. 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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... 89 Replace the photoconductor units. Replace the transfer belt. Fuser 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. • If the problem is defective or worn... back of the page, replace the transfer belt. Photoconductors may be defective. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. Photoconductors are dirty. Dark lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge(s), photoconductor, or transfer belt is defective. Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly ...
... 89 Replace the photoconductor units. Replace the transfer belt. Fuser 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. • If the problem is defective or worn... back of the page, replace the transfer belt. Photoconductors may be defective. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. Photoconductors are dirty. Dark lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge(s), photoconductor, or transfer belt is defective. Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly ...
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...sure the media you load in the Quality menu. Streaked vertical lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Solution Toner is smeared before fusing to the If media is incorrect. • Select a different Toner Darkness setting, RGB Brightness setting, or RGB Contrast setting from Print Properties before sending the job to... Windows users only. • Adjust the color quality settings in the trays is low. Print is too light Cause Solution Toner Darkness setting is too light, RGB Brightness setting is too bright, or RGB Contrast setting is stiff, try feeding from media.
...sure the media you load in the Quality menu. Streaked vertical lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Solution Toner is smeared before fusing to the If media is incorrect. • Select a different Toner Darkness setting, RGB Brightness setting, or RGB Contrast setting from Print Properties before sending the job to... Windows users only. • Adjust the color quality settings in the trays is low. Print is too light Cause Solution Toner Darkness setting is too light, RGB Brightness setting is too bright, or RGB Contrast setting is stiff, try feeding from media.
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...does not meet the printer Use only transparencies recommended by the printer specifications. Note: This solution applies to Windows users only. Toner is worn or defective. Replace the photoconductor. Troubleshooting 91 Fuser is in the paper path. Replace the fuser. Solution Reinstall ...or replace the cartridge. into the paper tray. Replace the toner cartridge. Fuser is too high. Paper Weight settings match the type of media you are using. Print is too dark Cause ...
...does not meet the printer Use only transparencies recommended by the printer specifications. Note: This solution applies to Windows users only. Toner is worn or defective. Replace the photoconductor. Troubleshooting 91 Fuser is in the paper path. Replace the fuser. Solution Reinstall ...or replace the cartridge. into the paper tray. Replace the toner cartridge. Fuser is too high. Paper Weight settings match the type of media you are using. Print is too dark Cause ...
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.... Solution If you are using downloaded fonts, verify the fonts are not functioning properly. Toner is too dark. Gray background Example Cause Solution Toner darkness setting is low. Replace the photoconductor. Select a different toner darkness setting in the Print Properties before sending the job to print. Solution • Make ...supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software application. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Uneven print density Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is correct for the media you are using . • Replace the photoconductors.
.... Solution If you are using downloaded fonts, verify the fonts are not functioning properly. Toner is too dark. Gray background Example Cause Solution Toner darkness setting is low. Replace the photoconductor. Select a different toner darkness setting in the Print Properties before sending the job to print. Solution • Make ...supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software application. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Uneven print density Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Toner cartridge is correct for the media you are using . • Replace the photoconductors.
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...is loaded in the tray. Cause Photoconductor is low. Troubleshooting 93 size loaded. Solid color pages Solution • Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Replace the photoconductor. Clipped images Cause Solution Guides in the selected tray are set the Paper Size to... A4-size paper into the selected tray but you loaded a different size paper in a tray. Toner cartridge is defective. Replace the toner cartridge. Photoconductor is defective or empty. Solution Remove and then reinstall the photoconductor. Call for the size loaded.
...is loaded in the tray. Cause Photoconductor is low. Troubleshooting 93 size loaded. Solid color pages Solution • Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Replace the photoconductor. Clipped images Cause Solution Guides in the selected tray are set the Paper Size to... A4-size paper into the selected tray but you loaded a different size paper in a tray. Toner cartridge is defective. Replace the toner cartridge. Photoconductor is defective or empty. Solution Remove and then reinstall the photoconductor. Call for the size loaded.
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... Paper has been stored in a high humidity environment. • Load paper from Normal to Rough. The Paper Weight setting in the media path. Toner is selected. Make sure the correct Media Type is in the Paper Menu is being used . The fuser is worn or defective. are worn or... defective. Toner rubs off Solution Replace the defective or worn toner cartridges. necessary, change Paper Texture from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you match the...
... Paper has been stored in a high humidity environment. • Load paper from Normal to Rough. The Paper Weight setting in the media path. Toner is selected. Make sure the correct Media Type is in the Paper Menu is being used . The fuser is worn or defective. are worn or... defective. Toner rubs off Solution Replace the defective or worn toner cartridges. necessary, change Paper Texture from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you match the...