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...secondary error light sequences...28 Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences 34 Understanding the printer configuration menus...38 Printing the printer settings configuration sheet ...38 Loading paper and specialty media 40 Setting the paper size ...name...49 Contents 2 Contents Safety information 7 Learning about the printer 8 Finding information about the printer...8 Printer configurations...9 Understanding the printer control panel...12 Additional printer setup 14 Selecting a location for the printer...14 Installing internal options...15 Accessing the system board to install...
...secondary error light sequences...28 Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences 34 Understanding the printer configuration menus...38 Printing the printer settings configuration sheet ...38 Loading paper and specialty media 40 Setting the paper size ...name...49 Contents 2 Contents Safety information 7 Learning about the printer 8 Finding information about the printer...8 Printer configurations...9 Understanding the printer control panel...12 Additional printer setup 14 Selecting a location for the printer...14 Installing internal options...15 Accessing the system board to install...
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......53 Supported paper sizes, types, and weights...54 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...54 Paper sizes supported by the printer ...55 Printing 57 Printing a document...57 Printing on both sides of the paper...58 Printer models and printing on both sides of the paper 58 Printing on both sides of... Printing the menu settings and network setup pages ...63 Printing the print quality test pages ...64 Setting Jam Recovery...65 Canceling a print job...65 Understanding printer menus 67 Menus on the Embedded Web Server...67 Using the Embedded Web Server...68 Installing the Local...
......53 Supported paper sizes, types, and weights...54 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...54 Paper sizes supported by the printer ...55 Printing 57 Printing a document...57 Printing on both sides of the paper...58 Printer models and printing on both sides of the paper 58 Printing on both sides of... Printing the menu settings and network setup pages ...63 Printing the print quality test pages ...64 Setting Jam Recovery...65 Canceling a print job...65 Understanding printer menus 67 Menus on the Embedded Web Server...67 Using the Embedded Web Server...68 Installing the Local...
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... Ordering supplies...101 Ordering toner cartridges...101 Ordering a photoconductor kit ...102 Replacing supplies...102 Replacing the toner cartridge ...102 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...104 Recycling Lexmark products...107 Moving the printer...107 Before moving the printer ...107 Moving the printer to another location...107 Contents 4
... Ordering supplies...101 Ordering toner cartridges...101 Ordering a photoconductor kit ...102 Replacing supplies...102 Replacing the toner cartridge ...102 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...104 Recycling Lexmark products...107 Moving the printer...107 Before moving the printer ...107 Moving the printer to another location...107 Contents 4
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...default settings...108 Checking the device status...109 Viewing reports...109 Restricting access to printer menus...110 Setting up e-mail alerts...110 Configuring supply notifications...111 Copying printer settings to other printers...111 Clearing jams 113 Avoiding jams...113 Accessing jam areas...114 Understanding jam ... from Tray 2...122 Clearing jams in the manual feeder...123 Clearing jams behind the rear door...124 Troubleshooting 126 Solving basic printer problems...126 Solving printing problems...126 Jobs do not print...126 Multiple-language PDFs do not print...127 Job takes longer than...
...default settings...108 Checking the device status...109 Viewing reports...109 Restricting access to printer menus...110 Setting up e-mail alerts...110 Configuring supply notifications...111 Copying printer settings to other printers...111 Clearing jams 113 Avoiding jams...113 Accessing jam areas...114 Understanding jam ... from Tray 2...122 Clearing jams in the manual feeder...123 Clearing jams behind the rear door...124 Troubleshooting 126 Solving basic printer problems...126 Solving printing problems...126 Jobs do not print...126 Multiple-language PDFs do not print...127 Job takes longer than...
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...CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of specific Lexmark components. If the power cord is not responsible for the use of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all external connections (such as the... be hot. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Lexmark is misused, a risk of the printer to a professional service person. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before removing paper from the wall outlet before proceeding...
...CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of specific Lexmark components. If the power cord is not responsible for the use of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all external connections (such as the... be hot. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Lexmark is misused, a risk of the printer to a professional service person. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before removing paper from the wall outlet before proceeding...
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...-539-6275 Note: For additional information about Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ET) contacting Lexmark, see the printed Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM ET) warranty that came with your printer. 6 Complete the form, and then click Submit Request. instances. 2 Click Technical Support. Learning ...about 5 From the Support Tools section, click contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer. • Mexico: 001-888-377-0063 Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM ET) Note: Telephone numbers...
...-539-6275 Note: For additional information about Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM ET) contacting Lexmark, see the printed Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM ET) warranty that came with your printer. 6 Complete the form, and then click Submit Request. instances. 2 Click Technical Support. Learning ...about 5 From the Support Tools section, click contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty statement that came with your printer. • Mexico: 001-888-377-0063 Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM ET) Note: Telephone numbers...
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Printer configurations Basic model The following illustration shows the printer front with its basic features or parts: 1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Manual feeder door 8 Front door The following illustration shows the printer back with its basic features or parts: Learning about the printer 9
Printer configurations Basic model The following illustration shows the printer front with its basic features or parts: 1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Manual feeder door 8 Front door The following illustration shows the printer back with its basic features or parts: Learning about the printer 9
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Configured models The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 250-sheet drawer: Learning about the printer 10 1 Rear door 2 Ethernet port * 3 USB port 4 Parallel port 5 Printer power cord socket 6 Power button (On/Off switch) 7 Locking device * The Ethernet port is a feature on network models only.
Configured models The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 250-sheet drawer: Learning about the printer 10 1 Rear door 2 Ethernet port * 3 USB port 4 Parallel port 5 Printer power cord socket 6 Power button (On/Off switch) 7 Locking device * The Ethernet port is a feature on network models only.
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1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 250-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 550-sheet drawer: Learning about the printer 11
1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 250-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 550-sheet drawer: Learning about the printer 11
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1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door Understanding the printer control panel The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. Learning about the printer 12
1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door Understanding the printer control panel The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. Learning about the printer 12
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Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Learning about the printer 13
Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Learning about the printer 13
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... latest revision of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators - It is important to: • Make sure airflow in .) Additional printer setup 14 Free from the direct airflow of the ASHRAE 62 standard. • Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface. • Keep the... printer: - Away from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations - Clean, dry, and free of dust • Allow the following recommended amount of space around the printer for the printer, leave enough room to install any options, leave enough ...
... latest revision of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators - It is important to: • Make sure airflow in .) Additional printer setup 14 Free from the direct airflow of the ASHRAE 62 standard. • Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface. • Keep the... printer: - Away from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations - Clean, dry, and free of dust • Allow the following recommended amount of space around the printer for the printer, leave enough room to install any options, leave enough ...
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..., turn them off , and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before touching any cables going to the printer. 1 As you face the printer, the system board door is a feature on the right side. Installing internal options Accessing the system board to locate the... appropriate connector. Touch something metal on the printer before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn the printer off as well and unplug any system board electronic components or connectors. 1 Ethernet connector Note:...
..., turn them off , and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before touching any cables going to the printer. 1 As you face the printer, the system board door is a feature on the right side. Installing internal options Accessing the system board to locate the... appropriate connector. Touch something metal on the printer before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn the printer off as well and unplug any system board electronic components or connectors. 1 Ethernet connector Note:...
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...the memory card: 1 Access the system board. 2 Unpack the memory card. An optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the printer. Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 3 Align the memory card with its connector on the connector open if ...they are not open already. Additional printer setup 16 Warning-Potential Damage: System board electronic components are installing internal options, memory cards, flash memory, or a firmware card after setting ...
...the memory card: 1 Access the system board. 2 Unpack the memory card. An optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the printer. Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 3 Align the memory card with its connector on the connector open if ...they are not open already. Additional printer setup 16 Warning-Potential Damage: System board electronic components are installing internal options, memory cards, flash memory, or a firmware card after setting ...
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... until the latches snap into place. 5 Close the system board door. you are installing an optional drawer after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing 1 Unpack the drawer, and then remove any packing material from... the outside of the drawer. 2 Remove the tray from the support unit. 1 Support unit 2 Tray Additional printer setup 17 CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you can install a 250- or 550-sheet drawer. Installing hardware options Installing a 250- or 550-sheet drawer The...
... until the latches snap into place. 5 Close the system board door. you are installing an optional drawer after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing 1 Unpack the drawer, and then remove any packing material from... the outside of the drawer. 2 Remove the tray from the support unit. 1 Support unit 2 Tray Additional printer setup 17 CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: If you can install a 250- or 550-sheet drawer. Installing hardware options Installing a 250- or 550-sheet drawer The...
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Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer or a network. • For a local connection, use a USB or parallel cable. • For a network connection, use an Ethernet cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet. Additional printer setup 18 3 Remove any packing material and tape from inside the tray. 4 Insert the tray into the support unit. 5 Place the drawer in the location chosen for the printer. 6 Align the printer with the drawer, and then lower the printer into place.
Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer or a network. • For a local connection, use a USB or parallel cable. • For a network connection, use an Ethernet cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet. Additional printer setup 18 3 Remove any packing material and tape from inside the tray. 4 Insert the tray into the support unit. 5 Place the drawer in the location chosen for the printer. 6 Align the printer with the drawer, and then lower the printer into place.
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...For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. The printer software is typically installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to install the software after setup, follow these instructions: For Windows users 1... dialog, click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel port 4 Printer power cord socket Installing printer software A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. 1 Ethernet port Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the screen.
...For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. The printer software is typically installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to install the software after setup, follow these instructions: For Windows users 1... dialog, click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel port 4 Printer power cord socket Installing printer software A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. 1 Ethernet port Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on the screen.
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Additional printer setup 20 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder. 3 Select your printer, and then select your operating system. 4 Download the driver and install the printer software.
Additional printer setup 20 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder. 3 Select your printer, and then select your operating system. 4 Download the driver and install the printer software.
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... the lights are still blinking, contact the manufacturer of your printer. Blinking - Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. Blinking...
... the lights are still blinking, contact the manufacturer of your printer. Blinking - Interpreting the printer control panel lights Understanding the printer control panel light sequences Understanding the primary light sequences Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. Blinking...
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Replace PC Kit - On Send a job to print. On (yellow) Interpreting the printer control panel lights 22 Power Saver - On (green) Send a job to print. Blinking - Ready - Light sequence What you can do Replace the photoconductor kit. Blinking -
Replace PC Kit - On Send a job to print. On (yellow) Interpreting the printer control panel lights 22 Power Saver - On (green) Send a job to print. Blinking - Ready - Light sequence What you can do Replace the photoconductor kit. Blinking -