Menus and Messages Guide
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... are set to Auto, then exit the menus to clear the message and continue printing. Install a toner cartridge that tracks wear on the photoconductor. The printer is resetting the counter that is waiting for the message to print the contents of Job command, a Form Feed command, or additional data. • Press ...
... are set to Auto, then exit the menus to clear the message and continue printing. Install a toner cartridge that tracks wear on the photoconductor. The printer is resetting the counter that is waiting for the message to print the contents of Job command, a Form Feed command, or additional data. • Press ...
Menus and Messages Guide
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...Replace the maintenance items and if necessary, reset the printer maintenance counter. Understanding printer messages Message 58 Too many trays attached 80 Scheduled maintenance 81 Engine Code CFC Failure 84 Photoconduct life warning 84 Replace Photoconductor 84 PC unit abnormal 88 Toner low 200 Paper ...printing. 1 Clear the paper path. 2 Press to resume printing. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the power cord from the host. • To clear the message, and continue printing, press . • Replace the photoconductor unit. • To clear the message, and continue printing, press . •...
...Replace the maintenance items and if necessary, reset the printer maintenance counter. Understanding printer messages Message 58 Too many trays attached 80 Scheduled maintenance 81 Engine Code CFC Failure 84 Photoconduct life warning 84 Replace Photoconductor 84 PC unit abnormal 88 Toner low 200 Paper ...printing. 1 Clear the paper path. 2 Press to resume printing. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the power cord from the host. • To clear the message, and continue printing, press . • Replace the photoconductor unit. • To clear the message, and continue printing, press . •...
Quick Reference
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Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Complex page Continue Toner Low / Error Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Cancel job/ Reset printer Load print media Load manual feeder Toner low Toner cartridge region mismatch Photoconductor kit life warning Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop) Programming engine code/ Programming system code Understanding the control panel lights 4
Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Complex page Continue Toner Low / Error Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Cancel job/ Reset printer Load print media Load manual feeder Toner low Toner cartridge region mismatch Photoconductor kit life warning Replace photoconductor (printer hard stop) Programming engine code/ Programming system code Understanding the control panel lights 4
User's Guide
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Contents Chapter 1: Learning about the printer 5 Printer overview ...5 Understanding the control panel ...8 Chapter 2: Understanding print media guidelines 10 What types of print media can be loaded? ...10 Selecting print ... 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer 33 Recognizing installed options ...34 Chapter 5: Maintaining the printer 35 Storing supplies ...35 Conserving supplies ...35 Ordering supplies ...35 Photoconductor kit end-of-life ...39 Maintenance kit ...42 Recycling Lexmark products ...42 Chapter 6: Clearing jams 43 Identifying jams ...43 Understanding jam messages ...43 Clearing...
Contents Chapter 1: Learning about the printer 5 Printer overview ...5 Understanding the control panel ...8 Chapter 2: Understanding print media guidelines 10 What types of print media can be loaded? ...10 Selecting print ... 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer 33 Recognizing installed options ...34 Chapter 5: Maintaining the printer 35 Storing supplies ...35 Conserving supplies ...35 Ordering supplies ...35 Photoconductor kit end-of-life ...39 Maintenance kit ...42 Recycling Lexmark products ...42 Chapter 6: Clearing jams 43 Identifying jams ...43 Understanding jam messages ...43 Clearing...
User's Guide
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... recommended supplies specifically designed for the printer are: Part number Description Average cartridge yield* World Wide E250X22G Photoconductor kit 30,000 standard pages† For the USA and Canada1 E250A21A Toner Cartridge 3,500 standard pages1 E250A11A Return Program Toner Cartridge 3,500 standard pages1 ...
... recommended supplies specifically designed for the printer are: Part number Description Average cartridge yield* World Wide E250X22G Photoconductor kit 30,000 standard pages† For the USA and Canada1 E250A21A Toner Cartridge 3,500 standard pages1 E250A11A Return Program Toner Cartridge 3,500 standard pages1 ...
User's Guide
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... (default is displayed when the printer reaches this point and displays the message 84 Photoconductor Life Warning. To avoid having the printer stop operating, replace the photoconductor kit when you should order a new photoconductor kit. Ordering a photoconductor kit When the 84 Photoconduct life...toner cartridge by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with your photoconductor kit. The message 84 Replace Photoconductor is Off), the printer automatically notifies you before the photoconductor kit reaches this point. For more information, see the instruction sheet that...
... (default is displayed when the printer reaches this point and displays the message 84 Photoconductor Life Warning. To avoid having the printer stop operating, replace the photoconductor kit when you should order a new photoconductor kit. Ordering a photoconductor kit When the 84 Photoconduct life...toner cartridge by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with your photoconductor kit. The message 84 Replace Photoconductor is Off), the printer automatically notifies you before the photoconductor kit reaches this point. For more information, see the instruction sheet that...
User's Guide
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... -life 40 b Lower the front door. b Grasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out. Photoconductor kit end-of time. Maintaining the printer Changing a photoconductor kit Warning: When replacing a photoconductor kit, do not leave the new photoconductor kit exposed to release the front door. c Grasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out...
... -life 40 b Lower the front door. b Grasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out. Photoconductor kit end-of time. Maintaining the printer Changing a photoconductor kit Warning: When replacing a photoconductor kit, do not leave the new photoconductor kit exposed to release the front door. c Grasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out...
User's Guide
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... assembly with the green arrows on page26. For more information, see the instruction sheet that shipped with the new photoconductor kit). Maintaining the printer 5 Install the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the tracks of the... photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go . 7 Close the front door. 8 Turn the printer back on. 9 Reset the photoconductor counter (see Printing the menu settings page on the tracks in the...
... assembly with the green arrows on page26. For more information, see the instruction sheet that shipped with the new photoconductor kit). Maintaining the printer 5 Install the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the tracks of the... photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go . 7 Close the front door. 8 Turn the printer back on. 9 Reset the photoconductor counter (see Printing the menu settings page on the tracks in the...
User's Guide
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... the Paper Weight and Paper Texture settings in the following table may have a printer part that is too light. For more details, see Understanding print media guidelines on the • Replace the photoconductor kit. page. Action • The toner in the toner cartridge may be ...lexmark.com . Toner appears on the transfer roll. Toner smears, or print comes off the page. • If you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not load print media that requires adjustment or replacement. Toner fog or background • Check the photoconductor kit to run the printer...
... the Paper Weight and Paper Texture settings in the following table may have a printer part that is too light. For more details, see Understanding print media guidelines on the • Replace the photoconductor kit. page. Action • The toner in the toner cartridge may be ...lexmark.com . Toner appears on the transfer roll. Toner smears, or print comes off the page. • If you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not load print media that requires adjustment or replacement. Toner fog or background • Check the photoconductor kit to run the printer...
User's Guide
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...• Change the Brightness setting in the Quality menu. • Change the Contrast setting in the application. Printing is removed from the photoconductor kit. • Check the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge to 600 dpi, 1200 dpi, or 2400 Image Q. • Enable Enhance Fine Lines. • If you... have jagged or uneven edges. • Change the Print Resolution setting in the Quality menu to be sure they are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the application. Streaks appear on the page. • If you are using preprinted forms, make sure the lines...
...• Change the Brightness setting in the Quality menu. • Change the Contrast setting in the application. Printing is removed from the photoconductor kit. • Check the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge to 600 dpi, 1200 dpi, or 2400 Image Q. • Enable Enhance Fine Lines. • If you... have jagged or uneven edges. • Change the Print Resolution setting in the Quality menu to be sure they are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the application. Streaks appear on the page. • If you are using preprinted forms, make sure the lines...
User's Guide
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... • Make sure the margins are set to the proper positions for the loaded print media size. Replace the photoconductor kit. Transparency print quality is poor. • Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. • Make sure the Paper Type setting in the Paper menu is correct. The job prints, but...
... • Make sure the margins are set to the proper positions for the loaded print media size. Replace the photoconductor kit. Transparency print quality is poor. • Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. • Make sure the Paper Type setting in the Paper menu is correct. The job prints, but...
User's Guide
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...39 ordering 39 recycling 42 preprinted forms 13 print cartridge See toner cartridge print media jams avoiding 17 print media specifications 11 printer settings 7 printhead lens, cleaning 59 printing 18 problems control panel 51 blank 51 displays black diamonds 51 incorrect characters print 52...sending a job to print 24 Simple Network Management Protocol 63 supplies conserving 35 recycling 42 storing 35 supplies ordering maintenance kit 42 photoconductor kit 39 toner cartridge 37 system board accessing 28 system password setting 63 T toner cartridge changing 37 ordering 37 recycling 42 ...
...39 ordering 39 recycling 42 preprinted forms 13 print cartridge See toner cartridge print media jams avoiding 17 print media specifications 11 printer settings 7 printhead lens, cleaning 59 printing 18 problems control panel 51 blank 51 displays black diamonds 51 incorrect characters print 52...sending a job to print 24 Simple Network Management Protocol 63 supplies conserving 35 recycling 42 storing 35 supplies ordering maintenance kit 42 photoconductor kit 39 toner cartridge 37 system board accessing 28 system password setting 63 T toner cartridge changing 37 ordering 37 recycling 42 ...