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...paper you are followed when evaluating new paper stock. The printer does not support duplex printing on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/ publications. Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect ...the tendency of media to 24 lb bond) grain long. If the paper is acceptable for laser printers. • The duplex unit only supports certain sizes and types of print media. Moisture content...long paper. Paper • For the best print quality, use it is too rough, the toner does not fuse to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond). It is recommended that can automatically feed...
...paper you are followed when evaluating new paper stock. The printer does not support duplex printing on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/ publications. Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect ...the tendency of media to 24 lb bond) grain long. If the paper is acceptable for laser printers. • The duplex unit only supports certain sizes and types of print media. Moisture content...long paper. Paper • For the best print quality, use it is too rough, the toner does not fuse to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond). It is recommended that can automatically feed...
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... Printed letterhead facedown Duplex (two-sided) printing from Printed letterhead face up to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser printers. Transparencies Feed transparencies from Printed letterhead face down Manual feeder Top of page The top edge of the tray. Straighten the edges ... 15 Try a sample of the tray. Do not fold or crease the paper. Inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Page orientation is placed at the front of any transparencies being considered for use with the logo is properly loaded in the source. ...
... Printed letterhead facedown Duplex (two-sided) printing from Printed letterhead face up to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser printers. Transparencies Feed transparencies from Printed letterhead face down Manual feeder Top of page The top edge of the tray. Straighten the edges ... 15 Try a sample of the tray. Do not fold or crease the paper. Inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Page orientation is placed at the front of any transparencies being considered for use with the logo is properly loaded in the source. ...
User's Guide
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... ready to use them. In the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com, or contact the place where you bought your printer. Selecting Status / Supplies on the control panel unless the printer is printing or in your toner cartridge. Maintaining the printer 36 In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at 1-800-539-6275 for...
... ready to use them. In the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com, or contact the place where you bought your printer. Selecting Status / Supplies on the control panel unless the printer is printing or in your toner cartridge. Maintaining the printer 36 In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at 1-800-539-6275 for...
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...12 Up, and 16 Up. Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com, or contact the place where you can cancel the job. Maintaining the printer Conserving supplies Several settings in your application software or on the display let you adjust... the level of toner released on a sheet of print media. Supply Toner Print media Menu selection item What the setting does Toner...
...12 Up, and 16 Up. Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com, or contact the place where you can cancel the job. Maintaining the printer Conserving supplies Several settings in your application software or on the display let you adjust... the level of toner released on a sheet of print media. Supply Toner Print media Menu selection item What the setting does Toner...
User's Guide
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..., and New Zealand. 6 Designed for use only in Latin America. Ordering supplies 38 You can print a few hundred pages after the 88 Toner Low message appears. Maintaining the printer Ordering a toner cartridge Part number Description Average cartridge yield World Wide E250X22G Photoconductor kit Up to have a new cartridge available when the current one...
..., and New Zealand. 6 Designed for use only in Latin America. Ordering supplies 38 You can print a few hundred pages after the 88 Toner Low message appears. Maintaining the printer Ordering a toner cartridge Part number Description Average cartridge yield World Wide E250X22G Photoconductor kit Up to have a new cartridge available when the current one...
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Maintaining the printer Changing a toner cartridge 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press the button on the base of the printer to remove the toner cartridge. 1 2 Ordering supplies 39 a Press the release button on the left side of the print cartridge assembly. b Grasp the handle, pulling up and out to release and lower the front door. 3 Remove the toner cartridge.
Maintaining the printer Changing a toner cartridge 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press the button on the base of the printer to remove the toner cartridge. 1 2 Ordering supplies 39 a Press the release button on the left side of the print cartridge assembly. b Grasp the handle, pulling up and out to release and lower the front door. 3 Remove the toner cartridge.
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... Warning message appears. The toner cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 7 Close the front door. 8 Turn the printer back on the tracks of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go. For more information, see Recycling Lexmark products on page 44. ...5 Firmly shake the toner cartridge in all directions to Lexmark for recycling. You can use the...
... Warning message appears. The toner cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 7 Close the front door. 8 Turn the printer back on the tracks of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go. For more information, see Recycling Lexmark products on page 44. ...5 Firmly shake the toner cartridge in all directions to Lexmark for recycling. You can use the...
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b Lower the front door. c Grasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out. Note: Do not press the button on the print cartridge assembly 1 2 3 Place the print cartridge assembly on the left side of the printer to direct light for an extended period of time....a Press the button on a flat, clean surface. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer offc 2 Remove the print cartridge assembly. Maintaining the printer Changing a photoconductor kit Warning: When replacing a photoconductor kit, do not leave the new photoconductor kit exposed to release ...
b Lower the front door. c Grasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out. Note: Do not press the button on the print cartridge assembly 1 2 3 Place the print cartridge assembly on the left side of the printer to direct light for an extended period of time....a Press the button on a flat, clean surface. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer offc 2 Remove the print cartridge assembly. Maintaining the printer Changing a photoconductor kit Warning: When replacing a photoconductor kit, do not leave the new photoconductor kit exposed to release ...
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b Grasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out. 1 2 4 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. 5 Install the toner cartridge into place when correctly installed. Maintaining the printer 3 Remove the toner cartridge: a Press the button on the tracks of the print cartridge assembly. Ordering supplies 42 The cartridge clicks into the new print cartridge assembly by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the base of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go.
b Grasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out. 1 2 4 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. 5 Install the toner cartridge into place when correctly installed. Maintaining the printer 3 Remove the toner cartridge: a Press the button on the tracks of the print cartridge assembly. Ordering supplies 42 The cartridge clicks into the new print cartridge assembly by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the base of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go.
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...The jam message indicates the area where the jam occurred. Open Rear Door 241, 242 Paper Jam - Check tray 251 Paper Jam - Open the rear printer exit, and remove the jammed print media. 6 Clearing jams By carefully selecting print media and loading it is best to clear the entire paper path... exit, and remove the jammed print media. Clearing jams 45 Open the front door, remove the toner cartridge, and remove the jammed print media. If jams do Open the front door, remove the toner cartridge, and remove the jammed print media. however, the Auto setting does not guarantee the page ...
...The jam message indicates the area where the jam occurred. Open Rear Door 241, 242 Paper Jam - Check tray 251 Paper Jam - Open the rear printer exit, and remove the jammed print media. 6 Clearing jams By carefully selecting print media and loading it is best to clear the entire paper path... exit, and remove the jammed print media. Clearing jams 45 Open the front door, remove the toner cartridge, and remove the jammed print media. If jams do Open the front door, remove the toner cartridge, and remove the jammed print media. however, the Auto setting does not guarantee the page ...
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... print media is being used. If the problem continues, contact the Lexmark Customer Support Center at http://support.lexmark.com. Solving print quality problems 56 Problem Print is installed correctly. Action • The toner may have a printer part that is within the printer specifications. Toner appears on the back of the job to be low. •...
... print media is being used. If the problem continues, contact the Lexmark Customer Support Center at http://support.lexmark.com. Solving print quality problems 56 Problem Print is installed correctly. Action • The toner may have a printer part that is within the printer specifications. Toner appears on the back of the job to be low. •...
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... kit. • Check the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge to 600 dpi, 1200 dpi, or 2400 Image Q. • Enable Enhance Fine Lines. • If you are using downloaded fonts, verify the fonts are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software application. Printing... is white. Note: Macintosh computer users should make sure the ink can withstand temperatures of 210°C (410°F). • Replace the photoconductor kit or toner cartridge. Troubleshooting Problem Entire page...
... kit. • Check the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge to 600 dpi, 1200 dpi, or 2400 Image Q. • Enable Enhance Fine Lines. • If you are using downloaded fonts, verify the fonts are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software application. Printing... is white. Note: Macintosh computer users should make sure the ink can withstand temperatures of 210°C (410°F). • Replace the photoconductor kit or toner cartridge. Troubleshooting Problem Entire page...
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... prints, but the top and • Make sure the Paper Size setting in the Paper menu is skewed or inappropriately slanted. Change the Toner Darkness setting in the Quality menu. • Adjust the Brightness to a darker setting. • Adjust the Contrast to a darker setting.... photoconductor kit. Action Check the photoconductor kit to see if it is • Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. Gray background prints. • The Toner Darkness setting may be too dark. Some of the print is printed in black. Replace the photoconductor kit. the sides...
... prints, but the top and • Make sure the Paper Size setting in the Paper menu is skewed or inappropriately slanted. Change the Toner Darkness setting in the Quality menu. • Adjust the Brightness to a darker setting. • Adjust the Contrast to a darker setting.... photoconductor kit. Action Check the photoconductor kit to see if it is • Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. Gray background prints. • The Toner Darkness setting may be too dark. Some of the print is printed in black. Replace the photoconductor kit. the sides...
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... Enhancer Purpose Values To select printed output resolution 600 dpi 1200 dpi 2400 Image Quality* Lightens or darkens printed output and 1-10 conserves toner 8* is the default setting. In the driver, disable the check box. Solving print quality problems 59 In the driver, enable the check...settings. Select a lower number to images Auto Off* † Values marked by an asterisk (*) are available on the driver and on the printer Embedded Web Server (EWS) interface. Enhances the quality of small fonts Off* Fonts Only Fonts/Images In addition, the Enhance Fine Lines and ...
... Enhancer Purpose Values To select printed output resolution 600 dpi 1200 dpi 2400 Image Quality* Lightens or darkens printed output and 1-10 conserves toner 8* is the default setting. In the driver, disable the check box. Solving print quality problems 59 In the driver, enable the check...settings. Select a lower number to images Auto Off* † Values marked by an asterisk (*) are available on the driver and on the printer Embedded Web Server (EWS) interface. Enhances the quality of small fonts Off* Fonts Only Fonts/Images In addition, the Enhance Fine Lines and ...
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... Sockets Layer) allows for Secure mode and confidential communication with MVP. To connect to the SSL port instead of the default HTTP port. The printer minimizes waste (toner, paper, energy) while maintaining acceptable print quality. If a password has already been set the system password: 1 Open your Web browser. You can select the...
... Sockets Layer) allows for Secure mode and confidential communication with MVP. To connect to the SSL port instead of the default HTTP port. The printer minimizes waste (toner, paper, energy) while maintaining acceptable print quality. If a password has already been set the system password: 1 Open your Web browser. You can select the...
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...NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. Notices 67 The laser system and printer are responsible for repair or replacement (at http://support.lexmark.com. For customers outside of Lexmark specifications • Refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture by a third party of ... U.S. For products no longer covered by Lexmark). The printer contains internally a Class IIIb (3b) laser that came with the printer shall end earlier if it was intended. If you present this product does not function as toners and inks), software, or interfaces not furnished...
...NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. Notices 67 The laser system and printer are responsible for repair or replacement (at http://support.lexmark.com. For customers outside of Lexmark specifications • Refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture by a third party of ... U.S. For products no longer covered by Lexmark). The printer contains internally a Class IIIb (3b) laser that came with the printer shall end earlier if it was intended. If you present this product does not function as toners and inks), software, or interfaces not furnished...
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...tray adjustment 20 photoconductor ordering 40 photoconductor kit changing 41 recycling 44 Power Saver, adjusting 62 preprinted forms 15 print cartridge See toner cartridge Print media guidelines 13 print media jams avoiding 18 print media specifications characteristics 13 Printing 19 problems control panel 52 blank... information 2 security 63 sending a job to print 25 Simple Network Management Protocol 64 supplies maintenance kit 43 recycling 44 toner cartridge 38 T toner cartridge changing 39 ordering 38 recycling 44 transparencies loading input tray 19 V verify print 28 W warranty 67, 68 70
...tray adjustment 20 photoconductor ordering 40 photoconductor kit changing 41 recycling 44 Power Saver, adjusting 62 preprinted forms 15 print cartridge See toner cartridge Print media guidelines 13 print media jams avoiding 18 print media specifications characteristics 13 Printing 19 problems control panel 52 blank... information 2 security 63 sending a job to print 25 Simple Network Management Protocol 64 supplies maintenance kit 43 recycling 44 toner cartridge 38 T toner cartridge changing 39 ordering 38 recycling 44 transparencies loading input tray 19 V verify print 28 W warranty 67, 68 70
Menus and Messages
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...how long the Ready message is displayed before it goes into a reduced power state Disabled 1...240 Toner Alarm Controls whether the printer sounds an Off alarm when the printer requires operator intervention On* No changes in all resolutions. Note: The engine prints at a slower ... choice with Energy Conserve set to Off. Select a value to On. On*-Printer will display a warning and continue printing pages. Using printer menus Menu selection Eco-Mode Purpose The printer minimizes waste (toner, paper, energy) while maintaining acceptable print quality. Values Off* Energy Quiet Mode...
...how long the Ready message is displayed before it goes into a reduced power state Disabled 1...240 Toner Alarm Controls whether the printer sounds an Off alarm when the printer requires operator intervention On* No changes in all resolutions. Note: The engine prints at a slower ... choice with Energy Conserve set to Off. Select a value to On. On*-Printer will display a warning and continue printing pages. Using printer menus Menu selection Eco-Mode Purpose The printer minimizes waste (toner, paper, energy) while maintaining acceptable print quality. Values Off* Energy Quiet Mode...
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...Print Resolution Toner Darkness Purpose Selects printed output resolution Lightens or darkens printed output Values 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q* 1-10 Small Font Enhancer Enhances the quality of small fonts Off* Fonts Only Fonts/Images Lets the printer choose between ...the results differ depending on the number Vertical of images and whether the images are portrait or landscape in orientation. Using printer menus Menu selection Multipage Order Purpose Values Determines the positioning of multiple Horizontal* page images when using Multipage Print Solid Quality...
...Print Resolution Toner Darkness Purpose Selects printed output resolution Lightens or darkens printed output Values 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q* 1-10 Small Font Enhancer Enhances the quality of small fonts Off* Fonts Only Fonts/Images Lets the printer choose between ...the results differ depending on the number Vertical of images and whether the images are portrait or landscape in orientation. Using printer menus Menu selection Multipage Order Purpose Values Determines the positioning of multiple Horizontal* page images when using Multipage Print Solid Quality...
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... on the hard disk. Control codes are deleted. A higher value increases the brightness of the display, a lower value decreases the brightness of toner on a page. Percent coverage is the default setting. Clears the contents of the control panel display 1 - 10 User-defined settings remain. ..., a lower value makes the display appear darker. 5* is not defective. Note: All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and symbol sets) in printer memory (RAM) are not executed. The estimate is printed on the flash memory card Note: This option is only available if a flash memory ...
... on the hard disk. Control codes are deleted. A higher value increases the brightness of the display, a lower value decreases the brightness of toner on a page. Percent coverage is the default setting. Clears the contents of the control panel display 1 - 10 User-defined settings remain. ..., a lower value makes the display appear darker. 5* is not defective. Note: All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and symbol sets) in printer memory (RAM) are not executed. The estimate is printed on the flash memory card Note: This option is only available if a flash memory ...