Clearing Jams Guide
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CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. To reduce the risk of injury from there. 7 Align and reinstall the print cartridge. 8 Close ...
CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. To reduce the risk of injury from there. 7 Align and reinstall the print cartridge. 8 Close ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... computer. Scan was not successful These are possible solutions. Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer These are possible solutions. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. PATTERNS (MOIRÉ) APPEAR...document is working. THE SCANNER GLASS MAY BE DIRTY Clean the scanner glass with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with the scanner. UNWANTED TONER IS IN THE BACKGROUND • Increase the background removal setting. • Adjust the darkness to the printer and the host computer, print ...
... computer. Scan was not successful These are possible solutions. Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer These are possible solutions. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. PATTERNS (MOIRÉ) APPEAR...document is working. THE SCANNER GLASS MAY BE DIRTY Clean the scanner glass with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with the scanner. UNWANTED TONER IS IN THE BACKGROUND • Increase the background removal setting. • Adjust the darkness to the printer and the host computer, print ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... printer answers. VOICE MAIL SERVICE MAY BE INTERFERING WITH THE FAX TRANSMISSION Voice Mail offered through your Web browser. THE TONER MAY BE LOW 88 Cartridge low appears when the toner is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Try one or more of the following : RE-SEND THE DOCUMENT Ask ... the number of the following : 2400 4800 9600 14400 33600 6 Click Submit. 5 Received fax has poor print quality These are possible solutions. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when you have been a problem with modems, or telephone line splitters. Disconnect any jams, and then...
... printer answers. VOICE MAIL SERVICE MAY BE INTERFERING WITH THE FAX TRANSMISSION Voice Mail offered through your Web browser. THE TONER MAY BE LOW 88 Cartridge low appears when the toner is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Try one or more of the following : RE-SEND THE DOCUMENT Ask ... the number of the following : 2400 4800 9600 14400 33600 6 Click Submit. 5 Received fax has poor print quality These are possible solutions. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when you have been a problem with modems, or telephone line splitters. Disconnect any jams, and then...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. 8 Gray background CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu. • For Windows users, change the setting from... and length guides in the Quality menu. If the problem continues, the printer may need to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears, order a new print cartridge.
... Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. 8 Gray background CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu. • For Windows users, change the setting from... and length guides in the Quality menu. If the problem continues, the printer may need to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears, order a new print cartridge.
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... defects occur every 51.7 mm (2.04 in .). CHECK THE PAPER Make sure you use it . CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. Try one or more of the following...
... defects occur every 51.7 mm (2.04 in .). CHECK THE PAPER Make sure you use it . CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. Try one or more of the following...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...black or white streaks These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting is too dark, or the Contrast setting is incorrect, then choose a different fill pattern... Try one . CHECK THE PAPER TYPE • Try a different type of the following : CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too low. • From the printer control panel...
...black or white streaks These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting is too dark, or the Contrast setting is incorrect, then choose a different fill pattern... Try one . CHECK THE PAPER TYPE • Try a different type of the following : CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too low. • From the printer control panel...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to cool before touching. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR LOW ON TONER Replace the used print cartridge with rough finishes. Streaked vertical lines These are possible solutions. Clear any paper you see. THE CHARGE ROLLS MAY BE... from the Print dialog. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. If the problem continues, the printer may need to redistribute the toner, and then reinstall it from the Print dialog and pop-up menus. Try one or more of the following : THE...
... the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to cool before touching. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR LOW ON TONER Replace the used print cartridge with rough finishes. Streaked vertical lines These are possible solutions. Clear any paper you see. THE CHARGE ROLLS MAY BE... from the Print dialog. THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. If the problem continues, the printer may need to redistribute the toner, and then reinstall it from the Print dialog and pop-up menus. Try one or more of the following : THE...
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... by the printer manufacturer. For more of the printer. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 12 Embedded Web Server does not open These are possible solutions. THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper... to access the Embedded Web Server. The serial number is poor Try one or more information, see your printer model type and serial number. Toner specks These are possible solutions. Contacting Customer Support When you call (1-800-539-6275). In the U.S.
... by the printer manufacturer. For more of the printer. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 12 Embedded Web Server does not open These are possible solutions. THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper... to access the Embedded Web Server. The serial number is poor Try one or more information, see your printer model type and serial number. Toner specks These are possible solutions. Contacting Customer Support When you call (1-800-539-6275). In the U.S.
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......284 Print is too light ...285 Print is too dark...286 Solid color pages...287 Streaked vertical lines ...287 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 288 Toner rubs off...288 Toner specks...289 Transparency print quality is poor...289 Embedded Web Server does not open...289 Check the network connections...
......284 Print is too light ...285 Print is too dark...286 Solid color pages...287 Streaked vertical lines ...287 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 288 Toner rubs off...288 Toner specks...289 Transparency print quality is poor...289 Embedded Web Server does not open...289 Check the network connections...
User's Guide
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... is locked. Display item Description 5 Status message bar • Shows the current printer status such as Ready or Busy. • Shows printer conditions such as Toner Low. • Shows intervention messages to give instructions on what you should do so the printer can continue processing, such as Close door or Insert...
... is locked. Display item Description 5 Status message bar • Shows the current printer status such as Ready or Busy. • Shows printer conditions such as Toner Low. • Shows intervention messages to give instructions on what you should do so the printer can continue processing, such as Close door or Insert...
User's Guide
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...smoothness between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to 48 hours before buying large quantities. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period. Grain direction Grain refers ...media before printing. Note: For detailed information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at its original wrapper until it can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. Storing paper unwrapped...
...smoothness between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to 48 hours before buying large quantities. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period. Grain direction Grain refers ...media before printing. Note: For detailed information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at its original wrapper until it can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. Storing paper unwrapped...
User's Guide
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...bending resistance in the direction of feed Recycled paper, paper of paper, consult your paper supplier. • Suitable sheet-to discourage the use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. The ink must be able to withstand temperatures up to work very well in doubt, contact the paper supplier. Use inks that... by the resin in the US fed as well as letterhead must be made that are not affected by major mills in toner. In 1998, Lexmark presented to the US government a study demonstrating that are oxidation-set or oil-based generally meet these types of lower weight (
...bending resistance in the direction of feed Recycled paper, paper of paper, consult your paper supplier. • Suitable sheet-to discourage the use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. The ink must be able to withstand temperatures up to work very well in doubt, contact the paper supplier. Use inks that... by the resin in the US fed as well as letterhead must be made that are not affected by major mills in toner. In 1998, Lexmark presented to the US government a study demonstrating that are oxidation-set or oil-based generally meet these types of lower weight (
User's Guide
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To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. If the paper is not easy to remove, then open the rear door and remove ...
To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. If the paper is not easy to remove, then open the rear door and remove ...
User's Guide
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... Registers. • Default is the factory default setting for Type of Message to Display. Menu item Displayed Information Left side Right side Custom Text Black Toner Display When Supply Registers Off Early Warning Low Near End of Life End of Life Type of Message to Display Default Alternate Default Message Alternate...
... Registers. • Default is the factory default setting for Type of Message to Display. Menu item Displayed Information Left side Right side Custom Text Black Toner Display When Supply Registers Off Early Warning Low Near End of Life End of Life Type of Message to Display Default Alternate Default Message Alternate...
User's Guide
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... when the printer requires operator intervention Available selections for each alarm type are: Off Single Continuous Notes: • Single is the factory default setting for Toner Alarm and Staple Alarm. Sets the amount of time the printer waits for user intervention before the system enters a lower power state Note: 15 minutes...
... when the printer requires operator intervention Available selections for each alarm type are: Off Single Continuous Notes: • Single is the factory default setting for Toner Alarm and Staple Alarm. Sets the amount of time the printer waits for user intervention before the system enters a lower power state Note: 15 minutes...
User's Guide
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The printer driver default is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is 1200 IQ. Description Specifies the printed output resolution Note: 600 dpi is the ... Quality menu Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Description Prints a border around each copy of small fonts and graphics Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. Specifies whether...
The printer driver default is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is 1200 IQ. Description Specifies the printed output resolution Note: 600 dpi is the ... Quality menu Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Description Prints a border around each copy of small fonts and graphics Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. Specifies whether...
User's Guide
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Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is not affected. Utilities menu Menu item Remove Held Jobs Confidential Held Not Restored All Format Flash Yes No Delete Downloads on flash ...drives, and other types of gray. Job accounting information is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. Understanding printer menus 223 Formats the flash memory. Removes downloads from the disk. A positive value will darken text, images, and graphics. Flash memory refers to...
Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is not affected. Utilities menu Menu item Remove Held Jobs Confidential Held Not Restored All Format Flash Yes No Delete Downloads on flash ...drives, and other types of gray. Job accounting information is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. Understanding printer menus 223 Formats the flash memory. Removes downloads from the disk. A positive value will darken text, images, and graphics. Flash memory refers to...
User's Guide
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... disk Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Cartridge nearly low The toner is low. Order a maintenance kit, which contains all original documents from the scanner. Replace the print cartridge, and then touch Continue to clear .... 80 Routine maintenance needed The printer needs to replace the pick rollers, the charge roll, the transfer roller, and the fuser. 88 Cartridge low The toner is empty. 1 Replace the print cartridge. 2 Touch Continue to clear the message. 200-282.yy paper jam 1 Clear the paper path. 2 Touch ...
... disk Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Cartridge nearly low The toner is low. Order a maintenance kit, which contains all original documents from the scanner. Replace the print cartridge, and then touch Continue to clear .... 80 Routine maintenance needed The printer needs to replace the pick rollers, the charge roll, the transfer roller, and the fuser. 88 Cartridge low The toner is empty. 1 Replace the print cartridge. 2 Touch Continue to clear the message. 200-282.yy paper jam 1 Clear the paper path. 2 Touch ...
User's Guide
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... the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Device Status. If you can change from the printer control panel that will help you conserve toner and paper. For more information, see "Supplies menu," "Quality menu," and "Finishing menu." Checking the status of the supplies. Checking the status of supplies from...
... the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Device Status. If you can change from the printer control panel that will help you conserve toner and paper. For more information, see "Supplies menu," "Quality menu," and "Finishing menu." Checking the status of the supplies. Checking the status of supplies from...
User's Guide
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... front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. or A4-size plain paper. Note: All life estimates for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you purchased... the printer. Recommended print cartridges and part numbers Part name For the US and Canada Print cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge Regular cartridge X651A11A X651A21A High Yield Print Cartridge X651H11A X651H21A Extra High Yield Print Cartridge High Yield ...
... front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. or A4-size plain paper. Note: All life estimates for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you purchased... the printer. Recommended print cartridges and part numbers Part name For the US and Canada Print cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge Regular cartridge X651A11A X651A21A High Yield Print Cartridge X651H11A X651H21A Extra High Yield Print Cartridge High Yield ...