Setup Guide
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Installing an optional flash memory or firmware card 25 Reinstalling the system board 27 Step 7: Load paper 28 Loading the trays 29 Step 8: Attach cables 32 Attaching a local cable 32 Attaching a network cable 34 Turning your printer on 35 Step 9: Install drivers for local printing 36 Windows 37 Macintosh 41 UNIX/Linux 42 Step 10: Verify printer setup 44 Printing a menu settings page 44 Printing a network setup page 45 Printing Quick Reference information 45 Step 11: Configure for TCP/IP 47 Assigning a printer IP address 47...
Installing an optional flash memory or firmware card 25 Reinstalling the system board 27 Step 7: Load paper 28 Loading the trays 29 Step 8: Attach cables 32 Attaching a local cable 32 Attaching a network cable 34 Turning your printer on 35 Step 9: Install drivers for local printing 36 Windows 37 Macintosh 41 UNIX/Linux 42 Step 10: Verify printer setup 44 Printing a menu settings page 44 Printing a network setup page 45 Printing Quick Reference information 45 Step 11: Configure for TCP/IP 47 Assigning a printer IP address 47...
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... in a convenient location near the printer. Verify printer setup 45 Printing Quick Reference information Information about using the printer and clearing jams is included on page 22 for network printing. If an option you see Print Net1 Setup (or Print Net2 Setup). We recommend you add or remove these options: 530-sheet tray, duplex unit, printer or flash memory, or firmware card, remember to update the printer configuration through your network cable may see Print Net Setup, and then press Select to verify the network connection. Note: When...
... in a convenient location near the printer. Verify printer setup 45 Printing Quick Reference information Information about using the printer and clearing jams is included on page 22 for network printing. If an option you see Print Net1 Setup (or Print Net2 Setup). We recommend you add or remove these options: 530-sheet tray, duplex unit, printer or flash memory, or firmware card, remember to update the printer configuration through your network cable may see Print Net Setup, and then press Select to verify the network connection. Note: When...
Setup Guide
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... new port. 7 Click Add Port. 8 Select Lexmark TCP/IP Network Port, and then click Add. 9 Enter the information to page... b Enter the IP address in the list of available ports on the Method of Connection screen. Direct • Printer is set up to the printer. Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 • During driver installation, the printer is connected directly to the network using a network cable, such as Ethernet. • Printer drivers are installed on the network using Windows 95/98,Me, Windows...
... new port. 7 Click Add Port. 8 Select Lexmark TCP/IP Network Port, and then click Add. 9 Enter the information to page... b Enter the IP address in the list of available ports on the Method of Connection screen. Direct • Printer is set up to the printer. Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 • During driver installation, the printer is connected directly to the network using a network cable, such as Ethernet. • Printer drivers are installed on the network using Windows 95/98,Me, Windows...
Quick Reference
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...Auto Continue Jam Recovery Page Protect Display Language Alarm Control Toner Alarm Job Accounting Job Menu Cancel Job Confidential Job Held Jobs Reset Printer Print Buffer Abort Restore Utilities Menu Print Menus Print Net Setup Print Net Setup Print Fonts Print Directory Factory Defaults Remove Held Jobs Format Flash Defragment Flash Format Disk Job Acct Stat Hex Trace Coverage Est. Do not load media above the load line. 6 If you are loading. 5 Place the media into any tray) Common printer messages Message Actions Change Tray x The printer is requesting a different size or type...
...Auto Continue Jam Recovery Page Protect Display Language Alarm Control Toner Alarm Job Accounting Job Menu Cancel Job Confidential Job Held Jobs Reset Printer Print Buffer Abort Restore Utilities Menu Print Menus Print Net Setup Print Net Setup Print Fonts Print Directory Factory Defaults Remove Held Jobs Format Flash Defragment Flash Format Disk Job Acct Stat Hex Trace Coverage Est. Do not load media above the load line. 6 If you are loading. 5 Place the media into any tray) Common printer messages Message Actions Change Tray x The printer is requesting a different size or type...
User's Reference
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... you replace a supply item, you replaced. The change the toner cartridge yield setting before you install the toner cartridge. 1 Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears. 2 Press and release Menu until you see Supplies Menu, and then press Select. 3 Press and release Menu until you exit the Config Menu. 7 Install the toner cartridge. Maintenance Setting the operator panel when a supply is replaced If you plan to replace a toner cartridge and the toner cartridge you are replacing has a different part number, you...
... you replace a supply item, you replaced. The change the toner cartridge yield setting before you install the toner cartridge. 1 Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears. 2 Press and release Menu until you see Supplies Menu, and then press Select. 3 Press and release Menu until you exit the Config Menu. 7 Install the toner cartridge. Maintenance Setting the operator panel when a supply is replaced If you plan to replace a toner cartridge and the toner cartridge you are replacing has a different part number, you...
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... color quality problems 91 The following table identifies which Color Samples pages to use: Color specification of object being printed Classification of the Color Samples pages. CMYK Manual Manual Color CMYK Image Setting Note: The Color Samples pages are not useful if the software application does not specify colors with RGB or CMYK combinations. RGB Manual Manual Color RGB Graphics Setting Auto sRGB Display Off Off - CMYK Manual Manual Color CMYK Graphics Setting Auto US CMYK Off Off - RGB Manual Manual Color RGB Text Setting Auto sRGB...
... color quality problems 91 The following table identifies which Color Samples pages to use: Color specification of object being printed Classification of the Color Samples pages. CMYK Manual Manual Color CMYK Image Setting Note: The Color Samples pages are not useful if the software application does not specify colors with RGB or CMYK combinations. RGB Manual Manual Color RGB Graphics Setting Auto sRGB Display Off Off - CMYK Manual Manual Color CMYK Graphics Setting Auto US CMYK Off Off - RGB Manual Manual Color RGB Text Setting Auto sRGB...
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... right side or the inside of the front door of the problem. Visit the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, for more details, refer to the Setup Guide. If your printer model type and serial number. See Printing the menu settings page for the most current printer drivers or utilities. Action Verify that the Lexmark internal print server or external print server is set up properly and the network cable is configured with a serial port, or you have installed an optional interface card, refer...
... right side or the inside of the front door of the problem. Visit the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, for more details, refer to the Setup Guide. If your printer model type and serial number. See Printing the menu settings page for the most current printer drivers or utilities. Action Verify that the Lexmark internal print server or external print server is set up properly and the network cable is configured with a serial port, or you have installed an optional interface card, refer...
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... Error Font Priority Image Smoothing PDF Menu Paper Menu Paper Source Paper Size Paper Type Custom Types Universal Setup Substitute Size Paper Weight Paper Loading Parallel Menu PCL SmartSwitch PS SmartSwitch NPA Mode Parallel Buffer Job Buffering Advanced Status Protocol Honor Init Parallel Mode 1 Parallel Mode 2 MAC Binary PS Config Menu Auto Size Sense Prt Quality Pgs Tray Insert Msg Panel Menus Download Emuls Factory Defaults Energy Conserve Font Sharpening Cartridge Yield Exit Config Menu Help Menu Print All Help Guide Printing Guide Supplies Guide Print Quality Color Quality Media Guide...
... Error Font Priority Image Smoothing PDF Menu Paper Menu Paper Source Paper Size Paper Type Custom Types Universal Setup Substitute Size Paper Weight Paper Loading Parallel Menu PCL SmartSwitch PS SmartSwitch NPA Mode Parallel Buffer Job Buffering Advanced Status Protocol Honor Init Parallel Mode 1 Parallel Mode 2 MAC Binary PS Config Menu Auto Size Sense Prt Quality Pgs Tray Insert Msg Panel Menus Download Emuls Factory Defaults Energy Conserve Font Sharpening Cartridge Yield Exit Config Menu Help Menu Print All Help Guide Printing Guide Supplies Guide Print Quality Color Quality Media Guide...
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... installed. This applies only to Print and Hold functionality. Restores all fonts 102 points and smaller are not sharpened. For example, if the value is set to their factory default values. Restores non-critical base printer NVRAM settings. Using printer menus Menu Item Purpose Values Panel Menus This menu item is only displayed when the PJL Password Environment variable is only available on printer models that are disabled. Disable Enable* Download...
... installed. This applies only to Print and Hold functionality. Restores all fonts 102 points and smaller are not sharpened. For example, if the value is set to their factory default values. Restores non-critical base printer NVRAM settings. Using printer menus Menu Item Purpose Values Panel Menus This menu item is only displayed when the PJL Password Environment variable is only available on printer models that are disabled. Disable Enable* Download...
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.... Menu Item Print All Help Guide Printing Guide Supplies Guide Print Quality Color Quality Media Guide Connection Guide Moving Guide Print Defects Jam Clearance Purpose Prints all page 2's, and so on specialty media, and how to get the best color performance. Provides information about supported media. Values None* Between Copies Between Jobs Between Pages Separator Source To specify the paper source that holds separator sheets. If Collation is Off, a blank page is inserted between each set the paper size and type. Provides part numbers for solving repetitive print...
.... Menu Item Print All Help Guide Printing Guide Supplies Guide Print Quality Color Quality Media Guide Connection Guide Moving Guide Print Defects Jam Clearance Purpose Prints all page 2's, and so on specialty media, and how to get the best color performance. Provides information about supported media. Values None* Between Copies Between Jobs Between Pages Separator Source To specify the paper source that holds separator sheets. If Collation is Off, a blank page is inserted between each set the paper size and type. Provides part numbers for solving repetitive print...
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... fuser is low or needs replacement. Menu Item Toner Waste Bottle Photodev Cart Fuser Purpose Values To view the status of time the printer waits for additional data before it cancels the job. Specifies the amount of the color toner cartridges where represents yellow, magenta, cyan, or black. Near Full Full or Missing The toner waste bottle is replaced. Supplies Menu 166 To view the status of use . This menu item has no effect on PCL emulation print jobs...
... fuser is low or needs replacement. Menu Item Toner Waste Bottle Photodev Cart Fuser Purpose Values To view the status of time the printer waits for additional data before it cancels the job. Specifies the amount of the color toner cartridges where represents yellow, magenta, cyan, or black. Near Full Full or Missing The toner waste bottle is replaced. Supplies Menu 166 To view the status of use . This menu item has no effect on PCL emulation print jobs...
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....) User-defined settings remain. Deletes any data stored on the hard disk and prepares the device to format the hard disk and leaves current resources stored on the page. No Percent coverage is defragmenting. Do Not Restore Yes No Format Flash To format the flash memory. Cancels the request to format the flash memory and leaves current resources stored in flash memory to available printer resources, printer settings, and print jobs. Display Language. - Warning: Do...
....) User-defined settings remain. Deletes any data stored on the hard disk and prepares the device to format the hard disk and leaves current resources stored on the page. No Percent coverage is defragmenting. Do Not Restore Yes No Format Flash To format the flash memory. Cancels the request to format the flash memory and leaves current resources stored in flash memory to available printer resources, printer settings, and print jobs. Display Language. - Warning: Do...
User's Reference
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... CR (PCL Emul Menu) 150 Auto Size Sense (Config Menu) 137 automatic size sensing 38, 154 automatic tray linking 38 avoiding jams, hints 49 avoiding media jams 20 B Baud (Serial Menu) 159 binding, duplex 39 bitmapped fonts 100 Black & White Lock (Setup Menu) 162 Blank Pages (Finishing Menu) 139 buffer sizes, adjusting network 146 parallel 149 serial 161 USB 169 C Cancel Job (Job Menu) 143 canceling, print job printer operator panel 22 Windows canceling, print job (continued) desktop 23 Macintosh computer 23 taskbar 23 card stock, guidelines 33 Cartridge Yield (Config Menu) 139...
... CR (PCL Emul Menu) 150 Auto Size Sense (Config Menu) 137 automatic size sensing 38, 154 automatic tray linking 38 avoiding jams, hints 49 avoiding media jams 20 B Baud (Serial Menu) 159 binding, duplex 39 bitmapped fonts 100 Black & White Lock (Setup Menu) 162 Blank Pages (Finishing Menu) 139 buffer sizes, adjusting network 146 parallel 149 serial 161 USB 169 C Cancel Job (Job Menu) 143 canceling, print job printer operator panel 22 Windows canceling, print job (continued) desktop 23 Macintosh computer 23 taskbar 23 card stock, guidelines 33 Cartridge Yield (Config Menu) 139...
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... printer maintenance 32 laser notices 15 letterhead 29 guidelines 29 page orientation 30 printing 30 Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 60 Lines per Page (PCL Emul Menu) 151 linking 38 trays 38 loading standard tray envelopes 44 letterhead 44 trays optional 530-sheet tray 41 standard tray 41 M MAC Binary PS (Network Menu) 145 MAC Binary PS (Parallel Menu) 148 MAC Binary PS (USB Menu) 168 maintaining the printer 60 toner cartridges, storing 64 Manual Color (Color Menu) 136 media guidelines 26 letterhead 29 letterhead, printing 30 letterhead guidelines 29 loading instructions...
... printer maintenance 32 laser notices 15 letterhead 29 guidelines 29 page orientation 30 printing 30 Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 60 Lines per Page (PCL Emul Menu) 151 linking 38 trays 38 loading standard tray envelopes 44 letterhead 44 trays optional 530-sheet tray 41 standard tray 41 M MAC Binary PS (Network Menu) 145 MAC Binary PS (Parallel Menu) 148 MAC Binary PS (USB Menu) 168 maintaining the printer 60 toner cartridges, storing 64 Manual Color (Color Menu) 136 media guidelines 26 letterhead 29 letterhead, printing 30 letterhead guidelines 29 loading instructions...
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... 161 Serial Protocol 161 serial number 94 serial port adjusting transmission speeds 159 configuring buffer size 161 NPA mode 160 parity 160 PCL SmartSwitch 160 polarity 161 protocol 161 PS SmartSwitch 160 robust XON 160 enabling DSR (Data Set Ready) signals 159 Serial Protocol (Serial Menu) 161 settings restoring, factory 96 Setup Menu 161 Alarm Control 161 Auto Continue 162 Black & White Lock 162 Display Language 162 Download Target 162 Jam Recovery 163 Job Accounting 163 Page Protect 163 Power...
... 161 Serial Protocol 161 serial number 94 serial port adjusting transmission speeds 159 configuring buffer size 161 NPA mode 160 parity 160 PCL SmartSwitch 160 polarity 161 protocol 161 PS SmartSwitch 160 robust XON 160 enabling DSR (Data Set Ready) signals 159 Serial Protocol (Serial Menu) 161 settings restoring, factory 96 Setup Menu 161 Alarm Control 161 Auto Continue 162 Black & White Lock 162 Display Language 162 Download Target 162 Jam Recovery 163 Job Accounting 163 Page Protect 163 Power...
Service Manual
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... service 1-1 Serial number 1-2 Acronyms 1-3 Specifications 1-4 Resolution 1-4 Model differences 1-4 Technical specifications 1-4 Physical specifications and weight 1-5 Operating clearances 1-6 Packaging and shipping dimensions 1-6 Print speed and performance 1-7 Time to first print 1-7 Duty cycle 1-8 Printer memory 1-8 Paper and media specifications 1-8 Media sizes 1-11 Output capacity by media and source 1-12 Media guidelines 1-12 Connectivity 1-14 Power and electrical specifications 1-15 Environment 1-16 Printer identification 1-17 Options identification 1-18 Printer...
... service 1-1 Serial number 1-2 Acronyms 1-3 Specifications 1-4 Resolution 1-4 Model differences 1-4 Technical specifications 1-4 Physical specifications and weight 1-5 Operating clearances 1-6 Packaging and shipping dimensions 1-6 Print speed and performance 1-7 Time to first print 1-7 Duty cycle 1-8 Printer memory 1-8 Paper and media specifications 1-8 Media sizes 1-11 Output capacity by media and source 1-12 Media guidelines 1-12 Connectivity 1-14 Power and electrical specifications 1-15 Environment 1-16 Printer identification 1-17 Options identification 1-18 Printer...
Service Manual
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... cartridge service check 2-80 Missing toner cartridge service check 2-81 OPC belt (photodeveloper) cartridge drive service check . . 2-83 Operator panel service check 2-84 Output tray full service check 2-85 Paper size sensing service check 2-87 Printer no power service check 2-89 Toner feed service check 2-91 Toner low/empty service check 2-92 Transfer roller missing service check 2-93 Tray empty service check 2-95 Waste toner bottle service check 2-97 Waste toner feed service check 2-98 Paper feed service checks 2-99 Printer paper feed service check 2-99 Print quality service...
... cartridge service check 2-80 Missing toner cartridge service check 2-81 OPC belt (photodeveloper) cartridge drive service check . . 2-83 Operator panel service check 2-84 Output tray full service check 2-85 Paper size sensing service check 2-87 Printer no power service check 2-89 Toner feed service check 2-91 Toner low/empty service check 2-92 Transfer roller missing service check 2-93 Tray empty service check 2-95 Waste toner bottle service check 2-97 Waste toner feed service check 2-98 Paper feed service checks 2-99 Printer paper feed service check 2-99 Print quality service...
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... service check" on page 2-78. Ensure paper size setting in specified tray. If problem persists, go to clear message. If message persists, go to "Missing toner cartridge service check" on page 2-87. Unsupported print cartridge has been installed in requested media type and type loaded. Specified tray is fully inserted in second line of display is too short to print formatted data. Remove print cartridge and insert a supported print cartridge. If problem persists, go to "Paper size sensing service check" on page 2-81. Load media of size and type requested in printer...
... service check" on page 2-78. Ensure paper size setting in specified tray. If problem persists, go to clear message. If message persists, go to "Missing toner cartridge service check" on page 2-87. Unsupported print cartridge has been installed in requested media type and type loaded. Specified tray is fully inserted in second line of display is too short to print formatted data. Remove print cartridge and insert a supported print cartridge. If problem persists, go to "Paper size sensing service check" on page 2-81. Load media of size and type requested in printer...
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... roller • Transfer roller 5 Transfer belt unit Note: Disconnect secondary paper assembly and duplex unit, if installed, to help isolate a paper transport problem. "Transfer roller removal" on page 4-48. Replace any damaged parts. Ensure transfer unit is not damaged and is not damaged. paper Ensure paper is jammed in cleaning roller. "Paper feed roller removal" on page 4-8. Ensure no paper is stored in pickup transport roll. 5021-0XX Paper feed service checks Printer paper feed service check Problem area Action 1 Check for recommended Ensure paper being used...
... roller • Transfer roller 5 Transfer belt unit Note: Disconnect secondary paper assembly and duplex unit, if installed, to help isolate a paper transport problem. "Transfer roller removal" on page 4-48. Replace any damaged parts. Ensure transfer unit is not damaged and is not damaged. paper Ensure paper is jammed in cleaning roller. "Paper feed roller removal" on page 4-8. Ensure no paper is stored in pickup transport roll. 5021-0XX Paper feed service checks Printer paper feed service check Problem area Action 1 Check for recommended Ensure paper being used...
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5021-0XX Black line service check A fine black line appears in printer image. Foreign particles (paper dust, and so on page 4-11. Replace photodeveloper cartridge. Clean perimeter of mounting area of OPC belt and transfer unit belt. OPC belt's surface is deformed. See "Photodeveloper cartridge removal" on ) have adhered to perimeter parts of OPC belt and transfer belt. 2-104 Service Manual Problem area 1 Toner cartridge 2 Photodeveloper (OPC) cartridge 3 Debris Action Toner cartridge blade is damaged. Replace toner cartridge.
5021-0XX Black line service check A fine black line appears in printer image. Foreign particles (paper dust, and so on page 4-11. Replace photodeveloper cartridge. Clean perimeter of mounting area of OPC belt and transfer unit belt. OPC belt's surface is deformed. See "Photodeveloper cartridge removal" on ) have adhered to perimeter parts of OPC belt and transfer belt. 2-104 Service Manual Problem area 1 Toner cartridge 2 Photodeveloper (OPC) cartridge 3 Debris Action Toner cartridge blade is damaged. Replace toner cartridge.