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... printer for long-term storage 80 Storing supplies ...81 Storing media ...81 Storing the toner cartridges and photoconductor units 81 Replacing the toner cartridges ...81 Recycling Lexmark products ...83 Replacing the photoconductor units ...83 Replacing the fuser ...83 Replacing the waste toner box ...83 Replacing the transfer belt ...83 Cleaning the printhead lenses ...84 Aligning the...
... printer for long-term storage 80 Storing supplies ...81 Storing media ...81 Storing the toner cartridges and photoconductor units 81 Replacing the toner cartridges ...81 Recycling Lexmark products ...83 Replacing the photoconductor units ...83 Replacing the fuser ...83 Replacing the waste toner box ...83 Replacing the transfer belt ...83 Cleaning the printhead lenses ...84 Aligning the...
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... the buttons when the clock appears. Note: Store the photoconductor units in Settings, and printer and toner cartridge configuration information. Keep the photoconductor units and toner cartridges readily available. The message Printing PCL Fonts. The Printing Quality Test Pages message appears, then the...and then press . The Print Quality Test Pages contain several pages. The printer returns to Ready. Store the toner cartridges with black toner only, complete Configuring the printer for an extended period with the photoconductor units. Printing only black text and ...
... the buttons when the clock appears. Note: Store the photoconductor units in Settings, and printer and toner cartridge configuration information. Keep the photoconductor units and toner cartridges readily available. The message Printing PCL Fonts. The Printing Quality Test Pages message appears, then the...and then press . The Print Quality Test Pages contain several pages. The printer returns to Ready. Store the toner cartridges with black toner only, complete Configuring the printer for an extended period with the photoconductor units. Printing only black text and ...
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Printing 5 Place the photoconductor units in any box available. As the main part of the illustration shows, remove the magenta and cyan toner cartridges in the same way. 8 Place the toner cartridges in the box that comes with replacement units. Printing only black text and graphics 32 Lift it up slightly, and then pull it straight out. If the box is not available, use an empty paper supplies box. 6 Close the box to protect the photoconductor units from light exposure. 7 Grasp the small handles on the yellow toner cartridge as the illustration blowup shows in detail.
Printing 5 Place the photoconductor units in any box available. As the main part of the illustration shows, remove the magenta and cyan toner cartridges in the same way. 8 Place the toner cartridges in the box that comes with replacement units. Printing only black text and graphics 32 Lift it up slightly, and then pull it straight out. If the box is not available, use an empty paper supplies box. 6 Close the box to protect the photoconductor units from light exposure. 7 Grasp the small handles on the yellow toner cartridge as the illustration blowup shows in detail.
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...on the transfer belt in the printer, check the clear end of the display. Configuring the printer for the replacement of photoconductor units and color toner cartridges. 84 Cyan PC Unit missing 84 Magenta PC Unit missing 84 Yellow PC Unit missing 31 Missing or defective Cyan... cartridge 31 Missing or defective Magenta cartridge 31 Missing or defective Yellow cartridge As the photoconductor units stored in the box are replaced in the printer. 4 Press until Black Only Mode appears, and...
...on the transfer belt in the printer, check the clear end of the display. Configuring the printer for the replacement of photoconductor units and color toner cartridges. 84 Cyan PC Unit missing 84 Magenta PC Unit missing 84 Yellow PC Unit missing 31 Missing or defective Cyan... cartridge 31 Missing or defective Magenta cartridge 31 Missing or defective Yellow cartridge As the photoconductor units stored in the box are replaced in the printer. 4 Press until Black Only Mode appears, and...
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...on the display conserve toner and paper: Supply Setting What the setting does Other resources Toner cartridge Toner Darkness in the Quality Menu in Settings Allows adjustment of the level of toner released on the ...page; Periodically, certain tasks need completion to this chapter. Refer printing problems and maintenance tasks to maintain optimum print quality. One or more page images on the back). Combined with topics for information about Lexmark...
...on the display conserve toner and paper: Supply Setting What the setting does Other resources Toner cartridge Toner Darkness in the Quality Menu in Settings Allows adjustment of the level of toner released on the ...page; Periodically, certain tasks need completion to this chapter. Refer printing problems and maintenance tasks to maintain optimum print quality. One or more page images on the back). Combined with topics for information about Lexmark...
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... other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you bought your area. Once the printed text and graphics remain faded, replace the specified toner cartridge. Extremely low print coverage (less than...
... other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in the U.S., contact Lexmark at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you bought your area. Once the printed text and graphics remain faded, replace the specified toner cartridge. Extremely low print coverage (less than...
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... Program Toner Cartridge Cyan Toner Cartridge Magenta Toner Cartridge Yellow Toner Cartridge Black Toner Cartridge Cyan Toner Cartridge Magenta Toner Cartridge Yellow Toner Cartridge Black Toner Cartridge Part Number C5220CS C5220MS C5220YS C5220KS C5200CS C5200MS C5200YS C5200KS C5222CS C5222MS C5222YS C5222KS C5202CS C5202MS C5202YS C5202KS For printer(s) C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C520 C520 C520 C520 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C520 C520 C520 C520 Ordering a photoconductor unit Order Lexmark part...
... Program Toner Cartridge Cyan Toner Cartridge Magenta Toner Cartridge Yellow Toner Cartridge Black Toner Cartridge Cyan Toner Cartridge Magenta Toner Cartridge Yellow Toner Cartridge Black Toner Cartridge Part Number C5220CS C5220MS C5220YS C5220KS C5200CS C5200MS C5200YS C5200KS C5222CS C5222MS C5222YS C5222KS C5202CS C5202MS C5202YS C5202KS For printer(s) C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C520 C520 C520 C520 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C522, C524 C520 C520 C520 C520 Ordering a photoconductor unit Order Lexmark part...
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...are not interchangeable in their original packaging until ready to be replaced soon: 88 Cyan cartridge low, 88 Magenta cartridge low, 88 Yellow cartridge low, 88 Black cartridge low. Replacing the toner cartridges When one of the following guidelines for a long period of removing them to avoid ... top of the media packages. • Leave media in its package until the time for their installation. Storing the toner cartridges and photoconductor units Store toner cartridges and photoconductor units in the slots. Notice the labels on a pallet or shelf, rather than 40°C (104°...
...are not interchangeable in their original packaging until ready to be replaced soon: 88 Cyan cartridge low, 88 Magenta cartridge low, 88 Yellow cartridge low, 88 Black cartridge low. Replacing the toner cartridges When one of the following guidelines for a long period of removing them to avoid ... top of the media packages. • Leave media in its package until the time for their installation. Storing the toner cartridges and photoconductor units Store toner cartridges and photoconductor units in the slots. Notice the labels on a pallet or shelf, rather than 40°C (104°...
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... located in the new toner cartridge box to recycle the used toner cartridge, you contribute to a worldwide recycling effort at no cost to you return a used toner cartridge. When you . Replacing the toner cartridges 82 Damage caused to the printer by use Lexmark supplies with a replacement cartridge. Maintaining the printer M Magenta K Black To replace a toner cartridge, see the Replacing a toner cartridge sheet that comes...
... located in the new toner cartridge box to recycle the used toner cartridge, you contribute to a worldwide recycling effort at no cost to you return a used toner cartridge. When you . Replacing the toner cartridges 82 Damage caused to the printer by use Lexmark supplies with a replacement cartridge. Maintaining the printer M Magenta K Black To replace a toner cartridge, see the Replacing a toner cartridge sheet that comes...
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If help is needed, see the Replacing the transfer belt sheet that comes with the inner door. 3 Remove all four toner cartridges. Maintaining the printer To replace the transfer belt, see the illustration on . Cleaning the printhead lenses 84 Warning: Do not touch the ...printhead lenses or they may be damaged. 6 Install the four toner cartridges. 7 Close the doors. 8 Turn the printer on page 32. 4 Locate the four printhead lenses as shown. The lower door comes open longer than...
If help is needed, see the Replacing the transfer belt sheet that comes with the inner door. 3 Remove all four toner cartridges. Maintaining the printer To replace the transfer belt, see the illustration on . Cleaning the printhead lenses 84 Warning: Do not touch the ...printhead lenses or they may be damaged. 6 Install the four toner cartridges. 7 Close the doors. 8 Turn the printer on page 32. 4 Locate the four printhead lenses as shown. The lower door comes open longer than...
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...Alignment Page is the current alignment. 7 On the printed sheet, choose the straightest of the toner cartridges and photoconductor units may have changed. Aligning the toner cartridges for color registration When the new transfer belt was installed and all the photoconductor units were moved ... The number is on . 3 Release the buttons when the clock appears. to complete this procedure. Maintaining the printer Aligning the toner cartridges for color registration 85 For better color quality, complete the following steps for the letters A through L. 10 Press . 11 Press ...
...Alignment Page is the current alignment. 7 On the printed sheet, choose the straightest of the toner cartridges and photoconductor units may have changed. Aligning the toner cartridges for color registration When the new transfer belt was installed and all the photoconductor units were moved ... The number is on . 3 Release the buttons when the clock appears. to complete this procedure. Maintaining the printer Aligning the toner cartridges for color registration 85 For better color quality, complete the following steps for the letters A through L. 10 Press . 11 Press ...
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...the printhead or on a page: Replace the item if the defects occur every: 33.5 mm (1.32 in.) or 35.7 mm (1.41 in.) for the toner cartridges 28.3 mm (1.11 in.) or 72.4 mm (2.85 in.) for the photoconductor unit Print the Print Quality Test Pages and the Print defects guide to... look for information about a printer consumable. If the problem still exists, see Aligning the toner cartridges for color registration for a message about other ways to identify consumables that is available from the Quality Menu in Settings. Replace the color...
...the printhead or on a page: Replace the item if the defects occur every: 33.5 mm (1.32 in.) or 35.7 mm (1.41 in.) for the toner cartridges 28.3 mm (1.11 in.) or 72.4 mm (2.85 in.) for the photoconductor unit Print the Print Quality Test Pages and the Print defects guide to... look for information about a printer consumable. If the problem still exists, see Aligning the toner cartridges for color registration for a message about other ways to identify consumables that is available from the Quality Menu in Settings. Replace the color...
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...package. The fuser is smeared before fusing to high humidity. Streaked vertical lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Toner is worn or defective. Replace the color toner cartridge causing the streaks. due to the media. Load media from another tray. Make sure the..., empty, or worn. The transfer belt is defective. Replace the toner cartridges as needed toner cartridge. Replace the fuser. Replace the needed . Solving print quality problems 94 The toner cartridges are defective. Troubleshooting Symptom Streaked horizontal lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Solution...
...package. The fuser is smeared before fusing to high humidity. Streaked vertical lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Toner is worn or defective. Replace the color toner cartridge causing the streaks. due to the media. Load media from another tray. Make sure the..., empty, or worn. The transfer belt is defective. Replace the toner cartridges as needed toner cartridge. Replace the fuser. Replace the needed . Solving print quality problems 94 The toner cartridges are defective. Troubleshooting Symptom Streaked horizontal lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Solution...
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... color does not project.) The transparencies being used . Replace the toner cartridges. Avoid textured media with rough finishes. For more information, see Ordering toner cartridges. The toner cartridges are handled. Toner rubs off the paper easily when the sheets are defective. Change ... setting from the printer driver before sending the job to Rough. Replace the toner cartridges. Shake the specified toner cartridge to On. Replace the toner cartridges. Select a different Toner Darkness setting from the printer driver before sending the job to print, or ...
... color does not project.) The transparencies being used . Replace the toner cartridges. Avoid textured media with rough finishes. For more information, see Ordering toner cartridges. The toner cartridges are handled. Toner rubs off the paper easily when the sheets are defective. Change ... setting from the printer driver before sending the job to Rough. Replace the toner cartridges. Shake the specified toner cartridge to On. Replace the toner cartridges. Select a different Toner Darkness setting from the printer driver before sending the job to print, or ...
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...Replace the photoconductor units. See Repeating defects. Guides in the selected tray are not Move the guides in the source. The toner cartridges are defective. The photoconductor units are not functioning properly. See the Setup sheet or Replacing a photoconductor unit. Guides in ...are defective. Solution Replace the toner cartridges. Auto size sensing is loaded in the tray to A4. Move the guides in the tray. Replace the toner cartridges. Troubleshooting Symptom Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause The toner cartridges are set to the proper positions...
...Replace the photoconductor units. See Repeating defects. Guides in the selected tray are not Move the guides in the source. The toner cartridges are defective. The photoconductor units are not functioning properly. See the Setup sheet or Replacing a photoconductor unit. Guides in ...are defective. Solution Replace the toner cartridges. Auto size sensing is loaded in the tray to A4. Move the guides in the tray. Replace the toner cartridges. Troubleshooting Symptom Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause The toner cartridges are set to the proper positions...
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... labels guidelines 39 loading 55 printer maintenance 39 letterhead 37 guidelines 37 loading in multipurpose feeder 55 page orientation 37 printing 37 Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 78 linking, trays 45 Linux 15, 23 loading card stock 55 envelopes 56 letterhead 55 standard tray letterhead ...55 M Macintosh 13 sending a print job 25 Index to print to a network printer 21 USB printing 13 maintaining the printer 78 toner cartridges, storing 81 manual feed slot guidelines 58 location 50 media guidelines 35 letterhead 37 letterhead, printing 37 loading multipurpose feeder 53 letterhead guidelines...
... labels guidelines 39 loading 55 printer maintenance 39 letterhead 37 guidelines 37 loading in multipurpose feeder 55 page orientation 37 printing 37 Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 78 linking, trays 45 Linux 15, 23 loading card stock 55 envelopes 56 letterhead 55 standard tray letterhead ...55 M Macintosh 13 sending a print job 25 Index to print to a network printer 21 USB printing 13 maintaining the printer 78 toner cartridges, storing 81 manual feed slot guidelines 58 location 50 media guidelines 35 letterhead 37 letterhead, printing 37 loading multipurpose feeder 53 letterhead guidelines...
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... verifying installation with menu settings page 28 ordering maintenance items 79 fuser 80 photoconductor units 80 toner cartridges 79 transfer belt 80 waste toner box 80 supplies 79 fuser 80 photoconductor units 80 toner cartridges 79 transfer belt 80 waste toner box 80 P paper letterhead 37 loading manual feed slot 58 multipurpose feeder 53, 55 optional...
... verifying installation with menu settings page 28 ordering maintenance items 79 fuser 80 photoconductor units 80 toner cartridges 79 transfer belt 80 waste toner box 80 supplies 79 fuser 80 photoconductor units 80 toner cartridges 79 transfer belt 80 waste toner box 80 P paper letterhead 37 loading manual feed slot 58 multipurpose feeder 53, 55 optional...
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... 92 unresponsive printer 90 R recycling products 83 used supplies 82 repeat print 111 replacing fuser 83 photoconductor units 83 toner cartridges 81 transfer belt 83 waste toner box 83 reserve print 111 restoring factory default settings 107 S safety information 2 Secure mode 116 security 802.1x ... defaults 107 Setup Menu using Alarm Control 109 Toner Alarm 109 Simple Network Management Protocol, security 116 sizes, media 40, 41 status of supplies, determining 78 storing media 40, 81 photoconductor units 81 supplies 81 toner cartridges 81 supplies conserving 78 ordering 79 fuser 80 ...
... 92 unresponsive printer 90 R recycling products 83 used supplies 82 repeat print 111 replacing fuser 83 photoconductor units 83 toner cartridges 81 transfer belt 83 waste toner box 83 reserve print 111 restoring factory default settings 107 S safety information 2 Secure mode 116 security 802.1x ... defaults 107 Setup Menu using Alarm Control 109 Toner Alarm 109 Simple Network Management Protocol, security 116 sizes, media 40, 41 status of supplies, determining 78 storing media 40, 81 photoconductor units 81 supplies 81 toner cartridges 81 supplies conserving 78 ordering 79 fuser 80 ...
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... 80 paper 78 recycling 82 specialty media 78 status 78 storing 81 toner 78 supplies, determining status 78 system board accessing 120 covering with metal plate 123 T toner cartridges recycling 82 replacing 81 storing 81 transparencies, loading 55 tray linking 45 troubleshooting basic printer problems 90 calling for service ...too light 95 repeating defects 93 skewed print 96 solid color pages 96 streaked horizontal lines 94 streaked vertical lines 94 toner rubs off paper easily 95 toner specks 95 uneven print density 96 white or colored lines 93 printing problems 91 held jobs do not print 92 ...
... 80 paper 78 recycling 82 specialty media 78 status 78 storing 81 toner 78 supplies, determining status 78 system board accessing 120 covering with metal plate 123 T toner cartridges recycling 82 replacing 81 storing 81 transparencies, loading 55 tray linking 45 troubleshooting basic printer problems 90 calling for service ...too light 95 repeating defects 93 skewed print 96 solid color pages 96 streaked horizontal lines 94 streaked vertical lines 94 toner rubs off paper easily 95 toner specks 95 uneven print density 96 white or colored lines 93 printing problems 91 held jobs do not print 92 ...
Menus and Messages Guide
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... the Supply Replaced Selection screen to exit the Replace Supply menu item. Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Uncalibrated Unsupported Yellow Cartridge To view the status of the cyan toner cartridge. Replace indicates end-of -life for the item is near and print quality problems may occur. Not all printer models. Values...
... the Supply Replaced Selection screen to exit the Replace Supply menu item. Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Uncalibrated Unsupported Yellow Cartridge To view the status of the cyan toner cartridge. Replace indicates end-of -life for the item is near and print quality problems may occur. Not all printer models. Values...