User's Guide
Page 3
... in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 14 UNIX/Linux ...15 Chapter 3: Installing drivers for network printing 16 Printing a network setup page ...16 Assigning a printer IP address ...16 Verifying the IP settings ...17 Windows ...17 Supported printer drivers ...17 Supported network printer ports ...17 Direct printing using Windows 98 SE, Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 ...18 Shared printing using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 ......... 19 Configuring Drag'N'Print ...21 Macintosh ...21 Mac OS X ...21 Mac OS...
... in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X 14 UNIX/Linux ...15 Chapter 3: Installing drivers for network printing 16 Printing a network setup page ...16 Assigning a printer IP address ...16 Verifying the IP settings ...17 Windows ...17 Supported printer drivers ...17 Supported network printer ports ...17 Direct printing using Windows 98 SE, Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 ...18 Shared printing using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 ......... 19 Configuring Drag'N'Print ...21 Macintosh ...21 Mac OS X ...21 Mac OS...
User's Guide
Page 5
...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 toner cartridges for color registration 85 Removing the fuser for long-term storage ...86 Replacing the fuser after long-term storage 88 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 90 Solving basic printer problems ...90 Solving display problems ...91 Solving printing problems ...91 Solving print quality problems ...93 Solving option problems ...98 Solving media feed problems...
...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 toner cartridges for color registration 85 Removing the fuser for long-term storage ...86 Replacing the fuser after long-term storage 88 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 90 Solving basic printer problems ...90 Solving display problems ...91 Solving printing problems ...91 Solving print quality problems ...93 Solving option problems ...98 Solving media feed problems...
User's Guide
Page 10
... Windows NT Note: Install the printer software before setting up the printer. If the CD does not launch automatically, click Start Æ Run, and type D:\Setup.exe in the Run dialog (where D is a printer attached to install the custom printer driver and obtain enhanced printer features and functionality. Use the drivers CD that is compatible with the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable. 2 Installing drivers for local printing A local printer is...
... Windows NT Note: Install the printer software before setting up the printer. If the CD does not launch automatically, click Start Æ Run, and type D:\Setup.exe in the Run dialog (where D is a printer attached to install the custom printer driver and obtain enhanced printer features and functionality. Use the drivers CD that is compatible with the printer to the computer using a USB or parallel cable. 2 Installing drivers for local printing A local printer is...
User's Guide
Page 13
... printer just added. c Click File Æ Properties. It should follow the installation directions in the communications port must be installed on the Menu Settings page printed previously. 6 Click OK, and close all the windows. 7 Print a test page to complete the printer software installation. Look for the printer settings under the Serial Standard (or Serial Option X) heading on the computer that is installed, the serial parameters must match exactly to the serial parameters set in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac...
... printer just added. c Click File Æ Properties. It should follow the installation directions in the communications port must be installed on the Menu Settings page printed previously. 6 Click OK, and close all the windows. 7 Print a test page to complete the printer software installation. Look for the printer settings under the Serial Standard (or Serial Option X) heading on the computer that is installed, the serial parameters must match exactly to the serial parameters set in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac...
User's Guide
Page 24
... Print is software that may also use the Lexmark custom printer drivers. Avoiding jams By selecting appropriate paper or specialty media (transparencies, labels, and card stock) and loading it properly, most jams are available from a typical Windows application 1 Open the file needed for successful printing Tips on loading paper and specialty media into the operating system. Select the appropriate settings for the specific job being sent to help avoid jams, see Storing media. See the Setup sheet for...
... Print is software that may also use the Lexmark custom printer drivers. Avoiding jams By selecting appropriate paper or specialty media (transparencies, labels, and card stock) and loading it properly, most jams are available from a typical Windows application 1 Open the file needed for successful printing Tips on loading paper and specialty media into the operating system. Select the appropriate settings for the specific job being sent to help avoid jams, see Storing media. See the Setup sheet for...
User's Guide
Page 50
... media, such as card stock, transparencies, and envelopes. Loading the optional 500-sheet tray 50 Identifying the multipurpose feeder or the manual feed slot The printer has either a multipurpose feeder or a manual feed slot located on the operator panel, load the multipurpose feeder with the media specified for x. Loading media 8 If a different type of media was loaded than the type previously loaded in the tray, change the Paper Type setting for the first time or when a new size is loaded, remove the tray completely from the support unit. The tray...
... media, such as card stock, transparencies, and envelopes. Loading the optional 500-sheet tray 50 Identifying the multipurpose feeder or the manual feed slot The printer has either a multipurpose feeder or a manual feed slot located on the operator panel, load the multipurpose feeder with the media specified for x. Loading media 8 If a different type of media was loaded than the type previously loaded in the tray, change the Paper Type setting for the first time or when a new size is loaded, remove the tray completely from the support unit. The tray...
User's Guide
Page 78
... Status" on the publications CD Use the software application or printer driver to access a Verify Print job. Look for detailed instructions. the percentage of life remaining for each of a multiple-copy job to be sure it is satisfactory before printing the other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in Settings Causes the printer to print on one side of a sheet. Messages Guide...
... Status" on the publications CD Use the software application or printer driver to access a Verify Print job. Look for detailed instructions. the percentage of life remaining for each of a multiple-copy job to be sure it is satisfactory before printing the other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in Settings Causes the printer to print on one side of a sheet. Messages Guide...
User's Guide
Page 92
... printer driver. Unexpected page breaks The job has timed out. Turn the printer off and back on the display, exit Hex Trace mode; Job takes longer than expected to exit Hex Trace mode. Tray linking does not work. To configure the linked trays: Make sure the Tray x Size value in the Paper X Size menu item in the Paper Menu is not set to On. Add an optional memory card. The printer is too complex. Add printer memory or an optional hard disk. Note: Select the paper...
... printer driver. Unexpected page breaks The job has timed out. Turn the printer off and back on the display, exit Hex Trace mode; Job takes longer than expected to exit Hex Trace mode. Tray linking does not work. To configure the linked trays: Make sure the Tray x Size value in the Paper X Size menu item in the Paper Menu is not set to On. Add an optional memory card. The printer is too complex. Add printer memory or an optional hard disk. Note: Select the paper...
User's Guide
Page 104
... similar to the default pages of object being printed object being printed RGB Text Graphic Image CMYK Text Graphic Image Printer Color Correction setting Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Color Samples pages to use: Color specification of Classification of color samples accessible from the Quality Menu in Settings on the options screen. Select the Color Samples option within the "Configuration Menu." Troubleshooting Off, the color is 10 percent for Black, and 20 percent for Solving color quality problems 104 no color conversion is...
... similar to the default pages of object being printed object being printed RGB Text Graphic Image CMYK Text Graphic Image Printer Color Correction setting Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Color Samples pages to use: Color specification of Classification of color samples accessible from the Quality Menu in Settings on the options screen. Select the Color Samples option within the "Configuration Menu." Troubleshooting Off, the color is 10 percent for Black, and 20 percent for Solving color quality problems 104 no color conversion is...
User's Guide
Page 116
... Network Management Protocol version 3) SNMPv3 protocol allows for IPSec: • Shared Key Authentication - Prior to remain open, even in the Subject Alternate Name of security. In the address line, enter the IP address of three modes: • Disabled - Validate Peer Certificate is not in Secure mode Note: A password must be configured to five hosts, using the Embedded Web Server (EWS) 116 Allows the port...
... Network Management Protocol version 3) SNMPv3 protocol allows for IPSec: • Shared Key Authentication - Prior to remain open, even in the Subject Alternate Name of security. In the address line, enter the IP address of three modes: • Disabled - Validate Peer Certificate is not in Secure mode Note: A password must be configured to five hosts, using the Embedded Web Server (EWS) 116 Allows the port...
User's Guide
Page 140
... user, warranty service under the terms of original purchase as a Class I laser products are responsible for Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Lexmark International, Inc. Fuser Units, Transport Units, Paper Feed items, if any, and any maintenance items included with the product. Notices Laser notice The printer is available are substantially consumed when the printer displays a "Life Warning" or "Scheduled Maintenance" message for such item. to conform to laser radiation above a Class I (1) laser...
... user, warranty service under the terms of original purchase as a Class I laser products are responsible for Lexmark C520, C522, and C524 Lexmark International, Inc. Fuser Units, Transport Units, Paper Feed items, if any, and any maintenance items included with the product. Notices Laser notice The printer is available are substantially consumed when the printer displays a "Life Warning" or "Scheduled Maintenance" message for such item. to conform to laser radiation above a Class I (1) laser...
User's Guide
Page 144
... Power Saver adjusting 107 disabling 108 preprinted forms 37 Print and Hold function 110 print job canceling from printer operator panel 27 from Windows desktop 27 from Windows taskbar 27 Mac OS 9.x 27 Mac OS X 27 sending to print 24 Print Quality Test Pages, printing 29 printer model type 105 overview basic model 8 configured models 9 serial number 105 printer alerts, configuring 109 printer messages Enter PIN 112 printhead lenses, cleaning 84 printing confidential job 25 directory list 28 duplex from trays 45 font sample list 28 font samples 28 menus settings page...
... Power Saver adjusting 107 disabling 108 preprinted forms 37 Print and Hold function 110 print job canceling from printer operator panel 27 from Windows desktop 27 from Windows taskbar 27 Mac OS 9.x 27 Mac OS X 27 sending to print 24 Print Quality Test Pages, printing 29 printer model type 105 overview basic model 8 configured models 9 serial number 105 printer alerts, configuring 109 printer messages Enter PIN 112 printhead lenses, cleaning 84 printing confidential job 25 directory list 28 duplex from trays 45 font sample list 28 font samples 28 menus settings page...
User's Guide
Page 145
... menu settings, no effect 91 media feed blank pages in output bin 100 frequent jams 99 jammed page does not reprint 100 media falls out of standard bin 100 Paper Jam message remains after clearing jam 99 network printing incorrect characters printed 101 job did not print 101 options 500-sheet drawer 98 INA card 98 memory card 98 operating incorrectly 98 stops working 98 other access to updated printer driver 101 access to updated utilities 101 attaching a serial cable 101 cannot find printer escape codes 101 print quality 93 blank pages 96 clipped images 96 color...
... menu settings, no effect 91 media feed blank pages in output bin 100 frequent jams 99 jammed page does not reprint 100 media falls out of standard bin 100 Paper Jam message remains after clearing jam 99 network printing incorrect characters printed 101 job did not print 101 options 500-sheet drawer 98 INA card 98 memory card 98 operating incorrectly 98 stops working 98 other access to updated printer driver 101 access to updated utilities 101 attaching a serial cable 101 cannot find printer escape codes 101 print quality 93 blank pages 96 clipped images 96 color...
Menus and Messages Guide
Page 4
...Supplies Menu Replace Supply Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Cyan PC Unit Magenta PC Unit Yellow PC Unit Black PC Unit Fuser Transfer Belt Waste Toner Box Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Network Setup Page Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Utilities Menu PDF Menu PostScript Menu PCL Emul Menu HTML Menu Image Menu...
...Supplies Menu Replace Supply Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Cyan PC Unit Magenta PC Unit Yellow PC Unit Black PC Unit Fuser Transfer Belt Waste Toner Box Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Network Setup Page Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Utilities Menu PDF Menu PostScript Menu PCL Emul Menu HTML Menu Image Menu...
Menus and Messages Guide
Page 7
... the operator panel display. Select No or press to reset the supply counter. Menu Groups 7 If accessed through View Supplies. Menu item Replace Supply Purpose To select the supply item just replaced. Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Uncalibrated Unsupported Magenta Cartridge To view the status of the yellow toner Low cartridge. Replace indicates end-of -life for the item is near and print quality problems may occur. Not all printer models. Replace indicates end-of -life for the...
... the operator panel display. Select No or press to reset the supply counter. Menu Groups 7 If accessed through View Supplies. Menu item Replace Supply Purpose To select the supply item just replaced. Low Invalid Replace Missing or Defective OK Uncalibrated Unsupported Magenta Cartridge To view the status of the yellow toner Low cartridge. Replace indicates end-of -life for the item is near and print quality problems may occur. Not all printer models. Replace indicates end-of -life for the...
Menus and Messages Guide
Page 18
... turned off. *RAM Flash Disk Lets the printer automatically continue from certain offline situations when not resolved within the specified time period. 5-255-Specifies the amount of fonts on pages printed using PCL 5 interpreter. All downloaded resources are automatically stored in flash memory or on a hard disk is selected, printing may otherwise generate Complex Page errors. Note: Setting a printer language as the default does not prevent a software application from sending print jobs that use the other printer tasks. PCL...
... turned off. *RAM Flash Disk Lets the printer automatically continue from certain offline situations when not resolved within the specified time period. 5-255-Specifies the amount of fonts on pages printed using PCL 5 interpreter. All downloaded resources are automatically stored in flash memory or on a hard disk is selected, printing may otherwise generate Complex Page errors. Note: Setting a printer language as the default does not prevent a software application from sending print jobs that use the other printer tasks. PCL...
Menus and Messages Guide
Page 26
... write or read /write password protected. Prints all statistics on the hard disk and prepares the device to the factory default values except: • Display Language. • All settings in the Parallel Menu, Serial Menu, Network Menu, and USB Menu. • Resources residing in flash memory or on the disk. Using printer menus Utilities Menu Use these menu items to change printer settings, remove jobs, set up printer hardware, and troubleshoot printer problems. Menu item Factory Defaults Purpose Returns printer settings to format the flash memory and leaves current resources stored...
... write or read /write password protected. Prints all statistics on the hard disk and prepares the device to the factory default values except: • Display Language. • All settings in the Parallel Menu, Serial Menu, Network Menu, and USB Menu. • Resources residing in flash memory or on the disk. Using printer menus Utilities Menu Use these menu items to change printer settings, remove jobs, set up printer hardware, and troubleshoot printer problems. Menu item Factory Defaults Purpose Returns printer settings to format the flash memory and leaves current resources stored...
Menus and Messages Guide
Page 27
... PDF Menu Use these menu items to 100%. *Resident Flash/Disk Prints an error message before searching printer memory. Prints the estimated percentage of a print job problem. printed text or graphics are not executed. Note: Font Priority is only displayed when a formatted flash or hard disk is installed, is neither defective nor Read/Write or Write protected, and Job Buffer Size is printed on the page. The estimate On is not set to change printer settings that affect jobs using the PostScript printer language...
... PDF Menu Use these menu items to 100%. *Resident Flash/Disk Prints an error message before searching printer memory. Prints the estimated percentage of a print job problem. printed text or graphics are not executed. Note: Font Priority is only displayed when a formatted flash or hard disk is installed, is neither defective nor Read/Write or Write protected, and Job Buffer Size is printed on the page. The estimate On is not set to change printer settings that affect jobs using the PostScript printer language...
Menus and Messages Guide
Page 31
... Times TimesNewRoman Univers Zapf Chancery Select point sizes from 8 to 255 points in 1 point increments. Scales the default font for HTML documents. Set the margin from 1 to 255 mm in 1 mm increments. Do Not Print-Does not print HTML backgrounds. Select scale sizes from 1 to change the size or orientation of a printed image, or to the long edge of the paper. Using printer menus HTML Menu These menu...
... Times TimesNewRoman Univers Zapf Chancery Select point sizes from 8 to 255 points in 1 point increments. Scales the default font for HTML documents. Set the margin from 1 to 255 mm in 1 mm increments. Do Not Print-Does not print HTML backgrounds. Select scale sizes from 1 to change the size or orientation of a printed image, or to the long edge of the paper. Using printer menus HTML Menu These menu...
Menus and Messages Guide
Page 46
... standard output bin Resetting Fuser Count Resetting the Printer Restore Held Jobs? Understanding printer messages Message Remove all color toner cartridges and color photoconductor units. • Press until Continue appears, and then press to clear the message and print in Black Only mode. • Cancel the current job. • See the User's Guide for more information. All settings in the "Parallel" Menu, "Serial" Menu, "Network" Menu, "Infrared" Menu, "LocalTalk" Menu, "USB" Menu, and "Fax" Menu. • Wait for the message to clear. to clear The printer frees...
... standard output bin Resetting Fuser Count Resetting the Printer Restore Held Jobs? Understanding printer messages Message Remove all color toner cartridges and color photoconductor units. • Press until Continue appears, and then press to clear the message and print in Black Only mode. • Cancel the current job. • See the User's Guide for more information. All settings in the "Parallel" Menu, "Serial" Menu, "Network" Menu, "Infrared" Menu, "LocalTalk" Menu, "USB" Menu, and "Fax" Menu. • Wait for the message to clear. to clear The printer frees...
