Clearing Jams Guide
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.... • Do not load the manual feeder while the printer is being printed. For information on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. • For detailed information about purchasing large quantities of the printer the numbers in an appropriate environment. • Do not ...remove trays while the printer is printing. Lexmark™ C53x Clearing Jams Guide Clearing jams Avoiding jams The following hints can help you avoid...
.... • Do not load the manual feeder while the printer is being printed. For information on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. • For detailed information about purchasing large quantities of the printer the numbers in an appropriate environment. • Do not ...remove trays while the printer is printing. Lexmark™ C53x Clearing Jams Guide Clearing jams Avoiding jams The following hints can help you avoid...
Clearing Jams Guide
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CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of the printer near the fuser may appear. 1 Open the upper and inner doors. Wait for more information, see the User's Guide. Close the fuser cover. 3 Close the ...
CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of the printer near the fuser may appear. 1 Open the upper and inner doors. Wait for more information, see the User's Guide. Close the fuser cover. 3 Close the ...
Clearing Jams Guide
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... and the lower door, 230.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Open the upper door. 2 Pull the jammed paper straight up and to the rear of the printer near the fuser, 203.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Open the upper door. 2 Grasp the paper on each side, and pull it out gently. 3 Close the... under the fuser and in the slot behind the fuser, 202.xx Paper Jam appears. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of the printer. Jams under and behind the fuser When paper jams both under the rollers near the fuser may be hot.
... and the lower door, 230.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Open the upper door. 2 Pull the jammed paper straight up and to the rear of the printer near the fuser, 203.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Open the upper door. 2 Grasp the paper on each side, and pull it out gently. 3 Close the... under the fuser and in the slot behind the fuser, 202.xx Paper Jam appears. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of the printer. Jams under and behind the fuser When paper jams both under the rollers near the fuser may be hot.
Clearing Jams Guide
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... 1, 230.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Remove Tray 1. 2 Pull the jammed paper down and out. 3 Remove the jam and close the door(s). Also look for the printer to sense it, but not far enough to insert paper.
... 1, 230.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Remove Tray 1. 2 Pull the jammed paper down and out. 3 Remove the jam and close the door(s). Also look for the printer to sense it, but not far enough to insert paper.
Troubleshooting Guide
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... you have properly installed the print server and configured the printer for network printing. Make sure Ready or Power Saver appears on the Software and Documentation CD. Lexmark™ C53x Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Checking an unresponsive printer If your printer. • If you are using a USB port,...the job. If Performing Self Test and Ready do not appear, turn the printer back on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Delete the job. Press to return the printer to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other held jobs and deleting...
... you have properly installed the print server and configured the printer for network printing. Make sure Ready or Power Saver appears on the Software and Documentation CD. Lexmark™ C53x Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Checking an unresponsive printer If your printer. • If you are using a USB port,...the job. If Performing Self Test and Ready do not appear, turn the printer back on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Delete the job. Press to return the printer to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other held jobs and deleting...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Cause Solution Printer is , and points you to the appropriate recovery information in the job. Reduce the complexity of the print job by eliminating the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of pages in the User's Guide. Lexmark Status Messenger ...Utility This program is not available with the printer software, the utility automatically launches when the software installation is not set to On. Reduce the complexity of ...
... Cause Solution Printer is , and points you to the appropriate recovery information in the job. Reduce the complexity of the print job by eliminating the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of pages in the User's Guide. Lexmark Status Messenger ...Utility This program is not available with the printer software, the utility automatically launches when the software installation is not set to On. Reduce the complexity of ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... the correct cable and that it is securely connected, and the network software is listed in the tray or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Use recommended paper and other specialty media. For detailed specifications, see if the option is correctly set to high ... not fix the problem, contact Customer Support. Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams Cause Solution Media loaded does not meet the printer specifications. Make sure the stack of an imaginary line drawn between the two infrared ports is loaded correctly. Solving option problems Option ...
... the correct cable and that it is securely connected, and the network software is listed in the tray or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Use recommended paper and other specialty media. For detailed specifications, see if the option is correctly set to high ... not fix the problem, contact Customer Support. Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams Cause Solution Media loaded does not meet the printer specifications. Make sure the stack of an imaginary line drawn between the two infrared ports is loaded correctly. Solving option problems Option ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...then press . You may be defective. For more information about installing supplies, see "Adjusting the color alignment" on page 4. • Remove and reinstall the photoconductors. Adjusting the color alignment 1 Make sure the printer is set to Off. 1 Press . 2 Press until Settings appears, and then press .... print quality problems, print the print quality test pages: 1 Turn the printer off . 2 From the control panel, press and hold turning the printer on sequence, and then CONFIG MENU appears. 4 Press until Color Alignment appears, and then press again to Auto or On: is turned...
...then press . You may be defective. For more information about installing supplies, see "Adjusting the color alignment" on page 4. • Remove and reinstall the photoconductors. Adjusting the color alignment 1 Make sure the printer is set to Off. 1 Press . 2 Press until Settings appears, and then press .... print quality problems, print the print quality test pages: 1 Turn the printer off . 2 From the control panel, press and hold turning the printer on sequence, and then CONFIG MENU appears. 4 Press until Color Alignment appears, and then press again to Auto or On: is turned...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... low. Toner is defective. Dark lines Example Cause Toner cartridge(s), photoconductor, or transfer belt is defective. Replace the color cartridge causing the line. lenses. Replace the photoconductor units. Streaked vertical lines Example Cause Solution Toner is smeared If media... empty, cartridge. Replace the toner cartridge causing the streaks. Photoconductors are Clean the printhead dirty. or worn. Color Saver is defective. Resetting the Printer appears briefly, followed by a clock, and then Ready appears. Solution • If the problem is on the...
... low. Toner is defective. Dark lines Example Cause Toner cartridge(s), photoconductor, or transfer belt is defective. Replace the color cartridge causing the line. lenses. Replace the photoconductor units. Streaked vertical lines Example Cause Solution Toner is smeared If media... empty, cartridge. Replace the toner cartridge causing the streaks. Photoconductors are Clean the printhead dirty. or worn. Color Saver is defective. Resetting the Printer appears briefly, followed by a clock, and then Ready appears. Solution • If the problem is on the...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Example Cause Solution Toner darkness setting is worn or defective. Photoconductor is defective. Solution If you are supported by the printer manufacturer. Ghost images Example Cause Solution The photoconductors are not functioning properly. • Make sure the Paper Type setting is... poor Cause Solution You are using transparencies that do not meet the printer specifications. Replace the toner cartridge. 6 Toner cartridge is Replace the worn or defective. Transparency print quality is correct for customer...
... Example Cause Solution Toner darkness setting is worn or defective. Photoconductor is defective. Solution If you are supported by the printer manufacturer. Ghost images Example Cause Solution The photoconductors are not functioning properly. • Make sure the Paper Type setting is... poor Cause Solution You are using transparencies that do not meet the printer specifications. Replace the toner cartridge. 6 Toner cartridge is Replace the worn or defective. Transparency print quality is correct for customer...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...you inserted A4-size paper into the selected tray but you are using RGB or CMYK color combinations. Software programs typically specify document color using media meet the printer specifications. For more information, see the software program Help section. 7 There could be ... driver or program. • Specify the correct page size in nature. Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color laser printers create colors in a document. CMYK color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of media being used . Skewed print Cause Solution Guides in the selected...
...you inserted A4-size paper into the selected tray but you are using RGB or CMYK color combinations. Software programs typically specify document color using media meet the printer specifications. For more information, see the software program Help section. 7 There could be ... driver or program. • Specify the correct page size in nature. Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color laser printers create colors in a document. CMYK color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of media being used . Skewed print Cause Solution Guides in the selected...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... menu item can I use PostScript or PCL emulation printer software? The nine Color Samples values correspond to match the color of colored boxes. The color combination labeled on the print job information; Selecting which the printer cannot exactly reproduce the desired color, users should I match a particular color (such as defined in the software program (RGB or CMYK combinations...
... menu item can I use PostScript or PCL emulation printer software? The nine Color Samples values correspond to match the color of colored boxes. The color combination labeled on the print job information; Selecting which the printer cannot exactly reproduce the desired color, users should I match a particular color (such as defined in the software program (RGB or CMYK combinations...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... your printer model type and serial number. Detailed Color Samples are experiencing, the message on this method have already taken to use the Detailed Color Samples to print multiple pages of colored boxes that is 10% for Black and 20% each for red, green, and blue. In the U.S. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark...
... your printer model type and serial number. Detailed Color Samples are experiencing, the message on this method have already taken to use the Detailed Color Samples to print multiple pages of colored boxes that is 10% for Black and 20% each for red, green, and blue. In the U.S. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark...
User's Guide
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...heats the print media, and the heat may cause the media to release emissions. This product uses a laser. You must understand the section in your fingers are not under the printer when you have any other than those specified herein may not always be obvious. CAUTION: The...This symbol indicates the presence of specific Lexmark components. If you set up the printer, turn the printer off , and unplug the power cord before continuing. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of the printer to lift it down. Safety information ...
...heats the print media, and the heat may cause the media to release emissions. This product uses a laser. You must understand the section in your fingers are not under the printer when you have any other than those specified herein may not always be obvious. CAUTION: The...This symbol indicates the presence of specific Lexmark components. If you set up the printer, turn the printer off , and unplug the power cord before continuing. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of the printer to lift it down. Safety information ...
User's Guide
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Contents Learning about the printer 9 Configured models...9 Using the security lock feature...10 Understanding the control panel...11 Menus list...12 Installing options...14 Installing a 550-sheet drawer...14 Installing ......15 Available options ...15 Accessing the system board to install internal options 15 Installing a memory card ...18 Installing a flash memory or firmware card 21 Installing a printer hard disk...22 Installing an internal print server or port interface card 24 Reinstalling the system board access cover 25 Attaching cables...26 Loading paper...
Contents Learning about the printer 9 Configured models...9 Using the security lock feature...10 Understanding the control panel...11 Menus list...12 Installing options...14 Installing a 550-sheet drawer...14 Installing ......15 Available options ...15 Accessing the system board to install internal options 15 Installing a memory card ...18 Installing a flash memory or firmware card 21 Installing a printer hard disk...22 Installing an internal print server or port interface card 24 Reinstalling the system board access cover 25 Attaching cables...26 Loading paper...
User's Guide
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...Supported paper sizes...41 Support for paper types ...43 Paper types and weights ...43 Paper capacities ...44 Printing...45 Installing printer software...45 Printing a document from Windows 45 Printing a document from a Macintosh computer 45 Printing confidential and other held jobs 45... from a Macintosh computer 50 Printing only black text and graphics 50 Configuring the printer for black-only printing 51 Removing the color supplies ...51 Configuring the printer for color printing and replacing the color supplies 54 Canceling a print job...55 Canceling a print job from the control ...
...Supported paper sizes...41 Support for paper types ...43 Paper types and weights ...43 Paper capacities ...44 Printing...45 Installing printer software...45 Printing a document from Windows 45 Printing a document from a Macintosh computer 45 Printing confidential and other held jobs 45... from a Macintosh computer 50 Printing only black text and graphics 50 Configuring the printer for black-only printing 51 Removing the color supplies ...51 Configuring the printer for color printing and replacing the color supplies 54 Canceling a print job...55 Canceling a print job from the control ...
User's Guide
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... in the duplex path...65 Clearing jams in the multipurpose feeder 67 Clearing jams in the manual feeder 68 Maintaining the printer 69 Storing supplies...69 Checking the status of supplies...69 Conserving supplies...69 Aligning the toner cartridges...69 Cleaning the printhead ... a transfer belt...72 Ordering a waste toner box ...73 Ordering a fuser...73 Ordering photoconductors ...73 Moving the printer...73 Before moving the printer ...73 Moving the printer to another location ...74 Administrative support 75 Adjusting the brightness or contrast of the display 75 Disabling control panel menus...
... in the duplex path...65 Clearing jams in the multipurpose feeder 67 Clearing jams in the manual feeder 68 Maintaining the printer 69 Storing supplies...69 Checking the status of supplies...69 Conserving supplies...69 Aligning the toner cartridges...69 Cleaning the printhead ... a transfer belt...72 Ordering a waste toner box ...73 Ordering a fuser...73 Ordering photoconductors ...73 Moving the printer...73 Before moving the printer ...73 Moving the printer to another location ...74 Administrative support 75 Adjusting the brightness or contrast of the display 75 Disabling control panel menus...
User's Guide
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Troubleshooting...82 Checking an unresponsive printer...82 Solving printing problems...82 Multiple-language PDFs do not print ...82 Control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds 82 Error message about ... reprint after you clear the jam 87 Solving print quality problems...87 Isolating print quality problems ...87 Repeating defects...88 Color misregistration...88 Dark lines...89 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 89 Streaked horizontal lines ...89 Streaked vertical lines ...90 Print is too light ...90 Print irregularities...91 Print...
Troubleshooting...82 Checking an unresponsive printer...82 Solving printing problems...82 Multiple-language PDFs do not print ...82 Control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds 82 Error message about ... reprint after you clear the jam 87 Solving print quality problems...87 Isolating print quality problems ...87 Repeating defects...88 Color misregistration...88 Dark lines...89 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 89 Streaked horizontal lines ...89 Streaked vertical lines ...90 Print is too light ...90 Print irregularities...91 Print...
User's Guide
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Learning about the printer 9 C534n, C534dn 1 2 5 4 3 6 1 Standard exit bin 2 Control panel Learning about the printer Configured models Basic models The following illustrations show the basic printer models. C532n 1 2 5 4 3 1 Standard exit bin 2 Control panel 3 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 4 Manual feeder 5 Tray 1 handhold C530dn, C532dn.
Learning about the printer 9 C534n, C534dn 1 2 5 4 3 6 1 Standard exit bin 2 Control panel Learning about the printer Configured models Basic models The following illustrations show the basic printer models. C532n 1 2 5 4 3 1 Standard exit bin 2 Control panel 3 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 4 Manual feeder 5 Tray 1 handhold C530dn, C532dn.
User's Guide
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... equipped with most laptop computers is attached, the printer is locked. When a lock compatible with a security lock feature. Learning about the printer 10 Once locked, the metal plate and the system board cannot be fully configured by adding an optional 550-sheet ...drawer. Not all models can be removed. Attach a security lock to the printer in the location shown. 3 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 4 Tray 1 handhold 5 Multipurpose feeder latch 6 Multipurpose feeder Fully configured model The...
... equipped with most laptop computers is attached, the printer is locked. When a lock compatible with a security lock feature. Learning about the printer 10 Once locked, the metal plate and the system board cannot be fully configured by adding an optional 550-sheet ...drawer. Not all models can be removed. Attach a security lock to the printer in the location shown. 3 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 4 Tray 1 handhold 5 Multipurpose feeder latch 6 Multipurpose feeder Fully configured model The...