User's Guide
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... a professional service person. The manufacturer is near water or wet locations. Do not place or use of the printer might be obvious. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. This product uses a printing process that is not responsible for the use this product or the manufacturer's authorized...as well, and unplug any cable or electrical connection. Inspect the power cord regularly for selecting print media to lift the drawer and printer at the same time. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set it . CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that discusses the guidelines for ...
... a professional service person. The manufacturer is near water or wet locations. Do not place or use of the printer might be obvious. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. This product uses a printing process that is not responsible for the use this product or the manufacturer's authorized...as well, and unplug any cable or electrical connection. Inspect the power cord regularly for selecting print media to lift the drawer and printer at the same time. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set it . CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that discusses the guidelines for ...
User's Guide
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...Lexmark ...Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment • The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle By selecting certain printer... Lexmark ...printer setting, see : • The Notices chapter • The Environmental Sustainability section of a printer is related to paper usage. This scientific testing is continually improving its printers... the printer) •...printer's impact ...printer's environmental impact Lexmark is committed to environmental sustainability and is conducted with rigor and discipline. While no blanket statement can be able to reduce your printer...
...Lexmark ...Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment • The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle By selecting certain printer... Lexmark ...printer setting, see : • The Notices chapter • The Environmental Sustainability section of a printer is related to paper usage. This scientific testing is continually improving its printers... the printer) •...printer's impact ...printer's environmental impact Lexmark is committed to environmental sustainability and is conducted with rigor and discipline. While no blanket statement can be able to reduce your printer...
User's Guide
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... and restoration practices. 3 Choose the most appropriate paper for the Endorsement of the paper If your printer's environmental impact 34 Lexmark concerns itself with the responsible use with laser printers: • Chemically treated papers used to make paper. Lexmark is due to the energy-intensive manufacturing processes required to 80%) of carbon emissions caused throughout...
... and restoration practices. 3 Choose the most appropriate paper for the Endorsement of the paper If your printer's environmental impact 34 Lexmark concerns itself with the responsible use with laser printers: • Chemically treated papers used to make paper. Lexmark is due to the energy-intensive manufacturing processes required to 80%) of carbon emissions caused throughout...
User's Guide
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Note: To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality media designed for laser printers. 3 Adjust the paper guides to print on different types of paper one sheet at a time. 1 Load one sheet of paper facedown into the center of ...
Note: To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality media designed for laser printers. 3 Adjust the paper guides to print on different types of paper one sheet at a time. 1 Load one sheet of paper facedown into the center of ...
User's Guide
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... letterhead design is important when printing on http://support.lexmark.com. Note: Check with the trays logo is acceptable for printing on speciality medias may be found in the Cardstock and Label Guide available on letterhead. Printing specialty documents Additional information for laser printers. Printing 56 The top edge of the sheet with...
... letterhead design is important when printing on http://support.lexmark.com. Note: Check with the trays logo is acceptable for printing on speciality medias may be found in the Cardstock and Label Guide available on letterhead. Printing specialty documents Additional information for laser printers. Printing 56 The top edge of the sheet with...
User's Guide
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...; Feed transparencies from sticking together. • We recommend Lexmark part number 70X7240 for letter-size transparencies and Lexmark part number 12A5010 for use before buying large quantities. Note: Transparencies can be printed at a temperature up to Heavy and Transparency Texture is acceptable for laser printers. Select these settings in the Paper menu using transparencies...° F) if Transparency Weight is set to prevent sheets from the standard 250-sheet tray or the manual feeder. • Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers.
...; Feed transparencies from sticking together. • We recommend Lexmark part number 70X7240 for letter-size transparencies and Lexmark part number 12A5010 for use before buying large quantities. Note: Transparencies can be printed at a temperature up to Heavy and Transparency Texture is acceptable for laser printers. Select these settings in the Paper menu using transparencies...° F) if Transparency Weight is set to prevent sheets from the standard 250-sheet tray or the manual feeder. • Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers.
User's Guide
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...or laid finishes • Adjust the width guides to Envelope, and select the envelope size. • Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on labels: • Use ...labels designed specifically for laser printers. Check with slick backing material. • Use full label sheets. Have excessive curl or twist - Have an interlocking design - Note: Use only paper label sheets. When printing on the Lexmark Web site at a higher fusing temperature...
...or laid finishes • Adjust the width guides to Envelope, and select the envelope size. • Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on labels: • Use ...labels designed specifically for laser printers. Check with slick backing material. • Use full label sheets. Have excessive curl or twist - Have an interlocking design - Note: Use only paper label sheets. When printing on the Lexmark Web site at a higher fusing temperature...
User's Guide
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...produce the desired color. What settings should I use for the best color? Note: If you can calibrate the colors manually: 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 From the Admin menu, press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons... through color conversion tables that translate the color into the appropriate amounts of red, green, or blue needed to the printer. Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color laser printers create colors in various amounts to create yellow. Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks or toners can be printed...
...produce the desired color. What settings should I use for the best color? Note: If you can calibrate the colors manually: 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 From the Admin menu, press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons... through color conversion tables that translate the color into the appropriate amounts of red, green, or blue needed to the printer. Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color laser printers create colors in various amounts to create yellow. Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks or toners can be printed...
User's Guide
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... I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. The printer contains internally a Class IIIb (3b) laser that is certified as configured when shipped by Lexmark. The laser system and printer are not considered to be affixed to laser radiation above a Class I laser products are designed so there is certified in the U.S. This symbol identifies static...
... I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. The printer contains internally a Class IIIb (3b) laser that is certified as configured when shipped by Lexmark. The laser system and printer are not considered to be affixed to laser radiation above a Class I laser products are designed so there is certified in the U.S. This symbol identifies static...
Technical Reference
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...) 46 46 46 46 Note: Measurements apply to 300-dpi, 600-dpi, and 1200-dpi printing. Printer specifications This chapter lists printer specifications and information about hardware, environmental conditions, and power requirements. Printer specifications 17 C54x Color Laser Series 1-meter average sound pressure, dBA Status C540n C543dn C544n C544dn, C544dw, C544dtn Printing (Simplex) 47...
...) 46 46 46 46 Note: Measurements apply to 300-dpi, 600-dpi, and 1200-dpi printing. Printer specifications This chapter lists printer specifications and information about hardware, environmental conditions, and power requirements. Printer specifications 17 C54x Color Laser Series 1-meter average sound pressure, dBA Status C540n C543dn C544n C544dn, C544dw, C544dtn Printing (Simplex) 47...
Service Manual
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..., 4xx Table of contents Table of contents iii Notices and safety information ix Laser notice ix Safety information xv Preface xviii Conventions xviii General information 1-1 Models 1-1 Options and features 1-1 Printer specifications 1-2 Memory 1-2 Print quality 1-2 Connectivity (network support 1-3 Operating modes ... service 1-14 Acronyms 1-15 Diagnostic information 2-1 Start 2-1 POR (Power-On Reset) sequence 2-2 Symptom tables 2-3 Printer symptom table 2-3 Print quality symptom table 2-4 Error codes and messages 2-5 User status and customer attendance messages 2-5 Paper...
..., 4xx Table of contents Table of contents iii Notices and safety information ix Laser notice ix Safety information xv Preface xviii Conventions xviii General information 1-1 Models 1-1 Options and features 1-1 Printer specifications 1-2 Memory 1-2 Print quality 1-2 Connectivity (network support 1-3 Operating modes ... service 1-14 Acronyms 1-15 Diagnostic information 2-1 Start 2-1 POR (Power-On Reset) sequence 2-2 Symptom tables 2-3 Printer symptom table 2-3 Print quality symptom table 2-4 Error codes and messages 2-5 User status and customer attendance messages 2-5 Paper...
Service Manual
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... limit (grain long) 1 Card Stock-upper limit (grain short) 1 Transparency 6 Labels-upper limit Gloss Book Gloss Cover Index Bristol Tag Cover Index Bristol Tag Cover Laser printer Paper Weight 60 to 74. 9 g/m2 grain long (16 to 19.9 lb bond) 2, 5 75 to 89.9 g/m2 grain long (20 to 48 lb bond) 131... (90 lb) 163 g/m2 (100 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb) 170 to 180 g/m2 (45 to 23.8 lb bond) 90. b The duplex unit supports this printer and no additional output options. Select Manual Env. For other types, use Manual Paper.
... limit (grain long) 1 Card Stock-upper limit (grain short) 1 Transparency 6 Labels-upper limit Gloss Book Gloss Cover Index Bristol Tag Cover Index Bristol Tag Cover Laser printer Paper Weight 60 to 74. 9 g/m2 grain long (16 to 19.9 lb bond) 2, 5 75 to 89.9 g/m2 grain long (20 to 48 lb bond) 131... (90 lb) 163 g/m2 (100 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb) 170 to 180 g/m2 (45 to 23.8 lb bond) 90. b The duplex unit supports this printer and no additional output options. Select Manual Env. For other types, use Manual Paper.
Service Manual
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...24°C (65 to 75°F) with heat-resistant inks designed for electrophotographic printing. Most label manufacturers recommend printing in laser (electrophotographic) printers. Use papers printed with relative humidity between 40 and 60%. • Store paper in the same source; The ink...might not. However, no reason to 200° C (392° F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Lexmark consistently tests its printers with rough or heavily textured surfaces. Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to discourage ...
...24°C (65 to 75°F) with heat-resistant inks designed for electrophotographic printing. Most label manufacturers recommend printing in laser (electrophotographic) printers. Use papers printed with relative humidity between 40 and 60%. • Store paper in the same source; The ink...might not. However, no reason to 200° C (392° F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Lexmark consistently tests its printers with rough or heavily textured surfaces. Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to discourage ...
Service Manual
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Before using these types of paper, consult your paper supplier. • Suitable sheet-to-sheet coefficient of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in laser printers, despite surface texture. 5025-2xx, 4xx work very well in the direction of feed Recycled paper, paper of lower weight (
Before using these types of paper, consult your paper supplier. • Suitable sheet-to-sheet coefficient of friction (0.4-0.6) • Sufficient bending resistance in laser printers, despite surface texture. 5025-2xx, 4xx work very well in the direction of feed Recycled paper, paper of lower weight (
Service Manual
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... the controller board. Step Questions / actions Yes No 1 Replace the photoconductor unit (part of the HVPS cable. This will block the laser from the HVPS to step 5. See "Printhead removal" on page 4-31. Replace the transfer contact assembly. Print quality-vertical banding Replace ...assembly removal" on page 4-49. Problem resolved. See "Controller board removal" on page 4-50. Are the spring(s) defective? 4 Turn the printer off, and check the continuity of the imaging unit). Replace the printhead. Go to step 3. See "Toner cartridge contacts" on the entire ...
... the controller board. Step Questions / actions Yes No 1 Replace the photoconductor unit (part of the HVPS cable. This will block the laser from the HVPS to step 5. See "Printhead removal" on page 4-31. Replace the transfer contact assembly. Print quality-vertical banding Replace ...assembly removal" on page 4-49. Problem resolved. See "Controller board removal" on page 4-50. Are the spring(s) defective? 4 Turn the printer off, and check the continuity of the imaging unit). Replace the printhead. Go to step 3. See "Toner cartridge contacts" on the entire ...
Service Manual
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...Each photoconductor rotates past its output to the media in one pass. Electrophotographic process basics This printer is called a photodeveloper cartridge or PC unit) and an image transfer unit (ITU). The laser fires on the photoconductor (PC unit) 4. Charge the photoconductor (PC unit) 2. The ... process is cleaned and the process begins again for each photoconductor. Fuse the toner to print is a single laser printer that all laser and LED printers use differences in the EP process. These machines use to the media 6. Develop the toner on the photoconductors ...
...Each photoconductor rotates past its output to the media in one pass. Electrophotographic process basics This printer is called a photodeveloper cartridge or PC unit) and an image transfer unit (ITU). The laser fires on the photoconductor (PC unit) 4. Charge the photoconductor (PC unit) 2. The ... process is cleaned and the process begins again for each photoconductor. Fuse the toner to print is a single laser printer that all laser and LED printers use differences in the EP process. These machines use to the media 6. Develop the toner on the photoconductors ...
Service Manual
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...is coated with an organic substance that makes it sensitive to be repeating patches of voids or light print on a page. Service tips: • The laser beam passes through a glass lens as it . The result would be replaced. The oil from your bare hand. Diagnostic aids 3-35 Cleaning the lens ...will cause white or light vertical streaks on the page. Be sure and cover the photoconductor when you are working on the printer so you don't "burn" it exits the laser unit. This creates a difference in charge potential between the exposed area and the rest of the photoconductor surface. Then the ...
...is coated with an organic substance that makes it sensitive to be repeating patches of voids or light print on a page. Service tips: • The laser beam passes through a glass lens as it . The result would be replaced. The oil from your bare hand. Diagnostic aids 3-35 Cleaning the lens ...will cause white or light vertical streaks on the page. Be sure and cover the photoconductor when you are working on the printer so you don't "burn" it exits the laser unit. This creates a difference in charge potential between the exposed area and the rest of the photoconductor surface. Then the ...
Service Manual
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.... For example, it is color specified in a document to photographic images. However, because of technology differences that exist between printers and monitors, there are many colors that translate the color into the appropriate amounts of color conversion table to text while applying...a more information, see on page 3-47. In these instances, adjust the Color Balance setting to print? Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color laser printers create colors in this manner. For more preferable color. For example, red and green can be combined to reproduce a particular...
.... For example, it is color specified in a document to photographic images. However, because of technology differences that exist between printers and monitors, there are many colors that translate the color into the appropriate amounts of color conversion table to text while applying...a more information, see on page 3-47. In these instances, adjust the Color Balance setting to print? Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color laser printers create colors in this manner. For more preferable color. For example, red and green can be combined to reproduce a particular...