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... manual feeder 24 How to use the rear exit 25 How to clear paper jams 26 Chapter 3: Printing tasks 29 How to manually feed a print job 30 How to print on both sides of the paper (manual duplex 32 How to print multiple page images on one page (N-up printing 34 How to print a booklet 35 How to print a poster 36 How to print on letterhead 37 How to cancel a print job 38 From the printer operator panel 38 From a Windows...
... manual feeder 24 How to use the rear exit 25 How to clear paper jams 26 Chapter 3: Printing tasks 29 How to manually feed a print job 30 How to print on both sides of the paper (manual duplex 32 How to print multiple page images on one page (N-up printing 34 How to print a booklet 35 How to print a poster 36 How to print on letterhead 37 How to cancel a print job 38 From the printer operator panel 38 From a Windows...
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... install drivers for local printing 83 Windows 83 Macintosh (Web 85 Linux ...87 How to print the menu settings and network setup pages 88 How to print a test page 88 Windows 88 How to configure for TCP/IP 89 Assigning a printer IP address 89 Verifying the IP settings 89 How to set up the printer for network printing 90 Windows 90 How to print a network setup page 94 How to print a test page 94 Macintosh (Web 95 Linux ...97 Using the printer resident Web page 98 Using the Local Printer Settings...
... install drivers for local printing 83 Windows 83 Macintosh (Web 85 Linux ...87 How to print the menu settings and network setup pages 88 How to print a test page 88 Windows 88 How to configure for TCP/IP 89 Assigning a printer IP address 89 Verifying the IP settings 89 How to set up the printer for network printing 90 Windows 90 How to print a network setup page 94 How to print a test page 94 Macintosh (Web 95 Linux ...97 Using the printer resident Web page 98 Using the Local Printer Settings...
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... installation. However, there is free software; If this device must be obvious. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of specific Lexmark components. The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is certified as the power cord or telephone, during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. CAUTION: A caution identifies something that is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other...
... installation. However, there is free software; If this device must be obvious. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of specific Lexmark components. The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is certified as the power cord or telephone, during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. CAUTION: A caution identifies something that is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other...
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... Power Saver Mode is available to that user for loss of original purchase as "Remarketer." Since power consumption claims are responsible for the remainder of original purchase and this product for the Lexmark E234 and Lexmark E234n. For customers outside the U.S. Warranty service will be disabled from the Local Printer Setup Utility (see page 98). Power Saver As part of each mode in power units of this printer, this printer...
... Power Saver Mode is available to that user for loss of original purchase as "Remarketer." Since power consumption claims are responsible for the remainder of original purchase and this product for the Lexmark E234 and Lexmark E234n. For customers outside the U.S. Warranty service will be disabled from the Local Printer Setup Utility (see page 98). Power Saver As part of each mode in power units of this printer, this printer...
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... a product. For any developer of materials supplied to you paid for a fee. Lexmark is an intended beneficiary of this statement may also have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • Use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • Use of other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer • Operation of a product beyond the...
... a product. For any developer of materials supplied to you paid for a fee. Lexmark is an intended beneficiary of this statement may also have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • Use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • Use of other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer • Operation of a product beyond the...
User's Guide
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... installed from the Available options list and click Add. • Memory Card-Increase the printer memory to install options 46 How to the appropriate number. 6 Click OK. Note: If you have installed a printer driver, return here to complete these instructions. 1 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers. 2 Select the printer's icon. 3 Click File Æ Properties. 4 Click the Install Options tab. 5 Add the appropriate options to your configuration: • 550-Sheet Tray-Select the option you have not installed your printer driver...
... installed from the Available options list and click Add. • Memory Card-Increase the printer memory to install options 46 How to the appropriate number. 6 Click OK. Note: If you have installed a printer driver, return here to complete these instructions. 1 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers. 2 Select the printer's icon. 3 Click File Æ Properties. 4 Click the Install Options tab. 5 Add the appropriate options to your configuration: • 550-Sheet Tray-Select the option you have not installed your printer driver...
User's Guide
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Using the operator panel 64 Service error Light sequence: • Continue-Blink • Ready-Blink • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-Blink • Load Paper-Blink • Paper Jam-Blink • Error-Blink What this light sequence means: • The current print job is canceled. • The printer is resetting to clear. A user default setting remains in effect until you change it or until you can do : Turn the printer off and back on. If the lights are canceled. What you bought your printer. Any active print jobs are...
Using the operator panel 64 Service error Light sequence: • Continue-Blink • Ready-Blink • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-Blink • Load Paper-Blink • Paper Jam-Blink • Error-Blink What this light sequence means: • The current print job is canceled. • The printer is resetting to clear. A user default setting remains in effect until you change it or until you can do : Turn the printer off and back on. If the lights are canceled. What you bought your printer. Any active print jobs are...
User's Guide
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... message should be cleared only when the photoconductor kit has been replaced. Understanding the printer configuration menus 81 Sometimes resetting the printer to the original settings solves formatting problems. All menu items are reset to change printer settings on jobs sent through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. USB menu Use the USB menu to the factory default values except: • Display Language. • All settings in printer memory (RAM) are deleted. Help isolate printing problems when unexpected characters print or • Off* characters are missing...
... message should be cleared only when the photoconductor kit has been replaced. Understanding the printer configuration menus 81 Sometimes resetting the printer to the original settings solves formatting problems. All menu items are reset to change printer settings on jobs sent through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. USB menu Use the USB menu to the factory default values except: • Display Language. • All settings in printer memory (RAM) are deleted. Help isolate printing problems when unexpected characters print or • Off* characters are missing...
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... a printer driver that is compatible with your computer and your computer using . Software and network tasks 83 Use the following table to find driver installation instructions for your CD-ROM drive). 2 Click Install Software. Installing a custom driver does not replace the system driver. If the CD does not auto launch, click Start Æ Run, and then type D:\Setup.exe in downloadable software packages on the operating system you are using a USB or parallel cable. Note...
... a printer driver that is compatible with your computer and your computer using . Software and network tasks 83 Use the following table to find driver installation instructions for your CD-ROM drive). 2 Click Install Software. Installing a custom driver does not replace the system driver. If the CD does not auto launch, click Start Æ Run, and then type D:\Setup.exe in downloadable software packages on the operating system you are using a USB or parallel cable. Note...
User's Guide
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... listed under Installed Features, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and reinstall the option. - Software and network tasks 88 Consult your network support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page to verify that you loaded. • On the network setup page, confirm that the paper trays are connected to your printer. 3 Click File Æ Properties. 4 Click Print Test Page. Verify the amount of paper you are configured for the sizes and types of memory installed is "Not Connected...
... listed under Installed Features, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and reinstall the option. - Software and network tasks 88 Consult your network support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page to verify that you loaded. • On the network setup page, confirm that the paper trays are connected to your printer. 3 Click File Æ Properties. 4 Click Print Test Page. Verify the amount of paper you are configured for the sizes and types of memory installed is "Not Connected...
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... network printer: Printing configuration Operating system Direct Printer is connected directly to install the printer drivers on each network computer. Supported network printer ports • Windows 98SE/Me-Lexmark IP 9100 Ports • Windows NT 4.0-Lexmark IP 9100 Ports or Microsoft LPR ports • Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003-Microsoft Standard TCIP/IP Ports For basic printer functionality, you maintain a consistent user interface for TCP/IP" on page 89), you are ready to the network using a local cable, such as Ethernet. During driver installation...
... network printer: Printing configuration Operating system Direct Printer is connected directly to install the printer drivers on each network computer. Supported network printer ports • Windows 98SE/Me-Lexmark IP 9100 Ports • Windows NT 4.0-Lexmark IP 9100 Ports or Microsoft LPR ports • Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003-Microsoft Standard TCIP/IP Ports For basic printer functionality, you maintain a consistent user interface for TCP/IP" on page 89), you are ready to the network using a local cable, such as Ethernet. During driver installation...
User's Guide
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...; Paper Loading‡ Quality Settings • Print Resolution • Toner Darkness • PQET • PictureGrade™ * Per supported sources † Per custom type number ‡ Per supported media Parallel Settings • PCL SmartSwitch • PS SmartSwitch • Parallel Buffer • Advanced Status • Honor Init PCL Emulation Settings • Orientation • Lines Per Page • A4 Width • Tray Renumber* • Auto CR after LF • Auto LF after CR Setup Settings • Printer Language • Power...
...; Paper Loading‡ Quality Settings • Print Resolution • Toner Darkness • PQET • PictureGrade™ * Per supported sources † Per custom type number ‡ Per supported media Parallel Settings • PCL SmartSwitch • PS SmartSwitch • Parallel Buffer • Advanced Status • Honor Init PCL Emulation Settings • Orientation • Lines Per Page • A4 Width • Tray Renumber* • Auto CR after LF • Auto LF after CR Setup Settings • Printer Language • Power...
User's Guide
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... File Æ Exit to distribute the toner, then insert it back into your computer. 2 Click Printer Software. 3 Click Agree. 4 Select Local Printer Install, and then click Next. 5 Select your printer driver, select Custom 6-Rough Env from the manual feeder. The printer sometimes prints at a slightly slower speed when feeding print slower when using print media from the Paper Type menu. See "Understanding the operator panel lights" on approximately 5% coverage of you toner cartridge somewhat, remove the cartridge...
... File Æ Exit to distribute the toner, then insert it back into your computer. 2 Click Printer Software. 3 Click Agree. 4 Select Local Printer Install, and then click Next. 5 Select your printer driver, select Custom 6-Rough Env from the manual feeder. The printer sometimes prints at a slightly slower speed when feeding print slower when using print media from the Paper Type menu. See "Understanding the operator panel lights" on approximately 5% coverage of you toner cartridge somewhat, remove the cartridge...
User's Guide
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...: 1 Clean the printhead lens. (See "How to high humidity. • You are using. • Replace the fuser*. * To replace the fuser, call a service technician. † This setting can be defective, empty, or worn. Print quality problems You can solve many print quality problems by replacing a supply or maintenance item that does not meet the printer specifications. • The fuser is worn or defective. • Load paper from another tray or the manual feeder. • Replace the toner cartridge.
...: 1 Clean the printhead lens. (See "How to high humidity. • You are using. • Replace the fuser*. * To replace the fuser, call a service technician. † This setting can be defective, empty, or worn. Print quality problems You can solve many print quality problems by replacing a supply or maintenance item that does not meet the printer specifications. • The fuser is worn or defective. • Load paper from another tray or the manual feeder. • Replace the toner cartridge.
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... toner cartridge is low on page 99 for more information. Troubleshooting 115 See "Using the Local Printer Settings Utility" on toner. • The toner cartridge is defective. • Select a different Toner Darkness† setting from the printer driver before sending the job to print. • Load paper from a new package. • Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. • Make sure the paper you load in the paper path. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Replace the fuser*. • Call for service...
... toner cartridge is low on page 99 for more information. Troubleshooting 115 See "Using the Local Printer Settings Utility" on toner. • The toner cartridge is defective. • Select a different Toner Darkness† setting from the printer driver before sending the job to print. • Load paper from a new package. • Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. • Make sure the paper you load in the paper path. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Replace the fuser*. • Call for service...
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... Type setting is correct for more information. against the the paper size loaded in the tray. For example, you are snug against the sides of the page.) Incorrect margins The Form Size setting in the printer driver is different than the size paper that is low in the feeder. See "Using the Local Printer Settings Utility" on one side of the paper. * To replace the fuser, call a service technician. † This setting can be changed using . • Replace the toner cartridge...
... Type setting is correct for more information. against the the paper size loaded in the tray. For example, you are snug against the sides of the page.) Incorrect margins The Form Size setting in the printer driver is different than the size paper that is low in the feeder. See "Using the Local Printer Settings Utility" on one side of the paper. * To replace the fuser, call a service technician. † This setting can be changed using . • Replace the toner cartridge...
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... using. * To replace the fuser, call a service technician. † This setting can be changed using the Local Printer Setup Utility. See "Using the Local Printer Settings Utility" on page 99 for the type of paper or specialty Rough to Normal or Smooth. Troubleshooting 117 Paper curls badly once it prints The Paper Texture setting is wrong Change Paper Texture† from and exits to the bin for more information. empty. Solid black pages • The toner cartridge...
... using. * To replace the fuser, call a service technician. † This setting can be changed using the Local Printer Setup Utility. See "Using the Local Printer Settings Utility" on page 99 for the type of paper or specialty Rough to Normal or Smooth. Troubleshooting 117 Paper curls badly once it prints The Paper Texture setting is wrong Change Paper Texture† from and exits to the bin for more information. empty. Solid black pages • The toner cartridge...
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... NPA Mode 79 Set Card Speed 79 Parallel MAC Binary PS 80 Mode 2 80 NPA Mode 80 Protocol 80 printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet 77 Setup Auto CR after LF 80 Auto LF after CR 80 USB MAC Binary PS 81 NPA Mode 81 Utilities Hex Trace 81 Print Quality Test Pages 81 Reset Factory Defaults 81 Reset Photoconductor Counter 81 D Drivers local install 83 network install 90 duplex 32, 59 dust cover 23 E electronic emission statement 7 emission statement 7 envelopes 17 Error light 57...
... NPA Mode 79 Set Card Speed 79 Parallel MAC Binary PS 80 Mode 2 80 NPA Mode 80 Protocol 80 printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet 77 Setup Auto CR after LF 80 Auto LF after CR 80 USB MAC Binary PS 81 NPA Mode 81 Utilities Hex Trace 81 Print Quality Test Pages 81 Reset Factory Defaults 81 Reset Photoconductor Counter 81 D Drivers local install 83 network install 90 duplex 32, 59 dust cover 23 E electronic emission statement 7 emission statement 7 envelopes 17 Error light 57...
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... factory defaults 64 secondary error codes 66 Service error 64 Toner low 60 Unsupported toner cartridge 62 Waiting 56 lights 48, 49 options 550-sheet drawer 45 memory card 44 P paper 16 choosing 16 jams 26 loading 20, 24 storing 18 Parallel menu 80 photoconductor kit changing 108 level 102 light sequences 103 ordering 101 recycling 107 Photoconductor kit near full light 61 ports parallel 80 USB 81 posters 36 print cartridge See toner cartridge print quality problems 114 Print Quality Test Pages (Utilities menu) 81 Printer resident Web page 98 Printer Settings Configuration sheet printing...
... factory defaults 64 secondary error codes 66 Service error 64 Toner low 60 Unsupported toner cartridge 62 Waiting 56 lights 48, 49 options 550-sheet drawer 45 memory card 44 P paper 16 choosing 16 jams 26 loading 20, 24 storing 18 Parallel menu 80 photoconductor kit changing 108 level 102 light sequences 103 ordering 101 recycling 107 Photoconductor kit near full light 61 ports parallel 80 USB 81 posters 36 print cartridge See toner cartridge print quality problems 114 Print Quality Test Pages (Utilities menu) 81 Printer resident Web page 98 Printer Settings Configuration sheet printing...
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... paper 75 service error lights 64 Set Card Speed (Network menu) 79 Setup menu 80 storing paper 18 supplies 18, 101 supplies conserving 101 ordering 101 recycling 107 storing 18, 101 system board accessing 40 reattaching 43 T TCP/IP 89 test page 88, 94 toner cartridge changing 104 error 62 light sequences 103 ordering 101 recycling 107 toner level 102 Toner Low light 60 transparencies 16 tray extending 23 troubleshooting 111 print quality 114 U USB menu 81 Utilities menu 81 W Waiting light 56 Windows...
... paper 75 service error lights 64 Set Card Speed (Network menu) 79 Setup menu 80 storing paper 18 supplies 18, 101 supplies conserving 101 ordering 101 recycling 107 storing 18, 101 system board accessing 40 reattaching 43 T TCP/IP 89 test page 88, 94 toner cartridge changing 104 error 62 light sequences 103 ordering 101 recycling 107 toner level 102 Toner Low light 60 transparencies 16 tray extending 23 troubleshooting 111 print quality 114 U USB menu 81 Utilities menu 81 W Waiting light 56 Windows...