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... jams in the area behind the print cartridge assembly. 4 Lift the flap at the front of a duplex job Toner low Photoconductor kit life warning Replace photoconductor Replace photoconductor kit (printer hard stop) Unsupported print cartridge Change cartridge invalid refill Cartridge region mismatch Cancel job / Reset printer Service...; Paper jams at the input sensor † Paper jam in the manual feeder Paper jam under the toner cartridge Paper jam as printer status, intervention, or service. See Common operator panel light sequences for helpful information about network printing.
... jams in the area behind the print cartridge assembly. 4 Lift the flap at the front of a duplex job Toner low Photoconductor kit life warning Replace photoconductor Replace photoconductor kit (printer hard stop) Unsupported print cartridge Change cartridge invalid refill Cartridge region mismatch Cancel job / Reset printer Service...; Paper jams at the input sensor † Paper jam in the manual feeder Paper jam under the toner cartridge Paper jam as printer status, intervention, or service. See Common operator panel light sequences for helpful information about network printing.
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... ...75 How to conserve supplies 75 How to know when you need new supplies 76 Checking the toner and photoconductor levels 76 Recognizing the operator panel light sequences 77 How to change a toner cartridge 78 Recycling Lexmark products 81 How to change a photoconductor kit 82 Chapter 10: Troubleshooting 85 General problems ...85 Print quality...
... ...75 How to conserve supplies 75 How to know when you need new supplies 76 Checking the toner and photoconductor levels 76 Recognizing the operator panel light sequences 77 How to change a toner cartridge 78 Recycling Lexmark products 81 How to change a photoconductor kit 82 Chapter 10: Troubleshooting 85 General problems ...85 Print quality...
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...menu settings page for a list of current printer settings. • Remove the toner cartridge and shake it to extend the life of your print job in tray 1 using the instructions in the toner cartridge is getting low. Press Continue to resume printing. • Press and hold .../Replace PC Kit-On What this light sequence means: Print the other side of the cartridge. • Replace the toner cartridge. (See How to change a toner cartridge on if the starter toner cartridge is installed. 54 What you can do : • Reinsert your duplex print job. Operator panel codes Print ...
...menu settings page for a list of current printer settings. • Remove the toner cartridge and shake it to extend the life of your print job in tray 1 using the instructions in the toner cartridge is getting low. Press Continue to resume printing. • Press and hold .../Replace PC Kit-On What this light sequence means: Print the other side of the cartridge. • Replace the toner cartridge. (See How to change a toner cartridge on if the starter toner cartridge is installed. 54 What you can do : • Reinsert your duplex print job. Operator panel codes Print ...
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What you can do : • If the toner cartridge is not installed, install it and install a new toner cartridge (see How to change a toner cartridge on page 82 for help.) Unsupported toner cartridge / Toner cartridge is not installed Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The photoconductor kit is installed, remove it...
What you can do : • If the toner cartridge is not installed, install it and install a new toner cartridge (see How to change a toner cartridge on page 82 for help.) Unsupported toner cartridge / Toner cartridge is not installed Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The photoconductor kit is installed, remove it...
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What you can do: Install a toner cartridge made for your printer. Operator panel codes Change invalid toner cartridge Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Error-Blink What this light sequence means: The toner cartridge you are using was not designed for your printers region...not designed to match the region of your printer. Cartridge region mismatch Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The toner cartridge you can do: Install a toner cartridge made for your printer (see What supplies do I...
What you can do: Install a toner cartridge made for your printer. Operator panel codes Change invalid toner cartridge Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Error-Blink What this light sequence means: The toner cartridge you are using was not designed for your printers region...not designed to match the region of your printer. Cartridge region mismatch Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The toner cartridge you can do: Install a toner cartridge made for your printer (see What supplies do I...
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... to be replaced more frequently. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark online store at approximately 5% coverage), whereas the toner cartridge has to conserve supplies Conserving supplies lowers printing costs. • When printing drafts, conserve toner by printing on your printer driver. There are only two supply items that have on both sides...
... to be replaced more frequently. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark online store at approximately 5% coverage), whereas the toner cartridge has to conserve supplies Conserving supplies lowers printing costs. • When printing drafts, conserve toner by printing on your printer driver. There are only two supply items that have on both sides...
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...you first receive the "Replace photoconductor kit" light sequence, you experience faded print, remove the toner cartridge. Repeat this point. The Toner low light sequence (see How to redistribute the toner and reinsert it side to side and front to back several times to print the menu settings ...after the photoconductor has reached a maximum of 40,000 pages. 76 If the print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. You can determine approximately how much toner is left in your cartridge and how full the photoconductor is displayed, but print quality begins to decrease as the...
...you first receive the "Replace photoconductor kit" light sequence, you experience faded print, remove the toner cartridge. Repeat this point. The Toner low light sequence (see How to redistribute the toner and reinsert it side to side and front to back several times to print the menu settings ...after the photoconductor has reached a maximum of 40,000 pages. 76 If the print remains faded, replace the toner cartridge. You can determine approximately how much toner is left in your cartridge and how full the photoconductor is displayed, but print quality begins to decrease as the...
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How to change a toner cartridge How to change a toner cartridge 1 Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the cover. 78
How to change a toner cartridge How to change a toner cartridge 1 Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the cover. 78
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Note: You can use the packing material from the new cartridge to ship the old cartridge back to distribute the toner. 79 b Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. a b 3 Unpack the new toner cartridge. See Recycling Lexmark products on the base of the print cartridge assembly. How to change a toner cartridge 2 Remove the toner cartridge: a Press the button on page 81 for more information. 4 Firmly shake the cartridge in all directions to Lexmark for recycling.
Note: You can use the packing material from the new cartridge to ship the old cartridge back to distribute the toner. 79 b Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. a b 3 Unpack the new toner cartridge. See Recycling Lexmark products on the base of the print cartridge assembly. How to change a toner cartridge 2 Remove the toner cartridge: a Press the button on page 81 for more information. 4 Firmly shake the cartridge in all directions to Lexmark for recycling.
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The cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 6 Close the front cover. 80 How to change a toner cartridge 5 Install the new toner cartridge by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the tracks of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go.
The cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed. 6 Close the front cover. 80 How to change a toner cartridge 5 Install the new toner cartridge by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the tracks of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go.
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Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 1 Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of time. How to change a photoconductor kit How to change a photoconductor kit Warning: When replacing a photoconductor kit, do not leave the toner cartridge or the new photoconductor kit exposed to direct light for an extended period of the printer and lowering the cover. 82
Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 1 Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of time. How to change a photoconductor kit How to change a photoconductor kit Warning: When replacing a photoconductor kit, do not leave the toner cartridge or the new photoconductor kit exposed to direct light for an extended period of the printer and lowering the cover. 82
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a b 4 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. 83 b Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. Note: Do not press the button on the base of the printer by pulling on the toner cartridge handle. Place the print cartridge assembly on a flat, clean surface. 3 Remove the toner cartridge: a Press the button on the print cartridge assembly. How to change a photoconductor kit 2 Pull the print cartridge assembly out of the print cartridge assembly.
a b 4 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. 83 b Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. Note: Do not press the button on the base of the printer by pulling on the toner cartridge handle. Place the print cartridge assembly on a flat, clean surface. 3 Remove the toner cartridge: a Press the button on the print cartridge assembly. How to change a photoconductor kit 2 Pull the print cartridge assembly out of the print cartridge assembly.
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... on the guides of the print cartridge assembly with the green arrows on the tracks of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go . 7 Close the front cover. How to change a photoconductor kit 5 Install the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the ...white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the tracks in ...
... on the guides of the print cartridge assembly with the green arrows on the tracks of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go . 7 Close the front cover. How to change a photoconductor kit 5 Install the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the ...white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the tracks in ...
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...print with the top of the sheet first. To achieve the desired effect, you can still print. The toner low light sequence is on . 11Factory defaults have another cartridge to the original factory default settings solves formatting problems. To reset the factory defaults: 1 Turn off and back...Press Cancel. 8 Press Continue until the operator panel cycles through all of the toner cartridge somewhat, remove the cartridge, firmly shake it from side to side and front to back several times to use the remaining toner, then insert it to manually duplex card stock, but I 'm having trouble ...
...print with the top of the sheet first. To achieve the desired effect, you can still print. The toner low light sequence is on . 11Factory defaults have another cartridge to the original factory default settings solves formatting problems. To reset the factory defaults: 1 Turn off and back...Press Cancel. 8 Press Continue until the operator panel cycles through all of the toner cartridge somewhat, remove the cartridge, firmly shake it from side to side and front to back several times to use the remaining toner, then insert it to manually duplex card stock, but I 'm having trouble ...
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... to find solutions to clean the printhead lens on the paper tray when it is extended. Streaked horizontal lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE The toner cartridge or fuser may be changed using the Local Printer Setup Utility. This protects the paper tray from the environment as well as needed.... Attach the dust cover to the paper. • The toner cartridge is defective. • If paper is stiff, try feeding from being knocked out of the printer. Print quality problems You can be defective, ...
... to find solutions to clean the printhead lens on the paper tray when it is extended. Streaked horizontal lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE The toner cartridge or fuser may be changed using the Local Printer Setup Utility. This protects the paper tray from the environment as well as needed.... Attach the dust cover to the paper. • The toner cartridge is defective. • If paper is stiff, try feeding from being knocked out of the printer. Print quality problems You can be defective, ...
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... • Replace the fuser*. See Using the Local Printer Setup Utility on toner. • The toner cartridge is defective. • The Toner Darkness setting is too dark. • The toner cartridge is defective. • Select a different Toner Darkness† setting from the printer driver before sending the job to print....with rough finishes. • Make sure the paper you load in the trays is not damp. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Select a different Toner Darkness† setting from the printer driver before sending the job to high humidity. • You are using the ...
... • Replace the fuser*. See Using the Local Printer Setup Utility on toner. • The toner cartridge is defective. • The Toner Darkness setting is too dark. • The toner cartridge is defective. • Select a different Toner Darkness† setting from the printer driver before sending the job to print....with rough finishes. • Make sure the paper you load in the trays is not damp. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Select a different Toner Darkness† setting from the printer driver before sending the job to high humidity. • You are using the ...
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...position for the paper size loaded in the feeder. • Move the guides in the toner cartridge. • Make sure the Form Type setting is not properly installed. Replace the toner cartridge. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be ...ABCDE ABCDE Ghost Images Print quality problems Cause The toner cartridge is defective or empty. Blank pages The toner cartridge is defective. Uneven printing DE DE DE The toner cartridge is correct for more information. 89 Solution Replace the toner cartridge. • The Form Type setting in the...
...position for the paper size loaded in the feeder. • Move the guides in the toner cartridge. • Make sure the Form Type setting is not properly installed. Replace the toner cartridge. *To replace the fuser, call a service technician. †This setting can be ...ABCDE ABCDE Ghost Images Print quality problems Cause The toner cartridge is defective or empty. Blank pages The toner cartridge is defective. Uneven printing DE DE DE The toner cartridge is correct for more information. 89 Solution Replace the toner cartridge. • The Form Type setting in the...
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Print quality problems Symptom Cause Solution Solid black pages • The toner cartridge is wrong for Change Paper Weight† to the bin the type of paper or specialty media you are using. *To replace the fuser, call a ... Local Printer Setup Utility. Paper curls badly once it prints and The Paper Weight setting is defective. • Your printer requires servicing. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Call for more information. 90 exits to Smooth. See Using the Local Printer Setup Utility on page 74 for service.
Print quality problems Symptom Cause Solution Solid black pages • The toner cartridge is wrong for Change Paper Weight† to the bin the type of paper or specialty media you are using. *To replace the fuser, call a ... Local Printer Setup Utility. Paper curls badly once it prints and The Paper Weight setting is defective. • Your printer requires servicing. • Replace the toner cartridge. • Call for more information. 90 exits to Smooth. See Using the Local Printer Setup Utility on page 74 for service.
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Place the print cartridge assembly on the toner cartridge handle. Print quality problems 3 Remove the print cartridge assembly out of time. Note: Do not press the button on the print cartridge assembly. Warning: Do not leave the print cartridge assembly exposed to direct light for an extended period of the printer by pulling on a flat, clean surface. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 92
Place the print cartridge assembly on the toner cartridge handle. Print quality problems 3 Remove the print cartridge assembly out of time. Note: Do not press the button on the print cartridge assembly. Warning: Do not leave the print cartridge assembly exposed to direct light for an extended period of the printer by pulling on a flat, clean surface. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 92
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...Power Saver 49 Replace photoconductor kit 55, 56 Resetting printer 58 Restoring factory defaults 58 secondary error codes 61 Service error 59 Toner low 54 Unsupported toner cartridge 56 Waiting 51 lights 44, 45 options memory card 43 overlays 38 P paper 18 choosing 18 jams 28 loading 22,...level 76 light sequences 77 ordering 75 recycling 81 Photoconductor kit near full light 55 ports parallel 71 USB 72 posters 37 print cartridge See toner cartridge print quality problems 87 Print Quality Test Pages (Utilities menu) 72 Printer Settings Configuration sheet printing 69 printhead lens, cleaning 91 ...
...Power Saver 49 Replace photoconductor kit 55, 56 Resetting printer 58 Restoring factory defaults 58 secondary error codes 61 Service error 59 Toner low 54 Unsupported toner cartridge 56 Waiting 51 lights 44, 45 options memory card 43 overlays 38 P paper 18 choosing 18 jams 28 loading 22,...level 76 light sequences 77 ordering 75 recycling 81 Photoconductor kit near full light 55 ports parallel 71 USB 72 posters 37 print cartridge See toner cartridge print quality problems 87 Print Quality Test Pages (Utilities menu) 72 Printer Settings Configuration sheet printing 69 printhead lens, cleaning 91 ...