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... as a light. 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 Error 5 Ready 2 Paper Jam 6 Cancel button 3 Load Paper 7 Continue button 4 Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Following a common error light sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code. • Press and release Cancel to reset the printer. Overview of the...
... as a light. 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 Error 5 Ready 2 Paper Jam 6 Cancel button 3 Load Paper 7 Continue button 4 Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Following a common error light sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code. • Press and release Cancel to reset the printer. Overview of the...
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... sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code. • Press and release Cancel to cancel the job currently printing. • Press and hold Cancel until all of the control panel The control panel ...
... sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code. • Press and release Cancel to cancel the job currently printing. • Press and hold Cancel until all of the control panel The control panel ...
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Following are explanations of what the primary light sequences or codes mean and what you can do to clear them. 10 Understanding the control panel lights Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Page Network interface errors 19 / Host interface disabled Continue Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Service error 19 Printer error* 20 Paper jam printer error* 20 Short paper 21 Output bin full 21 *See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information.
Following are explanations of what the primary light sequences or codes mean and what you can do to clear them. 10 Understanding the control panel lights Common light sequences (continued) = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Page Network interface errors 19 / Host interface disabled Continue Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Service error 19 Printer error* 20 Paper jam printer error* 20 Short paper 21 Output bin full 21 *See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information.
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...: • Continue-On • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-Blinking What this light sequence means: The geographic region of the printer does not match the geographic region of the printer (see Secondary error codes on page25) must be replaced soon. See Changing the photoconductor kit on page82 for this message to clear the light...
...: • Continue-On • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-Blinking What this light sequence means: The geographic region of the printer does not match the geographic region of the printer (see Secondary error codes on page25) must be replaced soon. See Changing the photoconductor kit on page82 for this message to clear the light...
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... • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. Paper jam printer error Light sequence: • Continue-On • Paper Jam-On What this light sequence means: The printer has one of the following errors: • Memory is full, insufficient to save what ... path. 20 See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information. • Press Continue to see the secondary error code. Understanding the control panel lights Printer error Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer has a paper jam....
... • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. Paper jam printer error Light sequence: • Continue-On • Paper Jam-On What this light sequence means: The printer has one of the following errors: • Memory is full, insufficient to save what ... path. 20 See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information. • Press Continue to see the secondary error code. Understanding the control panel lights Printer error Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The printer has a paper jam....
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This occurs when the printer does not know the print media size loaded in the tray, or when there is too short to clear the error code. 21 What you loaded is large enough. • Open the front door, clear the paper path, and close the door to resume printing ...continue printing. • Press Cancel to cancel the print job. Understanding the control panel lights Short paper Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The output bin is full. Output bin full Light sequence: • Load Paper-Blinking What this light sequence means...
This occurs when the printer does not know the print media size loaded in the tray, or when there is too short to clear the error code. 21 What you loaded is large enough. • Open the front door, clear the paper path, and close the door to resume printing ...continue printing. • Press Cancel to cancel the print job. Understanding the control panel lights Short paper Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The output bin is full. Output bin full Light sequence: • Load Paper-Blinking What this light sequence means...
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... mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. Press and release Continue twice quickly to go for help. Understanding the control panel lights Secondary errors • When the Error and Continue lights are both on, a secondary error has occurred. • When the Paper... Jam and Continue lights are both on, a paper jam secondary error has occurred. Secondary light sequences = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Paper jam at the input sensor* Page Continue 26 Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Paper...
... mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. Press and release Continue twice quickly to go for help. Understanding the control panel lights Secondary errors • When the Error and Continue lights are both on, a secondary error has occurred. • When the Paper... Jam and Continue lights are both on, a paper jam secondary error has occurred. Secondary light sequences = On = Blinking = Slow blink Empty = Off Printer Condition Paper jam at the input sensor* Page Continue 26 Error Toner Low / Replace PC Kit Load Paper Paper Jam Ready Paper...
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See Clearing jams on page56 for more information. 25 Understanding the control panel lights Secondary error codes Following are explanations of what the secondary error codes mean and what you can do to clear them. Paper jam at the input sensor Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Paper Jam-On What this light sequence means: A paper jam has occurred at the input sensor, which can do : Clear the paper jam. What you can be either after the print media leaves the tray and enters the printer or in the manual feeder.
See Clearing jams on page56 for more information. 25 Understanding the control panel lights Secondary error codes Following are explanations of what the secondary error codes mean and what you can do to clear them. Paper jam at the input sensor Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Paper Jam-On What this light sequence means: A paper jam has occurred at the input sensor, which can do : Clear the paper jam. What you can be either after the print media leaves the tray and enters the printer or in the manual feeder.
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... control panel lights Complex page Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The page may be lost). • To avoid this error in the Local Printer Setup Utility. - Reduce the complexity of the page by reducing the amount of the print data... may not print correctly because the print information on the page is too complex (that is, too large for the printer memory). Set Page Protect to clear the error code and continue processing the print job (some of text or graphics on page72). 29 Install additional...
... control panel lights Complex page Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The page may be lost). • To avoid this error in the Local Printer Setup Utility. - Reduce the complexity of the page by reducing the amount of the print data... may not print correctly because the print information on the page is too complex (that is, too large for the printer memory). Set Page Protect to clear the error code and continue processing the print job (some of text or graphics on page72). 29 Install additional...
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See Secondary error codes on . Clearing jams Clearing jams When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and the control panel Paper Jam and Continue lights come on page25 for more information. Press and release Continue twice quickly to display the specific secondary error paper jam light sequence. We recommend clearing the entire paper path when a paper jam occurs. 1 Remove all paper from the 150-sheet output bin. 2 If you are feeding paper from the 250-sheet tray, remove the tray. 3 Remove the jammed pages. 56
See Secondary error codes on . Clearing jams Clearing jams When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and the control panel Paper Jam and Continue lights come on page25 for more information. Press and release Continue twice quickly to display the specific secondary error paper jam light sequence. We recommend clearing the entire paper path when a paper jam occurs. 1 Remove all paper from the 150-sheet output bin. 2 If you are feeding paper from the 250-sheet tray, remove the tray. 3 Remove the jammed pages. 56
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... ready 13 Offline 13 Photoconductor kit near full 17 Printer error 20 Programming engine code 18 Programming system code 18 Ready/Power Saver 11 Replace photoconductor kit 18 Resetting printer 15 Restoring factory defaults 15 secondary error codes 25 Service error 19 Toner low 16, 35, 36 Waiting 12 ...lights 8 D duplex 62 dust cover (optional) 53 E electronic emission statement 93 emission statement 93 envelopes 46 Error light 13, 14, 15,...
... ready 13 Offline 13 Photoconductor kit near full 17 Printer error 20 Programming engine code 18 Programming system code 18 Ready/Power Saver 11 Replace photoconductor kit 18 Resetting printer 15 Restoring factory defaults 15 secondary error codes 25 Service error 19 Toner low 16, 35, 36 Waiting 12 ...lights 8 D duplex 62 dust cover (optional) 53 E electronic emission statement 93 emission statement 93 envelopes 46 Error light 13, 14, 15,...
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Index S safety information 2 secondary error codes 25 Complex page 29 Font error 31 Host interface disabled 30, 32 Insufficient collation area 30 Insufficient printer memory 31 Invalid engine code 34 Memory full 33 Paper jam in the 250-sheet tray 27 Paper jam in the manual feeder 26 Paper jams as a printed job exits ...the tray 26 Paper jams as it exits the tray into the printer 26 PPDS font error 31 Short paper...
Index S safety information 2 secondary error codes 25 Complex page 29 Font error 31 Host interface disabled 30, 32 Insufficient collation area 30 Insufficient printer memory 31 Invalid engine code 34 Memory full 33 Paper jam in the 250-sheet tray 27 Paper jam in the manual feeder 26 Paper jams as a printed job exits ...the tray 26 Paper jams as it exits the tray into the printer 26 PPDS font error 31 Short paper...
Service Manual
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... xi Preface xiv Definitions xiv General information 1-1 Models 1-1 Maintenance approach 1-1 Overview of the operator panel 1-2 Models E250d and E250dn 1-2 Specifications 1-3 Memory 1-3 Print speed 1-3 Print quality 1-3 Media trays and supply capacity 1-4 Connectivity ... and error messages 2-2 Common primary light patterns 2-3 Primary codes 2-4 Common secondary light patterns 2-12 Secondary error codes 2-14 Service codes 2-23 Messages and error codes 2-29 User attendance messages 2-29 Paper jam error codes 2-29 Service error codes 2-33 Diagram of the printer menus ...
... xi Preface xiv Definitions xiv General information 1-1 Models 1-1 Maintenance approach 1-1 Overview of the operator panel 1-2 Models E250d and E250dn 1-2 Specifications 1-3 Memory 1-3 Print speed 1-3 Print quality 1-3 Media trays and supply capacity 1-4 Connectivity ... and error messages 2-2 Common primary light patterns 2-3 Primary codes 2-4 Common secondary light patterns 2-12 Secondary error codes 2-14 Service codes 2-23 Messages and error codes 2-29 User attendance messages 2-29 Paper jam error codes 2-29 Service error codes 2-33 Diagram of the printer menus ...
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... help identify parts. Use the error code charts, symptom index, and service checks to the correct field replaceable unit (FRU) or part. General information 1-1 General information The Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn are two models covered in this manual: • E250d-16MB memory standard, a parallel USB...-size media (29 ppm on A4, 25ppm on page 2-1 for single users or small workgroups. Models There are monochrome laser printers designed for more information. Maintenance approach The diagnostic information in this manual leads to determine the symptom and repair the failure....
... help identify parts. Use the error code charts, symptom index, and service checks to the correct field replaceable unit (FRU) or part. General information 1-1 General information The Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn are two models covered in this manual: • E250d-16MB memory standard, a parallel USB...-size media (29 ppm on A4, 25ppm on page 2-1 for single users or small workgroups. Models There are monochrome laser printers designed for more information. Maintenance approach The diagnostic information in this manual leads to determine the symptom and repair the failure....
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... Overview of the lights come on to reset the printer. 1-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn Following a common error light sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing after correcting error, such as a paper jam. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code following an error. • Press and release Cancel to cancel the...
... Overview of the lights come on to reset the printer. 1-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn Following a common error light sequence: • Press and release Continue to resume printing after correcting error, such as a paper jam. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code following an error. • Press and release Cancel to cancel the...
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...a problem in the printer such as the primary notification or code. This may be a code problem. Not all the information that is double-clicked on page 2-25) indicate specific errors. All service errors are indicated by observing the following process: 1. See "Service codes" on , it performs... to the printer and all lights flashing as a paper jam, the panel lights indicate the problem. Light patterns and error messages User attendance messages, paper jam errors, and service errors display a light pattern. Contact the next level of support. 2-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn...
...a problem in the printer such as the primary notification or code. This may be a code problem. Not all the information that is double-clicked on page 2-25) indicate specific errors. All service errors are indicated by observing the following process: 1. See "Service codes" on , it performs... to the printer and all lights flashing as a paper jam, the panel lights indicate the problem. Light patterns and error messages User attendance messages, paper jam errors, and service errors display a light pattern. Contact the next level of support. 2-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn...
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...resume printing once all the jammed pages are cleared from the paper path. 4512-220, -230 Printer error z z Meaning The printer has one of a formatted page is reduced to 300 dpi. • A font error occurred. • Communication with the host computer is lost. • Short media. Short media...is too short to clear the secondary message. Action • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. • Press Continue to cancel the print job. 2-10 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn Paper jam printer error z z Meaning The printer has a paper jam.
...resume printing once all the jammed pages are cleared from the paper path. 4512-220, -230 Printer error z z Meaning The printer has one of a formatted page is reduced to 300 dpi. • A font error occurred. • Communication with the host computer is lost. • Short media. Short media...is too short to clear the secondary message. Action • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. • Press Continue to cancel the print job. 2-10 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn Paper jam printer error z z Meaning The printer has a paper jam.
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Action • Remove printed pages from the output bin. • Press Continue to clear the error code. 4512-220, -230 Diagnostic information 2-11 Output bin full ✷ Meaning The output bin is full.
Action • Remove printed pages from the output bin. • Press Continue to clear the error code. 4512-220, -230 Diagnostic information 2-11 Output bin full ✷ Meaning The output bin is full.
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...size) z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z ✷ ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ ✷ z 2-12 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. Secondary light sequences (paper jams) Printer Condition Page Paper jam at the input sensor 14 Paper jam in the...220, -230 Common secondary light patterns When the Paper jam and Continue lights are both on, a paper jam has occurred with a secondary error code.
...size) z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z ✷ ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ z z ✷ ✷ z 2-12 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. Secondary light sequences (paper jams) Printer Condition Page Paper jam at the input sensor 14 Paper jam in the...220, -230 Common secondary light patterns When the Paper jam and Continue lights are both on, a paper jam has occurred with a secondary error code.
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...shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. deficient 18 z memory Font error 18 z Insufficient defrag memory 19 z ENA connection lost 19 z ... z z ✷ z z z z z z z z z ✷ z ✷ z z z z z z z z z z Diagnostic information 2-13 4512-220, -230 When the Error and Continue lights are both on, a printer error has occurred with a secondary code. Secondary light sequences (printer errors) Printer Condition Page Complex page 17 z Insufficient collation area 17 z Network interface...
...shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. deficient 18 z memory Font error 18 z Insufficient defrag memory 19 z ENA connection lost 19 z ... z z ✷ z z z z z z z z z ✷ z ✷ z z z z z z z z z z Diagnostic information 2-13 4512-220, -230 When the Error and Continue lights are both on, a printer error has occurred with a secondary code. Secondary light sequences (printer errors) Printer Condition Page Complex page 17 z Insufficient collation area 17 z Network interface...