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... 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 cancel the job currently printing. • Press and hold Cancel until all of the lights come on to reset the printer.
... 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 cancel the job currently printing. • Press and hold Cancel until all of the lights come on to reset the printer.
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... to reset the printer. 7 Note: The Continue button also functions as a light. 1 Error 2 Paper Jam 3 Load Paper 4 Toner Low / Replace PC Kit 5 Ready 6 Cancel button 7 Continue button 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...
... to reset the printer. 7 Note: The Continue button also functions as a light. 1 Error 2 Paper Jam 3 Load Paper 4 Toner Low / Replace PC Kit 5 Ready 6 Cancel button 7 Continue button 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...
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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. Following are explanations of what the primary light sequences or codes mean and what you can do to clear them. 10
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... order them? Understanding the control panel lights Toner cartridge region mismatch Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Error-On What this message to clear the light sequence and continue printing. • Replace the photoconductor kit. Photoconductor kit life warning Light... Changing the photoconductor kit on page82 for this light sequence means: The geographic region of the printer does not match the geographic region of the printer (see Secondary error codes on page76). What you can do: Remove the toner cartridge, and install a new toner cartridge...
... order them? Understanding the control panel lights Toner cartridge region mismatch Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit-On • Error-On What this message to clear the light sequence and continue printing. • Replace the photoconductor kit. Photoconductor kit life warning Light... Changing the photoconductor kit on page82 for this light sequence means: The geographic region of the printer does not match the geographic region of the printer (see Secondary error codes on page76). What you can do: Remove the toner cartridge, and install a new toner cartridge...
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... lost. • Short paper. See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information. • Press Continue to see the secondary error code. See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information. • Press Continue to clear the secondary message. Understanding the control panel lights Printer error Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means...
... lost. • Short paper. See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information. • Press Continue to see the secondary error code. See Secondary error codes on page25 for more information. • Press Continue to clear the secondary message. Understanding the control panel lights Printer error Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means...
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...resume printing (see Clearing jams on page56.) • Press Continue to clear the light sequence and continue printing. • Press Cancel to clear the error code. 21 What you can do: • Make sure the print media you can do: • Remove printed pages from the output bin. •...formatted data. Understanding the control panel lights Short paper Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The output bin is full. This occurs when the printer does not know the print media size loaded in the tray, or when there is a problem ...
...resume printing (see Clearing jams on page56.) • Press Continue to clear the light sequence and continue printing. • Press Cancel to clear the error code. 21 What you can do: • Make sure the print media you can do: • Remove printed pages from the output bin. •...formatted data. Understanding the control panel lights Short paper Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The output bin is full. This occurs when the printer does not know the print media size loaded in the tray, or when there is a problem ...
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...are both on, a paper jam secondary error has occurred. The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. 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...
...are both on, a paper jam secondary error has occurred. The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence. 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...
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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. 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. See Clearing jams on page56 for more information. 25 What you can be either after the print media leaves the tray and enters the printer or in the manual feeder.
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. 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. See Clearing jams on page56 for more information. 25 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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... fonts or macros. - Understanding the control panel lights Complex page Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Error-On What this error in the Local Printer Setup Utility. - Reduce the complexity of the page by reducing the amount of the print data may be lost). • To ... print information on the page is too complex (that is, too large for the printer memory). What you can do: • Press Continue to On in the future: - Set Page Protect to clear the error code and continue processing the print job (some of text or graphics on page72). 29
... fonts or macros. - Understanding the control panel lights Complex page Light sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Error-On What this error in the Local Printer Setup Utility. - Reduce the complexity of the page by reducing the amount of the print data may be lost). • To ... print information on the page is too complex (that is, too large for the printer memory). What you can do: • Press Continue to On in the future: - Set Page Protect to clear the error code and continue processing the print job (some of text or graphics on page72). 29
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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 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. See Secondary error codes on .
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 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. See Secondary error codes on .
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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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..., -230 1. Use the error code charts, symptom index, and service checks to verify the repair. Models There are monochrome laser printers designed for single users or small workgroups. 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 (universal...
..., -230 1. Use the error code charts, symptom index, and service checks to verify the repair. Models There are monochrome laser printers designed for single users or small workgroups. 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 (universal...
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... 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 reset the printer. 1-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn The operator panel has five lights and two buttons. 4512-220, -230...
... 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 reset the printer. 1-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn The operator panel has five lights and two buttons. 4512-220, -230...
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.... The printer cycles down into standby mode, and lights solid. See "Service codes" on momentarily 2. See "Common primary light patterns" on , it performs a POST. Light patterns and error messages User attendance messages, paper jam errors, and service errors display a light pattern. If is turned on page 2-3 for correct POST functioning of support. 2-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn...
.... The printer cycles down into standby mode, and lights solid. See "Service codes" on momentarily 2. See "Common primary light patterns" on , it performs a POST. Light patterns and error messages User attendance messages, paper jam errors, and service errors display a light pattern. If is turned on page 2-3 for correct POST functioning of support. 2-2 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn...
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Paper jam printer error z z Meaning The printer has a paper jam. Short media z z Meaning The media length is too short to cancel the print job. 2-10 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn This occurs when the printer does not know the print media size loaded in the buffer. • A page is... jammed pages are cleared from the paper path. Action • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. • Press Continue to 300 dpi. • A font error occurred. • Communication with the host computer is lost. • Short media. Action • Make ...
Paper jam printer error z z Meaning The printer has a paper jam. Short media z z Meaning The media length is too short to cancel the print job. 2-10 Lexmark™ E250d and E250dn This occurs when the printer does not know the print media size loaded in the buffer. • A page is... jammed pages are cleared from the paper path. Action • Press Continue twice quickly to see the secondary error code. • Press Continue to 300 dpi. • A font error occurred. • Communication with the host computer is lost. • Short media. Action • Make ...
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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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... 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 4512-220, -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. Secondary light sequences (paper jams) Printer Condition Page Paper jam at the input sensor 14 Paper...) 15 Paper jam (duplex - The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence.
... 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 4512-220, -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. Secondary light sequences (paper jams) Printer Condition Page Paper jam at the input sensor 14 Paper...) 15 Paper jam (duplex - The following table shows what these light sequences mean and where to display the secondary error code light sequence.
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...; 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 Secondary light sequences (printer errors) Printer Condition Page Complex page 17 z Insufficient collation area 17 z Network interface errors 18 z z Resource save off - 4512-220, -230 When the Error and Continue lights are both on, a printer error has occurred with a secondary code. Press and release Continue twice quickly to go for help.
...; 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 Secondary light sequences (printer errors) Printer Condition Page Complex page 17 z Insufficient collation area 17 z Network interface errors 18 z z Resource save off - 4512-220, -230 When the Error and Continue lights are both on, a printer error has occurred with a secondary code. Press and release Continue twice quickly to go for help.