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... loaded. The Load Paper, Toner Low / Replace PC Kit, Ready and Continue lights appear. 8 Release the Continue button. 9 Turn the printer off and back on . 4 Keep pressing Continue until the lights cycle, then release the Continue button. 5 Close the front door. 6... Æ Settings Æ Printers. 2 Select your printer. 3 Click File Æ Properties. 4 Click Print Test Page. Restoring factory defaults Sometimes restoring the printer to the original factory default settings solves formatting problems. To reset the factory defaults: 1 Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from...
... loaded. The Load Paper, Toner Low / Replace PC Kit, Ready and Continue lights appear. 8 Release the Continue button. 9 Turn the printer off and back on . 4 Keep pressing Continue until the lights cycle, then release the Continue button. 5 Close the front door. 6... Æ Settings Æ Printers. 2 Select your printer. 3 Click File Æ Properties. 4 Click Print Test Page. Restoring factory defaults Sometimes restoring the printer to the original factory default settings solves formatting problems. To reset the factory defaults: 1 Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord from...
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...center of the manual feeder, but only to the manual feeder, and push it automatically engages. There is located at the front of the printer and can contact the paper guides. You must set the paper size before using the manual feeder. on page 7. Using only the specified print... media helps prevent paper jams and print-quality problems. To load the manual feeder: 1 Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up, at a time. You can affect print quality. ...
...center of the manual feeder, but only to the manual feeder, and push it automatically engages. There is located at the front of the printer and can contact the paper guides. You must set the paper size before using the manual feeder. on page 7. Using only the specified print... media helps prevent paper jams and print-quality problems. To load the manual feeder: 1 Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up, at a time. You can affect print quality. ...
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... Selecting printer operating mode ...86 Turning on Reduced Curl mode ...86 Print quality problems ...87 Cleaning the printhead lens ...91 Notices ...93 Conventions ...93 Electronic emission notices ...93 Noise emission levels ...95 Product energy consumption ...95 Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive 96 Laser notice ...96 Statement of Limited Warranty for Lexmark E250d...
... Selecting printer operating mode ...86 Turning on Reduced Curl mode ...86 Print quality problems ...87 Cleaning the printhead lens ...91 Notices ...93 Conventions ...93 Electronic emission notices ...93 Noise emission levels ...95 Product energy consumption ...95 Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive 96 Laser notice ...96 Statement of Limited Warranty for Lexmark E250d...
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... sequence means: The printer is in the Ready mode, and Hex Trace is waiting until a print timeout occurs, or until it receives additional data. What you can use Hex Trace to help troubleshoot printing problems. After resolving the problem, turn off the printer to exit Hex Trace.... • Press and hold Cancel to reset the printer. Understanding the control panel lights Hex Trace Ready Light sequence: Ready-Slow...
... sequence means: The printer is in the Ready mode, and Hex Trace is waiting until a print timeout occurs, or until it receives additional data. What you can use Hex Trace to help troubleshoot printing problems. After resolving the problem, turn off the printer to exit Hex Trace.... • Press and hold Cancel to reset the printer. Understanding the control panel lights Hex Trace Ready Light sequence: Ready-Slow...
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What you loaded is a problem feeding the print media. Understanding the control panel lights Short paper Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The ... media you can do : • Remove printed pages from the output bin. • Press Continue to clear the error code. 21 This occurs when the printer does not know the print media size loaded in the tray, or when there is large enough. • Open the front door, clear the paper...
What you loaded is a problem feeding the print media. Understanding the control panel lights Short paper Light sequence: • Continue-On • Error-On What this light sequence means: The ... media you can do : • Remove printed pages from the output bin. • Press Continue to clear the error code. 21 This occurs when the printer does not know the print media size loaded in the tray, or when there is large enough. • Open the front door, clear the paper...
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...sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Load Paper-On • Error-On What this error in the tray, or there is a problem feeding the print media. What you loaded is large enough. • Open the front door, clear the paper path, and close the door to resume... printing (see Adding a memory card on the page and deleting unnecessary downloaded fonts or macros. - Install additional printer memory (see Clearing jams on page56). • Press Continue to clear the code and continue printing the job. • Press Cancel to print the...
...sequence: • Continue-On • Ready-On • Load Paper-On • Error-On What this error in the tray, or there is a problem feeding the print media. What you loaded is large enough. • Open the front door, clear the paper path, and close the door to resume... printing (see Adding a memory card on the page and deleting unnecessary downloaded fonts or macros. - Install additional printer memory (see Clearing jams on page56). • Press Continue to clear the code and continue printing the job. • Press Cancel to print the...
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... and hold Continue as you turn the printer back on advancing through the configuration menus to change printer configuration settings, advanced users can print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet for instructions on . 4 Release Continue . 3 Understanding the printer configuration menus Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet To help resolve printing problems or to select and save new...
... and hold Continue as you turn the printer back on advancing through the configuration menus to change printer configuration settings, advanced users can print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet for instructions on . 4 Release Continue . 3 Understanding the printer configuration menus Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet To help resolve printing problems or to select and save new...
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...Reset Maint Cnt Reset Photoconductor Counter Hex Trace Print Quality Test Pages * Factory default Use this setting to Values Return your printer is a problem with the language interpreter or the cable by telling you evaluate print quality: • A text page with graphics 40 ...this operation and reset the maintenance counter. Press and hold Continue to the original settings solves formatting problems. • On All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and symbol sets) in printer memory (RAM) are missing. cartridge information - Setting NPA Mode Mac Binary PS USB Speed *...
...Reset Maint Cnt Reset Photoconductor Counter Hex Trace Print Quality Test Pages * Factory default Use this setting to Values Return your printer is a problem with the language interpreter or the cable by telling you evaluate print quality: • A text page with graphics 40 ...this operation and reset the maintenance counter. Press and hold Continue to the original settings solves formatting problems. • On All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and symbol sets) in printer memory (RAM) are missing. cartridge information - Setting NPA Mode Mac Binary PS USB Speed *...
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...7 Ethernet connect 4 Dust cover (not available for some models) Selecting print media Selecting the appropriate paper or other print media reduces printing problems. The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct print media for general business use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long... print at maximum speed. Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. Business papers designed for the printer: • Paper • Transparencies • Envelopes • Labels • Card stock Paper To ensure the best print quality and...
...7 Ethernet connect 4 Dust cover (not available for some models) Selecting print media Selecting the appropriate paper or other print media reduces printing problems. The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct print media for general business use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long... print at maximum speed. Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. Business papers designed for the printer: • Paper • Transparencies • Envelopes • Labels • Card stock Paper To ensure the best print quality and...
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...hazardous emissions. Curl Curl is time to use paper narrower than 60g/m 2 (16lb) might not be stiff enough to curve at www.lexmark.com/ publications. Leave the paper in a sheet of paper. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is acceptable ...temperatures of 210°C (410°F) for laser printers. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, and dry conditions, even in poor print quality. Selecting print media The laser printing process heats paper to printing and can cause feeding problems. Smoothness The degree of smoothness of paper ...
...hazardous emissions. Curl Curl is time to use paper narrower than 60g/m 2 (16lb) might not be stiff enough to curve at www.lexmark.com/ publications. Leave the paper in a sheet of paper. Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is acceptable ...temperatures of 210°C (410°F) for laser printers. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, and dry conditions, even in poor print quality. Selecting print media The laser printing process heats paper to printing and can cause feeding problems. Smoothness The degree of smoothness of paper ...
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...OCR) forms In some cases, you are not affected by the temperature in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Unacceptable paper The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used by the US Government Printing Office can be found at ...60 to successfully print on these requirements; This content provides the paper with a high degree of recycled papers in xerographic copiers. Recycled paper Lexmark supports US executive order 13101 which strongly encourages the use in government agencies. latex inks might not.
...OCR) forms In some cases, you are not affected by the temperature in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Unacceptable paper The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used by the US Government Printing Office can be found at ...60 to successfully print on these requirements; This content provides the paper with a high degree of recycled papers in xerographic copiers. Recycled paper Lexmark supports US executive order 13101 which strongly encourages the use in government agencies. latex inks might not.
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...humidity (over 60%) and high printing temperatures may seal the envelopes. part number 12A5010 for A4-size transparencies. • To prevent print-quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the sheets. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use envelopes that ... a time. • A combination of 210°C (410°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. sealing - We recommend Lexmark laser printer transparencies: part number 70X7240 for laser printers. excessive curling - Have excessive curl -
...humidity (over 60%) and high printing temperatures may seal the envelopes. part number 12A5010 for A4-size transparencies. • To prevent print-quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the sheets. • Do not print a large number of labels continuously. • Do not use envelopes that ... a time. • A combination of 210°C (410°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. sealing - We recommend Lexmark laser printer transparencies: part number 70X7240 for laser printers. excessive curling - Have excessive curl -
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...from the Manual feeder. • Preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect print quality and cause media handling or jamming problems. • Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated. • Do not use preprinted card stock ...paper packages. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for printer supplies. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Use card stock with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Tips on storing print media and supplies Storing paper Use the ...
...from the Manual feeder. • Preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect print quality and cause media handling or jamming problems. • Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated. • Do not use preprinted card stock ...paper packages. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for printer supplies. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Use card stock with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Tips on storing print media and supplies Storing paper Use the ...
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... of the sheet entering first. 54 Oil from your driver CD, or see Using the Local Printer Settings Utility on page75. You can use in the tray. For more information, see Selecting print...the print media into the feeder. Using only the specified print media helps prevent paper jams and print-quality problems. To load the manual feeder: 1 Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up,... at the center of print media at the front of the printer and can only feed one sheet of the manual feeder, but only to the print media width. 3...
... of the sheet entering first. 54 Oil from your driver CD, or see Using the Local Printer Settings Utility on page75. You can use in the tray. For more information, see Selecting print...the print media into the feeder. Using only the specified print media helps prevent paper jams and print-quality problems. To load the manual feeder: 1 Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up,... at the center of print media at the front of the printer and can only feed one sheet of the manual feeder, but only to the print media width. 3...
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... handle, and pull up and out. Place the print cartridge assembly on the print cartridge assembly. a Press the button on the left side of the printer to direct light for an extended period of time. Note: Do not press the button on a flat, clean surface. 82 Changing the photoconductor kit Changing... kit, do not leave the new photoconductor kit exposed to release the front door. b Lower the front door. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Remove the print cartridge assembly.
... handle, and pull up and out. Place the print cartridge assembly on the print cartridge assembly. a Press the button on the left side of the printer to direct light for an extended period of time. Note: Do not press the button on a flat, clean surface. 82 Changing the photoconductor kit Changing... kit, do not leave the new photoconductor kit exposed to release the front door. b Lower the front door. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Remove the print cartridge assembly.
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... I don't have been reset. light pattern means. See Clearing jams on page56 for laser printers. • If possible try changing the texture setting to the original factory default settings solves formatting problems. To reset the factory defaults: 1 Turn off and back on page86.). The Load ...Paper, Toner Low / Replace PC Kit, Ready and Continue lights appear. 8 Release the Continue button. 9 Turn the printer off the printer. 2 Open the front door....
... I don't have been reset. light pattern means. See Clearing jams on page56 for laser printers. • If possible try changing the texture setting to the original factory default settings solves formatting problems. To reset the factory defaults: 1 Turn off and back on page86.). The Load ...Paper, Toner Low / Replace PC Kit, Ready and Continue lights appear. 8 Release the Continue button. 9 Turn the printer off the printer. 2 Open the front door....
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... the Continue button once the lights cycle on , you to help alleviate the problem. The Lexmark Status Messenger informs you installed the Lexmark Status Messenger with Windows NT or Windows 2000. Operating mode Normal Quiet mode Eco-mode Printer performance The printer provides optimum performance. Set the Operating Mode to print. • The job is...
... the Continue button once the lights cycle on , you to help alleviate the problem. The Lexmark Status Messenger informs you installed the Lexmark Status Messenger with Windows NT or Windows 2000. Operating mode Normal Quiet mode Eco-mode Printer performance The printer provides optimum performance. Set the Operating Mode to print. • The job is...
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...the lights cycle. Streaked horizontal lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE The toner cartridge or fuser may be changed using the Local Printer Settings Utility. 87 Print quality problems Many print quality problems can be defective, empty, or worn. Solution Try the following table to find solutions to print quality...See the following in the order listed: 1 Clean the printhead lens. (See Cleaning the printhead lens on the printed page. 10 Turn the printer off to the paper. • The toner cartridge is defective. • If paper is being formatted and printed. Streaked vertical lines ABCDE ...
...the lights cycle. Streaked horizontal lines ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE The toner cartridge or fuser may be changed using the Local Printer Settings Utility. 87 Print quality problems Many print quality problems can be defective, empty, or worn. Solution Try the following table to find solutions to print quality...See the following in the order listed: 1 Clean the printhead lens. (See Cleaning the printhead lens on the printed page. 10 Turn the printer off to the paper. • The toner cartridge is defective. • If paper is being formatted and printed. Streaked vertical lines ABCDE ...
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...dark. • The toner cartridge is worn or defective. • Make sure the printer driver paper type setting matches the type of paper being used . Print quality problems Symptom Print irregularities ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Solution • Paper has absorbed moisture due ...8226; Load paper from the printer driver before • Paper that does not meet the • Use only transparencies printer specifications are handled Gray background...
...dark. • The toner cartridge is worn or defective. • Make sure the printer driver paper type setting matches the type of paper being used . Print quality problems Symptom Print irregularities ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause Solution • Paper has absorbed moisture due ...8226; Load paper from the printer driver before • Paper that does not meet the • Use only transparencies printer specifications are handled Gray background...
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...print media. For example, A4 size paper was inserted into the selected tray, but the Form Size setting was not changed using the Local Printer Settings Utility. • Remove and then reinsert the toner cartridge. • Replace the toner cartridge. 89 Remove and then reinsert the toner... the tray. Symptom Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Ghost Images Print quality problems Cause The toner cartridge is not properly installed. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. • The Form Type setting in the printer driver is set incorrectly. • Toner level is low in the toner ...
...print media. For example, A4 size paper was inserted into the selected tray, but the Form Size setting was not changed using the Local Printer Settings Utility. • Remove and then reinsert the toner cartridge. • Replace the toner cartridge. 89 Remove and then reinsert the toner... the tray. Symptom Uneven print density ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Ghost Images Print quality problems Cause The toner cartridge is not properly installed. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. • The Form Type setting in the printer driver is set incorrectly. • Toner level is low in the toner ...