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Contents Chapter 1: Getting started 7 Understanding the parts 8 Front view 8 Rear view 8 Unpacking ...9 Installing the toner cartridge 11 Connecting the cables 13 Powering on the machine 14 Understanding the operator panel 15 Setting the date and time 16 Changing the display ...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting started 7 Understanding the parts 8 Front view 8 Rear view 8 Unpacking ...9 Installing the toner cartridge 11 Connecting the cables 13 Powering on the machine 14 Understanding the operator panel 15 Setting the date and time 16 Changing the display ...
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... Cleaning the outside of the machine 62 Cleaning the inside of the machine 63 Cleaning the scan unit 64 Maintaining the toner cartridge 64 Redistributing toner 65 Ordering toner cartridges 65 Replacing the toner cartridge 66 Cleaning the photoconductor drum 68 Chapter 10: Troubleshooting 69 Preventing document and paper jams 69 Clearing document jams... 70 Output misfeed 72 Roller misfeed 72 Clearing paper jams 73 Paper feed area (PAPER JAM 0 73 Paper exit area (PAPER JAM 1 75 Fuser and toner cartridge areas (PAPER JAM 2 77 Contents 5
... Cleaning the outside of the machine 62 Cleaning the inside of the machine 63 Cleaning the scan unit 64 Maintaining the toner cartridge 64 Redistributing toner 65 Ordering toner cartridges 65 Replacing the toner cartridge 66 Cleaning the photoconductor drum 68 Chapter 10: Troubleshooting 69 Preventing document and paper jams 69 Clearing document jams... 70 Output misfeed 72 Roller misfeed 72 Clearing paper jams 73 Paper feed area (PAPER JAM 0 73 Paper exit area (PAPER JAM 1 75 Fuser and toner cartridge areas (PAPER JAM 2 77 Contents 5
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Tape Unpacking 9 Unpacking 1 Remove the machine and all tape from the box. Make sure you have the following items: AC power cord Lexmark X215 Setup sheet Telephone line cord Toner cartridge Drivers and Documentation CD Language overlays Note: The Drivers and Documentation CD contains the driver software, the User's Guide and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. 2 Remove all accessories from the machine.
Tape Unpacking 9 Unpacking 1 Remove the machine and all tape from the box. Make sure you have the following items: AC power cord Lexmark X215 Setup sheet Telephone line cord Toner cartridge Drivers and Documentation CD Language overlays Note: The Drivers and Documentation CD contains the driver software, the User's Guide and the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. 2 Remove all accessories from the machine.
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Installing the toner cartridge 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the toner cartridge. CAUTION: Do not touch the photoconductor drum located on the bottom of the toner cartridge. Installing the toner cartridge 11
Installing the toner cartridge 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the toner cartridge. CAUTION: Do not touch the photoconductor drum located on the bottom of the toner cartridge. Installing the toner cartridge 11
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Installing the toner cartridge 12 Note: Thoroughly shaking the cartridge will assure the maximum copies per cartridge. 4 Insert the toner cartridge until it locks into place. 5 Close the front cover. 3 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner.
Installing the toner cartridge 12 Note: Thoroughly shaking the cartridge will assure the maximum copies per cartridge. 4 Insert the toner cartridge until it locks into place. 5 Close the front cover. 3 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner.
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.... F Phonebook Accesses and stores fax numbers as Collate, 2-Up, and 4-Up. icon 1 Display Displays the current status and prompts during an operation. Toner Low Turns on when the toner cartridge you are using is near empty. 2 indicator Numeric Used to enter a menu number, to dial a fax number, or to make. Resolution Adjusts...
.... F Phonebook Accesses and stores fax numbers as Collate, 2-Up, and 4-Up. icon 1 Display Displays the current status and prompts during an operation. Toner Low Turns on when the toner cartridge you are using is near empty. 2 indicator Numeric Used to enter a menu number, to dial a fax number, or to make. Resolution Adjusts...
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... Start. 3 Place the document facedown on the glass and align it with the registration guide on the document glass may affect the copy quality and toner consumption. • Press Stop/Clear to enter the number of copies that is thicker than 30 mm, leave the document cover open. 5 If you are...
... Start. 3 Place the document facedown on the glass and align it with the registration guide on the document glass may affect the copy quality and toner consumption. • Press Stop/Clear to enter the number of copies that is thicker than 30 mm, leave the document cover open. 5 If you are...
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Cleaning the outside of the machine Wipe the outside surface of the machine, be careful not to touch the transfer roller located under the toner cartridge. Maintenance 62 If you dampen the cloth slightly with water, be careful not to let any part of the machine. • Do not use ... inside of the machine with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 9 Maintenance Cleaning the machine To maintain print quality, follow these cleaning procedures each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur.
Cleaning the outside of the machine Wipe the outside surface of the machine, be careful not to touch the transfer roller located under the toner cartridge. Maintenance 62 If you dampen the cloth slightly with water, be careful not to let any part of the machine. • Do not use ... inside of the machine with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 9 Maintenance Cleaning the machine To maintain print quality, follow these cleaning procedures each time the toner cartridge is replaced or if print quality problems occur.
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...8226; Do not touch the black transfer roller. Cleaning the inside of the machine During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the machine 63 Cleaning the inside the machine. Warning: Do not touch the photoconductor drum located...1 Turn the machine off, unplug the power cord, and then wait for more than a few minutes. This buildup can accumulate inside of the toner cartridge. 3 Place the toner cartridge on a clean, dry surface. 4 With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled...
...8226; Do not touch the black transfer roller. Cleaning the inside of the machine During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the machine 63 Cleaning the inside the machine. Warning: Do not touch the photoconductor drum located...1 Turn the machine off, unplug the power cord, and then wait for more than a few minutes. This buildup can accumulate inside of the toner cartridge. 3 Place the toner cartridge on a clean, dry surface. 4 With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled...
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You should clean the scan unit as needed. Maintaining the toner cartridge The life of the toner cartridge depends on . Maintaining the toner cartridge 64 For help, see pages 65 and 68. To clean the scan unit: 1 Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel with water. 2 ... cover and white sheet until it is clean and dry. 5 Close the document cover. 5 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. 6 Plug in the power cord and turn the machine on the amount of toner that jobs require. If you may need to change the cartridge more often. Cleaning the scan...
You should clean the scan unit as needed. Maintaining the toner cartridge The life of the toner cartridge depends on . Maintaining the toner cartridge 64 For help, see pages 65 and 68. To clean the scan unit: 1 Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel with water. 2 ... cover and white sheet until it is clean and dry. 5 Close the document cover. 5 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the cover. 6 Plug in the power cord and turn the machine on the amount of toner that jobs require. If you may need to change the cartridge more often. Cleaning the scan...
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...the remaining toner in cold water. Redistributing toner When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, white streaks or light print occurs. Note: If the toner gets on your machine. You can also visit our web site, www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the toner cartridge 65 The Toner Low indicator... lights up and the LCD displays the message TONER LOW. To locate the dealer nearest you bought your...
...the remaining toner in cold water. Redistributing toner When the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, white streaks or light print occurs. Note: If the toner gets on your machine. You can also visit our web site, www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the toner cartridge 65 The Toner Low indicator... lights up and the LCD displays the message TONER LOW. To locate the dealer nearest you bought your...
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To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front cover. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out. See page 68 for appropriate environmental handling. Maintaining the toner cartridge 66 Note: Return the empty toner cartridge to Lexmark for more information. Note: Incoming faxes will not print if this message appears. Replacing the toner cartridge If the toner runs out, the message TONER EMPTY appears on the display and blank pages print.
To replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the front cover. 2 Pull the toner cartridge out. See page 68 for appropriate environmental handling. Maintaining the toner cartridge 66 Note: Return the empty toner cartridge to Lexmark for more information. Note: Incoming faxes will not print if this message appears. Replacing the toner cartridge If the toner runs out, the message TONER EMPTY appears on the display and blank pages print.
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Maintaining the toner cartridge 67 Note: Save the packaging, and use it locks into place. 5 Close the front cover. For more information, see page 68. 4 Slide the toner cartridge in until it to return your empty cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. 3 Unpack the toner cartridge and gently shake it horizontally four or five times to Lexmark.
Maintaining the toner cartridge 67 Note: Save the packaging, and use it locks into place. 5 Close the front cover. For more information, see page 68. 4 Slide the toner cartridge in until it to return your empty cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. 3 Unpack the toner cartridge and gently shake it horizontally four or five times to Lexmark.
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...on the top line of the display, and then press Select. Maintaining the toner cartridge 68 Returning the empty toner cartridge Using the Lexmark Cartridge Return Program is always available at no charge. Toner particles on your machine for country-specific instructions. The machine prints out a cleaning... page. Visit our web site, www.lexmark.com/or for information on the bottom line of the display, and then press Select. 3...
...on the top line of the display, and then press Select. Maintaining the toner cartridge 68 Returning the empty toner cartridge Using the Lexmark Cartridge Return Program is always available at no charge. Toner particles on your machine for country-specific instructions. The machine prints out a cleaning... page. Visit our web site, www.lexmark.com/or for information on the bottom line of the display, and then press Select. 3...
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... 2. 2 Pull the paper tray open. Message PAPER JAM 0 PAPER JAM 1 PAPER JAM 2 BYPASS JAM Location of jam Paper feed area Paper exit area Fuser and toner cartridge areas Manual bypass area Go to locate and clear the paper jam. Paper feed area (PAPER JAM 0) 1 Open and close the front cover. Clearing...
... 2. 2 Pull the paper tray open. Message PAPER JAM 0 PAPER JAM 1 PAPER JAM 2 BYPASS JAM Location of jam Paper feed area Paper exit area Fuser and toner cartridge areas Manual bypass area Go to locate and clear the paper jam. Paper feed area (PAPER JAM 0) 1 Open and close the front cover. Clearing...
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If there is any resistance when you pull the paper, or the paper is not seen in this area, continue with the instructions for clearing a jam in the fuser and toner cartridge areas on page 77. 4 Insert the paper tray until it straight out. Clearing paper jams 74 3 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it snaps into place.
If there is any resistance when you pull the paper, or the paper is not seen in this area, continue with the instructions for clearing a jam in the fuser and toner cartridge areas on page 77. 4 Insert the paper tray until it straight out. Clearing paper jams 74 3 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it snaps into place.
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Fuser and toner cartridge areas (PAPER JAM 2) CAUTION: The fuser area is hot. Avoid contact with the fuser area to prevent burns. 1 Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge. 2 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. 3 Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Clearing paper jams 77 Printing automatically resumes.
Fuser and toner cartridge areas (PAPER JAM 2) CAUTION: The fuser area is hot. Avoid contact with the fuser area to prevent burns. 1 Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge. 2 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. 3 Reinstall the toner cartridge and close the front cover. Clearing paper jams 77 Printing automatically resumes.
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... in the manual Load print media into the manual bypass. Install the toner cartridge. Paper jam in the ADF. Clear the jam. Remove the toner cartridge and gently shake it back in the fuser and toner Clear the jam. See page 89. No paper in the LSU (...Prompt appears when the machine See "Setting the date and time" on is near empty. Toner is powered on. If the problem persists after all suggested solutions. Paper jam in . Install a new toner cartridge. latched. page 16. Solving problems The following tables list some problems you were trying...
... in the manual Load print media into the manual bypass. Install the toner cartridge. Paper jam in the ADF. Clear the jam. Remove the toner cartridge and gently shake it back in the fuser and toner Clear the jam. See page 89. No paper in the LSU (...Prompt appears when the machine See "Setting the date and time" on is near empty. Toner is powered on. If the problem persists after all suggested solutions. Paper jam in . Install a new toner cartridge. latched. page 16. Solving problems The following tables list some problems you were trying...
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... is complete before using Windows 98/Me, the Spool setting may be set incorrectly. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark X215 printer icon. 3 Click Properties. 4 From the Details tab, click Spool Settings. 5 Select the spool setting you want. page 31.... installed. Connection cable between the computer and the machine is indicating a system error. Solving problems 81 Select Lexmark X215 as the default printer. closed. Toner cartridge is not selected as your program. Port setting is incorrect. • Check the Windows printer setting ...
... is complete before using Windows 98/Me, the Spool setting may be set incorrectly. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark X215 printer icon. 3 Click Properties. 4 From the Details tab, click Spool Settings. 5 Select the spool setting you want. page 31.... installed. Connection cable between the computer and the machine is indicating a system error. Solving problems 81 Select Lexmark X215 as the default printer. closed. Toner cartridge is not selected as your program. Port setting is incorrect. • Check the Windows printer setting ...
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...button until SLOW appears on the bottom line of the document cover. Software program is defective or • Redistribute the toner. Toner cartridge is malfunctioning. File may have already printed successfully. • If possible, attach the cable and the machine to lighten the... background of toner. • If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. Change the USB mode to lighten the background of the graphic properties. Document glass or document cover is ...
...button until SLOW appears on the bottom line of the document cover. Software program is defective or • Redistribute the toner. Toner cartridge is malfunctioning. File may have already printed successfully. • If possible, attach the cable and the machine to lighten the... background of toner. • If necessary, replace the toner cartridge. Change the USB mode to lighten the background of the graphic properties. Document glass or document cover is ...