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... Ordering a waste toner bottle...164 Replacing supplies...165 Replacing the waste toner bottle ...165 Replacing a black imaging kit ...168 Replacing a black and color imaging kit ...174 Replacing a toner cartridge...179 Replacing a developer unit ...181 Recycling Lexmark products...187 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...187 Cleaning the scanner glass...188 Moving the printer...188 Before moving...
... Ordering a waste toner bottle...164 Replacing supplies...165 Replacing the waste toner bottle ...165 Replacing a black imaging kit ...168 Replacing a black and color imaging kit ...174 Replacing a toner cartridge...179 Replacing a developer unit ...181 Recycling Lexmark products...187 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...187 Cleaning the scanner glass...188 Moving the printer...188 Before moving...
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... an * indicates it easy for you to make it is the current default setting. Note: Supplies Menu Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Imaging Kit Waste Toner Bottle Paper Menu Default Source Size/Type Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Type Custom Scan Sizes Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings...
... an * indicates it easy for you to make it is the current default setting. Note: Supplies Menu Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Imaging Kit Waste Toner Bottle Paper Menu Default Source Size/Type Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Type Custom Scan Sizes Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings...
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Understanding printer menus 109 Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported Imaging Kit OK Replace Black Imaging Kit Replace Black and Color Imaging Kit Shows the status of the imaging kit Waste Toner Box Near Full Replace Missing OK Shows the status of the waste toner bottle Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Default Source ...
Understanding printer menus 109 Replace Missing or Defective OK Unsupported Imaging Kit OK Replace Black Imaging Kit Replace Black and Color Imaging Kit Shows the status of the imaging kit Waste Toner Box Near Full Replace Missing OK Shows the status of the waste toner bottle Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Default Source ...
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...only fax or to be sent. Note: Control codes are not executed. Wait for the message to clear. Fax failed The fax failed to print a color fax. File corrupt A file with a valid extension is detected, but the actual file type does not match the extension, or the file is complete... the printer. If the number is receiving a code to update a file. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not turn the printer on the display. Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit, and then press to clear. Hex Trace The printer is printed in Hex Trace mode. Wait for the message to clear. DO NOT TOUCH...
...only fax or to be sent. Note: Control codes are not executed. Wait for the message to clear. Fax failed The fax failed to print a color fax. File corrupt A file with a valid extension is detected, but the actual file type does not match the extension, or the file is complete... the printer. If the number is receiving a code to update a file. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not turn the printer on the display. Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit, and then press to clear. Hex Trace The printer is printed in Hex Trace mode. Wait for the message to clear. DO NOT TOUCH...
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Try one . 31 Defective Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit. Unsupported Mode Remove the camera, and then change the mode to the printer. Reconnect the camera. USB drive disabled A USB drive was inserted into the ...
Try one . 31 Defective Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit. Unsupported Mode Remove the camera, and then change the mode to the printer. Reconnect the camera. USB drive disabled A USB drive was inserted into the ...
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Part name Black and Color Imaging Kit Black Imaging Kit Part number C540X71G C540X74G Ordering a waste toner bottle When 82 Replace Waste Toner appears, order a replacement waste toner bottle. Part name Waste toner bottle Part ..., C543, and X543 series Not supported Not supported Not supported C544 and X544 series Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Ordering imaging kits When Replace black and color imaging kit or Replace black imaging kit appears, order a replacement imaging kit.
Part name Black and Color Imaging Kit Black Imaging Kit Part number C540X71G C540X74G Ordering a waste toner bottle When 82 Replace Waste Toner appears, order a replacement waste toner bottle. Part name Waste toner bottle Part ..., C543, and X543 series Not supported Not supported Not supported C544 and X544 series Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Ordering imaging kits When Replace black and color imaging kit or Replace black imaging kit appears, order a replacement imaging kit.
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To reduce the risk of the printer might be hot. Maintaining the printer 168 CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. 2 Open the top door. Replacing a black imaging kit Replace the black imaging kit when Imaging Kit appears. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you.
To reduce the risk of the printer might be hot. Maintaining the printer 168 CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. 2 Open the top door. Replacing a black imaging kit Replace the black imaging kit when Imaging Kit appears. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you.
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3 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. 4 Remove the right side cover. 5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and then remove it. Maintaining the printer 169
3 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. 4 Remove the right side cover. 5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and then remove it. Maintaining the printer 169
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Leave the packaging on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. This could damage the imaging kit. 8 Remove the yellow, cyan, and magenta developer units. 9 Unpack the replacement black imaging kit. 6 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. 7 Press down on the blue levers, grasp the green handles on the black developer unit. 10 Gently shake the black developer unit side to side. 11 Remove the packaging from the black developer unit. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit. Maintaining the printer 170
Leave the packaging on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. This could damage the imaging kit. 8 Remove the yellow, cyan, and magenta developer units. 9 Unpack the replacement black imaging kit. 6 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. 7 Press down on the blue levers, grasp the green handles on the black developer unit. 10 Gently shake the black developer unit side to side. 11 Remove the packaging from the black developer unit. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit. Maintaining the printer 170
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Maintaining the printer 171 Note: Make sure each developer unit is inserted into a matching color slot. 14 Place the used black imaging kit in the enclosed package. 15 Align and insert the imaging kit. 12 Insert the black developer unit. 13 Replace the yellow, cyan, and magenta developer units.
Maintaining the printer 171 Note: Make sure each developer unit is inserted into a matching color slot. 14 Place the used black imaging kit in the enclosed package. 15 Align and insert the imaging kit. 12 Insert the black developer unit. 13 Replace the yellow, cyan, and magenta developer units.
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Maintaining the printer 172 16 Rotate the blue levers down until the imaging kit drops into place. 17 Replace the waste toner bottle. 18 Replace the right side cover.
Maintaining the printer 172 16 Rotate the blue levers down until the imaging kit drops into place. 17 Replace the waste toner bottle. 18 Replace the right side cover.
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CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to open it toward you to cool before touching. 2 Open the top door. Maintaining the printer 174 Replacing a black and color imaging kit Replace the black and color imaging kit when Imaging Kit appears. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it . To reduce the risk of the printer might be hot.
CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to open it toward you to cool before touching. 2 Open the top door. Maintaining the printer 174 Replacing a black and color imaging kit Replace the black and color imaging kit when Imaging Kit appears. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it . To reduce the risk of the printer might be hot.
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Maintaining the printer 175 3 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. 4 Remove the right side cover. 5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and remove it.
Maintaining the printer 175 3 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. 4 Remove the right side cover. 5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and remove it.
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Leave the packaging on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. 6 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. 7 Press down on the blue levers, grasp the green handles on the developer units. 9 Gently shake the yellow, cyan, ... the packaging from the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units. 11 Insert the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units. This could damage the imaging kit. 8 Unpack the replacement black and color imaging kit. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the...
Leave the packaging on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. 6 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. 7 Press down on the blue levers, grasp the green handles on the developer units. 9 Gently shake the yellow, cyan, ... the packaging from the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units. 11 Insert the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units. This could damage the imaging kit. 8 Unpack the replacement black and color imaging kit. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the...
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12 Place the used black and color imaging kit in the enclosed package. 13 Align and insert the imaging kit. 14 Replace the waste toner bottle. Maintaining the printer 177
12 Place the used black and color imaging kit in the enclosed package. 13 Align and insert the imaging kit. 14 Replace the waste toner bottle. Maintaining the printer 177
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4 Remove the toner cartridge by lifting the handle, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. 5 Align the new toner cartridge, and then press down until it is all the way into the slot. Maintaining the printer 180
4 Remove the toner cartridge by lifting the handle, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. 5 Align the new toner cartridge, and then press down until it is all the way into the slot. Maintaining the printer 180
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3 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. 4 Remove the right side cover. 5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and then remove it. Maintaining the printer 182
3 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. 4 Remove the right side cover. 5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and then remove it. Maintaining the printer 182
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Maintaining the printer 183 6 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. 7 Press down on the blue levers, grasp the handles on the developer unit. 11 Gently shake the developer unit side to side. Leave the packaging on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. This could damage the imaging kit. 8 Remove the used developer unit. 9 Place the used developer in the enclosed package. 10 Unpack the replacement developer unit. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit.
Maintaining the printer 183 6 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. 7 Press down on the blue levers, grasp the handles on the developer unit. 11 Gently shake the developer unit side to side. Leave the packaging on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. This could damage the imaging kit. 8 Remove the used developer unit. 9 Place the used developer in the enclosed package. 10 Unpack the replacement developer unit. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit.
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Maintaining the printer 184 12 Remove the red shipping cover from the developer unit. 13 Insert the developer unit. 14 Align and insert the imaging kit.
Maintaining the printer 184 12 Remove the red shipping cover from the developer unit. 13 Insert the developer unit. 14 Align and insert the imaging kit.
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Dark lines The imaging kit may be defective. Troubleshooting 208 Clipped images These are possible solutions. If Black and color imaging kit life warning orBlack imaging kit life warning appears, replace the imaging kit. Gray background CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu. ...
Dark lines The imaging kit may be defective. Troubleshooting 208 Clipped images These are possible solutions. If Black and color imaging kit life warning orBlack imaging kit life warning appears, replace the imaging kit. Gray background CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu. ...