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...weights supported by the printer ...49 Paper capacities...50 Using recycled paper and other office papers ...51 Printing 52 Printing a document...52 Printing on specialty media...53 Tips on using letterhead...53 Tips on using transparencies ...54 Tips on using... Printing from a flash drive...56 Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 58 Printing information pages...58 Printing a font sample list...58 Printing a directory list...59 Printing the print quality test pages ...59 Canceling a print job...59 Canceling a print job from the printer control panel ...59 Canceling a print ...
...weights supported by the printer ...49 Paper capacities...50 Using recycled paper and other office papers ...51 Printing 52 Printing a document...52 Printing on specialty media...53 Tips on using letterhead...53 Tips on using transparencies ...54 Tips on using... Printing from a flash drive...56 Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 58 Printing information pages...58 Printing a font sample list...58 Printing a directory list...59 Printing the print quality test pages ...59 Canceling a print job...59 Canceling a print job from the printer control panel ...59 Canceling a print ...
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...Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared ...206 Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam 206 Solving print quality problems...207 Blank pages...207 Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...207 Clipped images...208 Dark lines ...208 Gray background ...208 ...Incorrect margins...209 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 209 Paper curl...210 Print irregularities ...210 Repeating defects...211 Skewed print...211 Print is too light ...211 Print is too dark...213 Solid color pages...214 Toner fog or background shading appears on...
...Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared ...206 Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam 206 Solving print quality problems...207 Blank pages...207 Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...207 Clipped images...208 Dark lines ...208 Gray background ...208 ...Incorrect margins...209 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 209 Paper curl...210 Print irregularities ...210 Repeating defects...211 Skewed print...211 Print is too light ...211 Print is too dark...213 Solid color pages...214 Toner fog or background shading appears on...
User Guide
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... against the paper, or it stops. Load envelopes with the right side of the manual feeder. • To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality paper designed for laser printers. 3 Move the width guide until it could be damaged. 4 Push the paper in farther. 5 From the printer control panel, set the...
... against the paper, or it stops. Load envelopes with the right side of the manual feeder. • To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality paper designed for laser printers. 3 Move the width guide until it could be damaged. 4 Push the paper in farther. 5 From the printer control panel, set the...
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... time to 47 lb bond) paper, use paper between 150 and 200 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. For 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to use 80 g/m2 (21 lb bond) grain long paper. Paper and specialty media guide 45 Always use grain long fibers. This... wrapper in the Cardstock and Label Guide available on Lexmark.com/publications. Moisture content The amount of moisture in its performance. Weight The printer can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Leave paper in paper affects both print quality and the ability of paper. Paper guidelines Paper characteristics...
... time to 47 lb bond) paper, use paper between 150 and 200 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. For 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to use 80 g/m2 (21 lb bond) grain long paper. Paper and specialty media guide 45 Always use grain long fibers. This... wrapper in the Cardstock and Label Guide available on Lexmark.com/publications. Moisture content The amount of moisture in its performance. Weight The printer can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Leave paper in paper affects both print quality and the ability of paper. Paper guidelines Paper characteristics...
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...character recognition (OCR) forms In some cases, registration can negatively affect paper handling. When in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Use papers printed with a high degree of the paper. Paper containing fibers such as letterhead must be adjusted with rough or heavily textured surfaces...for 60 to 200°C (392°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. latex inks might not. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use paper that fail EN12281:2002 (European) • Paper weighing less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) • ...
...character recognition (OCR) forms In some cases, registration can negatively affect paper handling. When in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Use papers printed with a high degree of the paper. Paper containing fibers such as letterhead must be adjusted with rough or heavily textured surfaces...for 60 to 200°C (392°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. latex inks might not. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use paper that fail EN12281:2002 (European) • Paper weighing less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) • ...
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... and specialty media guide 47 Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to help avoid jams and uneven print quality: • For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is... specified by the printer Paper size Dimensions 250-sheet 550-sheet tray tray (standard) (optional) Optional Manual multipurpose feeder feeder Duplex Standard exit ...
... and specialty media guide 47 Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to help avoid jams and uneven print quality: • For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is... specified by the printer Paper size Dimensions 250-sheet 550-sheet tray tray (standard) (optional) Optional Manual multipurpose feeder feeder Duplex Standard exit ...
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... and paper orientation Preprinted letterhead design is placed faceup. Manual feeder (duplex printing) Multipurpose feeder Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown. Tips on using transparencies Print samples on the transparencies. • Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets... and Lexmark part number 12A8241 for A4-size transparencies. Printing 54 The top edge of the sheet with the manufacturer or vendor to 200°C (392°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions. • To prevent print quality problems,...
... and paper orientation Preprinted letterhead design is placed faceup. Manual feeder (duplex printing) Multipurpose feeder Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown. Tips on using transparencies Print samples on the transparencies. • Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets... and Lexmark part number 12A8241 for A4-size transparencies. Printing 54 The top edge of the sheet with the manufacturer or vendor to 200°C (392°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions. • To prevent print quality problems,...
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... Set the Card Stock Weight to Normal or Heavy. • Be aware that may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other printer functions are not supported. • Before printing an encrypted .pdf file, enter the file password from the printer control panel. • You cannot...USB device. • If zone coating of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness, and texture, can significantly impact print quality. The following flash drives are not supported. • USB devices must support the Full-speed standard. Devices only supporting USB Low...
... Set the Card Stock Weight to Normal or Heavy. • Be aware that may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other printer functions are not supported. • Before printing an encrypted .pdf file, enter the file password from the printer control panel. • You cannot...USB device. • If zone coating of its variable characteristics, such as moisture content, thickness, and texture, can significantly impact print quality. The following flash drives are not supported. • USB devices must support the Full-speed standard. Devices only supporting USB Low...
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... the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Cancel a job appears, and then press . The print quality test pages print. 5 Press the arrow buttons until PRINT_QUAL_TXT appears, and then press . After the directory list prints, Ready appears. Stopped appears. 2 Press the arrow buttons until Reports appears, and then press . After the font...
... the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Cancel a job appears, and then press . The print quality test pages print. 5 Press the arrow buttons until PRINT_QUAL_TXT appears, and then press . After the directory list prints, Ready appears. Stopped appears. 2 Press the arrow buttons until Reports appears, and then press . After the font...
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Understanding printer menus 109 When one tray is nearly empty, and print quality problems Invalid may result. 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...
Understanding printer menus 109 When one tray is nearly empty, and print quality problems Invalid may result. 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...
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... setting. Specifies the type of non-volatile memory used Note: FSK is the factory default setting. Equal splits the memory for outgoing faxes. Description Specifies quality in dots per inch (dpi). Note: Standard is set to send fax jobs. Understanding printer menus 129 Defines the amount of caller ID being used... the memory is set to receive fax jobs. • "Mostly receive" specifies that all the memory is the factory default setting. A higher resolution gives greater print quality, but it will not appear as an option.
... setting. Specifies the type of non-volatile memory used Note: FSK is the factory default setting. Equal splits the memory for outgoing faxes. Description Specifies quality in dots per inch (dpi). Note: Standard is set to send fax jobs. Understanding printer menus 129 Defines the amount of caller ID being used... the memory is set to receive fax jobs. • "Mostly receive" specifies that all the memory is the factory default setting. A higher resolution gives greater print quality, but it will not appear as an option.
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... of supplies from the printer control panel You can change from a network computer Note: The computer must be connected to maintain optimum print quality. Maintaining the printer 162 Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Conserving supplies There are some settings ...you can check the status of printer supplies by printing a menu settings page: 1 Make sure the printer is on the display when a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is...
... of supplies from the printer control panel You can change from a network computer Note: The computer must be connected to maintain optimum print quality. Maintaining the printer 162 Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Conserving supplies There are some settings ...you can check the status of printer supplies by printing a menu settings page: 1 Make sure the printer is on the display when a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is...
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... specified cartridge is not covered under warranty. Maintaining the printer 179 Warning-Potential Damage: Damage caused by use of a non-Lexmark toner cartridge is replaced. Note: Degraded print quality may result from using non-Lexmark toner cartridges. 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready or 88 Replace Cartridge appears. 2 Unpack the new cartridge...
... specified cartridge is not covered under warranty. Maintaining the printer 179 Warning-Potential Damage: Damage caused by use of a non-Lexmark toner cartridge is replaced. Note: Degraded print quality may result from using non-Lexmark toner cartridges. 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready or 88 Replace Cartridge appears. 2 Unpack the new cartridge...
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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 181 6 Close the top door. Replacing a developer unit Replace a developer unit when a print quality defect occurs or when damage occurs to the printer. 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 181 6 Close the top door. Replacing a developer unit Replace a developer unit when a print quality defect occurs or when damage occurs to the printer. 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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... 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained personnel to move it . Cleaning the scanner glass Clean the scanner glass if you encounter print quality problems, such as streaks on copied or scanned images. Moving the printer Before moving it safely. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these...
... 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained personnel to move it . Cleaning the scanner glass Clean the scanner glass if you encounter print quality problems, such as streaks on copied or scanned images. Moving the printer Before moving it safely. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Before moving the printer, follow these...
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... you want to put the printer in the upper left corner. Can receive but not send faxes These are possible solutions. Received fax has poor print quality These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution, if possible. THE TONER MAY BE... MAKE SURE THE SHORTCUT NUMBER IS SET UP PROPERLY • Check to make sure the shortcut number has been programmed for the number that the quality of the original document is low. Try one or more of the following : RE-SEND THE DOCUMENT Ask the person who sent you experience faded...
... you want to put the printer in the upper left corner. Can receive but not send faxes These are possible solutions. Received fax has poor print quality These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution, if possible. THE TONER MAY BE... MAKE SURE THE SHORTCUT NUMBER IS SET UP PROPERLY • Check to make sure the shortcut number has been programmed for the number that the quality of the original document is low. Try one or more of the following : RE-SEND THE DOCUMENT Ask the person who sent you experience faded...
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Solving print quality problems The information in the following : PACKING MATERIAL MAY BE ON THE PRINT CARTRIDGE Remove the print cartridge and make sure the packing material is properly removed. Troubleshooting 207 Reinstall the print cartridge. For more of the following topics may help you are...host computer, and the software program. If the problem continues, the printer may have jagged or uneven edges If you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. Try one or more information, contact Customer ...
Solving print quality problems The information in the following : PACKING MATERIAL MAY BE ON THE PRINT CARTRIDGE Remove the print cartridge and make sure the packing material is properly removed. Troubleshooting 207 Reinstall the print cartridge. For more of the following topics may help you are...host computer, and the software program. If the problem continues, the printer may have jagged or uneven edges If you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. Try one or more information, contact Customer ...
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... correct type setting: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. Try one or more of the following : THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. Transparency print quality is poor Try one or more of the following : CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES...
... correct type setting: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. Try one or more of the following : THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. Transparency print quality is poor Try one or more of the following : CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES...
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...17 distinctive ring service connecting to 78 DO NOT TOUCH 149 documents, printing from Macintosh computer 52 from Windows 52 duplexing 64 E Embedded Web Server 191 administrator settings 190 does not open 220... using shortcut numbers 71 using the address book 72 using the keypad 70 F FAQ about color printing 217 fax canceling 93 options 93, 94 Fax complete 149 fax connection connecting the printer to... but not receive faxes 202 cannot send or receive a fax 201 received fax has poor print quality 203 faxing changing resolution 91 choosing a fax connection 75 connecting to a telephone 79 connecting ...
...17 distinctive ring service connecting to 78 DO NOT TOUCH 149 documents, printing from Macintosh computer 52 from Windows 52 duplexing 64 E Embedded Web Server 191 administrator settings 190 does not open 220... using shortcut numbers 71 using the address book 72 using the keypad 70 F FAQ about color printing 217 fax canceling 93 options 93, 94 Fax complete 149 fax connection connecting the printer to... but not receive faxes 202 cannot send or receive a fax 201 received fax has poor print quality 203 faxing changing resolution 91 choosing a fax connection 75 connecting to a telephone 79 connecting ...
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... toner bottle 165 print quality test pages, printing 59 print quality troubleshooting blank pages 207 characters have jagged edges 207 clipped images 208 color misregistration 216 dark lines 208 gray background 208 light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 209 poor transparency quality 215 print irregularities 210 print is too dark 213 print is too light ... 200 Paper jam 158 201.yy Paper jam 158 202.yy Paper jam 158 230.yy Paper jam 158 235 Paper Jam Check Duplex 158 24x Paper Jam Check Tray 158 250.yy Paper jam 159 290-292 ADF Scanning Jams 159 293 Paper Missing 159 293....
... toner bottle 165 print quality test pages, printing 59 print quality troubleshooting blank pages 207 characters have jagged edges 207 clipped images 208 color misregistration 216 dark lines 208 gray background 208 light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 209 poor transparency quality 215 print irregularities 210 print is too dark 213 print is too light ... 200 Paper jam 158 201.yy Paper jam 158 202.yy Paper jam 158 230.yy Paper jam 158 235 Paper Jam Check Duplex 158 24x Paper Jam Check Tray 158 250.yy Paper jam 159 290-292 ADF Scanning Jams 159 293 Paper Missing 159 293....