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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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... nearly empty, and print quality problems Invalid may result. 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...
... nearly empty, and print quality problems Invalid may result. 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...
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...printer. Wait for the message to clear. Understanding printer messages 149 Dialing A fax number is corrupt. 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... help isolate the source of a print job problem. This is complete. Incoming call This message appears when using manual fax mode. Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit, and then press to clear. Wait for the message to clear. Low Replace the toner cartridge, and then wait for the message...
...printer. Wait for the message to clear. Understanding printer messages 149 Dialing A fax number is corrupt. 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... help isolate the source of a print job problem. This is complete. Incoming call This message appears when using manual fax mode. Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit, and then press to clear. Wait for the message to clear. Low Replace the toner cartridge, and then wait for the message...
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... the camera. Waiting The printer has received data to print, but is attached to PictBridge. Contact your system support person. Try one . 31 Defective Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit. Unsupported USB device, please remove Remove the unrecognized USB device. Waiting, too many events Wait for an End-of the following: • Press to...
... the camera. Waiting The printer has received data to print, but is attached to PictBridge. Contact your system support person. Try one . 31 Defective Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit. Unsupported USB device, please remove Remove the unrecognized USB device. Waiting, too many events Wait for an End-of the following: • Press to...
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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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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. Maintaining the printer 168 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 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. Maintaining the printer 168 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 cool before touching. 2 Open the top door.
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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 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.
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Leave the packaging on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit. Maintaining the printer 170 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.
Leave the packaging on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit. Maintaining the printer 170 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.
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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. Maintaining the printer 171 12 Insert the black developer unit. 13 Replace the yellow, cyan, and magenta developer units.
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. Maintaining the printer 171 12 Insert the black developer unit. 13 Replace the yellow, cyan, and magenta developer units.
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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. Maintaining the printer 172
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CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to open it. 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 toward you to cool before touching. 2 Open the top door. 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. 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 toward you to cool before touching. 2 Open the top door. To reduce the risk of the printer might be hot.
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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 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. Maintaining the printer 175
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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, ..., magenta, and black developer units. 11 Insert the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units. Leave the packaging on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. This could damage the imaging kit. 8 Unpack the replacement black and color imaging kit. Maintaining the printer 176 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the...
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, ..., magenta, and black developer units. 11 Insert the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units. Leave the packaging on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. This could damage the imaging kit. 8 Unpack the replacement black and color imaging kit. Maintaining the printer 176 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the...
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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. 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 handles on the developer unit. 11 Gently shake the developer unit side to side. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit. Maintaining the printer 183
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. 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 handles on the developer unit. 11 Gently shake the developer unit side to side. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit. Maintaining the printer 183
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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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... setting: • For Windows users, specify the size from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the size from the Print dialog. Dark lines The imaging kit may be defective. Gray background CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from.... • For Windows users, change the setting from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, change the setting from the Page Setup dialog. If Black and color imaging kit life warning orBlack imaging kit life warning appears, replace the...
... setting: • For Windows users, specify the size from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the size from the Print dialog. Dark lines The imaging kit may be defective. Gray background CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from.... • For Windows users, change the setting from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, change the setting from the Page Setup dialog. If Black and color imaging kit life warning orBlack imaging kit life warning appears, replace the...