Clearing Jams Guide
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.... 5 Place the print cartridge aside. To reduce the risk of the cartridge. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. Note: If the paper is not easy to remove, then open the front cover. 202...
.... 5 Place the print cartridge aside. To reduce the risk of the cartridge. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. Note: If the paper is not easy to remove, then open the front cover. 202...
Troubleshooting Guide
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THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. TEXT IS LIGHT OR DISAPPEARING • On ... of the following : CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Make sure the network or USB cable is satisfactory. Scan was not successful These are possible solutions. UNWANTED TONER IS IN THE BACKGROUND • Increase the background removal setting. • Adjust the darkness to print, specify the correct size setting: • For Windows users...
THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. TEXT IS LIGHT OR DISAPPEARING • On ... of the following : CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Make sure the network or USB cable is satisfactory. Scan was not successful These are possible solutions. UNWANTED TONER IS IN THE BACKGROUND • Increase the background removal setting. • Adjust the darkness to print, specify the correct size setting: • For Windows users...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings. 3 Click Fax Settings. 4 Click Analog Fax Setup. 5 In the Max Speed box, click on the scanner glass. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print a network setup page.... If you the fax to the telephone company's Distinctive Ring service, then keep the Ring Delay setting at a time. THE TONER MAY BE LOW 88 Cartridge low appears when the toner is low. MAKE SURE THE SHORTCUT NUMBER IS SET UP PROPERLY • Check to make sure that you want to consider...
... in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings. 3 Click Fax Settings. 4 Click Analog Fax Setup. 5 In the Max Speed box, click on the scanner glass. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print a network setup page.... If you the fax to the telephone company's Distinctive Ring service, then keep the Ring Delay setting at a time. THE TONER MAY BE LOW 88 Cartridge low appears when the toner is low. MAKE SURE THE SHORTCUT NUMBER IS SET UP PROPERLY • Check to make sure that you want to consider...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. 8 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. • For Windows users, change the setting from... BE ON THE PRINT CARTRIDGE Remove the print cartridge and make sure the packing material is properly removed. Clipped images These are possible solutions. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears, order a new print cartridge.
... Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. 8 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. • For Windows users, change the setting from... BE ON THE PRINT CARTRIDGE Remove the print cartridge and make sure the packing material is properly removed. Clipped images These are possible solutions. THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears, order a new print cartridge.
Troubleshooting Guide
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... rough finishes. Repeating defects REPEATING MARKS OCCUR EVENLY DOWN THE PAGE Replace the charge rolls if the defects occur every 28.3 mm (1.11 in .). THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. Replace the transfer roller if the defects...
... rough finishes. Repeating defects REPEATING MARKS OCCUR EVENLY DOWN THE PAGE Replace the charge rolls if the defects occur every 28.3 mm (1.11 in .). THE TONER MAY BE LOW When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the print cartridge. Replace the transfer roller if the defects...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...finishes. CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with a new one or more of the following : CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is incorrect, then choose a different fill pattern from .... CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray or feeder. MAKE SURE THE TONER IS DISTRIBUTED EVENLY IN THE PRINT CARTRIDGE Remove the print cartridge and shake it . THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print ...
...finishes. CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with a new one or more of the following : CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is incorrect, then choose a different fill pattern from .... CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray or feeder. MAKE SURE THE TONER IS DISTRIBUTED EVENLY IN THE PRINT CARTRIDGE Remove the print cartridge and shake it . THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. Streaked vertical lines These are possible solutions. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the following : THE TONER IS SMEARED Select another tray or feeder to print, specify the correct type setting: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print ...from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, select the paper source from the Print dialog. Clear any paper you see. THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. THE PAPER PATH MAY NOT BE CLEAR Check the paper path around the print cartridge. Try one...
... MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. Streaked vertical lines These are possible solutions. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of the following : THE TONER IS SMEARED Select another tray or feeder to print, specify the correct type setting: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print ...from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, select the paper source from the Print dialog. Clear any paper you see. THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. THE PAPER PATH MAY NOT BE CLEAR Check the paper path around the print cartridge. Try one...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...:// instead of the following: THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 12 CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. Try ...: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. Toner specks These are possible solutions. Embedded Web Server does not open These are possible solutions. For more of the following : CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use...
...:// instead of the following: THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 12 CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. Try ...: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. Toner specks These are possible solutions. Embedded Web Server does not open These are possible solutions. For more of the following : CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use...
User's Guide
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......284 Print is too light ...285 Print is too dark...286 Solid color pages...287 Streaked vertical lines ...287 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 288 Toner rubs off...288 Toner specks...289 Transparency print quality is poor...289 Embedded Web Server does not open...289 Check the network connections...
......284 Print is too light ...285 Print is too dark...286 Solid color pages...287 Streaked vertical lines ...287 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 288 Toner rubs off...288 Toner specks...289 Transparency print quality is poor...289 Embedded Web Server does not open...289 Check the network connections...
User's Guide
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... names for more information on the message, including how to give instructions on what you should do so the printer can continue processing, such as Toner Low. • Shows intervention messages to clear it. 7 Tips All menus have a Tips button. Entering the correct PIN unlocks the printer control panel (touch screen...
... names for more information on the message, including how to give instructions on what you should do so the printer can continue processing, such as Toner Low. • Shows intervention messages to clear it. 7 Tips All menus have a Tips button. Entering the correct PIN unlocks the printer control panel (touch screen...
User's Guide
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... through the printer, where it is exposed to it is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to high temperatures. Note: For detailed information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at its performance. For paper smaller than 60 g/m2 (16 lb... printer to feed the paper correctly. Curl Curl is too smooth, then it . If paper is the tendency for 24 to curl at www.lexmark.com/publications. Leave paper in the same environment as the printer for paper to 48 hours before buying large quantities. Grain is very different from...
... through the printer, where it is exposed to it is too rough, then toner cannot fuse to high temperatures. Note: For detailed information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at its performance. For paper smaller than 60 g/m2 (16 lb... printer to feed the paper correctly. Curl Curl is too smooth, then it . If paper is the tendency for 24 to curl at www.lexmark.com/publications. Leave paper in the same environment as the printer for paper to 48 hours before buying large quantities. Grain is very different from...
User's Guide
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...Before using chamber tests for different temperature and humidity conditions. Inks that recycled paper produced by the resin in toner. latex inks might not. Lexmark consistently tests its printers with heat-resistant inks designed for use of today's recycled office papers, but generally ...Using recycled paper and other office papers As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for use in laser printers, despite surface texture. Lexmark has found no blanket statement can be able to withstand temperatures up ...
...Before using chamber tests for different temperature and humidity conditions. Inks that recycled paper produced by the resin in toner. latex inks might not. Lexmark consistently tests its printers with heat-resistant inks designed for use of today's recycled office papers, but generally ...Using recycled paper and other office papers As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for use in laser printers, despite surface texture. Lexmark has found no blanket statement can be able to withstand temperatures up ...
User's Guide
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... from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. Clearing jams 142 To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. If the paper is exiting the printer, then pull the paper out, and then touch...
... from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. Clearing jams 142 To reduce the risk of the printer might be covered with unfused toner which can stain garments and skin. 6 Remove the jammed paper. If the paper is exiting the printer, then pull the paper out, and then touch...
User's Guide
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Understanding printer menus 186 Menu item Displayed Information Left side Right side Custom Text Black Toner Display When Supply Registers Off Early Warning Low Near End of Life End of Life Type of Message to Display Default Alternate Default Message Alternate ...
Understanding printer menus 186 Menu item Displayed Information Left side Right side Custom Text Black Toner Display When Supply Registers Off Early Warning Low Near End of Life End of Life Type of Message to Display Default Alternate Default Message Alternate ...
User's Guide
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... Timeout 15-300 Description Specifies the location of inactivity before the system enters a lower power state Note: 15 minutes is the factory default setting for Toner Alarm and Staple Alarm. Specifies the number of minutes of the printer Note: The location will sound. • Continuous repeats three beeps every 10 seconds...
... Timeout 15-300 Description Specifies the location of inactivity before the system enters a lower power state Note: 15 minutes is the factory default setting for Toner Alarm and Staple Alarm. Specifies the number of minutes of the printer Note: The location will sound. • Continuous repeats three beeps every 10 seconds...
User's Guide
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... menu Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Description Prints a border around each copy of text and images. • Both Directions darkens horizontal and vertical lines on text ... only when the StapleSmart Finisher is installed. • Off is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Stacks copies or print jobs into staggered sets in an output bin Notes: • This menu item appears only when the StapleSmart Finisher ...
... menu Menu item Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both Directions Toner Darkness 1-10 Description Prints a border around each copy of text and images. • Both Directions darkens horizontal and vertical lines on text ... only when the StapleSmart Finisher is installed. • Off is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Stacks copies or print jobs into staggered sets in an output bin Notes: • This menu item appears only when the StapleSmart Finisher ...
User's Guide
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... difference between levels of printed output Note: Auto is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. Formats the flash memory. The flash memory option card must be Read/Write or Write protected. • Selecting Yes deletes all held... Menu item Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Brightness -6 to be available. Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 223 Job accounting information is the factory default setting. •...
... difference between levels of printed output Note: Auto is the factory default setting. • A negative value will lighten them and conserve toner. Formats the flash memory. The flash memory option card must be Read/Write or Write protected. • Selecting Yes deletes all held... Menu item Enhance Fine Lines On Off Gray Correction Auto Off Brightness -6 to be available. Adjusts or darkens printed output and conserves toner Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 223 Job accounting information is the factory default setting. •...
User's Guide
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...disk Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Cartridge nearly low The toner is low. Understanding printer messages 246 Order a maintenance kit, which contains all original documents from the scanner. Replace the print cartridge, and ... 80 Routine maintenance needed The printer needs to replace the pick rollers, the charge roll, the transfer roller, and the fuser. 88 Cartridge low The toner is empty. 1 Replace the print cartridge. 2 Touch Continue to clear the message. 200-282.yy paper jam 1 Clear the paper path. 2 ...
...disk Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Cartridge nearly low The toner is low. Understanding printer messages 246 Order a maintenance kit, which contains all original documents from the scanner. Replace the print cartridge, and ... 80 Routine maintenance needed The printer needs to replace the pick rollers, the charge roll, the transfer roller, and the fuser. 88 Cartridge low The toner is empty. 1 Replace the print cartridge. 2 Touch Continue to clear the message. 200-282.yy paper jam 1 Clear the paper path. 2 ...
User's Guide
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... a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is not on and Ready appears. 2 On the home screen, touch Status/Supplies. Note: If you conserve toner and paper. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of supplies from the printer control panel 1 Make sure the printer is on the home screen...
... a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is not on and Ready appears. 2 On the home screen, touch Status/Supplies. Note: If you conserve toner and paper. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of supplies from the printer control panel 1 Make sure the printer is on the home screen...
User's Guide
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... Not applicable Maintaining the printer 253 Recommended print cartridges and part numbers Part name For the US and Canada Print cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge Regular cartridge X651A11A X651A21A High Yield Print Cartridge X651H11A X651H21A Extra High Yield Print Cartridge High Yield Return ... 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge...
... Not applicable Maintaining the printer 253 Recommended print cartridges and part numbers Part name For the US and Canada Print cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge Regular cartridge X651A11A X651A21A High Yield Print Cartridge X651H11A X651H21A Extra High Yield Print Cartridge High Yield Return ... 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3 Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge...