Lexmark X502N Solving paper feed problems, Solving print quality problems, Paper frequently jams

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Reset the printer

Turn the printer off. Wait 10 seconds. Turn the printer back on.

Solving paper feed problems

Paper frequently jams

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Check the paper

Use recommended paper and other specialty media. For more information, see the chapter about paper and specialty media guidelines.

Make sure there is not too much paper in the paper tray

Make sure the stack of paper you load does not exceed the maximum stack height indicated in the tray or on the multipurpose feeder.

Check the paper guides

Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.

Has the paper absorbed moisture due to high humidity?

•Load paper from a fresh package.

•Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.

Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared

The paper path is not clear. Clear paper from the entire paper path, and then close any open doors.

Solving print quality problems

The information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the problem, call Customer Support. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement.

Repeating defects

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Check to see if marks occur repeatedly only in one color and multiple times on a page

Replace the toner cartridge if the defects occur every 35 mm (1.38 in.).

Check to see if marks occur across the page repeatedly in all colors

Replace the photodeveloper cartridge if the defects occur:

•35 mm (1.38 in.)

•95 mm (3.74 in.)

•Once per page

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Contents Users Guide X500n, X502nPage Contents Copying PrintingScanning Clearing jams FaxingMaintaining the printer Administrative supportUnderstanding printer menus Understanding printer messages117 Troubleshooting137 Safety information Learning about the printer Configured modelsBasic model Page Fully configured model Control panel item Description Understanding the control panelControl panel item Description Control panel item Description Country/region Using an RJ11 adapterGetting the printer ready to fax Choosing a fax connectionPage Country/region Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany Connecting to a telephone Connecting to an answering machine Page Connecting to a computer with a modem Setting the date Setting the outgoing fax name and numberSetting the time Installing a 530-sheet drawer Installing optionsSecuring the 530-sheet drawer to the printer Attaching cables Ethernet port USB symbol USB port Loading trays Loading paper and specialty mediaPage Page Converting the standard tray to a legal-size tray Page Page Setting up the standard exit bin Setting the Paper TypeLinking trays Paper and specialty media guide Paper characteristicsPaper guidelines Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead Using letterheadUnacceptable paper Selecting paperUsing envelopes Using transparenciesUsing labels Storing paper Using card stockSupported paper sizes Supported paper sizes, types, and weightsSupported paper types Paper capacities Supported paper weightsPage Printing a document from Windows Installing printer softwarePrinting the configuration PrintingPrinting the demo Canceling a print jobClick the trash icon Selecting a paper tray for copies Customizing copy settingsCopying Making a copyReducing or enlarging copies Selecting a paper size for copiesCopying multiple pages onto a single sheet Adjusting copy qualityMaking a copy lighter or darker Collating copies Canceling a copy jobCollated Not collated Scanning Scanning a document using the computerScanning documents directly to other applications Customizing scan settings using the computerScanning text for editing General tab Scanning to a computer over the network Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapersSelect Moire Reduction Searching the scan directory Setting up the scan directoryCanceling a scan job Customizing scan settings from the control panelMaking a scanned image lighter or darker Faxing Sending a fax using the ADFSending a fax Canceling a broadcast fax Sending a fax using the scanner glassSending a broadcast fax Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial Canceling a fax jobSending a fax at the end of a conversation Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation Setting the fax receive modeReceiving a fax Understanding the fax receive modesReceiving a fax from an extension telephone Adjusting fax activity report settingsSetting up Quick Dial numbers Printing fax activity reportsPrinting the Quick Dial list Setting up Speed Dial numbersPrinting the Speed Dial list Understanding the dialing options Customizing dial settingsSetting the dialing mode Adjusting the volumeSetting up to fax while behind a PBX Changing the fax resolution Customizing fax settingsMaking a fax lighter or darker Selecting a paper tray for incoming faxes Setting up real time fax transmissionReducing the print size of an incoming fax Avoiding jams Clearing jamsUnderstanding jam messages and locations Optional 530-sheet tray Tray ADF doorRear door top Rear door bottomClearing Tray 1 jams Page Clearing Tray 2 jams Clearing jams behind the rear door Paper Jam B Paper Jam C Paper jam in the ADFPage Page Close the ADF cover Press Menus list Copy Settings menuScan Settings Fax Settings Fax Directory Admin Settings Understanding printer menusReduce/Enlarge SortQuality DensityScan Settings menu TX Settings Fax Settings menuLimitation of size of mail Tray Settings RX SettingsDelete Document Quick Dial Entry Comm SettingsReport Settings Fax Directory menuSpeed Dial Entry Machine Settings menuSpeaker Volume Paper SettingsToner Saver Mode Job TimeoutScanner Carriage Supplies InfoReports Print menu Network Settings menuAdmin Settings menu Auto Clear PBX Access DigitDefault Mode Power SaverAdmin Menu Lock Setting DefaultUnderstanding printer messages List of status and error messagesCover Open Close OPC Cover Missing Install Fuser Unit Place Next Page Then Press Set Sleep Storing supplies Cleaning the printerCleaning the exterior of the printer Maintaining the printer100 Cleaning the scanner glass101 Cleaning the dust-proof glass102 103 104 105 Ordering toner cartridges Ordering supplies106 Ordering a waste toner bottle Moving the printerOrdering a fuser Ordering a photodeveloper cartridge108 Locking the scanner109 Removing the printer from the 530-sheet drawer110 111 Moving the printer to another location Setting the printer up in a new location112 113 Adjusting Power Saver Administrative supportLocking the administrator menus Changing the administrator menus passwordSetting the Default mode Restoring factory default settings115 Turning on Auto Clear Using the Embedded Web Server116 Control panel display is blank TroubleshootingSolving printing problems Online customer support Checking an unresponsive printerTray linking does not work Job takes longer than expected to printUnexpected page breaks occur Poor copy quality Solving copy problemsCopier does not respond Scanner unit does not closePartial document or photo copies Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Solving scan problemsScanner does not respond Scan was not successfulCannot send or receive a fax Solving fax problemsPartial document or photo scans Cannot scan from a computerCheck the printer connections Review this digital phone service checklistTemporarily disable Call Waiting Do you have Voice Mail service?Can send but not receive faxes Received fax has poor print quality Can receive but not send faxesDrawers Solving option problemsPaper jam message remains after jam is cleared Solving paper feed problemsSolving print quality problems Paper frequently jamsLight colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line Color misregistrationSmeared vertical print Streaked vertical lines Streaked horizontal linesPrint irregularities Make sure the Color Adjustment settings are not too lightCheck the Media Type setting Print is too lightTransparency print quality is poor Print is too darkGray background Skewed print Uneven print densityGhost images Incorrect margins133 Blank pagesClipped images Is the toner cartridge defective or empty?Paper curl Solid color pagesToner specks 135 FAQ about color printingWhat is RGB color? Toner rubs off136 Contacting Customer Support137 Edition notice138 Industry Canada compliance statement139 European Community EC directives conformity140 Noise emission levels141 142 New Zealand Telecom equipment notice143 Power consumption144 Off mode145 Extent of limited warranty146 SymbolsIndex Numerics147 148 149 150

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