Konftel G510-7276-00 Solving paper feed problems

Multipurpose feeder

CHECK THE MULTIPURPOSE FEEDER

Make sure the 650-sheet duo drawer (multipurpose feeder ) is installed properly.

CLEAR ANY JAMS

Clear any jams in the multipurpose feeder.

CHECK THE POWER CORD CONNECTION

Make sure:

•The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet.

•The outlet has power.

CHECK THE PAPER

Use recommended paper and speci alty media. For more information , see the chapter about paper and specialty

media guidelines.

CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES

Move the guides in the tray to the correct po sition for the size loaded.

CHECK FOR SERVICE MESSAGES

If a service mess age appears, turn the printer off, w ait about 10 seco nds, and then turn the printer bac k on. If the

error recurs, call for service.

Memory card

Make sure the memory card is securely connected to the printer system board.

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 speci alty 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.

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Contents

Main Page Page Contents Additional printer setup....... ..................... .................. ....................15 Loading paper and specialty media.............................................34 Paper and specialty med ia guide............... .................... ...............43 Clearing jams.....................................................................................59 Understanding printer menus.......................................................66 Understanding printer messages.................................................96 Maintaining the printer.... ................... .................. .................. ......107 Administrative support..... .................... ...................... ..................131 Troubleshooting............. ..................... ...................... .....................13 4 Page Page Page Safety information Page Learning about the printer Printer configurations Basic model Fully configured model Selecting a location for the printer Page Understanding the printer control panel Additional printer setup Installing internal options 15 Available options Memory cards Accessing the system board to inst all internal options Page Installing a memory card 1 Page Installing a flash memory card Page Installing hardware options Installing a 650-sheet duo drawer Page Verifying printer setup Printing menu settings pages 1 2 Printing a network setup page Setting up the printer software Installing printer software Updating available options in the print er driver Setting up wireless printing Information you will need to se t up the printer on a wireless network Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows) Page Installing the printer on a wireles s network (Macintosh) Prepare to configure the pri nter 29 Enter the printer inf ormation Configure the printer for wireless access Configure your computer to us e the printer wirelessly 30 Installing the printer on a wired net work Page Page Loading paper and specialty media Linking and unlinking trays Linking trays Unlinking trays Assigning a Custom Type <x> name Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type Configuring Universal paper settings Specify a unit of measurement Specify the paper height and widt h Loading the standard 250-sheet tray Page Loading the optional 650-sheet duo drawer Using the multipurpose feeder Page Using the manual feeder For Windows users: For Macintosh users: Page Paper and specialty media guide Paper guidelines 43 Paper characteristics Weight Unacceptable paper Selecting paper Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead Storing paper Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality: Supported paper sizes, types, and weights Paper sizes supported by the pr inter Paper types supported by the pr inter Paper types and weights suppo rted by the printer Paper capacities Input capacities 48 Output capacity Using recycled paper and other office papers Printing Printing a document For Windows users For Macintosh users Printing specialty documents Tips on using letterhead Printing Tips on using transparencies Tips on using envelopes Tips on using paper labels Tips on using card stock Printing from a flash drive Printing information pages Printing a font sample list Printing a directory list Printing the print quality test pages Canceling a print job from the p rinter control panel Canceling a print job from the c omputer Page Clearing jams Avoiding jams Paper tray recommendations Paper recommendations Envelope recommendations Understanding jam numbers and locations 200 paper jam 201 paper jam 202 paper jam Page 230 paper jam 235 paper jam 242 paper jam 250 paper jam Understanding printer menus Menus list Supplies menu Paper menu Default Source menu Paper Size/Type menu Page Page Paper Texture menu Paper Weight menu Paper Loading menu Page Custom Types menu Universal Setup menu Reports Menu Settings Page menu Device Statistics menu Network Setup Page menu Profile List menu Print Fonts menu Print Directory menu Print Defects menu Network/Ports Active NIC menu Network menu Wireless menu USB menu Settings General Settings menu Setup menu Finishing menu Quality menu Utilities menu PDF menu PostScript menu PCL Emul menu Page Image menu PictBridge menu Flash drive menu Note: The USB Direct Interface is not available on selected printer models. Understanding printer messages List of status and error messages Page Load single sheet feeder with <custom string> Load single sheet feeder with <size> Load single sheet feeder with <type> <size> Output Bin Full Power Saver Page Page Page 50 PPDS Font Error 51 Defective flash detected 52 Not enough free space in flash memory for resourc es 53 Unformatted flash detected 54 Standard <x> software error 56 Standard USB port disabled 58 Too many flash options installe d 58 Too many trays attached 59 Incompatible tray <x> 82 Replace waste toner box 88.yy Replace <color> Cartridge 200.yy Paper jam <area name> 201.yy Paper jam <area name> 202.yy Paper jam <area name> 230.yy Paper jam <area name> Page Page Maintaining the printer Storing supplies Conserving supplies Checking the status of supplies Checking the status of supplies from the printer control panel Ordering supplies Ordering toner cartridges Ordering imaging kits Ordering a waste toner bott le Replacing supplies Page Page Page Replacing a black imaging kit Page Page Page Page Replacing a black and color imaging kit Page Page Page Page Replacing a toner cartridge Page Replacing a developer unit Page Page Page Page Cleaning the exterior of the printer Moving the printer Before moving the printer Moving the printer to another loc ation Shipping the printer Administrative support Restoring the factory default settings Adjusting Power Saver Using the Embedded Web Server Setting up e-mail alerts Configuring supply notifications Copying printer settings to other printers Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems Solving printing problems C HECK TO SEE IF THE PAPER TRAY IS MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING A RECOMMENDED USB, SERIAL, OR ETHERNET CABLE MAKE SURE PRINTER CABLES ARE SECURELY CONNECTED Tray linking does not work L OAD THE SAME SIZE AND TYPE U SE THE SAME P APER S IZE AND P APER T YPE Solving option problems Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed RESET THE PRINTER C HECK TO SEE IF THE OPTION IS CONNECTED TO THE 1 2 3 Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAY Paper jam message remains afte r jam is cleared Page that jammed does not repri nt after you clear the jam Solving print quality problems Isolating print quality problems 4 5 6 Blank pages Characters have jagged or uneven edges C HECK THE PRINT QUALITY MAKE SURE DOWNLOADED FONTS ARE SUPPORTED Clipped images C HECK THE C HECK THE PAPER SIZE 1 2 Dark lines Incorrect margins C HECK THE P APER S IZE 1 2 C HECK THE P AGE SIZE Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line Paper curl These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: Make sure the Paper Type settin g matches the paper loaded in th e tray. HAS THE PAPER ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY? Print is too dark C HECK THE DARKNESS , BRIGHTNESS , AND CONTRAST Print is too light C HECK THE DARKNESS , BRIGHTNESS , AND CONTRAST MAKE SURE COLOR SAVER IS SET TO OFF THE TONER MAY BE LOW A TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Repeating defects REPEATING MARKS OCCUR REPEATEDLY ONLY IN ONE COLOR AND MULTIPLE TIMES ON A PAGE Page 1 2 C HECK THE P APER T EXTURE Toner specks IS THERE TONER IN THE PAPER PATH? Transparency print quality is poor CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES 1 2 Solving color quality problems Color misregistration REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE TONER CARTRIDGES 2 3 4 FAQ about color printing 1 2 Manual Color menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Contacting Customer Support Notices Edition notice UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement Exposure to radio frequency radiation Industry Canada notices Industry Canada compliance statement Avis de conformit aux normes de lindustrie du Canada Industry Canada radio interference statement European Community (EC) directives conformity statement for radio products Notices Page ENERGY STAR Laser notice Laser advisory label Power consumption Product power consumption DEVICE PATENT LICENSE Index Numerics A B C F G H I J O P Q R S T U W Y