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Understanding printer menus....................................................................56
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Safety information
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Learning about the printer
Thank you for choosing this printer!
Finding information about the printer
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Selecting a location for the prin ter
Printer configurations
Basic model
The following illustration shows the printer front with its basic features or parts:
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Configured models
Using the standard exit bin and paper stop
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Additional printer setup
Installing internal options
Available internal optio ns
Accessing the system board to install internal options
Installing a memory card
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Installing a flash memory or firmware card
Installing hardware options
Installing a 250 or 550sheet drawer
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Attaching cables
Verifying printer setup
Printing a menu settings page
Printing a network setup page
Setting up the printer s oftware
Installing printer software
Updating available options in the printer driver
For Windows users
For Macintosh users
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Minimizing your printer's environmental impact
Saving paper and toner
Using recycled paper and other office papers
Saving energy
Using EcoMode
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Reducing printer noise
Adjusting Power Saver
Recycling
Recycling Lexmark products
Recycling Lexmark packaging
Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling
Loading paper and specialty media
Setting the paper si ze and type
Configuring Univers al paper settings
Specify a unit of measure
Specify the paper height and w idth
Loading trays
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Using the multipurpose feeder
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Paper tray capacities
Linking and unlinking trays
Linking trays
Unlinking trays
Creating a custom name for a paper type
Assigning a custom paper type name to a tray
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Paper and specialty media guidelines
Paper guidelines
Paper characteristics
Weight
Curl
Unacceptable paper
Selecting paper
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Storing paper
Supported paper siz es, types, and weights
Paper types and weights supported by the printer
Paper sizes supported by the printer
Paper and specialty media guidelines
Printing
Printing a document
Printing a document
Printing specialty docu ments
Tips on using letterhead
Printing
Tips on using transparencies
Tips on using envelopes
Tips on using labels
Tips on using card stock
Printing information pages
Printing a font sample list
Printing a directory list
Printing the print quality test pages
Canceling a print job
Canceling a print job from the printer control panel
Canceling a print job from the computer
For Windows users
For Macintosh users
Understanding printer menus
Menus list
Paper menu
Default Source menu
Size/Type menu
Configure MP menu
Paper Texture menu
Paper Weight menu
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Paper Loading menu
Custom Types menu
Universal Setup menu
Reports menu
Reports menu
Network/Ports menu
Network menu
USB menu
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Parallel menu
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Settings menu
General Settings menu
Setup menu
Finishing menu
Quality menu
Utilities menu
PostScript menu
PCL Emul menu
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Maintaining the printer
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
Storing supplies
Checking the status of supplies from a network computer
Ordering supplies
Ordering toner cartridges
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Recommended toner cartridges and part numbers
Replacing supplie s
Replacing the toner cartridge
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Replacing the photoconductor kit
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Moving the printer
Before moving the printer
Moving the printer to another location
Shipping the printer
Administrative support
Finding advanced netwo rking and administrator information
Using the Embedded Web Server
Checking the virtual display
Checking the device status
Viewing reports
Setting up email alerts
Configuring supply notifications
Copying printer sett ings to other printers
Restoring the factory default settings
Clearing jams
Avoiding jams
Paper tray recommendations
Paper recommendations
Identifying jams in the paper path
Understanding jam messages and locations
Jam message numbers and how to access each jam
200 paper jam
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201 paper jam
202 paper jam
231 paper jam
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233 paper jam
234 paper jam
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251 paper jam
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Troubleshooting
Understanding printer messages
Close door
Load <input src> with <custom type name>
Load <input src> with <custom string>
Load manual feeder with <custom type name>
Load manual feeder with <custom string>
Load manual feeder with <size>
Remove paper from standard output bin
30.yy Invalid refill, change cartridge
32.yy Replace unsupported cartridge
34 Short paper
35 Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature
37 Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment operation
37 Insufficient memory to collate job
39 Complex page, some data may not have printed
51 Defective flash detected
52 Not enough free space in flash memory for resources
53 Unformatted flash detected
54 Standard network software error
56 Standard parallel port disabled
58 Too many flash options installed
58 Too many trays attached
59 Incompatible tray <x>
84 PC Kit life warning
Solving basic printer problems
Printer control panel disp lay is blank or displays only diamonds
Solving printing problems
Jobs do not print
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT
Make sure Ready or Power Saver appears on the display before sending a job to print.
C HECK TO SEE IF THE STANDARD EXIT BIN IS
CHANGE THE PAGE PROTECT SETTING TO OFF
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Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper
Incorrect characters print
Tray linking does not work L
Solving option problems
Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed
R ESET THE
C HECK TO SEE IF THE OPTION IS CONNECTED TO THE
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Solving paper feed problems
Paper frequently jams
MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE TRAY OR FEEDER
C HECK THE
T HE PAPER ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH
Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared
Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam
Solving print quality problems
Isolating print quality problems
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Gray background
Ghost images
T HE PHOTOCONDUCTOR KIT IS
Incorrect margins
C HECK THE
C HECK THE P APER S IZE
C HECK THE P AGE SIZE
Paper curl
Print is too dark
C HECK THE DARKNESS , BRIGHTNESS , AND CONTRAST
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Print is too light
C HECK THE DARKNESS , BRIGHTNESS , AND CONTRAST
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THE TONER IS LOW
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Toner specks
Replace the toner cartridge.
T HERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER
Contact Customer Support.
Transparency print quality is poor CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES
MAKE SURE THE PAPER PATH IS CLEAR
T HERE MAY BE EXCESS TONER IN THE PAPER
Streaked vertical lines
T HE TONER MAY SMEAR WHEN PAPER IS FED FROM A SPECIFIC
T HE TONER CARTRIDGE IS
MAKE SURE THE PAPER PATH IS CLEAR
T HERE MAY BE EXCESS TONER IN THE PAPER
Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper
MAKE SURE THE FILL PATTERN IS CORRECT
C HECK THE PAPER
Embedded Web Server does not open
CHECK THE NETWORK CONNECTIONS
CHECK THE NETWORK SETTINGS
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Notices
Product information
Edition notice
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS
Trademarks
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement
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Laser advisory label
Power consumption
Product power consumption
Power Saver
Off mode
Industry Canada compliance statement
Avis de conformit aux normes de lindustrie du Canada
Regulatory notices for wireless products
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
Industry Canada (Canada)
Notice to users in the European Union
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Statement of Limited Warranty
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY
Limited warranty
Limited warranty service
Extent of limited warranty
Limitation of liability
Additional rights
LEXMARK SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
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