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Lexmark E234N manual Print media tasks and tips, Section, Page

Models: E234 E234N

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What types of print media can be loaded?	14

Where can print media be loaded in the printer?	15

Tips on choosing the right print media	16

Tips on storing print media and supplies	18

Tips on preventing jams	19

How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays	20

How to load the manual feeder	24

How to use the rear exit	25

How to clear paper jams	26

Print media tasks and tips

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Lexmark E234N manual Print media tasks and tips, Section, Page

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User’s Reference E234, E234nContents ContentsChapter 1: Printer overview Chapter 2: Print media tasks and tipsChapter 5: Using the operator panel Chapter 4: How to install optionsChapter 3: Printing tasks ContentsChapter 7: Software and network tasks Chapter 9 TroubleshootingChapter 8: Supplies information ContentsHow to clean the printhead lens ContentsIndex Edition notice NoticesTrademarks NoticesLicensing notice Safety informationLaser notice The United Kingdom Telecommunications ActIndustry Canada compliance statement NoticesEuropean Community EC directives conformity Japanese VCCI noticePrinter energy consumption Statement of Limited WarrantyPower Saver WarrantyNotices Extent of warrantyLimitation of liability Additional rightsPrinter overview 1 Printer overviewPower button Dust cover some models 150-sheetoutput bin Paper support Front coverThe operator panel has 5 lights and 2 buttons Printer overviewPrint media tasks and tips 2 Print media tasks and tipsSection PageWeight What types of print media can be loaded?Print media tasks and tips SourcePrint media tasks and tips Where can print media be loaded in the printer?150-sheetoutput bin Front paper support Front cover Operator panel Manual feederPaper Tips on choosing the right print mediaPreprinted forms and letterhead TransparenciesLabels EnvelopesPrint media tasks and tips Card stock Tips on storing print media and suppliesStoring paper Storing suppliesPrint media tasks and tips Tips on preventing jamsPrint media tasks and tips How to load the 250-sheetand 550-sheettrays3Load the paper in the tray with the print side facing down Print media tasks and tips5Insert the tray Print media tasks and tips6Extend the paper support on the output bin Attaching the dust cover Extending the tray for legal or folio size paperPrint media tasks and tips Print media tasks and tips How to load the manual feederPrint media tasks and tips How to use the rear exitPrint media tasks and tips How to clear paper jamsPrint media tasks and tips 2Open the front cover and remove the print cartridge assembly5Open the rear exit and remove any jams Print media tasks and tipsPrinting tasks 3 Printing tasksSection PagePrinting tasks How to manually feed a print jobPrinting tasks 8Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side facing up, at the center of the manual feeder, but only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guidesTo manually duplex a print job Printing tasks5Select Manual 2-sidedprinting 4Select either Long Edge or Short EdgePrinting tasks 5Click OK Printing tasksPrinting tasks How to print a bookletPrinting tasks How to print a posterPrinting tasks How to print on letterhead1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers How to cancel a print jobFrom the printer operator panel From a Windows computerHow to install options 4 How to install optionsSection PageHow to install options How to access the system board2Open the rear exit How to install options4Remove the two screws at the top and side of the metal plate covering the system board How to install optionsHow to install options How to reattach the system board coverHow to install options How to add a memory cardHow to install options How to install a 550-sheetdrawer3Click File Æ Properties 4Click the Install Options tabHow to install options 1Click Start Æ Settings Æ PrintersUsing the operator panel 5 Using the operator panelSection PageUsing the operator panel Overview of the operator panelCommon light sequences Understanding the operator panel lightsUsing the operator panel Using the operator panel Common light sequences continuedError Printer conditionUsing the operator panel Secondary errorsUsing the operator panel Secondary Error codesError Printer conditionUsing the operator panel Secondary Error codes continuedError Printer conditionOperator panel codes Ready / Power SaverPrimary codes Light sequenceUsing the operator panel BusyLight sequence What this light sequence meansWaiting Hex Trace ReadyUsing the operator panel Light sequenceNot ready Flushing / Resolution reducedUsing the operator panel Light sequenceLoad media Close doorUsing the operator panel Light sequencePrint side two of a duplex job Load manual feederUsing the operator panel Light sequenceToner low Invalid engine code / Invalid network codeUsing the operator panel Light sequenceReplace photoconductor kit Photoconductor kit near fullUsing the operator panel Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Replace photoconductor kit printer hard stopLight sequence What this light sequence meansProgramming engine code / Programming system code Change invalid toner cartridgeUsing the operator panel Light sequenceService error Cancel job / Reset printerUsing the operator panel Light sequencePaper jam printer error Printer errorUsing the operator panel Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Secondary error codesPaper jam in the manual feeder Paper jam at the input sensorUsing the operator panel Light sequencePaper jams as a printed job exits the printer Paper jams as it exits the tray into the printerUsing the operator panel Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Paper jam in TrayPaper jam in Tray Light sequenceInsufficient printer memory Complex pageUsing the operator panel Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Insufficient collation areaLight sequence What this light sequence meansNetwork interface errors Font errorUsing the operator panel Light sequenceHost interface disabled Error communicating with the host computerUsing the operator panel Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Memory fullLight sequence What this light sequence meansUsing the operator panel Short paperLight sequence What this light sequence meansInvalid network code Invalid engine codeUsing the operator panel Light sequenceUnderstanding the printer configuration menus Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet6 Understandingmenus the printer configuration Understanding the printer configuration menus Configuration menus overviewUnderstanding the printer configuration menus Network menuSetting Use this setting toParallel menu Setup menuUnderstanding the printer configuration menus Utilities menu USB menuUnderstanding the printer configuration menus Software and network tasks 7 Software and network tasksSection Page2Click Install Software How to install drivers for local printingWindows 3Click Printer and Software5Select Suggested, and then click Next Software and network tasksCreating a desktop printer icon Mac OS 8.6–9.x Macintosh WebMac OS 8.6–9.0:Open Apple LaserWriter 3Double-click Desktop Printer UtilitydClick Agree to accept the license agreement Software and network tasksSoftware and network tasks Linux3Click File Æ Properties 4Click Print Test Page How to print a test page1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers WindowsVerifying the IP settings How to configure for TCP/IPAssigning a printer IP address Software and network tasksSupported printer drivers How to set up the printer for network printingSupported network printer ports Windows2Click Install Software aClick Add PortSoftware and network tasks 3Click Printer and SoftwareStep 2: Share the printer on the network Step 1: Install a custom printer driver3Click File Æ Sharing 2Click Install SoftwareUsing the point and print method 3Click Network Print ServerUsing the peer-to-peermethod 1Click Start Æ Settings Æ PrintersHow to print a test page How to print a network setup page1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers Software and network tasksStep 2: Create a desktop printer Mac OS 8.6 toMacintosh Web Software and network tasksMac OS Step 1: Install a custom PPD fileStep 2: Create a print queue in Print Center 2Click Add PrinterLinux a Click Applications Æ TextEditSoftware and network tasks Software and network tasks Using the printer resident Web pageFinishing Settings Using the Local Printer Settings UtilityPaper Settings Parallel SettingsSupplies information 8 Supplies informationSection PageWhat supplies do I need and how do I order them? How to conserve suppliesStoring supplies Supplies informationChecking the toner and photoconductor levels How to know when you need new suppliesSupplies information Error Recognizing the operator panel light sequencesSupplies information ContinueSupplies information How to change a toner cartridge2Remove the toner cartridge Supplies information6Close the front cover Supplies informationRecycling Lexmark products Lexmark Return ProgramRefilled toner cartridge notice Supplies informationSupplies information How to change a photoconductor kit3Remove the toner cartridge Supplies information7Close the front cover Supplies informationTroubleshooting 9 TroubleshootingSection PageTroubleshooting General problemsProblem / Question Solution / AnswerProblem / Question TroubleshootingSolution / Answer I want to manuallyABCDE Symptom TroubleshootingSolution when you handle the sheetsSymptom TroubleshootingSolution To replace the fuser, call a service technicianSymptom TroubleshootingSolution To replace the fuser, call a service technicianTroubleshooting How to clean the printhead lens3Remove the print cartridge assembly out of the printer by pulling on the toner cartridge handle Troubleshooting7Close the front cover 8Turn the printer on TroubleshootingNumerics IndexIndex Index