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Lexmark E234N manual Contents, Printer overview, Print media tasks and tips, Notices

Models: E234 E234N

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Notices	6
Edition notice	6
Trademarks	6
Licensing notice	7
Safety information	7
Laser notice	7
The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984	7
Conventions	7
Electronic emission notices	7
Printer energy consumption	9
Statement of Limited Warranty	9
Chapter 1: Printer overview	11
Chapter 2: Print media tasks and tips	13
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
Paper	16
Preprinted forms and letterhead	16
Transparencies	16
Envelopes	17
Labels	17
Card stock	18
Tips on storing print media and supplies	18
Storing paper	18
Storing supplies	18
Tips on preventing jams	19
How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays	20
Extending the tray for legal or folio size paper	23

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Contents

E234, E234n User’s ReferenceChapter 1: Printer overview ContentsContents Chapter 2: Print media tasks and tipsChapter 3: Printing tasks Chapter 4: How to install optionsChapter 5: Using the operator panel ContentsChapter 8: Supplies information Chapter 9 TroubleshootingChapter 7: Software and network tasks ContentsIndex ContentsHow to clean the printhead lens Trademarks NoticesEdition notice NoticesLaser notice Safety informationLicensing notice The United Kingdom Telecommunications ActEuropean Community EC directives conformity NoticesIndustry Canada compliance statement Japanese VCCI noticePower Saver Statement of Limited WarrantyPrinter energy consumption WarrantyLimitation of liability Extent of warrantyNotices Additional rightsPower button Dust cover some models 1 Printer overviewPrinter overview 150-sheetoutput bin Paper support Front coverPrinter overview The operator panel has 5 lights and 2 buttonsSection 2 Print media tasks and tipsPrint media tasks and tips PagePrint media tasks and tips What types of print media can be loaded?Weight Source150-sheetoutput bin Front paper support Where can print media be loaded in the printer?Print media tasks and tips Front cover Operator panel Manual feederPreprinted forms and letterhead Tips on choosing the right print mediaPaper TransparenciesPrint media tasks and tips EnvelopesLabels Storing paper Tips on storing print media and suppliesCard stock Storing suppliesTips on preventing jams Print media tasks and tipsHow to load the 250-sheetand 550-sheettrays Print media tasks and tipsPrint media tasks and tips 3Load the paper in the tray with the print side facing down6Extend the paper support on the output bin Print media tasks and tips5Insert the tray Print media tasks and tips Extending the tray for legal or folio size paperAttaching the dust cover How to load the manual feeder Print media tasks and tipsHow to use the rear exit Print media tasks and tipsHow to clear paper jams Print media tasks and tips2Open the front cover and remove the print cartridge assembly Print media tasks and tipsPrint media tasks and tips 5Open the rear exit and remove any jamsSection 3 Printing tasksPrinting tasks PageHow to manually feed a print job Printing tasks8Place 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 guides Printing tasksPrinting tasks To manually duplex a print jobPrinting tasks 4Select either Long Edge or Short Edge5Select Manual 2-sidedprinting Printing tasks 5Click OKHow to print a booklet Printing tasksHow to print a poster Printing tasksHow to print on letterhead Printing tasksFrom the printer operator panel How to cancel a print job1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers From a Windows computerSection 4 How to install optionsHow to install options PageHow to access the system board How to install optionsHow to install options 2Open the rear exitHow to install options 4Remove the two screws at the top and side of the metal plate covering the system boardHow to reattach the system board cover How to install optionsHow to add a memory card How to install optionsHow to install a 550-sheetdrawer How to install optionsHow to install options 4Click the Install Options tab3Click File Æ Properties 1Click Start Æ Settings Æ PrintersSection 5 Using the operator panelUsing the operator panel PageOverview of the operator panel Using the operator panelUsing the operator panel Understanding the operator panel lightsCommon light sequences Error Common light sequences continuedUsing the operator panel Printer conditionSecondary errors Using the operator panelError Secondary Error codesUsing the operator panel Printer conditionError Secondary Error codes continuedUsing the operator panel Printer conditionPrimary codes Ready / Power SaverOperator panel codes Light sequenceLight sequence BusyUsing the operator panel What this light sequence meansUsing the operator panel Hex Trace ReadyWaiting Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Flushing / Resolution reducedNot ready Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Close doorLoad media Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Load manual feederPrint side two of a duplex job Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Invalid engine code / Invalid network codeToner low Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Photoconductor kit near fullReplace photoconductor kit Light sequenceLight sequence Replace photoconductor kit printer hard stopUsing the operator panel What this light sequence meansUsing the operator panel Change invalid toner cartridgeProgramming engine code / Programming system code Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Cancel job / Reset printerService error Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Printer errorPaper jam printer error Light sequenceSecondary error codes Using the operator panelUsing the operator panel Paper jam at the input sensorPaper jam in the manual feeder Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Paper jams as it exits the tray into the printerPaper jams as a printed job exits the printer Light sequencePaper jam in Tray Paper jam in TrayUsing the operator panel Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Complex pageInsufficient printer memory Light sequenceLight sequence Insufficient collation areaUsing the operator panel What this light sequence meansUsing the operator panel Font errorNetwork interface errors Light sequenceUsing the operator panel Error communicating with the host computerHost interface disabled Light sequenceLight sequence Memory fullUsing the operator panel What this light sequence meansLight sequence Short paperUsing the operator panel What this light sequence meansUsing the operator panel Invalid engine codeInvalid network code Light sequence6 Understandingmenus the printer configuration Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheetUnderstanding the printer configuration menus Configuration menus overview Understanding the printer configuration menusSetting Network menuUnderstanding the printer configuration menus Use this setting toUnderstanding the printer configuration menus Setup menuParallel menu Understanding the printer configuration menus USB menuUtilities menu Section 7 Software and network tasksSoftware and network tasks PageWindows How to install drivers for local printing2Click Install Software 3Click Printer and SoftwareSoftware and network tasks 5Select Suggested, and then click NextMac OS 8.6–9.0:Open Apple LaserWriter Macintosh WebCreating a desktop printer icon Mac OS 8.6–9.x 3Double-click Desktop Printer UtilitySoftware and network tasks dClick Agree to accept the license agreementLinux Software and network tasks1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers How to print a test page3Click File Æ Properties 4Click Print Test Page WindowsAssigning a printer IP address How to configure for TCP/IPVerifying the IP settings Software and network tasksSupported network printer ports How to set up the printer for network printingSupported printer drivers WindowsSoftware and network tasks aClick Add Port2Click Install Software 3Click Printer and Software3Click File Æ Sharing Step 1: Install a custom printer driverStep 2: Share the printer on the network 2Click Install SoftwareUsing the peer-to-peermethod 3Click Network Print ServerUsing the point and print method 1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers How to print a network setup pageHow to print a test page Software and network tasksMacintosh Web Mac OS 8.6 toStep 2: Create a desktop printer Software and network tasksStep 2: Create a print queue in Print Center Step 1: Install a custom PPD fileMac OS 2Click Add PrinterSoftware and network tasks a Click Applications Æ TextEditLinux Using the printer resident Web page Software and network tasksPaper Settings Using the Local Printer Settings UtilityFinishing Settings Parallel SettingsSection 8 Supplies informationSupplies information PageStoring supplies How to conserve suppliesWhat supplies do I need and how do I order them? Supplies informationSupplies information How to know when you need new suppliesChecking the toner and photoconductor levels Supplies information Recognizing the operator panel light sequencesError ContinueHow to change a toner cartridge Supplies informationSupplies information 2Remove the toner cartridgeSupplies information 6Close the front coverRefilled toner cartridge notice Lexmark Return ProgramRecycling Lexmark products Supplies informationHow to change a photoconductor kit Supplies informationSupplies information 3Remove the toner cartridgeSupplies information 7Close the front coverSection 9 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting PageProblem / Question General problemsTroubleshooting Solution / AnswerSolution / Answer TroubleshootingProblem / Question I want to manuallyABCDE Solution TroubleshootingSymptom when you handle the sheetsSolution TroubleshootingSymptom To replace the fuser, call a service technicianSolution TroubleshootingSymptom To replace the fuser, call a service technicianHow to clean the printhead lens TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 3Remove the print cartridge assembly out of the printer by pulling on the toner cartridge handleTroubleshooting 7Close the front cover 8Turn the printer onIndex NumericsIndex Index