Maintaining the printer, Storing supplies | Lexmark X502N, X500n

Maintaining the printer

Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.

Storing supplies

Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packing until you are ready to use them.

Do not expose supplies to:

•Direct sunlight

•Temperatures above 35°C (95°F)

•High humidity above 80%

•Salty air

•Corrosive gases

•Heavy dust

Conserving toner

Toner Saver mode enables you to conserve toner. When Toner Saver mode is enabled, print may appear lighter. To enable Toner Saver mode:

1From the control panel, press .

2Press or repeatedly until Machine Settings appears, and then press .

3Press or repeatedly until Toner Saver Mode appears, and then press .

4Press or repeatedly until On appears, and then press .

5Press to return to the Ready state.

Note: Toner Saver mode is not recommended when you are printing photos or grayscale images.

Cleaning the printer

If print quality problems such as streaking occur, follow these cleaning procedures.

Warning: Do not put water directly on the printer or use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile solvents, such as thinner, on the printer.

Cleaning the exterior of the printer

1Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

CAUTION: To avoid the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding.

2Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray.

3Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

Warning: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer.

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Lexmark X502N, X500n manual Maintaining the printer, Storing supplies, Conserving toner, Cleaning the printer

Contents

Users Guide X500n, X502nPage Contents Printing CopyingScanning Clearing jams Faxing Maintaining the printer Administrative supportUnderstanding printer menus Understanding printer messages 117 Troubleshooting 137 Safety information Configured models Learning about the printerBasic model Page Fully configured model Control panel item Description Understanding the control panel Control 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 number Setting the time Installing a 530-sheet drawer Installing options Securing 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 Type Linking trays Paper characteristics Paper and specialty media guidePaper guidelines Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead Using letterheadUnacceptable paper Selecting paper Using envelopes Using transparencies Using labels Storing paper Using card stock Supported paper sizes Supported paper sizes, types, and weights Supported paper types Paper capacities Supported paper weightsPage Printing a document from Windows Installing printer softwarePrinting the configuration Printing Printing the demo Canceling a print job Click the trash icon Selecting a paper tray for copies Customizing copy settingsCopying Making a copy Reducing or enlarging copies Selecting a paper size for copies Adjusting copy quality Copying multiple pages onto a single sheetMaking a copy lighter or darker Canceling a copy job Collating copiesCollated Not collated Scanning Scanning a document using the computer Customizing scan settings using the computer Scanning documents directly to other applicationsScanning text for editing General tab Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers Scanning to a computer over the networkSelect Moire Reduction Searching the scan directory Setting up the scan directoryCanceling a scan job Customizing scan settings from the control panel Making a scanned image lighter or darker Sending a fax using the ADF FaxingSending a fax Sending a fax using the scanner glass Canceling a broadcast faxSending a broadcast fax Canceling a fax job Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook DialSending 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 modes Receiving a fax from an extension telephone Adjusting fax activity report settingsSetting up Quick Dial numbers Printing fax activity reports Setting up Speed Dial numbers Printing the Quick Dial listPrinting the Speed Dial list Understanding the dialing options Customizing dial settingsSetting the dialing mode Adjusting the volume Setting up to fax while behind a PBX Customizing fax settings Changing the fax resolutionMaking a fax lighter or darker Setting up real time fax transmission Selecting a paper tray for incoming faxesReducing the print size of an incoming fax Clearing jams Avoiding jamsUnderstanding jam messages and locations Optional 530-sheet tray Tray ADF doorRear door top Rear door bottom Clearing 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 menus Reduce/Enlarge SortQuality Density Scan Settings menu Fax Settings menu TX SettingsLimitation of size of mail RX Settings Tray SettingsDelete Document Quick Dial Entry Comm SettingsReport Settings Fax Directory menu Speed Dial Entry Machine Settings menuSpeaker Volume Paper Settings Toner Saver Mode Job Timeout Scanner Carriage Supplies Info Reports Print menu Network Settings menu Admin Settings menu Auto Clear PBX Access DigitDefault Mode Power Saver Admin Menu Lock Setting Default Understanding printer messages List of status and error messages Cover 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 printer 100 Cleaning the scanner glass 101 Cleaning the dust-proof glass 102 103 104 105 Ordering supplies Ordering toner cartridges106 Ordering a waste toner bottle Moving the printerOrdering a fuser Ordering a photodeveloper cartridge 108 Locking the scanner 109 Removing the printer from the 530-sheet drawer 110 111 Setting the printer up in a new location Moving the printer to another location112 113 Adjusting Power Saver Administrative supportLocking the administrator menus Changing the administrator menus password Restoring factory default settings Setting the Default mode115 Using the Embedded Web Server Turning on Auto Clear116 Control panel display is blank TroubleshootingSolving printing problems Online customer support Checking an unresponsive printer Job takes longer than expected to print Tray linking does not workUnexpected page breaks occur Poor copy quality Solving copy problemsCopier does not respond Scanner unit does not close Partial document or photo copies Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Solving scan problemsScanner does not respond Scan was not successful Cannot send or receive a fax Solving fax problemsPartial document or photo scans Cannot scan from a computer Check 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 faxes Drawers Solving option problems Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared Solving paper feed problemsSolving print quality problems Paper frequently jams Color misregistration Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored lineSmeared vertical print Streaked vertical lines Streaked horizontal lines Print irregularities Make sure the Color Adjustment settings are not too lightCheck the Media Type setting Print is too light Print is too dark Transparency print quality is poorGray background Skewed print Uneven print densityGhost images Incorrect margins 133 Blank pagesClipped images Is the toner cartridge defective or empty? Solid color pages Paper curlToner specks 135 FAQ about color printingWhat is RGB color? Toner rubs off 136 Contacting Customer Support 137 Edition notice 138 Industry Canada compliance statement 139 European Community EC directives conformity 140 Noise emission levels 141 142 New Zealand Telecom equipment notice 143 Power consumption 144 Off mode 145 Extent of limited warranty 146 SymbolsIndex Numerics 147 148 149 150