Menu selection Purpose Values† | Lexmark X854e, X850e, X852e

Troubleshooting

The Quality menu control panel options can be adjusted to help improve print quality.

Menu selection	Purpose	Values†
Print Resolution	To select printed output resolution	600 dpi*
		1200 dpi
		2400 Image Q

Toner Darkness	Lightens or darkens printed output and	1–10	8* is the default setting.
	alters toner consumption		Select a lower number to lighten the
			Select a lower number to lighten the
			printed output or save toner.

Brightness	Adjusts the gray value of printed	-6 – +6	0* is the default setting.
	graphics and pictures

Contrast	Adjusts the contrast of printed graphics	0–5	0* is the default setting.
	and pictures

† Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings.

In addition, the Enhance Fine Lines and Gray Correction options can be enabled to improve print quality. These settings are available on the driver and on the MFP Embedded Web Server (EWS) interface. For more information about these options, see the driver Help.

Driver option	Purpose	Values†
Enhance Fine Lines	A selection to enable a print mode	On	In the driver, select On or Off.
	preferable for certain files containing
	preferable for certain files containing	Off*	In the driver, select On or Off.
	fine line detail, such as architectural	Off*	In the driver, select On or Off.
	drawings, maps, electronic circuit
	diagrams, and flow charts

Gray Correction	Automatically adjusts the contrast	Auto	In the driver, select Auto or Off.
	enhancement applied to images
	enhancement applied to images	Off*	In the driver, select Auto or Off.
		Off*	In the driver, select Auto or Off.

† Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings.

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Lexmark X854e, X850e, X852e manual Menu selection Purpose Values†, Driver option Purpose Values†

Contents

X850e, X852e, X854e Edition January Page Contents Contents Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Index 157 Basic functions of the scanner Using the scannerLearning about the MFP Identifying the MFP Configured models Fully configured StandardLearning about the MFP Understanding the MFP control panel Callout Control panel item FunctionStatus Indicates Press these buttons to enter numbers when the LCD Learning about the MFP Cartridge Callout number Button Function Button Button name Function FTP Cancel JobsArrow buttons, see Information on touch-screen buttons Flatbed Using the LCD touch-screen buttonsSample screen one Information on touch-screen buttons Submit Scan Submit FlatbedBack Down arrow Sample screen two Continue See Cancel JobsCancel Job Other touch-screen buttons Done Feature Feature name Description Features Menus Copying Quick copyMultiple page copying Using the flatbed Copy screens and optionsCopying Copying from one size to another Touch Photograph Making transparenciesCopying to letterhead Copying photographs Making copies using media from a selected tray Setting the duplex optionCopying mixed-sized media Adjusting copy quality Setting collation optionsReducing and enlarging copies Touch Separator Sheets Setting paper saving optionsPlacing separator sheets between copies Placing the date and time at the top of each Touch Custom Job Placing an overlay message on eachCreating a custom job job build Touch Date/Time Stamp Copy tips Canceling a copy jobWhile copying pages using the flatbed When the pages are being printed Touch E-mail It Using a shortcut numberMail Entering an e-mail address Mail Using the address bookMailing to a profile Adding e-mail subject and message information Creating an e-mail shortcut Click E-mail Destination SetupChanging the output file type Mailing color documents From the MFP Canceling an e-mailCreating an e-mail profile Mail options Mail options Address book setup Mail server setup Sending a fax Faxing Using fax destination shortcuts Sending faxes from a computerFaxing Creating shortcuts Click Fax Shortcut Setup Fax options Sending a fax at a later time Changing the fax resolutionAdjusting the Darkness setting Touch Advanced Options Touch Delayed Send Fax tips Canceling an outgoing fax Fax setup Performing manual fax setupPerforming browser fax setup Viewing a fax log Click Fax Settings Click Fax Job Log or Fax Call Log Entering the FTP address FTP FTP Click FTP Shortcut Setup FTP options FTP tips Scanning to a PC or USB flash memory device Create a scan to PC profileClick Scan Profile Click Create Scan Profile Scanning to a PC or USB flash memory device Understanding scan to PC options Scanning to a USB flash memory device Scanning tipsTouch Scan to USB drive Printing Sending a job to printPrinting from a USB flash memory device Printing Canceling a job from the taskbar Canceling a print jobCanceling a job from the MFP control panel Canceling a job from a computer running Windows Printing a font sample list Printing the menu settingsPrinting a network setup Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer Printing a directory list Printing confidential and held jobsPrinting a confidential job Entering a personal identification number PIN Printing and deleting held jobs Repeat Print Mac OS Select File Æ Page Setup Printing on specialty mediaSelect File Æ Print Loading standard or optional 500-sheet trays Printing Printing Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size Touch Paper Menu Touch Paper SizeTouch Paper Type Loading the multipurpose feeder Printing Printing Loading the 2000-sheet dual input trays Loading the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder Printing Setting up trays with different orientations Press Exit Config MenuChanging the Custom Type Name Linking trays Click Configuration Click Paper Menu Click Custom Names Output bin Each bin accommodates Illustration of output bin Identifying and linking output bins Indicates support Size DimensionsUnderstanding paper and specialty media 8 guidelines Supported print media Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Bin Size Standard Offset Staple Punch Media sizes supported in the finisher Feed characteristics by print media size Print media types Transparencies Labels4 Integrated forms Envelopes2 Paper Card stock- maximum Upper limit1 PaperMaximum Labels Paper Transparencies Envelopes Labels Card stock Paper characteristicsSelecting print media Paper Selecting paper Unacceptable paper Single-sided printing Selecting preprinted forms and letterheadPrinting on letterhead Media source or process Print side Top Transparencies EnvelopesSelecting transparencies Labels Storing print media Avoiding jamsCard stock Avoiding jams Prescribe Installing options Installing options Accessing the MFP system board Firmware card Installing a printer memory card Installing a flash memory or firmware card Installing an option card Replacing the access panel Storing supplies Maintaining the MFP Mail Ordering a toner cartridge or photoconductor Maintenance kitConserving supplies Ordering supplies Machine voltage Part numbers Ordering staple cartridges Cleaning the flatbed and backing material Clearing jams Identifying jamsCopy Fax Mail Clearing jams Access doors and trays Jam What to do Understanding jam numbersClearing jams 250 Jam Touch Continue 24x Jams Clearing the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder Tray 105 106 Jams 203 Jam 109 230 Jam 111 112 231 Jam 114 Clearing Area B 116 117 Clearing Area C 119 Clearing Area F Clearing Area H Clearing jams Clearing Area G 289 Jam Clearing staple jams 123 290, 291, 292, and 294 Jams Clearing ADF Jams 293 Jam Touch Settings Touch General Settings Administrative supportAdjusting control panel brightness Restoring factory default settings Setting Password Protect for the menus Adjusting screen timeoutAdjusting Power Saver Configuring the MFP Restricting Function Access Preventing access to the menus from the control panelDisabling the Driver to Fax menu item Select Always On for Held Fax Mode Setting a password before printing received faxesLocking the MFP using the Device Lockout PIN Unlocking the MFP using the Device Lockout PIN Setting security using the Embedded Web Server EWS Using the secure EWSSetting the Advanced Password Disabling SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 Supporting IPSec Internet Protocol Security Disabling ports and protocols Using 802.1x AuthenticationClick TCP/IP Port Access Click 802.1x Authentication Encrypting the hard disk Confidential Print SetupClick Confidential Print Setup Touch Exit Config Menu to exit Hard disk wiping Using the restricted server list function Online technical support Checking an unresponsive MFP TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Solution Understanding MFP messages Solving printing problems TroubleshootingDevices, see Printing from a USB flash memory device 138 Solving copy quality problems Solving scan quality problemsSymptom Solution Option Action Solving fax quality problemsSolving option problems See Solving 2000-sheet drawer problems Problem Solution Solving 2000-sheet drawer problems See the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Solving paper feed problems Printing the print quality test pages Print quality troubleshootingTouch Print Quality Pages Touch Exit Configuration Menu Printing the print defects guide Solving print quality problems Problem ActionSpecialty media guidelines for more details 145 146 Driver option Purpose Values† Menu selection Purpose Values† Part Conventions Electronic emission notices Industry Canada compliance statement India emissions notice 150 Radio interference notice 152 Part Other telecommunications notices Noise emission levels Using this product in GermanyUsing this product in Switzerland South Africa telecommunications notice Meter average sound Pressure, dBA Laser notice Laser advisory label Index Index 159 160 161