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... Tips on storing media ...15 Avoiding jams ...15 Sending a job to print ...15 Canceling a print job ...15 Canceling a job from the printer operator panel 16 Canceling a job from a computer running Windows 16 Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer 16 Printing the status page ...17 Chapter...output bin ...30 Loading the trays ...30 Loading envelopes in the standard tray ...34 Using the media support in the output bin ...37 Chapter 5: Maintenance 38 Maintaining your printer ...38 Determining the status of supplies ...38 Ordering supplies and maintenance items ...38 Ordering toner cartridges ...
... Tips on storing media ...15 Avoiding jams ...15 Sending a job to print ...15 Canceling a print job ...15 Canceling a job from the printer operator panel 16 Canceling a job from a computer running Windows 16 Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer 16 Printing the status page ...17 Chapter...output bin ...30 Loading the trays ...30 Loading envelopes in the standard tray ...34 Using the media support in the output bin ...37 Chapter 5: Maintenance 38 Maintaining your printer ...38 Determining the status of supplies ...38 Ordering supplies and maintenance items ...38 Ordering toner cartridges ...
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...the source. • Flex paper back and forth. Storing paper 20 To help avoid jams or poor print quality: • Always use with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as optical character recognition (OCR) forms In some cases, you can... jams. • Do not use coated papers. • Do not forget to change the Paper Size setting when you use paper that does not support auto size sensing. • Do not remove trays while a job is properly loaded in the driver are using. Media specifications Unacceptable paper The following...
...the source. • Flex paper back and forth. Storing paper 20 To help avoid jams or poor print quality: • Always use with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as optical character recognition (OCR) forms In some cases, you can... jams. • Do not use coated papers. • Do not forget to change the Paper Size setting when you use paper that does not support auto size sensing. • Do not remove trays while a job is properly loaded in the driver are using. Media specifications Unacceptable paper The following...
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... supplier. • Adjust the width guide to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that: - Are stuck together or damaged in the standard tray. Envelope flap Supported Envelope seam Unsupported Storing paper 23 Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes • Use envelopes that covers where the seams come together. Contain windows, holes...
... supplier. • Adjust the width guide to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that: - Are stuck together or damaged in the standard tray. Envelope flap Supported Envelope seam Unsupported Storing paper 23 Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes • Use envelopes that covers where the seams come together. Contain windows, holes...
User's Guide
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...of media. Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using card stock that may contaminate the printer. When printing on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide... quality. Identifying media sources and specifications The following guidelines for card stock weighing more than directly on standard and optional sources, and supported weights. Storing media Use the following tables provide information on the floor. • If you use a media size not listed,...
...of media. Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using card stock that may contaminate the printer. When printing on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide... quality. Identifying media sources and specifications The following guidelines for card stock weighing more than directly on standard and optional sources, and supported weights. Storing media Use the following tables provide information on the floor. • If you use a media size not listed,...
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supported ✘- unsupported Media size Dimensions A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.) A5 148 x 210 mm ✘ (5.83 x 8.27 in.) JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.... 26 Standard tray 250-sheet letter-size tray (Tray 1) Optional tray 250-sheet legal-size tray (Tray 1) Optional 530-sheet tray (Tray 2) Media sizes and support Media specifications Legend -
supported ✘- unsupported Media size Dimensions A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.) A5 148 x 210 mm ✘ (5.83 x 8.27 in.) JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.... 26 Standard tray 250-sheet letter-size tray (Tray 1) Optional tray 250-sheet legal-size tray (Tray 1) Optional 530-sheet tray (Tray 2) Media sizes and support Media specifications Legend -
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... tray 250-sheet letter-size tray (Tray 1) Optional tray 250-sheet legal-size tray (Tray 1) Optional 530-sheet tray (Tray 2) Media specifications Media sizes and support (continued) Legend - supported ✘-
... tray 250-sheet letter-size tray (Tray 1) Optional tray 250-sheet legal-size tray (Tray 1) Optional 530-sheet tray (Tray 2) Media specifications Media sizes and support (continued) Legend - supported ✘-
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...90 g/m2 grain long (16 to 24 lb bond) Card stock-maximum (grain long)* Index Bristol 90 to 210 g/m2 (24 to 55 lb) Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb bond) Labels Paper 180 g/m2 (48 lb bond) Envelopes 100% cotton content maximum weight- 20 lb ... 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond)** Optional 530-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 60 to 90 g/m2 grain long (16 to 25% cotton content. supported ✘- Media specifications Media support for papers over 135 g/m2. ** 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 24 lb bond) ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ Identifying media sources...
...90 g/m2 grain long (16 to 24 lb bond) Card stock-maximum (grain long)* Index Bristol 90 to 210 g/m2 (24 to 55 lb) Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m2 (37 to 39 lb bond) Labels Paper 180 g/m2 (48 lb bond) Envelopes 100% cotton content maximum weight- 20 lb ... 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond)** Optional 530-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 60 to 90 g/m2 grain long (16 to 25% cotton content. supported ✘- Media specifications Media support for papers over 135 g/m2. ** 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 24 lb bond) ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ Identifying media sources...
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... supported. 3 Lexmark recommends Lexmark part number 12A5940 for letter-size transparencies and Lexmark part number 12A5941 for A4-size transparencies. 4 Use glossy paper Lexmark Part Number 12A5950 for letter size and Lexmark Part Number 12A5951 for A4 size. maximum (grain long)1 Index Index 163 g/m2 N/A (90 lb) 164-210 g/m2 N/A (91-110 lb) THICK1 THICK2 Transparency Laser printer...
... supported. 3 Lexmark recommends Lexmark part number 12A5940 for letter-size transparencies and Lexmark part number 12A5941 for A4-size transparencies. 4 Use glossy paper Lexmark Part Number 12A5950 for letter size and Lexmark Part Number 12A5951 for A4 size. maximum (grain long)1 Index Index 163 g/m2 N/A (90 lb) 164-210 g/m2 N/A (91-110 lb) THICK1 THICK2 Transparency Laser printer...
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... 110 lb card stock. Proper media loading helps prevent jams and helps make your print jobs in tray 1. The output bin supports all media listed in the printer. Load the paper or specialty media you use either the standard tray or the optional 250-sheet legal size tray in Media... sizes and support. Media specifications Media capacities Legend - Optional 530-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 530 sheets* Using the output bin The output bin ...
... 110 lb card stock. Proper media loading helps prevent jams and helps make your print jobs in tray 1. The output bin supports all media listed in the printer. Load the paper or specialty media you use either the standard tray or the optional 250-sheet legal size tray in Media... sizes and support. Media specifications Media capacities Legend - Optional 530-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 530 sheets* Using the output bin The output bin ...
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The media support is now at an angle. Media specifications Using the media support in the output bin Use the media support so a stack of the media support at the indentations in the output bin. 2 Lift the media support. 3 Lower the media support into place so that it is inclined so your stacked media now remains in a neater stack in the output bin. To use the media support: 1 Grasp the edges of media does not skew in the output bin 37 Note: Do not leave the media support inclined if you are printing transparencies. Using the media support in the output bin.
The media support is now at an angle. Media specifications Using the media support in the output bin Use the media support so a stack of the media support at the indentations in the output bin. 2 Lift the media support. 3 Lower the media support into place so that it is inclined so your stacked media now remains in a neater stack in the output bin. To use the media support: 1 Grasp the edges of media does not skew in the output bin 37 Note: Do not leave the media support inclined if you are printing transparencies. Using the media support in the output bin.
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... in either tray 1 or tray 2. Pull it straight out. ABC • For media jammed behind the tray area, locate the jam on top of the support unit. Remove the tray completely. • For a misfeed of the media, the single piece of media is laying on the bottom surface of the stack.... ABC 2 Push the tray into the support unit. You may have to reach far under the printer to locate the jam. To clear a jam from the optional 530-sheet tray (Tray 2): 1 Pull the tray out. Identifying the...
... in either tray 1 or tray 2. Pull it straight out. ABC • For media jammed behind the tray area, locate the jam on top of the support unit. Remove the tray completely. • For a misfeed of the media, the single piece of media is laying on the bottom surface of the stack.... ABC 2 Push the tray into the support unit. You may have to reach far under the printer to locate the jam. To clear a jam from the optional 530-sheet tray (Tray 2): 1 Pull the tray out. Identifying the...
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Cause Action The printer self test failed. Turn the printer off and contact the Lexmark Customer Support Center at 1-859-232-3000 or http://support.lexmark.com. The printer is not securely connected. You are using a Windows 98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 compatible printer driver. Set Print Timeout to print. Disable the settings in...
Cause Action The printer self test failed. Turn the printer off and contact the Lexmark Customer Support Center at 1-859-232-3000 or http://support.lexmark.com. The printer is not securely connected. You are using a Windows 98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 compatible printer driver. Set Print Timeout to print. Disable the settings in...
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... or utilities. You need to the label on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com, and report a description of the printer for the most current printer drivers or utilities. It contains printer drivers and utilities. Solving other problems Problem I cannot find the printer escape codes. Troubleshooting Solving network printing problems Problem Job did not print...
... or utilities. You need to the label on the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com, and report a description of the printer for the most current printer drivers or utilities. It contains printer drivers and utilities. Solving other problems Problem I cannot find the printer escape codes. Troubleshooting Solving network printing problems Problem Job did not print...
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...or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark C500n printer base and network printer, Type 5023-110, has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B ... Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. Notices 74 European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is subject to the following measures...
...or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark C500n printer base and network printer, Type 5023-110, has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B ... Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. Notices 74 European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is subject to the following measures...
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... by anyone other items for the remainder of this statement is available are substantially consumed when the printer displays a "Life Warning" or "Scheduled Maintenance" message for a fee. Lexmark's liability for repair or replacement (at http://support.lexmark.com. Notices 78 Limited warranty service The warranty period starts on the date of this limitation. You...
... by anyone other items for the remainder of this statement is available are substantially consumed when the printer displays a "Life Warning" or "Scheduled Maintenance" message for a fee. Lexmark's liability for repair or replacement (at http://support.lexmark.com. Notices 78 Limited warranty service The warranty period starts on the date of this limitation. You...
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...17 ordering maintenance items 38 fuser 39 photodeveloper cartridge 39 waste toner bottle 39 supplies 38 toner cartridges 38 output bin, media support 37 overview, printer 4 P panel display 6 paper letterhead 21 preprinted forms 21 recommended types 18 unacceptable 20 paper jams media path 56 photodeveloper ...71 operating incorrectly 71 stops working 71 other access to updated printer driver 72 access to updated utilities 72 cannot find printer escape codes 72 print quality 67 blank pages 70 clipped images 69 color misregistration 67 ghost images 69 gray background 69 incorrect margins 70...
...17 ordering maintenance items 38 fuser 39 photodeveloper cartridge 39 waste toner bottle 39 supplies 38 toner cartridges 38 output bin, media support 37 overview, printer 4 P panel display 6 paper letterhead 21 preprinted forms 21 recommended types 18 unacceptable 20 paper jams media path 56 photodeveloper ...71 operating incorrectly 71 stops working 71 other access to updated printer driver 72 access to updated utilities 72 cannot find printer escape codes 72 print quality 67 blank pages 70 clipped images 69 color misregistration 67 ghost images 69 gray background 69 incorrect margins 70...
Menus and Messages
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..., see the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. A page memory error has occured. To clear the message, turn the printer on . The toner of color "x"-K (black), Y (yellow), M (magenta), or C (cyan)- has been exhausted. Replace the toner cartridge for service. Install or...tray is missing or not installed correctly. If the error message continues, call for that color. Install or reseat the indicated paper tray. Remove the toner cartridge, and install a supported one. Load the indicated media size. If the service message recurs, call for service,...
..., see the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. A page memory error has occured. To clear the message, turn the printer on . The toner of color "x"-K (black), Y (yellow), M (magenta), or C (cyan)- has been exhausted. Replace the toner cartridge for service. Install or...tray is missing or not installed correctly. If the error message continues, call for that color. Install or reseat the indicated paper tray. Remove the toner cartridge, and install a supported one. Load the indicated media size. If the service message recurs, call for service,...