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....7 mm (1.5 in.) Replace the photoconductor. 34.6 mm (1.4 in .), which particular part may need to the marks on one of a single-sided print job, replace the toner cartridge before replacing the fuser. The line that occurs every 34.6 mm (1.4 in .) Note: If the defect appears on the printed side of the vertical...
....7 mm (1.5 in.) Replace the photoconductor. 34.6 mm (1.4 in .), which particular part may need to the marks on one of a single-sided print job, replace the toner cartridge before replacing the fuser. The line that occurs every 34.6 mm (1.4 in .) Note: If the defect appears on the printed side of the vertical...
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... 35 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 37 Installing the printer on a wired network ...39 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 42 Saving paper and toner...42 Using recycled paper and other office papers 42 Conserving supplies ...43 Saving energy...44 Using Eco‑Mode...44 Reducing printer noise...44 Adjusting...
... 35 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 37 Installing the printer on a wired network ...39 Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 42 Saving paper and toner...42 Using recycled paper and other office papers 42 Conserving supplies ...43 Saving energy...44 Using Eco‑Mode...44 Reducing printer noise...44 Adjusting...
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...control panel 178 Checking the status of supplies from a network computer 178 Ordering supplies...179 Ordering toner cartridges ...179 Ordering imaging kits...180 Ordering a waste toner bottle ...180 Replacing supplies...181 Replacing the waste toner bottle ...181 Replacing a black imaging kit ...184 Replacing a black and color imaging kit...190... Replacing a toner cartridge...196 Replacing a developer unit ...198 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...204 Cleaning the scanner glass...205 Moving the ...
...control panel 178 Checking the status of supplies from a network computer 178 Ordering supplies...179 Ordering toner cartridges ...179 Ordering imaging kits...180 Ordering a waste toner bottle ...180 Replacing supplies...181 Replacing the waste toner bottle ...181 Replacing a black imaging kit ...184 Replacing a black and color imaging kit...190... Replacing a toner cartridge...196 Replacing a developer unit ...198 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...204 Cleaning the scanner glass...205 Moving the ...
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... defects ...227 Skewed print...227 Print is too light...228 Print is too dark ...229 Solid color pages ...230 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 231 Toner rubs off ...231 Toner specks ...232 Transparency print quality is poor...232 Uneven print density ...232 Solving color quality problems...233 Color misregistration...
... defects ...227 Skewed print...227 Print is too light...228 Print is too dark ...229 Solid color pages ...230 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page 231 Toner rubs off ...231 Toner specks ...232 Transparency print quality is poor...232 Uneven print density ...232 Solving color quality problems...233 Color misregistration...
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... of the paper and printing multiple pages on one good path to printing in Sheffield units, impacts print clarity and how well toner fuses to the paper) • Surface friction (determines how easily sheets can be able to reduce your printer's impact even further.... all over foreign matter. We design with additives such as colorants and "glue" often generates more information, see "Using Eco-Mode". Lexmark concerns itself with rigor and discipline. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 42 Minimizing your carbon footprint by using recycled paper and the following...
... of the paper and printing multiple pages on one good path to printing in Sheffield units, impacts print clarity and how well toner fuses to the paper) • Surface friction (determines how easily sheets can be able to reduce your printer's impact even further.... all over foreign matter. We design with additives such as colorants and "glue" often generates more information, see "Using Eco-Mode". Lexmark concerns itself with rigor and discipline. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 42 Minimizing your carbon footprint by using recycled paper and the following...
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...‑page document onto one way. Lexmark is well-equipped to educate customers and partners on minimizing the impact of paper. However, the following paper types are a number of ways you can reduce the amount of paper and toner you can be adjusted with chemicals that... wood pulp from suppliers who demonstrate their commitment to 16 consecutive pages of printing: 1 Minimize paper consumption. 2 Be selective about Lexmark, visit www.lexmark.com. This is one side of a single sheet of -life). These certifications guarantee that the following paper choice guidelines will help...
...‑page document onto one way. Lexmark is well-equipped to educate customers and partners on minimizing the impact of paper. However, the following paper types are a number of ways you can reduce the amount of paper and toner you can be adjusted with chemicals that... wood pulp from suppliers who demonstrate their commitment to 16 consecutive pages of printing: 1 Minimize paper consumption. 2 Be selective about Lexmark, visit www.lexmark.com. This is one side of a single sheet of -life). These certifications guarantee that the following paper choice guidelines will help...
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... may not exist in fewer greenhouse emissions, energy savings, and natural resource savings. One hundred percent of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment • The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 From the Toner Cartridges section, select your country from the list. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Recycling...
... may not exist in fewer greenhouse emissions, energy savings, and natural resource savings. One hundred percent of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment • The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 From the Toner Cartridges section, select your country from the list. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Recycling...
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...cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it properly. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of paper ... transportation environment is too smooth, it . Paper and specialty media guide 57 Paper and specialty media guide Additional information for printing on Lexmark.com/publications. Consider these characteristics when evaluating new paper stock. Weight The printer can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects ...
...cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it properly. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of paper ... transportation environment is too smooth, it . Paper and specialty media guide 57 Paper and specialty media guide Additional information for printing on Lexmark.com/publications. Consider these characteristics when evaluating new paper stock. Weight The printer can cause feeding problems. Smoothness Paper smoothness directly affects ...
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... make copies without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. latex inks might not. mixing results in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. When in toner. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use new, undamaged paper. • Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of stability...
... make copies without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. latex inks might not. mixing results in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. When in toner. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use new, undamaged paper. • Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of stability...
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... the printer control panel, Embedded Web Server, or the software application driver. Supplies Menu Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Imaging Kit Waste Toner Bottle Paper Menu Default Source Size/Type Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Type Custom Scan Sizes Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device...
... the printer control panel, Embedded Web Server, or the software application driver. Supplies Menu Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Imaging Kit Waste Toner Bottle Paper Menu Default Source Size/Type Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Type Custom Scan Sizes Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device...
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...Replace Missing OK Description Shows the status of paper are automatically linked. Shows the status of the imaging kit Shows the status of the waste toner bottle Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Default Source Tray MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Env Description Sets a default paper source for all...a print job will override the Default Source setting for the duration of the print job. • If the same size and type of the toner cartridges Note: 88 Replace Cartridge indicates the cartridge is empty, the job prints using the linked tray. When one tray, and the Paper Size ...
...Replace Missing OK Description Shows the status of paper are automatically linked. Shows the status of the imaging kit Shows the status of the waste toner bottle Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Default Source Tray MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Env Description Sets a default paper source for all...a print job will override the Default Source setting for the duration of the print job. • If the same size and type of the toner cartridges Note: 88 Replace Cartridge indicates the cartridge is empty, the job prints using the linked tray. When one tray, and the Paper Size ...
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...Description Adjusts the color output on the printed page Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. Reduces the amount of toner used for graphics and images. The amount of a multiple‑page sheet Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting...diagrams, architectural prints, etc.). Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 4 is the factory default setting. • On overrides Toner Darkness settings. Understanding printer menus 153 Menu item Orientation Auto Landscape Portrait N‑Up Border None Solid Quality menu Menu item Color Correction Auto ...
...Description Adjusts the color output on the printed page Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. Reduces the amount of toner used for graphics and images. The amount of a multiple‑page sheet Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting...diagrams, architectural prints, etc.). Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 4 is the factory default setting. • On overrides Toner Darkness settings. Understanding printer menus 153 Menu item Orientation Auto Landscape Portrait N‑Up Border None Solid Quality menu Menu item Color Correction Auto ...
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... that use CMYK color specifications. Adjusts saturation in the printer Notes: • Selecting any setting prints the sample. • Color samples consist of a series of toner being used in color outputs Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. Prints sample pages for each of the RGB and CMYK color conversion tables...
... that use CMYK color specifications. Adjusts saturation in the printer Notes: • Selecting any setting prints the sample. • Color samples consist of a series of toner being used in color outputs Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. Prints sample pages for each of the RGB and CMYK color conversion tables...
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Initiates an automatic color adjust calibration. sRGB Vivid applies a color table that uses only black toner for neutral gray colors. • sRGB Vivid is the International factory default setting • Vivid CMYK applies a color conversion table that produces brighter, more saturated ...
Initiates an automatic color adjust calibration. sRGB Vivid applies a color table that uses only black toner for neutral gray colors. • sRGB Vivid is the International factory default setting • Vivid CMYK applies a color conversion table that produces brighter, more saturated ...
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Determines which resolution, toner darkness, and color saver values the device uses when printing photos sent from a PictBridge‑enabled device Notes: • MP Feeder is the factory default ...
Determines which resolution, toner darkness, and color saver values the device uses when printing photos sent from a PictBridge‑enabled device Notes: • MP Feeder is the factory default ...
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... buffer Wait for the message to clear. If the number is corrupt. Hex Trace The printer is printed in Hex Trace mode. Low Replace the toner cartridge, and then wait for the message to clear. Fax failed The fax failed to clear the message and continue printing. To exit Hex Trace...
... buffer Wait for the message to clear. If the number is corrupt. Hex Trace The printer is printed in Hex Trace mode. Low Replace the toner cartridge, and then wait for the message to clear. Fax failed The fax failed to clear the message and continue printing. To exit Hex Trace...
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...Management Active The printer is On, then the printer stops printing. Remove packaging material Check for the photoconductor kit. Replace cartridge Replace the toner cartridge, and then press to create a file on the Embedded Web Server). If the setting is offline while it configures settings. ... for and remove any packaging materials from the printer control panel or set to clear. Replace PC Kit This is changed from the toner cartridges. Understanding printer messages 168 Receiving pXX The printer is receiving a fax. Reload printed pages in Tray • Press •...
...Management Active The printer is On, then the printer stops printing. Remove packaging material Check for the photoconductor kit. Replace cartridge Replace the toner cartridge, and then press to create a file on the Embedded Web Server). If the setting is offline while it configures settings. ... for and remove any packaging materials from the printer control panel or set to clear. Replace PC Kit This is changed from the toner cartridges. Understanding printer messages 168 Receiving pXX The printer is receiving a fax. Reload printed pages in Tray • Press •...
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...the printer off while this message appears on the display. 30.yy cartridge missing Insert the missing toner cartridge to clear the message and continue printing. 31.yy Defective Cartridge Replace the defective toner cartridge with a new one. 31 Defective Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit. 32.yy Replace ...Unsupported Cartridge Replace the unsupported toner cartridge with a supported one or more of the following : • Press to clear. Contact your system support person. Waiting, too many events ...
...the printer off while this message appears on the display. 30.yy cartridge missing Insert the missing toner cartridge to clear the message and continue printing. 31.yy Defective Cartridge Replace the defective toner cartridge with a new one. 31 Defective Imaging Kit Replace the imaging kit. 32.yy Replace ...Unsupported Cartridge Replace the unsupported toner cartridge with a supported one or more of the following : • Press to clear. Contact your system support person. Waiting, too many events ...
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Press , and then press to cancel printing. 40 Invalid refill, change cartridge Replace the toner cartridge with a new one or more of the following: • Press , and then press to continue printing. From the PPDS menu, select Best Fit, and ...
Press , and then press to cancel printing. 40 Invalid refill, change cartridge Replace the toner cartridge with a new one or more of the following: • Press , and then press to continue printing. From the PPDS menu, select Best Fit, and ...
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...more of the following: • Remove the specified tray. • Press to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Replace Cartridge Replace the toner cartridge. Understanding printer messages 173 58 Too many trays attached 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove ...up). 4 Connect the power cord to a properly grounded outlet. 5 Turn the printer back on page 181. 82.yy Waste toner box missing Replace the waste toner bottle, and then press to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Cartridge is low Press to clear the message and ...
...more of the following: • Remove the specified tray. • Press to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Replace Cartridge Replace the toner cartridge. Understanding printer messages 173 58 Too many trays attached 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove ...up). 4 Connect the power cord to a properly grounded outlet. 5 Turn the printer back on page 181. 82.yy Waste toner box missing Replace the waste toner bottle, and then press to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Cartridge is low Press to clear the message and ...