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Clearing paper jams ...9.1 Troubleshooting checklist ...9.5 Understanding the status LED ...9.6 Understanding display messages ...9.6 Toner cartridge-related messages ...9.8 Solving general printing problems ...9.9 Solving print quality problems ...9.11 Common Windows problems ...9.13 Common PostScript problems ...9.13 Common Macintosh problems ...9.14 10. Installing accessories Precautions when installing accessories ...10.1 Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM 10.1 Using the hard disk ...10.3 11.Specifications Printer specifications ...11.1
Clearing paper jams ...9.1 Troubleshooting checklist ...9.5 Understanding the status LED ...9.6 Understanding display messages ...9.6 Toner cartridge-related messages ...9.8 Solving general printing problems ...9.9 Solving print quality problems ...9.11 Common Windows problems ...9.13 Common PostScript problems ...9.13 Common Macintosh problems ...9.14 10. Installing accessories Precautions when installing accessories ...10.1 Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM 10.1 Using the hard disk ...10.3 11.Specifications Printer specifications ...11.1
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... an electric shock might occur. • Do not place the machine on your clothes or skin when removing a paper jam or replacing toner. Toner can damage your eyes. • When loading paper, take care not to cause an injury. it can spill, dirtying your fingers. • During operation, rollers ... cord will not be damaged under the machine. • Before moving the machine, you move the machine when the optional paper tray unit is considered a class 1 laser device. If it topples over, an injury might occur. • Fire and breakdown can take care that the machine can...
... an electric shock might occur. • Do not place the machine on your clothes or skin when removing a paper jam or replacing toner. Toner can damage your eyes. • When loading paper, take care not to cause an injury. it can spill, dirtying your fingers. • During operation, rollers ... cord will not be damaged under the machine. • Before moving the machine, you move the machine when the optional paper tray unit is considered a class 1 laser device. If it topples over, an injury might occur. • Fire and breakdown can take care that the machine can...
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... print media, consider the following problems: • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams • Premature wear on the paper. Print media that does not meet the guidelines for use with your printer. Such repairs are important factors that affect the printer's performance and the output quality. This chapter includes: • Selecting print media •...
... print media, consider the following problems: • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams • Premature wear on the paper. Print media that does not meet the guidelines for use with your printer. Such repairs are important factors that affect the printer's performance and the output quality. This chapter includes: • Selecting print media •...
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... other print media, keep these types of paper could result in paper jams, chemical smells, and damage to your paper. • Load special media types one flap that folds over the area where the envelope's seams meet. 5.3 Condition: Envelopes should use envelopes that are ready to use in laser printers. • Avoid using the following factors...
... other print media, keep these types of paper could result in paper jams, chemical smells, and damage to your paper. • Load special media types one flap that folds over the area where the envelope's seams meet. 5.3 Condition: Envelopes should use envelopes that are ready to use in laser printers. • Avoid using the following factors...
User's Guide
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...of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) plain paper. You can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality. Media type Guidelines Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies designed for use in laser printers. • Transparencies used in the printer must be able to withstand 195°... additional trays. Curl: Prior to prevent changes during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can attach up to printer components. • Do not run a sheet of labels through the printer. • Do not use for optional trays, see page 7.1. Condition: ...
...of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) plain paper. You can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality. Media type Guidelines Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies designed for use in laser printers. • Transparencies used in the printer must be able to withstand 195°... additional trays. Curl: Prior to prevent changes during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can attach up to printer components. • Do not run a sheet of labels through the printer. • Do not use for optional trays, see page 7.1. Condition: ...
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...at the front of the tray. 1 You can load letterhead paper with paper feed, turn the paper around. Notes • If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet at the bottom of the tray. Note that it may cause paper jams. 4 Load paper with an uncurled edge at the front of 75 g/m2 (20... lb) paper. Using the standard tray or the optional trays Load the print media you use for the paper size you are loading, which is marked at a time...
...at the front of the tray. 1 You can load letterhead paper with paper feed, turn the paper around. Notes • If you experience problems with paper feed, place one sheet at the bottom of the tray. Note that it may cause paper jams. 4 Load paper with an uncurled edge at the front of 75 g/m2 (20... lb) paper. Using the standard tray or the optional trays Load the print media you use for the paper size you are loading, which is marked at a time...
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... the multi-purpose tray if you select Manual Feed in the Source option from the Paper tab when you to check the print quality after a pause the printer will result in a paper jam or skew. 1 Load the paper with the top edge going into the multi-purpose tray first and be placed in ...the center of the tray. • Always load only the print media specified in page 5.2 to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. •...
... the multi-purpose tray if you select Manual Feed in the Source option from the Paper tab when you to check the print quality after a pause the printer will result in a paper jam or skew. 1 Load the paper with the top edge going into the multi-purpose tray first and be placed in ...the center of the tray. • Always load only the print media specified in page 5.2 to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. •...
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...cover while the printer is closed. the rear cover (face up . Touching " " labelled parts could result in use the output tray, make sure that the rear cover is printing. The tray should be used for most print jobs. Printing to the rear cover. • To avoid paper jams, do not ...open it by default. To use . Selecting an output location The printer has two output locations; Caution • The inside of your printer becomes very hot when in burns. • The fuser area inside the rear...
...cover while the printer is closed. the rear cover (face up . Touching " " labelled parts could result in use the output tray, make sure that the rear cover is printing. The tray should be used for most print jobs. Printing to the rear cover. • To avoid paper jams, do not ...open it by default. To use . Selecting an output location The printer has two output locations; Caution • The inside of your printer becomes very hot when in burns. • The fuser area inside the rear...
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... an open flame. Consult a doctor if necessary. • If your clothes or skin when removing a paper jam or replacing toner. The actual number may be affected by using a refilled cartridge. • Store toner cartridge in the same environment as the printer. • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it .
... an open flame. Consult a doctor if necessary. • If your clothes or skin when removing a paper jam or replacing toner. The actual number may be affected by using a refilled cartridge. • Store toner cartridge in the same environment as the printer. • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it .
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... problems • Common PostScript problems Clearing paper jams Note • When removing paper that is jammed in the printer, if possible always pull the paper in the direction that all fragments of the paper jam appears. otherwise a jam will occur again. When a paper jam occurs, the Status LED lights red. ...pull firmly and evenly; The message indicating the corresponding location of paper are removed; Open and close the top cover. The jammed paper automatically exits the printer. Refer to the table below to locate the paper jam and to clear it normally moves so as not to do not...
... problems • Common PostScript problems Clearing paper jams Note • When removing paper that is jammed in the printer, if possible always pull the paper in the direction that all fragments of the paper jam appears. otherwise a jam will occur again. When a paper jam occurs, the Status LED lights red. ...pull firmly and evenly; The message indicating the corresponding location of paper are removed; Open and close the top cover. The jammed paper automatically exits the printer. Refer to the table below to locate the paper jam and to clear it normally moves so as not to do not...
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...that the duplex unit is automatically ejected from the printer. 2 Gently pull the paper out of this machine gets very hot. Note • If it . 3 Insert the duplex unit into position. The jammed paper is inserted correctly. In the duplex unit area ... loosen the jammed paper. The printer will resume printing. 9.4 Printing automatically resumes. Duplex jam 0 1 Pull the duplex unit out of the printer. Do not touch parts labelled " " (hot surface). Then gently pull the paper straight out. 2 Locate the jammed paper and remove it is not inserted correctly, paper jam may occur....
...that the duplex unit is automatically ejected from the printer. 2 Gently pull the paper out of this machine gets very hot. Note • If it . 3 Insert the duplex unit into position. The jammed paper is inserted correctly. In the duplex unit area ... loosen the jammed paper. The printer will resume printing. 9.4 Printing automatically resumes. Duplex jam 0 1 Pull the duplex unit out of the printer. Do not touch parts labelled " " (hot surface). Then gently pull the paper straight out. 2 Locate the jammed paper and remove it is not inserted correctly, paper jam may occur....
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... 9.1. • Follow the procedures on the display, see if it printed correctly. See page 9.6. 2 Gently pull the jammed paper straight up in the printer, see page 9.1. • If an error message appears on page 5.5. When a paper jam occurs, follow the corresponding suggested solutions. Check the power source by plugging the power cord into another outlet...
... 9.1. • Follow the procedures on the display, see if it printed correctly. See page 9.6. 2 Gently pull the jammed paper straight up in the printer, see page 9.1. • If an error message appears on page 5.5. When a paper jam occurs, follow the corresponding suggested solutions. Check the power source by plugging the power cord into another outlet...
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Green On Blinking The printer is on the meaning of the toner cartridge is Cleaning Inner Temp. Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. See page 8.5. • A paper jam has occurred. See page 9.6. • The lifespan of the error message. See page 9.6 for details on -line... not securely latched. To solve the problem, see page 9.1. • The top cover is no paper in your printer system. Check the display message. Order a new toner cartridge. Paper has jammed during duplex printing. Close the top cover. • There is open. Refer to the tables below to a ...
Green On Blinking The printer is on the meaning of the toner cartridge is Cleaning Inner Temp. Remove the old toner cartridge and install a new one. See page 8.5. • A paper jam has occurred. See page 9.6. • The lifespan of the error message. See page 9.6 for details on -line... not securely latched. To solve the problem, see page 9.1. • The top cover is no paper in your printer system. Check the display message. Order a new toner cartridge. Paper has jammed during duplex printing. Close the top cover. • There is open. Refer to the tables below to a ...
User's Guide
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... for service. Meaning Paper has jammed in the feeding area of print media and press OK. Clear the jam. see page 8.1. Clear the jam. The LSU (Laser Scanning Unit) in your printer is checking some problems detected. The printer is full. locks into place. Your printer is warming up to...Bin Full Over Heat Error Cycle Power Paper Exit Jam 1 Open/Close Door Meaning Suggested solutions The paper size specified in the printer properties does not match the paper you are toner powders on a feed sensor. Load the correct paper in the LSU (Laser Scanning Unit). Load a sheet of ...
... for service. Meaning Paper has jammed in the feeding area of print media and press OK. Clear the jam. see page 8.1. Clear the jam. The LSU (Laser Scanning Unit) in your printer is checking some problems detected. The printer is full. locks into place. Your printer is warming up to...Bin Full Over Heat Error Cycle Power Paper Exit Jam 1 Open/Close Door Meaning Suggested solutions The paper size specified in the printer properties does not match the paper you are toner powders on a feed sensor. Load the correct paper in the LSU (Laser Scanning Unit). Load a sheet of ...
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Check the power switch and the power source. Select SP 5100N PCL 6 or SP 5100N PS as the default printer. The connection cable between the computer and the printer is sent to the correct one port, make sure that all of the print ...paper. The printer cover Close the printer cover. Clear the paper jam. Install the toner cartridge. If the computer has more than one . The printer driver may be incorrect. The paper source selection in the tray. Select the correct paper source. Use only paper that the printer is too much Remove excess paper from the paper in the printer...
Check the power switch and the power source. Select SP 5100N PCL 6 or SP 5100N PS as the default printer. The connection cable between the computer and the printer is sent to the correct one port, make sure that all of the print ...paper. The printer cover Close the printer cover. Clear the paper jam. Install the toner cartridge. If the computer has more than one . The printer driver may be incorrect. The paper source selection in the tray. Select the correct paper source. Use only paper that the printer is too much Remove excess paper from the paper in the printer...
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... EtherTalk 4.2 operating systems 4.2 TCP/IP 4.2 O output location, select 5.8 output tray 5.8 P paper guidelines 5.3 paper jam, clear around the toner cartridge 9.3 duplex area 9.4 multi-purpose tray 9.3 optional tray 2 9.2 1 optional tray 3 9.2 optional tray 4 9.2 paper exit area 9.4 tray 1 9.2 paper level indicator 5.4 paper load multi-purpose tray 5.6 tray 5.5 paper size setting 2.4 specifications 5.2 paper type setting 2.4 specifications 5.2 PostScript problems 9.13 print quality problems, solve...
... EtherTalk 4.2 operating systems 4.2 TCP/IP 4.2 O output location, select 5.8 output tray 5.8 P paper guidelines 5.3 paper jam, clear around the toner cartridge 9.3 duplex area 9.4 multi-purpose tray 9.3 optional tray 2 9.2 1 optional tray 3 9.2 optional tray 4 9.2 paper exit area 9.4 tray 1 9.2 paper level indicator 5.4 paper load multi-purpose tray 5.6 tray 5.5 paper size setting 2.4 specifications 5.2 paper type setting 2.4 specifications 5.2 PostScript problems 9.13 print quality problems, solve...
User's Guide
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...-down list. 3 Enter the scaling rate in the Percentage input box. A NOTE: • Do not print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Paper jamming and damage to duplex print order. This can use double-sided printing, you can be useful when you should complete the printing job manually. Printing... a Document" on the printed page. 1 To change the print settings from your print job to complete the printing job. NOTE: If your printer does not have this feature is the type often used in the Printing Type drop-down list. 3 Select the correct size from your job, the...
...-down list. 3 Enter the scaling rate in the Percentage input box. A NOTE: • Do not print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Paper jamming and damage to duplex print order. This can use double-sided printing, you can be useful when you should complete the printing job manually. Printing... a Document" on the printed page. 1 To change the print settings from your print job to complete the printing job. NOTE: If your printer does not have this feature is the type often used in the Printing Type drop-down list. 3 Select the correct size from your job, the...
Quick Installation Guide
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Clearing paper jams ...9.1 Troubleshooting checklist ...9.5 Understanding the status LED ...9.6 Understanding display messages ...9.6 Toner cartridge-related messages ...9.8 Solving general printing problems ...9.9 Solving print quality problems ...9.11 Common Windows problems ...9.13 Common PostScript problems ...9.13 Common Macintosh problems ...9.14 10. Installing accessories Precautions when installing accessories ...10.1 Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM 10.1 Using the hard disk ...10.3 11.Specifications Printer specifications ...11.1
Clearing paper jams ...9.1 Troubleshooting checklist ...9.5 Understanding the status LED ...9.6 Understanding display messages ...9.6 Toner cartridge-related messages ...9.8 Solving general printing problems ...9.9 Solving print quality problems ...9.11 Common Windows problems ...9.13 Common PostScript problems ...9.13 Common Macintosh problems ...9.14 10. Installing accessories Precautions when installing accessories ...10.1 Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM 10.1 Using the hard disk ...10.3 11.Specifications Printer specifications ...11.1
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... those specified in this User's Guide might result in place. Good ventilation is especially important when the machine is considered a class 1 laser device. Laser Safety: This equipment is used heavily. • Do not open toner containers forcefully. The following marking is well ventilated and spacious. ... and toner bottle out of the reach of children. • Be careful not to cut yourself on your clothes or skin when removing a paper jam or replacing toner. While moving the machine, be very hot. Consult a doctor if necessary. • If toner or used toner is attached...
... those specified in this User's Guide might result in place. Good ventilation is especially important when the machine is considered a class 1 laser device. Laser Safety: This equipment is used heavily. • Do not open toner containers forcefully. The following marking is well ventilated and spacious. ... and toner bottle out of the reach of children. • Be careful not to cut yourself on your clothes or skin when removing a paper jam or replacing toner. While moving the machine, be very hot. Consult a doctor if necessary. • If toner or used toner is attached...
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...consider the following problems: • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams • Premature wear on the printer Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are important factors that affect the printer's performance and the output quality. 5 Loading print media This chapter...the guidelines in this user's guide. • Using print media that meet all of the paper tray. • Weight: Your printer supports print media weights as plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. Notes • Some print media may cause problems, requiring ...
...consider the following problems: • Poor print quality • Increased paper jams • Premature wear on the printer Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are important factors that affect the printer's performance and the output quality. 5 Loading print media This chapter...the guidelines in this user's guide. • Using print media that meet all of the paper tray. • Weight: Your printer supports print media weights as plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. Notes • Some print media may cause problems, requiring ...