User ManualTable of ContentsContents2Safety information9Learning about the printer10Thank you for choosing this printer!10Finding information about the printer10Selecting a location for the printer11Printer configurations12Understanding the printer control panel15Using the standard exit bin and paper stop18Additional printer setup20Installing internal options20Available internal options20Accessing the system board to install internal options20Installing a memory card21Installing a flash memory or firmware card24Installing hardware options25Installing a 250- or 550-sheet drawer25Attaching cables28Verifying printer setup29Printing a menu settings page29Printing a network setup page29Setting up the printer software30Installing printer software30Updating available options in the printer driver30Setting up wireless printing31Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network31Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)32Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)34Installing the printer on a wired network36Minimizing your printer's environmental impact39Saving paper and toner39Using recycled paper39Conserving supplies39Saving energy40Using Eco-Mode40Reducing printer noise40Adjusting Power Saver41Recycling42Recycling Lexmark products42Recycling Lexmark packaging42Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling43Loading paper and specialty media44Setting the paper size and type44Configuring Universal paper settings44Loading trays45Using the multipurpose feeder49Linking and unlinking trays54Linking trays54Unlinking trays54Creating a custom name for a paper type55Assigning a customer paper type name to a tray55Paper and specialty media guidelines57Paper guidelines57Paper characteristics57Unacceptable paper58Selecting paper58Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead59Using recycled paper and other office papers59Storing paper59Supported paper sizes, types, weights, and capacities60Paper types and weights supported by the printer60Paper sizes supported by the printer61Paper tray capacities62Printing63Printing a document63Printing a document63Printing on specialty media64Tips on using letterhead64Tips on using transparencies65Tips on using envelopes65Tips on using labels66Tips on using card stock66Printing confidential and other held jobs67Holding jobs in the printer67Printing confidential and other held jobs67Printing information pages69Printing a font sample list69Printing a directory list69Printing the print quality test pages69Canceling a print job70Canceling a print job from the printer control panel70Canceling a print job from the computer70Understanding printer menus72Menus list72Paper menu73Default Source menu73Paper Size/Type menu73Configure MP menu76Substitute Size menu76Paper Texture menu76Paper Weight menu78Paper Loading menu79Custom Types menu80Universal Setup menu81Reports menu82Reports menu82Network/Ports menu83Active NIC menu83Standard Network or Network <x> menus83Reports menu (under the Network/Ports menu)85Network Card menu85TCP/IP menu86IPv6 menu87Wireless menu87AppleTalk menu88NetWare menu88LexLink menu89USB menu89Parallel menu91SMTP Setup menu93Security menu94Miscellaneous menu94Confidential Print menu94Security Audit Log menu95Set Date/Time menu96Settings menu97General Settings menu97Setup menu100Finishing menu101Quality menu103Utilities menu104XPS menu105PDF menu105PostScript menu106PCL Emul menu106HTML menu109Image menu110Maintaining the printer111Cleaning the exterior of the printer111Storing supplies111Checking the status of supplies from a network computer111Ordering supplies112Ordering toner cartridges112Ordering a photoconductor kit113Ordering a maintenance kit113Replacing supplies113Replacing the toner cartridge113Replacing the photoconductor kit115Moving the printer118Moving the printer to another location118Shipping the printer118Administrative support119Finding advanced networking and administrator information119Using the Embedded Web Server119Checking the virtual display119Checking the device status120Viewing reports120Configuring supply notifications120Modifying confidential print settings120Setting up e-mail alerts121Restoring the factory default settings121Clearing jams123Avoiding jams123Identifying jams in the paper path124Understanding jam messages and locations124200 paper jam126201 paper jam128202 paper jam129231 paper jam130233 paper jam132234 paper jam132235 paper jam13324x paper jam133251 paper jam134Troubleshooting136Understanding printer messages136Calibrating136Cartridge Life Exceeded136Change <src> to <custom type name>136Change <src> to <custom string>136Change <src> to <size>137Change <src> to <type> <size>137Close front door137Load <src> with <custom type name>137Load <src> with <custom string>138Load <src> with <type> <size>138Load <src> with <size>138Load Manual Feeder with <custom type name>138Load Manual Feeder with <custom string>139Load Manual Feeder with <type> <size>139Load Manual Feeder with <size>139Remove paper from standard bin140Remove paper from standard output bin140Replace Cartridge140Replace PC Kit140Resetting the printer140Resetting without replacing may affect print quality.140Restoring Factory Defaults140Routine maintenance needed140Standard Bin Full141Stopping141Submitting selection141Too many failed panel logins141Tray <x> disabled141Tray <x> Missing14130.yy Invalid refill, change cartridge14131.yy Replace defective or missing cartridge14132.yy Cartridge part number unsupported by device14232 Replace unsupported cartridge14234 Short paper14235 Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature14237 Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment operation14237 Insufficient memory to collate job14237 Insufficient memory, some Held Jobs were deleted14338 Memory full14339 Complex page, some data may not have printed14342.xy Cartridge region mismatch14351 Defective flash detected14352 Not enough free space in flash memory for resources14453 Unformatted flash detected14454 Standard network software error14456 Standard parallel port disabled14456 Standard USB port disabled14458 Too many flash options installed14458 Too many trays attached14580 Routine Maintenance14584 PC Kit life warning14584 Replace PC Kit14588 Cartridge low1451565 Emulation error, load emulation option145Solving basic printer problems146Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds146Solving printing problems146Jobs do not print146Confidential and other held jobs do not print147Multiple-language PDFs do not print147Job takes longer than expected to print148Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper148Incorrect characters print148Tray linking does not work148Large jobs do not collate149Unexpected page breaks occur149Envelope seals when printing149Solving option problems149Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed149Drawers150Flash memory card150Memory card150Solving paper feed problems151Paper frequently jams151Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared151Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam151Solving print quality problems152Isolating print quality problems152Blank pages153Characters have jagged or uneven edges153Clipped images153Gray background154Ghost images154Incorrect margins155Paper curl155Print is too dark156Print is too light157Skewed print158Toner fog or background shading appears on the page158Toner rubs off158Toner specks159Transparency print quality is poor159Streaked horizontal lines159Streaked vertical lines160Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper161Embedded Web Server does not open161Check the network connections161Check the network settings161Contacting Customer Support162Notices163Product information163Edition notice163UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS164Trademarks164Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement164Modular component notice165Noise emission levels165Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive165Static sensitivity notice165ENERGY STAR166Temperature information166Laser notice166Laser advisory label166Power consumption167Product power consumption167Power Saver167Off mode167Total energy usage167European Community (EC) directives conformity168Regulatory notices for wireless products168Exposure to radio frequency radiation168Industry Canada (Canada)168Notice to users in the European Union169Statement of Limited Warranty171LEXMARK SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY AND LICENSE AGREEMENT173ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED NOTICE176Index177Size: 3.72 MBPages: 182Language: EnglishOpen manual