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T640, T642, T644
User's Guide
www.lexmark.com
March 2005
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc.,
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  • Page 1 T640, T642, T644 User’s Guide www.lexmark.com March 2005 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 2005 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 2 • This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.
  • Page 3 250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 7: Maintaining the printer .................. 74 Determining the status of supplies ......................... 75 Conserving supplies ............................75 Ordering supplies ............................76 Recycling Lexmark products .......................... 78 Moving the printer ............................79 Chapter 8: Clearing jams ....................80 Identifying jams .............................. 80 Access doors and trays ..........................
  • Page 5 Contents Notices ..........................114 Trademarks ..............................115 Licensing notice ............................115 Conventions ..............................116 Static sensitivity notice ..........................116 Electronic emission notices ......................... 116 Noise emission levels ..........................118 ENERGY STAR ............................119 Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive ............. 120 Laser advisory label .............................
  • Page 6 250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...

  • Page 7: Configured Models

    2000-sheet drawer, a duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input option. If you purchased a multifunction printer (MFP) that scans, copies, and faxes, you may need additional furniture. See www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters for more information.

  • Page 8: Paper Menu

    Learning about the printer A number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change printer settings. The diagram shows the menu index on the operator panel and the menus and items available under each menu. For more information about menus and menu items, see the Menus and Messages book on the publications CD.

  • Page 9: Understanding The Printer Operator Panel

    Learning about the printer Understanding the printer operator panel The operator panel on the printer is a 4-line back-lit gray scale display that can show both graphics and text. The Back, Menu, and Stop buttons are located to the left of the display, the navigation buttons are located below the display, and the numeric pad is located to the right of the display.
  • Page 10 Learning about the printer Button Function The Up or Down buttons are used to move up and down lists. Navigation buttons When navigating through a list using the Up or Down button, the cursor moves one line at a time. Pressing the Down button at the bottom of the screen changes the screen to the next whole page.
  • Page 11 250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...

  • Page 12: Serial Printing

    Installing drivers for local printing Click Install Printer and Software. Note: Some Windows operating systems require administrative access to install printer drivers on the computer. Click Agree to accept the license agreement. Select Suggested, and click Next. The Suggested option is the default installation for local and network-attached setup. To install utilities, change settings, or customize device drivers, select Custom, and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 13 Installing drivers for local printing Before you can print, you must establish communication between the printer and computer. To do this: Set serial parameters in the printer. Install a printer driver on the attached computer. Match the serial settings in the COM port. Setting parameters in the printer Press on the operator panel.

  • Page 14: Installing A Printer Driver

    Installing drivers for local printing Installing a printer driver A printer driver must be installed on the computer that is connected to the printer. Note: Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition) users should follow the installation directions in Using Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition).
  • Page 15 Click Close when installation is complete. Open Finder, click Applications, and click Utilities. Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. Note: A printer PPD is also available in a downloadable software package on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 16 Local printing is supported on many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Sun Solaris and Red Hat. The Sun Solaris and Linux packages are available on the drivers CD and on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The UNIX/Linux User’s Guide in each package gives detailed instructions for installing and using Lexmark printers in UNIX and Linux environments.
  • Page 17 250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...

  • Page 18: Verifying The Ip Settings

    • Windows system printer driver • Lexmark custom printer driver Updated system and custom drivers are available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Custom drivers are available on the drivers CD. Supported network printer ports • Microsoft Standard TCP/IP port—Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 •...
  • Page 19 If the printer port is not listed: Click Add Port. Select Lexmark Enhanced TCP/IP Port, and enter the information to create the port. Enter a port name. This can be any name to associate with the printer, such as Monochrome1-lab4. After the port is created, this name appears in the list of available ports.

  • Page 20: Windows Server 2003

    Installing drivers for network printing Shared printing using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 Note: Install the printer software before connecting the USB, parallel, or serial cable. After connecting the printer to a Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Server Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 computer (which will act as a server), Printer...
  • Page 21 Installing drivers for network printing Install the printer driver (or subset) on network clients Using the point and print method Note: This method is usually the best use of system resources. The server handles driver modifications and the print job processing. This lets network clients return to applications much faster. With this method, a subset of driver information is copied from the server to the client computer.

  • Page 22: Mac Os X

    Installing drivers for network printing Configuring Drag‘N’Print Note: Drag’N’Print™ support is not available for all printers. For detailed configuration instructions, launch the drivers CD, click View Documentation, and click Software and utilities. Macintosh Note: A PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to UNIX or Macintosh computers.

  • Page 23: Using Ip Printing

    Choose IP Printing from the pop-up menu. Enter the IP address or the printer DNS name in the Printer Address box. Choose Lexmark from the “Printer Model” pop-up menu. Select the new printer from the list, and click Add. Verify printer installation: Open Finder, click Applications, and click Text Edit.
  • Page 24 Step 1: Install a custom PPD file. UNIX/Linux The printer supports many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Sun Solaris and Red Hat. Visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for a complete list of supported UNIX and Linux platforms.
  • Page 25 250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...

  • Page 26: Installing And Removing Options

    Installing and removing options Installing a 250-sheet or 500-sheet drawer Optional drawers attach under the printer and optional duplex unit. The printer automatically recognizes any drawer that is installed. A drawer consists of a tray and a support unit. The 250-sheet drawer and the 500-sheet drawer are installed the same way. Remove the tray from the support unit.

  • Page 27: Installing A Duplex Unit

    Installing and removing options Installing a duplex unit The duplex unit attaches under the printer, below the standard tray and above any drawers. Note: Two optional duplex units are available. The 250-sheet duplex unit only works with printers that have a 250-sheet standard tray, and the 500-sheet duplex unit only works with printers that have a 500- sheet standard tray.

  • Page 28: Installing Memory Or Option Cards

    Installing and removing options Installing memory or option cards CAUTION: If you are installing memory or option cards sometime after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. You can customize the printer memory capacity and connectivity by adding optional cards. The instructions in this section help you install any of the following options: •...
  • Page 29 Installing and removing options Press both side door latches, and open the side door. Loosen, but do not remove, the six screws on the shield. Slide the shield to the right, and then remove it. Accessing the printer system board Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 30: Installing Or Removing A Memory Card

    Memory card connector Installing or removing a memory card Installation Note: Printer memory cards designed for other Lexmark printers may not work with the printer. Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the printer system board.) Warning: Printer memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you touch a memory card.
  • Page 31 Installing and removing options Make sure each latch fits over the notch on the end of the card. Memory connector Memory card Removal Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the printer system board.) Warning: Printer memory memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you touch a memory card.

  • Page 32: Installing Or Removing A Flash Memory Or Firmware Card

    Installing or removing a flash memory or firmware card Installation Note: Flash memory or firmware cards designed for other Lexmark printers may not work with the printer. Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the printer system board.) Note: If an option card has been installed, you may need to remove the option card before installing the flash memory or firmware card.
  • Page 33 Installing and removing options Removal Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the printer system board.) Note: If an option card has been installed, you may need to remove the option card before removing the flash memory or firmware card. Squeeze the flash memory or firmware card locking clips.

  • Page 34: Installing An Option Card

    Installing and removing options Installing an option card The printer has two connectors that support the following option cards: • Hard disk with adapter card • MarkNet N8000 series internal print server • RS-232 Serial Interface Card • Parallel 1284-B Interface Card •...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Shield

    Installing and removing options Replacing the shield After you have installed options on the printer system board, follow these steps to reattach the shield and close the doors. Align the keyholes on the shield with the screws on the frame. Slide the shield down onto the screws.
  • Page 36 250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...
  • Page 37 Printing To print from a USB flash memory device: Make sure the printer is on and Ready or Busy appears. Insert a USB flash memory device into the USB Direct interface. Note: • If you insert the memory device when the printer requires attention such as when a paper jam has occurred, the printer ignores the memory device.

  • Page 38: Canceling A Print Job

    Printing Canceling a print job There are several methods for canceling a print job. • Canceling a job from the printer operator panel • Canceling a job from a computer running Windows – Canceling a job from the taskbar – Canceling a job from the desktop •...

  • Page 39: Canceling A Job From A Macintosh Computer

    Printing Press the Delete key on the keyboard. Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer Canceling a print job from a computer running Mac OS 9 When you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected printer appears on the desktop. Double-click the printer icon on your desktop.

  • Page 40: Printing A Font Sample List

    Printing Printing a font sample list To print samples of the fonts currently available for the printer: Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears. Press on the operator panel. Press until the appears next to Reports, and then press Press until the appears next to Print Fonts, and then press...
  • Page 41 Printing Enter a User Name and PIN. Send your job to the printer. Go to the printer when you are ready to retrieve your confidential print job, and follow the At the printer steps. Macintosh From a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Print.

  • Page 42: Printing And Deleting Held Jobs

    Printing Printing and deleting held jobs Held jobs (Verify Print, Reserve Print, or Repeat Print) are printed or deleted from the printer operator panel and do not require a PIN number. Verify Print If you send a Verify Print job, the printer prints one copy and holds the remaining copies you requested in printer memory. Use Verify Print to examine the first copy to see if it is satisfactory before printing the remaining copies.

  • Page 43: Printing On Specialty Media

    Printing Press until the appears next to the type of action you want to perform, and then press Print All Delete All Print A Job Delete A Job Print Copies If you selected Print A Job, Delete A Job, or Print Copies, press until the appears next to the job you want, and then press...

  • Page 44: Loading Standard Trays And Optional Trays

    Printing Select File Print. On the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, select Imaging. Select the specialty media on the Paper Type pop-up menu. On the Imaging pop-up menu, select Paper Feed. Select the tray containing the specialty media from the All pages from or First page from / Remaining from pop-up menus.
  • Page 45 Printing Squeeze the rear guide tab, and slide the guide to the correct position for the size media you are loading. Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
  • Page 46 Printing Place the print media in the tray: Note: Paper must be loaded differently in the trays, depending on the options you have installed. • Print side face-down for simplex (single-sided) printing • Print side face-up for duplex printing Note: Do not fill paper above the load line. Overfilling the tray may cause jams. With an optional finisher Without an optional finisher Simplex...

  • Page 47: Setting The Paper Type And Paper Size

    Printing Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly rests against the edge of the media. Insert the tray into the printer. Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size After setting the Paper Type and Paper Size to the correct values for the type and size used in the trays, then any trays containing the same size and type are automatically linked by the printer.

  • Page 48: Loading The Multipurpose Feeder

    Printing Loading the multipurpose feeder The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of print media, such as transparencies, postcards, note cards, and envelopes. It can be used for single-page or manual printing or as an additional tray. Note: If you install an optional envelope feeder, you can still use the multipurpose feeder. The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately: •...
  • Page 49 Printing To load print media: Note: Do not add or remove print media when the printer is printing from the multipurpose feeder or when the operator panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam. Push the release latch, and lower the multipurpose feeder. Pull the tray extension out.
  • Page 50 Printing Load the media in the tray. Use the stack height label as a guide for stack height when loading print media. Loading paper, transparencies, or envelopes Note: Letterhead or other preprinted paper must be loaded differently depending on the options you have installed.
  • Page 51 Printing Loading letterhead or preprinted paper • Follow the illustrations for loading the paper according to your options. • Do not fill paper above the load line. Overfilling the tray may cause jams. With a finisher attached Without a finisher attached Simplex (single sided) Simplex (single sided) Duplex...
  • Page 52 Printing Slide the side guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly rests against the edge of the media. Set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the multipurpose feeder (MP Feeder Size and MP Feeder Type) to the correct value for the print media you loaded.

  • Page 53: Loading The 2000-Sheet Drawer

    Printing Loading the 2000-sheet drawer The optional 2000-sheet drawer can be used for plain paper, letterhead or other preprinted paper, labels, or transparencies. For trouble-free printing, make sure you: • Do not load print media above the load line. • Do not fold or crease the paper.
  • Page 54 Printing Slightly bend the stack of print media as shown, and place it on the elevator tray with the preferred print side facing down. Align the stack of print media to the back of the drawer. Note: For duplex printing, letterhead or other preprinted paper must be loaded differently. Carefully align each stack as you load it to ensure a smooth edge where the stacks meet.

  • Page 55: Loading The Envelope Feeder

    Printing Loading the envelope feeder The optional envelope feeder can accept a variety of envelope sizes. However, the envelope feeder must be adjusted correctly to ensure trouble-free printing. To load the envelope feeder: Adjust the envelope support for the length of envelope you are loading. •...
  • Page 56 Printing Load the stack of envelopes flap side down with the stamp area and the flap on the left. The end of the envelopes with the stamp area enters the envelope feeder first. Let the envelopes at the bottom of the stack slide into the envelope feeder slightly more than the ones at the top of the stack.

  • Page 57: Linking Trays

    Printing Set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the envelope feeder (envelope Feeder Size and envelope Feeder Type) to the correct value for the print media you loaded. Press on the operator panel. Press until the appears next to Paper Menu, and then press Press until the appears next to Paper Size/Type, and then press...

  • Page 58: Identifying And Linking Output Bins

    • 150 transparencies on top of the this column • 100 labels printer • 25 envelopes (75 g/m Standard 500 sheets T642 (75 g/m ) of plain paper T644 300 transparencies 200 labels • 50 envelopes (75 g/m Finisher Sheets of 75 g/m...

  • Page 59: Linking Output Bins

    Illustration of output bin Output • 650 sheets T640 1 5-bin expander (75 g/m ) of plain T642 mailbox, 1 paper T644 high-capacity output stacker, • 50 envelopes or 1 finisher* (75 g/m 5-bin 120 sheets...

  • Page 60: Chapter 6: Understanding Paper And Specialty Media Guidelines

    For more details about the types of paper and specialty media the printer supports, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. We recommend that you try a limited sample of any paper or specialty media you are considering using with the printer before purchasing large quantities.
  • Page 61 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Print media sizes Legend  — indicates support Print media size Dimensions 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.) 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.) JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.1 in.) Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm...
  • Page 62 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Print media sizes (continued) Legend  — indicates support Print media size Dimensions 9 Envelope 98.4 x 225.4 mm (3.875 x 8.87 in.) 10 Envelope 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.) DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.) B5 Envelope...
  • Page 63 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Print media types Finisher Print media Paper Card stock Transparencies Vinyl labels Paper labels Polyester label Dual-web and integrated labels* Printing label applications on the printer requires a special label fuser cleaner. The label fuser cleaner is included with a special label cartridge for label applications.
  • Page 64 Printing label applications on the printer requires a special label fuser cleaner. See Ordering supplies for more information on obtaining a fuser cleaner. Information on whether your vinyl label converter has passed Lexmark criteria is available at the Lexmark Web site (www.lexmark.com); search for “converter list.” You can also check the Lexmark Automated Fax system (LEXFAX Supported print media Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 65 Printing label applications on the printer requires a special label fuser cleaner. See Ordering supplies for more information on obtaining a fuser cleaner. Information on whether your vinyl label converter has passed Lexmark criteria is available at the Lexmark Web site (www.lexmark.com); search for “converter list.” You can also check the Lexmark Automated Fax system (LEXFAX Media weights supported in optional output bins Print media weight—optional output bins...
  • Page 66 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Media weights supported in optional output bins (continued) Print media weight—optional output bins High-capacity Print media Type 5-bin mailbox Output expander output stacker Finisher Labels— Paper 180 g/m 180 g/m See separate maximum recommended (48 lb bond) (48 lb bond) Finisher media...
  • Page 67 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Media sizes supported in the finisher (continued) Finisher output support Size Dimensions Standard Offset Stapled 7 ¾ Envelope 98.4 x 190.5 mm (3.875 x 7.5 in.) 9 Envelope 98.4 x 225.4 mm (3.875 x 8.9 in.) 10 Envelope 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)
  • Page 68 Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Media weights supported in the finisher (continued) Finisher media weight Print media Type Standard Offset Stapled Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m 138 to 146 g/m Not recommended (37 to 39 lb bond) 37 to 39 lb bond) Integrated forms Pressure sensitive...

  • Page 69: Selecting Print Media

    The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. We recommend that you follow these guidelines when evaluating new paper stock. For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide located on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 230°C (446°F). For Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) applications and for non-MICR applications, use only paper able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions.

  • Page 70: Selecting Transparencies

    Transparencies You can feed transparencies from the standard tray (250-sheet tray for the T640 or 500-sheet tray for the T642 and T644), optional 250- or 500-sheet trays, or the multipurpose feeder. Try a sample of any transparencies you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities.
  • Page 71 For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Labels are one of the most difficult print media for laser printers. All printer models require a special fuser cleaner for label applications to optimize feed reliability.

  • Page 72: Card Stock

    Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive. Card stock Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can significantly affect print quality. See Supported print media for information on the preferred weight and for the grain direction of print media.

  • Page 73: Avoiding Jams

    Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines Avoiding jams Use appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) to help ensure trouble-free printing. See Supported print media for more information. Note: Try a limited sample of any print media you are considering using with the printer before purchasing large quantities.

  • Page 74: Chapter 7: Maintaining The Printer

    250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...

  • Page 75: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining the printer Determining the status of supplies The printer operator panel alerts you once a supply item or maintenance is required. You can also view the status of supplies in the printer on the operator panel unless the printer is printing or in a busy state. The header or gray area at the top of the display will indicate the printer is Ready and lets you know if any trays are low.

  • Page 76: Ordering Supplies

    To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com, or contact the place where you bought the printer.

  • Page 77: Ordering A Maintenance Kit

    Designed for use only in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Designed for use only in Asia Pacific Region, Australia, and New Zealand. You can use the packing material from the new cartridge to ship the old cartridge back to Lexmark for recycling. See Recycling Lexmark products for more information.

  • Page 78: Ordering Charge Rolls

    Order Lexmark part number 40X0130. Ordering pick rollers Order Lexmark part number 40X0070.Order new pick rolls when the paper fails to properly feed from the tray. When ordering pick rollers, you need one set per input tray excluding the multipurpose feeder.

  • Page 79: Moving The Printer

    Maintaining the printer Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Moving the printer Follow these guidelines to move the printer within the office or to prepare the printer for shipment. CAUTION: Follow these guidelines to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the printer. •...

  • Page 80: Identifying Jams

    250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...

  • Page 81: Clearing Jams

    Clearing jams Access doors and trays The following illustration shows the path that print media travels through the printer. The path varies depending on the input source (trays, multipurpose feeder, envelope feeder) and output bins (finisher, stacker, expander, mailbox) you are using. The numbers in following illustration indicate the numbers that can appear on the operator panel and designate the general area of a paper jam.

  • Page 82: Understanding Jam Messages

    Clearing jams Understanding jam messages The following table lists the jam messages that can occur and the action necessary to clear the message. The jam message indicates the area where the jam occurred. However, it is best to clear the entire paper path to ensure you have cleared all possible jams.
  • Page 83 Clearing jams 250 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder Remove the paper from the multipurpose feeder. Flex, fan, and restack the media, and place it into the multipurpose feeder. Load the print media. Slide the side guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly rests against the edge of the media. Press 260 Paper Jam Check Env Feeder The envelope feeder feeds envelopes from the bottom of the stack;...
  • Page 84 Clearing jams Flex and stack the envelopes. Load the envelope feeder. Adjust the guide. Lower the envelope weight. Press Clearing printer jams Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 85 Clearing jams 23x and 24x jams Paper jams in these areas can occur on the incline surface of a tray or across more than one tray. To clear these areas: Open the printer paper tray, and remove any jammed media. Open the duplex tray.
  • Page 86 Clearing jams Open any optional trays beginning at the top, and remove any jammed media. Pull the print media either up or down. If it does not pull easily one way, try the other way. If you have an optional 2000-sheet feeder, open the front door, press the elevator button to lower the tray, remove the jam, and make sure the stack of print media is neat and aligned.
  • Page 87 Clearing jams 200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge Push the release latch, and lower the multipurpose feeder. Push the release latch, and open the top front cover. CAUTION: The inside of the printer may be hot. Allow the printer to cool before touching any internal components.
  • Page 88 Clearing jams Pull the print media up and toward you. CAUTION: Do not use any pointed objects to remove the paper. This could cause personal injury or damage to the printer. Warning: If the print media does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. You need to access the print media from the printer rear door.
  • Page 89 Clearing jams 202 Paper Jam Open Rear Door If the paper is exiting the printer, pull the media straight out, and press . Otherwise, continue with step 2. Open the printer rear door. CAUTION: The inside of the printer may be hot. Allow the printer to cool before touching any internal components.
  • Page 90 Clearing jams 23x Paper Jam Open Duplex Rear Door Open the duplex rear door. Remove the jammed media. Depending on the media location, pull the media either up or down. Clearing printer jams Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 91 Clearing jams Close the duplex rear door. Make sure it snaps into place. Press 270 and 280 Paper jams Paper jams in this group have been divided into 27x and 28x groups. If you have an output expander, high-capacity output stacker, or the 5-bin mailbox, see 27x Paper Jam Check Bin x.
  • Page 92 Clearing jams Remove the jammed media. Close the output bin rear doors, and make sure all doors are secure. Press 28x Paper Jam Check Finisher To clear a jam in the finisher: Push the finisher rear door latches in toward the center. The rear door will open and drop down. Remove the jammed media.

  • Page 93: Clearing Staple Jams

    Clearing jams Lift the front edge of the finisher output bin cover until it locks into position. Remove the stack of print media. Close the finisher output bin cover. Press Clearing staple jams A 28x Stapler Jam message indicates staples are jammed in the stapler. This requires removing the staple cartridge holder from the printer.
  • Page 94 Clearing jams Press the latch to open the stapler access door. Firmly pull the colored tab to remove the staple cartridge holder from the stapler. Use the metal tab to lift the staple guard, and then pull out the sheet of staples. Discard the entire sheet.
  • Page 95 Clearing jams Push the cartridge holder firmly into the stapler until the cartridge holder clicks into place. Close the stapler access door. Close the finisher output bin cover. Clearing staple jams Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 96: Adjusting Operator Panel Brightness And Contrast

    250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...

  • Page 97: Enabling Operator Panel Menus

    Administrative support Enabling operator panel menus Turn the printer off. Press and hold while turning the printer on. Release the buttons when you see a clock. CONFIG MENU appears on the first line of the display. Press until the appears next to Panel Menus, and then press Press until the appears next to Enable, and then press...

  • Page 98: Adjusting Power Saver

    Press Submitting Selection appears. Note: You can also adjust the Power Saver setting by issuing a Printer Job Language (PJL) command. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Disabling Power Saver Disabling Power Saver is two step process. First, you must turn the variable on, then select the variable. To disable Power Saver: Turn the printer off.

  • Page 99: Encrypting The Disk

    Administrative support Encrypting the disk Warning: All resources on the hard disk will be deleted. (Resources residing in flash memory or in RAM remain unaffected.) Note: This setting is only available when a hard disk is installed. Turn the printer off. Press and hold while turning the printer on.

  • Page 100: Using The Secure Embedded Web Server

    Administrative support Under Other Settings, click Security. Click Create Password if one has not been set previously. If a password has been set before, click Change or Remove Password. Using the secure Embedded Web Server The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) allows for secure connections to the Web server within the print device. You can connect to the Embedded Web Server more securely by connecting to the SSL port instead of the default HTTP port.

  • Page 101: Using Secure Mode

    Administrative support certificate and the certificate authority certificate must be installed. Each host must have its identifier in the Subject Alternate Name of the signed certificate. Note: After a device is configured for IPSec with a host, IPSec is required for any IP communication to take place.

  • Page 102: Locking The Operator Panel Menus

    Administrative support Click 802.1x Authentication. Note: If an optional internal wireless print server is installed, click Wireless instead of 802.1x Authentication. Locking the operator panel menus Operator Panel Menu Lockout lets you create a PIN number and choose specific menus to lock. Each time a locked menu is selected, the user will be prompted to enter the correct PIN at the operator panel.

  • Page 103: Understanding Printer Messages

    250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...

  • Page 104: Printing Multi-Language Pdfs

    Verify that you have properly configured the printer for network series internal print printing. server is not set up See the drivers CD or the Lexmark Web site for information. properly or is not connected properly. You are using the wrong Make sure you are using a recommended interface cable.
  • Page 105 You are using an If you are using a parallel interface, make sure you are using an print. incompatible parallel IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable. We recommend Lexmark part cable. number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft) for the standard parallel port.

  • Page 106: Solving Option Problems

    Troubleshooting Solving option problems If an option does not operate correctly after it is installed or if it quits working: • Turn the printer off, wait for about 10 seconds, and turn the printer on. If this does not fix the problem, unplug the printer, and check the connection between the option and printer.
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting Option Action Internal print • Make sure the internal print server (also called an internal network adapter or INA) is server securely connected to the printer system board. • Make sure you are using the correct cable, that it is securely connected, and the network software is correctly set up.
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting Solving 2000-sheet drawer problems Problem Solution The elevator tray does not raise when the Check the following: loading door is closed, or the elevator tray • The printer is properly attached to the 2000-sheet drawer. does not lower when the door is opened and •...

  • Page 109: Solving Paper Feed Problems

    Use recommended paper and other specialty media. meet the printer specifications. See the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for detailed specifications. See Avoiding jams for information that can help prevent jams from occurring.

  • Page 110: Solving Print Quality Problems

    • Verify the print media is within the printer specifications. See Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines for more details. If the problem continues, contact the Lexmark Customer Support Center at 1-800-Lexmark (1-800-539-6275) or http://support.lexmark.com. Toner appears on the back of Toner is on the transfer roll.
  • Page 111 Troubleshooting Problem Action Entire page is white. • Make sure the packaging material is removed from the print cartridge. • Check the print cartridge to be sure it is installed correctly. • The toner may be low. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by gripping the handles with both hands.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Problem Action Part or all of the page is Check the print cartridge to see if it is installed correctly. printed in black. The job prints, but the top and • Make sure the Paper Size setting in the Paper menu is correct. side margins are incorrect.
  • Page 113 Troubleshooting The quality menu operator panel options can be adjusted to help improve print quality. † Menu selection Purpose Values Print Resolution To select printed output resolution 600 dpi* 1200 Image Q 1200 dpi 2400 Image Q Toner Darkness Lightens or darkens printed output and 1–10 8* is the default setting.

  • Page 114: Notices

    Notices • Trademarks • Licensing notice • Conventions • Electronic emission notices • Noise emission levels • ENERGY STAR • Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive • Laser notice • Statement of limited warranty Notices Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 115: Trademarks

    Lexmark modified version is similarly provided without warranty. See the warranty disclaimers in the referenced licenses for additional details. To obtain source code files for the Lexmark modified GNU licensed software, launch the drivers CD that shipped with the printer and click Contact Lexmark.

  • Page 116: Conventions

    The Lexmark family base printers, Types 4061-000, 4061-200, and 4061-400, and network printers, Types 4061-010, 4061- 210, and 4061-410, have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 117 A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.

  • Page 118: Noise Emission Levels

    This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom. Noise emission levels Hinweis zum GS-Zeichen Modell: T640, T642, T644 Gerätetyp: 061-000, 4061-200, 4061-400, 4061-010, 4061-210, and 4061-410 Postanschrift Lexmark Deutschland GmbH...

  • Page 119: Energy Star

    Companies participating in this program introduce products that power down when they are not being used. This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 120: Waste From Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive

    The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number. Laser advisory label A laser notice label may be affixed to this printer.
  • Page 121 Notices If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair or replacement (at Lexmark's option). If this product is a feature or option, this statement applies only when that feature or option is used with the product for which it was designed.
  • Page 122 PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, OR OTHER ECONOMIC OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages. Lexmark is not liable for any claim by you based on a third party claim.

  • Page 123: Index

    250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge Region codes are: •...
  • Page 124 Index load line 46, 51 loading print media entering at the printer 41 card stock 44 entering from the driver 40 envelopes for confidential jobs 40 envelope feeder 55 Power Saver, adjusting 98 letterhead print cartridge input tray 46, 50, 54 ordering 76 paper print media...
  • Page 125 Index printing lockout 102 Secure mode 101 setting system password 99 using Embedded Web Server 99 supporting IPSec 100 Simple Network Management Protocol 100 using secure Embedded Web Server 100 Sending a job to print 36 side guide 44, 45 Simple Network Management Protocol, security 100 standard tray 7 staple and offset unit...

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