Printing a confidential job ... 21 Entering a personal identification number (PIN) ... 22 Canceling a print job ... 22 Canceling from the printer operator panel ... 22 Canceling a job from a computer running Windows ... 23 Printing the menu settings page ... 24 Printing a directory list ...
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Ordering a fuser ... 62 Ordering a waste toner bottle ... 62 Ordering a photodeveloper cartridge ... 62 Maintaining your printer for long term storage ... 62 Storing supplies ... 63 Storing media ... 63 Storing the toner cartridges ... 64 Replacing the toner cartridges ...
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Recycling Lexmark products ... 68 Replacing the fuser ... 69 Replacing the waste toner bottle ... 72 Replacing the photodeveloper cartridge ... 73 Setting the operator panel when a supply is replaced ... 77 Changing the toner cartridge yield ... 77 Specifying the replaced supply ...
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Removing an optional firmware card or optional flash memory card ... 114 Replacing the system board ... 116 Removing options ... 117 Removing the printer from the optional 530-sheet drawer ... 117 Removing the optional duplex unit ... 121 Chapter 8: Using printer menus ...129 Understanding the printer operator panel ...
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USB Menu ... 168 Utilities Menu ... 170 Chapter 9: Understanding printer messages ...172 Index ...186 Contents...
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PostScript 3 commands used in various application programs, and that the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the commands. Details relating to compatibility are included in the Technical Reference. The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of these companies:...
BSD License and Warranty statements GNU General Public License The Lexmark modified GNU licensed software is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the licenses referenced above. These licenses do not provide you any rights to the Lexmark copyrighted software in this printer.
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark C510 base and network printer, Types 5021-000 and 5021-010, have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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.
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.
Class 1 laser statement The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 60825-1.
C510 printer This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to in this statement as “Remarketer.” Warranty Lexmark warrants that this product: •...
Lexmark is legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential damages. This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages.
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Notices Additional rights Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
Overview Basic model The following illustration shows the basic model and features of the Lexmark™ C510 printer. Operator panel Output bin Standard tray (250-sheet tray) Configured model The following illustration shows the options available for the Lexmark C510.The options are shaded.
If you are not familiar with a feature in the printer driver window, open the online Help for more information. To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers. Updated drivers, as well as a complete description of the driver packages and Lexmark driver support, are available from the...
Press to reenter the PIN, or press Press Select to print your confidential jobs. Your jobs print and are deleted from printer memory. For more information about confidential jobs, and Print and Hold jobs, see function. Canceling a print job There are several methods for canceling a print job.
Canceling a job from a computer running Windows Canceling a job from the taskbar When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the right corner of the taskbar. Double-click the printer icon. A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.
The menu settings page shows current settings (user default settings) for the menus, a list of installed options, and available printer memory. You can use this page to verify that all printer options are properly installed and the printer settings are correct.
- cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. There are two pages containing test patterns in black or shades of gray, and one page of text containing printer information like page count, installed memory, and so on.
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. We recommend that you follow these guidelines when evaluating new paper stock. For detailed information, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
Moisture content The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper properly. Leave the paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it. This limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance.
• Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer • Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser • Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±0.09 in., such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software application to successfully print on these forms.
Flex paper back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer: • Use grain long papers for best results.
Always print samples on the transparencies you are considering before buying large quantities. Lexmark recommends Lexmark Part Number 12A5940 letter size transparency and Lexmark Part Number 12A5941 for A4 size transparency. The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. (See detailed information about this setting.) Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether...
For detailed information, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide, which is available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes in the standard tray. Try a sample of any envelopes you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities.
Labels Your printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers, except for vinyl labels. These labels are supplied in letter size, A4 size, and legal size sheets. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures of 170°C (338°F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi).
See specifications for information on the preferred weight for the grain direction of media. Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity. Media types and weights When printing on card stock: •...
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For information on card stock and labels, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide. Media sizes and support Legend — supported — unsupported 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.)
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Media sizes and support(continued) Legend — supported — unsupported Media size Dimensions Universal* 250-sheet letter tray**: 104.8 x 210 mm to 215.9 x 297 mm (4.125 x 8.27 in. to 8.5 x 11.7 in.) 250-sheet legal tray**: 104.8 x 210 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm (4.125 x 8.27 in.
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— unsupported Media Type Paper Xerographic or business paper Card stock—maximum Index Bristol (grain long) Transparencies Laser printer Labels Paper Envelopes Sulfite, wood- 100% cotton content free or up to maximum weight— 100% cotton 20 lb bonds Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
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Use transparencies Lexmark Part Number 12A5940 for letter size and Lexmark Part Number 12A5941 for A4 size in tray 1. Use glossy paper Lexmark Part Number 12A5950 for letter size and Lexmark Part Number 12A5951 for A4 size. Identifying media sources and specifications...
For example, if you have the same size and type of media loaded in tray 1 and tray 2, the printer selects media from tray 1 until it becomes empty, and then the printer automatically feeds media from the next linked tray —...
Using Duplex Bind When you select duplex bind printing in the printer driver or Duplex Bind in the Finishing Menu, you must select either long edge or short edge binding, which are the values for this setting. The purpose...
Portrait Using the output bin The output bin holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb paper and is located on top of the printer. The output bin collates print jobs facedown. The output bin supports all media listed in...
Media specifications Loading the trays Your printer has three trays to select from: the standard tray (tray 1), also known as the 250-sheet tray or 250-sheet letter size tray, the optional 250-sheet legal size tray (tray 1), or an optional 530-sheet tray (tray 2) which is part of the 530-sheet drawer and fits into the support unit.
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Squeeze the length guide tabs together as shown. Slide the guide to the correct position for the size of paper you are loading. For setup, load Letter or A4 based on the standard size for your country or region. Notice the size indicators on the bottom of the tray on both sizes of the guide.
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Media specifications country or region. Notice the size indicators on the bottom left of the tray. Notice the load line label on the side of the tray which indicates the maximum stack height for your media. Width guide tabs Size indicators This second illustration shows the tabs, the size indicators, and the load line for the optional 530-sheet tray which is part of the optional 530-sheet drawer.
Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the media. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Load the paper stack with the recommended print side faceup. Load the stack toward the rear of the tray as shown.
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Squeeze the width guide tabs as shown in correct position for the size of envelope you are loading. Notice the size indicators on the bottom left of the tray. Push the envelope stack aid tabs toward each other. They snap into place. Note: These tabs keep a stack of envelopes in the proper position for feeding.
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Warning: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self- stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. The stamp is shown in the illustration only for placement. Insert the standard tray.
Using the media support in the output bin Use the media support so a stack of media does not skew in the output bin. To use the media support: Grasp the edge of the media support at the indentation in the output bin. Lift the media support.
Using the media stop Use the media stop when printing on letter, legal, or A4 size media. Grasp the handle on the extension and pull it straight out. Rotate the media stop upward. Handle Push the extension to the position for the media size you are using based on the size markings on the extension.
Use only recommended paper or specialty media (referred to as media). See guidelines for more information. Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications for more information about which media will provide optimum results for your printing environment. •...
Identifying the media path The following illustration shows the path that media travels through the printer. The path varies depending on the input source (tray 1 or tray 2) and if you use the optional duplex unit. 241 Paper Jam...
Accessing jam areas Open doors and covers, and remove trays to access jam areas. The illustration shows the location of sources and possible jam areas. Standard tray (Tray 1) 530-sheet tray (Tray 2) Use the following table to locate instructions for a particular jam; however, to resolve any message, you must clear all media from the media path.
201 Paper Jam Open Rear Door A 201 Paper Jam message indicates the media is jammed behind the rear door. Push the rear door release latch. Gently lower the rear door. Clearing jams Identifying the media path...
Pull the fuser pressure release levers to release tension on the media. Grasp each side of the jammed media. Pull it to the rear of the printer and then out. Fuser pressure release lever Note: Gently pull the media out so you do not tear it.
202 Paper Jam Open Rear Door A 202 Paper Jam message indicates the media is jammed behind the rear door above the fuser. Push the rear door release latch and gently lower the rear door. See the illustrations on page Pull the fuser pressure release levers to release tension on the media.
230 Paper Jam Duplex Door A 230 Paper Jam message indicates the media is jammed between the duplex redrive and the duplex door. Pull up on the duplex rear door latch. Gently lower the duplex rear door. Grasp the jammed media. Pull it straight up and out. Close the duplex rear door.
231 Paper Jam Duplex Door A 231 Paper Jam message indicates the media is jammed behind the duplex redrive. Pull up on the duplex rear door latch. Gently lower the duplex rear door. Pull the duplex redrive down. Clearing jams Identifying the media path...
Grasp the jammed media. Pull it straight up and out. Close the duplex redrive. Close the duplex rear door. 241 Paper Jam Check Tray 1 A 241 Paper Jam message indicates the media is jammed in tray 1. Tray 1 could be the 250-sheet letter size tray or the optional 250-sheet legal size tray.
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For media jammed behind the tray area, locate the jam on the bottom surface of the tray housing. You may have to reach far under the printer to locate the jam, as shown in the following illustration. Pull the jam straight out.
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• For media jammed behind the tray area, locate the jam on the bottom surface of the support unit. You may have to reach far under the printer to locate the jam. Pull the jam straight out. Push the tray into the support unit.
Refer printing problems and maintenance tasks to this key operator. 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 your printer.
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 your printer.
Black high yield toner Yields are based on an approximate coverage of 5%. Ordering a fuser Order Lexmark part number 20K0506 for a low-voltage (120V/50–60Hz) printer or 20K0507 for a high-voltage (220–240V/50–60Hz) printer. Ordering a waste toner bottle Order Lexmark part number 20K0505.
Storing supplies Use the following guidelines for proper storage. Storing media These help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality: • For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. •...
Storing the toner cartridges Store toner cartridges in their original packaging until you are ready to install them. Do not store toner cartridges in: • Temperatures greater than 40°C (104°F). • An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature. •...
Replacing the toner cartridges When one of the following messages appears on the operator panel, you know that the toner cartridge must be replaced soon: 88 Cyan Toner Low, 88 Magenta Toner Low, 88 Yellow Toner Low, 88 Black Toner Low. Make sure you have ordered the appropriate toner cartridge. Replace the cartridge when the 88 Cyan Toner Empty, 88 Magenta Toner Empty, 88 Yellow Toner Empty, or 88 Black Toner Empty message appears.
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Gently shake the new toner cartridge to distribute the toner. Keep the toner cartridge flat as you gently shake it and do not turn it upside down. Remove the cover and any other packing material or tape from the cartridge. Warning: Do not touch the roller surface under the toner cartridge cover.
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Grasp the handle on the new toner cartridge. Align the toner cartridge with the appropriate slot and slide the toner cartridge in. Toner cartridges must remain in this order; they are not interchangeable in the slots. Notice the labels on the right side of the toner cartridges. From top to bottom, the labels mean: Repeat step 2 on page 65 Close the front door.
When you return a used toner cartridge, you contribute to a worldwide recycling effort at no cost to you. For best results, use Lexmark supplies with the printer. Damage caused to the printer by use of third-party supplies is not covered under your Lexmark printer warranty.
When 87 Fuser Exhausted appears on the operator panel, you must replace the fuser immediately. CAUTION: The fuser and the inside of the printer near the fuser may be hot. Wait for it to cool before replacing the fuser. Turn the printer off.
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Turn the two green fuser release levers as shown. Grasp the used fuser by the handles and lift it straight up. Dispose of the used fuser. Handle Unpack the new fuser. Remove any packaging material or tape. Grasp the new fuser by the handles and align it with its opening. Gently lower it into place.
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Turn the two green levers as shown to lock the new fuser into place. Push the other two green release levers down. Close the rear door. Turn the printer on. Continue with Setting the operator panel when a supply is If you have installed the fuser improperly, 87 Fuser Missing appears on the operator panel.
Replacing the waste toner bottle When 82 Waste Bottle Nearly Full appears on the operator panel, you need to replace the waste toner bottle soon. Make sure you have ordered one. See more information. When 82 Waste Bottle Full or Missing appears on the operator panel, you must replace the waste toner bottle immediately.
Plug the hole of the used waste toner bottle with the bottle cap. Wrap the used waste toner bottle in the plastic bag and dispose of the bag properly. Grasp the handle on the new waste toner bottle and align it with its opening. Push it straight in.
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When 83 Photodev Cart Exhausted appears on the operator panel, you must replace the photodeveloper cartridge immediately. Pull up on the top door release latch. Pull the top door up, then rotate it backwards to its open position. Push the latches toward each other to release the photodeveloper cartridge. Note: Notice the arrow on each latch which points inward.
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Grasp the handle and pull the used photodeveloper cartridge straight up. Dispose of it properly. Carefully unpack the new photodeveloper cartridge. Remove any packaging material or tape. Remove the two clips on the sides of the photodeveloper cartridge. Warning: Do not touch the photoconductor film, which is the shiny green part of the photodeveloper cartridge.
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Grasp the handle of the new photodeveloper cartridge and align it with its opening. Gently lower it into place. Push the latches away from each other to lock the photodeveloper cartridge into place. Close the top door. Continue with Setting the operator panel when a supply is Replacing the photodeveloper cartridge Maintenance replaced.
Specify the item you replaced. See Specifying the replaced supply Note: If you replace the fuser or photodeveloper cartridge once the printer issues the 87 Fuser Life Warning or 83 Photodev Cart Life Warning messages, respectively, the printer issues message prompts on the operator panel for you to follow.
Fuser Press Select. Press and release Menu until you see Replaced, and then press Select. The Saved message appears. Press and release Return until the printer returns to the Ready state. Cleaning the printhead lens Clean the printhead lens when you see print quality problems as mentioned in...
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Pull on the tabs to lift the lens cover. Gently wipe the printhead lens in one direction using a clean, dry lint-free cloth. Maintenance Cleaning the printhead lens...
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7 on page 76 Close the top door. Install all of the toner cartridges. See the illustration in Close the front door. Turn the printer on. Maintenance if you need help. if you need help. step 7 on page 67 Cleaning the printhead lens if you need help.
All options are properly installed. If you have checked all of the above and still have a problem, turn the printer power off, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer power on. This often fixes the problem.
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 compatible printer driver. Verify that you have properly configured the printer for network printing. Refer to the drivers CD or to our Lexmark Web site for information. Make sure you are using a recommended interface cable.
If you are using a parallel interface, make sure you are using an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft) for the standard parallel port. If Ready Hex appears on the display, you must exit Hex Trace mode before you can print your job.
Solving print quality problems You can solve many print quality problems by replacing a supply or maintenance item that has reached the end of its intended life. Check the operator panel for a message about a printer consumable. See Determining the status of supplies consumables that need to be replaced.
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Replace the color toner cartridge causing the line. If you still have the problem, replace the fuser and the photodeveloper cartridge. Clean any spilled toner you see in the printer housing near the printhead using a soft, clean lint-free cloth. Clean the printhead lens. See printhead lens.
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Replace the fuser. Replace the needed toner cartridge. Select a different Toner Darkness setting from the printer driver before sending the job to print. Load paper from a new package. Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
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Change Paper Weight from Plain Weight to CardStock (or other appropriate weight). Replace the fuser. Select a different Toner Darkness setting from the printer driver before sending the job to print. Replace the toner cartridges. Replace the toner cartridges and the photodeveloper cartridge.
The toner cartridges are defective or empty. Solid color pages The toner cartridges are defective. Your printer requires servicing. The paper curls badly The Paper Weight setting is once it prints and exits wrong for the type of paper or to the output bin.
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Color match can also be affected by monitor variations and lighting conditions. Read the response to the question...
A typical example of this is when a user is trying to match the color of a corporate logo. While instances can occur in which the printer cannot exactly reproduce the desired color, users should be able to identify adequate color matches for the majority of cases. The can provide useful information in helping to solve this particular type of color matching problem.
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RGB or CMYK combinations specified in the application through color management. The resulting printed color may not be an exact match of the Color Samples pages. Troubleshooting Printer Color Correction setting Auto sRGB Vivid...
Optional 530-sheet drawer: Make sure the connection between the drawer and the printer is made securely. Refer to the Setup Guide for installation instructions. Optional duplex unit: Make sure the connection between the duplex unit and the printer is made securely.
Troubleshooting Solution Use recommended media. Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for detailed specifications. Clearing jams Avoiding jams hints can help prevent jams from occurring. Make sure the stack of paper you load does not exceed the maximum stack height indicated by the load line on the tray.
You need to know your printer model type and serial number. Refer to the label on the right side or the inside of the front door of the printer for this information. The serial number is also listed on the menu settings page you can print from the Utilities Menu.
Any damage to a Lexmark product caused by third party memory is not covered by the product's warranty. Lexmark may require that all third party features be removed before a product is supported or serviced.
Continue with steps Restoring factory default settings When you first enter the printer menus from the operator panel, you may notice an asterisk (*) next to a value in the menus. This asterisk indicates the factory default setting. These settings are the original printer settings.
1–240. If needed, the menu value Disabled is also available. Note: You can also adjust the Power Saver setting by issuing a Printer Job Language (PJL) command. For more information, refer to the Technical Reference available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
The typefaces you select add personality to a document. Well-chosen typefaces make a document easier to read. The printer has numerous resident fonts in PCL 6 and PostScript 3 emulations. See Resident fonts for a listing of all resident fonts.
However, the point size of a font is an excellent specification of the relative size of a font. The following examples illustrate two very different proportional fonts at 14 point: Bitmapped and scalable fonts The printer uses both bitmapped and scalable fonts. Understanding fonts...
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Administration Bitmapped fonts are stored in printer memory as predefined patterns of bits that represent a typeface at a specific size, style, and resolution. The following illustration shows an example of a character from a bitmapped font. Bitmapped fonts are available in different type styles and point sizes as downloadable fonts. Contact the place where you bought your printer for more information about downloadable fonts.
Scalable fonts (also called outline fonts) are stored as computer programs that define the outlines of the characters in the font. Each time you print characters from a scalable font, the printer creates a bitmap of the characters at the point size you choose and saves it temporarily in printer memory.
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Resident scalable fonts(continued) PCL 6 emulation Arial Arial Italic Arial Bold Arial Bold Italic ITC Avant Garde Book ITC Avant Garde Book Oblique ITC Avant Garde Demi ITC Avant Garde Demi Oblique ITC Bookman Light ITC Bookman Light Italic ITC Bookman Demi ITC Bookman Demi Italic Clarendon Condensed Bold Coronet...
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Resident scalable fonts(continued) PCL 6 emulation Helvetica Bold Helvetica Bold Italic Helvetica Narrow Helvetica Narrow Italic Helvetica Narrow Bold Helvetica Narrow Bold Italic CG Times CG Times Italic CG Times Bold CG Times Bold Italic Univers Medium Univers Medium Italic Univers Bold Univers Bold Italic Courier...
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Resident scalable fonts(continued) PCL 6 emulation Palatino Bold Palatino Bold Italic SymbolPS Symbol Times Roman Times Italic Times Bold Times Bold Italic Times New Roman Times New Roman Italic Times New Roman Bold Times New Roman Bold Italic Univers Condensed Medium Univers Condensed Medium Italic Univers Condensed Bold Univers Condensed Bold Italic...
Media specifications help optimize the readability of printer bar codes and OCR characters. For more information, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. It is also located on the drivers CD.
Using the Print and Hold function When sending a job to the printer, you can specify in the driver that you want the printer to hold the job in memory. When you are ready to print the job, you must go to the printer and use the operator panel menus to identify which held job you want to print.
Printing and deleting held jobs Once held jobs are stored in printer memory, you can use the printer operator panel to specify what you want to do with one or more of the jobs. You can select either Confidential Job or Held Jobs (Repeat Print, Reserve Print, and Verify Print jobs) from the name from a list.
Repeat Print If you send a Repeat Print job, the printer prints all requested copies of the job and stores the job in memory so you can print additional copies later. You can print additional copies as long as the job remains stored in memory.
If you send a Verify Print job, the printer prints one copy and holds the remaining copies you requested from the driver in printer memory. Use Verify Print to examine the first copy to see if it is satisfactory before printing the remaining copies.
Removing the system board Safety information on page 10 Note: You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Turn the printer off and unplug the printer power cord. Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer. Warning: Administration before completing this procedure.
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Remove the four screws at the corners of the system board. Pull on the system board firmly and slide it straight out from the back of the printer. Completely remove it from the printer. Administration Removing optional cards...
Select the optional firmware or flash memory card you want to remove. Warning: Administration Removing the system board Electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch the option card. Replacing the system board. Removing the system board.
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Holding the card by its sides, gently pull it straight out from the system board. If the card does not come out easily, turn the top edge of the card away slightly and then toward the system board several times as you pull gently and evenly on both sides. Note: Avoid touching the metal pins on the bottom of the card.
Administration Replacing the system board Note: You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Warning: System board electrical components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal before you touch any system board electronic components or connectors. Align the system board with its track and slide it in.
Plug the printer power cord in and turn the printer on. Removing options If the printer location needs to change or the printer and media handling options need to be shipped to a new location, all media handling options must be removed from the printer. For shipping, pack the printer and media handling options securely to avoid damage.
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Starting at the back of the printer with the right side cover, gently pull each of the four slots off their matching tabs as you work your way to the front of the printer. Starting at the back of the printer with the left side cover, gently pull each of the four slots of their matching tabs as you work your way to the front of the printer.
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Loosen the right thumbscrew and remove the right bracket. Loosen the left thumbscrew and remove the left bracket. Administration Bracket Removing options...
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Lift the printer off of the optional drawer and set the printer aside. CAUTION: The printer weighs 30.4 kg (67 lb); therefore, it requires at least two people to lift it safely. Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down.
Removing the optional duplex unit Turn the printer off and unplug the printer power cord. Press the release tab and pull the duplex connector from the printer duplex connection. Turn the mounting screw counterclockwise to loosen it. Administration Release tab...
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Administration Pull the bracket up from its slot. Removing options...
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duplex rear door latch. Gently lower the duplex rear door. Pull up on the Door latch Pull the duplex redrive down. Administration Removing options...
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Pull on the green thumbscrews to extend them. Turn each green thumbscrew counterclockwise to loosen it. Note: You may use a flat-bladed screwdriver if needed. Administration Removing options...
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Administration Push the green thumbscrews to collapse them. Close the duplex redrive. Removing options...
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Close the duplex rear door. Lift the duplex unit and pull it away from the printer. Set the duplex unit aside. Administration Removing options...
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Align the lower duplex cover with its opening on the printer and push it into place. Align the upper duplex cover with its opening on the printer and push it into place. Administration Removing options...
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Align the connector cover with its opening on the printer and push it into place. Plug the printer power cord in and turn the printer on. Administration Removing options...
The numbers 1 through 6 appear beside the operator panel buttons in this illustration. You use these numbers to enter your personal identification number (PIN) after you send a confidential print job from the printer driver. A confidential job is one type of job from the Print and Hold jobs. For more information, see Using the Print and Hold function.
Entering a personal identification number If your printer is configured as a network printer available to a number of users, it is possible that Menus Disabled appears on the display when you press Menu from the Ready state. Disabling the menus prevents other users from using the operator panel to inadvertently change a printer user default that has been set by the administrator.
Continue to press and release Menu until you see the menu you need. Press Select to select the menu or menu item on the second line of the display. • If the selection is a menu, the menu is opened and the first printer setting in the menu appears. •...
An asterisk (*) next to a value indicates the factory default setting. Factory defaults may differ for different countries. Factory defaults are the function settings in effect the first time you turn your printer on. These remain in effect until you change them. Factory defaults are restored if you select the Restore value for the Factory Defaults menu item in the Utilities Menu.
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Job Accounting MAC Binary PS Left Margin Black & White Lock PostScript Menu Print PS Error Font Priority Image Smoothing PDF Menu Using printer menus Paper Menu Paper Source Paper Size Paper Type Custom Types Universal Setup Substitute Size Paper Weight...
Correction devices or standard color systems. Due to the differences between additive and subtractive colors, certain colors that appear on your monitor are impossible to duplicate on your printer. Using printer menus Values Cyan Magenta Yellow...
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RGB or CMYK combinations to use in their software applications to create the desired printed color output. Color Saver To conserve toner. If selected, this setting overrides Toner Darkness settings. Using printer menus Values sRGB Display sRGB Vivid Vivid Off–RGB...
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RGB combinations can be customized based on object type (text, graphics, or image). To determine whether images are Print Mode printed in a monochrome grayscale or in color. Using printer menus Values RGB Image RGB Text RGB Graphics CMYK Image CMYK Text...
To gain access to the Config Menu, you must press and hold the Select and Return buttons as you turn the printer on. The Configuration Menu contains a set of menus, settings, and operations which are infrequently required, but beneficial to you.
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Download Emuls at least one Downloaded Emulator is installed. Lets you to restore the network Factory settings or the base printer settings Defaults to their factory default values. The Restoring Factory Defaults message is displayed once one of the values is selected.
Exit Config the printer. Menu Finishing Menu Use the Finishing Menu to define how the printer delivers the printed output. Note: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings. Menu Item Purpose Blank Pages To specify whether to include application-generated blank pages as part of your printed output.
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To set the number of copies you Copies want for the printer default value. (Set the number of copies required for a specific job from the printer driver. Values selected from the printer driver always override values selected from the operator panel.)
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Prints 12 page images per side. 16 Up Prints 16 page images per side. Auto* Lets the printer choose between portrait and landscape orientation. Long Edge Sets the long edge of the paper as the top of the page (landscape).
Provides information about how to get the best color performance. Color Quality Provides details about supported media. Media Guide Provides instructions about how to connect the printer to a computer or network. Connection Guide Provides helpful information about how to pack the printer before moving it. Moving Guide Provides guidelines for solving repetitive print defects.
Job Menu The Job Menu is only available when the printer is busy processing or printing a job, when a printer message is displayed, or when the printer is in Hex Trace mode. Press Menu to open the Job Menu.
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Menu Item Purpose To print confidential jobs stored in printer memory. Confidential Note: When the confidential job prints, it is automatically deleted from printer memory. 1 Use the operator panel buttons to enter the Personal Identification PIN) associated with Number ( your confidential job.
Note: Print Buffer is only available when you enter the Job Menu while Waiting is displayed. The Waiting state occurs if an incomplete job is sent to the printer or an ASCII job, such as a print screen command, is printing.
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The maximum size depends size allowed on the amount of memory in your printer, the size of the other link buffers, and whether Resource Save is set to On or Off. To maximize the range for the Network Buffer size, disable or reduce the size of the parallel, serial, and USB buffers.
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Menu Item Purpose To configure the printer so it automatically switches to SmartSwitch PostScript emulation when a print job received through the network port requires it, regardless of the default printer language. To configure an internal print Std Net server.
Parallel Menu Use the Parallel Menu to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a parallel port (either Std Parallel or Parallel Opt <x>). Note: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings. Menu Item...
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The maximum size depends size allowed on the amount of memory in your printer, the size of the other link buffers, and whether Resource Save is set to On or Off. To maximize the range for the Parallel Buffer size, disable or reduce the size of the serial and USB buffers.
To specify the parallel interface Protocol protocol. PCL Emul Menu Use the PCL Emul Menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PCL emulation printer language. Note: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings. Menu Item...
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To change the point size for Point Size scalable typographic fonts. Using printer menus Values Resident* Displays all fonts resident in printer RAM when the printer ships from the factory. Download Displays all fonts downloaded to printer RAM. Flash Displays all fonts stored in flash memory.
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Purpose To choose a symbol set for a Symbol Set specified font name. To configure your printer to work with printer drivers or applications that use different Tray source assignments for the paper trays. Renumber Note: Refer to the Technical Reference for more information about assigning source numbers.
Custom Types value list. Notifies the printer that the specified media type is loaded properly for duplex printing (two- sided). If the printer receives a single-sided job using that media type, the printer inserts blank pages as necessary to print the job properly on preprinted forms.
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Paper Menu Select Universal when you load media that does not match any of the other available sizes. The printer automatically formats the page for the maximum possible size. You can then set the actual page size from your application software.
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• Select sources through your software application by selecting type and size. • Automatically link sources. Any sources containing the same type and size of media are automatically linked by the printer, if you have set the Paper Size and the Paper Type to the correct values.
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Note: If a user-defined name is available, it is displayed instead of Custom <x> Weight. The name is truncated to 14 characters. 2 Select a value. To have the printer substitute the Substitute specified paper size if the Size requested size is not loaded.
2 Select the values. PostScript Menu Use the PostScript Menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript emulation printer language. Note: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings.
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Menu Item Purpose Use the PDF Menu within the PostScript Menu to change printer settings that only affect PDF Menu jobs using Portable Document Format (PDF) files. To print a page defining the Print PS PostScript emulation error when Error an error occurs.
Serial Menu Use the Serial Menu to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a serial port (either Standard Serial or Serial Opt <x>). Note: Values marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings. Menu Item...
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Note: Changing this menu item automatically resets the printer. To select the parity for serial input Parity and output data frames. To configure the printer so it automatically switches to PCL SmartSwitch emulation when a print job received through the serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer language.
Protocol the serial interface. Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to configure a variety of printer features. Note: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings. Menu Item Purpose To establish whether the printer...
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Auto seconds) the printer waits after Continue displaying an operator intervention error message before it resumes printing. To set the printer to print only in Black & black and white. White Lock To determine the language of the Display text on the operator panel display.
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Printer reprints a jammed page unless the memory required to hold the page is needed for other printer tasks. Off* Printer does not store job statistics on disk. Printer stores job statistics for the most recent print jobs. Tray 2...
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Power Saver setting. When the printer is in Power Saver mode, it is still ready to receive print jobs. Select 1 to put the printer in Power Saver mode one minute after it finishes a print job. This uses much less energy, but requires more warm-up time for the printer.
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Resource with downloaded resources, such Save as fonts and macros stored in RAM, if the printer receives a job that requires more memory than is available. Toner Alarm To specify how the printer responds when it is low on toner.
This menu item has no effect on PCL emulation print jobs. Supplies Menu The Supplies Menu provides information about printer supplies that require attention. It is only available when a supply is low or needs replacement. Menu Item Purpose To view the status of the color <color>...
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Near Full The toner waste bottle is nearly full. Full or The toner waste bottle is full or is Missing missing from the printer. The toner waste bottle is not full or missing. Photodev Cart Missing The photodeveloper cartridge is missing from the printer.
1 Select the supply. 2 Select the value. USB Menu Use the USB Menu to change printer settings affecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (USB Option <x>). Note: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings.
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Network Printing Alliance (NPA) Protocol. Note: Changing this menu item automatically resets the printer. To configure the printer so it automatically switches to SmartSwitch PCL emulation when a print job received through the USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer language.
Utilities Menu Use the Utilities Menu to print a variety of listings relating to available printer resources, printer settings, and print jobs. Other menu items let you set up printer hardware and troubleshoot printer problems. Menu Item Purpose Coverage estimator provides an...
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Control codes are not executed. To exit Hex Trace, turn the printer off or reset the printer from the Job Menu. To print a listing of all job statistics Job Acct...
The printer operator panel displays messages describing the current state of the printer and indicates possible printer problems you must resolve. This topic provides a list of all printer messages, explains what they mean, and tells you how to clear the messages.
What you can do Close the duplex rear door to clear the message. Close the printer front door to clear the message. Close the printer rear door to clear the message. Close the printer top door to clear the message.
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The printer is warming the fuser Engine Warming assembly to prepare for printing. The printer is waiting for you to Enter PIN: enter your four-digit personal =___ identification number (PIN). The printer is flushing corrupted...
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Understanding printer messages Message What this message means The printer memory is too full to Held Jobs May Be Lost continue processing print jobs. The printer memory cannot restore Held Jobs May Not Be Print and Hold jobs from the printer Restored hard disk.
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No Jobs Found. number (PIN) you entered is not Retry? associated with any confidential print job. The printer is not ready to receive or Not Ready process data. Someone pressed Stop to take the printer offline. A parallel interface is the active Parallel communication link.
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Printing Job all job accounting statistics stored Accounting Stat on the hard disk. Printing Menu Settings The printer is processing or printing the menu settings page. The printer is processing or printing Printing Quality Test the Print Quality Test Pages.
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Send a job to print. • Send a job to print. All data sent to the • Turn the printer off and then on to exit Remove the stack of media from the bin to clear the message. Press Menu to open the Job Menu and cancel the current job.
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30 seconds, and then disables the download emulator on the firmware card. Download the correct download emulator version from the Lexmark Web site. Clear the media path of all jams. See also: Insert the toner cartridge completely into the printer.
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Resource Save. Deficient Memory This message usually indicates too much memory is allocated for one or more of the printer link buffers. The printer memory (or hard disk, if 37 Insufficient installed) does not have the free...
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The printer frees memory by deleting the oldest held job and continues deleting held jobs until there is enough printer memory to process the job. without deleting any held jobs. The current job may not print correctly.
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• Press Menu to open the Job Menu • To avoid this error in the future: See also: • Turn the printer off, and then press • Remove the firmware card. See also: Setup Guide Press Go to clear the message and continue printing.
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Slot <x> unsupported flash DIMM is installed 55 Unsupported Flash in a memory slot. in Slot <x> Data has been sent to the printer 56 Serial Port <x> through a serial port, but the serial Disabled port is disabled.
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The photodeveloper cartridge is 83 Photodev Cart completely used. Exhausted What you can do Turn off and unplug the printer. Remove the excess flash memory. Plug in the printer and turn it on. See also: • Press Go to clear the message and •...
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88 <color> See also: appears and then, cartridges Turn the printer off and check all cable connections. Turn the printer back on. If the service message recurs, call for service and report the message number and description of the problem.
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Queuing and Deleting Jobs 177 Queuing Jobs 178 Ready 178 Ready Hex 178 Remove Paper Standard Bin 178 Res Reduced 178 Resetting the Printer 178 Restore Held Jobs. Go/Stop? 178 Restoring Factory Defaults 178 Restoring Held Job xxx/yyy 179 Serial <x> 179 Supplies 179...
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(PIN) 111 Photodev Cart (Supplies Menu) 166 photodeveloper cartridge replacing 73 PIN 111 entering at the printer 22 entering from the driver 21 for confidential jobs 21 Pitch (PCL Emul Menu) 98, 151 Point Size (PCL Emul Menu) 98, 151...
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Print Defects (Help Menu) 142 Print Directory (Utilities Menu) 171 Print Fonts (Utilities Menu) 171 print job canceling 143 from printer operator panel 22 from Windows desktop 23 from Windows Macintosh computer 23 from Windows taskbar 23 sending to print 20...
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INA card 92 memory card 92 operating incorrectly 92 stops working 92 other access to updated printer driver 94 access to updated utilities 94 attaching a serial cable 94 cannot find printer escape codes 94 print quality 84 blank pages 88...
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Display Language 162 Download Target 162 Jam Recovery 163 Job Accounting 163 Page Protect 163 Power Saver 164 Print Timeout 165 Printer Language 165 Resource Save 165 Toner Alarm 165 using Alarm Control 97 Toner Alarm 97 Wait Timeout 166...
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INA card 92 memory card 92 operating incorrectly 92 stops working 92 other problems access to updated printer driver 94 access to updated utilities 94 attaching a serial cable 94 cannot find printer escape codes 94 print quality problems 84...
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85 toner rubs off paper easily 87 toner speaks 86 uneven print density 87 white or colored lines 85 printer settings 129 printing problems 82 held jobs do not print 83 incorrect characters print 83 job didn’t print 82...
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