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Lexmark 26H0122 - T 430d B/W Laser Printer User Manual

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T430
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March 2004

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  • Page 1: March 2004

    T430 User’s Guide www.lexmark.com March 2004 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 2004 Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    • 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview .................7 Chapter 2: Print media ..................9 Print media sources and specifications ................10 Choosing the right print media ..................13 Paper ........................13 Preprinted forms and letterhead ................14 Transparencies ......................15 Envelopes ........................ 16 Labels ........................
  • Page 4 Contents Duplexing a print job (two-sided printing) ............... 57 Duplex printing on letterhead ................... 57 Using Duplex Bind ....................58 Canceling a print job ...................... 59 From the printer operator panel ................59 From a Windows computer ..................59 From a Macintosh computer ..................59 Linking trays ........................
  • Page 5 Removing the used print cartridge ................. 123 Cleaning the printer ....................124 Installing the new print cartridge ................124 Recycling Lexmark products ..................127 Replacing the charge roll ..................... 128 Removing options ......................133 Removing the printer from an optional drawer ............133 Removing optional printer memory or firmware cards ...........
  • Page 6 Contents Using the Print and Hold function ................. 144 Selecting a user name ................... 144 Printing and deleting held jobs ................144 Accessing held jobs from the operator panel ............145 Recognizing when format errors occur ..............145 Repeat Print ......................146 Reserve Print ......................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Printer Overview

    Printer overview The following illustrations show the standard printer (1) and the printer configured with additional drawers. The printer supports up to two additional drawers in the following configurations: • One 250-sheet drawer (2) • One 500-sheet drawer (3) • Two 250-sheet drawers (4) •...

  • Page 8: Printer Overview

    Printer overview Front paper support Standard output bin Upper front door Operator panel Multipurpose feeder door Tray 1 Handhold Rear output bin Power button The printer operator panel has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), five buttons, and one indicator light that flashes when the printer is processing a job indicated by the Busy message.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Print Media

    Print media Section Page Print media sources and specifications Choosing the right print media Storing print media Preventing jams Loading trays Loading and using the multipurpose feeder Using the standard output bin Using the rear output bin Clearing jams Print media...

  • Page 10: Print Media Sources And Specifications

    Print media Print media sources and specifications For best printer performance, properly load the trays. Never mix media types within a tray. Print media source specifications Print media Source supported Sizes supported Weight Capacity Tray 1 Paper, transparencies A4, A5, JIS B5, folio, letter, 60–105 g/m •...
  • Page 11 Print media Supported print media types - indicates support - indicates no support Print media Paper Card stock Labels Transparencies Envelopes * Labels and transparencies may be sent to the standard output bin; however, they may print more successfully when sent to the rear output bin. Print media sources and specifications...
  • Page 12 Print media Supported print media sizes - indicates support - indicates no support Print media 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 10.12 in.) Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)

  • Page 13: Choosing The Right Print Media

    Print media Choosing the right print media Selecting the right paper or other media reduces printing problems. For best print quality, try a sample of the paper or other media you are considering before buying large quantities. • Capacities listed in the Print media source specifications table are for 20 lb paper, unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 14: Preprinted Forms And Letterhead

    Print media Preprinted forms and letterhead Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must be able to withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in the fuser. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements;...

  • Page 15: Transparencies

    Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures of 175°C (347°F) without melting, discoloring, or releasing hazardous emissions. We recommend Lexmark laser printer transparencies: part number 70X7240 for letter size transparencies; part number 12A5010 for A4 size transparencies. •...

  • Page 16: Envelopes

    Print media Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes in the multipurpose feeder. • Use envelopes made from 75–105 g/m (20–28 lb) bond paper. • Do not use envelopes that: – Have excessive curl – Are stuck together – Are damaged in any way –...

  • Page 17: Labels

    (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures of 205°C (401°F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi) (172 kilopascals). For detailed information on label printing, characteristics and design, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. When printing on labels: •...

  • Page 18: Card Stock

    For detailed information on card stock printing, characteristics, and design, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. • Do not use card stock that is perforated or creased. Preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause media handling or jamming problems.

  • Page 19: Preventing Jams

    The following hints can help you avoid jams: • Use only recommended print media. Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for more information about which paper provides optimum results for your printing environment.

  • Page 20: Loading Trays

    Print media Loading trays Your printer has two standard sources, the 250-sheet tray (standard tray) and the multipurpose feeder. For more information, see Loading and using the multipurpose feeder. Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the standard 250-sheet tray. Proper print media loading helps prevent jams and helps make your printing trouble-free.
  • Page 21 Print media Press down on the metal plate until it locks into place. Locate the tabs on both of the guides. Loading trays...
  • Page 22 Print media Squeeze the length guide tab and the length guide together, and then slide the guide to the back of the tray. Length guide Width guide Squeeze the width guide tab and the width guide together, and then slide the guide all the way to the right.
  • Page 23 Print media Place the stack of print media against the left side of the tray and insert it under the metal stop. Make sure the print media fits easily under the metal stop and is not bent or wrinkled. Do not raise the metal stop or force print media under it.
  • Page 24 Print media Squeeze the length guide tab and the length guide together, and then slide the guide to the edge of the print media. Note: Sliding the guides too tightly against the print media may cause misfeeds. Insert the tray. Loading trays...
  • Page 25 Print media Loading print media over 90 g/m (24 lb) When you are loading print media over 90 g/m (24 lb) (but no greater than 105 g/m [28 lb]) in the standard tray or optional 250-sheet tray, the tray’s media dial must be set to position 2. Remove the tray completely.

  • Page 26: Loading The Optional 500-Sheet Tray

    Print media Loading the optional 500-sheet tray The optional 500-sheet tray only accepts paper. It has a special cover at the back of the tray to protect legal size paper from exposure to dust. To load paper in the tray: Remove the tray completely.
  • Page 27 Print media Press down on the metal plate until it locks into place. Locate the tabs on both of the guides. Loading trays...
  • Page 28 Print media Squeeze the length guide tab and the length guide together, and then slide the guide to the back of the tray. Length guide Width guide Squeeze the width guide tab and the width guide together, and then slide the guide all the way to the right.
  • Page 29 Print media Place the stack of paper against the left side of the tray and insert it under the metal stop. Make sure the paper fits easily under the metal stop and is not bent or wrinkled. Do not raise the metal stop or force paper under it.
  • Page 30 Print media Squeeze the length guide tab and the length guide together, and then slide the guide to the edge of the paper. Note: Sliding the guides too tightly against the paper may cause misfeeds. Close the cover. Insert the tray. Loading trays...

  • Page 31: Loading And Using The Multipurpose Feeder

    Print media Loading and using the multipurpose feeder Your printer has a multipurpose feeder that holds several sizes and types of print media. It is located on the front of your printer and can be closed when you are not using it. Reserve the multipurpose feeder for printing on different sizes and types of print media, such as card stock, transparencies, postcards, note cards, and envelopes.

  • Page 32: Opening The Multipurpose Feeder

    Print media Opening the multipurpose feeder Open the multipurpose feeder door. Pull the extension out. Loading and using the multipurpose feeder...
  • Page 33 Print media Gently press down on the ridge. The extension unfolds. Ridge Guide the extension down gently so the multipurpose feeder is extended fully. Loading and using the multipurpose feeder...

  • Page 34: Loading The Multipurpose Feeder

    Print media Loading the multipurpose feeder Print media source specifications for information on sizes and types of print media you can load in the multipurpose feeder. Slide the width guide all the way to the right. Prepare print media for loading. Note: Do not load different sizes or types of print media at the same time.
  • Page 35 Print media • Hold transparencies by the edges and fan them to prevent feeding failures. Note: Avoid touching the print side of the transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them. • Fan envelopes back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the envelopes. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
  • Page 36 Print media Load the print media. • Load paper, card stock, and labels with the recommended print side face up and the top edge going in first. • Load letterhead with the logo face up and the top edge entering first. Note: If you load letterhead for duplex printing, load the sheets with the logo face down and entering the printer last.
  • Page 37 Print media • Load transparencies with the recommended print side face up and the top edge going in first. Warning: Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. • Load envelopes with the flap side down and the stamp area going in last.
  • Page 38 Print media Slide the print media in as far as it will go without damaging the print media. Slide the width guide to the left until it lightly touches the edge of the stack. Make sure the print media fits loosely and is not bent or wrinkled. Loading and using the multipurpose feeder...

  • Page 39: Using The Standard Output Bin

    Print media Using the standard output bin The standard output bin holds 250 sheets of print media. The printer automatically sends print jobs to the standard output bin. Print jobs collate face down in this bin. Standard output bin Raising the paper rest The paper rest holds printed jobs to keep them from sliding out of the bin.

  • Page 40: Using The Rear Output Bin

    Print media Using the rear output bin The printer automatically sends print jobs to the rear output bin when you open it. The rear output bin reverse collates (pages 4, 3, 2, 1) print jobs face up. The rear output bin holds 20 sheets of paper. You may want to use the rear output bin when you print on different sizes and types of print media, such as paper, transparencies, postcards, note cards, and envelopes.
  • Page 41 Print media To use the rear output bin: Grasp the tab as shown. Pull the door down. Using the rear output bin...
  • Page 42 Print media Pull the extension straight out using the tab. Close the rear output bin door when you finish using it. Note: Make sure the door closes properly on both sides to prevent jams. Using the rear output bin...

  • Page 43: Clearing Jams

    Print media Clearing jams By carefully selecting print media and loading it properly, you should be able to avoid most jams. If jams occur frequently, see Preventing jams. Note: To clear the Paper Jam error message, you must remove all jammed print media from the entire paper path and then press Go.

  • Page 44: 200 / 201 Paper Jam, Remove Cartridge

    Print media 200 / 201 Paper Jam, Remove Cartridge Since the jam may occur farther back in the printer behind the print cartridge area, you may need to reach in farther to remove the jam. Open the upper front door. Remove the print cartridge.
  • Page 45 Print media • If only a small portion of the paper is visible, gently pull the jam straight out and then up. Note: If the print media resists, stop pulling and access it from the rear output bin door. 202 Paper Jam, Open Rear Door to continue.

  • Page 46: 202 Paper Jam, Open Rear Door

    Print media 202 Paper Jam, Open Rear Door When this message is displayed, a jam can occur in one of two places: • If the print media jams before completely exiting into the standard output bin, see Exiting to the standard output bin.
  • Page 47 Print media Before reaching the standard output bin The print media jams before reaching the standard output bin. Open the rear output bin door. Gently remove the jam based on how much is visible. • If the middle of the sheet of print media is visible, but not the ends, grasp the print media on both sides and gently pull it straight out.
  • Page 48 Print media • If an end of the jam is visible, pull it straight out. Close the rear output bin door by pushing it in the middle under the tab. Note: Make sure the door closes on both sides. Clearing jams...

  • Page 49: Paper Jam (Duplex Jams)

    Print media 23x Paper Jam (duplex jams) Print media can jam under the printer and above Tray 1 when the duplex function is in use. The printer can typically determine the location of a duplex jam, but occasionally it cannot. When a duplex jam occurs, one of three jam messages appears on the display, depending on if the location of the jam is known or not.
  • Page 50 Print media 23x Paper Jam, Remove Tray1, Pull Down Lever At Printer Rear Open the rear door and clear any jams. If you are unable to clear the jam from here, continue with step Pull Tray 1 completely out. Look under the back of the printer on the right side to locate a green lever. Push down on the lever.
  • Page 51 Print media 23x Paper Jam, Check Duplex This message appears only when the printer is uncertain about the location of the duplex jam. To clear this type of jam: Pull Tray 1 completely out. Look under the printer on the left side to locate a green lever. Push down on the green lever.
  • Page 52 Print media Push down on the lever. Rear door Lever Gently pull the jam toward you. Insert the tray. Note: Make sure the metal plate at the bottom of the tray is locked down. Clearing jams...

  • Page 53: 24X Paper Jam, Check Tray

    Print media 24x Paper Jam, Check Tray <x> Print media is jammed in the area under the print cartridge, but the jam is not visible. Pull the specified tray out. Pull the jam straight out. Insert the tray. Note: Make sure the metal plate at the bottom of the tray is locked down. Clearing jams...
  • Page 54 Print media Jams inside a tray after clearing the metal stop Sometimes print media jams as it releases from under the metal stop, but it has not completely exited the tray. This can occur in any of the trays. You need to check each tray. Pull the tray completely out.

  • Page 55: 250 Paper Jam, Check Mp Feeder

    Print media 250 Paper Jam, Check MP Feeder Pull the jam straight out. Clearing jams...

  • Page 56: Chapter 3: Printing Tasks

    Printing tasks Section Page Sending a print job Duplexing a print job (two-sided printing) Canceling a print job Linking trays Sending a print job Printing from a Windows environment Load print media. (See Loading trays Loading and using the multipurpose feeder.) From your software application, open the file you want to print.

  • Page 57: Duplexing A Print Job (Two-Sided Printing)

    Printing tasks Duplexing a print job (two-sided printing) Duplex printing (or two-sided printing) lets you print on both sides of a sheet of paper. For paper sizes that are acceptable for duplex printing, see Duplex unit specifications. Note: Print duplex jobs only on paper weighing 16–24 lb. To duplex all jobs: Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears.

  • Page 58: Using Duplex Bind

    Printing tasks Using Duplex Bind Printing on both sides of the paper reduces printing costs. When you select duplex bind printing in the printer driver or Duplex Bind in the Finishing Menu on the operator panel, you must select either long edge or short edge binding.

  • Page 59: Canceling A Print Job

    Printing tasks Canceling a print job From the printer operator panel If the job you want to cancel is printing, and Busy appears on the display: Press Menu until you see Job Menu, and then press Select. Press Menu until you see Cancel Job, and then press Select. From a Windows computer Minimize all programs to display the desktop.

  • Page 60: Linking Trays

    Printing tasks Linking trays If you use the same size and type of print media in two or more sources (standard tray, optional tray, and the multipurpose feeder), the automatic tray linking feature is enabled. When trays are linked in this way, the printer selects print media from a second tray when the first becomes empty.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4: Understanding Fonts

    Understanding fonts Your printer has resident fonts stored permanently in its memory. Different fonts may be available in PCL and PostScript emulations. Section Page Printing a font sample list Scalable fonts PCL bitmapped fonts PCL symbol sets Printing a font sample list To print samples of all the fonts currently available for your printer: Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears.

  • Page 62: Scalable Fonts

    Understanding fonts Scalable fonts Your printer supports the following scalable fonts. Supported fonts PostScript font names PCL font names AlbertusMT Albertus Medium AlbertusMT-Italic AlbertusMT-Light Albertus Extra Bold AntiqueOlive-Roman Antique Olive AntiqueOlive-Italic Antique Olive Italic AntiqueOlive-Bold Antique Olive Bold AntiqueOlive-Compact ArialMT Arial Arial-ItalicMT Arial Italic...

  • Page 63: Understanding Fonts

    Understanding fonts Supported fonts (continued) PostScript font names PCL font names CG Omega Bold Italic Garamond-Antiqua Garamond Antiqua Garamond-Halbfett Garamond Halbfett Garamond-Kursiv Garamond Kursiv Garamond-KursivHalbfett Garamond Kursiv Halbfett GoldSansMM GoldSerifMM Helvetica-Light Helvetica Light Helvetica-LightOblique Helvetica Light Oblique Helvetica-Black Helvetica Black Helvetica-BlackOblique Helvetica Black Oblique Helvetica...
  • Page 64 Understanding fonts Supported fonts (continued) PostScript font names PCL font names LetterGothic-Bold Letter Gothic Bold LetterGothic-BoldSlanted Marigold Marigold NewCenturySchlbk-Roman Century Schoolbook Roman NewCenturySchlbk-Italic Century Schoolbook Italic NewCenturySchlbk-Bold Century Schoolbook Bold NewCenturySchlbk-BoldItalic Century Schoolbook Bold Italic Optima Optima-Bold Optima-BoldItalic Optima-Italic Palatino-Roman Palatino Roman Palatino-Italic Palatino Italic...

  • Page 65: Pcl Bitmapped Fonts

    Understanding fonts Supported fonts (continued) PostScript font names PCL font names Wingdings-Regular Wingdings ZapfChancery-MediumItalic ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic ZapfDingbats ITC Zapf Dingbats OCR-A OCR-B C39 Narrow C39 Regular C39 Wide PCL bitmapped fonts Your printer supports the following PCL bitmapped fonts: •...
  • Page 66 Windows Latin 6 (Baltic) PC-853 Latin 3 (Turkish) Roman-8 OCR-A OCR-B 109Y Bar Code 9Y Bar Code 209Y Bar Code Refer to the Technical Reference on Lexmark’s Web site for more information about font and symbol set support. PCL symbol sets...

  • Page 67: Chapter 5: Understanding The Operator Panel

    Understanding the operator panel Section Page Using the operator panel Using the operator panel to change printer settings Menus Disabled Using the printer menus You can change most printer settings from your software application or printer driver. Settings you change from the application or printer driver apply only to the job you are preparing to send to the printer.

  • Page 68: Using The Operator Panel

    Understanding the operator panel Using the operator panel The printer operator panel has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), five buttons, and one indicator light that flashes when the printer is processing a job indicated by the Busy message. Menu Select Return...
  • Page 69 Understanding the operator panel The following information describes the functions of each button. Button Function Press Go to: • Return to the Ready state if the printer is offline (the message does not appear on Ready the display). • Exit printer menus and return to the Ready state. •...

  • Page 70: Using The Operator Panel To Change Printer Settings

    Understanding the operator panel Using the operator panel to change printer settings From the operator panel, you can select menu items and associated values to print your jobs successfully. You can also use the panel to alter the setup and operating environment of the printer. Using printer menus for an explanation of all the menu items.

  • Page 71: Menus Disabled

    Understanding the operator panel When you select a new setting from the operator panel, the asterisk moves next to the selected setting to identify it as the current user default. User defaults are the settings you select for different printer functions and store in printer memory. Once stored, these settings remain active until new ones are stored or the factory defaults are restored.

  • Page 72: Using The Printer Menus

    Understanding the operator panel Using the printer menus Select a menu or menu item for more details. Paper Menu Job Menu Finishing Menu Utilities Menu Paper Source Confidential Job Duplex Print Menus Paper Size Held Jobs Duplex Bind Print Net Setup Paper Type Cancel Job Copies...

  • Page 73: Paper Menu

    Understanding the operator panel Paper Menu Use the Paper Menu to define the print media loaded in each tray and the default source and output bin. Note: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings. Menu item Purpose Values Configure...
  • Page 74 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Paper To properly handle preprinted paper loaded in a tray, whether the job is a duplexed job or a single-sided job. Loading 1 Select a paper type. Card Stock Load Note: If a user-defined name is Colored Loading available, it is displayed instead of Custom <x>...
  • Page 75 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Paper Size To identify the default paper size for each paper source. For trays with automatic size sensing, only the value detected by the hardware is displayed. 1 Select a paper source. Tray <x>...
  • Page 76 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Paper To identify the texture of the paper loaded in a specific source and to ensure that characters print clearly. Texture Use Paper Texture in connection with the Paper Type and Paper Weight menu items. You may need to change those menu items to optimize print quality for your specific paper.
  • Page 77 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Paper Type To identify the type of paper installed in each paper source. Use this menu item to: • Optimize print quality for the specified paper. • Select paper sources through your software application by selecting type and size.
  • Page 78 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Paper To identify the relative weight of the paper loaded in a specific source and ensure that the toner adheres properly to the printed page. Weight 1 Select a paper type. Plain Weight Note: If a user-defined name is CardStock Weight available, it is displayed instead of...

  • Page 79: Finishing Menu

    Understanding the operator panel 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 Values Blank Pages To specify whether to include Do Not Print* Does not print application- application-generated blank pages...
  • Page 80 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Multipage To print a border around each None* Does not print a border around page image when using Multipage each page image. Border Print. Solid Prints a solid line border around each page image. Multipage To determine the positioning of Horizontal*...

  • Page 81: Utilities Menu

    Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Separator To insert blank separator sheets None* Does not insert separator sheets. between jobs, between multiple Sheets Between Inserts a blank sheet between copies of a job, or between each Copies each copy of a job. If Collation is page of a job.
  • Page 82 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Factory To return your printer settings to Restore • All menu items are returned to the factory default values. the factory default values Defaults except: – Display Language. – All settings in the Parallel Menu, Serial Menu, Network Menu, and USB Menu.

  • Page 83: Job Menu

    Understanding the operator panel 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. Menu item Purpose Values...
  • Page 84 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Held Jobs To print Reserve Print, Repeat Print All Jobs Prints all held jobs. Print, or Verify Print jobs stored in Print A Job Prints the specified held job. Press printer memory. to scroll through the list of Menu held jobs.

  • Page 85: Quality Menu

    Understanding the operator panel Quality Menu Use the Quality Menu to change printer settings affecting the quality of printed characters and images. Note: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings. Menu item Purpose Values PictureGrade To improve the quality of Uses modified screening grayscale printing at 600 dots parameters to improve print quality...

  • Page 86: Setup Menu

    Understanding the operator panel Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to configure a variety of printer features. Menu item Purpose Values Alarm To establish whether the printer Printer does not sound an alarm. sounds an alarm when the printer Control Single* Printer sounds three quick beeps.
  • Page 87 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Download To specify the storage location for RAM* All downloaded resources are downloaded resources. automatically stored in printer Target memory (RAM). Storing downloaded resources in flash memory or on a hard disk is Flash All downloaded resources are permanent storage rather than the...
  • Page 88 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Power Saver To specify the amount of time (in Disabled This value does not appear unless minutes) the printer waits after a Energy Conserve is set to Off. job is printed before it goes into a 1...240 Specifies the amount of time after reduced power state.
  • Page 89 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Printer To establish the default printer PCL Emulation PCL emulation, compatible with language used to communicate Hewlett-Packard printers. Language data from the computer to the PS Emulation* PostScript emulation, compatible printer. with Adobe PostScript language. Note: Setting a printer language PPDS PPDS emulation.

  • Page 90: Pcl Emul Menu

    Understanding the operator panel 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 Purpose Values A4 Width...
  • Page 91 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Lines per To determine the number of lines 1...255 The printer sets the amount of that print on each page. space between each line (vertical Page line spacing) based on the Lines (country/region- per Page, Paper Size, and specific factory...
  • Page 92 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Tray To configure your printer to work with printer drivers or applications that use different source assignments for the paper trays. Renumber Note: Refer to the Technical Reference for more information about assigning source numbers.

  • Page 93: Postscript Menu

    Understanding the operator panel 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. Menu item Purpose Values Font Priority To establish the font search order.

  • Page 94: Ppds Menu

    Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Orientation To specify the default orientation of Portrait* Prints text and graphics parallel to the PDF. the short edge of the paper for the PDF. Landscape Prints text and graphics parallel to the long edge of the paper for the PDF.
  • Page 95 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Character To determine which code page to The standard code pages are use to print PPDS jobs. used. The addresses from Value 1 change to represent characters and symbols used in non-US English languages.

  • Page 96: Parallel Menu

    Understanding the operator panel 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 Purpose Values...
  • Page 97 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Parallel To configure the size of the parallel Disabled Disables job buffering. Any jobs input buffer. already buffered on the disk are Buffer printed before normal processing Note: Changing this menu item of incoming jobs resumes.

  • Page 98: Network Menu

    Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Protocol To specify the parallel interface Standard May resolve some parallel protocol. interface problems. Fastbytes* Provides compatibility with most existing parallel interface implementations (recommended setting). Network Menu Use the Network Menu to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through a network port (either Standard Network or Network Opt <x>).
  • Page 99 Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values NPA Mode To specify whether the printer Printer does not perform NPA performs the special processing processing. required for bidirectional Auto* Printer examines the data to communication, following the determine the format and then conventions defined in the processes it appropriately.

  • Page 100: Usb Menu

    Understanding the operator panel 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. Menu item Purpose Values MAC Binary To configure the printer to process Printer processes raw binary...

  • Page 101: Help Menu

    Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values To configure the printer so it Printer examines data on the USB automatically switches to interface and selects SmartSwitch PostScript emulation when a print PostScript emulation if the data job received through the USB port indicates that is the required requires it, regardless of the printer language.

  • Page 102: Chapter 6: Understanding The Printer Messages

    Understanding the printer messages 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. Ready Message What this message means...

  • Page 103: Understanding The Printer Messages

    Understanding the printer messages Message What this message means What you can do Close Door The upper front door is open or the • Close the upper front door. toner cartridge is not installed. • Install the print cartridge. Deactivating PPDS The printer is deactivating PPDS Wait for the message to clear.
  • Page 104 Understanding the printer messages Message What this message means What you can do Held Jobs may be lost The printer memory is too full to • Press Go to clear the message and continue processing print jobs. continue printing. The printer frees memory by deleting the oldest held job and continues deleting held jobs until there is enough printer memory...
  • Page 105 Understanding the printer messages Message What this message means What you can do Load Manual <x> The printer is trying to feed paper from • Load paper of the size and type the multipurpose feeder, which it requested in the second line of the detects is empty.
  • Page 106 Understanding the printer messages Message What this message means What you can do Printing Quality Test The printer is formatting and printing Wait for the message to clear. the Print Quality Test, which consists of Pages 4 pages. Page 1 contains a mixture of graphics and text, pages 2 and 3 contain only graphics, and page 4 is a blank page.
  • Page 107 This error can occur if you update printer firmware or move a firmware Download the correct download card from one printer to another. emulator version from Lexmark’s Web site. 2<xx> Paper Jam The printer detects a jam. Clear the paper path.
  • Page 108 Understanding the printer messages Message What this message means What you can do 32 Unsupported An unsupported print cartridge is Remove the print cartridge and install installed. a new one. Print Cartridge See also: Changing the print cartridge 34 Short Paper The printer has determined that the •...
  • Page 109 Understanding the printer messages Message What this message means What you can do 37 Insufficient Memory The printer memory is full and cannot • Press Go to clear the message and continue processing current print jobs. continue the current print job. The printer frees memory by deleting the oldest held job and continues deleting held jobs until there is...
  • Page 110 Understanding the printer messages Message What this message means What you can do 50 PPDS Font Error The PPDS interpreter has encountered • Press Go to clear the message and a font error or the printer has received continue printing. invalid PPDS download font data.
  • Page 111 Understanding the printer messages Message What this message means What you can do 56 Standard USB Port Data has been sent to the printer • Press Go to clear the message. The through a USB port, but the USB port printer discards any data received Disabled is disabled.

  • Page 112: Chapter 7: Software And Network Tasks

    Software and network tasks Section Page Printing the menu settings and network setup pages Printing the Print Quality Test Pages Printing PDF documents Printing a directory list Printing a confidential job Using MarkVision to manage the printer Using Hex Trace mode Software and network tasks...

  • Page 113: Printing The Menu Settings And Network Setup Pages

    The Network Menu and network settings are only shown if you are using the network printer model. Settings for menu items can be set through the operator panel. Settings for menu items can also be made using Print Job Language (PJL) commands. Refer to the Technical Reference on Lexmark’s Web site for information about PJL.

  • Page 114: Printing The Print Quality Test Pages

    The Lexmark T430 can print Portable Document Format (PDF) files without using Adobe Acrobat or a printer driver. The Lexmark Drag 'N' Print Utility (version 3.5 or later) can send a PDF file to the printer directly, simply by dragging and dropping the file onto the printer icon. To learn more about PDF printing and to download this utility, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

  • Page 115: Printing A Directory List

    This will only work with the Lexmark custom drivers that came on the drivers CD which shipped with your printer.

  • Page 116: Entering A Personal Identification Number (Pin)

    Software and network tasks Entering a personal identification number (PIN) When you select Confidential Job from the Job Menu, the following prompt appears on the display after you select your user name: Enter PIN: =____ Use the buttons on the operator panel to enter the four-digit PIN associated with your confidential job.

  • Page 117: Using Markvision To Manage The Printer

    Software and network tasks Using MarkVision to manage the printer To understand how MarkVision can help you manage the printer, refer to the drivers CD. Using Hex Trace mode When unexpected characters print or characters are missing, use Hex Trace to help you determine if the language interpreter or the cable has a problem.

  • Page 118: Chapter 8: Supplies And Maintenance Information

    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.

  • Page 119: Determining The Status Of Supplies

    Supplies and maintenance information Determining the status of supplies The printer uses the second line of the display to alert you to any supply or maintenance items that need replacing. However, the printer can only display information about one item at a time. If you want to determine the status of consumables installed in your printer, you can print the menu settings page from the Utilities Menu.

  • Page 120: Conserving Supplies

    Supplies and maintenance information Conserving supplies Conserving supplies lowers printing costs. Several settings in your application software or on the display let you conserve toner and paper: For more information, Supply Setting What the setting does see... Toner Toner Darkness in the Lets you adjust the level of toner released Toner Darkness Quality Menu...

  • Page 121: 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 your printer.

  • Page 122: Storing The Print Cartridge

    Supplies and maintenance information Storing the print cartridge Store the print cartridge in the original packaging until you are ready to install it. Do not store the print cartridge in: • Temperatures greater than 40°C (104°F). • An environment with extreme changes in humidity or temperature. •...

  • Page 123: Changing The Print Cartridge

    Supplies and maintenance information Changing the print cartridge Note: The manufacturer does not recommend that you use print cartridges from a third- party refiller. Print quality and printer reliability cannot be guaranteed if you do. For best results, use genuine supplies. Removing the used print cartridge Turn the printer off.

  • Page 124: Cleaning The Printer

    Plastic sensor Installing the new print cartridge Remove the cartridge packaging. Remove the red plastic piece and foam. Save the packaging and foam to return the used print cartridge. For more information, see Recycling Lexmark products. Red plastic piece Foam Packaging Warning: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the bottom of the print cartridge.
  • Page 125 Supplies and maintenance information Hold the print cartridge by the handle and gently shake it side-to-side to distribute the toner. Handle Changing the print cartridge...
  • Page 126 Supplies and maintenance information Hold the print cartridge by the handle and insert it into the printer: Align the tabs on each side of the cartridge with the slots on each side of the print cartridge cradle. Cradle b Slide the cartridge in until it snaps into place. Close the upper front door.

  • Page 127: Recycling Lexmark Products

    Supplies and maintenance information Recycling Lexmark products To return your Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: Visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com/recycle Follow the instructions on your screen. Recycling Lexmark products...

  • Page 128: Replacing The Charge Roll

    Supplies and maintenance information Replacing the charge roll Order a new charge roll kit when toner fog or background shading appears on printed pages. See Ordering supplies for information on ordering a charge roll. Turn the printer off and unplug the printer power cord. Open the upper front door.
  • Page 129 Supplies and maintenance information Gently rotate the charge roll between your fingers and pull it to the right to remove it from the left tab. Pull the charge roll straight out of the printer. Replacing the charge roll...
  • Page 130 Supplies and maintenance information Remove the new charge roll from its packaging. Warning: Do not remove the wrapper from the charge roll until you have installed it. Touching the cylinder part without the wrapper contaminates the charge roll and affects printing.
  • Page 131 Supplies and maintenance information Push the right side of the charge roll up into the tab with the arrow label until it snaps into place. Note: You may need to hold the upper front door still while inserting the charge roll into the right side.
  • Page 132 Supplies and maintenance information Remove the charge roll wrapper by pulling it off the roller and out of the printer. Reinstall the print cartridge and close the front door. Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Replacing the charge roll...

  • Page 133: Removing Options

    Supplies and maintenance information Removing options Removing the printer from an optional drawer You can remove the printer from a 250-sheet drawer and/or the 500-sheet drawer using the same method. Turn the printer power off. Unplug the printer power cord. Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer.

  • Page 134: Removing Optional Printer Memory Or Firmware Cards

    Supplies and maintenance information Removing optional printer memory or firmware cards These instructions can help you remove optional printer memory or firmware cards. Note: You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Accessing the system board Turn the printer off and unplug the printer power cord. Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer.
  • Page 135 Supplies and maintenance information Swing the side cover away from the printer, and then slide the cover toward the back of the printer to remove it. Loosen the five screws on the shield, but do not remove them completely. Slide the shield to the left until the screws fit into the keyholes on the cover. Remove the shield and set it aside.
  • Page 136 Supplies and maintenance information Removing an optional memory card Complete the following steps to remove an optional printer memory card. Warning: Optional memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch an optional memory card. Remove the shield.
  • Page 137 Supplies and maintenance information Removing an optional firmware card Warning: Optional firmware cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch an optional firmware card. Remove the shield. See Accessing the system board. Locate the firmware card you want to remove.
  • Page 138 Supplies and maintenance information Reinstalling the shield Align the five keyholes with five screws on the system board. Slide the shield to the right, and then tighten the screws. Removing options...
  • Page 139 Supplies and maintenance information Reattaching the side cover Align the three tabs on the back of the side cover with the slots on the printer. Align the tabs on the bottom of the side cover with the slots at bottom of the printer. Removing options...
  • Page 140 Supplies and maintenance information Press the side cover firmly into place, making sure that the two tabs are in place, and that the ridge on top of the side cover aligns with the ridge on the printer. Tabs Ridge Close the upper front door and multipurpose feeder door. Reconnect all cables on the back of the printer.

  • Page 141: Chapter 9: Administration

    Administration The following sections are for a network administrator in charge of the printer. Section Page Disabling the operator panel menus Restoring factory default settings Using the Print and Hold function Administration...

  • Page 142: Disabling The Operator Panel Menus

    Administration Disabling the operator panel menus Since many people could be using the printer, an administrator may choose to lock the menus to keep others from changing menu settings from the operator panel. To disable the operator panel menus so that changes cannot be made to the printer default settings: Turn the printer off.

  • Page 143: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Administration 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.

  • Page 144: Using The Print And Hold Function

    Administration 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.

  • Page 145: Accessing Held Jobs From The Operator Panel

    Administration Accessing held jobs from the operator panel To access held jobs from the operator panel: • If the printer is Busy, press Menu and the Job Menu appears. • If the printer is Ready, continue to step 2. Press and release Menu until you see Held Jobs or Confidential Job on the operator panel display, depending on the type of job you want to access.

  • Page 146: Repeat Print

    Administration 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.

  • Page 147: Confidential Jobs

    Administration Confidential jobs When you send a job to the printer, you can enter a personal identification number (PIN) from the driver. The PIN must be four digits using the numbers 1–6. The job is then held in printer memory until you enter the same four-digit PIN from the printer operator panel and choose to print or delete the job.

  • Page 148: Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Section Page Solving basic printer problems Solving display problems Solving printing problems Solving print quality problems Solving option problems Solving network printing problems Solving other problems Contacting service Solving basic printer problems Sometimes printer problems are very easy to solve. When you have a problem, first make sure that: •...

  • Page 149: Solving Display Problems

    • Performing Self Test appears on the operator panel. When the test is completed, Ready is displayed. If the messages do not appear, turn the printer off and contact the Lexmark Customer Support Center at 1-859-232-3000 or http://support.lexmark.com. Menu settings changed from the Settings in the software application, the printer driver, or the printer operator panel have no effect.

  • Page 150: Solving Printing Problems

    • Make sure you are using the correct cable. If you use the parallel port, we recommend an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). If you use the USB port, we recommend the cable with Lexmark part number 12A2405 (2 m).
  • Page 151 Troubleshooting Problem Solution You are connected to the USB Make sure you are using a USB-capable operating system supported by port, but the printer did not print. your printer. Print media misfeeds or multiple • Make sure the print media you are using meets the specifications for feeds occur.
  • Page 152 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The print media fails to feed from • Remove the print media and fan it. tray 1 (standard tray). • Make sure Tray 1 is selected from the printer driver or on the operator panel. • Do not overfill the tray. •...

  • Page 153: Turning On Reduced Curl Mode

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution The paper is curled once it exits • Use paper that is sealed in its original packaging. the printer. • Turn the paper over. • Rotate the paper 180 degrees. • If you are printing a multi-page job, try duplexing it. •...

  • Page 154: Solving Print Quality Problems

    Weight and Paper Texture settings. • Use recommended paper and other print media. Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for detailed specifications. • The printer detects a print cartridge error. Replace it.
  • Page 155 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Vertical or horizontal streaks • The toner may be low. Remove the print cartridge. To utilize the appear on the page. remaining toner, shake the cartridge gently, and then reinstall it. See Changing the print cartridge for an illustration of how to shake the cartridge.
  • Page 156 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Faint images or repetitive spots • Try a different type of print media. Print media designed for copiers appear on the page. provides the best quality. • Replace the used print cartridge with a new one. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions.
  • Page 157 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Pages are blank. • The print cartridge may be out of toner or defective. Replace the used cartridge with a new one. See Changing the print cartridge instructions. • You may have a software error. Try turning the printer off and back on. •...

  • Page 158: Solving Option Problems

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution Print quality is poor on the second In the Paper Menu, change the Paper Texture to Rough. side of a duplex print job. Print quality is poor when using In the Paper Menu, change the Paper Texture to Rough and the Paper 24# paper with a high cotton...

  • Page 159: Solving Network Printing Problems

    Problem Solution Job did not print or incorrect If you are using a Lexmark print server, verify that it is set up properly characters printed. and the network cable is connected. Note: Refer to the documentation that came with your print server for more information.

  • Page 160: Notices

    Jonathan Hoefler Type Foundry ITC Avant Garde Gothic International Typeface Corporation Lexmark, Lexmark with diamond design, and MarkVision are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United ITC Bookman International Typeface Corporation States and/or other countries. ITC Lubalin Graph International Typeface Corporation PictureGrade is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc.

  • Page 161: Licensing Notice

    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. additional details. • Increase the separation between the equipment and To obtain source code files for the Lexmark modified GNU licensed receiver. software, launch the drivers CD that shipped with your printer and •...

  • Page 162: Printer Energy Consumption

    Canada 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 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les participant in this program.
  • Page 163 If the Power Saver Mode is affecting the effective use of this printer, this mode can be disabled from the Setup Menu (see page 88). Total energy usage It is sometimes helpful to calculate the total printer energy usage. Since power consumption claims are provided in power units of Watts, the power consumption should be multiplied by the time the printer spends in each mode in order to calculate energy usage.

  • Page 164: Index

    Index card stock, exiting to rear output bin 40 characteristics, print media A4 Width (PCL Emul Menu) 90 letterhead 14 Advanced Status (Parallel Menu) 96 characters jagged 156 Alarm Control (Setup Menu) 86 charge roll alarms replacing 128 error messages 86 cleaning the printer 124 setting 86 clearing jams 43...
  • Page 165 Index enabling 79 defragmenting 81 Duplex (Finishing Menu) 79 formatting 82 Duplex Bind 58 printing downloaded resources 82 Duplex Bind (Finishing Menu) 79 setting as download target 87 duplex printing Font Name (PCL Emul Menu) 90 definition 57 Font Priority (PostScript Menu) 93 from multipurpose feeder 57 font samples, printing 61 from trays 57...
  • Page 166 36 language 86 page orientation 14 printing menu settings page 113 printing 14 selecting 69 Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 118 menu items 69 light print 154 numerical values 69 Lines per Page (PCL Emul Menu) 91, 95 messages 102...
  • Page 167 Index 53 Unformatted Flash 110 Waiting 107 55 Unsupported Flash in Slot X 110 Multipage Border (Finishing Menu) 80 56 Standard USB Port Disabled 111 Multipage Order (Finishing Menu) 80 58 Too Many Flash Options 111 multipage print 80 Scheduled Maintenance 111 border settings 80 88 Toner Low 111 configuring 80...
  • Page 168 Index NPA Mode (Parallel Menu) 96 paper jams NPA Mode (USB Menu) 100 clearing 43 NPA mode, setting paper path 43 network port 99 preventing 19 parallel port 96 reprinting jammed pages 87 USB port 100 paper loading numbers, operator panel 69 optional 250-sheet tray 20 numerical values, selecting 69 Paper Loading (Paper Menu) 74...
  • Page 169 Index Honor Init 96 PCL emulation, font support 61 MAC Binary PS 96 PCL SmartSwitch (Network Menu) 99 NPA Mode 96 PCL SmartSwitch (Parallel Menu) 97 Parallel Buffer 97 PCL SmartSwitch (USB Menu) 100 Parallel Mode 2 97 PCL SmartSwitch, setting PCL SmartSwitch 97 See also printer language Protocol 98...
  • Page 170 Index print job, canceling paper 12 from a Macintosh computer 59 statement 12 from a Windows computer 59 universal 12 from printer operator panel 59 sources 10 print job, sending 56 storing 18 from Macintosh 56 transparencies from Windows 56 guidelines 15 print media loading in multipurpose feeder 37...
  • Page 171 Index repetitive spots 156 from multipurpose feeder 57 solid black on transparencies 155 from trays 57 toner fog 157 font samples 61 Toner Low message displayed 155 on two sides toner rubs off page 154 from multipurpose feeder 57 toner smears on page 154 from trays 57 toner smudges 154 printing problems...
  • Page 172 Index toner fog 157 Toner Darkness 85 Toner Low message displayed 155 Quick Reference (Help Menu) 101 toner rubs off page 154 toner smears on page 154 toner smudges 154 rear output bin uneven edges 156 card stock, exiting to 40 unexpected characters print 157 using 40 vertical or horizontal streaks 155...
  • Page 173 Index Wait Timeout 89 menus page 82 shield, removing 135 timeout sizes, print media print 88 10 (Com-10) 12 wait 89 7 3/4 (Monarch) 12 toner 9 envelope 12 alarm 89 A4 12 Toner Alarm (Setup Menu) 89 A5 12 toner cartridge B5 envelope 12 recycling 127...
  • Page 174 Index toner rubs off page 154 USB Buffer 101 toner smears on page 154 USB port toner smudges 154 configuring uneven edges 156 buffer size 101 unexpected characters print 157 NPA mode 100 vertical or horizontal streaks 155 PCL SmartSwitch 100 white streaks on paper 155 PS SmartSwitch 101 printer problems, solving 148...

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