Lexmark 650dn - T B/W Laser Printer Information Manual
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Information guide
Help menu
The Help menu consists of a series of Help pages that are stored in the printer as PDFs. They contain information about using
the printer and performing printing tasks.
English, French, German, and Spanish translations are stored in the printer. Other translations are available on the Software
and Documentation CD.
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Print Quality
Printing Guide
Media Guide
Print Defects
Menu Map
Information Guide
Connection Guide
Moving Guide
Supplies Guide
Setup
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The Setup sheet packaged with the printer provides information about setting up the printer.
Software and Documentation
The Software and Documentation CD packaged with the printer includes a User's Guide. The User's Guide provides information
about loading paper, printing, ordering supplies, troubleshooting, clearing jams, and maintaining the printer.
Additional language support
The User's Guide, Setup sheet, and Help pages are also available in other languages on the Software and Documentation CD.
Description
Prints all the guides
Provides information about solving print quality issues
Provides information about loading paper and other speciality media
Provides a list of the paper sizes supported in trays, drawers, and feeders
Provides information about resolving print defects
Provides a list of the printer control panel menus and settings
Provides help in locating additional information
Provides information about connecting the printer locally (USB) or to a network
Provides instructions for safely moving the printer
Provides part numbers for ordering supplies
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Page 1: Help Menu
Information guide Page 1 of 42 Information guide Help menu The Help menu consists of a series of Help pages that are stored in the printer as PDFs. They contain information about using the printer and performing printing tasks. English, French, German, and Spanish translations are stored in the printer. Other translations are available on the Software and Documentation CD. -
Page 2: Connection Guide
Note: If the operating system is not supported by the Software and Documentation CD, the Add Printer Wizard must be used. Updates for the printer software may be available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Installing software using the CD Using the Software and Documentation CD, you can install printer software for the following operating systems: •... - Page 3 Connection guide Page 3 of 42 Installing software using the Add Printer Wizard You can install printer software for the following operating systems: • Windows 98 First Edition (USB not supported) • Windows 95 (USB not supported) Insert the Software and Documentation CD. If the CD automatically starts, click Exit.
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Page 4: Installing Optional Printer Software
Connection guide Page 4 of 42 In Windows XP and earlier: Click Start. Click Run. Type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. Press Enter. Select Install Printer and Software. Select Suggested, and then click Next. Note: Select Custom instead of Suggested to select the components you want to install. -
Page 5: Creating A Print Queue
USB cable. For more information, see the setup documentation. The Software and Documentation CD can be used to install the necessary printer software. Note: A PPD for the printer is also available in a downloadable software package on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. -
Page 6: Installing Software For Network Printing
Connection guide Page 6 of 42 Mac instructions for network-attached printers Installing software for network printing To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a print queue in Print & Fax, Print Center, or Printer Setup Utility. Install a PPD file on the computer: Insert the Software and Documentation CD. - Page 7 Connection guide Page 7 of 42 Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. From the Printer List, click Add. Choose the Default Browser tab. Click More Printers. From the first pop-up menu, choose AppleTalk. From the second pop-up menu, select Local AppleTalk zone. Select the printer from the list.
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Page 8: Media Guide
Media guide Page 8 of 42 Media guide The printer supports the following paper and other specialty media sizes. Select custom sizes up to the maximum specified for the Universal setting. Supported paper sizes, types, and weights The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources, the types of paper they support, and capacities. - Page 9 Media guide Page 9 of 42 Paper size Dimensions 250- or Optional Multipurpose Duplex unit 550-sheet trays 2000-sheet tray feeder (standard or optional) 138 x 210 mm Universal (5.5 x 8.3 in.) up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 70 x 127 mm (2.8 x 5 in.) up to 216 x 356 mm...
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Page 10: Paper Types And Weights Supported By The Printer
Media guide Page 10 of 42 Paper types and weights supported by the printer The printer engine supports 60–176 g/m (16–47 lb) paper weights. The duplex unit supports 63–170 g/m (17–45 lb) paper weights. Paper type 250- or 550-sheet Optional 2000-sheet Multipurpose feeder Duplex unit trays (standard or tray... -
Page 11: Configuring Universal Paper Settings
Media guide Page 11 of 42 The Finisher supports 60–176 g/m (16–47 lb) paper weights. Paper type Finisher standard Output Expander (550 5-Bin Mailbox StapleSmart bin (250 or 550 sheets) or High Finisher (500 sheets) sheets) Capacity Output (500 sheets Stacker (1850 sheets) Paper •... -
Page 12: Storing Paper
Media guide Page 12 of 42 Press the arrow buttons until Paper Menu appears, and then press Press the arrow buttons until Universal Setup appears, and then press Press the arrow buttons until Units of Measure appears, and then press Press the arrow buttons until appears next to the correct unit of measure, and then press Submitting Selection appears, followed by the Universal Setup menu. -
Page 13: Envelope Recommendations
Media guide Page 13 of 42 Envelope recommendations • Do not feed envelopes that: – Have excessive curl or twist – Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing – Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars – Have an interlocking design –... -
Page 14: Menus List
Menu map Page 14 of 42 Menu map Menus list A number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change printer settings: Paper Menu Reports Network/Ports Default Source Menu Settings Page Active NIC Paper Size/Type Device Statistics Standard Network Configure MP Network Setup Page... -
Page 15: Understanding The Printer Control Panel
Menu map Page 15 of 42 Understanding the printer control panel Item Description Display Shows messages and pictures that communicate the status of the printer Navigation buttons Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through menus or menu items, or to increase or decrease a value when entering numbers. - Page 16 Menu map Page 16 of 42 Item Description Menu Opens the menu index Note: The menus are available only when the printer is in the Ready state. USB port Insert a flash drive into the front of the printer to print saved files. Note: Only the front USB port supports flash drives.
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Page 17: Before Moving The Printer
Moving the printer Page 17 of 42 Moving the printer Before moving the printer CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained personnel to lift it safely. Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage: •... -
Page 18: Shipping The Printer
Moving the printer Page 18 of 42 Right Side 31 cm (12 in.) Left Side 31 cm (12 in.) Front 51 cm (20 in.) Rear 31 cm (12 in.) 137 cm (54 in.) Allows for addition of all output options. Shipping the printer When shipping the printer, use the original packaging or call the place of purchase for a relocation kit. -
Page 19: Quality Menu
Quality guide Page 19 of 42 Quality guide The Quality guide helps users understand how operations available on the printer can be used to adjust and customize output. Quality menu Menu item Description Print Resolution Specifies the printed output resolution 300 dpi Note: 600 dpi is the factory default setting. - Page 20 Quality guide Page 20 of 42 Menu item Description Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between levels of gray in printed output 0–5 Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. • Higher settings show more difference between levels of gray.
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Page 21: Isolating Print Quality Problems
Print quality guide Page 21 of 42 Print quality guide Isolating print quality problems To help isolate print quality problems, print the print quality test pages: Turn the printer off. From the printer control panel, press and hold and the right arrow button while turning the printer on. Release both buttons when Performing Self Test appears. -
Page 22: Characters Have Jagged Or Uneven Edges
Print quality guide Page 22 of 42 Characters have jagged or uneven edges These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: HECK THE PRINT QUALITY SETTINGS • Change the Print Resolution setting in the Quality menu to 600 dpi, 1200 Image Q, 1200 dpi, or 2400 Image Q. •... -
Page 23: Ghost Images
Print quality guide Page 23 of 42 HECK THE ONER ARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu. • For Windows users, change the setting from Print Properties. •... -
Page 24: Paper Curl
Print quality guide Page 24 of 42 HECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: From the printer control panel, check the Paper Size setting from the Paper menu. Before sending the job to print, specify the correct size setting: •... -
Page 25: Print Is Too Light
Print quality guide Page 25 of 42 HE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. HECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. HECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu. -
Page 26: Skewed Print
Print quality guide Page 26 of 42 HECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. HECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu. Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting: •... -
Page 27: Streaked Horizontal Lines
Print quality guide Page 27 of 42 These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: AKE SURE THE FILL PATTERN IS CORRECT If the fill pattern is incorrect, choose a different fill pattern from your software program or application. HECK THE PAPER TYPE •... -
Page 28: Streaked Vertical Lines
Print quality guide Page 28 of 42 HE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. HE PAPER PATH MAY NOT BE CLEAR Check the paper path around the print cartridge. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. -
Page 29: Toner Fog Or Background Shading Appears On The Page
Print quality guide Page 29 of 42 Toner fog or background shading appears on the page These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: HE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. HE CHARGE ROLLS MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the charge rolls. -
Page 30: Toner Specks
Print quality guide Page 30 of 42 Toner specks These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: HE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the print cartridge. HERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. Transparency print quality is poor HECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. - Page 31 Printing guide Page 31 of 42 Printing guide This section explains how to load the 250-, 500-, and 2000-sheet trays. It also includes information about setting the Paper Size and Paper Type. Loading the standard or optional 250-sheet or 550-sheet tray Although the 250-sheet tray and the 550-sheet tray are different in appearance, they require the same process for loading paper.
- Page 32 Printing guide Page 32 of 42 Squeeze the length guide tab inward as shown, and slide the guide to the correct position for the paper size being loaded. Note: Use the size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guides. Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them.
- Page 33 Printing guide Page 33 of 42 Without an optional StapleSmart Finisher With an optional StapleSmart Finisher Duplex (two-sided) printing Duplex (two-sided) printing Note: Notice the maximum fill line on the side of the tray which indicates the maximum height for loading paper. Do not overload the tray.
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Page 34: Loading The 2000-Sheet Tray
Printing guide Page 34 of 42 Loading the 2000-sheet tray Pull the tray out. Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Load the paper stack: •... - Page 35 Printing guide Page 35 of 42 Without an optional StapleSmart Finisher With an optional StapleSmart Finisher Duplex (two-sided) printing Duplex (two-sided) printing Note: Notice the maximum fill line on the side of the tray which indicates the maximum height for loading paper. Do not overload the tray.
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Page 36: Loading The Multipurpose Feeder
Printing guide Page 36 of 42 Loading the multipurpose feeder Press the release latch, and then pull down the multipurpose feeder door. Pull out the extension until it is fully extended. Slide the width guide to the far right. Flex the sheets of paper or specialty media back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. - Page 37 Printing guide Page 37 of 42 Transparencies* * Avoid touching the print side of transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them. Load the paper or specialty media. Slide the stack gently into the multipurpose feeder until it comes to a stop. Without an optional StapleSmart Finisher With an optional StapleSmart Finisher Single-sided printing...
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Page 38: Setting The Paper Size And Paper Type
Printing guide Page 38 of 42 Adjust the width guide to lightly touch the edge of the paper stack. Make sure the paper fits loosely in the multipurpose feeder, lies flat, and is not bent or wrinkled. From the printer control panel, set the Paper Size and Paper Type. Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type The Paper Size setting is determined by the position of the paper guides in the tray for all trays except the multipurpose feeder. -
Page 39: Print Defects
Print defects Page 39 of 42 Print defects Repeating defects measurements Match a set of repeating defects on a print job to the marks on one of the vertical lines. The line that best matches the defects on the print job indicates which particular part is causing the defect. Replace the charge rolls Replace the transfer roller Change the toner cartridge... -
Page 40: Ordering Print Cartridges
Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge. Recommended print cartridges Part name Lexmark Return Program Cartridge Regular cartridge For the US and Canada Print Cartridge... -
Page 41: Ordering A Maintenance Kit
Supplies guide Page 41 of 42 Part name Lexmark Return Program Cartridge Regular cartridge High Yield Print Cartridge for Label T650H04E Not applicable Applications Extra High Yield Print Cartridge for Label T652X04E Not applicable Applications* For the Asia Pacific Region... -
Page 42: Ordering Staple Cartridges
Supplies guide Page 42 of 42 Ordering staple cartridges When Staples Low or Staples Empty appears, order the specified staple cartridge. For more information, see the illustrations inside the stapler door. Part name Part number Staple Cartridges–3 pack 25A0013...