Turning On Reduced Curl Mode - Lexmark E350d User Manual

Symptom
Incorrect characters
print.
Large jobs do not
collate.
Unexpected page
breaks occur.
The paper is curled
once it exits the printer.

Turning on Reduced Curl mode

If the print media is curled once it exits the printer, Reduced Curl mode can be turned on to help reduce the problem.
However, before turning this mode on, you should try the possible solutions offered in Troubleshooting. For more
information, see The paper is curled once it exits the printer.
Note: Print speed is significantly slower in Reduced Curl mode.
1
Turn the printer off.
Note: Disabling the control panel menus does not prevent access to other menu groups.
2
Press and hold
3
Release both buttons when Performing Self Test appears on the display.
The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then Config Menu appears on the first line of the display.
4
Press until Reduced Curl appears, and then press
Off* is default.
5
Press once, On appears.
Troubleshooting
Cause Solution
You are using an If you are using a parallel interface, make sure you are using an
incompatible parallel IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable. We recommend Lexmark part
cable. number 1021231 for the standard parallel port.
The printer is in Hex If Ready Hex appears on the display, you must exit Hex Trace
Trace mode. mode before you can print your job. Turn the printer off and back on
to exit Hex Trace mode.
Collate is not set to Set Collation to On in the Finishing Menu or through the printer
On. driver.
Note: Setting Collation to Off in the driver overrides the setting in
the Finishing Menu.
For more information, see the Menus and Messages Guide.
The job is too Reduce the complexity of the print job by eliminating the number
complex. and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the
number of pages in the job.
The printer does not Add printer memory.
have enough
memory.
The job has timed Set Print Timeout to a higher value from the Setup Menu.
out.
For more information, see the Menus and Messages Guide.
The print media has • Use paper that is sealed in its original packaging.
been in the printer too
• Turn the paper over.
long or is too heavy.
• Rotate the paper 180 degrees.
• If you are printing a multiple-page job, try duplexing it.
The print job has too
many pages for • When printing on heavy print media, open the rear exit door for a
simplex printing.
• Try another kind or brand of print media, such as a xerographic
The paper has
absorbed moisture
• If possible, try printing in a less humid environment.
due to high humidity.
If the paper still curls, select the Reduced Curl setting from the
Configuration menu (see Turning on Reduced Curl mode).
and while turning the printer on.
Turning on Reduced Curl mode
straight-through path.
paper for laser printers.
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