Contents Learning about the printer................5 Using the printer control panel.........................5 Understanding the printer control panel light sequences................6 Loading paper and specialty media..............9 Setting the paper size and type.........................9 Configuring Universal paper settings......................10 Using the standard bin and paper stop....................10 Loading trays............................11 Loading the multipurpose feeder......................15 Linking and unlinking trays........................19 Linking and unlinking trays ..........................19...
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Imaging unit low [84.xy] ...........................49 Imaging unit nearly low [84.xy] ........................49 Imaging unit very low [84.xy]..........................50 Non-Lexmark imaging unit, see User’s Guide [33.xy] ..................51 Replace imaging unit, 0 estimated pages remain [84.xy] .................52 Reinstall missing or unresponsive imaging unit [31.xy] ..................53 Replace unsupported imaging unit [32.xy] .......................54...
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Too many trays attached [58]...........................84...
Learning about the printer Note: For network printers or printers connected to a print server, you can also check the status of your printer through the Embedded Web Server. Using the printer control panel Light or button Color Description Error light Yellow An error has occurred.
Light or button Color Description Sleep button and light Amber Use this to enable Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. Start button and light Green Use this to initiate a print job. Stop or cancel button Use this to cancel a print job. Understanding the printer control panel light sequences The printer control panel lights can mean different things, depending on the light sequence.
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Message Replace unsupported imaging unit Toner cartridge, imaging unit mismatch Canceling print job Flushing buffer Resolution reduced Non-Lexmark toner cartridge Non-Lexmark imaging unit Printer had to restart Toner cartridge very low Imaging unit very low Toner cartridge nearly Imaging unit nearly low...
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Light sequence Message Waiting Busy Not ready If the printer control panel light sequence matches a light sequence in the “Primary light sequence” column of the following table, then press twice quickly on the printer control panel. Search for a matching light sequence in the “Supplemental light sequence”...
Primary light sequence Supplemental light sequence Message Incorrect paper size Memory full Paper jam, clear standard bin Paper jam, remove standard tray to clear duplex Paper jam, open rear door Paper jam, remove standard tray to clear duplex Paper jam, remove standard tray to clear duplex Paper jam, open front...
Using the printer settings on the computer Depending on your operating system, access the Paper menu using the Local Printer Settings Utility or Printer Settings. Note: The paper size and type settings will be saved until you reset factory default settings. Configuring Universal paper settings The Universal paper size is a user‑defined setting that lets you print on paper sizes that are not preset in the printer menus.
To open the paper stop, pull it so that it flips forward. Note: Close the paper stop when moving the printer to another location. Loading trays CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all other trays closed until needed.
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‑ Blinking Squeeze and then slide the width guide tab to the correct position for the size of the paper you are loading.
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Squeeze and then slide the length guide tab to the correct position for the size of the paper you are loading. Notes: • For some paper sizes like letter, legal, and A4, squeeze and slide the length guide tab backward to accommodate their length.
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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. Note: Make sure the paper is below the maximum fill indicator located on the side of the width guide. Notes: •...
Insert the tray. From the Embedded Web Server or your computer, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Notes: • If the printer is not connected to a network, then access the Paper menu using Local Printer Settings Utility or Printer Settings, depending on your operating system.
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Pull the multipurpose feeder extender. Pull the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended and open. Squeeze the tab on the left width guide, and then move the guides for the paper you are loading.
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Prepare the paper or specialty media for loading. • Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. • Hold transparencies by the edges. Flex the stack of transparencies back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them.
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• Load paper, transparencies, and card stock with the recommended printable side faceup and the top edge entering the printer first. For more information on loading transparencies, see the packaging the transparencies came in. Note: When loading A6‑size paper, make sure the multipurpose feeder extender rests lightly against the edge of the paper so that the last few sheets of paper remain in place.
• Load letterhead faceup with the top edge entering the printer first. For two‑sided (duplex) printing, load letterhead facedown with the bottom edge of the sheet entering the printer first. • Load envelopes with the flap on the left side facedown. Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self‑stick adhesives.
Notes: • Print a network setup page or menu settings page, and then locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. Click Settings >...
• If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. Click Settings > Paper Menu > Custom Types. Select a custom paper type name, and then select a custom paper type. Note: Plain Paper is the factory default paper type for all user‑defined custom names. Click Submit.
For Windows users With a document open, click File > Print. Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Adjust the settings, if necessary. Click OK > Print. For Macintosh users Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog. With a document open, choose File > Page Setup. Choose a paper size or create a custom size to match the paper loaded.
Canceling a print job Canceling a print job from the computer For Windows users Open the printers folder. In Windows 8 From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to: Apps list > Run > type control printers > OK In Windows 7 or earlier Click or click Start, and then click Run.
Access area Description Standard bin Rear door Standard 250‑sheet tray (Tray 1) Optional 250‑ or 550‑sheet tray (Tray 2) Multipurpose feeder door Front door Notes: • When Jam Assist is set to On, the printer automatically flushes blank pages or pages with partial prints to the standard bin after a jammed page has been cleared.
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‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On...
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If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then do the following. 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 it. Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door.
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Place the imaging unit aside on a flat, smooth surface. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems. Lift the green flap in front of the printer. Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out.
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Insert the imaging unit by aligning the arrows on the side rails of the unit with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer, and then insert the imaging unit into the printer. Insert the toner cartridge by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer, and then insert the cartridge into the printer.
[x]‑page jam, open rear door. [20y.xx] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On...
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If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then do the following. Press the button on the right side of the printer, and then open the front door. Gently pull down the rear door. 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 it.
Close the rear and front doors. From the printer control panel, press to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, clear standard bin. [20y.xx] ‑ On ‑ On...
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If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then do the following. Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out.
[x]‑page jam, remove tray 1 to clear duplex. [23y.xx] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. Supplemental light sequences Light sequence ‑...
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Light sequence ‑ On ‑ Blinking ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches any of the light sequences in the preceding illustrations, then do the following. 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 it.
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Locate the blue lever, and then pull it down to release the jam. Note: If the jammed paper is not visible in the duplex area, then open the rear door, and then gently remove the jammed paper. Make sure all paper fragments are removed. Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out.
[x]‑page jam, remove tray [x]. [24y.xx] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. Supplemental light sequences Light sequence ‑...
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Light sequence ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches any of the light sequences in the preceding illustrations, then do the following. Pull out the tray completely. Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed.
Insert the tray. From the printer control panel, press to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, clear manual feeder. [250.xx] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence.
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‑ On ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then do the following. From the multipurpose feeder, firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed.
Check if both the toner cartridge and imaging unit are MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) or non-MICR supplies. Note: For a list of supported supplies, see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User's Guide or visit www.lexmark.com. Change the toner cartridge or imaging unit so that both are MICR or non‑MICR supplies. Notes: •...
Cartridge low [88.xx] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then you may need to order a toner cartridge. If necessary, press on the printer control panel to continue printing. Cartridge nearly low [88.xy] ‑...
‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press the printer control panel, if necessary, to continue printing. Cartridge very low [88.xy] ‑ Blinking ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then you may need to replace the toner cartridge very soon.
Your Lexmark printer is designed to function best with genuine Lexmark supplies and parts. Use of third-party supplies or parts may affect the performance, reliability, or life of the printer and its imaging components.
Replace cartridge, 0 estimated pages remain [88.xy] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ Blinking ‑...
For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply or see the “Replacing supplies” section of the User’s Guide. Note: If you do not have a replacement toner cartridge, then see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User’s Guide or visit www.lexmark.com. Replace cartridge, printer region mismatch [42.xy] ‑ On...
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If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ Blinking ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then install a toner cartridge that matches the region number of the printer.
Reinstall missing or unresponsive cartridge [31.xy] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On...
For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply. Note: If you do not have a replacement toner cartridge, then see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User’s Guide or visit www.lexmark.com.
Imaging unit messages Imaging unit low [84.xy] ‑ Blinking ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then you may need to order an imaging unit. If necessary, press on the printer control panel to continue printing. Imaging unit nearly low [84.xy]...
‑ Slowly blinking ‑ Blinking ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press the printer control panel, if necessary, to continue printing. Imaging unit very low [84.xy] ‑ Blinking ‑...
Your Lexmark printer is designed to function best with genuine Lexmark supplies and parts. Use of third-party supplies or parts may affect the performance, reliability, or life of the printer and its imaging components.
If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then replace the imaging unit. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply. Note: If you do not have a replacement imaging unit, then see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User’s Guide or visit www.lexmark.com.
Reinstall missing or unresponsive imaging unit [31.xy] ‑ On ‑ Blinking If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ On ‑...
For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply. Note: If you do not have a replacement imaging unit, then see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User’s Guide or visit www.lexmark.com.
Paper loading messages Change [paper source] to [custom type name], load [orientation] ‑ Blinking ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the tray or feeder with the correct size and type of paper, and then press on the printer control panel to continue printing.
Change [paper source] to [custom string] load [orientation] ‑ Blinking ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the tray or feeder with the correct size and type of paper, and then press on the printer control panel to continue printing.
Change [paper source] to [paper size] load [orientation] ‑ Blinking ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the tray or feeder with the correct size and type of paper, and then press on the printer control panel to continue printing.
Change [paper source] to [paper type] [paper size] load [orientation] ‑ Blinking ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the tray or feeder with the correct size and type of paper, and then press on the printer control panel to continue printing.
Incorrect paper size, open [paper source] [34] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ On ‑...
‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the correct size of paper. • From the printer control panel, press to clear the light sequence and print using a different tray. •...
If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the tray or feeder with the correct size and type of paper. • From the printer control panel, press to continue printing.
Load [paper source] with [paper size] [orientation] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the tray or feeder with the correct size of paper. •...
Load [paper source] with [paper type] [paper size] [orientation] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the tray or feeder with the correct size and type of paper. •...
Load Manual Feeder with [custom type name] [orientation] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the multipurpose feeder with the correct size and type of paper. •...
Load Manual Feeder with [custom type string] [orientation] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the multipurpose feeder with the correct size and type of paper. •...
Load Manual Feeder with [paper size] [orientation] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the feeder with the correct size and type of paper. •...
Load Manual Feeder with [paper type] [paper size] [orientation] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • Load the multipurpose feeder with the correct size and type of paper. •...
Remove paper from standard output bin ‑ Blinking If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then do the following: Remove the paper stack from the standard output bin. From the printer control panel, press to continue printing.
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‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ Blinking ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: •...
Standard parallel port disabled [56] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ Slowly blinking ‑ Slowly blinking...
‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, press to continue printing. Note: The printer discards any data received through the parallel port. •...
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If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: •...
Standard USB port disabled [56] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ Blinking ‑ Blinking...
‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, press to continue printing. Note: The printer discards any data received through the USB port. •...
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If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: •...
Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature [35] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ Blinking ‑...
If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press on the printer control panel to clear the light sequence. The job will be printed without using Resource Save. Memory full [38] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence.
‑ On ‑ On ‑ On ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, press to continue printing. A data loss will occur. •...
Complex page, some data may not have printed [39] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑...
If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, press to continue printing. A data loss may occur. • From the printer control panel, press to cancel the print job.
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If the printer control light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ Blinking ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then try one or more of the following: •...
‑ Blinking ‑ Blinking ‑ Blinking ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press the printer control panel to continue printing. For more information, visit http://support.lexmark.com or contact customer support.
If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then turn off the printer, and then turn it back on. If the lights are still blinking after 10 seconds, then the printer may need to be serviced. Visit http://support.lexmark.com or contact your system support person.
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Too many trays attached [58] ‑ On ‑ On If the printer control panel light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then press twice quickly to see the supplemental light sequence. ‑ On ‑ On...
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‑ On ‑ On If the supplemental light sequence matches the light sequence in the preceding illustration, then do the following: Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Note: Optional trays lock together when stacked. Remove stacked trays one at a time from the top to the bottom.