Lexmark 534n User's Guide

Lexmark 534n - C Color Laser Printer Manual

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    C532, and C534 User's Guide July 2006 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2006 Lexmark International, Inc
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    cord before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, turn them off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer. CAUTION: If installing a flash memory or firmware card after setting up the printer, turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord before continuing.
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    memory or firmware card 21 Installing a printer hard disk...22 Installing an internal print server or port interface card 24 Reinstalling the system board access cover 25 Attaching cables...26 Loading paper and specialty media 27 Loading the standard tray...27 Loading the optional 550-sheet tray
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    a directory list...49 Printing the print quality test pages 50 Printing a duplex job manually from a Macintosh computer 50 Printing only black text and graphics 50 Configuring the printer for black-only printing 51 Removing the color supplies ...51 Configuring the printer for color printing and
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    supplies...69 Aligning the toner cartridges...69 Cleaning the printhead lenses...70 Ordering supplies...70 Ordering toner cartridges...71 Ordering a transfer belt...72 Ordering a waste toner box ...73 Ordering a fuser...73 Ordering photoconductors ...73 Moving the printer...73 Before moving the
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    after jam is cleared 87 Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam 87 Solving print quality problems...87 Isolating print quality problems ...87 Repeating defects...88 Color misregistration...88 Dark lines...89 Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line 89 Streaked
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    ...93 Skewed print...93 Blank pages...93 Solid color pages ...93 Paper curl ...94 Toner specks ...94 Toner rubs off ...94 Solving color quality problems...95 Quality menu ...95 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about color printing 97 Contacting Customer Support...100 Notices...102 Power consumption
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    models The following illustrations show the basic printer models. C532n 1 2 5 4 3 1 Standard exit bin 2 Control panel 3 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 4 Manual feeder 5 Tray 1 handhold C530dn, C532dn. C534n, C534dn 1 2 5 4 3 6 1 Standard exit bin 2 Control panel Learning
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    3 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 4 Tray 1 handhold 5 Multipurpose feeder latch 6 Multipurpose feeder Fully configured model The following illustration shows the fully configured printer model. Not all models can be fully configured by adding an optional 550-sheet drawer. Using the
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    Ready. • Supplies messages-Provide information about supplies, such as Toner Low. • Show-me screens-Provide instructions for resolving common printer errors. These screens are only available when the printer detects an error code. Pressing initiates action on a menu item. 3 Navigation buttons Press
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    items may not be available based on the printer model or the options installed. Supplies Menu Replace Supply Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Cyan PC Unit Magenta PC Unit Yellow PC Unit Black PC Unit Fuser Transfer Belt Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type
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    Network/Ports TCP/IP IPv6 Wireless Standard Network Network Standard USB USB NetWare AppleTalk LexLink USB Direct Help Color Quality Print Quality Printing Guide Supplies Guide Media Guide Print Defects Menu Map Information Guide Connection Guide Moving Guide Learning about the printer 13
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    safely. Use the handholds on the sides of the printer to lift it, and make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down. The printer supports one optional drawer which allows an additional 550 sheets of paper to be loaded. CAUTION: If you are installing a 550-sheet drawer after
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    by adding optional cards. The instructions in this section explain how to install the available cards; you can also use them to locate a card for removal. Available options Memory cards • Printer memory • Flash memory • Fonts Firmware cards • Bar Code • PrintCryption™ Note: Use a #2 Phillips
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    Note: Before attempting to access the system board, see "Using the security lock feature" on page 10 and verify there is no security lock on the system board cover. 1 Notice the eight screws located on the metal plate. Turn the screws
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    3 Pull the metal plate forward to remove it. 4 Use the illustration to locate the connector for the card being installed. 1 4 2 3 1 Memory card connector 2 Internal print server connector 3 Hard disk connector 4 Firmware and flash memory card connectors Installing options 17
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    Warning: System board electrical components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors. Installing a memory card The system board has one connector for an optional memory card. CAUTION: If you
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    2 1 1 Notches 2 Ridges 5 Push the memory card straight into the connector until it snaps into place. Make sure each latch fits over the notch located on either side of the memory card. Installing options 19
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    the system board access cover. 7 Set the printer software to recognize the memory card. a Click Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters. b Double-click the printer icon. c Click File ΠProperties. d Click the Install Options tab. e Increase the printer memory to the appropriate number. f Click OK. Installing
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    or firmware card after setting up the printer, turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord before continuing. 1 Access the system board. For more information, see "Accessing the system board to install internal options" on page 15. 2 Unpack the memory card. Note: Avoid touching the connection
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    Click the Install Options tab. e From the Available Options list, select Flash memory. f Click Add. g Click OK. Installing a printer hard disk Note: A #2 Phillips screwdriver is needed to attach the hard disk to the mounting plate. Warning: Hard disks are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch
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    system board. The hard disk snaps into place. 1 2 9 Reinstall the system board access cover. For more information, see "Reinstalling the system board access cover" on page 25. Installing options 23
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    Warning: System board electrical components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer page 15. 2 Unpack the internal print server or port interface card. 3 Locate the two screws on the printer from the metal plate (or the extra screws shipped with the optional card
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    Reinstalling the system board access cover Note: This operation requires a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 1 Align and place the eight keyholes on the system board metal plate onto the screws on the system board. 2 Slide the metal plate down. Installing options 25
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    or an Ethernet cable. A USB port requires a USB cable. Be sure to match the USB symbol on the cable with the USB symbol on the printer. Match the appropriate cable with the connector shown: 2 1 1 Ethernet connector 2 USB symbol 3 USB connector 3 Installing options 26
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    standard tray The printer has two trays to select from: the standard tray (Tray 1), also known as the 250-sheet tray, and the optional 550-sheet tray (Tray 2). Load the paper or specialty media used for the majority of print jobs in Tray 1. Proper paper loading prevents jams and facilitates trouble
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    recommended print side faceup. Load the stack toward the back of the tray as shown. When loading preprinted letterhead, place the header toward the front of the tray. 6 Squeeze the width guide tabs, and slide the width guide to lightly touch the side of the stack. Loading paper and specialty media
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    Paper Type" on page 35. Loading the optional 550-sheet tray The optional 550-sheet drawer consists of a 550-sheet tray and a support unit. This tray is loaded in the same way that the standard tray is loaded. The only differences between the trays are the look of the guide tabs and the location
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    Loading the multipurpose feeder 1 Push the multipurpose feeder latch to the right. 2 Pull the multipurpose feeder door down. 3 Grasp the extension, and then pull it straight out until it is fully extended. Loading paper and specialty media 30
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    4 Prepare the paper for loading. • Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold maximum stack height by forcing paper under the stack height limiter. 4 3 2 1 1 Stack height limiter 2 Size indicators 3 Width guide 4 Tab Loading paper and specialty media 31
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    , use only high-quality paper designed for laser printers. • Remove paper from the multipurpose feeder, and then push the extensions back into place before opening the lower door. • Do not place objects on the multipurpose feeder or apply excessive force to it. • To prevent jams: - Load only one
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    into the manual feeder first. • Load preprinted letterhead facedown. • To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality paper designed for laser printers. • To prevent jams, do not add paper to the manual feeder while a job is printing. For information about supported paper sizes
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    exit bin collects every type of paper and specialty media the printer supports. For more information, see "Paper and specialty media guide" on page 37. Attaching the standard exit bin To attach the standard exit 2 Rotate it back until it stops at a 90° angle. Loading paper and specialty media 34
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    the paper stop back into its closed position. Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type Note: Trays with matching Paper Size and Paper Type settings are automatically linked by the printer. When a linked tray runs out of paper, the printer draws from another tray. Loading paper and specialty media 35
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    can create a larger capacity for output. When one tray is empty, paper feeds from the next linked tray. For example, if Trays 1 and 2 are linked, once Tray 1 is empty, the printer will use paper from Tray 2 to finish printing. Once the selected trays are loaded with same size and type of paper, set
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    at its edges. Excessive curl can cause media feeding problems. Curl can occur after the media passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing media unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions, even in the trays, can contribute to media curling prior to printing and
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    part forms or documents Selecting media Using appropriate media prevents jams and helps ensure trouble-free printing. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use new, undamaged media. • Before loading letterhead is acceptable for laser printers. Paper and specialty media guide 38
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    -size and Lexmark part number 12A8241 for A4-size transparencies. Using envelopes Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities. For information on loading envelopes, see "Loading the multipurpose feeder" on page 30 or "Loading the manual feeder" on page 33
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    , and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Vinyl labels are not supported on this product. Use only paper labels. When printing on labels: • From the printer software, MarkVision Professional, or the control panel, set
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    the closest larger listed size. For information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide Supported paper sizes -supported X-unsupported Paper size Dimensions Standard 250-sheet Optional 550-sheet Multipurpose tray (Tray 1) tray (Tray 2) feeder or manual feeder Letter 215
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    page or envelope for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) for the 250-sheet tray unless the size is specified by the program. Measurements apply to simplex (one-sided) printing only. For duplex (two-sided) printing, the minimum size is 139.7 x 210 mm (5.50 x 8.27 in.). Paper and specialty media guide
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    supported. Paper types and weights Optional 550-sheet Multipurpose tray (Tray 2) feeder or manual feeder Duplex X X X X X Paper type Standard 250-sheet tray Optional 550-sheet tray Multipurpose feeder or (Tray 1) (Tray 2) manual the printer first. 4 Vinyl labels are not supported. 5
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    tray Optional 550-sheet tray (Tray 1) (Tray (35 lb bond) Multipurpose feeder or manual feeder Index Bristol-120 g/m2 (67 enter the printer first. 4 Vinyl labels are not supported. 5 Use tray (Tray 1) Paper 250 sheets* Envelopes X * Based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper Optional 550-sheet tray (Tray
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    want the printer to hold the job in memory until you start the job from the control panel. All print jobs that can be initiated by the user at the printer are called held jobs. Note: Confidential, Repeat, Reserve, and Verify print jobs may be deleted if the printer requires extra memory to process
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    , the job is automatically deleted from printer memory. Printing confidential and other held jobs from Windows 1 With a document open, click File ), and then assign a user name. For a confidential job, also enter a four-digit PIN. 5 Click OK or Print, and then go to the printer to release the job.
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    is available only on some models. To print from a USB memory device: 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready or Busy appears. 2 Insert a USB flash memory device into the USB Direct interface. Warning: Do not remove the USB key, or touch the printer near the area of the USB key while actively reading
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    , you can still print PDFs from the USB flash memory device as held jobs. Printing a menu settings page Print a menu settings page to review the current menu settings and to verify printer options are installed correctly. 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears. 2 From the control panel
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    , or the network cable may be malfunctioning. Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page. Printing a font sample list To print samples of the fonts currently available for your printer: 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears. 2 From the control
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    the drop-down list, choose Paper Handling. 9 Make sure Page order is set to Normal. 10 From the Print options area, select Odd numbered pages . 11 Click Print. Printing only black text and graphics To print with black toner only for an extended period, set the printer to Color Lock Out mode, and
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    Note: Store the color supplies in a clean, cool, dark, dry place where the photoconductors will not be touched or scratched. Configuring the printer for black-only printing 1 Turn the printer off. 2 From the control panel, hold down and while turning the printer on. 3 Release the buttons when the
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    . Remove all three color photoconductors. 4 Wrap each photoconductor in its original packaging or in a sheet of paper. Tape the packaging to secure it, but do not let the tape touch the shiny photoconductor drums. 1 2 5 Place the photoconductors in their original box, or in any clean, sturdy box
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    6 Close the box to protect the photoconductors from light. 7 Lift the small toner cartridge handles slightly and pull straight out. Remove all three color toner cartridges. 8 Place the toner cartridges in a clean, sturdy box. 9 Close the lower door. Printing 53
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    , hold down and while turning the printer on. 3 Release the buttons when the clock appears, and wait for CONFIG MENU to appear. Locate the color residue on the clear end of each photoconductor. Match the residue to the color label on the transfer belt. 4 Press until Color Lock Out appears, and then
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    , you may see any of the following messages: 84 Cyan PC Unit missing 84 Magenta PC Unit missing 84 Yellow PC Unit missing 31 Missing or defective Cyan cartridge 31 Missing or defective Magenta cartridge 31 Missing or defective Yellow cartridge Canceling a print job There are several methods for
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    Canceling a print job from Mac OS 9.x When you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected printer appears on the desktop. 1 Double-click the printer icon. A list of print jobs appears in the printer window. 2 Choose a job to cancel. 3 Click the trash icon. Canceling a print job from Mac
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    trays while the printer is printing. Wait for Load tray or Ready to appear before removing a tray. • Do not load the manual feeder while the printer is printing. Wait for Load manual feeder with to appear. • Push all trays in firmly after loading media. • Make sure the guides in the trays
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    203 203 202 230 201 250 200 241 200 242 Accessing jam areas Open doors and covers, and remove trays to access jam areas. The illustration shows the possible jam areas. 1 2 7 3 1 Upper door 2 Fuser cover 3 Inner door 4 Lower door 5 Standard tray (Tray 1) 4 6 5 Clearing jams 58
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    page 60 "Clearing Tray 2 jams" on page 61 "Clearing jams behind the inner door" on page 62 "Jams under the photoconductors" on page 62 200.xx Paper Jam Jam in the manual feed slot "Clearing jams in the manual feeder" on page 68 201.xx Paper Jam Jam between an input sensor and the fuser "Jams
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    not feed from Tray 1 correctly, the jam is in the tray. 241.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Open Tray 1. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Reinsert the tray. If the paper fed from Tray 1 and jammed just beyond the tray, 200.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Open Tray 1. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Reinsert the tray. Clearing jams 60
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    If the paper did not feed from Tray 2 correctly, the jam is in the tray. 242.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Open Tray 2. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Reinsert the tray. If the paper fed from Tray 2, but is caught between Tray 1 and Tray 2, 242.xx Paper Jam may appear. 1 Open Tray 2. 2 Grasp the paper on both sides
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    Pull the paper up and then out of the tray. 3 Reinsert the tray. Clearing jams behind the inner door If the paper is jammed behind the inner door, but not under the photoconductors, 200.xx Paper Jam appears. Warning: To avoid overexposing the photoconductors, do not leave the inner door open longer
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    see "Removing the color supplies" on page 51). Clear the jam, and then replace the photoconductors. 2 1 4 Close the lower door, and then close the upper door. Clearing jams under the fuser or fuser cover Jams under the fuser or fuser cover When paper is jammed under the fuser or the fuser cover, 201
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    upper door. Jams under and behind the fuser When paper jams both under the fuser and in the slot behind the fuser, 202.xx Paper Jam appears. CAUTION: The fuser and the inside of the printer near the fuser may be hot. Wait for the fuser to cool before clearing jams from this area. Warning: To avoid
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    appears. Grasp the paper and pull it away from the bin. Clearing jams in the duplex path Jams under the rollers near the fuser When paper is jammed under the rollers near the fuser, 203.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Open the upper door. 2 Grasp the paper on each side, and pull it out gently. 3 Close the
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    Jams in the duplex area When paper is jammed between the inner door and the lower door, 230.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Open the upper door. 2 Pull the jammed paper straight up. Note: For more room to grasp the paper, pull the handle to open the lower door. 1 2 3 Remove the jam and close the door
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    paper jams entering Tray 1, 230.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Remove Tray 1. 2 Pull the jammed paper down and out. 3 Replace the tray. When paper jams as shown in the following illustration, 200.xx Paper Jam or 230.xx Paper Jam appears. 1 Open Tray 1. 2 Pull the jammed paper straight up. Note: If no jam
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    When paper is not placed far enough into the manual feeder, the display prompts you to insert paper. If the paper is pushed far enough into the manual feeder for the printer to sense it, but not far enough to feed properly, 200.xx Paper Jam appears. In either case, push the paper farther
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    and other held jobs" on page 45. Aligning the toner cartridges Sometimes replacing the transfer belt affects the alignment of the toner cartridges. For the best print quality, complete the following steps after replacing the transfer belt: 1 Make sure the printer is turned off. 2 From the
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    Open the upper and inner doors. 2 Remove all four toner cartridges. For more information, see "Removing the color supplies" on page 51, but do not remove the photoconductors for this procedure. 3 Locate the four printhead lenses. 1 1 Printhead lenses 4 Clean the lenses using a can of compressed air
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    printer are: Part name Cyan Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge Part number C5340CX For printer(s) C534 Magenta Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge C5340MX C534 Yellow Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge C5340YX C534 Cyan Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge
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    Part name Part number Cyan High Yield Toner Cartridge C5242CH Magenta High Yield Toner Cartridge C5242MH Yellow High Yield Toner Cartridge C5242YH Black High Yield Toner Cartridge C5242KH Cyan Return Program Toner Cartridge C5220CS Magenta Return Program Toner Cartridge C5220MS Yellow
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    When Black PC Unit Life Warning or Cyan PC Unit Life Warning, Magenta PC Unit Life Warning, or Yellow PC Unit Life Warning appears, you need to order replacement photoconductor(s). Part number C53030X C53034X Part name Photoconductor Unit Photoconductor Unit, Multi-Pack Moving the printer Before
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    can be safely moved to another location by following these precautions: • Remove all printer options before moving the printer. • Any cart used to move the printer must have a surface able to support the full footprint of the printer. Any cart used to move the options must have a surface able to
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    , press . This saves the setting as the new default. Ready appears on the display. Disabling control panel menus Since many people could be using the printer, a support person may choose to lock the control panel menus to keep menu settings from being changed. 1 Make sure the
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    warmed to normal operating temperature. When the printer receives a print job, the pages print slowly at first, and then more quickly as the printer warms up. This reduces the overall time required then press . Restoring Factory Defaults appears briefly, then Ready appears. Administrative support 76
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    at www.lexmark.com/publications. Encrypting the printer hard disk This functionality is only available when a printer hard disk is installed and working properly. Warning: All files and resources on the printer hard disk will be deleted. Resources residing in the printer flash memory or RAM will
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    printer hard disk encryption This functionality is only available when a printer hard disk is installed and working properly. Warning: All files and resources on the printer hard disk will be deleted. Resources residing in the printer flash memory menu is selected, the user will be prompted to enter
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    Some data will continue to be processed while the printer is locked. Reports such as user or event logs can be retrieved from a locked printer. To lock control panel menus: 1 Open a Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer or print server to be protected using the format
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    system support person select the desired level of security. Prior to use, at least one user name and password must be assigned from the settings page. and use certificates as part of the credentials: 1 Open a Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer or print server to
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    enter the IP address of the printer or print server to be protected print server is installed in the printer, click Wireless instead. Using Secure the port to open only when the printer is not in Secure mode Note: A line, enter the IP address of the printer or print server to be protected using the
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    Test and Ready do not appear, turn the printer off and contact Customer Support. Error message about reading USB drive appears USB device may not be supported. For information regarding tested and approved USB flash memory devices, see the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Troubleshooting 82
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    error has occurred. • Print the job. (Only part of the job may print.) • Delete the job. Printer has insufficient memory. Free up additional printer memory by scrolling through the list of held jobs and deleting some of them. Printer has received invalid data. Delete the job. Troubleshooting
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    sure the paper guides in the trays are set for the correct media size. • Make sure the Paper Size and Paper Type are set correctly in the Paper menu. • For more information, see "Tray linking" on page 36 or see the Menus and Messages Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. Troubleshooting 84
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    9 users: Make sure the printer is set up in the Chooser. Troubleshooting for specific options follows. If the suggested corrective action does not fix the problem, contact Customer Support. Drawers • Make sure the connection between the drawer and printer is secure. • Make sure the media is loaded
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    Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams Cause Solution Media loaded does not meet the printer specifications. Use recommended paper and other specialty media. For detailed specifications, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Too much
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    Exit Config Menu appears, and then press . The information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Troubleshooting 87
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    " on page 88. • Remove and reinstall the photoconductors. For more information about installing supplies, see the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. Note: If you have not resolved the issue, adjust the color alignment again. Adjusting the color alignment 1 Make sure the printer is
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    Replace the color cartridge causing the line. Replace the photoconductor units. Replace the transfer belt. Clean the printhead lenses. Streaked horizontal lines Example ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Cause A toner cartridge is defective, empty, or worn. Fuser is defective or worn. Photoconductors may be
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    . • Make sure the media you load in the trays is not damp. • Make sure the Paper Type and Paper Weight settings match the type of media you are using. Color Saver is On. Turn Color Saver off. Toner is low. Replace the toner cartridge. Toner cartridge is defective or worn. Troubleshooting 90
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    . Transfer belt is worn or defective. Photoconductor is worn or defective. Fuser is worn or defective. Toner is in the paper path. Solution Reinstall or replace the cartridge. Replace the transfer belt. Replace the photoconductor. Replace the fuser. Call for customer service. Troubleshooting 91
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    is worn or defective. Solution Replace the toner cartridge. Replace the photoconductor. Characters have jagged or uneven edges Cause Downloaded font is not supported. Solution If you are using downloaded fonts, verify the fonts are supported by the printer, the host computer, and the software
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    tray. size loaded. The media being used does not meet the printer specifications. Make sure you are using media that meets the printer specifications. Blank pages Cause Toner is low. Toner cartridge is defective or empty. Solid color pages Solution • Remove the toner cartridge from the printer
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    the paper or specialty media loaded in the printer. are using. Paper has been stored in a high humidity environment. • Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Toner specks Cause Toner cartridges are worn or defective. Toner is in the media path
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    in color Note: Color is the default setting. Color Black Only Adjusts the color output on the printed page Auto Notes: • Due to the differences in additive and subtractive colors, certain colors that appear on computer monitors are impossible to duplicate on the printed page. Off Manual • Auto
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    get the desired printed output. Vivid CMYK • The easiest way to access a complete list of these pages Off-CMYK is by using the Embedded Web Server, a series of resident pages located in network printers. Type the IP address of the printer in a browser window to see these pages. Troubleshooting 96
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    of colors observed in nature. For example, red and green can be combined to create yellow. Televisions and computer monitors create colors in this manner. RGB color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of red, green, or blue needed to produce a certain color. Troubleshooting 97
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    What is CMYK color? Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks or toners can be printed in various amounts to produce a large range of colors observed in nature. For example, cyan and yellow can be combined to create green. Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color laser printers create colors in this
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    program. For instructions, see the software program Help. Manual Color Correction may be necessary to utilize the selected color conversion table for the particular object. Selecting which Color Samples pages to use for a particular color-matching problem depends on the Color Correction setting
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    values are known as CMYK color. The default increment is 10% for Black and 20% each for Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Contacting Customer Support When you call Customer Support, describe the problem you are experiencing, the message on the display, and the troubleshooting steps you have already taken
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    In the U.S. or Canada, call (1-800-539-6275). For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Troubleshooting 101
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    of operation in conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. © 2006 Lexmark International, Inc All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation
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    the instructions, may part number 1021294 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations. Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to: Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark
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    . If you have further questions about recycling options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number. ENERGY STAR Applicable only to models with a duplexer installed. Laser notice The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of
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    laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. Laser advisory label A laser .
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    support may not be available or only be available for a fee. Extent of limited warranty Lexmark does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of any product or the durability or longevity of prints produced by any product. Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused
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    attachments -Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance -Unsuitable physical or operating environment -Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer -Operation of a product beyond the limit of its
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    menus 75 encrypting printer hard disk 77 envelopes guidelines 39 loading 30, 33 Ethernet connector 26 exit bin attaching 34 using 34 F FAQ about color printing 97 FCC notices 103 firmware card installing 21 flash memory card installing 21 font sample list, printing 49 fuser ordering 73 G guidelines
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    interface card 86 printhead lenses cleaning 70 printing black-only 51 color 54 directory list 49 duplex jobs manually 50 font sample list 49 from Macintosh 45 from USB flash memory device 47 from Windows 45 installing printer software 45 menu settings page 48 network setup page 49 print quality test
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    access cover 25 T toner cartridges aligning 69 ordering 71 removing 51 transfer belt ordering 72 transparencies guidelines 39 loading 30 tray linking 36 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 82 contacting Customer Support 100 error reading USB drive 82 FAQ about color printing 97 hard
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C530, C532, and C534
User's Guide
July 2006
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