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  • Lexmark E260 | User Guide - Page 1
    Lexmark E260, E260d, and E260dn Series User's Guide May 2008 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. © 2008
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    error light sequences...28 Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences 34 Understanding the printer configuration menus...38 Printing the printer settings configuration sheet ...38 Loading paper and specialty media 40 Setting the paper size and paper type...40 Configuring Universal paper
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    Jam Recovery...65 Canceling a print job...65 Understanding printer menus 67 Menus on the Embedded Web Server...67 Using the Embedded Web Server...68 Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility...69 Using the Local Printer Settings Utility...69 Using the Finishing menu...70 Paper menu...71 Default
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    ...101 Ordering toner cartridges...101 Ordering a photoconductor kit ...102 Replacing supplies...102 Replacing the toner cartridge ...102 Replacing the photoconductor kit ...104 Recycling Lexmark products...107 Moving the printer...107 Before moving the printer ...107 Moving the printer to another
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    the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge 118 Clearing jams from the standard exit bin...120 Clearing jams from Tray 1...120 Clearing jams from Tray 2...122 Clearing jams in the manual feeder...123 Clearing jams behind the rear door...124 Troubleshooting 126 Solving basic printer problems...126
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    Isolating print quality problems...131 Blank pages...132 Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...132 Clipped images...132 Gray background ...133 Ghost images...133 Incorrect margins...134 Paper curl...134 Print is too dark...134 Print is too light ...135 Skewed print...136 Toner fog or background
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    to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of the printer near the fuser may be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before removing paper from this area. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Use the handholds on the
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    you instructions for using the software. While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, Tips ΠHelp, or Help ΠHelp Topics. Customer support Description Telephone support E-mail support Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Call us at Telephone numbers and support
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    Printer configurations Basic model The following illustration shows the printer front with its basic features or parts: 1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Manual feeder door 8 Front door The
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    2 Ethernet port * 3 USB port 4 Parallel port 5 Printer power cord socket 6 Power button (On/Off switch) 7 Locking device * The Ethernet port is a feature on network models only. Configured models The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 250-sheet drawer
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    1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 250-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 550-sheet drawer
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    release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Manual feeder door 9 Front door Understanding the printer control panel The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons
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    Item 1 Error light 2 Jam light 3 Load paper light 4 Toner light 5 Ready light 6 Continue button 7 Stop button Learning about the printer 13
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    from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations - Clean, dry, and free of dust • Allow the following recommended amount of space around the printer for proper ventilation: 1 Rear 300 mm (12.0 in.) 2 Front 300 mm (12.0 in.) 3 Right side 200 mm (8.0 in.) 4 Left side 12.7 mm
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    as well and unplug any cables going to the printer. 1 As you face the printer, the system board door is on the right side. Open the system board door. 2 Use the following illustration to locate the appropriate connector. Warning-Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged
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    options, memory cards, flash memory, or a firmware card after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug it from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer. Warning-Potential
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    setting up the printer, then turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing 1 Unpack the drawer, and then remove any packing material from the outside of the drawer. 2 Remove the tray from the support unit. 1 Support unit 2 Tray Additional printer setup 17
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    from inside the tray. 4 Insert the tray into the support unit. 5 Place the drawer in the location chosen for the printer. 6 Align the printer with the drawer, and then lower the printer into place. Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer or a network. • For a local connection, use a USB
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    socket Installing printer software A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. The printer software is typically installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to install the software after setup, follow these instructions: For Windows users 1 Close
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    Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder. 3 Select your printer, and then select your operating system. 4 Download the driver and install the printer software. Additional
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    Understanding the primary light sequences Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. The lights can be on, off, blinking, or blinking slowly. Light sequence What you
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    Light sequence What you can do Replace the photoconductor kit. Replace PC Kit - Blinking - Blinking - On Send a job to print. Ready - On (green) Send a job to print. Power Saver - On (yellow) Interpreting the printer control panel lights 22
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    Light sequence Hex Trace Ready - Slowly Blinking Busy - Blinking Flushing Buffer - Blinking - Blinking What you can do Use Hex Trace to troubleshoot printing problems. Wait or press . Wait until the printer returns to the Ready state. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 23
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    Wait for the light sequence to clear. Canceling job - On - On - On - On - On - On Press and release . To avoid this light sequence in the future, make sure you use valid code when programming the printer. Invalid Engine Code or Invalid Network Code - On - On Interpreting the printer control panel
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    Light sequence Not ready - On Cartridge region mismatch - On - On Close front door - On What you can do Press and release either or l to return to the Ready state. Replace the toner cartridge with one suitable for your region. Close the front door. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 25
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    2 - On - On Load paper in manual feeder - On Remove paper from the standard output bin - Blinking What you can do Load paper in Tray 1 or Tray 2. Load paper in the manual feeder. Remove printed pages from the standard exit bin, and then press and release to clear the light sequence and continue
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    toner cartridge, and then turn the printer on. • Press and release to clear the light sequence and continue processing the print job. • Replace the photoconductor kit. PC Kit life warning - Blinking - On The following light sequences show that there is a secondary error code or secondary jam code
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    the secondary paper jam light sequences" on page 34. Paper jam - On - On Understanding the secondary error light sequences When the and lights are on simultaneously, press twice quickly to see the secondary error code. Printer control panel Lights and buttons 1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner
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    the page by reducing the amount of text, graphics, fonts, or macros. • Install additional printer memory. For more information, see "Installing a memory card" on page 16. Check your network connections. Network interface errors - On - On - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 29
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    Light sequences What you can do Install additional printer memory. Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature - On - Blinking - On Reestablish the connection with the network. ENA connection lost - On - Blinking - On Press to clear the code. The printer discards any print jobs
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    a memory card" on page 16. • Make sure the paper you loaded is large enough. • Clear any paper jam. • Press to clear the code and continue the print job. Download valid engine code to the internal print server. Invalid engine code - On - On - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 31
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    with one that is suitable for your region. Cartridge region mismatch - On - Blinking - On Replace the toner cartridge. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 102. Invalid refill, Change cartridge - On - Blinking - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 32
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    cartridge - On - Blinking - On Cartridge part number unsupported by device - On - On - On What you can do Replace the toner cartridge. For more information, see "Replacing the toner cartridge" on page 102. Remove the unsupported toner cartridge, and then replace it with a supported toner cartridge
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    1 Error 2 Jam 3 Load paper 4 Toner 5 Ready 6 Continue 7 Stop Secondary paper jam sequences on the printer control panel Light sequence What you can do to access the jam Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 200.yy Paper jam
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    photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 201.yy Paper jam - On - On - On Open the front door, and then open the rear door. 202.yy Paper jam - On - On - On Open the front door, and then open the rear door. 231.yy Paper jam - On - Blinking - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights
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    Try one or more of the following: • Clear the jam at the standard exit bin. • Load paper supported by the duplex function. For more information, see "Paper sizes supported by the printer" on page 55. 235.yy Paper jam - On - Blinking - Blinking - On Interpreting the printer control panel lights 36
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    Paper jam - On - On - On - On What you can do to access the jam Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. • Remove Tray 2. Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit
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    Light sequence What you can do to access the jam Clear the paper jam from the manual feeder. 251.yy Paper jam - On - On - On - On Note: For more information, see "Clearing jams" on page 113. Understanding the printer configuration menus Printing the printer settings configuration sheet The printer
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    Home Menu - On - On - On - On 6 Press until all the lights cycle. The printer settings configuration sheet prints. Note: The sheet prints only when the home menu light sequence is on. Interpreting the printer control panel lights 39
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    your operating system: • On a Windows computer, access the Paper menu through the Local Printer Settings Utility. • On a Macintosh computer, access the Paper menu through the Printer Settings. Note: The Paper Size and Type settings will be saved until you reset factory default settings. If you would
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    at one time. Proper paper loading prevents jams and facilitates trouble-free printing. 1 Pull the tray completely out. Do not remove trays while a job prints or when the Busy light sequence appears on the printer control panel. Doing so may cause a jam. Busy Loading paper and specialty media 41
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    are loading. The tray extends backwards. If you are loading A6-size paper: a Squeeze the length guide tabs together as shown, and slide the length guide toward the center of the tray to the A6 size position. b Raise the A6 length guide. Note: The standard tray accommodates only 150 sheets of A6-size
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    4 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. 5 Load the paper stack toward the back of the tray as shown with the recommended print side facedown. Note: Notice the maximum fill line. Do not try
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    slide the width guides to lightly touch the side of the stack. 7 Insert the tray. 8 If a different type of paper was loaded than the type previously loaded in the tray, change the Paper Type setting. For more information, see "Setting the paper size and paper type" on page 40. Note: The difference
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    250- or 550-sheet tray, may be attached to the printer at a time. Regardless of the number of sheets in the optional tray, it is referred to page 41 to complete the steps for loading a tray. An optional tray is loaded in the same way that the standard tray is loaded. 3 Insert the tray. Loading paper
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    types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the tray. 1 Open the manual feeder door. 2 When the light is lit, load the paper faceup into the center of the manual feeder. Notes: • Load letterhead faceup, with the top of the sheet entering first. • Load envelopes with the flap side down and with
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    3 Feed paper into the manual feeder only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guides. 4 Adjust the paper guides to the paper width. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not force the paper into the feeder. Forcing the paper causes jams. Using the standard exit bin and paper stop The
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    sheet tray. • Vinyl, pharmacy, or dual-sided labels are not supported. Use paper labels only. Note: Feed paper into the manual feeder only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guides. Do not force the paper into the feeder. Linking and unlinking trays Linking trays Tray linking
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    Printer Settings. Then, change the Paper Type and Paper Size settings of the tray so that they do not match the settings of any other tray. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not assign a Paper Type name that does not accurately describe the type of paper loaded in the tray. The temperature of the fuser
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    Type is associated with the custom name. Note: Plain Paper is the factory default Paper Type associated with all Custom Type names and user-defined custom names. 7 Click Submit. Changing a Custom Type name If the printer is on a network, you can use the Embedded Web Server to define a name
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    m2 (24 lb) or heavier paper. Note: Duplex printing is supported only for 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb bond) paper. Curl Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high
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    less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) • Multiple-part forms or documents Selecting paper Using appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble-free printing. To help avoid jams and poor print quality: • Always use new, undamaged paper. • Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the
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    recycled paper and other office papers As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for use in laser (electrophotographic) printers. In 1998, Lexmark presented to the US government a study demonstrating that recycled paper produced
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    see the Card Stock & Label Guide. Paper types and weights supported by the printer The printer engine and the duplex path support 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb) paper weights. The manual feeder supports 60-163 g/m2 (16-43 lb) paper weights. Paper type Paper • Plain • Light • Heavy • Rough/Cotton • Recycled
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    the page for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software application. 3If a paper size you want to use is not listed, configure a Universal paper size. For more information, see "Configuring Universal paper settings" on page 40. Paper and specialty media guide 55
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    the page for 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software application. 3If a paper size you want to use is not listed, configure a Universal paper size. For more information, see "Configuring Universal paper settings" on page 40. Paper and specialty media guide 56
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    more information, see "Avoiding jams" on page 113 and "Storing paper" on page 53. Printing a document 1 Load paper into a tray or feeder. 2 From the Paper menu, set the Paper Type and Paper Size based on the paper that is loaded. 3 Do one of the following: For Windows users a With a document open
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    should use the manual duplex method. Model number E260 E260d E260dn Duplex capability Manual duplex Automatic duplex Automatic duplex Printing on both sides of the paper automatically If your printer model has automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing, and you want to print two-sided pages for every
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    job. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK on the Print window. The printer prints every other page of the document first. Once the first side of your job prints, the light comes on, and the l button light blinks. - On - Blinking 9 Load the paper back into the printer with the already-printed side up and the top
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    and 2. 7 From the "Pages to print" or Print menu, select to print the even-numbered pages. 8 Click Print. Printing specialty documents Tips on using letterhead Page orientation is important when printing on whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser printers. Printing 60
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    for laser printers. Tips problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies. • Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together. • Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together. • We recommend Lexmark part number
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    -sided labels are not supported. For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. When printing on labels: • Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the
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    affect the print quality and cause jams or other paper handling problems. • Check with the manufacturer or unit is installed on the printer but not added to the Installed Options. Printing information pages Printing the menu settings and network setup pages Print the menu settings page to review
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    the amount of memory installed is correct . • Under Cartridge Information, check the amount of toner. • Under PC Unit, see the status of the photoconductor kit . Printing the print quality test pages Print the print quality test pages to isolate print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off, and
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    that a page will reprint after a paper jam, set Jam Recovery to Auto or On. To access Jam Recovery, do one of the following: • Open the Embedded Web Server: 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print
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    through 10.4: 1 Choose Applications > Utilities, and then double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 2 Double-click the printer icon. 3 From the printer window, select the job to cancel. 4 From the icon bar at the top of the window, click the Delete icon. In Mac OS 9: When you send a job to
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    Status Settings Reports • Toner Status • Paper Input Tray(s) • Paper Output Bin • Device Type • Speed • Toner Cartridge Capacity • PC Unit Life Remaining • Default Settings - General Settings - Print Settings - Paper Settings • Other Settings - Network/Ports - Update Firmware - Security - E-Mail
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    Server is available for a range of functions: • Configuring printer settings • Checking the status of the printer supplies • Configuring network settings • Creating a password for certain menus • Viewing reports • Restoring the factory default settings • Viewing the virtual display Understanding
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    Toner Darkness, Power Saver, Paper Size, and Paper Type. Once selected, these settings apply to all print jobs, but you can use the printer . 7 Under Tools, select Local Printer Settings Utility. 8 Click Finish. Notes: • This utility is not supported in Windows x64 environments. • This utility may
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    Picture Grade Setup • Printer Language • Jam Recovery • Display Language • Print Area • Alarm Control • Toner Alarm • Download Target • Power Saver • Print Timeout • Auto Continue • Wait Timeout • Resolution Reduction • Resource Save • Reset Control • Print Buffer Control • Page Protect • Eco Mode
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    Source menu Menu item Default Source Tray Manual Paper Manual Env Description Sets a default paper source for all print jobs Notes: • Tray 1 (standard tray) is the factory default setting. • Only an installed paper source will appear as a menu setting. • A paper source selected for a print
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    Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Custom Type Lets you specify the type of paper loaded in Tray 1 Notes: • Plain Paper is the factory default setting for Tray 1. • If available, a user-defined name will appear instead of Custom Type . • Use this menu item to configure
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    this menu item to configure automatic tray linking. Lets you specify the type of paper being manually loaded Note: Plain Paper is the factory default setting. Lets you specify the type of envelope being manually loaded Note: Envelope is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 73
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    • Normal is the factory default setting for most items. • Rough is the factory default setting for Bond. • When Rough Texture is the setting selected for Select Type, Rough is the only Select Texture setting available. • Settings appear only if the paper is supported. Understanding printer menus 74
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    Texture Select Weight Light Normal Heavy Description Specifies the paper type After you select a setting for Select Type, the Select Weight feature lets you set the weight for that type of media. Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting for most items. • When Light Weight is the setting
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    other paper size settings and includes similar options, such as support for duplex printing and printing multiple pages on one sheet. Menu item Units of Measure Inches Millimeters Portrait Width 3-14.17 inches 76-360 mm Description Identifies the units of measure Notes: • Inches is the US factory
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    the height exceeds the maximum, then the printer uses the maximum height allowed. • 14 inches is the US factory default setting. Inches can be increased in 0.01 Edge is the factory default setting. • Long Edge appears only if the longest edge is shorter than the maximum length supported in the tray.
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    shows a message when the toner is low Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. The Toner is low message will appear as a warning. • Single means the Toner is low message will appear and the indicator light will blink red. Sets the amount of time in minutes the printer waits after a job is
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    the printer reprints jammed pages Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. The printer reprints jammed pages unless the memory required to hold the pages is needed for other printer tasks. • On sets the printer to always reprint jammed pages. • Off sets the printer to never reprint jammed pages
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    Off is the factory default setting. Off sets the printer to retain the downloads only until memory is needed. Downloads are deleted in order to process print jobs. • The On setting retains the downloads during language changes and printer resets. If the printer runs out of memory, downloads are not
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    as a value only if it is a supported option on the printer and if Configure MP is set to Cassette. Specifies that multiple-page images be printed on one side of a sheet of paper. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • The number selected is the number of page images that will print per side
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    (pages-sides) Note: None is the factory default setting. Description Specifies the printed output resolution Note: 600 dpi is the factory default setting. Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Enables
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    Priority Resident Flash/Disk Description Prints a page containing the PostScript error Note: Off is the factory default setting. Establishes the font search order Notes: • Resident is the factory default setting. • A formatted flash memory option card must be installed in the printer and operating
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    the long edge of the page. Specifies the number of lines that print on each page Notes: • 60 is the US factory default setting. 64 is the international default setting. • The printer sets the amount of space between each line based on the Lines per Page, Paper Size, and Orientation settings. Select
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    None 0-199 Assign Tray Off None 0-199 Assign Manual Paper Off None 0-199 Assign Man Env Off None 0-199 Tray Renumber View Factory Def None Tray Renumber Restore Defaults Yes No Description Configures the printer to work with printer software or programs that use different source assignments for
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    is updated. Sets the size of the network input buffer Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • The value can be changed in 1K increments. • The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the printer, the size of the other link buffers, and whether Resource Save is set to On
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    numbers. Sets the amount of time in seconds that a network print job can take before it is canceled. Notes: • 90 seconds is the factory default setting. • A setting value of 0 disables the timeout. • If a value of 1-9 is selected, the setting is saved as 10. Allows the printer to print a banner page
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    Enable DHCPv6 Yes No Description Enables IPv6 in the printer Note: On is the factory default setting. Enables the network adapter to accept the automatic IPv6 address configuration entries provided by a router Note: On is the factory default setting. Shows the setting Note: These settings can be
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    to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer language Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • When the Off setting is used, the printer does not examine incoming data. • When the Off setting is used, the
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    to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer language Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • When the Off setting is used, the printer does not examine incoming data. • When the Off setting is used, the
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    setting. • The Standard setting tries to resolve parallel port communication problems. Determines whether the printer honors printer hardware initialization requests from the computer Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • The computer requests initialization by activating the Init signal
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    Binary PS On Off Auto Parallel with ENA ENA Address ENA Netmask ENA Gateway Description Sets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • The Off setting filters print jobs using the standard protocol. • The On setting processes raw
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    and error messages Busy Wait for the message to clear. Canceling Wait for the message to clear. Close front door Close the front door of the printer. Flushing buffer Wait for the message to clear. Hex Trace The printer is in Hex Trace mode. Invalid Engine Code You need to download valid engine code
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    Code appears on the display. Ready The printer is ready to receive print jobs. Restoring Factory Defaults Wait for the message to clear. When factory default settings are restored, all downloaded resources in the printer memory are deleted. This includes fonts, macros, and symbol sets. Remove paper
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    one or more of the following: • Remove the toner cartridge, and then reinstall it. • Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a new one. 32.yy Cartridge part number unsupported by device Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a supported one. 34 Short paper Try one or more of the following
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    is exhausted. Install a new photoconductor kit. 42.xy Cartridge region mismatch Replace the toner cartridge with one that is correct for the region where you purchased your printer. 200.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of pages jammed. 1 To access the
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    201.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or the number of pages jammed. 1 Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Replace the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 4 Close the front door. 5 Press
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    the jam. 3 Replace the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit if you have removed it. 4 Close any open doors or trays. 5 Press to continue printing. 251.yy Paper jam The message indicates either where the paper is jammed or how many pages are jammed. 1 Remove the jam from the manual feeder
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    , unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove all paper from the printer. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the
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    you can adjust Lets you adjust the level of toner the Toner Darkness setting. released on a sheet of paper or specialty media. The values range from 1 (lightest setting) to 10 (darkest setting) with 8 being the factory default setting. Paper or specialty media From the Finishing menu, you can
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    faded, and then replace the cartridge. The recommended toner cartridges specifically designed for your printer are as follows. The part numbers are indicated. Part name Regular cartridge Lexmark Return Program Cartridge For the US and Canada Toner cartridge E260A21A E260A11A For Europe, the
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    end of life. At this time, order a photoconductor kit. You can also see the status of the photoconductor kit by printing a network setup page. Part name Photoconductor kit Part number E260X22G Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge Light sequence Toner is low • - On • - On When the
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    kit, and then pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3 Unpack the new toner cartridge. Warning-Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the new cartridge exposed to direct light for an extended period of time. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems
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    warning" light sequence or the "Replace photoconductor" light sequence. Light sequences Photoconductor life warning - Blinking - On Replace photoconductor - Blinking - Blinking - On When you first receive either light sequence, you should immediately order a new photoconductor kit. While the printer
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    kit and toner cartridge form a unit. Place the unit on a flat, clean surface. 3 Press the button on the base of the photoconductor kit. Pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. 4 Unpack the new photoconductor kit. Warning-Potential Damage: Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum
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    the guides of the unit with the arrows in the printer. Push the unit as far as it will go. 7 After you replace the photoconductor kit, reset the photoconductor counter. To reset the counter, see the instruction sheet that came with the new photoconductor kit. Warning-Potential Damage: Resetting the
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    for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Find the product type you want to recycle, and then select your country from the list. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Moving the printer Before moving the printer CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Follow these guidelines to
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    Defaults. Warning-Potential Damage: Restore Factory Defaults returns all printer settings to the factory default settings except Network/Port menu settings. All downloads stored in RAM are deleted. Downloads stored in flash memory or on a printer hard disk are not affected. Administrative support
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    restore factory default settings using the printer control panel. For instructions, print a printer settings configuration sheet. Checking the device status From the Device Status page of the Embedded Web Server, it is possible to see tray settings, the level of toner in the toner cartridge, the
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    Count Paper Menu Reports Settings Network/Ports Reports Network Card TCP/IP IPv6 USB Menu Warnings Device Information Cartridge Information Device Information Page Count Installed Memory Processor Speed Serial Number Engine ID Loader Kernel Base Network Network Driver Engine Font Printer Server
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    5 Click Submit. Note: See your system support person to set up the e-mail server. Configuring supply notifications You can determine how you would like . Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click
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    5 Enter the IP addresses of the source and target printers. Note: To add additional target printers, click the Add Target IP button. 6 Click Copy Printer Settings. Administrative support 112
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    signals that the tray may be removed: Load paper - On • Do not load the manual feeder while the printer is printing. Wait for the light to come on. • Push all trays in firmly after loading paper. • Make sure the guides in the trays are properly positioned, and are not pressing too tightly against
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    trays to access jam areas. The following illustration shows possible jam areas: Access point Description 1 Push button to open the front door. Inside this door is the unit housing the toner cartridge and photoconductor kit. 2 Standard exit bin 3 Front door 4 Manual feeder door 5 Standard
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    : • Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 201.yy Paper jam - On - On - On Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. 202.yy Paper jam - On - On - On Open the front door, and then open the
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    231.yy Paper jam - On - Blinking - On Open the front door, and then open the rear door. 233.yy Paper jam - On - Blinking - Blinking - On Try one of the following: • Remove Tray 1, and then depress the lever. • Open the front door, and then open the rear door. 234.yy Paper jam Clearing jams 116
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    the lever. 235.yy Paper jam - On - Blinking - Blinking - On Remove the jam from the standard exit bin. 24x.yy Paper jam - On - On - On - On Try one of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. • Remove Tray 2. Clearing
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    251.yy Paper jam - On - On - On - On Remove the jam from the manual feeder. Clearing jams behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge 1 Push the release button, and then lower the front door. Clearing jams 118
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    kit and the toner cartridge out of the printer. Set the unit aside on a flat, clean surface. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor on the underside of the photoconductor kit. Use the cartridge handle whenever you are holding the cartridge. CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The fuser
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    duplex print job was sent to the printer using a paper size not supported for duplex printing. A sheet is jammed in the standard exit bin. To remove the jam, gently pull the sheet straight out of the standard exit bin. Clearing jams from Tray 1 To see whether paper is jammed in or behind Tray 1, the
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    2 Remove the jammed paper. 3 If necessary, depress the lever to free the paper and remove the jam. 4 Insert the tray. 5 Press to continue printing. Clearing jams 121
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    Clearing jams from Tray 2 To see whether paper is jammed in or behind Tray 2: 1 Remove Tray 2. 2 Remove the jammed paper. Clearing jams 122
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    Paper jammed in the manual feeder can usually be grasped and pulled straight out. If the jam cannot be removed this way, check for jammed paper behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit. For more information, see "Clearing jams behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge" on page
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    Clearing jams behind the rear door If the paper is exiting the printer, pull the paper out. If the paper is not exiting the printer: 1 Push the release button, and then lower the front door. 2 Pull open the rear door. The paper may be jammed with one end caught in the exit bin. Clearing jams 124
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    3 Remove the jammed paper. 4 Close both the front and rear doors. 5 Press to continue printing. Clearing jams 125
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    printer and software on the Software and Documentation CD to check which software is installed. Make sure the model number of the software matches the model number of your printer. To verify that the printer software is the most current, check the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Troubleshooting
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    bar of a Web browser. From the Settings tab, click Paper Menu • If the printer is connected to a computer by a USB or parallel cable, open the Local Printer Settings Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for Macintosh. One of these utilities installs with the printer software. Troubleshooting 127
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    Make sure the Input options settings for Paper size, Paper tray, and Paper type correspond with the paper loaded in the tray. Incorrect characters print Hex Trace mode - Slowly blinking Make sure the printer is not in Hex Trace mode. If the "Hex Trace mode" light sequence appears, you must exit Hex
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    , and the number of pages in the job. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS ENOUGH MEMORY Add printer memory. Solving option problems Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off, wait
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    RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on. Memory card Make sure the memory card is securely connected to the printer system board. Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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    the front door. The light sequence that represents the Home menu appears. - On - On - On - On 5 Press and release until you see the light sequence for print quality test pages, as indicated on the printer settings configuration sheet. 6 Press and hold until all lights cycle. Troubleshooting 131
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    : • Remove and reinstall the toner cartridge. • Remove and reinstall the photoconductor kit. If the printer still prints blank pages, it may need to be serviced. For more information, contact Customer Support. Characters have jagged or uneven edges If you are using downloaded fonts, verify that the
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    Utility for Windows or Printer Settings for Macintosh. One of these utilities installs with the printer software. Ghost images These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: THE PHOTOCONDUCTOR KIT MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the photoconductor kit. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE
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    CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the Paper Size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. CHECK THE PAGE SIZE SETTING Before sending the job to print, specify the correct page size in
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    until you use it. CHECK THE PAPER Avoid textured paper with rough finishes. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. Print is too light These are possible solutions. Try one
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    a new toner cartridge. THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. Skewed print CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. CHECK THE PAPER Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer specifications. Toner fog
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    MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. THERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. Transparency print quality is poor CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Load transparencies, and make sure
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    the printer control panel, select another tray or feeder to feed paper for the job. THE TONER CARTRIDGE IS DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. MAKE SURE THE PAPER PATH IS CLEAR Paper could be caught between the photoconductor kit and the fuser. Check the paper path around the fuser area. Warning
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    ON TONER Replace the used toner cartridge with a new one. 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 to find a solution. You need to know your printer model
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    Lexmark E260, E260d, E260dn errors , or services do not Lexmark technical support, visit support.lexmark.com. For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. If you don't have access to the Internet, you can contact Lexmark by mail: Lexmark International, Inc. Bldg 004-2/CSC 740 New
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    Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional cable such as Lexmark part number 1021231 for parallel attach
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    Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, Inc., S.A., Boigny, France. The following notices are applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed. Industry
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    antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF fields in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The term "IC:" before the certification/registration number only signifies that the
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    , ETSI EN 301 489-1 and ETSI EN 301 489-17. Česky Společnost Lexmark International, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že výrobek tento výrobek je ve shod a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Lexmark International, Inc. erklærer herved, at dette produkt overholder de væsentlige
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    1999/5/ES. Slovensko Lexmark International, Inc. izjavlja . Svenska Härmed intygar Lexmark International, Inc. att . See www.lexmark.com for current Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number. Static sensitivity notice This symbol identifies static-sensitive parts
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    in the wavelength of 655-675 nanometers. The 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 notice label may be affixed to this
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    energy usage is the sum of each mode's energy usage. Statement of Limited Warranty Lexmark E260, E260d, E260dn Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY This limited warranty applies to the United States and Canada. For customers outside the U.S., refer to the countryspecific warranty information
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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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    WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. ALL INFORMATION, SPECIFICATIONS, PRICES, AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. Limitation of liability provided by Lexmark for use in connection with your Lexmark product. The term "Software Program" includes machine-readable instructions, audio/
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    media purchased new from Lexmark or an Authorized Lexmark Reseller or Distributor. Lexmark will replace the pages hosted and operated by third parties unaffiliated with Lexmark. You acknowledge and agree that Lexmark is not responsible in any way for the hosting, performance, operation, maintenance
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    means storing, loading, installing, executing, or displaying the Software Program. If Lexmark has licensed the Software Program to you for concurrent use, you must limit the number of authorized users to the number specified in your agreement with Lexmark at the time of download or installation. Use
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    of Kentucky, United States of Lexmark agree to form this Software License Agreement electronically. This means that when you click the "Agree" or "I accept" button on this page Lexmark relating to your Use of the Software Program). To the extent any Lexmark policies or programs for support services
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    part number unsupported by device 95 34 Short paper 95 37 Insufficient memory to collate job 95 38 Memory full 95 39 Complex page, some data may not have printed 96 42.xy Cartridge region mismatch 96 54 Standard network software error 96 550-sheet drawer installing 17 84 PC Kit life warning
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    Local Printer Settings Utility 69 Invalid Engine Code 93 Invalid Network Code 93 IPv6 menu 88 J jam light sequences 114 messages 114 jam recovery setting 65 jams accessing jam areas 114 avoiding 113 jams, clearing 200 118, 120 201 118, 120 233 122 behind photoconductor kit and toner cartridge unit
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    Programming Engine Code 94 Programming System Code 94 Ready 94 Remove paper from standard output bin 94 Restoring Factory Defaults 94 Waiting 95 printer options troubleshooting drawers 129 memory card 130 option not working 129 printer problems, solving basic 126 printer settings configuration sheet
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    R Ready 94 recycled paper using 53 recycling Lexmark products 107 WEEE statement 145 Remove paper from standard output bin 94 replacing photoconductor kit 104 toner cartridge 102 reports viewing 109 reprint page after paper jam 65 Restoring Factory Defaults 94 S safeguarding menus 110 safety
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Lexmark E260, E260d, and
E260dn Series
User's Guide
May 2008
www.lexmark.com
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