Lexmark Monochrome Laser Complete Printer Reference (1.7 MB) - Page 220

Paper feed problems

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Print quality problems (continued) Symptom Incorrect margins Cause The paper tray is not completely inserted into the printer. The left paper guide in the 500-sheet tray is set for a different size paper than what is loaded in the tray. You did not set the correct paper size for tray 1. The locking clips are not securing the drawer to the printer. The margin settings for the selected tray need to be adjusted. The paper feed rollers are worn. Solution Push the tray firmly into the printer to make sure it is fully installed. Insert the paper guide in the correct position for the size paper in the tray. Refer to the User's Reference for information on loading the 500-sheet drawer. After loading paper in tray 1, set the default paper size from the printer operator panel: 1 From the Paper Menu, select Paper Size. 2 Select Tray 1 Size. 3 Select the correct paper size from the list of available values. For information on using the operator panel, see page 28. Attach the four locking clips to the drawer. Refer to the Setup Guide for installation instructions. Adjust the appropriate margin settings in the Registration Menu. Call for service. Paper feed problems If paper has trouble traveling through the printer, paper jams or other problems relating to mechanical paper feed can result. Use the table beginning on page 221 to find solutions to paper feed problems you are experiencing. For information about paper feed problems in the optional finisher, see page 229. See page 233 for information about paper feed problems in the optional mailbox. For detailed Troubleshooting 220

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Troubleshooting
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Paper feed problems
If paper has trouble traveling through the printer, paper jams or other problems relating to
mechanical paper feed can result. Use the table beginning on page 221 to find solutions
to paper feed problems you are experiencing.
For information about paper feed problems in the optional finisher, see page 229. See
page 233 for information about paper feed problems in the optional mailbox. For detailed
Incorrect margins
The paper tray is not
completely inserted into the
printer.
Push the tray firmly into the printer to
make sure it is fully installed.
The left paper guide in the
500-sheet tray is set for a
different size paper than what
is loaded in the tray.
Insert the paper guide in the correct
position for the size paper in the tray.
Refer to the
User’s Reference
for infor-
mation on loading the 500-sheet
drawer.
You did not set the correct
paper size for tray 1.
After loading paper in tray 1, set the
default paper size from the printer
operator panel:
1
From the Paper Menu, select
Paper Size.
2
Select Tray 1 Size.
3
Select the correct paper size from
the list of available values.
For information on using the operator
panel, see page 28.
The locking clips are not
securing the drawer to the
printer.
Attach the four locking clips to the
drawer. Refer to the
Setup Guide
for
installation instructions.
The margin settings for the
selected tray need to be
adjusted.
Adjust the appropriate margin settings
in the Registration Menu.
The paper feed rollers are
worn.
Call for service.
Print quality problems (continued)
Symptom
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Solution