Lexmark Monochrome Laser Complete Printer Reference (1.7 MB) - Page 229

Finisher problems

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Finisher problems Use the following table to find solutions to problems you are experiencing with the finisher option. Finisher problems Symptom Paper frequently jams in the finisher. Universal size paper frequently jams when sent to bin 2 of the finisher. You cannot clear the 280 Paper Jam / Open Cover H message. Cause Solution The finisher and printer are misaligned. Properly align the finisher with the printer. Refer to the User's Reference for detailed instructions on aligning the finisher with the printer. The finisher cables are not connected properly. Check the cable connections. Refer to the Setup Guide for instructions on connecting the finisher to the printer. The transport unit is not properly installed. If the 280 Paper Jam / Open Cover H message recurs, verify that you have properly installed the transport unit on top of the printer. The gears must be completely engaged for paper to travel successfully from the printer to the finisher. Refer to the Setup Guide for detailed installation instructions. You are trying to staple, hole punch, or offset media other than paper. Restrict use of the special finishing features to paper meeting the printer specifications. See "Output bins" on page 103 for more information. Sending Universal size paper to Send all jobs printed on Universal bin 2 of the finisher is not size paper to bin 1 of the finisher. recommended. The transport unit is not properly installed. Verify that you have properly installed the transport unit on top of the printer. Refer to the Setup Guide for detailed installation instructions. Troubleshooting 229

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Troubleshooting
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Finisher problems
Use the following table to find solutions to problems you are experiencing with the finisher
option.
Finisher problems
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Paper frequently jams
in the finisher.
The finisher and printer are
misaligned.
Properly align the finisher with the
printer.
Refer to the
User’s Reference
for
detailed instructions on aligning the
finisher with the printer.
The finisher cables are not
connected properly.
Check the cable connections. Refer
to the
Setup Guide
for instructions
on connecting the finisher to the
printer.
The transport unit is not
properly installed.
If the
280 Paper Jam / Open Cover H
message recurs, verify that you have
properly installed the transport unit
on top of the printer. The gears must
be completely engaged for paper to
travel successfully from the printer to
the finisher.
Refer to the
Setup Guide
for detailed
installation instructions.
You are trying to staple, hole
punch, or offset media other
than paper.
Restrict use of the special finishing
features to paper meeting the printer
specifications. See “Output bins” on
page 103 for more information.
Universal size paper
frequently jams when
sent to bin 2 of the
finisher.
Sending Universal size paper to
bin 2 of the finisher is not
recommended.
Send all jobs printed on Universal
size paper to bin 1 of the finisher.
You cannot clear the
280 Paper Jam / Open
Cover H
message.
The transport unit is not
properly installed.
Verify that you have properly
installed the transport unit on top of
the printer.
Refer to the
Setup Guide
for detailed
installation instructions.