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  • Lexmark W840 | Help Menu Pages - Page 1
    message. 10 Send a test page to print. Using a parallel or serial cable For detailed instructions, see the User Guide on the publications CD that shipped with the printer. Local printing with Mac or UNIX/Linux For detailed instructions, see the User Guide on the Publications CD that shipped with the
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    servers Detailed instructions for installation are shipped with the product. Network printing using Mac, UNIX/Linux, or NetWare For information about this support, see the User Guide on the publications CD that shipped with the printer. You can find some additional information on the drivers CD that
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    Web site Copies of the User's Guide, Setup sheet, Menus and Messages Guide, and Help Menu pages are available on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. Drivers CD The drivers CD which was shipped with your printer contains the necessary printer drivers to get the printer up and running. It may also
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    Page 1 of 2 Media guide The printer supports the following media sizes. Select custom sizes up to the maximum specified for the Universal setting. Legend:  - supported ✘- unsupported Media size Dimensions 500-sheet trays Multipurpose feeder 850+1150-sheet dual input drawer A3 297 x 420
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    Media guide Page 2 of 2 Storing media Use the following guidelines for proper media storage. These help avoid media feeding problems and uneven . Make sure the guides are not placed too tightly against the stack of media. • Make sure all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached.
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    menus and menu items available. For more information about menu items, see the Menus and Messages Guide on the publications CD. Some menu items may not be available based on the printer model or options installed. Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Substitute Size Paper Texture
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    and options can be safely moved to another location by following these precautions: • Keep the printer in an upright position. • 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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    the most from the printer by properly loading the trays, and setting the types and sizes for media. Loading paper General guidelines • Do not overload the media sources. • Make sure the stack height does not exceed the maximum height indicated by the labels on the guides. Overloading may cause jams
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    2 of 4 2 Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide to outside of the tray. 3 Squeeze the front guide tab and slide the guide to the correct position for the size paper you are loading. 4 Flex the : For information about loading paper in the short-edge feed position, see the User's Guide.
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    Page 3 of 4 6 Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide until it lightly rests against the edge of the paper. 7 Insert the tray into the printer. For loading other sources, see "For more information" on page 4. Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size After setting the Paper Type and Paper Size
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    guide Page 4 of 4 Printing on specialty media Media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty media. Follow these instructions (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application) to view the printer driver settings. c
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    Page 1 of 5 Print quality and troubleshooting Many print quality problems can be solved by replacing a supply or maintenance item that has reached the end of its intended life. Check the operator panel for a message about a printer consumable. See the User's Guide for information about other ways
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    Print quality and troubleshooting Page 2 of 5 The information in the following table may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the problem, call for service. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Problem Print is too light.
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    Print quality and troubleshooting Page 3 of 5 Problem Streaks appear on the page. ABC DEF Action • The toner may be low. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by gripping the handles with both hands. With the cartridge arrows pointing downward, shake the print cartridge back and
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    may be defective. Replace the toner cartridge. Repeating defects appear Either the toner cartridge, the photoconductor kit, or the fuser is defective. See "Print quality troubleshooting" for more information. Some of the print is cut off Move the guides in the tray to the proper positions
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    Printer and Performing Self Test appear, and the printer cartridge Fuser Solution Replace the photoconductor kit. Replace the photoconductor kit. Replace the toner cartridge. Replace the fuser. If another type of print quality problem exists, see the Troubleshooting chapter in the User's Guide
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    Print defects guide Page 1 of 1 Print defects guide Match a set of repeating defects on a print job to the marks on one of the vertical lines. The line that best matches the defects on
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    ordering supply items: Part name High Yield Toner Cartridge Photoconductor Kit Maintenance kit (low voltage) Maintenance kit (high voltage) Staple Cartridge Part number W84020H W84030H 25A0014 25A0015 25A0013 For information about conserving supplies, see the User's Guide on the publications CD.
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Connection Guide
Page 1 of 2
Connection Guide
Note:
For local printing, you must install the printer software (drivers) before connecting the USB cable.
Installing printer and software for local printing using Windows
1
Launch the drivers CD that shipped with the printer.
2 Click
Install Printer and Software
.
Note:
Some Windows operating systems require that you have administrative access to install printer
software (drivers) on the computer.
3 Click
Agree
to accept the license agreement.
4 Select
Suggested
, and then click
Next
.
The Suggested option is the default installation for local setup. If you need to install utilities, change
settings, or customize device drivers, select
Custom.
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
5 Select
Local Attach
, and click
Finish
.
Note:
It may take a few minutes for the drivers to completely load.
6
Close the drivers CD installer application.
7
Connect the USB cable. Be sure to match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol on the printer.
Note:
Only Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
operating systems support USB connections. Some UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh computers also
support USB connections. See the computer operating system documentation to see if your system
supports USB.
8
Plug one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end into a
properly grounded outlet.
9
Turn on the printer.
Plugging in the USB cable and turning on the printer prompts the Windows operating system to run the plug
and play screens to install the printer as a new hardware device. The installation of printer software (drivers)
done in step 1 should satisfy the plug and play requirements. When plug and play is finished, a printer
object will appear in your Printers folder.
Note:
After the printer completes its internal tests, the
Ready
message indicates that the printer is ready
to receive jobs. If you see a message other than
Ready
on the display, see the publications CD for
instructions on clearing the message.
10
Send a test page to print.
Using a parallel or serial cable
For detailed instructions, see the
User Guide
on the publications CD that shipped with the printer.
Local printing with Mac or UNIX/Linux
For detailed instructions, see the
User Guide
on the Publications CD that shipped with the printer.