Lexmark X342N Troubleshooting Guide

Lexmark X342N - Multi Function Printer Manual

Lexmark X342N manual content summary:

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    reinstall the drivers software. If the problems persist, follow these steps: Note: Before reinstalling, shut down and restart the computer. 1 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 2 From the desktop, click Start  Programs  Lexmark  Lexmark Software Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on
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    using the manual feeder, this is normal. Print quality troubleshooting Light or faded print AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc • You may be able to temporarily extend the toner cartridge life by shaking the toner cartridge. • Install a new toner cartridge. For more information, see the User's Guide
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    paper in the tray. • Replace the toner cartridge. For more information, see the User's Guide. Page skew AAAAaAaaaBaBBBbBbbbCbCCCCccccc • Make sure the paper guides in the tray are aligned with the edges of the paper. • Make sure the paper guides for the manual feeder are aligned with the edges of
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    For more information, see the User's Guide. • If replacing the toner cartridge does not correct the problem, replace the photoconductor. For more information, see the User's Guide. • The MFP may need to be serviced. Call a service representative. Scan troubleshooting Scanner does not respond • Check
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    the number that you wish to dial. - As an alternative, dial the telephone number manually. MFP receives a blank fax • Ask the sender to verify the original document was loaded correctly. • Check the toner cartridge, and replace it if necessary. Received fax has poor quality Ask that the sender
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Lexmark™ X34x
Troubleshooting
Guide
Setup troubleshooting
Incorrect language appears on the
display
1
Press
Menu
.
2
Press
or
repeatedly until
MACHINE
SETUP
appears on the display.
3
Press
.
4
Press
or
repeatedly until
Language
appears on the display.
5
Press
.
6
Press
or
repeatedly until the language
you want appears on the display.
7
Press
.
8
Press
Back
repeatedly to return to the
Ready
prompt.
Display is not lit
1
Turn off the MFP.
2
Disconnect the power supply cord from the wall
outlet, and then from the MFP.
3
Plug the cord all the way into the MFP.
4
Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other
electrical devices have been using.
5
Turn on the MFP.
Software will not install
If the software does not launch automatically when
you insert the CD:
1
Close all open software applications.
2
Temporarily disable any anti–virus programs.
3
Double–click the
My Computer
icon.
4
For Windows XP, click
Start
to access the My
Computer icon.
5
Double–click the
CD–ROM drive
icon.
6
If necessary, double–click
setup.exe
.
7
Follow the instructions on the computer screen
to install the software.
Note:
After installing the software, be sure
to re–enable your anti–virus
software.
If the MFP is connected to the computer through
another device:
1
Disconnect the USB cable from any other
device such as a USB hub or switch box.
2
Directly connect the cable to the MFP and the
computer.
Unable to connect over a network
Make sure you are using the correct cable, that it is
securely connected, and the network options are
properly configured.
For more information, see the
User’s Guide
.
Note:
Connecting over a network is only
available on the X342n.
Removing and reinstalling the
drivers software
If the software is not functioning properly or a
communications error message appears, you may
need to remove and then reinstall the drivers
software. If the problems persist, follow these steps:
Note:
Before reinstalling, shut down and
restart the computer.
1
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
2
From the desktop, click
Start
Programs
Lexmark
Lexmark Software Uninstall
.
3
Follow the instructions on the computer screen
to remove the software.
4
Restart the computer.
5
If any Add New Hardware screens appear, click
Cancel
.
6
Eject and reinsert the software CD.
7
Reconnect the USB cable to the computer.
If the software installation screen does not appear:
1
From the desktop, double-click
My Computer
.
For Windows XP, click
Start
to access the
My
Computer
icon.
2
Double-click the
CD–ROM drive
icon. If
necessary, double-click
setup.exe
.
3
When the MFP software installation screen
appears, click
Install
or
Install Now
.
4
Follow the instructions on the computer screen
to complete the installation.
Jams and misfeeds
troubleshooting
Avoiding Jams
Follow these tips to help prevent document and
paper jams.
Use only recommended print materials.
Do not mix paper types in the paper tray.
Do not use creased, damp, or curled paper.
Flex, fan, and straighten the paper before
loading.
Make sure the adjustable paper guides are
positioned correctly.
Make sure the recommended print side has the
correct orientation when loading paper in the
paper tray and the manual feeder.
Do not overload the paper tray. The paper
should be below the max fill line on the inside
wall of the paper tray.
Do not remove the paper from the tray while
printing.