Lexmark 120 - Manual

Using the operator panels 8 2 Using the operator panels Section Page Overview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel 9 Understanding the Lexmark E120 operator panel lights 10 Operator panel codes for the Lexmark E120 12 Overview of the Lexmark E120n operator panel 25 Understanding the Lexmark E120n oper...

Overview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel 9 Using the operator panels Overview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel The printer operator panel has two buttons and two lights. Lights indicate the status of the printer. Buttons are used to continue or cancel the current print job. When the printer is ...

Overview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel 10 Using the operator panels Understanding the Lexmark E120 operator panel lights Operator panel lights mean different things, depending on the sequence. Lights that are off, on, and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, intervent...

Overview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel 14 Using the operator panels Cancel job / Reset printer Flushing buffer Invalid engine code Light sequence: • Ready / Data—On • Error—On Message: • Current job is canceled. • Printer is resetting to the user default settings. All active print jobs are canc...

Overview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel 16 Using the operator panels Restoring factory defaults C artridge region mismatch Light sequence: • Ready / Data—On • Error—On Message: Printer is resetting to the original factory default settings. Solution: Press and hold to reset printer. Light sequenc...

Overview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel 17 Using the operator panels Missing cartridge / Defective cartridge detected Open door Light sequence: Error—On Secondary light sequence: Press twice quickly to see the secondary light sequence. Ready / Data—Blinks three times Message: Either the toner ca...

Overview of the Lexmark E120n operator panel 25 Using the operator panels Overview of the Lexmark E120n operator panel The printer operator panel has two buttons and six lights (Continue button is both a light and button). Lights indicate the status of the printer. Buttons are used to continue or ca...

Overview of the Lexmark E120n operator panel 26 Using the operator panels Understanding the Lexmark E120n operator panel lights The operator panel lights mean different things, depending on their sequence. Lights that are off, on, and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, i...

Overview of the Lexmark E120n operator panel 33 Using the operator panels Change cartridge Open door Light sequence: • Toner Low/Replace PC Kit—On • Error—Blinking Message: Printer has detected a refilled Return Program toner cartridge has been installed. Solution: Remove current toner cartridge, an...

Printing the menu settings and network setup page 44 Using the operator panels The Lexmark E120n (network model), has a resident Web page, which can be accessed from the browser. To access the resident Web page, type the printer’s IP address in the URL address field of the browser (for example, http...

Print media tasks and tips 45 3 Print media tasks and tips Section Page Types of print media 46 Choosing appropriate print media 46 Storing print media 48 Loading print media into Tray 1 48 Loading print media into the priority feeder 51 Preventing jams 52 Clearing jams 53

Types of print media 46 Print media tasks and tips Types of print media Receive optimal use from the printer by properly loading trays. Never mix media types within a tray. Choosing appropriate print media To reduce printing problems and receive the best print quality, try a sample of the media you ...

Storing print media 48 Print media tasks and tips Card stock • Use card stock with a maximum weight of 43 lb (163 g/m 2 ) bond and a minimum size of 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inch). • Preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect print quality and cause media handling or jamming problems....

Loading print media into the priority feeder 51 Print media tasks and tips 5 Close the paper cover. Loading print media into the priority feeder The priority feeder is located at the front of the printer, just above Tray 1. Use the priority feeder to make quick runs of print media types or sizes tha...

Preventing jams 52 Print media tasks and tips Preventing jams Avoid most jams by correctly loading print media. • Do not load wrinkled, creased, or damp print media. • Never mix media types within a tray. • Flex, fan, and straighten paper before loading. • Do not exceed maximum stack height. • Make ...

Clearing jams 53 Print media tasks and tips Clearing jams When a jam occurs, the printer stops, and the Error light on the operator panel blinks. To determine the location of the jam, view the secondary light sequences (see Operator panel codes for the Lexmark E120 on page 12 or Operator panel codes...

Printing tasks 58 4 Printing tasks Section Page Printing from the priority feeder 59 Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplex) 61 Printing multiple page images on one page (N-up printing) 62 Printing on letterhead 63 Canceling a print job 64

Printing from the priority feeder 59 Printing tasks Printing from the priority feeder The multiple-sheet priority feeder is located at the front of the printer just above Tray 1. It has an adjustable guide on each side, and uses the Tray 1 paper cover as a print media path. Use the priority feeder t...

Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplex) 61 Printing tasks Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplex) Printing on both sides of the paper reduces total printing costs and is environmentally friendly. Macintosh does not support manual duplex printing. Follow the directions below t...

Printing multiple page images on one page (N-up printing) 62 Printing tasks To manually duplex a print job from a Windows computer: 1 Click File Æ Print. 2 Click Preferences (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application) to view printer driver settings. 3 From the Page Layout tab, sel...

Printing on letterhead 63 Printing tasks 4 To print a visible border around each page image, select Print page borders. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK on the Print window to send the job to print. From a Macintosh computer 1 From the computer software application, select File Æ Print. 2 From the Copies &...

Canceling a print job 64 Printing tasks Canceling a print job A print job can be canceled from the operator panel or from the computer. The Cancel job light sequence appears on the operator panel when a job is canceled (see Cancel job / Reset printer on page 14 or 30). From printer operator panel Pr...

Supplies information 65 5 Supplies information Section Page Supply items needed 66 Ordering supplies 66 Storing supplies 67 Conserving supplies 67 Assessing supply needs 67 Checking toner cartridge and long-life photoconductor kit levels 67 Changing the toner cartridge 68 Changing the long-life phot...

Supply items needed 66 Supplies information Supply items needed There are two supply items to replace: the long-life photoconductor kit and the toner cartridge. The long-life photoconductor kit typically lasts up to 25,000 pages (at approximately 5% coverage, on letter/A4 plain paper with intermitte...

Assessing supply needs 67 Supplies information Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for supplies. Store supplies right side up in the original packaging until needed. Do not expose supplies to: • Direct sunlight • Temperatures above 35°C (95°F) • High humidity (above 80%) • Salty air •...

Changing the toner cartridge 68 Supplies information Changing the toner cartridge 1 Remove all printed pages from the output bin. 2 Open the front cover by sliding the release button to the left and lifting the door until it clicks into an open position. 3 Remove the toner cartridge by grasping the ...

Changing the long-life photoconductor kit 71 Supplies information Changing the long-life photoconductor kit Warning: When replacing the long-life photoconductor kit, do not touch the blue drum. Touching the drum will contaminate the long-life photoconductor kit and affect print quality. 1 Open the r...

Lexmark Return Program 74 Supplies information Lexmark Return Program The Lexmark Return Program is an environmental program in which Lexmark sells new toner cartridges at a special price with the agreement that the cartridge will be returned, at no cost, only to Lexmark for recycling. Regular toner...

Troubleshooting 75 6 Troubleshooting Section Page General problems 76 Print quality problems 78

General problems 76 Troubleshooting General problems Problem Solution / Answer Lights begin blinking. See Understanding the Lexmark E120 operator panel lights on page 10. Characters missing when printing to envelopes Check printer driver settings to make sure Envelope has been selected from the Pape...

Print quality problems 78 Troubleshooting Print quality problems To solve many print quality problems, replace supply or maintenance items that have reached the end of intended life. Use the following table for solutions. Symptom Cause Solution White lines Either the toner cartridge or the fuser is ...

Notices 82 Notices Licensing Notice The printer resident software contains software developed and copyrighted by Lexmark.In addition, the printer resident software may contain: • Lexmark modified software licensed under the provisions of the GNU General Public License version 2 and/or the GNU Lesser...

Notices 83 Notices European Community (EC) directives conformity A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55...

Notices 84 Notices Laser notice The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 60825-1. Class I laser products are not consider...

Notices 85 Notices this limited warranty, you may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in the following paragraph.Lexmark's liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the amount you paid for the product that caused the damages. This limitation of liability ...

86 Index B busy 13, 29buttons 6, 7, 25, 32 C Cable lock 6canceling a print job from a Windows computer 64from printer operator panel 64 card stock 48cartridge region mismatch 16, 32change cartridge 17, 33Choosing appropriate print media 46clear jams 53Complex page 18, 34 D defaults, restore 44defect...