Lexmark 131 - Manual

Understanding the ADF and scanner glass Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings). You can use the A...

Additional printer setup Installing internal options CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If yo...

Installing a flash memory or font card CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have any oth...

6 Reinstall the system board cover. Installing hardware options Installing an optional tray or drawer The printer supports two additional input sources: an optional 550-sheet tray and a 650-sheet duo drawer (Tray 2) with an integrated multipurpose feeder. Note: Some printer models may not support th...

Note: Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see “Updating available options in the printer driver” on page 35. Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer ...

1 Power cord socket 2 Ethernet portNote: The Ethernet port is a feature on network models only. 3 USB port Verifying printer setup Once all hardware and software options are installed and the printer is turned on, verify that the printer is set up correctly by printing the following: • Menu settings...

Printing menu settings pages Print menu settings pages to review the current menu settings and to verify printer options are installed correctly. Note: If you have not made any menu item settings changes yet, then the menu settings pages list all the factory default settings. Once you select and sav...

For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to t...

• SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name. • Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)—The mode will be either infrastructure or ad hoc. • Channel (for ad hoc networks)—The channel defaults to auto for infrastructure networks.Some ad hoc networks will also require the auto setting. Check with yo...

Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Prepare to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that shipped with the printer. Write the last six digits of the MAC address in the space provided below:MAC address: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 2 Connect the power cab...

Configure the printer for wireless access 1 Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field. 2 Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode if you are using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you use to protect your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessa...

3 Click +. 4 Click IP. 5 Type in the IP address of your printer in the Address field. 6 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From...

Minimizing your printer's environmental impact Lexmark is committed to environmental sustainability and is continually improving its printers to reduce their impact on the environment. We design with the environment in mind, engineer our packaging to reduce materials, and provide collection and recy...

Lexmark concerns itself with the responsible use of paper in general based on life cycle assessments of its products. To gain a better understanding of the impact of printers on the environment, the company commissioned a number of life cycle assessments and found that paper was identified as the pr...

Place multiple pages on one sheet of paper You can print up to 16 consecutive pages of a multiple-page document onto one side of a single sheet of paper by selecting a setting from the Multipage printing (N-Up) section of the Print dialog screen. Check your first draft for accuracy Before printing o...

Reducing printer noise Use Quiet Mode to reduce the printer noise. Note: See the table for the multiple settings that change when you select a Quiet Mode setting. Choose To On Reduce printer noise. • You may notice a reduction in processing speed. • Printer engine motors do not start until a job is ...

Recycling Lexmark provides collection programs and environmentally progressive approaches to recycling. For more information, see: • The Notices chapter • The Environmental Sustainability section of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment • The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.co...

Loading paper and specialty media This section explains how to use the 250-sheet tray, the manual feeder, an optional 550-sheet tray, and the 650-sheet duo drawer with an integrated multipurpose feeder. It also includes information about paper orientation, setting the Paper Size and Paper Type, and ...

8 Press the arrow buttons until Custom Type <x> or another custom name appears, and then press . Submitting changes appears, followed by Paper Menu . 9 Press , and then press to return to the Ready state. Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type Note: Trays with matching Paper Size and Paper Type...

5 Press the arrow buttons until Units of Measure appears, and then press . 6 Press the arrow buttons until the correct unit of measure appears, and then press . Submitting changes appears, followed by the Universal Setup menu. Specify the paper height and width Defining a specific height and width m...

7 Insert the tray. 8 If a different type or size of paper was loaded than the type or size previously loaded in the tray, change the Paper Type or Paper Size setting for the tray from the printer control panel. Note: Mixing paper sizes or types in a paper tray may lead to jams. Loading the 650-sheet...

Using the multipurpose feeder 1 Push the multipurpose feeder latch to the left. 2 Open the multipurpose feeder. 3 Grasp the extension, and pull it straight out until it is fully extended. 4 Prepare the paper for loading. • Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not...

7 Make sure the paper is as far into the multipurpose feeder as it will go with very gentle pushing. Paper should lie flat in the multipurpose feeder. Make sure the paper fits loosely in the multipurpose feeder and is not bent or wrinkled. 8 From the printer control panel, set the Paper Size and Pap...

Paper and specialty media guide Additional information for printing on speciality medias may be found in the Cardstock and Label Guide available on Lexmark.com/publications. Paper guidelines Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider thes...

Fiber content Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides the paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as cotton possesses characteristics tha...

Storing paper Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality: • For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with rela...

Paper size Dimensions 250-sheet tray Optional 550-sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Manual feeder Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 in.) Universal * 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.) up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.) up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in....

Paper type Standard 250-sheet tray Optional 550-sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Manual feeder Paper Card stock Transparencies* X Envelopes X X Paper labels * Lexmark transparency part numbers 12A8240 and 12A8241 are supported from the standard tray, manual feeder, and the multipurpose feeder. Paper t...

Paper capacities Input capacities Notes: • Your printer model may have a 650-sheet duo drawer, which consists of a 550-sheet tray and an integrated 100-sheet multipurpose feeder. The 550-sheet tray part of the 650-sheet duo drawer supports the same paper as the optional 550-sheet tray. The integrate...

Printing This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancellation. Selection and handling of paper and specialty media can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see "Avoiding jams" and "Storing print media." Printing a document 1 Load paper into a tray...

Printing on specialty media Tips on using letterhead Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table to determine which direction to load the letterhead: Source or process Print side and paper orientation • Standard 250-sheet tray • Optional 550-sheet tray • Simple...

Source or process Print side and paper orientation Manual feeder (simplex printing)Multipurpose feeder Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should enter the manual feeder first. Manual feeder (duplex printing)Multipurpose feeder Preprinted letterhe...

When printing on envelopes: • Feed envelopes from the manual feeder or optional multipurpose feeder. • Set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select the envelope size. • Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure the envelopes can withstand t...

• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge, and use a non-oozing adhesive. • Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes. Tips on using card stock Card stock is heavy, single-ply specialty media. Many of ...

Printing from a flash drive A USB port is located on the printer control panel. Insert a flash drive to print supported file types. Notes: • When a USB flash drive is inserted into the printer, the printer can only scan to the flash drive or print files from the flash drive. All other printer functi...

Supported flash drives and file types Flash drive File type • Lexar JumpDrive 2.0 • Pro (256 MB, 512 MB, or 1G sizes) or • SanDisk Cruzer Mini (256 MB, 512 MB, or 1G sizes); Notes: • Hi-Speed USB flash drives must support the Full-speed standard. Devices supporting only USB Low-speed capabilities ar...

Printing information pages For more information on printing these pages, see “Printing menu settings pages” on page 34 and “Printing a network setup page” on page 34. Printing a font sample list To print samples of the fonts currently available for your printer: 1 Make sure the printer is on and Rea...

Canceling a print job Canceling a print job from the printer control panel 1 Press . Stopping . . . appears, followed by Cancel Print Job . 2 Press . Canceling appears. Canceling a print job from the computer To cancel a print job, do one of the following: For Windows users 1 Click , or click Start ...

Copying ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings). Making copies Making a quick copy 1 Load an original document faceup, short e...

4 Change the copy settings as needed. 5 From the printer control panel, press for a black only copy or for a color copy. Copying using the scanner glass 1 Place an original document facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. 2 From the printer control panel, press the Copy button, or us...

Copying to letterhead 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. 2 ...

11 If you placed the document on the scanner glass and have additional pages to copy, then place the next pageon the scanner glass, and then press 1 on the numeric keypad. Otherwise, press 2 on the numeric keypad. 12 Press to return to the Ready state. Making copies using paper from a selected tray ...

Adjusting copy quality 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. 2...

Canceling a copy job A copy job can be canceled when the document is in the ADF, on the scanner glass, or while the document is printing. To cancel a copy job: 1 From the printer control, panel press . Stopping appears, followed by Cancel Job . 2 Press to cancel the job. Note: If you want to continu...

E-mailing ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings). You can use the printer to e-mail scanned documents to one or more recipien...

Setting up the address book 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print a network setup page and locate the address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings. 3 Click E-mail/FTP Settings. 4 Click Manage E-...

3 From the printer control panel, press the Scan/Email button. Scan to E-mail appears. 4 Press . Search or Manual Entry appears. Note: If there are no entries in the address book, then Manual Entry appears. 5 Press to search the address book or press the arrow buttons until Manual appears, and then ...

5 Press , and then enter the recipient's shortcut number. 6 Press 1 to enter another shortcut or press 2 to end the shortcut entry.After you press 2, Press Start To Begin appears. 7 Press to send a black only e-mail or to send a color e-mail. Sending an e-mail using the address book 1 Load an origin...

Faxing ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings). Getting the printer ready to fax The following connection methods may not be a...

Initial fax setup Many countries and regions require outgoing faxes to contain the following information in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission: station name (identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message)...

3 When Station Number appears, enter the printer fax number. a Press the button on the numeric keypad that corresponds with the number you want. b Press the right arrow button to move to the next space, or wait a few seconds and the cursor will move to the next space. 4 After entering the Station Nu...

Equipment and service options Fax connection setup Connect through an adapter used in your area See “Connecting to an adapter for your country or region” on page 93. Connect to a computer with a modem See “Connecting to a computer with a modem” on page 98. Connecting to an analog telephone line If y...

Connecting to an adapter for your country or region The following countries or regions may require a special adapter to connect the telephone cable to the wall outlet. Country/region • Austria • Cyprus • Denmark • Finland • France • Germany • Ireland • Italy • New Zealand • Netherlands • Norway • Po...

Germany There is a plug installed in the bottom EXT port of the printer. This plug is necessary for the proper functioning of the fax function and the proper operation of downstream phones. Note: Do not remove the plug. If you remove it, then other telecommunications devices in your home (such as te...

4 If you would like to use the same line for recording messages on your answering machine, then connect a second telephone line (not provided) between the answering machine and the other N slot of the active analog telephone wall jack. Connecting to a computer with a modem Connect the printer to a c...

Setting the outgoing fax name and number To have the designated fax name and fax number printed on outgoing faxes: 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print a network setup page and locate the address ...

Sending a fax Sending a fax using the printer control panel 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Plac...

3 Select Fax, and then enter the recipient name, number, and other information as needed. 4 Click Print. For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print. 2 From the PDF pop-up menu, choose Fax PDF. 3 Type the fax number in the To field, and enter other informa...

Creating a fax destination shortcut using the printer control panel 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the A...

4 Enter the shortcut number. 5 Press to send a black only fax or to send a color fax. Using the address book Note: If the address book feature is not enabled, contact your system support person. 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note:...

Sending a fax at a scheduled time 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scann...

Understanding fax options Original Size This option lets you choose the size of the documents you are going to fax. 1 From the Fax area of the printer control panel, press the Options button. Original Size appears. 2 Press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until the size of the original document appears, ...

Improving fax quality Question Tip When should I use Text mode? • Use Text mode when text preservation is the main goal of the fax, and preserving images copied from the original document is not a concern. • Text mode is recommended for faxing receipts, carbon copy forms, and documents that contain ...

Scanning to an FTP address ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings). The scanner lets you scan documents directly to a File Tra...

Scanning to an FTP address using a shortcut number 1 Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these i...

Scanning to a computer or USB flash memory device ADF Scanner glass Use the ADF for multiple-page documents. Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings). The scanner lets you scan documents...

A shortcut number was automatically assigned when you clicked Submit. Remember this shortcut number and use it when you are ready to scan your documents. a Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small ite...

Understanding scan to computer options Sides (Duplex) This option informs the printer if your original document is simplex (printed on one side) or duplex (printed on both sides). This lets the scanner know what needs to be scanned for inclusion in the document. Note: Duplex scanning is not availabl...

Using the ScanBack utility Using the ScanBack Utility You can use the Lexmark ScanBack TM Utility instead of the Embedded Web Server to create Scan to PC profiles. The ScanBack Utility is on the Software and Documentation CD. 1 Set up your Scan to PC profile. a Launch the ScanBack Utility. b Select ...

Clearing jams Avoiding jams The following hints can help you avoid jams. Paper tray recommendations • Make sure the paper lies flat in the tray. • Do not remove trays while the printer is printing. • Do not load trays, the multipurpose feeder, or the envelope feeder while the printer is printing. Lo...

Understanding jam numbers and locations When a jam occurs, a message indicating the jam location appears. The following illustration and table list the paper jams that can occur and the location of each jam. Open doors and covers, and remove trays to access jam locations. Jam number Jam location Ins...

Understanding printer menus Menus list A number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change printer settings. These menus can be accessed from the printer control panel, Embedded Web Server, or the software application driver. Notes: • Certain menus are not available on selected printer...

Supplies menu Menu item Description Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, or Black Toner Cartridges Early WarningLowInvalidReplaceMissing or DefectiveOKUnsupported Shows the status of the toner cartridgesNote: 88 Replace <color> Cartridge indicates the cartridge is nearly empty, and print quality problems ma...

Menu item Description Manual Envelope Size 10 EnvelopeDL EnvelopeC5 EnvelopeB5 EnvelopeOther Envelope7 3/4 Envelope9 Envelope Specifies the size of the envelope being manually loadedNote: 10 Envelope is the US factory default setting. DL Envelope is the international factory default setting. Manual ...

Paper Weight menu Menu items Definition Plain Weight, Glossy Weight, Bond Weight, Letterhead Weight, Preprinted Weight, or Colored Weight LightNormalHeavy Identifies the relative weight of the paper loaded in a specific trayNote: Normal is the factory default setting. Transparency Weight LightNormal...

Menu items Definition Rough/Cotton Paper Weight Normal Identifies the relative weight of the rough/cotton paper loaded in a specific trayNotes: • Normal is the factory default setting. • Settings appear only if rough/cotton paper is supported. Custom <x> LightNormalHeavy Identifies the relativ...

Menu item Description Heavy Paper Loading DuplexOff Determines whether 2-sided printing occurs for all jobs that specify Heavy Paper as the paper typeNote: Off is the factory default setting. Rough/Cotton Loading DuplexOff Determines whether 2-sided printing occurs for all jobs that specify Rough/Co...

Custom Scan Sizes menu Menu item Description ID Card Width 1–14 inches (25–355.6 mm) Height 1–14 inches (25–355.6 mm) Orientation LandscapePortrait 2 scans per side OffOn Specifies a non-standard scan size.Notes: • 4.83 inches is the US factory default setting for Width. 123 millimeters is the inter...

Menu item Description Portrait Width 3–14.7 inches76–360 mm Sets the portrait widthNotes: • If the width exceeds the maximum, the printer uses the maximum width allowed. • 8.5 inches is the US factory default setting. Inches can be increased in 0.01-inch increments. • 216 mm is the international fac...

Menu item Description NPA Mode OffAuto Sets the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional communication following the conventions defined by the NPA protocolNotes: • Auto is the factory default setting • Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting...

Menu item Description Mode InfrastructureAd hoc Lets you select a modeNotes: • Infrastructure mode makes the printer wireless network accessible through an access point. • Ad hoc mode configures the printer for peer-to-peer wireless networking. Compatibility 802.11n802.11b/g802.11b/g/n Lets you sele...

Settings menu General Settings menu Menu item Description Display Language EnglishFrancaisDeutschItalianoEspanolDanskNorskNederlandsSvenskaPortugueseSuomiRussianPolskiMagyarTurkceCeskySimplified ChineseTraditional ChineseKoreanJapanese Sets the language of the text appearing on the displayNote: All ...

Menu item Description Factory Defaults Do Not RestoreRestore Now Returns the printer settings to the factory default settingsNotes: • Do Not Restore is the factory default setting. Do Not Restore keeps the user-defined settings. • Restore returns all printer settings to the factory default settings ...

Menu item Description Overlay OffConfidentialCopyDraftUrgentCustom Specifies overlay text that is printed on each page of the copy jobNote: Off is the factory default setting. Allow priority copies OnOff Allows interruption of a print job to copy a page or documentNote: On is the factory default set...

Menu item Description Enable Manual Fax OnOff Sets the printer to fax manually only, which requires a line splitter and a telephone hand setNotes: • Off is the factory default setting. • Use a regular telephone to answer an incoming fax job and to dial a fax number. • Touch # 0 on the numeric keypad...

Fax Receive Settings Menu item Description Enable Fax Receive OnOff Allows fax jobs to be received by the printerNote: On is the factory default setting. Rings to Answer 1–25 Specifies the number of rings before answering an incoming fax jobNote: 3 is the factory default setting. Auto Answer YesNo A...

Fax Log Settings Menu item Description Transmission Log Print logDo not print logPrint only for error Enables printing of a transmission log after each fax jobNote: Print log is the factory default setting. Receive Error Log Print NeverPrint on Error Enables printing of a receive error log following...

Distinctive Rings Menu item Description Single Ring OnOff Answers calls with a one-ring patternNote: On is the factory default setting. Double Ring OnOff Answers calls with a double-ring patternNote: On is the factory default setting. Triple Ring OnOff Triple Ring answers calls with a triple-ring pa...

Menu item Description JPEG Quality Text or Text/ Photo 5–90 Sets the quality of a JPEG text or text/photo image in relation to file size and the quality of the image.Notes: • 75 is the factory default setting. • 5 reduces the file size, but the quality of the image is lessened. • 90 provides the bes...

Menu item Description Sides (Duplex) 2 sided1 sided Enables duplex (two-sided) printingNote: 1 sided is the factory default setting. Print Settings Setup menu Menu item Description Printer Language PS EmulationPCL EmulationPPDS Emulation Determines which printer language the print server uses to sen...

Menu item Description N-Up Border NoneSolid Prints a border around each page imageNote: None is the factory default setting. Quality menu Menu item Description Color Correction AutoOffManual Adjusts the color output on the printed pageNotes: • Auto is the factory default setting. Auto applies differ...

Menu item Description Manual Color (CMYK) CMYK ImageCMYK TextCMYK Graphics Customizes the CMYK color conversions. The values for each setting are: USCMYKEuroCMYKVivid CMYKOff Notes: • USCMYK is the US factory default setting • EuroCMYK is the International factory default setting • Vivid CMYK applie...

PostScript menu Menu item Description Print PS Error OnOff Prints a page containing the PostScript errorNote: Off is the factory default setting. Image Smoothing OnOff Enhances the contrast and sharpness of low-resolution images and smooths their color transitionsNotes: • Off is the factory default ...

Menu item Description Tray Renumber Assign MP Feeder OffNone0–199 Assign Tray <x> OffNone0–199 Assign Manual Paper OffNone0–199 Assign Man Env OffNone0–199 Configures the printer to work with printer software or programs that use different source assignments for trays, drawers, and feedersNote...

Menu item Description Scaling Anchor Top LeftBest FitAnchor CenterFit Height/WidthFit HeightFit Width Scales the image to fit the selected paper sizeNote: Best Fit is the factory default setting. Orientation PortraitLandscapeRev PortraitRev Landscape Sets the image orientationNote: Portrait is the f...

Menu item Description Quality NormalDraftFine Determines which resolution, toner darkness, and color saver values the device uses when printing photos sent from a PictBridge-enabled deviceNotes: • Normal is the factory default setting. • If both the printer and the PictBridge-enabled camera have a v...

Understanding printer messages List of status and error messages Access USB after scan A USB drive was inserted into the printer while the printer was scanning. From the keypad, press 1 to open the driveafter scanning, or press 2 to ignore the USB drive. Access USB now A USB drive was inserted into ...

88.yy <color> Cartridge is low Press to clear the message and continue printing. 88.yy Replace <color> Cartridge Replace the toner cartridge. 150 displayed The USB drive contains more than 150 files; only 150 files will be displayed. 200.yy Paper jam <area name> 1 Clear the paper p...

Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packing until you are ready to use them.Do not expose supplies to: • Direct ...

Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in your area. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you purchased the printer. Note: All life...

Part name Part number C540, C543, and X543 series C544, X544, and X546 series Magenta Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge C544X1MG Not supported Yellow Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge C544X1YG Not supported Black Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge C544X2KG Not supported Cya...

Replacing supplies Replacing the waste toner bottle Replace the waste toner bottle when 82 Replace waste toner appears. The printer will not continue printing until the waste toner bottle is replaced. 1 Unpack the replacement waste toner bottle. 2 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then...

Replacing a black imaging kit Replace the black imaging kit when Replace Black Imaging Kit appears. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the sur...

21 Close the front door. Replacing a black and color imaging kit Replace the black and color imaging kit when Replace Color Imaging Kit appears. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you to open it. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduc...

17 Close the top door. 18 Close the front door. Replacing a toner cartridge Replace the specified toner cartridge (yellow, cyan, magenta, or black) when 88 Replace <color> Cartridge appears. The printer will not continue printing until the specified cartridge is replaced. Warning—Potential Dam...

5 Align the new toner cartridge, and then press down until it is all the way into the slot. 6 Close the top door. Replacing a developer unit Replace a developer unit when a print quality defect occurs or when damage occurs to the printer. 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull i...

18 Close the top door. 19 Close the front door. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall...

Cleaning the scanner glass Clean the scanner glass if you encounter print quality problems, such as streaks on copied or scanned images. Note: Clean both areas of the scanner glass and both white underside areas. 1 Slightly dampen a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel with water. 2 Open the scanner...

• Lift the printer off of the optional drawer and set it aside instead of trying to lift the drawer and printer at the same time. Note: Use the handholds located on both sides of the printer to lift it off the optional drawer. Warning—Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper moving...

Administrative support Finding advanced networking and administrator information This chapter covers basic administrative support tasks. For more advanced system support tasks, see the Networking Guide on the Software and Documentation CD and the Embedded Web Server Administrator's Guide on the Lexm...

To access the Embedded Web Server: 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can: • View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu. • Print a network setup page ...

Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are basic printer problems, or the printer is unresponsive, make sure: • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off by any switch or breaker. • The printer is ...

5 Press the arrow buttons until Page Protect appears, and then press . 6 Press the arrow buttons until Off appears, and then press . Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper C HECK THE P APER T YPE SETTING Make sure the Paper Type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. Incorrect o...

Unexpected page breaks occur Increase the Print Timeout value: 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until General Settings appears, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons until Timeouts appears, and...

Poor copy quality These are some examples of poor copy quality: • Blank pages • Checkerboard pattern • Distorted graphics or pictures • Missing characters • Faded print • Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print These are possible solutions. Try on...

P ATTERNS ( MOIRÉ ) APPEAR IN THE OUTPUT • From the printer control panel, press the Content button until the light comes on next to Text/Photo or Photo. • Rotate the original document on the scanner glass. • From the printer control panel, press the Scale button and adjust the setting. T EXT IS LIG...

Partial document or photo scans These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE DOCUMENT PLACEMENT Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. C HECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the p...

Cannot send or receive a fax These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE DISPLAY FOR ERROR MESSAGES Clear any error messages. C HECK THE POWER Make sure the printer is plugged in, the power is on, and Ready appears. C HECK THE PRINTER CONNECTIONS Make sure the cable co...

T EMPORARILY DISCONNECT OTHER EQUIPMENT To ensure the printer is working correctly, connect it directly to the telephone line. Disconnect any answering machines, computers with modems, or telephone line splitters. C HECK FOR JAMS Clear any jams, and then make sure that Ready appears. T EMPORARILY DI...

4 Click Analog Fax Setup. 5 In the Max Speed box, click on one of the following: 2400480096001440033600 6 Click Submit. Blocking junk faxes 1 Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then print a network setup pag...

C HECK FOR SERVICE MESSAGES If a service message appears, turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. If the error recurs, call for service. Memory card Make sure the memory card is securely connected to the printer system board. Solving paper feed problems Paper ...

5 Press the arrow buttons until Jam Recovery appears, and then press . 6 Press the arrow buttons until On or Auto appears, and then press . Solving print quality problems The information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the ...

Clipped images These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE GUIDES Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. C HECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: 1 Fro...

Print is too dark These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: C ALIBRATE THE COLOR The printer automatically calibrates the colors whenever a new imaging kit is detected. If a cartridge is replaced, then you can calibrate the colors manually: 1 From the printer control panel, pre...

C HECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: 1 From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu. 2 Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting: • For Windows users, specify the type from Pri...

C ALIBRATE THE COLOR The printer will automatically calibrate the colors whenever a new imaging kit is detected. If a toner cartridge is replaced, a manual alignment will need to be performed. 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 From the Admin menu , press the arrow buttons until Settings ap...

The printed page appears tinted. Can I adjust the color? Sometimes a printed page may appear tinted (for example, everything printed seems to be too red). This can be caused by environmental conditions, paper type, lighting conditions, or user preference. In these instances, adjust the Color Balance...

Notices Product information Product name:Lexmark X543, X544, X544n, X544dn, X544dw, X544dtn, X546dtnMachine type:7525, 4989Model(s):131, 133, 138, 332, 333, 336, 337, 352, 356, 382, 383, 386, 387, 392, 393, 396, 397 Edition notice August 2009The following paragraph does not apply to any country wher...

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Static sensitivity notice This symbol identifies static-sensitive parts. Do not touch in the areas near these symbols without first touching the metal frame of the printer. ENERGY STAR Any Lexmark product bearing the ENERGY STAR emblem on the product or on a start-up screen is certified to comply wi...

Laser advisory label A laser notice label may be affixed to this printer as shown: Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the power consumption characteristics of the product. Note: Some modes may not apply to your product. Mode Description Power consumption (Watts...

inactivity. The Power Saver Mode is automatically engaged after this product is not used for a specified period of time, called the Power Saver Timeout. Factory default Power Saver Timeout for this product (in minutes): 110V = 45 minutes, 220V = 60 minutes By using the configuration menus, the Power...

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the country/region of use. This is to avoid damage to the equipment caused by local lightning strikes and other electrical surges.This equipment uses CA11A telephone jacks. Avis réservé aux utilisateurs du réseau téléphonique du Canada Ce produit est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’Industri...

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you agree to return them only to Lexmark for recycling. Lexmark toner cartridges are designed to stop working after delivering a fixed amount of toner. A variable amount of toner may remain in them when replacement is required. If you do not accept these terms, return the unopened package to your po...

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