Page 5 - Safety information
Safety information CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: See the enclosed Safety Sheet before making any cable or electrical connection. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Do not place or use this product near water or wet locations. C...
Page 7 - Learning about the printer; Thank you for choosing this printer!; Finding information about the printer
Learning about the printer Thank you for choosing this printer! We've worked hard to make sure it will meet your needs. To start using your new printer right away, use the setup materials that came with the printer, and then skim the User’s Guide to learn how to perform basic tasks. To get the most ...
Page 8 - Selecting a location for the printer
What are you looking for? Find it here The latest supplemental information, updates, and technicalsupport: • Documentation • Driver downloads • Live chat support • E-mail support • Telephone support Lexmark Support Web site— http://support.lexmark.com Note: Select your region, and then select your p...
Page 9 - Printer configurations; Basic model
1 2 3 4 5 1 102 mm (4 in.) 2 508 mm (20 in.) 3 152 mm (6 in.) 4 76 mm (3 in.) 5 254 mm (10 in.) Printer configurations Basic model Note: Your printer model may have come with a 650-sheet duo drawer. Learning about the printer 9
Page 10 - Fully configured model
1 2 3 4 1 Standard exit bin 2 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 3 Manual feeder 4 Printer control panel Fully configured model The following illustration shows a fully configured printer model with a 650-sheet duo drawer and an optional 550-sheettray: Note: Some printer models may not support the opt...
Page 12 - Understanding the printer control panel
Understanding the printer control panel Menus Back Stop 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Description 1 Display Shows messages that communicate the status of the printer 2 Select Press to initiate action on a menu item. 3 Indicator light Indicates the printer status: • Off —The printer is off. • Blinking green —Th...
Page 13 - Additional printer setup; Installing internal options; Available options; Memory cards
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 walloutlet before continuing. If you...
Page 14 - Accessing the system board to install internal options
Accessing the system board to install 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 walloutlet before continuing. If y...
Page 17 - Installing a memory card
Installing a memory card The system board has one connector for an optional memory 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 ...
Page 19 - Installing a flash memory card
6 Reinstall the system board access cover. Installing a flash memory 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 walloutlet befo...
Page 21 - Installing hardware options; Installing an optional tray or drawer
5 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) withan integrated multipurpose feeder. Note: Some printer models may not support the...
Page 23 - Attaching cables; Verifying printer setup; Printing a menu settings page
Attaching cables Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable or an Ethernet cable. A USB port requires a USB cable. Be sureto match the USB symbol on the cable with the USB symbol on the printer. Match the appropriate Ethernet cable tothe Ethernet port. 1 2 1 Ethernet port 2 USB port Verif...
Page 24 - Printing a network setup page; Setting up the printer software; Installing printer software; For Windows users; For Macintosh users; Using the World Wide Web
Printing a network setup page If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page alsoprovides important information that aids network printing configuration. 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears. 2 From the printer control panel...
Page 25 - Updating available options in the printer driver; In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
Updating available options in the printer driver Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printerdriver to make them available for print jobs. For Windows users 1 Open the Printers folder: a Click , or click Start and then click ...
Page 26 - Setting up wireless printing; Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)
Setting up wireless printing Note: A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name assigned to a wireless network. Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) are types of security used on a network. Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network Note: Do not...
Page 28 - Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh); Prepare to configure the printer
8 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to complete the software installation. Note: Basic is the recommended path to choose. Choose Advanced only if you want to customize your installation. 9 To allow other computers on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 throu...
Page 29 - Configure the printer for wireless access; Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly
5 Under Collections, select Bonjour or Rendezvous , and then double-click the printer name. Note: The application is referred to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.3, but is now called Bonjour by Apple Computer. 6 From the main page of the Embedded Web Server, navigate to the page where the wirele...
Page 30 - Installing the printer on a wired network
2 Add the printer: a For IP printing: In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences . 2 Click Print & Fax . 3 Click + . 4 Select the printer from the list. 5 Click Add . In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applicatio...
Page 34 - Minimizing your printer's environmental impact; Saving paper and toner; Using recycled paper and other office papers
Minimizing your printer's environmental impact Lexmark is committed to environmental sustainability and is continually improving its printers to reduce their impacton the environment. We design with the environment in mind, engineer our packaging to reduce materials, and providecollection and recycl...
Page 35 - Unacceptable paper examples; Conserving supplies; Use both sides of the paper
life cycle assessments and found that paper was identified as the primary contributor (up to 80%) of carbon emissionscaused throughout the entire life of a device (from design to end-of-life). This is due to the energy-intensivemanufacturing processes required to make paper. Thus, Lexmark seeks to e...
Page 36 - Saving energy; Reducing printer noise
Check your first draft for accuracy Before printing or making multiple copies of a document: • Use the preview feature, which you can select from the Print dialog or the Lexmark Toolbar, to see how the documentwill look before you print it. • Print one copy of the document to check its content and f...
Page 37 - Adjusting Power Saver
Choose To On Reduce printer noise. • You may notice a reduction in processing speed. • Printer engine motors do not start until a job is ready toprint. You may notice a short delay before the first pageis printed. • Fans run at a reduced speed or are turned off. • If your printer has faxing capabili...
Page 38 - Recycling; Recycling Lexmark products
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.com...
Page 39 - Loading paper and specialty media; Linking and unlinking trays; Linking trays; Assigning a custom paper type name to a tray
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-sheetduo drawer with an integrated multipurpose feeder. It also includes information about paper orientation, setting thePaper Size and Paper Type, and lin...
Page 40 - Specify a unit of measure
7 Press . 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 type 1 Make sure that the printer is on and Ready ap...
Page 41 - Specify the paper height and width; Loading the standard 250-sheet tray
6 Press the arrow buttons until the correct unit of measure appears, and then press . Submitting changes appears, followed by the Universal Setup menu. 7 Press , and then press to return to the Ready state. Specify the paper height and width Defining a specific height and width measurement for the U...
Page 43 - Loading the 650-sheet duo drawer
6 Make sure the paper guides are secure against the edges of the paper. Note: Make sure that side guides are placed tightly against the edges of the paper so that the image is registered properly on the page. 7 Insert the tray. 8 If a different type or size of paper was loaded than the type or size ...
Page 44 - Using the multipurpose feeder
Using the multipurpose feeder 1 Push the feeder release latch to the left to open the multipurpose feeder. 2 Grasp the extension, and pull it straight out until it is fully extended. 3 Prepare the paper for loading. • Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold...
Page 46 - Using the manual feeder
Using the manual feeder The standard 250-sheet tray has an integrated manual feeder that can be used to print on different types of paper onesheet at a time. 1 Load one sheet of paper facedown into the center of the manual feeder. Notes: • Load letterhead faceup, with the top of the sheet entering f...
Page 48 - Paper and specialty media guidelines; Paper guidelines; Paper characteristics; Weight; Curl
Paper and specialty media guidelines Additional information for printing on speciality medias may be found in the Cardstock and Label Guide available at http://support.lexmark.com . Paper guidelines Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consi...
Page 49 - Fiber content; Selecting paper; Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead; Storing paper
Fiber content Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides thepaper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containingfibers such as cotton possesses characteristics that ...
Page 50 - Supported paper sizes, types, and weights; Paper sizes supported by the printer
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights The following tables provide information on standard and optional input sources and the sizes, types, and weights ofprint media they support. Note: For an unlisted paper size, select the closest larger listed size. Paper sizes supported by the printer Notes:...
Page 51 - Paper types supported by the printer
Paper size Dimensions 250-sheet tray Optional 550-sheet tray Multipurposefeeder Manualfeeder Universal * 148 x 210 mm(5.8 x 8.3 in.) up to216 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.) X X 7 3/4 Envelope(Monarch) 98 x 191 mm(3.9 x 7.5 in.) X X 9 Envelope 98 x 225 ...
Page 52 - Paper types and weights supported by the printer
Paper type Standard 250-sheettray Optional 550-sheettray 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, the manual feeder,and the multipurpose feeder. Paper...
Page 54 - Paper capacities; Input capacities; Output capacity
Paper capacities Input capacities Notes: • Your printer model may have a 650-sheet duo drawer, which consists of a 550-sheet tray and an integrated100-sheet multipurpose feeder. The 550-sheet tray part of the 650-sheet duo drawer supports the same paper asthe optional 550-sheet tray. The integrated ...
Page 55 - Printing; Printing a document
Printing Printing a document Printing a document 1 Load paper into a tray or feeder. 2 From the printer control panel Paper menu, set the Paper Size/Type to match the loaded paper. 3 Send the print job: For Windows users a With a document open, click File Print . b Click Properties, Preferences, O...
Page 56 - Printing specialty documents; Tips on using letterhead
Printing specialty documents Additional information for printing on speciality medias may be found in the Cardstock and Label Guide available on http://support.lexmark.com . Tips on using letterhead Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table to determine which...
Page 57 - Tips on using transparencies
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 thelogo should enter the manual feeder first. Manual feeder (duplex printing) Multipurpose feeder Preprinted letterh...
Page 59 - Tips on using card stock
• Do not use labels with exposed adhesive. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label. • Be sure adhesive backing does not reach to the sheet edge. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.04 in.)away from edges is recom...
Page 60 - Printing from a flash drive
Printing from a flash drive A USB port is located on the printer control panel of some models. Insert a flash drive to print supported file types.Supported file types include: .pdf, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .bmp, .png, .tiff, .tif, .pcx, and .dcx. Many flash drives are tested and approved for use with the...
Page 61 - Printing a font sample list
Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. Note: Use only the USB cable that came with your camera. 2 Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the front of the printer. Notes: • Make sure the PictBridge-enabled digita...
Page 62 - Canceling a print job; Canceling a print job from the printer control panel
Printing a directory list A directory list shows the resources stored in flash memory. 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Reports appears, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons until Print Directory appears,...
Page 64 - Understanding printer menus; Menus list; Supplies menu
Understanding printer menus Menus list Supplies Menu Paper Menu Reports Network/Ports Settings Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow CartridgeBlack Cartridge Imaging Kit Waste Toner Box Default Source Size/Type Paper TexturePaper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Menu Settings Page...
Page 65 - Paper menu; Default Source menu
Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Description Default Source Tray <x>MP FeederManual PaperManual Env Sets a default paper source for all print jobs Notes: • Tray 1 (standard tray) is the factory default setting. • The 650-sheet duo drawer must be installed in order for MP Feeder or Tray...
Page 68 - Paper Texture menu
Menu item Description Manual Envelope Size 7 3/4 Envelope9 Envelope10 EnvelopeDL EnvelopeB5 EnvelopeC5 EnvelopeOther Envelope Specifies the size of the envelope being manually loaded Note: 10 Envelope is the US factory default setting. DL Envelope is the international factory default setting. Manual...
Page 70 - Paper Weight menu
Paper Weight menu Menu items Definition Plain Weight, Glossy Weight, Bond Weight, Letterhead Weight,Preprinted Weight, or Colored Weight NormalLightHeavy Identifies the relative weight of the paper loaded Note: Normal is the factory default setting. Transparency Weight NormalLightHeavy Identifies th...
Page 71 - Paper Loading menu
Menu items Definition Rough/Cotton Paper Weight Normal Identifies the relative weight of the rough/cottonpaper loaded Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting. • Settings appear only if rough/cotton paper issupported. Custom <x> NormalLightHeavy Identifies the relative weight of the cust...
Page 72 - Custom Types menu
Menu item Description Heavy Paper Loading OffDuplex Determines the paper loading direction for all jobs that specify HeavyPaper as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Rough/Cotton Loading OffDuplex Determines the paper loading direction for all jobs that specifyRough/Cotton as t...
Page 73 - Universal Setup menu; Reports; Menu Settings Page menu
Universal Setup menu Menu item Description Units of Measure InchesMillimeters Identifies the units of measure Notes: • Inches is the US factory default setting. • Millimeters is the international factory default setting. Portrait Width 3–14.17 inches76–360 mm Sets the portrait width Notes: • If the ...
Page 74 - Device Statistics menu; Network Setup Page menu; Print Fonts menu; Print Defects menu; Asset Report menu
Device Statistics menu Menu item Description Device Statistics Prints a report containing printer statistics such as supply information and detailsabout printed pages Note: The page prints when this item is selected. Network Setup Page menu Menu item Description Network Setup Page Prints a report co...
Page 75 - Active NIC menu; Network menu
Network/Ports Active NIC menu Menu item Description Active NIC Auto<list of available network cards> Shows the print server Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • This menu item appears only if an optional network card is installed. Network menu Menu item Description PCL SmartSwitch O...
Page 76 - Reports menu
Menu item Description Mac Binary PS AutoOnOff Sets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • The Off setting filters print jobs using the standard protocol. • The On setting processes raw binary PostScript print jobs. Network Setup ...
Page 78 - IPv6 menu; Wireless menu
IPv6 menu Note: The Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) menu is available only for network models or printers attached to print servers. This menu is available from the Network/Ports menu: Network/Ports Network Menu IPv6 Menu item Description Enable IPv6 OnOff Enables IPv6 in the printer Note: On...
Page 79 - AppleTalk menu; USB menu
Menu item Description View Signal Quality Lets you view the quality of the wireless connection View Security Mode Lets you view the encryption method for the wireless connection AppleTalk menu This menu is available from the Network/Ports menu: Network/Ports Network Menu AppleTalk Menu item Desc...
Page 81 - General Settings menu
Settings General Settings menu Menu item Description Display Language EnglishFrancaisDeutschItalianoEspanolDanskNorskNederlandsSvenskaPortuguesSuomiRussianPolskiMagyarTurkceCeskySimplified ChineseTraditional ChineseKoreanJapanese Sets the language of the text appearing on the display Note: All langu...
Page 83 - Setup menu
Menu item Description Print Recovery Jam Recovery AutoOnOff Specifies whether the printer reprints jammed pages Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. The printer reprints jammedpages unless the memory required to hold the pages is neededfor other printer tasks. • On sets the printer to alway...
Page 84 - Finishing menu
Menu item Description Download Target RAMFlash Sets the storage location for downloads Notes: • RAM is the factory default setting. • Storing downloads in flash memory places them in permanentstorage. Downloads remain in flash memory even when theprinter is turned off. • Storing downloads in RAM is ...
Page 86 - Quality menu
Menu item Description Orientation AutoLandscapePortrait Specifies the orientation of a multiple-page sheet Note: Auto is the factory default setting. The printer chooses between portrait and landscape. N-up Border NoneSolid Prints a border around each page image when using N-up (pages-sides) Note: N...
Page 89 - Utilities menu; PDF menu
Utilities menu Menu item Description Format Flash NoYes Formats the flash memory. Flash memory refers to the memory added by installingan optional flash memory card in the printer. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not turn off the printer while the flash memory is formatting. Notes: • An optional flash ...
Page 90 - PostScript menu; PCL Emul menu
Menu item Description Annotations Do Not PrintPrint Prints annotations in a PDF Note: Do Not Print is the factory default setting. PostScript menu Menu item Description Print PS Error OffOn Prints a page containing the PostScript error Note: Off is the factory default setting. Font Priority Resident...
Page 93 - Image menu; PictBridge menu
Image menu Menu item Description Auto Fit OnOff Selects the optimal paper size, scaling, and orientation Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • The On setting overrides scaling and orientation settings for some images. Invert OffOn Inverts bi-tonal monochrome images Notes: • Off is the factor...
Page 94 - Flash drive menu
Menu item Description Layout AutoOff2 Up3 Up4 Up6 Up9 Up12 Up16 UpIndex Print Determines the maximum number of images that can be printed on one side of thepaper Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • If both the printer and the PictBridge-enabled digital camera have a value forthis setting...
Page 95 - Maintaining the printer; Storing supplies; Checking the status of supplies from the printer control panel; Checking the status of supplies from a network computer
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 youare ready to use them. Do not expose supplies to: • Direct ...
Page 96 - Ordering supplies; Ordering toner cartridges
Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark authorized suppliesdealers in your area. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at www.lexmark.com or contact the placewhere you purchased the printer. Note: All life e...
Page 97 - Ordering imaging kits
Part name Part number C540 and C543 C544 C546 Black Extra High YieldReturn Program TonerCartridge C544X1KG X X Cyan Extra High YieldReturn Program TonerCartridge C544X1CG X Magenta Extra HighYield Return ProgramToner Cartridge C544X1MG X Yellow Extra High YieldReturn Program TonerCartridge C544X1YG ...
Page 98 - Ordering a waste toner bottle; Replacing supplies; Replacing the waste toner box
Ordering a waste toner bottle When 82 Replace Waste Toner appears, order a replacement waste toner box. The waste toner box must be replaced when 82 Replace Waste Toner appears. Part name Part number Waste toner bottle C540X75G Replacing supplies Replacing the waste toner box Replace the waste toner...
Page 101 - Replacing a black and color imaging kit
9 Close the top door. 10 Close the front door. Replacing a black and color imaging kit Replace the black and color imaging kit when 31.yy Defective Imaging Kit appears. 1 Grasp the front door at the sides, and then pull it toward you. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To r...
Page 107 - Replacing a toner cartridge
20 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 Damage: Damage caused by u...
Page 109 - Replacing a developer unit
6 Close the top door. Y C M K Y C M K Replacing a developer unit Replace a developer unit when a print quality defect occurs. Note: When a developer unit is replaced, you must manually calibrate the color. For more information, see “Color misregistration” on page 148. 1 Grasp the front door at the s...
Page 114 - Cleaning the exterior of the printer
18 Replace the toner cartridges. 19 Close the top door. 20 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, un...
Page 115 - Moving the printer; Before moving the printer; Moving the printer to another location; Shipping the printer
4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to include the standard exit tray. Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer. 5 Make sure the standard exit tray is dry before beginning a new print job. Moving the printer Before moving the...
Page 116 - Administrative support; Restoring the factory default settings; Using the Embedded Web Server
Administrative support Restoring the factory default settings Menu settings marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the active settings. You can restore the original printer settings,often referred to as the factory default settings . If you want to retain a list of the current menu settings for refere...
Page 119 - Clearing jams; Avoiding jams; Paper tray recommendations
Clearing jams Jam error messages appear on the printer control panel display and include the area of the printer where the jamoccurred. When there is more than one jam, the number of jammed pages is displayed. Avoiding jams The following hints can help you avoid jams: Paper tray recommendations • Ma...
Page 120 - Understanding jam numbers and locations
Understanding jam numbers and locations When a jam occurs, a message indicating the jam location appears. Open doors and covers, and remove trays to accessjam locations. Jam number Access point To access the jam 200 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) and manualfeeder 1 Open the front door, and thenremove any j...
Page 125 - Troubleshooting; Understanding printer messages; Calibrating
Troubleshooting Understanding printer messages Calibrating The printer is adjusting the color. Wait for the message to clear. Close door Close the upper and lower doors. Insert Tray <x> Insert the specified tray into the printer. Reload printed pages in Tray <x> • Press to clear the mess...
Page 128 - 4 Short paper; 5 Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature; 7 Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment operation; 8 Memory full
32.yy Replace Unsupported <color> Cartridge Replace the unsupported toner cartridge with a supported one. 34 Short paper The paper in the selected tray is too short for the current print job. Try one or more of the following: • Load the appropriate paper in the tray. • Press the arrow buttons ...
Page 129 - 9 Complex page, some data may not have printed; 1 Defective flash detected; 2 Not enough free space in flash memory for resources; 4 Standard network software error
• Install additional printer memory. 39 Complex page, some data may not have printed Try one or more of the following: • Press the arrow buttons until Continue appears, and then press to clear the message and continue printing. • Cancel the current print job. • Install additional printer memory. 51 ...
Page 131 - Solving basic printer problems; Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds
82 Replace waste toner box Replace the waste toner bottle, and then press to clear the message. 82 Waste toner box missing Replace the waste toner bottle, and then press to clear the message. 82 Waste toner box nearly full Press to clear the message. 88 Cartridge is low Press to clear the message. 8...
Page 132 - Error message about reading USB drive appears
If Ready does not appear, turn the printer off and contact Customer Support. Error message about reading USB drive appears Make sure the USB drive is supported. Jobs do not print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: M AKE SURE THE PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT Make sure Ready ...
Page 135 - Solving option problems; Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed
Solving option problems Settings chosen from the software program or application can change or override settings chosen from the printercontrol panel. If an option is not functioning, then make sure it is selected in the software as well as the printer controlpanel. Option does not operate correctly...
Page 136 - Memory card
M AKE SURE THE PAPER TRAY IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY If the paper tray is listed on the menu settings page, but paper jams when it enters or exits the tray, then it may notbe properly installed. Reinstall the paper tray. For more information, see the hardware setup documentation thatcame with the paper ...
Page 137 - Solving paper feed problems; Paper frequently jams
Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE PAPER Use recommended paper and specialty media. For more information, see “Paper and specialty media guidelines” onpage 48. M AKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE PAPE...
Page 138 - Solving print quality problems; Isolating print quality problems; Blank pages
Solving print quality problems Isolating print quality problems To help isolate print quality problems, print the print quality test pages: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 From the printer control panel, press and hold and the right arrow button while turning the printer on. 3 Release both buttons when th...
Page 139 - ABCDE
Clipped images 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 From the printer control panel Pa...
Page 140 - Gray background; Incorrect margins
The imaging kit may be defective. If Black and color imaging kit life warning or Black imaging kit life warning appears, replace the imaging kit. Gray background ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE C HECK THE T ONER D ARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel Quality me...
Page 142 - Print is too dark
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: T HE PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY • Load paper from a fresh package. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. C HECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loade...
Page 144 - Print is too light
Print is too light 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, thenyou can calibrate the colors manually: 1 From the printer control panel, pre...
Page 145 - Repeating defects
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 Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting. 2 Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting: • For Windows users, specify the type from Print Proper...
Page 148 - Solving color quality problems; Color misregistration
Transparency print quality is poor C HECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. 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 P...
Page 149 - FAQ about color printing
R EMOVE AND REINSTALL THE TONER CARTRIDGES Remove the toner cartridges, and then reinstall them. C ALIBRATE THE COLOR The printer will automatically calibrate 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 ...
Page 151 - Manual Color menu
Manual Color menu Object type Color conversion tables RGB Image RGB Text RGB Graphics • Vivid —Produces brighter, more saturated colors and may be applied to all incoming color formats. • sRGB Display —Produces an output that approximates the colors displayed on a computer monitor. Black toner usage...
Page 152 - Contacting Customer Support
To access a detailed Color Samples set from the Embedded Web Server: 1 Open a Web browser. 2 In the address bar, type the network printer IP address. 3 Click Configuration . 4 Click Color Samples . 5 Click Detailed Options to narrow the set to one color range. 6 When the Detailed Options page appear...
Page 153 - Notices; Product information
Notices Product information Product name: Lexmark C540n, C543dn, C544n, C544dn, C544dw, C546dtn Machine type: 5025 Model(s): 210, 230, 410, 430, 43W, 439, n01, n02, dnw, xd1, xd2, dn1, dn2, gd1, gd2, dw1, dw2, dt1, dt2, gt1, gt2 Edition notice June 2011 The following paragraph does not apply to any ...
Page 155 - Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive; Static sensitivity notice
Modular component notice Wireless-equipped models contain the following modular component(s): Lexmark regulatory type/model LEX-M04-001; FCC ID:IYLLEXM04001; IC:2376A-M04001 Noise emission levels The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 92...
Page 156 - Laser notice
ENERGY STAR Any Lexmark product bearing the ENERGY STAR emblem on the product or on a start-up screen is certified to complywith Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR requirements as configured when shipped by Lexmark. Temperature information Ambient temperature 15.6-32.2°C (60-90°F) Shi...
Page 157 - Power consumption; Product power consumption; Power Saver
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) Printing The product is generating hard-copy output from electronic inputs. 480 W...
Page 159 - Notice to users in the European Union
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RFfields in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from HealthCanada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The term "IC:" before...
Page 161 - Statement of Limited Warranty; Limited warranty; Limited warranty service
Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Lexmark International, Inc. dat het toestel dit product in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Norsk Lexmark International, Inc. erklærer herved at dette produktet er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og...
Page 163 - Additional rights; LEXMARK SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY AND LICENSE AGREEMENT; LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Lexmark's liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the amount you paid for the productthat caused the damages. This limitation of liability will not apply to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to realproperty or tangible personal property for which Lexmark is ...
Page 167 - Index; Numerics
Index Numerics 250-sheet tray (standard) loading 41 30.yy <color> Toner CartMissing 12731.yy Defective Imaging Kit 12731.yy Replace black and colorimaging kit 12734 Short paper 12835 Insufficient memory to supportResource Save feature 12837 Insufficient memory for FlashMemory Defragmentoperati...