Lexmark 240n - Manual

5 Statement of Limited Warranty The power consumption levels listed in the previous table represent time-averaged measurements. Instantaneous power draws may be substantially higher than the average. Power Saver This printer is designed with an energy-saving mode called Power Saver. The Power Saver ...

7 Contents Notices ............................................................................................................2 Edition notice ................................................................................................................... 2 Trademarks ..............................

11 1 Printer overview 250-sheet tray Paper support 150-sheet output bin Operator panel Manual feeder Front cover Optional 550-sheet drawer Rear paper exit Power button Dust cover

13 2 Installing software for local printing Before installing printer software A local printer is a printer attached to a computer using a USB or parallel cable. You must install some necessary printer software on the computer before connecting the USB cable. Windows The drivers CD can be used to in...

14 Macintosh Installing optional printer software If you want to use any of the other software applications available on the drivers CD, now is a good time to set them up. Local Printer Settings Utility The Local Printer Settings Utility, a printer configuration utility, gives you the ability to cha...

16 3 Installing software for network printing Windows In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for direct printing or shared printing. Both network printing methods require the installation of printer software and the creation of a network printer port. Follow the steps for the pr...

17 Windows Setting up shared printing Setting up shared printing requires several steps and should be done in the following order: 1 Install the software on the computer attached to the printer. 2 Share the printer on the network. 3 Connect other network computers to the printer. Installing software...

18 Windows 7 Repeat steps 1–6 on every network computer you want to enable to print to the shared printer. Using the point-and-print method Note: Point and print may not be supported in some 64 bit environments. Refer to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for the latest information. Look for a ...

19 Macintosh Printing a network setup page You need to print the menu settings page. If your printer is set up on a network , you also need to print the network setup page. If your printer is locally attached , you also need to print a test page. Follow these steps to print both the menu settings pa...

20 UNIX/Linux d Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement. e Select a Destination, and click Continue . f On the Easy Install screen, click Install . g Enter the user password, and click OK . All the necessary software is installed on th...

22 4 Print media tasks and tips What types of print media can be loaded? Get the most out of your printer by properly loading the trays. Never mix media types within a tray. Source Sizes Types Weight Capacity * (sheets) Tray 1 (250-sheet tray) A4, A5, JIS B5, letter, legal, executive, folio, stateme...

23 Where can print media be loaded in the printer? Where can print media be loaded in the printer? Your printer has two standard paper sources: an automatic 250-sheet paper feeder (Tray 1) and a single-sheet manual feeder. Use Tray 1 for most print jobs. Use the manual feeder for a single piece of p...

24 Tips on choosing the right print media Tips on choosing the right print media Selecting the right paper or other media reduces printing problems. For best print quality, try a sample of the paper or other media you are considering before buying large quantities. See the Card Stock & Label Gui...

26 Tips on storing print media and supplies Card stock • Preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause media handling or jamming problems. • Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated. • Do not use preprinted card stock manuf...

27 Tips on preventing jams Tips on preventing jams You can avoid most paper jams by correctly loading paper and specialty media in the printer. The following hints can help you avoid paper jams: • Do not load wrinkled, creased, or damp paper. • Never mix media types within a tray. • Flex, fan, and s...

28 How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays Follow these instructions to load paper in the 250-sheet tray and 550-sheet tray. 1 Remove the tray. Note: To load legal or folio size paper, you have to extend the length of the paper tray. See Extending ...

30 How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays 6 Extend the paper support on the output bin. Extending the tray for legal or folio size paper To load legal or folio size paper, you need to extend the paper tray. You should also attach the dust cover on the back of the printer to protect the tray w...

32 How to load the manual feeder How to load the manual feeder The manual feeder is located at the front of your printer and can only feed one sheet of print media at a time. You can use the manual feeder to make quick runs of paper types or sizes that are not currently loaded in the paper tray. For...

34 How to clear paper jams How to clear paper jams When a paper jam occurs, the printer stops and the operator panel Paper Jam and Continue lights come on. Press and release Continue twice quickly to display the specific secondary error paper jam light sequence. See Secondary error codes on page 70 ...

37 5 Printing tasks How to manually feed a print job The manual feeder is located at the front of the printer and can only feed one sheet of print media at a time. For information on acceptable print media to use in the manual feeder, see What types of print media can be loaded? on page 22 . When us...

39 How to print on both sides of the paper (manual duplex) How to print on both sides of the paper (manual duplex) Printing on both sides of the paper reduces printing costs. Although you can use Tray 1 or the 550-sheet tray to print the first side of the duplex job, only use Tray 1 to print the sec...

41 How to print multiple page images on one page (N-up printing) How to print multiple page images on one page (N-up printing) The Multipage Printing (N-up) setting is used to print multiple page images on a single page. For example, 2-Up means two page images are printed on one page, 4-up means fou...

42 How to print a booklet How to print a booklet The Booklet setting lets you print multiple pages in booklet form without having to re-format your document so the pages print in the proper order. The pages print so that the finished collated document may be folded along the center of each page to f...

43 How to print a poster How to print a poster The Poster setting lets you print a single image across several pages. Once printed, you can combine the pages to create one large image. 1 From the computer software application, select File Æ Print . 2 Click Properties (or Options , Printer , or Setup...

44 How to print on letterhead How to print on letterhead To print on letterhead, make sure the paper is loaded with the proper orientation. 1 Make sure the letterhead is properly loaded according to the paper source you are using: • Tray 1 or 2 —Load the letterhead paper with the design side facing ...

46 How to cancel a print job How to cancel a print job A print job can be canceled from the operator panel or from your computer. The Cancel job light sequence is displayed on the operator panel while the job is being canceled. From the printer operator panel Press and release Cancel to cancel the j...

47 6 How to install options How to access the system board To install memory, you must access the printer system board. CAUTION: Turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord before continuing. 1 Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the cover.

49 How to add a memory card How to add a memory card The system board has one connector for an optional memory card. The printer can support up to 64MB of additional memory (for a total of 80MB) for the Lexmark E240 and up to 128MB (for a total of 160MB) for the Lexmark E240n. CAUTION: If you are in...

50 How to install a 550-sheet drawer How to install a 550-sheet drawer Your printer supports one optional drawer that lets you load up to 550 sheets of paper. CAUTION: If you are installing a 550-sheet drawer after setting up the printer, turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord before contin...

52 7 Using the operator panel Overview of the operator panel The operator panel has 5 lights and 2 buttons. Note: The Continue button also functions as a light. • Press and release Continue to resume printing. • Press and release Continue twice quickly to display a secondary error code. • Press and ...

53 Understanding the operator panel lights Understanding the 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, intervention, or service. The following tables...

57 Operator panel codes Operator panel codes Below are explanations of what the primary light sequences, or codes, and secondary error codes mean and what you can do to clear them. Secondary Error codes (continued) P ri n ter c ondi tion Ne tw or k int e rf a c e erro rs E rror c o m m u n ic a ti n...

58 Operator panel codes Primary codes Ready / Power Saver Light sequence: • Ready—On What this light sequence means: • The printer is ready to receive and process data. • The printer is in Power Saver mode. What you can do: • Send a print job. • Press Continue to print the menu settings pages for a ...

80 8 Understanding the printer configuration menus Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet To help resolve printing problems or to change printer configuration settings, advanced users can print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet for instructions on advancing through the configuratio...

81 Configuration menus overview Configuration menus overview Menus are represented by Ready , Toner Low/Replace PC Kit , Load Paper , and Paper Jam light sequences. Menu items and their settings are indicated by Error and Continue light sequences. • Press and release Cancel to advance through menus ...

85 9 Software and network tasks How to print the menu settings and network setup pages To print the menu settings page and network setup page, press the Continue button from the Ready state. • On the menu settings page: – Verify that the options you installed are correctly listed under “Installed Fe...

86 How to configure for TCP/IP How to configure for TCP/IP If you have TCP/IP available on your network, we recommend that you assign an IP address to the printer. Assigning a printer IP address If your network is using DHCP , an IP address is automatically assigned after you connect the network cab...

87 Using the printer resident Web page Using the printer resident Web page If you have a network model, your printer has a resident Web page, which you can access from your browser. To access the resident Web page, type the printer IP address in the URL address field of your browser (for example, ht...

88 10 Supplies information What supplies do I need and how do I order them? There are only two supply items that have to be replaced on a regular basis: the toner cartridge and the photoconductor kit, which together comprise the print cartridge assembly. The photoconductor kit typically lasts up to ...

89 How to conserve supplies The recommended supplies specifically designed for the printer are: Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for your printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packaging until you are ready to use them. Do not expose supplies to: • Direct ...

90 How to know when you need new supplies How to know when you need new supplies The following sections describe ways to determine when new supplies are needed. Checking the toner and photoconductor levels You can determine approximately how much toner is left in your cartridge and how full the phot...

92 How to change a toner cartridge How to change a toner cartridge 1 Open the front cover by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the cover.

95 Recycling Lexmark products Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com/recycle 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

96 How to change a photoconductor kit How to change a photoconductor kit Warning: When replacing a photoconductor kit, do not leave the toner cartridge or the new photoconductor kit exposed to direct light for an extended period of time. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 1 Op...

99 11 Troubleshooting General problems Problem / Question Solution / Answer What do the blinking lights mean? See Understanding the operator panel lights on page 53 for information about what each light pattern means. Why am I missing characters when I print on envelopes? If you see voids (missing c...

101 Print quality problems Print quality problems You can solve many print quality problems by replacing a supply or maintenance item that has reached the end of its intended life. Use the following table to find solutions to print quality problems. Dust is gathering on the paper tray when it is ext...

103 Print quality problems Uneven print density The toner cartridge is defective. Replace the toner cartridge. Ghost Images • The Form Type setting in the printer driver is set incorrectly. • Toner level is low in the toner cartridge. • Make sure the Form Type setting is correct for the paper or spe...

108 Index Numerics 550-sheet drawer 50 A Auto CR after LF (Setup menu) 83Auto LF after CR (Setup menu) 83 B booklets 42Busy light 59buttons 52 C canceling a print job 46card stock 26cleaning the printhead lens 105clearing paper jams 34configuration menus Network MAC Binary PS 82NPA Mode 82Set Card S...

109 Index Load Paper light manual feeder 62Tray 1 or 550-sheet tray 62 loading 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 28550-sheet tray 28letterhead 44manual feeder 32 Local Printer Setup Utility 87 M MAC Binary PS Network menu 82Parallel menu 83USB menu 83 Macintosh 14 to print to a network printer 19 USB printing...