Lexmark 430 - Manual

1 2 3 4 5 1 Rear 300 mm (12 in.) 2 Right side 200 mm (8 in.) 3 Front 300 mm (12 in.) 4 Left side 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) 5 Top 300 mm (12 in.) Printer configurations Basic model The following illustration shows the printer front with its basic features or parts: Learning about the printer 9

Configured models The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional drawer: 1 Front door release button 2 Paper stop 3 Standard exit bin 4 Printer control panel 5 System board door 6 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 7 Optional 250- or 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2) 8 Multipurpose f...

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 thewall outlet before continuing. If you...

1 Ethernet connector Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on network models only. 2 USB port 3 Parallel connector 4 Memory card connector 5 Optional card connector 6 Optional card connector Installing a memory card CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional ha...

Installing a flash memory or firmware card The system board has two connections for an optional flash memory or firmware card. Only one of each may beinstalled, but the connectors are interchangeable. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memo...

4 Push the card firmly into place. Notes: • The entire length of the connector on the card must touch and be flush against the system board. • Be careful not to damage the connectors. 5 Close the system board door. Installing hardware options Installing a 250- or 550-sheet drawer CAUTION—POTENTIAL I...

Attaching cables 1 Connect the printer to a computer or a network. • For a local connection, use a USB or parallel cable. • For a network connection, use an Ethernet cable. 2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet. 1 Ethernet port 2 USB port Warning—Potential Damage: D...

Verifying printer setup Printing a menu settings page Print a menu settings page to review the current menu settings and to verify if the printer options are installedcorrectly. Note: If you have not made any menu item settings changes yet, then the menu settings page lists all the factory default s...

3 From the main installation dialog, click Install Printer and Software . 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 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 automat...

3 Select the printer, and then click Options & Supplies . 4 Click Driver , and then add any installed hardware options. 5 Click OK . In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications . 2 Double-click Utilities , and then double-click Print Center or Prin...

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, andprovide collection and recycl...

Use both sides of the paper You can control whether print appears on one or two sides of the paper by selecting 2-sided printing from the Print dialog or the Lexmark Toolbar. Place multiple pages on one sheet of paper You can print up to 16 consecutive pages of a multiple-page document onto one side...

4 Press the arrow buttons until Eco-Mode appears, and then press . 5 Select the setting you want, and then press . Submitting changes appears. 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 set...

4 In the Power Saver box, increase or decrease the number of minutes the printer waits before it enters Power Savermode. 5 Click Submit . Using the printer control panel 1 Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears. 2 Press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press . 4 Pr...

Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling The Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program diverts millions of Lexmark cartridges from landfills annually by makingit both easy and free for Lexmark customers to return used cartridges to Lexmark for reuse or recycling. One hundredpercent of the empt...

Loading paper and specialty media This section explains how to load the 250- and 550-sheet trays and the multipurpose feeder. It also includesinformation about paper orientation, setting the Paper Size and Paper Type, and linking and unlinking trays. Setting the paper size and type 1 Make sure that ...

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 to return to the Ready state. Specify the paper height and width Defining a specific height and width measurement for the Universal paper si...

6 Insert the tray. 7 If the paper type you loaded differs from the type that was previously loaded in the tray, then change the PaperSize/Type setting from the printer control panel Paper menu. Using the multipurpose feeder You may want to use the multipurpose feeder when you print on different size...

Loading the multipurpose feeder 1 Squeeze the tab located on the right width guide, and move the guides out fully. 2 Prepare the paper or specialty media for loading. • Flex sheets of paper or paper labels back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or creasethe paper or labels. St...

5 Slide the paper gently into the multipurpose feeder until it comes to a stop. Paper should lie flat in themultipurpose feeder. Make sure the paper fits loosely in the multipurpose feeder and is not bent or wrinkled. 6 From the printer control panel, set the Paper Size and Paper Type. Paper tray ca...

Unlinking trays Unlinked trays have settings that are not the same as the settings of any other tray. To unlink a tray using the Paper menu, change the Paper Type and Paper Size settings so that they do not match the settings of any other tray. 1 From the Paper menu, make sure the Type setting (for ...

Paper and specialty media guidelines Paper guidelines Selecting the correct paper or specialty media reduces printing problems. For the best print quality, try a sample ofthe paper or specialty media before buying large quantities. Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect pri...

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. Papercontaining fibers such as cotton can negatively affect paper han...

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 labelmanufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with relat...

Paper type Standard 250-sheettray Optional 250- or550-sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Duplex path Transparencies X X Envelopes (smooth) 2 X X X 1 Single-sided paper labels designed for laser printers are supported for occasional use. It is recommended to print no more than 20 pages of paper labels a ...

Printing This chapter covers printing, printer reports, and job cancelation. Selection and handling of paper and specialtymedia can affect how reliably documents print. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 92 and “Storingpaper” on page 46. Printing a document Printing a document 1 Load ...

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

Source or process Print side and paper orientation Manual feeder (duplex printing) Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown. The top edge of the sheet with thelogo should enter the manual feeder last. Note: Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted lette...

– Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing – Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars – Have an interlocking design – Have postage stamps attached – Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position – Have bent corners – Have rough, cockle, or laid fi...

When printing on card stock: • Make sure the Paper Type is Card Stock. • Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting. • Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams orother paper handling problems. • Check with the manufacturer or ve...

3 Release the buttons when the dots appear, and then wait for Config Menu to appear. 4 Press the arrow buttons until Prt Quality Pgs appears, and then press . The print quality test pages print. 5 Press the arrow buttons until Exit Config Menu appears, and then press . Ready appears. Canceling a pri...

Understanding printer menus Menus list Paper Menu Reports Default Source Size/Type Configure MP Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page 1 Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Settings Network/Ports General Sett...

Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Description Default Source Tray <x> MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Env Sets a default paper source for all print jobs Notes: • From the Paper menu, Configure MP must be set to Cassette in order forMP Feeder to appear as a menu setting. • Tray 1 (standard...

Menu item Description Set Type menu for Tray 2 Custom Type <x> Plain PaperCard Stock Recycled Labels BondLetterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light PaperHeavy Paper Rough/Cotton Lets you specify the paper type loaded in Tray 2 Notes: • Custom Type <x> is the factory default setting. • If ...

Paper Texture menu Menu item Description Plain Texture Smooth NormalRough Specifies the relative texture of the paper loaded Note: Normal is the factory default setting. Card Stock Texture Smooth Normal Rough Specifies the relative texture of the card stock loaded Notes: • Normal is the factory defa...

Menu item Description Colored Texture Smooth NormalRough Specifies the relative texture of the colored paper loaded Note: Normal is the factory default setting. Light Texture Smooth Normal Rough Specifies the relative texture of the paper loaded Note: Normal is the factory default setting. Heavy Tex...

Paper Loading menu Menu item Description Recycled Loading Off Duplex Determines the paper loading direction for all jobs that specifyRecycled as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Bond Loading Off Duplex Determines the paper loading direction for all jobs that specify Bondas th...

Custom Types menu Menu item Description Custom Type <x> Paper Card StockTransparency Rough/Cotton LabelsEnvelope Associates a paper or specialty media type with a factory default Custom Type <x> name or a user-defined Custom Name created from the Embedded Web Server or MarkVision TM Prof...

Menu item Description Portrait Height 3–14.17 inches 76–360 mm Sets the portrait height Notes: • If the height exceeds the maximum, then the printer uses themaximum height allowed. • 14 inches is the US factory default setting. Inches can be increased in0.01-inch increments. • 356 mm is the internat...

Menu item Description Print Directory Prints a list of all the resources stored on an optional flash memory card Notes: • Job Buffer Size must be set to 100%. • The optional flash memory must be installed correctly and workingproperly. Asset Report Prints a report containing asset information includ...

Menu item Description Network Buffer Auto Disabled Sets the size of the network input buffer Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • To increase the maximum size range for the Network Buffer, disable the USBbuffer. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting theme...

Parallel menu Menu item Description PCL SmartSwitch On Off Sets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job receivedthrough a parallel port requires it, regardless of the default printer language Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • When the Off setting is used, th...

Settings menu General Settings menu Menu item Description Display Language English Francais Deutsch Italiano EspanolDansk Norsk NederlandsSvenska Portuguese Suomi RussianPolski Magyar Turkce CeskySimplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean Japanese Sets the language of the text appearing on the di...

Menu item Description Print Recovery Jam Recovery AutoOn Off Specifies whether the printer reprints jammed pages Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. The printer reprintsjammed pages unless the memory required to hold the pagesis needed for other printer tasks. • On sets the printer to alwa...

Menu item Description Print Area Normal Whole Page Sets the logical and physical printable area Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting. When attempting toprint data in the non-printable area defined by the Normalsetting, the printer clips the image at the boundary. • The Whole Page setting a...

Menu item Description N-up (pages-side) Off 2-Up3-Up 4-Up 6-Up 9-Up12-Up 16-Up Specifies that multiple-page images be printed on one side of a sheet of paper Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • The number selected is the number of page images that will print per side. N-up Ordering Horizo...

Menu item Description Toner Darkness 1–10 Lightens or darkens the printed output Notes: • 8 is the factory default setting. • Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner. Enhance Fine Lines Off On Enables a print mode preferable for files such as architectural drawings, maps, electricalcircui...

Menu item Description Defragment Flash No Yes Prepares the flash memory to receive new data by retrieving lost storage space Warning—Potential Damage: Do not turn off the printer while the flash memory is defragmenting. Notes: • An optional flash memory card must be installed in the printer and oper...

PCL Emul menu Menu item Description Font Source Resident DownloadFlash All Specifies the set of fonts available Notes: • Resident is the factory default setting. It shows the factory default set offonts downloaded into RAM. • Download appears only if downloaded fonts exist. It shows all the fontsdow...

Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality. 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...

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 place where you purchased the printer. Note: All life ...

Ordering a photoconductor kit Depending on your printer model, the printer issues a message or a light sequence to let you know thephotoconductor kit is near its end of life. At this time, order a photoconductor kit. You can also see the status of thephotoconductor kit by printing a network setup pa...

3 Unpack the new toner cartridge. Warning—Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the new cartridge exposed to direct light for an extended period of time. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 4 Rotate the cartridge in all directions to distribute the to...

8 After you replace the photoconductor kit, reset the photoconductor counter. To reset the photoconductor counter, open the front door, press and hold until Resetting PC Counter appears. The power light blinks, and the printer beeps. Warning—Potential Damage: Resetting the photoconductor counter wit...

Administrative support Finding advanced networking and administrator information 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 Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com . Using the E...

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. Note: Jam recovery is set to Auto by default. When jam recovery is set to Auto, the memory...

When a jam occurs, a jam message appears, indicating the region of the jam or the number of jammed sheets. Thethree-digit jam prefix numbers are given in the following illustration to show where each jam occurs. 24x 233, 234,24x 233, 234,24x 251 200 201 235 202 231234 231234 Understanding jam messag...

1 Standard exit bin 2 Front door 3 Multipurpose feeder door 4 Tray 1 5 Optional 250- or 550-sheet tray (Tray 2) 6 Rear door Jam message numbers and how to access each jam Jam number To access the jam 200, 201 Try one or more of the following: • Remove Tray 1. • Open the front door, and then remove t...

Troubleshooting Understanding printer messages When Manual Feeder appears on the display, it refers to the multipurpose feeder. Close door Close the front door of the printer. Load <input src> with <custom type name> Try one or more of the following: • Load the specified paper to clear t...

56 Standard parallel port disabled Try one or more of the following: • The printer discards any data received through the parallel port. Press to clear the message and continue printing. • Make sure the Parallel Buffer menu item is not set to Disabled. 58 Too many flash options installed Try one or ...

84 Replace PC Kit The photoconductor kit is exhausted. Install a new photoconductor kit. 88 Cartridge is low Press to clear the message. 88 Replace toner Try one or more of the following: • Replace the toner cartridge. • Press the arrow buttons until Continue appears, and then press to clear the mes...

Solving printing problems 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 or Power Saver appears on the display before sending a job to print. C HECK TO SEE IF THE STANDARD EXIT BIN IS FULL Remove the stack of...

R EDUCE THE COMPLEXITY OF THE PRINT JOB Reduce the complexity of the print job by reducing the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity ofimages, and the number of pages in the job. M AKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS ENOUGH MEMORY Add printer memory. Unexpected page breaks occur Increase the Prin...

Drawers These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: M AKE SURE THE PAPER IS LOADED CORRECTLY 1 Pull the tray completely out. 2 Check for paper jams or misfeeds. 3 Make sure the guides are aligned against the edges of the paper. 4 Insert the tray. R ESET THE PRINTER Turn the print...

Solving print quality problems The information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do notcorrect the problem, then contact Customer Support. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment orreplacement. Isolating print quality problems ...

Blank pages Try one or more of the following: • Remove and reinstall the toner cartridge. • Remove and reinstall the photoconductor kit. If the printer still prints blank pages, it may need to be serviced. For more information, contact Customer Support. Characters have jagged or uneven edges If you ...

Incorrect margins 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 P APER S IZE SETTING Make sure the Paper Size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray. ...

Print is too dark These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE DARKNESS , BRIGHTNESS , AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting is too dark, or the Contrast setting is too high. • For Windows users: From Print Properties, chan...

Print is too light These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: C HECK THE DARKNESS , BRIGHTNESS , AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too low. • For Windows users: From Print Properties, ch...

Skewed print C HECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. C HECK THE PAPER Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer specifications. Toner fog or background shading appears on the page These are possible solutions. Try one or more...

Toner specks These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: T HE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. T HERE IS TONER IN THE PAPER PATH Contact Customer Support. Transparency print quality is poor C HECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use only transparencies recommended...

T HE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the toner cartridge. M AKE SURE THE PAPER PATH IS CLEAR Paper could be caught between the photoconductor kit and the fuser. Check the paper path around the fuser area. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of inj...

Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: M AKE SURE THE FILL PATTERN IS CORRECT If the fill pattern is incorrect, choose a different fill pattern from your software program. C HECK THE PAPER TYPE • Try a different ...

Contacting Customer Support When you call Customer Support, describe the problem you are experiencing, the message on the display, and thetroubleshooting steps you have already taken to find a solution. You need to know your printer model type and serial number. For more information, see the label o...

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Index Numerics 250-sheet drawer installing 19 30.yy Invalid refill, changecartridge 10631.yy Replace defective or missingcartridge 10632.yy Cartridge part numberunsupported by device 10632.yy Replace unsupportedcartridge 10734 Short paper 10735 Insufficient memory to supportResource Save feature 107...