C54x Series User's Guide www.lexmark.
Contents Safety information.......................................................................................5 Learning about the printer...........................................................................7 Thank you for choosing this printer!.........................................................................................................7 Finding information about the printer......................................................................................................
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights.............................................................................................50 Printing......................................................................................................55 Printing a document................................................................................................................................55 Printing specialty documents...................................................................................
24x paper jam........................................................................................................................................124 250 paper jam.......................................................................................................................................124 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................125 Understanding printer messages......................................................................
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. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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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 out of your printer, read the User’s Guide carefully, and make sure you check the latest updates on our Web site.
What are you looking for? Find it here The latest supplemental information, updates, and technical support: Lexmark Support Web site— http://support.lexmark.com • • • • • Documentation Note: Select your region, and then select your product to view the appropriate support site. Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for your region or country can be found on the Support Web site or on the printed warranty that came with your printer.
5 1 4 2 3 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.
1 4 2 3 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-sheet tray: Note: Some printer models may not support the optional 550-sheet tray.
1 3 1 Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 2 650-sheet duo drawer with integrated multipurpose feeder (Tray 2) 3 Optional 550-sheet tray Learning about the printer 11 2
Understanding the printer control panel 1 2 3 Menus Back 7 Item Stop 6 5 4 Description 1 Display Shows messages that communicate the status of the printer 2 Select Press 3 Indicator light Indicates the printer status: • • • • 4 Stop/Cancel to initiate action on a menu item. Off—The printer is off. Blinking green—The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing. Solid green—The printer is on, but idle. Blinking red—Operator intervention is needed.
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 you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.
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 wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. Note: This operation requires a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 1 Remove the cover.
b Gently pull the cover away from the printer, and then remove it. 2 Use the illustration below to locate the appropriate connector. Warning—Potential Damage: System board electrical components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.
1 2 1 Flash memory card connector 2 Memory card connector Additional printer setup 16
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 wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. 1 Access the system board.
2 Open both latches on the connector completely. 3 Unpack the memory card. Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 4 Align the notches on the memory card with the ridges on the connector. 5 Push the memory card straight into the connector until it snaps into place. Make sure each latch fits over the notch located on either side of the 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 wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer. 1 Access the system board.
2 Unpack the memory card. Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. 3 Holding the card by its sides, align the plastic pins on the card with the holes on the system board. This ensures the metal pins line up correctly as well. 11 22 1 Plastic pins 2 Metal pins 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 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 the optional 550-sheet tray. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained personnel to lift it safely.
3 Align a 650-sheet duo drawer with the optional 550-sheet tray, and then lower it into place. 4 Align the printer with the 650-sheet duo drawer, and then lower the printer into place. 5 Install the dust covers. 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 25.
Attaching cables Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable or an Ethernet cable. A USB port requires a USB cable. Be sure to match the USB symbol on the cable with the USB symbol on the printer. Match the appropriate Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. 1 2 1 Ethernet port 2 USB port Verifying printer setup Printing a menu settings page Print menu settings pages to review the current menu settings and to verify if the printer options are installed correctly.
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 also provides important information that aids network printing configuration. 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 Network Setup Page appears, and then press . After the network setup page prints, Ready appears.
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 printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For Windows users 1 Open the Printers folder: a Click , or click Start and then click Run. b In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. c Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens. 2 Select the printer. 3 Right-click the printer, and then select Properties.
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 connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name.
1 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on. 1 2 Make sure the printer and computer are fully on and ready. Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on the screen. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 3 Click Install Printer and Software. 4 Click Agree to agree to the License Agreement. 5 Click Suggested, and then click Next. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach.
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 through 6 and step 8 for each computer. Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Prepare to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that came with the printer.
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 wireless settings information is stored. Configure the printer for wireless access 1 Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field.
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 > Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add.
Before you install the printer on a wired network, make sure that: • You have completed the initial setup of the printer. • The printer is connected to your network with the appropriate type of cable. For Windows users 1 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. Wait for the Welcome screen to appear. If the CD does not launch after a minute, then do the following: a Click , or click Start and then click Run. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.
8 Type the user password, and then click OK. All the necessary software is installed on the computer. 9 Click Restart when installation is complete. b Add the printer: • For IP printing: In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. Click Print & Fax. Click +. Click IP. Type the IP address of your printer in the Address field. Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
9 Select the printer from the list. 10 Click Add. Note: If the printer doesn't show up in the list, you may need to add it using the IP address. Contact your system support person for assistance.
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 recycling programs. 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.
life cycle assessments and found that paper was identified as the primary contributor (up to 80%) of carbon emissions caused throughout the entire life of a device (from design to end-of-life). This is due to the energy-intensive manufacturing processes required to make paper. Thus, Lexmark seeks to educate customers and partners on minimizing the impact of paper. Using recycled paper is one way. Eliminating excessive and unnecessary paper consumption is another.
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 document will look before you print it. • Print one copy of the document to check its content and format for accuracy. Avoid paper jams Carefully select and load paper to avoid paper jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 119.
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 to print. You may notice a short delay before the first page is printed. • Fans run at a reduced speed or are turned off. • If your printer has faxing capability, fax sounds are reduced or disabled, including those made by the fax speaker and ringer. Off Use factory default settings. This setting supports the performance specifications for your printer.
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/recycle Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle.
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 linking and unlinking trays. Linking and unlinking trays Linking trays Tray linking is useful for large print jobs or multiple copies. When one linked tray is empty, paper feeds from the next linked tray.
7 Press . 8 Press the arrow buttons until Custom Type 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 appears. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Paper Menu appears, and then press 4 Press the arrow buttons until Size/Type 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. 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 Universal paper size (in the portrait orientation) allows the printer to support the size, including support for standard features such as duplex printing and printing multiple pages on one sheet.
2 Squeeze the length guide tab inward as shown, and slide the guide to the correct position for the paper size being loaded. Note: Use the size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guide. 3 If the paper is longer than A4 or letter size, push the green tab at the back of the tray to extend it. 4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
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 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 tray may lead to jams.
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 or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. • Hold transparencies by the edges and fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Note: Avoid touching the print side of transparencies.
2 1 4 3 1 Tab 2 Stack height limiter 3 Width guides 4 Size indicators 5 Load the paper, and then adjust the width guide to lightly touch the edge of the paper stack. • Load paper, card stock, and transparencies with the recommended print side facedown and the top edge entering first. • Load envelopes with the flap side up. Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
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 one sheet 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 first. • Load envelopes with the flap side down and with the stamp area as shown. 2 Feed paper into the manual feeder only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guides.
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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. Consider these characteristics when evaluating new paper stock. Weight The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) grain long.
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 that can negatively affect paper handling. Selecting paper Using appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble-free printing.
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights The following tables provide information on standard and optional input sources and the sizes, types, and weights of print media they support. Note: For an unlisted paper size, select the closest larger listed size. Paper sizes supported by the printer 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.
Paper size Dimensions 250-sheet tray Optional 550-sheet tray 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.) X up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) X 7 3/4 Envelope (Monarch) 98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 in.) X X 9 Envelope 98 x 225 mm (3.9 x 8.9 in.) X X 10 Envelope 105 x 241 mm (4.1 x 9.5 in.) X X DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7 in.) X X B5 Envelope 176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in.) X X C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm (6.4 x 9 in.
Paper type Standard 250-sheet tray Optional 550-sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Manual feeder Paper Card stock Transparencies* Envelopes X 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 types and weights supported by the printer 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.
Paper type 250-sheet tray Optional 550-sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Manual feeder Glossy papers Book—88 to 176 g/m2 Book—88 to 176 g/m2 Book—88 to 176 g/m2 Book—88 to 176 g/m2 grain long (60 to 120 lb grain long (60 to 120 lb grain long (60 to 120 lb grain long (60 to 120 lb book) book) book) book) Cover—162 to Cover—162 to Cover—162 to Cover—162 to 176 g/m2 grain long (60 176 g/m2 grain long (60 176 g/m2 grain long (60 176 g/m2 grain long (60 to 65 lb cover) to 65 lb cover) to 65 lb cover) to 65 lb
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 integrated multipurpose feeder supports different paper sizes, types, and weights. • The optional 550-sheet tray is not available for all printer models.
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, Options, or Setup, and then adjust the settings as needed.
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.
Source or process Print side and paper orientation Manual feeder (simplex printing) Preprinted letterhead design is placed facedown. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should enter the manual feeder first. Multipurpose feeder Manual feeder (duplex printing) Multipurpose feeder Preprinted letterhead design is placed faceup. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should enter the manual feeder last.
Tips on using envelopes Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities. 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.
• 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 recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty. • If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 2-mm (0.06-in.
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 printer. For more information, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Notes: • Hi-Speed USB devices must support the Full-speed standard.
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 digital camera is set to the correct USB mode. For more information, see the camera documentation. • If the PictBridge connection is successful, then a confirmation message appears on the printer display.
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, and then press . After the directory list prints, Ready appears. Printing the print quality test pages Print the print quality test pages to isolate print quality problems. 1 Turn the printer off.
3 Select the job to cancel. 4 From the keyboard, press Delete. From the Windows taskbar: When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the right corner of the taskbar. 1 Double-click the printer icon. A list of print jobs appears in the printer window. 2 Select a job to cancel. 3 From the keyboard, press Delete. For Macintosh users In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later: 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax, and then double-click the printer icon.
Understanding printer menus Menus list Supplies Menu Paper Menu Reports Network/Ports Settings Cyan Cartridge Default Source Menu Settings Page Active NIC General Settings Magenta Cartridge Size/Type Device Statistics Network Menu Setup Menu Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge Paper Texture Paper Weight Network Setup Page Print Fonts USB Menu Wireless Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Imaging Kit Paper Loading Print Defects Utilities Menu Waste Toner Box Custom Types Asset Report PDF
Paper menu Default Source menu Menu item Description Default Source Tray MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual 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 2 to appear as a menu setting in the Paper menu. • Only an installed paper source will appear as a menu setting.
Menu item Description Tray Type Plain Paper Glossy Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Letterhead Colored Paper Labels Bond Preprinted Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Custom Type Specifies the type of paper loaded in each tray MP Feeder Size A4 A5 JIS B5 A6 Statement Letter Folio Oficio (Mexico) Legal Executive Universal 7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope 10 Envelope DL Envelope B5 Envelope C5 Envelope Other Envelope Specifies the paper size loaded in the multipurpose feeder Notes: • Plain Pap
Menu item Description MP Feeder Type Plain Paper Glossy Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Letterhead Colored Paper Labels Bond Envelope Preprinted Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Custom Type Specifies the type of paper loaded in the multipurpose feeder Manual Paper Size A4 A5 JIS B5 A6 Statement Letter Folio Oficio (Mexico) Legal Executive Universal Specifies the size of the paper being manually loaded Manual Paper Type Plain Paper Glossy Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Letterhead
Menu item Description Manual Envelope Size 7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope 10 Envelope DL Envelope B5 Envelope C5 Envelope Other Envelope Specifies the size of the envelope being manually loaded Manual Envelope Type Envelope Custom Type Specifies the type of envelope being manually loaded Note: 10 Envelope is the US factory default setting. DL Envelope is the international factory default setting. Note: Envelope is the factory default setting.
Menu item Description Bond Texture Rough Smooth Normal Specifies the relative texture of the paper loaded Envelope Texture Normal Smooth Rough Specifies the relative texture of the envelopes loaded Letterhead Texture Normal Smooth Rough Specifies the relative texture of the paper loaded Preprinted Texture Normal Smooth Rough Specifies the relative texture of the paper loaded Colored Texture Normal Smooth Rough Specifies the relative texture of the colored paper loaded Light Paper Normal Smooth R
Paper Weight menu Menu items Definition Plain Weight, Glossy Weight, Bond Weight, Letterhead Weight, Preprinted Weight, or Colored Weight Normal Light Heavy Identifies the relative weight of the paper loaded Transparency Weight Normal Light Heavy Identifies the relative weight of the transparencies loaded Recycled Weight Normal Light Heavy Identifies the relative weight of the recycled paper loaded Labels Weight Normal Light Heavy Identifies the relative weight of the labels loaded Envelope Weight
Menu items Definition Rough/Cotton Paper Weight Normal Identifies the relative weight of the rough/cotton paper loaded Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting. • Settings appear only if rough/cotton paper is supported. Custom Normal Light Heavy Identifies the relative weight of the custom paper type loaded Notes: • Normal is the factory default setting. • Settings appear only if custom paper is supported. Paper Loading menu Note: Certain options are not available on select printer models.
Menu item Description Heavy Paper Loading Off Duplex Determines the paper loading direction for all jobs that specify Heavy Paper as the paper type Rough/Cotton Loading Off Duplex Determines the paper loading direction for all jobs that specify Rough/Cotton as the paper type Custom Loading Off Duplex Determines the paper loading direction for all jobs that specify Custom as the paper type Note: Off is the factory default setting. Note: Off is the factory default setting.
Universal Setup menu Menu item Description Units of Measure Inches Millimeters Identifies the units of measure Portrait Width 3–14.17 inches 76–360 mm Sets the portrait width Notes: • Inches is the US factory default setting. • Millimeters is the international factory default setting. Notes: • If the width exceeds the maximum, then 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.
Device Statistics menu Menu item Description Device Statistics Prints a report containing printer statistics such as supply information and details about printed pages Note: The page prints when this item is selected. Network Setup Page menu Menu item Description Network Setup Page Prints a report containing information about the network settings, such as TCP/IP address information Notes: • This menu item appears only for printers with a network print server installed.
Network/Ports Active NIC menu Menu item Description Active NIC Auto 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 On Off Sets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job requires it, regardless of the default printer language Notes: • On is the factory default setting.
Menu item Description Mac Binary PS Auto On Off Sets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs Network Setup Reports Network Card TCP/IP IPv6 Wireless AppleTalk Sets printer settings on jobs sent through a network port 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. Note: Certain options are not available on selected printer models.
Menu item Description Banner Page Off On Allows the printer to print a banner page Note: Off is the factory default setting. TCP/IP menu Note: This 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 TCP/IP Menu item Description Activate On Off Activates TCP/IP View Hostname Lets you view the current TCP/IP hostname Note: On is the factory default setting.
IPv6 menu Note: The Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) menu is available only for network models or printers attached to print servers.
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 Description Activate Yes No Activates AppleTalk support View Name Shows the assigned AppleTalk name Note: Yes is the factory default setting.
Menu item Description NPA Mode Auto Off Sets the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional communication following the conventions defined by the NPA protocol Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is updated. USB Buffer Auto Disabled Sets the size of the USB input buffer Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting.
Settings General Settings menu Menu item Description Display Language English Francais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Dansk Norsk Nederlands Svenska Portugues Suomi Russian Polski Magyar Turkce Cesky Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean Japanese Sets the language of the text appearing on the display Eco-Mode Off Energy Energy/Paper Paper Minimizes the use of energy, paper, or specialty media Note: All languages may not be available for all printers. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting.
Menu item Description Run Initial Setup Yes No Instructs the printer to run the setup wizard Notes: • Yes is the factory default setting. • After completing the setup wizard by selecting Done at the Country select screen, the default setting becomes No. Alarms Cartridge Alarm Sets an alarm to sound when the printer requires operator intervention Available selections are: • Single • Off Notes: • Single is the factory default setting for Alarm Control. Single sounds three quick beeps.
Menu item Description Print Recovery Jam Recovery Auto On Off Specifies whether the printer reprints jammed pages Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. The printer reprints jammed pages unless the memory required to hold the pages is needed for other printer tasks. • On sets the printer to always reprint jammed pages. • Off sets the printer to never reprint jammed pages.
Menu item Description Download Target RAM Flash Sets the storage location for downloads Notes: • RAM is the factory default setting. • Storing downloads in flash memory places them in permanent storage. Downloads remain in flash memory even when the printer is turned off. • Storing downloads in RAM is temporary. • This menu appears only if a flash option is installed.
Menu item Description Blank Pages Do Not Print Print Specifies whether blank pages are inserted in a print job Collate Off (1,1,1,2,2,2) On (1,2,1,2,1,2) Stacks the pages of a print job in sequence when printing multiple copies Note: Do Not Print is the factory default setting. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. No pages will be collated. • The On setting stacks the print job sequentially. • Both settings print the entire job the number of times specified by the Copies menu setting.
Menu item Description Orientation Auto Landscape Portrait Specifies the orientation of a multiple-page sheet N-up Border None Solid Prints a border around each page image when using N-up (pages-sides) Note: Auto is the factory default setting. The printer chooses between portrait and landscape. Note: None is the factory default setting. Quality menu Menu item Description Color Correction Auto Off Manual Adjusts the color output on the printed page Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting.
Menu item Description Color Saver Off On Reduces the amount of toner used for graphics and images. The amount of toner used for text is not reduced. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • On overrides Toner Darkness settings. RGB Brightness -6–6 Adjusts brightness in color outputs Notes: • 0 is the factory default setting. • -6 is the maximum decrease. 6 is the maximum increase.
Menu item Description Manual Color RGB Image RGB Text RGB Graphics Customizes the RGB color conversions Available selections for each setting are: Vivid sRGB Display Display—True Black sRGB Vivid Off Notes: • sRGB Display is the factory default setting for RGB Image. This applies a color conversion table to an output that matches the colors displayed on a computer monitor. • sRGB Vivid is the factory default setting for RGB Text and RGB Graphics.
Utilities menu Menu item Description Format Flash No Yes Formats the flash memory. Flash memory refers to the memory added by installing an 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 memory card must be installed in the printer and operating properly for this menu item to be available. The optional flash memory card must not be Read/Write or Write protected.
Menu item Description Annotations Do Not Print Print Prints annotations in a PDF Note: Do Not Print is the factory default setting. PostScript menu Menu item Description Print PS Error Off On Prints a page containing the PostScript error Font Priority Resident Flash Establishes the font search order Note: Off is the factory default setting. Notes: • Resident is the factory default setting.
Menu item Description Font Name Courier Identifies a specific font and the option where it is stored Notes: • Courier is the factory default setting. • Courier shows the font name, font ID, and storage location in the printer. The font source abbreviation is R for Resident, F for Flash, and D for Download. Symbol Set 10U PC-8 12U PC-850 Specifies the symbol set for each font name Notes: • 10U PC-8 is the US factory default setting. • 12U PC-850 is the international factory default setting.
Menu item Description PCL Emulation Settings A4 Width 198 mm 203 mm Sets the printer to print on A4-size paper Notes: • 198 mm is the factory default setting. • The 203-mm setting sets the width of the page to allow the printing of eighty 10-pitch characters.
Image menu Menu item Description Auto Fit On Off Selects the optimal paper size, scaling, and orientation Invert Off On Inverts bi-tonal monochrome images Scaling Best Fit Anchor Top Left Anchor Center Fit Height/Width Fit Height Fit Width Scales the image to fit the selected paper size Orientation Portrait Landscape Rev Portrait Rev Landscape Sets the image orientation Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • The On setting overrides scaling and orientation settings for some images.
Menu item Description Layout Auto Off 2 Up 3 Up 4 Up 6 Up 9 Up 12 Up 16 Up Index Print Determines the maximum number of images that can be printed on one side of the paper Quality Normal Draft Fine Determines which resolution, toner darkness, and color saver values the printer uses when printing photos sent from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting.
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.
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 estimates for printer supplies assume printing on letter- or A4-size plain paper.
Part name Part number C540 and C543 C544 Black Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge C544X1KG X Cyan Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge C544X1CG X Magenta Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge C544X1MG X Yellow Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge C544X1YG X Black Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge C544X2KG X Cyan Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge C544X2CG X Magenta Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge C544X2MG X Yellow Extra High Yield Toner Car
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 box when 82 Replace waste toner appears. The printer will not continue printing until the waste toner box is replaced.
1 Unpack the replacement waste toner box. 2 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 reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. 3 Open the top door by sliding the button forward. 4 Remove the right side cover.
5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner box, and then remove it. 6 Place the waste toner box in the enclosed packaging. For more information, see “Recycling Lexmark products” on page 38. 7 Insert the new waste toner box. 8 Replace the right side cover.
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 reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching.
2 Open the top door by sliding the button forward. 3 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles, and then gently pulling them away from the imaging kit. 4 Remove the right side cover.
5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner box, and then remove it. 6 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. 7 Press down on the blue levers, grasp the green handles on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit. This could damage the imaging kit.
8 Remove the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units. 9 Unpack the replacement black and color imaging kit, and leave the packaging on the developer units. 10 Gently shake the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units side to side. 11 Remove the packaging from the developer units. 12 Insert the yellow, cyan, magenta, and black developer units. Note: Make sure each developer unit is inserted into a matching color slot. 13 Place the used black and color imaging kit in the enclosed package.
14 Align and insert the imaging kit. 15 Gently, but firmly push the blue levers down until the imaging kit drops into place. 16 Replace the waste toner box.
17 Replace the right side cover. 18 Replace the toner cartridges. 19 Close the top door.
20 Close the front door. Replacing a toner cartridge Replace the specified toner cartridge (yellow, cyan, magenta, or black) when 88 Replace Cartridge appears. The printer will not continue printing until the specified cartridge is replaced. Warning—Potential Damage: Damage caused by use of a non-Lexmark toner cartridge is not covered under warranty. Note: Degraded print quality may result from using non-Lexmark toner cartridges.
C Y M C K M Y K 4 Remove the toner cartridge by lifting the handle, and then gently pulling it away from the imaging kit. C Y M C K M Y K 5 Align the new toner cartridge, and then press down until it clicks into place.
Y C Y M C K M K 6 Close the top door. 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 sides, 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 surface to cool before touching.
3 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles and then gently pulling them away from the imaging kit. 4 Remove the right side cover. 5 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and then remove it.
6 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. 7 Press down on the blue levers, grasp the handles on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit. This could damage the imaging kit. 8 Remove the used developer unit. 9 Place the used developer unit in the enclosed package. For more information, see “Recycling Lexmark products” on page 38. 10 Unpack the replacement developer unit, and leave the packaging on.
12 Remove the red shipping cover from the developer unit. 13 Insert the developer unit. 14 Align and insert the imaging kit.
15 Gently, but firmly push the blue levers down until the imaging kit drops into place. 16 Replace the waste toner box. 17 Replace the right side cover.
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, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the standard exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
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 printer CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained personnel to lift it safely. 21 kg (46.2 lbs.
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 reference, then print a menu settings page before you restore the factory default settings.
Setting up e-mail alerts You can have the printer send you an e-mail when the supplies are getting low or when the paper needs to be changed, added, or unjammed. To set up e-mail alerts: 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 IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2 Click Settings. 3 Under Other Settings, click E-mail Alert Setup.
5 Enter the IP addresses of the source and target printers. Note: To add additional target printers, click the Add Target IP button. 6 Click Copy Printer Settings.
Clearing jams Jam error messages appear on the printer control panel display and include the area of the printer where the jam occurred. 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 • • • • • Make sure the paper lies flat in the tray. Do not remove a tray while the printer is printing. Do not load a tray while the printer is printing.
Understanding jam numbers and locations When a jam occurs, a message indicating the jam location appears. Open doors and covers, and remove trays to access jam locations. Jam number Access point To access the jam 200 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) and manual feeder 1 Open the front door, and then 201 Under the fuser 2 Open the fuser cover, and then 202 In the fuser 230–231and 235 In the duplex area remove any jams. 3 Close the fuser cover.
200–202 and 230 paper jams 1 If the jam is in the paper tray: a Grasp the handle, and pull the standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) and manual feeder out. b Remove the jam. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. c Insert the tray. d Press . 2 If the jam is inside the printer: a 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.
b If the jam is visible, remove the jammed paper. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. c If the jam is in the fuser area, grasp the green lever, and then pull the fuser cover toward you d Hold the fuser cover down, and then remove the jammed paper. The fuser cover closes when released.
Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. e Close the front door. f Press . 231 and 235 paper jams 1 Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you to open it. 2 Remove the jam. 3 Load the tray with the correct paper size. 4 Insert the tray. 5 Close the front door. 6 Press .
24x paper jam 1 Grasp the handle, and pull the optional 550-sheet tray out. Note: The optional 550-sheet tray is not available on all printer models. 2 Remove the jammed paper. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 Insert the tray. 4 Press . 250 paper jam 1 Push the lever in the multipurpose feeder down to access the jammed paper. 2 Remove the jam. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 Insert the tray. 4 Press .
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 Insert the specified tray into the printer. Reload printed pages in Tray • Press • Press to clear the message and continue processing the second side of the sheet. , and then press to cancel printing.
Load with Try one or more of the following: • Load the paper tray or other source with the correct paper type and size. • Press , and then press to cancel the print job. Load single sheet feeder with Try one or more of the following: • Load the manual feeder with the correct paper type and size. If there is no paper in the feeder, load a sheet, and then press • Press to clear the message and continue printing. to clear the message and continue printing.
Remove paper from standard output bin Remove the stack of paper from the standard exit bin. Remove packaging material Check for and remove any packaging materials from the toner cartridges. Unsupported USB device, please remove Remove the unrecognized USB device. Unsupported USB hub, please remove Remove the unrecognized USB hub.
32.yy Replace Unsupported 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 until Continue appears, and then press to clear the message and continue printing. Check tray length and width guides and make sure the paper is properly loaded in the tray.
• 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 • Cancel the current print job. • Install additional printer memory. to clear the message and continue printing. 51 Defective flash detected Try one or more of the following: • Replace the defective flash memory card.
Try one or more of the following: • Press to clear the message and continue printing. • Turn the power off and then back on to reset the printer. • Upgrade (flash) the network firmware in the printer or print server. 56 Standard USB port disabled Try one or more of the following: • The printer discards any data received through the USB port. Press • Make sure the USB Buffer menu item is not set to Disabled. to clear the message and continue printing.
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. 88 Replace cartridge The specified toner cartridge is exhausted. 1 Replace the specified toner cartridge. 2 Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing.
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: MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT Make sure Ready or Power Saver appears on the display before sending a job to print. CHECK TO SEE IF THE STANDARD EXIT BIN IS FULL Remove the stack of paper from the standard exit bin.
Job takes longer than expected to print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: REDUCE THE COMPLEXITY OF THE PRINT JOB Eliminate the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of pages in the job. CHANGE THE PAGE PROTECT SETTING TO OFF 1 From the printer control panel, press . 2 Press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press . 3 Press the arrow buttons until Setup Menu appears, and then press .
USE THE SAME PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE SETTINGS • Print a menu settings page and compare the settings for each tray. • If necessary, adjust the settings from the Paper Size/Type menu. Note: The multipurpose feeder does not automatically sense the paper size. You must set the size from the Paper Size/Type menu. Large jobs do not collate These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: MAKE SURE COLLATE IS SET TO ON From the Finishing menu or Print Properties, set Collate to On.
Solving option problems Settings chosen from the software program or application can change or override settings chosen from the printer control panel. If an option is not functioning, then make sure it is selected in the software as well as the printer control panel. Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: RESET THE PRINTER Turn the printer off, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on.
MAKE 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 not be properly installed. Reinstall the paper tray. For more information, see the hardware setup documentation that came with the paper tray, or go to http://support.lexmark.com to view the paper tray instruction sheet. Memory card Make sure the memory card is securely connected to the printer system board.
Solving paper feed problems Paper frequently jams These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE PAPER Use recommended paper and specialty media. For more information, see “Paper and specialty media guidelines” on page 48. MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAY Make sure the stack of paper you load does not exceed the maximum stack height indicated in the tray or on the multipurpose feeder.
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 the clock animation appears. The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then Config Menu appears. 4 Press the arrow buttons until Prt Quality Pgs appears, and then press .
Clipped images Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE GUIDES Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray: 1 From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Size setting. 2 Before sending the job to print, specify the correct size setting: • For Windows users, specify the size from Print Properties.
The imaging kit may be defective. If Black and color imaging kit life warning orBlack imaging kit life warning appears, replace the imaging kit. Gray background ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting: • From the printer control panel Quality menu, change the setting. • For Windows users, change the setting from Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, change the setting from the Print dialog. Incorrect margins These are possible solutions.
Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: A TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the defective toner cartridge. THE IMAGING KIT MAY BE DEFECTIVE Replace the imaging kit. Note: The printer has two types of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. The black and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The black imaging kit contains black only.
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: THE 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. CHECK 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.
3 Press the arrow buttons until Quality menu appears, and then press . 4 Press the arrow buttons until Color Adjust appears, and then press . Calibrating appears. CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the RGB Brightness setting is too dark, or the RGB Contrast setting is too high. • For Windows users: from Print Properties, select Print Quality and then select More Print Quality Options to change these settings.
Print is too light These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CALIBRATE 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, press . 2 From the Admin menu, press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press 3 Press the arrow buttons until Quality menu appears, and then press .
CHECK 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 Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog. MAKE SURE COLOR SAVER IS SET TO OFF Color Saver may be set to On.
Notes: • The printer has two types of imaging kits: a black and color imaging kit, and a black imaging kit. The black and color imaging kit contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The black imaging kit contains black only. • The Print Defects menu prints a diagnostic list of problems. For more information, see “Menu Settings Page menu” on page 73. Skewed print CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.
Toner rubs off These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK 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 Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.
Transparency print quality is poor CHECK THE TRANSPARENCIES Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer. CHECK 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 Print Properties. • For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.
REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE TONER CARTRIDGES Remove the toner cartridges, and then reinstall them. CALIBRATE 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 control panel, press . 2 From the Admin menu, press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press 3 Press the arrow buttons until Quality menu appears, and then press .
Why doesn't the printed color match the color I see on the computer screen? The color conversion tables used in Auto Color Correction mode generally approximate the colors of a standard computer monitor. However, because of technology differences that exist between printers and monitors, there are many colors that can also be affected by monitor variations and lighting conditions.
Manual Color menu Object type RGB Image RGB Text RGB Graphics Color conversion tables • 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 is optimized for printing photographs. • Display—True Black—Produces an output that approximates the colors displayed on a computer monitor. Uses only black toner to create all levels of neutral gray.
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 appears, select a color conversion table. 7 Enter the RGB or CMYK color number. 8 Enter an Increment value from 1–255. Note: The closer the value is to 1, the narrower the color sample range will appear.
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 country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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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 9296. Note: Some modes may not apply to your product. 1-meter average sound pressure, dBA Printing 48 dBA Ready Inaudible Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values.
ENERGY STAR Any Lexmark product bearing the ENERGY STAR emblem on the product or on a start-up screen is certified to comply with 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) Shipping and storage temperature -40-43.3°C (-40-110°F) Laser notice The printer is certified in the U.S.
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 (C540, C543); 500 W (C544, C546) Copying The product is generating hard-copy output from hard-copy original documents. N/A Scanning The product is scanning hard-copy documents.
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The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF fields in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The term "IC:" before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Industry Canada (Canada) Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS-210 d'Industry Canada.
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Index from Windows 55 Numerics C 250-sheet tray (standard) loading 41 30.yy Toner Cart Missing 127 31.yy Defective Imaging Kit 127 31.
G General Settings menu 81 green settings Quiet Mode 36 guidelines card stock 59 envelopes 58 letterhead 56 I Image menu 93 imaging kit replacing 101 imaging kits ordering 97 information, finding 7 Insert Tray 125 installation wireless network 26, 28 installing options in driver 25 printer software 24 installing printer software adding options 25 IPv6 menu 78 J jams avoiding 119 locations 120 number codes 120 jams, clearing 200 121 201 121 202 121 230 121 231 123 235 123 24x 124 250 124 L labels, pap
preprinted forms 49 recycled 34 selecting 49 selecting weight 70 setting size 40 setting type 40 storing 49 unacceptable 34 Universal Paper Size 73 Universal size setting 40 paper feed troubleshooting message remains after jam is cleared 137 paper jams avoiding 119 Paper Size/Type menu 65 paper sizes supported by the printer 50 paper types supported by printer 51 where to load 51 paper types and weights supported by the printer 52 Paper Weight menu 70 PCL Emul menu 90 PDF menu 89 PictBridge-enabled printing
Load single sheet feeder with 126 Load single sheet feeder with 126 Load single sheet feeder with 126 Load single sheet feeder with 126 Reload printed pages in Tray 125 Remove packaging material 127 Remove paper from standard output bin 127 Replace Unsupported Cartridge 128 Unplug and change mode 127 Unsupported USB device, please remove 127 Unsupported USB hub, please remove 127 printer options troubleshooting flash memory card 136 memory
print irregularities 141 print is too dark 142 print is too light 144 print quality test pages 138 repeating defects 145 skewed print 146 solid color pages 146 toner fog or background shading 146 toner rubs off 147 toner specks 147 uneven print density 148 troubleshooting, printer options flash memory card 136 memory card 136 multipurpose feeder 136 option not working 135 paper trays 135 U Universal Paper Size 73 setting 40 Universal Setup menu 73 unlinking trays 39 Unplug and change mode 127 Unsupported U
