M5100 Series User's Guide Important: Click here before using this guide. September 2012 Machine type(s): 4063 Model(s): 29E, 49E, 69E www.lexmark.
Contents 2 Contents Safety information.......................................................................................7 Overview.....................................................................................................9 Using this guide.........................................................................................................................................9 Finding information about the printer................................................................................
Contents 3 Understanding the colors of the indicator and Sleep button lights..................................................................50 Understanding the home screen ......................................................................................................................51 Using the touch-screen buttons .......................................................................................................................52 Setting up and using the home screen applications...........
Contents 4 Setting up and using the home screen applications..............................................................................102 Finding the IP address of the computer..........................................................................................................102 Finding the IP address of the printer ..............................................................................................................102 Accessing the Embedded Web Server ..................................
Contents 5 Network/Ports menu.............................................................................................................................166 Security menu.......................................................................................................................................179 Settings menu........................................................................................................................................183 Help menu......................................
Contents 6 Notices.....................................................................................................295 Product information..............................................................................................................................295 Edition notice........................................................................................................................................295 Power consumption...................................................................
Safety information 7 Safety information 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.
Safety information 8 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that all external connections (such as Ethernet and telephone system connections) are properly installed in their marked plug-in ports. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific manufacturer's components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. The manufacturer is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.
Overview 9 Overview Using this guide This User’s Guide provides general and specific information on using the printer models that are listed on the cover page.
Overview 10 What are you looking for? Find it here Help using the printer software Windows or Mac Help—Open a printer software program or application, and then click Help. Click ? to view context‑sensitive information. Notes: • Help is automatically installed with the printer software. • The printer software is located in the printer program folder or on the desktop, depending on your operating system.
Selecting a location for the printer 11 Selecting a location for 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. When selecting a location for the printer, leave enough room to open trays, covers, and doors. If you plan to install any hardware options, then leave enough room for them also. It is important to: • Set up the printer near a properly grounded and easily accessible electrical outlet.
Selecting a location for the printer 12 5 4 1 3 2 1 Right side 305 mm (12 in.) 2 Front 508 mm (20 in.) 3 Left side 305 mm (12 in.) 4 Rear 305 mm (12 in.) 5 Top 115 mm (4.5 in.
Additional printer setup Additional printer setup Installing internal options CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller 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 electrical 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.
Additional printer setup 14 Accessing the controller board Note: This task requires a flat‑head screwdriver. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller 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 electrical 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.
Additional printer setup 15 3 Remove the shield. 1 2 4 Use the following illustration to locate the appropriate connector: Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer first before touching any controller board electronic component or connector.
Additional printer setup 16 5 Align the screws with the holes on the shield, and then reattach the shield. 2 1 6 Tighten the screws on the shield.
Additional printer setup 17 7 Reattach the access cover. 1 2 Installing a memory card CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller 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 electrical 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.
Additional printer setup 18 4 Push the memory card straight into the connector, and then push the card toward the controller board wall until it clicks into place. 5 Reattach the controller board shield, and then the controller board access cover. Installing an Internal Solutions Port The controller board supports one optional Lexmark Internal Solutions Port (ISP). Note: This task requires a flat‑head screwdriver.
Additional printer setup 19 3 Unpack the ISP kit. 1 2 4 3 1 ISP solution 2 Screw for attaching the plastic bracket to the ISP 3 Screws for attaching the ISP mounting bracket to the controller board shield 4 Plastic bracket 4 Remove the metal cover from the ISP opening. a Loosen the screw. b Lift the metal cover, and then pull it out completely.
Additional printer setup 20 1 2 3 5 Align the posts of the plastic bracket with the holes on the controller board cage, and then press the plastic bracket on the controller board cage until it clicks into place. Note: Make sure that the plastic bracket has latched completely, and that the plastic bracket is seated firmly on the controller board cage. 6 Install the ISP on the plastic bracket.
Additional printer setup 7 Lower the ISP toward the plastic bracket until the ISP is seated between the guides of the plastic bracket. 8 Use the provided thumbscrew for the ISP to attach the plastic bracket to the ISP. Note: Turn the screw clockwise, enough to hold the ISP in place, but do not tighten it yet.
Additional printer setup 9 Attach the two provided screws to secure the ISP mounting bracket to the controller board shield. 10 Tighten the thumbscrew that is attached to the ISP. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not screw it on too tightly. 11 Connect the ISP solution interface cable into the receptacle of the controller board. Note: The plugs and receptacles are color-coded.
Additional printer setup 23 Installing an optional card CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller 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 electrical outlet before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.
Additional printer setup 24 4 Push the card firmly into place as shown in the illustration. Warning—Potential Damage: Improper installation of the card may cause damage to the card and the controller board. Note: The entire length of the connector on the card must touch and be flushed against the controller board. 5 Close the controller board access door.
Additional printer setup 3 Locate the appropriate connector on the controller board cage. Note: If an optional ISP is currently installed, then the printer hard disk must be installed onto the ISP.
Additional printer setup 26 To install a printer hard disk onto the ISP: a Remove the screws attached to the printer hard disk mounting bracket, and then remove the bracket. b Align the standoffs of the printer hard disk to the holes in the ISP, and then press the printer hard disk down until the standoffs are in place. Installation warning: Hold only the edges of the printed circuit board assembly. Do not touch or press on the center of the printer hard disk. Doing so may cause damage.
Additional printer setup 27 To install a printer hard disk directly on the controller board cage: a Align the standoffs of the printer hard disk to the holes in the controller board cage, and then press the printer hard disk down until the standoffs are in place. Installation warning: Hold only the edges of the printed circuit board assembly. Do not touch or press on the center of the printer hard disk. Doing so may cause damage.
Additional printer setup b Use the two provided screws to attach the printer hard disk mounting bracket. c Insert the plug of the printer hard disk interface cable into the receptacle of the controller board. Note: The plugs and receptacles are color‑coded.
Additional printer setup 29 Removing a printer hard disk Note: This task requires a flat‑head screwdriver. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller 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 electrical 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.
Additional printer setup 3 Remove the screws holding the printer hard disk in place. 4 Remove the printer hard disk. 5 Set aside the printer hard disk.
Additional printer setup 31 Installing hardware options Order of installation CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained personnel to lift it safely. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the controller 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 electrical outlet before continuing.
Additional printer setup 2 Unpack the optional tray, and then remove all packing material. 3 Pull out the tray completely from the base. 4 Remove any packing material from inside the tray. 5 Insert the tray into the base. 6 Place the tray near the printer. 7 Align the optional tray with the caster base. Note: Make sure to lock the wheels of the caster base to secure the printer.
Additional printer setup 8 Align the printer with the tray, and then slowly lower the printer into place. Note: Optional trays lock together when stacked.
Additional printer setup 34 9 Connect the power cord to the printer, then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
Additional printer setup 35 Note: When the printer software and any optional trays are installed, you may need 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 38. To uninstall the optional trays, slide the latch on the right side of the printer toward the front of the printer until it clicks into place, and then remove stacked trays one at a time from the top to the bottom.
Additional printer setup 36 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 Use the To Parallel port Connect the printer to a computer. Note: This can also be used in installing an optional Internal Solutions Port (ISP). 2 USB port Attach an optional wireless network adapter. 3 Ethernet port Connect the printer to a network. 4 USB printer port Connect the printer to a computer. 5 Security slot Attach a lock that will secure the controller board.
Additional printer setup Setting up the printer software Installing the printer software Notes: • If you installed the printer software on the computer before but need to reinstall the software, then uninstall the current software first. • Close all open software programs before installing the printer software. • For Macintosh users, you may download all the drivers and utilities from our Web site. 1 Obtain a copy of the software installer package.
Additional printer setup In Windows 8 From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to: Apps list > Run > type D:\setup.exe > OK. In Windows 7 or earlier a Click or click Start, and then click Run. b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe. c Press Enter, or click OK. Note: D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Additional printer setup 39 For Macintosh users 1 From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following: • System Preferences > Print & Scan > select your printer > Options & Supplies > Driver • System Preferences > Print & Fax > select your printer > Options & Supplies > Driver 2 Add any installed hardware options, and then click OK. Networking Notes: • Purchase a MarkNet N8350 wireless network adapter first before setting up the printer on a wireless network.
Additional printer setup 40 In Windows 8 From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to: Apps list > Run > type D:\setup.exe > OK In Windows 7 or earlier a Click or click Start, and then click Run. b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe. c Press Enter, or click OK. Note: D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen. 4 Select Ethernet connection, and then click Continue.
Additional printer setup 41 • For AppleTalk printing: Notes: – Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer. – This feature is supported only in Mac OS X version 10.5. a From the Apple menu, navigate to: System Preferences > Print & Fax b Click +, and then navigate to: AppleTalk > select your printer > Add Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network Notes: • Make sure your wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly.
Additional printer setup 42 security information for your network, then see the documentation that came with the access point, or contact your system support person. – To find the WPA/WPA2 preshared key or passphrase for the wireless network, see the documentation that came with the access point, see the Embedded Web Server associated with the access point, or consult your system support person.
Additional printer setup 43 Using the Push Button Configuration method 1 Depending on your printer model, navigate to either of the following: • > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > Start Push Button Method • > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > Start Push Button Method 2 Follow the instructions on the printer display.
Additional printer setup 44 5 Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Then wait for at least five seconds, and then turn the printer back on. 6 To verify if your printer is connected to the network, print a network setup page. Then in the Network Card [x] section, see if the status is Connected.
Additional printer setup 45 3 To select the printer that has changed, do either of the following: • Press and hold the printer, and then select Printer properties. • Right‑click the printer, and then select Printer properties (Windows 7 or later) or Properties (earlier versions). Note: If there is more than one copy of the printer, then update all of them with the new IP address. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Select the port from the list, and then click Configure Port.
Additional printer setup c Save the modified settings, and then print a menu settings page. 2 Install the printer driver. a Obtain a copy of the software installer package. • From the Software CD that came with your printer • From our Web site: Go to http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to: SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD > select your printer > select your operating system b Double‑click the software installer package. Wait for the installation dialog to appear.
Additional printer setup 47 c Do either of the following: • Press and hold the COM port where you attached the serial cable to your computer (example: COM1). • Right‑click the COM port where you attached the serial cable to your computer (example: COM1). d Click Properties. e On the Port Settings tab, set the serial parameters to the same serial parameters set in the printer. Check the serial heading of the menu settings page for the printer settings. f Click OK, and then close all the dialogs.
Using M5155 and M5163 48 Using M5155 and M5163 Learning about the printer Printer configurations Basic model 1 2 4 3 1 Standard bin 2 Printer control panel 3 Multipurpose feeder 4 Standard 550‑sheet tray (Tray 1) Fully configured model CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using multiple input options.
Using M5155 and M5163 49 The following illustration shows the maximum number of optional finishers and trays that are supported by the printer. For more information on other configurations, visit www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
Using M5155 and M5163 50 • When using optional trays: – Always use a caster base when the printer is configured with a 2100‑sheet tray. – The 2100‑sheet tray must always be at the bottom of a configuration. – A maximum of four optional trays may be configured with the printer. – The optional 250‑ and 550‑sheet trays may be installed in any order. Using the printer control panel 1 2 7 Use the 6 3 4 5 To 1 Display 2 Home button Go to the home screen.
Using M5155 and M5163 51 Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Indicator light Printer status Off The printer is off or in Hibernate mode. Blinking green The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing. Solid green The printer is on, but idle. Blinking red The printer requires user intervention. Sleep button light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Printer status Off The printer is off, idle or in Ready state.
Using M5155 and M5163 Touch 4 52 To USB View, select, or print photos and documents from a flash drive. Note: This icon appears only when you return to the home screen while a memory card or flash drive is connected to the printer. 5 Menus Access printer menus. Note: These menus are available only when the printer is in ready state. 6 Status message bar • Show the current printer status such as Ready or Busy. • Show printer conditions such as Imaging unit low or Cartridge Low.
Using M5155 and M5163 53 2 1 5 Touch the To 1 Radio button Select or clear an item. 2 Up arrow Scroll up. 3 Down arrow Scroll down. 4 Accept button Save a setting. 5 Cancel button 4 3 • Cancel an action or a selection. • Return to the previous screen. Other touch-screen buttons Touch To Return to the home screen. Open a context-sensitive Help dialog on the printer control panel. Scroll to the left. Scroll to the right.
Using M5155 and M5163 54 Setting up and using the home screen applications Notes: • Your home screen may vary depending on your home screen customization settings, administrative setup, and active embedded applications. Some applications are supported only in select printer models. • There may be additional solutions and applications available for purchase. For more information, visit www.lexmark.com or inquire at your point of purchase.
Using M5155 and M5163 55 Finding the IP address of the printer Note: Make sure your printer is connected to a network or to a print server. You can find the printer IP address: • From the top left corner of the printer home screen. • From the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section. Note: An IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
Using M5155 and M5163 56 Activating the home screen applications Finding information about the home screen applications Your printer comes with preinstalled home screen applications. Before you can use these applications, you must first activate and set up these applications using the Embedded Web Server. For more information on accessing the Embedded Web Server, see “Accessing the Embedded Web Server” on page 55.
Using M5155 and M5163 57 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Note: View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. 2 Click Settings > Apps > Apps Management > Forms and Favorites. 3 Click Add, and then customize the settings. Notes: • See the mouse-over help beside each field for a description of the setting.
Using M5155 and M5163 58 Exporting and importing a configuration You can export configuration settings into a text file, and then import the file to apply the settings to other printers. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Note: View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
Using M5155 and M5163 59 Configuring Universal paper settings The Universal paper size is a user‑defined setting that lets you print on paper sizes that are not preset in the printer menus. Notes: • The smallest supported Universal size is 70 x 127 mm (2.76 x 5 inches) for one‑sided printing and 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches) for two‑sided (duplex) printing. • The largest supported Universal size is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) for one‑sided and two‑sided printing.
Using M5155 and M5163 60 2 Squeeze and slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded until it clicks into place. 1 2 Note: Use the paper size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guides.
Using M5155 and M5163 61 3 Unlock the length guide, and then squeeze and slide the guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded. 1 2 3 Notes: • Lock the length guide for all paper sizes. • Use the paper size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guides.
Using M5155 and M5163 62 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. 5 Load the paper stack with the printable side facedown. Note: Make sure the paper or envelope is loaded properly. • There are different ways of loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple finisher is installed or not.
Using M5155 and M5163 63 • Do not slide the paper into the tray. Load paper as shown in the illustration. • If you are loading envelopes, then make sure that the flap side is facing up and the envelopes are on the left side of the tray.
Using M5155 and M5163 64 • Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper fill indicator. Warning—Potential Damage: Overfilling the tray can cause paper jams. 6 For custom‑ or Universal‑size paper, adjust the paper guides to lightly touch the sides of the stack, and then lock the length guide. 7 Insert the tray. 8 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray.
Using M5155 and M5163 65 Loading the 2100‑sheet tray CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all other trays closed until needed. 1 Pull out the tray. 2 Adjust the width and length guides. Loading A5‑size paper a Pull up and slide the width guide to the position for A5.
Using M5155 and M5163 66 b Squeeze and slide the length guide to the position for A5 until it clicks into place. 2 1 c Remove the A5 length guide from its holder. 1 d Insert the A5 length guide into its designated slot. Note: Press the A5 length guide until it clicks into place.
Using M5155 and M5163 67 Loading A4‑, letter‑, legal‑, Oficio‑, and Folio‑size paper a Pull up and slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded. 1 2 LGL C OF LIO FO R LT A5 A4 LGL OFC FOLIO LTR A5 A4 A5 A4 LGL C OF LIO FO R LT b If the A5 length guide is still attached to the length guide, then remove it from its place. If the A5 length guide is not attached, then proceed to step d.
Using M5155 and M5163 68 c Put the A5 length guide in its holder. 1 2 d Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded until it clicks A5 A4 LGL OFC FOLIO LTR into place.
Using M5155 and M5163 69 3 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. 4 Load the paper stack with the printable side facedown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded properly. • There are different ways of loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple finisher is installed or not.
Using M5155 and M5163 70 Two‑sided printing C AB One‑sided printing AB C Note: If the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the left side of the tray, then a jam may occur. • Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper fill indicator. Warning—Potential Damage: Overfilling the tray can cause paper jams. 5 Insert the tray. Note: Press the paper stack down while inserting the tray.
Using M5155 and M5163 71 LGLOFC FOLIO LTR A4 A5 6 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Note: Set the correct paper size and type to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. Loading the multipurpose feeder 1 Pull down the multipurpose feeder door. Note: Do not load or close the multipurpose feeder while a job is printing.
Using M5155 and M5163 72 2 Pull the multipurpose feeder extender. LTR A4 A5 EX B5 EC Note: Guide the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended and open. 3 Slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded. LT R A4 A5 EX EC B 5 Note: Use the paper size indicators on the bottom of tray to help position the guides.
Using M5155 and M5163 73 LT R A 4 A 5 C E X E B 5 4 Prepare the paper or specialty media 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 then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Note: Avoid touching the printable side of the transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them.
Using M5155 and M5163 74 • There are different ways of loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple finisher is installed or not. A B C A B C Without an optional staple finisher With an optional staple finisher One‑sided printing One‑sided printing C B A B C A Two‑sided printing Two‑sided printing • If you are loading prepunched paper for use with the staple finisher, then make sure the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the right side of the tray.
Using M5155 and M5163 75 5 4 A B C E X E A 5 R T L • Load envelopes with the flap side down and on the left of the multipurpose feeder. Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self‑stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. • Make sure the paper or specialty media is below the maximum paper fill indicator. Warning—Potential Damage: Overfilling the feeder can cause paper jams.
Using M5155 and M5163 Linking and unlinking trays Linking and unlinking trays 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Notes: • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Paper Menu.
Using M5155 and M5163 3 Touch 77 . 4 Touch Custom Types, and then verify that the new custom paper type name has replaced the custom name. Assigning a custom paper type Using the Embedded Web Server Assign a custom paper type name to a tray when linking or unlinking trays. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Notes: • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.
Using M5155 and M5163 Printing a document 1 From the Paper menu on the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a b c d With a document open, click File > Print. Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Adjust the settings, if necessary. Click OK > Print. For Macintosh users a Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog: 1 With a document open, choose File > Page Setup.
Using M5155 and M5163 79 Using the printer control panel 1 From the home screen, navigate to: > Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness 2 Adjust the setting, and then touch . Printing from a flash drive Supported flash drives and file types Notes: • High‑speed USB flash drives must support the full‑speed standard. Low-speed USB devices are not supported. • USB flash drives must support the File Allocation Table (FAT) system.
Using M5155 and M5163 80 • If you insert the flash drive while the printer is processing other print jobs, then Busy appears. After these print jobs are processed, you may need to view the held jobs list to print documents from the flash drive. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the printer or the flash drive in the area shown while actively printing, reading, or writing from the memory device. Loss of data can occur. 2 From the printer control panel, touch the document you want to print.
Using M5155 and M5163 81 Use To Max Invalid PIN Limit the number of times an invalid PIN can be entered. Note: When the limit is reached, the print jobs for that user name and PIN are deleted. Confidential Job Expiration Hold print jobs in the computer until you enter the PIN from the printer control panel. Note: The PIN is set from the computer. It must be four digits, using the numbers 0–9. Repeat Job Expiration Print and store print jobs in the printer memory.
Using M5155 and M5163 82 For Macintosh users 1 With a document open, choose File > Print. If necessary, click the disclosure triangle to see more options. 2 From the print options or Copies & Pages pop‑up menu, choose Job Routing. 3 Select the print job type (Confidential, Repeat, Reserve, or Verify), and then assign a user name. For a confidential print job, also enter a four‑digit PIN. 4 Click OK or Print. 5 From the printer home screen, release the print job.
Using M5155 and M5163 83 In Windows 8 From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to: Apps list > Run > type control printers > OK In Windows 7 or earlier a Click or click Start, and then click Run. b In the Start Search or Run dialog, type control printers. c Press Enter, or click OK. 2 Double‑click the printer icon. 3 Select the print job you want to cancel. 4 Click Delete.
Using M5155 and M5163 84 Notes: • Selectable alerts can be set on the toner cartridge, imaging unit, and maintenance kit. • All selectable alerts can be set for nearly low, low, and very low supply conditions. Not all selectable alerts can be set for the end‑of‑life supply condition. E‑mail selectable alert is available for all supply conditions. • The percentage of estimated remaining supply that prompts the alert can be set on some supplies for some supply conditions.
Using M5155 and M5163 85 3 Modify the settings: • Set a maximum number of PIN entry attempts. When a user exceeds that number, all of the jobs for that user are deleted. • Set an expiration time for confidential print jobs. When a user has not printed the jobs within that time, all of the jobs for that user are deleted. 4 Save the modified settings. Copying printer settings to other printers Note: This feature is available only in network printers.
Using M5155 and M5163 86 Checking the status of parts and supplies A message appears on the printer display when a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is required. Checking the status of parts and supplies on the printer control panel From the home screen, touch Status/Supplies > View Supplies. Checking the status of parts and supplies from the Embedded Web Server Note: Make sure the computer and the printer are connected to the same network.
Using M5155 and M5163 Use To Off Use the factory default settings for all settings associated with Eco‑Mode. Notes: • Settings that were changed when other modes were selected are reset to the factory default settings. • Off supports the performance specifications of the printer. Energy Reduce energy use, especially when the printer is idle. Notes: • Printer engine motors do not start until a document is ready to print. You may notice a short delay before the first page is printed.
Using M5155 and M5163 88 Use To On Reduce printer noise. Notes: • Print jobs process at a reduced speed. • Printer engine motors do not start until a document is ready to print. There is a short delay before the first page is printed. • The alarm control and cartridge alarm sounds are turned off. • The printer ignores the Advance Start command. Off Use factory default settings. Note: This setting supports the performance specifications of the printer. 4 Click Submit.
Using M5155 and M5163 89 Using Hibernate Mode Hibernate is an ultra‑low power operating mode. When operating in Hibernate mode, the printer is essentially off, and all other systems and devices are powered down safely. Note: The Hibernate and Sleep modes can be scheduled. Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Notes: • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen.
Using M5155 and M5163 90 Using the printer control panel 1 From the home screen, navigate to: > Settings > General Settings > Screen Brightness 2 In the Screen Brightness field, enter the brightness percentage you want for the display. 3 Touch . Restoring factory default settings If you want to keep a list of the current menu settings for reference, then print a menu settings page before restoring the factory default settings. For more information, see “Printing a menu settings page” on page 85.
Using M5155 and M5163 91 Statement of Volatility Your printer contains various types of memory that can store device and network settings, and user data. Type of memory Description Volatile memory Your printer uses standard random access memory (RAM) to temporarily buffer user data during simple print jobs. Non-volatile memory Your printer may use two forms of non-volatile memory: EEPROM and NAND (flash memory).
Using M5155 and M5163 92 Erasing non‑volatile memory Erase individual settings, device and network settings, security settings, and embedded solutions by following these steps: 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Hold down 2 and 6 on the keypad while turning the printer on. Release the buttons only when the screen with the progress bar appears. The printer performs a power-on sequence, and then the Configuration menu appears.
Using M5155 and M5163 93 Configuring printer hard disk encryption Enable hard disk encryption to prevent loss of sensitive data in the event the printer or its hard disk is stolen. Note: Some printer models may not have a printer hard disk installed. Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Notes: • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.
Using M5155 and M5163 94 Finding printer security information In high-security environments, you may need to take additional steps to make sure that confidential data stored in the printer cannot be accessed. For more information, visit the Lexmark security Web page or see the Embedded Web Server Administrator’s Guide. 1 Go to http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to: Support & Downloads > Tech Library > Manuals & Guides 2 Type Embedded Web Server in the keyword field, and then click Filter.
Using M5170 95 Using M5170 Learning about the printer Printer configurations Basic model 1 2 4 3 1 Standard bin 2 Printer control panel 3 Multipurpose feeder 4 Standard 550‑sheet tray (Tray 1) Fully configured model CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using multiple input options.
Using M5170 96 The following illustration shows the maximum number of optional finishers and trays that are supported by the printer. For more information on other configurations, visit www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
Using M5170 97 • When using optional trays: – Always use a caster base when the printer is configured with a 2100‑sheet tray. – The 2100‑sheet tray must always be at the bottom of a configuration. – A maximum of four optional trays may be configured with the printer. – The optional 250‑ and 550‑sheet trays may be installed in any order. Using the printer control panel 1 6 7 Use the 3 2 4 5 To 1 Display 2 Home button Go to the home screen.
Using M5170 98 Indicator light color and its corresponding printer status Indicator light Printer status Off The printer is off or in Hibernate mode. Blinking green The printer is warming up, processing data, or printing. Solid green The printer is on, but idle. Blinking red The printer requires user intervention. Sleep button light color and its corresponding printer status Sleep button light Printer status Off The printer is off, idle or in Ready state.
Using M5170 5 99 Touch To Menus Access printer menus. Note: These menus are available only when the printer is in Ready state. 6 Status message bar • Show the current printer status such as Ready or Busy. • Show printer conditions such as Imaging unit low or Cartridge Low. • Show intervention messages and the instructions on how to clear them. 7 Status/Supplies • Show a printer warning or error message whenever the printer requires intervention to continue processing.
Using M5170 100 2 1 8 7 3 6 5 4 Touch To 1 Left arrow Scroll to the left. 2 Right arrow Scroll to the right. 3 Up arrow 4 Down arrow Scroll down. 5 Submit Submit changes made in the printer settings. 6 Back Return to the previous screen. 7 Home Return to the home screen. 8 Tips Open a context-sensitive Help dialog on the printer control panel. Scroll up.
Using M5170 101 Other touch-screen buttons Touch To Accept Save settings. Cancel • Cancel an action or a selection. • Leave a screen and return to the previous screen without saving changes. Increase Select a higher value. Decrease Select a lower value. Exit Leave the current screen. Search Search current held jobs. Warning View a warning or error message.
Using M5170 102 Setting up and using the home screen applications Notes: • Your home screen may vary depending on your home screen customization settings, administrative setup, and active embedded applications. Some applications are supported only in select printer models. • There may be additional solutions and applications available for purchase. For more information, visit www.lexmark.com or inquire at your point of purchase.
Using M5170 103 You can find the printer IP address: • From the top left corner of the printer home screen. • From the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section. Note: An IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
Using M5170 104 For more information on configuring and using the home screen applications, do the following: 1 Go to http://support.lexmark.com, and then do either of the following: • Click Business Solutions, and then select the name of the application. • Click Software and Solutions, and then select either of the following: – Scan to Network—Find information about the Scan to Network application. – Other Applications—Find information about the other applications.
Using M5170 105 • To make sure the location settings of the bookmark are correct, type the correct IP address of the host computer where the bookmark is located. For more information on obtaining the IP address of the host computer, see “Finding the IP address of the computer” on page 54. • Make sure the printer has access rights to the folder where the bookmark is located. 4 Click Apply.
Using M5170 106 Exporting and importing a configuration You can export configuration settings into a text file, and then import the file to apply the settings to other printers. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Note: View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
Using M5170 107 Notes: • The paper size is automatically set according to the position of the paper guides in each tray except the multipurpose feeder. • The paper size for the multipurpose feeder must be set manually from the Paper Size menu. • The paper type must be set manually for all trays that do not contain plain paper. Configuring Universal paper settings Universal paper size is a user‑defined setting that lets you print on paper sizes that are not preset in the printer menus.
Using M5170 108 2 Squeeze and slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded until it clicks into place. 1 2 Note: Use the paper size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guides.
Using M5170 109 3 Unlock the length guide, and then squeeze and slide the guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded. 1 2 3 Notes: • Lock the length guide for all paper sizes. • Use the paper size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guides.
Using M5170 110 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. 5 Load the paper stack with the printable side facedown. Note: Make sure the paper or envelope is loaded properly. • There are different ways of loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple finisher is installed or not.
Using M5170 111 Without an optional staple finisher With an optional staple finisher C AB AB C Two‑sided printing Two‑sided printing • If you are loading prepunched paper for use with the staple finisher, then make sure the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the right side of the tray. One‑sided printing Two‑sided printing AB C Note: If the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the left side of the tray, then a jam may occur. • Do not slide the paper into the tray.
Using M5170 112 • If you are loading envelopes, then make sure that the flap side is facing up and the envelopes are on the left side of the tray. • Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper fill indicator. Warning—Potential Damage: Overfilling the tray can cause paper jams. 6 For custom‑ or Universal‑size paper, adjust the paper guides to lightly touch the sides of the stack, and then lock the length guide.
Using M5170 113 7 Insert the tray. 8 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Note: Set the correct paper size and type to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. Loading the 2100‑sheet tray CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all other trays closed until needed. 1 Pull out the tray. 2 Adjust the width and length guides.
Using M5170 114 b Squeeze and slide the length guide to the position for A5 until it clicks into place. 2 1 c Remove the A5 length guide from its holder. 1 d Insert the A5 length guide into its designated slot. Note: Press the A5 length guide until it clicks into place.
Using M5170 115 Loading A4‑, letter‑, legal‑, oficio‑, and folio‑size paper a Pull up and slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded. 1 2 LGL C OF LIO FO R LT A5 A4 LGL OFC FOLIO LTR A5 A4 A5 A4 LGL C OF LIO FO R LT b If the A5 length guide is still attached to the length guide, then remove it from its place. If the A5 length guide is not attached, then proceed to step d.
Using M5170 116 c Put the A5 length guide in its holder. 1 2 d Squeeze the length guide and slide it to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded until it clicks A5 A4 LGL OFC FOLIO LTR into place.
Using M5170 117 3 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. 4 Load the paper stack with the printable side facedown. Note: Make sure the paper is loaded properly. • There are different ways of loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple finisher is installed or not.
Using M5170 118 Two‑sided printing C AB One‑sided printing AB C Note: If the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the left side of the tray, then a jam may occur. • Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper fill indicator. Warning—Potential Damage: Overfilling the tray can cause paper jams. 5 Insert the tray. Note: Press the paper stack down while inserting the tray.
Using M5170 119 LGLOFC FOLIO LTR A4 A5 6 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded. Note: Set the correct paper size and type to avoid paper jams and print quality problems. Loading the multipurpose feeder 1 Pull down the multipurpose feeder door. Note: Do not load or close the multipurpose feeder while a job is printing.
Using M5170 120 2 Using the handle, pull the multipurpose feeder extender. LTR A4 A5 EX B5 EC Note: Guide the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended and open. 3 Slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded. LT R A4 A5 EX EC B 5 Note: Use the paper size indicators on the bottom of tray to help position the guides.
Using M5170 121 LT R A 4 A 5 C E X E B 5 4 Prepare the paper or specialty media 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 then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Note: Avoid touching the printable side of the transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them.
Using M5170 122 • There are different ways of loading letterhead depending on whether an optional staple finisher is installed or not. A B C A B C Without an optional staple finisher With an optional staple finisher One‑sided printing One‑sided printing C B A B C A Two‑sided printing Two‑sided printing • If you are loading prepunched paper for use with the staple finisher, then make sure the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the right side of the tray.
Using M5170 123 5 4 A B C E X E A 5 R T L • Load envelopes with the flap side down and on the left of the multipurpose feeder. Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self‑stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. • Make sure the paper or specialty media is below the maximum paper fill indicator. Warning—Potential Damage: Overfilling the feeder can cause paper jams.
Using M5170 124 Linking and unlinking trays Linking and unlinking trays 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Notes: • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Paper Menu.
Using M5170 125 3 Touch Submit. 4 Touch Custom Types, and then verify if the new custom paper type name has replaced the custom name. Assigning a custom paper type Using the Embedded Web Server Assign a custom paper type name to a tray when linking or unlinking trays. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Notes: • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.
Using M5170 Printing a document 1 From the printer control panel, set the paper type and size to match the paper loaded. 2 Send the print job: For Windows users a b c d With a document open, click File > Print. Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Adjust the settings, if necessary. Click OK > Print. For Macintosh users a Customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog: 1 With a document open, choose File > Page Setup. 2 Choose a paper size or create a custom size to match the paper loaded.
Using M5170 127 Using the printer control panel 1 From the home screen, navigate to: > Settings > Print Settings > Quality Menu > Toner Darkness 2 Adjust the setting, and then touch Submit. Printing from a flash drive Supported flash drives and file types Notes: • High‑speed USB flash drives must support the full‑speed standard. Low-speed USB devices are not supported. • USB flash drives must support the File Allocation Table (FAT) system.
Using M5170 128 Printing from a flash drive Notes: • Before printing an encrypted PDF file, you will be prompted to type the file password from the printer control panel. • You cannot print files for which you do not have printing permissions. 1 Insert a flash drive into the USB port. Notes: • A flash drive icon appears on the printer home screen when a flash drive is inserted.
Using M5170 129 3 Touch the arrows to specify the number of copies for printing, and then touch Print. Notes: • Do not remove the flash drive from the USB port until the document has finished printing. • If you leave the flash drive in the printer after leaving the initial USB menu screen, then touch Held Jobs on the home screen to print files from the flash drive.
Using M5170 130 3 Click Print and Hold. 4 Select the print job type (Confidential, Repeat, Reserve, or Verify), and then assign a user name. For a confidential print job, also enter a four‑digit PIN. 5 Click OK or Print. 6 From the printer home screen, release the print job.
Using M5170 131 Canceling a print job Canceling a print job from the printer control panel 1 Touch Cancel Jobs on the printer control panel, or press on the keypad. 2 Touch the print job you want to cancel, and then touch Delete Selected Jobs. Canceling a print job from the computer For Windows users 1 Open the printers folder.
Using M5170 132 Notes: • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Check the virtual display that appears in the top left corner of the screen. The virtual display works as an actual display would work on a printer control panel.
Using M5170 133 Modifying confidential print settings Note: This feature is available only in network printers or printers connected to print servers. 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Notes: • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.
Using M5170 134 Printing a network setup page If the printer is attached to a network, then print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page also provides important information that aids network printing configuration. 1 From the home screen, navigate to: > Reports > Network Setup Page 2 Check the first section of the network setup page and confirm that the status is Connected.
Using M5170 135 Use To Off Use the factory default settings for all settings associated with Eco‑Mode. Notes: • Settings that were changed when other modes were selected are reset to the factory default settings. • Off supports the performance specifications of the printer. Energy Reduce energy use, especially when the printer is idle. Notes: • Printer engine motors do not start until a document is ready to print. You may notice a short delay before the first page is printed.
Using M5170 136 Use To On Reduce printer noise. Notes: • Print jobs process at a reduced speed. • Printer engine motors do not start until a document is ready to print. There is a short delay before the first page is printed. • The alarm control and cartridge alarm sounds are turned off. • The printer will ignore the Advance Start command. Off Use factory default settings. Note: This setting supports the performance specifications of the printer. 4 Click Submit.
Using M5170 137 Using Hibernate mode Hibernate is an ultra‑low‑power operating mode. When operating in Hibernate mode, the printer is essentially off, and all other systems and devices are turned off safely. Note: The Hibernate and Sleep modes can be scheduled. Using the Embedded Web Server 1 Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Notes: • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen.
Using M5170 138 Restoring factory default settings If you want to keep a list of the current menu settings for reference, then print a menu settings page before restoring the factory default settings. For more information, see “Printing a menu settings page” on page 133. If you want a more comprehensive method of restoring the printer factory default settings, then perform the Wipe All Settings option. For more information, see “Erasing non‑volatile memory” on page 139.
Using M5170 139 Type of memory Description Volatile memory Your printer uses standard random access memory (RAM) to temporarily buffer user data during simple print jobs. Non-volatile memory Your printer may use two forms of non-volatile memory: EEPROM and NAND (flash memory). Both types are used to store the operating system, device settings, network information, bookmark settings, and embedded solutions. Hard disk memory Some printers have a hard disk drive installed.
Using M5170 140 3 Touch Wipe All Settings. The printer restarts several times during this process. Note: Wipe All Settings securely removes device settings, solutions, jobs, and passwords from the printer memory. 4 Touch Back > Exit Config Menu. The printer will perform a power‑on reset, and then return to normal operating mode. Erasing printer hard disk memory Note: Some printer models may not have a printer hard disk installed.
Using M5170 141 Notes: • View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly. 2 Click Settings > Security > Disk Encryption. Note: Disk Encryption appears in the Security Menu only when a formatted, non‑defective printer hard disk is installed. 3 From the Disk encryption menu, select Enable.
Using M5170 3 Click Embedded Web Server to launch the document.
Paper and specialty media guide 143 Paper and specialty media guide Notes: • • • • Make sure the paper size, type, and weight are set correctly on the computer or printer control panel. Flex and straighten specialty media before loading it. The printer may print at a reduced speed to prevent damage to the fuser. For more information on card stock and labels, see the Card Stock & Label Guide on the Lexmark Web site http://support.lexmark.com.
Paper and specialty media guide 144 – Have bent corners. – Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes. • Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes. • Before loading the envelopes on the tray, flex the stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Note: A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal envelopes.
Paper and specialty media guide 145 Weight The printer trays and multipurpose feeder can automatically feed paper weights between 60–176 g/m2 (16–47‑lb) grain long paper. The 2100‑sheet tray can automatically feed paper weights up to 60–135 g/m2 (16–36‑lb) grain long paper. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, and may cause jams. Note: Two‑sided printing is supported for 60–176 g/m2 (16–47‑lb) paper. Curl Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges.
Paper and specialty media guide 146 • Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in the same tray; mixing results in jams. • Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing. Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead • • • • Use grain long for 60–90‑g/m2 (16–24‑lb) paper. Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process. Avoid paper with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Paper and specialty media guide 147 customers minimize printing and copying waste. In addition, the company encourages purchasing paper from suppliers who demonstrate their commitment to sustainable forestry practices. Lexmark does not endorse specific suppliers, although a converter’s product list for special applications is maintained. However, the following paper choice guidelines will help alleviate the environmental impact of printing: 1 Minimize paper consumption.
Paper and specialty media guide 148 Supported paper sizes, types, and weights The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources and the types of paper they support. Note: For an unlisted paper size, select the closest larger listed size. Paper types and weights supported by the printer The printer engine supports 60–176‑g/m2 (16–47‑lb) paper weights.
Paper and specialty media guide Paper size1 Dimensions Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 in.) Oficio 216 x 340 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.) Folio 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.) Statement 140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.) Universal2,3 105 x 148 mm to 216 x 356 mm (4.13 x 5.83 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.) 70 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (2.76 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in.
Paper and specialty media guide 150 Paper size1 Dimensions Other Envelope 98 x 162 mm (3.9 x 6.4 in.) to 176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in.) Standard or Optional optional 250‑ or 2100‑sheet tray 550‑sheet tray Multipurpose feeder Duplex X X 1 If your preferred default paper size cannot be set in the printer control panel, then you may select common paper sizes that correspond to the position of the length guide in the tray from the Paper Size/Type menu.
Paper and specialty media guide 151 Supported paper types and weights Paper type Plain Paper Paper weight 90–176 g/m2 (24–47 lb) 4‑bin mailbox Output expander and high‑capacity output expander X Staple finisher Staple, hole punch finisher X X 60–90 g/m2 (16–24 lb) Card Stock 163 g/m2 (90 Ib) 199 g/m2 (110 Ib) Transparency2 146 g/m2 (39 Ib) Recycled 90–176 g/m2 (24–47 lb) X X 1 X X 1 X 1 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 60–90 g/m2 (16–24 lb) Paper la
Paper and specialty media guide Paper type Paper weight Colored Paper 90–176 g/m2 (24–47 lb) 152 4‑bin mailbox Output expander and high‑capacity output expander X Staple finisher Staple, hole punch finisher X X 60–90 g/m2 (16–24 lb) 1 The finisher stacks the paper but does not staple or punch holes in it. 2 Print on transparencies by batches of only up to 20 to prevent them from sticking together. For more information, see “Tips on using transparencies” on page 144.
Understanding the printer menus 153 Understanding the printer menus Menus list Paper Menu Reports Network/Ports Default Source Paper Size/Type Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Active NIC Configure MP Stapler Test Standard USB Substitute Size Paper Texture Network Setup Page 1 Profiles List Parallel [x] Serial [x] Paper Weight Print Fonts SMTP Setup Paper Loading Print Directory Custom Types Asset Report Standard Network 2 Custom Names Custom Bin Names Universal Setup Bin Setup Secu
Understanding the printer menus 154 Paper menu Default Source menu Use To Default Source Tray [x] Multipurpose Feeder Manual Paper Manual Envelope Set a default paper source for all print jobs. Notes: • Tray 1 (standard tray) is the factory default setting. • From the Paper menu, set Configure MP to "Cassette" for Multipurpose Feeder to appear as a menu setting. • If two trays contain paper of the same size and type, and the trays have the same settings, then the trays are automatically linked.
Understanding the printer menus 155 Use To Tray [x] Type Plain Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Labels Vinyl Labels Bond Envelope Rough Envelope Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Custom Type [x] Specify the type of paper loaded in each tray.
Understanding the printer menus 156 Use To MP Feeder Type Plain Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Labels Vinyl Labels Bond Envelope Rough Envelope Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Custom Type [x] Specify the paper type loaded in the multipurpose feeder. Manual Paper Size A4 A5 A6 JIS B5 Letter Legal Executive Oficio (Mexico) Folio Statement Universal Specify the size of the paper being manually loaded. Notes: • Plain Paper is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 157 Use To Manual Paper Type Plain Paper Card Stock Transparency Recycled Labels Vinyl Labels Bond Letterhead Preprinted Colored Paper Light Paper Heavy Paper Rough/Cotton Custom Type [x] Specify the paper type being manually loaded. Manual Envelope Size 7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope 10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope B5 Envelope Other Envelope Specify the envelope size being manually loaded.
Understanding the printer menus 158 Substitute Size menu Use To Substitute Size Off Statement/A5 Letter/A4 All Listed Substitute a specified paper size if the requested paper size is not available. Notes: • All Listed is the factory default setting. All available substitutions are allowed. • Off indicates that no size substitutions are allowed. • Setting a size substitution lets the print job continue without Change Paper appearing.
Understanding the printer menus 159 Use To Envelope Texture Smooth Normal Rough Specify the relative texture of the envelopes loaded in a specific tray. Rough Envelope Texture Rough Specify the relative texture of the rough envelopes loaded in a specific tray. Letterhead Texture Smooth Normal Rough Specify the relative texture of the letterhead loaded in a specific tray. Preprinted Texture Smooth Normal Rough Specify the relative texture of the preprinted paper loaded in a specific tray.
Understanding the printer menus 160 Use To Card Stock Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the card stock loaded. Transparency Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the transparencies loaded. Recycled Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the recycled paper loaded. Labels Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the labels loaded.
Understanding the printer menus 161 Use To Colored Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the colored paper loaded. Light Weight Light Specify that the weight of the paper loaded is light. Heavy Weight Heavy Specify that the weight of the paper loaded is heavy. Rough/Cotton Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the cotton or rough paper loaded. Custom [x] Weight Light Normal Heavy Specify the relative weight of the custom paper loaded.
Understanding the printer menus 162 Use To Letterhead Loading Duplex Off Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Letterhead as the paper type. Preprinted Loading Duplex Off Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Preprinted as the paper type. Colored Loading Duplex Off Determine and set two-sided printing for all print jobs with Colored as the paper type.
Understanding the printer menus 163 Use To Recycled Paper Card Stock Transparency Rough/Cotton Labels Vinyl Labels Envelope Specify a paper type when Recycled is selected in other menus. Notes: • Paper is the factory default setting. • The custom media type must be supported by the selected tray or multipurpose feeder in order to print from that source. Custom Names menu Use To Custom Name [x] Specify a custom name for a paper type. This name replaces Custom Type [x] in the printer menus.
Understanding the printer menus 164 Use To Portrait Height 3–14.17 inches 76–360 mm Set the portrait height. Notes: • If the height exceeds the maximum, then the printer uses the maximum height allowed. • 14 inches is the US factory default setting. You can increase the height in 0.01‑inch increments. • 356 mm is the international factory default setting. You can increase the height in 1‑mm increments.
Understanding the printer menus 165 Use To Overflow Bin Standard Bin Bin [x] Specify an alternative bin when a designated bin is full. Notes: • Standard Bin is the factory default setting. • If multiple bins are assigned the same name, then the name only appears once in the bin list. • [x] can be any number between 1 and 12 if the appropriate optional bins are installed.
Understanding the printer menus 166 Use To Network [x] Setup Page Print a report containing information about the network printer settings, such as the TCP/IP address information. Notes: • This menu item is available only when more than one network option is installed. • This menu item appears only in network printers or in printers connected to print servers. Profiles List Print a list of profiles stored in the printer. Note: This menu item appears only when LDSS is enabled.
Understanding the printer menus 167 Use To PCL SmartSwitch On Off Set 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. • If PCL SmartSwitch is disabled, then the printer does not examine incoming data and it uses the default printer language specified in the Setup menu.
Understanding the printer menus 168 Use To Mac Binary PS On Off Auto Set the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs. Standard Network Setup OR Network [x] Setup Reports Network Card TCP/IP IPv6 Wireless AppleTalk Show and set the printer network settings. Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • Off filters print jobs using the standard protocol. • On processes raw binary PostScript print jobs.
Understanding the printer menus 169 Use To Job Timeout Set the amount of time it takes for a network print job to be canceled. 0, 10–225 seconds Notes: • “90 seconds” is the factory default setting. • A setting value of 0 disables the timeout. • If a value between 1 and 9 is selected, then Invalid appears on the display, and the value is not saved. Allow the printer to print a banner page. Banner Page Off On Note: Off is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 170 Use To Enable HTTP Server Yes No Enable the built-in Web server (Embedded Web Server). When enabled, the printer can be monitored and managed remotely using a Web browser. WINS Server Address View or change the current WINS server address. Enable DDNS Yes No View or change the current DDNS setting. Enable mDNS Yes No View or change the current mDNS setting. DNS Server Address View or change the current DNS server address.
Understanding the printer menus 171 Wireless menu Note: This menu is available only in printers connected to a wireless network or printer models that have a wireless network adapter. To access the menu, navigate to: Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless Use To Wi‑Fi Protected Setup Start Push Button Method Start PIN Method Establish a wireless network and enable network security.
Understanding the printer menus 172 Use To Activate Yes No Enable or disable AppleTalk support. View Name Show the assigned AppleTalk name. Note: Yes is the factory default setting. Note: The AppleTalk name can be changed only from the Embedded Web Server. View Address Show the assigned AppleTalk address. Note: The AppleTalk address can be changed only from the Embedded Web Server. Set Zone Provide a list of AppleTalk zones available on the network.
Understanding the printer menus 173 Use To USB Buffer Disabled Auto 3K to [maximum size allowed] Set the size of the USB input buffer. Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • Disabled turns off job buffering. Any jobs already buffered on the printer hard disk are printed before normal processing resumes. • The USB buffer size value can be changed in 1-K increments.
Understanding the printer menus 174 Use To PCL SmartSwitch On Off Set the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer language. Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • When set to Off, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer uses PostScript emulation if PS SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default printer language specified in the Setup menu if PS SmartSwitch is set to Off.
Understanding the printer menus 175 Use To Advanced Status On Off Enable bidirectional communication through the parallel port. Protocol Standard Fastbytes Specify the parallel port protocol. Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • Off disables parallel port negotiation. Notes: • Fastbytes is the factory default setting. It provides compatibility with most existing parallel ports and is the recommended setting. • Standard tries to resolve parallel port communication problems.
Understanding the printer menus 176 Use To PCL SmartSwitch On Off Set the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer language. Notes: • On is the factory default setting. • When set to Off, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer uses PostScript emulation if PS SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default printer language specified in the Setup menu if PS SmartSwitch is set to Off.
Understanding the printer menus 177 Use To Job Buffering Off On Auto Temporarily store print jobs on the printer hard disk before printing. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. The printer does not buffer print jobs on the printer hard disk. • On buffers print jobs on the printer hard disk. • Auto buffers print jobs only if the printer is busy processing data from another input port.
Understanding the printer menus 178 Use To Parity Even Odd None Ignore Set the parity for serial input and output data frames. Honor DSR On Off Determine whether the printer uses the DSR Signal. Note: None is the factory default setting. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. • DSR is a handshaking signal used by most serial cables. The serial port uses DSR to distinguish data sent by the computer from data created by electrical noise in the serial cable.
Understanding the printer menus 179 Use To Device‑Initiated E‑mail None Use Device SMTP Credentials Specify what credentials will be used when communicating to the SMTP server. Some SMTP servers require credentials to send an e-mail. Notes: User‑Initiated E‑mail* None Use Device SMTP Credentials Use Session User ID & Password Use Session E‑mail address & Password Prompt User • None is the factory default setting for Device‑Initiated E‑mail and User‑Initiated E‑mail.
Understanding the printer menus 180 Use To Edit Access Controls Administrative Menus Function Access Management Solutions Cancel jobs at the Device Control access to printer menus, firmware updates, held jobs, and other access points.
Understanding the printer menus 181 Confidential Print menu Use To Max Invalid PIN Off 2–10 Limit the number of times an invalid PIN can be entered. Notes: • This menu appears only when a formatted, non-defective printer hard disk is installed. • Once the limit is reached, the print jobs for that user name and PIN are deleted. Confidential Job Expiration Limit the amount of time a confidential print job stays in the printer before it is deleted.
Understanding the printer menus 182 Use To Automatic Method Single pass Multiple pass Mark all disk space used by a previous print job. This method does not permit the file system to reuse this space until it has been cleared. Notes: • “Single pass” is the factory default setting. • Only automatic wiping enables users to activate disk wiping without having to turn the printer off for an extended amount of time. • Highly confidential information should be wiped using only the Multiple pass method.
Understanding the printer menus 183 Use To Automatically Observe DST On Off Set the printer to use the applicable daylight saving time (DST) start and end times associated with the printer Time Zone setting. Enable NTP On Off Enable Network Time Protocol, which synchronizes the clocks of devices on a network. Note: On is the factory default setting and uses the applicable Daylight Saving Time associated with the Time Zone setting. Note: On is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 184 Use To Eco-Mode Off Energy Energy/Paper Paper Minimize the use of energy, paper, or specialty media. Notes: • Off is the factory default setting. Off resets the printer to its factory default settings. • Energy minimizes the power used by the printer. Performance may be affected, but print quality is not. • Energy/Paper minimizes the use of power and of paper and specialty media. • Paper minimizes the amount of paper and specialty media needed for a print job.
Understanding the printer menus 185 Use To Keyboard Keyboard Type English Francais Francais Canadien Deutsch Italiano Espanol Greek Dansk Norsk Nederlands Svenska Suomi Portuguese Russian Polski Swiss German Swiss French Korean Magyar Turkish Czech Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Custom Key 1 Custom Key 2 Specify a language and custom key information for the printer control panel keyboard.
Understanding the printer menus 186 Use To Displayed Information Left side Right side Custom Text [x] Specify what is displayed on the upper left and right corners of the home screen. For the “Left side” and “Right side” options, select from the following options: None IP Address Hostname Contact Name Location Date/Time mDNS/DDNS Service Name Zero Configuration Name Custom Text [x] Model Name Notes: • IP Address is the factory default setting for Left side.
Understanding the printer menus 187 Use To Displayed Information (continued) Paper Jam Load Paper Service Errors Customize the displayed information for Paper Jam, Load Paper, and Service Errors. Select from the following options: Display Yes No Message to Display Default Alternate Default [text entry] Alternate [text entry] Notes: • No is the factory default setting for “Display.” • Default is the factory default setting for “Message to Display.
Understanding the printer menus 188 Use To Screen Brightness 20–100 Specify the brightness of the display. Output Lighting Normal/Standby Mode Off Dim Bright Set the amount of light from the bin. Note: 100 is the factory default setting. Notes: • If Eco-Mode is set to Energy or Energy/Paper, then the factory default setting is Dim. • If Eco-Mode is set to Off or set to Paper, then the factory default setting is Bright.
Understanding the printer menus 189 Use To Timeouts Standby Mode Disabled 1–240 Specify the number of minutes of inactivity before the printer enters a lower power state. Timeouts Sleep Mode Disabled 1–120 Set the amount of time the printer waits after a job is printed before it goes into a reduced power state. Note: 15 is the factory default setting. Notes: • 30 is the factory default setting. • Disabled appears only when Energy Conserve is set to Off.
Understanding the printer menus 190 Use To Timeouts Prolong Screen Timeout Off On Set the printer to continue the specified job without returning to the home screen when the Screen Timeout timer expires. Notes: • On allows the user to reset the Screen Timeout timer instead of returning to ready state. • Off follows the normal Screen Timeout value. • Off is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 191 Use To Print Recovery Auto Continue Disabled 5–255 Let the printer automatically continue printing from certain offline situations when these are not resolved within the specified time period. Print Recovery Jam Recovery On Off Auto Specify whether the printer reprints jammed pages. Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 192 Flash Drive Menu Print Settings menu Use To Copies 1–999 Specify a default number of copies for each print job. Paper Source Tray [x] MP Feeder Manual Paper Manual Envelope Set a default paper source for all print jobs. Collate (1,1,1) (2,2,2) (1,2,3) (1,2,3) Stack the pages of a print job in sequence when printing multiple copies. Sides (Duplex) 1 sided 2 sided Specify whether prints are on one side or on both sides of the page.
Understanding the printer menus 193 Use To Paper Saver Orientation Auto Landscape Portrait Specify the orientation of a multiple‑page document. Notes: • Auto is the factory default setting. • This setting affects jobs if the value of the Paper Saver setting in the same menu is not set to Off. Paper Saver Off 2‑Up 3‑Up 4‑Up 6‑Up 9‑Up 12‑Up 16‑Up Specify that multiple‑page images be printed on one side of a paper.
Understanding the printer menus 194 Use To Blank Pages Do Not Print Print Specify if blank pages are inserted in a print job. Note: Do Not Print is the factory default setting. Print Settings Setup menu Use To Printer Language PCL Emulation PS Emulation Set the default printer language. Notes: • PCL Emulation is the factory default setting. • PostScript emulation uses a PostScript interpreter for processing print jobs. • PCL Emulation uses a PCL interpreter for processing print jobs.
Understanding the printer menus 195 Use To Download Target RAM Flash Disk Set the storage location for downloads. Notes: • RAM is the factory default setting. Storing downloads in the RAM is temporary. • Storing downloads in a flash memory or in a printer hard disk places them in permanent storage. Downloads remain in the flash memory or printer hard disk even when the printer is turned off.
Understanding the printer menus 196 Use To Duplex Binding Long Edge Short Edge Define the way duplexed pages are bound and printed. Notes: • Long Edge is the factory default setting. Long Edge assumes binding along the long edge of the page (left edge for portrait and top edge for landscape). • Short Edge assumes binding along the short edge of the page (top edge for portrait and left edge for landscape). Copies 1–999 Specify the default number of copies for each print job.
Understanding the printer menus 197 Use To Paper Saver Ordering Horizontal Reverse Horizontal Reverse Vertical Vertical Specify the positioning of multiple‑page images when using Paper Saver. Paper Saver Orientation Auto Landscape Portrait Specify the orientation of a multiple‑page document. Notes: • Horizontal is the factory default setting. • Positioning depends on the number of page images and whether they are in portrait or landscape orientation. Note: Auto is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 198 Quality menu Use To Print Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 Image Q 2400 Image Q Specify the printed output resolution in dots per inch. Pixel Boost Off Fonts Horizontally Vertically Both directions Isolated Enable more pixels to print in clusters for clarity, in order to enhance images horizontally or vertically, or to enhance fonts. Toner Darkness 1–10 Lighten or darken the printed output. Note: 600 dpi is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 199 Use To Job Accounting Log Off On Determine and set if the printer creates a log of the print jobs it receives. Job Accounting Utilities Print and delete log files or export them to a flash drive. Accounting Log Frequency Weekly Monthly Determine and set how often a log file is created.
Understanding the printer menus 200 Use To Log File Prefix Specify the prefix you want for the log file name. Note: The current host name defined in the TCP/IP menu is used as the default log file prefix. Utilities menu Use To Remove Held Jobs Confidential Held Not Restored All Delete confidential and held jobs from the printer hard disk. Notes: • Selecting a setting affects only print jobs that are stored in the printer hard disk.
Understanding the printer menus 201 XPS menu Use To Print Error Pages Off On Print a page containing information on errors, including XML markup errors. Note: Off is the factory default setting. PDF menu Use To Scale to Fit Yes No Scale page content to fit the selected paper size. Annotations Do Not Print Print Print annotations in a PDF. Note: No is the factory default setting. Note: Do Not Print is the factory default setting.
Understanding the printer menus 202 PCL Emul menu Use To Font Source Resident Disk Download Flash All Specify the set of fonts used by the Font Name menu. Notes: • “Resident” is the factory default setting. Resident shows the factory default set of fonts downloaded in the RAM. • “Flash” and “Disk” settings show all fonts resident in that option. • The flash option must be properly formatted and cannot be read/write‑, write‑, or password‑protected.
Understanding the printer menus 203 Use To PCL Emulation Settings Lines per Page 1–255 Specify the number of lines that print on each page. Notes: • 60 is the US factory default setting. 64 is the international default setting. • The printer sets the amount of space between each line based on the Lines per Page, Paper Size, and Orientation settings. Select the Paper Size and Orientation you want before setting Lines per Page.
Understanding the printer menus 204 Use To Tray Renumber View Factory Defaults MPF Default = 8 T1 Default = 1 T1 Default = 4 T1 Default = 5 T1 Default = 20 T1 Default = 21 Env Default = 6 MPaper Default = 2 MEnv Default = 3 Display the factory default setting assigned to each tray or feeder. Tray Renumber Restore Defaults Yes No Restore all tray and feeder assignments to the factory default settings.
Understanding the printer menus 205 Use To Font Size 1–255 pt Set the default font size for HTML documents. Notes: • 12 pt is the factory default setting. • Font size can be increased in 1‑point increments. Scale 1–400% Scale the default font for HTML documents. Notes: • 100% is the factory default setting. • Scaling can be increased in 1% increments. Orientation Portrait Landscape Set the page orientation for HTML documents. Margin Size 8–255 mm Set the page margin for HTML documents.
Understanding the printer menus 206 Use To Orientation Portrait Landscape Reverse Portrait Reverse Landscape Set the image orientation. Note: Portrait is the factory default setting. Help menu The Help menu consists of a series of Help pages that are stored in the printer as PDFs. They contain information about using the printer and performing printing tasks. English, French, German, and Spanish translations are stored in the printer. Other translations are available at http://support.lexmark.com.
Saving money and the environment 207 Saving money and the environment 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.
Saving money and the environment 208 Avoid paper jams Correctly set the paper type and size to avoid paper jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 222. 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.
Saving money and the environment 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Maintaining the printer 210 Maintaining the printer Warning—Potential Damage: Failure to maintain optimum printer performance, or to replace parts and supplies, may cause damage to your printer. Ordering supplies To order parts and 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.
Maintaining the printer 211 Part name Lexmark Return Program Imaging unit 24B6025 Ordering staple cartridges Part name Part number Staple cartridges 25A0013 Ordering a maintenance kit To identify the supported fuser type, view the label on the fuser. Do either of the following: • Remove the toner cartridge and imaging unit. The two-digit fuser type code (such as 00 or 01) can be seen on the front of the fuser.
Maintaining the printer 212 Lexmark roller kit Part number M5100 Series roller kit 40X7706 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.
Maintaining the printer 213 2 Pull the cartridge out of the printer using the handle. 3 Unpack the new toner cartridge, then remove the packing material, and then shake the cartridge to redistribute the toner. 4 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer. Note: Make sure the cartridge is fully pushed in.
Maintaining the printer 214 5 Close the multipurpose feeder door and the front cover. 2 1 Replacing the imaging unit 1 Lift the front cover, and then pull down the multipurpose feeder door.
Maintaining the printer 215 2 Pull out the toner cartridge from the printer using the handle. 3 Lift the green handle, and then pull out the imaging unit from the printer. 2 1 4 Unpack the new imaging unit, and then shake it. 5 Remove all packing material from the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the photoconductor drum.
Maintaining the printer 216 6 Insert the imaging unit into the printer by aligning the arrows on the side rails of the imaging unit with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer. 7 Insert the toner cartridge into the printer by aligning the side rails of the cartridge with the arrows on the side rails inside the printer.
Maintaining the printer 217 8 Close the multipurpose feeder door and the front cover. 2 1 Replacing a staple cartridge 1 Open the stapler door. 2 Pull down the latch of the staple cartridge holder, and then pull the holder out of the finisher.
Maintaining the printer 218 3 Squeeze both sides of the empty staple case with your fingers, and then remove the staple case from the cartridge. 2 1 1 4 Insert the front side of the new staple case into the staple cartridge, and then push the rear side into the cartridge. 2 1 5 Push the staple cartridge into the finisher until it clicks into place. 6 Close the stapler door. Cleaning the printer parts Cleaning the printer Note: You may need to perform this task after every few months.
Maintaining the printer 219 4 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and use it to wipe the outside of the printer. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents to prevent damage to the exterior of the printer. 5 Make sure all areas of the printer are dry before sending a new print job. Emptying the hole punch box 1 Pull out the hole punch box. 2 Empty the container. 3 Insert the emptied hole punch box back into the finisher until it clicks into place.
Maintaining the printer 220 – To remove the finisher, hold the finisher on both sides, and then lift the latches to unlock the finisher. • If the printer does not have a caster base but is configured with optional trays, then remove the trays. Note: Slide the latch on the right side of the optional tray toward the front of the tray until it clicks into place. • Use the handholds located on both sides of the printer to lift it. • Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down.
Maintaining the printer 221 • Make sure there is adequate clearance around the printer. • Use only the power cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement. Warning—Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper moving is not covered by the printer warranty.
Clearing jams 222 Clearing jams Carefully select paper and specialty media and load them properly to avoid most jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 222. If jams occur, then follow the steps outlined in this chapter. Note: Jam recovery is set to Auto by default. The printer reprints jammed pages unless the memory required to hold the pages is needed for other printer tasks. Avoiding jams Load paper properly • Make sure paper lies flat in the tray.
Clearing jams 223 • Do not slide the paper into the tray. Load paper as shown in the illustration. • Make sure the guides in the tray or the multipurpose feeder are properly positioned and are not pressing tightly against the paper or envelopes. • Push the tray firmly into the printer after loading paper. • If you are loading prepunched paper for use with the staple finisher, then make sure the holes on the long edge of the paper are on the right side of the tray.
Clearing jams 224 • If paper needs to be returned to the mailbox bin, then insert the paper under the bin arm, and then push the paper all the way back. 2 1 Note: If the paper is not under the bin arm, then a jam occurs due to an overfilled bin. Use recommended paper • Use only recommended paper or specialty media. • Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, bent, or curled paper. • Flex, fan, and straighten paper or specialty media before loading it.
Clearing jams 225 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 7 10 9 8 Jam location Printer message What to do 1 Staple finisher [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open Remove paper from the stapler bin, open the stapler stapler door. Leave paper in bin. [455– door, then remove the staple cartridge, and then 457] remove the jammed staples. 2 Standard bin [x]‑page jam, remove standard bin jam. [203] 3 Inside the printer [x]‑page jam, lift front cover to remove Open the front cover and the multipurpose feeder, cartridge.
Clearing jams Jam location 226 Printer message What to do 9 Upper door and rear [x]‑page jam, open upper and lower duplex area rear door. [231–234] Open the rear door of the printer and the rear duplex area, and then remove the jammed paper. 10 Mailbox [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open mailbox rear door. Leave paper in bin. [43y.xx] Open the rear door of the mailbox, and then remove the jammed paper. 11 Staple finisher rear door [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open finisher rear door.
Clearing jams 227 2 Lift the green handle, and then pull the toner cartridge out of the printer. 3 Place the cartridge aside. 4 Lift the green handle, and then pull the imaging unit out of the printer. 2 1 5 Place the imaging unit aside on a flat, smooth surface. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems. 6 Pull the jammed paper gently to the right, and then remove it from the printer.
Clearing jams 7 Install the imaging unit. Note: Use the arrows on the side of the printer as a guide. 8 Insert the cartridge into the printer, and then push the green handle back into place. Notes: • Align the arrows on the guides of the toner cartridge with the arrows in the printer. • Make sure the cartridge is fully pushed in.
Clearing jams 229 9 Close the multipurpose feeder door and the front cover. 2 1 10 Touch or Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, open upper rear door. [202] 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. 1 Pull down the rear door. 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed.
Clearing jams 230 3 Close the rear door. 4 Touch or Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, open upper and lower rear door. [231–234] 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. 1 Pull down the rear door. 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed.
Clearing jams 3 Close the rear door. 4 Push the back of the standard tray. 5 Press down the rear duplex flap, then firmly grasp the jammed paper, and then gently pull the paper out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed.
Clearing jams 232 2 1 6 Insert the standard tray. 7 Touch or Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, remove standard bin jam. [203] 1 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 2 Touch or Done to clear the message and continue printing. [x]‑page jam, remove tray 1 to clear duplex. [235–239] 1 Pull out the tray completely. Note: Lift the tray slightly, and then pull it out.
Clearing jams 233 2 3 1 2 Push down the front duplex flap, then firmly grasp the jammed paper, and then gently pull the paper to the right and out of the printer. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 2 1 3 Insert the tray. 4 Touch or Done to clear the message and continue printing.
Clearing jams 234 [x]‑page jam, open tray [x]. [24x] 1 Check which tray is indicated on the printer display, and then pull the tray. 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 Insert the tray. 4 Touch or Done to clear the message and continue printing.
Clearing jams 235 [x]‑page jam, clear manual feeder [250] 1 From the multipurpose feeder, firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 2 Flex the sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. 3 Reload paper into the multipurpose feeder. 4 Slide the paper guide until it lightly rests against the edge of the paper.
Clearing jams 236 [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open stapler door. Leave paper in bin. [455–457] 1 From the stapler bin, firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 2 Open the stapler door. 3 Pull down the latch of the staple cartridge holder, and then pull the holder out of the printer.
Clearing jams 4 Use the metal tab to lift the staple guard, and then remove any loose staples. 5 Press down the staple guard until it clicks into place.
Clearing jams 238 6 Press the staples against the metal bracket. Note: If the staples are at the rear of the cartridge, then shake the cartridge downward to bring the staples near the metal bracket. 7 Push the cartridge holder firmly back into the stapler unit until the cartridge holder clicks into place. 8 Close the stapler door. 9 Touch or Done to clear the message and continue printing.
Clearing jams 239 [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open finisher rear door. Leave paper in bin. [451] 1 Open the rear staple finisher door. 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 Close the staple finisher door. 4 Touch or Done to clear the message and continue printing.
Clearing jams 240 [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open expander rear door. Leave paper in bin. [41y.xx] 1 Open the rear output expander door. 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 Close the rear output expander door. 4 Touch or Done to clear the message and continue printing.
Clearing jams [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open mailbox rear door. Leave paper in bin. [43y.xx] 1 Open the rear mailbox door. 2 Firmly grasp the jammed paper on each side, and then gently pull it out. Note: Make sure all paper fragments are removed. 3 Close the rear mailbox door.
Clearing jams 242 4 If the jam is in the mailbox bin, then firmly grasp the jammed paper, and then gently pull it out. Notes: • Make sure all paper fragments are removed. • When using A4‑, Folio‑, or legal‑size paper, make sure to adjust the bin extender so that the paper enters the bin properly. 5 Touch or Done to clear the message and continue printing.
Troubleshooting 243 Troubleshooting Understanding the printer messages Cartridge, imaging unit mismatch [41.xy] 1 Check if the toner cartridge and imaging unit are both MICR (Magnetic Imaging Content Recording) or non-MICR supplies. Note: For a list of supported supplies, see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User's Guide or visit www.lexmark.com. 2 Change the toner cartridge or imaging unit so that both are MICR or non‑MICR supplies.
Troubleshooting 244 Change [paper source] to [custom type name] load [orientation] Try one or more of the following: • Load the correct size and type of paper in the tray, then specify the paper size and type in the Paper menu on the printer control panel, and then touch Finished changing paper. • Touch Reset active bin to reset the active tray for a linked set of trays. • Cancel the print job.
Troubleshooting 245 Close door or insert cartridge The toner cartridge is missing or not installed properly. Insert the cartridge, and then close all doors and covers. Close front door Close the front door of the printer. Complex page, some data may not have printed [39] Try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, touch Continue to ignore the message and continue printing. • Cancel current print job. • Install additional printer memory.
Troubleshooting 246 Disk near full. Securely clearing disk space. Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. • Delete fonts, macros, and other data stored on the printer hard disk. • Install a hard disk with higher capacity. Empty the hole punch box 1 Empty the hole punch box. For instructions on emptying the hole punch box, from the printer control panel touch More Information.
Troubleshooting 247 Incompatible tray [x] [59] Try one or more of the following: • Remove the indicated tray. • From the printer control panel, touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing without using the indicated tray. Incorrect paper size, open [paper source] [34] Try one or more of the following: • Load the correct size and type of paper in the tray, and then specify the paper size and type in the Paper menu on the printer control panel.
Troubleshooting 248 4 Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. 5 Turn the printer back on. • Cancel the print job. • Reset active bin Install Tray [x] Try one or more of the following: • Install the specified tray: 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3 Install the specified tray. 4 Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. 5 Turn the printer back on. • Cancel the print job. • Reset the active bin.
Troubleshooting 249 Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature [35] Install additional printer memory or touch Continue to disable Resource Save, clear the message, and continue printing. Load [paper source] with [custom string] [paper orientation] Try one or more of the following: • Load the indicated tray or feeder with the correct size and type of paper. • To use the tray with the correct paper size or type, touch Finished loading paper on the printer control panel.
Troubleshooting 250 Load Manual Feeder with [custom string] [paper orientation] Try one or more of the following: • Load the feeder with the correct size and type of paper. • From the printer control panel, touch Prompt each page, paper loaded or Do not prompt, paper loaded to clear the message and continue printing. • From the printer control panel, touch Automatically select paper to use the paper loaded in the tray. • Cancel the print job.
Troubleshooting 251 Maintenance kit low [80.xy] You may need to order a maintenance kit. For more information, contact customer support at http://support.lexmark.com or your service representative. If necessary, touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. Maintenance kit nearly low [80.xy] For more information, contact customer support at http://support.lexmark.com or your service representative. If necessary, touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing.
Troubleshooting 252 If you do not want to accept these risks, then remove the third-party supply or part from your printer, and then install a genuine Lexmark supply or part. Note: For the list of supported supplies, see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User's Guide or visit www.lexmark.com. Not enough free space in flash memory for resources [52] Try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing.
Troubleshooting 253 5 Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. 6 Turn the printer back on. • Remove the indicated bin: 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove the indicated bin. 4 Contact customer support at http://support.lexmark.com or your service representative. • From the printer control panel, touch Continue to clear the message and print without using the specified bin.
Troubleshooting Reinstall missing or unresponsive fuser [31.xy] Try one or more of the following: • Remove the unresponsive fuser, and then reinstall it. Note: If the message appears after reinstalling the supply, then the fuser is defective. Replace the fuser. • Install the missing fuser. For more information on installing the fuser, see the instruction sheet that came with the part. Reinstall missing or unresponsive imaging unit [31.
Troubleshooting 255 Replace cartridge, 0 estimated pages remain [88.xy] Replace the toner cartridge to clear the message and continue printing. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply or see the “Replacing supplies” section of the User’s Guide. Note: If you do not have a replacement cartridge, then see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User’s Guide or visit www.lexmark.com. Replace cartridge, printer region mismatch [42.
Troubleshooting 256 Replace unsupported cartridge [32.xy] Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a supported one to clear the message and continue printing. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply or see the “Replacing supplies” section of the User’s Guide. Note: If you do not have a replacement cartridge, then see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User’s Guide or visit www.lexmark.com. Replace unsupported fuser [32.
Troubleshooting Some held jobs were not restored From the printer control panel, touch Continue to delete the indicated job. Note: Held jobs that are not restored remain in the printer hard disk and are inaccessible. Standard network software error [54] Try one or more of the following: • From the printer control panel, touch Continue to continue printing. • Turn off the printer, and then turn it back on. • Update the network firmware in the printer or print server.
Troubleshooting 258 Too many flash options installed [58] 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove the extra flash memory. 4 Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. 5 Turn the printer back on. Too many trays attached [58] 1 Turn off the printer. 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove the extra trays. 4 Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. 5 Turn the printer back on.
Troubleshooting 259 USB port [x] disabled [56] From the printer control panel, touch Continue to clear the message. Notes: • The printer discards any data received through the USB port. • Make sure the USB Buffer menu is not set to Disabled.
Troubleshooting 260 Action Yes No Step 5 Go to step 6. Make sure to match the following: Check if the cables connecting the printer and the computer are inserted in the correct ports. • The USB symbol on the cable with the USB symbol on the printer Are the cables inserted in the correct ports? • The appropriate Ethernet cable with the Ethernet port Step 6 Make sure the electrical outlet is not turned off by a switch or breaker. Turn on the switch or reset the breaker. Go to step 7.
Troubleshooting 261 Printer display is blank Action Yes No Step 1 The problem is solved. Go to step 2. Press the Sleep button on the printer control panel. Does Ready appear on the printer display? Step 2 Turn off the printer, then wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. The problem is solved. Turn off the printer, and then contact customer support.
Troubleshooting 262 Envelope seals when printing Action Yes Contact customer support. Note: Printing on envelopes with high moisture content can seal the flaps. b Resend the print job. a Use envelopes that have been stored in a dry environment. No The problem is solved. Does the envelope seal when printing? Error message about reading the flash drive appears Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. Insert the flash drive into the front USB slot.
Troubleshooting 263 Incorrect characters print Action Yes No Step 1 Deactivate Hex Trace mode. Go to step 2. Contact customer support. The problem is solved. Action Yes No Step 1 a Check if you are printing on paper that is supported by the tray. The problem is solved. Go to step 2. Make sure the printer is not in Hex Trace mode. Note: If Ready Hex appears on the printer display, then turn off the printer, and then turn it back on to deactivate Hex Trace mode.
Troubleshooting 264 Large jobs do not collate Action Yes No Step 1 a From the Finishing menu on the printer control panel, set Collate to (1,2,3) (1,2,3). b Resend the print job. The problem is solved. Go to step 2. Did the job print and collate correctly? Step 2 a From the printer software, set Collate to (1,2,3) (1,2,3). The problem is solved. Go to step 3. Note: Setting Collate to (1,1,1) (2,2,2) in the software overrides the setting in the Finishing menu. b Resend the print job.
Troubleshooting 265 Print job takes longer than expected Action Yes No Step 1 The problem is solved. Go to step 2. Change the environmental settings of the printer. a From the printer control panel, navigate to: Settings > General Settings b Select Eco‑Mode or Quiet Mode, and then select Off. Note: Disabling Eco-Mode or Quiet Mode may increase the consumption of energy or supplies, or both. Did the job print? Step 2 The problem is solved. Go to step 3.
Troubleshooting Action 266 Yes No The problem is solved. Go to step 3. Step 2 a Check if the printer is plugged in and turned on, and if Ready appears on the printer display. b Resend the print job. Do the jobs print? Step 3 The problem is solved. Go to step 4. If an error message appears on the printer display, then clear the message. Note: The printer continues to print after clearing the message.
Troubleshooting Action 267 Yes No Step 1 The problem is solved. Go to step 2. a Make sure the size of the paper loaded in the tray matches the fuser type. Note: Use a 110-volt fuser for printing on letter-size paper and a 220-volt fuser for printing on A4‑size paper. b Resend the print job. Does the print speed increase? Step 2 a Replace the fuser. For more information on installing the fuser, see the instruction sheet that came with the part. b Resend the print job. The problem is solved.
Troubleshooting 268 Unexpected page breaks occur Action Yes No Increase the printing timeout. a From the home screen, navigate to: The problem is solved. Check the original file for manual page breaks. > Settings > General Settings > Timeouts b Increase the Print Timeout setting, and then touch Submit. c Resend the print job.
Troubleshooting 269 Action Yes No Step 4 Go to step 5. Manually add the tray in the printer driver. Check if the tray is available in the printer driver. Note: You may need to manually add the tray in the printer driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see “Updating available options in the printer driver” on page 38. Is the tray available in the printer driver? Step 5 Check if the tray is selected. From the application you are using, select the tray.
Troubleshooting 270 Action Yes No Step 4 a Check if the internal option is selected. The problem is solved. Contact customer support. It may be necessary to manually add the internal option in the printer driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see “Updating available options in the printer driver” on page 38. b Resend the print job. Does the internal option operate correctly? Internal print server does not operate correctly Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2.
Troubleshooting 271 Action Yes No Step 2 a Turn off the printer, then wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. b Resend the print job. The problem is solved. Go to step 3. Is the tray working? Step 3 Go to step 4. Check if the tray is installed and recognized by the printer. Print a menu settings page, and then check if the tray is listed in the Installed Features list. Reinstall the tray. For more information, see the setup documentation that came with the tray.
Troubleshooting 272 USB/parallel interface card does not operate correctly Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. Check if you have a supported USB or parallel interface card. Make sure the USB or parallel interface card is installed. a Install the USB or parallel interface card. For more information, see “Installing an Internal Solutions Port” on page 18. b Print a menu settings page, and then check if the USB or parallel interface card is listed in the Installed Features list.
Troubleshooting 273 Paper frequently jams Action Yes No Step 1 a Pull out the tray, and then do one or more of the following: Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Go to step 3. The problem is solved. • Make sure paper lies flat in the tray. • Check if the paper size indicators on the paper guides are aligned with the paper size indicators on the tray. • Check if the paper guides are aligned against the edges of the paper. • Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper fill indicator.
Troubleshooting 274 Print quality problems Characters have jagged or uneven edges Action Yes Go to step 2. Step 1 a Print a font sample list to check if the fonts you are using are supported by the printer. 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to: No Select a font that is supported by the printer. Menus > Reports > Print Fonts 2 Select PCL Fonts or PostScript Fonts. b Resend the print job. Are you using fonts that are supported by the printer? The problem is solved. Contact customer support.
Troubleshooting 275 Action Yes No Step 2 Go to step 3. Do one or more of the following: From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. • Specify the paper size from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray. Do the paper size and type match the paper loaded in the tray? • Change the paper loaded in the tray to match the paper size specified in the tray settings.
Troubleshooting 276 Action Yes No Step 2 a Replace the fuser. For more information on installing the fuser, see the instruction sheet that came with the part. b Resend the print job. The problem is solved. Contact customer support. Do compressed images still appear? Gray background on prints Leading edge ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE Trailing edge Action Yes No Step 1 a From the Quality Menu on the printer control panel, decrease the toner darkness. The problem is solved. Go to step 2.
Troubleshooting 277 Horizontal voids appear on prints Leading edge Trailing edge Action Yes No Step 1 a Make sure your software program is using a correct fill pattern. Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Step 2 Go to step 3. a Load the specified tray or feeder with a recommended type of paper. The problem is solved. b Resend the print job. Do horizontal voids appear on prints? b Resend the print job. Do horizontal voids appear on prints? Step 3 a Redistribute the toner in the imaging unit.
Troubleshooting 278 Incorrect margins on prints ABC DEF Action Yes No Step 1 The problem is solved. Go to step 2. a Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded. b Resend the print job. Are the margins correct? Step 2 From the printer control panel, set the paper size in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. Does the paper size match the paper loaded in the tray? Go to step 3.
Troubleshooting 279 Paper curl Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. Adjust the width and length guides. Go to step 3. Specify the paper type and weight from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray. Go to step 4. The problem is solved. Go to step 5. The problem is solved. Contact customer support. The problem is solved. Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the size of the paper loaded.
Troubleshooting Action 280 Yes Step 1 Go to step 2. a Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the size of the paper loaded in the tray. b Resend the print job. No The problem is solved. Do print irregularities still appear? Step 2 Go to step 3. Specify the paper size and type from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray. Go to step 4. The problem is solved.
Troubleshooting 281 Print is too dark ABC DEF Action Yes Go to step 2. Step 1 a From the Quality menu on the printer control panel, reduce the toner darkness. No The problem is solved. Note: 8 is the factory default setting. b Resend the print job. Is the print still too dark? Step 2 Go to step 3. a From the printer control panel, set the paper type, texture and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. b Resend the print job.
Troubleshooting 282 Action Yes No Step 5 a Load paper from a fresh package. Go to step 6. The problem is solved. Contact customer support. The problem is solved. Yes No Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. b Resend the print job. Is the print still too dark? Step 6 Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. Is the print still too dark? Print is too light ABC DEF Action Go to step 2.
Troubleshooting 283 Action Yes Step 4 From the printer Go to step 5. control panel, change the texture settings in the Paper Texture menu to match the paper you are printing on. Make sure that the paper has no texture or rough finishes. Are you printing on textured or rough paper? Step 5 a Load paper from a fresh package. No Go to step 6. The problem is solved. Go to step 7. The problem is solved. Contact customer support. The problem is solved.
Troubleshooting 284 Action Yes No Step 1 a Check if there is packing material left on the imaging unit. 1 Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Go to step 3. The problem is solved. Contact customer support. The problem is solved. 2 Check if the packing material is properly removed from the imaging unit. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Troubleshooting 285 Action Yes No Step 1 a Reinstall the imaging unit. 1 Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Contact customer support. The problem is solved. Yes No Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems. 2 Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. b Resend the print job.
Troubleshooting 286 Shadow images appear on prints Leading edge A AB BC CD D A B C D ABCD Trailing edge Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. Load paper with the correct paper type and weight in the tray. Go to step 3. Change the paper loaded in the tray to match the paper type and weight specified in the tray settings. Go to step 4. The problem is solved. Contact customer support. The problem is solved. Load paper with the correct paper type and weight in the tray.
Troubleshooting Action 287 Yes Step 1 Go to step 2. a Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the size of the paper loaded. b Resend the print job. No The problem is solved. Is the print still skewed? Step 2 a Check if you are printing on a paper that is supported by the tray. Contact customer support. The problem is solved. Yes No b Resend the print job.
Troubleshooting 288 Action Yes No Step 4 a Reinstall the imaging unit. 1 Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit. Go to step 5. The problem is solved. Contact customer support. The problem is solved. Yes No Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems. 2 Install the imaging unit, and then the cartridge. b Resend the print job.
Troubleshooting 289 Action Yes No Step 3 a Load paper from a fresh package. Go to step 4. The problem is solved. Go to step 5. The problem is solved. Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it. b Resend the print job. Do streaked vertical lines appear on prints? Step 4 a Reinstall the imaging unit. 1 Remove the toner cartridge, and then the imaging unit.
Troubleshooting 290 Action Yes Step 2 The problem is solved. Contact customer support. Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. No Did the toner fog or background shading disappear from the prints? Toner rubs off Leading edge ABC DEF Trailing edge Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. Specify the paper type and weight from the tray settings to match the paper loaded in the tray. From the Paper menu on the printer control panel, set the paper texture. Go to step 3.
Troubleshooting 291 Toner specks appear on prints Action Yes No Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. Contact customer support. The problem is solved. Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. Set the paper type to Transparency. Contact customer support. The problem is solved. Action Yes No Replace the imaging unit, and then resend the print job. Contact customer support. The problem is solved.
Troubleshooting 292 Action Yes No Step 1 a Make sure your software program is using a correct fill pattern. Go to step 2. The problem is solved. Step 2 Go to step 3. a From the printer control panel, set the paper type and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray. b Resend the print job. The problem is solved. b Resend the print job. Do vertical voids appear on prints? Do vertical voids appear on prints? Step 3 Go to step 4. The problem is solved. Go to step 5.
Troubleshooting 293 Solving home screen applications problems An application error has occurred Action Yes No Step 1 Go to step 2. Contact customer support. Check the system log for relevant details. a Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field. If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then you can: • View the IP address on the printer home screen.
Troubleshooting 294 Action Yes No Step 3 Go to step 4. Contact your system support person. Go to step 5. Tighten the cable connection. Go to step 6. Contact your system support person. Check if the network connection is working. Is the network connection working? Step 4 Make sure the cable connections to the printer and print server are secure. For more information, see the setup documentation that came with the printer.
Notices 295 Notices Product information Product name: Lexmark M5155, M5163 and M5170 Machine type: 4063 Model(s): 29E, 49E, 69E Edition notice September 2012 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Notices 296 Trademarks Lexmark, Lexmark with diamond design, MarkNet, and MarkVision are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. PCL® is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company. PCL is Hewlett-Packard Company’s designation of a set of printer commands (language) and functions included in its printer products.
Notices 297 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Licensing notices All licensing notices associated with this product can be viewed from the root directory of the documentation CD. 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.
Notices 298 This symbol identifies static-sensitive parts. Do not touch in the areas near these symbols without first touching the metal frame of the printer. ENERGY STAR Any Lexmark product bearing the ENERGY STAR emblem on the product or on a start-up screen is certified to comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR requirements as configured when shipped by Lexmark. Temperature information Ambient temperature 15.6 to 32.
Notices 299 DANGER - Invisible laser radiation when cartridges are removed and interlock defeated. Avoid exposure to laser beam. PERIGO - Radiação a laser invisível será liberada se os cartuchos forem removidos e o lacre rompido. Evite a exposição aos feixes de laser. Opasnost - Nevidljivo lasersko zračenje kada su kasete uklonjene i poništena sigurnosna veza. Izbjegavati izlaganje zracima. NEBEZPEČÍ - Když jsou vyjmuty kazety a je odblokována pojistka, ze zařízení je vysíláno neviditelné laserové záření.
Notices 300 Sleep Mode This product is designed with an energy-saving mode called Sleep Mode. The Sleep Mode saves energy by lowering power consumption during extended periods of inactivity. The Sleep Mode is automatically engaged after this product is not used for a specified period of time, called the Sleep Mode Timeout. Factory default Sleep Mode Timeout for this product (in minutes): 30 By using the configuration menus, the Sleep Mode Timeout can be modified between 1 minute and 180 minutes.
Notices 301 This limited warranty applies to this product only if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark Remarketer, referred to in this statement as “Remarketer.
Notices 302 Extent of limited warranty Lexmark does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of any product or the durability or longevity of prints produced by any product.
Notices 303 Modular component notice This product may contain the following modular component(s): Lexmark Regulatory Type/LEX-M01-005; FCC ID: IYLLEXM01005; Industry Canada IC: 2376A-M01005 Patent acknowledgment The use of this product or service is subject to the reasonable, non-discriminatory terms in the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Disclosure of Certicom Corp.
Notices 304 However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Notices 305 Regulatory notices for wireless products This section contains the following regulatory information pertaining to wireless products that contain transmitters, for example, but not limited to, wireless network cards or proximity card readers. Exposure to radio frequency radiation The radiated output power of this device is far below the radio frequency exposure limits of the FCC and other regulatory agencies.
Notices 306 Le terme « IC » précédant le numéro de d'accréditation/inscription signifie simplement que le produit est conforme aux spécifications techniques d'Industry Canada.
Notices 307 Česky Společnost Lexmark International, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že výrobek tento výrobek je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Lexmark International, Inc. erklærer herved, at dette produkt overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Lexmark International, Inc.
Notices 308 Slovensko Lexmark International, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta izdelek v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Svenska Härmed intygar Lexmark International, Inc. att denna produkt står i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Model‑specific information The following information applies only to the M5170 model.
Notices 309 Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Cet appareil numérique de classe A est conforme aux exigences de la norme canadienne relative aux équipements pouvant causer des interférences NMB-003.
Notices 310 To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. 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.
Notices 311 Products equipped with 2.4GHz Wireless LAN option are in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, and 1999/5/EC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility, safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits and on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment. Compliance is indicated by the CE marking.
Notices 312 Íslenska Hér með lýsir Lexmark International, Inc. yfir því að þessi vara er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Italiano Con la presente Lexmark International, Inc. dichiara che questo questo prodotto è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski Ar šo Lexmark International, Inc.
Index 313 Index 2100‑sheet tray loading 65, 113 550‑sheet tray installing 31 AppleTalk menu 171 attaching cables 35 available internal options 13 avoiding jams 147 avoiding paper jams 222 Symbols B Numerics [x]‑page jam, clear manual feeder [250] 235 [x]‑page jam, lift front cover to remove cartridge. [200–201] 226 [x]‑page jam, open tray [x]. [24x] 234 [x]‑page jam, open upper and lower rear door. [231–234] 230 [x]‑page jam, open upper rear door.
Index using PIN (Personal Identification Number) method 42 using the Embedded Web Server 43 using wireless setup wizard 42 conservation settings brightness, adjusting 89, 137 conserving supplies 207 Eco‑Mode 86, 134 Hibernate Mode 89 Hibernate mode 137 Quiet mode 87, 135 Sleep mode 88, 136 conserving supplies 207 contacting customer support 294 control panel, printer indicator light 50, 97 Sleep button light 50, 97 controller board accessing 14 creating custom name paper type 76 Custom Bin Names menu 163 C
Index green settings Eco‑Mode 86, 134 Hibernate Mode 89 Hibernate mode 137 Quiet mode 87, 135 H held jobs 80, 129 printing from a Macintosh computer 81, 129 printing from Windows 81, 129 Help menu 206 Hibernate Mode using 89 Hibernate mode using 137 hiding icons on the home screen 55, 103 hole punch box emptying 219 Home button printer control panel 50, 97 home screen buttons, understanding 51, 98 customizing 55, 103 hiding icons 55, 103 showing icons 55, 103 home screen applications configuring 56, 103 f
Index letterhead in multipurpose feeder 71, 119 letterhead in trays 59, 107 multipurpose feeder 71, 119 optional 250‑sheet tray 59, 107 optional 550‑sheet tray 59, 107 standard 550‑sheet tray 59 standard tray 107 transparencies 71, 119 lock, security 90, 138 M maintenance kit ordering 211 Maintenance kit low [80.xy] 251 Maintenance kit nearly low [80.xy] 251 Maintenance kit very low, [x] estimated pages remain [80.
Index paper jams, clearing behind rear door 229, 230 in duplex area 232 in finisher rear door 239 in mailbox rear door 241 in multipurpose feeder 235 in rear expander door 240 in standard bin 232 in staple finisher 236 in the tray 234 inside the printer 226 Paper Loading menu 161 paper size setting 58, 106 Paper Size/Type menu 154 paper sizes supported 148 Paper Texture menu 158 paper type setting 58, 106 paper types supported 148 Paper Weight menu 159 paper weights supported 148 Parallel [x] menu 173 Para
Index [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open mailbox rear door. Leave paper in bin. [43y.xx] 241 [x]‑page jam, remove paper, open stapler door. Leave paper in bin. [455–457] 236 [x]‑page jam, remove standard bin jam. [203] 232 [x]‑page jam, remove tray 1 to clear duplex. [235–239] 232 Cartridge low [88.xy] 243 Cartridge nearly low [88.xy] 243 Cartridge very low, [x] estimated pages remain [88.xy] 243 Cartridge, imaging unit mismatch [41.
Index Too many flash options installed [58] 258 Too many trays attached [58] 258 Tray [x] paper size unsupported 258 Unformatted flash detected [53] 258 Unsupported disk 258 Unsupported option in slot [x] [55] 258 Unsupported USB hub, please remove 246 USB port [x] disabled [56] 259 printer options troubleshooting internal option is not detected 269 internal print server 270 Internal Solutions Port 271 tray problems 270 USB/parallel interface card 272 printer options, troubleshooting 2100‑sheet tray proble
Index setting the Universal paper size 59, 107 setting up serial printing 45 setting up the printer on an Ethernet network (Macintosh only) 39 on an Ethernet network (Windows only) 39 Setup menu 194 shipping the printer 221 showing icons on the home screen 55, 103 Sleep button printer control panel 50, 97 Sleep mode adjusting 88, 136 SMTP Setup menu 178 Some held jobs were not restored 257 standard 250‑sheet tray loading 107 standard 550‑sheet tray loading 59, 107 Standard Network menu 166 Standard network
Index 321 printer is printing solid black pages 284 repeating defects appear on prints 285 shadow images appear on prints 286 skewed print 286 streaked horizontal lines appear on prints 287 streaked vertical lines 288 toner fog or background shading appears on prints 289 toner rubs off 290 toner specks appear on prints 291 transparency print quality is poor 291 uneven print density 291 white streaks on a page 291 troubleshooting, printer options 2100‑sheet tray problems 268 internal option is not detected
