Table of Contents
- Contents
- Safety information
- Learning about the printer
- Setting up and using the home screen applications
- Setting up and using the accessibility features
- Loading paper and specialty media
- Printing
- Securing the printer
- Maintaining the printer
- Clearing jams
- Troubleshooting
- Network connection problems
- Hardware options problems
- Issues with supplies
- Paper feed problems
- Printing problems
- Confidential and other held documents do not print
- Slow printing
- Print jobs do not print
- Print quality is poor
- Blank or white pages
- Dark print
- Ghost images
- Gray background
- Horizontal dark lines
- Horizontal white lines
- Incorrect margins
- Jagged or uneven characters
- Light print
- Mottled print and dots
- Print crooked or skewed
- Repeating defects
- Solid color or black images
- Text or images cut off
- Toner easily rubs off
- Uneven print density
- Vertical dark lines or streaks
- Vertical white lines
- The printer is not responding
- Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper
- Color quality problems
- Contacting customer support
- Upgrading and migrating
- Notices
- Index
Lexmark CS727de User Manual
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Contents
Safety information........................................................................................ 5
Conventions.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Product statements............................................................................................................................................. 5
Learning about the printer...........................................................................8
Finding information about the printer.............................................................................................................8
Selecting a location for the printer..................................................................................................................9
Printer configurations........................................................................................................................................10
Attaching cables.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Using the control panel.................................................................................................................................... 12
Understanding the status of the power button and indicator light....................................................... 13
Using the home screen.....................................................................................................................................13
Menu map.............................................................................................................................................................15
Printing a menu settings page........................................................................................................................16
Setting up and using the home screen applications.............................. 17
Customizing the home screen........................................................................................................................ 17
Using Display Customization...........................................................................................................................17
Setting up Forms and Favorites......................................................................................................................17
Configuring Eco‑Settings................................................................................................................................. 18
Managing contacts.............................................................................................................................................18
Setting up and using the accessibility features..................................... 20
Enabling Magnification mode........................................................................................................................ 20
Activating Voice Guidance............................................................................................................................. 20
Adjusting the Voice Guidance speech rate................................................................................................20
Enabling spoken passwords or personal identification numbers........................................................ 20
Navigating the screen using gestures..........................................................................................................21
Using the keyboard on the display................................................................................................................21
Loading paper and specialty media......................................................... 22
Setting the size and type of the specialty media......................................................................................22
Configuring Universal paper settings.......................................................................................................... 22
Loading trays......................................................................................................................................................22
Loading the multipurpose feeder..................................................................................................................24
Contents 2
Linking trays........................................................................................................................................................25
Printing.........................................................................................................27
Printing from a computer.................................................................................................................................27
Printing forms......................................................................................................................................................27
Printing from a mobile device........................................................................................................................ 27
Printing from a flash drive............................................................................................................................... 28
Supported flash drives and file types.......................................................................................................... 29
Configuring confidential jobs.........................................................................................................................30
Printing held jobs...............................................................................................................................................30
Printing a font sample list................................................................................................................................. 31
Canceling a print job..........................................................................................................................................31
Securing the printer................................................................................... 32
Erasing printer memory................................................................................................................................... 32
Erasing printer hard disk memory.................................................................................................................32
Configuring printer hard disk encryption....................................................................................................32
Restoring factory default settings................................................................................................................. 32
Statement of Volatility.......................................................................................................................................33
Maintaining the printer.............................................................................. 34
Adjusting the speaker volume....................................................................................................................... 34
Networking..........................................................................................................................................................34
Setting up serial printing (Windows only)....................................................................................................35
Cleaning the printer..........................................................................................................................................36
Ordering supplies.............................................................................................................................................. 37
Replacing parts and supplies.........................................................................................................................40
Moving the printer..............................................................................................................................................61
Saving energy and paper................................................................................................................................62
Recycling............................................................................................................................................................. 62
Clearing jams.............................................................................................. 64
Avoiding jams.....................................................................................................................................................64
Identifying jam locations..................................................................................................................................65
Paper jam in trays..............................................................................................................................................66
Paper jam in the multipurpose feeder......................................................................................................... 67
Paper jam in the standard bin........................................................................................................................ 67
Contents 3
Paper jam in door A.......................................................................................................................................... 68
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 72
Network connection problems...................................................................................................................... 72
Hardware options problems........................................................................................................................... 74
Issues with supplies..........................................................................................................................................76
Paper feed problems........................................................................................................................................ 77
Printing problems............................................................................................................................................... 81
Color quality problems...................................................................................................................................102
Contacting customer support.......................................................................................................................104
Upgrading and migrating........................................................................ 105
Hardware........................................................................................................................................................... 105
Software.............................................................................................................................................................. 119
Firmware..............................................................................................................................................................119
Notices........................................................................................................ 121
Index........................................................................................................... 125
Contents 4
Safety information
Conventions
Note: A note identifies information that could help you.
Warning: A warning identifies something that could damage the product hardware or software.
CAUTION: A caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could injure you.
Dierent types of caution statements include:
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Indicates a risk of injury.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Indicates a risk of electrical shock.
CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: Indicates a risk of burn if touched.
CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Indicates a crush hazard.
CAUTION—PINCH HAZARD: Indicates a risk of being caught between moving parts.
CAUTION—ROTATING FAN BLADES: Indicates a risk of laceration from moving fan blades.
Product statements
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to
an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, use only the power cord
provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not use this product with extension cords, multioutlet power strips,
multioutlet extenders, or UPS devices. The power capacity of these types of accessories can be easily
overloaded by a laser printer and may result in a risk of fire, property damage, or poor printer
performance.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Only a Lexmark Inline Surge Protector that is properly connected
between the printer and the power cord provided with the printer may be used with this product. The
use of non-Lexmark surge protection devices may result in a risk of fire, property damage, or poor
printer performance.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not place or use this product near
water or wet locations.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not set up this product or make
any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cord, fax feature, or telephone, during a
lightning storm.
Safety information 5
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power
cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects
such as furniture and walls. If any of these things happen, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect
the power cord regularly for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet
before inspecting it.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure that all external
connections (such as Ethernet and telephone system connections) are properly installed in their marked
plug-in ports.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller
board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn
the printer o, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any
other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the
printer.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the
printer, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before
proceeding.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: If the printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb), then it requires two or
more trained personnel to lift it safely.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: When moving the printer, follow these guidelines to avoid personal
injury or printer damage:
•Make sure that all doors and trays are closed.
•Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
•Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer.
•If the printer has separate floor-standing optional trays or output options attached to it, then disconnect
them before moving the printer.
•If the printer has a caster base, then carefully roll it to the new location. Use caution when passing over
thresholds and breaks in flooring.
•If the printer does not have a caster base but is configured with optional trays or output options, then remove
the output options and lift the printer o the trays. Do not try to lift the printer and any options at the same
time.
•Always use the handholds on the printer to lift it.
•Any cart used to move the printer must have a surface able to support the full footprint of the printer.
•Any cart used to move the hardware options must have a surface able to support the dimensions of the
options.
•Keep the printer in an upright position.
•Avoid severe jarring movements.
•Make sure that your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down.
•Make sure that there is adequate clearance around the printer.
CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a
caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury. For more information
on supported configurations, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately.
Keep all other trays closed until needed.
Safety information 6
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 it.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified in the User’s Guide may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The lithium battery in this product is not intended to be replaced.
There is a danger of explosion if a lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not recharge, disassemble,
or incinerate a lithium battery. Discard used lithium batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions
and local regulations.
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.
Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a service representative.
This product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and the heat may cause the media to release
emissions. You must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for
selecting print media to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.
This product may produce small amounts of ozone during normal operation, and may be equipped with a filter
designed to limit ozone concentrations to levels well below the recommended exposure limits. To avoid high
ozone concentration levels during extensive usage, install this product in a well-ventilated area and replace
the ozone and exhaust filters if instructed to do so in the product maintenance instructions. If there are no
references to filters in the product maintenance instructions, then there are no filters requiring replacement for
this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Safety information 7
Learning about the printer
Finding information about the printer
What are you looking for? Find it here
Initial setup instructions:
•Connecting the printer
•Installing the printer software
See the setup documentation that came with the
printer or go to http://support.lexmark.com.
More setup and instructions for using the printer:
•Selecting and storing paper and specialty media
•Loading paper
•Configuring printer settings
•Viewing and printing documents and photos
•Setting up and using the printer software
•Configuring the printer on a network
•Caring for and maintaining the printer
•Troubleshooting and solving problems
Information Center—Go to
http://infoserve.lexmark.com.
Help Menu Pages—Access the guides on the
printer firmware or go to
http://support.lexmark.com.
Touch Screen Guide—Go to
http://support.lexmark.com.
Product videos—Go to
http://infoserve.lexmark.com/idv/.
Information on setting up and configuring the accessibility
features of your printer
Lexmark Accessibility Guide—Go to
http://support.lexmark.com.
Help using the printer software Help for Microsoft® Windows® or Macintosh
operating systems—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.
•Depending on the operating system, the
printer software is located in the printer
program folder or on the desktop.
Learning about the printer 8
What are you looking for? Find it here
The latest supplemental information, updates, and customer
support:
•Documentation
•Driver downloads
•Live chat support
•E‑mail support
•Voice support
Go to http://support.lexmark.com.
Note: Select your country or region, and then
select your product to view the appropriate
support site.
Support contact information for your country or
region can be found on the website or on the
printed warranty that came with the printer.
Have the following information ready when you
contact customer support:
•Place and date of purchase
•Machine type and serial number
•Safety information
•Regulatory information
•Warranty information
•Environmental information
Warranty information varies by country or region:
•In the U.S.—See the Statement of Limited
Warranty included with the printer, or go to
http://support.lexmark.com.
•In other countries and regions—See the
printed warranty that came with the printer.
Product Information Guide—See the
documentation that came with the printer or go to
http://support.lexmark.com.
Selecting a location for the printer
When selecting a location for the printer, leave enough room to open trays, covers, and doors and to install
hardware options.
•Set up the printer near an electrical outlet.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not place or use this product
near water or wet locations.
•Make sure that airflow in the room meets the latest revision of the ASHRAE 62 standard or the CEN Technical
Committee 156 standard.
•Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface.
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•Keep the printer:
–Clean, dry, and free of dust.
–Away from stray staples and paper clips.
–Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators.
–Free from direct sunlight and humidity extremes.
•Observe the recommended temperatures and avoid fluctuations:
Ambient temperature 10 to 32.2°C (50 to 90°F)
Storage temperature -40 to 43°C (-40 to 110°F)
•Allow the following recommended amount of space around the printer for proper ventilation:
1Top 178 mm (7 in.)
2Right side 127 mm (5 in.)
3Front 508 mm (20 in.)
4Left side 127 mm (5 in.)
5Rear 76 mm (3 in.)
Printer configurations
CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a
caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury. For more information
on supported configurations, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately.
Keep all other trays closed until needed.
You can configure your printer by adding three optional 550‑sheet trays.
Learning about the printer 10
1Standard bin
2650-sheet duo tray
3Optional 550‑sheet trays
4Control panel
Attaching cables
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not set up this product or make
any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cord, fax feature, or telephone, during a
lightning storm.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to
an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, use only the power cord
provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any wireless network adapter, or the printer in the
area shown while actively printing. Loss of data or a malfunction can occur.
Learning about the printer 11
Use the To
1Ethernet port Connect the printer to a network.
2USB port Attach a keyboard or any compatible option.
3USB printer port Connect the printer to a computer.
4Printer power cord socket Connect the printer to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Using the control panel
Use the To
1Display •View the printer messages and supply status.
•Set up and operate the printer.
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Use the To
2Home button Go to the home screen.
3Keypad Enter numbers or symbols in an input field.
4Power button •Turn on or turn o the printer.
Note: To t u rn o the printer, press and hold the power button for five
seconds.
•Set the printer to Sleep or Hibernate mode.
•Wake the printer from Sleep or Hibernate mode.
5Stop or Cancel button Stop the current job.
6Indicator light Check the status of the printer.
7Volume buttons Adjust the volume of the headset or speaker.
8Headset or speaker port Attach a headset or speaker.
9Backspace button Move the cursor backward and delete a character in an input field.
Understanding the status of the power button and
indicator light
Indicator light Printer status
O The printer is o or in Hibernate mode.
Blue The printer is ready or processing data.
Red The printer requires user intervention.
Power button light Printer status
O The printer is o, ready, or processing data.
Solid amber The printer is in sleep mode.
Blinking amber The printer is in hibernate mode.
Using the home screen
When the printer is turned on, the display shows the home screen. Use the home screen buttons and icons to
initiate an action.
Note: Your home screen may vary depending on your home screen customization settings, administrative
setup, and active embedded solutions.
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Touch To
1Status/Supplies •Show a printer warning or error message whenever the printer requires intervention
to continue processing.
•View more information on the printer warning or message, and on how to clear it.
Note: You can also access this setting by touching the top section of the home
screen.
2Job Queue Show all the current print jobs.
Note: You can also access this setting by touching the top section of the home
screen.
3Change Language Change the language on the printer display.
4Settings Access the printer menus.
5USB Drive View, select, or print photos and documents from a flash drive.
6Held Jobs Show all the current held print jobs.
These settings may also appear on the home screen
Touch To
Bookmarks Access bookmarks.
App Profiles Access application profiles.
Lock Device Prevent users from accessing any printer functions from the home screen.
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Menu map
Device
•Preferences
•Remote Operator Panel
•Notifications
•Power Management
•Information Sent to Lexmark
•Accessibility
•Restore Factory Defaults
•Maintenance
•Visible Home Screen Icons
•About This Printer
Print
•Layout
•Finishing
•Setup
•Quality
•Job Accounting
•XPS
•PDF
•PostScript
•PCL
•HTML
•Image
•PPDS
Paper
•Tray Configuration
•Media Configuration
•Bin Configuration
Network/Ports
•Network Overview
•Wireless
•AirPrint
•Ethernet
•TCP/IP
•IPv6
•SNMP
•IPSec
•LPD Configuration
•HTTP/FTP Settings
•ThinPrint
•USB
•Parallel [x]
•Serial
•Google Cloud Print
•Wi-Fi Direct
USB Drive
Flash Drive Print
Security
•Login Methods
•Schedule USB Devices
•Security Audit Log
•Login Restrictions
•Confidential Print Setup
•Disk Encryption
•Erase Temporary Data Files
•Solutions LDAP Settings
•Miscellaneous
Learning about the printer 15
Option Card Menu
Note: This setting appears only when an optional card is installed.
Reports
•Menu Settings Page
•Device
•Print
•Shortcuts
•Network
Help
•Print All Guides
•Color Quality Guide
•Connection Guide
•Information Guide
•Media Guide
•Moving Guide
•Print Quality Guide
•Supplies Guide
Troubleshooting
•Basic Print Quality Samples •Advanced Print Quality Samples
Printing a menu settings page
From the home screen, touch Settings > Reports > Menu Settings Page.
Learning about the printer 16
Setting up and using the home screen
applications
Customizing the home screen
1Open 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.
2Click Settings > Device > Visible Home Screen Icons.
3Select the icons that you want to appear on the home screen.
4Apply the changes.
Using Display Customization
Changing the wallpaper
1From the home screen, touch Change Wallpaper.
2Select an image to use.
3Apply the changes.
Creating a slide show
Before you begin, make sure to configure the slide show settings. For more information, see the documentation
that came with the solution.
1Insert a flash drive into the USB port.
2From the home screen, touch Slideshow.
Note: Images appear in alphabetical order.
Setting up Forms and Favorites
1Open 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.
2Click Apps > Forms and Favorites > Configure.
3Click Add, and then customize the settings.
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Notes:
•To make sure that the location settings of the bookmark are correct, type the IP address of the host
computer where the bookmark is located.
•Make sure that the printer has access rights to the folder where the bookmark is located.
4Apply the changes.
Configuring Eco‑Settings
1From the home screen, touch Eco‑Settings.
2Configure the Eco‑Mode settings or schedule a power-saving mode.
3Apply the changes.
Managing contacts
Adding contacts
1Open 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.
2Click Address Book.
3From the Contacts section, add a contact.
Note: You can assign the contact to one or more groups.
4If necessary, specify a login method to allow application access.
5Apply the changes.
Adding groups
1Open 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.
2Click Address Book.
3From the Contact Groups section, add a group name.
Note: You can assign one or more contacts to the group.
4Apply the changes.
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Editing contacts or groups
1Open 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.
2Click Address Book.
3Do either of the following:
•From the Contacts section, click a contact name, and then edit the information.
•From the Contact Groups section, click a group name, and then edit the information.
4Apply the changes.
Deleting contacts or groups
1Open 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.
2Click Address Book.
3Do either of the following:
•From the Contacts section, select a contact that you want to delete.
•From the Contact Groups section, select a group name that you want to delete.
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Setting up and using the accessibility features
Enabling Magnification mode
1From the control panel, press and hold the 5 key until you hear a voice message.
2Select Magnification.
3Select OK.
For more information on navigating a magnified screen, see “Navigating the screen using gestures” on
page 21.
Activating Voice Guidance
From the control panel
1Press and hold the 5 key until a voice message is heard.
2Select OK.
From the keyboard
1Press and hold the 5 key until a voice message is heard.
2Press Tab to navigate the focus cursor to the OK button, and then press Enter.
Notes:
•Voice Guidance is also activated by inserting the headphones into the headphone jack.
•To adjust the volume, use the volume buttons at the bottom part of the control panel.
Adjusting the Voice Guidance speech rate
1From the home screen, select Settings > Device > Accessibility > Speech Rate.
2Select the speech rate.
Enabling spoken passwords or personal identification
numbers
1From the home screen, select Settings > Device > Accessibility > Speak Passwords/PINs.
2Enable the setting.
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Navigating the screen using gestures
Notes:
•The gestures are applicable only when Voice Guidance is activated.
•A physical keyboard is required for typing characters and adjusting certain settings.
Gesture Function
Double‑tap Select an option or item on the screen.
Triple‑tap Zoom in or zoom out text and images.
Swipe right or swipe down Move to the next item on the screen.
Swipe left or swipe up Move to the previous item on the screen.
Pan Access parts of the zoomed image that are beyond the limits of the screen.
Note: This gesture requires the use of two fingers to drag across a zoomed
image.
Swipe up then left Exit an application and return to the home screen.
Swipe down then left •Cancel a job.
•Go back to the previous setting.
•Exit the screen that appears without changing any setting or value.
Swipe up then down Repeat a spoken prompt.
Using the keyboard on the display
Do one or more of the following:
•Drag a finger over the key to announce the character.
•Lift the finger to enter or type the character in the field.
•Press Backspace to delete characters.
•To hear the content in the input field, press Tab, and then press Shift + Tab.
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Loading paper and specialty media
Setting the size and type of the specialty media
The trays automatically detect the size of plain paper. For specialty media like labels, card stock, or envelopes,
do the following:
1From the home screen, navigate to:
Settings > Paper > Tray Configuration > Paper Size/Type > select a paper source
2Set the size and type of the specialty media.
Configuring Universal paper settings
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Paper > Media Configuration > Universal Setup.
2Configure the settings.
Loading trays
CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately.
Keep all other trays closed until needed.
1Remove the tray.
Note: To avoid jams, do not remove trays while the printer is busy.
2Adjust the guides to match the size of the paper you are loading.
Note: Use the indicators on the bottom of the tray to position the guides.
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3Flex, fan, and align the paper edges before loading.
4Load the paper stack with the printable side faceup.
Notes:
•For one‑sided printing, load letterhead faceup with the header toward the front of the tray.
•For two‑sided printing, load letterhead facedown with the header toward the back of the tray.
•Do not slide paper into the tray.
•Make sure that the stack height is below the maximum paper fill indicator. Overfilling may cause
paper jams.
5Insert the tray.
If necessary, set the paper size and type to match the paper loaded in the tray.
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Loading the multipurpose feeder
1Open the multipurpose feeder.
2Adjust the guide to match the size of the paper you are loading.
3Flex, fan, and align the paper edges before loading.
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4Load the paper.
•Load paper and card stock with the printable side facedown and the top edge entering the printer first.
•Load envelopes with the flap side up and against the right side of the paper guide. Load European
envelopes with the flap entering the printer first.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated
linings, or self‑stick adhesives.
5From the Paper Menu in the control panel, set the paper size and type to match the paper loaded in the
tray.
Linking trays
1Open 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.
2Click Settings > Paper.
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3Match the paper size and type for the trays you are linking.
Note: To unlink trays, make sure that no trays have the same paper size or type.
4Save the settings.
Note: You can also change the paper size and type settings from the printer control panel.
Warning—Potential Damage: The temperature of the fuser varies according to the specified paper type. To
avoid printing issues, match the paper type settings in the printer with the paper loaded in the tray.
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Printing
Printing from a computer
Note: For labels, card stock, and envelopes, set the paper size and type in the printer before printing the
document.
1From the document that you are trying to print, open the Print dialog.
2If necessary, adjust the settings.
3Print the document.
Printing forms
1From the home screen, navigate to:
Forms and Favorites > select form > Print
2If necessary, configure the print settings.
3Send the print job.
Printing from a mobile device
Printing from a mobile device using Lexmark Mobile Print
LexmarkTM Mobile Print allows you to send documents and images directly to a supported Lexmark printer.
1Open the document, and then send or share the document to Lexmark Mobile Print.
Note: Some third‑party applications may not support the send or share feature. For more information, see
the documentation that came with the application.
2Select a printer.
3Print the document.
Printing from a mobile device using Google Cloud Print
Google Cloud PrintTM is a mobile printing service that allows enabled applications on mobile devices to print
to any Google Cloud Print‑ready printer.
1From the home screen of your mobile device, launch an enabled application.
2Tap Print, and then select the printer.
3Send the print job.
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Printing from a mobile device using Mopria Print Service
Mopria® Print Service is a mobile printing solution for mobile devices running on Android version 4.4 or later. It
allows you to print directly to any Mopria‑certified printer.
Note: Before printing, make sure that the Mopria Print Service is enabled.
1From the home screen of your mobile device, launch a compatible application.
2Tap Print, and then select the printer.
3Send the print job.
Printing from a mobile device using AirPrint
AirPrint is a mobile printing solution that allows you to print directly from Apple devices to an AirPrint‑certified
printer.
Notes:
•This application is supported only in some Apple devices.
•This application is supported only in some printer models.
1From the home screen of your mobile device, launch a compatible application.
2Select an item to print, and then tap the share icon.
3Tap Print, and then select a printer.
4Print the document.
Printing from a flash drive
1Insert a flash drive into the USB port.
Notes:
•If you insert the flash drive when an error message appears, then the printer ignores the flash drive.
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•If you insert the flash drive while the printer is processing other print jobs, then Busy appears on the
display.
2From the display, touch the document that you want to print.
If necessary, configure other print settings.
3Send the print job.
To print another document, touch USB 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 or a malfunction can occur.
Supported flash drives and file types
Flash drives
•Lexar JumpDrive S70 (16GB and 32GB)
•SanDisk Cruzer (16GB and 32GB)
•PNY Attaché (16GB and 32GB)
Notes:
–The printer supports high‑speed USB flash drives with full‑speed standard.
–USB flash drives must support the File Allocation Table (FAT) system.
File types
Documents:
•.doc or .docx
•.xls or .xlsx
•.ppt or .pptx
•.pdf
•.xps
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Images:
•.dcx
•.gif
•.jpeg or .jpg
•.bmp
•.pcx
•.ti or .tif
•.webp
Configuring confidential jobs
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Security > Confidential Print Setup.
2Configure the settings.
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 are deleted.
Confidential Job
Expiration
Set the amount of time before confidential jobs are automatically deleted from the printer
memory.
Note: Confidential held jobs are stored in the printer until you log in and release or
delete them manually.
Repeat Job
Expiration
Set the amount of time before repeat jobs are deleted from the printer memory.
Note: Repeat held jobs are stored so extra copies can be printed later.
Verify Job Expiration Set the amount of time before verify jobs are deleted from the printer memory.
Note: Verify jobs print one copy to check if it is satisfactory before printing the
remaining copies.
Reserve Job
Expiration
Set the amount of time before reserved jobs are deleted without being printed.
Note: Reserve held jobs are automatically deleted after printing.
Printing held jobs
1From the document you are trying to print, open the Print dialog.
2Select the printer, and then do the following:
•For Windows users, click Properties or Preferences, and then click Print and Hold.
•For Macintosh users, select Print and Hold.
3Select the print job type.
4If necessary, assign a user name.
5Send the print job.
6From the printer home screen, touch Held Jobs.
7Send the print job.
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Printing a font sample list
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Reports > Print > Print Fonts.
2Touc h PCL Fonts or PostScript Fonts.
Canceling a print job
From the printer control panel
1From the home screen, touch Job Queue.
Note: You can also access this setting by touching the top section of the home screen.
2Select the job to cancel.
From the computer
1Depending on the operating system, do either of the following:
•Open the printers folder, and then select your printer.
•From the System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to your printer.
2Select the job to cancel.
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Securing the printer
Erasing printer memory
To erase volatile memory or buered data in your printer, turn o the printer.
To erase non‑volatile memory or individual settings, device and network settings, security settings, and
embedded solutions, do the following:
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Maintenance > Out of Service Erase.
2Select the Sanitize all information on nonvolatile memory check box, and then touch ERASE.
3Follow the instructions on the display.
Erasing printer hard disk memory
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Maintenance > Out of Service Erase.
2Select the Sanitize all information on hard disk check box, and then touch ERASE.
3Follow the instructions on the display.
Note: This process can take from several minutes to more than an hour, making the printer unavailable
for other tasks.
Configuring printer hard disk encryption
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Security > Disk Encryption > Start Encryption.
Note: Enabling disk encryption erases the contents of the hard disk. If necessary, back up important data
from the printer before starting the encryption.
2Follow the instructions on the display.
Notes:
•Do not turn o the printer during the encryption process. Loss of data can occur.
•Disk encryption can take from several minutes to more than an hour, making the printer unavailable
for other tasks.
•After encryption, the printer returns to the home screen.
Restoring factory default settings
From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Restore Factory Defaults > Restore Settings > Restore all
settings > RESTORE > Start.
For more information, see “Erasing printer memory” on page 32.
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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 buer 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 and bookmark settings, and embedded
solutions.
Hard disk memory Some printers have a hard disk drive installed. The printer
hard disk is designed for printer-specific functionality.
This lets the printer retain buered user data from
complex print jobs, as well as form data, and font data.
Erase the content of any installed printer memory in the following circumstances:
•The printer is being decommissioned.
•The printer hard disk is being replaced.
•The printer is being moved to a dierent department or location.
•The printer is being serviced by someone from outside your organization.
•The printer is being removed from your premises for service.
•The printer is being sold to another organization.
Disposing of a printer hard disk
Note: Some printer models may not have a printer hard disk installed.
In high‑security environments, it may be necessary to take additional steps to make sure that confidential data
stored in the printer hard disk cannot be accessed when the printer—or its hard disk—is removed from your
premises.
•Degaussing—Flushes the hard disk with a magnetic field that erases stored data
•Crushing—Physically compresses the hard disk to break component parts and render them unreadable
•Milling—Physically shreds the hard disk into small metal bits
Note: Most data can be erased electronically, but the only way to guarantee that all data are completely
erased is to physically destroy each hard disk where data is stored.
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Maintaining the printer
Warning—Potential Damage: Failure to maintain optimum printer performance, or to replace parts and
supplies, may cause damage to your printer.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Adjusting the default internal speaker volume
The speaker volume will reset to default value after the session is logged out, when the printer wakes from
Sleep or Hibernate mode, or after a power‑on reset.
1From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Device > Preferences > Audio Feedback
2Select the volume.
Note: If Quiet Mode is enabled, then audible alerts are turned o.
Adjusting the default headphones volume
Headphones volume will reset to default value after the session is logged out, when the printer wakes from
Sleep or Hibernate mode, or after a power‑on reset.
1From the control panel, select Settings > Device > Accessibility > Headphone Volume.
2Select the volume.
Networking
Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup
(WPS)
Before you begin, make sure that:
•The access point (wireless router) is WPS‑certified or WPS‑compatible. For more information, see the
documentation that came with your access point.
•A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer. For more information, see the instructions that came
with the adapter.
Using the Push Button method
1From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > Start Push Button Method
2Follow the instructions on the display.
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Using the personal identification number (PIN) method
1From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > Start PIN Method
2Copy the eight‑digit WPS PIN.
3Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point 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.
4Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access
point.
5Enter the eight‑digit PIN, and then save the changes.
Changing port settings after installing an internal solutions port
Notes:
•If the printer has a static IP address, then do not change the configuration.
•If the computers are configured to use the network name instead of an IP address, then do not change
the configuration.
•If you are adding a wireless internal solutions port (ISP) to a printer previously configured for an Ethernet
connection, then disconnect the printer from the Ethernet network.
For Windows users
1Open the printers folder.
2From the shortcut menu of the printer with the new ISP, open the printer properties.
3Configure the port from the list.
4Update the IP address.
5Apply the changes.
For Macintosh users
1From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to the list of printers, and then select + > IP.
2Type the IP address in the address field.
3Apply the changes.
Setting up serial printing (Windows only)
1Set the parameters in the printer.
aFrom the control panel, navigate to the menu for the port settings.
bLocate the menu for the serial port settings, and then adjust the settings, if necessary.
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cApply the changes.
2From your computer, open the printers folder, and then select your printer.
3Open the printer properties, and then select the COM port from the list.
4Set the COM port parameters in Device Manager.
Notes:
•Serial printing reduces printing speed.
•Make sure that the serial cable is connected to the serial port on your printer.
Cleaning the printer
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the
printer, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before
proceeding.
Notes:
•Perform this task after every few months.
•Damage to the printer caused by improper handling is not covered by the printer warranty.
1Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2Remove paper from the standard bin and multipurpose feeder.
3Remove any dust, lint, and pieces of paper around the printer using a soft brush or vacuum.
4Wipe the outside of the printer with a damp, soft, lint‑free cloth.
Notes:
•Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer.
•Make sure that all areas of the printer are dry after cleaning.
5Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
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Ordering supplies
To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark authorized
supplies dealers in your area. In other countries or regions, go to www.lexmark.com or contact the place where
you purchased the printer.
Note: All life estimates for printer supplies assume printing on letter‑ or A4‑size plain paper.
Checking the status of parts and supplies
1From the home screen, touch Status/Supplies.
2Select the parts or supplies that you want to check.
Note: You can also access this setting by touching the top section of the home screen.
Using genuine Lexmark parts and supplies
Your Lexmark printer is designed to function best with genuine Lexmark parts and supplies. Use of third-party
supplies or parts may aect the performance, reliability, or life of the printer and its imaging components. It can
also aect warranty coverage. Damage caused by the use of third-party parts and supplies is not covered by
the warranty. All life indicators are designed to function with Lexmark parts and supplies, and may deliver
unpredictable results if third-party parts and supplies are used. Imaging component usage beyond the intended
life may damage your Lexmark printer or its associated components.
Ordering toner cartridges
Notes:
•The estimated cartridge yield is based on the ISO/IEC 19798 standard.
•Extremely low print coverage for extended periods of time may negatively aect actual yield and may
cause cartridge parts to fail before exhaustion of toner.
CS720 and CS725 Return Program cartridges
Item United States
and Canada
European
Economic
Area (EEA+)
Rest of Asia
Pacific (RoAP)
Latin America
Distribution
(LAD)
Rest of
Europe,
Middle East,
and Africa
(RoEMEA)
Australia and
New Zealand
(ANZ)
Return Program toner cartridges1
Black 74C10K0 74C20K0 74C30K0 74C40K0 74C50K0 74C60K0
Cyan 74C10C0 74C20C0 74C30C0 74C40C0 74C50C0 74C60C0
Magenta 74C10M0 74C20M0 74C30M0 74C40M0 74C50M0 74C60M0
Yellow 74C10Y0 74C20Y0 74C30Y0 74C40Y0 74C50Y0 74C60Y0
High Yield Return Program toner cartridges
1 These Return Program toner cartridges are supported in CS720 and CS725.
2 These High Yield Return Program toner cartridges are supported only in CS725.
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Item United States
and Canada
European
Economic
Area (EEA+)
Rest of Asia
Pacific (RoAP)
Latin America
Distribution
(LAD)
Rest of
Europe,
Middle East,
and Africa
(RoEMEA)
Australia and
New Zealand
(ANZ)
Black174C1HK0 74C2HK0 74C3HK0 74C4HK0 74C5HK0 74C6HK0
Cyan274C1HC0 74C2HC0 74C3HC0 74C4HC0 74C5HC0 74C6HC0
Magenta274C1HM0 74C2HM0 74C3HM0 74C4HM0 74C5HM0 74C6HM0
Yellow274C1HY0 74C2HY0 74C3HY0 74C4HY0 74C5HY0 74C6HY0
Standard Yield Return Program toner cartridges1
Black 74C1SK0 74C2SK0 74C3SK0 74C4SK0 74C5SK0 74C6SK0
Cyan 74C1SC0 74C2SC0 74C3SC0 74C4SC0 74C5SC0 74C6SC0
Magenta 74C1SM0 74C2SM0 74C3SM0 74C4SM0 74C5SM0 74C6SM0
Yellow 74C1SY0 74C2SY0 74C3SY0 74C4SY0 74C5SY0 74C6SY0
1 These Return Program toner cartridges are supported in CS720 and CS725.
2 These High Yield Return Program toner cartridges are supported only in CS725.
Regular toner cartridges
Item Worldwide
CS720 Regular toner cartridges
Cyan 74C0S20
Magenta 74C0S30
Yellow 74C0S40
CS725 High yield regular toner cartridges
Black* 74C0H10
Cyan 74C0H20
Magenta 74C0H30
Yellow 74C0H40
* This toner cartridge is also supported in CS720.
CS727 and CS728 Return Program cartridges
Item United States
and Canada
European
Economic
Area (EEA+)
Rest of Asia
Pacific (RoAP)
Latin America
Distribution
(LAD)
Rest of
Europe,
Middle East,
and Africa
(RoEMEA)
Australia and
New Zealand
(ANZ)
Return Program toner cartridges
Black 75B10K0 75B20K0 75B30K0 75B40K0 75B50K0 75B60K0
Cyan 75B10C0 75B20C0 75B30C0 75B40C0 75B50C0 75B60C0
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Item United States
and Canada
European
Economic
Area (EEA+)
Rest of Asia
Pacific (RoAP)
Latin America
Distribution
(LAD)
Rest of
Europe,
Middle East,
and Africa
(RoEMEA)
Australia and
New Zealand
(ANZ)
Magenta 75B10M0 75B20M0 75B30M0 75B40M0 75B50M0 75B60M0
Yellow 75B10Y0 75B20Y0 75B30Y0 75B40Y0 75B50Y0 75B60Y0
CS727 and CS728 Regular cartridges
Item Worldwide
Regular toner cartridges
Black 75B0010
Cyan 75B0020
Magenta 75B0030
Yellow 75B0040
Ordering imaging unit or imaging kit
Item All countries and regions
Return Program imaging unit or imaging kit
Black imaging unit 74C0ZK0
Color (CMY) imaging kit 74C0ZV0
Regular imaging unit or imaging kit
Black imaging unit 74C0Z10
Color (CMY) imaging kit 74C0Z50
Ordering a waste toner bottle
Item Part number
Waste toner bottle 74C0W00
Ordering a fuser maintenance kit
Fuser maintenance kit type Part number
CS72x fuser maintenance kit, type 00, 110–120 V 41X0554
CS72x fuser maintenance kit, type 01, 220–240 V 41X0556
CS72x fuser maintenance kit, type 02, 100 V 41X0552
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Ordering a transfer module
Item Part number
Transfer module 40X9929
Replacing parts and supplies
Replacing the imaging unit
1Open door B.
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2Remove the waste toner bottle.
3Remove the imaging kit.
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4Remove the black toner cartridge.
5Remove the imaging unit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the photoconductor 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 shiny photoconductor drum under the imaging kit. Doing
so may aect the quality of future print jobs.
6Unpack the new imaging unit.
7Insert the new imaging unit.
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8Insert the black toner cartridge.
9Insert the imaging kit.
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10 Insert the waste toner bottle.
11 Close door B.
Replacing the imaging kit
1Open door B.
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2Remove the waste toner bottle.
3Remove the imaging kit.
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4Remove the toner cartridges.
5Unpack the new imaging kit, and then remove the packing material.
Note: The imaging kit includes the imaging kit and the cyan, magenta, and yellow developer units.
6Remove the black imaging unit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the photoconductor 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 shiny photoconductor drum under the imaging unit.
Doing so may aect the quality of future print jobs.
Note: The black imaging unit includes the black developer unit and photoconductor unit.
7Insert the black imaging unit into the new imaging kit.
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8Insert the toner cartridges.
9Insert the new imaging kit.
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10 Insert the waste toner bottle.
11 Close door B.
Replacing a toner cartridge
1Open door B.
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2Remove the toner cartridge.
3Unpack the new toner cartridge.
4Insert the new toner cartridge.
5Close door B.
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Replacing the waste toner bottle
1Open door B.
2Remove the waste toner bottle.
3Unpack the new waste toner bottle.
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4Insert the new waste toner bottle.
5Close door B.
Replacing the fuser
1Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2Open doors A and D.
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 it.
3Remove the fuser.
4Unpack the new fuser.
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5Insert the new fuser.
6Close doors D and A.
7Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
8Reset the fuser maintenance counter.
For more information, see “Resetting the maintenance counter” on page 61.
Replacing the pick roller
Replacing the pick roller in the 550‑sheet tray
1Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2Remove the tray.
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3Remove the pick roller.
4Unpack the new pick roller.
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5Insert the new pick roller until it clicks into place.
6Insert the tray.
7Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
Replacing the pick roller in the multipurpose feeder
1Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2Open the multipurpose feeder.
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3Remove the pick roller.
4Unpack the new pick roller.
5Insert the new pick roller until it clicks into place.
6Close the multipurpose feeder.
7Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
Replacing the separator pad
1Pull out the tray.
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2Remove the separator pad.
3Unpack the new separator pad.
4Insert the new separator pad until it clicks into place.
5Insert the tray.
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Replacing the transfer module
1Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2Open door B.
3Remove the waste toner bottle.
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4Remove the imaging kit.
5Open door A.
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 it.
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6Remove the transfer module.
7Unpack the new transfer module, and then remove the packing material.
8Insert the new transfer module.
9Close door A.
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10 Insert the imaging kit.
11 Insert the waste toner bottle.
12 Close door B.
13 Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
14 Reset the maintenance counter. For more information, see “Resetting the maintenance counter” on
page 61.
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Resetting the maintenance counter
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Maintenance > Configuration Menu > Supply Usage
And Counters.
2Select Fuser Reset or ITM Reset.
Moving the printer
Moving the printer to another location
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: If the printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb), then it requires two or
more trained personnel to lift it safely.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, use only the power cord
provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: When moving the printer, follow these guidelines to avoid personal
injury or printer damage:
•Make sure that all doors and trays are closed.
•Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
•Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer.
•If the printer has separate floor-standing optional trays or output options attached to it, then disconnect
them before moving the printer.
•If the printer has a caster base, then carefully roll it to the new location. Use caution when passing over
thresholds and breaks in flooring.
•If the printer does not have a caster base but is configured with optional trays or output options, then remove
the output options and lift the printer o the trays. Do not try to lift the printer and any options at the same
time.
•Always use the handholds on the printer to lift it.
•Any cart used to move the printer must have a surface able to support the full footprint of the printer.
•Any cart used to move the hardware options must have a surface able to support the dimensions of the
options.
•Keep the printer in an upright position.
•Avoid severe jarring movements.
•Make sure that your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down.
•Make sure that there is adequate clearance around the printer.
Note: Damage to the printer caused by improper moving is not covered by the printer warranty.
Shipping the printer
For shipping instructions, go to http://support.lexmark.com or contact customer support.
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Saving energy and paper
Setting up power saver modes
Eco‑Mode
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Power Management > Eco‑Mode.
2Select a setting.
Sleep mode
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Power Management > Timeouts > Sleep Mode.
2Enter the number of minutes the printer stays idle before it enters Sleep mode.
Hibernate mode
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Power Management > Timeouts > Hibernate Timeout.
2Select the amount of time before the printer enters hibernate mode.
Notes:
•Make sure to wake the printer from hibernate mode before sending a print job.
•The Embedded Web Server is disabled when the printer is in hibernate mode.
Adjusting the brightness of the printer display
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Preferences > Screen Brightness.
2Adjust the setting.
Conserving supplies
•Print on both sides of the paper.
Note: Two-sided printing is the default setting in the print driver.
•Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
•Use the preview feature to see how the document looks like before printing it.
•Print one copy of the document to check its content and format for accuracy.
Recycling
Recycling Lexmark products
To return Lexmark products for recycling:
1Go to www.lexmark.com/recycle.
2Select the product you want to recycle.
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Note: Printer supplies and hardware not listed in the Lexmark Collection and Recycling Program may be
recycled through your local recycling center.
Recycling Lexmark packaging
Lexmark continually strives to minimize packaging. Less packaging helps to ensure that Lexmark printers are
transported in the most ecient and environmentally sensitive manner and that there is less packaging to
dispose of. These eciencies result in fewer greenhouse emissions, energy savings, and natural resource
savings. Lexmark also oers recycling of packaging components in some countries or regions. For more
information, go to www.lexmark.com/recycle, and then choose your country or region. Information on available
packaging recycling programs is included with the information on product recycling.
Lexmark cartons are 100% recyclable where corrugated recycling facilities exist. Facilities may not exist in your
area.
The foam used in Lexmark packaging is recyclable where foam recycling facilities exist. Facilities may not exist
in your area.
When you return a cartridge to Lexmark, you can reuse the box that the cartridge came in. Lexmark recycles
the box.
Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling
The Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program allows you to return used cartridges for free to Lexmark for reuse
or recycling. One hundred percent of the empty cartridges returned to Lexmark are either reused or
demanufactured for recycling. The boxes used to return the cartridges are also recycled.
To return Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling, do the following:
1Go to www.lexmark.com/recycle.
2Select the product that you want to recycle.
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Clearing jams
Avoiding jams
Load paper properly
•Make sure that the paper lies flat in the tray.
Correct loading of paper Incorrect loading of paper
•Do not load or remove a tray while the printer is printing.
•Do not load too much paper. Make sure that the stack height is below the maximum paper fill indicator.
•Do not slide paper into the tray. Load paper as shown in the illustration.
•Make sure that the paper guides are positioned correctly and are not pressing tightly against the paper or
envelopes.
•Push the tray firmly into the printer after loading paper.
Use recommended paper
•Use only recommended paper or specialty media.
•Do not load paper that is wrinkled, creased, damp, bent, or curled.
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•Flex, fan, and align the paper edges before loading.
•Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
•Do not mix paper sizes, weights, or types in the same tray.
•Make sure that the paper size and type are set correctly on the computer or printer control panel.
•Store paper according to manufacturer recommendations.
Identifying jam locations
Notes:
•When Jam Assist is set to On, the printer flushes blank pages or pages with partial prints after a jammed
page has been cleared. Check your printed output for blank pages.
•When Jam Recovery is set to On or Auto, the printer reprints jammed pages.
Jam locations
1Standard bin
2Fuser
3Trays
4Duplex unit
5Multipurpose feeder
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Paper jam in trays
1Pull out the tray.
Warning—Potential Damage: A sensor inside the optional tray is easily damaged by static electricity.
Touch a metal surface before removing the jammed paper in the tray.
2Remove the jammed paper.
Note: Make sure that all paper fragments are removed.
3Insert the tray.
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Paper jam in the multipurpose feeder
1Remove paper from the multipurpose feeder.
2Pull out the tray.
3Remove the jammed paper.
Note: Make sure that all paper fragments are removed.
4Insert the tray.
Paper jam in the standard bin
1Remove the jammed paper.
Note: Make sure that all paper fragments are removed.
2Open doors A and D, and then remove any paper fragments.
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 it.
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3Close doors D and A.
Paper jam in door A
Paper jam in the fuser
1Open door A.
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 it.
2Remove the jammed paper.
Note: Make sure that all paper fragments are removed.
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3Open the fuser access door.
4Remove the jammed paper.
Note: Make sure that all paper fragments are removed.
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5Close door A.
Paper jam in the duplex unit
1Open door A.
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 it.
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2Open the duplex cover.
3Remove the jammed paper.
Note: Make sure that all paper fragments are removed.
4Close the duplex cover and door A.
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Troubleshooting
Network connection problems
Cannot open Embedded Web Server
Action Yes No
Step 1
Check if you are using a supported browser:
•Internet Explorer® version 9 or later
•Safari version 8.0.3 or later
•Google ChromeTM
•Mozilla Firefox
Is your browser supported?
Go to step 2. Install a supported
browser.
Step 2
Make sure that the printer IP address is correct.
View the printer IP address:
•From the 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.
Is the printer IP address correct?
Go to step 3. Type the correct
printer IP address in
the address field.
Step 3
Check if the printer is on.
Is the printer on?
Go to step 4. Turn on the printer.
Step 4
Check if the network connection is working.
Is the network connection working?
Go to step 5. Contact your
administrator.
Step 5
Make sure that the cable connections to the printer and print server
are secure.
For more information, see the setup documentation that came with
the printer.
Are the cable connections secure?
Go to step 6. Secure the cable
connections.
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Action Yes No
Step 6
Check if the web proxy servers are disabled.
Are the web proxy servers disabled?
Go to step 7. Contact your
administrator.
Step 7
Access the Embedded Web Server.
Did the Embedded Web Server open?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
Unable to read flash drive
Action Yes No
Step 1
Check if the flash drive is inserted into the front USB port.
Note: The flash drive does not work when it is inserted into the
rear USB port.
Is the flash drive inserted into the front USB port?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
Check if the flash drive is supported. For more information, see
“Supported flash drives and file types” on page 29
Does the error message still appear?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
Step 3
Check if the front USB port is disabled. For more information, see
“Enabling the USB port” on page 73.
Does the error message still appear?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Enabling the USB port
From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > USB > Enable USB Port.
Checking the printer connectivity
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Reports > Network > Network Setup Page.
2Check the first section of the network setup page, and confirm that the status is connected.
If the status is not connected, then the LAN drop may be inactive, or the network cable may be unplugged
or malfunctioning. Contact your administrator for assistance.
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Hardware options problems
Cannot detect internal option
Action Yes No
Step 1
Turn o the printer, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it back
on.
Does the internal option operate correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 2.
Step 2
Print a menu settings page, and then check if the internal option
appears in the Installed Features list.
Is the internal option listed in the menu settings page?
Go to step 4. Go to step 3.
Step 3
Check if the internal option is properly installed in the controller
board.
aTurn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
bMake sure that the internal option is installed in the appropriate
connector in the controller board.
cConnect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn
on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire
or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an
appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet
that is near the product and easily accessible.
Does the internal option operate correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 4.
Step 4
aCheck if the internal option is available in the print driver.
Note: If necessary, manually add the internal option in the
print driver to make it available for print jobs. For more
information, see “Adding available options in the print driver”
on page 119.
bResend the print job.
Does the internal option operate correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
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Internal solutions port does not operate correctly
Action Yes No
Step 1
Print a menu settings page, and then check if the internal solutions
port (ISP) appears in the Installed Features list.
Is the ISP listed in the Installed Features list?
Go to step 3. Go to step 2.
Step 2
Remove, and then install the ISP. For more information, see
“Installing an internal solutions port” on page 107.
Note: Use a supported ISP.
Does the ISP operate correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 3.
Step 3
Check the cable and the ISP connection.
aUse the correct cable, and then make sure that it is securely
connected to the ISP.
bCheck if the ISP solution interface cable is securely connected
into the receptacle of the controller board.
Does the ISP operate correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
Parallel or serial interface card does not operate correctly
Action Yes No
Step 1
Print a menu settings page, and then check if the parallel or serial
interface card appears in the Installed Features list.
Is the parallel or serial interface card listed in the Installed Features
list?
Go to step 3. Go to step 2.
Step 2
Remove, and then install the parallel or serial interface card.
For more information, see “Installing an internal solutions port” on
page 107.
Does the parallel or serial interface card operate correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 3.
Step 3
Check the connection between the cable and the parallel or serial
interface card.
Does the parallel or serial interface card operate correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
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Defective flash detected
Try one or more of the following:
•Replace the defective flash memory.
•From the printer control panel, select Continue to ignore the message and continue printing.
•Cancel the current print job.
Not enough free space in flash memory for resources
Try one or more of the following:
•From the printer control panel, select Continue to clear the message and continue printing.
•Delete fonts, macros, and other data stored in the flash memory.
•Install flash memory with larger capacity.
Note: Downloaded fonts and macros that are not previously stored in the flash memory are deleted.
Unformatted flash detected
Try one or more of the following:
•From the control panel, select Continue to stop the defragmentation and continue printing.
•Format the flash memory.
Note: If the error message remains, then the flash memory may be defective and needs to be
replaced.
Issues with supplies
Replace cartridge, printer region mismatch
To correct this problem, purchase a cartridge with the correct region that matches the printer region, or
purchase a worldwide cartridge.
•The first number in the message after 42 indicates the region of the printer.
•The second number in the message after 42 indicates the region of the cartridge.
Printer and toner cartridge regions
Region Numeric code
Worldwide or Undefined region 0
North America (United States, Canada) 1
European Economic Area, Western Europe, Nordic countries, Switzerland 2
Asia Pacific 3
Latin America 4
Rest of Europe, Middle East, Africa 5
Australia, New Zealand 6
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Region Numeric code
Invalid region 9
Note: To find the region settings of the printer and toner cartridge, print the print quality test pages.
From the control panel, navigate to: Settings > Troubleshooting > Print Quality Test Pages.
Non‑Lexmark supply
The printer has detected a non‑Lexmark supply or part installed in the printer.
Your Lexmark printer is designed to function best with genuine Lexmark supplies and parts. Use of third-
party supplies or parts may aect the performance, reliability, or life of the printer and its imaging
components.
All life indicators are designed to function with Lexmark supplies and parts and may deliver unpredictable
results if third-party supplies or parts are used. Imaging component usage beyond the intended life may
damage your Lexmark printer or associated components.
Warning—Potential Damage: Use of third-party supplies or parts can aect warranty coverage.
Damage caused by the use of third-party supplies or parts may not be covered by the warranty.
To accept any and all of these risks and to proceed with the use of non-genuine supplies or parts in your
printer, from the control panel, press and hold X and # simultaneously for 15 seconds.
If you do not want to accept these risks, then remove the third-party supply or part from your printer and
install a genuine Lexmark supply or part. For more information, see “Using genuine Lexmark parts and
supplies” on page 37.
If the printer does not print after pressing and holding X and # simultaneously for 15 seconds, then reset
the supply usage counter.
1From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Device > Maintenance > Configuration Menu > Supply Usage And Counters
2Select the part or supply that you want to reset, and then select Start.
3Read the warning message, and then select Continue.
4Press and hold X and # simultaneously for 15 seconds to clear the message.
Note: If you are unable to reset the supply usage counters, then return the item to the place of purchase.
Paper feed problems
Envelope seals when printing
Action Yes No
1Use envelopes that have been stored in a dry environment.
Note: Printing on envelopes with high moisture content can seal the
flaps.
2Resend the print job.
Does the envelope seal when printing?
Contact
customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
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Collated printing does not work
Action Yes No
Step 1
aFrom the home screen, touch Settings > Print > Layout >
Collate.
bSet Collate to On.
cPrint the document.
Are the pages collated correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 2.
Step 2
aFrom the document that you are trying to print, open the Print
dialog, and then select Collate.
bPrint the document.
Are the pages collated correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 3.
Step 3
aReduce the number of pages to print.
bPrint the document.
Are the pages collated correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
Paper curl
Action Yes No
Step 1
Move the paper guides in the tray to the correct position for the
paper loaded.
Is the paper still curled?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
aDepending on your operating system, specify the paper type
and weight from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.
•You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bResend the print job.
Is the paper still curled?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
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Action Yes No
Step 3
aRemove paper from the tray, and then turn it over.
bResend the print job.
Is the paper still curled?
Go to step 4. The problem is
solved.
Step 4
aLoad paper from a fresh package.
Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store
paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.
bResend the print job.
Is the paper still curled?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Tray linking does not work
Action Yes No
Step 1
aCheck if the trays contain paper of the same size and type.
bCheck if the paper guides are positioned correctly.
cPrint the document.
Do the trays link correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 2.
Step 2
aFrom the home screen, touch Settings > Paper > Tray
Configuration > Paper Size/Type.
bSet the paper size and type to match the paper loaded in the
linked trays.
cPrint the document.
Do the trays link correctly?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
Check tray connection
Try one or more of the following:
•Turn o the printer, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it back on.
If the error occurs a second time, then:
1Turn o the printer.
2Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
3Remove the indicated tray.
4Insert the tray.
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5Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the
power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near
the product and easily accessible.
6Turn on the printer.
If the error occurs again, then:
1Turn o the printer.
2Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
3Remove the indicated tray.
4Contact customer support.
•From the control panel, select Continue to clear the message and resume printing.
Paper frequently jams
Action Yes No
Step 1
aPull out the tray.
bCheck if the paper is loaded correctly.
Notes:
•Make sure that the paper guides are positioned correctly.
•Make sure that the stack height is below the maximum
paper fill indicator.
•Make sure to print on recommended paper size and type.
cInsert the tray.
dPrint the document.
Do paper jams still occur frequently?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
aFrom the Paper menu on the control panel, check if the printer
is detecting the correct paper size.
bResend the print job.
Do paper jams still occur frequently?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
Step 3
aLoad paper from a fresh package.
bPrint the document.
Do paper jams still occur frequently?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
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Jammed pages are not reprinted
Action Yes No
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Notifications > Jam
Content Recovery.
2Select On or Auto.
3Apply the changes.
Are the jammed pages reprinted?
The problem is
solved.
Contact
customer
support.
Printing problems
Confidential and other held documents do not print
Action Yes No
Step 1
aFrom the control panel, check if the documents appear in the
Held Jobs list.
Note: If the documents are not listed, then print the
documents using the Print and Hold options.
bPrint the documents.
Are the documents printed?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 2.
Step 2
The print job may contain a formatting error or invalid data.
•Delete the print job, and then send it again.
•For PDF files, generate a new file, and then print the
documents.
Are the documents printed?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 3.
Step 3
If you are printing from the Internet, then the printer may be reading
the multiple job titles as duplicates.
For Windows users
aOpen the Printing Preferences dialog.
bFrom the Print and Hold section, select Keep duplicate
documents.
cEnter a PIN.
dResend the print job.
For Macintosh users
aSave and name each job dierently.
bSend the job individually.
Are the documents printed?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 4.
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Action Yes No
Step 4
aDelete some held jobs to free up printer memory.
bResend the print job.
Are the documents printed?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 5.
Step 5
aAdd printer memory.
bResend the print job.
Are the documents printed?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
Slow printing
Action Yes No
Step 1
aMake sure that the printer is not in Eco‑Mode and Quiet Mode.
bPrint the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
aDepending on your operating system, specify the paper type
from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the setting matches the paper loaded in
the tray.
•You can also change the setting on the printer control
panel.
bPrint the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
Step 3
aReduce the number of pages to print.
bPrint the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 4. The problem is
solved.
Step 4
aRemove held jobs.
bPrint the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 5. The problem is
solved.
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Action Yes No
Step 5
aConnect the printer cable securely to the printer and the
computer, print server, option, or other network device.
bPrint the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 6. The problem is
solved.
Step 6
aFrom the Quality menu on the control panel, set the Print
Resolution to 4800CQ.
bPrint the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 7. The problem is
solved.
Step 7
aMake sure that the printer is not overheating.
Notes:
•Allow the printer to cool down after a long print job.
•Observe the recommended ambient temperature for the
printer. For more information, see “Selecting a location
for the printer” on page 9.
bPrint the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Go to step 8. The problem is
solved.
Step 8
aAdd more printer memory.
bPrint the document.
Is the printer printing slow?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Print jobs do not print
Action Yes No
Step 1
aFrom the document you are trying to print, open the Print
dialog, and then check if you have selected the correct printer.
bResend the print job.
Is the document printed?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 2.
Step 2
aCheck if the printer is on.
bResolve any error messages that appear on the display.
cResend the print job.
Is the document printed?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 3.
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Action Yes No
Step 3
aCheck if the ports are working and if the cables are securely
connected to the computer and the printer.
For more information, see the setup documentation that came
with the printer.
bResend the print job.
Is the document printed?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 4.
Step 4
aTurn o the printer, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it
back on.
bResend the print job.
Is the document printed?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 5.
Step 5
aRemove, and then reinstall the printer software.
Note: The printer software is available at
http://support.lexmark.com.
bResend the print job.
Is the document printed?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
Print quality is poor
Blank or white pages
Note: Before solving the problem, print the quality sample pages to determine the missing color. From the
home screen, touch Settings > Troubleshooting > Basic Print Quality Pages.
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Action Yes No
Step 1
aRemove, and then reinstall the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit
or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch
the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
bPrint a document.
Is the printer still printing blank or white pages?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
aReplace the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit
or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch
the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
bPrint a document.
Is the printer still printing blank or white pages?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Dark print
Action Yes No
Step 1
aFrom the Quality menu on the control panel, select Color
Adjust.
bResend the print job.
Is the print still too dark?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
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Action Yes No
Step 2
aDepending on your operating system, reduce the toner
darkness from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Note: You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bResend the print job.
Is the print still too dark?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
Step 3
aDepending on your operating system, specify the paper type,
texture, and weight from the Printing Preferences or Print
dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.
•You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bResend the print job.
Is the print still too dark?
Go to step 4. The problem is
solved.
Step 4
Make sure that the paper has no texture or rough finishes.
Are you printing on textured or rough paper?
Change the texture
settings to match the
paper you are
printing on.
Go to step 5.
Step 5
aLoad paper from a fresh package.
Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store
paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.
bResend the print job.
Is the print still too dark?
Go to step 6. The problem is
solved.
Step 6
aRemove, and then reinstall the waste toner bottle.
bFrom the Quality menu on the control panel, select Color
Adjust.
cResend the print job.
Is the print still too dark?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
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Ghost images
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
Leading edge
Trailing edge
Action Yes No
Step 1
aLoad the tray with the correct paper type and weight.
bResend the print job.
Do ghost images still appear on prints?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
aDepending on your operating system, specify the paper type
and weight from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.
•You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bResend the print job.
Do ghost images still appear on prints?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
Step 3
aFrom the Quality menu on the control panel, select Color
Adjust.
bResend the print job.
Do ghost images still appear on prints?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Gray background
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
Leading edge
Trailing edge
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Action Yes No
Step 1
aFrom the home screen, touch Settings > Print > Quality.
bAdjust the toner darkness.
cPrint the document.
Does gray background still appear on prints?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
aFrom the home screen, touch Settings > Print > Quality >
Advanced Imaging > Color Adjust.
bStart the process.
cPrint the document.
Does gray background still appear on prints?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
Step 3
aRemove, and then reinstall the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit
or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch
the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
bPrint the document.
Does gray background still appear on prints?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Horizontal dark lines
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
Note: If horizontal dark lines keep appearing on your prints, then see the “Repeating defects” topic.
Action Yes No
Step 1
aDepending on your operating system, specify the tray or feeder
from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
bResend the print job.
Do horizontal dark lines still appear on prints?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
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Action Yes No
Step 2
aDepending on your operating system, specify the paper type
and weight from the Printing Preferences or from Print dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.
•You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bResend the print job.
Do horizontal dark lines still appear on prints?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
Step 3
aLoad paper from a fresh package.
Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store
paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
bResend the print job.
Do horizontal dark lines still appear on prints?
Go to step 4. The problem is
solved.
Step 4
aRemove, and then reinstall the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit
or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch
the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
bResend the print job.
Do horizontal dark lines still appear on prints?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Horizontal white lines
Leading edge
Trailing edge
Note: If horizontal dark lines keep appearing on your prints, then see the “Repeating defects” topic.
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Action Yes No
Step 1
aDepending on your operating system, specify the paper type
and weight from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.
•You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bResend the print job.
Do horizontal white lines still appear on prints?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
aLoad the specified tray or feeder with the recommended paper
type.
bResend the print job.
Do horizontal white lines still appear on prints?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
Step 3
aRemove, and then reinstall the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit
or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch
the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
bResend the print job.
Do horizontal white lines still appear on prints?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Incorrect margins
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
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Action Yes No
Step 1
aSqueeze and slide the paper guides to the correct position for
the size of the paper you are loading.
bResend the print job.
Are the margins correct?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 2.
Step 2
aFrom the Paper menu on the control panel, check if the printer
is detecting the correct paper size.
bResend the print job.
Are the margins correct?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 3.
Step 3
aDepending on your operating system, specify the paper size
from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.
•You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bResend the print job.
Are the margins correct?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
Jagged or uneven characters
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Action Yes No
aCheck if the printer supports the fonts that are installed on your
computer.
1From the control panel, touch:
Settings > Reports > Print > Print Fonts
2Select PCL Fonts or PS Fonts.
bIf the font is not supported, then install a supported font. For
more information, contact your administrator.
cResend the print job.
Do prints still contain jagged or uneven characters?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Light print
Action Yes No
Step 1
aFrom the Quality menu on the control panel, select Color
Adjust.
bResend the print job.
Is the print still too light?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
aDepending on your operating system, increase the toner
darkness from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Note: You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bResend the print job.
Is the print still too light?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
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Action Yes No
Step 3
aDepending on your operating system, specify the paper type,
texture, and weight from the Printing Preferences or Print
dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.
•You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bResend the print job.
Is the print still too light?
Go to step 4. The problem is
solved.
Step 4
Make sure that the paper has no texture or rough finishes.
Are you printing on textured or rough paper?
Change the texture
settings to match the
paper you are
printing on.
Go to step 5.
Step 5
aLoad paper from a fresh package.
Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store
paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.
bResend the print job.
Is the print still too light?
Go to step 6. The problem is
solved.
Step 6
aRemove, and then reinstall the waste toner bottle.
bFrom the Quality menu on the control panel, select Color
Adjust.
Is the print still too light?
Go to step 7. The problem is
solved.
Step 7
Remove, and then reinstall the imaging kit.
Is the print still too light?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Mottled print and dots
ABC
DEF
Troubleshooting 93
Action Yes No
Step 1
Check the printer for leaked toner contamination.
Is the printer free of leaked toner?
Go to step 2. Contact customer
support.
Step 2
aFrom the home screen, touch Settings > Device > Preferences.
bCheck if the paper type and size settings match the paper type
and size set in the tray.
Do the settings match?
Go to step 4. Go to step 3.
Step 3
aChange the paper size and type in the Paper menu or adjust
the size settings in the tray.
bPrint the document.
Is the print still mottled?
Go to step 4. The problem is
solved.
Step 4
aReplace the textured or rough paper loaded in the tray with
plain paper.
bPrint the document.
Is the print still mottled?
Go to step 5. The problem is
solved.
Step 5
aReplace the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit
or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch
the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
bPrint the document.
Is the print still mottled?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Print crooked or skewed
) )
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
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Action Yes No
Step 1
aRemove the tray.
bRemove the paper, and then load paper from a fresh package.
Note: Paper absorbs moisture due to high humidity. Store
paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it.
cSqueeze and slide the paper guides to the correct position for
the size of the paper you are loading.
dInsert the tray.
eResend the print job.
Is the print still crooked or skewed?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
aCheck if you are printing on a supported paper.
bResend the print job.
Is the print still crooked or skewed?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Repeating defects
)
)
)
Note: Before solving the problem, print the Maintenance Defect Ruler from the Troubleshooting section of
the Settings menu.
Action Yes No
Step 1
aPrint the quality sample pages.
From the home screen, touch Settings > Troubleshooting >
Basic Print Quality Samples.
bDetermine how many colors have defects.
Is only one color aected?
Go to step 2. Go to step 3.
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Action Yes No
Step 2
aUsing the Maintenance Defect Ruler, measure the distance
between the repeating defects on the aected color page.
bReplace the supply item that matches the measurement on the
aected color page.
Imaging kit or imaging unit
•94.20 mm (3.70 in.)
•29.80 mm (1.17 in.)
•25.10 mm (0.99 in.)
Developer unit
•43.90 mm (1.73 in.)
•45.50 mm (1.79 in.)
cPrint the quality sample pages.
Do the defects still appear?
Take note of the
distance, and then
contact customer
support or your
service
representative.
The problem is
solved.
Step 3
aUsing the Maintenance Defect Ruler, measure the distance
between the defects on the aected color page.
bReplace the supply item that matches the measurement on the
aected color page.
Transfer module
•37.70 mm (1.48 in.)
•78.50 mm (3.09 in.)
•55 mm (2.17 in.)
Fuser
•95 mm (3.74 in.)
•110 mm (4.33 in.)
•34.60 mm (1.36 in.)
cPrint the quality sample pages.
Do the defects still appear?
Take note of the
distance, and then
contact customer
support or your
service
representative.
The problem is
solved.
Solid color or black images
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Action Yes No
aRemove, and then reinstall the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit
or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch
the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
bResend the print job.
Is the printer still printing solid color or black images?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Text or images cut o
Leading edge
Trailing edge
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
Action Yes No
Step 1
aMove the paper guides in the tray to the correct position for the
paper loaded.
bResend the print job.
Is the page or image still clipped?
Go to step 2. The problem is
solved.
Step 2
aDepending on your operating system, specify the paper size
from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.
•You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bResend the print job.
Is the page or image still clipped?
Go to step 3. The problem is
solved.
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Action Yes No
Step 3
aRemove, and then reinstall the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit
or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch
the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
bResend the print job.
Is the page or image still clipped?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Toner easily rubs o
Leading edge
Trailing edge
ABC
DEF
Action Yes No
1Depending on your operating system, specify the
paper type, texture, and weight from the Printing
Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the settings match the paper
loaded in the tray.
•You can also change the settings on the printer
control panel.
2Resend the print job.
Does the toner still rub o?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is solved.
Uneven print density
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Action Yes No
Replace the imaging unit or imaging kit, and then resend the print
job.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit or
imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes. Extended
exposure to light can cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch the
underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Is the print density uneven?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Vertical dark lines or streaks
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
Leading edge
Trailing edge
Action Yes No
aRemove, and then reinstall the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit
or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Extended exposure to light can cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch
the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
bResend the print job.
Do vertical dark lines or streaks still appear on prints?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
Vertical white lines
Leading edge
Trailing edge
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Action Yes No
aRemove, and then reinstall the imaging unit or imaging kit.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not expose the imaging unit
or imaging kit to direct light for more than 10 minutes.
Extended exposure to light may cause print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid damage, do not touch
the underside of the imaging unit or imaging kit.
bResend the print job.
Do vertical white lines still appear on prints?
Contact customer
support.
The problem is
solved.
The printer is not responding
Action Yes No
Step 1
Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or
electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately
rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the
product and easily accessible.
Is the printer responding?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 2.
Step 2
Check if the electrical outlet is turned o by a switch or breaker.
Is the electrical outlet turned o by a switch or breaker?
Turn on the switch or
reset the breaker.
Go to step 3.
Step 3
Check if the printer is on.
Is the printer on?
Go to step 4. Turn on the printer.
Step 4
Check if the printer is in sleep or hibernate mode.
Is the printer in sleep or hibernate mode?
Press the power
button to wake the
printer.
Go to step 5.
Step 5
Check if the cables connecting the printer and the computer are
inserted in the correct ports.
Are the cables inserted in the correct ports?
Go to step 6. Make sure to match
the following:
•The USB cable
with the USB port
on the printer
•The Ethernet
cable with the
Ethernet port on
the printer
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Action Yes No
Step 6
Turn o the printer, reinstall the hardware options, and then turn it
back on.
For more information, see the documentation that came with the
option.
Is the printer responding?
The problem is
solved
Go to step 7.
Step 7
Install the correct print driver.
Is the printer responding?
The problem is
solved
Go to step 8.
Step 8
Turn o the printer, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it back
on.
Is the printer responding?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper
Action Yes No
Step 1
aCheck if you are printing on the correct paper.
bPrint the document.
Is the document printed on the correct paper?
Go to step 2. Load the correct
paper size and paper
type.
Step 2
aDepending on your operating system, specify the paper size
and paper type from the Printing Preferences or Print dialog.
Notes:
•Make sure that the settings match the paper loaded in
the tray.
•You can also change the settings on the printer control
panel.
bPrint the document.
Is the document printed from the correct tray or on the correct
paper?
The problem is
solved.
Go to step 3.
Step 3
aCheck if the trays are not linked.
For more information, see “Linking trays” on page 25.
bPrint the document.
Is the document printed from the correct tray?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
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Color quality problems
Adjusting toner darkness
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Print > Quality.
2Adjust the toner darkness.
3Apply the changes.
Modifying the colors in printed output
1From the home screen, touch Settings > Print > Quality > Advanced Imaging > Color Correction > Manual.
2From the Advanced Imaging menu, select Color Correction Content.
3Choose the appropriate color conversion setting.
Object type Color conversion tables
RGB Image
RGB Text
RGB Graphics
•Vivid—Produces brighter, more saturated colors and may be
applied to all incoming color formats.
•sRGB Display—Produces an output that approximates the colors
displayed on a computer monitor. Black toner usage is optimized
for printing photographs.
•Display‑True Black—Produces an output that approximates the
colors displayed on a computer monitor. This setting uses only
black toner to create all levels of neutral gray.
•sRGB Vivid—Provides an increased color saturation for the sRGB
Display color correction. Black toner usage is optimized for
printing business graphics.
•O
CMYK Image
CMYK Text
CMYK Graphics
•US CMYK—Applies color correction to approximate the
Specifications for Web Oset Publishing (SWOP) color output.
•Euro CMYK—Applies color correction to approximate Euroscale
color output.
•Vivid CMYK—Increases the color saturation of the US CMYK color
correction setting.
•O
FAQ about color printing
What is RGB color?
RGB color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of red, green, or blue used to produce
a certain color. Red, green, and blue light can be added in various amounts to produce a large range of colors
observed in nature. Computer screens, scanners, and digital cameras use this method to display colors.
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What is CMYK color?
CMYK color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black
used to reproduce a particular color. Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks or toners can be printed in various
amounts to produce a large range of colors observed in nature. Printing presses, inkjet printers, and color
laser printers create colors in this manner.
How is color specified in a document to be printed?
Software programs are used to specify and modify the document color using RGB or CMYK color
combinations. For more information, see the software program Help topics.
How does the printer know what color to print?
When printing a document, information describing the type and color of each object is sent to the printer and
is passed through color conversion tables. Color is translated into the appropriate amounts of cyan, magenta,
yellow, and black toner used to produce the color you want. The object information determines the application
of color conversion tables. For example, it is possible to apply one type of color conversion table to text while
applying a dierent color conversion table to photographic images.
What is manual color correction?
When manual color correction is enabled, the printer employs user‑selected color conversion tables to
process objects. Manual color correction settings are specific to the type of object being printed (text,
graphics, or images). It is also specific to how the color of the object is specified in the software program
(RGB or CMYK combinations). To apply a dierent color conversion table manually, see “Modifying the colors
in printed output” on page 102.
If the software program does not specify colors with RGB or CMYK combinations, then manual color correction
is not useful. It is also not eective if the software program or the computer operating system controls the
adjustment of colors. In most situations, setting the Color Correction to Auto generates preferred colors for
the documents.
How can I match a particular color (such as a corporate logo)?
From the printer Quality menu, nine types of Color Samples sets are available. These sets are also available
from the Color Samples page of the Embedded Web Server. Selecting any sample set generates
multiple‑page prints consisting of hundreds of colored boxes. Each box contains a CMYK or RGB combination,
depending on the table selected. The observed color of each box is obtained by passing the CMYK or RGB
combination labeled on the box through the selected color conversion table.
By examining Color Samples sets, you can identify the box with color closest to the color being matched.
The color combination labeled on the box can then be used for modifying the color of the object in a software
program. For more information, see the software program Help topics. Manual color correction may be
necessary to use the selected color conversion table for the particular object.
Selecting which Color Samples set to use for a particular color‑matching problem depends on:
•The Color Correction setting being used (Auto, O, or Manual)
•The type of object being printed (text, graphics, or images)
•How the color of the object is specified in the software program (RGB or CMYK combinations)
If the software program does not specify colors with RGB or CMYK combinations, then the Color Samples
pages are not useful. Additionally, some software programs adjust the RGB or CMYK combinations specified
in the program through color management. In these situations, the printed color may not be an exact match
of the Color Samples pages.
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The print appears tinted
Action No Yes
Adjust the color balance.
aFrom the home screen, touch Settings > Print > Quality >
Advanced Imaging > Color Balance.
bAdjust the setting.
cResend the print job.
Does the print still appear tinted?
The problem is
solved.
Contact customer
support.
Contacting customer support
Before contacting customer support, make sure to have the following information:
•Printer problem
•Error message
•Printer model type and serial number
Go to http://support.lexmark.com to receive e‑mail or chat support, or browse through the library of manuals,
support documentation, drivers, and other downloads.
Technical support via telephone is also available. In the U.S. or Canada, call 1-800-539-6275. For other countries
or regions, go to http://support.lexmark.com.
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Hardware
Available internal options
•Memory card
–DDR3 DIMM
–Flash memory
•Fonts
–Application cards
•Forms and Bar Code
•PRESCRIBE
•IPDS
•Lexmark Internal Solutions Port (ISP)
–MarkNetTM N8360 (802.11 b/g/n/a wireless print server bundled with LEX‑M06‑001 Mobile Solutions
Module)
–IEEE 1284‑B Parallel Card
–RS‑232C Serial Card
Installing a memory card
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller
board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn
the printer o, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any
other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the
printer.
1Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2Using a flat‑head screwdriver, remove the controller board access cover.
Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static
electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or
connectors.
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3Unpack the memory card.
Warning—Potential Damage: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.
4Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
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5Reattach the access cover.
6Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
Installing an internal solutions port
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller
board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn
the printer o, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any
other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the
printer.
1Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2Using a flat‑head screwdriver, remove the controller board access cover.
Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static
electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board electronic
components or connectors.
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3Unpack the internal solutions port (ISP) kit.
1ISP
2Mounting bracket
3Thumbscrews
4Housing
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5ISP extended cable
4Install the ISP into its housing.
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5Attach the housing to the controller board access cover.
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6Connect the ISP extended cable to the ISP connector in the controller board.
7Reattach the controller board access cover.
8Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
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Installing an optional card
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller
board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn
the printer o, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any
other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the
printer.
1Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2Using a flat‑head screwdriver, remove the controller board access cover.
Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static
electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any components or connectors.
3Unpack the optional card.
Warning—Potential Damage: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.
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4Push the card firmly into place.
Note: The entire length of the connector on the card must touch and be flush against the controller
board.
Warning—Potential Damage: Improper installation of the card may cause damage to the card and the
controller board.
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5Reattach the access cover.
6Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
Installing a printer hard disk
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller
board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn
the printer o, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any
other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the
printer.
1Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2Using a flat‑head screwdriver, remove the controller board access cover.
Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static
electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board electronic
components or connectors.
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3Unpack the hard disk.
4Attach the hard disk to the controller board.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch or press the center of the hard disk.
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5Open door B.
6Open door C.
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7Secure the hard disk to the printer using the thumbscrews.
8Close doors C and B.
9Reattach the controller board access cover.
10 Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
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Installing optional trays
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller
board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn
the printer o, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any
other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the
printer.
1Turn o the printer.
2Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.
3Unpack the optional tray, and then remove all packing material.
Note: If optional trays are already installed, then unlock them from the printer before lifting the printer. Do
not try to lift the printer and trays at the same time.
4Align the printer with the optional tray, and then lower the printer until it clicks into place.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: If the printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb), then it requires
two or more trained personnel to lift it safely.
5Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.
6Turn on the printer.
Add the tray in the print driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see “Adding available
options in the print driver” on page 119.
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Software
Installing the printer software
1Obtain a copy of the software installer package.
•From the software CD that came with your printer.
•Go to http://support.lexmark.com, and then select your printer and operating system.
2Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
3For Macintosh users, add the printer.
Note: Obtain the printer IP address from the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu.
Adding available options in the print driver
For Windows users
1Open the printers folder.
2Select the printer you want to update, and then do either of the following:
•For Windows 7 or later, select Printer properties.
•For earlier versions, select Properties.
3Navigate to the Configuration tab, and then select Update Now ‑ Ask Printer.
4Apply the changes.
For Macintosh users
1From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to your printer, and then select Options & Supplies.
2Navigate to the list of hardware options, and then add any installed options.
3Apply the changes.
Firmware
Exporting or importing a configuration file
You can export the configuration settings of your printer into a text file, and then import the file to apply the
settings to other printers.
1Open 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.
2Export or import a configuration file for one or multiple applications.
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For one application
aFrom the Embedded Web Server, click Apps > the application that you want > Configure.
bClick Export or Import.
For multiple applications
aFrom the Embedded Web Server, click Export Configuration or Import Configuration.
bFollow the instructions on the screen.
Updating firmware
Some applications require a minimum device firmware level to operate correctly.
For more information on updating the device firmware, contact your Lexmark representative.
1From the Embedded Web Server, click Settings > Device > Update Firmware.
2Browse to locate the required flash file.
3Apply the changes.
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Notices
Product information
Product name:
Lexmark CS720de, CS720dte, CS725de, CS725dte, CS727de, CS728de
Machine type:
5028, 7528
Model(s):
135, 630, 576
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The Software Program and any related documentation are "Commercial Items," as that term is defined in 48
C.F.R. 2.101, "Computer Software" and "Commercial Computer Software Documentation," as such terms are
used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212 or 48 C.F.R. 227.7202, as applicable. Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 or 48 C.F.R.
227.7202-1 through 227.7207-4, as applicable, the Commercial Computer Software and Commercial Software
Documentation are licensed to the U.S. Government end users (a) only as Commercial Items and (b) with only
those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to the terms and conditions herein.
Notices 121
Licensing notices
All licensing notices associated with this product can be viewed from the CD:\NOTICES directory of the
installation software CD.
Trademarks
Lexmark, the Lexmark logo, and MarkNet are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lexmark International,
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Google Cloud Print and Google Chrome are trademarks of Google Inc.
Macintosh, the Mac logo, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group
of companies in the United States and other countries.
Mopria®, the Mopria® logo, and the Mopria® Alliance logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Mopria
Alliance, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
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. This printer
is intended to be compatible with the PCL language. This means the printer recognizes PCL commands used
in various application programs, and that the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the commands.
PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Noise emission levels
The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO
9296.
Note: Some modes may not apply to your product.
1-meter average sound pressure, dBA
Printing One-sided: 51 (CS720, CS727); 53
(CS725, CS728)
Two‑sided: 53 (CS720, CS727); 55
(CS725, CS728)
Ready 15
Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values.
Notices 122
Static sensitivity notice
This symbol identifies static-sensitive parts. Do not touch the areas near these symbols without first touching
a metal surface in an area away from the symbol.
Temperature information
Operating temperature and relative humidity 10 to 32.2°C (50 to 90°F) and 15 to 80% RH
15.3 to 32.2°C (60 to 90°F) and 8 to 15% RH
Maximum wet bulb temperature: 22.8°C (73°F)
Shipping temperature -40 to 43.3°C (-40 to 110°F)
Storage temperature and relative humidity 1 to 35°C (34 to 95°F)
8 to 80% RH
Laser notice
The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, Chapter I, Subchapter J for
Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements
of IEC 60825-1: 2014.
Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The printer contains internally a Class IIIb (3b) AlGaInP
laser that is nominally 15 milliwatts operating in the wavelength region of 650–670 nanometers and enclosed
in a non-serviceable printhead assembly. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human
access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service
conditions.
Laser advisory label
A laser notice label may be axed to this printer as shown:
Notices 123
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. Nevystavujte se působení laserového paprsku.
FARE - Usynlig laserstråling, når patroner ernes, og spærreanordningen er slået fra. Undgå at blive udsat for laserstrålen.
GEVAAR - Onzichtbare laserstraling wanneer cartridges worden verwijderd en een vergrendeling wordt genegeerd. Voorkom blootstelling aan de laser.
DANGER - Rayonnements laser invisibles lors du retrait des cartouches et du déverrouillage des loquets. Eviter toute exposition au rayon laser.
VAARA - Näkymätöntä lasersäteilyä on varottava, kun värikasetit on poistettu ja lukitus on auki. Vältä lasersäteelle altistumista.
GEFAHR - Unsichtbare Laserstrahlung beim Herausnehmen von Druckkassetten und oener Sicherheitssperre. Laserstrahl meiden.
ΚΙΝΔΥΝΟΣ - Έκλυση αόρατης ακτινοβολίας laser κατά την αφαίρεση των κασετών και την απασφάλιση της μανδάλωσης. Αποφεύγετε την έκθεση στην
ακτινοβολία laser.
VESZÉLY – Nem látható lézersugárzás fordulhat elő a patronok eltávolításakor és a zárószerkezet felbontásakor. Kerülje a lézersugárnak való kitettséget.
PERICOLO - Emissione di radiazioni laser invisibili durante la rimozione delle cartucce e del blocco. Evitare l´esposizione al raggio laser.
FARE – Usynlig laserstråling når kassettene tas ut og sperren er satt ut av spill. Unngå eksponering for laserstrålen.
NIEBEZPIECZEŃSTWO - niewidzialne promieniowanie laserowe podczas usuwania kaset i blokady. Należy unikać naświetlenia promieniem lasera.
ОПАСНО! Невидимое лазерное излучение при извлеченных картриджах и снятии блокировки. Избегайте воздействия лазерных лучей.
Pozor – Nebezpečenstvo neviditeľného laserového žiarenia pri odobratých kazetách a odblokovanej poistke. Nevystavujte sa lúčom.
PELIGRO: Se producen radiaciones láser invisibles al extraer los cartuchos con el interbloqueo desactivado. Evite la exposición al haz de láser.
FARA – Osynlig laserstrålning när patroner tas ur och spärrmekanismen är upphävd. Undvik exponering för laserstrålen.
危险 - 当移除碳粉盒及互锁失效时会产生看不见的激光辐射，请避免暴露在激光光束下。
危險 - 移除碳粉匣與安全連續開關失效時會產生看不見的雷射輻射。請避免曝露在雷射光束下。
危険 - カートリッジが取り外され、内部ロックが無効になると、見えないレーザー光が放射されます。 このレーザー光に当たらないようにしてください。
Notices 124
Index
A
activating Voice Guidance 20
adding contacts 18
adding groups 18
adding hardware options
print driver 119
adding internal options
print driver 119
adjusting speech rate
Voice Guidance 20
adjusting the brightness
printer display 62
adjusting the brightness of the
printer display 62
adjusting the default headphones
volume 34
adjusting the default speaker
volume 34
adjusting toner darkness 102
AirPrint
using 28
attaching cables 11
available internal options 105
avoiding paper jams 64
B
blank pages 84
C
canceling a print job
from the computer 31
from the printer control
panel 31
cannot open Embedded Web
Server 72
card stock
loading 24
changing port settings
internal solutions port 35
Check tray connection 79
checking the printer
connectivity 73
checking the status of parts and
supplies 37
cleaning
exterior of the printer 36
interior of the printer 36
cleaning the printer 36
collated printing does not
work 78
Color Correction
manual 102
Color Correction Content 102
color quality, troubleshooting
print appears tinted 104
confidential print jobs 30
configuring port settings 35
connecting to a wireless network
using PIN method 34
using Push Button method 34
conservation settings
Eco‑Mode 62
hibernate mode 62
sleep mode 62
conserving supplies 62
contacting customer support 104
contacts
adding 18
deleting 19
editing 19
control panel
using 12
customer support
contacting 104
customizing the display 17
D
default headphones volume
adjusting 34
default speaker volume
adjusting 34
Defective flash detected 76
deleting contacts 19
deleting groups 19
developer unit
replacing 44
Display Customization
using 17
disposing of printer hard disk 33
documents, printing
from a computer 27
from a mobile device 27, 28
E
Eco‑Mode setting 62
Eco‑Settings
configuring 18
editing contacts 19
editing groups 19
emission notices 122
enabling personal identification
numbers 20
enabling spoken passwords 20
enabling the Magnification
mode 20
enabling the USB port 73
encrypting the printer hard
disk 32
envelopes
loading 24
environmental setting
Eco‑Mode 62
environmental settings
hibernate mode 62
sleep mode 62
erasing printer hard disk
memory 32
Ethernet cable 11
Ethernet port 11
exporting a configuration file
using the Embedded Web
Server 119
F
FAQ about color printing 102
finding more information about
the printer 8
firmware
update 120
firmware card 105
flash drive
printing from 28
font sample list
printing 31
forms
printing 27
Forms and Favorites
setting up 17
fuser
replacing 51
fuser maintenance kit
ordering 39
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G
Google Cloud Print
using 27
green settings
Eco‑Mode 62
hibernate mode 62
sleep mode 62
groups
adding 18
deleting 19
editing 19
H
hardware options
trays 118
hardware options, adding
print driver 119
headphones
default volume 34
held jobs 30
printing from a Macintosh
computer 30
printing from Windows 30
held print jobs
printing from a Macintosh
computer 30
printing from Windows 30
hibernate mode
setting 62
home screen
customizing 17
showing icons 17
home screen buttons
using 13
horizontal dark lines 88
I
icons on the home screen
showing 17
imaging kit
ordering 39
replacing 44
imaging unit
ordering 39
replacing 40
importing a configuration file
using the Embedded Web
Server 119
indicator light
printer status 13
installing a memory card 105
installing a printer hard disk 114
installing an internal solutions
port 107
installing an optional card 112
installing options
printer hard disk 114
installing the printer software 119
internal options 105
installing 112
memory card 105
internal options, adding
print driver 119
internal solutions port
installing 107
troubleshooting 75
J
jam, clearing
multipurpose feeder 67
trays 66
jams
avoiding 64
locating jam areas 65
locations 65
jams, clearing
in the duplex unit 68
in the fuser 68
K
keyboard on the display
using 21
L
Lexmark Mobile Print
using 27
light print 92
linking trays 25
loading
card stock 24
envelopes 24
multipurpose feeder 24
loading trays 22
M
Magnification mode
enabling 20
maintenance counter
resetting 61
manual Color Correction
applying 102
memory
types installed on printer 33
memory card 105
installing 105
menu map 15
menu settings page
printing 16
mobile device
printing from 27, 28
Mopria Print Service
using 28
moving the printer 9, 61
multipurpose feeder
loading 24
N
navigating the screen
using gestures 21
navigating the screen using
gestures 21
noise emission levels 122
Non‑Lexmark supply 77
non‑volatile memory 33
erasing 32
Not enough free space in flash
memory for resources 76
notices 122, 123
O
optional card
installing 112
options
firmware cards 105
internal solutions port 107
memory card 105
ordering
fuser maintenance kit 39
imaging kit 39
imaging unit 39
transfer module 40
ordering supplies
waste toner bottle 39
ordering toner cartridges 37
P
paper
Universal size setting 22
paper jam clearing
standard bin 67
paper jam in door A 68
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paper jam in the multipurpose
feeder 67
paper jam in the standard bin 67
paper jam in trays 66
paper jam, clearing
multipurpose feeder 67
trays 66
paper jams
avoiding 64
paper jams, clearing
in the duplex unit 68
in the fuser 68
paper size
setting 22
paper type
setting 22
parallel interface card
troubleshooting 75
parts status
checking 37
personal identification number
method 34
personal identification numbers
enabling 20
pick roller
replacing 52
port settings
configuring 35
power button light
printer status 13
power cord socket 11
print driver
hardware options, adding 119
print job
canceling from the computer 31
canceling from the printer
control panel 31
print quality
replacing imaging kit 44
print quality troubleshooting
blank pages 84
crooked print 94
dark print 85
ghost images appear on
prints 87
gray background 87
horizontal dark lines 88
horizontal white lines 89
jagged or uneven characters 91
light print 92
mottled print and dots 93
repeating print defects 95
skewed print 94
solid color or black images 96
text or images cut o 97
toner easily rubs o 98
uneven print density 98
vertical dark lines or streaks
appear on prints 99
white pages 84
print troubleshooting
confidential and other held
documents do not print 81
envelope seals when
printing 77
incorrect margins on prints 90
jammed pages are not
reprinted 81
job prints from the wrong
tray 101
job prints on the wrong
paper 101
paper curl 78
paper frequently jams 80
print jobs do not print 83
slow printing 82
tray linking does not work 79
unable to read flash drive 73
printer
basic model 10
fully configured 10
minimum clearances 9
moving 9
selecting a location 9
shipping 61
printer configurations 10
printer display
adjusting the brightness 62
printer hard disk
disposing of 33
encrypting 32
printer hard disk encryption 32
printer hard disk memory
erasing 32
printer information
finding 8
printer is not responding 100
printer menus 15
printer messages
Check tray connection 79
Defective flash detected 76
Non‑Lexmark supply 77
Not enough free space in flash
memory for resources 76
Replace cartridge, printer region
mismatch 76
Unformatted flash detected 76
printer options troubleshooting
internal option is not
detected 74
internal solutions port 75
parallel interface card 75
serial interface card 75
printer ports 11
printer settings
restoring to factory defaults 32
printer software, installing 119
printing
font sample list 31
from a computer 27
from a flash drive 28
from a mobile device 27, 28
menu settings page 16
printing a font sample list 31
printing a menu settings page 16
printing a network setup page 73
printing forms 27
printing from a computer 27
printing from a flash drive 28
printing held jobs
from a Macintosh computer 30
from Windows 30
Push Button method 34
R
recycling
Lexmark packaging 63
Lexmark products 62
toner cartridges 63
repeat print jobs 30
printing from a Macintosh
computer 30
printing from Windows 30
repeating print defects 95
Replace cartridge, printer region
mismatch 76
replacing imaging unit 40
replacing parts
pick roller 52
separator pad 55
transfer module 57
replacing the imaging kit 44
replacing the pick roller 52
replacing the separator pad 55
replacing the transfer module 57
Index 127
replacing the waste toner
bottle 50
replacing toner cartridge 48
reserve print jobs
printing from a Macintosh
computer 30
printing from Windows 30
resetting
supply usage counters 77
resetting the fuser page count 61
resetting the maintenance
counter 61
resetting the supply usage
counters 77
resetting the transfer module
page count 61
restoring factory default
settings 32
S
safety information 6, 7
selecting a location for the
printer 9
separator pad
replacing 55
serial interface card
troubleshooting 75
serial printing
setting up 35
setting hibernate mode 62
setting sleep mode 62
setting the paper size 22
setting the paper type 22
setting the Universal paper
size 22
setting up serial printing 35
shipping the printer 61
showing icons on the home
screen 17
speaker
default volume 34
spoken passwords
enabling 20
statement of volatility 33
storing print jobs 30
supplies
conserving 62
supplies status
checking 37
supplies, ordering
imaging kit 39
imaging unit 39
toner cartridges 37
waste toner bottle 39
supply usage counters
resetting 77
supported file types 29
supported flash drives 29
T
toner cartridge
replacing 48
toner cartridges
ordering 37
recycling 63
toner darkness
adjusting 102
transfer module
ordering 40
replacing 57
trays
installing 118
linking 25
loading 22
unlinking 25
troubleshooting
cannot open Embedded Web
Server 72
FAQ about color printing 102
printer is not responding 100
troubleshooting, color quality
print appears tinted 104
troubleshooting, print
collated printing does not
work 78
confidential and other held
documents do not print 81
envelope seals when
printing 77
incorrect margins on prints 90
jammed pages are not
reprinted 81
job prints from the wrong
tray 101
job prints on the wrong
paper 101
paper curl 78
paper frequently jams 80
print jobs do not print 83
slow printing 82
tray linking does not work 79
troubleshooting, print quality
blank pages 84
crooked print 94
dark print 85
ghost images appear on
prints 87
gray background 87
horizontal dark lines 88
horizontal white lines 89
jagged or uneven characters 91
light print 92
mottled print and dots 93
repeating print defects 95
skewed print 94
solid color or black images 96
text or images cut o 97
toner easily rubs o 98
uneven print density 98
vertical dark lines or streaks
appear on prints 99
vertical white lines 99
white pages 84
troubleshooting, printer options
internal option is not
detected 74
internal solutions port 75
U
unable to read flash drive
troubleshooting, print 73
understanding the status of the
power button and indicator
light 13
uneven print density 98
Unformatted flash detected 76
Universal paper size
setting 22
unlinking trays 25
updating firmware
flash file 120
USB cable 11
USB port 11
enabling 73
using
genuine Lexmark parts 37
genuine Lexmark supplies 37
using Display Customization 17
using the control panel 12
using the home screen 13
using the keyboard on the
display 21
Index 128
V
verify print jobs 30
printing from a Macintosh
computer 30
printing from Windows 30
vertical dark lines or streaks
appear on prints 99
vertical white lines 99
Voice Guidance
activating 20
speech rate 20
Voice Guidance speech rate
adjusting 20
volatile memory 33
erasing 32
volatility
statement of 33
W
waste toner bottle
ordering 39
replacing 50
white pages 84
wireless network
Wi‑Fi Protected Setup 34
Wi‑Fi Protected Setup
wireless network 34
Index 129