Table of Contents
- Contents
- Learning about the printer
- Installing drivers for local printing
- Installing drivers for network printing
- Installing and removing options
- Printing
- Sending a job to print
- Printing from a USB flash memory device
- Canceling a print job
- Printing the menu settings page
- Printing a network setup page
- Printing a font sample list
- Printing a directory list
- Printing confidential and held jobs
- Printing on specialty media
- Loading standard trays and optional trays
- Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size
- Loading the multipurpose feeder
- Loading the 2000-sheet drawer
- Loading the envelope feeder
- Linking trays
- Identifying and linking output bins
- Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines
- Maintaining the printer
- Clearing jams
- Administrative support
- Troubleshooting
- Notices
- Index
Lexmark T642tn User Manual
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Edition: March 2005
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Safety information
•Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cord or telephone, during
a lightning storm.
•Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person.
•This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components.
The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.
•Your product uses a laser.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
•Your 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..
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Contents
Chapter 1: Learning about the printer .............................................................................. 6
Identifying printers ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Understanding the printer operator panel ........................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2: Installing drivers for local printing ............................................................... 11
Windows ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Macintosh ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
UNIX/Linux ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3: Installing drivers for network printing ......................................................... 17
Printing a network setup page ....................................................................................................................... 17
Assigning a printer IP address ....................................................................................................................... 17
Verifying the IP settings ................................................................................................................................. 18
Windows ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Macintosh ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
UNIX/Linux ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
NetWare ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 4: Installing and removing options ................................................................... 25
Installing input options ................................................................................................................................... 25
Installing a duplex unit ................................................................................................................................... 27
Installing memory or option cards .................................................................................................................. 28
Accessing the printer system board ............................................................................................................... 28
Installing or removing a memory card ............................................................................................................ 30
Installing or removing a flash memory or firmware card ................................................................................ 32
Installing an option card ................................................................................................................................. 34
Replacing the shield ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 5: Printing ............................................................................................................ 36
Sending a job to print ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Printing from a USB flash memory device ..................................................................................................... 36
Canceling a print job ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Printing the menu settings page .................................................................................................................... 39
Printing a network setup page ....................................................................................................................... 39
Printing a font sample list ............................................................................................................................... 40
Printing a directory list ................................................................................................................................... 40
Printing confidential and held jobs ................................................................................................................. 40
Printing on specialty media ............................................................................................................................ 43
Loading standard trays and optional trays ..................................................................................................... 44
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Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size ........................................................................................................ 47
Loading the multipurpose feeder ................................................................................................................... 48
Loading the 2000-sheet drawer ..................................................................................................................... 53
Loading the envelope feeder ......................................................................................................................... 55
Linking trays ................................................................................................................................................... 57
Identifying and linking output bins .................................................................................................................. 58
Chapter 6: Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines ............................... 60
Supported print media ................................................................................................................................... 60
Selecting print media ..................................................................................................................................... 69
Storing print media ......................................................................................................................................... 72
Avoiding jams ................................................................................................................................................ 73
Chapter 7: Maintaining the printer .................................................................................. 74
Determining the status of supplies ................................................................................................................. 75
Conserving supplies ...................................................................................................................................... 75
Ordering supplies ........................................................................................................................................... 76
Recycling Lexmark products .......................................................................................................................... 78
Moving the printer .......................................................................................................................................... 79
Chapter 8: Clearing jams .................................................................................................. 80
Identifying jams .............................................................................................................................................. 80
Access doors and trays ................................................................................................................................. 81
Understanding jam messages ....................................................................................................................... 82
Clearing printer jams ...................................................................................................................................... 82
Clearing staple jams ...................................................................................................................................... 93
Chapter 9: Administrative support .................................................................................. 96
Adjusting operator panel brightness and contrast ......................................................................................... 96
Disabling operator panel menus .................................................................................................................... 96
Enabling operator panel menus ..................................................................................................................... 97
Restoring factory default settings .................................................................................................................. 97
Adjusting Power Saver .................................................................................................................................. 98
Disabling Power Saver .................................................................................................................................. 98
Encrypting the disk ........................................................................................................................................ 99
Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS) ............................................................................. 99
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 103
Understanding printer messages ................................................................................................................. 103
Online technical support .............................................................................................................................. 103
Checking an unresponsive printer ............................................................................................................... 103
Printing multi-language PDFs ...................................................................................................................... 104
Solving printing problems ............................................................................................................................ 104
Solving option problems .............................................................................................................................. 106
Solving paper feed problems ....................................................................................................................... 109
Solving print quality problems ...................................................................................................................... 110
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Notices .............................................................................................................................. 114
Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................. 115
Licensing notice ........................................................................................................................................... 115
Conventions ................................................................................................................................................. 116
Static sensitivity notice ................................................................................................................................. 116
Electronic emission notices ......................................................................................................................... 116
Noise emission levels .................................................................................................................................. 118
ENERGY STAR ........................................................................................................................................... 119
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive ............................................................. 120
Laser advisory label ..................................................................................................................................... 120
Laser notice ................................................................................................................................................. 120
Statement of limited warranty ...................................................................................................................... 120
Index .................................................................................................................................. 123
Learning about the printer
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1Learning about the printer
Identifying printers
Use the following table to determine the features and options of your Lexmark™ T640, T642, or T644 printer.
The illustrations aid you in determining the installation location of options attached to the printer. For more information
about installing input options, see Installing and removing options or the instructions that came with the option.
Models
The printer is available in three base models The following table indicates some of the differences between the models.
CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cord or
telephone, during a lightning storm.
T640 T642 T644
Input capacity 250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets
Output capacity 250 sheets 500 sheets 500 sheets
Standard memory, non network/network 64MB/64MB 64MB/128MB 128MB/128MB
Maximum memory capacity, non network/network 576MB/576MB 576MB/640MB 640MB/640MB
Option card connectors 1 2 2
Identifying printers
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Learning about the printer
Configured models
The following illustrations show a standard network and fully configured printer. If you attach print media handling options to
the printer, it may look more like the fully configured model. Items denoted with an asterisk (*) are options.
CAUTION: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. You must use either a printer
stand or printer base if you are using a 2000-sheet drawer, a duplex unit and an input option, or more
than one input option. If you purchased a multifunction printer (MFP) that scans, copies, and faxes,
you may need additional furniture. See www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters for more
information.
Standard output bin
Operator panel
Tray 1
(integrated tray
or standard tray)
Tray 5 *
(2000-sheet drawer)
5-bin Mailbox*
Output expander*
Envelope feeder*
Duplex unit*
Standard network Fully configured
Multipurpose feeder
Tray 1
(integrated tray or standard tray)
Tray 2*
(250 or 500 sheets)
Tray 3*
(250 or 500 sheets)
Tray 4*
(250 or 500 sheets)
The standard tray holds 250 sheets for the T640 and 500
sheets for the T642 and T644.
Identifying printers
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Learning about the printer
A number of menus are available to make it easy for you to change printer settings. The diagram shows the menu index on
the operator panel and the menus and items available under each menu. For more information about menus and menu
items, see the Menus and Messages book on the publications CD.
Paper Menu
Default Source
Paper Size/Type
Configure MP
Envelope Enhance
Substitute Size
Paper Texture
Paper Weight
Paper Loading
Custom Types
Universal Setup
Bin Setup
Reports
Menu Settings Page
Device Statistics
Network Setup Page
Network <x> Setup Page
Profiles List
NetWare Setup Page
Print Fonts
Print Directory
Settings
Setup Menu
Finishing Menu
Quality Menu
Utilities Menu
PDF Menu
PostScript Menu
PCL Emul Menu
HTML Menu
Image Menu
Security
Max Invalid PIN
Job Expiration
Network/Ports
IPv6
TCP/IP
Standard Network
Network <x>
Standard USB
USB <x>
Parallel
Parallel <x>
Serial <x>
NetWare
AppleTalk
LexLink
Help
Print All
Print Quality
Printing Guide
Supplies Guide
Media Guide
Menu Map
Information Guide
Connection Guide
Moving Guide
Paper Menu
Reports
Settings
Menu
Understanding the printer operator panel
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Learning about the printer
Understanding the printer operator panel
The operator panel on the printer is a 4-line back-lit gray scale display that can show both graphics and text. The Back,
Menu, and Stop buttons are located to the left of the display, the navigation buttons are located below the display, and the
numeric pad is located to the right of the display.
The use of the buttons and the layout of the display panel are described in the following table.
Button Function
Back
Returns to the last screen you viewed.
Note: Changes made on a screen will not be applied if you press the Back button.
Menu
Opens the menu index.
Note: The printer must be in the Ready state to access the menu index. A message
indicating the menus are unavailable will appear if the printer is not ready.
Stop
Stops the mechanical operation of the printer. After pressing Stop, the message Stopping
appears. When the printer has stopped, the status line in the operator panel will show
Stopped, and a list of options appears.
Indicator light A two-tone LED is used on the operator panel, one color is green and the other is red. The
lights indicate whether the printer power is on, the printer is busy, idle, processing a job, or
requires operator intervention.
Status Indicates
Off Power is off.
Solid green Printer is on, but idle.
Blinking green Printer is warming up, processing data, or printing a job.
Solid red Operator intervention is required.
Back
Menu
Stop
Navigation buttons
Numeric pad
Display
Indicator light
USB Direct interface
Select
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Learning about the printer
The Up or Down buttons are used to move up and down lists.
When navigating through a list using the Up or Down button, the cursor
moves one line at a time. Pressing the Down button at the bottom of the
screen changes the screen to the next whole page.
The Left or Right buttons are used to move within a screen such as moving
from one menu index item to another. They are also used to scroll through
text that will not fit on the screen.
The Select button is used to initiate action on a selection. Press Select when
the cursor appears next to the selection you want such as following a link,
submitting a configuration item, or when you want to start or cancel a job.
USB Direct interface The host USB Direct interface on the operator panel is used to plug in a USB flash memory
device and print PDF files.
Note: A USB port is located on the back of the printer to connect a PC or other peripheral.
The numeric pad consists of numbers, a pound '#' sign, and a backspace button. The 5
button has a raised bump for non-visual orientation.
The numbers are used to enter numeric values for items like quantities or PINs. The
backspace is used to delete the number to the left of the cursor. Pressing the backspace
multiple times will delete additional entries.
Note: The pound '#' sign is not used.
The display panel shows messages and graphics describing the current state of the printer
and indicating possible printer problems you must resolve.
The top line of the display is the header line. If applicable, it will contain the graphic
indicating the Back button can be used. It will also display the current status and the
Supplies (Warnings) status. If multiple warnings are present, each warning will be
separated by a comma.
The other three lines of the display are the body of the screen. This is where you view
printer status, supplies messages, show-me screens, and make selections.
Button Function
Navigation buttons
123
456
789
0#
Numeric pad
Display panel
Ready
Tray 1 low
View Supplies
Status / Supplies
Tell me more screen
Some held jobs were not
restored.
Show me screen
Remove tray;
remove print media
Installing drivers for local printing
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2Installing drivers for local printing
A local printer is a printer attached to the computer using a USB or parallel cable. The local printer is intended to be used by
the computer to which it is attached. If attaching a local printer, you must install the printer driver on the computer before
setting up the printer.
The printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer.
The procedure to install drivers depends on the operating system used. Use the following table to find driver installation
instructions for the particular operating system. For additional help, see the documentation that shipped with the computer
and your software.
Windows
Some Windows operating systems may already include a printer driver that is compatible with the printer.
Note: Installing a custom driver will not replace the system driver. A separate printer object will be created
and appear in the Printers folder.
Use the drivers CD that shipped with the printer to install the custom printer driver and obtain enhanced printer features and
functionality.
Drivers are also available in downloadable software packages on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Using Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98 SE,
Windows Me, or Windows NT
Note: Install the printer software before connecting the USB cable.
1Insert the drivers CD.
If the CD does not launch automatically, click Start Æ Run, and type D:\Setup.exe in the Run dialog (where D is
the letter of the CD-ROM drive).
Note: USB support is not available for Windows NT operating systems. To use a Windows NT operating
system, you must have an optional Parallel 1284-B Interface Card installed and use a parallel cable.
Operating system Go to page
Windows 11
Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me,
Windows NT 4.x
11
Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition) 12
Serial printing 12
Macintosh 15
UNIX/Linux 16
Windows
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Installing drivers for local printing
2Click Install Printer and Software.
Note: Some Windows operating systems require administrative access to install printer drivers on the
computer.
3Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
4Select Suggested, and click Next.
The Suggested option is the default installation for local and network-attached setup. To install utilities, change
settings, or customize device drivers, select Custom, and follow the instructions on the screen.
5Select Local Attach, and click Finish.
Follow the instructions on the screen. It may take some time for the drivers files to load.
6Close the drivers CD installer application.
7Connect the USB cable, and turn on the printer.
The Plug and Play screen appears, and a printer object is created in the Printers folder of your computer.
Note: USB support is not available for Windows NT operating systems. To use a Windows NT operating
system, you must have an optional Parallel 1284-B Interface Card installed and use a parallel cable.
The Plug and Play screen will not appear for Windows NT.
Using Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition)
1Turn on the computer.
2Insert the drivers CD. If the CD launches automatically, click Exit to return to the Add Printer Wizard.
3Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers, and double-click Add Printer.
Note: USB support is not available for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition) operating systems.
4When prompted, select Local printer.
5Click Have Disk.
Note: Some Windows operating systems require administrative access to install printer drivers on the
computer.
6Specify the location of the custom printer driver on the drivers CD.
The path should be similar to the following:
D:\Drivers\Print\Win_9xMe\<language>
Where D is the letter of the CD-ROM drive.
7Click OK.
It may take some time for the drivers to load.
8Close the drivers CD.
Serial printing
With serial printing, data is transferred one bit at a time. Although serial printing is usually slower than parallel printing, it is
the preferred option when there is a great deal of distance between the printer and computer, or when a parallel interface is
not available.
Note: A serial interface card is required and can be purchased separately.
Windows
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Installing drivers for local printing
Before you can print, you must establish communication between the printer and computer. To do this:
1Set serial parameters in the printer.
2Install a printer driver on the attached computer.
3Match the serial settings in the COM port.
Setting parameters in the printer
1Press on the operator panel.
2Press until Reports appears, and then press .
Note: For information about serial menus and messages, see the publications CD that shipped with the
printer.
3Press until Menu Settings Page appears, and then press .
The printer returns to Ready.
4Press .
5Press until Network/Ports appears, and then press .
6Press until Serial Standard or Serial Option X appears, and then press .
(x) is the number of the serial port.
7Press until <Parameter> appears (where <Parameter> is the parameter required for a change), and then
press .
8Press until <Setting> appears (where <Setting> is the setting required for a change), and
then press .
Note the following restrictions:
•Maximum baud rate supported is 115,200.
•Data Bits must be set to 7 or 8.
•Parity must be set to Even, Odd, or None.
•Stop Bits must be set to 2.
•Flow Control recommended protocol setting is Xon/Xoff.
9Press .
The printer returns to Serial or Serial x.
10 Print a Menu Settings page, and verify the serial parameters are correct.
Note: Keep this page for later use.
aPress on the operator panel.
bPress until Reports appears, and then press .
cPress until Menu Settings Page appears, and then press .
dLook under the Standard Serial (or Serial Option X if a serial interface card is installed) heading to find the
serial parameters.
Windows
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Installing drivers for local printing
Installing a printer driver
A printer driver must be installed on the computer that is connected to the printer.
Note: Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition) users should follow the installation directions in Using
Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition).
1Insert the drivers CD. It should launch automatically. If the CD does not launch automatically, click Start Æ Run,
and type the following in the Run dialog:
D:\Setup.exe
Where D is the letter of the CD-ROM drive.
2Click Install Printer and Software.
3Click Agree to accept the Printer Software License Agreement.
4Select Custom, and click Next.
5Select Components, and click Next.
6Select Local, and click Next.
7Select the printer from the list, and click Add Printer.
8Expand the printer item listed below Selected Components.
9Click PORT: <LPT1>, and select the desired communications port (COM1 or COM2).
10 Click Finish to complete the printer software installation.
Setting parameters in the communications (COM) port
After the printer driver is installed, set the serial parameters in the communications port assigned to the printer driver.
The serial parameters in the communications port must exactly match the serial parameters set in the printer.
1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel, and double-click System.
2On the Device Manager tab, click + to expand the list of available ports.
3Select the communications port assigned to the printer (COM1 or COM2).
4Click Properties.
5On the Port Settings tab, set the serial parameters to the exact same serial parameters in the printer.
Look for the printer settings under the Serial Standard (or Serial Option X) heading on the previously printed Menu
Settings page.
6Click OK, and close all the windows.
7Print a test page to verify printer installation.
aClick Start Æ Settings Æ Printers.
bSelect the newly added printer.
cClick File Æ Properties.
dClick Print Test Page. When a test page prints successfully, printer setup is complete.
Note: Your operating system may require different setup procedures. If the test page does not print, see your
operating system Help.
Macintosh
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Installing drivers for local printing
Macintosh
Mac OS 9.x or later is required for USB printing. To print locally to a USB-attached printer, create a desktop printer icon
(Mac OS 9) or create a queue in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X).
Creating a queue in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X)
1Install a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on the computer.
aInsert the drivers CD.
bDouble-click the installer package for the printer.
Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to the Macintosh computer.
cClick Continue on the Welcome screen and again after viewing the Readme file.
dClick Continue after viewing the license agreement, and click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.
eSelect a Destination, and click Continue.
fOn the Easy Install screen, click Install.
gEnter the password, and click OK. All the necessary software is installed on the computer.
hClick Close when installation is complete.
2Open Finder, click Applications, and click Utilities.
3Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
Note: A printer PPD is also available in a downloadable software package on the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
4Do one of the following:
•If the USB-attached printer appears in the Printer List, quit Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. A queue has
been created for the printer.
•If the USB-attached printer does not appear in the Printer List, make sure the USB cable is properly
connected and the printer is turned on. After the printer appears in the Printer List, quit Print Center or Printer
Setup Utility.
Creating a desktop printer icon (Mac OS 9.x)
1Install a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on the computer.
aInsert the drivers CD.
bDouble-click Classic, and double-click the installer package for the printer.
Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to the Macintosh computer.
cChoose the appropriate language, and click Continue.
dClick Continue after viewing the Readme file.
eClick Continue after viewing the license agreement, and click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.
fOn the Installation Type screen, click Install. All the necessary files are installed on the computer.
gClick Close when installation is complete.
Note: A printer PPD is also available in a downloadable software package on the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
UNIX/Linux
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Installing drivers for local printing
2Do one of the following:
•Mac OS 9.0: Open Apple LaserWriter.
•Mac OS 9.1–9.x: Open Applications, and click Utilities.
3Double-click Desktop Printer Utility.
4Select Printer (USB), and click OK.
5In the USB Printer Selection section, click Change.
If the printer does not appear in the USB Printer Selection list, make sure the USB cable is properly connected,
and the printer is turned on.
6Select the name of the printer, and click OK. The printer appears in the original Printer (USB) window.
7In the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File section, click Auto Setup. Make sure the printer PPD matches the
printer.
8Click Create, and click Save.
9Specify a printer name, and click Save. The printer is now saved as a desktop printer.
UNIX/Linux
Local printing is supported on many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Sun Solaris and Red Hat.
The Sun Solaris and Linux packages are available on the drivers CD and on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
The UNIX/Linux User’s Guide in each package gives detailed instructions for installing and using Lexmark printers in UNIX
and Linux environments.
All the printer driver packages support local printing using a parallel connection. The driver package for Sun Solaris
supports USB connections to Sun Ray appliances and Sun workstations.
Visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for a complete list of supported UNIX and Linux platforms.
Installing drivers for network printing
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3Installing drivers for network printing
Printing a network setup page
If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page on the printer to verify the network connection. This page
also provides important information to configure the printer for network printing.
1Make sure the printer is on.
2Press on the operator panel.
3Press until Reports appears, and then press .
4Press until Network Setup Page appears, and then press .
Note: If an optional MarkNet™ N8000 series internal print server is installed, Print Net1 Setup appears
on the display.
5Check the first section on the network setup page, and confirm that Status is “Connected.”
If Status is “Not Connected,” the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. Consult
a system support person for a solution, and print another network setup page to verify the printer is connected to
the network.
Assigning a printer IP address
If the network is using DHCP, an IP address is automatically assigned connecting the network cable to the printer.
1Look for the address under the “TCP/IP” heading on the network setup page printed in Printing a network setup
page.
2Go to Verifying the IP settings, and begin with step 2.
If the network is not using DHCP, then manually assign an IP address to the printer. One of the easiest ways is to use the
operator panel:
1Press on the operator panel.
2Press until Network/Ports appears, and then press .
3Press until TCP/IP appears, and then press .
Standard Network appears if the printer has a network port on the printer system board. If a MarkNet N8000
series internal print server is installed, you see Network Option 1.
4Press until Address appears, and then press .
5Using the numeric pad, enter the IP address. When the address is entered, press .
Submitting Selection appears briefly.
6Press until Netmask appears, and then press .
7Using the numeric pad, enter the IP netmask. When the address is entered, press .
Submitting Selection appears briefly.
8Press until Gateway appears, and then press .
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Installing drivers for network printing
9Using the numeric pad, enter the IP gateway. When the address is entered, press .
Submitting Selection appears briefly.
10 Press until the printer returns to Ready.
Verifying the IP settings
1Print another network setup page. Look under the “TCP/IP” heading, and make sure the IP address, netmask, and
gateway are correct. See Printing a network setup page if you need help.
2Ping the printer, and verify that it responds. At a command prompt on a network computer, type ping followed by
the new printer IP address (for example, 192.168.0.11).
Note: On Windows computers, click Start Æ Programs Æ Command prompt (or Accessories Æ
Command prompt if using Windows 2000).
If the printer is active on the network, a reply is sent.
After the TCP/IP settings are assigned and verified, install the printer on each network computer.
Windows
In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for direct printing or shared printing. Both network printing
methods require the installation of a printer driver and the creation of a network printer port.
Supported printer drivers
•Windows system printer driver
•Lexmark custom printer driver
Updated system and custom drivers are available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Custom drivers are available on the drivers CD.
Supported network printer ports
•Microsoft Standard TCP/IP port—Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
•LPR—Windows NT 4.0
•Lexmark Enhanced TCP/IP port—Windows 98 SE/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003
For basic printer functionality, install a printer driver, and use a system network printer port, such as an LPR or a Standard
TCP/IP port. The printer driver and port let you maintain a consistent user interface for use with all the printers on the
network. Using a custom network port provides enhanced functionality, such as printer status alerts.
Windows
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Installing drivers for network printing
Follow the steps for your printing configuration and operating system to configure the network printer:
Direct printing using Windows 98 SE, Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003
To install a custom printer driver and network port:
1Launch the drivers CD.
2Click Install Printer and Software.
3Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
4Select Suggested, and click Next.
5Select Network Attach, and click Next.
6Select the printer model from the list, and click Next.
7Select the printer port from the list, and click Finish to complete the installation.
If the printer port is not listed:
aClick Add Port.
bSelect Lexmark Enhanced TCP/IP Port, and enter the information to create the port.
cEnter a port name.
This can be any name to associate with the printer, such as Monochrome1-lab4. After the port is created,
this name appears in the list of available ports.
dEnter the IP address in the text box.
Note: If the IP address is unknown, print a network setup page, and look under the TCP/IP heading. For
help, see Printing a network setup page and Verifying the IP settings.
8Print a test page to verify printer installation.
Printing configuration Operating system Go to page
Direct
• Printer is connected directly to the network using a network cable,
such as Ethernet.
• Printer drivers are typically installed on each network computer.
Windows 98 SE,
Windows NT 4.0,
Windows Me, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003
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Shared
• Printer is connected to one of the computers on the network using a
local cable, such as USB.
• Printer drivers are installed on the computer attached to the printer.
• During driver installation, the printer is set up to be “shared” so that
other network computers can print to it.
Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, Windows XP,
or Windows Server 2003
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Clients
Windows
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Shared printing using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003
Note: Install the printer software before connecting the USB, parallel, or serial cable.
After connecting the printer to a Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 computer (which will act as a server),
follow these steps to configure the network printer for shared printing:
1Install a custom printer driver.
aLaunch the drivers CD.
bClick Install Printer and Software.
cClick Agree to accept the license agreement.
dSelect Suggested, and click Next.
The Suggested option is the default installation for local and
network-attached setup. To install utilities, change settings, or customize device drivers, select Custom, and
follow the instructions on the screen.
eSelect Local Attach, and click Finish.
Follow the instructions on the screen. It may take some time for the drivers to load.
fClose the drivers CD installer application.
gConnect the USB cable, and turn on the printer.
The Plug and Play screen appears, and a printer object is created in the Printers folder of the computer. The
printer is shared in step 2: “Share the printer on the network.”
Note: USB support is not available for Windows NT operating systems. Use a parallel cable instead. The
Plug and Play screen will not appear for Windows NT.
hPrint a test page to verify printer installation.
2Share the printer on the network.
aClick Start Æ Settings Æ Printers.
bSelect the newly added printer.
cClick File Æ Sharing.
dSelect the Shared as check box, and enter a name in the text box.
eIn the Alternate Drivers section, select the operating systems of all the network clients that will print to the
printer.
fClick OK.
Note: If files are missing, prompts may appear to request the server operating system CD.
gCheck the following to make sure the printer was successfully shared.
•The printer object in the Printers folder now has a shared indicator. For example, in Windows NT 4.0, a
hand appears under the printer object.
•Browse Network Neighborhood. Find the host name of the server, and look for the shared name
assigned to the printer.
Server
Clients
Printer
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Install the printer driver (or subset) on network clients
Using the point and print method
Note: This method is usually the best use of system resources. The server handles driver modifications and
the print job processing. This lets network clients return to applications much faster.
With this method, a subset of driver information is copied from the server to the client computer. This is just enough
information to send a print job to the printer.
1Double-click Network Neighborhood on the Windows desktop of the client computer.
2Locate the host name of the server computer, and double-click the host name.
3Right-click the shared printer name, and click Install.
Wait a few minutes for the driver information to be copied from the server computer to the client computer and for
a new printer object to be added to the Printers folder. The time this takes varies based on network traffic and
other factors.
4Close Network Neighborhood.
5Print a test page to verify printer installation.
Using the peer-to-peer method
With this method, the printer driver is fully installed on each client computer. Network clients retain control of driver
modifications. The client computer handles the print job processing.
1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers.
2Click Add Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.
3Click Next.
4Click Network Printer, and click Next.
5Enter the printer name or URL (if on the Internet or an intranet), and click Next.
If the printer name or URL is unknown, leave the text box blank, and click Next.
6Select the network printer from the Shared printers list. If the printer is not listed, enter the path of the printer in the
text box.
The path looks similar to the following:
\\<server host name>\<shared printer name>
Note: If this is a new printer, prompts may occur to install a printer driver. If no system driver is available,
provide a path to available drivers.
The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it to the network. The shared printer name
is the name assigned during the server installation process.
7Click OK.
8Select whether this printer will be the default printer for the client, and click Finish.
9Print a test page to verify printer installation.
Note: Your operating system may require different setup procedures. If the test page does not print, see your
operating system Help.
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Configuring Drag‘N’Print
Note: Drag’N’Print™ support is not available for all printers.
For detailed configuration instructions, launch the drivers CD, click View Documentation, and click Software and utilities.
Macintosh
Note: A PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a
printer to UNIX or Macintosh computers.
To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file, and either
create a desktop printer on the computer (Mac OS 9.x) or create a print queue in Print Center (Mac OS X).
Mac OS X
Step 1: Install a custom PPD file
1Install a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on the computer.
aInsert the drivers CD.
bDouble-click the installer package for the printer.
Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to the Macintosh computer.
cClick Continue on the Welcome screen and again after viewing the Readme file.
dClick Continue after viewing the license agreement, and click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.
eSelect a Destination, and click Continue.
fOn the Easy Install screen, click Install.
gEnter the password, and click OK. All the necessary software is installed on the computer.
hClick Close when installation is complete.
Step 2: Create a print queue in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility
Using AppleTalk Printing
Follow these steps to create a print queue using AppleTalk Printing.
1Open Finder, click Applications, and click Utilities.
2Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
3Choose Add Printer from the “Printers” menu.
4Choose AppleTalk from the pop-up menu.
Note: Look on the network setup page under the “AppleTalk” heading to know which zone or printer to
select.
5Select the AppleTalk zone from the list.
6Select the new printer from the list, and click Add.
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7Verify printer installation:
aOpen Finder, click Applications, and click TextEdit.
bChoose Print from the “File” menu.
cChoose Summary from the “Copies & Pages” pop-up menu.
Note: To know which zone or printer to select, look on the Network Setup page under the “AppleTalk”
heading to find the default name of the printer.
•If the PPD file displayed in the Summary window is correct for the printer, then printer setup is complete.
•If the PPD file displayed in the Summary window is not correct for the printer, delete the printer from the
printer list in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, and repeat Step 1: Install a custom PPD file.
Using IP Printing
Follow these steps to create a print queue using IP Printing. To create an AppleTalk print queue, see Step 2: Create a print
queue in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
1Open Finder, click Applications, and click Utilities.
2Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
3Choose Add Printer from the “Printers” menu.
4Choose IP Printing from the pop-up menu.
5Enter the IP address or the printer DNS name in the Printer Address box.
6Choose Lexmark from the “Printer Model” pop-up menu.
7Select the new printer from the list, and click Add.
8Verify printer installation:
aOpen Finder, click Applications, and click Text Edit.
bChoose Print from the “File” menu.
cChoose Summary from the “Copies & Pages” pop-up menu.
dDo one of the following:
•If the PPD file displayed in the Summary window is correct for the printer, then printer setup is complete.
•If the PPD file displayed in the Summary window is not correct for the printer, delete the printer from the
printer list in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, and repeat Step 1: Install a custom PPD file.
Mac OS 9.x
Step 1: Install a custom PPD file
1Insert the drivers CD.
aDouble-click Classic, and double-click the installer package for the printer.
Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to the Macintosh computer.
bChoose the appropriate language, and click Continue.
cClick Continue after viewing the Readme file.
dClick Continue after viewing the license agreement, and click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.
eOn the Easy Install screen, click Install. All the necessary files are installed on the computer.
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fClick Close when installation is complete.
Note: A printer PPD is also available in a downloadable software package on the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
Step 2: Create a desktop printer
1In the Chooser, select the LaserWriter 8 driver.
2For a routed network, select the default zone from the list. If you don’t know which zone to select, look on the
Network Setup page under AppleTalk for Zone.
3Select the new printer from the list.
4To know which printer to select, look on the Network Setup page under the “AppleTalk” heading to find the default
name of the printer.
5Click Create.
6Make sure there is an icon next to the printer name in the Chooser.
7Close the Chooser window.
8Verify printer installation.
aClick the newly created desktop printer icon.
bChoose Printing Æ Change Setup.
–If the PPD file displayed in the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file portion of the menu is correct for the
printer, printer setup is complete.
–If the PPD file displayed in the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file portion of the menu is not correct for
the printer, repeat Step 1: Install a custom PPD file.
UNIX/Linux
The printer supports many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Sun Solaris and Red Hat. Visit the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com for a complete list of supported UNIX and Linux platforms.
Note: The Sun Solaris and Linux packages are available on the drivers CD and on the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
Lexmark provides a printer driver package for each supported UNIX and Linux platform. The User’s Guide in each package
gives detailed instructions for installing and using Lexmark printers in UNIX and Linux environments.
These packages are available for download from the Lexmark Web site. The required driver package is also on the drivers
CD.
NetWare
The printer supports Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS/iPrint). For the latest information about installing a network
printer in a NetWare environment, launch the drivers CD, and click View Documentation.
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Installing input options
Order of installation
Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are
using a 2000-sheet drawer, a duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input option. If you purchased an MFP that
scans, copies, and faxes, you may need additional furniture. More information is available on our Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
Install the printer and any options you have purchased in the following order:
CAUTION: If you are installing options after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord
before continuing.
•Printer stand or printer base
•2000-sheet drawer
•250-sheet or 500-sheet drawer
•Duplex unit
•Printer
CAUTION: The printer requires two people to lift it safely.
For information on installing a printer stand, printer base, or 2000-sheet drawer, see the instructions included with the
option.
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Installing a 250-sheet or 500-sheet drawer
Optional drawers attach under the printer and optional duplex unit. The printer automatically recognizes any drawer that is
installed.
A drawer consists of a tray and a support unit. The 250-sheet drawer and the 500-sheet drawer are installed the same way.
1Remove the tray from the support unit. Remove all packing material and tape from both the support unit and the
tray.
2Place the support unit on top of any previously installed drawers, or the table or printer cabinet where you plan to
use the printer.
The tab, round peg, and square holes on top of any drawer help you position the support unit so the edges are
aligned properly. Make sure the support unit is securely in place.
3Attach another optional drawer, a duplex unit, or the printer.
You can attach a label to the trays to indicate the tray number.
Decals
Square hole
Round peg
Ta b
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Installing a duplex unit
The duplex unit attaches under the printer, below the standard tray and above any drawers.
Note: Two optional duplex units are available. The 250-sheet duplex unit only works with printers that have
a 250-sheet standard tray, and the 500-sheet duplex unit only works with printers that have a 500-
sheet standard tray. Make sure you have the appropriate duplex unit for the tray size installed in the
printer.
1Place the duplex unit on top of any installed drawers or the table or printer cabinet where you plan to use the
printer.
The tab, round peg, and square holes on top of any drawer help you position the duplex unit so the edges are
aligned properly. Make sure it is securely in place.
Square hole
Round peg
Tab
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Installing memory or option cards
CAUTION: If you are installing memory or option cards sometime after setting up the printer, turn the printer off
and unplug the power cord before continuing.
You can customize the printer memory capacity and connectivity by adding optional cards. The instructions in this section
help you install any of the following options:
•Memory cards
–Printer memory
–Flash memory
•Firmware cards
–Bar Code
–IPDS and SCS/TNe
–PrintCryption™
•Other options
–Printer hard disk
–RS-232 serial interface card
–Parallel 1284-C interface card
–MarkNet N8000 series internal print servers (also called internal network adapters or INAs)
Accessing the printer system board
You must access the printer system board to install printer memory, flash memory, a firmware card, or an option card.
Note: Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the system board access cover.
1Push the release latch, and lower the multipurpose feeder.
2Push the release latch, and open the top front cover.
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3Press both side door latches, and open the side door.
4Loosen, but do not remove, the six screws on the shield.
5Slide the shield to the right, and then remove it.
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6Set the shield aside.
Use the illustration to locate the connector for the card you want to install.
Installing or removing a memory card
Installation
Note: Printer memory cards designed for other Lexmark printers may not work with the printer.
1Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the printer system board.)
Warning: Printer memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the
printer frame before you touch a memory card.
2Push open the latches on both ends of the memory card connector.
3Unpack the memory card.
Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. Save the packaging.
4Align the notches on the bottom of the card with the notches on the connector.
5Push the memory card firmly into the connector until the latches on either end of the connector snap into place.
It may require some force to fully seat the card.
Option card connector
Memory card connector
Flash and firmware card connectors
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6Make sure each latch fits over the notch on the end of the card.
Removal
1Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the printer system board.)
Warning: Printer memory memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such
as the printer frame before you touch a memory card.
2Push the latches away from the card on both ends of the memory card connector.
The memory card moves out of the connector as the latches open.
3Pull the memory card out of the connector.
Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.
4Place the card into the original packaging.
If you do not have the original packaging, wrap the card in paper, and store it in a box.
5Close both latches.
Memory connector
Memory card
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Installing or removing a flash memory or firmware card
Installation
Note: Flash memory or firmware cards designed for other Lexmark printers may not work with the printer.
1Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the printer system board.)
Note: If an option card has been installed, you may need to remove the option card before installing the flash
memory or firmware card.
2Unpack the flash memory or firmware card.
3Holding the flash memory or firmware card by the locking clips, align the plastic pins on the card with the holes on
the system board.
4Push the flash memory or firmware card firmly into place, and release the locking clips.
The entire length of the connector on the flash memory or firmware card must touch the system board and be
locked into the connector.
Be careful not to damage the connectors.
Connector
Flash memory or firmware card
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Removal
1Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the printer system board.)
Note: If an option card has been installed, you may need to remove the option card before removing the
flash memory or firmware card.
2Squeeze the flash memory or firmware card locking clips.
3Pull the card out.
Avoid touching the metal pins on the bottom of the card.
4Place the flash memory or firmware card in its original packaging.
If you do not have the original packaging, wrap the flash memory or firmware card in paper, and store it in a box.
5If you removed an option card to access the flash memory or firmware card, reinstall the option card.
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Installing an option card
The printer has two connectors that support the following option cards:
•Hard disk with adapter card
•MarkNet N8000 series internal print server
•RS-232 Serial Interface Card
•Parallel 1284-B Interface Card
•Coax/Twinax Adapter for SCS
Warning: Option cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer
frame before you touch an option card.
1Locate the card connectors on the system board.
2Remove the screw and the cover plate, and save them.
If you are installing a tall card, install it in connector 1. If you are installing two short cards on a model with multiple
connectors, use connector 1 first, and then use connector 2.
3Unpack the card. Save the packaging materials.
4Align the connection points on the card with the connector on the system board, and push the card firmly into the
system board connector.
5Insert the screw saved from the cover plate (or the extra screw shipped with the card).
6Tighten the screw to secure the card.
Screw
Cover plate
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Replacing the shield
After you have installed options on the printer system board, follow these steps to reattach the shield and close the doors.
1Align the keyholes on the shield with the screws on the frame.
2Slide the shield down onto the screws.
3Tighten the screws.
4Close the side door.
5Close the top front cover.
6Close the multipurpose feeder.
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5Printing
This chapter covers information about sending a job to print, printing confidential jobs, canceling a print job, printing a menu
settings page, a font list, and a directory list. This chapter also provides information on printing folio and statement size
media. For tips on paper jam prevention and print media storage, see Avoiding jams or Storing print media.
Sending a job to print
A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with the printer. When you choose Print from a software
application, a window representing the printer driver opens. You can then select the appropriate settings for the specific job
you are sending to the printer. Print settings selected from the driver override the default settings selected from the printer
operator panel.
You may need to click Properties or Setup from the initial Print dialog to see all of the available printer settings you can
change. If you are not familiar with a feature in the printer driver window, open the online Help for more information.
To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well
as a complete description of the driver packages and Lexmark driver support, are available from the Lexmark Web site.
To print a job from a typical Windows application:
1Open the file you want to print.
2From the File menu, select Print.
3Select the correct printer in the dialog. Modify the printer settings as appropriate (such as the pages you want to
print or the number of copies).
4Click Properties or Setup to adjust printer settings that were not available on the first screen, and then click OK.
5Click OK or Print to send the job to the selected printer.
Printing from a USB flash memory device
A USB Direct interface is located on the operator panel so you can insert a USB flash memory device and print PDF
documents. Printing a document from a USB flash memory device is similar to printing a held job.
For information regarding tested and approved USB flash memory devices, see our Lexmark Web site at http://
support.lexmark.com, and click KnowledgeBase to search for Direct USB printing.
Note the following when using a USB flash memory device with the printer USB Direct Interface:
•USB devices must be compatible with the USB 2.0 standard.
•Hi-Speed USB devices must support the Full-Speed standard as well. Devices only supporting USB low speed
capabilities are not supported.
•USB devices must use the FAT file system. Devices formatted with NTFS or any other file system are not
supported.
•You cannot print encrypted files or files without printing permissions.
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Printing
To print from a USB flash memory device:
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready or Busy appears.
2Insert a USB flash memory device into the USB Direct interface.
Note:
•If you insert the memory device when the printer requires attention such as when a paper jam
has occurred, the printer ignores the memory device.
•If you insert the memory device when the printer is busy printing other jobs, the message
Printer Busy appears. Select Continue, and your job prints after the other jobs finish.
3Press until the appears next to the document you want to print, and then press .
A screen asking the number of copies to be printed will appear.
4To print only one copy, press , or manually input the number of copies with the number pad, then press .
Note: Do not remove the USB flash memory device from the USB Direct interface until the document has
finished printing.
The document will begin printing.
If you leave the device in the printer after exiting the USB drive menu, you can still print PDFs on the device as held jobs.
See Printing confidential and held jobs.
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Printing
Canceling a print job
There are several methods for canceling a print job.
•Canceling a job from the printer operator panel
•Canceling a job from a computer running Windows
–Canceling a job from the taskbar
–Canceling a job from the desktop
•Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer
–Canceling a print job from a computer running Mac OS 9
–Canceling a job from a computer running Mac OS X
Canceling a job from the printer operator panel
If the job is formatting or already printing, and Cancel a Job appears on the first line of the display:
1Press .
A list of jobs appears.
2Press until appears next to the job requiring cancelation, and then press .
The message Canceling <filename> appears.
Note: Once a print job is sent, to easily cancel the job, press . The Stopped screen appears. Press
until Cancel a job appears, and then press .
Canceling a job from a computer running Windows
Canceling a job from the taskbar
When you send a job to print, a small printer icon appears in the right corner of the taskbar.
1Double-click the printer icon.
A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.
2Select the job you want to cancel.
3Press the Delete key on the keyboard.
Canceling a job from the desktop
1Minimize all programs to reveal the desktop.
2Double-click the My Computer icon.
Note: If you do not have the My Computer icon, you can access the printers folder by selecting Start Æ
Settings Æ Control Panel, and then go to step 4.
3Double-click the Printers icon.
A list of available printers appears.
4Double-click the printer you selected when you sent the job.
A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.
5Select the job you want to cancel.
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6Press the Delete key on the keyboard.
Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer
Canceling a print job from a computer running Mac OS 9
When you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected printer appears on the desktop.
1Double-click the printer icon on your desktop.
A list of print jobs appears in the printer window.
2Select the print job you want to cancel.
3Click the trash can button.
Canceling a job from a computer running Mac OS X
When you send a job to print, the printer icon for your selected printer appears in the dock.
1Open Applications Æ Utilities, and then double-click Print Center or Printer Setup.
2Double-click the printer you are printing to.
3In the printer window, select the print job you want to cancel.
4Press Delete.
Printing the menu settings page
You can print a menu settings page to review the default printer settings and to verify the printer options are installed
correctly.
1Make sure the printer is on.
2Press on the operator panel.
3Press until the appears next to Reports, and then press .
4Press until the appears next to Menu Settings Page, and then press .
The printer returns to Ready after the page prints.
Printing a network setup page
You can print a network setup page to review the default printer settings and to verify the printer options are installed
correctly.
1Make sure the printer is on.
2Press on the operator panel.
3Press until the appears next to Reports, and then press .
4Press until the appears next to Network Setup Page or Network <x> Setup Page, and then press .
The printer returns to Ready.
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Printing a font sample list
To print samples of the fonts currently available for the printer:
1Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears.
2Press on the operator panel.
3Press until the appears next to Reports, and then press .
4Press until the appears next to Print Fonts, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to PCL Fonts, PostScript Fonts, or PPDS Fonts, and then press .
The printer returns to Ready.
Printing a directory list
A directory listing shows the resources stored in flash memory or on the hard disk. To print a listing:
1Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears.
2Press on the operator panel.
3Press until the appears next to Reports, and then press .
4Press until the appears next to Print Directory, and then press .
The printer returns to Ready.
Printing confidential and held jobs
The term held job refers to any type of print job that can be initiated by the user at the printer. This includes a confidential
job, a verify print job, a reserve print job, a repeat print job, a bookmark, a profile, or a file on a USB flash memory device.
When sending a job to the printer, you can specify in the driver that you want the printer to hold the job in memory. Once
your job is stored in printer memory, go to the printer, and use the printer operator panel to specify what you want to do with
your print job.
All confidential and held jobs have a user name associated with them. To access confidential or held jobs, you must first
select the type of job (confidential or held), and then select your user name from the user name list. Once you select your
user name, you can print all your confidential jobs or select an individual print job. You can then choose the number of
copies for the print job, or you can delete the print job.
Printing a confidential job
When you send a confidential job to the printer, you must enter a personal identification number (PIN) from the driver. The
PIN must be four digits using the numbers 0–9. The job is held in printer memory until you enter the same four-digit PIN
from the operator panel and choose to print or delete the job. This ensures the job does not print until you are there to
retrieve it. No one else using the printer can print the job without the PIN.
Windows
1From a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
2Click Properties. (If there is no Properties button, click Setup, and then click Properties.)
3Depending on the operating system, you may have to click the Other Options tab, and then click Print and Hold.
Note: If you have difficulty finding Print and Hold Æ Confidential Print, click Help, see the topic Confidential
Print or Print and Hold, and then follow the driver instructions.
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4Enter a User Name and PIN.
5Send your job to the printer.
Go to the printer when you are ready to retrieve your confidential print job, and follow the At the printer steps.
Macintosh
1From a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
2In the Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, select Job Routing.
aWhen using Mac OS 9, if Job Routing is not a choice on the pop-up menu, select Plug-in Preferences Æ
Print Time Filters.
bTurn down the disclosure triangle to the left of Print Time Filters, and select Job Routing.
cIn the pop-up menu, select Job Routing.
3In the radio group, select Confidential Print.
4Enter a User Name and PIN.
5Send your job to the printer.
Go to the printer when you are ready to retrieve your confidential print job, and follow the At the printer steps.
At the printer
1Press until the appears next to Held jobs, and then press .
2Press until the appears next to your user name, and then press .
3Press until the appears next to Confidential jobs, and then press .
4Enter your PIN.
For more information, see Entering a personal identification number (PIN).
5Press until the appears next to the job you want to print, and then press .
Note: After your job prints, it is deleted from printer memory.
Entering a personal identification number (PIN)
After you select your user name and Confidential Job, the Enter PIN screen appears.
1Use the numeric pad to the right of the display to enter the four-digit PIN associated with your confidential job.
Note: As you enter the PIN, asterisks appear on the display to ensure confidentiality.
If you enter an invalid PIN, the Invalid PIN screen appears.
Press to reenter the PIN, or press until the appears next to Cancel, and then press .
2Press until the appears next to the job you want to print, and then press .
Note: After your job prints, it is deleted from printer memory.
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Printing and deleting held jobs
Held jobs (Verify Print, Reserve Print, or Repeat Print) are printed or deleted from the printer operator panel and do not
require a PIN number.
Verify Print
If you send a Verify Print job, the printer prints one copy and holds the remaining copies you requested in printer memory.
Use Verify Print to examine the first copy to see if it is satisfactory before printing the remaining copies. Once all copies are
printed, the Verify Print job is automatically deleted from printer memory.
Reserve Print
If you send a Reserve Print job, the printer does not print the job immediately. It stores the job in memory so you can print
the job later. The job is held in memory until you delete it from the Held Jobs menu. Reserve Print jobs may be deleted if the
printer requires extra memory to process additional held jobs.
Repeat Print
If you send a Repeat Print job, the printer prints all requested copies of the job and stores the job in memory so you can
print additional copies later. You can print additional copies as long as the job remains stored in memory.
Note: Repeat Print jobs are automatically deleted from printer memory when the printer requires extra
memory to process additional held jobs.
Windows
1From a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
2Click Properties. (If there is no Properties button, click Setup, and then click Properties.)
3Depending on the operating system, you may have to click the Other Options tab, and then click Print and Hold.
Note: If you have difficulty finding Print and Hold Æ Held Jobs, click Help, and see the topic Held Jobs or
Print and Hold, then follow the driver instructions.
4Select the type of held job you want, and then send your job to the printer.
Go to the printer when you are ready to retrieve your confidential print job, and follow the At the printer steps.
Macintosh
1From a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
2In the Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, select Job Routing.
aWhen using Mac OS 9, if Job Routing is not a choice on the pop-up menu, select Plug-in Preferences Æ
Print Time Filters.
bTurn down the disclosure triangle to the left of Print Time Filters, and select Job Routing.
cIn the pop-up menu, select Job Routing.
3In the radio group, select the type of held job you want, enter a user name, and then send your job to the printer.
Go to the printer when you are ready to retrieve your confidential print job, and follow the At the printer steps.
At the printer
1Press until the appears next to Held jobs, and then press .
2Press until the appears next to your user name, and then press .
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3Press until the appears next to the type of action you want to perform, and then press .
If you selected Print A Job, Delete A Job, or Print Copies, press until the appears next to the job you want,
and then press .
The job will print or be deleted according to the type of print job and action you selected.
Printing on specialty media
Media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty
media. Follow these instructions to print on specialty media.
1Load the media as specified for the tray being used. See Loading standard trays and optional trays for help.
2From the printer operator panel, set the Paper Type and Paper Size according to the media you loaded. See
Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size for help.
3From the computer software application, set the paper type, size, and source according to the media you loaded.
Windows
aFrom a word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Æ Print.
bClick Properties (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application) to view the printer driver
settings.
cClick the Paper tab.
A paper tray list will appear.
dSelect the tray containing the specialty media.
Note: If you have difficulty, click Help, and then follow the driver instructions.
eSelect the media type (transparencies, envelopes, and so on) from the Paper Type list box.
fSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper Size list box.
gClick OK, and then send the print job as usual.
Mac OS 9
aSelect File Æ Page Setup.
bSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper pop-up menu, and then click OK.
cSelect File Æ Print.
dWith General selected on the top pop-up menu, go to the Paper Source pop-up menu, and select the tray
containing the specialty media or the name of the media.
eClick Print.
Mac OS X
aSelect File Æ Page Setup.
bSelect the printer from the Format for pop-up menu.
cSelect the size of the specialty media from the Paper pop-up menu, and then click OK.
Print All Delete All
Print A Job Delete A Job
Print Copies
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dSelect File Æ Print.
eOn the Copies & Pages pop-up menu, select Imaging.
fSelect the specialty media on the Paper Type pop-up menu.
gOn the Imaging pop-up menu, select Paper Feed.
hSelect the tray containing the specialty media from the All pages from or First page from / Remaining from
pop-up menus.
iClick Print.
Loading standard trays and optional trays
The printer has a 250-sheet or 500-sheet standard tray, depending on the model you purchased. You may have also
purchased one or more 250-sheet or 500-sheet optional trays or a 2000-sheet drawer. The steps for loading a 250-sheet
tray or 500-sheet tray are the same.
Note: The steps for loading a 2000-sheet drawer are different than the steps for loading a 250-sheet tray or
500-sheet tray.
To load print media:
Note: Do not remove a tray when a job is printing or when the operator panel indicator light is blinking. Doing
so may cause a jam.
1Remove the tray from the printer, and place it on a flat, level surface.
2Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide to the outer edge of the tray.
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3Squeeze the rear guide tab, and slide the guide to the correct position for the size media you are loading.
4Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
Size indicators
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5Place the print media in the tray:
Note: Paper must be loaded differently in the trays, depending on the options you have installed.
•Print side face-down for simplex (single-sided) printing
•Print side face-up for duplex printing
Note: Do not fill paper above the load line. Overfilling the tray may cause jams.
With an optional finisher
Without an optional finisher
Simplex
Duplex
Simplex
Duplex
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6Squeeze the side guide tab, and slide the guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly rests against the edge of
the media.
7Insert the tray into the printer.
Setting the Paper Type and Paper Size
After setting the Paper Type and Paper Size to the correct values for the type and size used in the trays, then any trays
containing the same size and type are automatically linked by the printer.
Note: If the size of the media you are loading is the same size of the media previously loaded, do not change
the Paper Size setting.
To change the Paper Size and Paper Type setting:
1Make sure the printer is on.
2Press on the operator panel.
3Press until the appears next to Paper Menu, and then press .
4Press until the appears next to Paper Size/Type, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to the input source you want to use, and then press .
6Press until the appears next to the paper size you want to use, and then press .
7Press until the appears next to the paper type you want to use, and then press .
This saves this setting as the new user default, and the printer returns to Ready.
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Loading the multipurpose feeder
The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of print media, such as transparencies, postcards, note cards,
and envelopes. It can be used for single-page or manual printing or as an additional tray.
Note: If you install an optional envelope feeder, you can still use the multipurpose feeder.
The multipurpose feeder can hold approximately:
•100 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper
•10 envelopes
•75 transparencies
The multipurpose feeder accepts print media within the following dimensions:
•Width—69.85 mm (2.75 in.) to 215.9 mm (8.5 in.)
•Length—127 mm (5 in.) to 355.6 mm (14 in.)
The icons on the multipurpose feeder show you how to load the multipurpose feeder with paper, how to turn an envelope for
printing, and how to load letterhead paper for simplex and duplex printing. A finisher affects how letterhead documents
should be loaded for duplexing. You can print simplex jobs on letterhead (or other preprinted media) that has been loaded
specifically for duplex printing by changing the value in the Paper Loading menu.
Simplex
letterhead
Duplex
letterhead
Envelope
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To load print media:
Note: Do not add or remove print media when the printer is printing from the multipurpose feeder or when
the operator panel indicator light is blinking. Doing so may cause a jam.
1Push the release latch, and lower the multipurpose feeder.
2Pull the tray extension out.
Note: Do not place objects on the multipurpose feeder. Also, avoid pressing down or applying excessive
force on it.
3Slide the width guide to the far right.
4Flex the sheets or envelopes back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media.
Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Note: Hold transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Fan the stack of transparencies
to prevent jams. Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints on the transparencies.
Paper
Envelopes
Transparencies
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5Load the media in the tray.
Use the stack height label as a guide for stack height when loading print media.
Loading paper, transparencies, or envelopes
Note: Letterhead or other preprinted paper must be loaded differently depending on the options you have
installed.
•Load paper or transparencies with the left edge of the stack against the stack height label and with the
recommended print side face-up.
•Load envelopes flap side down with the stamp area and flap on the left. The end of the envelope with the
stamp area enters the multipurpose feeder first.
Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These
envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Note: Load only one size and type of print media at a time in the multipurpose feeder. Do not mix sizes and
types in the same tray.
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Loading letterhead or preprinted paper
•Follow the illustrations for loading the paper according to your options.
•Do not fill paper above the load line. Overfilling the tray may cause jams.
Without a finisher attached
Simplex (single sided)
Duplex
With a finisher attached
Duplex
Simplex (single sided)
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6Slide the side guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly rests against the edge of the media.
7Set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the multipurpose feeder (MP Feeder Size and MP Feeder Type) to the
correct value for the print media you loaded.
aPress on the operator panel.
bPress until the appears next to Paper Menu, and then press .
cPress until the appears next to Paper Size/Type, and then press .
dPress until the appears next to MP Feeder Size/Type, and then press .
ePress until the appears next to the media size you loaded, and then press .
fPress until the appears next to MP Feeder Size/Type, and then press .
gPress until the appears next to the media type you loaded, and then press .
The printer returns to Ready.
Closing the multipurpose feeder
1Remove print media from the multipurpose feeder.
2Push the extension tray in.
3Close the multipurpose feeder cover.
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Loading the 2000-sheet drawer
The optional 2000-sheet drawer can be used for plain paper, letterhead or other preprinted paper, labels, or transparencies.
For trouble-free printing, make sure you:
•Do not load print media above the load line.
•Do not fold or crease the paper.
•Do not mix sizes or weights in the same source.
•Do not open the door or remove any print media when a job is printing or when the operator panel indicator light is
blinking. Doing so may cause a jam.
Note: Before loading print media in the drawer, you should know the recommended print side of the paper
you are using. This information is usually on the paper package.
To load the 2000-sheet drawer:
1Open the loading door. If the elevator tray is not already in the lowered position, push the elevator button to lower
the tray.
2Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the
edges on a level surface.
Elevator button
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3Slightly bend the stack of print media as shown, and place it on the elevator tray with the preferred print side facing
down. Align the stack of print media to the back of the drawer.
Note: For duplex printing, letterhead or other preprinted paper must be loaded differently.
Carefully align each stack as you load it to ensure a smooth edge where the stacks meet. Do not load print media
above the load line.
Note: When loading more than one ream of paper, we recommend you remove the top and bottom sheet.
4Close the loading door.
Simplex (single sided)
Duplex
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Loading the envelope feeder
The optional envelope feeder can accept a variety of envelope sizes. However, the envelope feeder must be adjusted
correctly to ensure trouble-free printing. To load the envelope feeder:
1Adjust the envelope support for the length of envelope you are loading.
•Fully closed (pushed in toward the printer) for short envelopes
•Extended to the middle position for medium-length envelopes
•Fully open (extended to its full length) for long envelopes
Warning: Do not place objects on the envelope feeder. Avoid pressing down on it or applying excessive force.
2Lift the envelope weight back toward the printer. It stays in place.
3Slide the width guide to the far right.
4Flex a stack of envelopes back and forth, and then straighten the edges on a level surface. Press down the
corners to flatten them.
Fan the envelopes. This prevents the edges of the envelopes from sticking together and helps them feed properly.
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5Load the stack of envelopes flap side down with the stamp area and the flap on the left. The end of the envelopes
with the stamp area enters the envelope feeder first.
Let the envelopes at the bottom of the stack slide into the envelope feeder slightly more than the ones at the top of
the stack.
Warning: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives.
These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
Note: When you load envelopes, do not exceed the maximum stack height. Use the stack height label as a
guide for the correct stack height when loading. Do not try to load more envelopes indicated by the
stack height label; overloading can cause jams.
6Slide the width guide to the left until it lightly touches the stack. Make sure the envelopes do not buckle.
7Lower the envelope weight to touch the stack.
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8Set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the envelope feeder (envelope Feeder Size and envelope Feeder Type) to
the correct value for the print media you loaded.
aPress on the operator panel.
bPress until the appears next to Paper Menu, and then press .
cPress until the appears next to Paper Size/Type, and then press .
dPress until the appears next to Envelope Feeder Size/Type, and then press .
ePress until the appears next to the envelope size you loaded, and then press .
fPress until the appears next to Envelope Feeder Size/Type, and then press .
gPress until the appears next to the envelope type you loaded, and then press .
The printer returns to Ready.
Linking trays
Tray linking enables the automatic linking feature for trays when you load the same size and type of print media in multiple
sources. The printer automatically links the trays; when one tray is empty, print media feeds from the next linked tray.
For example, if you have the same size and type of print media loaded in tray 2 and tray 4, the printer selects print media
from tray 2 until it becomes empty, and then the printer automatically feeds print media from the next linked tray—tray 4.
By linking all trays (standard and optional), you effectively create a single source with a capacity of up to 4,100 sheets.
Make sure you load the same size and type of print media in each tray in order to link the trays.
Set the paper size and type for each tray, to set the paper type or size:
1Press on the operator panel.
2Press until the appears next to Paper Menu, and then press .
3Press until the appears next to Paper Size/Type, and then press .
4Press until the appears next to Tray <x> Size/Type, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to the paper size you loaded, and then press .
6Press until the appears next to Tray <x> Size/Type, and then press .
7Press until the appears next to the paper type you loaded, and then press .
The printer returns to Ready.
To disable tray linking, set the Paper Type to a unique value in each one of the trays. If all the trays do not have the same
type of print media when they are linked, you could mistakenly print a job on the wrong paper type.
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Printing
Identifying and linking output bins
There is one standard output bin on all printer models. Depending on the model you selected, your output bin capacity is
250 or 500 sheets. If you need additional output capacity, there are several optional output bins available for the printer.
If you have multiple output bins, you can link them into a single output source. Linking output bins lets the printer
automatically switch output to the next available bin.
Output bins available
The following table provides information on standard and optional output bin capability and connectivity.
Note: Not all output bins support every paper and envelope size.
Output
bin name
Each bin accommodates How many
can be
installed on
the printer
Bin is
allowed to
connect with Illustration of output binPrint media Printer Models
Standard
bin
• 250 sheets
(75 g/m2) of
plain paper
• 150 transparencies
• 100 labels
• 25 envelopes
(75 g/m2)
T640 N/A — one is
standard on
the printer
and located
on top of the
printer
Any of the
options in
combinations
as follows in
this column
Standard
bin
500 sheets
(75 g/m2) of plain paper
300 transparencies
200 labels
• 50 envelopes
(75 g/m2)
T642
T644
Finisher Sheets of 75 g/m2 of
plain paper (maximum
number of stapled jobs
is 40)
T640 500 sheets
T642 750 sheets
T644 750 sheets
T640
T642
T644
1 1 output
expander
or 1 5-bin
mailbox*
High-
capacity
output
stacker
• 1850 sheets
(75 g/m2) of plain
paper
• Envelopes (Capacity
will vary, depending
on the media weight.)
T640
T642
T644
1 1 output
expander*
* See the instructions that came with the option for information on how to install options in relation to each other.
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Linking output bins
Linking output bins lets you create a single output source so the printer can automatically switch output to the next available
bin. You can also set the output type for media such as card stock or envelope sizes that cannot be sent to an optional
output bin. For more information on the values available to configure your output bins, see the Menus and Messages Guide.
Note: The bin sequence for linking always starts with the Standard Bin and proceeds from the bin nearest
to the floor to the bin farthest from the floor.
To link output bins:
1Press on the operator panel.
2Press until the appears next to Paper Menu, and then press
3Press until the appears next to Bin Setup, and then press .
4Press until the appears next to Configure Bins, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to Link, and then press .
The printer returns to Ready.
Output
expander
• 650 sheets
(75 g/m2) of plain
paper
• 50 envelopes
(75 g/m2)
T640
T642
T644
3 1 5-bin
mailbox, 1
high-capacity
output stacker,
or 1 finisher*
5-bin
mailbox
120 sheets
(75 g/m2) of plain paper
for each of the five bins
for a total of 600 for all
bins
T642
T644
2 1 output
expander or 1
finisher*
Output
bin name
Each bin accommodates How many
can be
installed on
the printer
Bin is
allowed to
connect with Illustration of output binPrint media Printer Models
* See the instructions that came with the option for information on how to install options in relation to each other.
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6Understanding paper and specialty media
guidelines
Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The printer provides high quality printing on a
variety of print media. You must consider a number of things concerning print media before you print. This chapter provides
information to help you make print media selections.
For more details about the types of paper and specialty media the printer supports, see the Card Stock & Label Guide
available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
We recommend that you try a limited sample of any paper or specialty media you are considering using with the printer
before purchasing large quantities.
Supported print media
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources for both input and output trays and bins.
Note: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size.
•Supported print media
•Selecting print media
•Storing print media
•Avoiding jams
•Print media sizes
•Print media types
•Print media weights
•Media weights supported in optional output bins
•Media sizes supported in the finisher
•Media weights supported in the finisher
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Print media sizes
Legend ✓ — indicates support
T640 250-sheet tray
T642, T644 500-sheet tray
250-sheet drawer (option)
500-sheet drawer (option)
Multipurpose feeder
2000-sheet drawer (option)
Envelope feeder (option)
Duplex unit (option)
Standard output bin
Output expander (option)
5-bin mailbox (option)
High-capacity
output stacker (option)
Print media size Dimensions
A4 210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓
A5 148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓ ✓
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.1 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓
Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓
Executive 184.2 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓
Folio1216 x 330 mm
(8.5 x 13 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓
Statement1139.7 x 215.9 mm
(5.5 x 8.5 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓
Universal2139.7 x 210 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(5.5 x 8.27 in. to
8.5 x 14 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓
69.85 x 127 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(2.75 x 5 in. to
8.5 x 14 in.)
✓✓✓✓
69.85 x 127 mm to
229 x 355.6 mm
(2.75 x 5 in. to
9.01 x 14 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓ ✓
148 x 182 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(5.83 x 7.17 in. to
8.5 x 14 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓ ✓
7 ¾ Envelope 98.4 x 190.5 mm
(3.875 x 7.5 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓
1 This size does not appear in the Paper Size menu until Tray Size Sensing is turned off. See “Printing folio and statement
sizes” for more information.
2 This size setting formats the page for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software
application.
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9 Envelope 98.4 x 225.4 mm
(3.875 x 8.87 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓
10 Envelope 104.8 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓
DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓
B5 Envelope 176 x 250 mm
(6.93 x 9.84 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓
C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓
Other Envelope198.4 x 162 mm
to 176 x 250 mm
(3.87 x 6.38 in. to
6.93 x 9.84 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓
98.4 x 162 mm
to 229 x 342 mm
(3.87 x 6.38 in. to
9.01x 12.76 in.)
✓✓✓✓✓
Print media sizes (continued)
Legend ✓ — indicates support
T640 250-sheet tray
T642, T644 500-sheet tray
250-sheet drawer (option)
500-sheet drawer (option)
Multipurpose feeder
2000-sheet drawer (option)
Envelope feeder (option)
Duplex unit (option)
Standard output bin
Output expander (option)
5-bin mailbox (option)
High-capacity
output stacker (option)
Print media size Dimensions
1 This size does not appear in the Paper Size menu until Tray Size Sensing is turned off. See “Printing folio and statement
sizes” for more information.
2 This size setting formats the page for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software
application.
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Print media types
Print media
T640
T642, T644
250-sheet drawer
500-sheet drawer
Multipurpose feeder
2000-sheet drawer
Envelope feeder
Duplex unit
Standard output bin
Output expander
5-bin mailbox
High-capacity
output stacker
Finisher
Standard
Offset
Stapled
Paper ✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓ ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Card stock ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓
Transparencies ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓✓✓
Vinyl labels*✓✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓
Paper labels*✓✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓
Polyester label*✓✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓
Dual-web and integrated
labels*
✓✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓
* Printing label applications on the printer requires a special label fuser cleaner. The label fuser cleaner is included with a
special label cartridge for label applications. See Ordering supplies for more information on obtaining a label fuser
cleaner.
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Print media weights
Print media Type
Print media weight
Integrated tray and
optional
500-sheet drawer
Multipurpose feeder
and optional
250-sheet drawer Envelope feeder
Paper Xerographic or
business paper
60 to 176 g/m2
grain long
(16 to 47 lb bond)
60 to 135 g/m2
grain long
(16 to 36 lb bond)
n/a
Card stock—
maximum (grain long)1Index Bristol 163 g/m2 (90 lb) 120 g/m2 (67 lb)
Tag 163 g/m2 (100 lb) 120 g/m2 (74 lb)
Cover 176 g/m2 (65 lb) 135 g/m2 (50 lb)
Card stock—
maximum (grain short)1Index Bristol 199 g/m2 (110 lb) 163 g/m2 (90 lb) n/a
Tag 203 g/m2 (125 lb) 163 g/m2 (100 lb)
Cover 216 g/m2 (80 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb)
Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m2
(37 to 39 lb bond)
138 to 146 g/m2
(37 to 39 lb bond)
Labels—maximum4Paper 180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
163 g/m2
(43 lb bond)
Note: Not supported in
the multipurpose
feeder.
n/a
Dual-web paper 180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
163 g/m2
(43 lb bond)
Note: Not supported in
the multipurpose
feeder.
Polyester 220 g/m2
(59 lb bond)
220 g/m2
(59 lb bond)
Note: Not supported in
the multipurpose
feeder.
Vinyl5300 g/m2
(92 lb liner)
260 g/m2
(78 lb liner)
Note: Not supported in
the multipurpose
feeder.
1 Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2.
2 Includes envelopes fed from the multipurpose feeder only.
3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
4 Printing label applications on the printer requires a special label fuser cleaner. See Ordering supplies for more
information on obtaining a fuser cleaner.
5 Information on whether your vinyl label converter has passed Lexmark criteria is available at the Lexmark Web site
(www.lexmark.com); search for “converter list.” You can also check the Lexmark Automated Fax system (LEXFAXSM).
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Integrated forms Pressure-
sensitive area
(must enter the
printer first)
140 to 175 g/m2140 to 175 g/m2
Paper base (grain
long)
75 to 135 g/m2
(20 to 36 lb bond)
75 to 135 g/m2
(20 to 36 lb bond)
Envelopes
100% cotton content
maximum
weight—24 lb
Sulfite, wood-free,
or up to 100%
cotton bonds
Not recommended 60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)2, 3 60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)3
Note: 28 lb envelopes are limited to 25% cotton
content.
Media weights supported in optional output bins
Print media weight—optional output bins
Print media Type 5-bin mailbox Output expander
High-capacity
output stacker Finisher
Paper
(grain long)
Xerographic or
business paper
60 to 90 g/m2
(16 to 24 lb bond)
60 to 176 g/m2
(16 to 47 lb bond)
60 to 176 g/m2
(16 to 47 lb bond)
See separate
Finisher media
weight table.
Card stock—
maximum (grain
long)
Index Bristol Not
recommended
163 g/m2 (90 lb) 163 g/m2
(90 lb)
Tag 163 g/m2 (100 lb) 163 g/m2
(100 lb)
Cover 176 g/m2 (65 lb) 176 g/m2
(65 lb)
Card stock—
maximum (grain
short)
Index Bristol 199 g/m2 (110 lb) 199 g/m2
(110 lb)
Tag 203 g/m2 (125 lb) 203 g/m2
(125 lb)
Cover 216 g/m2 (80 lb) 216 g/m2
(80 lb)
Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m2
(37 to 39 lb bond)
138 to 146 g/m2
(37 to 39 lb bond)
Print media weights (continued)
Print media Type
Print media weight
Integrated tray and
optional
500-sheet drawer
Multipurpose feeder
and optional
250-sheet drawer Envelope feeder
1 Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2.
2 Includes envelopes fed from the multipurpose feeder only.
3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
4 Printing label applications on the printer requires a special label fuser cleaner. See Ordering supplies for more
information on obtaining a fuser cleaner.
5 Information on whether your vinyl label converter has passed Lexmark criteria is available at the Lexmark Web site
(www.lexmark.com); search for “converter list.” You can also check the Lexmark Automated Fax system (LEXFAXSM).
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Labels—
maximum
Paper Not
recommended
180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
See separate
Finisher media
weight table.
Dual-web
paper
180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
Polyester 220 g/m2
(59 lb bond)
220 g/m2
(59 lb bond)
Vinyl 300 g/m2
(92 lb liner)
300 g/m2
(92 lb liner)
Integrated forms Pressure
sensitive area
(must enter the
printer first)
Not
recommended
140 to 175 g/m2
(up to 47 lb bond)
140 to 175 g/m2
(up to 47 lb bond)
See separate
Finisher media
weight table.
Paper base
(grain long)
75 to 135 g/m2
(20 to 36 lb bond)
75 to 135 g/m2
(20 to 36 lb bond)
Envelopes Sulfite, wood-
free or up to
100% cotton
bond
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
Not
recommended
Media sizes supported in the finisher
Dimensions
Finisher output support
Size Standard1Offset Stapled
A4 210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
✓✓ ✓
A5 148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.1 in.)
✓
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
✓✓ ✓
Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
✓✓ ✓
Executive 184.2 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
✓
Folio2216 x 330 mm
(8.5 x 13 in.)
✓✓ ✓
Statement2139.7 x 215.9 mm
(5.5 x 8.5 in.)
1 Paper passes to the finisher bin without being stapled or offset.
2 This size does not appear in the Paper Size menu until Tray Size Sensing is turned off. See Printing folio and
statement sizes for more information.
Media weights supported in optional output bins (continued)
Print media weight—optional output bins
Print media Type 5-bin mailbox Output expander
High-capacity
output stacker Finisher
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7 ¾ Envelope 98.4 x 190.5 mm
(3.875 x 7.5 in.)
9 Envelope 98.4 x 225.4 mm
(3.875 x 8.9 in.)
10 Envelope 104.8 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)
DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)
C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)
✓
B5 Envelope 176 x 250 mm
(6.93 x 9.84 in.)
✓
Other Envelope 98.4 x 162 mm
to 176 x 250 mm
(3.87 x 6.38 in.
to 6.93 x 9.84 in.)
98.4 x 162 mm
to 229 x 342 mm
(3.87 x 6.38 in.
to 9.01x 12.76 in.)
✓
Media weights supported in the finisher
Print media Type
Finisher media weight
Standard*Offset Stapled
Paper Xerographic or
business paper
60 to 176 g/m2
(16 to 47 lb bond)
60 to 90 g/m2
(16 to 24 lb bond)
60 to 90 g/m2
(16 to 24 lb bond)
Card stock—
maximum (grain
long)
Index Bristol 163 g/m2
(90 lb bond)
Not recommended Not recommended
Ta g 16 3 g/ m 2
(100 lb bond)
Cover Not recommended
Card stock—
maximum (grain
short)
Index Bristol 199 g/m2
(110 lb bond)
Not recommended Not recommended
Ta g 20 3 g/ m 2
(125 lb bond)
Cover 216 g/m2
(80 lb bond)
* Paper passes to the finisher bin without being stapled or jogged.
Media sizes supported in the finisher (continued)
Dimensions
Finisher output support
Size Standard1Offset Stapled
1 Paper passes to the finisher bin without being stapled or offset.
2 This size does not appear in the Paper Size menu until Tray Size Sensing is turned off. See Printing folio and
statement sizes for more information.
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Transparencies Laser printer 138 to 146 g/m2
(37 to 39 lb bond)
138 to 146 g/m2
37 to 39 lb bond)
Not recommended
Integrated forms Pressure sensitive
area
140 to 175 g/m2
(up to 47 lb bond)
Not recommended Not recommended
Paper base (grain
long)
75 to 135 g/m2
(20 to 36 lb bond)
Labels — upper
limit
Paper 180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
Not recommended Not recommended
Dual-web paper 180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
Polyester 220 g/m2
(59 lb bond)
Vinyl 300 g/m2
(92 lb bond)
Envelopes Sulfite, wood-free, or
up to 100% cotton
bond
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
Not recommended Not recommended
Media weights supported in the finisher (continued)
Print media Type
Finisher media weight
Standard*Offset Stapled
* Paper passes to the finisher bin without being stapled or jogged.
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Selecting print media
Selecting the appropriate print media for the printer helps you avoid printing problems. The following sections contain
guidelines for choosing the correct print media for the printer.
Paper
For the best print quality, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Try a sample of any paper you are considering
using with the printer before buying large quantities.
When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. See Loading
standard trays and optional trays, Loading the multipurpose feeder, or Loading the 2000-sheet drawer for detailed
tray-loading instructions.
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. We recommend that you follow these guidelines when
evaluating new paper stock.
For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide located on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 230°C (446°F). For Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
(MICR) applications and for non-MICR applications, use only paper able to withstand these temperatures without
discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the
paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
Weight
The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) grain long in the integrated and
optional 500-sheet trays and paper weights from 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond) grain long in the multipurpose feeder
and optional 250-sheet trays. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For
best performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. When using paper narrower than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1
in.), make sure the weight is greater than or equal to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond).
Unacceptable paper
The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer:
•Some chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers,
carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper (see the Card Stock & Label Guide located on
the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for supported chemically treated papers)
•Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
•Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
•Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±0.09 in., such as
optical character recognition (OCR) forms
In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software application to successfully print on these forms.
•Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers
•Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled papers
•Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet DIN 19 309
•Recycled paper having a weight less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb)
•Paper •Transparencies
•Envelopes •Labels
•Card stock
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•Multiple-part forms or documents
Transparencies
You can feed transparencies from the standard tray (250-sheet tray for the T640 or 500-sheet tray for the T642 and T644),
optional 250- or 500-sheet trays, or the multipurpose feeder. Try a sample of any transparencies you are considering using
with the printer before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
•Be sure to set the Paper Type to Transparency from the printer driver to avoid damaging the printer.
•In Macintosh, be sure to set the Paper Type to Transparency in the Print dialog on the Imaging choice in the
Copies & Pages pop-up menu.
•Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand
temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
•To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
•Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
Selecting transparencies
The printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and durability depend on the
transparency used. Always print samples on the transparencies you are considering before buying large quantities.
The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to
determine whether your transparencies are compatible with laser printers that heat transparencies to 230°C (446°F). Use
only transparencies that are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing
hazardous emissions. For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide, which is available on the Lexmark Web
site at www.lexmark.com.
Transparencies can be fed automatically from the multipurpose feeder and all standard and optional trays, except the 2000-
sheet drawer. See Identifying and linking output bins for information about transparency compatibility with optional
output bins.
Be careful when you handle transparencies. Fingerprints on the surface of the transparency cause poor print quality.
Envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes in the multipurpose feeder and 85 envelopes in the envelope feeder. Try a sample of any
envelopes you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities. See Loading the multipurpose feeder
and Loading the envelope feeder for instructions on loading envelopes.
When printing on envelopes:
•To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser
printers.
•Set the Paper Size/Type in the Paper menu to MP Feeder, Manual Env, or Env Feeder depending on the source
you are using. Set the paper type to Envelope, and select the correct envelope size from the operator panel, the
printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or from MarkVision™.
•For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper. You can use up to 105 g/m2 (28 lb
bond) weight for the multipurpose feeder or 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for the envelope feeder as long as the
cotton content is 25% or less. Envelopes with 100% cotton content must not exceed 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) weight.
•Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
•For best performance and to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive curl or twist.
–Are stuck together or damaged in any way.
–Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing.
–Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars.
–Have an interlocking design.
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–Have postage stamps attached.
–Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position.
–Have nicked edges or bent corners.
–Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes.
•Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions. If you have any doubts about the envelopes you are considering using, check with
the envelope supplier.
•Load only one size of envelope at a time in the envelope feeder.
•A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperatures may seal the envelopes.
Labels
The printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers. These labels are supplied in letter size, A4 size,
and legal size sheets. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures
of 230°C (446°F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi).
Try a sample of any labels you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity.
For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.
Note: Labels are one of the most difficult print media for laser printers. All printer models require a special
fuser cleaner for label applications to optimize feed reliability. See Ordering supplies for information
on obtaining a label fuser cleaner.
After printing approximately 10,000 pages of labels (or each time you replace the print cartridge), complete the following
steps to maintain printer feeding reliability:
1Print five sheets of paper.
2Wait approximately five seconds.
3Print five more sheets of paper.
When printing on labels:
•Set the Paper Size/Type menu item to Labels in the Paper menu. You can set the Paper Size/Type from the printer
operator panel, the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or from MarkVision.
•Feed vinyl labels from the standard 250- or 500-sheet trays or the optional 250- or 500-sheet drawers. For vinyl
labels, set the Paper Type to Labels, the Labels Texture to Smooth, and the Label Weight to Heavy or set the
Paper Type to vinyl labels and the texture and weight to normal.
•Do not load labels with paper or transparencies in the same source; mixing print media can cause feeding
problems and print quality problems.
•Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
•Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial sheets
also contaminate the printer and your cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and cartridge warranties.
•Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or
releasing hazardous emissions.
•Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label.
•Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive
at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) away from edges. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the warranty.
•If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 1.6 mm (0.1 in.) strip should be removed on the leading and
driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used.
•Remove a 1.6 mm (0.1 in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer.
•Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
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•Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
Card stock
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can
significantly affect print quality. See Supported print media for information on the preferred weight and for the grain
direction of print media.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity.
After printing approximately 10,000 pages of card stock (or each time you replace the print cartridge), complete the
following steps to maintain printer feeding reliability:
1Print five sheets of paper.
2Wait approximately five seconds.
3Print five more sheets of paper.
When printing on card stock:
•Set the Paper Type menu item in the Paper menu to Card Stock from the operator panel, from the printer driver, in
the Local Printer Setup Utility, or from MarkVision.
•Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause print media
handling or jamming problems.
•Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
•Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting
introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.
•We recommend the use of grain short card stock.
Storing print media
Use the following guidelines to avoid paper feeding problems and uneven print quality.
•Store paper in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is
40%.
•Store cartons of paper on a pallet or shelf rather than directly on the floor.
•If you store individual packages of paper out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the
edges do not buckle or curl.
•Do not place anything on top of paper packages.
•Store paper in its original wrapper until you load it into the printer.
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Avoiding jams
Use appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) to help ensure trouble-free printing. See
Supported print media for more information.
Note: Try a limited sample of any print media you are considering using with the printer before purchasing
large quantities.
By selecting the appropriate print media and loading it properly, you can avoid most jams. See Loading standard trays
and optional trays, Loading the multipurpose feeder, or Loading the 2000-sheet drawer for detailed tray-loading
instructions.
The following hints can help you avoid jams:
•Use only recommended print media.
•Do not overload the print media sources. Make sure the stack height does not exceed the maximum height
indicated by the stack line on the labels in the sources.
•Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled print media.
•Flex, fan, and straighten print media before you load it. If jams do occur with print media, try feeding one sheet at
a time through the multipurpose feeder.
•Do not use print media that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
•Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same print media source.
•Make sure the recommended print side is loaded in the source according to your simplex or duplex needs.
•Keep print media stored in an acceptable environment. See Storing print media.
•Do not remove trays during a print job.
•Push all trays in firmly after loading them.
•Make sure the guides in the trays are properly positioned for the size of print media you have loaded. Make sure
the guides are not placed too tightly against the stack of print media.
•If a jam occurs, clear the entire media path. See Clearing jams for more information.
Note: If you have a recurring paper jam, see Paper frequently jams. for more information.
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7Maintaining the printer
Periodically, you need to complete certain tasks to maintain optimum print quality. These tasks are covered in this chapter.
If several people are using the printer, you may want to designate a key operator to do the setup and maintenance of the
printer. Refer printing problems and maintenance tasks to this key operator.
In the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area. In
other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com, or contact the place where you bought the
printer.
Storing supplies
Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packaging until you
are ready to use them.
Do not expose supplies to:
•Direct sunlight
•Temperatures above 35°C (95°F)
•High humidity (above 80%)
•Salty air
•Corrosive gases
•Heavy dust
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Determining the status of supplies
The printer operator panel alerts you once a supply item or maintenance is required. You can also view the status of
supplies in the printer on the operator panel unless the printer is printing or in a busy state. The header or gray area at the
top of the display will indicate the printer is Ready and lets you know if any trays are low. Selecting Status / Supplies on
the display will open the Status / Supplies screen where you can view the status of the various trays and open the View
Supplies screen to view the current status of your print cartridge.
Conserving supplies
Several settings in your application software or on the display let you conserve toner and paper. For more information on
changing these settings, see the Menus and Messages Guide on the publications CD.
Supply Menu selection item What the setting does
Toner Toner Darkness in the
Settings Æ Quality Menu
Lets you adjust the level of toner released on a sheet of print media. The
values range from 1 (lightest setting) to 10 (darkest setting).
Note: When toner is low, firmly shake the cartridge to redistribute any
remaining toner. See Ordering a print cartridge for more information.
Print media Multipage Print in the
Settings Æ Finishing Menu
Causes the printer to print two or more page images on one side of a
sheet. Values for Multipage Print are 2 Up, 3 Up, 4 Up, 6 Up, 9 Up, 12
Up, and 16 Up. Combined with the duplex setting, Multipage Print lets
you print up to 32 pages on one sheet of paper (16 images on the front
and 16 on the back).
Duplex in the Settings Æ
Finishing Menu
Duplex printing is available when you install an optional duplex unit. It
lets you print on both sides of a sheet of paper.
Use your software application
or printer driver to send a
Verify Print job.
Lets you examine the first copy of a multiple-copy job to be sure it is
satisfactory before you print the other copies. If the job is unsatisfactory,
you can cancel the job.
See Printing and deleting held jobs for more information about a
Verify Print job.
View supplies
Ready
Tray 1 Low
Status / Supplies
Held jobs
Toner Low
Staples OK
View Supplies
Ready. Tray 1 Low, Tray 2 Low… Status / Supplies
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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, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com, or contact the place
where you bought the printer.
Ordering a print cartridge
When the 88 Toner is message appears or when you experience faded print, remove the toner cartridge. Firmly shake it
side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute the toner, then reinsert it and continue printing. Repeat this
procedure multiple times until the print remains faded. When the print remains faded replace the print cartridge.
Have a new cartridge available when the current one no longer prints satisfactorily.
The recommended print cartridges specifically designed for the printer are:
Part number Description Average cartridge yield1T640 T642 T644
For the Americas2
64015SA Return Program Print Cartridge 6,000 standard pages X X X
64015HA High Yield
Return Program Print Cartridge
21,000 standard pages X X X
64415XA Extra High Yield
Return Program Print Cartridge
32,000 standard pages X
64004HA High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge
for Label Applications
21,000 standard pages X X X
64404XA Extra High Yield Return Program Print
Cartridge for Label Applications
32,000 standard pages X
Other available print cartridges
64035SA Print Cartridge 6,000 standard pages X X X
64035HA High Yield Print Cartridge 21,000 standard pages X X X
64435XA Extra High Yield Print Cartridge 32,000 standard pages X
For Europe, the Middle East and Africa3
64016SE Return Program Print Cartridge 6,000 standard pages X X X
1 Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
2 Designed for use only in the Americas.
3 Designed for use only in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
4 Designed for use only in Asia Pacific Region, Australia, and New Zealand.
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You can use the packing material from the new cartridge to ship the old cartridge back to Lexmark for recycling. See
Recycling Lexmark products for more information.
Ordering a maintenance kit
80 Scheduled maintenance advised appears on the display after 300,000 pages have printed to let you know it is time
to replace printer maintenance items. Order a maintenance kit when 80 Scheduled maintenance advised first appears
on the display. The maintenance kit contains all the items necessary to replace the pick rollers, the charge roll, transfer
roller, and the fuser.
Note: Using certain types of media may require more frequent replacement of the maintenance kit. Although
the charge roll, transfer roller, and pick rollers are contained within the maintenance kit, they should
also be individually ordered and replaced as necessary.
64016HE High Yield
Return Program Print Cartridge
21,000 standard pages X X X
64416XE Extra High Yield
Return Program Print Cartridge
32,000 standard pages X
64004HE High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge
for Label Applications
21,000 standard pages X X X
Other available print cartridges
64036SE Print Cartridge 6,000 standard pages X X X
64036HE High Yield Print Cartridge 21,000 standard pages X X X
64436XE Extra High Yield Print Cartridge 32,000 standard pages X
For the Asia Pacific Region4
64017SR Return Program Print Cartridge 6,000 standard pages X X X
64017HR High Yield
Return Program Print Cartridge
21,000 standard pages X X X
64417XR Extra High Yield
Return Program Print Cartridge
32,000 standard pages X
64004HR High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge
for Label Applications
21,000 standard pages X X X
64404XR Extra High Yield Return Program Print
Cartridge for Label Applications
32,000 standard pages X
Other available print cartridges
64037SR Print Cartridge 6,000 standard pages X X X
64037HR High Yield Print Cartridge 21,000 standard pages X X X
64437XR Extra High Yield Print Cartridge 32,000 standard pages X
Part number Description Average cartridge yield1T640 T642 T644
1 Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
2 Designed for use only in the Americas.
3 Designed for use only in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
4 Designed for use only in Asia Pacific Region, Australia, and New Zealand.
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See the following table for the maintenance kit part number for your specific printer.
Replacement of the fuser must be performed by an authorized service technician.
For finisher maintenance information, see the StapleSmart™ Reference that came with your finisher.
Ordering charge rolls
We recommend ordering new charge rolls when toner fog or background shading appears on printed pages. Order
Lexmark part number 40X0127.
Ordering a transfer roller
Order Lexmark part number 40X0130.
Ordering pick rollers
Order Lexmark part number 40X0070.Order new pick rolls when the paper fails to properly feed from the tray.
When ordering pick rollers, you need one set per input tray excluding the multipurpose feeder.
Ordering a label fuser cleaner
A special label fuser cleaner should be used for label applications to optimize feeding reliability. To order this item, visit our
Web site at www.lexmark.com, or contact your Lexmark representative.
Label fuser cleaners are not recommended for duplex printing.
Ordering staple cartridges
Staple cartridges hold 3,000 staples. Use part number 11K3188 to order a pack of three staple cartridges. For information
on clearing a staple jam, see
When Staples Low or Staples Empty appears on the operator panel display, insert a new staple cartridge in the finisher.
See the illustrations inside the stapler access door for more information.
If Staple Alarm is set to Single or Continuous, the alarm is sounded, the printer stops printing, and the Load
staples message appears. Install a new staple cartridge, or press to clear the message and continue
printing.
Recycling Lexmark products
To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling:
1Visit our Web site:
www.lexmark.com/recycle
Maintenance kit for Part numbers
T640, T642, and T644 40X0102 (100 V)
40X0100 (110 V)
40X0101 (220 V)
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2Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Moving the printer
Follow these guidelines to move the printer within the office or to prepare the printer for shipment.
CAUTION: Follow these guidelines to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the printer.
•Always use at least two people to lift the printer.
•Always turn off the printer using the power switch.
•Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer before attempting to move the printer.
•Failure to repackage the printer properly for shipment can result in damage to the printer not covered by the printer
warranty.
•Damage to the printer caused by improper moving is not covered by the printer warranty.
Moving the printer within the office
The printer can be safely moved from one location within an office to another following these precautions:
•The printer must remain in an upright position.
•Any cart used to move the printer should have a surface able to support the full footprint of the printer.
•Severe jarring movements may cause damage to the printer and must be avoided.
Preparing the printer for shipment
To transport the printer by vehicle or by commercial carrier, the printer must be repackaged for shipment using the proper
packaging. The printer package must be securely fastened to its pallet. Do not use a shipping or transport method that
requires the printer to be shipped without a pallet. The printer must stay upright throughout the shipment. If you do not have
all the original packaging, contact your local service representative to order the repackaging kit. Additional instructions for
repackaging the printer are provided in the repackaging kit.
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By carefully selecting print media and loading it properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. For more
information on avoiding paper jams, see Avoiding jams. If jams do occur, follow the steps outlined in this section.
To resolve the paper jam messages, you must clear the entire paper path and then press to clear the message and
resume printing. The printer prints a new copy of the page that jammed if Jam Recovery is set to On or Auto; however, the
Auto setting does not guarantee the page will print.
Identifying jams
If the printer jams, the appropriate jam message will be displayed on the printer operator panel. If you select Show areas
on the operator panel, you can view one or more images to help you clear the jam.
See the diagram on page 81 for an overview of the paper path and areas where jams may occur. The path varies
depending on the paper source and output bins.
23<x> Paper jam,
3 pages jammed
Continue
Show areas
1. Open
manual feed
door.
Show areas
Show duplex
Show rear door
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Access doors and trays
The following illustration shows the path that print media travels through the printer. The path varies depending on the input
source (trays, multipurpose feeder, envelope feeder) and output bins (finisher, stacker, expander, mailbox) you are using.
The numbers in following illustration indicate the numbers that can appear on the operator panel and designate the general
area of a paper jam.
24x Paper Jam
201 Paper Jam
200 Paper Jam
260 Paper Jam
23x Paper Jam
250 Paper Jam
27x Paper Jam
28x Paper Jam
202 Paper
Jam
23x Paper
Jam
Doors and trays
200 Paper
Jam
201 Paper
Jam
250 Paper
Jam
260 Paper
Jam
24x Paper
Jam
23x Paper
Jam
23x Paper
Jam
Path and locations
202 Paper
Jam
27x Paper
Jam
28x Paper
Jam
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Understanding jam messages
The following table lists the jam messages that can occur and the action necessary to clear the message. The jam
message indicates the area where the jam occurred. However, it is best to clear the entire paper path to ensure you have
cleared all possible jams.
Clearing printer jams
Although there are several places a jam can occur, clearing the paper path is fairly easy depending on the jam message or
messages displayed on the operator panel.
Paper jams can occur in three areas: the front of the printer, inside the printer, and at the rear of the printer. Jams in the
front of the printer occur in the input options or the duplex tray. Jams inside the printer occur in two locations and require the
removal of the print cartridge. Jams can also occur at the rear of the printer or in one of the output options.
Note: The following clearing jam instructions may seem out of numerical sequence. However, they have
been grouped to help you quickly clear the print path. To go to a specific jam, see Understanding
jam messages.
Message What to do*
200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove
Cartridge
Open the top front cover, remove the print cartridge, and remove the jam.
202 Paper Jam Open Rear Door Open the rear door on the printer, and remove the jam.
23x Paper Jam Check Duplex Remove the duplex tray from the duplex unit, raise duplex deflector, and
remove the jam. Open rear duplex door, and remove the jam.
24x Paper Jam Check Tray <x> Open each tray, and remove any jammed media.
250 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder Remove all media from the multipurpose feeder, flex and stack the media,
reload the multipurpose feeder, and adjust the guide.
260 Paper Jam Check Env Feeder Lift the envelope weight, remove all envelopes, flex and stack the envelopes,
reload the envelope feeder, and adjust the guide.
27x Paper Jam Check Bin x Open the output bin rear doors and then remove the jam.
28x Paper Jam Check Finisher Open the finisher top cover and then remove the jam. Open the finisher rear
door, then remove the jam.
28x Staple Jam Open the stapler door, remove the staple holder, remove the staple sheet,
clear the jam, reinsert the staples and staple holder, and then close the
stapler door.
* After clearing the jam, press to resume printing.
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250 Paper Jam Check MP Feeder
1Remove the paper from the multipurpose feeder.
2Flex, fan, and restack the media, and place it into the multipurpose feeder.
3Load the print media.
4Slide the side guide toward the inside of the tray until it lightly rests against the edge of the media.
5Press .
260 Paper Jam Check Env Feeder
The envelope feeder feeds envelopes from the bottom of the stack; the bottom envelope will be the one that is jammed.
1Lift the envelope weight.
2Remove all envelopes.
If the jammed envelope has entered the printer and cannot be pulled out, remove the envelope feeder.
aLift the envelope feeder up out of the printer, and then set it aside.
bRemove the envelope from the printer.
Note: If you cannot remove the envelope, the print cartridge will have to be removed. See 200 and 201
Paper Jam Remove Cartridge for more information.
cReinstall the envelope feeder. Make sure it snaps into place.
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3Flex and stack the envelopes.
4Load the envelope feeder.
5Adjust the guide.
6Lower the envelope weight.
7Press .
1
2
12
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23x and 24x jams
Paper jams in these areas can occur on the incline surface of a tray or across more than one tray. To clear these areas:
1Open the printer paper tray, and remove any jammed media.
2Open the duplex tray.
To remove the media, pull up.
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3Open any optional trays beginning at the top, and remove any jammed media.
Pull the print media either up or down. If it does not pull easily one way, try the other way.
4If you have an optional 2000-sheet feeder, open the front door, press the elevator button to lower the tray, remove
the jam, and make sure the stack of print media is neat and aligned.
5Press .
Elevator button
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200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge
1Push the release latch, and lower the multipurpose feeder.
2Push the release latch, and open the top front cover.
CAUTION: The inside of the printer may be hot. Allow the printer to cool before touching any internal
components.
3Lift and pull the print cartridge out of the printer.
Warning: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the underside of the cartridge. Use the cartridge handle
whenever you are holding the cartridge.
4Place the print cartridge aside.
Note: Do not leave the cartridge exposed to light for extended periods.
Note: The print media may be covered with unfused toner, which can stain garments and skin.
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5Pull the print media up and toward you.
CAUTION: Do not use any pointed objects to remove the paper. This could cause personal injury or damage to
the printer.
Warning: If the print media does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. You need to access the print
media from the printer rear door.
6Align and reinstall the toner cartridge.
7Close the top front cover.
8Close the multipurpose feeder.
9Press .
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202 Paper Jam Open Rear Door
1If the paper is exiting the printer, pull the media straight out, and press . Otherwise, continue with step 2.
2Open the printer rear door.
CAUTION: The inside of the printer may be hot. Allow the printer to cool before touching any internal
components.
CAUTION: Do not use any pointed objects to remove the paper. This could cause personal injury or damage to
the printer.
3Remove the jammed media.
4Close the rear door.
5Press .
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23x Paper Jam Open Duplex Rear Door
1Open the duplex rear door.
2Remove the jammed media.
Depending on the media location, pull the media either up or down.
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3Close the duplex rear door. Make sure it snaps into place.
4Press .
270 and 280 Paper jams
Paper jams in this group have been divided into 27x and 28x groups. If you have an output expander, high-capacity output
stacker, or the 5-bin mailbox, see 27x Paper Jam Check Bin x. If you have a finisher, see 28x Paper Jam Check Finisher.
27x Paper Jam Check Bin x
To clear a jam in the output expander, high-capacity output stacker, or the 5-bin mailbox:
1If the paper is exiting into the bin or finisher, pull the media straight out, and press . Otherwise, continue with
step 2.
2Push the output bin rear door latches in toward the center. The rear doors will open and drop down.
Note: If you only have one output option, you may only have one rear door.
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3Remove the jammed media.
4Close the output bin rear doors, and make sure all doors are secure.
5Press .
28x Paper Jam Check Finisher
To clear a jam in the finisher:
1Push the finisher rear door latches in toward the center. The rear door will open and drop down.
2Remove the jammed media.
3Close the rear door, and make sure the door is secure.
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4Lift the front edge of the finisher output bin cover until it locks into position.
5Remove the stack of print media.
6Close the finisher output bin cover.
7Press .
Clearing staple jams
A 28x Stapler Jam message indicates staples are jammed in the stapler. This requires removing the staple cartridge
holder from the printer.
1Lift the front edge of the finisher output bin cover until it locks into position.
2Remove the print media.
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3Press the latch to open the stapler access door.
4Firmly pull the colored tab to remove the staple cartridge holder from the stapler.
5Use the metal tab to lift the staple guard, and then pull out the sheet of staples.
Discard the entire sheet.
6Remove any loose staples from the staple guard.
7Look through the clear covering on the bottom of the cartridge holder to make sure no staples are jammed in the
entry throat.
8Press down on the staple guard until it snaps securely into place.
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9Push the cartridge holder firmly into the stapler until the cartridge holder clicks into place.
10 Close the stapler access door.
11 Close the finisher output bin cover.
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Adjusting operator panel brightness and contrast
If you are having trouble reading your operator panel display, the LCD contrast and brightness can be adjusted through the
utilities menu.
The LCD Brightness and LCD Contrast settings are adjusted separately. To change the LCD Brightness or LCD Contrast
settings:
1Make sure the printer is on.
2Press on the operator panel.
3Press until the appears next to Settings, and then press .
4Press until the appears next to Utilities Menu, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to the LCD setting you want to change, and then press .
6Press to increase the brightness or contrast, or press to decrease the brightness or contrast.
7When the adjustment is complete, press .
This saves this setting as the new user default, and the printer returns to Ready.
Disabling operator panel menus
Since many people could be using the printer, an administrator may choose to lock the operator panel menus to keep
others from changing menu settings from the operator panel.
To disable the operator panel menus so that changes cannot be made to the printer default settings:
1Turn the printer off.
Note: Disabling the operator panel menus does not prevent access to Print and Hold functionality.
2Press and hold and while turning the printer on.
3Release the buttons when you see a clock.
CONFIG MENU appears on the first line of the display.
4Press until the appears next to Panel Menus, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to Disable, and then press .
The following messages appear briefly: Submitting selection and Disabling Menus.
The operator panel returns to Panel Menus.
6Press until the appears next to Exit Config Menus, and then press .
Activating Menu Changes appears. The menus are disabled, and the printer returns to Ready.
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Enabling operator panel menus
1Turn the printer off.
2Press and hold and while turning the printer on.
3Release the buttons when you see a clock.
CONFIG MENU appears on the first line of the display.
4Press until the appears next to Panel Menus, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to Enable, and then press .
The following messages appear briefly in succession: Submitting selection and Enabling Menus.
The operator panel returns to Panel Menus.
6Press until the appears next to Exit Config Menus., and then press .
Activating Menu Changes appears. The menus are enabled, and the printer returns to Ready.
Restoring factory default settings
When you first enter the printer menus from the operator panel, you may notice an asterisk (*) to the left of a value in the
menus. This asterisk indicates the factory default setting. These settings are the original printer settings. (Factory defaults
may vary for different regions.)
When you select a new setting from the operator panel, Submitting Selection appears. When the Submitting Selection
message disappears, an asterisk appears next to the setting to identify it as the current user default setting. These settings
are active until new ones are stored or the factory defaults are restored.
To restore the original printer factory default settings:
Warning: All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and symbol sets) in printer memory (RAM) will be deleted.
(Resources residing in flash memory or on the optional hard disk remain unaffected.)
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears on the display.
2Press on the operator panel.
3Press until the appears next to Settings, and then press .
4Press until the appears next to Setup Menu, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to Factory Defaults, and then press .
6Press until the appears next to Restore Now, and then press .
The message Restoring Factory Defaults appears, followed by the Ready message.
When you select Restore:
•No other button actions are available on the operator panel while Restoring Factory Defaults appears.
•All menu settings return to the factory default values, except:
–The operator panel Display Language setting in the Setup menu.
–All settings in the Parallel menu, Serial menu, Network menu, and USB menu.
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Adjusting Power Saver
To adjust the Power Saver setting:
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears on the display.
2Press on the operator panel.
3Press until the appears next to Settings, and then press .
4Press until the appears next to Setup Menu, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to Power Saver, and then press .
6Using the numeric pad or the right and left arrows on the operator panel, enter the number of minutes for the
printer to wait before entering Power Saver.
The settings available range from 1–240 minutes. If you want to turn Power Saver off, see Disabling Power
Saver.
7Press .
Submitting Selection appears.
Note: You can also adjust the Power Saver setting by issuing a Printer Job Language (PJL) command. For
more information, see the Technical Reference available on our Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
Disabling Power Saver
Disabling Power Saver is two step process. First, you must turn the variable on, then select the variable. To disable Power
Saver:
1Turn the printer off.
2Press and hold and while turning the printer on.
3Release the buttons when you see a clock.
CONFIG MENU appears on the first line of the display.
4Press until the appears next to Energy Conserve, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to Off.
Submitting Selection appears.
The operator panel returns to Energy Conserve.
6Press until the appears next to Exit Config Menus, and then press .
Resetting the Printer appears briefly followed by a clock. The operator panel then returns to Ready.
7Make sure Ready appears.
8Press on the operator panel.
9Press until the appears next to Settings, and then press .
10 Press until the appears next to Setup Menu, and then press .
11 Press until the appears next to Power Saver, and then press .
12 Use either the numeric keypad or the up and down arrows to enter 0 (zero). After Disabled appears, press .
Submitting Selection appears. Power Saver is now disabled.
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Encrypting the disk
Warning: All resources on the hard disk will be deleted. (Resources residing in flash memory or in RAM remain
unaffected.)
Note: This setting is only available when a hard disk is installed.
1Turn the printer off.
2Press and hold and while turning the printer on.
3Release the buttons when you see a clock.
CONFIG MENU appears on the first line of the display.
4Press until the appears next to Disk Encryption, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to Enable, and then press .
6Contents will be lost. Continue? appears. Press until the appears next to Yes, and then press
.
The Encrypting Disk progress bar appears.
7When disk encryption has finished, press .
8Press until the appears next to Exit Config Menus, and then press .
To disable disk encryption:
1Turn the printer off.
2Press and hold and while turning the printer on.
3Release the buttons when you see a clock.
CONFIG MENU appears on the first line of the display.
4Press until the appears next to Disk Encryption, and then press .
5Press until the appears next to Disable, and then press .
6Contents will be lost. Continue? appears. Press until the appears next to Yes.
7Press . The Encrypting Disk progress bar appears.
8When disk encryption has finished, click the back arrow.
9Press until the appears next to Exit Config Menu, and then press .
Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS)
You can enhance the security of network communications and device configuration by using the advanced security options.
These features are available through the Web page of the device.
Setting the system password
Setting the system password protects configuration of the Embedded Web Server. A system password is also required for
Secure mode and confidential communication with MVP.
To set the system password:
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer you want to configure using the
format: http: //ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
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3Under Other Settings, click Security.
4Click Create Password if one has not been set previously. If a password has been set before, click Change or
Remove Password.
Using the secure Embedded Web Server
The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) allows for secure connections to the Web server within the print device. You can connect
to the Embedded Web Server more securely by connecting to the SSL port instead of the default HTTP port. The SSL port
connection will encrypt all Web server network communications between the PC and the printer. To connect to the SSL
port:
Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer you want to configure using the format:
https: //ip_address/.
Supporting SNMPv3 (Simple Network Management Protocol version 3)
SNMPv3 protocol allows for encrypted and authenticated network communications. It also lets the administrator select a
desired level of security. Prior to use, at least one user name and password must be established from the settings page. To
configure for SNMPv3 through the Embedded Web Server of the printer:
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports.
4Click SNMP.
SNMPv3 authentication and encryption has three levels of support:
•No authentication and no encryption
•Authentication with no encryption
•Authentication and encryption
Note: Only the selected level and later may be used to communicate.
Supporting IPSec (Internet Protocol Security)
IP Security protocol provides authentication and encryption of communications at the network layer allowing all application
and network communications over the IP protocol to be secure. IPSec can be set up between the printer and up to five
hosts, using both IPv4 and IPv6. To configure IPSec through the Embedded Web Server:
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports.
4Click IPSec.
Two types of authentication are supported for IPSec:
•Shared Key Authentication—Any ASCII phrase shared among all the participating hosts. This is the easiest way
to configure when only a few hosts on the network use IPSec.
•Certificate Authentication—Allows any hosts or subnet of hosts to authenticate for IPSec. Each host must have
a public/private key pair. Validate Peer Certificate is enabled by default, requiring each host to have a signed
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certificate and the certificate authority certificate must be installed. Each host must have its identifier in the Subject
Alternate Name of the signed certificate.
Note: After a device is configured for IPSec with a host, IPSec is required for any IP communication to take
place.
Using Secure mode
You can configure the TCP and UDP ports to one of three modes:
•Disabled—Never allows network connections to this port
•Secure and Unsecure—Allows the port to remain open, even in Secure mode
•Unsecured Only—Allows the port to only open when the printer is not in Secure mode
Note: A password must be set to enable Secure mode. Once enabled, only the ports set to Secure and
Unsecure will be open.
To configure the Secure mode for TCP and UDP ports from the Embedded Web Server:
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports.
4Click TCP/IP Port Access.
Note: Disabling ports will disable function on the printer.
Using 802.1x Authenticating
802.1x port authentication allows the printer to join networks that require authentication before allowing access. 802.1x port
authentication can be used with the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) feature of an optional internal wireless print server to
provide WPA-Enterprise security support.
Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials for the printer. The printer must be known to the Authentication
Server (AS). The AS will allow network access to devices presenting a valid set of credentials which typically involves a
name/password combination and possibly a certificate. The AS will allow network access to printers presenting a valid set
of credentials. You can manage the credentials by using the Embedded Web Server of the printer. To use certificates as
part of the credentials:
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports.
4Click Certificate Management.
To enable and configure 802.1x on the Embedded Web Server after installing the required certificates:
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports.
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4Click 802.1x Authentication.
Note: If an optional internal wireless print server is installed, click Wireless instead of 802.1x
Authentication.
Locking the operator panel menus
Operator Panel Menu Lockout lets you create a PIN number and choose specific menus to lock. Each time a locked menu
is selected, the user will be prompted to enter the correct PIN at the operator panel. The PIN does not affect any access
through the EWS. To lock operator panel menus:
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Under Other Settings, click Security.
4Click Menu Lockout Setup.
Printing Lockout
Printing Lockout lets you lock or unlock a printer using an assigned PIN. When locked, every job the printer receives will
buffer to the hard disk. A user can print jobs only by entering the correct PIN on the operator panel. You can assign a PIN
through the Web page of the device.
Note: This setting is only available when a hard disk is installed.
Note: Back channel data will be processed while the printer is locked. Reports such as user or event logs
can be retrieved from a locked printer.
To set Printing Lockout:
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Under Other Settings, click Security.
4Click Printer Lockout PIN.
Confidential Print Setup
Confidential Print Setup lets you designate a maximum number of PIN entry attempts and set an expiration time for print
jobs. When a user exceeds a specific number of PIN entry attempts, all of that user’s print jobs are deleted. When a user
has not printed their jobs within a designated time period, the print jobs are deleted. To activate Confidential Print Setup:
Note: This feature is only available on network models.
1Open your Web browser. In the address line, enter the IP address of the printer you want to configure using the
format: http://ip_address/.
2Click Configuration.
3Under Other Settings, click Security.
4Click Confidential Print Setup.
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Understanding printer messages
The printer displays three types of messages: status messages, attendance messages, and service messages. Status
messages provide information about the current state of the printer. They require no action on your part. Attendance
messages alert you to printer problems that require your intervention. Service messages also alert you to problems that
require intervention. However the printer will stop printing and the errors are non-recoverable. It may be possible to power
the printer off and back on to temporarily recover from the service message error condition. For more information about
printer messages, see the Menus and Messages book on the publications CD.
If you receive the following message, see Ordering a print cartridge.
Online technical support
Technical support is available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Checking an unresponsive printer
If the printer is not responding, first make sure:
•The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet.
•The electrical outlet is not turned off by any switch or breaker.
•The printer is not plugged into any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords.
•Other electrical equipment plugged into the outlet is working.
•The printer is turned on.
•The printer cable is securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other network
device.
Once you have checked each of these possibilities, turn the printer off and back on. This often fixes the problem.
Message Action
42.xy Cartridge region mismatch
Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge
region
Install the correct cartridge for the printer region.
Region codes are:
0 = Worldwide
1 = Americas
2 = EMEA
3 = Asia
9 = Undefined
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Solving printing problems
Symptom Cause Solution
Some documents do not
print.
The documents contain
unavailable fonts.
1Open the document you want to print in Adobe Acrobat.
2Click the printer icon.
The Print dialog appears.
3Check the Print as image box.
4Click OK.
Symptom Cause Solution
The operator panel
display is blank or
displays only diamonds.
The printer self test
failed.
Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and turn the printer
back on.
If the Ready message does not appear, turn the printer off and call
for service.
The message USB
device unsupported
appears when using a
USB device.
The USB device you are
using may not be
supported or has an
error. Only specific USB
flash memory devices
are supported.
For information regarding tested and approved USB flash memory
devices, see our Lexmark Web site at http://
support.lexmark.com and click on KnowledgeBase to search
for Direct USB printing.
Jobs do not print. The printer is not ready
to receive data.
Make sure Ready or Power Saver appears on the display before
sending a job to print. Press to return the printer to the Ready
state.
The specified output bin
is full.
Remove the stack of paper from the output bin, and then
press .
The specified tray is
empty.
Load paper in the tray.
You are using the wrong
printer driver or are
printing to a file.
• Verify you are using the printer driver associated with the
printer.
• If you are using a USB port, make sure you are running
Windows 98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003 and using a Windows 98/Me,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003
compatible printer driver.
Your MarkNet N8000
series internal print
server is not set up
properly or is not
connected properly.
Verify that you have properly configured the printer for network
printing.
See the drivers CD or the Lexmark Web site for information.
You are using the wrong
interface cable, or the
cable is not securely
connected.
Make sure you are using a recommended interface cable.
Make sure the connection is secure.
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Troubleshooting
Held jobs do not print. A formatting error has
occurred.
• Print the job. (Only part of the job may print.)
• Delete the job.
• Free up additional printer memory by scrolling through the list of
held jobs and deleting others you have sent to the printer.
The printer has
insufficient memory.
The printer has received
invalid data.
Delete the job.
Job takes longer than
expected to print.
The job is too complex. Reduce the complexity of your print job by eliminating the number
and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the
number of pages in the job.
Page Protect is set to
On.
Set Page Protect to Off from the Setup Menu.
For more information, see the Menus and Messages Guide.
Job prints from the
wrong tray or on the
wrong paper or specialty
media.
The operator panel menu
settings do not match the
media loaded in the tray.
Make sure the Paper Size and Paper Type specified in the printer
driver match the paper size and type in the tray.
Incorrect characters
print.
You are using an
incompatible parallel
cable.
If you are using a parallel interface, make sure you are using an
IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable. We recommend Lexmark part
number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft) for the standard parallel
port.
The printer is in Hex
Trace mode.
If Ready Hex appears on the display, you must exit Hex Trace
mode before you can print your job. Turn the printer off and back
on to exit Hex Trace mode.
Tray linking does not
work.
Tray linking is not
configured properly.
• Make sure both the size and type of media are the same in both
trays.
• Make sure the paper guides in the trays are set for the correct
size media.
• Make sure the menu values for both size and type are set
correctly in the Paper Menu.
• See Linking trays, or see the Menus and Messages Guide for
more information.
Large jobs do not collate. Collate is not set to On. Set Collation to On in the Finishing Menu or through the printer
driver.
Note: Setting Collation to Off in the driver overrides the setting in
the Finishing Menu.
See the Menus and Messages Guide for more information.
The job is too complex. Reduce the complexity of the print job by eliminating the number
and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the
number of pages in the job.
The printer does not
have enough memory.
Add printer memory or an optional hard disk.
Unexpected page breaks
occur.
The job has timed out. Set Print Timeout to a higher value from the Setup Menu.
See the Menus and Messages Guide for more information.
Symptom Cause Solution
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Troubleshooting
Solving option problems
If an option does not operate correctly after it is installed or if it quits working:
•Turn the printer off, wait for about 10 seconds, and turn the printer on. If this does not fix the problem, unplug the
printer, and check the connection between the option and printer.
•Print the menu settings page and check to see if the option is listed in the Installed Options list. If the option is not
listed, reinstall it. See Printing the menu settings page for more information.
•Make sure the option is selected in the software application you are using.
The following table lists printer options and suggested corrective actions for related problems. If the suggested corrective
action does not fix the problem, call your service representative.
Option Action
5-bin mailbox Make sure the connection between each 5-bin mailbox or the connection between the 5-
bin mailbox and the printer is secure. If the 5-bin mailbox is listed on the menu settings
page, but print media jams when it exits the printer and enters the mailbox, it may not be
properly installed. Reinstall each 5-bin mailbox.
Drawers • Make sure the connection between drawers (250-sheet drawer, 500-sheet drawer, or
2000-sheet drawer), or the connection between a drawer and a duplex unit or the printer
is secure.
• Make sure the print media is loaded correctly. See Loading standard trays and
optional trays for more details.
Duplex unit • Make sure the connection between the duplex unit and the printer is secure. If the
duplex unit is listed on the menu settings page, but print media jams when it enters or
exits the duplex unit, the printer and duplex unit may not be properly aligned.
• Make sure the duplex front access cover is securely installed.
Envelope feeder • Make sure the connection between the envelope feeder and the printer is secure.
• Make sure the Paper Size setting is correct in both the Paper Menu and in the software
application.
• Make sure the envelopes are loaded correctly. See Loading the envelope feeder for
more details.
Finisher • Make sure the connection between the finisher and the printer is secure. If the finisher is
listed on the menu settings page, but print media jams when it exits the printer and
enters the finisher, it may not be properly installed. Reinstall the finisher.
• Make sure you are using a print media size compatible with your optional output bins.
See Supported print media.
Note: The maximum number of sheets for stapling cannot exceed 25-sheets.
Flash memory Make sure flash memory is securely connected to the printer system board.
Hard disk with
adapter
Make sure the hard disk is securely connected to the hard disk adapter card. Also, make
sure the hard disk adapter card is securely connected to the printer system board.
High-capacity
output stacker
Make sure the connection between the output stacker and the printer is secure. If the high-
capacity output stacker is listed on the menu settings page, but print media jams when it
exits the printer and enters the output stacker, it may not be properly installed. Reinstall the
high-capacity output stacker.
Infrared adapter If infrared communication stops or does not occur, make sure:
• The distance between the two infrared ports is 1 meter
(39 in.) or less. If communication does not occur between ports, move the ports closer
together.
• Both ports are stable.
• The computer and the printer are on a level surface.
• The angle of communication between the two infrared ports is within 15 degrees of
either side of an imaginary line drawn between the two infrared ports.
• No bright light, such as direct sunlight, is interfering with communication.
• No objects are placed between the two infrared ports.
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Troubleshooting
Internal print
server
• Make sure the internal print server (also called an internal network adapter or INA) is
securely connected to the printer system board.
• Make sure you are using the correct cable, that it is securely connected, and the
network software is correctly set up.
See the drivers CD that shipped with the printer for more details.
Large capacity
feeder (2000-sheet
drawer)
See Solving 2000-sheet drawer problems.
Output expander Make sure the connection between each output expander or the connection between the
output expander and the printer is secure. If the output expander is listed on the menu
settings page, but print media jams when it exits the printer and enters the output
expander, it may not be properly installed. Reinstall each output expander.
Printer memory Make sure printer memory is securely connected to the printer system board.
USB/Parallel
interface
• Make sure the USB/parallel interface card is securely connected to the printer system
board.
• Make sure you are using the correct cable and that it is securely connected.
Option Action
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Troubleshooting
Solving 2000-sheet drawer problems
Problem Solution
The elevator tray does not raise when the
loading door is closed, or the elevator tray
does not lower when the door is opened and
the elevator button is pushed.
Check the following:
• The printer is properly attached to the 2000-sheet drawer.
• The printer is powered on.
• The power cord is plugged firmly into the back of the 2000-sheet
drawer.
• The power cord is plugged into an outlet.
• The outlet has power.
The elevator tray lowers unexpectedly. Check to see if the printer is out of print media or has a jam.
More than one sheet of print media is fed, or a
sheet is fed improperly.
Remove the print media in the printer paper path, and check the stack to
ensure the print media has been loaded properly. Be sure to remove the
top and bottom sheets of each ream of paper that is loaded.
A jam occurs.
Rubber feed rollers do not turn to advance
print media.
Check the following:
• The power cord is plugged firmly into the back of the 2000-sheet
drawer.
• The power cord is plugged into an outlet.
• The outlet has power.
Consistent misfeeds or jams in the drawer Try the following:
• Flex the paper.
• Turn the print media over.
Check the following:
• Drawer is properly installed.
• Print media is loaded correctly.
• Print media is not damaged.
• Print media meets specifications.
• Guides are positioned correctly for the print media size selected.
Service messages A service message indicates printer failure that may require service.
Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on.
If the error recurs, write down the error number, the problem, and a
detailed description. Call for service.
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Troubleshooting
Solving paper feed problems
Symptom Cause Solution
Paper frequently jams. You are using paper that does not
meet the printer specifications.
Use recommended paper and other specialty media.
See the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for detailed
specifications.
See Avoiding jams for information that can help prevent
jams from occurring.
You have loaded too much paper
or too many envelopes.
Make sure the stack of paper you load does not exceed
the maximum stack height indicated in the tray or on the
multipurpose feeder.
Guides in the selected tray are not
set to the appropriate position for
the size paper loaded.
Move the guides in the tray to the correct position.
The paper has absorbed moisture
due to high humidity.
Load paper from a fresh package.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you load it.
See Storing print media for more information.
The pick rolls may be worn. Replace the pick rolls.
See Ordering pick rollers for more information.
The Paper Jam
message remains after
you remove the jammed
paper.
You have not pressed Go or have
not cleared the entire paper path.
Clear paper from the entire paper path, and then
press .
See Clearing jams for more information.
The page that jammed
does not reprint after you
clear the jam.
Jam Recovery in the Setup menu
is set to Off.
Set Jam Recovery to Auto or On.
See the Menus and Messages Guide for more
information.
Blank pages feed into
the output bin.
An incorrect media type is loaded
in the tray being printed from.
Load the correct type media for your print job, or change
the Paper Type to match the type of media loaded.
See the Menus and Messages Guide for more
information.
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Troubleshooting
Solving print quality problems
The information in the following table may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not correct the
problem, call for service. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement.
Problem Action
Print is too light. • The toner may be low. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by gripping
the handles with both hands. With the cartridge arrows pointing downward, firmly
shake the print cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute the
toner. Reinstall the cartridge and then press . Repeat this procedure multiple times
until the print remains faded. When the print remains faded replace the print cartridge.
• Change the Toner Darkness setting in the Quality menu.
• Change the Brightness setting in the Quality menu.
• Change the Contrast setting in the Quality menu.
• If you are printing on an uneven print surface, change the Paper Weight and Paper
Texture settings in the Paper menu.
• Verify the correct print media is being used.
Toner smears or print comes
off the page.
• If you are printing on an uneven print surface, change the Paper Weight and Paper
Texture settings in the Paper menu.
• Verify the print media is within the printer specifications. See Understanding paper
and specialty media guidelines for more details.
If the problem continues, contact the Lexmark Customer Support Center at
1-800-Lexmark (1-800-539-6275) or http://support.lexmark.com.
Toner appears on the back of
the printed page.
Toner is on the transfer roll. To help prevent this, do not load print media that is smaller
than the page size of the job to be printed.
Open and close the printer top front cover to run the printer setup cycle and clean the
transfer roll.
Toner fog or background
shading appears on the page.
• Check the print cartridge to make sure it is installed correctly.
• Replace the print cartridge.
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Troubleshooting
Entire page is white. • Make sure the packaging material is removed from the print cartridge.
• Check the print cartridge to be sure it is installed correctly.
• The toner may be low. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by gripping
the handles with both hands. With the cartridge arrows pointing downward, firmly
shake the print cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute the
toner. Reinstall the cartridge and then press . Repeat this procedure multiple times
until the print remains faded. When the print remains faded replace the print cartridge.
Streaks appear on the page. • The toner may be low. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by gripping
the handles with both hands. With the cartridge arrows pointing downward, firmly
shake the print cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute the
toner. Reinstall the cartridge and then press . Repeat this procedure multiple times
until the print remains faded. When the print remains faded replace the print cartridge.
• If you are using preprinted forms, make sure the ink can withstand temperatures of
230°C (446°F).
Printing is too dark. • Change the Toner Darkness setting in the Quality menu.
• Change the Brightness setting in the Quality menu.
• Change the Contrast setting in the Quality menu.
Note: Macintosh computer users should make sure the lines per inch (lpi) setting is not
set too high in the software application.
Characters have jagged or
uneven edges.
• Change the Print Resolution setting in the Quality menu to 600 dpi, 1200 Image Q,
1200 dpi, or 2400 Image Q.
• Enable Enhance Fine Lines.
See the tables on page 113 for more settings information.
• If you are using downloaded fonts, verify the fonts are supported by the printer, the
host computer, and the software application.
Problem Action
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Troubleshooting
Part or all of the page is
printed in black.
Check the print cartridge to see if it is installed correctly.
The job prints, but the top and
side margins are incorrect.
• Make sure the Paper Size setting in the Paper menu is correct.
• Make sure the margins are set correctly in your software application.
Ghost images appear. • Make sure the Paper Type setting in the Paper menu is correct.
• Replace the photoconductor kit.
Gray background prints. • The Toner Darkness setting may be too dark. Change the Toner Darkness setting in
the quality menu.
• Adjust the Brightness setting darker.
• Adjust the Contrast setting lighter.
• See the tables on page 113 for more settings information.
• The print cartridge may be defective. Replace the print cartridge.
Some of the print is cut off on
the sides, top, or bottom of
the media.
Move the guides in the tray to the proper positions for the size loaded.
Print is skewed or
inappropriately slanted.
Transparency print quality is
poor.
• Use only transparencies recommended by the printer manufacturer.
• Make sure the Paper Type setting in the Paper menu is set to Transparency.
Problem Action
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Troubleshooting
The quality menu operator panel options can be adjusted to help improve print quality.
In addition, the Enhance Fine Lines and Gray Correction options can be enabled to improve print quality. These settings are
available on the driver and on the printer Embedded Web Server (EWS) interface. For more information about these
options, see the driver Help.
Menu selection Purpose Values†
Print Resolution To select printed output resolution 600 dpi*
1200 Image Q
1200 dpi
2400 Image Q
Toner Darkness Lightens or darkens printed output and
conserves toner
1–10 8* is the default setting.
Select a lower number to lighten the
printed output or save toner.
Brightness Adjusts the gray value of printed
objects
-6 – +6 0* is the default setting.
Contrast Adjusts the contrast of printed objects 0–5 0* is the default setting.
† Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings.
Driver option Purpose Values†
Enhance Fine Lines A selection to enable a print mode
preferable for certain files containing
fine line detail, such as architectural
drawings, maps, electronic circuit
diagrams, and flow charts
On In the driver, enable the check box.
Off* In the driver, disable the check box.
Gray Correction Automatically adjusts the contrast
enhancement applied to images
Auto In the driver, enable the check box.
Off* In the driver, disable the check box.
† Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings.
Trademarks
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Notices
Trademarks
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design, Drag’N’Print, MarkNet, and MarkVision are trademarks of Lexmark
International, Inc. PrintCryption and StapleSmart are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United
States and/or other countries.
LEXFAX is a service mark of Lexmark International, Inc.
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 the printer
emulates the functions corresponding to the commands.
PostScript® is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PostScript 3 is Adobe Systems’ designation of a set
of printer commands (language) and functions included in its software products. This printer is intended to be compatible
with the PostScript 3 language. This means the printer recognizes PostScript 3 commands used in various application
programs, and the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the commands.
Details relating to compatibility are included in the Technical Reference.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2005 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS
This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computer software
and documentation developed exclusively at private expense.
Licensing notice
The printer resident software contains software developed and copyrighted by Lexmark.
In addition, the printer resident software may contain:
•Lexmark modified software licensed under the provisions of the GNU General Public License version 2 and the
GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.1
•Software licensed under the BSD license and warranty statements
•Software licensed under other licenses
Click the title of the document you want to review:
•BSD License and Warranty statements
•GNU General Public License
•Other licenses
The Lexmark modified third-party software covered by these third-party licenses is free software; you can redistribute it
and/or modify it under the terms of the licenses referenced above. These licenses do not provide you any rights to the
Lexmark copyrighted software in this printer.
Since the third-party licensed software the Lexmark modifications are based on is supplied explicitly without warranty, use
of the Lexmark modified version is similarly provided without warranty. See the warranty disclaimers in the referenced
licenses for additional details.
To obtain source code files for the Lexmark modified GNU licensed software, launch the drivers CD that shipped with the
printer and click Contact Lexmark.
For source code that is required to be made available with the product, see the publications CD in the en\OpenSource\
directory.
Conventions
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Notices
Conventions
Note: A note identifies something that could help you.
CAUTION: A caution identifies something that could cause you harm.
Warning: A warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware or software.
Static sensitivity notice
Warning:This symbol identifies static-sensitive parts. Do not touch in the areas near these symbols without
first touching the metal frame of the printer.
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information
statement
The Lexmark family base printers, Types 4061-000, 4061-200, and 4061-400, and network printers, Types 4061-010, 4061-
210, and 4061-410, have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended
cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing
device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 for
parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and
grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.
Electronic emission notices
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Notices
Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to:
Director of Lexmark Technology & Services
Lexmark International, Inc.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, KY 40550
(859) 232-3000
Industry Canada compliance statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Community (EC) directives conformity
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the
approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of
electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.
A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and
Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France.
This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.
Japanese VCCI notice
If this symbol appears on your product, the accompanying statement is applicable.
Korean MIC statement
If this symbol appears on your product, the accompanying statement is applicable.
This equipment has undergone EMC registration as a household product. It can be used in any area, including a residential
area.
Noise emission levels
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Notices
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. A minimum separation of 20
cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna and any persons for this device to satisfy the RF exposure
requirements of the FCC.
The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984
This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public
telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.
Noise emission levels
Hinweis zum GS-Zeichen
Die folgenden Messungen wurden gemäß ISO 7779 durchgeführt und gemäß ISO 9296 gemeldet.
Modell: T640, T642, T644
Gerätetyp: 061-000, 4061-200, 4061-400, 4061-010, 4061-210, and 4061-410
Postanschrift
Lexmark Deutschland GmbH
Postfach 1560
63115 Dietzenbach
Adresse
Lexmark Deutschland GmbH
Max-Planck-Straße 12
63128 Dietzenbach
Telefon: 0180 - 564 56 44 (Produktinformationen)
Telefon: 01805 - 51 25 11 (Technischer Kundendienst)
E-Mail: internet@lexmark.de
Durchschnittlicher Schallpegel (dB(A)) in 1 m Umkreis
T640 T642 T644
Drucken 53 55 55
Leerlauf 30 30 30
ENERGY STAR
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Notices
German GS mark notice
The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.
ENERGY STAR
The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a partnership effort with office equipment manufacturers to promote
the introduction of energy-efficient products and to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Companies participating in this program introduce products that power down when they are not being used. This feature will
cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Model: T640, T642, T644
Machine types: 061-000, 4061-200, 4061-400, 4061-010, 4061-210, and 4061-410
Mailing address
Lexmark Deutschland GmbH
Postfach 1560
63115 Dietzenbach
Physical address
Lexmark Deutschland GmbH
Max-Planck-Straße 12
63128 Dietzenbach
Phone: 0180 - 564 56 44 (Product Information)
Phone: 01805 - 51 25 11 (Technical Support)
E-mail: internet@lexmark.de
1-meter average sound pressure, dBA
T640 T642 T644
Printing 53 55 55
Idling 30 30 30
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive
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Notices
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
directive
The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the
European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling
options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number.
Laser advisory label
A laser notice label may be affixed to this printer.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
VAROITUS! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttoohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
VARNING! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats, kan avnändaren utsättas för
osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.
Laser notice
The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR 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.
Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The printer contains internally a Class IIIb (3b) laser that is
nominally a 5 milliwatt gallium arsenide laser operating in the wavelength region of 770-795 nanometers. 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 condition.
Statement of limited warranty
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY
This limited warranty applies to the United States and Canada. For customers outside the U.S., see the country-specific
warranty information that came with your product.
This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale,
from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to in this statement as “Remarketer.”
Warranty
Lexmark warrants that this product:
•Is manufactured from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts, which perform like new parts
•Is free from defects in material and workmanship
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Notices
If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair or
replacement (at Lexmark's option).
If this product is a feature or option, this statement applies only when that feature or option is used with the product for
which it was designed. To obtain warranty service, you may be required to present the feature or option with the product.
If you transfer this product to another user, warranty service under the terms of this statement is available to that user for
the remainder of the warranty period. You should transfer proof of original purchase and this statement to that user.
Limited warranty service
The warranty period starts on the date of original purchase and ends 12 months later as shown on the purchase receipt
provided that the warranty period for any supplies and for any maintenance items included with the printer shall end earlier
if it, or its original contents, are substantially used up, depleted, or consumed. Fuser Units, Paper Feed items, and any other
items for which a Maintenance Kit is available are substantially consumed when the printer displays a “Life Warning” or
“Scheduled Maintenance” message for such item.
To obtain warranty service you may be required to present proof of original purchase. You may be required to deliver your
product to the Remarketer or Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark designated location. You are
responsible for loss of, or damage to, a product in transit to the Remarketer or the Lexmark designated location.
When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part, the item replaced becomes the property of the
Remarketer or Lexmark. The replacement may be a new or repaired item.
The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of the original product.
Replacement is not available to you if the product you present for exchange is defaced, altered, in need of a repair not
included in warranty service, damaged beyond repair, or if the product is not free of all legal obligations, restrictions, liens,
and encumbrances.
Before you present this product for warranty service, remove all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage
media (unless directed otherwise by Lexmark).
For further explanation of your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark authorized servicer in your area, contact on
the World Wide Web at http://support.lexmark.com.
Remote technical support is provided for this product throughout its warranty period. For products no longer covered by a
Lexmark warranty, technical support may not be available or only be available for a fee.
Extent of limited warranty
Lexmark does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of any product or the durability or longevity of prints
produced by any product.
Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by:
•Modification or unauthorized attachments
•Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance.
•Unsuitable physical or operating environment
•Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer
•Operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle
•Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications
•Modification, refurbishment, repair, refilling or remanufacture of products by a third party, supplies or parts
•Products, supplies, parts, materials (such as toners and inks), software, or interfaces not furnished by Lexmark
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER LEXMARK NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OR
REMARKETERS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SATISFACTORY QUALITY.
ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. ALL
INFORMATION, SPECIFICATIONS, PRICES, AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT
NOTICE.
Limitation of liability
Statement of limited warranty
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Notices
Your sole remedy under this limited warranty is set forth in this document. For any claim concerning performance or
nonperformance of Lexmark or a Remarketer for this product under this limited warranty, you may recover actual damages
up to the limit set forth in the following paragraph.
Lexmark's liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the amount you paid for the product that
caused the damages. This limitation of liability will not apply to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to real property or
tangible personal property for which Lexmark is legally liable. IN NO EVENT WILL LEXMARK BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST
PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, OR OTHER ECONOMIC OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This is
true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages. Lexmark is not liable for any claim by
you based on a third party claim.
This limitation of remedies also applies to claims against any Suppliers and Remarketers of Lexmark. Lexmark's and its
Suppliers' and Remarketers' limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such Suppliers and Remarketers are intended
beneficiaries of this limitation.
Additional rights
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations or exclusions contained above may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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Numerics
2000-sheet drawer 7
250 sheet drawer 7
42.xy Cartridge region mismatch 103
500 sheet drawer 7
5-bin Mailbox 7
A
adjust paper tray 44, 45
adjusting
Power Saver 98
automatic size sensing 57
automatic tray linking 57
B
Back button 9
brightness, LCD 96
button
back 9
menu 9
stop 9
C
canceling a print job 38
card stock
guidelines 72
loading 44
cartridge region mismatch 103
characteristics, paper 69
characteristics, print media 69
paper 69
charge roll 78
clearing jams 80
confidential jobs 40
entering a PIN 40
sending 40
Configured models 7
contrast, LCD 96
D
disabling operator panel menus 96
Duplex unit 7
E
edition notice 2
electrical emission statement 116
Embedded Web Server
setting security 99
using secured 100
emission statement 116
enabling operator panel menus 97
Envelope feeder 7
envelopes
guidelines 70
loading
envelope feeder 55
F
FCC statement 116
G
guidelines
print media 69
H
held jobs
confidential jobs 40
entering a PIN 40
I
Identifying printers 6
integrated forms 65, 68
Internet Protocol Security 100
J
jams
avoiding 73
clearing 80
L
label fuser cleaner 78
labels
guidelines 71
laser notices 120
LCD brightness 96
LCD contrast 96
letterhead
loading
input tray 46, 50, 54
Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 74
linking 57
trays 57
Linux 16, 24
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load line 46, 51
loading print media
card stock 44
envelopes
envelope feeder 55
letterhead
input tray 46, 50, 54
paper
input tray 44
multipurpose feeder 48
transparencies
input tray 44
M
Macintosh 11, 15, 22, 23, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 70, 111
maintaining the printer 74
ordering a print cartridge 76
maintenance
staple cartridge 78
maximum sheets for stapling 106
maximum stack height 50
Menu button 9
models 6
multipurpose feeder
closing 52
guidelines 48
icons 48
print media
loading 50
transparencies 49
N
NetWare 24
network setup page 17
notice, edition 2
O
operator panel 17
brightness 96
contrast 96
disabling menus 96
enabling menus 97
ordering, print cartridge 76
P
paper
characteristics 69
supported media 60
understanding 60
unsatisfactory 69
weight 69
paper tray adjustment 44, 45
paper unacceptable 69
photoconductor kit
recycling 78
pick rollers 78
PIN
entering at the printer 41
entering from the driver 40
for confidential jobs 40
Power Saver, adjusting 98
print cartridge
ordering 76
print media
guidelines 69
paper 69
transparencies
guidelines 70
Print media guidelines 69
print media jams
avoiding 73
print media specifications
characteristics 69
sizes 61
types 63
weight 64
Printing 36
problems
incorrect characters print 105
job didn’t print 104
job prints 105
from wrong tray 105
on wrong paper or specialty media 105
large jobs do not collate 105
operator panel 104
blank 104
displays black diamonds 104
paper feed
blank pages in output bin 109
frequent jams 109
jammed page does not reprint 109
Paper Jam message remains after clearing jam 109
print time seems long 105
tray linking does not work 105
unexpected page breaks 105
publications
Card Stock & Label Guide 60
R
recycling supplies 78
repeat print 42
replacing
staple cartridge 78
reserve print 42
S
safety information 2
Secure mode 101
security
802.1x Authenticating 101
Confidential Print Setup 102
locking operator panel menus 102
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printing lockout 102
Secure mode 101
setting
system password 99
using Embedded Web Server 99
supporting
IPSec 100
Simple Network Management Protocol 100
using secure Embedded Web Server 100
Sending a job to print 36
side guide 44, 45
Simple Network Management Protocol, security 100
standard tray 7
staple and offset unit
replacing staples 78
staple cartridge, replacing 78
StapleSmart
replacing staples 78
stapling, maximum number 106
Stop button 9
supplies
label fuser cleaner 78
maintenance kit 77
print cartridge 76
recycling 78
T
toner cartridge
recycling 78
transfer roller 78
transparencies
loading
input tray 44
tray linking 57
U
UNIX 16, 24
USB Direct interface 36
USB flash memory device 36
V
verify print 42
W
warranty 120
weight, paper 69
width guide 44, 45
Windows 11, 18