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User’s Guide

June 2006

Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc.,

registered in the United States and/or other countries.

740 West New Circle Road

Lexington, Kentucky 40550

E350d and E352dn

Edition:June 2006

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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.

•CAUTION: This product uses a laser. Use of

controls or adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified herein

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

•This product uses a printing process that heats

the print media, and the heat may cause the

print 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. (See Selecting print media

on page11.)

•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.

Contents

Chapter 1:Learning about the printer .............................................................................. 5

Printer overview ...............................................................................................................................................5

Understanding the control panel ...................................................................................................................... 8

Chapter 2:Understanding print media guidelines ......................................................... 10

What types of print media can be loaded? .................................................................................................... 10

Selecting print media ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Storing print media ......................................................................................................................................... 16

Avoiding jams ................................................................................................................................................ 17

Chapter 3:Printing ............................................................................................................ 18

Loading the 250-sheet tray ............................................................................................................................ 18

Loading the manual feeder ............................................................................................................................ 23

Linking trays ................................................................................................................................................... 24

Sending a job to print ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Canceling a print job ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Printing the menu settings page .................................................................................................................... 26

Printing a network setup page ....................................................................................................................... 27

Printing a font sample list ............................................................................................................................... 27

Chapter 4:Installing options ........................................................................................... 28

Accessing the system board .......................................................................................................................... 28

Adding a memory card ................................................................................................................................... 31

Adding a flash memory card .......................................................................................................................... 32

Installing an optional 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer ........................................................................ 33

Recognizing installed options ........................................................................................................................ 34

Chapter 5:Maintaining the printer .................................................................................. 35

Storing supplies ............................................................................................................................................. 35

Conserving supplies ...................................................................................................................................... 35

Ordering supplies ........................................................................................................................................... 35

Photoconductor kit end-of-life ........................................................................................................................ 39

Maintenance kit .............................................................................................................................................. 42

Recycling Lexmark products .......................................................................................................................... 42

Chapter 6:Clearing jams .................................................................................................. 43

Identifying jams .............................................................................................................................................. 43

Understanding jam messages ....................................................................................................................... 43

Clearing a jam ................................................................................................................................................ 44

Contents

Chapter 7:Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 50

Online customer support ................................................................................................................................ 50

Calling for service .......................................................................................................................................... 50

Checking an unresponsive printer ................................................................................................................. 50

Printing multiple-language PDFs ................................................................................................................... 51

Solving printing problems .............................................................................................................................. 51

Turning on Reduced Curl mode ..................................................................................................................... 52

Solving option problems ................................................................................................................................ 53

Solving service message issues .................................................................................................................... 54

Solving paper feed problems ......................................................................................................................... 54

Solving print quality problems ........................................................................................................................ 55

Cleaning the printhead lens ........................................................................................................................... 59

Chapter 8:Administrative support .................................................................................. 61

Disabling control panel menus ....................................................................................................................... 61

Enabling control panel menus ....................................................................................................................... 61

Restoring factory default settings .................................................................................................................. 62

Selecting printer operating mode ................................................................................................................... 62

Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS) ............................................................................. 62

Notices ................................................................................................................................ 65

Conventions ................................................................................................................................................... 65

Electronic emission notices ........................................................................................................................... 65

Noise emission levels .................................................................................................................................... 67

Product energy consumption ......................................................................................................................... 67

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive ............................................................... 68

Laser notice ................................................................................................................................................... 68

Statement of Limited Warranty for Lexmark E350d and E352dn ................................................................... 68

Index .................................................................................................................................... 71

Learning about the printer

1Learning about the printer

Printer overview

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.

The following illustration shows a front view of the printer with its features labeled.

1150-sheet output bin 5Manual feeder

2Paper support 6250-sheet tray

3Control panel and Menu buttons 7250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer (optional)

4Front door

Printer overview

Learning about the printer

The following illustration shows a rear view of the printer with its features labeled.

1Rear exit 5USB connect

2Power button 6Parallel connect

3Power connect 7Ethernet connect

4Dust cover (not available for some models)

Printer overview

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 control panel and the menus and items available under each menu. For more information about menus and menu

items, see the Menus and Messages guide on the Software and Documentation CD.

Quality Menu

Print Resolution

Toner Darkness

Small Font Enh.

Job Menu

Reset Printer

PCL Emul Menu

Font Source

Font Name

Point Size

Pitch

Symbol Set

Orientation

Lines per Page

A4 Width

Tray Renumber

Auto CR after LF

Auto LF after CR

Set-up Menu

Eco-mode

Quiet Mode

Printer Language

Power Saver

Resource Save

Print Timeout

Wait Timeout

Auto Continue

Jam Recovery

Page Protect

Display Language

Toner Alarm

PostScript Menu

Print PS Error

Font Priority

USB Menu

Standard USB

Parallel Menu

Std Parallel Network Menu

Standard Network

PPDS Menu

Orientation

Lines per Page

Lines per Inch

Page Format

Character Set

Best Fit

Tray 1 Renumber

Auto CR after LF

Auto LF after CR

Finishing Menu

Duplex

Duplex Bind

Copies

Blank Pages

Collation

Separator Sheets

Separator Source

Multipage Print

Multipage Order

Multipage View

Multipage Border

Utilities Menu

Quick Demo

Print Menus

Print Stats

Print Net Setup

Print Fonts

Print Demo

Print Directory

Factory Defaults

Format Flash

Defragment Flash

Hex Trace

Paper Menu

Paper Source

Paper Size

Paper Type

Custom Types

Universal Setup

Substitute Size

Paper Texture

Paper Weight

Paper Loading

Understanding the control panel

Learning about the printer

Understanding the control panel

The control panel consists of these items:

•A 2-line liquid crystal display (LCD) that shows text

•Six buttons: Stop , Menu (with Left Menu, Select, and Right Menu), Back , and Go

•An indicator light

Note: A label located on the inside front door shows the control panel buttons in your language. An

additional translated label is included in the printer box.

Understanding the control panel

Learning about the printer

The use of the buttons and the layout of the display are described in the following table.

Button or control panel

item Function

Display The display shows messages 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. It will display the current status and the

Supplies (Warnings) status. This is where you view printer status, supplies messages, and

show-me screens.

Indicator light A green LED is used on the display, indicating the printer status.

Stop Press and release the Stop button to stop the mechanical operation of the printer.

The Not Ready message will appear. Operation will resume when the Go button is

pressed.

Menu buttons The and buttons are used to enter a menu group. Once a menu group is

active, press and release to step to the next selection, or press and release

to step to the previous selection.

You can also use these buttons to automatically increase or decrease the

desired number of copies.

Press and release the Select button to initiate action on a selection.

Selects the menu selection displayed on the second line of the display. If a menu

is displayed such as Paper Menu, then opens the menu and displays the

first printer setting contained in the menu.

If a menu item such as Paper Source is displayed, then opens the item and displays

the default setting.

If a menu item such as Manual Feeder is displayed, then saves the selection as the

new default setting for Paper Source. The printer will display the Saved message

monentarily and then return to the menu item level.

Back Press and release the Back button to return to the previous menu group. If at the top of the

menu group, the button functions as a Go button.

Go Press and release the Go button to place the printer in the Ready state after an off line

situation (to exit menus, to clear most messages).

Status Indicates

Off Power is off.

On Printer is on, but idle.

Flashing green Printer is on, and busy.

Understanding print media guidelines

2Understanding print media guidelines

Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty

media. The printer provides high-quality printing on a variety of media. A number of things must be considered concerning

print media before printing. This chapter provides information on making print media selections and caring for print media.

•What types of print media can be loaded?

•Selecting print media

•Storing print media

•Avoiding jams

For more details about the types of paper and specialty media your printer supports, see the Card Stock & Label Guide

available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

Selecting the right paper or other print media reduces printing problems. For best print quality, try a sample of the paper or

other print media you are considering before buying large quantities.

What types of print media can be loaded?

Get the most from your printer by properly loading the trays. Never mix media types within a tray.

Source Sizes Types Weight Capacity* (sheets)

250-sheet tray A4, A5, A6 (grain long

only), JISB5, letter,

legal, executive, folio,

statement

Plain paper, bond,

letterhead,

transparencies,

paper labels (single-

sided only)

60–90g/m2

(16–24lb) •250 paper

•50 labels

•50 transparencies

250-sheet drawer

550-sheet drawer

A4, A5, JISB5, letter,

legal, executive, folio,

statement

Plain paper, bond,

letterhead,

transparencies,

paper labels (single-

sided only)

60–90g/m2

(16–24lb) •550 paper

•50 labels

•50 transparencies

Manual feeder A4, A5, A6 (grain long

only), JISB5, letter,

legal, executive, folio,

statement, Universal‡

Plain paper,

transparencies,

paper labels (single-

sided only)

60–163g/m2

(16–43lb) 1

Card stock†•120–163g/m2

(66–90lb) Index Bristol

•75–163g/m

(46–100 lb) Tag

7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5 Envelopes 75 g/m2 (20 lb)

* Capacity for 20lb print media, unless otherwise noted.

† Grain short is recommended. Use rear exit for best results.

‡ Universal size ranges:

– Manual feeder: 76–216x127–356mm (3.0–8.5x5.0–14.0in.) (includes 3x5in. cards)

Selecting print media

Understanding print media guidelines

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

•Transparencies

•Envelopes

•Labels

•Card stock

Paper

To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Business papers

designed for general business use may also provide acceptable print quality.

Note: Certain paper types will not print at maximum speed.

Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. When choosing print media,

consider the weight, fiber content, and color.

The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 210°C (410°F) 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 chosen is acceptable for laser printers.

When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. For detailed tray

loading instructions, see the following:

•Loading the 250-sheet tray on page18

•Loading the manual feeder on page23

Paper characteristics

The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. It is recommended that these guidelines are followed

when evaluating new paper stock.

For detailed information, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/

publications.

Weight

The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 90g/m2 (16 to 24lb bond) grain long in the integrated and

optional trays and paper weights from 60 to 163g/m

2 (16 to 43lb bond) grain long in the manual feeder. Paper lighter than

60g/m2 (16lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 75g/m2 (20lb bond)

grain long paper. To use paper narrower than 182x257 mm (7.2x10.1in.), it is recommended that the weight be equal to

90g/m2 (24lb bond).

Curl

Curl is the tendency of media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after

the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid,

cold, and dry conditions, even in the trays, can contribute to paper curling prior to printing and can cause feeding problems.

For more information about curl, see Turning on Reduced Curl mode on page52.

Selecting print media

Understanding print media guidelines

Smoothness

The degree of smoothness of paper directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to the

paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues.

Smoothness needs to be between 100 and 300 Sheffield points; however, smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield

points produces the best print quality. If you are using paper with a Sheffield point greater than 350 points, change Paper

Type to Rough Cotton. For more information, see “Paper Menu” in the Menus and Messages guide on the Software and

Documentation CD.

Moisture content

The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper properly. Leave

the paper in its original wrapper until it is time to use it. This limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can

degrade its performance.

Condition paper while it is still in the original wrapper. To condition it, store it in the same environment as the printer for 24

to 48 hours before printing to let the paper stabilize in the new conditions. Extend the time several days if the storage or

transportation environment is very different from the printer environment. Thick paper may also require a longer

conditioning period because of the mass of material.

Grain direction

Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length of the

paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper.

For 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended.

Fiber content

Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically pulped wood. This content provides the paper with a

high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as

cotton possesses characteristics that can result in degraded paper handling.

Recycled paper

Lexmark supportsUS executive order 13101 which strongly encourages the use of recycled papers in government

agencies. Ask for warranty information and performance claims from your paper supplier, and/or test small quantities before

buying large amounts. A list of suppliers and approved papers used by the US Government Printing Office can be found at

http://www.gpo.gov/qualitycontrol/cpypaper.htm.

Unacceptable paper

The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer:

•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

•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 program to successfully print on these forms.

•Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers

•Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled paper s

•Recycled paper having a weight less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb)

•Multiple-part forms or documents

Selecting print media

Understanding print media guidelines

Selecting paper

Proper paper loading helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.

To help avoid jams or poor print quality:

•Always use new, undamaged paper.

•Flex the paper stack back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.

•Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on the

paper package.

•Make sure the paper stack is laying flat in the tray and is not above the maximum paper fill indicators. Improper

loading may cause jams.

•Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.

•Do not mix media sizes, weights, or types in the same source; mixing results in jams.

•Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing.

•Do not remove trays while a job is printing or Busy appears on the display.

•Make sure the Paper Type, Paper Texture, and Paper Weight settings are correct. (For more information about

these settings, see “Paper Menu” in the Menus and Messages Guide located on the Software and Documentation

CD.)

•Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source.

Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead

Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:

•Use grain long papers for best results for 60 to 90 g/m2 weights.

•Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.

•Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.

Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures

of 210°C (410°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks

that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. When in doubt, contact the paper

supplier.

Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without melting or

releasing hazardous emissions.

Selecting print media

Understanding print media guidelines

Printing on letterhead

Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser

printers.

Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead in the

media sources.

Transparencies

Feed transparencies from the 250-sheet tray or the manual feeder. Try a sample of any transparencies being considered for

use with the printer before buying large quantities.

When printing on transparencies:

•Be sure to set the Paper Type to Transparency to avoid damaging the printer.

•Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand

temperatures of 175°C (350°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 being considered for use before buying large quantities.

We recommend Lexmark part number 70X7240 letter-size transparency and Lexmark part number 12A5010 for A4-size

transparency.

The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. (For detailed information about this setting, see

“Paper Type” on the Software and Documentation CD.) Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the

transparencies are compatible with laser printers that heat transparencies to 175°C (350°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, available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/

publications.

Transparencies can be fed automatically from the paper trays or manually from the manual feeder. For information about

transparency compatibility with input bins, see What types of print media can be loaded? on page10.

Be careful when you handle transparencies. Fingerprints on the surface of the transparency cause poor print quality.

Media source or process Print side Top of page

250-sheet tray

250-sheet drawer

550-sheet drawer

Printed letterhead facedown The top edge of the sheet with the logo is

placed at the front of the tray.

Duplex (two-sided) printing from

trays Printed letterhead faceup The top edge of the sheet with the logo is

placed at the front of the tray

Manual feeder Printed letterhead faceup The top edge of the sheet with the logo enters

the printer first.

Duplex (two-sided) printing from

Manual feeder Printed letterhead facedown The top edge of the sheet with the logo enters

the printer first.

Selecting print media

Understanding print media guidelines

Envelopes

Try a sample of any envelope you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities. For instructions on

loading envelopes, see Loading the manual feeder on page23.

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 Source in the Paper menu based on the source in use, set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select

the correct envelope size from the control panel, the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional.

•For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Use up to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for

the manual feeder as long as the cotton content is 25% or less. Envelopes with 100% cotton content must not

exceed 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 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.

–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 175°C (350°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.

•Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelope.

•Load only one envelope at a time.

•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, except for vinyl labels. 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 210°C (410°F) and pressure of 25 pounds per square inch (psi).

Try a sample of any label you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity.

When printing on labels:

•Set the Paper Type menu item to Labels in the Paper menu. Set the Paper Type from the printer control panel, the

printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional.

•Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same source; mixing media can cause feeding

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 the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and cartridge warranties.

•Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 210°C (410°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.

Storing print media

Understanding print media guidelines

•Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. Zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm

(0.04 in.) away from edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the

warranty.

•If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip on the leading and driver edge, and

use a non-oozing adhesive.

•Remove a 3 mm (0.125 in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer.

•Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.

•Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.

•Do not use vinyl labels.

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.

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. For information on the preferred weight and for grain direction of print media, see What

types of print media can be loaded? on page10.

Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity.

When printing on card stock:

•Cardstock can only be printed from the Manual Feeder.

•Set the Paper Type menu item in the Paper Menu to Card Stock from the control panel, from the printer driver, or

from MarkVision Professional. Set the Paper Weight to CardStock Weight, and select the CardStock Weight as

Normal or Heavy for the value. Set this from the control panel, the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional.

Use Heavy for card stock weighing more than or heavier than 163 g/m2 (90 lb).

•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.

•The use of grain short card stock is recommended.

Storing print media

Use the following guidelines to avoid paper feeding problems and uneven print quality:

•For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the

relative humidity is 40%.

Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18 to 24°C (65 to 75°F) with a relative

humidity of 40 to 60%.

•Store cartons of media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.

•When storing individual packages of media 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 the media packages.

•Store paper in its original wrapper until you load it into the printer.

Avoiding jams

Understanding print media guidelines

Avoiding jams

Use appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) to help ensure trouble-free printing. For more

information, see What types of print media can be loaded? on page10.

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. For detailed tray loading

instructions, see the following:

•Loading the 250-sheet tray on page18

•Loading the manual feeder on page23

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 manual 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. For more information, see Storing print media on

page16.

•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.

Printing

3Printing

This chapter covers information about loading print media, sending a job to print, printing confidential jobs, canceling a print

job, printing a menu settings page, and printing a font list. For tips on paper jam prevention and print media storage, see

Avoiding jams on page17 or Storing print media on page16.

Loading the 250-sheet tray

Your printer has a 250-sheet tray. You may have also purchased an optional 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer. Print

media is loaded into both components in the same way.

To load print media:

Note: Do not remove a tray when a job is printing or when the control panel indicator light is blinking. Doing

so may cause a jam .

1Remove the 250-sheet tray.

Note: To load legal-size or folio-size paper, extend the length of the 250-sheet paper tray. For instructions,

see Extending the tray for legal-size or folio-size paper on page21.

maximum paper fill

indicator

maximum paper fill

indicator

Loading the 250-sheet tray

Printing

2Adjust the rear paper guide, to the correct position for the size print media you are loading.

Note: There should be a slight gap between the rear paper guide and the paper stack.

3Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten the

edges of the paper stack on a level surface.

4Insert the paper stack.

Note: Make sure the paper stack is laying flat in the tray and is not above the maximum paper fill indicators.

Improper loading may cause jams.

Note: For simplex printing load letterhead paper with the design side facing down. The top edge of the sheet

with the logo should be placed at the front of the tray. For duplex printing load letterhead paper with

the design side facing up.

Loading the 250-sheet tray

Printing

5Adjust the two side paper guides to touch lightly against the sides of the paper stack.

6Insert the 250-sheet tray.

Loading the 250-sheet tray

Printing

7Extend the paper support on the output bin.

Extending the tray for legal-size or folio-size paper

To load legal-size or folio-size paper, extend the paper tray. You may also attach a d ust cover (if available) on the back of the

printer to protect the tray while it is extended.

1Press down on the latch at the back of the tray.

2Expand the tray until the extender locks into place.

Loading the 250-sheet tray

Printing

Attaching the dust cover

The dust cover helps protect the tray from the environment. It also keeps the tray from being knocked out of position while it

is extended.

Attach the dust cover to the back of the printer by aligning the tabs on the cover to the holes on the printer, then snap the

cover into place.

Note: This feature may not be available for some models.

Loading the manual feeder

Printing

Loading the manual feeder

The manual feeder is located at the front of the printer and can only feed one sheet of print media at a time. For information

on acceptable print media to use in the manual feeder, see What types of print media can be loaded? on page10.

To load the manual feeder:

1Place a sheet of the selected print media, print side

facing up, at the center of the manual feeder, but only to

the point where its leading edge can contact the paper

guides. Otherwise, the printer will engage the print

media too soon and likely skew the print job.

2Adjust the guides to the print media width.

3Hold both sides of the print media close to the manual

feeder, and push it into the printer until it automatically

engages.

There is a brief pause between the time the printer

engages the print media and when it feeds into the

printer.

Note: Do not force the print media into the

feeder. Forcing the media causes jams.

•Insert envelopes with the flap side down and with the

stamp area as shown.

•Hold transparencies by the edges, and avoid touching the print side. Oil from your fingers can affect print quality.

•For simplex printing, load letterhead faceup, with the top of the sheet entering first. For duplex printing, load

letterhead facedown, with the top of the sheet entering first.

4Set the Paper Size and Paper Type for the manual feeder to the correct value for the print media you loaded.

aOn the control panel, press for Paper Menu.

bPress until Paper Source appears.

cPress until Paper Size / Paper Type appears, then press .

dPress until Manual Pap Size / Manual Pap Type appears, and then press .

ePress until the media size you loaded appears, and then press .

fPress to return to the Ready state.

Linking trays

Printing

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 the 250-sheet tray and the optional 550-sheet

drawer, the printer selects print media from the 250-sheet tray until it becomes empty, and then the printer automatically

feeds print media from the next linked source—the optional 550-sheet drawer.

If you load the same size print media in each paper source, make sure the print media is all the same type in order to link

the trays.

To set the paper type or size:

aOn the control panel, press for Paper Menu.

bPress until Paper Source appears.

cPress until Paper Size / Paper Type appears, then press .

dPress until Tray <x> Size desired appears, and then press to save.

ePress until the Tray <x> Type desired appears, and then press to save.

fPress to return to the Ready state.

Once the trays you selected are loaded with the same size and type of print media, select the same Paper Type setting in

the Paper menu for these sources.

To disable tray linking, set the Paper Type to a unique value in each 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.

Sending a job to print

A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer. When you choose Print from a program,

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 control

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 your printer. Updated drivers, as

well as a complete description of the driver packages and Lexmark driver support, are available from the Lexmark Web site.

You can also use the system drivers built into your operating system.

To print a job from a typical Windows application:

1With a document open, click File à Print.

2Select 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).

3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup to adjust printer settings that were not available on the first

screen, and then click OK.

4Click OK or Print to send the job to the selected printer.

Canceling a print job

Printing

Canceling a print job

There are several methods for canceling a print job.

•Canceling a job from the printer control 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 job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OS 9.x

–Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X

Canceling a job from the printer control panel

Note: For more information about the control panel, see Understanding the control panel on page8.

If the job you want to cancel is printing, and Busy appears on the display, press until Cancel a job appears, and then

press . The message Canceling Job appears until the job is canceled.

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.

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.

6Press the Delete key on the keyboard.

Printing the menu settings page

Printing

Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer

Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OS 9.x

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 icon.

Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X

1Open Applications à 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 printer options are installed correctly.

1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.

2From the control panel, press until Utilities Menu appears, and then press .

3Press until Print Menus appears.

4Press , Printing Menus Settings appears.

The indicator light flashes, and the printer prints the pages.

The printer returns to the Ready state.

Printing a network setup page

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 that helps in configuring for network printing.

1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.

2From the control panel, press until Network Menu appears, and then press .

Standard Network appears.

3Press , and then press until Std Net Setup appears.

4Press until Reports appears.

5Press until Setup Page appears, and then press again.

Busy Network appears. The indicator light flashes, and the printer prints the page.

6Press to return to the Ready state.

7Check 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 that the printer is connected

to the network.

Printing a font sample list

To print samples of the fonts currently available for your printer:

1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.

2From the control panel, press until Utilities Menu appears, and then press .

3Press until Print Fonts appears.

4Press until List appears.

The indicator light flashes, and the printer prints the pages.

5Press to return to the Ready state.

Installing options

4Installing options

Accessing the system board

1Remove the 250-sheet paper tray.

CAUTION: To install memory, you must access the printer system board. Turn the printer off, and

unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing.

Accessing the system board

Installing options

2Press the button on the left side of the printer to release and lower the front door.

3Open the rear exit door.

Accessing the system board

Installing options

4Press both buttons on the front right side of the machine to release the side access door.

5Loosen the four screws on the cover, but do not remove them completely.

6Slide the cover to the left until the screws fit into the keyholes on the cover.

7Remove the cover and set it aside.

Adding a memory card

Installing options

Adding a memory card

The system board has one connector for an optional memory card.

Note: Memory options designed for other Lexmark printers may not work with your printer.

1Access the system board (see Accessing the system board on page28).

2Push open the latches on both ends of the memory

connector.

3Unpack the memory card.

Warning: Memory is easily damaged by static electricity.

Touch something metal, such as the printer

frame, before you touch a memory card.

Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the

card.

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.

6Make sure each latch fits over the notch on each end of the

card.

7Close the side access door.

8Close the rear exit door .

9Close the front door.

10 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet and turn the printer

on to continue print functions.

CAUTION: If you are installing a memory card after setting up the printer, turn the printer off, and

unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing.

Adding a flash memory card

Installing options

Adding a flash memory card

Note: Flash memory card options designed for other Lexmark printers may not work with your printer.

1Access the system board (see Accessing the system

board on page28).

2Unpack the flash memory card.

Note: There are two sets of holes on the system

board for flash memory card installation.

The flash memory card may be installed into

either set of holes, however, only one flash

memory card may be installed.

Warning: Flash memory is easily damaged by static

electricity. Touch something metal, such as

the printer frame, before you touch a flash

memory card.

Avoid touching the metal connection points on the connector.

3Squeeze the retainers, and align the plastic pins on the flash memory card with the holes on the system board.

4Push the flash memory card firmly into the holes of the system board until it snaps into place.

5Close the side access door.

6Close the rear exit door.

7Close the front door.

8Plug the power cord into the wall outlet and turn the printer on to continue print functions.

CAUTION: If you are installing a flash memory card after setting up the printer, turn the printer

off, and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing.

Installing an optional 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer

Installing options

Installing an optional 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer

Place the printer unit directly on top of the 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer.

CAUTION: Turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing.

Recognizing installed options

Installing options

Recognizing installed options

The printer driver should automatically recognize the newly-installed option when the printer is turned on. If it does not, you

can add the appropriate option manually.

Note: If you have not installed your printer driver yet, follow the appropriate instructions on the Setup sheet

supplied with your printer. After you have installed a printer driver, return here to complete these

instructions.

1Click Start à Settings à Printers.

2Select the printer icon.

3Click File à Properties.

4Click the Install Options tab.

5Add the appropriate options to your configuration:

Memory Card—Increase the printer memory to the desired number (maximum of 160 MB).

Flash Memory Card—Increase the printer flash memory to the desired number (maximum of 32 MB).

250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer—Increase printing capacity by 250 to 550 sheets.

6Click OK.

Maintaining the printer

5Maintaining 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 your

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 your

printer.

Storing supplies

Choose a cool, clean storage area for your 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 dus t

Conserving supplies

Several settings in your program or on the display let you conserve toner and paper. For more information on changing

these settings, see the Menus and Messages Guide.

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 your printer.

Supply Menu selection item What the setting does

Toner Toner Darkness in the

Defaults à 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(darkestsetting).

Print media Multipage Print in the

Defaults à Finishing Menu Causes the printer to print the 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 Defaults à

Finishing Menu Duplex printing lets you print on both sides of a sheet of paper.

Ordering supplies

Maintaining the printer

The recommended supplies specifically designed for the printer are:

Part numberDescriptionAverage cartridge yield*

World Wide

E250X22G Photoconductor kit 30,000 standard pages†

For the USA and Canada1

E250A21A Toner Cartridge 3,500 standard pages1

E250A11A Return Program Toner Cartridge 3,500 standard pages1

E352H21A High Yield Toner Cartridge 9,000 standard pages1

E352H11A High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge 9,000 standard pages1

For Europe, the Middle East, and Africa2

E250A21E Toner Cartridge 3,500 standard pages2

E250A11E Return Program Toner Cartridge 3,500 standard pages2

E352H21E High Yield Toner Cartridge 9,000 standard pages2

E352H11E High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge 9,000 standard pages2

For Latin America4

E250A21L Toner Cartridge 3,500 standard pages3

E250A11L Return Program Toner Cartridge 3,500 standard pages3

E352H21L High Yield Toner Cartridge 9,000 standard pages3

E352H11L High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge 9,000 standard pages3

1Designed for use only in the USA and Canada

2Designed for use only in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

3Designed for use only in Latin America

*Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752

†Based on approximately 5% coverage and average run rate, actual yield may vary

Ordering supplies

Maintaining the printer

Ordering a toner cartridge

When the 88 Toner low message appears, you should order a new toner cartridge. You can print a few hundred pages

after the 88 Toner low message appears. You need to have a new toner cartridge available when the current one no

longer prints satisfactorily.

Changing a toner cartridge

1Turn the printer off.

2Press the button on the left side of the printer to release and lower the front door.

Ordering supplies

Maintaining the printer

3Remove the toner cartridge.

aPress the release button on the base of the print cartridge assembly.

bGrasp the handle, pulling up and out to remove the toner cartridge.

4Unpack the new toner cartridge.

Note: You can use the packing material from the new toner cartridge to ship the old toner cartridge back to

Lexmark for recycling. For more information, see Recycling Lexmark products on page42.

5Firmly shake the toner cartridge in all directions to distribute the toner.

Photoconductor kit end-of-life

Maintaining the printer

6Install the new toner cartridge by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge with the white arrows on the

tracks of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go. The toner cartridge clicks into

place when correctly installed.

7Close the front door.

8Turn the printer back on.

Photoconductor kit end-of-life

To ensure print quality and to avoid damage to the printer, the printer stops operating after the photoconductor kit has

reached a maximum of 110% of its life. The message 84 Replace Photoconductor is displayed when the printer reaches

this point. If the Toner Alarm setting is set to Single or Continuous (default is Off), the printer automatically notifies you

before the photoconductor kit reaches this point and displays the message 84 Photoconductor Life Warning. To avoid

having the printer stop operating, replace the photoconductor kit when you first receive the 84 Photoconductor Life

Warning message. While the printer may continue to function properly after the photoconductor kit has reached its official

end-of-life (approximately 30,000 pages), print quality begins to significantly decrease until the photoconductor stops

operating at the maximum of 110% of its life. Once the photoconductor kit has been replaced, and the counter has been

reset, normal printer operation resumes. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with your

photoconductor kit.

Ordering a photoconductor kit

When the 84 Photoconduct life warning message appears, you should order a new photoconductor kit. You can print

a few hundred pages after the 84 Replace Photoconductor message appears.

Photoconductor kit end-of-life

Maintaining the printer

Changing a photoconductor kit

Warning: When replacing a photoconductor kit, do not leave the new photoconductor kit exposed to direct light

for an extended period of time. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems.

1Turn the printer off.

2Remove the print cartridge assembly.

aPress the button on the left side of the printer to release the front door.

bLower the front door.

cGrasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out.

Note: Do not press the button on the print cartridge assembly

Place the print cartridge assembly on a flat, clean surface.

3Remove the toner cartridge:

aPress the button on the base of the print cartridge assembly.

bGrasp the toner cartridge handle, and pull up and out.

4Unpack the new photoconductor kit.

Photoconductor kit end-of-life

Maintaining the printer

5Install the toner cartridge into the new print cartridge assembly by aligning the white rollers on the toner cartridge

with the white arrows on the tracks of the photoconductor and pushing the toner cartridge in as far as it will go. The

cartridge clicks into place when correctly installed.

6Install the print cartridge assembly into the printer by aligning the green arrows on the guides of the print cartridge

assembly with the green arrows on the tracks in the printer and pushing the print cartridge assembly in as far as it

will go.

7Close the front door.

8Turn the printer back on.

9Reset the photoconductor counter (see the instruction sheet that shipped with the new photoconductor kit).

Note: Print your printer menu settings pages. For more information, see Printing the menu settings page

on page26. If Photoconductor is listed under Warnings, the photoconductor counter has not been

properly reset.

Maintenance kit

Maintaining the printer

Maintenance kit

80 Scheduled maintenance appears on the display after 120,000 pages have printed to let you know it is time to replace

printer maintenance items. Order a maintenance kit when 80Scheduled maintenance first appears on the display. The

maintenance kit contains a media exit guide and all the items necessary to replace the pick rollers, the fuser, and the

transfer roller.

Note: The maintenance kit may not be available in all geographies.

See the following table for the maintenance kit part number for your specific printer.

Recycling Lexmark products

To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling:

1Visit our Web site:

www.lexmark.com/recycle

Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Machine voltage Part numbers

110 V 40X2847

220 V 40X2848

100 V 40X2849

Clearing jams

6Clearing jams

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 on page17. 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

When the printer jams, the appropriate jam message appears on the printer control panel.

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.

Message What to do

200 Paper Jam - Remove Cartridge 1Clear the entire paper path.