Lexmark All in One Printer User Manual

1User’s GuideUser’s GuideUse this document when you have questions about the Lexmark Optra™ T printer or encounter a problem when using it. This docu-

10Using the Operator Panel and MenusReturn Press the Return button to return to the previous menu level or menu item.Stop Press the Stop button at the

100Clearing Jams27x Paper JamCheck Bin xJams in the following three areas result in a 27x attendance mes-sage. x represents the output option number w

101Clearing JamsIn an output option tray Paper jams as it exits to an output option tray and a long portion of the paper is visible. 1 Pull the paper

102Clearing Jams2 Locate and push the output option rear door latches in toward the center. The rear door(s) opens and drops down.NOTE:Open both rear

103Clearing JamsBetween output options You should be able to remove the paper jam from the output option indicated by the message; however, in this ca

104Clearing JamsIn an output option tray, butresistancePaper jams as it exits to an output option tray and a short portion of the paper is visible.Try

105Clearing Jams3 Pull the paper from the back area of the output option straight out toward you. Pull the paper from the output option with more clea

106Using the Print and Hold FunctionUsing the Print and Hold FunctionWhen sending a job to the printer, you can specify in the driver that you want th

107Using the Print and Hold FunctionPrinting and deletingheld jobsOnce held jobs are stored in printer memory, you can use the printer operator panel

108Using the Print and Hold FunctionAccessing held jobs from theoperator panel1 To access held jobs from the operator panel:–If the printer is Busy, p

109Using the Print and Hold Function5 Press Select.–If you are looking for one particular job, press Menu> and <Menu to scroll through the list

11Using the Operator Panel and MenusPrinter messagesThe operator panel displays three types of messages:NOTE: Refer to the Administrator’s Guide for a

110Using the Print and Hold FunctionRecognizing when formaterrors occurIf the symbol displays on the operator panel, it indicates that the printer had

111Using the Print and Hold FunctionRepeat printIf you send a Repeat Print job, the printer prints all requested copies of the job and stores the job

112Using the Print and Hold FunctionVerify printIf you send a Verify Print job, the printer prints one copy and holds the remaining copies you request

113Using the Print and Hold FunctionUse the buttons on the operator panel to enter the four-digit PIN associated with your confidential job. The numbe

114Using the Print and Hold FunctionIf you enter an invalid PIN, the message No Jobs Found. Retry? dis-plays. Press Go to reenter the PIN, or press St

115Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Printer ProblemsWhen your printer has a problem, first make sure that:• The printer power cord is plugged into the

116Printer NoticesPrinter NoticesSafetySafety information is documented in the Setup Guide that came with your printer.Electronic EmissionNoticesWith

117Printer NoticesThe manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by una

118Printer NoticesA declaration of conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Su

119Printer Notices• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment in

12Using the Operator Panel and MenusAttendance messages Attendance messages help you solve printer problems.For example, if print material is jammed i

120Printer NoticesAvis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie CanadaCet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur

121Printer NoticesProduct Noise Levels The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.Ener

122Printer NoticesLaser NoticeThe printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Sub-chapter J for Class I (1) laser p

123Edition NoticeEdition NoticeEdition NoticeEdition NoticeEdition NoticeFirst Edition (June 1999)The following paragraph does not apply to any countr

13Using the Operator Panel and MenusUsing the operator panel tochange printer settingsFrom the operator panel, you can select menu items and associate

14Using the Operator Panel and Menus– If the selection is a menu item, the default setting for the menu item displays. (The current user default setti

15Using the Operator Panel and MenusExample of printing themenu settingsComplete the following steps to print a list of the current user default setti

16Using the Operator Panel and MenusOperator panel menusStandard menus The printer has standard menus that let you configure the printer:• Paper• Fini

17Using the Operator Panel and MenusThe diagram on page 19 shows the menu items in each menu.An asterisk (*) next to a value indicates the factory def

18Using the Operator Panel and MenusMenus disabled If your printer is configured as a network printer available to a num-ber of users, it is possible

19Using the Operator Panel and MenusOverview of printer menus Menus or menu items in italics only display if the corresponding option is installed. Ca

2User’s GuideOther sources ofinformationDrivers, MarkVision andUtilities CDIn addition to printer drivers and utilities, the Drivers, MarkVision and U

20Choosing Print MaterialsChoosing Print MaterialsPrint materialsThe print quality and feed reliability you get with the printer and options can vary

21Choosing Print MaterialsPaper Sizes and TypesT616(n) standard trayT614(n) standard trayT612(n) standard trayT610(n) standard tray250-sheet drawer500

22Choosing Print MaterialsOther Envelope198.4x162 mm to 176 x 250 mm(3.87 x 6.38 in. to 6.93 x 9.84 in.)✓✓✓✓✓Paper TypesPaper✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓Card s

23Choosing Print MaterialsMedia Weight for Paper SourcesMaterial Type – Integrated tray5 – Optional 500-sheet drawer– Multipurpose feeder– Optional 25

24Choosing Print MaterialsIntegrated formsPressure sensitive area 2140 to 175 g/m2140 to 175 g/m2N/APaper base(grain long)75 to 135 g/m2(20 to 36 lb b

25Choosing Print MaterialsWeight for Output OptionsMaterial Type Output expanderHigh-capacityoutput stacker5-bin mailboxPaper(grain long) Xerographic

26Choosing Print MaterialsPrint materialcharacteristicsFor detailed information, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide located on the Drivers, Mar

27Choosing Print MaterialsMoisture content The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the p

28Choosing Print MaterialsPaper guidelinesTo help avoid paper jams or poor print quality:• Always use new, undamaged paper.• Do not use paper that you

29Choosing Print MaterialsRecommended papers To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. Business pa

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30Choosing Print MaterialsPreprinted forms and letterhead Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the pr

31Choosing Print MaterialsUnsatisfactory papers The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer:•Some chemically treated papers used

32Choosing Print MaterialsStoring paper Properly storing the paper you buy helps ensure trouble-free print-ing. Use the following guidelines:•For best

33Choosing Print MaterialsEnvelope guidelinesWhen printing on envelopes:• Use only new, undamaged envelopes.• Make sure the glue is not exposed.• Reme

34Choosing Print MaterialsTo minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:•Have excessive curl or twist•Are stuck together•Are damaged in any way•Contain

35Choosing Print MaterialsLabel guidelinesThe printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers. These labels are supplied in lett

36Choosing Print MaterialsAfter continuously printing approximately 10,000 page sides of labels (or each time you replace the print cartridge), comple

37Choosing Print MaterialsCard stock guidelinesCard stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties. The ori-entation of paper fibers, moistu

38Choosing Print MaterialsAfter printing approximately 10,000 page sides of card stock (or each time you replace the print cartridge), complete the fo

39Choosing Print MaterialsTransparency guidelinesThe printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality an

4Meet the PrinterMeet the Printer The following illustrations show typically and fully configured printers. If you have attached paper handling option

40Choosing Print MaterialsTray linkingTray linking enables the automatic linking feature for trays when you use the same size and type of print materi

41Choosing Print MaterialsPaper loadingProper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing.Do not remove paper trays while

42Choosing Print MaterialsTips for avoiding paper jamsBy carefully selecting print materials and loading them properly, you should be able to avoid mo

43Loading Print Materials Loading Print MaterialsThis section provides information about loading the various input options. For information on a parti

44Loading Print Materials Paper trayComplete these instructions to load print materials into any of the standard or optional trays. All paper trays ar

45Loading Print Materials. 4Place the paper into the paper tray with the recommended print side face down for single-sided printing and face up for do

46Loading Print MaterialsLoading letterhead paper For simplex (single-sided) printing on letterhead paper, place the printed design side face down wit

47Loading Print MaterialsMultipurpose feederThe multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes and types of paper, such as transparencies, post cards, not

48Loading Print MaterialsTrouble-free operation•Load only one size of paper or envelopes at a time in the mul-tipurpose feeder.• To achieve the best p

49Loading Print MaterialsOpening themultipurpose feeder1Push the lower release latch as shown. The multipurpose feeder door drops open and stops in pl

5Using Printer DriversUsing Printer DriversThe printer drivers, installed on your computer from the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD that came wit

50Loading Print MaterialsLoading themultipurpose feederProper loading helps prevent paper jams and ensure trouble-free printing.Do not remove any pape

51Loading Print Materials1 Notice the icons on the multipurpose feeder surface. These icons show you how to load the multipurpose feeder with paper, h

52Loading Print Materials3 Prepare the print material for loading..–For paper and envelopes:Flex paper or fan envelopes back and forth. Do not fold or

53Loading Print Materials. 4Use the print materials stack height limiter as a guide for stack height when loading print materials.5Load one type of pr

54Loading Print MaterialsPaperLoad paper with the left edge of the stack against the stack height limiter and with the recommended print side face up.

55Loading Print MaterialsEnvelopesLoad envelopes with the flap side down. The stamp area and flap are on the left side. The end of the envelope with t

56Loading Print MaterialsTransparenciesLoad transparencies with the left edge of the stack against the stack height limiter.For information on printin

57Loading Print MaterialsLetterhead (Single-sided printing)Load letterhead paper for single-sided printing with the design face up. The top edge of th

58Loading Print Materials6 Slide the print material into the multipurpose feeder as far as it will go. Do not force it. Forcing causes buckling of the

59Loading Print MaterialsUsing the multipurpose feeder After loading print material in the multipurpose feeder, select the paper source from your soft

6Using the Operator Panel and MenusUsing the Operator Panel and MenusThis section contains information about using the operator panel, changing printe

60Loading Print MaterialsClosing the multipurpose feeder1Remove print material from the multipurpose feeder.2 Push the metal bar straight back to coll

61Loading Print MaterialsEnvelope feederGuidelines•Load only one size of envelopes at a time in the envelope feeder.•To achieve the best possible prin

62Loading Print MaterialsLoading the envelope feeder The envelope support has three positions: •Fully closed (pushed in toward printer) for short enve

63Loading Print Materials2 Slide the attached envelope weight up.3 Flip the envelope weight over and back toward the printer. It stays in place.4 Slid

64Loading Print Materials5 Flex a stack of envelopes back and forth.6 Straighten the edges on a level surface. Press down the corners to flatten them.

65Loading Print Materials7 Load the stack of envelopes with the address side up and flap side down. The flap side edge of the envelope should be facin

66Loading Print Materials8 Slide the envelope edge guide to the left until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Make sure the envelopes do not bu

67Loading Print MaterialsUsing the envelope feeder After loading envelopes in the envelope feeder, select the paper source from your software applicat

68Loading Print Materials2000-sheet drawerFor information on loading the 2000-sheet drawer, refer to the 2000-Sheet Drawer User’s Guide.

69Clearing Jams Clearing JamsBy carefully selecting print materials and loading them properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. If paper j

7Using the Operator Panel and MenusUsing theoperator panelThe printer operator panel, on the front left-side of your printer, has a 2-line by 16-chara

70Clearing JamsPaper jam areas Note: 27x Paper Jam may occur in any output option: output expanders (shown in illustration), 5-bin mailboxes, or high-

71Clearing JamsAccessing paperjam areasYou open doors and covers, remove paper trays, and remove options to access paper jam areas. If your printer ha

72Clearing Jams200 and 201 Paper Jam Remove CartridgeA 200 attendance message indicates the paper is jammed in the area under the print cartridge. Thi

73Clearing Jams3 Locate and gently push the feed roller release lever back to release the pressure on the paper.4 Pull the paper up and toward you. Re

74Clearing Jams202 Paper JamOpen Rear DoorJams in the following areas result in a 202 attendance message. Jams in these areas require opening the prin

75Clearing JamsBefore reaching the standardoutput binThe paper jammed before it exited into the standard output bin or when it entered the duplex unit

76Clearing JamsIf the middle section of paper is visible–Grasp the paper on both sides and gently pull the paper straight out toward you.NOTE:If paper

77Clearing JamsWhile exiting to the standardoutput binThe paper jammed as it exited the standard output bin.1 Pull the paper straight out. If there is

78Clearing Jams230 Paper JamCheck DuplexJams in the following three areas result in a 230 attendance mes-sage. See the appropriate area for the paper

79Clearing JamsPaper path area in front ofduplex unitThis type of jam can occur under an error number different from 230 Paper Jam, but you must open

8Using the Operator Panel and MenusOperator panel buttonsUse the five operator panel buttons to open a menu, scroll through a list of values, change p

80Clearing Jams3 Pull the paper straight up and out.Since you already have the duplex front access cover pulled out, continue with the following secti

81Clearing JamsInside the duplex unit Up to two sheets of paper are lying behind the duplex front access cover inside the duplex unit.1 Remove the int

82Clearing JamsBack of the duplex unit1Push the button as shown. The duplex rear door opens.2 Raise the duplex rear door. It remains in place.3 Look u

83Clearing Jams– Pull the paper up and out toward you if the paper is in this position.– Pull down and out if the paper is in this position.

84Clearing Jams4 Close the duplex rear door by pressing the center of the door. Make sure it snaps into place.

85Clearing Jams24x Paper JamCheck Tray xJams in the following four areas result in a 24x attendance mes-sage. x represents the tray number where the j

86Clearing JamsOn the incline surface of a trayor between two traysIf your paper is being fed from any of the standard or optional trays, the paper ma

87Clearing Jams– If the paper is between two trays, when you pull the tray out of the support unit, the top edge of the paper springs out toward you.

88Clearing JamsBetween three trays This type of jam may occur if you are using legal-size paper in the trays or if you have a 250-sheet drawer install

89Clearing Jams4 Look for the leading edge of the paper. Most of the paper should be visible now.5 Pull the paper in either direction, up or down. If

9Using the Operator Panel and Menus<Menu> Each end of the button has a function. Press Menu> or <Menu:•When Ready displays, to take the pr

90Clearing JamsBetween tray, duplex unit, andintegrated trayNOTE:To avoid tearing paper when opening the duplex front access cover, pull the duplex fr

91Clearing Jams2 Pull the duplex front access cover straight out from the duplex unit.3 Pull the integrated tray out of the printer.–If you see the ed

92Clearing Jams– If you do not see the edge of the paper in the integrated tray:aPush the integrated tray back into the printer.bOpen the upper and lo

93Clearing Jams .f Reinstall the print cartridge:Align the slides on the print cartridge with the slots on the print cartridge cradle and use the colo

94Clearing Jams2000-sheet drawer 1 Open the loading door.2 Press the elevator down button.3 Remove the paper jam and clear all paper from the paper pa

95Clearing Jams250 Paper JamCheck MP FeederTo avoid tearing print materials, pull the jammed print material out gently and slowly.NOTE: To resolve the

96Clearing Jams260 Paper JamCheck Env FeederEnvelope jams may occur in two ways to result in a 260 attendance message. See the appropriate area for th

97Clearing JamsAt entry into the envelope feeder Since the envelope feeder feeds envelopes from the bottom of the stack, the envelope on the bottom is

98Clearing JamsBetween the envelope feederand the printer1 Slide the attached envelope weight up.2 Flip the envelope weight over and back toward the p

99Clearing Jams. 5Open the upper front door of the printer.6Pull the envelope feeder up slightly and straight out of the printer. Set it aside.7Pull t