User manual LEXMARK E240N

[. . . ] E240, E240n User's Guide June 2005 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 Notices Edition notice Edition: June 2005 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. , PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. [. . . ] Do not use envelopes that: ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Have excessive curl Are stuck together Are damaged in any way Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossments Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars Have postage stamps attached 25 Tips on choosing the right print media ­ · Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed position Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 170°C (338°F) without: ­ ­ ­ ­ sealing excessive curling wrinkling releasing hazardous emissions If you have any doubts about the envelopes you are considering using, check with the envelope supplier. · A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperatures may seal the envelopes. Labels · · · · Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on the sheets. Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 170°C (338°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must also be able to withstand 25 pounds per square inch (psi) (172 kilopascals) pressure. 26 Tips on storing print media and supplies Card stock · · · · Preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause 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. Use card stock with a maximum weight of 163 g/m2 and a minimum size of 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in. ). Tips on storing print media and supplies Storing paper 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, curl, or become damaged. Do not place anything on top of paper packages. 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 dust 27 Tips on preventing jams Tips on preventing jams You can avoid most paper jams by correctly loading paper and specialty media in the printer. The following hints can help you avoid paper jams: · · · Do not load wrinkled, creased, or damp paper. Flex, fan, and straighten paper before you load it. · · · · · · Do not exceed the maximum stack height. Make sure the guides in the trays are positioned snug against the paper or specialty media. light sequence (see Load media on Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together. Do not use envelopes that: ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Have excessive curl Are stuck together Are damaged in any way Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossments Have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars Have postage stamps attached Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed position · Use only recommended paper. See the Card Stock & Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www. lexmark. com for more information about which paper provides optimum results for your printing environment. If you need detailed information before purchasing large quantities of customized paper, See the Card Stock & Label Guide. · 28 How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays Follow these instructions to load paper in the 250-sheet tray and 550-sheet tray. 1 Remove the tray. Note: To load legal or folio size paper, you have to extend the length of the paper tray. See Extending the tray for legal or folio size paper on page 31 for instructions. 2 Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing and fanning it back and forth. [. . . ] · The Form Type setting in the printer driver is set to something other than transparency. · The Paper Texture setting is wrong for the type of paper or specialty media you are using. · The Paper Weight setting is wrong for the type of paper or specialty media you are using. · The toner cartridge is defective. Transparency print quality is poor (Print has inappropriate light or dark spots, toner is smeared, or horizontal or vertical light bands appear. ) Toner specks Toner rubs off the paper easily when you handle the sheets Gray background ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE *To This replace the fuser, call a service technician. [. . . ]