Lexmark C540 User Manual

82 Replace waste toner box
Replace the waste toner bottle, and then press  to clear the message.
82 Waste toner box missing
Replace the waste toner bottle, and then press  to clear the message.
82 Waste toner box nearly full
Press  to clear the message.
88 Cartridge is low
Press  to clear the message.
88 Replace  cartridge
The specified toner cartridge is exhausted.
1Replace the specified toner cartridge.
2Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing.
Solving basic printer problems
If there...

If Ready does not appear, turn the printer off and contact Customer Support.
Error message about reading USB drive appears
Make sure the USB drive is supported.
Jobs do not print
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT
Make sure Ready or Power Saver appears on the display before sending a job to print.
CHECK TO SEE IF THE STANDARD EXIT BIN IS FULL
Remove the stack of paper from the standard exit bin.
CHECK TO SEE IF THE PAPER TRAY IS EMPTY...

Job takes longer than expected to print
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
REDUCE THE COMPLEXITY OF THE PRINT JOB
Eliminate the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of pages in the job.
CHANGE THE PAGE PROTECT SETTING TO OFF
1From the printer control panel, press .
2Press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press .
3Press the arrow buttons until Setup Menu appears, and then press .
4Press the arrow buttons until Print...

USE THE SAME PAPER SIZE AND PAPER TYPE SETTINGS
Print a menu settings page and compare the settings for each tray.
If necessary, adjust the settings from the Paper Size/Type menu.
Note: The multipurpose feeder does not automatically sense the paper size. You must set the size from the Paper
Size/Type menu.
Large jobs do not collate
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE COLLATE IS SET TO ON
From the Finishing menu or Print Properties, set Collate to On.
Note: Setting...

Solving option problems
Settings chosen from the software program or application can change or override settings chosen from the printer
control panel. If an option is not functioning, then make sure it is selected in the software as well as the printer control
panel.
Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
RESET THE PRINTER
Turn the printer off, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on.
CHECK TO SEE...

MAKE SURE THE PAPER TRAY IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY
If the paper tray is listed on the menu settings page, but paper jams when it enters or exits the tray, then it may not
be properly installed. Reinstall the paper tray. For more information, see the hardware setup documentation that
came with the paper tray, or go to http://support.lexmark.com to view the paper tray instruction sheet.
Memory card
Make sure the memory card is securely connected to the printer system board.
Flash memory card
Make sure the...

Solving paper feed problems
Paper frequently jams
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE PAPER
Use recommended paper and specialty media. For more information, see “Paper and specialty media guidelines” on
page 48.
MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAY
Make sure the stack of paper you load does not exceed the maximum stack height indicated in the tray or on the
multipurpose feeder.
CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct...

Solving print quality problems
Isolating print quality problems
To help isolate print quality problems, print the print quality test pages:
1Turn the printer off.
2From the printer control panel, press and hold  and the right arrow button while turning the printer on.
3Release both buttons when the clock animation appears.
The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then Config Menu appears.
4Press the arrow buttons until Prt Quality Pgs appears, and then press .
The pages are formatted, Printing...

Clipped images
Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE GUIDES
Move the width and length guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.
CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING
Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Size setting.
2Before sending the job to print, specify the correct size setting:
For Windows users, specify the size from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the size from...

The imaging kit may be defective.
If Black and color imaging kit life warning orBlack imaging kit life warning appears,
replace the imaging kit.
Gray background
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CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING
Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting:
From the printer control panel Quality menu, change the setting.
For Windows users, change the setting from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, change the setting from the Print dialog.
Incorrect margins
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of...