Lexmark E232 User Manual

							 
Contents
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................. 6
Edition notice ..................................................................................................  6
Trademarks ....................................................................................................  6
Licensing notice..............................................................................................  7
Safety information ..........................................................................................  7
Laser notice ....................................................................................................  7
The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 .....................................  7
Conventions ...................................................................................................  7
Electronic emission notices ............................................................................  7
Printer energy consumption ...........................................................................  9
Statement of Limited Warranty .......................................................................  9
Chapter 1: Printer overview ........................................................ 11
Chapter 2: Print media tasks and tips ........................................ 13
What types of print media can be loaded? ...................................................  14
Where can print media be loaded in the printer? .........................................  15
Tips on choosing the right print media .........................................................  16
Paper ...................................................................................................... 16
Preprinted forms and letterhead  ............................................................. 16
Transparencies ....................................................................................... 16
Envelopes ............................................................................................... 17
Labels ..................................................................................................... 17
Card stock  .............................................................................................. 18
Tips on storing print media and supplies ......................................................  18
Storing paper  .......................................................................................... 18
Storing supplies  ...................................................................................... 18
Tips on preventing jams ...............................................................................  19
How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays...........................................  20
Extending the tray for legal or folio size paper  ....................................... 23
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Notices
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Notices
Edition notice
Edition: November 2003
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. Changes are periodically made to the 
information herein; these changes will be incorporated in later 
editions. Improvements or changes in the products or the programs 
described may be made at any time.
Comments about this publication may be addressed to Lexmark 
International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle 
Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In the United Kingdom 
and Eire, send to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and 
Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow 
Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the 
information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without 
incurring any obligation to you. You can purchase additional copies of publications related to this product by calling 1-800-553-9727. In 
the United Kingdom and Eire, call +44 (0)8704 440 044. In other 
countries, contact your point of purchase.
References in this publication to products, programs, or services do 
not imply that the manufacturer intends to make these available in 
all countries in which it operates. Any reference to a product, 
program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that 
product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally 
equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any 
existing intellectual property right may be used instead. Evaluation 
and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, 
programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the 
manufacturer, are the user’s responsibility.
© 2003 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS
This software and any accompanying documentation provided 
under this agreement are commercial computer software and 
documentation developed exclusively at private expense.
Trademarks
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of 
Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or 
other countries. 
PictureGrade is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc.
PCL
® is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company. 
PCL is Hewlett-Packard Company’s designation of a set of printer 
commands (language) and functions included in its printer 
products. This printer is intended to be compatible with the PCL 
language. This means the printer recognizes PCL commands used 
in various application programs, and that the printer emulates the 
functions corresponding to the commands. 
Po st Sc r i p t
® is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems 
Incorporated. PostScript 3 is Adobe Systems’ designation of a set 
of printer commands (language) and functions included in its 
software products. This printer is intended to be compatible with the 
PostScript 3 language. This means the printer recognizes 
PostScript 3 commands used in various application programs, and 
that the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the 
commands.
Details relating to compatibility are included in the Technical 
Reference.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Edition notice 6
Trademarks 6
Licensing notice 7
Safety information 7
Laser notice 7
The United Kingdom 
Telecommunications Act 19847
Conventions 7
Electronic emission notices 7
Printer energy consumption 9
Statement of Limited Warranty 9
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Printer overview
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Printer overview
250-sheet trayPaper support 150-sheet output bin
Operator panel
Manual feederFront cover
Optional 550-sheet drawer
Rear paper exit
Power button
Dust cover
(some models)
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Print media tasks and tips
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What types of print media can be loaded? 14
Where can print media be loaded in the printer? 15
Tips on choosing the right print media 16
Tips on storing print media and supplies 18
Tips on preventing jams 19
How to load the 250-sheet and 550-sheet trays 20
How to load the manual feeder 24
How to use the rear exit 25
How to clear paper jams 26
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Printing tasks
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Printing tasks
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How to manually feed a print job 30
How to print on both sides of the paper (manual duplex) 32
How to print multiple page images on one page (N-up printing) 34
How to print a booklet 35
How to print a poster 36
How to print on letterhead 37
How to print using an overlay or a watermark 37
How to cancel a print job 39
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How to install options
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How to install options
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How to access the system board 41
How to add a memory card 45
How to add a flash card 46
How to install a 550-sheet drawer 48
How to get the printer driver to recognize installed options 49
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Using the operator panel
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Using the operator panel
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Overview of the operator panel 51
Understanding the operator panel lights 52
Operator panel codes 57
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Understanding the printer configuration menus
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Understanding the printer configuration 
menus
Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet
To help resolve printing problems or to change printer configuration settings, advanced users can 
print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet for instructions on advancing through the configuration 
menus to select and save new settings.
To print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet:
1Turn off the printer.
2Open the front cover.
3Press and hold Continue as you turn the printer back on.
All the lights cycle.
4Close the cover. The light sequence that represents the Home menu is displayed.
5To print the Printer Settings Configuration sheet, press and hold Continue until the 
lights cycle. The sheet prints.
Note:The sheet only prints when the Home menu is displayed.
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Printing the Printer Settings Configuration sheet 83
Configuration menus overview 84
Network menu 85
Parallel menu86
Setup menu86
USB menu87
Utilities menu 87
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Software and network tasks
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Software and network tasks
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How to install drivers for local printing 89
How to print the menu settings and network setup pages 94
How to print a test page 94
How to configure for TCP/IP 95
How to set up the printer for network printing 96
Using the printer resident Web page 102
Using the Local Printer Setup Utility 103
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Supplies information
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Supplies information
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What supplies do I need and how do I order them? 105
How to conserve supplies 105
How to know when you need new supplies 106
How to change a toner cartridge 108
Lexmark Return Program 111
Recycling Lexmark products 111
How to change a photoconductor kit 112
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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General problems116
Print quality problems 118
How to clean the printhead lens 122
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Index
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Index
Numerics
550-sheet drawer 48
A
Auto CR after LF (Setup 
menu) 86
Auto LF after CR (Setup 
menu) 86
B
booklets 35
Busy light 58
buttons 51
C
canceling a print job 39
card stock 18
cleaning the printhead 
lens 122
clearing paper jams 26
configuration menus
Network
MAC Binary PS 85
NPA Mode 85
Set Card Speed 85
Parallel
MAC Binary PS 86
Mode 2 86
NPA Mode 86
Protocol 86
printing the Printer Settings 
Configuration sheet 83
Setup
Auto CR after LF 86
Auto LF after CR 86
USB
MAC Binary PS 87NPA Mode 87
Utilities
Hex Trace 87
Print Quality Test 
Pages 87
Reset Factory 
Defaults 87
Reset Photoconductor 
Counter 87
D
duplex 32, 62
dust cover 23
E
electronic emission 
statement 7
emission statement 7
envelopes 17
Error light 60, 61, 63, 65, 66, 
67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 81, 82
secondary error codes 69
See also operator panel, 
secondary error codes
extending trays 23
F
FCC statement 7
flash card 46
folio 23
H
Hex Trace (Utilities menu) 87
I
interfaces
network 85parallel 86
USB 87
IP address
setting 95
verifying 95
J
jams 26
L
labels 17
legal 23
letterhead 16, 37
Lexmark Cartridge Collection 
Program 111
Lexmark Return Program 111
lights 51, 52
Linux 93, 102
Load Paper light
manual feeder 62
Tray 1 or 550-sheet tray 61
loading
250-sheet tray (Tray 1) 20
550-sheet tray 20
letterhead 37
manual feeder 24
Local Printer Setup Utility 103
M
MAC Binary PS
Network menu 85
Parallel menu 86
USB menu 87
Macintosh 91, 100
maintaining the printer
cleaning the printhead 
lens 122
manual duplex
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The operator panel has 5 lights and 2 buttons.
Note:The Continue button also functions as a light.
Press and release Continue to resume printing.
Press and release Continue
 twice quickly to display a secondary error code.
Press and release Cancel
 to cancel the job currently printing.
Press and hold Cancel
 until all of the lights come on to reset the printer.
Ready
Toner Low / Replace PC Kit
Load Paper
Paper JamContinue
Cancel
Error
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What types of print media can be loaded?
Get the most out of your printer by properly loading the trays. Never mix media types within a tray.
SourceSizesTy p e sWeightCapacity* (sheets)
Tr a y  1
(250-sheet tray)A4, A5, JIS B5, letter, 
legal, executive, folio, 
statement, Universal
‡
Plain paper, 
transparencies, 
labels60–90 g/m2
(16–24 lb) 250 paper
 50 labels
 50 transparencies
Tr a y  2
(550-sheet tray)A4, A5, JIS B5, letter, 
legal, executive, folio, 
statement, Universal
‡
Plain paper, 
transparencies, 
labels60–163 g/m2
(16–43 lb) 550 paper
 50 labels
 50 transparencies
Manual feeder A4, A5, JIS B5, letter, 
legal, executive, folio, 
statement, Universal
‡
Plain paper, 
transparencies, 
labels60–163 g/m2
(16–43 lb)1
Card stock
† 120–163 g/m2
(16–90 lb) Index Bristol
 75–163 g/m
2
(50–100 lb) Tag
7¾, 9, 10, DL, C5, B5 Envelopes
90 g/m
2 (24 lb)
* Capacity for 20 lb print media, unless otherwise noted.
† Grain short is recommended. Use rear exit for best results.
‡ Universal size ranges:
– Tr a y  1: 89–216 x 210–356 mm (3.5–8.5 x 8.27–14.0 in.)
– Tr a y  2: 148–216 x 210–356 mm (5.83–8.5 x 8.27–14.0 in.)
– Manual feeder: 76–216 x 127–356 mm (3.0–8.5 x 5.0–14.0 in.) (includes 3 x 5 in. cards)
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Where can print media be loaded in the printer?
Your printer has two standard paper sources: an automatic 250-sheet paper feeder (Tray 1) and a 
single-sheet manual feeder. Use Tray 1 for most print jobs. Use the manual feeder for a single piece 
of paper, transparency, envelope, paper label, card stock, or index card. You can increase paper 
capacity by purchasing an optional 550-sheet drawer.
An output bin on top of the printer holds up to 150 sheets. The single-sheet rear exit provides a 
straight-through paper path to help reduce curling and potential jams. This is especially useful for 
specialty media, such as transparencies, envelopes, paper labels, card stock, or index cards.
250-sheet tray Front paper support
150-sheet output bin
Operator panel
Manual feeder
Front cover
Optional 550-sheet drawer
Rear paper exit
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Tips on choosing the right print media
Selecting the right paper or other media reduces printing problems. For best print quality, try a 
sample of the paper or other media you are considering before buying large quantities.
Refer to 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.
Paper
For the best print quality, use 20 lb (75 g/m2) xerographic, grain long paper.
The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 90 g/m
2 (16 to 24 lb bond) grain 
long. Paper lighter than 60 g/m
2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing 
jams. Paper heavier than 90 g/m
2 (24 lb) should be fed through the optional 550-sheet tray or 
the manual feeder.
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 170°C (338°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 you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
Preprinted forms and letterhead
Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing 
process.
Choose papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed.
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 170°C (338°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. If you are in doubt, contact your paper supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 170°C (338°F) 
without melting or releasing hazardous emissions.
Transparencies
Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to 
withstand temperatures of 170°C (338°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing 
hazardous emissions.
We recommend Lexmark laser printer transparencies: part number 70X7240 for letter size 
transparencies; part number 12A5010 for A4 size transparencies.
To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
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Envelopes
Use envelopes made from 24 lb (90 g/m2) bond paper.
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
–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.
Do not print a large number of labels continuously.
Do not use vinyl labels.
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.
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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/m
2 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
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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.
Never mix media types within a tray.
Flex, fan, and straighten paper before you load it.
Do not exceed the maximum stack height.
Push all trays firmly into the printer after loading them.
Make sure the guides in the trays are positioned snug against the paper or specialty media.
Do not remove paper trays while a job is printing. Wait for a Load Paper  light sequence 
(see “Load media” on page 61) before you remove the tray.
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. Refer to 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, refer 
to the Card Stock & Label Guide.
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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.
1Remove the tray.
Note:If you are going 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 23 
for instructions.
2Prepare a stack of paper for loading by flexing or fanning it back and forth. Straighten the 
edges on a level surface.
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