Lexmark E240n User Manual

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Configuration menus overview
Configuration menus overview
Menus are represented by Ready, Toner Low/Replace PC Kit, Load Paper, and Paper  Jam 
light sequences. Menu items and their settings are indicated by Error and Continue light sequences.
Press and release Cancel to advance through menus and menu items.
Press and release Continue to advance to the setting you need.
Press and hold Continue until all of the lights cycle to save a setting.
Press and hold Cancel until all of the lights cycle to...

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Configuration menus overview
Network menu
Use the Network menu to change printer settings on jobs sent through a network port (either Standard Network or Network 
Opt ).
Parallel menu
Use the Parallel menu to change printer settings on jobs sent through a parallel port.
SettingUse this setting toVal u e s
NPA ModeSend print jobs to the printer and query 
printer status information simultaneously.Off
Auto*
Mac Binary PSConfigure the printer to process Macintosh 
binary PostScript print jobs.Off—The...

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Configuration menus overview
Setup menu
Use the Setup menu to configure how the printer formats the end of a line depending on the computer system being used.
USB menu
Use the USB menu to change printer settings on jobs sent through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.Parallel Mode 2Determine whether the parallel port 
data is sampled on the leading (On) or 
trailing (Off) edge of strobe.Off
On*
Mac Binary PSConfigure the printer to process 
Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs.Off—The printer...

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Configuration menus overview
Utilities menu
Use the Utilities menu to troubleshoot printer problems.
SettingUse this setting toVal u es
Reset Factory 
DefaultsReturn your printer settings to the factory default values. Sometimes resetting the printer to the 
original settings solves formatting problems. All menu items are reset to the factory default values 
except:
 Display Language.
 All settings in the Parallel menu, Network menu, LocalTalk menu, and USB menu.
All downloaded resources (fonts,...

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9Software and network tasks
How to print the menu settings and network setup pages
To print the menu settings page and network setup page, press the Continue button from the Ready state.
On the menu settings page:
–Verify that the options you installed are correctly listed under “Installed Features.” 
If an option is not listed under Installed Features, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and reinstall the 
option.
–Verify the amount of memory installed is correctly listed under “Printer...

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How to configure for TCP/IP
How to configure for TCP/IP
If you have TCP/IP available on your network, we recommend that you assign an IP address to the printer. 
Assigning a printer IP address
If your network is using DHCP, an IP address is automatically assigned after you connect the network cable to the printer.
1Look for the address under the “TCP/IP” heading on the network setup page you printed in How to print the 
menu settings and network setup pages on page 85. 
2Go to Verifying the IP...

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Using the printer resident Web page
Using the printer resident Web page
If you have a network model, your printer has a resident Web page, which you can access from your browser. To access the 
resident Web page, type the printer IP address in the URL address field of your browser (for example, 
http://192.168.236.24). If you do not know the IP address of your printer, you can find it on the network setup page (for help, 
see “How to print the menu settings and network setup pages” on page 85).
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10Supplies information
What supplies do I need and how do I order them?
There are only two supply items that have to be replaced on a regular basis: the toner cartridge and the photoconductor kit, 
which together comprise the print cartridge assembly. The photoconductor kit typically lasts up to 30,000 pages (at 
approximately 5% coverage), whereas the toner cartridge has to be replaced more frequently. How often the toner cartridge 
needs replacing depends on which cartridge you purchase and the...

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How to conserve supplies
The recommended supplies specifically designed for the printer are:
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
How to conserve supplies
Conserving supplies lowers printing costs.
When printing drafts, conserve...

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How to know when you need new supplies
How to know when you need new supplies
The following sections describe ways to determine when new supplies are needed.
Checking the toner and photoconductor levels
You can determine approximately how much toner is left in your cartridge and how full the photoconductor is by printing a 
menu settings page. This helps you decide when you might need to order replacement supplies. For help printing a menu 
settings page, see How to print the menu settings and network...