Lexmark E250dn User Manual

71Accessing the system board
4Press the two detents on the front right side of the machine, and swing the side door back.
5Loosen the four screws on the cover, but do not remove them completely.
6Slide the cover to the left until the screws fit into the keyholes on the cover.
7Remove the cover and set it aside.Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 

72Adding a memory card
Adding a memory card
The system board has one connector for an optional memory card. The printer can support up to 64MB of additional 
memory (for a total of 96MB).
Memory options designed for other Lexmark printers may not work with your printer.
1Access the system board (see Accessing the system board on page69).
2Push open the latches on both ends of the memory 
connector.
3Unpack the memory card.
Warning:Memory is easily damaged by static electricity. 
Touch something metal,...

73Installing an optional 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer
Installing an optional 250-sheet drawer or 550-sheet drawer
Recognizing installed options
The printer driver should automatically recognize the newly installed option when the printer is turned on. If it does not, you 
can add the appropriate option manually.
Note:If you have not installed your printer driver yet, follow the appropriate instructions under Software 
tasks on page74. After you have installed a printer driver, return here to...

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Software tasks
Printing 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 from the wall 
outlet, and reinstall the option.
–Verify the amount of memory installed is correctly listed under...

75Using the Local Printer Settings Utility
Using the Local Printer Settings Utility
The Local Printer Settings Utility lets you change printer settings not available from your printer driver (for example, 
activating Alarm Control if you want the printer to sound an alarm when it needs attention). To access the Local Printer 
Settings Utility from the computer software application, select Startà All Programsà  Lexmarkà Local Printer 
Settings Utility.
If you selected the Custom install path from your...

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Supplies 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 
should be replaced depends on which cartridge you purchase and the...

77What supplies do I need and how do I order them?
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
Conserving supplies
Conserving supplies lowers printing costs.
•When printing drafts, conserve toner by changing the Toner Darkness setting in...

78Knowing when you need new supplies
Knowing 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 toner 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 Printing the menu settings and network setup...

79Knowing when you need new supplies
Recognizing the control panel light sequences
The control panel displays certain light sequences to let you know when the toner level is low or when it’s time to replace 
the photoconductor kit.
Note:The control panel may also display other light sequences in conjunction with the “Toner low” and 
“Replace photoconductor” lights.Printer ConditionPageContinueErrorToner Low / 
Replace PC KitLoad PaperPaper JamReadyToner low16Photoconductor kit 
life warning17Replace...

80Changing the toner cartridge
Changing the toner cartridge
1Turn the printer off.
2Press the button on the left side of the printer to release and lower the front door.
3Remove the toner cartridge.
aPress the release button on the base of the print cartridge assembly.
bGrasp the handle, pulling up and out to remove the toner cartridge.Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals