Lexmark E260d User Manual
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Menu itemDescription Contrast 0–5Adjusts the degree of difference between levels of gray in printed output Notes: 0 is the factory default setting. Higher settings show more difference between levels of gray. PostScript menu Menu itemDescription Print PS Error Off OnPrints a page containing the PostScript error Note: Off is the factory default setting. Font Priority Resident FlashEstablishes the font search order Notes: Resident is the factory default setting. A formatted optional flash memory card must be installed in the printer and operating properly for this menu item to be available. The optional flash memory card cannot be Read/Write, Write, or password protected. Job Buffer Size must not be set to 100%. PCL Emul menu Menu itemDescription Font Source Resident Download Flash AllSpecifies the set of fonts available Notes: Resident is the factory default setting. It shows the factory default set of fonts downloaded into RAM. Download appears only if downloaded fonts exist. It shows all the fonts downloaded into RAM. Flash appears only if a flash option containing fonts is installed. A flash option must be properly formatted and cannot be Read/Write, Write, or password protected. All shows all fonts available to any option. Font Name Displays a specific font and the option where it is stored Notes: Courier is the factory default setting. The font source abbreviation is R for Resident, M1 for Flash, and S for Download. Understanding printer menus 81 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Menu itemDescription Symbol Set Specifies the font ID and font name that compose each symbol set Notes: 10U PC-8 is the US factory default setting. 12U PC-850 is the international factory default setting. PCL Emulation Settings Point Size 1.00–1008.00Changes the point size for scalable typographic fonts Notes: 12 is the factory default setting. Point Size refers to the height of the characters in the font. One point equals approximately 1/72 of an inch. Point sizes can be increased or decreased in 0.25-point increments. PCL Emulation Settings Pitch 0.08–100Specifies the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts Notes: 10 is the factory default setting. Pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters per inch (cpi). Pitch can be increased or decreased in 0.01-cpi increments. For nonscalable monospaced fonts, the pitch appears on the display but cannot be changed. PCL Emulation Settings Orientation Portrait LandscapeSpecifies the orientation of text and graphics on the page Notes: Portrait is the factory default setting. Portrait prints text and graphics parallel to the short edge of the page. Landscape prints text and graphics parallel to the long edge of the page. PCL Emulation Settings Lines per Page 1–255 60 64Specifies the number of lines that print on each page Notes: 60 is the US factory default setting. 64 is the international factory default setting. The printer sets the amount of space between each line based on the Lines per Page, Paper Size, and Orientation settings. Select the desired Paper Size and Orientation before setting Lines per Page. PCL Emulation Settings A4 Width 198 mm 203 mmSets the printer to print on A4-size paper Notes: 198 mm is the factory default setting. The 203-mm setting sets the width of the page to allow the printing of eighty 10-pitch characters. PCL Emulation Settings Auto CR after LF Off OnSpecifies whether the printer automatically performs a carriage return (CR) after a line feed (LF) control command Note: Off is the factory default setting. Understanding printer menus 82 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Menu itemDescription PCL Emulation Settings Auto LF after CR Off OnSpecifies whether the printer automatically performs a line feed (LF) after a carriage return (CR) control command Note: Off is the factory default setting. Tray Renumber Assign MP Feeder Off None 0–199 Assign Tray Off None 0–199 Assign Manual Paper Off None 0–199 Assign Man Env Off None 0–199Configures the printer to work with printer software or programs that use different source assignments for trays, drawers, and feeders Notes: Off is the factory default setting. None is not an available selection. It is displayed only when it is selected by the PCL 5 interpreter. None ignores the Select Paper Feed command. 0–199 allows a custom setting to be assigned. Tray Renumber View Factory Def NoneDisplays the factory default setting assigned to each tray, drawer, or feeder Tray Renumber Restore Defaults Yes NoReturns all tray, drawer, and feeder assignments to the factory default settings Understanding printer menus 83 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality. Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding. 2Remove all paper from the printer. 3Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer. 4Wipe only the outside of the printer. Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer. 5Make sure all areas of the printer are dry before beginning a new print job. Storing supplies Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packing 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 Checking the status of supplies Checking the status of supplies from a network computer Note: The computer must be connected to the same network as the printer. 1Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section. 2Click Device Status. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of supply levels. Maintaining the printer 84 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Ordering supplies To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in your area. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at www.lexmark.comor contact the place where you purchased the printer. Note: All life estimates for printer supplies assume printing on letter- or A4-size plain paper. Ordering toner cartridges When 88 Cartridge is Low appears or when the print becomes faded, you may be able to extend the life of the toner cartridge: 1Remove the toner cartridge. 2Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner. 3Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing. Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge. Recommended toner cartridges and part numbers Part nameLexmark Return Program CartridgeRegular cartridge For the US and Canada Toner cartridgeE260A11AE260A21A For Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Toner cartridgeE260A11EE260A21E For the Asia Pacific Region, including Australia, New Zealand, and India Toner cartridgeE260A11PE260A21P For Latin America Toner cartridgeE260A11LE260A21L Maintaining the printer 85 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Ordering a photoconductor kit Depending on your printer model, the printer issues a message or a light sequence to let you know the photoconductor kit is near its end of life. At this time, order a photoconductor kit. You can also see the status of the photoconductor kit by printing a network setup page. Part namePart number Photoconductor kitE260X22G Replacing supplies Replacing the toner cartridge Light sequence Toner is low - On - On When the Toner is Low light sequence appears, or when you experience faded print, remove the toner cartridge. Firmly shake it side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute the toner, and then reinsert it and continue printing. When shaking the cartridge no longer improves the print quality, replace the toner cartridge. Note: You can check to see approximately how much toner is left in your cartridge by printing a menu settings page. Maintaining the printer 86 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
To replace the toner cartridge: 1Open the front door by pressing the button on the left side of the printer and lowering the door. 2Press the button on the base of the photoconductor kit, and then pull the toner cartridge out using the handle. 3Unpack the new toner cartridge. Warning—Potential Damage: When replacing a toner cartridge, do not leave the new cartridge exposed to direct light for an extended period of time. Extended light exposure can cause print quality problems. 4Rotate the cartridge in all directions to distribute the toner. Maintaining the printer 87 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
5Install the new toner cartridge by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the arrows on the tracks of the photoconductor kit. Push the toner cartridge in until it clicks into place. 6Close the front door. Replacing the photoconductor kit The printer displays the Photoconductor life warning or Replace photoconductor light sequence when the photoconductor kit reaches the page maximum. Light sequences Photoconductor life warning - On Maintaining the printer 88 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Replace photoconductor - Blinking - Blinking - On When any of the light sequences occur, order a new photoconductor kit. While the printer may continue to function properly after the photoconductor kit has reached its official end-of-life, print quality significantly decreases. Note: The photoconductor kit is a single item. To replace the photoconductor kit: 1Turn off the printer. 2Pull the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge together as a unit out of the printer by pulling on the toner cartridge handle. Note: The photoconductor kit and toner cartridge form a unit. Maintaining the printer 89 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Place the unit on a flat, clean surface. 3Press the button on the base of the photoconductor kit, and then pull the toner cartridge up and out using the handle. 4Unpack the new photoconductor kit. Warning—Potential Damage: Be careful not to touch the photoconductor drum. Doing so may affect the print quality of future print jobs. 5Insert the toner cartridge into the photoconductor kit by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the tracks. Push the toner cartridge in until it clicks into place. Maintaining the printer 90 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals