Lexmark PLATINUM PRO905 User Manual

							RECONNECT THE PRINTER POWER SUPPLY
1Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
2Gently remove the power supply from the printer, and then reinsert it.
3Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, and then turn on the printer.
Cannot delete documents from the print queue
If you have jobs stuck in the print queue and cannot delete them to get other jobs to print, then the computer and
printer may not be communicating.
RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY AGAIN
Cannot print through USB
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE USB CONNECTION
1Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one.
2Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
The USB port is marked with a 
 USB symbol.
Note: If you continue to have problems, then try another USB port on the computer. You may have connected to
a defective port.
MAKE SURE THE USB PORT IS ENABLED IN WINDOWS
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type devmgmt.msc.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
The Device Manager opens.
4Click the plus sign (+) beside Universal Serial Bus controllers.
If USB Host Controller and USB Root Hub are listed, then the USB port is enabled.
For more information, see the computer documentation.
REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting
“Paper jam in the printer” on page 142
“Paper jam in the duplex unit” on page 142
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							“Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only)” on page 143
“Paper or specialty media misfeeds” on page 144
Paper jam in the printer
Note: The parts inside the printer are sensitive. Avoid unnecessarily touching these parts while clearing jams.
1Press  to turn off the printer.
2Check the paper tray or lift the scanner unit to check for jammed paper.
3Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it out.
Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it.
4Press  to turn the printer back on.
Paper jam in the duplex unit
Note: The parts inside the printer are sensitive. Avoid unnecessarily touching these parts while clearing jams.
1Push down the duplex latches and pull out the duplex unit.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The area behind the duplex cover has protruding ribs as part of the paper
path. To avoid injury, use caution when accessing this area for clearing a paper jam.
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							2Firmly grasp the paper, and then gently pull it out.
Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it.
3Reinsert the duplex unit.
4Touch DONE or press , depending on your printer model.
5From your computer, resume the print job.
Paper jam in the ADF (selected models only)
Note: The parts inside the printer are sensitive. Avoid unnecessarily touching these parts while clearing jams.
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							1Open the ADF door, and then gently pull out the jammed paper.
Note: Be careful not to tear the paper while removing it.
2Close the ADF door.
3Touch DONE or press , depending on your printer model.
4From your computer, resume the print job.
Paper or specialty media misfeeds
These are possible solutions if paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews, or if multiple sheets feed or stick together.
Try one or more of the following:
CHECK PAPER CONDITION
Use only new, unwrinkled paper.
CHECK PAPER LOADING
Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer.
Load paper with the print side facedown. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions
that came with the paper.)
Check the loading instructions for your paper or specialty media.
REMOVE EACH PAGE AS IT IS PRINTED
ADJUST THE PAPER GUIDES TO FIT THE LOADED PAPER
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							Print troubleshooting
“Poor quality at the edges of the page” on page 145
“Streaks or lines on printed image” on page 145
“Print speed is slow” on page 146
“Computer slows down when printing” on page 146
Poor quality at the edges of the page
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
CHECK MINIMUM PRINT SETTINGS
Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings:
Left and right margins:
–6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter-size paper
–3.37 mm (0.133 in.) for all paper sizes except letter
Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)
Bottom margin: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
SELECT THE BORDERLESS PRINT FEATURE
For Windows users:
1
With a document or photo open, click File  Print.
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3From the Paper Options section of the Print Setup tab, select Borderless.
For Macintosh users:
1
With a document or photo open, choose File > Print.
2From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer.
3If necessary, click Advanced.
4From the print options pop-up menu, choose Paper Handling.
5From the Destination Paper Size section, select Scale to fit paper size.
6From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size that has “(Borderless)” in the name. For example, if you
are printing on a 4 x 6 photo card, then choose US 4 x 6 in (Borderless).
Streaks or lines on printed image
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE INK LEVELS
Replace low or empty ink cartridges.
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							SELECT A HIGHER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
MAKE SURE THE INK CARTRIDGES ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED
ALIGN THE PRINTHEAD
CLEAN OR DEEP CLEAN THE PRINTHEAD NOZZLES
Note: If these solutions do not remove the streaks or lines on the printed image, then contact technical support.
Print speed is slow
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
MAXIMIZE COMPUTER PROCESSING SPEED
Close all applications not in use.
Minimize the number and size of graphics and images in the document.
Remove as many unused fonts as possible from your system.
ADD MEMORY
Consider purchasing more RAM.
SELECT A LOWER PRINT QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
MANUALLY SELECT A PAPER TYPE THAT MATCHES THE TYPE OF PAPER YOU ARE USING
REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
Computer slows down when printing
These are possible solutions. Try one of the following:
IF YOU ARE USING A USB CONNECTION, THEN TRY A DIFFERENT USB CABLE
IF YOU ARE ON A NETWORK, THEN RESET THE POWER OF THE ACCESS POINT (ROUTER)
1Unplug the power cord from the access point.
2Wait ten seconds, and then insert the power cord.
Copy and scan troubleshooting
“Copier or scanner does not respond” on page 147
“Scanner unit does not close” on page 147
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							“Poor copy or scanned image quality” on page 147
“Partial copies or scans of documents or photos” on page 147
“Scan was not successful” on page 148
“Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer” on page 148
“Cannot scan to a computer over a network” on page 148
Copier or scanner does not respond
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
SET YOUR PRINTER AS THE DEFAULT PRINTER
REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
Scanner unit does not close
1Lift the scanner unit.
2Remove any obstruction keeping the scanner unit open.
3Lower the scanner unit.
Poor copy or scanned image quality
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
CLEAN THE SCANNER GLASS
ADJUST THE SCAN QUALITY FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
REVIEW THE TIPS FOR COPYING, SCANNING, AND IMPROVING PRINT QUALITY
USE A CLEARER VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT OR IMAGE
MAKE SURE THE DOCUMENT OR PHOTO IS LOADED FACEDOWN ON THE SCANNER GLASS AND IN
THE
 CORRECT CORNER
Partial copies or scans of documents or photos
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE THE DOCUMENT OR PHOTO IS LOADED FACEDOWN ON THE SCANNER GLASS AND IN
THE
 CORRECT CORNER
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							SELECT A PAPER SIZE FROM THE PRINTER SOFTWARE THAT MATCHES THE LOADED PAPER
MAKE SURE THE ORIGINAL SIZE SETTING MATCHES THE SIZE OF THE DOCUMENT YOU ARE SCANNING
Scan was not successful
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE USB CONNECTION
1Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one.
2Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
The USB port is marked with a 
 USB symbol.
Note: If you continue to have problems, then try another USB port on the computer. You may have connected to
a defective port.
RESTART THE COMPUTER
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
CLOSE OTHER SOFTWARE PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOT BEING USED
USE A LOWER SCANNING RESOLUTION
Cannot scan to a computer over a network
If the "Before you troubleshoot" checklist does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER AND THE DESTINATION COMPUTER ARE CONNECTED TO THE SAME
NETWORK
MAKE SURE THE PRINTER SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED ON THE DESTINATION COMPUTER
E-mail troubleshooting
“Cannot send e-mail” on page 149
“Cannot attach files” on page 149
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							Cannot send e-mail
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HECK YOUR E-MAIL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
Make sure you have correctly completed the e-mail setup and successfully configured an SMTP server.
CHECK YOUR NETWORK CONNECTION
Make sure the printer is connected to an Ethernet or wireless network. Your network must be connected to the
Internet for the printer to communicate with the SMTP server.
CHECK YOUR PROXY CONFIGURATION
Your proxy server configuration should allow SMTP server connections. For help with your proxy server or SMTP
settings, contact your system support person.
MAKE SURE TO ENTER A VALID RECIPIENT E-MAIL ADDRESS
MAKE SURE THE RECIPIENT MAILBOX IS NOT FULL
This causes e-mail to bounce back to your inbox.
Cannot attach files
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ELECT A SUPPORTED FILE TYPE (JPEG OR PDF)
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AKE SURE THE FILE SIZE IS NOT TOO LARGE
Fax troubleshooting
“Fax troubleshooting checklist” on page 150
“Cannot send faxes” on page 150
“Cannot receive faxes” on page 152
“Cannot run the fax software” on page 153
“Fax error messages on the printer control panel” on page 153
For detailed descriptions of common terms and tasks, see the following:
“Setting up the printer to fax” on page 77
“Faxing FAQ” on page 94
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							Fax troubleshooting checklist
If you encounter problems sending and receiving faxes, then check the connection first:
1Check for a dial tone on the telephone line by plugging an analog telephone into the wall jack, DSL filter, VoIP
device, or cable modem where you connected the printer. Make sure you plug the telephone into the same port.
If you do not hear a dial tone, then contact your line provider.
2While the printer is connected to the telephone line, check for a dial tone by plugging an analog telephone into
the 
 port of the printer.
If you do not hear a dial tone, then use the checklist below. Listen for a dial tone after checking each item.
If you hear a dial tone but still have problems sending and receiving faxes, then see the other topics in this section.
Connection checklist
Make sure that the printer and other devices on the line (if applicable) are set up and configured correctly
according to your setup scenario.
Make sure that the cables are connected to the correct ports.
Make sure that the cables are securely plugged in.
Check the cable connections for the following hardware, if applicable:
Power supplyAnswering machineCable modemSplitter
TelephoneVoIP adapterDSL filterRJ-11 adapter
If the printer is connected to a Digital Subscriber Line, then make sure you are using a DSL filter for the printer.
If the printer is connected to a VoIP adapter or cable modem, then make sure that the printer is plugged into the
first phone port.
If you are using a splitter, then make sure that you are using a phone splitter. Do not use a line splitter.
Cannot send faxes
If the “Fax troubleshooting checklist” does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED YOUR USER INFORMATION IN THE PRINTER
If you did not enter your user information during initial setup, then enter your fax name and fax number. In some
countries, you cannot send a fax without entering your fax name or company name. Some fax machines also block
unknown faxes or faxes without sender information.
DECREASE THE TRANSMISSION SPEED OF THE FAX MODEM
The modem of the printer can transmit data at 33,600 bps. This is the maximum speed at which the printer can
send and receive faxes. It is not necessary, however, to set the modem to its fastest transmission capability. The
speed of the modem of the receiving fax machine must match or be greater than the speed at which you are
sending your fax. Otherwise, your fax will not be received.
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