Lexmark T654n User Manual

MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS ENOUGH MEMORY
Add printer memory or an optional hard disk.
Unexpected page breaks occur
Increase the Print Timeout value:
1From the printer control panel, press .
2Press the arrow buttons until Settings appears, and then press .
3Press the arrow buttons until Setup Menu appears, and then press .
4Press the arrow buttons until Timeouts appears, and then press .
5Press the arrow buttons until Print Timeout appears, and then press .
6Press the arrow buttons until the value you want...

MAKE SURE THE OPTION IS SELECTED
From the computer you are printing from, select the option. For more information, see “Updating available options
in the printer driver” on page 38.
Paper trays
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS LOADED CORRECTLY
1Open the paper tray.
2Check for paper jams or misfeeds.
3Make sure paper guides are aligned against the edges of the paper.
4Make sure the paper tray closes properly.
RESET THE PRINTER
Turn the printer off,...

Envelope feeder
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
RESET THE PRINTER
Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on.
MAKE SURE THE ENVELOPES ARE LOADED CORRECTLY
1Adjust the envelope support for the length of envelope you are using.
2For more information, see “Loading the envelope feeder” on page 62.
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE AND PAPER SIZE SETTINGS
Make sure the paper type and paper size settings match the envelopes you are using:
1From the printer...

Memory card
Make sure the memory card is securely connected to the printer system board.
Flash memory card
Make sure the flash memory card is securely connected to the printer system board.
Hard disk with adapter
Make sure the hard disk is securely connected to the printer system board.
Internal Solutions Port
If the Lexmark Internal Solutions Port (ISP) does not operate correctly, then these are possible solutions. Try one or
more of the following:
CHECK THE ISP CONNECTIONS
Make sure the ISP is securely...

CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.
THE PAPER MAY HAVE ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY
Load paper from a fresh package.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared
The paper path is not clear. Clear jammed paper from the entire paper path, and then press .
Page that jammed does not reprint after you clear the jam
Jam Recovery is set to Off. Set Jam Recovery to Auto or On:...

The information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions still do not
correct the problem, then call for service. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement.
Blank pages
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
PACKING MATERIAL MAY BE ON THE PRINT CARTRIDGE
Remove the print cartridge and make sure the packing material is properly removed. Reinstall the print cartridge.
THE TONER MAY BE LOW
When 88 Cartridge low...

Ghost images
ABCDEABCDEABCDE ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu.
2Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:
For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.
Gray background
ABCDE
ABCDE ABCDE
CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING
Select a lighter Toner...

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.
CHECK THE PAPER SIZE SETTING
Make sure the paper size setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel, check the Paper Size setting from the Paper menu.
2Before sending the job to print, specify the correct size setting:
For Windows users, specify the size from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the...

CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu.
2Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:
For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.
CHECK THE PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
THE TONER MAY BE LOW
When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes...

CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu.
2Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:
For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.
THE PRINT CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the print cartridge.
Print is too light
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the...