Lexmark W850dn User Manual

							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, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on.
MAKE SURE THE PAPER TRAY IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY
If the paper tray is listed on the menu settings page, but paper jams when it enters or exits the tray, then it may not
be properly installed. Reinstall the paper tray. For more information, see the hardware setup documentation that
came with the paper tray, or go to http://support.lexmark.com to view the paper tray instruction sheet.
Solving 2,000-sheet drawer problems
Try one or more of the following:
THE ELEVATOR TRAY IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY
Make sure the printer is properly connected to the 2,000‑sheet drawer.
Make sure the printer is turned on.
Make sure that the power cord is plugged firmly into the back of the 2,000‑sheet drawer.
If the tray is empty, then load paper in the tray.
Clear any jams.
THE PAPER FEED ROLLERS DO NOT TURN TO ADVANCE PAPER
Make sure the printer is properly connected to the 2,000‑sheet drawer.
Make sure the printer is turned on.
THE PAPER CONSISTENTLY JAMS IN THE DRAWER
Flex the paper.
Make sure the drawer is properly installed.
Make sure paper is loaded correctly.
Make sure the paper or specialty media meets specifications and is not damaged.
Make sure the guides are positioned correctly for the paper size loaded. Troubleshooting181
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							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 attached to the printer system board.
Make sure the cable is securely connected to the correct connector.
CHECK THE CABLE
Make sure you are using the correct cable and that it is securely connected.
MAKE SURE THE NETWORK SOFTWARE IS CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
For information about installing software for network printing, see the Networking Guide on the Software and
Documentation CD
USB/parallel interface card
Check the USB/parallel interface card connections:
Make sure the USB/parallel interface card is securely connected to the printer system board.
Make sure you are using the correct cable and that it is securely connected.
Internal print server
If the internal print server does not operate correctly, these are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE PRINT SERVER CONNECTIONS
Make sure the internal print server is attached securely to the printer system board.
Make sure you are using the correct (optional) cable and that it is securely connected. Troubleshooting182
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							MAKE SURE THE NETWORK SOFTWARE IS CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
For information about installing software for network printing, click Additional on the Software and
Documentation CD, and then select the Networking Guide link under Publications on this CD.
Solving paper feed problems
Paper frequently jams
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE PAPER
Use recommended paper and specialty media. For more information, see the chapter about paper and specialty
media guidelines.
MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH PAPER IN THE PAPER TRAY
Make sure the stack of paper you load does not exceed the maximum stack height indicated in the tray or on the
multipurpose feeder.
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
1Clear jammed paper from the entire paper path.
2Press the up or down arrow button until Continue appears, 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:
1Press .
2Press the up or down arrow button until Settings appears, and then press .
3Press the up or down arrow button until General Settings appears, and then press .
4Press the up or down arrow button until Print Recovery appears, and then press . Troubleshooting183
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							5Press the up or down arrow button until Jam Recovery appears, and then press .
6Press the up or down arrow button until On or Auto appears, and then press .
Solving print quality problems
Isolating print quality problems
To help isolate print quality problems, print the print quality test pages:
1Turn the printer off.
2From the printer control panel, press and hold  and the right arrow button while turning the printer on.
3Release both buttons when the clock animation appears.
The printer performs its power‑on sequence, and then Config Menu appears.
4Press the up or down arrow button until Prt Quality Pgs appears, and then press .
The pages are formatted, Printing Quality Test Pages appears, and then the pages print. The message
remains on the printer control panel display until all the pages print.
5After the print quality test pages print, press the up or down arrow button until Exit Config Menu appears,
and then press 
.
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 TONER CARTRIDGE
Remove the toner cartridge and make sure the packing material is properly removed. Reinstall the toner cartridge.
THE TONER MAY BE LOW
When 88 Cartridge Low appears, order a new toner cartridge. Troubleshooting184
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							If the problem continues, the printer may need to be serviced. For more information, contact Customer Support.
Clipped images
Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE GUIDES
Move the width and length 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 Paper menu, check the Paper Size setting.
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 size from the Page Setup dialog.
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 Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.
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. Troubleshooting185
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							Gray background
ABCDE
ABCDE ABCDE
CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING
Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting:
From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu.
For Windows users, change the setting from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, change the setting from the Print dialog.
Incorrect margins
ABC
DEFABC
DEF
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 Paper menu, check the Paper Size setting.
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 size from the Page Setup dialog. Troubleshooting186
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							Paper curl
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.
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 PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY
Load paper from a fresh package.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
Print irregularities
))ABCDE
ABCDE ABCDE
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
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.
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.
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. Troubleshooting187
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							THE TONER MAY BE LOW
When 88 Cartridge Low appears or when the print becomes faded, replace the toner cartridge.
THE FUSER MAY BE WORN OR DEFECTIVE
Replace the fuser.
Print is too dark
ABC
DEFABC
DEF
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too dark, the Brightness setting is too dark, or the Contrast setting is too high.
Change these settings from the printer control panel Quality menu.
For Windows users, change these settings from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, change these settings from the Print dialog and pop‑up menus.
THE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY
Load paper from a fresh package.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
CHECK THE PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.
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 TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the toner cartridge. Troubleshooting188
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							Print is too light
ABC
DEF
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK THE DARKNESS, BRIGHTNESS, AND CONTRAST SETTINGS
The Toner Darkness setting is too light, the Brightness setting is too light, or the Contrast setting is too low.
Change these settings from the printer control panel Quality menu.
For Windows users, change these settings from Print Properties.
For Macintosh users, change these settings from the Print dialog and pop‑up menus.
THE PAPER HAS ABSORBED MOISTURE DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY
Load paper from a fresh package.
Store paper in its original wrapper until you use it.
CHECK THE PAPER
Avoid textured paper with rough finishes.
CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING
Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:
1From the printer control panel Paper menu, check the Paper Type setting.
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 TONER IS LOW
When 88 Cartridge Low appears, order a new toner cartridge.
THE TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Replace the toner cartridge. Troubleshooting189
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							Repeating defects
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Replace the transfer roller if the defects occur every:
58.7 mm (2.31 in.)
Replace the photoconductor if the defects occur every:
44 mm (1.73 in.)
Replace the fuser if the defects occur every:
78.5 mm (3.09 in.)
94.2 mm (3.71 in.)
Skewed print
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HECK THE PAPER GUIDES
Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.
CHECK THE PAPER
Make sure you are using paper that meets the printer specifications.
Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper
ABC
DEFABC
DEF
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
ENSURE THAT THE FILL PATTERN IS CORRECT
If the fill pattern is incorrect, choose a different fill pattern from your software program. Troubleshooting190
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