Lexmark X860de User Manual

TEMPORARILY DISCONNECT OTHER EQUIPMENT
To ensure the printer is working correctly, connect it directly to the telephone line. Disconnect any answering
machines, computers with modems, or telephone line splitters.
CHECK FOR JAMS
Clear any jams, and then make sure that Ready appears.
TEMPORARILY DISABLE CALL WAITING
Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Disable this feature before sending or receiving a fax. Call your telephone
company to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call...

THE TONER MAY BE LOW
88 Cartridge low appears when the toner is low.
Can receive but not send faxes
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
THE PRINTER IS NOT IN FAX MODE
On the home screen, touch Fax to put the printer in Fax mode.
THE DOCUMENT IS NOT LOADED PROPERLY
Load the original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass in the upper left
corner.
Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media...

4Click Analog Fax Setup.
5In the Max Speed box, click on one of the following:
2400
4800
9600
14400
33600
6Click Submit.
Solving option problems
Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
RESET THE PRINTER
Turn the printer off, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on.
CHECK TO SEE IF THE OPTION IS CONNECTED TO THE PRINTER
1Turn the printer off.
2Unplug the printer from the wall outlet.
3Check the...

Paper tray problems
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 the 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...

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...

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.
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...

4Touch General Settings.
5Touch the down arrow until Print Recovery appears.
6Touch Print Recovery.
7Touch the right arrow next to Jam Recovery until On or Auto appears.
8Touch Submit.
9Touch .
Solving print quality problems
Isolating print quality problems
To help isolate print quality problems, print the print quality test pages:
1Turn the printer off.
2Load Letter‑ or A4‑size paper in the tray.
3Hold down  and 6MNO while turning the printer on.
4Release the buttons when the screen with the progress...

THE TONER MAY BE LOW
When 88 Cartridge Low appears, order a new toner cartridge.
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...

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
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
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....

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...