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Lexmark E260 Series User Manual

Lexmark E260 Series
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Lexmark E260, E260d, and
E260dn Series
User's Guide
May 2008 www.lexmark.com
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2008 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40550

Table of Contents

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Lexmark E260 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyMonochrome Laser
Print SpeedUp to 35 ppm
Print Resolution1200 x 1200 dpi
Monthly Duty CycleUp to 50, 000 pages
Output Capacity150-sheet output bin
Duplex PrintingManual
Maximum Paper Size8.5 x 14 inches
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Mac OS, Linux
ConnectivityUSB 2.0, Ethernet
Input Capacity250-sheet input tray
Media Types SupportedCard Stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain Paper, Transparencies
Media Sizes SupportedA4, A5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Statement
First Page Out Time6.5 seconds
Recommended Monthly Page VolumeUp to 2500 pages
Weight22.5 lbs

Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

Printer Configurations

Understanding the Printer Control Panel

Interpreting Printer Control Panel Lights

Understanding Primary Light Sequences

Explanation of primary light sequences and their associated actions or meanings.

Understanding Secondary Error Light Sequences

How to interpret and troubleshoot secondary error codes indicated by printer lights.

Understanding Secondary Paper Jam Light Sequences

Guidance on interpreting secondary paper jam indicators and clearing jams.

Understanding Printer Configuration Menus

Printing Operations

Printing a Document

Step-by-step instructions for printing documents from Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

Printing on Both Sides of the Paper

A table outlining which printer models support automatic or manual duplex printing.

Manual Duplex Printing Procedure

Instructions for performing manual duplex printing when automatic duplexing is unavailable.

Printing Print Quality Test Pages

Managing Print Jobs

Understanding Printer Menus

Understanding Printer Messages

Checking the Virtual Display

How to use the virtual display on the Embedded Web Server to view printer messages.

List of Status and Error Messages

A reference list of common printer status and error messages and their meanings.

Maintaining the Printer

Cleaning the Printer Exterior

Safe procedures for cleaning the outside surfaces of the printer.

Checking Supply Status

How to view the status of consumables like toner and paper from a networked computer.

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the toner cartridge.

Replacing the Photoconductor Kit

Detailed guide on how to replace the photoconductor kit when prompted.

Clearing Paper Jams

Avoiding Paper Jams

Best practices and tips to prevent paper jams from occurring in the printer.

Accessing Printer Jam Areas

Illustrations and descriptions of all possible locations where paper jams can occur.

Understanding Jam Lights and Access Locations

A guide correlating jam messages with light indicators and the specific areas to check.

Clearing Jams Behind Photoconductor and Toner Cartridge

Detailed instructions for removing paper jams located behind the toner cartridge and photoconductor unit.

Clearing Jams from the Standard Exit Bin

Procedures for removing paper jams from the printer's output bin.

Clearing Jams from Tray 1

Step-by-step instructions for removing paper jams from the primary paper tray.

Clearing Jams from Tray 2

Step-by-step instructions for removing paper jams from the optional paper tray.

Clearing Jams in the Manual Feeder

Instructions for clearing paper jams from the printer's manual feeder.

Clearing Jams Behind the Rear Door

Procedures for removing paper jams accessible through the printer's rear door.

Troubleshooting Printer Issues

Solving Basic Printer Problems

Basic checks for power, connectivity, software, and hardware installation issues.

Solving Printing Problems

Solutions for common printing issues, including jobs not printing.

Multiple-Language PDF Printing Issues

Workaround for printing PDFs when fonts are unavailable to the printer.

Incorrect Paper Tray or Type Printing

Troubleshooting steps for when the printer uses the wrong paper tray or type.

Incorrect Characters in Printouts

Solutions for issues causing garbled or incorrect characters in printed documents.

Printer Option Operation Issues

General troubleshooting for printer options not functioning correctly after installation.

Frequent Paper Jams

Solutions for recurring paper jams, including paper checks and guide adjustments.

Persistent Paper Jam Lights

Steps to take when paper jam indicator lights remain active after clearing jams.

Reprinting Jammed Pages

How to configure Jam Recovery settings to ensure jammed pages are reprinted.

Isolating Print Quality Issues

How to print test pages to diagnose and identify the root cause of print quality problems.

Printing Blank Pages

Troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue of the printer outputting blank pages.

Jagged or Uneven Character Edges

Solutions for print quality problems related to the clarity of text characters.

Clipped Images in Printouts

Troubleshooting steps to resolve images being cut off or improperly positioned in printouts.

Incorrect Print Margins

Solutions for printouts with misaligned or incorrect margins.

Print Output Too Dark

Steps to take when the printed output appears excessively dark.

Print Output Too Light

Steps to take when the printed output appears too light or faint.

Toner Fog or Background Shading

Troubleshooting print quality issues related to unwanted toner fog or background shading.

Toner Rub-off Issues

Addressing print quality problems where toner smudges or rubs off the printed page.

Toner Speckling Issues

Solutions for unwanted toner specks appearing on printed pages.

Streaked Horizontal Lines in Printouts

Troubleshooting steps for horizontal lines appearing in printed output.

Streaked Vertical Lines in Printouts

Troubleshooting steps for vertical lines appearing in printed output.

Streaks on Transparencies or Paper

Solutions for solid black or white streaks appearing on printed media.

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