Lexmark E260 Service Manual

2-64 Lexmark™ E260, E260d, E260dn
4513-200, -220, -230
Solving print quality problems
Note: Refer to the print defects guide at the end of the manual for repeating defects.
Print quality problems
Problem Cause/action
Light or blurred
characters.
Light print
See “Light print” on page 2-63.
The toner cartridge may be getting low on toner:
• Remove the toner cartridge and toner cartridge assembly.
• Shake it from side to side to redistribute the toner.
• Reinstall it and recheck for condition.
• Make sure to use the recommended print media (see media types and sizes in the
User’s Reference).
• Use MarkVision™ Professional to define the custom type setting for media type, media
texture, or media weight.
• The toner cartridge or PC Kit may be defective. Replace the PC Kit first and recheck.
Blurred characters
Blurred images, including characters, are usually caused by a defective printhead.
Vertical white lines
See “Vertical streaks below.
Vertical white lines may be caused by the laser beam, which may be partially blocked. With
the printer off, clear the path or clean the lens. The toner cartridge or fuser may be defective.
Try a different toner cartridge. Inspect the fuser at its entry for debris.
Toner smudges
appear on the front or
back of the page.
• Make sure the media is straight and unwrinkled.
• Replace the PC Kit, and recheck before replacing the toner cartridge. See “Toner on
back of page” on page 2-63 for more information.
Vertical or horizontal
streaks appear on the
page.
Vertical streaks
Something could be caught between the PC kit and the fuser. Check the paper path around
the fuser entry. Try a different toner cartridge.
Vertical white lines may be caused by the laser beam, which may be partially blocked. With
the printer off, clear the path or clean the lens. The toner cartridge or fuser may be defective.
Try a different toner cartridge. Inspect the fuser at its entry for debris.
Horizontal streaks
The toner cartridge or the fuser may be the cause due to excessive page count or defect.
Replace as needed.
If the lines are parallel and match the two intended ghost images, then the Form Type may
be incorrectly set. Check those settings.
The PC cleaner sump may be full. Replace the PC kit.

Lexmark E260 Specifications

General

Color	No
Duplex printing	-
Maximum resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)	6.5 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)	4 mm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	33 ppm
Maximum internal memory	160 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)	53 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)	48 dB
Total input capacity	250 sheets
Maximum input capacity	800 sheets
Envelopes sizes	7 3/4, 9, 10, B5, C5, DL
Maximum print size	216 x 297 mm
Paper tray media types	Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Transparencies
Paper tray media weight	60 - 90 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizes	Executive (184 x 267mm), Folio (media size), Letter (media size), Statement (140 x 216mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Memory upgrade	Yes GB
Mac compatibility	Yes
Standard input trays	2
Standard media sizes	10 envelop 7 3/4 envelop 9 envelop A4 A5 B5 envelop C5 envelop DL envelop A6 Executive Folio JIS-B5 Legal Letter Statement Universeel aan te passen afmetingen Oficio
Pallet weight (imperial)	656 lbs
Compatible operating systems	Linpus Linux Desktop 9.2, 9.3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8.0, 9.0, 10, 11 SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 openSUSE 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1 Linspire Linux 6.0 Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 Red Flag Linux Desktop 5.0, 6.0 Ubuntu 7.10 Ubuntu 8.04 LTS SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 Ubuntu 8.10, 9.04 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows XP x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 Microsoft Windows 7 Apple Mac OS X Apple Mac OS 9.2
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)	2500 pages per month
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	33 cpm
Maximum duty cycle	50000 pages per month
Operating temperature (T-T)	16 - 32 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	8 - 80 %
Certification	FCC B, UL 60950-1, U.S. FDA, IEC 320-1, CSA, ICES Class B, CE Class B, CB IEC 60950-1, IEC 60825-1, GS (TÜV), SEMKO, UL AR, CS, TÜV Rh, N Mark, ACA C-tick B, CCC B, BSMI B, MIC, EK Mark, PSB
Power consumption (standby)	12 W
Power consumption (printing)	470 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	11 W
Pallet weight	298000 g
Quantity per pallet	18 pc(s)
Package weight	15700 g
Standard interfaces	Parallel, USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	406 x 370 x 260 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)	1420 x 870 x 1219 mm