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Lexmark E260dn Series User Manual

Lexmark E260dn 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

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Lexmark E260dn Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyMonochrome Laser
Duplex PrintingStandard
Paper Input Capacity250 sheets
Paper Output Capacity150 sheets
Resolution1200 x 1200 dpi
Memory32 MB
ConnectivityUSB 2.0, Ethernet
Media Sizes SupportedA4, A5, A6, Executive, Letter, Legal, Statement, Universal
Media Types SupportedPlain Paper, Card Stock, Transparencies, Envelopes, Paper Labels
Operating System CompatibilityMicrosoft Windows, Apple Mac OS, Linux
Dimensions378 x 391 x 259 mm
Weight14.0 kg
Recommended Monthly Page Volume250 - 2, 500 pages

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Groups critical safety precautions, shock hazards, and potential injury warnings.

Learning About the Printer

Finding Information and Help

Covers locating setup information and using the help system.

Customer Support

Details how to get telephone and email support from Lexmark.

Printer Configurations

Explains basic and configured printer models and their parts.

Understanding the Printer Control Panel

Describes the layout and function of the printer's control panel buttons and lights.

Additional Printer Setup

Selecting a Location for the Printer

Provides guidelines for printer placement and ventilation requirements.

Installing Internal Options

Details accessing the system board to install internal components like network cards.

Installing a Memory Card

Step-by-step instructions for installing an optional memory card into the printer.

Installing Hardware Options

Guides the user through installing optional paper drawers like the 250- or 550-sheet tray.

Attaching Cables

Explains how to connect the printer to a computer or network using various cables.

Installing Printer Software

Provides instructions for installing printer drivers and software on Windows and Macintosh.

Interpreting Printer Control Panel Lights

Understanding Primary Light Sequences

Explains the meaning of primary light patterns for printer status and errors.

Understanding Secondary Error Light Sequences

Details secondary error codes indicated by specific light sequences on the printer.

Understanding Secondary Paper Jam Light Sequences

Describes secondary light sequences indicating paper jam locations and clearing procedures.

Loading Paper and Specialty Media

Setting Paper Size and Type

Instructions for configuring tray settings to match loaded paper size and type.

Configuring Universal Paper Settings

Guides on defining custom paper sizes for the printer using width and height measurements.

Loading the Standard 250-Sheet Tray

Step-by-step guide for loading paper into the printer's standard tray (Tray 1).

Loading Optional Trays

Instructions for loading paper into optional 250- or 550-sheet trays (Tray 2).

Using the Manual Feeder

Explains how to use the manual feeder for single-sheet printing.

Exit Bin and Paper Stop

Describes how to use the standard exit bin and paper stop for managing printed output.

Paper Capacities

Lists the paper capacities for the printer's trays and manual feeder.

Linking and Unlinking Trays

Explains how to link and unlink paper trays for automatic paper feeding.

Assigning Custom Paper Type Names

Guides on naming custom paper types for tray linking and unlinking configurations.

Paper and Specialty Media Guide

Paper Guidelines

Details paper characteristics like weight, curl, smoothness, and grain that affect print quality.

Selecting Paper

Provides tips for selecting appropriate paper to avoid jams and ensure good print quality.

Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead

Guidelines for using preprinted forms and letterhead with the printer.

Using Recycled Paper

Information on the characteristics and use of recycled paper in laser printers.

Storing Paper

Recommendations for proper paper storage to prevent jams and ensure print quality.

Supported Paper Sizes, Types, and Weights

Tables detailing supported paper specifications for various printer input sources.

Printing

Printing a Document

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

Printing on Both Sides of Paper

Explains how to perform automatic and manual duplex (two-sided) printing.

Printing Specialty Documents

Covers printing tips for letterhead, transparencies, envelopes, labels, booklets, and information pages.

Printing Print Quality Test Pages

Guides on printing test pages to diagnose and isolate print quality issues.

Setting Jam Recovery

How to configure the printer to reprint pages after a paper jam occurs.

Canceling a Print Job

Procedures for canceling print jobs from the printer control panel or computer.

Understanding Printer Menus

Menus on the Embedded Web Server

How to access and navigate printer settings via the Embedded Web Server.

Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility

Instructions for installing the utility to manage printer settings locally.

Using the Local Printer Settings Utility

How to use the utility to configure printer settings and save them as command files.

Paper Menu

Details settings for default paper source, size, and type across different trays.

Paper Texture Menu

Options for selecting paper texture to optimize print quality.

Paper Weight Menu

Options for specifying paper weight for different media types.

Paper Loading Menu

Settings related to paper loading and duplex printing configurations.

Custom Types Menu

How to define and manage custom paper types for specific media.

Universal Setup Menu

Configure custom paper sizes by specifying units, width, height, and feed direction.

Settings Menu

Covers general settings like display language, eco-mode, and quiet mode.

Setup Menu

Options for setting printer language, print area, and download targets.

Finishing Menu

Settings for duplex binding, copies, collation, separator sheets, and N-up printing.

Quality Menu

Adjustments for print resolution, toner darkness, fine lines, and gray correction.

PostScript Menu

Settings related to PostScript error printing and font priority.

PCL Emulation Menu

Options for PCL emulation, including font source, pitch, and orientation.

Network/Ports Menu

Configuration for network interfaces, TCP/IP, IPv6, AppleTalk, USB, and parallel ports.

Network Menu

Settings for PCL/PS switching, network buffer, and Mac binary PS.

Network Card Menu

Options to view network card status and speed.

TCP/IP Menu

Configuration for TCP/IP settings like activation, hostname, IP address, and DHCP.

IPv6 Menu

Settings for IPv6 configuration, auto-configuration, and DHCPv6.

AppleTalk Menu

Options to activate and configure AppleTalk support.

USB Menu

Settings for USB port configuration, including PCL/PS switching and buffer size.

Parallel Menu

Settings for parallel port configuration, including PCL/PS switching and buffer settings.

Understanding Printer Messages

Checking the Virtual Display

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

List of Status and Error Messages

Explains various status and error messages displayed by the printer.

Clearing Jams

Avoiding Jams

Tips and best practices to prevent paper jams in the printer.

Accessing Jam Areas

Identification of all possible areas within the printer where paper jams can occur.

Understanding Jam Lights and Locations

Links jam light sequences to specific jam access points for easier resolution.

Clearing Jams Behind Photoconductor and Toner Cartridge

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

Clearing Jams from Standard Exit Bin

Instructions for removing paper jams from the printer's standard output area.

Clearing Jams from Tray 1

Steps to clear paper jams located in or behind the standard paper tray (Tray 1).

Clearing Jams from Tray 2

Instructions for removing paper jams from the optional paper tray (Tray 2).

Clearing Jams in the Manual Feeder

Procedures for clearing paper jams that occur in the manual paper feeder.

Clearing Jams Behind the Rear Door

Steps for clearing paper jams accessible from the printer's rear door.

Troubleshooting

Solving Basic Printer Problems

Initial checks for common issues like power, connectivity, and software installation.

Solving Printing Problems

Addresses issues like jobs not printing, incorrect characters, slow printing, and collation errors.

Jobs Do Not Print

Solutions for when print jobs fail to start or complete.

Multiple-Language PDFs Do Not Print

How to print PDF documents with unavailable fonts correctly.

Job Takes Too Long to Print

Advice on reducing print job complexity to speed up printing.

Incorrect Characters Print

Troubleshooting steps for when garbled or incorrect characters appear in printouts.

Tray Linking Issues

Solutions for problems encountered when paper trays are linked or unlinked.

Large Jobs Do Not Collate

Steps to ensure collated output for multiple copies or large print jobs.

Solving Option Problems

Addresses issues with installed printer options not functioning correctly.

Option Operation Issues

General troubleshooting for printer options that quit or operate incorrectly.

Drawer Issues

Solutions for problems related to printer paper drawers or feeders.

Memory Card Issues

Troubleshooting steps for problems with installed memory cards.

Solving Paper Feed Problems

Covers frequent paper jams and issues with jam lights remaining on.

Paper Frequently Jams

Causes and solutions for recurring paper jams in the printer.

Paper Jam Lights Remain On

How to clear residual jam indicators when the paper path is clear.

Solving Print Quality Problems

Comprehensive guide to diagnosing and fixing various print quality issues.

Isolating Print Quality Problems

Guides on using print quality test pages to identify specific print defects.

Blank Pages

Solutions for when the printer outputs blank pages instead of print content.

Jagged or Uneven Character Edges

Troubleshooting for printouts where text or graphics have rough edges.

Clipped Images

Solutions for images or text that are cut off or truncated on the printed page.

Gray Background

How to reduce or eliminate unwanted gray backgrounds in printouts.

Ghost Images

Solutions for faint repeated images appearing on the printed page.

Incorrect Margins

How to correct print margins that are not set correctly.

Paper Curl

Addresses issues caused by paper curling during or after printing.

Print is Too Dark

Solutions for printouts where the text or images are excessively dark.

Print is Too Light

Troubleshooting for printouts where text or images are too faint.

Skewed Print

Solutions for printed pages where the content is misaligned or crooked.

Toner Fog or Background Shading

How to resolve print defects showing unwanted toner deposits.

Toner Rubs Off

Solutions for toner that smudges or rubs off the printed page.

Toner Specks

How to eliminate small, scattered toner dots appearing on printouts.

Poor Transparency Quality

Tips for improving print quality when using transparencies.

Streaked Horizontal Lines

Solutions for print defects appearing as horizontal lines on the page.

Streaked Vertical Lines

How to resolve print defects appearing as vertical lines on the page.

Streaks on Transparencies or Paper

Troubleshooting for solid black or white streaks on printed media.

Contacting Customer Support

Information on how to contact Lexmark support for unresolved issues.

Notices

Product Information

Details about the printer model, machine type, and available models.

Edition Notice

Legal disclaimers and copyright information regarding the publication.

Government Rights and Trademarks

Legal statements regarding software rights and company trademarks.

FCC Compliance Information

Compliance statement for FCC regulations regarding radio frequency emissions.

Industry Canada Compliance

Compliance information related to Industry Canada standards for digital apparatus.

European Community Directives

Information on the product's conformity with EC directives for electromagnetic compatibility and safety.

Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure

Safety information regarding radio frequency exposure limits and minimum separation distances.

Noise Emission Levels

Measurement of sound pressure levels during different printer operating modes.

WEEE Directive

Information regarding the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Static Sensitivity Notice

Warning about handling static-sensitive parts within the printer.

ENERGY STAR

Laser Notice

Information regarding the printer's certification as a Class I laser product.

Power Consumption

Details the power consumption of the printer in various operating modes.

Power Saver Settings

Explanation of the energy-saving mode and how to adjust the power saver timeout.

Statement of Limited Warranty

Outlines the terms and conditions of the Lexmark product warranty.

Limited Warranty

Details the warranty coverage, exclusions, and service procedures.

Limited Warranty Service

Information on how to obtain warranty service and the process for exchange.

Extent of Limited Warranty

Defines what is not covered by the limited warranty and common causes of failure.

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