Lexmark MS31x/41x/510/610 & MX310/410/51x/61x Product Study Guide Rev 1.3
Recovery
Mode
To enter Recovery Mode, do the following:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press and hold 2, 7 and 8.
3. Turn on the printer.
4. Release the buttons when the
splash screen appears.
NOTE: Recovery only available on
non-eTask printers.
This mode will allow the printer to boot
from a secondary set of instructions to
allow a code flash to the printer. No
other functions are available. The
screen will have a red background and
say "Recovery”.
While in this mode, you can ONLY
flash code via USB directly connected
Safe Mode
To Enable/Disable Safe Mode, do the following:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press and hold 6 and 7.
3. Turn on the printer.
Release the buttons when the splash screen
appears.
***** OR *****
Go to Configuration Menu:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press and hold 2 and 6.
3. Turn on the printer.
4. Go to Safe Mode Menu
5. Select ON/OFF
6. POR the printer to take effect
NOTE: Only available for printers
with a code level of EC1 or greater.
Allows print operations to be used even
if a non-critical subsystem failure
occurs. When configured in Safe
Mode, the device operates in a
minimal/base function state for print
operations, permitting a customer to
continue printing until service can be
arranged to repair the device. Safe
Mode is designed to be a short-term
solution.
• Safe Mode state will not disable on
POR without holding down the
special button sequence.
• Safe Mode can co-exist with other
POR button sequence modes, such
as Config and Diagnostics.
For Training Purposes Only 38 4/21/2014