Lexmark W850 - User Manual

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Questions and Answers

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Shannon AdamsSep 9, 2025
How to troubleshoot basic Lexmark W850 problems or an unresponsive printer?
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  Jonathan TaylorSep 9, 2025
  First, ensure the power cord is correctly plugged into the printer and a grounded outlet, and that the outlet is not controlled by a switch or breaker. Avoid using surge protectors or extension cords. Check that other electronic equipment plugged into the same outlet works. Confirm the printer is powered on and the power switch is working. Verify the printer cable is securely connected to both the printer and the computer or network device. Ensure all options are properly installed and the printer driver settings are correct. After checking these, turn the printer off, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on.
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leah99Sep 8, 2025
What to do if some held jobs were not restored on my Lexmark W850 Printer?
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  Benjamin Sweeney Jr.Sep 8, 2025
  If some held jobs were not restored on your Lexmark Printer, press the up or down arrow button until Continue appears, and then press to clear the message.
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Jennifer LewisSep 7, 2025
How to fix 'Disk Corrupted' error on Lexmark W850?
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  meagan24Sep 7, 2025
  If your Lexmark Printer displays a 'Disk Corrupted' message, press the button to reformat the disk.
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barbarabullockAug 22, 2025
How to fix frequent paper jams in my Lexmark W850?
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  Shannon CowanAug 23, 2025
  If your Lexmark Printer is experiencing frequent paper jams, try the following: * Use recommended paper and specialty media. * Ensure the stack of paper loaded does not exceed the maximum stack height indicated in the tray or on the multipurpose feeder. * Load paper from a fresh package, as the paper may have absorbed moisture due to high humidity.
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Matthew MurphySep 4, 2025
What to do if my Lexmark Printer shows an error reading the USB drive?
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  Marissa WilliamsSep 5, 2025
  If you receive an error message about reading a USB drive on your Lexmark Printer, ensure that the USB drive is supported.
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Kimberly StevensonSep 3, 2025
Why does my Lexmark Printer take so long to print?
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  vincent94Sep 3, 2025
  If your Lexmark Printer is taking longer than expected to print a job, try to eliminate the number and size of fonts, the number and complexity of images, and the number of pages in the job. You can also change the page protect setting to off.
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Christopher EverettSep 2, 2025
What to do if my Lexmark W850 Printer says 'Memory full'?
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  Megan HernandezSep 2, 2025
  If your Lexmark Printer displays a 'Memory full' message, press the up or down arrow button until Continue appears, and then press to clear the message. Alternatively, cancel the current print job by pressing the up or down arrow button until Cancel job appears, and then press. You can also install additional printer memory.
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Reginald MelendezSep 1, 2025
Why is the display on my Lexmark W850 Printer blank or showing diamonds?
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  Amanda KingSep 1, 2025
  If your Lexmark Printer's control panel display is blank or shows only diamonds, it indicates the printer self-test has failed. To resolve this, turn the printer off, wait 10 seconds, and then turn it back on. If the clock graphic and Ready do not appear, turn the printer off and contact Customer Support.
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zachary28Aug 31, 2025
What routine maintenance does my Lexmark W850 need?
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  Judith RossAug 31, 2025
  Order a maintenance kit, which contains all the items necessary to replace the pick rollers, the charge roll, the transfer roller, and the fuser.
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Anthony SmithAug 29, 2025
What to do when my Lexmark W850 Printer says toner is low?
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  Meghan HartAug 30, 2025
  When the printer indicates that the toner is low, replace the print cartridge, and then touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing.

Summary

Learning About the Printer

Additional Printer Setup

Installing Internal Options

Guide to installing internal components like memory cards, firmware, and hard disks.

Installing Hardware Options

Order and safety guidelines for installing external hardware options like trays and bases.

Setting Up the Printer Software

Instructions for installing printer drivers for Windows and Macintosh.

Setting Up Wireless Printing

Information needed and steps to configure the printer for a wireless network.

Installing the Printer on a Wired Network

Procedure for installing the printer on a wired network for Windows and Macintosh.

Loading Paper and Specialty Media

Setting the Paper Size and Type

How to set paper size and type for various trays via the printer control panel.

Loading the Standard or Optional 500-sheet Trays

Instructions for loading paper into the standard and optional 500-sheet trays.

Loading the 2000-sheet High Capacity Feeder

Detailed steps for loading paper into the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder.

Loading the 2,000-sheet Dual Input Trays

Instructions for loading paper into the 2,000-sheet dual input trays.

Loading the Multipurpose Feeder

Guide to loading various paper types and sizes into the multipurpose feeder.

Paper and Specialty Media Guidelines

Supported Paper Sizes

Table detailing supported paper sizes for basic input trays and multipurpose feeder.

Optional Input Trays

Table of paper sizes supported by optional input trays, feeders, and duplex unit.

Supported Paper Types and Weights

Information on paper types and weights supported by the printer engine.

Printing

Printing a Document

Steps for sending a print job from Windows and Macintosh.

Printing on Specialty Media

Tips and guidelines for printing on specialty media like letterhead, transparencies, and labels.

Printing Confidential and Other Held Jobs

Instructions for sending and managing confidential, verify, reserve, and repeat print jobs.

Printing from a Flash Drive

How to print supported file types directly from a USB flash drive.

Canceling a Print Job

Steps to cancel print jobs from the printer control panel or computer.

Adjusting Toner Darkness

How to adjust toner darkness via the printer's web interface.

Understanding Printer Menus

Paper Menu

Settings related to paper sources, sizes, types, and universal paper configurations.

Reports Menu

Options for printing various reports like network setup, device statistics, and asset information.

Network;Ports Menu

Configuration settings for network interfaces, including TCP/IP, IPv6, and wireless.

Security Menu

Settings for managing printer security, including login restrictions and disk wiping.

Settings Menu

General settings for display language, paper sizes, alarms, and timeouts.

Setup Menu

Finishing Menu

Quality Menu

Utilities Menu

Flash Drive Menu

Help Menu

Administrative Support

Using the Embedded Web Server

Functions available through the Embedded Web Server for managing the printer.

Checking the Device Status

Setting Up E-mail Alerts

Restoring the Factory Default Settings

Troubleshooting

Solving Basic Problems

Initial troubleshooting steps for common printer issues and unresponsiveness.

Understanding Printer Messages

Solving Printing Problems

Resolving issues related to PDFs, incorrect characters, job handling, and print quality.

Solving Option Problems

Troubleshooting steps for installed printer options not operating correctly.

Solving Paper Feed Problems

Addressing issues with frequent paper jams and paper feed errors.

Solving Print Quality Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues like blank pages, clipped images, and density variations.

Contacting Customer Support

Information on how to contact customer support for unresolved issues.

Lexmark W850 Specifications

General

Color	No
Duplex printing	Yes
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)	6 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	50 ppm
Printing colors	Black
Maximum duty cycle	300000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle	15000 - 59000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges	-
Page description languages	PCL 5e, PCL 6, PDF 1.6, PPDS, XHTML, XML
Total input capacity	1100 sheets
Total output capacity	500 sheets
Maximum input capacity	5100 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity	100 sheets
Envelopes sizes	7 3/4, 10
Maximum print size	297 x 420 mm
Paper tray media types	Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Transparencies
Non-ISO print media sizes	Folio (media size), Letter (media size), Statement (140 x 216mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A3, A4, A5
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B4, B5
Multi-purpose tray media types	Bond paper
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A3
Security algorithms	LEAP, MD5, PEAP
Supported network protocols (IPv4)	TCP/IP
Standard interfaces	Ethernet, USB 2.0
Optional connectivity	Parallel, Serial (RS-232)
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3
Maximum internal memory	1280 MB
Sound power level (standby)	22 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)	55 dB
Sound pressure level (duplex printing)	58 dB
Product color	White
Power consumption (printing)	700 W
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Linux operating systems supported	RedHat EL Linux 3 U9, RedHat EL Linux 4.0 U5, RedHat EL Linux 4.0 U6, RedHat EL Linux 4.0 U7, RedHat EL Linux 5.0, SuSE Linux 10, SuSE Linux 11, Ubuntu 8.04, Ubuntu 8.10, Ubuntu 9.04
Other operating systems supported	IBM AS/400, Novell NetWare 5.x, Novell NetWare 6.x, Novell Open Enterprise Server
Server operating systems supported	Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Operating altitude	0 - 3048 m
Operating temperature (T-T)	16 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	8 - 80 %