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CHECK THE PAPER TYPE SETTING

Make sure the paper type setting matches the paper loaded in the tray:

1 From the printer control panel, check the Paper Type setting from the Paper menu.

2 Before sending the job to print, specify the correct type setting:

• For Windows users, specify the type from Print Properties.

• For Macintosh users, specify the type from the Print dialog.

Gray background

ABCDE

CHECK THE TONER DARKNESS SETTING

Select a lighter Toner Darkness setting:

• From the printer control panel, change the setting from the Quality menu.

• For Windows users, change the setting from Print Properties.

• For Macintosh users, change the setting from the Print dialog.

Incorrect margins

ABCD

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

CHECK THE PAPER GUIDES

Move the guides in the tray to the correct positions for the paper size loaded.

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- Table of Contents2
Safety Information14
Learning about the Printer16
- Thank You for Choosing this Printer16
- Finding Information about the Printer16
- Printer Configurations17
- Basic Model18
- Selecting a Location for the Printer19
- Basic Functions of the Scanner20
- Understanding the ADF and Scanner Glass21
- Understanding the Printer Control Panel22
- Understanding the Home Screen23
- Using the Touch-Screen Buttons24
Additional Printer Setup28
- Installing Internal Options28
- Installing Hardware Options49
  - Installing a 250- or 550-Sheet Drawer49
- Attaching Cables50
- Verifying Printer Setup51
  - Printing a Menu Settings Page51
  - Printing a Network Setup Page52
- Setting up the Printer Software52
  - Installing Printer Software52
  - Updating Available Options in the Printer Driver53
- Setting up Wireless Printing54
- Installing the Printer on a Wired Network61
- For Macintosh Users62
- Changing Port Settings after Installing a New Network Internal Solutions Port64
- Setting up Serial Printing66
Minimizing Your Printer's Environmental Impact68
- Saving Paper and Toner68
  - Using Recycled Paper68
  - Conserving Supplies68
- Saving Energy69
- Recycling72
- Reducing Printer Noise73
Loading Paper and Specialty Media74
- Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type74
- Configuring Universal Paper Settings74
- Avoiding Jams75
- Loading Trays75
- Using the Multipurpose Feeder79
- Loading the Multipurpose Feeder81
- Linking and Unlinking Trays84
Paper and Specialty Media Guidelines87
- Paper Guidelines87
- Supported Paper Sizes, Types, and Weights90
Printing93
- Printing a Document93
- Printing on both Sides of the Paper (Duplexing)93
- Printing on Specialty Media94
- Printing Confidential and Other Held Jobs96
- Printing from a Flash Drive98
- Printing Information Pages99
- Canceling a Print Job100
  - Canceling a Print Job from the Printer Control Panel100
  - Canceling a Print Job from the Computer100
Copying102
- Making Copies102
- Copying Photos103
- Copying on Specialty Media103
  - Making Transparencies103
  - Copying to Letterhead104
- Customizing Copy Settings104
- Pausing the Current Print Job to Make Copies108
- Placing Information on Copies109
  - Placing the Date and Time at the Top of each Page109
  - Placing an Overlay Message on each Page109
- Canceling a Copy Job109
- Understanding the Copy Screens and Options110
- Improving Copy Quality113
E-Mailing114
- Getting Ready to E-Mail114
- Creating an E-Mail Shortcut115
  - Creating an E-Mail Shortcut Using the Embedded Web Server115
  - Creating an E-Mail Shortcut Using the Touch Screen116
- E-Mailing a Document116
- Customizing E-Mail Settings117
  - Adding E-Mail Subject and Message Information117
  - Changing the Output File Type118
- Canceling an E-Mail118
- Understanding E-Mail Options118
Faxing121
- Getting the Printer Ready to Fax121
- Sending a Fax134
- Creating Shortcuts137
  - Creating a Fax Destination Shortcut Using the Embedded Web Server137
  - Creating a Fax Destination Shortcut Using the Touch Screen137
- Using Shortcuts and the Address Book138
  - Using Fax Shortcuts138
  - Using the Address Book138
- Customizing Fax Settings139
- Canceling an Outgoing Fax141
  - Canceling a Fax While the Original Documents Are Still Scanning141
  - Canceling a Fax after the Original Documents Have Been Scanned to Memory141
- Understanding Fax Options141
- Improving Fax Quality143
- Holding and Forwarding Faxes143
  - Holding Faxes143
  - Forwarding a Fax144
Scanning to an FTP Address145
- Scanning to an FTP Address Using the Keypad145
- Scanning to an FTP Address Using a Shortcut Number145
- Scanning to an FTP Address Using the Address Book146
- Creating Shortcuts146
  - Creating an FTP Shortcut Using the Embedded Web Server146
  - Creating an FTP Shortcut Using the Touch Screen147
- Understanding FTP Options147
- Improving FTP Quality149
Scanning to a Computer or Flash Drive150
- Scanning to a Computer150
- Understanding Scan Profile Options151
- Scanning to a Flash Drive153
- Improving Scan Quality153
Understanding Printer Menus154
- Menus List154
- Paper Menu155
- Reports Menu164
- Network/Ports Menu165
- Security Menu179
- Settings Menu183
- Help Menu228
- Xps Menu228
Maintaining the Printer229
- Cleaning the Exterior of the Printer229
- Cleaning the Scanner Glass229
- Cleaning the ADF Separator Rollers230
- Adjusting Scanner Registration231
- Storing Supplies232
- Checking the Status of Supplies233
  - Checking the Status of Supplies from the Printer Control Panel233
  - Checking the Status of Supplies from a Network Computer233
- Ordering Supplies234
- Moving the Printer to Another Location235
- Shipping the Printer236
Administrative Support237
- Finding Advanced Networking and Administrator Information237
- Using the Embedded Web Server237
- Checking the Device Status237
- Setting up E-Mail Alerts237
- Viewing Reports238
- Restoring the Factory Default Settings238
Clearing Jams239
- Understanding Jam Messages and Locations239
- 200 And 201 Paper Jams241
- 202 Paper Jam243
- Paper Jam244
- Paper Jam245
- Paper Jam246
- 240-249 Paper Jams246
- Paper Jam247
- Paper Jam248
- 290-294 Paper Jams250
Troubleshooting254
- Solving Basic Printer Problems254
- Printer Control Panel Display Is Blank or Displays Only Diamonds254
- Indicator Light Blinks Red254
  - Check the Display for Error Messages254
  - Make Sure the Fax Function Is Set up Properly254
- Understanding Printer Messages254
  - Answering254
  - Change <Src> to <X255
  - Check Tray <X> Connection255
  - Close Front Door255
  - Close Door or Insert Cartridge255
  - Connect <X>Bps255
  - Disk Corrupted256
  - Disk Full - Scan Job Canceled256
  - Fax Failed256
  - Fax Memory Full256
  - Fax Partition Inoperative. Contact System Administrator256
  - Fax Server 'To Format' Not Set Up. Contact System Administrator256
  - Fax Station Name Not Set up256
  - Fax Station Number Not Set up257
  - Insert Tray <X257
  - Install Tray <X257
  - Invalid PIN257
  - Load <Src> with <X257
  - Load Manual Feeder with <X258
  - Memory Full, Cannot Print Faxes258
  - Network/Network <X258
  - No Analog Phone Line Connected to Modem, Fax Is Disabled258
  - No Answer258
  - No Dial Tone258
  - Paper Change: Load Tray<X> <Paper Type258
  - Queued for Sending258
  - Remove Originals from the Scanner ADF259
  - Remove Packaging Material, Check <X259
  - Remove Paper from Standard Output bin259
- Replace <X> if Restarting Job259
- Restore Held Jobs259
- Scan Document too Long259
- Scanner ADF Cover Open259
- Securely Clearing Disk Space259
- Serial <X260
- Set Clock260
- SMTP Server Not Set Up. Contact System Administrator260
- Some Held Jobs Were Not Restored260
- System Busy, Preparing Resources for Job260
- System Busy, Preparing Resources for Job. Deleting Held Job(S)260
- Unsupported Disk260
- Unsupported USB Device, Please Remove260
- Unsupported USB Hub, Please Remove260
- USB/USB <X260
- 30 Invalid Refill, Change Toner Cartridge261
- 31 Replace Defective Cartridge261
- 32 Cartridge Part Number Unsupported by Device261
- 34 Short Paper261
- 35 Insufficient Memory to Support Resource Save Feature261
- 37 Insufficient Memory to Collate Job261
- 37 Insufficient Memory, some Held Jobs Were Deleted261
- 37 Insufficient Memory, some Held Jobs will Not be Restored262
- 38 Memory Full262
- 39 Complex Page, some Data May Not Have Printed262
- 50 PPDS Font Error262
- 51 Defective Flash Detected262
- 52 Not Enough Free Space in Flash Memory for Resources262
- 53 Unformatted Flash Detected263
- 54 Network <X> Software Error263
- 54 Serial Option <X> Error263
- 54 Standard Network Software Error263
- 55 Unsupported Option in Slot <X263
- 56 Parallel Port <X> Disabled264
- 56 Serial Port <X> Disabled264
- 56 Standard Parallel Port Disabled264
- 56 Standard USB Port Disabled264
- 56 USB Port <X> Disabled264
- 57 Configuration Change, Held Jobs Were Not Restored265
- 58 Too Many Trays Attached265
- 58 Too Many Flash Options Installed265
- 59 Incompatible Tray <X265
- 61 Remove Defective Disk265
- 62 Disk Full266
- 63 Unformatted Disk266
  - 80 Routine Maintenance Needed266
  - 84 Replace PC Kit266
  - 84 PC Kit Life Warning266
  - 88 Cartridge Low266
  - 88.Yy Cartridge Nearly Low266
  - 88.Yy Replace Cartridge266
  - 200-282.Yy Paper Jam267
  - 290-295.Yy Scanner Jam267
  - 293 Replace All Originals if Restarting Job267
  - 293.02 Flatbed Cover Open267
  - 294 ADF Jam267
  - 840.01 Scanner Disabled268
  - 841-846 Scanner Service Error268
  - 900-999 Service <Message268
  - 1565 Emulation Error, Load Emulation Option268
  - Solving Printing Problems268
    - Multiple-Language Pdfs Do Not Print268
    - Error Message about Reading USB Drive Appears269
    - Jobs Do Not Print269
    - Confidential and Other Held Jobs Do Not Print270
    - Job Takes Longer than Expected to Print270
    - Job Prints from the Wrong Tray or on the Wrong Paper271
    - Incorrect Characters Print271
    - Tray Linking Does Not Work271
    - Large Jobs Do Not Collate271
    - Unexpected Page Breaks Occur272
  - Solving Copy Problems272
    - Copier Does Not Respond272
    - Scanner Unit Does Not Close272
    - Poor Copy Quality273
    - Partial Document or Photo Copies274
  - Solving Scanner Problems275
    - Checking an Unresponsive Scanner275
    - Scan was Not Successful275
    - Scanning Takes too Long or Freezes the Computer275
    - Poor Scanned Image Quality275
    - Partial Document or Photo Scans276
    - Cannot Scan from a Computer276
  - Solving Fax Problems277
    - Caller ID Is Not Shown277
    - Cannot Send or Receive a Fax277
    - Can Send but Not Receive Faxes279
    - Can Receive but Not Send Faxes279
    - Received Fax Has Poor Print Quality280
  - Solving Option Problems280
    - Option Does Not Operate Correctly or Quits after It Is Installed280
    - Drawers281
    - Flash Memory Card281
    - Hard Disk with Adapter281
    - Internal Solutions Port282
    - Memory Card282
  - Solving Paper Feed Problems282
    - Paper Frequently Jams282
    - Paper Trays283
    - Paper Jam Message Remains after Jam Is Cleared283
    - Page that Jammed Does Not Reprint after You Clear the Jam283
  - Solving Print Quality Problems284
    - Isolating Print Quality Problems284
    - Blank Pages284
    - Characters Have Jagged or Uneven Edges285
    - Clipped Images285
    - Ghost Images285
    - Gray Background286
    - Incorrect Margins286
    - Paper Curl287
    - Print Irregularities287
    - Skewed Print288
    - Solid Black or White Streaks288
    - Print Is too Light289
    - Print Is too Dark290
    - Streaked Vertical Lines291
    - Toner Fog or Background Shading Appears on the Page292
    - Toner Rubs off292
    - Toner Specks293
    - Transparency Print Quality Is Poor293
  - Embedded Web Server Does Not Open293
    - Check the Network Connections293
    - Check the Network Settings294
  - Contacting Customer Support294
Notices295
- Product Information295
- Edition Notice295
- Power Consumption300
Index314

Brand	Lexmark
Model	X46X Series
Category	Printer
Language	English

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