Minolta E260 User Manual
Lexmark E260, E260d, and
E260dn Series
User's Guide
May 2008 www.lexmark.com
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All rights reserved.
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Contents
Safety information.............................................................................7
Learning about the printer...............................................................8
Finding information about the printer...........................................................................................................................8
Printer configurations..........................................................................................................................................................9
Understanding the printer control panel...................................................................................................................12
Additional printer setup..................................................................14
Selecting a location for the printer...............................................................................................................................14
Installing internal options................................................................................................................................................15
Accessing the system board to install internal options.................................................................................................... 15
Installing a memory card ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Installing hardware options.............................................................................................................................................17
Installing a 250- or 550-sheet drawer ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Attaching cables..................................................................................................................................................................18
Installing printer software................................................................................................................................................19
Interpreting the printer control panel lights.............................21
Understanding the printer control panel light sequences...................................................................................21
Understanding the primary light sequences........................................................................................................................ 21
Understanding the secondary error light sequences........................................................................................................ 28
Understanding the secondary paper jam light sequences ............................................................................................. 34
Understanding the printer configuration menus....................................................................................................38
Printing the printer settings configuration sheet ............................................................................................................... 38
Loading paper and specialty media.............................................40
Setting the paper size and paper type.........................................................................................................................40
Configuring Universal paper settings..........................................................................................................................40
Loading the standard 250-sheet tray...........................................................................................................................41
Loading the optional 250- or 550-sheet tray.............................................................................................................45
Using the manual feeder..................................................................................................................................................46
Using the standard exit bin and paper stop..............................................................................................................47
Paper capacities...................................................................................................................................................................47
Linking and unlinking trays.............................................................................................................................................48
Linking trays...................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Unlinking trays ................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Assigning a Custom Type <x> name....................................................................................................................................... 49
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Changing a Custom Type <x> name ....................................................................................................................................... 50
Paper and specialty media guide..................................................51
Paper guidelines..................................................................................................................................................................51
Paper characteristics...................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Unacceptable paper ...................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Selecting paper................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead........................................................................................................................... 52
Using recycled paper and other office papers ..................................................................................................................... 53
Storing paper........................................................................................................................................................................53
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights...............................................................................................................54
Paper types and weights supported by the printer ........................................................................................................... 54
Paper sizes supported by the printer ...................................................................................................................................... 55
Printing...............................................................................................57
Printing a document..........................................................................................................................................................57
Printing on both sides of the paper..............................................................................................................................58
Printer models and printing on both sides of the paper.................................................................................................. 58
Printing on both sides of the paper automatically............................................................................................................. 58
Printing on both sides of the paper manually...................................................................................................................... 59
Printing specialty documents.........................................................................................................................................60
Tips on using letterhead............................................................................................................................................................... 60
Tips on using transparencies ...................................................................................................................................................... 61
Tips on using envelopes............................................................................................................................................................... 61
Tips on using labels........................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Tips on using card stock ............................................................................................................................................................... 63
Printing a booklet ........................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Printing information pages..............................................................................................................................................63
Printing the menu settings and network setup pages ..................................................................................................... 63
Printing the print quality test pages ........................................................................................................................................ 64
Setting Jam Recovery.........................................................................................................................................................65
Canceling a print job..........................................................................................................................................................65
Understanding printer menus.......................................................67
Menus on the Embedded Web Server.........................................................................................................................67
Using the Embedded Web Server.................................................................................................................................68
Installing the Local Printer Settings Utility.................................................................................................................69
Using the Local Printer Settings Utility........................................................................................................................69
Using the Finishing menu................................................................................................................................................70
Paper menu...........................................................................................................................................................................71
Default Source menu..................................................................................................................................................................... 71
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Size/Type menu............................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Paper Texture menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Paper Weight menu....................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Paper Loading menu ..................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Custom Types menu...................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Universal Setup menu................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Settings menu.......................................................................................................................................................................77
General Settings menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Setup menu ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Finishing menu................................................................................................................................................................................ 80
Quality menu.................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
PostScript menu .............................................................................................................................................................................. 83
PCL Emul menu ............................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Network/Ports menu..........................................................................................................................................................85
Network menu ................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Network Card menu....................................................................................................................................................................... 86
TCP/IP menu ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
IPv6 menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
AppleTalk menu .............................................................................................................................................................................. 88
USB menu .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Parallel menu.................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Understanding printer messages.................................................93
Checking the virtual display............................................................................................................................................93
List of status and error messages...................................................................................................................................93
Maintaining the printer...................................................................99
Cleaning the exterior of the printer..............................................................................................................................99
Storing supplies...................................................................................................................................................................99
Conserving supplies...........................................................................................................................................................99
Checking the status of supplies...................................................................................................................................100
Checking the status of supplies from a network computer ..........................................................................................100
Ordering supplies..............................................................................................................................................................101
Ordering toner cartridges..........................................................................................................................................................101
Ordering a photoconductor kit ...............................................................................................................................................102
Replacing supplies............................................................................................................................................................102
Replacing the toner cartridge ..................................................................................................................................................102
Replacing the photoconductor kit .........................................................................................................................................104
Recycling Lexmark products.........................................................................................................................................107
Moving the printer............................................................................................................................................................107
Before moving the printer.........................................................................................................................................................107
Moving the printer to another location................................................................................................................................107
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Shipping the printer ....................................................................................................................................................................107
Administrative support.................................................................108
Adjusting Power Saver....................................................................................................................................................108
Restoring the factory default settings.......................................................................................................................108
Checking the device status............................................................................................................................................109
Viewing reports..................................................................................................................................................................109
Restricting access to printer menus...........................................................................................................................110
Setting up e-mail alerts...................................................................................................................................................110
Configuring supply notifications.................................................................................................................................111
Copying printer settings to other printers...............................................................................................................111
Clearing jams...................................................................................113
Avoiding jams.....................................................................................................................................................................113
Accessing jam areas.........................................................................................................................................................114
Understanding jam lights and access locations....................................................................................................114
Clearing jams behind the photoconductor kit and toner cartridge...............................................................118
Clearing jams from the standard exit bin.................................................................................................................120
Clearing jams from Tray 1..............................................................................................................................................120
Clearing jams from Tray 2..............................................................................................................................................122
Clearing jams in the manual feeder...........................................................................................................................123
Clearing jams behind the rear door...........................................................................................................................124
Troubleshooting.............................................................................126
Solving basic printer problems....................................................................................................................................126
Solving printing problems.............................................................................................................................................126
Jobs do not print...........................................................................................................................................................................126
Multiple-language PDFs do not print....................................................................................................................................127
Job takes longer than expected to print ..............................................................................................................................127
Job prints from the wrong tray or on the wrong paper .................................................................................................127
Incorrect characters print...........................................................................................................................................................128
Tray linking does not work........................................................................................................................................................128
Large jobs do not collate ...........................................................................................................................................................128
Solving option problems................................................................................................................................................129
Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed ....................................................................................129
Drawers.............................................................................................................................................................................................129
Memory card ..................................................................................................................................................................................130
Solving paper feed problems.......................................................................................................................................130
Paper frequently jams .................................................................................................................................................................130
Paper jam lights remain on after jam is cleared ................................................................................................................130
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Page that jammed does not reprint after the jam is cleared ........................................................................................131
Solving print quality problems....................................................................................................................................131
Isolating print quality problems..............................................................................................................................................131
Blank pages.....................................................................................................................................................................................132
Characters have jagged or uneven edges ...........................................................................................................................132
Clipped images ..............................................................................................................................................................................132
Gray background ..........................................................................................................................................................................133
Ghost images..................................................................................................................................................................................133
Incorrect margins..........................................................................................................................................................................134
Paper curl.........................................................................................................................................................................................134
Print is too dark..............................................................................................................................................................................134
Print is too light .............................................................................................................................................................................135
Skewed print...................................................................................................................................................................................136
Toner fog or background shading appears on the page...............................................................................................136
Toner rubs off.................................................................................................................................................................................136
Toner specks...................................................................................................................................................................................137
Transparency print quality is poor..........................................................................................................................................137
Streaked horizontal lines............................................................................................................................................................137
Streaked vertical lines .................................................................................................................................................................138
Solid black or white streaks appear on transparencies or paper.................................................................................139
Contacting Customer Support................................................................................................139
Notices..............................................................................................140
Product information.........................................................................................................................................................140
Edition notice.....................................................................................................................................................................140
Power consumption.........................................................................................................................................................146
Index.................................................................................................153
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Safety information
Connect the power supply cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such
as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm.
Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.
This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark
components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of
other replacement parts.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that all external connections (such as Ethernet and telephone system
connections) are properly installed in their marked plug-in ports.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This produ ct uses a printing pr ocess that heats th e print media, and th e heat may cause the med ia to release emissions .
You must understand the section in your operat ing instructions that discusses the guidelines for selec ting print media
to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.
CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The fuser and the inside of the printer near the fuser may be hot. To reduce the risk
of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before removing paper from this area.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Use the handholds on the sides of the printer to lift it, and make sure your
fingers are not under the printer when you set it down.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not
subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture
and walls. If the power cord is misused, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly
for signs of misuse. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZ ARD: When accessing the system bo ard, turn the printer off, an d then unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn them
off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are installing an optional drawer after setting up the printer, then turn the
printer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are installing a memory card after setting up the printer, then turn the
printer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing.
CAUTION—SHOCK H AZARD: To avoid the risk of el ectric shock when cleani ng the exterior of the printer, unplug
the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding.
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Learning about the printer
Finding information about the printer
Setup
Description Where to find
The Setup information gives you instructions for setting
up the printer. Follow the set of instructions for local,
network, or wireless, depending on what you need.
information
You can find the Setup information on the side of the printer box
or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Help
Description Where to find
The Help gives you instructions for using the software. While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, Tips
Help, or Help Help Topics.
Customer support
Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world)
Telephone support Call us at
• US: 1-800-332-4120
Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET)
Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET)
• Canada: 1-800-539-6275
Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET)
Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET)
Telephone numbers and support hours
vary by country or region.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Select a country or region, and then select
the Customer Support link.
Note: For additional information about
contacting Lexmark, see the printed
warranty that came with your printer.
• Mexico: 001-888-377-0063
Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET)
Note: Telephone numbers and support
times may change without notice. For the
most recent telephone numbers available,
see the printed warranty statement that
came with your printer.
E-mail support
For e-mail support, visit our Web site:
www.lexmark.com.
1 Click SUPPORT.
2 Click Technical Support.
3 Select your printer type.
4 Select your printer model.
5 From the Support Tools section, click
e-Mail Support.
6 Complete the form, and then click
Submit Request.
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E-mail support varies by country or region,
and may not be available in some
instances.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Select a country or region, and then select
the Customer Support link.
Note: For additional information about
contacting Lexmark, see the printed
warranty that came with your printer.
Printer configurations
Basic model
The following illustration shows the printer front with its basic features or parts:
Front door release button
1
Paper stop
2
Standard exit bin
3
Printer control panel
4
5 System board door
Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1)
6
7 Manual feeder door
Front door
8
The following illustration shows the printer back with its basic features or parts:
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1
2
Rear door
Ethernet port
*
3
4
5
6 Power button (On/Off switch)
7
*
The Ethernet port is a feature on network models only.
USB port
Parallel port
Printer power cord socket
Locking device
Configured models
The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 250-sheet drawer:
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1 Front door release button
Paper stop
2
3 Standard exit bin
Printer control panel
4
System board door
5
Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1)
6
Optional 250-sheet drawer (Tray 2)
7
8 Manual feeder door
Front door
9
The following illustration shows the printer configured with an optional 550-sheet drawer:
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1 Front door release button
Paper stop
2
3 Standard exit bin
Printer control panel
4
System board door
5
Standard 250-sheet tray (Tray 1)
6
Optional 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2)
7
8 Manual feeder door
Front door
9
Understanding the printer control panel
The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons.
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Item
1 Error light
Jam light
2
Load paper light
3
4 Toner light
5 Ready light
Continue button
6
7
Stop button
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Additional printer setup
Selecting a location for the printer
When selecting a location for the printer, leave enough room to open trays, covers, and doors. If you plan to install
any options, leave enough room for them also. It is important to:
• Make sure airflow in the room meets the latest revision of the ASHRAE 62 standard.
• Provide a flat, sturdy, and stable surface.
• Keep the printer:
– Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators
– Free from direct sunlight, humidity extremes, or temperature fluctuations
– Clean, dry, and free of dust
• Allow the following recommended amount of space around the printer for proper ventilation:
Rear 300 mm (12.0 in.)
1
2 Front 300 mm (12.0 in.)
Right side 200 mm (8.0 in.)
3
Left side 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
4
Top 300 mm (12.0 in.)
5
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Installing internal options
Accessing the system board to install internal options
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZ ARD: When accessing the system bo ard, turn the printer off, an d then unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet before continuing. If you have other devices attached to the printer, then turn them
off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer.
1 As you face the printer, the system board door is on the right side. Open the system board door.
2 Use the following illustration to locate the appropriate connector.
Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity.
Touch something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.
Ethernet connector
1
Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on network models only.
USB port
2
Parallel connector
3
4 Memory card connector
Optional card connector
5
6 Optional card connector
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Installing a memory card
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are installing internal options, memory cards, flash memory, or a firmware
card after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug it from the wall outlet before continuing. If you
have other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer.
Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch
something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.
An optional memory card can be purchased separately and attached to the system board. To install the memory
card:
1 Access the system board.
2 Unpack the memory card.
Note: Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.
3 Align the memory card with its connector on the system board. Push the latches on the connector open if they
are not open already.
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4 Push the memory card into the connector until the latches snap into place.
5 Close the system board door.
Installing hardware options
Installing a 250- or 550-sheet drawer
The printer supports one optional drawer; you can install a 250- or 550-sheet drawer.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are installing an optional drawer after setting up the printer, then turn the
printer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing
1 Unpack the drawer, and then remove any packing material from the outside of the drawer.
2 Remove the tray from the support unit.
Support unit
1
Tray
2
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3 Remove any packing material and tape from inside the tray.
4 Insert the tray into the support unit.
5 Place the drawer in the location chosen for the printer.
6 Align the printer with the drawer, and then lower the printer into place.
Attaching cables
1 Connect the printer to a computer or a network.
• For a local connection, use a USB or parallel cable.
• For a network connection, use an Ethernet cable.
2 Connect the power cord to the printer first and then to a wall outlet.
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Ethernet port
1
Note: The Ethernet port is a feature on network models only.
USB port
2
3 Parallel port
Printer power cord socket
4
Installing printer software
A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. The printer software is typically
installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to install the software after setup, follow these instructions:
For Windows users
1 Close all open software programs.
2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
3 From the main installation dialog, click Install.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
For Macintosh users
1 Close all open software applications.
2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
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3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears.
4 Double-click the Install icon.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Using the World Wide Web
1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
2 From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder.
3 Select your printer, and then select your operating system.
4 Download the driver and install the printer software.
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Interpreting the printer control panel lights
Understanding the printer control panel light sequences
Understanding the primary light sequences
Printer control panel Lights and buttons
1 Error
2 Jam
3 Load paper
4 Toner
5 Ready
6 Continue
7 Stop
The printer control panel features six lights and two buttons. The lights can be on, off, blinking, or blinking slowly.
Light sequence What you can do
Turn the printer off and then on
again. If the lights are still blinking,
contact the manufacturer of your
printer.
Service Error
- Blinking
- Blinking
- Blinking
- Blinking
- Blinking
- Blinking
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Light sequence What you can do
Replace the photoconductor kit.
Replace PC Kit
- Blinking
- Blinking
- On
Send a job to print.
Ready
- On (green)
Power Saver
- On (yellow)
Send a job to print.
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Light sequence What you can do
Use Hex Trace to troubleshoot
printing problems.
Hex Trace Ready
- Slowly Blinking
Wait or press .
Busy
- Blinking
Flushing Buffer
- Blinking
- Blinking
Wait until the printer returns to the
Ready state.
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Light sequence What you can do
Wait for the light sequence to clear.
Waiting
- On
- On
Wait for the light sequence to clear.
Canceling job
- On
- On
- On
- On
- On - On
Invalid Engine Code or Invalid Network Code
- On
- On
Press and release . To avoid this
light sequence in the future, make
sure you use valid code when
programming the printer.
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Light sequence What you can do
Press and release either or l
to return to the Ready state.
Not ready
- On
Replace the toner cartridge with
one suitable for your region.
Cartridge region mismatch
- On
- On
Close front door
- On
Close the front door.
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Light sequence What you can do
Load paper in Tray 1 or Tray 2.
Load paper in Tray 1 or Tray 2
- On
- On
Load paper in the manual feeder.
Load paper in manual feeder
- On
Remove paper from the standard output bin
- Blinking
Remove printed pages from the
standard exit bin, and then press
and release
sequence and continue printing.
to clear the light
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Light sequence What you can do
• Press and release to clear
the light sequence and
continue processing the print
job.
• With the printer turned off,
remove the toner cartridge
and shake it to extend its life.
• Replace the toner cartridge,
and then turn the printer on.
Cartridge is low
- On
- On
• Press and release to clear
the light sequence and
continue processing the print
job.
• Replace the photoconductor
kit.
PC Kit life warning
- Blinking
- On
The following light sequences show that there is a secondary error code or secondary jam code to read:
Light sequence What you can do
Press twice quickly to see the
secondary error code. For more
information, see “Understanding the
secondary error light sequences” on
page 28.
Printer error
- On - On
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Light sequence What you can do
Press twice quickly to see the
secondary paper jam code. For more
information, see “Understanding the
second ary paper j am light se quences” on
page 34.
Paper jam
- On
- On
Understanding the secondary error light sequences
When the and lights are on simultaneously, press twice quickly to see the secondary error code.
Printer control panel Lights and buttons
1 Error
2 Jam
3 Load paper
4 Toner
5 Ready
6 Continue
7 Stop
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Light sequences What you can do
• Simplify the page by reducing
the amount of text, graphics,
fonts, or macros.
• Set Page Protect to On.
• Install additional printer
memory. For more information,
see “Installing a memory card”
on page 16.
Complex page, some data may not have printed
- On
- On
- On
• Press to collate the remaining
pages of the job.
• Press to cancel the print job.
• Simplify the page by reducing
the amount of text, graphics,
fonts, or macros.
• Install additional printer
memory. For more information,
see “Installing a memory card”
on page 16.
Insufficient memory to collate job
- On
- On
- On
Network interface errors
- On
- On - On
Check your network connections.
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Light sequences What you can do
Install additional printer memory.
Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature
- On
- Blinking
- On
Reestablish the connection with the
network.
ENA connection lost
- On
- Blinking
- On
Host interface disabled
- On - Blinking
- Blinking
- On
Press to clear the code. The
printer discards any print jobs
previously sent.
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