Lexmark C782n XL User Manual

							C780, C782
User’s Guide
October 2007
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Edition: October 2007
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commands (language) and functions included in its printer products. This printer is intended to be compatible with the PCL language. This 
means the printer recognizes PCL commands used in various application programs, and that the printer emulates the functions 
corresponding to the commands. 
Details relating to compatibility are included in the Technical Reference.
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Safety information
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
•Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, 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.
•Your product uses a laser. 
•Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and the heat may cause the media to release emissions. You must 
understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting print media to avoid the possibility of 
harmful emissions.
•Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, 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:Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the 
power cord or telephone, during a lightning storm.
CAUTION:Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified 
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Contents
Chapter 1: Installing and removing options  ..................................................................... 5
Installing a 2000-sheet drawer  ......................................................................................................................... 6
Installing a 500-sheet drawer  ........................................................................................................................... 8
Installing a duplex unit  ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the printer  ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing an output expander  ......................................................................................................................... 11
Installing a 5-bin mailbox  ............................................................................................................................... 13
Installing a StapleSmart finisher .................................................................................................................... 15
Installing memory and option cards ............................................................................................................... 15
Removing memory and option cards ............................................................................................................. 21
Chapter 2: Printing ............................................................................................................26
Understanding the printer operator panel ...................................................................................................... 26
Sending a job to print  ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Printing from a USB flash memory device  ..................................................................................................... 29
Canceling a print job  ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Printing a menu settings page  ....................................................................................................................... 31
Printing a network setup page  ....................................................................................................................... 31
Printing a font sample list  ............................................................................................................................... 32
Printing a directory list  ................................................................................................................................... 32
Loading the trays  ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Loading the multipurpose feeder  ................................................................................................................... 37
Printing on specialty media (transparencies, labels, other) ........................................................................... 39
Linking trays ................................................................................................................................................... 40
Linking output bins  ......................................................................................................................................... 41
Holding a job in the printer  ............................................................................................................................. 41
Printing confidential jobs  ................................................................................................................................ 42
Tips for successful printing  ............................................................................................................................ 46
Chapter 3: Media specifications  ...................................................................................... 48
Media guidelines  ............................................................................................................................................ 48
Storing paper  ................................................................................................................................................. 50
Storing media ................................................................................................................................................. 53
Identifying media sources and specifications ................................................................................................. 54
Chapter 4: Maintaining the printer  .................................................................................. 60
Determining the status of supplies  ................................................................................................................. 60
Conserving supplies  ...................................................................................................................................... 61
Ordering supplies  ........................................................................................................................................... 61
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Print cartridges  ............................................................................................................................................... 61
Toner waste container  ................................................................................................................................... 62
Fuser and ITU  ................................................................................................................................................ 62
Recycling Lexmark products  .......................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 5: Clearing paper jams  ....................................................................................... 64
Identifying jams  .............................................................................................................................................. 64
Access doors and trays  ................................................................................................................................. 65
Understanding jam messages  ....................................................................................................................... 66
Clearing the entire paper path  ....................................................................................................................... 67
Clearing mailbox, finisher, or output expander jams (Area M)  ....................................................................... 71
Clearing fuser jams  ........................................................................................................................................ 71
Clearing image transfer unit jams  .................................................................................................................. 73
If you still need help  ....................................................................................................................................... 77
Chapter 6: Administrative support  .................................................................................. 78
Adjusting operator panel brightness and contrast  ......................................................................................... 78
Disabling operator panel menus  .................................................................................................................... 78
Enabling operator panel menus  ..................................................................................................................... 79
Restoring factory default settings  .................................................................................................................. 79
Adjusting Power Saver  .................................................................................................................................. 80
Encrypting the disk  ........................................................................................................................................ 80
Setting security using the Embedded Web Server (EWS)  ............................................................................. 81
Black only mode  ............................................................................................................................................ 84
Using the Coverage Estimator  ....................................................................................................................... 85
Size sensing  .................................................................................................................................................. 85
Configuring printer alerts  ............................................................................................................................... 86
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting  ............................................................................................. 87
Online customer support  ................................................................................................................................ 87
Calling for service  .......................................................................................................................................... 87
Checking an unresponsive printer  ................................................................................................................. 87
Printing multi-language PDFs  ........................................................................................................................ 87
Solving printing problems  .............................................................................................................................. 88
Solving mailbox problems  .............................................................................................................................. 89
Solving option problems  ................................................................................................................................ 90
Solving paper feed problems  ......................................................................................................................... 92
Solving print quality problems  ........................................................................................................................ 92
Solving color quality problems  ....................................................................................................................... 97
Chapter 8: Notices  .......................................................................................................... 101
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1Installing and removing options
You can customize your printer memory capacity and connectivity by adding optional cards and input devices. You can 
also use these instructions to help you locate an option for removal. Install the printer and any options you have purchased 
in the following order:
CAUTION:If you are installing options after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord 
before continuing.
•High capacity feeder (2000-sheet drawer)
•Optional drawers
•Duplex unit
•Printer
•Output options
The instructions in this section cover the following options:
Note:Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the system board access cover.
•Other internal options
–Printer hard disk
–RS-232 serial interface card
–Parallel 1284-B interface card
–Internal print servers (also called internal network adapters or INAs)
Note:Some options may not be available on some models.
Input options Output options Internal options
High capacity feeder (2000-sheet drawer)
Optional drawers
Duplex unitOutput expander
5-bin mailbox
StapleSmart™ finisherMemory cards
–Printer memory
–Flash memory
–Fonts
Firmware cards
–Bar Code
–IPDS and SCS/TNe
–PrintCryption™
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Installing and removing options
Installing a 2000-sheet drawer
Your printer supports one optional 2000-sheet drawer.
Warning:If you have an optional duplex unit and a 2000-sheet drawer, you must install a 500-sheet drawer 
between the duplex unit and the 2000-sheet drawer.
Note:The 2000-sheet drawer (High capacity feeder) does not conform to Ergonomics specification EK1-
ITB 2006. 
1Unpack the 2000-sheet drawer and remove any packing material.
2Place the drawer in the location you have chosen for your printer.
3If you are installing a 500-sheet drawer on top of the 2000-sheet drawer, attach the stabilizing bars.
aPlace the two stabilizing bars on the ground, narrow side up.
bLower the 2000-sheet drawer onto the bars, making sure you align the holes in the drawer with the holes in 
the bars.
cScrew the bars into place using four screws (two screws for each bar).
4Adjust the four leveling feet on the bottom of the drawer, if necessary.
Leveling feet
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5Install the power cord for the 2000-sheet drawer.
Note:The HCIT power supply shall be capable of running off of AC line voltages from 90-256 VAC and from 
47-63 Hz. The HCIT shall provide an IEC inlet power connector and an outlet power connector rated 
at 10 amperes.
6Continue with Installing a 500-sheet drawer.
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Installing and removing options
Installing a 500-sheet drawer
Your printer supports up to three additional 500-sheet drawers. However, if you install a 2000-sheet drawer, you can only 
add one additional 500-sheet drawer.
Warning:If you have an optional duplex unit and a 2000-sheet drawer, you must install a 500-sheet drawer 
between the duplex unit and the 2000-sheet drawer.
1Unpack the 500-sheet drawer and remove any packing material.
2Place the drawer in the location you have chosen for your printer, or install it on another drawer. To install it on 
another drawer:
aAlign the holes in the 500-sheet drawer with the positioning posts on the lower drawer.
bLower the 500-sheet drawer into place. Make sure it is seated securely on the other drawer.
3If you are installing a 500-sheet drawer on top of a 2000-sheet drawer, secure the drawers with stabilizing screws.
aInsert the screws through the holes next to the positioning posts on the 500-sheet drawer.
bHand-tighten the screws.
Even when fully inserted, the screws allow some space between the drawers.
4Install another 500-sheet drawer, or continue with Installing a duplex unit.
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Installing and removing options
Installing a duplex unit
Your printer supports an optional duplex unit that lets you print on both sides of a sheet of paper.
Warning:If you have an optional duplex unit and a 2000-sheet drawer, you must install a 500-sheet drawer 
between the duplex unit and the 2000-sheet drawer.
1Unpack the duplex unit and remove any packing material.
2Place the duplex unit in the location you have chosen for your printer or install it on a 500-sheet drawer. To install 
it on a 500-sheet drawer:
aAlign the positioning posts on the drawer with the holes in the duplex unit.
bLower the duplex unit into place. Make sure it is seated securely on the drawer.
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Installing and removing options
Installing the printer
CAUTION:The printer weighs 48–82 kg (105–181 lb). It requires at least three (3) people to lift it safely. Use the 
printer handholds to lift it, do not lift by the front of the printer, and make sure your fingers are not 
under the printer when you set it down.
1Unpack the printer.
2Place the printer on the duplex unit or 500-sheet drawer:
aAlign the positioning posts on the duplex or 500-sheet drawer with the holes in the printer.
bLower the printer into place. Make sure it is seated securely.
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