Understanding the printer messages

Cartridge, imaging unit mismatch [41.xy]

Use only a supported toner cartridge and imaging unit.

Note: For a list of supported supplies, go to www.lexmark.com.

Change [paper source] to [custom string] load [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Change [paper source] to [custom type name] load [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Change [paper source] to [paper size] load [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Change [paper source] to [paper type] [paper size] load [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Check tray [x] connection

Try one or more of the following:

Close door or insert cartridge

The toner cartridge is missing or not installed properly. Insert the cartridge, and then close all doors and covers.

Close finisher rear door

Close the finisher rear door of the printer.

Close rear door

Close the rear door of the printer.

Complex page, some data may not have printed [39]

Try one or more of the following:

Configuration change, some held jobs were not restored [57]

Held jobs are unavailable because of any of the following possible changes in the printer:

From the printer control panel, press the select button to clear the message and continue printing.

Defective flash detected [51]

Try one or more of the following:

Disk full [62]

Try one or more of the following:

Disk must be formatted for use in this device

From the printer control panel, select Format disk to format the printer hard disk and clear the message.

Note: Formatting deletes all the files stored in the printer hard disk.

Disk near full. Securely clearing disk space.

Try one or more of the following:

Empty the hole punch box

  1. Empty the hole punch box.

    For more information, see the “Cleaning the printer” section of the User’s Guide.

  2. Reinsert the hole punch box into the finisher, and then press the select button on the printer control panel to clear the message.

Error reading USB drive. Remove USB.

An unsupported USB device is inserted. Remove the USB device, and then insert a supported one.

Error reading USB hub. Remove hub.

An unsupported USB hub has been inserted. Remove the USB hub, and then install a supported one.

Imaging unit low [84.xy]

You may need to order an imaging unit. If necessary, press the select button on the printer control panel to clear the message and continue printing.

Imaging unit nearly low [84.xy]

If necessary, press the select button on the printer control panel to clear the message and continue printing.

Imaging unit very low, [x] estimated pages remain [84.xy]

You may need to replace the imaging unit very soon. For more information, see the “Replacing supplies” section of the User’s Guide.

If necessary, press the select button on the printer control panel to clear the message and continue printing.

Incompatible output bin [x] [59]

Do either of the following:

Incompatible tray [x] [59]

Do either of the following:

Incorrect paper size, open [paper source] [34]

Try one or more of the following:

Insert hole punch box

Insert the hole punch box into the finisher, and then press the select button on the printer control panel to clear the message.

Insert staple cartridge

Do either of the following:

Insert Tray [x]

Insert the indicated tray into the printer.

Install bin [x]

Try one or more of the following:

Install Tray [x]

Try one or more of the following:

Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment operation [37]

Try one or more of the following:

Insufficient memory, some Held Jobs were deleted [37]

From the printer control panel, press the select button to clear the message.

Insufficient memory, some held jobs will not be restored [37]

Do either of the following:

Insufficient memory to collate job [37]

Try one or more of the following:

Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature [35]

Try one or more of the following:

Load [paper source] with [custom string] [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Load [paper source] with [custom type name] [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Load [paper source] with [paper size] [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Load [paper source] with [paper type] [paper size] [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Load multipurpose feeder with [custom string] [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Load multipurpose feeder with [custom type name] [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Load multipurpose feeder with [paper size] [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Load multipurpose feeder with [paper type] [paper size] [orientation]

Try one or more of the following:

Load staples

Try one or more of the following:

Maintenance kit low [80.xy]

You may need to order a maintenance kit. For more information, visit the Lexmark support Web site at http://support.lexmark.com or contact customer support, and then report the message.

If necessary, press the select button on the printer control panel to clear the message and continue printing.

Maintenance kit nearly low [80.xy]

For more information, visit the Lexmark support Web site at http://support.lexmark.com or contact customer support, and then report the message.

If necessary, press the select button on the printer control panel to clear the message and continue printing.

Maintenance kit very low, [x] estimated pages remain [80.xy]

You may need to replace the maintenance kit very soon. For more information, visit the Lexmark support Web site at http://support.lexmark.com or contact customer support, and then report the message.

If necessary, press the select button on the printer control panel to clear the message and continue printing.

Memory full [38]

Try one or more of the following:

Misfeed cleared, extra sheets in output bin [24y.xx]

Press  to clear the message and continue printing.

Network [x] software error [54]

Try one or more of the following:

Non-Lexmark [supply type], see User’s Guide [33.xy]

Note: The supply type can be toner cartridge or imaging unit.

The printer has detected a non-Lexmark supply or part installed in the printer.

Your Lexmark printer is designed to function best with genuine Lexmark supplies and parts. Use of third-party supplies or parts may affect the performance, reliability, or life of the printer and its imaging components. For more information, see Using genuine Lexmark parts and supplies.

All life indicators are designed to function with Lexmark supplies and parts and may deliver unpredictable results if third-party supplies or parts are used. Imaging component usage beyond the intended life may damage your Lexmark printer or associated components.

Warning—Potential Damage: Use of third-party supplies or parts can affect warranty coverage. Damage caused by the use of third-party supplies or parts may not be covered by the warranty.

To accept any and all of these risks and to proceed with the use of non-genuine supplies or parts in your printer, press the select button and the cancel button on the control panel simultaneously for 15 seconds to clear the message and continue printing.

If you do not want to accept these risks, then remove the third-party supply or part from your printer and install a genuine Lexmark supply or part.

Note: For a list of supported supplies, see the “Ordering supplies” section or go to www.lexmark.com.

Not enough free space in flash memory for resources [52]

Try one or more of the following:

Paper changes needed

Try one or more of the following:

Parallel port [x] disabled [56]

Do either of the following:

Printer had to restart. Last job may be incomplete.

From the printer control panel, select Continue to clear the message and continue printing.

For more information, visit http://support.lexmark.com or contact customer support.

Reattach bin [x]

Try one or more of the following:

Reattach bins [x] – [y]

Try one or more of the following:

Reinstall missing or unresponsive cartridge [31.xy]

Try one or more of the following:

Reinstall missing or unresponsive imaging unit [31.xy]

Try one or more of the following:

Remove defective disk [61]

Remove and replace the defective printer hard disk.

Remove packaging material, [area name]

  1. Remove any remaining packaging material from the specified location.

  2. From the printer control panel, press the select button to clear the message and continue printing.

Remove paper from all bins

Remove paper from all bins to clear the message and continue printing.

Note: If removing the paper does not clear the message, then select Continue on the printer control panel.

Remove paper from bin [x]

Remove paper from the specified bin to clear the message and continue printing.

Note: If removing the paper does not clear the message, then select Continue on the printer control panel.

Remove paper from [linked set bin name]

Remove paper from the specified bin to clear the message and continue printing.

If removing the paper does not clear the message, then select Continue on the printer control panel.

Remove paper from standard output bin

Remove the paper stack from the standard bin.

Replace cartridge, printer region mismatch [42.xy]

Install a toner cartridge that matches the region number of the printer. x indicates the value of the printer region. y indicates the value of the cartridge region. x and y can have the following values:

List of printer and toner cartridge regions

Region number

Region

0

Global

1

United States, Canada

2

European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland

3

Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand

4

Latin America

5

Africa, Middle East, rest of Europe

9

Invalid


Notes:

Replace defective imaging unit [31.xy]

Replace the defective imaging unit to clear the message. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply or see the “Replacing supplies” section of the User’s Guide.

Note: If you do not have a replacement imaging unit, then see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User’s Guide or visit www.lexmark.com.

Replace imaging unit, 0 estimated pages remain [84.xy]

Replace the imaging unit to clear the message and continue printing. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply or see the “Replacing supplies” section of the User’s Guide.

Note: If you do not have a replacement imaging unit, then see the “Ordering supplies” section of the User’s Guide or visit www.lexmark.com.

Replace maintenance kit, recommended life exceeded [80.xyz]

For more information, go to http://support.lexmark.com or contact customer support.

Press the select button to clear the message and continue printing.

Replace maintenance kit to resume printing [80.xy]

For more information, go to http://support.lexmark.com or contact customer support.

If necessary, press the select button to clear the message and continue printing.

Replace missing cartridge [31.xy]

Install the missing toner cartridge to clear the message. For more information, see the “Replacing supplies” section of the User’s Guide.

Replace missing fuser [31.xyz]

Install the missing fuser. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the replacement part.

Replace missing imaging unit [31.xy]

Install the missing imaging unit to clear the message. For more information, see the “Replacing supplies” section of the User’s Guide.

Replace roller kit [81.xx]

  1. Replace the roller kit. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the part.

  2. Press the select button to clear the message and continue printing.

Replace unsupported cartridge [32.xy]

Remove the toner cartridge, and then install a supported one to clear the message and continue printing. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply.

This error can also be caused by installing a genuine Lexmark cartridge, such as a high yield cartridge, that is not intended to be used in this product.

The following error codes indicate that a non-genuine Lexmark toner cartridge is installed:

32.13

32.16

32.19

32.22

32.25

32.28

32.31

32.34

32.37

For more information, see Using genuine Lexmark parts and supplies.

Note: If you do not have a replacement cartridge, then see the “Ordering supplies” section or go to www.lexmark.com.

Replace unsupported imaging unit [32.xy]

Remove the imaging unit, and then install a supported one to clear the message and continue printing. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the supply.

This error can also be caused by installing a genuine Lexmark imaging unit, such as a MICR unit, that is not intended to be used in this product.

The following error codes indicate that a non-genuine Lexmark imaging unit is installed:

32.14

32.17

32.20

32.23

32.26

32.29

32.32

32.35

32.38

For more information, see Using genuine Lexmark parts and supplies.

Note: If you do not have a replacement imaging unit, then see the “Ordering supplies” section or go to www.lexmark.com.

Replace wiper

  1. Replace the fuser wiper. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the part.

  2. Press the select button to clear the message and continue printing.

Restore held jobs?

Do either of the following:

Serial port [x] disabled [56]

Try one or more of the following:

Some held jobs were not restored

From the printer control panel, select Continue to clear the message and continue printing.

Note: Held jobs that are not restored remain in the printer hard disk and are inaccessible.

Standard network software error [54]

Try one or more of the following:

Standard USB port disabled [56]

Try one or more of the following:

Supply needed to complete job

Try one or more of the following:

The device is operating in Safe Mode. Some print options may be disabled or provide unexpected results.

Press  to clear the message.

Too many bins attached [58]

  1. Turn off the printer.

  2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  3. Remove the extra bins.

  4. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

  5. Turn the printer back on.

Too many disks installed [58]

  1. Turn off the printer.

  2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  3. Remove the extra printer hard disks.

  4. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

  5. Turn the printer back on.

Too many flash options installed [58]

  1. Turn off the printer.

  2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  3. Remove the extra flash memory.

  4. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

  5. Turn the printer back on.

Too many trays attached [58]

  1. Turn off the printer.

  2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  3. Remove the extra trays.

  4. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

  5. Turn the printer back on.

Tray [x] paper size unsupported

The paper size in the specified tray is unsupported. Replace it with a supported paper size.

Unformatted flash detected [53]

Try one or more of the following:

Note: If the error message remains, then the flash memory device may be defective and need to be replaced.

Unsupported disk

An unsupported disk has been inserted. Remove the unsupported disk, and then install a supported one.

Unsupported option in slot [x] [55]

  1. Turn off the printer.

  2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  3. Remove the unsupported option card from the printer controller board, and then replace it with a supported card.

  4. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

  5. Turn the printer back on.

USB port [x] disabled [56]

Try one or more of the following: