Solving option problems

Option does not operate correctly or quits after it is installed

Try one or more of the following:

Reset the printer

Turn the printer off, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on.


Check to see if the option is connected to the printer

  1. Turn the printer off using the power switch.

  2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and then from the printer.

  3. Check the connection between the option and the printer.


Make sure the option is installed correctly

Print a menu settings page and check to see if the option is listed in the Installed Options list. If the option is not listed, then reinstall it. For more information, see the hardware setup documentation that came with the option, or go to www.lexmark.com to view the option instruction sheet.


Make sure the option is selected

From the computer you are printing from, select the option.

For more information, see Adding available options in the print driver.

Paper tray problems

Try one or more of the following:

Make sure the paper is loaded correctly

  1. Open the paper tray.

  2. Check for paper jams or misfeeds.

  3. Make sure the paper guides are aligned against the edges of the paper.

  4. Make sure the paper tray closes properly.


Reset the printer

Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on.


Make sure the paper tray is installed correctly

If the paper tray is listed on the menu settings page, but paper jams when it enters or exits the tray, then it may not be properly installed. Reinstall the paper tray. For more information, see the hardware setup documentation that came with the paper tray, or go to http://support.lexmark.com to view the paper tray instruction sheet.

2,000-sheet drawer problems

Check the drawer connection

Make sure the 2,000-sheet drawer is properly connected to the printer.


Load paper

If the tray is empty, then load paper in the tray or feeder.


Clear any jams

Open the tray or feeder, and then remove any jammed paper.


Avoid paper jams

Memory card

Make sure the memory card is securely connected to the printer system board.

Cannot detect flash memory card

Make sure the flash memory card is securely connected to the printer system board.

Cannot detect printer hard disk

Make sure the printer hard disk is securely connected to the printer system board.

Internal Solutions Port does not operate correctly

Try one or more of the following:

Check the Internal Solutions Port (ISP) connections

Make sure the ISP is securely connected to the printer system board.


Check the cable

Make sure you are using the correct cable and that it is securely connected to the Internal Solutions (ISP) port.


Make sure the network software is configured correctly

For information on installing the network printing software, see the Networking Guide on the Software and Documentation CD.

Internal print server does not operate correctly

Try one or more of the following:

Check the print server connections


Make sure the network software is configured correctly

For more information on installing the network printing software, do the following:

  1. Open the Software and Documentation CD.

  2. Click Additional.

  3. Under Publications on this CD, select Networking Guide.

USB/parallel interface card does not operate correctly

Check the USB/parallel interface card connection

Make sure the USB/parallel interface card is securely connected to the printer system board.


Check the cable

Make sure you are using the correct cable and that it is securely connected.