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E120, E120n
User’s Guide
July 2005 www.lexmark.com
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc.,
registered in the United States and/or other countries.
© 2005 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40550
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Edition: July 2005 Safety information The following paragraph does not apply to any country where Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR or cabling connections, such as the power cord or telephone, IMPLI
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Contents Chapter 1: Overview ........................................................................................................... 5 Chapter 2: Using the operator panels ............................................................................... 8 Overview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel ................................................................................................9 Understanding the Lexmark E120 operator panel lights ...............................................
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Contents Chapter 5: Supplies information ..................................................................................... 65 Supply items needed ..................................................................................................................................... 66 Assessing supply needs ................................................................................................................................67 Changing the toner cartridge ..............................
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1 Overview The printer is available in two models: Lexmark E120 (base model) with 600 dpi (dots per inch) to 1200 IQ (image quality) resolution, 8 MB of standard memory, and a USB port; and Lexmark E120n network model) with 600 dpi to 1200 IQ resolution,16 MB of standard memory, a USB port, and an integrated Ethernet adapter. Top door Paper support Front door 50-sheet output bin Priority feeder with adjustable guides Front door release button Tray 1 cover / Priority feeder paper path Tr
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Overview The power button and the power cord port are located at the rear of the printer, on the left. The USB port and a cable lock access point can also be found at the rear of the printer, on the right. The network model (Lexmark E120n) has an Ethernet port located just below the USB port. Note: All future references to the printer refer equally to both models. USB port Ethernet port (E120n only) Rear door release Cable lock access point Power button Rear door Power cord port The base mod
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Overview The network model (Lexmark E120n) has six lights and two buttons. Note: The Continue button also functions as a light on the E120n model. Continue Cancel Ready / Data Toner Low/ Replace PC Kit Load / Remove Paper Paper Jam Error Press and release Continue to resume printing. Press the Continue button from the Ready state to print menu and network setup pages. Press and release Cancel to cancel the current job. Press and hold Cancel until all lights come on to reset. Overview 7
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2 Using the operator panels Section Page Overview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel 9 Understanding the Lexmark E120 operator panel lights 10 Operator panel codes for the Lexmark E120 12 Overview of the Lexmark E120n operator panel 25 Understanding the Lexmark E120n operator panel lights 26 Operator panel codes for the Lexmark E120n 28 Using the printer resident Web page 43 Printing the menu settings and network setup page 44 Restoring factory defaults 44 Using the operator panels 8
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Using the operator panels Overview of the Lexmark E120 operator panel The printer operator panel has two buttons and two lights. Lights indicate the status of the printer. Buttons are used to continue or cancel the current print job. When the printer is turned on, both lights cycle as a self test is performed. Also, when the printer is reset, or when a printer setting is changed in the menus, both lights cycle. To learn more about the panel lights or to determine the status of the printer when
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Using the operator panels Understanding the Lexmark E120 operator panel lights Operator panel lights mean different things, depending on the sequence. Lights that are off, on, and/or blinking indicate printer conditions such as printer status, intervention, or service. Use the light sequence table to find the message being indicated, then click the message for more information. Light sequence Error light On= Ready / Data light On= Ready / Data light Blinking= Error light Blinking= Primary light
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Using the operator panels Primary light Secondary light sequence sequence Message Load media (Ready / Data light blinks once) Print side two of a duplex job (Ready / Data light blinks once) Memory full (Ready / Data light blinks three times) Host interface disabled (Ready / Data light blinks five times) Jam in the printer paper path (Ready / Data light blinks ten times) Jam in Tray 1 / priority feeder (Ready / Data light blinks four times) Short paper (Ready / Data light blinks three times) Ton
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Using the operator panels Operator panel codes for the Lexmark E120 Following are explanations of the primary and secondary light sequences, and what can be done to clear them. Primary Codes Ready / Power Saver Light sequence: Ready / Data—On Message: Printer is ready to receive and process data. Printer is in Power Saver mode. Printer is functioning properly. Note: To change the Power Saver setting, use the Local Printer Setup Utility (see Software and Documentation CD). Overview of the L
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Using the operator panels Busy Light sequence: Ready / Data—Blinking Message: Printer is busy receiving and processing data or printing. Solution: Busy: – Wait for message to clear. – Press and release to cancel job. – Press and hold to reset printer. Printing: – Wait for pages to print. The ready light blinks as pages print. The Ready light is on when printing stops. – Press and release to cancel job. – Press and hold to reset printer. Receiving/processing data: – Wait for message to cl
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Using the operator panels Cancel job / Reset printer Light sequence: Ready / Data—On Error—On Message: Current job is canceled. Printer is resetting to the user default settings. All active print jobs are canceled. A user default setting remains in effect until the user changes it or until the user restores the factory default settings. Solution: Press and hold to reset printer. Flushing buffer Light sequence: Ready / Data—On Error—On Message: Printer is flushing a print job. Sol
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Using the operator panels Not ready Light sequence: Error—On Secondary light sequence: Press twice quickly to see the secondary light sequence. Ready / Data—Blinks once Message: Primary light Secondary light sequence sequence Printer is not ready to receive or process data, or printer port is offline. Solution: Press to return to Ready or Busy state. Press and release to cancel job. Press and hold to reset printer. Printing font list or menu settings page Light sequence: Ready / Data—B
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Using the operator panels Restoring factory defaults Light sequence: Ready / Data—On Error—On Message: Printer is resetting to the original factory default settings. Solution: Press and hold to reset printer. Cartridge region mismatch Light sequence: Error—On Secondary light sequence: Press twice quickly to see the secondary light sequence. Ready / Data—Blinks four times Message: Primary light Secondary light sequence sequence The toner cartridge being used is not programmed for the spe
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Using the operator panels Missing cartridge / Defective cartridge detected Light sequence: Error—On Secondary light sequence: Press twice quickly to see the secondary light sequence. Ready / Data—Blinks three times Message: Primary light Secondary light sequence sequence Either the toner cartridge is missing, the long-life photoconductor kit is missing, or a defective toner cargridge is detected. Solution: First, check to see if a toner cartridge is installed. If the toner cartridge is proper
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Using the operator panels Complex page Light sequence: Error—On Secondary light sequence: Press twice quickly to see the secondary light sequence. Ready / Data—Blinks three times Message: Primary light Secondary light sequence sequence The page may not print correctly because the print information on the page is too complex (that is, too large for printer memory). Solution: Turn printer off and back on to try printing the page again. If not successful: Press to clear message and continue p
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Using the operator panels Insufficient collation area Light sequence: Error—On Secondary light sequence: Press twice quickly to see the secondary light sequence. Ready / Data—Blinks three times Message: Primary light Secondary light sequence sequence Printer memory does not have the free space necessary to collate print job. May occur due to one of the errors listed below: Printer memory is full. A page is too complex to print. Memory is insufficient to save what is in the print buffer
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Using the operator panels Print side two of a duplex job Light sequence: Error—Blinking Secondary light sequence: Press twice quickly to see the secondary light sequence. Ready / Data—Blinks once Message: Primary light Secondary light sequence sequence Print the other side of current duplex print job. Solution: Insert print job into priority feeder using instructions in the driver pop-up menu to orient pages correctly, then press to resume printing. Press to cancel print job. Press and
