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• If the automatic document feeder (ADF) does not pick up any pages at all, the rollers inside the automatic document feeder need to be cleaned.
• If the automatic document feeder picks up multiple pages instead of single sheets, the separator pad inside the automatic document feeder needs to be cleaned.

SolutionLoad one or two sheets of unused plain white full-size paper into the document feeder tray, and then press Start Copy Black to pull the pages through the automatic document feeder. The plain paper releases and absorbs residue from the rollers and separator pad.NOTE:If the automatic document feeder does not pick up the plain paper, try cleaning the front roller. Wipe the roller with a soft lint-free cloth dampened with distilled water. If the problem persists, or the automatic document feeder does not pick up the plain paper, clean the rollers and separator pad manually. Follow the procedures below to remove the face plate from the front of the automatic document feeder, access the pick assembly inside the automatic document feeder, clean the rollers or separator pad, and then reattach the face plate.

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Press menu button and scroll to the right and access the Finishing menu and select NONE for Separator sheets .

Please contact Lexmark Technical Support for further assistance.

Paper Loading

Rear Feed, Continuous Forms

Use the rear-feed path for printing on single-thickness,

continuous-form paper.

Use the single-sheet path (top feed) for graphics or charts.

! If you have paper in the paper path, be sure to remove it

before installing rear-feed paper.

1 Lock Lever

2 Upper Tractor Cover

3 Pins

4 Lower Tractor Cover

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1 Move the paper lever to the position marked "REAR."

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2 Grasp the tabs lift off the paper separator.

3 Pull up on the lock levers and open the tractor covers.

Then, move the right tractor to fit the width of the paper.

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4 Place the first two holes in the paper over the tractor pins

on either side. Close the tractor covers.

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5 Move the left tractor to align the edge of the paper with

the appropriate reference mark (1). Then, push back the

lock lever.

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6 Adjust the position of the right tractor to center the holes

in the paper on the pins. Then, push back the right lock

lever.

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7 Install the paper separator. Place the wire guide (1) on the

pull-up roller assembly (2).

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8 Press FF/LOAD. The paper feeds into the printer.

! The factory default setting for the Top of Form (where

the printing should begin) is one inch down from the top

of the page. To change the setting, see "Using Your
Printer, Top of Form (TOF)."

Top Feed (Single Sheets)

Use the single-sheet path for letterhead stationery, memos,

and individual envelopes.

! If you have continuous-form paper in the path, press

PARK to remove it before loading single sheets.

1 Make sure the printer is on and deselected (SEL light off).

2 Place the paper lever in the position marked "TOP."

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3 Open the carriage cover. Raise the paper separator to the
single-sheet position.

4 Make sure the wire feed guide (1) is secured in the sheet

guide.

5 Adjust the paper feed guides (1) for the width of the paper.

Place a sheet of paper in the separator. The paper will feed

into the printer.

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On the printer operator panel, go to Menu > Select Finishing menu > Select Separator Sheets or Separator Source > Select preferred settings. Thank you for choosing Lexmark.

Follow these steps to reload paper:

1. Remove the paper and make sure it's not curled or wrinkled.
   
   
2. Fan the stack to make sure the sheets are separated.
   
   
3. Open the paper support and pull up the extension.
   
   
4. Extend the output tray.
   
   
   
   
5. Flip the feeder guard forward. Squeeze the edge guide and slide it left.
   
   
   
   
6. Insert paper, printable side up and short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab.
   
   
   
   You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb plain paper or up to 20 sheets of photo paper.
   
   
7. Slide the edge guide to the edge of the paper, but not too tightly.
   
   
   
   Follow these guidelines when loading paper:
   
   
   • Do not load paper above the arrow on the edge guide.
     
     
   • If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper from the sheet feeder, fan the edges to separate the sheets, then reload it.
     
     
   • If you're printing on both sides of the paper, try loading fewer sheets.
     
     
   • If it's wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin.
     
     
   • Do not load paper with holes punched in it for insertion in a binder.
     
     
   • Load the printable side face-up. It's often brighter or whiter than the other side.
     
     
   • Load letterhead or preprinted paper top edge first.
     
     
   • If you experience paper feeding problems, try loading fewer sheets.
     
     
   • If you're using special paper, check the package for special loading instructions.

Follow these steps to reload paper in the Automatic Document Feeder:

1. Remove the paper and make sure it's not curled or wrinkled.
   
   
2. Tap the originals on a flat surface to even the edges.
   
   
3. Move the edge guides outward.
   
   
   
   
4. Insert the originals face-up. You can load up to 30 letter-size sheets at a time. If you load legal-size sheets, insert only 10 sheets at a time. Make sure the originals are not creased or folded and do not have tape, staples, or other materials that could obstruct the feeder.
   
   
   
   
5. Slide the edge guides against the originals.
   
   

clean the roller with alcohol and use a plastic scourer to roughen lightly the rollers and the platten

On paper exit, is one grounded metal brush. Look if there is problem with it, is still there, and it shoud touch the paper.

Follow these steps to reload paper:

1. Flip the feeder guard forward.



2. Remove the paper and make sure it's not curled or wrinkled.



3. Fan the stack of paper to make sure the sheets are separated.



4. Reload the paper against the right edge of the sheet feeder andslide the left edge guide against the other side, but not too tightly.



5. Don't load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide.



6. Make sure the printable side of the paper is facing up.



7. Flip the feeder guard back.



8. Once you have completed the steps above, press the Start button.

sounds like the separator pad is either missing or dammaged

hello!

have you tried cleaning the separator pad inside the automatic document feeder?

try to Load one or two sheets of unused plain white full-size paper into the document feeder tray, and then press Start Copy Black to pull the pages through the automatic document feeder. The plain paper releases and absorbs residue from the rollers and separator pad.

If the problem persists, clean the rollers and separator pad manually