Lexmark C500 configuration page

The configuration page on a Lexmark C500 color printer includes the total page count, the status of the toners and other replacable parts, basic network information, firmware version, and other system settings.  To print the configuration page (which prints in black and white):

- Press the Online button (with the green LED).  The LED should turn off when you press it.
- "TestMenu" will be displayed on the screen.  Press the OK button (with the check mark on it) to select it.
- Use the side arrow to scroll through the menu until "ConfigPage" is displayed.
- Press OK to select it.  The configuration page will print out.

If you want to view detailed network settings, scroll through the test menu to "NetConfigPage" instead of "ConfigPage" and then press OK.

Lexmark Optra T644

The Lexmark Optra T644 is another quality printer from Lexmark, which just confirms its place as one of the premier printer manufacturers in the world. This is a no-nonsense, hard working printer for busy offices who don’t need to print color.

The control panel is simple and straightforward, the silver fascia outlining it nicely. The buttons make selection as easy as it can be, while the small LCD screen is bright enough to see clearly. Most changes are done via the drivers though which duplicates whatever the control panel does.

Copying is of good quality and at up to 48 pages per minute is fast too. Printing of our test document was clear and accurate, with enough detail to be impressive on images. Image reproduction was also good with no artifacts or banding on photographs.

Connecting and configuring the Optra T644 is as straightforward as it gets. The networked version of the T644 is easy to set up, with the standard USB version present on all models even more so.

The build quality is just what we have come to expect from Lexmark. Nothing feels flimsy or cheap, and it looks well built enough to last a good while. Toners are straightforward to replace, and are inexpensive. Cartridges are good for 21000 sheets, and the drum is good for 32000. That is an astounding amount of printing for such a modest unit.

The Optra T644 is a quality, hard working printer. It may not look the prettiest office machine in the world, but it more than makes up for it with great productivity and great print quality. An ideal device for busy offices to want the best of both worlds, fast printing of a high standard.

Kit repair Lexmark Maintenance and Printer Count Reset

Lexmark Optra laser printers, Hewlett Packard and other brands require regular maintenance kit replacement at a set interval of pages printed. Lexmark printer maintenance service kits started with the Optra S models back in the 90’s and now most mid-range Lexmark printers and up require service kits around the 150,000 to 250,000 page count mark. The exact page count that causes the “need maintenance” error varies so check your user manual.

Please refer to the following to help you reset the need maintenance kit service call once the kit is installed. If you plan to use a printer service repair technician then he/she will take care of clearing the code.

Lexmark Optra S or SE models maintenance kit repair code reset procedure :

* As you power on the printer hold the GO and RETURN keys.
* Hold down until you see “Performing Self Test”.
* Now you will have access to the “Diagnostics Menu” (may display “80 Schedule Maintenance”.
* Press the GO button to bypass the message and get in to the diagnostics mode.
* Use the up arrows and go to the “Printer Setup” menu and press SELECT button.
* Use the arrow keys again to go to the “Reset Maintenance Count”.
* Press SELECT. You are done!


Optra T610, 612, 614, 614 and Lexmark T520/522, T620. T622, T630, T630 and T634 printer maintenance repair reset :

* As you power on the printer hold the GO and RETURN keys.
* Hold down until you see “Performing Self Test”.
* Now you will have access to the “Diagnostics Menu” (may display “80 Schedule Maintenance”.
* Press the GO button to get to the Configuration Menu.
* Press the MENU until you see “Reset Main Cnt” on the Lexmark printer LCD screen and press SELECT button. It should read “Reset Main Cnt” and the second line “Reset”.
* Now press SELECT button. To exit power off and back on the Lexmark laser printer.


Lexmark T640, T642 and T644 laser printer service maintenance kit reset :

* While you power up the Lexmark laser printer press the Hold down the CHECKMARK and RIGHT ARROW button.
* Once you see “Performing Self Test” release the button, you should see “Config Menu on the Lexmark printer.
* Now to reset the Lexmark repair service code use the down arrow key until you see “Reset Main Cnt” and press CHECKMARK button.
* When you see “Reset” press the CHECKMARK button again on the Lexmark printer to cancel the repair maintenance error code.
* Now just power off and on the printer.

Lexmark Printers error Codes

Lexmark is another popular printer brand in the market. Just like with HP printers, you may encounter some error codes while printing with these brands.

The number 22 indicates paper out or paper jam and the number 30 for an open printer cover. Additionally, you may also have problems with the following errors :

1. 24 or Invalid Manual Feed. This means that you should not feed paper in the manual feed area if the printer does not request you to do so.
2. 31 or Change Paper. You have to check whether the size of the paper you installed is the same as that requested by the software or not. Correct this printer error by installing the right paper size.