
MX310, MX410, MX51x & XM114x
Machine Type 7015-270, -47x, -6xx
Service Manual
• Start diagnostics
• Maintenance
• Safety and notices
• Trademarks
• Index
August 19, 2013 www.lexmark.com
P/N 12G2376

Product information
Product name:
Lexmark MX310, MX410 and MX510 Series
Machine type:
7015
Model(s):
270, 470, 630, 670, 675
Edition notice
August 19, 2013
The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL,
INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of
express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you.
This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these
changes will be incorporated in later editions. Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any
time.
References in this publication to products, programs, or services do not imply that the manufacturer intends to make these available in all
countries in which it operates. Any reference to a product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that product,
program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual
property right may be used instead. Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, programs, or services,
except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user’s responsibility.
Trademarks
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other
countries.
PCL® is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2012 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
P/N 12G2376
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Table of contents
Product information..................................................................................... 2
Edition notice...............................................................................................2
Notices and safety information..................................................................15
Laser notices............................................................................................................................................ 15
Safety information...................................................................................................................................18
Preface.......................................................................................................23
Service manual conventions....................................................................................................................23
Change history.........................................................................................................................................23
General information...................................................................................27
Media guidelines.....................................................................................................................................27
Paper guidelines ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Using recycled paper and other office papers .................................................................................................. 30
Using specialty media ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Supported paper sizes, types, and weights ...................................................................................................... 32
Data security notice.................................................................................................................................35
Tools required for service........................................................................................................................35
Diagnostic information...............................................................................37
Troubleshooting overview.......................................................................................................................37
Performing the initial troubleshooting check ................................................................................................... 37
Power‑on Reset (POR) sequence ...................................................................................................................... 38
Using Safe Mode ............................................................................................................................................... 38
Fixing print quality issues........................................................................................................................39
Initial print quality check .................................................................................................................................. 39
Gray background or toner fog on prints ........................................................................................................... 40
Repeating defects ............................................................................................................................................. 40
Printer is printing blank pages .......................................................................................................................... 41
Printer is printing solid black pages .................................................................................................................. 42
Shadow images appear on prints ..................................................................................................................... 42
Skewed print ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Streaked horizontal or vertical lines appear on prints ...................................................................................... 45
Toner rubs off ................................................................................................................................................... 45
Toner specks appear on prints.......................................................................................................................... 46
Paper jams............................................................................................................................................... 47
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Avoiding jams.................................................................................................................................................... 47
Understanding jam messages and locations..................................................................................................... 48
200 paper jams ................................................................................................................................................. 49
201 paper jams ................................................................................................................................................. 57
202 paper jams ................................................................................................................................................. 59
23y paper jams ................................................................................................................................................. 62
24y paper jams ................................................................................................................................................. 64
25y paper jams ................................................................................................................................................. 73
28y paper jams ................................................................................................................................................. 76
29y paper jams ................................................................................................................................................. 78
Understanding printer messages............................................................................................................80
Cartridge low [88.xy]......................................................................................................................................... 80
Cartridge nearly low [88.xy].............................................................................................................................. 80
Cartridge very low, [x] estimated pages remain [88.xy] ................................................................................... 80
Change [paper source] to [custom string] load [paper orientation]................................................................. 80
Change [paper source] to [custom type name] load [orientation] ................................................................... 80
Change [paper source] to [paper size] load [orientation] ................................................................................ 81
Change [paper source] to [paper type] [paper size] load [orientation] ............................................................ 81
Close flatbed cover and load originals if restarting job [2yy.xx] ....................................................................... 81
Close door ......................................................................................................................................................... 81
Configuration change, some held jobs were not restored [57] ........................................................................ 81
Complex page, some data may not have printed [39] ...................................................................................... 82
Defective flash detected [51]............................................................................................................................ 82
Disk must be formatted for use in this device .................................................................................................. 82
Error reading USB drive. Remove USB. ............................................................................................................. 82
Error reading USB hub. Remove hub. ............................................................................................................... 82
Fax partition inoperative. Contact system administrator. ................................................................................ 82
Fax server 'To Format' not set up. Contact system administrator.................................................................... 83
Fax Station Name not set up. Contact system administrator. .......................................................................... 83
Fax Station Number not set up. Contact system administrator. ...................................................................... 83
Imaging unit low [84.xy] ................................................................................................................................... 83
Imaging unit nearly low [84.xy] ........................................................................................................................ 83
Imaging unit very low, [x] estimated pages remain [84.xy] .............................................................................. 83
Incorrect paper size, open [paper source] [34] ................................................................................................ 84
Insufficient memory, some Held Jobs were deleted [37] ................................................................................. 84
Insufficient memory, some held jobs will not be restored [37] ........................................................................ 84
Insufficient memory for Flash Memory Defragment operation [37] ................................................................ 84
Insufficient memory to collate job [37] ............................................................................................................ 84
Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature [35]............................................................................ 85
Load manual feeder with [custom string] [paper orientation] ......................................................................... 85
Load manual feeder with [custom type name] [paper orientation] ................................................................. 85
Load manual feeder with [paper size] [paper orientation]............................................................................... 85
Load manual feeder with [paper type] [paper size] [paper orientation] .......................................................... 86
Load [paper source] with [custom string] [paper orientation] ......................................................................... 86
Load [paper source] with [custom type name] [paper orientation] ................................................................. 86
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Load [paper source] with [paper size] [paper orientation]............................................................................... 86
Load [paper source] with [paper type] [paper size] [paper orientation] .......................................................... 87
Maintenance kit low [80.xy] ............................................................................................................................. 87
Maintenance kit nearly low [80.xy] .................................................................................................................. 87
Maintenance kit very low, [x] estimated pages remain [80.xy] ........................................................................ 87
Memory full [38] ............................................................................................................................................... 87
Memory full, cannot print faxes ....................................................................................................................... 87
Memory full, cannot send faxes ....................................................................................................................... 88
Network [x] software error [54] ....................................................................................................................... 88
No analog phone line connected to modem, fax is disabled. ........................................................................... 88
Non‑Lexmark [supply type], see User’s Guide [33.xy] ...................................................................................... 88
Not enough free space in flash memory for resources [52] ............................................................................. 89
Printer had to restart. Last job may be incomplete.......................................................................................... 89
Reinstall defective or unresponsive cartridge [31.xy]....................................................................................... 89
Reinstall missing or unresponsive cartridge [31.xy] ......................................................................................... 89
Remove paper from standard output bin ......................................................................................................... 89
Replace all originals if restarting job................................................................................................................. 89
Replace cartridge, 0 estimated pages remain [88.xy] ....................................................................................... 90
Replace cartridge, printer region mismatch [42.xy] ......................................................................................... 90
Replace defective imaging unit [31.xy] ............................................................................................................. 90
Replace jammed originals if restarting job. ...................................................................................................... 91
Replace imaging unit, 0 estimated pages remain [84.xy] ................................................................................. 91
Replace maintenance kit, 0 estimated pages remain [80.xy] ........................................................................... 91
Reinstall missing or unresponsive imaging unit [31.xy] .................................................................................... 91
Replace unsupported cartridge [32.xy] ............................................................................................................ 91
Replace unsupported imaging unit [32.xy] ....................................................................................................... 92
Restore held jobs? ............................................................................................................................................ 92
Scanner automatic feeder cover open ............................................................................................................. 92
Scanner disabled by admin [840.01]................................................................................................................. 92
Scanner disabled. Contact system administrator if problem persists. [840.02] ............................................... 92
Scanner jam, remove all originals from the scanner [2yy.xx] ........................................................................... 92
Scanner jam, remove jammed originals from the scanner [2yy.xx] ................................................................. 92
Serial option [x] error [54] ................................................................................................................................ 93
SMTP server not set up. Contact system administrator. .................................................................................. 93
Some held jobs were not restored ................................................................................................................... 93
Standard network software error [54].............................................................................................................. 93
Standard USB port disabled [56]....................................................................................................................... 93
Supply needed to complete job ........................................................................................................................ 94
Too many flash options installed [58] ............................................................................................................... 94
Too many trays attached [58] ........................................................................................................................... 94
Unformatted flash detected [53] ...................................................................................................................... 94
Weblink server not set up. Contact system administrator. .............................................................................. 94
User attendance messages......................................................................................................................95
User attendance messages (0‑99.99) ............................................................................................................... 95
Toner cartridge smart chip contact service check ............................................................................................ 96
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Imaging unit smart chip contact service check ................................................................................................. 96
Toner smart chip compatibility service check................................................................................................... 97
Imaging chip compatibility service check ......................................................................................................... 97
Media size mismatch service check .................................................................................................................. 98
Printer/cartridge mismatch service check ........................................................................................................ 99
Flash full service check.................................................................................................................................... 100
Maintenance kit service check........................................................................................................................ 100
Insufficient memory service check ................................................................................................................. 100
Imaging unit low service check ....................................................................................................................... 101
Toner cartridge low service check .................................................................................................................. 101
Printer hardware errors........................................................................................................................102
1yy error messages ......................................................................................................................................... 103
LSU service check ............................................................................................................................................ 106
Fuser service check ......................................................................................................................................... 106
LVPS service check .......................................................................................................................................... 107
Toner density sensor service check ................................................................................................................ 108
CTLS service check .......................................................................................................................................... 108
Main drive gearbox service check................................................................................................................... 109
ACM service check .......................................................................................................................................... 109
Cartridge gearbox service check ..................................................................................................................... 110
Tray 1 pick/lift motor gearbox service check .................................................................................................. 111
Cooling fan service check ................................................................................................................................ 111
9yy error messages ......................................................................................................................................... 112
Steps before starting the 9yy service checks .................................................................................................. 115
System software error service check .............................................................................................................. 117
NVRAM mismatch failure service check ......................................................................................................... 121
NVRAM cyclic redundancy service check........................................................................................................ 122
Invalid firmware/controller board service check ............................................................................................ 123
RAM memory error service check .................................................................................................................. 123
Download emulation cyclic redundancy service check................................................................................... 123
Base printer symptoms ................................................................................................................................... 123
Dead machine service check ........................................................................................................................... 124
Controller board service check ....................................................................................................................... 125
Control panel service check ............................................................................................................................ 126
Control panel button service check ................................................................................................................ 127
USB print service check................................................................................................................................... 128
Front door not closed service check ............................................................................................................... 129
Network service check .................................................................................................................................... 130
ADF/Scanner hardware errors...............................................................................................................132
8yy error messages ......................................................................................................................................... 132
Scanner disabled error service check ............................................................................................................. 133
ADF service check ........................................................................................................................................... 135
Scanner configuration error service check ..................................................................................................... 136
Scan/fax/copy symptoms ............................................................................................................................... 136
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Black or blank page copy service check .......................................................................................................... 137
CCD service check ........................................................................................................................................... 138
Flatbed motor service check ........................................................................................................................... 138
Flatbed home position service check.............................................................................................................. 139
ADF rattling noise service check ..................................................................................................................... 139
Flatbed legal scan service check ..................................................................................................................... 140
ADF streak service check ................................................................................................................................ 140
ADF feed errors service check ........................................................................................................................ 141
ADF duplex service check................................................................................................................................ 142
Modem/fax card service check ....................................................................................................................... 143
Blank spaces on incoming fax service check ................................................................................................... 144
Stretched words on incoming fax service check ............................................................................................. 144
Fax reception service check ............................................................................................................................ 144
Fax transmission service check ....................................................................................................................... 146
Fax error log codes ......................................................................................................................................... 148
Escalating a fax issue to second‑level support................................................................................................ 152
Input option hardware errors...............................................................................................................153
3yy error messages ......................................................................................................................................... 153
Option tray pick/lift motor service check ....................................................................................................... 155
Option tray separator/passthrough motor service check .............................................................................. 156
Option tray ACM motor service check ............................................................................................................ 156
Option tray controller card service check ....................................................................................................... 157
Service menus..........................................................................................159
Understanding the control panel and menus.......................................................................................159
Using the printer control panel....................................................................................................................... 159
Understanding the colors of the Sleep button and indicator lights................................................................ 160
Understanding the home screen .................................................................................................................... 161
Using the touch-screen buttons ..................................................................................................................... 162
Updating the printer firmware..............................................................................................................163
Menus list..............................................................................................................................................164
Diagnostics menu..................................................................................................................................164
Entering the Diagnostics menu ....................................................................................................................... 164
Registration..................................................................................................................................................... 165
Scanner calibration ......................................................................................................................................... 165
Print Tests ....................................................................................................................................................... 165
Print Quality Pages.......................................................................................................................................... 166
HARDWARE TESTS .......................................................................................................................................... 166
DUPLEX TESTS ................................................................................................................................................. 169
INPUT TRAY TESTS .......................................................................................................................................... 171
OUTPUT BIN TESTS ......................................................................................................................................... 172
BASE SENSOR TEST.......................................................................................................................................... 172
DEVICE TESTS .................................................................................................................................................. 173
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PRINTER SETUP ............................................................................................................................................... 174
EP SETUP ......................................................................................................................................................... 175
REPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 177
EVENT LOG ...................................................................................................................................................... 178
Scanner tests................................................................................................................................................... 179
Exit Diags......................................................................................................................................................... 183
Configuration menu..............................................................................................................................184
Entering the Configuration menu ................................................................................................................... 184
Reset ADF Maintenance Kit Counter .............................................................................................................. 184
Maintenance Counter Value ........................................................................................................................... 184
Reset Maintenance Counter ........................................................................................................................... 184
Print Quality Pages.......................................................................................................................................... 185
Reports ........................................................................................................................................................... 185
Panel Menus ................................................................................................................................................... 185
PPDS Emulation .............................................................................................................................................. 186
Download Emuls ............................................................................................................................................. 186
Safe Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 186
Factory Defaults .............................................................................................................................................. 186
Energy Conserve ............................................................................................................................................. 187
Fax low power support ................................................................................................................................... 187
Min copy memory ........................................................................................................................................... 187
Num pad job assist.......................................................................................................................................... 187
Format fax storage.......................................................................................................................................... 188
ADF edge erase ............................................................................................................................................... 188
Flatbed edge erase.......................................................................................................................................... 188
Scanner manual registration........................................................................................................................... 188
Disable scanner ............................................................................................................................................... 190
Paper Prompts ................................................................................................................................................ 190
Envelope Prompts ........................................................................................................................................... 190
Action for Prompts.......................................................................................................................................... 191
Jobs on Disk .................................................................................................................................................... 191
Disk Encryption ............................................................................................................................................... 192
Erase All Information on Disk.......................................................................................................................... 192
Wipe All Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 192
Font Density .................................................................................................................................................... 192
Font Sharpening .............................................................................................................................................. 192
Reduced Curl ................................................................................................................................................... 193
Require Standby.............................................................................................................................................. 193
A5 Loading ...................................................................................................................................................... 193
UI Automation ................................................................................................................................................ 194
LES Applications .............................................................................................................................................. 194
Key Repeat Initial Delay .................................................................................................................................. 194
Key Repeat Rate.............................................................................................................................................. 195
Clear Supply Usage History ............................................................................................................................. 195
Clear Custom Status ........................................................................................................................................ 195
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USB Speed ....................................................................................................................................................... 195
Automatically Display Error Screens ............................................................................................................... 196
USB PnP .......................................................................................................................................................... 196
Entering Invalid engine mode................................................................................................................196
Entering Recovery mode.......................................................................................................................196
Accessing the Network SE menu...........................................................................................................197
Service Engineer menu..........................................................................................................................197
Accessing the service engineer (SE) menu ...................................................................................................... 197
Service engineer (SE) menu ............................................................................................................................ 197
Fax service engineer (SE) menu ...................................................................................................................... 198
Repair information...................................................................................199
Removal precautions.............................................................................................................................199
Data security notice ........................................................................................................................................ 199
Handling ESD‑sensitive parts .......................................................................................................................... 200
Controller board/control panel replacement ................................................................................................. 200
Restoring the printer configuration after replacing the controller board ...................................................... 201
eSF solutions backup ...................................................................................................................................... 203
Ribbon cable connectors ................................................................................................................................ 204
Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connectors ........................................................................................................ 204
Horizontal top contact connector .............................................................................................................. 205
Horizontal bottom contact connector ........................................................................................................ 208
Vertical mount contact connector ............................................................................................................. 211
Horizontal sliding contact connector ......................................................................................................... 214
Low Insertion Force (LIF) connector ........................................................................................................... 217
Printhead assembly adjustments.................................................................................................................... 218
Removal procedures.............................................................................................................................221
Left side removals.................................................................................................................................221
Left cover removal .......................................................................................................................................... 221
Main drive gearbox removal ........................................................................................................................... 223
MPF solenoid removal .................................................................................................................................... 225
MPF gearbox removal ..................................................................................................................................... 227
Reverse solenoid removal............................................................................................................................... 230
ACM clutch removal (MX310, MX410) ........................................................................................................... 231
Cartridge gearbox removal ............................................................................................................................. 236
Duplex gear assembly removal ....................................................................................................................... 236
Right side removals...............................................................................................................................238
Right cover removal ........................................................................................................................................ 238
Memory access door removal ........................................................................................................................ 241
Tray present sensor removal .......................................................................................................................... 241
Cooling fan removal ........................................................................................................................................ 242
Controller board removal ............................................................................................................................... 243
Controller board shield removal ..................................................................................................................... 245
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Upper shield removal ..................................................................................................................................... 247
Toner cartridge smart chip contact removal .................................................................................................. 247
Modem removal ............................................................................................................................................. 249
Front removals......................................................................................................................................251
Left front mount removal ............................................................................................................................... 251
Right front mount removal ............................................................................................................................. 252
Transfer roll removal ...................................................................................................................................... 254
Cartridge plunger removal .............................................................................................................................. 255
Name plate cover removal ............................................................................................................................. 257
Front bin cover removal ................................................................................................................................. 259
Control panel assembly removal .................................................................................................................... 260
UICC removal .................................................................................................................................................. 263
UICC (MX310) removal ................................................................................................................................... 263
UICC shield removal ........................................................................................................................................ 264
USB cable bracket removal ............................................................................................................................. 265
Speaker removal ............................................................................................................................................. 265
Control panel cover removal .......................................................................................................................... 266
Display removal (MX410, MX51x)................................................................................................................... 267
Display (MX310) removal ............................................................................................................................... 269
Light tube removal .......................................................................................................................................... 269
Keypad assembly removal .............................................................................................................................. 271
MPF tray removal ........................................................................................................................................... 271
MPF pick roller cover removal ........................................................................................................................ 274
MPF pick roller removal .................................................................................................................................. 274
Bail removal .................................................................................................................................................... 275
Jam access cover removal............................................................................................................................... 275
Front access cover removal ............................................................................................................................ 276
Front door sensor removal ............................................................................................................................. 278
Front input guide removal .............................................................................................................................. 278
Separator pad removal ................................................................................................................................... 280
Bottom removals...................................................................................................................................283
Power supply removal .................................................................................................................................... 283
Power supply shield removal .......................................................................................................................... 284
Duplex removal ............................................................................................................................................... 285
Duplex sensor and input sensor removal ....................................................................................................... 286
Duplex sensor and input sensor (MX310, MX410) removal ........................................................................... 289
Index sensor removal...................................................................................................................................... 290
Media present sensor removal ....................................................................................................................... 291
Toner density sensor removal ........................................................................................................................ 293
Trailing edge sensor removal .......................................................................................................................... 293
Trailing edge sensor (MX310, MX410) removal .............................................................................................. 294
Media present sensor flag removal ................................................................................................................ 299
ACM assembly removal .................................................................................................................................. 303
ACM assembly (MX310, MX410) removal ...................................................................................................... 305
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The Service Manual for Machine Type 7015-270, -47x, -6xx covers detailed diagrams, pictures, and procedures for diagnosing and repairing Lexmark MX310dn, MX410de, XM1140, MX510de, MX511de, XM1145, MX511dhe. This manual is available in .PDF format and is beneficial for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
- The manual includes comprehensive chapters covering simulation codes, trouble codes, maintenance procedures, and reset procedures for the listed Lexmark models.
- It provides general information on media and paper guidelines, data security notice, and tools required for service.
- The diagnostic information section offers troubleshooting overviews, print quality issue fixes, and detailed explanations on paper jams and printer messages.
- Service menus are explained, including diagnostics, configuration, and repair information, along with removal precautions and handling of ESD-sensitive parts.
- Additionally, the manual contains information on component locations, maintenance, parts catalog, printer specifications, options and features, theory of operation, acronyms, and an index.
The manual consists of 421 pages and is a valuable resource for maintaining and repairing the specified Lexmark printer models.