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... Chapter 16: Replacing the print cartridge 48 Chapter 17: Replacing the charge roll 49 Chapter 18: Replacing the transfer roll 50 Chapter 19: Replacing the fuser assembly 51 ii
... Chapter 16: Replacing the print cartridge 48 Chapter 17: Replacing the charge roll 49 Chapter 18: Replacing the transfer roll 50 Chapter 19: Replacing the fuser assembly 51 ii
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... counter 52 Chapter 21: Ordering supplies 53 Maintenance kit 53 Print cartridges 53 Label fuser cleaner 53 Charge roll 53 Transfer roll 54 Fuser assembly 54 Chapter 22: Storing supplies 55 Chapter 23: Checking an unresponsive printer 56 Chapter 24: Clearing paper jams 57 Identifying paper jam areas 57 Accessing paper ... MP Feeder 71 260 Paper Jam Check Env Feeder 71 At entry into the envelope feeder 71 Between the envelope feeder and the printer 72 Chapter 25: Solving display problems 74 Chapter 26: Solving printing problems 75 Chapter 27: Solving print quality problems 77 iii
... counter 52 Chapter 21: Ordering supplies 53 Maintenance kit 53 Print cartridges 53 Label fuser cleaner 53 Charge roll 53 Transfer roll 54 Fuser assembly 54 Chapter 22: Storing supplies 55 Chapter 23: Checking an unresponsive printer 56 Chapter 24: Clearing paper jams 57 Identifying paper jam areas 57 Accessing paper ... MP Feeder 71 260 Paper Jam Check Env Feeder 71 At entry into the envelope feeder 71 Between the envelope feeder and the printer 72 Chapter 25: Solving display problems 74 Chapter 26: Solving printing problems 75 Chapter 27: Solving print quality problems 77 iii
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...you can adjust registration with your paper supplier. Latex inks might not meet these requirements. Inks that are not affected by the temperature in the printer fuser • Rough-edged or curled papers • Synthetic papers • Thermal papers • Less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) recycled ... offset lithographic or engraved printing process. • Choose papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed. • Avoid papers with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used to successfully print on these requirements. If you are in doubt, contact your software application to make ...
...you can adjust registration with your paper supplier. Latex inks might not meet these requirements. Inks that are not affected by the temperature in the printer fuser • Rough-edged or curled papers • Synthetic papers • Thermal papers • Less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) recycled ... offset lithographic or engraved printing process. • Choose papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed. • Avoid papers with the printer: • Chemically treated papers used to successfully print on these requirements. If you are in doubt, contact your software application to make ...
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...Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Do not load partial sheets with adhesive. Your printer requires a special fuser... cleaner for the grain direction of paper. For more sheets of paper. For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide, available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark... following steps to maintain printer feeding reliability: 1 Print...printing on obtaining a label fuser cleaner. Choosing card stock...and contaminate your printer and your printer and cartridge warranties....
...Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Do not load partial sheets with adhesive. Your printer requires a special fuser... cleaner for the grain direction of paper. For more sheets of paper. For detailed information on label printing, characteristics, and design, refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide, available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark... following steps to maintain printer feeding reliability: 1 Print...printing on obtaining a label fuser cleaner. Choosing card stock...and contaminate your printer and your printer and cartridge warranties....
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...m2 (65 lb) 135 g/m2 (50 lb) N/A Card stock- See Ordering supplies for more information on the Lexmark T522 requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents duplexing. 3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content. 4 Includes envelopes fed ...Lexmark T522 requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents duplexing. The label fuser cleaner is preferred for label applications. maximum (grain short)1 Index Bristol Tag Cover 199 g/m2 (110 lb) 163 g/m2 (90 lb) N/A 203 g/m2 (125 lb) 163 g/m2 (100 lb) N/A 216 g/m2 (80 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb) N/A Transparencies Laser printer...
...m2 (65 lb) 135 g/m2 (50 lb) N/A Card stock- See Ordering supplies for more information on the Lexmark T522 requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents duplexing. 3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content. 4 Includes envelopes fed ...Lexmark T522 requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents duplexing. The label fuser cleaner is preferred for label applications. maximum (grain short)1 Index Bristol Tag Cover 199 g/m2 (110 lb) 163 g/m2 (90 lb) N/A 203 g/m2 (125 lb) 163 g/m2 (100 lb) N/A 216 g/m2 (80 lb) 176 g/m2 (65 lb) N/A Transparencies Laser printer...
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... g/m2 260 g/m2 N/A (92 lb liner) (78 lb liner) Integrated forms Pressure- 140 to 175 g/m2 140 to 175 g/m2 N/A sensitive area (must enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) 75 to 135 g/m2 (20 to 36 lb bond) 75 to 135 g/m2 N/A (20 to 25% cotton content. 4 Includes envelopes...) 238, 4lb 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond) 1 Grain short is preferred for papers over 176 g/m2. 2 Printing label applications on the Lexmark T522 requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents duplexing. 3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 36 lb bond) Envelopes Sulfite, wood-
... g/m2 260 g/m2 N/A (92 lb liner) (78 lb liner) Integrated forms Pressure- 140 to 175 g/m2 140 to 175 g/m2 N/A sensitive area (must enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) 75 to 135 g/m2 (20 to 36 lb bond) 75 to 135 g/m2 N/A (20 to 25% cotton content. 4 Includes envelopes...) 238, 4lb 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond) 1 Grain short is preferred for papers over 176 g/m2. 2 Printing label applications on the Lexmark T522 requires a special label fuser cleaner which prevents duplexing. 3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 36 lb bond) Envelopes Sulfite, wood-
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... installation information. 1 Turn the printer off and unplug the printer power cord. 2 Open the...Lexmark for information on the underside of the print cartridge. WARNING: Never touch the photoconductor drum on ordering print cartridges. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by unauthorized refilling. 48 Refer to the documentation that you are printing special label applications. 6 Plug the printer... power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet and turn the printer on. ...back and forth. Print quality and printer reliability cannot be guaranteed if you do...
... installation information. 1 Turn the printer off and unplug the printer power cord. 2 Open the...Lexmark for information on the underside of the print cartridge. WARNING: Never touch the photoconductor drum on ordering print cartridges. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the cartridge by unauthorized refilling. 48 Refer to the documentation that you are printing special label applications. 6 Plug the printer... power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet and turn the printer on. ...back and forth. Print quality and printer reliability cannot be guaranteed if you do...
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If you bought your area. or Canada, call 1-800-438-2468 for information on ordering a fuser assembly. In other countries, contact the place where you are in your printer. 51 CAUTION: The fuser assembly should only be replaced by a Lexmark service technician. 19 Replacing the fuser assembly Order a new fuser assembly when toner fog or background shading appears. Note: For best results, use Lexmark supplies with the printer. See Ordering supplies for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in the U.S.
If you bought your area. or Canada, call 1-800-438-2468 for information on ordering a fuser assembly. In other countries, contact the place where you are in your printer. 51 CAUTION: The fuser assembly should only be replaced by a Lexmark service technician. 19 Replacing the fuser assembly Order a new fuser assembly when toner fog or background shading appears. Note: For best results, use Lexmark supplies with the printer. See Ordering supplies for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in the U.S.
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...12A6730 (7,500 pages) or 12A6735 (20,000 pages). 2 Label fuser cleaners are not recommended for your area, or visit the Lexmark Web site at a special price with the printer. They are included in your printer: Print cartridge part number1 Average yield Print coverage (approximate) 12A6830...500 pages 12A6835 20,000 pages 5% 12A6839 (label cartridge; 20 Ordering supplies For best results, use Lexmark supplies with the understanding that you return your printer. If you order part number 12A6839. Maintenance kit 80 Scheduled Maintenance appears on the display after 250,...
...12A6730 (7,500 pages) or 12A6735 (20,000 pages). 2 Label fuser cleaners are not recommended for your area, or visit the Lexmark Web site at a special price with the printer. They are included in your printer: Print cartridge part number1 Average yield Print coverage (approximate) 12A6830...500 pages 12A6835 20,000 pages 5% 12A6839 (label cartridge; 20 Ordering supplies For best results, use Lexmark supplies with the understanding that you return your printer. If you order part number 12A6839. Maintenance kit 80 Scheduled Maintenance appears on the display after 250,...
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Printer power supply 115 V 220 V Fuser assembly part number 11K0555 11K0556 54 See the following table for the fuser assembly part number for your specific printer. Transfer roll Order part number 99A1015. Fuser assembly Order a fuser assembly when 80 Scheduled Maintenance first appears on the display.
Printer power supply 115 V 220 V Fuser assembly part number 11K0555 11K0556 54 See the following table for the fuser assembly part number for your specific printer. Transfer roll Order part number 99A1015. Fuser assembly Order a fuser assembly when 80 Scheduled Maintenance first appears on the display.
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If the end of paper is visible. - If the paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. If paper is visible, pull the paper straight out. If the middle section of the paper is still in the fuser area, open the upper front door and remove the paper. - See Replacing the print cartridge for more information. 3 Close the rear door. 61 Remove the print cartridge, and then pull the paper out. Before reaching the output bin 1 Open the rear door. 2 Remove the paper based on what part is visible, grasp it on both sides and gently pull it straight out. -
If the end of paper is visible. - If the paper does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. If paper is visible, pull the paper straight out. If the middle section of the paper is still in the fuser area, open the upper front door and remove the paper. - See Replacing the print cartridge for more information. 3 Close the rear door. 61 Remove the print cartridge, and then pull the paper out. Before reaching the output bin 1 Open the rear door. 2 Remove the paper based on what part is visible, grasp it on both sides and gently pull it straight out. -
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...USB Menu. Serial What this message means: A serial interface is restoring the factory default printer settings. Std Bin Full What this message means: The standard output bin is resetting the counter that tracks wear on the fuser. What you can do : Wait for the message to the factory default setting except...: - Resetting Maint Cnt Value What this message means: The printer is full. What you can do : Wait for the message to ...
...USB Menu. Serial What this message means: A serial interface is restoring the factory default printer settings. Std Bin Full What this message means: The standard output bin is resetting the counter that tracks wear on the fuser. What you can do : Wait for the message to the factory default setting except...: - Resetting Maint Cnt Value What this message means: The printer is full. What you can do : Wait for the message to ...
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On* Modifies the printing process to On unless the tapping sound is too loud for Custom Type , where represents 1 through the fuser. If envelopes crease or wrinkle, select On. 142 Values: Off Prints envelopes as envelopes move through 6): Paper* Card Stock Transparency Cotton Paper Labels Envelope Note: ...
On* Modifies the printing process to On unless the tapping sound is too loud for Custom Type , where represents 1 through the fuser. If envelopes crease or wrinkle, select On. 142 Values: Off Prints envelopes as envelopes move through 6): Paper* Card Stock Transparency Cotton Paper Labels Envelope Note: ...
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... scalable 191 symbol sets (PCL 6 emulation) 197 symbol sets supported 153 weight and style 189 Format Disk (Utilities Menu) 175 Format Flash (Utilities Menu) 175 fuser, replacing 51 H hard disk, directory 176 hard disk, formatting 175 hard disk, storage location 169 held jobs 12 Held Jobs (Job Menu) 131 Hex Trace...
... scalable 191 symbol sets (PCL 6 emulation) 197 symbol sets supported 153 weight and style 189 Format Disk (Utilities Menu) 175 Format Flash (Utilities Menu) 175 fuser, replacing 51 H hard disk, directory 176 hard disk, formatting 175 hard disk, storage location 169 held jobs 12 Held Jobs (Job Menu) 131 Hex Trace...
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...Job Menu 130 Cancel Job 130 Confidential Job 131 Held Jobs 131 Print Buffer 132 Reset Printer 132 job statistics 170 jobs, canceling 130 jobs, confidential 131 L labels 22 guidelines 22 printer maintenance 23 laser notices 206 letterhead 20 Lines per Page (PCL Emul Menu) 151 linking trays 46 loading... (LocalTalk Menu) 135 M MAC Binary PS (Network Menu) 138 MAC Binary PS (USB Menu) 179 maintenance replacing charge roll 49 replacing fuser 51 replacing print cartridge 48 replacing transfer roll 50 resetting maintenance counter 52 Max Baud Rate (Infrared Menu) 126 media guidelines 18 card stock 23...
...Job Menu 130 Cancel Job 130 Confidential Job 131 Held Jobs 131 Print Buffer 132 Reset Printer 132 job statistics 170 jobs, canceling 130 jobs, confidential 131 L labels 22 guidelines 22 printer maintenance 23 laser notices 206 letterhead 20 Lines per Page (PCL Emul Menu) 151 linking trays 46 loading... (LocalTalk Menu) 135 M MAC Binary PS (Network Menu) 138 MAC Binary PS (USB Menu) 179 maintenance replacing charge roll 49 replacing fuser 51 replacing print cartridge 48 replacing transfer roll 50 resetting maintenance counter 52 Max Baud Rate (Infrared Menu) 126 media guidelines 18 card stock 23...
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... Menu) 161 print statistics 170 Print Timeout (Setup Menu) 171 print timeout, configuring 171 Printer Language (Setup Menu) 172 printer testing, Hex Trace mode 176 printer with paper handling options 7 printer, resetting 132 printing folio size paper 17 font samples 198 held jobs 12 job statistics 176... Print Resolution 161 Toner Darkness 161 R recommended paper types 19 replacing charge roll 49 fuser 51 print cartridge 48 transfer roll 50 Reset Printer (Job Menu) 132 resetting maintenance counter 52 resetting printer 132 resident fonts 192 Resource Save (Setup Menu) 172 Robust XON (Serial Menu)...
... Menu) 161 print statistics 170 Print Timeout (Setup Menu) 171 print timeout, configuring 171 Printer Language (Setup Menu) 172 printer testing, Hex Trace mode 176 printer with paper handling options 7 printer, resetting 132 printing folio size paper 17 font samples 198 held jobs 12 job statistics 176... Print Resolution 161 Toner Darkness 161 R recommended paper types 19 replacing charge roll 49 fuser 51 print cartridge 48 transfer roll 50 Reset Printer (Job Menu) 132 resetting maintenance counter 52 resetting printer 132 resident fonts 192 Resource Save (Setup Menu) 172 Robust XON (Serial Menu)...
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... Auto Continue 169 Display Language 169 Download Target 169 Jam Recovery 170 Job Accounting 170 Page Protect 170 Power Saver 171 Print Timeout 171 Printer Language 172 Resource Save 172 Toner Alarm 172 Wait Timeout 173 size sensing 17 statement size 17 statistics, printing 176 statistics, storing 170... storing paper 45 Substitute Size (Paper Menu) 147 supplies 53 charge roll 53 fuser assembly 54 label fuser cleaner 53 maintenance kit 53 ordering 53 print cartridges 53 storing 55 transfer roll 54 Symbol Set (PCL Emul Menu) 153 symbol sets...
... Auto Continue 169 Display Language 169 Download Target 169 Jam Recovery 170 Job Accounting 170 Page Protect 170 Power Saver 171 Print Timeout 171 Printer Language 172 Resource Save 172 Toner Alarm 172 Wait Timeout 173 size sensing 17 statement size 17 statistics, printing 176 statistics, storing 170... storing paper 45 Substitute Size (Paper Menu) 147 supplies 53 charge roll 53 fuser assembly 54 label fuser cleaner 53 maintenance kit 53 ordering 53 print cartridges 53 storing 55 transfer roll 54 Symbol Set (PCL Emul Menu) 153 symbol sets...
Service Manual
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4520-xxx Contents Notices and Safety Information ix Laser Notices ix Safety Information xviii Preface xxiii General Information 1-1 Options 1-2 Maintenance Approach 1-3 Tools Required for Service 1-3 Acronyms 1-4 Diagnostic Information 2-1 Start 2-1 Service Error ... Cover Open Switch/Cable Service Check 2-42 Dead Machine Service Check 2-43 Duplex Unit Service Check 2-45 Envelope Feeder Service Check 2-48 Fuser Service Check 2-56 Fuser Solenoid Service Check 2-60 Input Sensor Service Check 2-61 Input Tray(s) Service Check 2-62 High-Capacity Feeder Input Tray Service Check 2-66...
4520-xxx Contents Notices and Safety Information ix Laser Notices ix Safety Information xviii Preface xxiii General Information 1-1 Options 1-2 Maintenance Approach 1-3 Tools Required for Service 1-3 Acronyms 1-4 Diagnostic Information 2-1 Start 2-1 Service Error ... Cover Open Switch/Cable Service Check 2-42 Dead Machine Service Check 2-43 Duplex Unit Service Check 2-45 Envelope Feeder Service Check 2-48 Fuser Service Check 2-56 Fuser Solenoid Service Check 2-60 Input Sensor Service Check 2-61 Input Tray(s) Service Check 2-62 High-Capacity Feeder Input Tray Service Check 2-66...
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...28 Repair Information 4-1 Handling ESD-Sensitive Parts 4-1 Adjustment Procedures 4-2 Duplex Motor Drive Belts 4-2 Fuser Solenoid Adjustment 4-3 Gap Adjustment 4-3 Printhead Assembly Adjustment 4-4 Paper Alignment Assembly Adjustment 4-5 Screw Identification...Fuser Removal 4-28 Fuser Board Removal 4-29 Fuser Cover Removal 4-30 Fuser Detack Housing Assembly Removal 4-32 Fuser Transfer Plate Removal 4-32 Fuser Envelope Conditioner Solenoid Removal 4-33 Fuser Narrow Media Sensor/Flag Assembly Removal. . . 4-34 Fuser Exit Sensor Flag Assembly Removal 4-34 Fuser Lamp Removal 4-35 Fuser...
...28 Repair Information 4-1 Handling ESD-Sensitive Parts 4-1 Adjustment Procedures 4-2 Duplex Motor Drive Belts 4-2 Fuser Solenoid Adjustment 4-3 Gap Adjustment 4-3 Printhead Assembly Adjustment 4-4 Paper Alignment Assembly Adjustment 4-5 Screw Identification...Fuser Removal 4-28 Fuser Board Removal 4-29 Fuser Cover Removal 4-30 Fuser Detack Housing Assembly Removal 4-32 Fuser Transfer Plate Removal 4-32 Fuser Envelope Conditioner Solenoid Removal 4-33 Fuser Narrow Media Sensor/Flag Assembly Removal. . . 4-34 Fuser Exit Sensor Flag Assembly Removal 4-34 Fuser Lamp Removal 4-35 Fuser...
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... . 4-60 Connector Locations 5-1 Low Voltage Power Supply 5-1 High Voltage Power Supply 5-3 Engine Board 5-4 Engine Board 5-9 Controller Board - Multipurpose Unit 7-12 Assembly 6: Paper Feed - Network 5-11 Fuser Board 5-12 Interconnect Board 5-14 Envelope Feeder Board 5-16 Duplex Unit Board 5-18 Preventive Maintenance 6-1 Safety Inspection Guide 6-1 Lubrication Specifications 6-1 Scheduled Maintenance 6-2 Parts Catalog 7-1 How...
... . 4-60 Connector Locations 5-1 Low Voltage Power Supply 5-1 High Voltage Power Supply 5-3 Engine Board 5-4 Engine Board 5-9 Controller Board - Multipurpose Unit 7-12 Assembly 6: Paper Feed - Network 5-11 Fuser Board 5-12 Interconnect Board 5-14 Envelope Feeder Board 5-16 Duplex Unit Board 5-18 Preventive Maintenance 6-1 Safety Inspection Guide 6-1 Lubrication Specifications 6-1 Scheduled Maintenance 6-2 Parts Catalog 7-1 How...