Lexmark X2530 Operating manual

Forms Printer 2500 Series
Maintenance Guide
July 2007 www.lexmark.com

Contents
Maintaining the printer................................................................................3
Ordering supplies......................................................................................................................................3
Removing the ribbon cartridge.................................................................................................................3
Cleaning the printer..................................................................................................................................3
Recycling Lexmark products......................................................................................................................4
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Maintaining the printer
Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.
Ordering supplies
Use the listed part numbers to order printer supply items you will need.
Supply item Part number
Parallel cable •1329605 (10-foot cable)
•1427498 (20-foot cable)
USB cable 12A2405
Serial adapter and cable 12T0154 (Serial Interface option)
1038693 (50-foot cable)
Printer ribbon •11A3540 (2400/2500 series standard re-inking ribbon)
•11A3550 (2500 series high yield re-inking ribbon)
Note: Printer ribbons can be ordered from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Removing the ribbon cartridge
1Turn the printer off.
2Lift the left and right release latches on the ribbon access cover to remove it.
3Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface.
4Set the forms thickness lever to position 7.
5Squeeze the left and right latches on the ribbon cartridge to lift it out of the printer.
Cleaning the printer
Preparing the printer for cleaning
1Turn the printer off.
2Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The printhead may be hot. If so, allow it to cool before touching.
3Squeeze the left and right latches on the ribbon cartridge, and then lift it out of the printer.
Cleaning the inside of the printer
Every few months, use a soft brush and a vacuum to remove dust, ribbon lint, and pieces of paper from the printer.
Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and from inside the printer.
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Cleaning the outside of the printer
Clean the outside of the printer with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use spray or chemical cleaners anywhere on
your printer. Do not use liquids or spray near the air vents. For stubborn ink stains on the outside of the printer, use a
commercial mechanic's hand cleaner.
Recycling Lexmark products
To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling:
1Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle.
2Find the product type you want to recycle, and then select your country from the list.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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