Lexmark 34B0185 - High Voltage Laser Printer Operating manual

C530, C532, and C534
Maintenance Guide
June 2007 www.lexmark.com

Contents
Maintaining the printer................................................................................3
Storing supplies.........................................................................................................................................3
Checking the status of supplies.................................................................................................................3
Conserving supplies...................................................................................................................................3
Aligning the toner cartridges.....................................................................................................................3
Cleaning the printhead lenses...................................................................................................................4
Ordering supplies......................................................................................................................................5
Ordering toner cartridges ................................................................................................................................... 5
Ordering a transfer belt ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Ordering a waste toner box ................................................................................................................................ 7
Ordering a fuser.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Ordering photoconductors ................................................................................................................................. 7
Moving the printer....................................................................................................................................7
Before moving the printer .................................................................................................................................. 7
Moving the printer to another location.............................................................................................................. 8
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Maintaining the printer
Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.
Storing supplies
Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packing until you
are ready to use them.
Do not expose supplies to:
•Direct sunlight
•Temperatures above 35°C (95°F)
•High humidity above 80%
•Salty air
•Corrosive gases
•Heavy dust
Checking the status of supplies
A message appears on the display when a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is required.
You can check the status of printer supplies anytime using:
•The control panel menus—See the Menus and Messages Guide for a listing of menus and supply status messages.
•The IP address of a network printer—Type the IP address of a network printer in the address bar of any browser
(ex: 192.264.26.3). Supply status is usually available on the initial screen.
Conserving supplies
There are some settings that you can change from the control panel that will help you to conserve toner and paper.
For more information, see the Supplies menu, Quality menu, and Finishing menu in the Menus and Messages Guide.
If you need to print several copies, you can conserve supplies by printing the first copy and checking it for accuracy
before printing the remaining copies. For more information, see the User’s Guide.
Aligning the toner cartridges
Sometimes replacing the transfer belt affects the alignment of the toner cartridges. For the best print quality, complete
the following steps after replacing the transfer belt:
1Make sure the printer is turned off.
2From the control panel, press and hold and while turning the printer on.
3Release both buttons when Performing Self Test appears.
The printer performs its power‑on sequence, and then CONFIG MENU appears.
4Press until Color Alignment appears, and then press .
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5Press again to print the alignment page.
6Press until Set A appears, and then press .
7From the printed sheet, find the straightest of the 20 lines beside the letter A.
8Press or until that number is displayed, and then press .
Submitting Selection appears.
9Repeat steps 6 through 8 to align sets A through L.
10 Press .
11 Press until Exit Config Menu appears, and then press .
Resetting the Printer appears briefly, followed by a clock, and then Ready appears.
Cleaning the printhead lenses
Clean the printhead lenses if you encounter print quality problems.
Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid overexposing the photoconductors, do not leave the inner door open longer
than 10 minutes.
1Open the upper and inner doors.
2Remove all four toner cartridges, but do not remove the photoconductors for this procedure.
3Locate the four printhead lenses.
1Printhead lenses
4Clean the lenses using a can of compressed air.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the printhead lenses or they may be damaged.
5Reinstall the toner cartridges.
6Close the doors.
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Ordering supplies
To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark authorized supplies
dealers in your area. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at www.lexmark.com or contact the place
you purchased the printer.
Note: All life estimates for printer supplies assume printing on letter‑ or A4‑size plain paper.
Ordering toner cartridges
When 88 Cyan cartridge low, 88 Magenta cartridge low, 88 Yellow cartridge low, or 88
Black cartridge low appears on the control panel or when the print becomes faded, first try to extend the life
of the specified cartridge:
1Remove the specified toner cartridge.
2Rotate the toner cartridge as shown, and firmly shake the cartridge up and down several times to redistribute the
toner toward the front of the toner cartridge.
3Reinsert the toner cartridge to continue printing.
4Repeat this procedure multiple times until printed text and graphics remain faded.
Note: Several hundred pages may be printed after one of the messages first appears.
Once the printed text and graphics remain faded, replace the specified toner cartridge.
The recommended toner cartridges specifically designed for your printer are:
Part name Part number For printer(s)
Cyan Extra High Yield Return Program
Toner Cartridge
C5340CX C534
Magenta Extra High Yield Return
Program Toner Cartridge
C5340MX C534
Yellow Extra High Yield Return Program
Toner Cartridge
C5340YX C534
Cyan Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge C5342CX C534
Magenta Extra High Yield Toner
Cartridge
C5342MX C534
Yellow Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge C5342YX C534
Cyan High Yield Return Program Toner
Cartridge
C5240CH C532, C534
Magenta High Yield Return Program
Toner Cartridge
C5240MH C532, C534
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Part name Part number For printer(s)
Yellow High Yield Return Program Toner
Cartridge
C5240YH C532, C534
Black High Yield Return Program Toner
Cartridge
C5240KH C534
Cyan High Yield Toner Cartridge C5242CH C532, C534
Magenta High Yield Toner Cartridge C5242MH C532, C534
Yellow High Yield Toner Cartridge C5242YH C532, C534
Black High Yield Toner Cartridge C5242KH C534
Cyan Return Program Toner Cartridge C5220CS C530, C532, C534
Magenta Return Program Toner
Cartridge
C5220MS C530, C532, C534
Yellow Return Program Toner Cartridge C5220YS C530, C532, C534
Black Return Program Toner Cartridge C5220KS C530, C532, C534
Cyan Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200CS C530
Magenta Return Program Toner
Cartridge
C5200MS C530
Yellow Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200YS C530
Black Return Program Toner Cartridge C5200KS C530
Cyan Toner Cartridge C5222CS C530, C532, C534
Magenta Toner Cartridge C5222MS C530, C532, C534
Yellow Toner Cartridge C5222YS C530, C532, C534
Black Toner Cartridge C5222KS C530, C532, C534
Cyan Toner Cartridge C5202CS C530
Magenta Toner Cartridge C5202MS C530
Yellow Toner Cartridge C5202YS C530
Black Toner Cartridge C5202KS C530
Ordering a transfer belt
When Transfer belt life warning appears, replace the transfer belt soon. Make sure one is on order.
When Replace transfer belt appears, replace the transfer belt immediately.
Note: Because transfer belt life is affected by environment, duty cycle, and toner coverage, actual page count at the
end of life may vary.
For installation information, see the documentation that came with the transfer belt.
Part number Part name
40X3572 Transfer belt
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Ordering a waste toner box
When 82 Waste Toner Box Nearly Full or 82 Replace Waste Toner Box appears, you need to
order a replacement waste toner box.
Part number Part name
C52025X Waste toner box
Ordering a fuser
When Fuser Life Warning appears, replace the fuser soon. Make sure one is on order.
When Replace Fuser appears, replace the fuser immediately. For installation information, see the documentation
that came with the fuser.
Part number Part name
40X3569 (120V/50–60Hz)
40X3570 (220–240V/50–60Hz)
40X3571 (100V/50–60Hz)
Fuser
Ordering photoconductors
When Black PC Unit Life Warning or Cyan PC Unit Life Warning, Magenta PC Unit Life
Warning, or Yellow PC Unit Life Warning appears, you need to order replacement photoconductor(s).
Part number Part name
C53030X Photoconductor Unit
C53034X Photoconductor Unit, Multi‑Pack
Moving the printer
Before moving the printer
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weighs 25.40 kg (56 lb); therefore, it requires at least two people to
lift it safely. Use the handholds on the sides of the printer to lift it, and make sure your fingers are not under the
printer when you set it down.
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage:
•Always use at least two people to lift the printer.
•Always turn off the printer using the power switch before moving it.
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•Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer before moving it.
•Remove all printer options before moving the printer.
Warning—Potential Damage: Damage to the printer caused by improper moving is not covered by the printer
warranty.
Moving the printer to another location
The printer and options can be safely moved to another location by following these precautions:
•Remove all printer options before moving the printer.
•Any cart used to move the printer must have a surface able to support the full footprint of the printer. Any cart
used to move the options must have a surface able to support the dimensions of the options.
•Keep the printer in an upright position.
•Avoid severe jarring movements.
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