Maintaining The Printer; Storing Supplies; Conserving Toner; Cleaning The Printer - Lexmark X500 Maintenance Manual

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
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Temperatures above 35°C (95°F)
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High humidity above 80%
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Salty air
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Corrosive gases
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Heavy dust
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Conserving toner

Toner Saver mode enables you to conserve toner. When Toner Saver mode is enabled, print may appear lighter. To
enable Toner Saver mode:
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From the control panel, press
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Press or repeatedly until Machine Settings appears, and then press .
3
Press or repeatedly until Toner Saver Mode appears, and then press .
4
Press or repeatedly until On appears, and then press .
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Press to return to the Ready state.
Note: Toner Saver mode is not recommended when you are printing photos or grayscale images.

Cleaning the printer

If print quality problems such as streaking occur, follow these cleaning procedures.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not put water directly on the printer or use ammonia-based cleaners or volatile
solvents, such as thinner, on the printer.

Cleaning the exterior of the printer

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Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet
and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding.
2
Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray.
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