Cleaning The Printer; Ordering Parts And Supplies - Lexmark M1246 User Manual

Maintaining the printer

Cleaning the printer

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the
printer, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before
proceeding.
Notes:
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Perform this task after every few months.
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Damage to the printer caused by improper handling is not covered by the printer warranty.
1
Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2
Remove paper from the standard bin and multipurpose feeder.
3
Remove any dust, lint, and pieces of paper around the printer using a soft brush or vacuum.
4
Wipe the outside of the printer with a damp, soft, lint‑free cloth.
Notes:
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Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer.
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Make sure that all areas of the printer are dry after cleaning.
5
Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.

Ordering parts and supplies

To order parts and supplies in the U.S., contact 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark authorized
dealers in your area. In other countries or regions, go to
purchased the printer.
Note: All life estimates for printer supplies assume printing on letter‑ or A4‑size plain paper.
Checking the status of parts and supplies
From the control panel, navigate to:
> Status/Supplies >
Using genuine Lexmark parts and supplies
Your Lexmark printer is designed to function best with genuine Lexmark parts and supplies. Use of third-party
supplies or parts may affect the performance, reliability, or life of the printer and its imaging components. It can
also affect warranty coverage. Damage caused by the use of third-party parts and supplies is not covered by
the warranty. All life indicators are designed to function with Lexmark parts and supplies, and may deliver
unpredictable results if third-party parts and supplies are used. Imaging component usage beyond the intended
life may damage your Lexmark printer or its associated components.
> Supplies >
www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you
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