Lexmark C546 Maintenance Manual
Lexmark C546 Maintenance Manual

Lexmark C546 Maintenance Manual

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Lexmark™ C54x Maintenance Guide
July 2009
www.lexmark.com

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  • Page 1 Lexmark™ C54x Maintenance Guide July 2009 www.lexmark.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Maintaining the printer................3 Storing supplies............................3 Checking the status of supplies.........................3 Checking the status of supplies from the printer control panel.................3 Checking the status of supplies from a network computer................3 Ordering supplies............................4 Ordering toner cartridges...........................4 Ordering imaging kits............................5 Ordering a waste toner bottle..........................6 Replacing supplies.............................6 Replacing the waste toner bottle........................6 Replacing a black imaging kit..........................9...
  • Page 3: Maintaining The Printer

    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 •...
  • Page 4: 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 where you purchased the printer.
  • Page 5: Ordering Imaging Kits

    Part name Part number C540 and C543 C544 C546 Black Extra High Yield C544X1KG Return Program Toner Cartridge Cyan Extra High Yield C544X1CG Return Program Toner Cartridge Magenta Extra High C544X1MG Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge Yellow Extra High Yield...
  • Page 6: Ordering A Waste Toner Bottle

    Ordering a waste toner bottle When 82 Replace Waste Toner appears, order a replacement waste toner box. The waste toner box must be replaced when 82 Replace Waste Toner appears. Part name Part number Waste toner bottle C540X75G Replacing supplies Replacing the waste toner bottle Replace the waste toner bottle when 82 Replace waste toner appears.
  • Page 7 Unpack the replacement waste toner bottle. Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching. Open the top door.
  • Page 8 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and then remove it. Place the waste toner bottle in the enclosed packaging. For more information, see the User’s Guide. Insert the new waste toner bottle. Replace the right side cover. Maintaining the printer...
  • Page 9: Replacing A Black Imaging Kit

    Close the top door. Close the front door. Replacing a black imaging kit Replace the black imaging kit when Imaging Kit appears. Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching.
  • Page 10 Open the top door. Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. Remove the right side cover. Maintaining the printer...
  • Page 11 Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and then remove it. Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. Press down on the blue levers, grasp the green handles on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit.
  • Page 12 Remove the yellow, cyan, and magenta developer units. Unpack the replacement black imaging kit. Leave the packaging on the black developer unit. Gently shake the black developer unit side to side. Remove the packaging from the black developer unit. Insert the black developer unit. Replace the yellow, cyan, and magenta developer units.
  • Page 13 Place the used black imaging kit in the enclosed package. For more information, see Recycling Lexmark Products. Align and insert the imaging kit. Rotate the blue levers down until the imaging kit drops into place. Replace the waste toner bottle.
  • Page 14 Replace the right side cover. Replace the toner cartridges. Close the top door. Maintaining the printer...
  • Page 15: Replacing A Black And Color Imaging Kit

    Close the front door. Replacing a black and color imaging kit Replace the black and color imaging kit when Imaging Kit appears. Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it toward you to open it. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching.
  • Page 16 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. Remove the right side cover. Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and remove it. Maintaining the printer...
  • Page 17 Lift the blue levers on the imaging kit, and then pull it toward you. Press down on the blue levers, grasp the green handles on the sides, and then pull the imaging kit out. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit. This could damage the imaging kit. Unpack the replacement black and color imaging kit.
  • Page 18 Place the used black and color imaging kit in the enclosed package. For more information, see the User’s Guide. Align and insert the imaging kit. Replace the waste toner bottle. Maintaining the printer...
  • Page 19 Replace the right side cover. Replace the toner cartridges. Close the top door. Maintaining the printer...
  • Page 20: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    Cartridge appears. The printer will not continue printing until the specified cartridge is replaced. Warning—Potential Damage: Damage caused by use of a non-Lexmark toner cartridge is not covered under warranty. Note: Degraded print quality may result from using non-Lexmark toner cartridges.
  • Page 21 Remove the toner cartridge by lifting the handle, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. Align the new toner cartridge, and then press down until it is all the way into the slot. Maintaining the printer...
  • Page 22: Replacing A Developer Unit

    Close the top door. Replacing a developer unit Replace a developer unit when a print quality defect occurs or when damage occurs to the printer. Note: When a developer unit is replaced, you must manually calibrate the color. For more information, see color- misregistration-topic.
  • Page 23 Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. Remove the right side cover. Press the green levers on each side of the waste toner bottle, and then remove it. Maintaining the printer...
  • Page 24 Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the underside of the imaging kit. This could damage the imaging kit. Remove the used developer unit. Place the used developer in the enclosed package. For more information, see recycling-lexmark- products-topic. Unpack the replacement developer unit.
  • Page 25 Remove the red shipping cover from the developer unit. Insert the developer unit. Align and insert the imaging kit. Maintaining the printer...
  • Page 26 Replace the waste toner bottle. Replace the right side cover. Maintaining the printer...
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Printer

    Replace the toner cartridges. Close the top door. Close the front door. Cleaning the exterior of the printer Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding.
  • Page 28: Moving The Printer

    Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to include the standard exit tray. Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer. Make sure the standard exit tray is dry before beginning a new print job. Moving the printer Before moving the printer CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained...

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