Contents Maintaining the printer................3 Storing supplies............................3 Cleaning the printer..........................3 Cleaning the exterior of the printer........................3 Cleaning the scanner glass..........................4 Ordering supplies............................4 Ordering print cartridges............................4 Ordering a fuser..............................5 Ordering a transfer belt............................5 Moving the printer............................5 Before moving the printer...........................5 Locking the scanner............................6 Removing the printer from the 550-sheet drawer....................7 Moving the printer to another location......................10 Setting the printer up in a new location......................10...
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 •...
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.
Reinsert the print cartridge and continue printing. Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge(s). The recommended toner cartridges specifically designed for your printer are: Part name Part number Cyan High Yield Toner Cartridge X560H2CG Magenta High Yield Toner Cartridge X560H2MG...
Follow these guidelines to avoid personal injury or printer damage: Use at least three people to lift the printer. • Before moving the printer: • Turn it off using the power switch. – Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. –...
Move the scanner lock switch to the locked position. Close the scanner cover. Removing the printer from the 550-sheet drawer Turn the printer off, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer. Maintaining the printer...
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Grasp the handle, and pull the standard tray (Tray 2) out. Remove the tray completely. Maintaining the printer...
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Use a coin or similar object to remove the two screws attaching the 550-sheet drawer, and then store them for later use. Lift the printer off the drawer, and set the printer aside. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weighs 41 kg (97 lb), and requires at least three 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.
Moving the printer to another location The printer and options can be safely moved to another location by following these precautions: Any cart used to move the printer must have a surface able to support the full footprint of the printer. Any cart •...
Adjusting the color registration Adjusting the color registration automatically From the printer control panel, press System. Press repeatedly until Admin appears, and then press OK. Press repeatedly until Maintenance appears, and then press OK. Press repeatedly until Adjust ColorRegi appears, and then press OK. Press repeatedly until Auto Correct appears, and then press OK.
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Press repeatedly until Color Regi Chart appears, and then press OK. Press OK to print the Color Registration Chart. The Color Registration Chart is printed with the new values and the printer returns to Select Function. Verify that 0 is the value nearest the straightest line. If further adjustments are needed, repeat steps 1–10. Maintaining the printer...
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