Printer Features - Printronix L5535 Maintenance Manual

Chapter 1

Printer Features

Printer Features
The L5535 printer provides the following standard features:
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Non-impact/electrophotographic page printer
The printer is a non-impact page printer which employs the same
electrophotographic system as regular copiers. It meets the needs of
users who wish to produce high-quality prints rapidly and quietly.
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High performance-to-cost ratio
Print speed is 35 pages per minute on continuous 8.5-inch by 11.0-inch
forms (long edge fed), and 27 pages per minute on 8.5-inch by 11.0-inch
forms in the optional cut-sheet mode. The low hardware and consumable
costs offer higher cost efficiency than existing competing brands.
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LED exposure system for enhanced printing resolution
Exposure LEDs are arranged widthwise at a density equivalent to the
printing resolution (300 dpi standard), and exposure is executed one dot
row at a time.
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Two-component developer for high print quality assurance
The two-component developer that is employed contains a synthetic
carrier which is resin-coated to appropriately weaken its magnetism. This
assures that the toner properly adheres to the photoreceptor drum
surface, depending on the strength of electric and magnetic fields
generated between the photoreceptor drum and developer roller
surfaces.
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Supports a wide variety of paper sizes
Either fanfold paper (continuous forms) or cut-sheet paper can be used.
The maximum width of fanfold paper that can be used is 16 inches, and
various cut-sheet paper sizes up to ledger size are applicable. The built-in
automatic paper parking mechanism enables switching to the cut-sheet
paper mode while fanfold paper is set in position.
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Flash fixing system which works on most paper types
A xenon (Xe) lamp based non-contact flash toner fixing system is
employed, enabling printing on various types of special paper such as
mailing and other adhesive labels. Further, the use of a very simple paper
transport system permits printing onto thick paper having weights up to 44
lb. bond or 125 lb. tag and label stock.
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Small size and low acoustic noise
Although a flash fixing system is employed, an advanced acoustic noise
reduction feature is incorporated which reduces the acoustic noise
emission to a level which is comparable to that of a thermal roller fixing
type laser printer. Further, the printer size is minimized to permit effective
office space utilization.
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Suitable for wide applications
User needs have been analyzed to make the printer capable of satisfying
a wide variety of applications. For example, it can serve as a high-speed,
high-quality line printer, graphics printer, or bar-code printer.
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