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The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class I (1)
laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC
60825-1.
Class I laser products are no t con si dere d to be ha zard ou s. The pr int er con tai ns intern al ly a C las s III b (3b) la ser
that is nominally a 5 mi lliwatt gallium arsenide laser operating in the wavelength region of 770-795 nanometers.
The laser syste m and printer are designed so there is nev er any human access to laser radiation above a Class
I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition.
Laser
Der Drucker erfüllt gemäß amtlicher Bestätigung der USA die Anforderungen der Bestimmung DHHS
(Department of Health and Human Services) 21 CFR Teil J für Laserprodukte der Klasse I (1). In anderen
Ländern gilt der Drucker als Laserprodukt der Klasse I, der die Anforderungen der IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission) 60825-1 gemäß amtlicher Bestätigung erfüllt.
Laserprodukte der Klasse I gelten als unschädlich. Im Inneren des Druckers befindet sich ein Laser der Klasse
IIIb (3b), bei dem es sich um einen Galliumarsenlaser mit 5 Milliwatt handelt, der Wellen der Länge 770-795
Nanometer ausstrahlt. Das Lasersystem und der Drucker sind so konzipiert, daß im Normalbetrieb, bei der
Wartung durch den Benutzer oder bei ordnungsgemäßer Wartung durch den Kundendienst Laserbestrahlung,
die die Klasse I übersteigen würde, Menschen keinesfalls erreicht.
Avis relatif à l’utilisation de laser
Pour les Etats-Unis : cette imprimante est certifiée conforme aux provisions DHHS 21 CFR alinéa J concernant
les produits laser de Classe I (1). Pour les autres pays : cette imprimante répond aux normes IEC 60825-1
relatives aux produits laser de Clas se I.
Les produits laser de Classe I sont considérés comme des produits non dangereux. Cette imprimante est
équipée d’un laser de Clas s e IIIb (3b) (ars én iur e de g all ium d’u ne puis s anc e no mi nal e de 5 mi lli watts ) ém etta nt
sur des longueurs d’onde comprises entre 770 et 795 nanomètres. L’imprimante et son système laser sont
conçus pour impossible, dans des conditions normales d’utilisation, d’entretien par l’utilisateur ou de révision,
l’exposition à des rayonnements laser supérieurs à des rayonnements de Classe I .
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Avvertenze sui prodotti laser
Questa stampante è certificata negli Stati Uniti per essere conforme ai requisiti del DHHS 21 CFR Sottocapitolo
J per i prodotti laser di classe 1 ed è certificata negli altri Paesi come prodotto laser di classe 1 conforme ai
requisiti della norma CEI 60825-1.
I prodotti laser di c lasse no n sono cons iderati per icolo si. La st ampante co ntiene al suo intern o un las er di cla sse
IIIb (3b) all’arseniuro di gallio della potenza di 5mW che opera sulla lunghezza d’onda compresa tra 770 e 795
nanometri. Il sistema laser e la stampante sono stati progettati in modo tale che le persone a contatto con la
stampante, durante il normale funzionamento, le operazioni di servizio o quelle di assistenza tecnica, non
ricevano radiazioni laser superiori al livello della classe 1.
Avisos sobre el láser
Se certifica que, en los EE.UU., esta impresora cumple los requisitos para los productos láser de Clase I (1)
establecidos en el subcapítulo J de la norma CFR 21 del DHHS (Departamento de Sanidad y Servicios) y, en
los demás países, reúne todas las condiciones expuestas en la norma IEC 60825-1 para productos láser de
Clase I (1).
Los productos láser de Clase I no se consideran peligrosos. La impresora contiene en su interior un láser de
Clase IIIb (3b) de a rse niuro de galio de funcionamiento no mi nal a 5 milivatios en una longitud d e ond a d e 770 a
795 nanómetros. El sistema láser y la impresora están diseñados de forma que ninguna persona pueda verse
afectada por ningún tipo de radiación láser superior al nivel de la Clase I durante su uso normal, el
mantenimiento realizado por el usuario o cualquier otra situación de servicio técnico.
Declaração sobre Laser
A impressora está certificada nos E.U.A. em conformidade com os requisitos da regulamentação DHHS 21 CFR
Subcapítulo J para a Cla sse I (1) de produto s laser. Em ou tros locai s, está certific ada como um produto la ser da
Classe I, em conformidade com os requisitos da norma IEC 60825-1.
Os produtos laser da Class e I não são consi derados perigo sos. Interna mente, a impres sora contém um produto
laser da Classe IIIb (3b), designado laser de arseneto de potássio, de 5 milliwatts ,operando numa faixa de
comprimento de on da en tre 770 e 795 nanómetros. O sistema e a im pre ss ora la ser foram concebidos de forma
a nunca existir qualquer possiblidade de acesso humano a radiação laser superior a um nível de Classe I
durante a operação normal, a manutenção feita pelo utilizador ou condições de assistência prescritas.
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Laserinformatie
De printer voldoet aan de eisen die gesteld wo rde n aan een las erp rodu kt van klas se I. Voor de Verenigd e
Staten zijn deze eisen vastgelegd in DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J, voor andere landen in IEC 60825-1.
Laserprodukten van klasse I worden niet als ongevaarlijk aangemerkt. De printer is voorzien van een laser van
klasse IIIb (3b), dat wil zeggen een gallium arsenide-laser van 5 milliwatt met een golflengte van 770-795
nanometer. Het las ergede elte en de pri nter z ijn zo o ntworp en dat bij n ormaal gebru ik, bi j onde rhoud of repar atie
conform de voorschriften, nooit blootstelling mogelijk is aan laserstraling boven een niveau zoals
voorgeschreven is vo or klass e 1.
Lasermeddelelse
Printeren er godkendt som et Klasse I-laserprodukt, i overenstemmelse med kravene i IEC60825-1.
Klasse I-laserprodukter betragtes ikke som farlige. Printeren indeholder internt en Klasse IIIB (3b)-laser, der
nominelt er en 5 milliwatt galliumarsenid laser, som arbejder på bølgelængdeområdet 770-795 nano meter.
Lasersystemet og printeren er udformet således, at mennesker aldrig udsættes for en laserstråling over Klasse
I-niveau ved normal drift, brugervedligeholdelse eller obligatoriske servicebetingelser.
Huomautus laserlaitteesta
Tämä kirjoitin on Yhdysvalloissa luokan I (1) laserlaitteiden DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J -määrityksen mukainen
ja muualla luokan I laserlaitteiden IEC 60825-1 -määrityksen mukainen.
Luokan I laserlaitteiden ei katsota olevan vaarallisia käyttäjälle. Kirjoittimessa on sisäinen luokan IIIb (3b) 5
milliwatin galliumarsenidilaser, joka toimii aaltoalueella 770 - 795 nanometriä. Laserjärjestelmä ja kirjoitin on
suunniteltu siten, että käyttäjä ei altistu luokan I määrityksiä voimakkaammalle säteilylle kirjoittimen normaalin
toiminnan, käyttäjän tekemien huoltotoimien tai muiden huoltotoimien yhteydessä.
VARO! Avattaessa ja suojalukitus ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen.
VARNING! Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnad och spärren är urkopplad. Betrakta ej strålen.
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Laser-notis
Denna skrivare är i USA certifierad att motsvara kraven i DHHS 21 CFR, underparagraf J för laserprodukter av
Klass I (1). I andra länder uppfyller skrivaren kraven för laserprodukter av Klass I enligt kraven i IEC 60825-1.
Laserprodukter i Klass I anses ej hälsovådliga. Skrivaren har en inbyggd laser av Klass IIIb (3b) som består av
en laserenhet av gallium-arsenid på 5 milliwatt som arbetar i våglängdsområdet 770-795 nanometer.
Lasersystemet och skrivaren är utformade så att det aldrig finns risk för att någon person utsätts för
laserstrålning över Klass I-nivå vid normal användning, underhåll som utförs av användaren eller annan
föreskriven serviceåtgärd.
Laser-melding
Skriveren er godkjent i USA etter kravene i DHHS 21 CFR, underkapittel J, for klasse I (1) laserprodukter, og er
i andre land godkjent som et Klasse I-laserprodukt i samsvar med kravene i IEC 60825-1.
Klasse I-laserprodukte r er ik ke å be trakte som farlige . Skrive ren inne holder internt en klas se IIIb (3b )-lase r, som
består av en gallium-arsenlaserenhet som avgir stråling i bølgelengdeområdet 770-795 nanometer.
Lasersystemet og s kriv eren er utforme t slik a t perso ner aldri u tsette s for l aserstrål ing ut over k lasse I-n ivå u nder
vanlig bruk, vedlikehold som utføres av brukeren, eller foreskrevne serviceoperasjoner.
Avís sobre el Làser
Segons ha estat certificat als Estats Units, aquesta impressora compleix els requisits de DHHS 21 CFR, apartat
J, pels productes làs er de cla ss e I (1), i se gon s ha es tat c erti fic at en alt res llo cs , és un pro duc te làs er de class e
I que compleix els requisits d’IEC 60825-1.
Els productes làser de classe I no es consideren perillosos. Aquesta impressora conté un làser de classe IIIb
(3b) d’arseniür de gal.li, nominalment de 5 mil.liwats, i funciona a la regió de longitud d’ona de 770-795
nanòmetres. El sistema làser i la impressora han sigut concebuts de manera que mai hi hagi exposició a la
radiació làser per sobre d’un nivell de classe I durant una operació normal, durant les tasques de manteniment
d’usuari ni durant els serveis que satisfacin les condicions prescrites.
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Japanese Laser Notice
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Korean Laser Notice
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Safety information
•The safety of this product is based on testing and approvals of the original design and specific
components. The manufacturer is not responsible for safety in the event of use of unauthorized
replacement parts.
•The maintenance information for this product has been prepared for use by a professional
service person and is not intended to be used by others.
•There may be an increased risk of electric shock and personal injury during disassembly and
servicing of this product. Professional service personnel should understand this and take
necessary precautions.
•CAUTION: When you see this symbol, there is a danger from hazardous voltage in the
area of the product where you are working. Unplug the product before you begin, or use
caution if the product must receive power in order to perform the task.
Consignes de sécurité
•La sécurité de ce produit repose sur des tests et des
agréations portant sur sa conception d'origine et sur des composants particuliers. Le fabricant
n'assume aucune responsabilité concernant la sécurité en cas d'utilisation de pièces de
rechange non agréées.
•Les consignes d'entretien et de réparation de ce produit s'adressent uniquement à un personnel
de maintenance qualifié.
•Le démontage et l'entretien de ce produit pouvant présenter certains risques électriques, le
personnel d'entretien qualifié devra prendre toutes les précautions nécessaires.
•ATTENTION : Ce symbole indique la présence d'une tension dangereuse dans la partie
du produit sur laquelle vous travaillez. Débranchez le produit avant de commencer ou
faites preuve de vigilance si l'exécution de la tâche exige que le produit reste sous
tension.
Norme di sicurezza
•La sicurezza del prodotto si basa sui test e sull'approvazione del progetto originale e dei
componenti specifici. Il produttore non è responsabile per la sicurezza in caso di sostituzione
non autorizzata delle parti.
•Le informazioni riguardanti la manutenzione di questo prodotto sono indirizzate soltanto al
personale di assistenza autorizzato.
•Durante lo smontaggio e la manutenzione di questo prodotto,
il rischio di subire scosse elettriche e danni alla persona è più elevato. Il personale di assistenza
autorizzato deve, quindi, adottare le precauzioni necessarie.
•ATTENZIONE: Questo simbolo indica la presenza di tensione pericolosa nell'area del
prodotto. Scollegare il prodotto prima di iniziare o usare cautela se il prodotto deve
essere alimentato per eseguire l'intervento.
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Sicherheitshinweise
•Die Sicherheit dieses Produkts basiert auf Tests und Zulassungen des ursprünglichen Modells
und bestimmter Bauteile. Bei Verwendung nicht genehmigter Ersatzteile wird vom Hersteller
keine Verantwortung oder Haftung für die Sicherheit übernommen.
•Die Wartungsinformationen für dieses Produkt sind ausschließlich für die Verwendung durch
einen Wartungsfachmann bestimmt.
•Während des Auseinandernehmens und der Wartung des Geräts besteht ein zusätzliches
Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags und körperlicher Verletzung. Das zuständige Fachpersonal
sollte entsprechende Vorsichtsmaßnahmen treffen.
•ACHTUNG: Dieses Symbol weist auf eine gefährliche elektrische Spannung hin, die in
diesem Bereich des Produkts auftreten kann. Ziehen Sie vor den Arbeiten am Gerät
den Netzstecker des Geräts, bzw. arbeiten Sie mit großer Vorsicht, wenn das Produkt
für die Ausführung der Arbeiten an den Strom angeschlossen sein muß.
Pautas de Seguridad
•La seguridad de este producto se basa en pruebas y aprobaciones del diseño original y
componentes específicos. El fabricante no es responsable de la seguridad en caso de uso de
piezas de repuesto no autorizadas.
•La información sobre el mantenimiento de este producto está dirigida exclusivamente al
personal cualificado de mantenimiento.
•Existe mayor riesgo de descarga eléctrica y de daños personales durante el desmontaje y la
reparación de la máquina. El personal cualificado debe ser consciente de este peligro y tomar
las precauciones necesarias.
•PRECAUCIÓN: este símbolo indica que el voltaje de la parte del equipo con la que está
trabajando es peligroso. Antes de empezar, desenchufe el equipo o tenga cuidado si,
para trabajar con él, debe conectarlo.
Informações de Segurança
•A segurança deste produto baseia-se em testes e aprovações do modelo original e de
componentes específicos. O fabricante não é responsável pela segunrança, no caso de uso de
peças de substituição não autorizadas.
•As informações de segurança relativas a este produto destinam-se a profissionais destes
serviços e não devem ser utilizadas por outras pessoas.
•Risco de choques eléctricos e ferimentos graves durante a desmontagem e manutenção deste
produto. Os profissionais destes serviços devem estar avisados deste facto e tomar os
cuidados necessários.
•CUIDADO: Quando vir este símbolo, existe a possível presença de uma potencial
tensão perigosa na zona do produto em que está a trabalhar. Antes de começar,
desligue o produto da tomada eléctrica ou seja cuidadoso caso o produto tenha de
estar ligado à corrente eléctrica para realizar a tarefa necessária.
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Informació de Seguretat
•La seguretat d'aquest producte es basa en l'avaluació i aprovació del disseny original i els
components específics .
El fabricant no es fa responsable de les qüestions de
seguretat si s'utilitzen peces de recanvi no autoritzades.
•La informació pel manteniment d’aquest producte està orientada exclusivament a professionals
i no està destinada
a ningú que no ho sigui.
•El risc de xoc elèctric i de danys personals pot augmentar durant el procés de desmuntatge i de
servei d’aquest producte. El personal professional ha d’estar-ne assabentat i prendre
les mesures convenients.
•PRECAUCIÓ: aquest símbol indica que el voltatge de la part de l'equip amb la qual
esteu treballant és perillós. Abans de començar, desendolleu l'equip o extremeu les
precaucions si, per treballar amb l'equip, l'heu de connectar.
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Preface
This manual contains maintenance procedures for service personnel. It is divided into the following
chapters:
1. General information contains a general description of the printer and the maintenance
approach used to repair it. Special tools and test equipment are listed in this chapter, as well as
general environmental and safety instructions.
2. Diagnostic information contains an error indicator table, symptom tables, and service checks
used to isolate failing field replaceable units (FRUs).
3. Diagnostic aids contains tests and checks used to locate or repeat symptoms of printer
problems.
4. Repair information provides instructions for making printer adjustments and removing and
installing FRUs.
5. Connector locations uses illustrations to identify the connector locations and test points on the
printer.
6. Preventive maintenance contains the lubrication specifications and recommendations to
prevent problems.
7. Parts catalog contains illustrations and part numbers for individual FRUs.
Definitions
Note: A note provides additional information.
Warning: A warning identifies something that might damage the product hardware or software.
CAUTION: A caution identifies something that might cause a servicer harm.
CAUTION: When you see this symbol, there is a danger from hazardous voltage in the
area of the product where you are working. Unplug the product before you begin, or use
caution if the product must receive power in order to perform the task.
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1. General information
The IBM™ Infoprint 1532, 1552, and 1572 laser printers are letter quality page printers designed to attach to
IBM-compatible personal computers and to most computer networks.
The printers are available in the following models:
Model nameConfigurationMachine type
Infoprint 1532Network4536-n01
Infoprint 1552Network4537-n01
Infoprint 1572Network4538-n01
Maintenance approach
The diagnostic information in this manual leads you to the correct field replaceable unit (FRU) or part. Use the
service error codes, user status messages, user error messages, service checks, and diagnostic aids to
determine the printer problem and repair the failure. After you complete the repair, perform tests as needed to
verify the repair. See “Start” on page 2-1.
Options
The following options are available. Some options are not available in every country. Contact your point of
purchase for options available in your country.
•Memory options of 128MB, 256MB, and 512 SDRAM
•Flash memory options of 32MB and 64MB
•Hard disk—20GB+ with adapter
•Integrated network options
– Token-ring
– Ethernet
– External serial adapter
– ThinPrint
– IPDS card assembly and SCS/TNe
– PRESCRIBE card assembly
– Bar code card assembly
– Parallel interface card
– MarkNet™ Print Servers
– Lexmark PrintCryption™ card
– Forms card (single-byte and Simplified Chinese)
•Media handling operations
– 250- and 500-sheet paper trays of A4, letter, A5, B5, Executive, folio, statement, and legal size
– 250-sheet universally adjustable tray
– 250- and 500-sheet paper drawers
– 400-sheet universally adjustable tray
– 2000-sheet high-capacity feeder
– Envelope feeder
– Duplex option—250-sheet (For Infoprint 1532)
– Duplex option—500-sheet (For Infoprint 1552 and 1572)
– Output expander
– High-capacity output stacker
•DBCS font cards
– Simplified Chinese
– Traditional Chinese
– Japanese
– Korean
Configured models
The following illustrations show a standard network and fully configured printer. If you attach print media
handling options to the printer, it may look more like the fully configured model.
CAUTION: Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture. You must use either a printer stand or
printer base if you are using a 2000-sheet drawer, a duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input
option. If you purchased a multifunction printer (MFP) that scans, copies, and faxes, you may need additional
furniture. Refer to www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters for more information.
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Specifications
Resolution
•1200 1200 dpi
•2400 Image Quality
•1200 Image Quality
•600 x 600 dpi
Data streams
•PostScript 3 emulation
•PCL 6 emulation
•PPDS migration tool
•PDF v1.5 emulation
Print speed and performance print speed
Performance
Performance speed depends on:
•Interface to the host (USB, serial, parallel, network)
•Host system and application
•Page complexity and content
•Printer options installed or selected
•Available printer memory
•Media size and type
•Resolution
Time to first print
Infoprint 1532Infoprint 1552Infoprint 1572
1200 dpi600 dpi1200 dpi600 dpi1200600 dpi
Simplex printing from Ready on full-size media (seconds)
Letter
8.5 in. x 11 in.
A4
8.3 in. x 11.7 in.
Legal
8.5 in. x 14 in.
11.76.012.18.512.18.5
17.011.422.713.022.713.0
14.512.124.324.324.313.5
Simplex printing from Power Saver on full-size media (seconds)
Simplex Letter25.328.228.2
The test job consists of the character “A” followed by a form-feed (single page job). The first copy time is
defined as the elapsed time from pressing Enter on the PC keyboard to the page exiting to the output bin. All
tests pick paper from the indicated tray, and the page exits into the primary output bin.
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Memory configuration
Model
Memory type
Standard DRAM (MB)6464128128
Optional memory (MB)
(100 pin DDR SDRAM unbuffered
DIMMs)
Maximum (MB)576576640640
Optional flash memory32 and 64 MB available
Note: One firmware card and one flash memory card are supported. Either slot
supports both card types.
Depending upon the options and features used, additional memory may be required to optimize performance.
Available memory options
Optional 128MB, 256MB, and 512MB SDRAM DIMMs are available from IBM. The memory options are 168-pin
synchronous DRAM DIMMs.
Flash memory options include 32MB and 64MB.
Operating clearances
Printer sideMeasurement
Infoprint 1532 n
128, 256, and 512MB available
Infoprint 1552
Infoprint 1552 n
Infoprint 1572 n
Left and right side12 in. (30.48 cm)
Front20 in. (50.8 cm)
Rear12 in. (30.48 cm)
Top*54 in. (137.16 cm)
* Allow clearance above the printer front door clearance and for adding
options, such as additional input drawers, output expander, high-capacity
output stacker, or StapleSmart finisher.
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Dimensions
DescriptionHeightWidthDepthWeight
Printer
IBM Infoprint 1532 (base printer)13.6 in.
(345 mm)
IBM Infoprint 1552 (base printer)16.0 in.
(406 mm)
IBM Infoprint 1572 (base printer)16 in.
(406 mm)
Options
Duplex 250-page option2.13 in.
(54 mm)
Duplex 500-page option2.13 in.
(54 mm)
250-Sheet drawer3.5 in.
(90 mm)
500-Sheet drawer5.3 in.
(134 mm)
2,000-Sheet drawer1 1 .8 in.
(300 mm)
Output Expander6.8 in.
(173.2 mm)
5-Bin Mailbox13.1 in.
(332 mm)
16.6 in.
(421 mm)
17.2 in.
(436 mm)
17.2 in.
(436 mm)
15.6 in.
(398 mm)
15.6 in.
(398 mm)
15.6 in.
(398 mm)
15.6 in.
(398 mm)
15.6 in.
(398 mm)
15.6 in.
(398 mm)
15.7 in.
(399 mm)
19.6 in.
(498 mm)
20.2 in.
(513 mm)
20.2 in.
(513 mm)
23.4 in.
(595 mm)
24.1 in.
(595 mm)
19.5 in.
(495 mm)
20.5 in.
(520 mm)
19.5 in.
(495 mm)
14.9 in.
(374 mm)
12.2 in.
(310 mm)
38.0 lb
(17.0kg)
51.6 lb
(23.1 kg)
51.6 lb
(23.1 kg)
11.1 lb
(5.03 kg)
11.3 lb
(5.1 kg)
6 lb
(2.7 kg)
7 lb
(3.2 kg)
31 lb
(14.1 kg)
7.0 lb
(3.2 kg)
7.9 lb
(3.6 kg)
High-capacity output stacker11.4 in.
StapleSmart finisher9.0 in.
Envelope option (closed position)**7.72 in.
Envelope option (support fully
extended)
Printer cabinet31.8 in.
Printer cabinet stand31.8 in.
* Envelope option fits within height and width of printer.
(290 mm)
(228.6 mm)
**12.28 in.
(808 mm)
(808 mm)
15.7 in.
(399 mm)
17.6 in.
(447.7 mm)
30.4 in.
(772 mm)
34.8 in.
(883 mm)
18 in.
(457 mm)
19.5 in.
(495.3 mm)
(196 mm)
(312 mm)
23.2 in.
(594 mm)
23.2 in.
(594 mm)
10 lb
(4.5 kg)
13 lb
(5.9 kg)
4 lb
(1.8 kg)
4 lb
(1.8 kg)
76 lb
(34.5 kg)
83 lb
(37.6 kg)
General information 1-5
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Power requirements
Average nominal power requirements for the base printer configuration (110 volt). Power levels are shown in
watts (W). Maximum current is given in Amperes (A).
Printing statesInfoprint 1532Infoprint 1552 Infoprint 1572
Off (all models).05 W.05 W.05 W
Idle—average power
Power Saver on20 W20 W20 W
Power Saver off90 W95 W95 W
Continuous printing675 W830 W830 W
Printing—maximum current
100 V7.8 A8.9 A8.9 A
120 V7.2 A8.0 A8.0 A
230 V3.4 A4.3 A4.3 A
Electrical specifications
Low voltage model
•
100 to 127 V ac at 50 to 60 Hz nominal
•90 to 137 V ac, extreme
High voltage model
•
220 to 240 V ac at 50 to 60 Hz nominal (not available in all countries)
•190 to 259 V ac, extreme
Notes:
•Using a 220 to 110 power converter with the 110 volt printer is not recommended.
•All models are ENERGY STAR qualified.
•The default timeout to power saver is 30 minutes for all model s.
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Environment
Printer temperature and humidity
•Operating
– Temperature: 16 to 32° C (60° to 90° F)
– Relative humidity: 8 to 80%
– Altitude: 10,000 ft. (0 to 3,048 meters)
•Storage and shipping environment (packaged)
– Temperature: -40° to 43° C (-40° to 110° F)
– Relative humidity: 5% to 95%
– Altitude: equivalent to 10,300 meters (0 to 34,000 feet)
•Storage environment (unpacked)
– Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
– Relative humidity: 5% to 80%
Acoustics
All measurements are made in accordance with ISO 7779 and conform with ISO 9296.
ModelStatus
IBM Infoprint 1532Idle (standby mode)
Simplex printing
Duplex printing
IBM Infoprint 1552Idle (standby mode)
Simplex printing
Duplex printing
IBM Infoprint 1572Idle (standby mode)
Simplex printing
Duplex printing
Note: Measurements apply to 300 dpi, 600 dpi, and 1200 dpi printing.
Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. This printer provides high quality
printing on a variety of print media. You must consider a number of things concerning print media before you
print, including:
•Supported print media
•Selecting print media
•Storing print media
•Avoiding jams
For more details about the types of paper and specialty media your printer supports, refer to the Card Stock &
Label Guide available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
We recommend that y ou try a l im ited s am pl e o f any p ape r or specialty media you are consid eri ng using with the
printer before pu rchasing large quantities.
Supported print media
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources for both input and output trays and
bins.
•Print media sizes
•Print media weights
•Media weights supported in optional output bins
•Media sizes supported in the finisher
•Media weights supported in the finisher
Note: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size.
Print media sizes
Print media
size
(✓— indicates
support)
A4210 x 297 mm
A5148 x 210 mm
JIS B5182 x 257 mm
Letter215.9 x 279.4 mm
Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm
Dimensions
(UAT — univers ally
adjustable tray)
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
(7.17 x 10.1 in.)
(8.5 x 11 in.)
(8.5 x 14 in.)
250-sheet tray
500-sheet tray
250-sheet drawer (option)
250 UA T (option )
500-sheet drawer (option)
400 UA T (option )
Multipurpose feeder
2000-sheet drawer (option)
Envelope feeder (option)
Duplex unit (option)
Standard output bin
Output expander (option)
5-bin mailbox (option)
High-capacity
output stacker (option)
StapleSmart output bin
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
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Print media sizes (continued)
Print media
size
(✓— indicates
support)
Dimensions
(UAT — univers ally
adjustable tray)
Executive184.2 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
1
216 x 330 mm
Folio
(8.5 x 13 in.)
1
Statement
139.7 x 215.9 mm
(5.5 x 8.5 in.)
2, 3
Universal
139.7 x 210 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(5.5 x 8.27 in. to 8.5 x 14
in.)
69.85 x 127 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(2.75 x 5 in. to 8.5 x 14
in.)
148 x 182 mm to
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(5.83 x 7.17 in. to 8.5 x 14
in.)
76.2 x 127 mm to 215.9 x
355.6 mm
4
(3 x 5 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.)
76.2 x 177.8 mm to 2 15 .9
x 355.6 mm
(3 x 7 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.)
7 ¾ Envelope98.4 x 190.5 mm
(3.875 x 7.5 in.)
9 Envelope98.4 x 225.4 mm
(3.875 x 8.9 in.)
10 Envelope104.8 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)
DL Envelope110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)
C5 Envelope162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.01 in.)
B5 Envelope176 x 250 mm
(6.93 x 9.84 in.)
250-sheet tray
500-sheet tray
250-sheet drawer (option)
250 UAT (option)
500-sheet drawer (option)
400 UAT (option)
Multipurpose feeder
2000-sheet drawer (option)
Envelope feeder (option)
Duplex unit (option)
Standard output bin
Output expander (option)
5-bin mailbox (option)
High-capacity
output stacker (option)
StapleSmart output bin
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓
✓
✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
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IBM Infoprint 1532, 1552, and 1572
Print media sizes (continued)
Print media
size
(✓— indicates
support)
Other
Envelope1
Dimensions
(UAT — univers ally
adjustable tray)
98.4 x 162 mm
to 176 x 250 mm
250-sheet tray
500-sheet tray
250-sheet drawer (option)
250 UAT (option)
500-sheet drawer (option)
400 UAT (option)
Multipurpose feeder
2000-sheet drawer (option)
Envelope feeder (option)
Duplex unit (option)
Standard output bin
Output expander (option)
5-bin mailbox (option)
✓✓✓✓✓
(3.87 x 6.38 in.
to 6.93 x 9.84 in.)
98.4 x 162 mm
✓✓✓✓✓
to 229 x 342 mm
(3.87 x 6.38 in.
to 9.01x 12.76 in.)
1
This size does not appear in the Paper Size menu until Tray Size Sensing is turned off.
2
This size setting formats the page for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software
application.
3
No universal support for the following options: 2000-sheet drawer, Envelope Feeder, 5-bin mailbox.
4
3.5 in. setting not supported if other options are installed above the 250 universally adjustable tray.