LEXMARK T420(n) Service Manual

Lexmark™ T420(n) Laser
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Table of Contents

Laser Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Maintenance Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Printer Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Printer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Memory and User Flash Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Resolution and Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Print Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Print Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Printer Data Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Printer Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
RIP Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Diagnostic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Light Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Status Information Light Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Attendance Information Light Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Obtaining Information about Printer Service Error Codes. . . 2-11
Service Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Power–On Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Power–On Self Test (POST). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Symptom Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
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Service Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Cooling Fan Service Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Cover Interlock Switch Service Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30
RIP Card Service Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31
Dead Machine Service Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
Low Voltage Power Supply (LVPS) Service Check . . . . . . . .2-33
Fuser Service Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34
Main Motor Service Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Operator Panel Service Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38
Transfer Roll Service Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Paper Feed Service Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41
Parallel Port Service Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-47
Print Quality Service Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-48
Solving Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-55
Restoring Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-62
Using Print Quality Test Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-62
Diagnostic Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Menu Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Configuration Menu Group or Diagnostic Menu Group . . . . . . . .3-2
Printer Diagnostics Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Continuity Check on HVPS/Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Handling ESD-Sensitive Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Printhead Assembly Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Adjusting Paper Feed Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Re–assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Removal Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Cover Removals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Rear Exit Door Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Duplex Tray Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Fuser Assembly, Fuser Paper Exit Guide,
Fuser Exit Sensor, and Fuser Lamp Removal . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Terminal Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Tray Damper and Spring Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Door Latches Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Bracket, Opener Shutter Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Paper Guide Roller Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Charge Roll Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
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Right Guide Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Left Guide Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Smart Button Sensor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Entrance Guide Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Transfer Roll Assembly and Left Transfer Support Bearing Re-
moval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Bracket, Paper Detect (Input Sensor) Removal . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
D–Roll Tray 1 Feed Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
D–Roll (Tray 1) Shaft Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
3–Pin and 2–Pin Connectors Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Printhead Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
RIP Card Cage (with card in place) Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Main Drive Motor Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Motor Assembly (Stepper) Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Main Drive Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Reference Plate Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Cartridge Coupling Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Upper (MPF) Housing Assembly (with Paper Flag) Removal 4-49 Lower (MPF) Housing Assembly - Paper Sensor Removal . 4-50
Lower (MPF) Housing Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
MPF Roller Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53
HVPS Card Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
LVPS Card Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
Cooling Fan Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Cables (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
RIP Card Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Power Supply (LVPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
High Voltage Power Supply (HVPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Safety Inspection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Lubrication Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Parts Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
How to Use This Parts Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-1
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Laser Notices

The following laser notice labels may be affixed to this printer as shown:
Laser advisory label
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Laser Notice
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 not considered to be hazardous. The printer contains internally a Class IIIb (3b) laser that is nominally a 5 milliwatt gallium arsenide laser operating in the wavelength region of 770-795 nanometers. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never 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.
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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 Classe I.
Les produits laser de Classe I sont considérés comme des produits non dangereux. Cette imprimante est équipée d’un laser de Classe IIIb (3b) (arséniure de gallium d’une puissance nominale de 5 milliwatts) émettant 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 .
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 classe non sono considerati pericolosi. La stampante contiene al suo interno un laser di classe 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.
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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 arseniuro de galio de funcionamiento nominal a 5 milivatios en una longitud de onda de 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 Classe I (1) de produtos laser. Em outros locais, está certificada como um produto laser da Classe I, em conformidade com os requisitos da norma IEC 60825-1.
Os produtos laser da Classe I não são considerados perigosos. Internamente, a impressora contém um produto laser da Classe IIIb (3b), designado laser de arseneto de potássio, de 5 milliwatts ,operando numa faixa de comprimento de onda entre 770 e 795 nanómetros. O sistema e a impressora laser 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 worden aan een laserprodukt van klasse I. Voor de Verenigde 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 lasergedeelte en de printer zijn zo ontworpen dat bij normaal gebruik, bij onderhoud of reparatie conform de voorschriften, nooit blootstelling mogelijk is aan laserstraling boven een niveau zoals voorgeschreven is voor klasse 1.
Lasermeddelelse
Printeren er godkendt som et Klasse I-laserprodukt, i overenstemmelse med kravene i IEC 60825-1.
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 nanometer. Lasersystemet og printeren er udformet således, at mennesker aldrig udsættes for en laserstråling over Klasse I-niveau ved normal drift, brugervedligeholdelse eller obligatoriske servicebetingelser.
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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.
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 770­795 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.
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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-laserprodukter er ikke å betrakte som farlige. Skriveren inneholder internt en klasse IIIb (3b)-laser, som består av en gallium-arsenlaserenhet som avgir stråling i bølgelengdeområdet 770-795 nanometer. Lasersystemet og skriveren er utformet slik at personer aldri utsettes for laserstråling ut over klasse I-nivå under 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 làser de classe I (1), i segons ha estat certificat en altres llocs, és un producte làser de classe 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
Chinese 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.
Use of this symbol throughout the service manual indicates the
presence of hazardous voltage in the repair work area. Unplug the printer before proceeding or proceed with caution, if repair work requires power.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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. Locations uses illustrations and tables to identify the 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.
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1. General Information

The Lexmark™ T420(n) laser printer is a monochrome laser printer designed for single users or small workgroups. There are two models:
The T420 Base printer, with 16MB of memory standard, a
parallel port, and a USB port.
The T420 Network printer, with 32MB of memory standard, an
integrated Ethernet adapter, a parallel port, and a USB port.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of the capabilities of the printer and available options for each of the T420 models.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all references to the Lexmark T420(n) laser printer are intended to refer equally to both the T420 Base and the T420 Network models.

Maintenance Approach

The diagnostic information in this manual leads you to the correct field replaceable unit (FRU) or part. Use the error code charts, symptom index, and service checks to determine the symptom and repair the failure. See “Diagnostic Information” on page 2-1, for the location of each section. See the “Repair Information” on
page 4-1 to help identify parts. After completing the repair, perform
tests as needed to verify the repair.

Special Tools

Long Phillips screwdriver (approximately 6–inch shank) Slotted screwdriver Small Phillips screwdriver
When taking voltage readings, always use the printer frame as ground unless another ground is specified.
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Serial Number

Look for the serial number label on the inside front cover of the printer.

Printer Identification

Flap
Duct cover Asm
Front cover
Cover MPF Asm
(MPF door)
Flags
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Printer Features

Memory and User Flash Memory

Each model has a standard amount of memory (RAM) soldered on the system card, and a certain number of 100-pin DIMM slots available for installing additional memory or user flash memory options.
Memory Base Model Network Model
Standard memory 16MB 32MB
Standard flash memory None None
Memory options
•8MB DIMM
•16MB DIMM
•32MB DIMM
•64MB DIMM
• 128MB DIMM
Maximum # of memory DIMM
Maximum possible memory
Flash memory options
• 2MB DIMM
• 4MB DIMM
• 8MB DIMM
•16MB DIMM
Maximum # of flash memory DIMMs
Maximum possible flash memory
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
22
272MB 288MB
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
11
16MB 16MB
Note: Indicates option is supported.
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
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Resolution and Print Quality

Note:
IET, PQET, PictureGrade™, print resolution, print darkness, and
toner saver can all be set independently of each other through the data stream.
Control panel menus allow a user to independently set PQET,
PictureGrade, and print resolution.
The IET setting is implicitly selected when a particular print
resolution is selected using the Quality Menu.
Toner saver and print darkness settings are implicitly set when a
particular toner darkness is selected using the Quality Menu.
Print Quality Setting Base Model Network Model
Print resolution:
• 300 dpi
• 600 dpi
• 1200 IQ dpi
Image Enhancement Technology (IET):
2 Bits/Pel ✓✓
PQET ✓✓
Toner saver ✓✓
Print darkness ✓✓
PictureGrade ✓✓
Note:
Indicates print quality setting is supported.
✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓
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Print Area

The following print area settings are available.
Print Area Option Base Model Network Model
Normal ✓✓
Fit to page ✓✓
Edge to edge ✓✓
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Print Media

The following table shows the supported media, media weights and media textures which together are used to select a technology operating point to provide optimal print quality across a variety of media.
Media Base Model Network Model
Media Operating Points
Paper ✓✓
Card stock ✓✓
Transparency ✓✓
Labels ✓✓
Envelope ✓✓
Cotton paper ✓✓
Bond ✓✓
Media Weights
Heavy ✓✓
Normal ✓✓
Light ✓✓
Media Textures
Rough ✓✓
Normal ✓✓
Smooth ✓✓
Note:
Indicates media is supported.
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Printer Data Streams

Data Streams Base Model Network Model
PCL 6 emulation ✓✓
PostScript Level 2 emulation
PPDS ✓✓
Note: Indicates data stream is supported.
✓✓
PCL 6 emulation includes the PCL 5e and PCL XL interpreters,
and is fully compatible with Hewlett Packard’s LaserJet 5 Family. Furthermore, the printer PCL emulation is backward compatible with the Optra™ T 610/612/614/616 and other members of Lexmark’s Optra family of laser printers.
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PostScript 3, and the interpreter is backward compatible with the Optra T 610/612/614/616 and other members of Lexmark’s Optra family of laser printers.
PPDS is backward compatible with Optra T 610/612/614/616
and Lexmark’s Optra family of laser printers. The PPDS interpreter is inactive as a factory default. It must be activated using a PJL command or operator panel operation before it can be used.
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Fonts

Fonts / Options Base Model Network Model
PCL bitmapped 2 2
PCL scalable 90 90
PS scalable 89 89
PPDS bitmapped 5 5
PPDS scalable 39 39

Paper Handling

Paper Handling Base Model Network Model
Standard
Standard input sources:
• Integrated 250–sheet tray
The 250 sheet drawer supports the following sizes: A4, A5, JIS B5, folio, letter, legal, executive, and statement.
• Multipurpose feeder
Standard output destination
• 150–sheet sensing bin
Standard duplex ✓✓
Envelope conditioning ✓✓
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