Lexmark Dot Matrix Compatibility Guide

Card stock Weight:
Up to 163 g/m
2
Index Bristol (90 lb)
Up to 163 g/m
2
Tag (100 lb)
Maintenance procedures
For reliable printer performance when feeding card stock and labels, follow the appropriate maintenance procedures
outlined in the following sections.
General maintenance
If the print quality begins to degrade when printing sheets of vinyl labels, we suggest you follow the three cleaning
steps below:
1 Print 5 sheets of paper.
2 Wait approximately 5 seconds.
3 Print 5 more sheets of paper.
To maintain printer feeding reliability, repeat this cleaning process every time you replace the print cartridge, more
often with some media. Failure to follow maintenance procedures could cause jamming, poor print quality, feeding
problems, and fuser problems.
Additional maintenance for Optra plus, Optra, 4039 12C (with serial numbers after BC143), and
4039 10 plus printers
• If your laser printer has a fuser cleaner, we recommend that you change it when you replace the print cartridge. If
you are printing on labels or card stock, you may need to change the fuser cleaner more frequently. Check the fuser
cleaner every 2,000 pages, and replace it if it is crusty or stiff. See your printer documentation for information about
ordering additional fuser cleaners. Using a substitute cleaner may result in degraded print quality and may void
your printer warranty.
• Use a 4039 print cartridge (P/N 1380850 or 1380950) in Optra and Optra plus laser printers that are dedicated to
printing labels. Machine engine code level 43.74 or later is required to use the 4039 cartridges in your Optra and
Optra plus printer. Print the menus page from the Tests Menu to determine the level of engine code installed in
your printer. Contact Lexmark customer support if you need assistance upgrading to a higher level.
• Always use the fuser cleaners that come with the 4039 print cartridges. If you need additional fuser cleaners, order
P/N 1380785. This particular fuser cleaner has oil in the pad to lubricate the fuser and prolong fuser life. It also
lessens toner buildup on some labels, ensuring good print quality.
• We recommend using the fuser cleaner shipped with Diamond Fine
TM
toner cartridges (P/N 1382100 or 1382150)
when duplexing.
• Note that 4039 print cartridges are not recommended for general use in Optra printers, since they cannot provide
the 1200 dpi quality desirable for graphics and gray scaling. Using third party, non
‑ Lexmark cartridges and fuser
cleaners can void the printer warranty. Using refilled non‑Lexmark cartridges can result in toner build‑up in the
printer, which increases the potential of toner contamination.
• Some card stock and labels generate a large amount of paper dust, debris, and chaff. To remove excess dust and
debris, you may need to clean the inside of the printer frequently, possibly daily. Consult your printer documentation
for specific instructions on how to properly clean your printer. Removing debris helps improve paper feeding and
fuse grade.
• See your printer documentation for other maintenance procedures to maintain the print quality and reliability of
your printer.
For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 14.
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Lexmark Dot Matrix Specifications

General

Brand	Lexmark
Model	Dot Matrix
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English