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Optra plus, 4039, 4029, 4019, WinWriter 600 printers
Maintenance procedures
For reliable printer performance when feeding card stock and labels, follow the appropriate maintenance procedures
outlined in the following sections.
Optra plus, Optra, 4039 12C (with serial numbers after BC143), and 4039 10 plus
printers
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.
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 cleaner(s) that come(s) with these 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™ 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.
