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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. Refer to
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
Card Stock Weight:
Up to 163 g/m
2
Index Bristol (90 lb)
Up to 163 g/m
2
Tag (100 lb)
Media Specifications