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Lexmark Forms Printer 2400 Series
24XX-100
• Table of Contents
Start Diagnostics
Safety and Notices
Trademarks
Index
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond
design are trademarks of Lexmark
International, Inc., registered in the
United States and/or other countries.
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24xx Edition: November 2000 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not
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24xx Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Printer Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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24xx Diagnostic Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 Power-On Self Test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 Print Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 Hex Trace Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Printer Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
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24xx Right Side Gears, Sub Frame Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Rollers Removals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Roller, Upper Feed Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36 Roller, Lower Pinch Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Roller, Lower Feed Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41 Sensors Removals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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24xx Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1 Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 Lubrication Points (Oil) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3 Lubrication Points (Grease). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4 Parts Catalog . .
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24xx Safety Information • This product is designed, tested and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other 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 person
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24xx Norme di sicurezza Il prodotto è stato progettato, testato e approvato in conformità a severi standard di sicurezza e per l’utilizzo con componenti Lexmark specifici. Le caratteristiche di sicurezza di alcune parti non sempre sono di immediata comprensione. Lexmark non è responsabile per l’utilizzo di parti di ricambio di altri produttori. Le informazioni riguardanti la manutenzione di questo prodotto sono indirizzate soltanto al personale di assistenza autorizzato. Durante lo s
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24xx Pautas de Seguridad Este producto se ha diseñado, verificado y aprobado para cumplir los más estrictos estándares de seguridad global usando los componentes específicos de Lexmark. Puede que las características de seguridad de algunas piezas no sean siempre evidentes. Lexmark no se hace responsable del uso de otras piezas de recambio. La información sobre el mantenimiento de este producto está dirigida exclusivamente al personal cualificado de mantenimiento. Existe mayor riesg
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24xx Informació de Seguretat Aquest producte està dissenyat, comprovat i aprovat per tal d'acomplir les estrictes normes de seguretat globals amb la utililització de components específics de Lexmark. Les característiques de seguretat d'algunes peces pot ser que no sempre siguin òbvies. Lexmark no es responsabilitza de l'us d'altres peces de recanvi. La informació pel manteniment d’aquest producte està orientada exclusivament a professionals i no està destinada a ningú que no ho sigui
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24xx Preface This manual is divided into the following chapters: “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. “Diagnostic Information” contains error code table, symptom table, and service checks used to isolate failing field replaceable units (FRUs). “Diagnostic Aids” contains tests and checks use
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24xx 1. General Information Printer Description TM The Lexmark Forms Printer 248X-100 and 249X-100 are small versatile tabletop printers suitable for use in the home or small business. They are especially well-suited for applications that use continuous or multipart forms. The 2481 and 2491 are wide-carriage versions of the 2480 and 2490. Printer Specifications Printhead life: 300 million characters Standard ribbon life: 4 million characters High yield ribbon life: 8 million charac
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24xx Setup Mode Entering Setup Mode 1. Open the operator panel cover to access layer two. 2. Press Setup to put the printer in setup mode and print the Main Menu. 3. Press LineFeed to print a list of all the available options. 4. Select any option from the Main Menu by pressing the corresponding button. A new menu prints each time you press a button, displaying new selections. 5. After making your selection, the printer prints a page with the changes shown. Exiting Setup Mode 1. Press Set TO
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24xx Setup Menu Options Menus Function Forms Macro options Customize macros to print a variety of forms. Data options Defines how information is processed. Control options Defines how the printer performs basic tasks. Emulation options Determines how the printer interacts with software applications. Interface options Defines how information is transferred from computer to the printer. Interface Menu Options Menus Function Interface Automatically select the printer interface. Use the parall
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24xx Printer Settings Setting The Tear Off Position When Auto Tear Off is on, or set to One Second, it moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the tear off position, when all of the following are true: The printer has finished printing. The paper has advanced to the Top-Of-Form on the next page. No data, printer control codes, or escape codes have been sent to the printer after advancing to the Top-Of-Form. The print buffer has not received data for one second. If you have
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24xx Setting Top-Of-Form (Continuous - Pull Mode) 1. Turn the printer on. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is loaded. 2. Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms position. 3. Load continuous form paper on the pull tractor feed pins. 4. Open the operator panel cover to access layer two. 5. Press any paper movement button (LineFeed, Micro↑ or Micro ↓) to move the paper to the Top- Of-Form position. 6. Use the second sheet of continuous forms to set Top-Of-Form. 7. Press Se
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24xx Options The 24xx printers support the following options: Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF) Internal serial interface (RS232) OKI emulation (9 wire only) Tractor 2 Sheet Feeder Tools The basic tools necessary to service the 24xx-100 printers are: Basic CE tool kit #1 Phillips screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Feeler gauges 0.33 mm (0.013 in.) 0.37 mm (0.015 in.) Analog or digital volt-ohmmeter Abbreviations CSU Customer Setup EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory ESD
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24xx 2. Diagnostic Information Start Make a quick visual check for defects (loose or broken parts, unplugged connectors, paper jams, and so on). Voltage, Ground, And Continuity Readings Voltage Readings All DC voltages must be within +5% through -10% of the values to be considered correct. Unless stated otherwise, all connectors should be connected normally when a voltage measurement is performed. When a “Line Voltage” measurement is to be performed, the voltage on United States and Canada
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24xx Error Indication Table The following table describes the service check entries for the printer error indication codes. When an error indication changes after you have entered a service check, you have an intermittent problem. If this occurs, leave the service check and go to “Symptom Check Table” on page 2-5. LED Status Alarm Action Power ON None POST Ready ON RAM, ROM Controller Error Tractor 2 ON Go to “POST Service Check” on Paper Out ON page 2-26. Panel Lock ON Font Lock ON Power ON
