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Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn 4512-420 4512-430 • 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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Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time. Comments may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department D22A/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A or e-mail at ServiceInfoAndTraining@Lexmark.com. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
4512-420, -430 Notices and safety information The following laser notice labels may be affixed to this printer as shown: 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.
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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. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 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.
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4512-420, -430 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.
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Antes de começar, desligue o produto da tomada eléctrica ou seja cuidadoso caso o produto tenha de estar ligado à corrente eléctrica para realizar a tarefa necessária. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 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. •...
CAUTION: When you see this symbol, there is a danger from hazardous voltage in the area of the product where you are working. Unplug the product before you begin, or use caution if the product must receive power in order to perform the task. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
E250dn, see the 4512-220,-230 service manual. Model There are two models: E350d and E352dn. Both models have 32MB memory standard, a parallel USB connector, INA, ENA option support via USB and/or parallel ports, and prints 35 pages per minute on letter-size media (34 ppm on A4, 29 ppm on legal).
, Select , and Right Menu ), Back , and Go • An indicator light A label located on the inside front door shows the operator panel buttons. An additional translated label is included in the printer box. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
High toner cartridge 9,000 standard pages¹ 9,000 standard pages¹ Photoconductor kit Up to 30,000 ² Up to 30,000 ² ¹ Declared value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 ² Based on approximately 5% coverage, actual yield may vary Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
** Use for occasional printing only. ¹ Universal size ranges: – Manual feeder: 76–216 x 127–356 mm (3.0–8.5 x 5.0–14.0 in.) (includes 3 x 5 in. cards) ² Grain short is recommended. Use rear exit for best results. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Tips on preventing jams Paper path Most paper jams can be avoided by correctly loading paper and specialty media in the printer. The following hints can help prevent paper jams: • Use only the recommended print media. • Do not overload the print media sources.
Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed position • Use only recommended media. Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for more information about which media provides optimum results for the current printing environment.
4512-420, -430 Acronyms Autocompensator Mechanism (or paper feed) Analog-to-digital Converter ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit Complete Bill Of Material Development Roll (of print cartridge/photoconductor system) DIMM Dual In-Line Memory Module External Network Adapter Field Replaceable Unit Host Based Printing HVPS High Voltage Power Supply Liquid Crystal Diode Light Emitting Diode...
“Symptom tables” on page 2-15. • Information from the operator panel of the printer. – Models E350d and E352dn have an operator panel with messages. See “Overview of the operator panel and menus” on page 2-2. Power–On Self Test (POST) sequence The following is an example of the events that occur during the POR sequence when the printer is turned on.
4512-420, -430 Overview of the operator panel and menus Indicator light The indicator light gives information about the status of the printer. If the light is The printer is On, but idle Blinking On and busy Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Buttons Use the six operator panel buttons to open a menu, scroll through a list of values, change printer settings, and respond to printer messages. Note: Buttons act on the information displayed on the second line of the operator panel. The use of the buttons and the layout of the display are described in the following table: Button or control panel item Function...
PPDS (if activated) Parallel Menu Network Menu USB Menu Orientation Std Parallel Standard Network Standard USB Lines per Page Lines per inch Page Format Character Se Best Fit Tray 1 Renumber Auto CR after LF Auto LF after CR Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Messages and error codes User attendance messages The printer control panel displays messages describing the current state of the printer and indicates possible printer problems that must be resolved. This topic provides a list of all printer messages, explains what they mean, and tells how to clear the messages.
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Program Flash The printer is storing resources, such as fonts or macros, in flash memory. DO NOT POWER OFF Wait for the message to clear. Warning: Do not turn the printer off while this message is displayed. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 User attendance messages (Continued) Message Action Prog System Code The printer is programming new system code. Wait for the message to DO NOT POWER OFF clear and the printer to reset. Warning: Do not turn the printer off while this message is displayed. Ready Send a job to print.
Transport motor error detected 200.17 Took too long to ramp up transport motor 200.18 Manual feeder sensor never became uncovered from the sheet ahead. 200.19 The media never reached the input sensor, but was detected at manual feeder sensor. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Paper jam error codes (200-series) (Continued) Error Description 200.20 The media is too long over the manual feeder sensor. Possible causes include multi-sheet feed, media size (length) problem, pre-staged media in the tray. 200.22 FAILED SMALL GAP OR NO GAP JAM RECOVERY. Engine detected small gap or no gap at the manual feeder sensor, opened the gap by stopping the feed rolls, but never saw the leading edge of the second page at the input sensor.
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241.19 Second pick attempted failed from Tray 1, no pages printed since calling a 241.10 or a prior 241.19. 242.00 Paper jam near tray 2. 2-10 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Paper jam error codes (200-series) (Continued) Error Description 242.01 Took too long to ramp up dc feed motor 242.08 Received lots of dc feed interrupts before losing them 242.10 Second pick attempt failed from Tray 2 242.12 Second pick from manual feeder, tray 1, or feeder failed when media was in the source, other sheets were committed to the paper path.
Belt fuser was under temperature when the media reached the fuser nip. 923.00 Fuser is over temperature. 923.01 Fuser is over temperature. This applies to the fuser and belt fusers. 924.00 Open thermistor check. 924.01 Open thermistor check failure. This applies to the fuser and belt fusers. 2-12 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Service error codes (9xx) (Continued) Error Description 924.02 Open thermistor check failure. The ADC failed to converge. Possible noisy thermistor signal. This applies to the fuser and belt fusers. Fan service errors 927.00 Service fan error 927.03 Main fan took too long to ramp up 927.04 Main fan is under speed or stalled during speed adjustment state 927.05...
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937.03 Overspeed detected during speed control Power supply service errors 940.00 LVPS service error 940.01 Line frequency outside allowed range of 45Hz-64Hz 940.02 Line frequency below 43Hz 940.03 No zero cross detected on belt fuser model 2-14 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Symptom tables POST symptom table Symptom Action The main motor, cooling fan, and fuser do not come “Cover interlock switch service check” on page 2-18. POST completes, except one or more lights do not “Operator panel service check” on page 2-21.
4512-420, -430 Service checks Service checks which involve measuring voltages on the LVPS/HVPS (low voltage power supply/ high voltage power supply board) should be performed with the printer positioned on its back side. Note: When making voltage readings, always use frame ground unless another ground is specified.
• If both pass continuity, turn the printer on, and measure +5 V dc on pin 2 at J6 on the controller card. • Verify pin 3 at J6 is ground. • If voltage or ground is not present, see “Controller card service check” on page 2-17 for more information. 2-18 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Dead machine service check CAUTION: Check the AC line voltage. The voltage should be within the following limits: • 100 V ac (volts alternating current) – 127 V ac for the 110 V printer • 200 V ac – 240 V ac for the 220 V printer Action Unplug the printer.
• If these voltages are not correct, see “Controller card connector pin values” on card. Settings are lost page 5-2, or replace the controller card. See “Controller card removal” on page 4-13. when both are new and replaced at the same time. 2-20 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Operator panel service check Inspect the operator panel cable for damage. Make sure the cable is plugged in securely. Run POST and check each light for proper operation. See “Power–On Self Test (POST) sequence” on page 2-1. LED Operator panel service check Action Operator panel (LED) Lights...
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• If it is not, replace the solenoid assembly. • If the resistance is 180–250 ohms, check the controller card. See “Controller card service check” on page 2-17 for more information. Replace controller card as necessary. 2-22 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Media skews Action Paper feed (pick tires) tray 1 Check tires for debris. If tires are new, try reversing each on its hub. Paper feed (pick tires) tray 2 Check side guides on Tray 1 and Tray 2. Guides set for a full stack of media may Tray 1 be too wide when the stack is short.
• If there is not continuity, call the next level of service. Try a different toner cartridge and PC kit. • If those fail, replace the LVPS/HVPS, controller card, or the printhead in that order. Also, see “Solving print quality problems” on page 2-28. 2-24 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Black page Note: Incorrect laser exposure or incorrect charging of the photoconductor causes an all black page. Always verify the same results from a different print cartridge assembly and developer before proceeding. Action Toner electrodes (not a Check the three rearward electrodes below the print cartridge assembly for contamination FRU) or damage.
See“LVPS/HVPS service check” on page 2-20 for more information. Try changing the setting to heavier paper or even card stock. Media (not a FRU) Make sure recommended media is being used. Check the media settings in the printer driver. 2-26 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Light print Action Toner cartridge (not a Make sure the toner cartridge and PC Kit are installed correctly and that the toner cartridge FRU) is not low on toner. If the problem continues, install a new toner cartridge. Recheck condition before replacing PC Kit, if necessary.
Replace as needed. If the lines are parallel and match the two intended ghost images, the Form Type may be incorrectly set. Check those settings. The PC cleaner sump may be full. Replace the PC kit. 2-28 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Print quality problems (Continued) Problem Cause / action Toner smears or rubs • Toner is not being fused to the paper. Replace the fuser. off the page. • Change the media texture setting in the driver. If special media is being used, such as card stock or labels, be sure to select the correct media type.
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• Clear all jams. has been cleared. • Press and release , or open and close the printer cover to restart the printer. • Make sure the print cartridge assembly is installed properly. 2-30 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Print quality problems (Continued) Problem Cause / action Unexpected characters • Ensure correct printer driver is being used. print or characters are • Select hex trace mode to determine what the problem is. missing. • Restore factory defaults. •...
4512-420, -430 3. Diagnostic aids Accessing service menus There are two different test menus that can be accessed during POR to identify problems with the printer. Configuration Menu 1. Turn off the printer. The Configuration menu group contains a set of menus, settings and operations which are 2.
When you install a new photoconductor, this number should be reset. To reset the counter: Select Reset PC Cnt from the CONFIG MENU. Press to reset the counter to zero. Note: Permanent page count is not affected by this operation. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Print quality pages (Prt Quality Pgs) To print the Print Quality Pages: Select Prt Quality Pgs from CONFIG MENU. Press Four pages print. Additional button presses are ignored until the pages have printed. If duplex is selected, the pages print front and back. The first page is a mix of graphics and text.
To change the speed of the USB: Select USB Speed from the CONFIG MENU. Select Auto (default) or Full. Press to save the desired speed. Exit Config Menu Select Exit Config Menu to exit the Configuration Menu and return to normal mode. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Diagnostics mode Entering Diagnostics Mode Turn off the printer. Press and hold Go and Back Turn on the printer. Release the buttons when Performing Self Test displays. Available tests The tests display on the operator panel in the order shown: Diagnostics mode tests REGISTRATION Margins...
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Gap Adjust “Gap Adjust” on page 3-19. EVENT LOG Display Log “Display Log” on page 3-19. Print Log “Print Log” on page 3-20. Clear Log “Clear Log” on page 3-20. EXIT DIAGNOSTICS “Exit Diagnostics” on page 3-20. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Registration Margins To set print registration: Select REGISTRATION from the Diagnostics menu. Select Margins from the REGISTRATION menu. The Top margin sign/value pair blinks. This indicates it is the margin value being changed. T=sxx* B=-sxx* L=sxx* To select the margin value to be changed, press until the margin value pair you want to change is blinking.
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In column <BA> of Step 1 test page, look for the position where the vertical lines are the closest to each other. Press to select the corresponding number (new setting). Press and release to move to the <CA> pattern on the right side of Step 1 test page. Press to select the <CA> setting. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Press Go to print Step 2 test page. Step 2 printout (sample only; use actual sheet) Press to change the <BA> settings to the number beside the darkest portion of the vertical bar. Press and release to move to the <CA> settings on the right side of Step 2 test page. Press to change the <CA>...
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<BA> setting to the number beside the darkest portion of the vertical bar. Press and release to move to the <CA> settings on the right side of Step 3 test page. Press to change the <CA> settings to the number beside the darkest portion of the vertical bar. 3-10 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Press Go to print Visual alignment page. Visual alignment printout (sample only; use actual sheet) Verify that the overall darkest line across the page is “0.” If not, then run the alignment again. Turn the printer off to exit the printer alignment menu. 3-11 Diagnostic aids...
Four pages print. Additional button presses are ignored until the pages have printed. The first page is a mix of graphics and text. The second two pages are graphics, and the last page is blank. The Print Quality pages can also be printed from the Configuration Menu. 3-12 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Hardware tests Select the following selections from HARDWARE TESTS: • LCD Panel • Buttons • Op Panel • DRAM • Parallel Port LCD Test This test continuously executes a pattern. Select LCD Test from Diagnostics Mode. The test continually executes. Press Return or Stop to cancel the test.
This test is used to determine if the input sensor is operating correctly. • If the sensor is operating correctly, OP (Open) will appear on the display: Sensor Test Input=OP • Press Back to return to the DUPLEX TESTS menu. 3-14 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Duplex Feed 1 Select Duplex Feed 1 from the DUPLEX TESTS menu. The following will appear on the display: Duplex Feed 1 Feeding... A blank page will feed through the printer. The following will appear on the display: Duplex Feed 1 Clear Paper...
Input (input sensor) Output (exit sensor) Front Door (front access door sensor) The selected sensor is displayed with OP for open or CL for closed. You can actuate the sensors to toggle between open and closed. 3-16 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Printer setup Defaults Selections are U.S. or Non-U.S. This selection affects the following defaults: Printer setting U.S. value Non-U.S. value Default paper size* Letter Envelope size* 10 Envelope DL Envelope Fax paper size Letter PCL Symbol Set PC-8 PC-850 PPDS code page Units of measure...
Incrementing this value by one means the strobe is sampled 50 nanoseconds longer. The range of values are between -4 and +6, in increments of one. A value of zero indicates no change is made from the factory setting. 3-18 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 EP setup EP Defaults Restores all EP settings to factory default values. Selections are Restore and Do Not Restore. Fuser Temperature (Fuser Temp) Changing this setting can reduce media curl or melting of some letterhead images. Selections are Normal (default), Lower, and Lowest.
Page counts for each error The printed error log can be faxed to Lexmark or your next level of support for verification or diagnosis. This report can also be printed from the Configuration Menu. Because you can clear error logs, the contents of this log may not match the contents when you view the error log.
4512-420, -430 4. Repair information Warning: Read the following before handling electronic parts. Handling ESD-sensitive parts Many electronic products use parts that are known to be sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent damage to ESD-sensitive parts, follow the instructions below in addition to all the usual precautions, such as turning off power before removing logic cards: •...
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Extract the cable, and unhook the access cover by pressing the right hinge to the right until it can be lifted up and away from its pivot. Relax the hinge above the pivot. In the same manner, move the left hinge from its pivot point. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Tilt the front cover down, and disconnect it on the left side from the link. Warning: Make sure that the link is not bent or pulled out farther than normal. Otherwise, the print cartridge coupler may become dislodged. Remove the front access cover.
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Position the printer with the left rear corner hanging over the edge of the table. Swing the cover open. Lift the top rear of the cover over the pivot point, and drop the cover away from the printer. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Right side cover removal Remove Tray 1. Open the front access cover. Open the rear door. Release the latches (A), and swing the cover open. Position the printer with the right rear corner hanging over the edge of the table. Lift the top rear of the cover over the pivot point, and drop the cover away from the printer.
Lift the rear cover, unhooking it from the frame at the bottom, and remove. Note: In re-installation, check to make sure that the fuser ground cable is routed out of the way and is not pinched or damaged. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Top cover removal Remove the right side cover. See “Right side cover removal” on page 4-5. Remove the left side cover. See “Left side cover removal” on page 4-4. Open the rear door. Remove the two screws (A) from the two front corners on the top cover, the two screws (B) from the two rear corners on the top cover, and the screw (C) on the left side.
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Verify the proper alignment of the top cover with the paper exit guide along the mating edges at the rear of the exit tray. • Verify that the rollers in the top cover contact the exit guide rollers at the top rear. There are arrows under the top cover to verify the location of the rollers. Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Auto comp removal Remove the duplex. See “Duplex removal” on page 4-18. Remove the screw that holds the ACM link. Remove the ACM link and hub. See “Auto comp clutch removal” on page 4-10. Use a spring hook or a small screwdriver to rotate the latch toward the bottom of the printer until it is pointing downward.
“Main motor drive removal” on page 4-28. Remove the screw (A). Note: Resistance to loosening the screw may have to be applied to the shaft. Use a finger or small screwdriver against the coupler behind the clutch. Remove the ACM clutch. 4-10 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Auto comp drive shaft assembly removal Remove the auto comp clutch. See “Auto comp clutch removal” on page 4-10. Use a spring hook or a small screwdriver to dislodge the arm of the shaft bushing, and rotate the arm counterclockwise as far as it will go.
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Open the front access cover. Remove the two screws (A). Lift the lower edge of the shield, slide it to the right, and remove. Release the four inner latches (B). Remove the bezel and lens while the door remains open. 4-12 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Controller card removal Warning: • Always touch a ground before touching the card. • Handle the card carefully by the edges. • Never replace the operator panel and controller card at the same time without a successful POR in between.
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Re-installation note: When replacing the controller card, make sure to route all of the cables through the correct shield opening. Make sure that the ground wire that is being held by the front, upper screw is in the correct location before installing. 4-14 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Cover open sensor removal Remove Tray 1. Open the front cover. Open the right side cover. See steps 1 and 2 of “Right side cover removal” on page 4-5. Remove the controller card cover. Loosen the one screw (A) from the shield that protects the sensor. Disconnect the cable from J6 on the controller card.
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Place the machine on its right side. Note: Be sure to protect the machine from marring. Remove the five screws (A), the machine screw (B), and the ground cable screw (C). Lift the main motor drive, and disconnect the motor cable (D). 4-16 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Remove the developer drive spring (E). Remove the developer drive coupling (F). 4-17 Repair information...
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Remove the screw (C) opposite from screw (B) on the other side of the printer. Note: The ground cable is attached to screw (C). When re-installing, be sure to reconnect the ground cable. Remove the media level indicator. See “Media level indicator removal” on page 4-31. 4-18 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Remove the six screws (D). Lift the right side (opposite the coupler) and remove the duplex. Note: At re-installation, before tightening the screws, locate the duplex unit against the left side frame. (Left side relative to the picture above.) 4-19 Repair information...
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Remove the duplex coupling and gears (A) (the screw and plastic retainer). Remove the duplex coupling (B) and mating link. Note: The link (not shown) that connects the duplex and duplex coupling is part of this FRU. 4-20 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
4512-420, -430 Fan removal Open the right side cover. See steps 1 and 2 of “Right side cover removal” on page 4-5. Remove the controller card. Remove the two screws (A) holding the fan to the side frame. Unplug the cable from J4 on the controller card. Note: Be sure to remove the toroid before disconnecting the cable.
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Remove the two screws (A) and the one machine screw (B) that secures the ground cable. Disconnect the thermistor cable above the fuser. Remove the controller card cover. Disconnect the exit sensor cable from J11 on the controller card. Disconnect the fuser power cable above the fuser. 4-22 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Unlatch the fuser (see (A) and (B) in the second photo below), and remove. Reinstallation note: • Be sure to reroute the cables back through their retainers. • If the printer has been moved following the removal of the fuser, verify that the cross shaft behind the fuser is in place.
Remove the four screws (A), the machine screw (flange head) (B), and the machine screw (button head) (C). Use the hook end of a spring hook to disconnect the fuser power cable from the LVPS/HVPS side. Note: The connector latch (D) is toward the side frame as shown. 4-24 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Link developer drive and access door removal Remove the main motor drive. See “Main motor drive removal” on page 4-28. Remove the coupling assembly. See “Developer drive coupling assembly removal” on page 4-16. Disconnect the front access door from its hinges. See “Front access cover removal”...
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Remove the four screws (A), the machine screw (B) and the machine screw (C). Unhook the red cable (D) located in the left side frame. Lift the metal cover so the connecting cables (E) and (F) can be unplugged on the side shown. 4-26 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Rotate the assembly, and unplug the remaining cables. Remove the assembly. Re-installation note: When re-installing the LVPS/HVPS assembly: • Be sure to locate the rear flange of the card bracket inside of the shield prior to rotating the card assembly into final position.
IMPORTANT: The ground strap (held by screw B) is not included in the main motor drive FRU. Be sure to remove this strap, and install it in the new drive. Lift the motor end, and disconnect the main motor cable (D). Lift the gear assembly, and remove the developer drive spring (E). 4-28 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Rotate the motor drive counterclockwise until the two plastic links can be separated. Remove the main motor drive. 4-29 Repair information...
Hook the spring hook to the connector, and pull it through the opening. • Place the sensor into position, and reconnect the cable on the controller card. • Using the spring hook, be sure to reroute the cable through the three retainers between the sensor and side frame. 4-30 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Media level indicator removal Remove the left side cover. See “Left side cover removal” on page 4-4. Turn the printer onto its top. (Be careful to protect the covers.) Unhook and remove the spring (A). Unhook the link (B) from the indicator level. 4-31 Repair information...
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Unsnap the shaft from its pivot, which is attached to the back of the LVPS/HVPS shield (D). Align the link end of the shaft with the opening in the side frame, and remove the shaft and spring anchor (E). 4-32 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Narrow media sensor removal Remove the top cover. See “Top cover removal” on page 4-7. Turn the top cover upside down. Remove the ground strap screw (A) and the ground strap. Remove the narrow media sensor. 4-33 Repair information...
Warning: Do not replace the operator panel and the controller card at the same time. Each card contains the printer settings. When either of these cards is new, it obtains its settings from the other card. Critical factory settings are lost when both are new and replaced at the same time. 4-34 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Paper exit guide assembly removal Remove the rear cover. See “Rear cover removal” on page 4-6. Remove the one screw above the reversing solenoid. See “Top cover removal” on page 4-7. Remove the three screws (A). Lift the back of the top cover (right side in photo) to prevent the gears on the assembly from touching other items while removing, especially the fuser mounting bracket.
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Notice the direction of the points on the edge. Those points should be directed in the paper feed direction as shown. Make sure the new paper feed rollers are captured between the rims of the plastic hub. If the orientation is questionable, run Print Quality sheets, and check for skew. 4-36 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Paper input and duplex sensor removal Remove the duplex unit. See “Duplex removal” on page 4-18. Remove screws (A) holding the two sensors. Remove the sensor assembly. Note: Be sure to secure cables in retainers when installing the new assembly. The solenoid cable should be installed on top of the sensor cables.
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Install the new printhead by lining up the alignment knub with the arrow located on the printhead. • Always run the registration test following replacement, and adjust as needed. See “Registration” on page 3-7. • Be sure to place the toroid back over the cables. 4-38 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Reversing solenoid removal Remove the top cover. See “Top cover removal” on page 4-7. Remove the card shield. (Loosen the four screws, and slide.) Disconnect the cable from J9 (DP REV SOL) on the controller card. Remove the two screws (A). Remove the reversing solenoid.
If the old springs are moved, feel the base of the springs to assure that they are on the posts. The top of the springs must be captured in the bearings of the transfer roll. 4-40 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Tray 2 auto comp tire/hub removal Gently pull the rubber tire loose from the wheel, and replace it with a new tire. Note: Look at the nap of the tire, and orient the tire for highest friction when picking the media. 4-41 Repair information...
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Insert the flat end of the spring hook through the front corner opening. Push out on the latches by rotating the spring hook while lifting the corner. Repeat for the left side, and remove the assembly. 4-42 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Unlatch the left and right sides of the front cover guide with the spring hook. Lift the right side to align the flats on the guide shaft with the opening. Slide the shaft through the opening. Slide the cover to the right to free the left side, and remove the front cover guide. Installation note: Before installing the upper front assembly, anchor the right spring on its rear anchor, and tape the loose end to maintain tension.
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Use a spring hook to unfasten each of the anchors on the back of each strip. Remove the strip from inside the tray. Wear strip removal (tray 2) Pull up the strip with the spring hook to free it at the top. Lift the strip out. 4-44 Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Note: When replacing the strip: • Push the strip up with your thumb to make sure that the strip is in place. • Turn the tray over so that you are looking at the bottom of the strip. Using the spring hook, check to make sure that the end of the strip is secure and the strip is fastened tightly.
+24 V dc <+24 V dc +1.1 V dc +5 V dc Input sensor, Ready mode +5 V dc +5 V dc Ground Ground 1, 2 Signal Signal Smart chip Signal Signal Toner low sensor Ground Ground Signal Signal Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 Value Value Connector Pin # (plugged) (unplugged) Comments Mirror motor, Ready mode 2, 3 +5 V dc +5 V dc Ground Ground +24 V dc +24 V dc – LSU, Ready mode Ground Ground +3.3 V dc – Signal –...
Damaged, missing, or altered covers, especially in the area of the top cover and the power supply cover • Possible safety exposure from any non-Lexmark attachments Lubrication specifications FRUs are typically lubricated as needed from the factory. If not, lubricate only when parts are replaced or as needed, not on a scheduled basis.
• PP: (Parts Packet) in the parts description column indicates the part is contained in a parts packet. • Model information used in the parts catalog. Machine type Description and model 4512-420 Lexmark E350d 4512-430 Lexmark E352dn Parts catalog...
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4512-420, -430 Assembly 1: Covers Service Manual...
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Optional media drawer assembly 40X2844 Tray 2 assembly 40X2855 Tray 2 wear strips 40X2854 Tray 1 wear strips 40X2842 Main tray 40X2836 Left side cover 40X2815 LCD bezel cover, E350d 40X2816 LCD bezel cover, E352dn 40X2840 Front access cover assembly Parts catalog...
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4512-420, -430 Assembly 2: Electronics Service Manual...
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4512-420, -430 Assembly 3: Frame Service Manual...
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4512-420, -430 Assembly 3: Frame Asm- Part Units/ Units/ Description Index number mach 3–1 40X2834 Media exit guide assembly 40X2822 Transfer roll, bearings, gear, spring (CBM) 40X2858 Legal extender dust cover 40X2850 Screws, miscellaneous (actual size) TP2NCX3X6PF-Ni TP2C-4.0+8PF-Ni M3.0*0.5+6PF-Ni M3.0*0.5+4PF-Ni M3.5*0.6+6P-Ni 40X2853 ACM drive shaft assembly...
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4512-420, -430 Assembly 4: Options Asm- Part Units/ Units/ Description Index number mach 40X1454 32MB flash card assembly 40X1513 Simplified Chinese font card assembly 40X1514 Traditional Chinese font card assembly 40X1512 Japanese font card assembly 40X1515 Korean font card assembly 40X1364 32MB SDR DIMM 40X1365...
4512-420, -430 Index Input Tray Tests 3-15 Feed Tests abbreviations 3-16 Sensor Test acronyms menu list 4-36 autocompensator tires Print Tests 3-12 input source 3-12 input source tests cables 3-12 Prt Quality Pgs 4-24 fuser power cable Printer Setup 3-19 Charge Roll, diagnostics mode 3-18 Configuration ID...
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2-15 symptoms 2-21 operator panel PPDS emulation 2-21 paper feed 3-19 Print Contrast 2-21 paper jam during POST print media 2-22 paper never picks preventing jams 2-22 paper picks but stops trays by model types and sizes Lexmark™ E350d, E352dn...
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4512-420, -430 2-21 paper picks during POST 2-22 paper picks sheets 2-23 paper trees, curls 2-23 parallel port 2-24 print quality 2-25 black page 2-24 blank page 2-25 heavy background 2-26 image density 2-27 light print 2-26 partial blank image 2-26 poor fusing of image 2-27...
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