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Lexmark C532n

Lexmark C532n and C532dn aimed at "Outstanding value in network-ready, colour laser printer for small workgroups". They were introduced in October 2006 to reinforce the product line created by the C52x series.

The C532n was best suited to home and small office use, paper is fed from a tray or a manual feed slot. The C532dn aims more at office use, it has more of the features of the C534 but not the ability to use high yield cartridges. One of the distinguishing features between versions of recent printers is the value-proposition given by purchase price and running cost.

Other printers in the series have a numeric keypad used to enter a PIN and release jobs from the print queue. The C534 also has Pictbridge. The C534dn version has a tray and a multipurpose slot as well as the auto-duplex ability to print double sided.

The C532n costs less to buy than the C534. The trade-off is that it takes smaller cartridges so printing costs are a bit higher.

There is a lot of commonality of parts but the C524 high capacity cartridges can't be used in the C522 and Transfer Belt for the C53X is different to that for the C52X. The C53X fuser can be fitted in the C52X printers but the fusers from the C52X can't be used in the C53X.

The printers have abilities to take options such as the 500 sheet paper drawer. Users should see the user-manual and / or Lexmark's PDF outline for the relevant information. The main things that the C532n doesn't seem to have available is the hard-disk option and the Application Card / SIMMs.

The engine of the C52x / C53x series is called the 5022. There are four print cartridges arranged in a vertical stack delivering toner onto paper travelling on a transfer belt. Paper emerges through a fuser at the top. The paper can be reversed in the fuser exit roller and travel through a duplex path running down the front of the printer. The engine is very similar to the HP Color LaserJet 3600 / Canon LBP-5300 although they aren't the same thing in any way.

Control:

4-line 160 x 64 pixel All Points Addressable (APA) gray-scale display.

Direction arrows for menu navigation on all models. The LCD gives status messages, supplies messages and help screens. There are four navigation direction buttons and a centre button marked with a tick for "Select" or Go.

Duty Cycle:

75,000 pages per month. The rating for the C534 is higher, presumably because the larger cartridges give fewer cartridge insertion forces and suchlike.

Print Speed (A4, Black): Up to 22 ppm

Print Speed (A4, Color): Up to 21 ppm

Print Speed (Letter, Black): Up to 24 ppm

Print Speed (Letter, Color): Up to 22 ppm

Time to First Page (Black): As fast as 10.5 seconds

Time to First Page (Color): As fast as 11 seconds

Print Resolution, Black 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality (2400 x 600 dpi).

By changing the grey-scale intensity, area or length of dots laser printers can give higher apparent resolutions in colour pictures so Lexmark claim 4800 Colour Quality (2400 x 600 dpi). Print Resolution, Black 1200 x 1200 dpi.

Paper Handling:

Paper Handling Standard.

On the C532n - Single Sheet Manual Feed, 250-Sheet Input Tray, 250-Sheet Output Bin

On the C532dn - Multifunction tray, 250-Sheet Input Tray, Duplex, 250-Sheet Output Bin

Multifunction Tray: On the C532n - Single Sheet Manual Feed and 250 sheet tray. On the C530dn, C532dn, C534n and C534dn - Multifunction tray and 250 sheet tray

Standard Tray 1:250-Sheet Input Tray.

Optional Tray 2:Optional 550 sheet tray under the printer

Face Down:

Paper Output Capacity (Standard): 250 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Duplex:

Option chosen at purchase -the "DN" and "DTN" models have it.

Processor:

375 MHz

The C534 has a more powerful 500 MHz processor.

Memory:

Memory, Standard 128 MB. Memory, Maximum 640 MB. Expandable Memory Options Yes

Interface:

Standard Ports. Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45). USB Compatible with USB 2.0 Specification (Type B)

Network:

Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45).

Optional Network Ports

Lexmark N4050e 802.11g Wireless Print Server (Print Only),

External MarkNetTM N7020e Gigabit Ethernet, External

MarkNetTM N7000e Fast Ethernet (USB

Network Protocols:

LPR/LPD,Direct IP (Port 9100),Socket (Raw TCP/IP), IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), HTTP, Enhanced IP (Port 9400) FTP, TFTP

TCP/IP IPv4, AppleTalk, TCP/IP IPv6

PCL 5c Emulation, PCL 6 Emulation, Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS), PostScript 3 Emulation, PDF 1.5, xHTML

System Compatability:

See the long list given for the C530

But in summary:

Virtually any platform supporting TCP/IP and having PostScript will be able to work with the printer.

Power:

Lexmark make a 100 Volt model for Japan, a 120 volt model for North America and a 220 Volt model for the rest of the world. The main changes are the fuser and the wiring of the PSU.

Dimensions:

Size (mm - H x W x D) 484 x 440 x 512 mm. Size (in. - H x W x D) 19 x 17.3 x 20.2 in.

Weight:

Weight (lb.) 57.0 lb. Weight (kg) 25.9 kg

These printers are quite heavy. Handling requires 2 people

Consumables:

The printer takes toners frequently, photoconductors less frequently, a waste toner box sometimes. It also needs a transfer belt and a fuser.

As with most colour laser printers a CMYK process is used. (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and blacK). A toner is needed for each colour. Users will often find that they use much more black than other toners simply because black text is much more readable and therefore most pages use more of it.

Because the C530, C532 and C534 belong to a series which offers printers for low to mid volume use there are different toner options. The small toner cartridges fit the whole range - but don't offer particularly attractive economics. The higher model number printers can take small cartridges but they can also take a cartridge intended to offer lower cost per page.

Lexmark also have:

  • Standard cartridges - sold with no restriction. They can be returned at no cost to Lexmark for recycling.
  • Return program cartridges should be used once then returned directly to Lexmark for remanufacturing or recycling. Lexmark will provide a freepost bag to do this. Cartridges may be refurbished but there is a discount on the price.

These printers give a warning that toner is low. The user manual suggests removing and shaking cartridges to get a bit more printing ability from them until print is persistently faded.

C5222CS - Cyan 3,000 pages - C522, C524, C530, C532, C534

C5222MS - Magenta 3,000 pages - C522, C524, C530, C532, C534

C5222YS - Yellow 3,000 pages - C522, C524, C530, C532, C534

C5222KS - Black 3,000 pages - C522, C524, C530, C532, C534

C52220CS - Cyan Return Program - 3.000 pages - C522. C524, C530, C532, C534

C5220MS - Magenta Return Program - 3.000 pages - C522. C524, C530, C532, C534

C5220YS - Yellow Return Program - 3.000 pages - C522. C524, C530, C532, C534

C5220KS - Black Return Program - 3.000 pages - C522. C524, C530, C532, C534

C5242CH - Cyan High Yield - 5,000 pages - C524, C532, C534

C5242MH - Magenta High Yield - 5,000 pages - C524, C532, C534

C5242YH - Yellow High Yield - 5,000 pages - C524, C532, C534

C5242KH - Black High Yield - 5,000 pages - C524, C532, C534

C5240CH - Cyan High Yield Return Program - 5,000 pages - C524, C532, C534

C5240MH - Magenta High Yield Return Program - 5,000 pages - C524, C532, C534

C5240YH - Yellow High Yield Return Program - 5,000 pages - C524, C532, C534

C5240KH - Black High Yield Return Program - 5,000 pages - C524, C532, C534

Waste Toner Box:

When the message "82 Waste Toner Box Neatly Full" appears it is nearing time to replace the box so make sure one is on order. When "82 Replace waste toner box " appears the box must be changed.

Waste Bottle holds waste for 30k images C52025X

Note that page yields are given for printing with 5% page cover - normal for correspondence.

Photoconductor:

The message "Black PC Unit Life Warning or Cyan PC Unit Life Warning" (etc). A replacement photoconductor will shortly be needed. The single pack will suit situations where there is a big difference between black and colour use. The 4 pack will suit people doing mainly colour printing.

C53030X, Photo Conductor, 1 pack, yield 20,000 Images C53030X

C53034X, Photo Conductor, 4 pack, yield 20,000 Images C53034X

Transfer Kit:

The printer gives a message " Transfer belt life warning" when it is time to order a new belt. The actual remaining life is determined by environment, duty cycle and toner coverage. Be aware that although new belts can usually be delivered in a day or two shortages are possible.

40X3572, Transfer Kit 40X3572

Changing the transfer belt may change the alignment of the toner cartridges. The user manual recommends running the alignment procedure. Details are given in the user manual.

In brief:

1 With the printer off.

2 Hold the Go and right arrow buttons whilst turning the printer on.

3 Release the buttons only when message "performing self test" appears. The message "CONFIG MENU" appears

4 Press down arrow until the message reads "Color Alignment"

5 Press Go to print the alignment page.

6 Press down arrow until Set A appears and then press Go

7 From the printed sheet find the straightest of the 20 lines beside the letter A

8 Press left or right arrow until that number is displayed then press Go.

9 Repeat steps 6 through 8 to align sets A through L

10 Press Go

11 Press down arrow until "Exit Config Menu" appears and

12 Press Go again to exit.

Fuser:

The printer gives a "fuser life" message when the fuser will soon need replacing. When the message "Replace fuser" appears the fuser needs replacing. Lexmark original fusers have some documentation accompanying them.

Lexmark rather unusually make three different fusers for different regional voltages. Order the correct one which is 220-240V in Europe.

40X3569 (120V/50-60Hz) Fuser 40X3569

40X3570 (220-240V/50-60Hz) Fuser 40X3570

40X3571 (100V/50-60Hz) Fuser 40X3571

Maintenance Kit:

Lexmark use the term maintenance kit to cover the transfer kit and fuser.

Spares:

The printer will need the print cartridges, drums, transfer belt and fuser at intervals. The other parts regularly required are the pick rollers. Trays are vulnerable because paper is heavy and parts can snap.

40X3607, Pick Arm Rollers for the paper cassette (2 per pack either side of pick arm), used in the C520, C52X, C532, C534. - There are some instructions here. - 40X3607

40X3573, Paper Pick Mechanism used in C530, C532, C532, C534 - 40X3573

40X3600, Option tray assembly, 550-sheet option (includes tray), C532n/C532dn/ C534n/C534dn - 40X3600

40X3596, Paper tray assembly, single feeder, C532n, C534n

40X3599, MPF paper tray assembly, 250-sheet, C530dn/C532dn/C534dn

40X3595, Tray assembly, 550-sheet, C532n/C532dn/C534n/C534dn

40X1446, Right bellcrank assembly - 40X1446

40X1447, Left bellcrank assembly - 40X1447

40X3616, System card (network), C530dn/C532n/C532dn

40X3617, System card (network), C534n

40X3618, System card (network), C534dn

40X2168, Printhead Assembly used in the C53x, C532n, C534dn (laser scanner) - 40X2168

40X1431, Screws and Parts Packet including printer base rubber pads - 40X1431

12G9616, Service Manual (CD) 0012G9616

40X0286, Power cord Hong Kong, Ireland, United Kingdom

Whats-In-The-Box:

These printers are no longer for sale

Warranty:

Lexmark offered One Year Onsite Repair.

Extended Warranty: 2349206 , 1 Year Renewal Onsite Repair Guarantee. 002349206

Service:

We are researching maintenance contracts and repair options for these printers.


Options:

The C532 can take an extra 550 sheet tray. The RAM can be upgraded as well, which will help if the printer sometimes slows down unduly on complicated pages.

Extra Tray:

36B1600 C532, C534 550-Sheet Drawer - 0036B1600

40X3600 Option tray assembly, 550-sheet option (includes tray), C532n/C532dn/ C534n/C534dn

Memory:

0013N1523 128MB DDR-DRAM

0013N1524 256MB DDR-DRAM

0013N1526 512MB DDR-DRAM

Connectivity:

001021294 USB (2 Meter) Cable

0014T0155 Lexmark N4050e 802.11g Wireless Print Server

0014T0220 MarkNetTM N7020e Gigabit Ethernet Print Server

0014T0230 MarkNetTM N7000e Fast Ethernet Print Server - USB

Flash Memory:

001021208 32MB Flash Card

001021209 64MB Flash Card

Language Memory:

001021243 Japanese Font Card

001021240 Korean Font Card

001021241 Simplified Chinese Font Card

001021242 Traditional Chinese Font Card

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