Lexmark Optra N

The Lexmark Optra N Model 240 is a 600dpi A3 / A4 laser printer

There are two models

  • Optra N Model 240 - # 4040-240 aka 11A9000
  • Optra N Model 245 - # 4040-245

The Optra N printer is based on the Canon WX engine, as is the HP LaserJet 8000. Lexmark call the engine the 4040

The Optra N Model 240 comes with 4MB of RAM, and PostScript Level 2, enhanced PCL 5 emulations. Print speeds reach 24 pages-per-minute for up to 600dpi printing of 8.5"x 11", and 13 pages-per-minute at 600dpi for 11" x 17".

Paper handling consists of an upper input tray that holds 500-sheets of A4 / legal size and with another 500-sheet lower tray for up to A3 11" x 17" paper. A 100 sheet multipurpose feeder extends the total paper capacity to 1,100. Additional paper trays and a duplexer are available as accessories.

Like all WX engine printers the Lexmark Oprta N 240 and 245 are now obsolescent. Lexmark replaced them with the Se3455.

Control:

LCD Panel in the upper centre of the machine's front.

Duty Cycle:

Around 150,000 pages per month with a service interval of 350,000 pages.

A4 at 24 pages per minute

600 x 600 dpi.

Paper Handling:

A3 short edge on and A4 long edge on

Tray 1:

Multipurpose feeder tray for 100 sheets

Tray 2:

Upper tray holds 500 sheets of A4

Tray 3:

Lower tray holds 500 sheets of A3

Face Down:

Output to a Face up tray on top of the printer

Duplex:

Available.

Processor:

Not Known

Memory:

Not Known

Interface:

Parallel

Network:

Available on N model

Not Known

Consumables:

The printer uses a toner cartridge and will intermittently require a new fuser.

Single piece cartridge, the basic device is rated at 15,000 pages. (5% cover)

Toner Cartridge ( 15K ) 140109A (00140109A) 1382140

Fuser:

Laser printer fusers adhere toner to the page using a combination of heat and pressure.

Fuser Assembly 220Volt 11A8234

Fuser Assembly 110Volt 11A8233

Maintenance Kit:

A Maintenance kit provides a fuser and a set of rollers. Service technicians often change the rollers at the same time as the fuser giving an opportunity to clean and inspect the printer and return its functionality to almost-new condition.

Maintenance kit with 220Volt fuser 11A8124

Maintenance kit with 110Volt fuser 11A8122

Contents of the kit: Fusing Assembly, Transfer Roller and Separation / feed Rollers

Whats-In-The-Box:

Unknown - Obsolescent.

Warranty:

These printers are well beyond any manufacturer warranty

Spares:

Spares for these printers may no longer be readily available.

11A8175 Multipurpose Tray Pickup Assembly 11A8175

11A8155 Paper Roller Kit Separation / Pickup 11A8155

11A8184 Pickup Roller Separation Pad B/M 11A8184

1382226 Transfer Roller 1382226

11A8263 Lower Drawer Assembly 11A8263

11A8105 Upper Drawer Assy 11A8105

Service:

May be available in North East England