Lexmark T522, T522n, T522dn

Lexmark T522 is an A4 mono laser printer intended for office use. Print speed is 25 pages per minute, faster than the T520(20ppm) but not as fast as the T620(30ppm)

The extra speed is based on a 250MHz processor and larger memory.

The engine is known as the 4520-001 in the T520 and as 4520-210 in the T522.

These printers were launched in June 2001, at the same time as the T620. They don't seem so distinct as to merit their own number series but that's a decision Lexmark made long ago.

Multifunction Options

  • Lexmark X242
  • Lexmark X443

Lexmark's brochure gave the following bullet-points:

Exceptional Value

  • Fast 25-page-per-minute speed and powerful 250 MHz performance at an exceptional price
  • 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution provides professional-looking output

Optimal Productivity

  • Print time of less than nine seconds to first page provides on-demand convenience and efficiency
  • Multifunction capability can be added to support copying, scanning and faxing

Seamless Connectivity

  • ImageQuick solution enables direct PDF and image printing from the Web
  • Remote printer configuration, management and monitoring to reduce network administration costs.
  • Network-ready Ethernet and standard parallel/USB models offer high-speed communication

Model numbers and the US part numbers are:

  • T522: 09H0200
  • T522n: 09H0300
  • T522dn: 09H0450
  • T522 for label applications: 09H0064
  • T522n for label applications: 09H0065

(The US part numbers are useful for internet research)

Control:

2 line LCD and menu buttons.

Duty Cycle:

120,000 pages per month

Print Speed (letter, black): Up to 25 pages per minute

Print Speed (A4, black): Up to 19.2 pages per minute

Time to First Page: 9 seconds

User selectable.

  • 1200 Image Quality
  • 1200 x 1200
  • 600 x 600,
  • 300 x 300,

Paper Handling:

A4 / US Letter with one 100-sheet multipurpose tray and a 500-sheet tray.

Paper Handling Configuration (Standard)

100-sheet multi-purpose tray

500-sheet drawer

250-sheet output bin

Maximum input is 4,100 sheets from up to 7 sources - 4 additional drawer

Media sizes:

  • Standard support including letter, legal, A4, A5, JIS B5, executive, folio, statement, and custom sizes from 5.5" x 8.27" to 8.5" x 14"
  • Expanded custom sizes 2.75" x 5" to 8.5" x 14" available with the Universally Adjustable Tray

Media types:Plain paper, bond, envelopes, card stock, transparencies, paper labels, dual-web labels, polyester labels, and vinyl labels

Media weights:

  • 16 lb. to 47 lb. bond
  • Up to 125 lb. card stock

Multifunction Tray:One 100-sheet multipurpose tray, folds down at the front of the printer.

Tray 1:One 500-sheet tray

Tray 2, 3, 4, 5:

  • Maximum input sources: 7
  • The 2 standard inputs plus 4 additional drawers (250-, 500-, and 2,000-sheet) in any combination. Only one 2,000-sheet input drawer can be used. One envelope feeder.

Face Down:

Output: 250 sheets

Duplex:

Optional duplex unit for two-side printing

Processor:

250MHz

Memory:

Memory base model, standard 8 MB

Memory base model, maximum 264 MB

Memory (std/max)

  • 16MB/272MB(T522)
  • 32MB/288MB (T522n)
  • 32MB/288MB (T522dn)

Interface:

  • USB port standard (all models)
  • Bidirectional parallel port standard (T522 base model only)
  • One internal solutions port

Optional Ports:

  • Tri-Port Adapter with RS-232/422 Serial, LocalTalk and IR Adapter ports
  • USB/Parallel 1284-C Interface Card
  • Coax/Twinax Adapter for SCS

Network:

  • 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet standard (embedded) on "n" and "dn" models
  • T522 supports the MarkNet N2000 series of internal print servers
  • T522 supports the MarkNetTMX2000 series of external print servers

Network Protocols:

TCP/IP Print protocols.

PCL 6 Emulation, Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS) with Euro Support, PostScript 3 Emulation

Font Selection

  • PostScript 3 emulation: 156 scalable fonts
  • PCL 6 emulation: 84 scalable fonts 2 bitmapped fonts
  • PPDS Migration Tool: 39 scalable fonts 5 bitmapped fonts

System Compatability:

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 2000, Me, 98, 95, NT 4.0 or higher; UNIX, Linux and Mac OS

Power:

Nominal Input Voltage: 110V for US models, 220V for UK and EU models.

Dimensions:

W x D x H : 419 mm x 513 mm x 379 mm

(16.5" x 20.2" x 14.9")

Weight:

Weight (base model) 45 lb

Weight (base model), metric 20.4 kg

Acoustic Noise:

51 dBA printing

30 dBA idle

Consumables:

The printer uses toner powder as part of it's operation. The toner is provided by a print cartridge that also contains the developer and photoconductive drum. Unlike HP all-in-one cartridges those from Lexmark do not contain the PreCharge roller, these are provided with the maintenance kit.

The Lexmark T520 ships with a 5,000-page starter cartridge.

12A6730 7,500-page Prebate print cartridge

20,000-page high yield Prebate print cartridge

20,000-page high yield print cartridge

Fuser:

The fuser in a laser printer adheres toner from the print cartridge to the page using a combination of heat and pressure. Toner must stick to the page and not to the fuser surface and to do this the fuser uses a non-stick material. Continual contact with hot toner and paper edges gradually wears away at the fuser so it ultimately needs replacing. The fuser used in the T522 should have a fairly long life of 250,000 pages. Using print-media or toner that is outside the printer's specifictaion can shorten the life of the fuser.

Fusers are available as seperate parts. For convenience and to minimise service calls engineers often prefer to replace both the fuser and the other critical parts is the paper path, these are provided in a maintenance kit.

99A2423 115V Fuser Unit with 630 Watt Lamp. Used in the T520, T522 Series - 99A2423

99A2422 220V Fuser Unit with 630 Watt Lamp. Used in the T520, T522 Series - 99A2422

99A2036 Fuser Hot Roller. Used in the T520, T522 - 99A2036

Maintenance Kit:

The printer will display the message "80 Scheduled Maintenance" after printing 250,000 pages. Print quality will decline and misfeeds become more common if the user continues to run the printer. The maintenance kit provides a fuser of the voltage specified, a transfer roller, charge roller and pick rollers. Service engineers normally inspect and clean the printer while these parts are fitted. After replacing the parts the technician resets the maintenance count to zero and this clears the message.

99A2420 Maintenance Kit with 110-120 Volt Fuser. Used in the T520, T522 Series - 99A2420

99A2421 220v Maintenance Kit (Old Part Number 56P1037). Used in the T520, T522 Series - 99A2421

There is a mention of 56P1034 as a maintenance kit code but it is no longer recognised.

Spares:

When T520 is mentioned we mean T520, T520n, T520d, T520dn and appropriate 40X4308

40X4308 Pickup Roller (pack of 2) (Part 40X0070 was formerly recommended)

40X0070 Pickup Roller (pack of 2). Used in the T520, T522 and many other T and C series printers. Formerly 99A0070 - 40X0070

99A0076 MP Tray Pickup Roller. "Pick roll assembly". Used in the T520, T522, S and T series - 99A0076

99A0083 Separation Pad "Multipurpose Tray Parts Kit". Used in the T520, T522, S and T series- 99A0083

99A1054 Pickup Arm Assembly (optional tray 250 sheet). Used in the T520, T522, S and T series - 99A1054

99A0405 Pickup Arm Assembly (optional tray 500 sheet). Used in the T520, T522, S and T series - 99A0405

99A1536 250 Sheet Tray, Complete assembly. Used in the T520, T522, S and T series - 99A1536

99A1576 500 Sheet Tray, Complete assembly. Used in the T520, T522, S and T series - 99A1576

99A2151 250 Sheet Redrive Assembly, 250 in / 250 out. Used in the T520 and T630 - 99A2151

99A2157 Pick Arm Assembly 250 sheets for models 001 and 002. Used in the T520 - 99A2157

99A1015 Transfer Roller. Used in the T520, T522, and other T series - 99A1015

99A1017 Charge Roll Kit for the T520, T522, T620, and other S and T series - 99A1017

56P1228 Bellcrank Spring Arm. Used in the T520, T522, T620 and other T series - 56P1228

56P2034 Spring Arm Bellcrank (5). Used in the T520, T522, T620 and other T series - 56P2034

40X2270 Registration Main Drive Belt. (Listed for X850, X854 etc ?) - 40X2270

99A1511 Input Tray 1 - Cover assembly lower fron. T520, T522, T620, T622, Optra T610 etc - 99A1511

99A2026 Printhead Assembly with cables. T520 and T522 - 99A2026

56P1004 DC Controller / Engine Board for 001 and 002 models of T520 - 56P1004

56P1190 Card Assembly - RIP or formatter for non-network printers. T520 model 001 only - 56P1190

Whats in the box:

These printers no longer ship new. When they are available second hand or from refurbisher the expectation is likely to be that users will download any information they need from the Internet.

Printers may ship with a cartridge (usually refurbished) They are not likely to ship with a new fuser.

Warranty:

Originally shipped with a 1-year LexExpress warranty.

These printers are old and non will now have warranty cover.

Service:

We offer repair in North East England. We are researching service and maintenance contracts