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What is a Lexmark Imaging Unit?

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What is a Lexmark Imaging Unit?

The Lexmark Return Program Imaging Unit is designed to work with Unison toner cartridges. With a page yield of 60000 pages, it provides a long-lasting performance. This black imaging unit is compatible with select Lexmark printers.

How do I change the imaging unit on my Lexmark printer?

Replacing the imaging unit

  1. Open the front door.
  2. Remove the used imaging unit.
  3. Remove the toner cartridge from the used imaging unit.
  4. Unpack the new imaging unit, and then insert the toner cartridge.
  5. Insert the new imaging unit.
  6. Close the door.

What does imaging unit do in printer?

The imaging drum is the heart of the laser printer or the copier. It transfers the print image, consisting of toner, onto the paper. An imaging drum is also called OPC, imaging unit or just drum by some manufacturers. A dirty or worn out drum reduces extremely the printing quality of a laser printer.

What is the difference between imaging unit and toner?

The toner cartridge contains several components including the color pigment used to create letters and images. The imaging drum is the unit that transfers the toner to paper by following the principles of electrophotography. Not all laser printer models require both toner cartridge and imaging drums.

What does replace imaging unit mean?

When a imaging unit has reached the end of life, the machine will stop printing. To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of paper, if necessary.

How do I reset my Lexmark Imaging Unit?

Reset PC Counter

  1. With the power on, open the front door.
  2. Press and hold the cancel button (X). After a few seconds, the printer will flash its indicator lights telling you it’s resetting the life counter.
  3. Close the front door.
  4. The printer should restart automatically.
  5. Enjoy your new imaging unit!

How do you remove the ink cartridge from a Lexmark b2236dw?

Replacing the toner cartridge

  1. Open the front door.
  2. Remove the imaging unit.
  3. Remove the used toner cartridge from the imaging unit.
  4. Unpack the new toner cartridge.
  5. Shake the toner cartridge to redistribute the toner.
  6. Remove the seal, and then remove the cover.
  7. Insert the new toner cartridge into the imaging unit.

When should I change my imaging unit?

Separate drum units last quite a bit longer than a toner cartridge and typically should be replaced after the use of 3-4 toners. Your printer should inform you when it’s time to replace the drum, but you can usually tell your drum is on it’s last legs if you start to see black spots or lines across the page.

Do I need to replace imaging drum?

The drum unit may need replacing if you notice the printer producing blurry, low-quality images. Black or colored toner spots on printouts also indicates a failing drum unit. In some cases, horizontal lines may develop across the printout every time the paper passes the failing part of the drum.