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Supplies, Ibm supplies worksheet – IBM INFO PRINT 3000 User Manual

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Supplies

For optimum reliability and print quality use IBM supplies, which are engineered

specifically for IBM printers. Use the “IBM Supplies Worksheet” to help you order

supplies for the printer before the system is delivered, and to maintain a stock of

supplies for continuous operation.

When a printer runs low on a supply item, it displays a status message on the

Display Touch Screen screen, sounds an alarm, and turns on an operator

intervention light on top of the printer.

IBM recommends that you keep the following quantities on hand per print engine:

Item

Suggested Quantity

Toner

30 cartridges

Developer mix

4 bottles

Fuser oil

4 bottles

Oiler belt

2 belts

Fine filter

2 filters

Splicing tape

72 rolls

The estimated quantities are approximations for planning purposes only, and do

not represent a warranty, a guarantee, or a minimum. The actual consumption

depends on variables such as machine toner settings, job-stream percent toner

coverage, form characteristics, temperature, and humidity.

Also ensure that a toner-certified vacuum cleaner is available for printer operators

to use when they clean the printer.

IBM Supplies Worksheet

Important Notes Concerning Supplies:
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Make sure to use the correct part numbers when you order new supplies. Using

the wrong developer or toner, for example, can cause serious print quality

problems and force a service call.

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Do not reuse waste toner or developer mix.

v

The yields listed in Table 15 on page 177 are approximations. They are not a

warranty or guarantee of minimum life; they are provided only to assist in

supplies planning. Analyze your actual usage figures to determine how much of

each supply item to stock.

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Toner yield is affected by several factors, including print coverage, contrast

setting, form type, and environment.

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The Fine Filter processing yield is based on 4 square inches of toner coverage

per foot of forms with the printer control panel Contrast switch in the center

(4)

position. More dense applications, such as extensive bar codes, images, solid

area fill, or printing with a higher Contrast setting can expect to achieve yields

lower than those achieved with the average text page.

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Your CE may install an oil pan and an absorbent pad in the pan if it is necessary

for optimum printer operation. The Oil Pan Absorbent Pad life span varies

according to the way you run the printer. In general, the more often the printer

is idle, the more often you may need to replace the pad. IBM recommends that

you check the absorbent pad weekly. The InfoPrint 3000 Operator’s Guide contains

instructions for checking the pad.

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