Lexmark C522n Laser Printer stating "83 replace transfer belt"

Error 83 indicates a problem referring to the transferbelt. Order a replacement transfer belt. When print quality is reduced, installthe new transfer belt using the instruction sheet that comes with the replacementtransfer belt. For further assistance, please contact LexmarkTechnical Support.

Please click on the link http://bit.ly/qJtlDdto see instruction on how to go about the procedure. For additional assistance, please contact LexmarkTechnical Support.

You have to order the lexmark photoconductors (C53034X) and replace them. it is easy. instructions in box.

Remove the supplies and clean the yellow printhead. For instructions on how to clean the printheads, click on this link: http://bit.ly/bCoz92. Just follow the instructions. If that doesn't help, might need replacement. If issue remains after printhead has been cleaned and the supply has been replaced, I suggest you contact Lexmark Technical Support for further assistance. Thanks.

The transfer belt may have reached its life expectancy now. You need to replace the transfer belt soon. Hope this helps. If you need more assistance, leave a comment and I'll get back to it. Thanks.

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The problem could be contamination on your printer, Try cleaning your printer or making sure no residual toner is on top of the transport belt (the black vertical belt) Also check out this article about the different print quality issues that can happen and how to resolve them.
http://bit.ly/d9KAL2

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To replace the transfer belt open the front door, as if you were to replace the toner. Once the front door is open then remove the photoconductors one by one make sure not to touch the surface of the photoconductors also make sure not expose them to light for a long period of time. Once you remove the 4 photoconductors then you should be able to see the transfer belt, just unplug the connector at the top, then release the two plastic flaps on the side and lift the transfer belt. That should be it.

What is new to you might not be so new. Sometimes these things can sit on a shelf for months and you buy it not knowing how long it has been there in that store. Being that the belt is possible plastic it wears even if its not being used then it gets old and cracks now you have to have it replaced. Your best bet is to always check to see how long the equipment have been sitting on the shelf before you buy it.

You replace the ITU it has reached its end of life cycle.

Someone had set the paper type to "Transparency". I reset the paper type back to "Plain" and the printer started working again !