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Product Features
Technical Overview
This ribbon utilizes dot matrix print technology, where a print head strikes an inked ribbon to create characters on paper. The black ink formulation is optimized for sharp, legible impressions even through carbonless copies, maintaining clarity across all form layers.
With a high-yield design, the 3070169 minimizes ribbon changes, lowering maintenance frequency and consumable costs per print. The ribbon is packaged as a single unit, ready for direct installation into compatible Lexmark printers without additional setup.
Key Product Advantages
The Lexmark 3070169 ribbon offers several practical benefits for forms printing operations. Its genuine design ensures reliable performance and protects your printer investment by meeting original equipment specifications.
Extended Operation
The high-yield capacity supports approximately 8 million characters, reducing the frequency of ribbon replacements and associated downtime.
- Fewer change intervals
- Lower cost per character
- Consistent print quality
Comprehensive Compatibility
This ribbon works with multiple Lexmark forms printer models across the 2480, 2490, 2580, 2581, 2590, and 2591 series, including standard, network, and plus variants.
- Broad model support
- No compatibility guesswork
- Seamless integration
Deployment / Use Cases
This ribbon is ideal for business environments that rely on dot matrix printers for specific document types. Its design supports continuous, high-volume printing where reliability and legibility are critical.
Common applications include multi-part forms for shipping, invoicing, and order processing; receipts and transaction records in retail or hospitality; and any scenario where impact printing through carbon copies remains necessary. The ribbon's consistent performance makes it suitable for daily operational use in warehouses, logistics centers, accounting departments, and point-of-sale systems.
Highlights
- Genuine Lexmark dot matrix ribbon cartridge
- Black print color for sharp, legible impressions
- High yield design for approximately 8 million characters
- Compatible with Lexmark 2480/81, 2490/91, 2580/80N, 2581/81N, 2590/90N, and 2591N forms printers
- Reduces ribbon change frequency and consumable costs
- Packaged as a single unit for straightforward installation
- Optimized for multi-part forms and continuous-feed documents
- Maintains print quality across carbonless copies
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Xerox Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3070169 |
| Brand Name | Lexmark |
| Product Name | 3070169 Printer Ribbon |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Ribbon |
| Technical Information | |
| Print Technology | Dot Matrix |
| Print Color | Black |
| Yield Type | High |
| Typical Print Yield | 8 Million Characters |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compatibility | Lexmark 2480 Forms Printer Lexmark 2481 Forms Printer Lexmark 2490 Forms Printer Lexmark 2491 Forms Printer Lexmark 2580 Forms Printer Lexmark 2580+ Forms Printer Lexmark 2580N Forms Printer Lexmark 2580N+ Forms Printer Lexmark 2581 Forms Printer Lexmark 2581+ Forms Printer Lexmark 2581N Forms Printer Lexmark 2581N+ Forms Printer Lexmark 2590 Forms Printer Lexmark 2590+ Forms Printer Lexmark 2590N Forms Printer Lexmark 2590N+ Forms Printer Lexmark 2591 Forms Printer Lexmark 2591+ Forms Printer Lexmark 2591N Forms Printer Lexmark 2591N+ Forms Printer |
| Brand Compatibility | Lexmark |
| Country of Origin | China |
FAQ
What is the print yield of the Lexmark 3070169 ribbon?
The Lexmark 3070169 ribbon has a typical print yield of approximately 8 million characters. This high-yield capacity means you can print extensive volumes of forms, invoices, or receipts before needing to replace the ribbon, reducing maintenance frequency and operational interruptions.
Which Lexmark printers are compatible with this ribbon?
This ribbon is compatible with multiple Lexmark forms printer models, including the 2480, 2481, 2490, 2491, 2580, 2580+, 2580N, 2580N+, 2581, 2581+, 2581N, 2581N+, 2590, 2590+, 2590N, 2590N+, 2591, 2591+, 2591N, and 2591N+ series. It supports both standard and network variants across these form printer families.
What type of printing technology does this ribbon use?
The Lexmark 3070169 utilizes dot matrix print technology. This impact method involves a print head striking the inked ribbon against paper to create characters, making it ideal for multi-part forms, carbon copies, and documents requiring physical impression through multiple layers.
Is this ribbon genuine Lexmark or a compatible alternative?
This is a genuine Lexmark ribbon cartridge, manufactured to meet original equipment specifications. Using genuine ribbons ensures optimal print quality, reliable performance, and protection for your printer mechanism, avoiding potential issues that can arise with third-party alternatives.