Lexmark 11F0001 Setup Guide
Lexmark 11F0001 - Optra Color 1200N LED Printer Manual
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- Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 1
Optra Color 1200 Setup Guide - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 2
740 New Circle Road N.W., Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 3
1 Step 2: Set up optional drawers 4 Step 3: Position the printer 13 Step 4: Install print units 15 Step 5: Load paper 23 Step 6: Install memory and network options 38 Step 7: Attach cables 53 Step 8: Verify setup 59 Step 9: Load MarkVision and drivers 64 Index 67 Table of contents iii - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 4
iv Table of contents - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 5
for basic printer setup. This manual, by contrast, provides detailed instructions for installing the four colored print units, installing options, loading paper in the standard or optional trays, loading media in the multipurpose feeder, and launching the CD to install printer drivers and utilities - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 6
. Warning! A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware or software. Caution! A caution identifies something that appears on the operator panel display, you must install a new black toner cartridge before you can resume printing. • Notes, warnings, and cautions appear - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 7
Lexmark phone number for your country. Save the carton and packing materials in case you need to repack the printer. - Setup Guide, User's Guide, and Quick Reference - Box containing print units - Rear output bin - CD - Power cord - Extended paper support and hooks - Printer Printer Unpack - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 8
Toner cartridge Photoconductor The print unit box includes: • 4 color-coded toner cartridges • 4 color-coded photoconductors 2 Unpack the printer - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 9
2 Remove any visible tape or other packing material from the printer. If you purchased an optional drawer, continue with Step 2: "Set up optional drawers" on page 4. Otherwise, skip to Step 3: "Position the printer" on page 13. Unpack the printer 3 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 10
Step 2: Set up optional drawers Your printer supports up to two optional 250-sheet drawers. If you are installing only one optional drawer, go to "Connecting the printer to the drawer" on page 8. If you are installing two drawers, complete the steps in the following section. Connecting two drawers - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 11
4 Remove the connector cover from the back of the other drawer. 5 Set this drawer directly on top of the first, as shown. Set up optional drawers 5 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 12
6 Plug the option cable from the lower drawer into the connector on the upper drawer. 7 Reattach the connector cover on the upper drawer. 6 Set up optional drawers - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 13
8 Locate the lock switch on the left side of the lower drawer. 9 Push the lock switch toward the back of the drawer to lock the options together. 10 Continue with "Connecting the printer to the drawer" on page 8. Set up optional drawers 7 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 14
. 2 Place the drawer (or the two drawers you already connected) in the location you have chosen for your printer. See page 14 for more information about the appropriate environment for the printer. 3 Make sure the lock switch on the left side of the drawer is unlocked. 4 Remove the connector cover - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 15
Caution! This printer weighs 43 kg (95 lb) and requires at least two people to lift. 6 Have someone help you lift the printer. Use the handholds under the printer. Set up optional drawers 9 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 16
7 Carefully place the printer on top of the drawer(s), as shown. 8 Plug the option cable from the drawer into the connector on the back of the printer. 10 Set up optional drawers - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 17
9 Reattach the connector cover on the back of the printer. 10 Locate the lock switch on the left side of the drawer. 11 Push the lock switch toward the back of the drawer to lock the drawer to the printer. Set up optional drawers 11 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 18
12 Attach the appropriate label to the front of each tray. The standard tray is tray 1. The optional trays are tray 2 and tray 3, consecutively. Instructions for loading paper in the trays begin on page 23. Skip to Step 4: "Install print units" on page 15. 12 Set up optional drawers - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 19
Step 3: Position the printer Caution! This printer weighs 43 kg (95 Ib) and requires at least two people to lift. 1 Have someone help you lift the printer. Use the handholds under the printer. Position the printer 13 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 20
dirty environments Quick Reference 3 Find a convenient location for the Quick Refer- ence: a Locate a visible spot in the vicinity of the printer or on the printer itself for the Quick Reference. b Remove the protective paper from the back of the plastic sleeve. c Firmly attach the adhesive-backed - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 21
Step 4: Install print units Assembling the print units Your printer ships with four color-coded toner cartridges and four photoconductors. Together, the toner cartridge and photoconductor create a color-specific print unit. Complete the following steps to install each of the photoconductors into - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 22
Drum Handle 5 Remove the photoconductor with the same color label as the toner cartridge from the packing material. To avoid damaging the photoconductor, do not touch the Hold the photoconductor by the color-coded han- dle and position it above the toner cartridge, as shown. 16 Install print units - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 23
7 Slide the metal post on the right side of the photo- conductor into the hole in the toner cartridge. 8 Insert the post on the opposite end of the photo- conductor into the slot on the left side of the toner cartridge. Install print units 17 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 24
9 Rotate the green clip on the left end of the toner cartridge, as shown, to lock the photoconductor in place. If the clip does not lock easily, make sure the photoconductor is properly positioned, and then try again. 10 Repeat steps 1-9 for the remaining three print units. 18 Install print units - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 25
to install each print unit. We recommend installing the magenta print unit first, followed by cyan, yellow, and black. 1 Press the release button on the printer's top cover. 2 Raise the cover. Do not touch the LEDs inside the top cover or the LEDs transport belt in the bottom of the - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 26
until it clicks in place. You cannot install the print unit if the tab is released. Warning! Do not force the print unit into the printer, or you may damage the photoconductor. If the print unit does not slide easily into place, make sure the green tab is pressed in. 5 Slide - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 27
6 Press the print unit until it is completely seated. 7 Repeat steps 3-6 to install the remaining print units. 8 After you have installed all four print units, gently close the top cover until it clicks in - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 28
9 Close the rear cover. 22 Install print units - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 29
For details about the types of media your printer supports, refer to the User's Guide. Note: If you load transparen- cies instructions are the same for loading paper in those trays. However, load only paper in tray 2 and tray 3. To load the tray: 1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 30
for the size paper you are loading. The position of the rear paper guide tells the printer the size of the paper in the tray. If the rear paper guide is in the wrong position, you may experience paper feeding problems or incorrect formatting of pages. If you are loading A4 or letter size - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 31
down, as shown. Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated on the paper guides. Make sure the paper fits under the two corner tabs at the front of , place the top of the page at the front of the tray. The printer recognizes either B4 and A3 size paper or legal and 11x17 size paper, depending - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 32
5 Squeeze the right paper guide and slide both width guides until they just touch the paper. 6 Hold the paper tray with both hands and firmly slide it all the way into the printer. 26 Load paper - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 33
Paper stop 7 If you're printing on large paper, raise the paper stop in the top output bin to neatly stack the sheets as they exit the printer. Load paper 27 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 34
in the multipurpose feeder. You can also use the multipurpose feeder for manually feeding single sheets of media. Refer to the User's Guide for more details about printing transparencies and envelopes and general media support for the multipurpose feeder. To load paper in the multipurpose feeder - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 35
not be necessary for smaller paper sizes. See page 35 for recommended storage of the extended paper support when not in use. a Hold the metal support, as shown, with the bent tips pointing toward the printer. b Insert the tips into the two holes at the front of the multipurpose feeder. c Lower the - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 36
3 Flip open the standard paper support. 4 Before loading media, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. If you've been - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 37
sheets face up, as shown, and then slide the right and left paper guides until they just touch the stack. The orientation of the media in the Position A4, A5, B5, and letter size media so the long edge enters the printer first. If you're loading preprinted letterhead, place the top of the page to the - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 38
Envelopes - Load envelopes flap-down, short-edge first, as shown. Do not load stamped envelopes. 6 Press the green release lever to the left to position the media for printing. Refer to the User's Guide for more information about printing from the multipurpose feeder. 32 Load paper - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 39
Closing the multipurpose feeder To close the multipurpose feeder after you have finished printing: 1 Press the bottom of the feeder until it clicks. 2 Slide the paper guides all the way out. Load paper 33 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 40
3 Fold in the standard paper support. 4 Remove the extended paper support, if installed. a Rotate the support to a near vertical position. b Pull the support out of the multipurpose feeder. 34 Load paper - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 41
feeder. 6 Store the extended paper support. a Attach the adhesive backed hooks shipped with the printer to the right side of the printer, as shown. b Hang the extended paper support on the hooks when the multipurpose feeder is not in use. Make sure the tips of the support wrap around the back of the - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 42
load transparencies, envelopes, labels, or card stock in the multipurpose feeder, you may want to attach the rear output bin to the back of the printer. This creates a straight paper path for the media and prevents curling. If you attach the rear output bin, you must remove it to access the - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 43
4 Hold the bin flush against the back of the printer. 5 Press the bin straight down, so the slots in the bin slide firmly over the posts. If you purchased memory or disk options, or a network, - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 44
disk, network adapter, tri-port adapter, or parallel port adapter. Instructions for reinstalling the system board begin on page 52. To remove the system board: 1 If you are installing options after initial printer setup, make sure the printer power is off and the power cord is unplugged. 38 Install - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 45
2 If the rear output bin is attached to the back of the printer, lift it straight up and remove it from the printer. 3 Disconnect all cables from the back of the printer. If you installed an optional drawer, you do not need to unplug the option cable. 4 Loosen the six thumbscrews on the system - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 46
and place it on a level surface. 6 Turn to the appropriate section for instructions on installing your options. Installing options Option Printer memory Hard disk Network adapter Tri-port adapter Parallel port adapter See... "Installing memory pairs" on page 41 "Installing a hard disk" on - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 47
Extended Data Out (EDO) memory cards that must be installed in pairs. Memory options designed for other Lexmark laser printers do not work with your printer. Refer to the User's Guide for more information. Memory connectors You must always install memory cards in pairs, each with the same amount - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 48
Warning! Memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal before you touch a card. 3 Complete the following steps if you need to remove a pair of memory cards before you install new ones. Otherwise, skip to step 4 on page 43. a Push the metal clips at each end of the - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 49
Connection points 4 Unpack the new memory card. Unpack each memory card separately just before installing it. Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. Save the packaging. 5 Hold the memory card with the connection points pointing toward the system board and the notch - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 50
Clip Pins 8 Make sure both metal clips on the connector are fastened, and the two pins on each end of the connector are pushed through the holes on the card. Clip 9 Repeat steps 4-8 to install the other memory card or cards. 10 If you have other options to install, continue with "Installing a - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 51
An adapter ribbon cable alone that you can use to install any other Lexmark or third-party hard disk meeting the following criteria: - 2.5-inch platter you bought an adapter ribbon cable for a separate hard disk, follow these instructions to attach the cable to the disk. If your disk already has a - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 52
Installing the disk Disk bracket You need a Phillips screwdriver to install the disk. 1 Complete the steps in "Removing the system board" on page 38. 2 Locate the disk bracket underneath the system board. 3 Hold the hard disk so the ribbon cable extends upward. 4 Slide the disk all the way into - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 53
6 Connect the ribbon cable to the connector on top of the system board. If you have trouble connecting the cable, make sure all four screws are securely attached to the back of the disk. 7 If you have other options to install, continue - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 54
specifications from Lexmark. Refer to the documentation that came with your adapter for more information. Note: Depending on your printer model, you adapters in any combination. If you install two tri-port adapters, your printer can support two serial ports (but only one receive-only fax port), one - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 55
To install an optional adapter: Warning! All adapters are eas- ily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal before you touch an adapter. 1 Complete the steps in "Removing the system board" on page 38. 2 Complete the following steps if you need to remove an adapter before you install - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 56
designed for that purpose. Covering the opening ensures proper airflow around the system board. If you do not have a metal plate, contact your service representative and request a blank cover for the controller cage. 3 Before installing an adapter, remove the metal plate covering the opening for the - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 57
the adapter connector with the connector on the system board. 7 Push the adapter firmly into the system board con- nector until it is completely seated. The two connectors should fit snugly together. 8 Insert the two screws saved from the metal plate (or the extra screws shipped with the adapter - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 58
the system board: 1 Align the system board with the printer opening, as shown. 2 Rest the system board on the way into the printer. The security tab on the right side of the printer should fit through the the connector at the back of the printer opening. 5 Securely tighten the six thumbscrews on the - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 59
). If you use something other than an IEEE-compliant cable, you may not be able to access all of your printer's functions. If you're attaching a serial cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 1038693 (50 ft). Attach the cable to the serial connector on the optional tri-port adapter you installed in - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 60
. 2 If the rear output bin is attached to the back of the printer, lift it straight up and remove it from the printer. Optional parallel, serial, or network connectors Standard parallel connector 3 At the back of the printer, locate the parallel, serial, or network cable connector. One parallel - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 61
is off and the power cord is unplugged. 2 Turn the modem power off. 3 Follow the instructions included with the modem to connect the modem to the serial port. The modem connects to the printer in the same way it would connect to a computer. Make sure the modem cable has a 25-pin connector - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 62
example, if you installed a tri-port adapter in connector 2, look for Ser Option 2. f Press Select. The printer resets. You are now ready to receive faxes. Refer to the printer User's Guide for information about changing the fax communication settings, such as baud and parity. Note: Do not attempt - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 63
from a computer equipped with an infrared port. The optional tri-port adapter, which includes an infrared port, lets you connect the infrared adapter to your printer. After you have installed the tri-port adapter, follow the steps below to connect the infrared adapter to your - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 64
5 Draw an imaginary line between the infrared port on the computer and the infrared port on the front of the adapter. Refer to the documentation that came with your computer for information about your computer's infrared port. 6 Aim the infrared port on your computer within 15 degrees of either side - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 65
Print the menu settings page to review the default printer settings and to verify that printer options are installed correctly. For more information about using the printer operator panel and changing menu settings, refer to the User's Guide. 1 Make sure the printer is turned off (O). 2 Plug one end - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 66
default), Power Saver replaces the Ready status message after the specified period of time. Both messages indicate that the printer is ready to receive print jobs. Refer to the User's Guide for more information about modifying the Power Saver setting. If an error message is displayed, refer to the - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 67
media, you can customize the Paper Type setting for each source. The printer uses the Paper Type setting to optimize print quality for the media you in the tray or feeder. Refer to the User's Guide for more detailed information about the paper types supported by each paper source, as well as ways to - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 68
If you need to change a Paper Type setting: 1 From the printer operator panel, press the Menu> or - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 69
Printing an adapter setup page If you installed a network adapter and want detailed information about the option and the active protocols, follow the instructions below to print the adapter setup page: 1 From the operator panel, press Menu> or - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 70
web site on the World Wide Web. Refer to the User's Guide for more information about getting updated drivers. To support all the printer's features, install the custom Lexmark drivers on your system. If you use drivers designed for printers other than the Optra Color 1200, you may not be able to - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 71
, we recommend that you install the custom Lexmark printer drivers appropriate for your printing environment. 2 Select the appropriate icon to: - Install printer drivers - Install the MarkVision printer utility - Install network support - Install screen fonts - View online documentation - View - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 72
66 Load MarkVision and drivers - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 73
64 online documentation 65 conventions used in manual v Index D disk attaching an adapter ribbon cable 45 available options 45 installing 45, 46 requirements 45 DOS support 64 drawers See optional drawers drivers 64 E Ethernet support 48 extended paper support inserting 29 removing 34 storing 35 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 74
adapter 48 photoconductor 15 print unit 19 toner cartridge 17 tri-port adapter 48 L labels, optional feeder 28 trays 23 LocalTalk support 48 M Macintosh support 64 68 Index MarkNet Pro online documentation 65 optional drawers connecting to the printer 8 connecting two drawers 4 labels 12 setting - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 75
48 toner cartridge installing 17 top cover 19 transparencies loading tray 1 23 trays loading 23 optional drawers 4 tri-port adapter connecting a fax modem 55 connecting an infrared adapter 57 installing 48 interfaces supported 48 removing 49 U unpacking the printer 1 V verifying printer setup 59 - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 76
W warnings vi Windows support 64 70 Index - Lexmark 11F0001 | Setup Guide - Page 77
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Optra Color 1200
Setup Guide