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5 Attach the printer top cover to the output expander. 6 Attach the output expander paper bail to the top cover. 7 Go to Step 5: "Set up the print supplies" on page 16. Installing a 5-bin mailbox Note: After you unpack the mailbox, install it immediately. Otherwise, the edges of the mounting brackets could damage tabletops or fabrics. Warning: The mailbox is designed to hold the weight of print material only. Do not use it as a shelf; excess weight may damage it. Your printer supports a 5-bin mailbox that lets you collate and stack up to 500 sheets of paper. 1 Unpack the mailbox and remove any packing material. 2 Remove the printer top cover. 3 Align the mounting brackets on the bottom of the mailbox with the slots in the top of the printer. 4 Lower the mailbox into place. Set up the printer and paper handling options 15

Section	Page
Contents	5
Step1: Choose your setup (local or network printer)	7
Local printer	7
Network printer	7
Step2: Install drivers for local printing	7
Windows	7
Note: Installing a custom driver will not replace the system driver. A separate printer object w...	7
Using Windows Server 2003, Windows2000, WindowsXP, Windows98SE, WindowsMe, and WindowsNT	7
1 Insert the driversCD.	7
Note: USB support is not available for WindowsNT operating systems.	7
2 Click Install Software.	7
Note: Some Windows operating systems require that you have administrative access to install prin...	8
3 Click Printer and Software.	8
4 Click Agree to accept the license agreement.	8
5 Select Suggested, and then click Next.	8
6 Select Local Attached, and then click Finish.	8
7 Close the drivers CD.	8
8 Go to “Unpack the printer” on page9.	8
Using Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition)	8
Serial printing	8
Macintosh	8
Creating a queue in Print Center (MacintoshOSX)	8
1 Install a printer PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on your computer.	8
a Insert the driversCD.	8
b Double-click the installer package for your printer.	8
Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to your Macin...	8
c Click Continue on the Welcome screen and again after you view the Readme file.	8
d Click Continue after you view the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms o...	8
e Select a Destination, and then click Continue.	8
f Enter your password, and then click OK.	8
g On the Easy Install screen, click Install. All the necessary software is installed on your comp...	8
h Click Close when installation is complete.	8
2 Open Finder, click Applications, and then click Utilities.	8
3 Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.	8
Note: A PPD for your printer is also available in a downloadable software package on our Lexmark...	8
4 Do one of the following:	8
5 After you have installed the drivers on your computer, you are ready to set up the printer. Go ...	8
UNIX/Linux	9
Step3: Unpack the printer	9
Setting up a multifunction printer	9
Note: More information is available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/ multifunctionpri...	9
Unpacking	9
CAUTION: The printer weighs 47.7kg (105lb) and requires at least two people to lift it safely.	9
1 Select a location for your printer:	9
Note: Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to install it, then have someone help you...	10
2 Remove all items except the printer from the box.	10
4	10
(1) Printer with one 500-sheet tray	10
(2) Four print cartridges (preinstalled)	10
(3) Setup Guide with a publicationsCD	10
(4) Drivers CD	10
(5) Power cord	10
Step4: Set up the printer and paper handling options	10
Printer models	10
Printer setup	11
Note: Be sure to set up the items in the order listed in the table.	11
Installing a 2000sheet drawer	11
Warning: If you have an optional duplex unit and a 2000sheet drawer, you must install a 500she...	11
1 Unpack the 2000sheet drawer and remove any packing material.	11
2 Place the drawer in the location you have chosen for your printer.	11
3 If you are installing a 500sheet drawer on top of the 2000sheet drawer, attach the stabilizin...	11
a Place the two stabilizing bars on the ground, narrow side up.	11
b Lower the 2000sheet drawer onto the bars, making sure you align the holes in the drawer with t...	11
c Screw the bars into place using four screws (two screws for each bar).	11
4 Adjust the four leveling feet on the bottom of the drawer, if necessary.	11
Note: You will install the power cord for the 2000sheet drawer later.	11
5 Continue with “Installing a 500sheet drawer” on page12 or “Positioning the printer” on page13.	11
Installing a 500sheet drawer	12
Warning: If you have an optional duplex unit and a 2000sheet drawer, you must install a 500she...	12
1 Unpack the 500sheet drawer and remove any packing material.	12
2 Place the drawer in the location you have chosen for your printer or install it on another drawer:	12
a Align the holes in the 500sheet drawer with the positioning posts on the lower drawer.	12
b Lower the 500sheet drawer into place. Make sure it is seated securely on the other drawer.	12
3 If you are installing a 500sheet drawer on top of a 2000sheet drawer, secure them with stabil...	12
a Insert the screws through the holes next to the positioning posts on the 500sheet drawer.	12
b Handtighten the screws.	12
4 Install another 500sheet drawer, or continue with “Installing a duplex unit” on page13 or “Po...	12
Installing a duplex unit	13
Warning: If you have an optional duplex unit and a 2000sheet drawer, you must install a 500she...	13
1 Unpack the duplex unit and remove any packing material.	13
2 Place the duplex unit in the location you have chosen for your printer or install it on a 500s...	13
a Align the positioning posts on the drawer with the holes in the duplex unit.	13
b Lower the duplex unit into place. Make sure it is seated securely on the drawer.	13
3 Continue with “Positioning the printer” on page13.	13
Positioning the printer	13
CAUTION: The printer weighs 47.7kg (105lb) and requires at least two people to lift it safely.	13
1 Have someone help you lift the printer out of the box.	13
2 Have someone help you place the printer in the location you have chosen.	14
3 Remove any tape or packing material from the outside of the printer.	14
4 If you purchased an output expander or mailbox, continue with this chapter.	14
Installing an output expander	14
Note: After you unpack the output expander, install it immediately. Otherwise, the edges of the ...	14
1 Unpack the output expander and remove any packing material.	14
2 Remove the printer top cover.	14
Warning: The output expander tray is designed to hold the weight of print material only. Do not ...	14
3 Align the mounting brackets on the bottom of the output expander with the slots in the top of t...	14
4 Lower the output expander into place.	14
5 Attach the printer top cover to the output expander.	15
6 Attach the output expander paper bail to the top cover.	15
7 Go to Step5:“Set up the print supplies” on page16.	15
Installing a 5bin mailbox	15
Note: After you unpack the mailbox, install it immediately. Otherwise, the edges of the mounting...	15
1 Unpack the mailbox and remove any packing material.	15
2 Remove the printer top cover.	15
Warning: The mailbox is designed to hold the weight of print material only. Do not use it as a s...	15
3 Align the mounting brackets on the bottom of the mailbox with the slots in the top of the printer.	15
4 Lower the mailbox into place.	15
5 Attach the printer top cover to the mailbox.	16
6 Attach the mailbox paper bail to the top cover.	16
Step5: Set up the print supplies	16
Warning: Be sure to remove all packing materials or the printer may be damaged.	16
Setting up the print cartridges	16
1 Open the printer front cover.	16
2 Remove the packing material on top of the cartridges.	16
b	17
3 Remove the print cartridges. For each cartridge:	17
a Pull up on the handhold.	17
b Pull the cartridge straight out and use the handle to lift it off the guides.	17
c Set the cartridge on a firm, flat, clean surface in the upright position.	17
Warning: Do not touch the image transfer unit belt with your fingers.	17
4 Remove the packing material from the image transfer unit belt:	17
a Grasp the detensioner located on the right side on the inside of the machine.	17
b Gently but firmly pull up on the detensioner and the attached sheet, then remove both items fro...	17
a	17
5 Reinstall the print cartridges. For each cartridge:	17
a Turn the cartridge over so the handle is on the bottom.	17
b Remove the red plastic packing material from the photoconductor drum.	17
Warning: Failure to remove the packing material from the print cartridges damages the printer.	18
c Turn the cartridge so the handle is on the top.	18
d Rotate the cartridge in all directions to distribute the toner.	18
Warning: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the bottom of the print cartridge.	18
e Holding the cartridge by the handle, rest the spokes on the cartridge as shown.	18
e	18
f Slide the cartridge in as far as it will go.	18
Warning: If the front cover does not close completely, reopen the cover and press in firmly on t...	18
6 Close the front cover.	18
Attaching an operator panel overlay	19
1 Locate the overlay packaged with your printer.	19
2 Peel the protective backing off the overlay.	19
3 Align the holes in the overlay with the buttons on the operator panel, and then press it into p...	19
4 Peel the protective covering away from the overlay.	19
Step6: Install memory, firmware, or option cards	19
Warning: If you are installing memory or option cards sometime after setting up the printer, tur...	19
Note: You need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the system board access cover and to insta...	19
Removing the system board access cover	20
1 Locate the access cover on the back of the printer.	20
2 Remove the four access cover screws (two at top, two at bottom).	20
3 Remove the access cover.	20
4 Use the illustration to locate the connector for the card you want to install.	20
5 Use the following table to locate the instructions you need.	20
Installing a memory card	21
Note: Some memory options offered for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with your printer. R...	21
1 Remove the system board access cover (see page20).	21
Warning: Memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the pri...	21
2 Unpack the memory card.	21
3 Push open the latches on both ends of the memory connector.	21
4 Align the notches on the bottom of the card with the notches on the connector.	21
5 Push the memory card firmly into the connector until the latches on either end of the connector...	21
6 Make sure each latch fits over the notch on the end of the card.	21
Installing a firmware card	22
Note: Firmware and flash memory cards offered for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with you...	22
Warning: Firmware and flash memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch somethi...	22
1 Remove the system board access cover (see page20).	22
2 Unpack the card.	22
3 Holding the card by its sides, align the pins on the card with the holes on the system board.	22
4 Push the card firmly into place.	22
Installing a hard disk	23
Warning: Hard disks are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the print...	23
1 Remove the system board access cover (see page20).	23
2 Remove the mounting plate, hard disk, ribbon cable, and attachment screws from the package.	23
3 Align the ribbon cable connector with the connector pins on the hard disk.	23
4 Attach the ribbon cable to the hard disk.	23
5 Align the screw holes on the mounting plate with the holes in the hard disk.	23
6 Secure the mounting plate to the hard disk with the screws.	23
7 Press the ribbon cable connector into the connector on the system board.	23
8 Flip the hard disk over, and then press the three posts on the mounting plate into the holes on...	23
Installing an option card	24
Note: The network models ship with an Ethernet print server already installed.	24
1 Remove the system board access cover (see page20).	24
2 Remove the screw from the metal plate that covers the connector slot, and then lift the plate off.	24
Warning: Option cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the pri...	24
3 Unpack the option card.	24
4 Align the connector on the option card with the connector on the system board.	24
5 Push the option card firmly into the option card connector.	24
6 Secure the card to the system board with the screw.	24
Replacing the system board access cover	25
1 Align the slots at the top of the access cover with the screws near the top of the printer.	25
2 Slide the cover up under the top cover lip as far as it will go, and then tighten the screws at...	25
3 Insert and tighten the four screws to the bottom of the cover.	25
Applying the Option Added label	25
1 Remove the backing from the label.	25
2 Place the label next to the printer model and serial number label.	25
Step7: Load paper	26
Note: When loading specialty media such as transparencies or card stock, refer to the User’s Gui...	26
Loading the 500sheet trays	26
Warning: Never remove paper trays while a print job is printing. It could damage the tray or the...	26
1 Remove the tray from the printer and place it on a flat, level surface.	26
2 Squeeze the front guide lever and slide the guide to the front of the tray.	26
3 Squeeze the side guide lever and slide the guide to the correct position for the size paper you...	26
4 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them.	26
5 Place the paper against the back left corner of the tray, print side down.	27
Note: Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated on the front guide. Overfilling the tray ...	27
6 Squeeze the front guide lever and slide the guide until it firmly touches the stack of paper.	27
7 Reinstall the tray.	27
Loading the 2000sheet tray	27
1 Pull open the tray.	27
2 Squeeze the side guide lever, lift the guide, and place it into the appropriate slot for the si...	27
3 Squeeze the two front guide levers and slide the guide to the correct position for the size pap...	28
4 Slide the bottom support toward the front of the tray until it touches the front guide.	28
5 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them.	28
Note: Do not exceed the maximum stack height. Overfilling the tray may cause jams.	28
6 Place the paper against the back left corner of the tray, print side down.	28
7 Close the tray.	28
Loading the multipurpose feeder	29
1 Open the multipurpose feeder.	29
2 Squeeze the paper guide lever and slide the guide all the way toward the front of the printer.	29
3 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them.	29
4 Arrange the stack of paper or specialty media correctly for the size, type, and print method yo...	29
Note: Do not exceed the maximum stack height. Overfilling the feeder may cause jams.	29
5 Place the paper or specialty media print side up along the left side of the multipurpose feeder...	29
6 Squeeze the paper guide lever and slide the guide until it lightly touches the side of the stack.	29
Step8: Attach cables and power cord	30
CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect a communication port, a teleport, or any other connector d...	30
Cable types	30
Attaching cables	30
1 Connect the printer to the computer using the appropriate cable for your configuration.	30
Note: Not all connections are available on your printer. Connection availability depends on your...	30
2 Plug one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the back of the printer and the other...	31
3 Turn on your printer.	31
4 Go to “Install drivers for local printing” on page7.	31
5 Turn on your computer and any other peripherals.	31
6 Continue with “Verify printer setup” on page31.	31
Step9: Verify printer setup	31
Note: This is also a good time to print Help Menu pages and Clearing Jams information. See “Prin...	31
Printing a menu settings page	31
Note: For more information about using the printer operator panel and changing menu settings, re...	31
1 Make sure the printer is on.	31
2 Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu, and then press Select.	31
3 Press Menu until you see Print Menus, and then press Select to print the page.	31
4 Verify the options you installed are correctly listed under “Installed Features.”	32
5 Verify the amount of memory installed is correctly listed under “Printer Information.”	32
6 Verify the paper trays are configured for the sizes and types of paper you loaded.	32
Printing a network setup page	32
Note: If an optional MarkNet print server is installed, you see Print Net1 Setup on the display.	32
1 Make sure the printer is on.	32
2 Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu, and then press Select.	32
3 Press Menu until you see Print Net Setup, and then press Select. The network setup page prints ...	32
4 Check the first section on the network setup page and confirm that Status is “Connected.”	32
Printing Help Menu pages	32
1 Launch the CD.	32
2 Click Help Menu Pages.	32
3 Print the documents.	32
1 Make sure the printer is on.	32
2 On the operator panel, press Menu until you see Help Menu, and then press Select.	32
3 Press Menu until you see the topic you want to print, and then press Select.	32
Step10: Configure for TCP/IP	33
Assigning a printer IP address	33
1 Look for the address under the “TCP/IP” heading on the network setup page you printed in “Print...	33
2 Go to “Verifying the IP settings” on page33 and begin with step2.	33
1 Press Menu until you see Network Menu, and then press Select.	33
2 Press Menu until you see Standard Network, and then press Select.	33
3 Press Menu until you see Std Net Setup (or Network 1 Setup), and then press Select.	33
4 Press Menu until you see TCP/IP, and then press Select.	33
5 Press Menu until you see Set IP Address, and then press Select.	33
6 Change the address by pressing Menu to increase or decrease each number. Press Select to move t...	33
7 Press Menu until you see Set IP Netmask, and then press Select.	33
8 Repeat step 6 to set the IP Netmask.	33
9 Press Menu until you see Set IP Gateway, and then press Select.	33
10 Repeat step 6 to set the IP Gateway.	33
11 When you are finished, press Go to return the printer to the Ready state.	33
Verifying the IP settings	33
1 Print another network setup page. Look under the “TCP/IP” heading and make sure the IP address,...	33
Note: On Windows computers, click Start‡ Programs‡ Command prompt (or Accessories‡ Command pr...	33
2 Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For example, at a command prompt on a network com...	33
Configuring for PullPrinting	33
Step11: Install drivers for network printing	34
Windows	34
Direct printing using Windows98SE, WindowsMe, WindowsNT4.0, Windows2000, WindowsXP, and Wi...	35
1 Launch the drivers CD.	35
2 Click Install Software.	35
3 Click Printer and Software.	35
4 Click Agree to accept the license agreement.	35
5 Select Suggested, and then click Next.	35
6 Select Network Attached, and then click Next.	35
7 Select your printer model from the list and then click Next.	35
8 Click Add Port.	35
9 Select Lexmark Enhanced TCP/IP Port and then enter the information to create the port.	35
a Enter a port name.	35
Note: If you don’t know the IP address, print a network setup page and look under the TCP/IP hea...	35
b Enter the IP address in the text box.	35
10 Click Finish to complete the installation.	35
11 Print a test page to verify printer installation.	35
Direct printing using Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition)	35
Shared printing from a server using WindowsNT 4.0, Windows2000, WindowsXP, and WindowsServer...	35
1 Install a custom printer driver.	35
a Launch the drivers CD.	35
b Click Install Software.	35
c Click Printer and Software.	35
d Click Agree to accept the license agreement.	35
e Select Suggested, and then click Next.	35
f Click Local Attached, then click Next.	35
g Click Finish to complete the installation.	35
h Print a test page to verify printer installation.	35
2 Share the printer on the network.	35
a Click Start‡ Settings‡ Printers.	35
b Select the printer you just created.	35
c Click File‡ Sharing.	35
d Check the Shared check box, and then enter a name in the Shared Name text box.	35
e In the Alternate Drivers section, select the operating systems of all the network clients that ...	36
f Click OK.	36
Note: If you are missing files, you may be prompted to provide the server operating system CD.	36
g Check the following to make sure the printer was successfully shared.	36
Install the printer driver (or subset) on network clients	36
Note: This method is usually the best use of system resources. The server handles driver modific...	36
1 On the Windows desktop of the client computer, double-click Network Neighborhood.	36
2 Locate the host name of the server computer, and then double-click the host name.	36
3 Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Install.	36
4 Wait a few minutes for the driver information to be copied from the server computer to the clie...	36
5 Close Network Neighborhood.	36
6 Print a test page to verify printer installation.	36
1 Click Start‡ Settings‡ Printers.	36
2 Click Add Printer to launch the Add Printer wizard.	36
3 Click Network Print Server.	36
4 Select the network printer from the Shared printers list. If the printer is not listed, enter t...	36
Note: If this is a new printer, you may be prompted to install a printer driver. If no system dr...	36
5 Click OK.	36
6 Select whether you want this printer to be the default printer for the client, and then click F...	36
7 Print a test page to verify printer installation.	36
Macintosh	36
Note: A PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file provides detailed information about the capabi...	36
Mac OS X version 10.1.2 and later	37
Step 1: Install a custom PPD file	37
1 Insert the driversCD.	37
2 Double-click the installer package for your printer.	37
Note: A PPD file provides detailed information about the capabilities of a printer to your Macin...	37
3 On the Authorization screen, choose Click the lock to make changes.	37
4 Enter your password, and then click OK.	37
5 Click Continue on the Welcome screen and again after you view the Readme file.	37
Note: A PPD for your printer is also available in a downloadable software package on our Lexmark...	37
6 Click Continue after you view the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms o...	37
7 Select a Destination, and then click Continue.	37
8 On the Easy Install screen, click Install. All the necessary software is installed on your comp...	37
9 Click Close when installation is complete.	37
Step 2: Create a print queue in Print Center or Printer Setup Utility	37
1 Open Finder, click Applications, and then click Utilities.	37
2 Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.	37
3 Choose Add Printer from the Printers menu.	37
4 Choose AppleTalk from the pop-up menu.	37
Note: If you don’t know which zone or printer to select, look on the network setup page under th...	37
5 Select the AppleTalk zone from the list.	37
6 Select the new printer from the list, and then click Add.	37
7 Verify printer installation:	37
a Open Finder, click Applications, and then click TextEdit.	37
b Choose Print from the File menu.	37
c Choose Summary from the Print Panel menu.	37
Note: If you don’t know which printer to select, look on the Network Setup page under the AppleT...	37
Using IP Printing	37
1 Open Finder, click Applications, and then click Utilities.	37
2 Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.	37
3 Choose Add Printer from the Printers menu.	37
4 Choose IP Printing from the pop-up menu.	37
5 Enter the IP address or the printer DNS name in the Printer’s Address box.	37
6 Choose Lexmark from the Printer Model pop-up menu.	37
7 Select the new printer from the list, and then click Add.	37
8 Verify printer installation:	37
a Open Finder, click Applications, and then click TextEdit.	37
b Choose Print from the File menu.	37
c Choose Summary from the Print Panel menu.	37
d Do one of the following:	37
UNIX/Linux	38
Note: The Sun Solaris and Linux packages are available on the driversCD and on our Lexmark Web ...	38
NetWare	38
Step12: Other sources of information	38
Viewing and using the publications CD	38
Note: The publicationsCD is shipped inside the Setup Guide.	38
Help Menu pages	38
Note: We strongly recommend that you print the Jam Clearance guide and keep it by the printer.	38
1 On the operator panel, press Menu until you see Help Menu, and then press Select.	39
2 Press Menu until you see the topic you want to print, and then press Select.	39
Drivers CD	39