
Unpack your printer
Connect the parallel cable
1
User’s guide
Setup
software
Power
supply
Print
cartridges
2
1 Use a parallel cable that supports bidirectional
communication (IEEE 1284-compatible), such as
Lexmark P/N 1329605.
Fasten the metal clips on the
2
printer to the parallel cable.
2a... to the printer
Getting started
Remove all of the packing material from the printer.

Plug in your printer
2b... to the computer
Connect the parallel cable to the computer. Make
sure you tighten the screws.
3
Connect the power supply to the printer.
1
Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
2
3a. Connect both ends of the
power supply

Install the print cartridges
3b. Is the power light on?
Power light
If the power light is on, continue with step 4.
If not, check your connections.
4
Cartridge
carrier
When you raise the front cover, the cartridge carrier
moves to the loading position.
4a. Raise the front cover

4b. Unpack the cartridges
DO NOT touch
the copper
contact area
1
2
!
Remove each new print cartridge from its
packaging.
Remove the sticker and the transparent tape
covering the copper area on the cartridges.
4c. Insert the cartridges
Black
Color
Tape
Sticker

SNAP
4d. Snap the cartridges into
place
SNAP
4e. Close the front cover
Push back on the cartridges until they snap securely
into place.
If the print cartridges move loosely in the carrier,
they are not locked into place. Repeat this step.

Load paper
5
Media guide
5a. Prepare for loading
Paper support
5b. Place up to 100 sheets of
plain paper in the sheet
feeder
Insert the paper against the right side of the sheet
1
feeder.
Exit tray
Slide the media guide to the edge of the paper.
2

6
Install the printer
software
The Lexmark 3200 compact disc includes printer
drivers for Windows 95, 98, 3.1, 3.11, and NT 4.0.
If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive:
• V isit our website at http://www .lexmark.com
to download a printer driver to your computer.
• You can create driver diskettes using another
computer with a CD-ROM drive.
• Ask our Technical Support Center to mail you
diskettes. Refer to the printer registration card
for the number in your country.
Refer to the Lexmark 3200 User’s Guide for
information on how to install the printer software
from diskettes.
Start Windows.
1
Insert the Lexmark 3200 Color Jetprinter™ CD
2
into your CD-ROM drive.
• If the menu screen appears after a few
moments, continue with step 3.
• If nothing appears on the screen after a few
moments, follow these steps:

a
Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0
From the Start menu, choose Run.
Windows 3.1, 3.11
From the Program Manager menu bar,
choose File, then choose Run.
b In the command-line text box, type the
letter of your CD-ROM drive, followed by
setup (for example, d:\setup), then click
OK.
When the menu screen appears, click the Install
3
Printer software button.
Follow the instructions on your screen.
4
Congratulations!
You have successfully set up your printer. Refer to
the Lexmark 3200 User’s Guide for information
about how to:
• Use the buttons and lights
• Print on plain paper
• Print on everything else
• Solve printer problems
Lexmark Technical Support Center
1-800-Lexmark
1-(800) 539-6275
Outside the USA, see the printer registration card for the
number appropriate for your country.
Hours of Operation:
9 AM-9 PM Monday through Friday and
12 PM-6PM Saturday and Sunday (Eastern Time).
Or you may contact Lexmark at:
http://www.lexmark.com
Please have the following information available so we may
serve you faster. (Located on the back of the printer)
Machine Type number____________________________
Serial number ___________________________________
Date purchased __________________________________
Store where purchased____________________________