Lexmark C720 Setup Guide

C720

Setup Guide

November 2000

www.lexmark.com

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Safety information

• If your product is NOT marked with this symbol , it MUST be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded.

• The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person.

• This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components.

The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexm ark is not responsible f o r the use of other replacem en t parts.

• Y our product uses a laser , exercise CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radi ation exposure.

• Y ou r product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and the heat may cause the media to release emissions. Yo u must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for selecting print media to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.

FCC compliance

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules for a Class B (without network) or Class A (with network) digital device. Refer to Notices on the Lexmark C720 online infor m ation for further information.

Using your documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Step 1: Select a location for your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Step 2: Unpack and position the optional drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Step 3: Unpack and position the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 4: Set up the optional drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 5: Install memory and network options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 6: Install the optional duplex unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Step 7: Install supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Step 8: Attach the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Step 9: Load the paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Step 10: Verify setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Step 11: Load MarkVision and drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Step 12: Configure the network printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

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Using your

documentation

About this book This Setup G uide contains all the info rmation you need to

C720 color lase r printer. This

Note: Refer to the safety infor-

mation in the front of this book before setting up your printer.

set up your new Lexmark manual provides detailed instructions for unpacking your printer, installing options, lo ading paper or media in the trays, and launching the CD to install printer drivers and utilities.

When you have completed setup and if you need more information about your pri nter, refer to the Lexmark C720 online information either on the Publications CD or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Information is available on printer settings, color functions, media specifications, printer supplies, memory requirements, and solving printer problems.

Lexmark offers other sources of information about your printer or about Lexmark products and services. The Driv- ers, MarkVision and Utilities compact disc (CD) that comes with your printer contains several online documents. You can also access our site on the World Wide Web, www.lexmark.com.

Using your documentation

Conventions It may help you to recognize the conventions we

have used in this book:

• Operator panel buttons are printed in a

boldface type. For example:

Go after chan ging a menu setting.

Press

• Messages that appear on the operator panel

display are also prin ted in a boldface t ype:

88 Black Toner Low appears on the oper-

If ator panel display, you should order a new black toner cartridge at this ti me.

Note: A note provides auxiliary infor-

mation you may find useful.

Warning! A warning identifies some-

thing that might damage your printer hardware or software.

CAUTION! A caution identifies some-

thing that might cause you harm.

Use the table to locate your next step.

• Notes, warnings, and cautions appear i n the

left column for easy reference.

• On selected pages, steps you may skip, or

information about steps you may need to perform are identified with a colored arrow and table.

If you need to… See page…

Determine the space requ irements for you r printer

Unpack and position the optional drawer unit

Unpack and position the printer 9

Using your documentation

Step 1: Select a location

for your printer

Choosing the correct location for your new Lexmark C720 printer is vital to ensuring the printer provides you with the quality of service you expect.

When selecting a place to set up your printer consider:

• The amount of space your printer and any

options will require

• The type of environment necessary for opti-

mum printer performance

Allowing enough

space

Allow enough space for the printer and any options you m ay have purchase d.

Leave enough room to open the printer’s p a per trays and top and rear doors. Allow space for proper venting around the printer.

Select a location for your printer

102 mm (4 in.)

For a base printer

When selecting a location for your printer, make sure you have at least the amount of space indicated in the figure at left.

710 mm (28 in.)

203 mm (8 in.)

1110 mm (44 in.)

102 mm (4 in.)

1110 mm (44 in.)

508 mm (20 in.)

711 mm (28 in.)

1434 mm (57 in.)

For a printer with an

optional paper drawer

508 mm (20 in.)

711 mm (28 in.)

862 mm (34 in.)

203 mm (8 in.)

1434 mm (57 in.)

When selecting a location for your printer configured with an opt ional 500-sheet drawer, make sure you have at least the amount of space indicated in the figure at left.

Select a location for your printer

For a printer with an

optional paper drawer a nd

duplex unit

102 mm (4 in.)

1110 mm (44 in.)

508 mm (20 in.)

711 mm (28 in.)

Considering

environmental issues

912 mm (36 in.)

711 mm (28 in.)

1434 mm (57 in.)

When selecting a location for your printer configured with an optional 500-sheet drawer and duplex unit, make sure you have at least the amount of space indicated in the figure at left.

When choosing a place to set up the printer, make sure the location you select is:

Note: Adequate ventilation is espe-

cially important if you will be printing a high volume of materials, or if the printer will be used continuously over a long period of time.

• A firm, leve l, and stable surfac e

• Well ventilated

• Away from the direct airflow of air condi-

tioners, heaters, or ventilators

• Free of temperature or humidity extremes

or fluctuations

• Clean, dry, and free of dust

• Away from direct sunlight

Select a location for your printer

Moving the printer In the future if you’re going to move the printer,

remember the following:

• The printer weighs approximately 39 kg (86

lb) and two people are required to lift it safely.

• When lifting, use the handholds on the

sides.

• Remove the toner cart ridges, photo devel-

oper cartridge, and oil bottle before you move the printer. Remove the oil from the oil sump after removing the oil bottle.

• Protect the photo developer cartridge from

light by covering it with a cloth.

• Unlock the optional paper drawer from the

printer by removing the rear locking clip and sliding the front lock to the left.

• Be sure to plug the printer into a properly

grounded outlet.

Use the table to locate your next step.

Select a location for your printer

If you need to… See page…

Unpack and position the opt ion al drawer 7 Unpack and position the printer 9

Step 2: Unpack and position

the optional drawer

Your printer supports an optional drawer with a single 500-sheet tray. To install the optional drawer:

CAUTION! If you are installing the

optional drawer after initial printer setup, turn the printer off, and disconnect the power cord and printer cables.

Side access panels

Optional drawer

1 Remove the optional drawer and side

access panels from the carton.

Save the carton and packing material in case you need to repack the drawer.

If any items are missing or damaged, refer to th e registration card for the Lexmark phone number for your country.

2 Remove an y shipping tape and packing

material from the drawer and tray.

3 Place the side access panels to the side.

Unpack and position the optional drawer

Optional drawer base

4 Place the optional drawer in the location

you have selected for your printer.

Lock

5 Loosen the locking clip thumbscrew by

rotating counterclockwise.

6 Rotate the locking clip so that it hangs

down.

Rotating the locking clip down prevents damage to the connector cover and makes cover removal easier.

Note: Install the side access panels

after the optional drawer or duplex unit electrical connections are made.

Unpack and position the optional drawer

Step 3: Unpack and position

the printer

CAUTION! This printer weighs 39 kg

(86 Ib) and requires two people to lift it. Anytime you move or lift the printer make sure you have someone help you. Whenever you lift the printer use the handholds located on the sides.

1 Remove the supplies box and accessories bag

from the printer carton.

Save the pri nter carton and packing materials in case you need to repack the printer.

Supplies box

Accessories bag

Printer

Unpack and position the printer

Note: Do not remove the oil bottle,

photo developer, or toner cartridges from their individual packages until you are ready to use them.

Photo developer cartridge

Oil bottle

Toner cartridges

2 Open the supplies box and make sure you

have the following items:

– Cleaning roll – Photo developer cartridge – Black, magenta, cyan, and yellow toner

cartridges

– Oil bottle

Cleaning roll

Setup guide

Quick Reference Card and Sleeve

Unpack and position the printer

CD’s

Power cord

3 Open the accessories bag and make sure

you have the following items.

– Setup Guide and Quick Reference Card – Publications CD – Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD – Power cord

If any items are missing or damaged, refer to th e registration card for the Lexmark phone number for your country.

In addition to the Publications CD, you can access your C720 online information on our site on the World Wide Web at www.lexmark.com. There you can obtain up-to-date

Note: Place the printer in an area that

will be convenient for removing the packing material and installing the components.

Position the printer If you have an option al dr awer f ollo w the “Printer

Printer with optional

drawer

information about Lexmark and Lexmark products.

with optional drawer” procedures. Otherwise go follow the “Printer without optional drawer” procedures on page 13.

CAUTION! This printer weighs 39 kg

(86 Ib) and requires two people to lift it. Anytime you move or lift the printer make sure you have someone help you. Whenever you lift the printer use the handholds located on the sides of the printer.

1 Have someone help you lift the printer

from the carton base.

When lifting, use the handholds on the sides.

Unpack and position the printer

Note: If you align the sides and cor-

ners of the printer with the optional drawer and then lower the printer, the pins and connector align easier.

2 Align the pins on top o f the optional

drawer with the holes on the bottom of the printer.

3 Lower the printer onto the drawer. 4 Remove the shipping tape and other pack-

ing material from the exterior of the printer.

5 Continue with “Iden tifying printer parts”

on page 14.

Unpack and position the printer

Printer without optional

drawer

CAUTION! This printer weighs 39 kg

1 Have someone help you lift the printer

from the carton base.

When lifting, use the handholds on the sides.

2 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface

that will be convenient for removing the packing material and insta l ling any options.

3 Remove the shipping tape and other pack-

ing material from the exterior of the printer.

4 Continue with “Iden tifying printer parts”

on page 14.

Unpack and position the printer

Identifying printer

parts

Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of items on your new printer. This will help you during printer setup. We use the same terms throughout this book, the Publications CD and on the Lexmark C720 online information.

Operator panel

Pow er switch

Top door

Paper tray

Top door release latch

Handholds

Front door

Top door and output bin

Rear door

Power cord socket

Paper guide

Paper stop

Handholds

Option slot cover

Parallel and Ethernet connectors

Use the table to locate your next step.

Unpack and position the printer

If you need to… See page…

Set up the optional d rawer 15 Install memory and network options 23 Install supplies 49

Step 4: Set up the optional

drawer

1 Remove tray 1.

Set up the optional drawer

2 Move the drawer unit lo ck to the right

until it locks into place.

The lock is located between the optional drawer and printe r. Y ou must r eac h thr ough the printer tray opening to move the lo ck.

3 Slide in the paper tray.

Set up the optional drawer

4 Remove the connector cover.

The connector cover is located as shown. Press in and rotate the cover dow nward or

use a small flathead screwdriver to remove the connector cover.

Set up the optional drawer

Slot

5 Make sure the locking clip thumbscrew is

loose enough to rotate the locking clip.

6 Rotate the locking clip and place the t op of

the clip inside the slot.

7 Tighten the locking clip thumbscrew.

Set up the optional drawer

8 Align and attach the white drawer connec-

tor to the white printer connector.

9 If you have an optional duplex unit skip

steps 10 and 1 1. Locate yo ur next step u sing the table on page 21.

Set up the optional drawer

Note: Do not install the side access

panels at this time if you have a duplex unit.

Slot

10 Install the left side access panel.

a Place the slot on the rear of the panel

onto the pin at the rear of the printer.

b Rotate the panel toward the front of the

printer until it snaps into place.

Set up the optional drawer

11 Install the right side access panel.

a Place the rear of the panel into the rear

of the printer.

b Rotate the panel toward the front of the

printer until it snaps into place.

If you installed the optional drawer after initial printer setup, connect the printer cables and power cord, and then turn the printer on.

Use the table to locate your next step.

If you need to… See page…

Install the memory or network options 23 Install the optional duplex unit 43 Install supplies 49

Set up the optional drawer

Step 5: Install memory and

network options

You can add memory and interface ports to your printer by installing the following options:

• Printer memory

• Hard disk

• Print server (INA)

• Tri-Port adapter

• Parallel port interface card

• USB port interface card

Removing the

system board

Note: Place the printer in a convenient

location to remove the system board for installing internal opt ions.

CAUTION! This printer weighs 39 kg

(86 Ib) and requires two people to lift it. Anytime you move or lift the printer make sure you have someone help you. Whenever you lift the printer use the handholds located on the sides.

You must remove the system board to install memory cards, a hard disk, print server, tri-port adapter, or a parallel port interface card.

You need a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the system board.

Install memory and network options

CAUTION!If you are installing internal

options after initial printer setup, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. If you have any other devices connected to the printer, turn them off as well and unplug any cables going to the printer.

1 Remove the two screws on the system

board cover as shown.

Put the screws in a safe place so they are available when you reinstall the system board.

Install memory and network options

Note: You must replace the system

board before you can operate the printer.

2 Pull the syst em board out of the printer.

Use the table to locate your next step.

If you need to… See page…

Install a memory card 26 Install a flash memory card 29 Install a hard disk 33 Install a printer option card 37 Install the system board 39

Install memory and network options

Installing memory

cards

Note: Memory options designed for

other Lexmark printers may not work with your printer. For more information, refer to the Lexmark C720 online information.

Resident code card

DO NOT REMOVE

Memory connectors

Your printer comes with at least 32MB already installed. (Some printer mode ls may have more standard memory.) You can purchase many different memory options from Lexmark for the three memory connectors in your printer. The maximum amount of usable memory is 384MB. Use SDRAM DIMM memory cards that meet the following criteria:

• 100MHz or greater

• 100 pin

• 4K refresh rate

• Unbuffered, non ECC

• x32

• 3.3 V

If you need to remove a memory card, refer to the Lexmark C720 online information.

To install optional memory:

1 Complete the steps in “Removing the

system board” on page 23 if the system board is still installed.

2 Locate the memory connectors on the sys-

tem board.

Option slot

Option slot cover

Note: Your printer may not have a resi-

dent code card.

Install memory and network options

Each connector can support either a printer memory card or a flash memory card.

You cannot operate the printer with more than one flash memory card installed.

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Lexmark C720 Setup Guide

Table of contents

About this book This Setup G uide contains all the info rmation you need to

Using your documentation

Moving the printer In the future if you’re going to move the printer,

Position the printer If you have an option al dr awer f ollo w the “Printer