Lexmark E220 Setup Guide
E220 Printer
Setup Guide
September 2003
www.lexmark.com
Edition: September 2003
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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.
CAUTION: Do not set up this product, make electrical
connections, or use a fax modem feature during a lightning
storm.
• 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. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other
replacement parts.
• Your product uses a laser.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media,
and the heat may cause the media to release emissions. You
must understand the section in your operating instructions that
discusses the guidelines for selecting print media to avoid the
possibility of harmful emissions.
Conventions
It may help you to recognize the caution, warning, and note conventions
used in this book. These appear in the left column for easy reference.
CAUTION: A caution identifies something that could
cause you harm.
Warning: A warning identifies something that could
damage your printer hardware or software.
Note: A note provides information you may find useful.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Step 1: Unpack the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Step 2: Install the optional 250-sheet drawer . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 3: Install printer supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 4: Install memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Other sources of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Attaching an operator panel overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Removing the printer side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Removing the system board shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Reinstalling the system board shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Reattaching the printer side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Step 5: Load paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Loading the optional 250-sheet tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Loading the manual feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Step 6: Attach cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Parallel cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Step 7: Install drivers for local printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
UNIX/Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Step 8: Verify printer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turning on the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Printing a setup page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Step 9: Distribute information to users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Identifying printer users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Locating helpful information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Distributing the information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Understanding the operator panel lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Statement of Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Contents
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Introduction
About the printer
Paper
support
Tray 1
Paper support
Top
output
bin
Front
output
door
Optional 250-sheet tray
Use this feature: When you want to:
Tray 1 Load up to 150 sheets of paper or 10 sheets of other media.
Paper support Support media in tray 1 or the top output bin.
Manual feed Load a single sheet of paper or other media. Use for transparencies,
labels, envelopes, and card stock.
Manual
feed
Paper
guide
Operator
panel
lights
Introduction
v
Use this feature: When you want to:
Paper guides Adjust the width of the media in tray 1 and the manual feed.
Operator panel lights Check the status of your printer.
Top output bin Stack printed documents facedown.
Front output door Print on special media, for example, labels or card stock.
Optional 250-sheet tray Increase your paper capacity.
Lexmark E220
Parallel cable
connector
USB cable
connector
Power
Power cord connector
switch
Use this feature: When you want to:
Parallel cable connector Connect your computer to the Lexmark E220 parallel port with a parallel
cable.
USB cable connector Connect your computer to your printer USB port with a USB cable.
Power cord connector Plug your printer into a properly grounded electrical outlet with the power
cord (after all other peripherals have been connected).
Power switch Turn your printer on or off.
Introduction
vi
Other sources of information If you need more information after you
have completed setup, refer to the other
printer documentation.
Publications CD The publications CD, which is packaged
with the Setup Guide, provides
information about choosing media,
understanding the operator panel lights,
clearing paper jams, and solving printing
problems.
The information on the publications CD is
also available on Lexmark’s Web site at
www.lexmark.com/publications.
Quick Reference card The printer Quick Reference card
provides easy access to information
about loading paper, clearing jams, and
understanding common operator panel
light messages.
Drivers CD The drivers CD contains the necessary
printer drivers to get your printer up and
running.
It may also contain printer utilities, screen
fonts, and additional documentation.
Lexmark’s Web site Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com
for updated printer drivers, utilities, and
other printer documentation.
Introduction
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Step 1: Unpack the printer
1 Select a location for your printer.
• Leave enough room to open
the printer cover, output door,
and optional 250-sheet tray. It
is also important to allow space
around the printer for proper
ventilation.
• Provide the proper
environment:
– A firm, level surface
– Away from the direct airflow
of air conditioners, heaters,
or ventilators
– Free of sunlight, humidity
extremes, or temperature
fluctuations
– Clean, dry, and free of dust
2 Remove all items from the box
except the printer. Make sure you
have the following items:
Power cord
Overlay
Drivers CD
Setup Guide and
publications CD
Quick Reference card
Note: The Lexmark E220 comes with a 1,500-page
starter print cartridge.
Unpack the printer
• Printer with print cartridge
installed
• Power cord
• Setup Guide with a
publications CD
• Quick Reference card
• Drivers CD
• Operator panel overlay
(non-English only)
1
If any items are missing or damaged,
refer to our Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com for the designated
Lexmark support phone number for your
country or region.
Save the carton and packing material in
case you need to repack the printer.
Attaching an operator panel overlay If you have a non-English operator panel
overlay in your printer box and want to
use it, peel it off, align it on the operator
panel, and press it into place.
Unpack the printer
2
Step 2: Install the optional 250-
sheet drawer
You can increase paper capacity with the
optional 250-sheet drawer, which
Support unit
attaches underneath the printer.
A drawer consists of a tray and a support
unit.
1 Remove the tray from the support
unit.
Tr ay
2 Remove all packing material and
tape from the tray and the support
unit.
3 Place the support unit in the
location you have chosen for your
printer.
Install the optional 250-sheet drawer
3
Note: If you install the optional 250-sheet drawer at a
later time, be sure to turn off the printer before installing it.
4 Align the printer with the front of
the support unit and place it on top
of the support unit.
Make sure the support unit is
firmly in place.
When you complete setting up the
printer, print a menu settings page
to verify the 250-sheet drawer is
listed under Installed Features
(see page 34).
5 Insert the tray.
Install the optional 250-sheet drawer
4
Step 3: Install printer supplies
Installing the print cartridge
Removing print cartridge packaging
1 Use the finger tab to pull down the
printer cover.
Cartridge
handle
2 Grasp the cartridge handle and
pull the print cartridge straight up.
3 Remove the protective foam
packaging from the print cartridge.
Install printer supplies
5
Note: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the
bottom of the print cartridge.
4 Pull off the plastic piece attached
to the ends of the print cartridge.
Discard the plastic piece, foam,
and paper.
5 Shake the cartridge to distribute
the toner evenly.
Install printer supplies
6
6 Insert the print cartridge:
a Align the colored arrows on
either side of the cartridge with
the corresponding arrows in
the printer.
b Holding the cartridge by the
handle, tilt the cartridge down
and guide it between the print
cartridge grooves.
c Push down on the cartridge
until it is firmly in place.
7 Close the printer cover.
What do I do next?
Task Go to page…
Install memory cards 8
Load paper 14
Install printer supplies
7
Step 4: Install memory cards
You can customize your printer memory
capacity and connectivity by adding
optional cards.
CAUTION: If you are installing memory cards sometime
after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug
the power cord before continuing.
Removing the printer side cover Before installing any memory options,
you must remove the printer side cover.
1 Open the printer front cover.
Install memory cards
8
2 Firmly push in the two oval tabs as
you pull open the side cover.
3 Gently pull off the cover and set it
aside.
Install memory cards
9
Removing the system board shield Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to
remove the system board shield.
1 Remove the top screw and set it
aside.
2 Loosen the bottom three screws,
but do not remove them.
3 Slide the system board shield
along the top and bottom grooves
and set it aside.
Installing a memory card Follow the instructions in this section to
install a printer memory card.
The system board has two connectors for
optional memory cards. You can install a
card in either connector.
Install memory cards
10
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