Lexmark E 323, E 321 User Manual

E321, E323 Printer

Setup Guide

October 2002

www.lexmark.com

Edition: October 2002

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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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 proced ures ot her t han t hose s pecif ied herein ma y res ult 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 id entifies something that could

damage your printer hardware or software.

Note: A note provides information you may find useful.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Other sources of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

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

Attaching a local cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Attaching a network cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Step 7: Install drivers for local printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

UNIX/Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Step 8: Verify printer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Turning on the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Printing setup pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Step 9: Configure for TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Assigning a printer IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Verifying the IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Step 10: Install drivers for network printing . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

UNIX/Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Step 11: Distribute information to users . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Identifying printer users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Locating helpful information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Distributing the information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Understanding the operator panel lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Troubleshooting tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Statement of Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Contents

Introduction

About the printer Your printer is available in three models:

the Lexmark™ E321, the Lexmark E323, and the Lexmark E323n. The differences between these three models are listed in the following table.

Feature Lexmark E321 Lexmark E323 Lexmark E323n

Base memory 8MB 16MB 16MB Maximum memory 72MB 144MB 144MB Emulations PCL 5e, and

Connectivity Parallel and

Ships with print cartridge yield at approximately 5% coverage

Macintosh compatibility

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

1,500 pages (starter print cartridge)

PostScript 3, PCL 6, and Windows/ Macintosh/Linux compatibility

Parallel and USB 10/100 Base-TX

3,000 pages 3,000 pages

PostScript 3, PCL 6, and Windows/ Macintosh/Linux compatibility

Ethernet and USB

Introduction

Tray 1

Paper support

Top output bin

Front output door

Paper support

Optional 250-sheet tray

Manual feed

Paper guide

Operator panel lights

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. 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 face down. Front output door Print on special media, for example, labels or card stock. Optional 250-sheet drawer Increase your paper capacity.

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Lexmark E321 and Lexmark E323

Parallel cable connector

USB cable connector

Lexmark E323n

Ethernet cable connector

Power cord connector

Power switch

Power cord connector

Power switch

Use this feature: When you want to:

Parallel cable connector Connect your computer to theLexmark E321 or Lexmark E323 parallel

port with a parallel cable. USB cable connector Connect your computer to your printer USB port with a USB cable. Ethernet cable connector Connect your computer to the Lexmark E323n network port with an

Ethernet cable. Pow er cord connector Plug your printer into a pro perly gro unded el ectrical ou tlet with th e pow er

cord (after all other peripherals have been connected). Power switch Turn your printer on or off.

Other sources of information If you need more information after you

have completed setup, refer to the other printer documentation.

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Publications CD The Publications CD, which is pa ckaged

with the Setup Guide, provides information about choosing med ia, 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 informatio n 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

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:

Po wer cord

Overlay

Drivers CD

Setup Guide and Publications CD

Quick Reference card

Note: The Lexmark E321 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)

If any items are missing or damaged, refer to the Publications CD for the designated Lexmark support phone number for your country.

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

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.

Tray

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

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 35).

5 Insert the tray.

Install the optional 250-sheet drawer

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

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, f oam

and paper.

5 Shake the cartridge to distribute

the toner evenly.

Install printer supplies

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 cartr idge 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

Step 4: Install memory cards

You can customize your printer memory capacity and connectivi ty by adding optional cards.

CAUTION: If you are i nstalli ng me mory cards som etim e

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

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

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 either a printer memory card or, if you have a Lexmark E 323 or Lexmark E323n, a flash memory card.

The system board has tw o connectors f or optional memory cards.You can install a card in either connector.

Install memory cards

Warning: Memory cards are easily damaged by static

electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch a memory card.

1 Complete the steps in “Removing

the system board shield” on page 10.

2 Unpack the printer memory card.

Latch

Notches

Connection points

Latch

Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card. Save the packaging.

3 Align the notches on the bottom of

the card with the notches on the connector.

4 Guide the card between the

latches on each end of the connector and push the card firmly into the connector.

5 Make sure each latch fits over the

notch on each end of the memory card.

Install memory cards

6 Reattach the metal shield and side

cover. Se e page 12 for instructions.

+ 44 hidden pages