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including interference that may cause undesired operation. Refer to the Publications CD for additional details.
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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. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.
•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 harmf ul emis s ions.
Conventions
It may help you to recognize the caution and warning 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.
About your printerYour printer is available in four models:
•The base printer with 2400 IQ
resolution, 64MB of standard
memory, one 550-sheet tray,
multipurpose feeder, and USB
and parallel connectors.
•Network model with 64MB of
standard memory, an Ethernet
10BaseT/100BaseTx print server
installed, an additional 550-sheet
drawer, and USB and Ethernet
connectors.
Base printer
Network internet model
Network model
Duplex network model
•Network internet model with an
ImageQuick firmware card
installed.
•Duplex network model with
network and duplexing
capabilities.
To customize your printer you can
purchase a variety of input options
including a high-capacity feeder.
If you purchased your printer as part of a
multifunction device, refer to the
documentation that came with the device
for information about setting up
components other than the printer.
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Other sources of
information
If you need more information after you
have completed setup, refer to the other
printer documentation.
Publications CDThe Publications CD provides
information about loading paper, clearing
error messages, ordering and replacing
supplies, installing maintenance kits, and
troubleshooting. It also provides general
information for administrators.
Quick ReferenceThe Quick Reference provides easy
access to information about loading print
media, printing confidential jobs,
understanding printer messages, and
clearing jams.
Drivers CDThe drivers CD contains all the
necessary printer drivers to get your
printer up and running.
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Depending on which version of the
drivers CD shipped with your printer, it
may also contain MarkVision™
Professional, other printer utilities,
worldwide customer support phone
numbers, screen fonts, and additional
documentation.
Step 1: Unpack your printer
Printer
CAUTION! The printer weighs 69.9 kg
(154 Ib) and requires at least four people
to lift it safely. Anytime you move or lift
the printer make sure you have enough
people to help you. Use the handholds
on the side of the printer when lifting.
Note: Leave the printer in the box until
you are ready to install memory options
or place it into position.
Power cord
Drivers CD
Publications CD
Remove all items from the box except the printer. Make sure you have the
following items:
•Printer
•P ower cord
•Four toner cartridges
•Four photodevelopers
•Setup Guide
•Publications CD
•Quick Reference and sleeve
•Drivers CD
If any items are missing or damaged,
refer to the place where you bought your
printer.
Save the carton and packing material in
case you need to repack the printer.
Toner
cartridges
Photodevelopers
Quick Reference and
sleeve
Setup Guide
Unpack your printer
1
Top cover and standard output bin
Exit tray
(bin 1)
Handholds
Power switch
Paper size dial
Door release latch
Operator panel
Front door
Paper tray
Familiarize yourself with the names and
locations o f items o n the fr ont and r ear of
your new printer. This will help you
during printer setup. We use the same
terms throughout this book and on the
publications CD.
Rear cover
Parallel or Ethernet
connector
Option slot cover
2
Unpack your printer
USB connector
High-capacity feeder
connector
Power cord
socket
Duplex unit
cover
Handholds
Step 2: Select a location for y our
printer
Choosing the correct location for your
new printer is vital to ensuring the printer
provides you with the quality of service
you expect.
Consider these factors when selecting a
place to set up your printer:
•The type of environment
necessary for optimum printer
performance
•The amount of space required for
your printer and all its options
Considering
environmental issues
Note: Adequate ventilation is important
if you expect to print high volumes of
materials or print continuously.
When choosing a place to set up the
printer, look for:
•A firm, level surface
•An area that is:
— Well ventilated
— Clean, dry, and free of dust
— Away from direct sunlight
— Free of temperature or
humidity extremes or
fluctuations
— Away from the direct airflow of
heaters, air conditioners, or
ventilators
Select a location for your printer
3
Allowing enough spaceWhen choosing a place to set up your
printer, be sure to allow enough space
for the printer and any options you may
have purchased. It’s also important to
allow space for proper ventilation around
the printer.
Base printerWhen selecting a location for your
printer, make sure you have at least the
amount of space indicated in the figure.
734.9 mm
(29 in.)
4
102 mm
(5 in.)
1241.8 mm
(56 in.)
508 mm
(26 in.)
Select a location for your printer
329.5 mm
(13 in.)
152.1 mm
(6 in.)
1178.4 mm
(46.5 in.)
Network and internet printersThe network and internet models are
configured with two 550-sheet drawers.
Make sure you have at least the amount
of space indicated in the figure.
869.2 mm
(34.3 in.)
102 mm
(5 in.)
1241.8 mm
(56 in.)
508 mm
(26 in.)
329.5 mm
(13 in.)
152.1 mm
(6 in.)
1355.8 mm
(53.5 in.)
Select a location for your printer
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Duplex network printersThe duplex network printer is configured
with two 550-sheet drawers and an
internal duplex unit. Make sure you have
at least the amount of space indicated in
the figure.
869.2 mm
(34.3 in.)
102 mm
(5 in.)
1241.8 mm
(56 in.)
508 mm
(26 in.)
329.5 mm
(13 in.)
329.5 mm
(13 in.)
1355.8 mm
(53.5 in.)
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Select a location for your printer
102 mm
(5 in.)
Printer with
high-capacity feeder
1110 mm
(43.8 in.)
494.2 mm
(30 in.)
You can add a high-capacity feeder to
your printer if you have a printer cabinet
or if you have a printer stand with
optional drawers.
When attaching a high-capacity feeder,
make sure you provide the additional
space indicated in the figure.
1241.8 mm
(56 in.)
508 mm
(26 in.)
329.5 mm
(13 in.)
17.84.1 mm
(70.4 in.)
Select a location for your printer
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Step 3: Set up the printer and
paper handling options
Note: Be sure to set up the items in the
order listed in the table.
TopicGo to page...
Installing the printer base or cabinet9
Installing a 550-sheet drawer10
Positioning the printer11
Installing an optional duplex unit12
Installing an optional high-capacity feeder15
Use the following table to locate the
instructions you need to set up your
printer and any paper handling options
you may have purchased.
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Set up the printer and paper handling options
Installing the printer
base or cabinet
You can purchase an optional printer
cabinet or printer base.
The instructions for installing the printer
cabinet or printer base are the same.
To install the printer cabinet:
1 Remove the printer cabinet from
the box.
2 Remove all packing material from
the printer cabinet.
3 Follow the instructions that came
with the option to assemble or
prepare the cabinet or base for
installation.
4 Place the printer cabinet in the
location you have chosen for your
printer.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
9
Installing a
550-sheet drawer
Your printer supports a total of up to
three optional 550-sheet drawers.
1 Unpack the 550-sheet drawer and
remove any packing material.
2 Place the 550-sheet drawer on the
optional printer cabinet, optional
printer base, or in the location you
have chosen for your printer.
3 If you have additional 550-sheet
drawers:
a Align the positioning posts on
the low er dr aw er wit h the h oles
in the 550-sheet drawer.
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b Lower the 550-sheet drawer
into place. Make sure it is
seated securely on the other
drawer.
4 Go to “Positioning the printer” on
page 11.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
Positioning the printerOnce you have selected a location and
set up any optional 550-sheet drawers,
you are ready to position the printer.
CAUTION! The printer weighs 69.9 kg
(154 Ib) and requires at least four people
to lift it safely. Anytime you move or lift
the printer make sure you have enough
people to help you. Use the handholds
on the side of the printer when lifting.
1 Have others help you lift the
printer out of the box.
Use the handholds on the sides of
the printer.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
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2 Have three other people help you
place the printer in the location
you have chosen.
If you are installing the printer on
a 550-sheet drawer, align the
positioning posts on the option
with the holes in the printer. Make
sure the printer is seated securely
on the option.
3 Remove any tape or packing
material from the outside of the
printer.
12
Installing an optional
duplex unit
Set up the printer and paper handling options
Your printer supports an optional duplex
unit that provides two-sided printing.
To install the duplex unit:
1 Remove the duplex unit from its
packing material.
2 Remove any shipping tape and
additional packing material fro m
the duplex unit.
3 Open the duplex unit access door
on the left side of the printer.
4 Align the duplex unit with the slots
in the printer.
5 Slide in the duplex unit.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
13
6 Align the thumbscrews on the
duplex unit with the holes in the
printer.
7 Tighten the thumbscrews .
8 Close the duplex unit door.
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Set up the printer and paper handling options
High-capacity
feeder
Interface
cable
Installing an optional
high-capacity feeder
Note: You must ha v e an o ptio nal p rint er
cabinet or an optional printer stand with
optional drawers to install a highcapacity feeder.
Docking
frame
Power
cord
Guide rail
Four docking
frame screws
Your printer supports an optional highcapacity feeder. You can load up to
3,000 sheets of paper in the highcapacity feeder.
1 Remove and unpack all items
from the box.
2 Make sure you have the following
items:
— High-capaci ty feeder
— Docking frame
— Guide rail
— Interface cable
— Power cord
— Four docking frame screws
— Cable holder
— Eight height adjustment
spacers
— Wrench
Cable
holder
Eight height
adjustment spacers
If any items are missing or damaged,
refer to the place where you bought your
printer.
Wrench
Set up the printer and paper handling options
15
Attaching the docking frame
3 Make sure the printer power
switch is in the Off position.
1 Remove the two side covers from
the top 550-sheet drawer.
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You may need to use a small
flathead screwdriver to pry the
covers up and outward.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
2 Insert two screws through the top
screw holes of the docking frame
and into the holes in the 550sheet drawer.
3 Use the wrench to tighten the
screws.
4 Insert two screws through the
bottom scre w ho les of the do cki ng
frame and into the holes in the
printer cabinet or printer base.
5 Tighten the screws.
6 Place the wrench in the holder on
the high-capacity feeder.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
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Attaching the guide rail
and feeder
1 Align the two holes on guide rail
with the studs on the docking
frame.
2 Slide the guide rail down until it is
fully seated on the docking rail.
3 Place the high-capacity feeder on
the guide rail.
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Note: Make sure all four casters are on
the guide rail.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
4 Roll the high-capacity feeder
toward the printer and check the
alignment of the pins with the
holes in the docking frame.
If the pins do not align with the
holes in the docking frame, see
“Installing height adjustment
spacers” on page 21.
5 Roll the high-capacity feeder
toward the printer until the feeder
locks to the docking frame.
When the feeder is in the correct
position, you hear a click when it
locks.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
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CAUTION! Do not install the high-
capacity feeder power cord at this time.
6 Attach the interface cable to the
back of the printer and tighten the
thumbscrews.
7 Attach the interface cable to the
side of the high-capacity feeder
and tighten the thumbscrews.
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Set up the printer and paper handling options
8 Insert the point on the cable
holder into the hole on the back of
the top optional drawer.
9 Place the high-capacity feeder
cable into the holder.
10 Close the cable holder.
Installing height adjustment
spacers
If the pins on the high-capacity feeder
did not align with the holes in the docking
frame you can adjust the height of the
feeder.
You can either remove the factory
installed spacer or add two
spacers between each caster and
the bottom of the high-capacity
feeder.
Use the following steps to add or remove
spacers.
1 Determine the height difference
between high-capacity feeder
alignment pins and the docking
frame.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
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2 Place the high-capacity feeder on
the floor or adequate work
surface.
3 Remove the four screws securing
one of the casters to the highcapacity feeder.
4 Add or remove spacers.
To add spacers:
a Insert the four screws through
the caster.
b Place the spacers on the
screws.
c Align and insert the screws
into the screw holes on the
high-capacity feeder.
To remove the factory installed
spacer:
a Remove the spacer from the
top of the caster.
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b Insert the four screws through
the caster.
c Align and insert the screws
into the screw holes on the
high-capacity feeder.
5 Tighten the four screws to secure
the caster to the high-capacity
feeder.
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to add
or remove spacers on the
remaining three casters.
7 Return to step 5 on page 19.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
Attaching the paper
tray labels
Paper tray l abels are included with each
paper tray option. Use the labels to
indicate the tray number and help
identify paper jams and change paper
tray menu options.
Refer to the illustrations to determine
where to place the tray numbers for your
printer configuration.
Set up the printer and paper handling options
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Step 4: Install memory and
option cards
You can customize your printer memory
capacity and connectivi ty by adding
optional cards or hard disk.
Removing the system
board access cover
CAUTION! If you are installing memory
or option cards 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.
You must remove the system board
cover to install memory cards, a
firmware card, a hard disk, or an option
card.
You need a number 2 Phillips
screwdriver to remove the system board
cover.
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Rear cover
Install memory and option cards
Screws
Screws
1 Loosen the eight screws on the
system board cover. Do not
remove th e screws completely.
2 Slide the cover up and away from
the printer.
Install memory and option cards
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3 Use the illustration to locate the
M
connector for the card you want to
install.
Optional
ImageQuick
firmware card
emory and flash memory
card connectors
Option card connector
Parallel
connector
Ethernet
connector
USB
connector
Optional hard disk
Option card cover
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4 Use the following table to locate
the instructions you need.
To install a...Go to page...
Memory card27
Firmware card28
Hard disk30
Option card31
Install memory and option cards
Installing a
memory card
Complete the following instructions to
install either a printer memory card or a
flash memory card. Memory cards must
have 168-pin connectors.
Note: Memory options designed for
other printers may not work with your
new printer.
Warning! Printer memory and flash
memory cards are easily damaged by
static electricity. Touch something metal
such as the printer frame before you
touch a memory card.
The system board has threeconnectors
for optional memory cards. You can
install any combination of printer
memory and flash memory cards in the
connectors. However, the printer only
recognizes one flash memory card at a
time.
1 Remove the system board access
cover (see page 24).
2 Push open the latches on both
ends of the memory connector
you want to use.
3 Unpack the memory card.
Avoid touching the connec tion
points along the edge of the card.
Save the packaging.
Install memory and option cards
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4 Align the notches on the bottom of
the card with the notches on the
connector.
5 Push the memory card firmly into
the connector until the latches on
either end of the connector snap
into place.
It may require some force to fully
seat the card.
6 Make sure each latch fits over the
notch on the end of the card.
Installing a
firmware card
Note: Firmware cards designed for
other printers may not work with your
new printer.
Follow the instructions in this section to
install a firmware card.
If you have a network internet model, an
ImageQuick™ firmware card is already
installed.
If an option card has been installed, you
need to remove the option card before
installing the firmware card.
1 Remove the system board access
cover (see page 24).
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Install memory and option cards
Warning! Firmware cards are easily
damaged by static electricity. Touch
something metal such as the printer
frame before you touch a card.
2 Unpack the firmware card.
Alignment pins
System board holes
Avoid touching the metal pins on
the bottom of the card. Save the
packaging.
3 Holding the card by it s side s, align
the pins on the card with the holes
on the system board.
4 Push the firmware card firmly into
place.
The entire length of the connector
on the firmware card must touch
the system board.
Be careful not to damage the
connectors.
Install memory and option cards
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Installing a hard diskFollow the instructions in this section to
install an optional hard disk.
Warning! Hard disks are easily
damaged by static electricity. Touch
something metal such as the printer
frame before you touch the hard disk.
If an option card has been installed, you
need to remove the option card before
installing the hard disk.
1 Remove the system board access
cover (see page 24).
2 Align and press the ribbon cable
connector into the connector on
the system board.
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Install memory and option cards
3 Flip the hard disk over, and then
press the three posts on the
mounting plate into the holes on
the system board. The hard disk
snaps into place.
Installing an
option card
CardFunction
MarkNet™ internal print serverAdds an Ethernet or Token-Ring port to connect your printer to a network.
Install a MarkNet N2501 e or N 2401e internal print server i f y ou re ceiv e d eith er
of these cards as part of a multifunction printer upgrad e.
USB/Parallel 1284-C Interface Card Adds a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port or a parallel port.
Coax/Twinax Adapter for SCSAdds a coaxial/twinaxial port.
Tri-Port AdapterAdds LocalTalk, serial, and infrared ports. For details on setting up and using
the Tri-Port Adapter, refer to the documentation that shipped with the card.
Infrared AdapterAdds infrared functionality.
Your printer has one expansion card slot
that supports a number of option cards.
The following table describes their
function.
Install memory and option cards
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Note: The network, internet network,
and duplex network printers ship with an
Ethernet print server already installed.
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to
install these options.
1 Remove the system board access
cover (see page 24).
2 Remove the screw from the metal
plate that covers the connector
slot, and then lift the plate off.
Save the screw.
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Warning! Option cards are easily
damaged by static electricity. Touch
something metal such as the printer
frame before you touch an option card.
Install memory and option cards
3 Unpack the option card.
Save the packing materials.
4 Align the connector on the option
card with the connector on the
system board.
The cable connectors on the side
of the option card must fit through
the connector slot.
5 Push the option card firmly into
the option card connector.
6 Secure the card to the system
board with the screws.
Install memory and option cards
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Screw slot
Reinstalling the system
board access cover
After you have finished installing cards
on the printer system board, you must
reinstall the system board access cover.
1 Align the holes on the access
cover with the screws on the
printer as shown.
2 Place the cover against the printer
and slide it down.
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3 Tighten the eight screws.
Install memory and option cards
Step 5: Attach cables
Your printer can be attached to a network or locally (directly to a
computer).
Network printingYou can attach your printer to a network using standard network
cables.
A 10BaseT/100BaseTX Fast Ethernet port is standard on the
network, internet network, and duplex network printers. Y ou can add a
Token-Ring or 10Base2 Ethernet port to any printer model by
installing an optional internal print server.
To attach the printer to a network:
1 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged.
2 Connect the printer to a LAN drop or hub using standard
cabling that is compatible with your network:
— Token-Ring, Ethernet 10BaseT, or Ethernet 100BaseTX
networks (Category 5) use an RJ-45 connector
Attach cables
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— Token-Ring networks (Shielded Twisted Pair) use a DB9
connector
— Ethernet 10Base2 networks (Thin Coax) use a
BNC T-connector
The printer automatically adjusts itself for the network speed.
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Attach cables
Local printingYou can attach your printer locally using either a USB port or a
parallel port.
Note: All Windows operating
systems support parallel
connections. However, only the
Windows 98, Windows Me, and
Windows 2000 operating
systems support USB
connections. Some UNIX, Linux,
and Macintosh computer s also
support USB connections. Refer
to your computer documentation
to see if your system supports
USB.
•A USB port requires a USB printer cable.
•A parallel port requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable.
If you install an optional USB/Parallel Interface Card to the network,
internet network, or duplex network printer, you need a 1284 A-C
parallel cable, or a USB cable.
If you have installed an optional T ri-Port Adapter, you can locally
attach the printer with a serial cable. For details on LocalTalk or
infrared connections, refer to the documentation that shipped with the
Tri-Port Adapter.
To attach the printer to a computer:
1 Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached
devices are turned off and unplugged.
2 Connect the printer to the computer using a parallel or USB
cable.
— Use an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable to ensure that
you can access all of your printer functions.
— Be sure to match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB
symbol on the printer.
Attach cables
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Step 6: Install printer supplies
Opening the top coverTo acc es s the pr in ter suppli es you must
open the top cover.
To open the top cover:
1 Remove any shipping tape and
packing material from the front of
the printer.
2 Open the front door.
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Install printer supplies
Note: The top cover will open very
quickly, keep both hands on the top
cover when opening.
Right top cover latch
3 Rotate the top cover locking lever
to the left.
4 Place both hands on the lifting
points and squeeze the right top
cover latch.
Install printer supplies
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5 Lift the top cover until it stops.
6 Remove any shipping tape and
yellow packing material from
inside the printer.
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Install printer supplies
Installing the
photodevelopers
Warning! Do not touch, drop, or place
anything on the transfer belt. Touching
the surface of the transfer belt or placing
items on it may damage it.
Your printer ships with four color-coded
photodevelopers which you must place
inside the top cover . Each
photodeveloper has its own color-coded
position inside the printer.
1 Lift and remove the four shipping
spacers from the transfer belt.
2 Remove any shipping tape and
packing material from inside the
printer.
Transfer belt
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3 Remove one of the
photodevelopers from its packing
material.
You can install the
photodevelopers in any order.
However, it may be easier to
install them from left to right:
black, yellow, cyan, and magenta.
4 Remove the tape from the
photodeveloper.
The photodeveloper has a cover
over the green glass tube. Do not
touch the glass. Touching the
glass may damage it and reduce
print quality. Do not remove the
cover until you begin installing the
photodeveloper.
5 Align the photodeveloper with the
slot in the printer as shown.
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6 While holding the photodeveloper
with your left hand and the
photodeveloper cover with your
right hand, slide the
photodeveloper in until the unit is
fully seated.
As the photodeveloper slides in,
remove the photodeveloper cover.
7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to install
the remaining photodevelopers.
Install printer supplies
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Waste toner arm
Installing the toner
cartridges
Note: Use a brush or cold water to
remove any toner that has soiled
clothing.
Your printer ships with four color-coded
starter toner cartridges. Starter toner
cartridges have a yield of up to 8,000
pages.
You must install the toner cartridges
inside the top cover of the printer. Each
cartridge has its own color-coded
position.
1 Remove one of the toner
cartridges from its packing
material.
You can install the cartridges in
any order. However, it may be
easier to install them from left to
right: black, yellow, cyan, and
magenta.
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2 Gently shake the toner cartridge
to distribute the toner evenly.
Install printer supplies
Colored label
3 Remove the shipping tape and
any additional packing material.
4 Align the toner cartridge with its
slot in the printer.
The toner cart r idg e is place d to
the right of the corresponding
colored label.
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5 Slide the toner cartridge in until
the cartridge is fully seated.
6 Push the waste toner arm onto
the photodeveloper until it snaps
into place.
7 Repeat steps 2 through 6 to install
the remaining toner cartridges.
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Install printer supplies
Attaching the Quick
Reference booklet
sleeve
The adhesive sleeve that came with your
printer is a handy place to store your
Quick Reference.
1 Remove the protective paper from
the back of the Quick Reference
pouch.
2 Firmly press the adhesive-backed
sleeve onto the area inside the
front door.
Install printer supplies
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Attaching an adhesive
operator panel overlay
If English is not your preferred language
attach the overlay that has the
appropriately translated button names:
1 Locate the adhesive overlay
packaged with your printer.
2 Peel the backing off the overlay.
3 Align the holes in the overlay with
the buttons on the operator panel,
and then press it into place.
4 Peel the covering away from the
overlay.
Refer to the publications CD for
instructions on changing the language of
the text displayed on the operator panel.
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Install printer supplies
Closing the top cover1 Place both hands on the top cover
as shown.
CAUTION! Before closing the top
cover, make sure the area under the
cover is free of hands, clothing, and
other items.
2 Press down firmly until the top
cover clicks into place.
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3 Rotate the top cover locking lever
to the right.
If you cannot rotate the locking
lever, the cover is not fully closed.
a Place both hands on the lifting
points and squeeze the right
top cover latch.
b Lift the top cover.
c Press down firmly until the top
cover clicks into place.
4 Close the front door.
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Install printer supplies
Step 7: Load paper
The following table lists page numbers
where you can find loading instructions
for the standard and optional trays, as
well as for the multipurpose feeder.
Universal setting lets you select the following custom sizes:
– 139.7 x 210 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm (5.5 x 8.27 to 8.5 x 14 in.),
– 69.85 x 127 mm to 229 x 355.6 mm (2.75 x 5 to 9.01 x 14 in.)
– 148 x 182 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm (5.83 x 7.17 to 8.5 x 14 in.)
3
You can use other envelope sizes if they are: 98.4 x 162 mm to 176 x 250 mm (3.87 x 6.38 to 6.93 x 9.84 in.)
Paper Labels: Letter, A4 (up to 180 g/m2, 48 lb bond)
FLetter, A4 (105–128 g/m
*
Lexmark Glossy Paper is 120 g/m2, 80 lb. book, 32 lb bond.
**
Lexmark Transparency weight is 120 g/m2.
*
: Letter (P/N 12A5950), A4 (P/N 12A5951)
**
: Letter (P/N 12A5940), A4 (P/N 12A5941)
2
, 28–34 lb bond)
2
, 24–28 lb bond)
Your printer supports a wide variety of
paper types, sizes, and weights. The
standard tray (tray 1) and optional trays
2, 3, and 4 are marked with stack height
letters A, B, and C. The optional heavy
media tray is marked with stack height
letters D, E, and F.
The following table lists recommended
media, weights, and the stack height
guide to use when loading the paper
trays.
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Load paper
Loading the paper traysEach paper tray provides an input of 550
sheets of paper.
Note: If you have an optional heavy
media paper tray, make sure you review
the heavy media tray section in the table
on page 51 and follow the heavy media
tray instructions on page 57.
Follow these instructions to load paper in
all the paper trays.
1 Pull the paper tray out until it
stops.
2 Press the metal plate down until it
locks.
Load paper
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Note: The position of the left paper
guide tells the printer the size of the
paper in the tray . If the left paper guide is
in the wrong position, you may
experience paper feeding problems or
incorrect page formatting.
3 Squeeze the left guide and slide it
to the position for the size paper
you are loading.
4 Rel eas e the pape r guide.
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5 Flex the sheets back and forth to
loosen them, and then fan them.
Do not fold or crease the paper.
Straighten the edges of the stack
on a level surface.
Load paper
Note: Do not exceed the maximum
stack height. Overfilling the tray may
cause jams.
6 Place the paper in the tray, print
side down.
7 Squeeze the front paper guide
lever and slide the guide until it
lightly touches the stack of paper.
Load paper
55
8 Rotate the paper size dial until the
size of the paper in the tray is
indicated.
9 Push the tray completely in the
printer.
56
Load paper
Using the heavy media trayThe optional heavy media tray replaces
tray 1. The heavy media tray is specially
designed for use with heavier plain
paper, transparencies, labels, and card
stock. For instructions on installing the
heavy media tray, refer to your
publications CD.
Note: Using the heavy media tray with
lighter weight paper such as 16–26 lb
plain paper may cause jams.
Note: For more information about using
the operator panel and changing menu
settings, refer to the publications CD.
PAPER MENU
PAPER SIZE
1
Menu
Select
3
2
Return
4
When the heavy media tray is installed, it
turns the auto size sensing off. You must
set the operator panel to the size and
type of media you have placed in the
tray.
Set the paper size
1 Follow the instructions for
“Loading the paper trays” on
page 52 to place your print media
in the heavy media paper tray.
2 Press Menu until you see
Paper Menu, and then pres s
Select.
3 Press Menu until you see Paper
Size, and then press Select.
4 Press Menu until you see Tray 1
Size, and then press Select.
5 Press Menu until the size paper
you placed into the tray appears,
and then press Select.
Go
Stop
6
Load paper
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5
Set the paper type
1 Press Return once.
PAPER MENU
PAPER TYPE
1
2
Menu
Select
Tray 1 Type
Custom Type 1
1
2
Menu
Select
Go
Go
Paper Menu appears on the first
line and Paper Size appears on
the second line.
Return
4
2 Press Menu until you see Paper
3
Type, and then press Select.
Stop
6
5
3 Press Menu until you see Tray 1
Type, and then press Select.
4 Press Menu until you see
Custom Type 1, and then press
Return
Stop
4
6
3
5
Select.
5 Press Return once.
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Load paper
PAPER MENU
PAPER TYPE
1
2
Menu
Select
Go
Paper Menu appears on the first
line and Paper Type appears on
the second line.
Return
4
6 Press Menu until you see
3
Custom Types, and then press
Select.
Stop
6
7 Press Menu until you see
5
Custom Type 1, and then press
Select.
8 Press Menu until you see the type
of media you loaded in the heavy
media tray, and then press Select.
9 Press Go.
Ready is displayed.
Loading the
multipurpose feeder
The multipurpose feeder provides an
additional input of 100 sheets of paper.
You can use the multipurpose feeder one
of two ways:
•Paper tray—Load plain paper,
glossy paper, labels, card stock,
or other print media in the feeder
with the intention of leaving the
media in the feeder.
•Manual bypass feeder—Send a
print job to the feeder while
specifying the type and size of
media from your computer. The
printer then prompts you to load
the appropriate print media before
it prints.
To load the multipurpose feeder:
1 Open the multipurpose feeder.
Load paper
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Note: The guides are interconnected,
when you move one, they both move
together.
2 Slide the paper guides to the
correct position for the size paper
you are loading.
3 Press the paper feed plate down
until it locks into place.
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Load paper
Note: Do not exceed the maximum
stack height. Overfilling the feeder may
cause jams.
4 Flex the sheets back and forth to
loosen them, and then fan them.
Do not fold or crease the paper.
Straighten the edges of the stack
on a level surface.
5 Place the paper print side up
between the paper guides.
Load paper
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Set button
6 Move the SET button to the left to
unlock the tray.
The multipurpose tray can be
closed by lifting it.
62
Load paper
Loading the high-
capacity feeder
The optional high-capacity feeder
provides an additional input of 3,000
sheets of paper.
Note: Do not load any print media other
than paper in the high-capacity feeder.
To load the high-capacity feeder:
1 Open the high-capacity feeder top
cover.
The paper guides are set at the factory
and may already be configured for your
size paper.
2 Inspect the position of the paper
guides.
If the paper guides are correctly
set for the size paper you are
loading, go to step 6 on page 65,
if not continue with step 3 on
page 64.
Load paper
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Note: The high-capacity feeder must be
properly adjusted for A4 or Letter size
paper. If the paper guides are in the
wrong position, you may experience
paper feeding problems.
3 Loosen the left and right paper
guide thumbscrews.
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4 Slide the guides left or right to the
correct position for the size paper
you are loading (A4 or Letter).
5 Tighten the left and right paper
guide thumbscrews.
Load paper
Note: Do not exceed the maximum
stack height. Overfilling the tray may
cause paper jams.
6 Flex the sheets back and forth to
loosen them, and then fan them.
Do not fold or crease the paper.
Straighten the edges of the stack
on a level surface.
7 Place the paper against the paper
guides, with the print side up.
Load paper
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Note: If there is only a partial stack
of paper in the tray, the paper low
sensor will not allow the tray to go
down. Add more paper to lower the
tray.
8 Press the Paper Tray button.
The paper tray lowers so you can
load another 500 sheets of paper.
9 Place the paper against the paper
guides, with the print side up.
10 Repeat step 8 and step 9 until you
have filled the tray or loaded the
desired quantity.
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11 Close the high-capacity feeder top
cover.
Make sure the high-capacity
feeder is pushed completely
against the printer.
Load paper
Step 8: Verify printer setup
Turning on the
printer
Note: To prevent an electrical
overload, plug your printer into a
well-grounded outlet on a nonground fault interrupter (GFI)
circuit.
1 Plug one end of the power cord into the socket on the side of
the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet.
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2 Plug one end of the high-capacity feeder power cord into the
socket on the side of the high-capacity feeder and the other
end into a properly grounded outlet.
3 Turn on the printer. If the printer is attached locally (directly to a
computer), leave the computer and any other attached devices
turned off. You will turn these on in a later step.
The message Performing Self Test appears on the display
while the printer warms up.
After the internal tests complete, the Ready message indicates
the printer is ready to receive jobs. If you see a message other
than Ready , refer to your quick reference booklet or the
publications CD for instructions on clearing the message. Click
Printing, and then Understanding printer messages.
4 If you attached your printer to a network, continue with “Printing
a network setup page” on page 69.
Otherwise, go on to “Printing a menu settings page” on
page 68.
Printing a menu
settings page
Note: For more information
about using the operator panel
and changing menu settings,
refer to the publications CD.
UTILITIES MENU
Select
Go
3
Return
5
Stop
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1
2
Menu
Verify printer setup
Print the menu settings page to review the default printer settings and
to verify that printer options are installed correctly.
1 Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu, and then press
Select.
2 Press Menu until you see Print Menus, and then press
Select to print the page.
The message Printing Menus is displayed.
3 Verify the options you installed are correctly listed under
“Installed Features.”
4
If an option you installed is not listed, turn the printer off, unplug
the power cord, and reinstall the option.
4 Verify the amount of memory installed is correctly listed under
6
“Printer Information.”
5 Verify the paper trays are configured for the sizes and types of
paper you loaded.
Printing a network
setup page
If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page to
verify the network connection. This page also provides important
information that helps you configure for network printing.
Note: If an optional MarkNet
card is installed in slot 1, you
see Print Net1 Setup on the
display.
UTILITIES MENU
1
Menu
2
Select
Go
3
Return
5
Stop
1 Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu, and then press
Select.
2 Press Menu until you see Print Net Setup, and then press
Select. The network setup page prints and the printer returns
to Ready status.
3 Check the first section on the network setup page and confirm
that Status is “Connected.”
If Status is “Not Connected,” your LAN drop may not be active
or your network cable may be malfunctioning. Consult your
4
6
network support person, and then print another network setup
page to verify that you are connected to your network.
Save the network setup page for later use.
What do I do next?
TaskGo to page…
Configure for TCP/IP70
Install printer drivers72
Verify printer setup
69
Step 9: Configure for TCP/IP
If you have TCP/IP available on your network, we recommend that
you assign an IP address to the printer.
Setting the printer
IP address
Note: You can find instructions
for other methods of setting the
IP address in the online
documentation on the
drivers CD that shipped with
your printer. Launch the CD,
click View Documentation, and
then click Network Printer Install.
If your network is using DHCP, an IP address is automatically
assigned after you connect the network cable to the printer.
1 Look for the address under the TCP/IP heading on the network
setup page you printed in “Printing a network setup page” on
page 69.
2 Go to “Verifying the IP settings” on page 71 and begin with
step 2.
If your network is not using DHCP, you must manually assign an IP
address to the printer. One of the easiest ways is to use the operator
panel:
1 Press Menu until you see Network Menu, and then press
Select.
2 Press Menu until you see Standard Network, and then press
Select.
Standard Network appears if you purchased a printer with a
network port on the printer system board. If you have an
optional MarkNet card installed, you see Network Option 1.
3 Press Menu until you see Std Net Setup or Network 1 Setup,
and then press Select.
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4 Press Menu until you see TCP/IP, and then press Select.
5 Press Menu until you see Set IP Address, and then press
Select.
Configure for TCP/IP
6 Change the address by pressing Menu to in crea se or decr ease
each number. Press
Select when you are finished.
The message Saved appears briefly.
Select to move to the next segment. Press
7 Press Menu until you see Set IP Netmask, and then press
Select.
8 Repeat step 6 to set the IP Netmask.
9 Press Menu until you see Set IP Gateway, and then press
Select.
10 Repeat step 6 to set the IP Gateway.
11 When you are finished, press Go to return the printer to the
Ready state.
Verifying the
IP settings
Note: On Windows computers,
click Start
Command Prompt.
Programs
Configuring for
Pull Printing
1 Print another network setup page. Look under the “TCP/IP”
heading and make sure the IP address, netmask, and gateway
are what you want.
See “Printing a network setup page” on page 69 if you need
help.
2 Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For example, at a
command prompt on a network computer type “ping” followed
by the new printer IP address:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xx
If the printer is active on the network, you will receive a reply.
If your printer has an optional ImageQuick firmware card installed, it
can be configured for Pull Printing once an IP address has been
assigned.
For detailed configuration instructions, refer to the CD that shipped
with the ImageQuick card.
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Step 10: Install printer driversvers
A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with
your printer.
The following table is a quick guide to finding the specific installation
instructions you need.
Type of printer installationNetwork environment or operating systemGo to page
Network
(Ethernet or Token-Ring connections)
Local
(parallel or USB connections)
Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 200072
Macintosh73
Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 200074
Macintosh75
Network printingThe following instructions explain how to install printer drivers on
printers attached to a network.
WindowsIn Windows network environments, your printer can be configured for
direct printing or for shared printing.
Supported network printer ports
•Microsoft IP port (Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000)
•Network port (Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, and
Windows 2000)
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Install printer drivers
Supported printer drivers
Note: Using the color laser
custom printer driver and a
network port provides enhanced
functionality, such as printer
status alerts.
•Windows system printer driver
•Color laser custom printer driver
System drivers are built into Windows operating systems. Custom
drivers are available on the drivers CD.
Supported printing methods
•Direct IP printing—when you just want to print directly to a
printer on your network
•Shared printing (point and print, peer-to-peer)—when you need
to centrally manage network printers
You can find detailed information about using each of these printing
methods on the drivers CD. Click View Documentation and look for
information about network printer installation.
Creating ports and installing drivers
Read the detailed instructions on the drivers CD. Click View
Documentation and look for information about network printer
installation for your specific Windows environment.
If you choose to install without using the instructions on the
drivers CD, you need a basic understanding of network printing on
TCP/IP networks, installing printer drivers, and the process involved
in creating new network ports.
MacintoshYour printer connects automatically to AppleTalk networks and
Note: A PostScript Product
Description (PPD) file provides
detailed information about the
capabilities of a printer to UNIX
or Macintosh drivers or
applications.
becomes readily visible to other network clients.
You must create a printer object (icon) on the desktop of each
network client using the LaserWriter 8 printer driver and the printer’s
PPD file.
Specific information about installing the printer on your AppleTalk
network can be found in the online documentation on the drivers CD
that shipped with your printer.
Depending upon which version of the drivers CD shipped with your
printer, you may also find this software on the drivers CD. Launch the
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PPD Installer and follow the instructions to install the PPDs. Send a
test print job when you have finished.
Other network
environments
Contact your point of purchase to obtain information about support for
other network environments.
Local printingIn order to print, you must install a printer driver on the computer
attached to the printer.
WindowsNot all Windows operating systems support all types of connections.
In addition to the following information, you may need to refer to the
documentation that shipped with your computer and your Windows
software.
Installation instructions
Read the detailed online instructions on the drivers CD. Click View
Documentation and look for information about local printer
installation. Detailed instructions are provided for parallel and USB
connections.
Supported connections
Note: Using the printer’s
custom printer driver provides
enhanced functionality, such as
printer status alerts.
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Install printer drivers
Parallel or USB refers to the type of printer cable you used in “Attach
cables” on page 35 to attach the printer to your computer.
•Parallel (works with Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, and
Windows 2000)
•USB (works with Windows 98/Me and Windows 2000 only)
Supported printer drivers
•Windows system printer driver
•The printer’s custom printer driver
System drivers are built into Windows operating systems. Custom
drivers are available on the drivers CD.
MacintoshYou must install the printer’s PPD and use it with the LaserWriter 8
printer driver or the Adobe PostScript driver.
You can find the printer’s PPD and specific information about local
printer installation on Macintosh computers on the drivers CD that
shipped with your printer. Click View Documentation and look for
information about local printer installation.
After the printer is installed, print a test page to verify your printer is
correctly se t up.
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Step 11: Distribute information
to users
Identifying printer
users
Finding
information
Several types of users may need access to the information stored on
the Publications CD. These include:
•Users sending print jobs
•Network printer administrators
•Help desk personnel
•Information Technology support staff
Launch the CD and browse the contents to see a complete list of the
available information. If you have a version of Acrobat capable of full
text searching, we have created catalog entries to help you find the
information you need.
The type of helpful information provided on the Publications CD
includes:
•Tips for successful printing
•Ways to improve print quality
•Information about using the operator panel
•Instructions for replacing print cartridges and other supply
items
•Solutions to common printing problems
•Instructions for clearing jams
Distribute information to users
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Distributing the
information
You can give users access to the information on the publications CD
in several ways:
•Give the publications CD to a system administrator or the Help
desk.
•Copy the entire contents of the CD (or just specific topics) to a
shared network drive or Intranet site.
Each topic on the publications CD is a separate PDF. Launch
the CD, click Other resources, and then click File locations.
This will provide a brief overview of each PDF file.
•Print the information on the publications CD and store it near
the printer for easy access. For printing instructions, launch the
CD, and then click Navigation or Print as Book from the
Home page.
Storing the Quick
Reference
In addition to the Publications CD, your printer shipped with a Quick
Reference. We recommend that you store this booklet in the
convenient sleeve. The sleeve should be attached inside the front
door of the printer.
Congratulations!You are now ready to use your new printer. Save this book if you
anticipate purchasing or installing printer options in the future.
heavy media tray 57
interface cards 31
internal print server 31
memory 27
paper handling 8
printer stand 9
output bins
bin 1 2
standard 2
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Index
P
S
paper
loading 51
sizes 51
types 51
paper handling 8
paper size, setting 57
paper tray, heavy media 57
paper type, setting 58
parallel cable 37
photodevelopers, installing 41
print media 51
print server
installed in network models v
installi ng 31
printer
base 9
cabinet 9
lifting 11
memory v, 27
models v
turning the power on 67
unpacking 1
printer drivers 72
printer location 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
printer view, front and rear 2
printer with high-capacity feeder 7
publications CD
distributing 78
information vi
Pull Printing 71
Q
Quick Reference
attaching booklet sleeve 47
booklet information vi, 78
safety information
located on inside front cover
setting
paper size 57
paper type 58
sources of information vi
space requirements 4, 5, 6, 7
stack height, maximum
550-sheet trays 55
high-capacity feeder 65
multipurpose feeder 61
system board, accessing 24
T
TCP/IP 70
toner cartridges, installing 44
top cover
closing 49
opening 38
transparencies 51
tray, exit 2
Tri-Port Adapter 31
turning on the printer 67
U
UNIX 74
unpacking
high-capacity feeder 15
memory cards 27
option cards 32
printer 1
USB 37
USB/Parallel Interface Card 31
R
resolution v
W
Windows 72, 74, 75, 76
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