Lexmark T420 Setup Guide
T420
Setup Guide
June 2002
www.lexmark.com
Edition: June 2002
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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 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 adhere to the print media guidelines described on the
Publications CD 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 inf ormation you may find useful.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Step 1: Unpack the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step 2: Position the optional d rawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Step 3: Prepare the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
About the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Other sources of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Positioning the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Raising the paper rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Attaching an operator panel overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Step 4: Prepare the print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Removing the packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing the print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Step 5: Install memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Removing the shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Reattaching the shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Reattaching the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 6: Load print media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Loading the trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Loading the multipurpose feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Step 7: Attach cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Setting up for network printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Setting up for local printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 8: Verify printer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Turning on the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Printing setup pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Step 9: Configure for TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Assigning a printer IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Verifying the IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Step 10: Install printer drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Configuring for network printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Configuring for local printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Step 11: Distribute information to users . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Discovering printer users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Finding helpful information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Distributing the information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Storing the quick reference card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Contents
Introduction
About the printer Your printer is available in two models:
Lexmark T420 Base Model and Options
Printer
page 6
Tray 1
Tray 2:
250-sheet drawer
page 4
• Lexmark T420, with duplex
capabilities, up to 1200 dots per
inch (dpi) Image Quality
resolution, 16MB of standard
memory, one 250-sheet tray, and
USB and parallel connectors.
• Lexmark T420n, a network model
that includes all the features
above; more standard memory
(32MB); an Ethernet 10BaseT/
100BaseTx print server installed;
and an Ethernet connector.
You can purchase options for your
printer. Launch the Publications CD and
click Printer Overview for more
information.
or
500-sheet drawer
page 4
Introduction
1
Other sources
of information
If you need more information after you
have completed setup, refer to the other
printer documentation.
Lexmark T420
Publications CD
The Publications CD provides
information about loading print media,
clearing error messages, ordering and
replacing supplies, and troubleshooting.
It also provides general information for
administrators.
The information on the Publications CD
is also available on Lexmark’s Web site
at www.lexmark.com/publications.
Quick Reference card The printer QuickReference card
provides easy access to informatio n
about loading print media,
understanding common printer
messages, and clearing jam s.
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.
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Introduction
Step 1: Unpack the printer
250-sheet tray
Power cord
Operator panel overlay
(non-English only)
Warning! Allow at least 7.62 cm (3 in.)
clearance on the right side of the printer
for the cooling fan to function properly.
Drivers CD
Handhold
Setup Guide with Publications CD
and Quick Reference card
Select a well ventilated location for your
printer that provides room for the trays,
cover, and doors. Choose a firm, level
surface away from direct airflow and
temperature extremes.
Remove all items from the box. Make
sure you have the following items:
• Printer with one 250-sheet tray
• Power cord
• Print cartridge (shipped inside
printer, wrapped in packaging)
• Setup Guide with a Publications
CD and 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.
What do I do next?
Task Go to page …
Position the optional drawer 4
Prepare the printer 6
Unpack the printer
3
Step 2: Position the optional
drawer
CAUTION! If you are adding an
optional drawer sometime after setting
up the printer, be sure to turn the printer
off, unplug the power cord, and
disconnect all cables from the back of
the printer before completing these
tasks.
Your printer supports either one optional
250-sheet drawer or one optional 500sheet drawer. The optional drawer
consists of a support unit and a tray.
1 Remove all packing material and
tape from the support unit.
2 Pull the tray out of the support
unit.
Remove any packing material and
tape from the tray.
3 Grasp the support unit on each
side at opposite corners and
move it to the location selected for
the printer.
4 Reinstall the tray. Push it fully into
the printer.
4
Position the optional drawer
Position the optional drawer
5
Step 3: Prepare the printer
Positioning the printer Once you have selected a location and
positioned an optional drawer (if you
have one), you are ready to position the
printer.
Note: If you have optional memory to
install, leave clearance on the left side of
the printer.
Handhold
Tab
Lift the printer by the recessed
handholds on both sides, and place it on
the table or optional drawer.
To position the printer on an optional
drawer:
1 Align the tabs, slots, and
connector on the drawer with the
underside of the printer.
2 Lower the printer into place. Make
sure it is seated securely on the
drawer.
Connector
6
Prepare the printer
Slot
Raising the paper rest The paper rest holds printed jobs at an
angle to keep them from sliding out of
the output bin. Pull the paper rest
forward to raise it.
Attaching an operator
panel overlay
If English is not your preferred language
and your printer shipped with an
operator panel overlay, attach the
overlay that has the appropriately
translated light and button names:
1 Peel the protective backing off the
overlay.
2 Align the holes in the overlay with
the lights and buttons on the
operator panel, and then press
the overlay into place.
Prepare the printer
7
Step 4: Prepare the
print cartridge
Removing the
packaging
Finger grips
1 Open the upper front door.
Handle
8
2 Grasp the print cartridge by the
handle. Lift the cartridge out of the
printer.
Prepare the print cartridge
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