T630, T632
Setup Guide
January 2003
www.lexmark.com
Edition: January 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 or make any electrical or
cabling c onn ec t io ns, such as th e power cord o r te l e ph one , du ring 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.
• Y our 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.
Attention!
This symbol identifies static-sensitive parts. Do not touch in
the areas near these symbols without first touching the
metal frame of the printer.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Step 1: Unpack the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step 2: Set up the printer
About the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Other sources of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Setting up a multifunction printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Preparing for setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
and print media handling options . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Order of installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Unpacking the 2000-sheet drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing the 2000-sheet drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Changing the 2000-sheet drawer paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing a 250-sheet or 500-sheet drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing a duplex unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting up the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing an envelope feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installing a finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Installing a high-capacity output stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Installing an output expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Installing a 5-bin mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Attaching labels to print media handling options . . . . . . . . . .29
Step 3: Install memory and option cards . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Accessing the printer system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Installing printer memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Installing an optional flash memory or firmware card . . . . . . .33
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Installing an option card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Replacing the shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Step 4: Load print media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Loading the trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Loading the 2000-sheet drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Step 5: Attach cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Attaching a local cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Attaching a network cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Step 6: Install drivers for local printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
UNIX/Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Serial connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Step 7: Verify printer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Printing a menu settings page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Printing a network setup page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Printing Quick Reference information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Step 8: Configure for TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Assigning a printer IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Verifying the IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Configuring for Pull Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Step 9: Install drivers for network printing . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
UNIX/Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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Step 10: Using the Publications CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Viewing and using the CD contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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Introduction
About the printer Your printer is available in two models:
• Base printer, with 300 to 1200 dots
Lexmark™ T family of printers
Base model and options
5-bin Mailbox
*
Output expander
High-capacity
output stacker
or
StapleSmart™ Finisher
Envelope feeder
Page 17
Print cartridge
Page 27
Page 24
Page 22
Page 19
Printer
Page 14
Page 14
Duplex unit
Page 13
per inch (dpi) resolution, 32MB
(T630) or 64MB (T632) of
standard memory, and USB and
parallel connectors
• A network model with 64MB of
standard memory, an Ethernet
10BaseT/100BaseTX print server
installed, and USB and Ethernet
connectors
If you purchased a multifunction printer
(MFP) that scans, copies, and faxes,
refer to the documentation that came with
the device to see if furniture or other
hardware needs to be set up first.
You can purchase several different
options for your printer. Launch the
Publications CD and then click Printer
Overview for more information.
*
Option install order
*
may be reversed
250-sheet drawer
Page 11
500-sheet drawer
Page 11
2000-sheet drawer
Page 6
Introduction
1
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 provides
information about loading print media,
clearing error messages, ordering and
replacing supplies, installing
maintenance kits, and troubleshooting. It
also provides general information for
network administrators.
The information on the Pub lications CD
is also available on our Lexmark Web site
at www.lexmark.com/publications.
Quick Reference pages Quick Reference pages are stored inside
the printer. They provide information
about loading print media, diagnosing
and solving print problems, and clearing
jams from the printer.
We strongly recommend that you print
the Quick Reference pages and store
them near the printer. See “Printing Quick
Reference information” on page 55 for
more information.
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 Web site Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com
for updated printer drivers, utilities, and
other printer documentation.
Introduction
2
Step 1: Unpack the printer
Setting up a multifunction printer If you purchased a multifunction printer
(MFP) that copies, faxes, and scans,
refer to the documentation that came with
the device to see if furniture or other
hardware needs to be set up first.
Preparing for setup Make sure you are ready to begin setting
up the printer.
1 Select a location for your printer.
CAUTION: The printer weighs
17.3–19 kg (38–42 lb) depending on the model, and
requires at least two people to lift it safely.
• Leave enough room to open
the printer trays, covers, doors,
and options. It is also important
1.4 m
(4.5 ft)
30 cm
(12 in.)
51 cm
(20 in.)
30 cm
(12 in.)
30 cm
(12 in.)
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
Note: Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to
install it.
Unpack the printer
3
2 Remove all items from the box
except the printer. Make sure you
have the following items:
(1) Printer with standard tray
1
7
2
4
6
5
(2) Power cord
(3) Setup Guide with a
Publications CD
(4) Operator panel language overlays
(5) Drivers CD
(6) Wire bail
(7) Operator panel protector overlay
If any items are missing or damaged,
refer to the Publications CD for
information about contacting Lexmark
customer support.
Save the carton and packing material in
case you need to repack the printer.
3
Unpack the printer
4
Step 2: Set up the printer
and print media handling
options
High-capacity output stacker Output expander 5-bin mailboxFinisher
O
u
t
p
u
t
Attach up to:
Three output expanders, or
One high-capacity output stacker, or
One output expander and one high-capacity output
stacker, or
One finisher, or
One finisher and one output expander
T632T630
Attach up to:
Three output expanders,
Two 5-bin mailboxes,
One of each, or
One high-capacity output stacker, or
One output expander and one high-capacity output
stacker, or
One finisher, or
One finisher and one output expander or
One finisher and one 5-bin mailbox.
I
n
p
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t
2000-sheet drawer
Attach up to:
Four optional drawers.
(See “Setting up furniture” on page 6.)
250-sheet drawer
500-sheet drawer
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Envelope feederDuplex unit
Order of installation Install the printer and any options you
have purchased in the order described
here.
Setting up furniture Floor-mounted configurations require
additiona l furniture. You must use e ither a
printer stand or printer base if you are
using a 2000-sheet drawer, a duplex unit
and an input option, or more than one
input option. If you purchased an MFP
that scans, copies, and faxes, you may
need additional furniture. More
information is available on our Lexmark
Web site at www.lexmark.com/
multifunctionprinters.
Unpacking the 2000-sheet drawer If you have a 2000-sheet drawer , position
it in the location you have chosen for your
printer.
CAUTION: Floor-mounted configurations require
additional furniture. You must use either a printer stand or
printer base if you are using a 2000-sheet drawer, a
duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input
option. If you purchased an MFP that scans, copies, and
faxes, y ou may need additional furniture. More information
is available on our Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
Set up the printer and print media handling options
6
1 Remove all items shown in the
illustration from the carton. If any
items are missing, contact the
place where you bought the
2000-sheet drawer.
2000-sheet drawer
Decals
1
2
3
4
5
2 Remove all packing material and
tape from each item.
3 Peel the appropriately numbered
decals from the sheet and attach
1
2
3
4
5
them to the re cessed ar eas on the
drawer. Choose the number that
corresponds to the total number of
trays you are using, including the
standard tray.
Save the carton and packing
material in case you need to
repack the 2000-sheet drawer for
service or storage.
16 AWG power cord
Jumper cord
Note: The 16 AWG po wer cord is incl uded only wit h units
intended to operate at 100–127V power.
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Installing the 2000-sheet drawer Decide on an installation location for the
2000-sheet drawer. The printer, and
possibly other options, will be placed on
top of the drawer, so allow at least 137.16
cm (4.5 ft) for clearance.
Note: Y our dra wer is pre-configured to either letter or A4
paper size. To use a different paper size, see “Changing
the 2000-sheet drawer paper size” on page 10 before
placing any options or the printer on the 2000-sheet
drawer.
1 If you are installing the 2000-sheet
drawer sometime after setting up
the printer, turn the printer power
off and unplug the power cord.
Disconnect any other cables
attached to the printer.
2 Place the printer on top of the
drawer and any options installed.
The openings on top of the drawer
help you set the printer so the
edges are aligned properly. Make
sure the printer is securely in
place.
CAUTION: Make sure your fingers are not under the
printer when you set it down. Use the handholds on the
printer or ask someone to help you lift it.
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3 Plug one end of the jumper cord
into the printer. Plug the other end
of the jumper cord into the drawer.
4 Reconnect any disconnected
cables.
5 If you intend to operate your
2000-sheet drawer at 100–127V
power, instead of using the power
cord provided with the printer you
must use the 16 AWG power cord
provided with the 2000-sheet
drawer. Plug the 16 AWG power
cord into the back of the drawer
and then into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
If you later decide to stop using the
2000-sheet drawer, you should
then use the original power cord
provided with the printer. The 16
AWG power cord should always
remain with the 2000-sheet
drawer.
If you intend to operate your
2000-sheet drawer at 200–240V
power , use the power cord
provided with the printer. Plug the
power cord into the back of the
drawer and then into a properly
grounded electrical outlet.
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9
Changing the 2000-sheet drawer
paper size
Your 2000-sheet drawer comes preconfigured for either letter or A4 paper
size.
CAUTION: Remove the attached options one at a time.
Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you
set it down. Use the handholds on the printer or ask
someone to help you lift it.
Paper size selector knob
A5
B5
A4 LTR
LGL
EXEC
Note: Six paper selections are available. Each paper
selection is color-coded. A new paper size is displayed on
the operator panel after the paper elevator tray is in the up
position. Make a note of the color associated with the
paper size you select.
1 Locate the paper size selector
knob on top of the drawer.
2 To make a selection, turn the knob
completely in a counterclockwise
direction. This action sets the
paper size to legal (LGL).
3 Count the clicks as you turn the
knob clockwise to find the correct
paper size. For example, one click
sets the paper size to executive
(EXEC).
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4 Pull each locking pin up to unlock
it, and then pull up on the guides to
remove them.
Locking pins
Guides
Installing a 250-sheet or 500-sheet drawer
CAUTION: Floor-mounted configurations require
additional furniture. You must use either a printer stand or
printer base if you are using a 2000-sheet drawer, a
duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input
option. If you purchased an MFP that scans, copies, and
faxes, y ou may need additional furniture. More information
is available on our Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
Decals
5 Reposition the paper guides in the
color-coded slots, located at the
top of the unit, corresponding to
the paper si ze you selected.
6 Insert the paper guides into the
matching colored slots located on
the inside bottom of the unit. The
guides should now be aligned
flush against the top of the unit.
7 Push each pin down to lock the
guides in place.
Optional drawers attach under the printer
and optional duplex unit. The printer
automatically recognizes any drawer that
is installed.
A drawer consists of a tray and a support
unit. The 250-sheet drawer and the
500-sheet drawer are installed the same
way.
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11
1 Remove the tray from the support
unit. Remove all packing material
and tape from both the support
unit and the tray.
2 Place the support unit on top of
any previously installed drawers,
or the table or printer cabinet
where you plan to use the printer.
The tab, round peg, and square
holes on top of any drawer help
you position the support unit so the
edges are aligned properly. Make
sure the support unit is securely in
place.
Tab
Square hole
Round peg
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3 Attach another optional drawer, a
duplex unit, or the printer.
Installing a duplex unit
CAUTION: Floor-mounted configurations require
additional furniture. You must use either a printer stand or
printer base if you are using a 2000-sheet drawer, a
duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input
option. If you purchased an MFP that scans, copies, and
faxes, y ou may need additional furniture. More information
is available on our Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
Tab
Square hole
The duplex unit attaches under the
printer, below the standard tray and
above any drawers.
Refer to the Publications CD for details
about using the duplex unit.
1 Place the duplex unit on top of any
installed drawers, or the table or
printer cabinet where you plan to
use the printer.
The tab, round peg, and square
holes on top of any drawer help
you position the duplex unit so the
edges are aligned properly. Make
sure it is securely in place.
Round peg
Note: An optional 250-sheet duplex unit only works with
printers that have a 250-sheet standard tray, while an
optional 500-sheet duplex unit only work s with pri nter s
that have a 500-sheet standard tray.
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13
Setting up the printer Place the printer on any input options you
may have.
1 Ask someone to help you lift the
printer by the handholds and lower
it onto the duplex unit, optional
drawer, table or printer cabinet.
The tab, round peg, and square
holes on top of any drawer or the
duplex unit help you position the
printer so the edges are aligned
properly. Make sure the printer is
Handhold
Tab
Square hole
Round peg
Handle
securely in place.
2 Remove the print cartridge
packaging.
a Push the release latch and
open the printer upper front
door.
b Grasp the print cartridge by the
handle and pull it up and out.
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Tab
Tab
Warning: Do not touch the photoconductor drum on the
underside of the print cartridge.
c Pull on the tabs on each side of
the red plastic to remove the
packaging from the print
cartridge.
Retain the packaging.
d A lign the slid es on the cartridge
with the slots on the cartridge
cradle. Use the colored arrows
inside the printer for
placement.
e Guide the cartridge down as it
drops and snaps into place.
f Close the upper front door.
3 Attach decals to the trays.
Decals showing the number “1”
are on your printer and the
standard tray. These decals keep
the standard tray paired with the
printer.
1
1
2
2
3
3
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15
Use the decals shipped with any
optional drawer to mark it
appropriately. P eel the decals from
the sheet and attach them to the
recessed areas on the optional
drawers and the matching trays.
4 Position the language overlay.
a Select the language overlay
with the appropriately
translated names for your
operator panel.
b Peel the plastic covering from
the front and back of the
overlay.
c Align the holes in the overlay
with the buttons on the operator
panel and press it into place.
5 Attach the protector overlay.
a Align the tab on the bottom of
the protec tor overl ay as sho wn,
and slide the tab into the slot.
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Static brush
holder
Plastic bracket
b Rotate the protector overlay
until the latch on the top snaps
into the groove as shown.
6 If you are not installing any print
media handling options, attach the
wire bail:
a Remove the printer top cover
and slide the plastic bracket
onto the static brush holder.
Adjust the bracket so it is
centered over the area where
print media exits.
b Place the tips of the wire bail
into the ends of the plastic
bracket so that the bail curves
downward.
c Replace the top cover.
Installing an envelope feeder The envelope feeder attaches to the front
of your printer behind the lower front
door. It can be removed when you are not
using it, making the printer more
compact.
Refer to the Publications CD for details
about using the envelope feeder.
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Release latch
Slots
Envelope feeder
connector door
Tab
1 Push the release latch and open
the printer lower front door.
2 Lift open the envelope feeder
connector door.
3 Align the tabs on the envelope
feeder with the slots on both sides
of the printer, and then gently push
the envelope feeder into the
opening until it snaps into place.
The envelope feeder tilts
downward at a slight angle when it
is installed properly.
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Installing a finisher The finisher is shipped with a staple
cartr i dge alr ea dy insta ll ed.
After you carefully unpack the finisher,
install i t immediately; otherwise, th e
edges of the mounting brackets could
damage tabletops or fabrics.
Warning: The finisher shelf is designed to hold the
weight of print media only. Excess weight may damage it.
1 Remove the top cover or any
previously installed print media
handling options.
Note: The finisher must be positioned directly above the
printer and below other print media handling options. It
cannot be used with a high-capacity output stacker . You
can only put either one 5-bin mailbox (T632 only) or one
output expander on top of the finisher.
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Mounting bracket
2 Insert the mounting brackets into
the slots. Make sure the finisher is
positioned securely.
Mounting slot
3 Lift the finisher output bin cover
until it locks into position.
4 Snap the two paper bail posts into
the slots under the output bin
cover.
5 Slide the end of the paper bail out
until the arrow is aligned with the
paper size for your print job.
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Plastic bracket
6 Rotate the paper bail hook down to
prevent individual sheets from
sliding forward. Snap the paper
bail hook back into the storage
position when not using it.
7 Place the tips of the wire bail into
the ends of the plastic bracket so
that the bail curves downward.
The wire bail rests in the printer
output bin.
Wire bail
8 If you are not attaching any more
print media handling options,
attach the top cover to the finisher.
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Installing a high-capacity output
stacker
Warning: The high-capacity output stacker shelf is
designed to hold the weight of print media only. Excess
weight may damage it.
Bracket and wire
bail
Labels
Note: The high-capacity output stacker must be
positioned directly above the printer and below other print
media handling options. It cannot be used with a finisher.
After you carefully unpack the
high-capacity output stacker, install it
immediately; otherwise, the edges of the
mounting brackets could damage
tabletops or fabrics.
1 Remove the top cover or any
previously installed print media
handling options.
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Plastic bracket
2 Slide the plastic bracket onto the
static brush holder, located on the
bottom of the high-capacity output
stacker.
Static brush holder
3 Insert the mounting brackets into
the slots on top of the printer or
print media handling option. Make
sure the high-capacity output
stacker is positioned securely.
Mounting slot
Mounting bracket
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4 Place the tips of the wire bail into
the ends of the plastic bracket so
that the wire bail curves
downward.
The wire bail rests in the printer
output bin.
5 If you are not attaching any more
print media handling options,
attach the top cover to the
high-capacity output stacker.
Installing an output expander Each output expander consists of a
support and a removable bin. A wire bail,
bracket, and labels are also included.
Warning: The output expander bin is designed to hold
the weight of print media only. Excess weight may cause
it to disengage from the support.
After you carefully unpack the output
Bin
expander, install it immediately;
otherwise, the edges of the mounting
brackets could damage tabletops or
fabrics.
Support
Labels
Bracket and wire bail
Note: If you have purchased a finisher or a high-capacity
output stacker, that print media handling option must be
installed directly on the printer, before the output
expander.
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Plastic bracket
1 Remove the top cover from the
printer, finisher, or high-capacity
output stacker.
2 Slide the plastic bracket onto the
static brush holder, located on the
bottom of the output expander.
Static brush holder
Mounting bracket
3 Insert the mounting brackets into
the slots on top of the printer or
print media handling option. Make
Mounting slot
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sure the output expander is
positioned securely.
Slots
4 If you are mounting the output
expander on the printer or another
output expander, attach the wire
bail. Place the tips of the wire bail
into the ends of the plastic bracket
so that the bail curves downward.
The wire bail rests in the output bin
of the output expander below it, or
in the standard output bin.
5 Slide the lower tabs on the tray into
the lower slots on the output
expander.
6 Rotate the tray up until the upper
tabs snap into the upper slots.
Tabs
7 If you are not attaching any more
print media handling options,
attach the top cover to the output
expander.
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Installing a 5-bin mailbox The 5-bin mailbox is shipped with a sheet
of labels and a plastic bracket for
attaching a wire bail.
Warning: The 5-bin mailbox is designed to hold the
weight of print media only . Do not use it as a shelf; excess
weight may damage it.
After you carefully unpack the mailbox,
Labels
Bracket
Note: The 5-bin mailbox cannot be used with a T630. If
you have purchased a finisher, it must be installed directly
on the printer, before the mailbox.
install i t immediately; otherwise, th e
edges of the mounting brackets could
damage tabletops or fabrics.
1 Remove the top cover from the
printer, finisher, output expander,
or previously installed mailbox.
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Plastic bracket
Note: If the mailbox will be the topmost print media
handling option, remove the wire bail from the bracket on
the top cover and store it in a safe place.
Mounting slot
Mounting bracket
2 Slide the plastic bracket onto the
static brush holder, located on the
bottom of the 5-bin mailbox.
3 Insert the mounting brackets into
the slots on top of the printe r,
finisher, output expander, or
previously installed 5-bin mailbox.
Make sure the mailbox is
positioned securely.
4 If you are not attaching any more
print media handling options,
attach the top cover to the mailbox.
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Paper stops
5 Place the tips of the wire bail into
the ends of the plastic bracket so
that the bail curves downward.
The bail rests in the output bin of
the expander below it, or in the
printer output bin.
6 Adjust the paper stops for the
appropriate print media size.
Attaching labels to print media handling options
Paper stops
Side covers
Labels
Set up the printer and print media handling options
Bin
If you purchased an output expander,
high-capacity output stacker, or 5-bin
mailbox, you received a sheet of labels
for your various output bins.
The illustration indicate s so me plac es
where you may attach the labels: output
expander removable bin, paper stop, side
cover , or where v er best suits your needs.
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Step 3: Install memory and
option cards
CAUTION: If you are installing memory or option cards
sometime after setting up the printer, turn the printer off
and unplug the power cord before continuing.
Note: Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the
system board access cover and to install some of the
cards.
You can customize your printer memory
capacity and connectivi ty by adding
optional cards. The instructions in this
section help you install any of the
following options:
• Memory cards
– Pr i nter memory
– Flash memory
– Fonts
• Firmware cards
– Ba r Code
– ImageQuick™
– IPDS and SCS/TNe
– PrintCryption™
• Other options
– Pr i nte r hard dis k
– RS-232 serial interface card
– Parallel 1284-B interface card
– MarkNet™ N2100 Series
internal print servers (also
called internal networ k
adapters or INAs)
Accessing the printer system board You must access the printer system
board to install printer memory, flash
memory, or an option card.
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1 Press the release latches to open
the upper and lower front doors.
2 Press down on the side door
latches and open the side door.
Screws
Screws
3 Loosen, but do not remove, the six
screws on the shield.
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to
loosen these screws.
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4 Use the tabs to slide the shield up
Keyhole
until the top three screws fit into
the three keyholes on the shield.
5 Hold the shield by the tabs and lift
it off.
Tabs
Installing printer memory Follow the instructions in this section to
install printer memory.
Warning: Electronic components can be damaged by
static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer
before you touch the memory option.
1 Unpack the optional printer
Memory connector 1
Memory connector 2
memory card. Avoid touching the
connection points along its edge.
Save the packaging materials.
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2 Open both latches on the
connector completely.
Note: Some memory and firmware options offered for
other Lexmark printers cannot be used with your printer.
Refer to the Publications CD for specif ic at ion s.
Ridge
Notch
3 Align the notches on the memory
card with the ridges on the
connector.
Latch
Notch
Installing an optional flash memory
or firmware card
4 Push the memory card straight
into the connector until it snaps
into place. Make sure each latch
fits over the notch located on either
side of the memory card.
Follow the instructions in this section to
install an optional flash memory or
firmware card. The system board has two
connection locations which can support a
total of one flash memory card and one
firmware card.
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Warning: Optional flash memory and firmware cards
are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something
metal on the printer before you touch a card.
1 Unpack the flash memory or
firmware card.
Metal pins
Plastic pins
Cards
Note: The row of meta l pins on the f irmware card m ust be
fully inserted along its entire length.
Avoid touching the metal pins on
the bottom of the card. Save the
packaging.
2 Holding the flash memory or
firmware card b y its sides, align
the plastic pins on the card with
the holes on the system board.
If you are installing two cards, use
the bottom system board
connection first, and then the top
one.
3 Push in until the flash memory or
firmware card is firmly in place.
Installing an option card Your printer has either one or two
connectors that support the following
option cards:
• Hard disk with adapter card
• MarkNet internal print server
• RS-232 Serial Interface Card
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Warning: Electronic components are easily damaged by
static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer
before you touch the card.
Connector 1
Connector 2
• Parallel 1284-B Interface Card
• Coax/Twinax Adapter for SCS
Refer to the documentation included with
each card for detailed information about
that specific card.
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to install
these options.
1 Locate the card connectors on the
system board. If you are installing
a tall card, i nst all it in conne cto r 1.
If you are installing two short cards
on a model with multiple
connectors, use connector 1 first
and then connector 2.
Adapter plate
2 Remove the two screws and the
cover plate and save them.
If you are installing a tall card,
remove and save the adapter plate
screw and the adapter plate.
3 Unpack the card. Save the
packaging materials.
Cover plate
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4 Align the connection points on the
card with the connector on the
system board and push the card
firmly into the system board
connector.
5 Insert the two screws saved from
the cov er plate (or the extra scre ws
shipped with the card).
6 Tighten the screws to secure the
card.
Replacing the shield After you have installed option cards on
the printer system board, follow these
steps to reattach the shield and close the
doors.
1 Grasp the shield by the tabs and
align the three keyholes on the
shield with the top three screws.
Holding the shield by the tabs,
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slide it down onto the screws.
Tighten all six screws.
2 Close the side door.
3 Close the upper and lower front
doors.
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Step 4: Load print media
Loading the trays
Note: If you load any print media other than plain letter or
A4 paper into any source, make sure you change the
Paper Type and Paper Size settings for that source. Refer
to the Publications CD for detailed information.
When you load the tray, do not exceed
the maximum stack height indicated by
the label in the tray. Overfilling the tray
may cause jams. This applies to all
printer trays, drawers, and feeders.
Before loading print media into any
source, flex the sheets back and forth to
loosen them, and then fan them. Do not
fold or crease the print media. Straighten
the edges of the stack on a level surface.
Complete these instructions to load print
media into any of the standard or optional
trays. All trays are loaded in the same
way.
1 Remove the tray.
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Width guide
tab
Size indicators
Length guide
Width guide
2 Squeeze the width guide tab and
the side of the guide as shown.
Slide the width guide to the far
right side of the tray.
3 Squeeze the length guide lever
and slide the length guide to the
correct position for the size of print
media you are loading. Notice the
size indicators on the left side of
the tray.
4 Place the print media into the tray
with the recommended print side
face down for single-sided printing
and face up for double-sided
printing. Do not load print media
above the load line. Overfilling the
tray may cause jams.
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5 Squeeze the width guide tab and
the side of the guide together.
Slide the width guide to the left
until it lightly rests against the
edge of the print media stack.
6 If you are loading an optional tray,
adjust the knob to show the size of
the print media currently loaded.
This setting serves as a visual
reminder only; it has no effect on
the operation of the printer.
7 Insert the tray.
Loading the 2000-sheet drawer Follow these instructions to load the
2000-sheet drawer. Do not load an y print
media other than plain paper in the
2000-sheet drawer.
1 Open the loading door. If the
elevator tray is not already in the
Elevator button
Load line
lowered position, lower it by
pushing the elevator button.
2 Slightly bend the stack of paper as
shown and place it on the elevator
tray with the preferred print side
facing down. Align the stack of
paper to the back of the drawer.
Carefully align each stack of paper
as you load it to ensure a smooth
edge where the stacks meet. Do
not load paper above the load line.
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This illustration shows the correct
orientation for loading paper for
simplex printing. Letterhead paper
should be loaded with the printed
side face down and the page top
against the front of the drawer . Do
not mix weights of paper.
For duplex printing on letterhead
paper, place the printed side face
up with the page top to the rear of
the drawer.
3 Close the loading door.
Step 5: Attach cables
CAUTION: Do not connect
or disconnect a
communication port, a
teleport, or any other
connector during a ligh tni ng
storm.
Attaching a
local cable
The printer can be attached to a network or directly to a computer to
print locally.
You can attach your printer locally using a USB, parallel, or serial
connection.
USB A USB port is standard.
Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Wi ndows XP
operating systems support USB connections. Some UNIX, Linux, and
Macintosh computers also support USB connections. Refer to your
computer operating system documentation to see if your system
supports USB.
To attach the printer to a computer:
1 Connect the printer to the computer using a USB, parallel, or
serial cable.
Be sure to match the USB symbol on
the cable to the USB symbol on the
printer.
A USB port requires a USB cable such as Lexmark part number
12A2405 (2 m [6.5 ft]). Be sure to match the USB symbol on the
cable to the USB symbol on the printer.
2 Plug one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the
back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded
outlet.
3 Turn on your printer.
After the printer completes its internal tests, the Ready
message indicates that the printer is ready to receive jobs.
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Note: If you see a message
other than Ready on the
display, refer to the
Publications CD for
instructions on clearing the
message. Look for
information about
understanding printer
messages.
4 Turn on your computer and any other peripherals.
5 Go to “Install drivers for local printing” on page 44.
Parallel A parallel port is included on some printer models, and is available for
other printers on an option card. See “Installing an option card” on
page 34 for more information.
A parallel port requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable such as
Lexmark part number 1329605 (3 m [10 ft]), or 1427498 (6 m [20 ft]).
Serial Serial ports are available when you install a serial interface option
card. See “Installing an option card” on page 34 for more information.
A serial port requires a compatible serial cable such as Lexmark part
number 1038693.
Attaching a
network cable
You can attach your printer to a network using standard network
cables.
Ethernet A 10BaseT/100BaseTx Fast Ethernet port is standard on the network
model.
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To attach the printer to a network:
1 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged.
2 Plug one end of the standard network cable into a LAN drop or
hub and the other end into the Ethernet port on the back of the
printer. The printer automatically adjusts for the network speed.
3 Plug one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the
back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded
outlet.
Use Category 5 cable with an RJ-45
connector for the standard network
port.
Note: If you see a message
other than Ready on the
display, refer to the
Publications CD for
instructions on clearing the
message. Look for
information about
understanding printer
messages.
4 Turn on the printer.
After the printer completes its internal tests, the Ready
message indicates that the printer is ready to receive jobs.
5 Turn on your computer and any other peripherals.
6 Continue with “V erify printer setup” on page 54.
Fiber optic Fiber optic is a type of Ethernet, but uses different cables. Various fiber
optic Ethernet ports are available on optional MarkNet print server
cards that can be installed in your printer.
If you purchased a fiber optic option card, see “Installing an
option card” on page 34 for hardware instructions.
802.11b wireless
options
Your printer can be converted to wireless networking by using an
optional 802.11b Wireless Print Adapter. This adapter is a piece of
hardware that plugs into the Ethernet port on your printer.
If you purchased this adapter for your printer, refer to the
documentation that shipped with the adapter for installation and
configuration.
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Step 6: Install drivers for local
printing
A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB or
parallel cable. If your printer is attached to a network instead of your
computer, skip this step and go to Step 7: “Verify printer setup” on
page 54.
Note: For Windows
operating systems, you can
skip the hardware wizard
and use the drivers CD to
install your printer drivers.
Launch the CD and follow
the instructions to install
printer software.
A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with
your printer. The procedure to install drivers depends on the operating
system you are using.
Select y our ope rati ng syste m and ca ble from th e fo llowi ng tab le to find
driver installation instructions.
Operating system Cable Go to page...
Windows XP USB
Windows 2000 USB* or Parallel 46
Windows Me USB
Windows 98 USB
Windows NT 4.x Parallel only 48
Windows 95 Parallel only 48
Macintosh USB only 49
UNIX/Linux USB or Parallel 50
All serial printing Serial 51
* If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer and computer are
turned on, the Windows hardware wizard launches immediately. Find the
instructions f or y our o perat ing system and u se the m to a ns we r th e plug and
play screens.
*
or Parallel 45
*
or Parallel 46
*
or Parallel 47
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44
Windows In addition to the following driver installation instructions, you may
need to refer to the documentation that shipped with your computer
and your Windows software.
Before you install Some versions of Windows software may already have a system
printer driver for this printer included. This may mean that installation
will seem automatic in later versions of Windows. System drivers work
well for simple printing, but they contain less functionality than our
enhanced custom driver.
Note: Installing a custom
driver replaces the system
driver. A separate printer
object is created and
appears in the Printers
folder.
Using Windows XP
with USB or
parallel cable
Note: Business versions of
Windows XP require that you
have administrative access
to install printer drivers on
your computer.
To obtain all the features of the custom driver, you need to install the
custom printer driver using the drivers CD that shipped with the printer.
Drivers are also available in downloadable software packages on our
Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears:
1 Insert the drivers CD. If the CD auto launches, exit the CD. Click
Next.
2 Browse to the location of the printer driver on the drivers CD,
and then click Next.
D:\Drivers\Win_2000\
3 Disregard the next two messages and click Continue Anyway.
Your printer has been thoroughly tested and is compatible with
Windows XP. The wizard copies all of the necessary files and
installs the printer driver.
4 Click Finish when the software is installed.
5 Print a test page to verify printer setup
a Click Start Settings Printers.
b Select the printer you just created.
c Click File Properties.
d Click Pr int T est Pa ge. When a test page prints successfully ,
printer setup is complete.
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Using Windows 2000
with USB or
parallel cable
When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears:
1 Insert the drivers CD. If the CD auto launches, exit the CD. Click
Next.
Note: You need
administrative access to
install printer drivers on your
computer.
Using Windows Me
with USB or
parallel cable
2 Select Search for a suitable driver, and then click Next.
3 Select only Specify a location, and then click Next.
4 Browse to the location of the printer driver on the drivers CD.
D:\Drivers\Win_2000\
5 Click Open, and then click OK.
6 Click Next to install the driver that is displayed. It is okay to
disregard the message that the driver is not digitally signed.
7 Click Finish to complete the installation and close the wizard.
8 Print a test page to verify printer setup
a Click Start Settings Printers.
b Select the printer you just created.
c Click File Properties.
d Click Pr int T est Pa ge. When a test page prints successfully ,
printer setup is complete.
You must install both a USB port driver and an enhanced custom print
driver.
When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears:
Note: Depending on the
software and printers
already installed on your
computer, your screens may
vary from those in the
instructions.
1 Insert the drivers CD. If the CD auto launches, exit the CD. Click
Next.
2 Select Automatic search for the best driver (recommended),
and then click Next. The wizard searches for a USB port driver.
The name of it will be similar to your printer name.
3 After the USB port driver is found, click Finish.
4 Select Automatic search for the best driver (recommended),
and then click Next. The wizard now searches for a printer
driver.
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5 Select your printer and driver from the list, and then click OK.
Make sure you select the driver in the correct language you
want to use.
D:\Drivers\Win_9X\<LANGUAGE>
6 After the printer driver is installed, click Finish.
7 Use the default printer name or type a unique name for your
printer, and then click Next.
8 Click Y es (recommended), and then click Finish to print a test
page.
9 After the test page prints, click Yes to close the window.
10 Click Finish to complete the installation and close the wizard.
You are now ready to print.
Using Windows 98
with a USB or
parallel cable
Note: Depending on the
software and printers
already installed on your
computer, your screens may
vary from those in the
instructions.
You must install both a USB port driver and an enhanced custom print
driver.
When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears:
1 Insert the drivers CD and then click Next. If the CD auto
launches, exit the CD.
2 Select Search for the best driver for your device
(recommended), and then click Next.
3 Select only CD-ROM drive, and then click Next.
4 After the wizard finds the USB port driver, click Next.
5 After the USB port driver is installed, click Finish.
6 Select Search for the best driver (recommended), and then
click Next.
7 Select to Specify a location.
8 Browse to the location of the printer driver on the drivers CD,
and then click OK.
D:\Drivers\Win_9X\<LANGUAGE>
9 After the printer driver is found, click Next.
10 Use the default printer name or type a unique name for your
printer, and then click Next.
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11 Select Yes to print a test page, and then click Finish. All the
necessary files are installed on your computer.
12 After the test page prints, click Yes to close the message
window.
13 Click Finish to complete the installation. You are now ready to
print.
Using Windows NT
with a parallel cable
Note: USB support is not
available for Windows NT
operating systems.
Note: You need
administrative access to
install printer drivers on your
computer.
Using Windows 95
with a parallel cable
Note: USB support is not
available for Windows 95
operating systems.
The easiest way to install a driver is to use the drivers CD that shipped
with y our printer.
1 Insert the drivers CD. If the CD auto launches, exit the CD. Click
Next.
2 Click Install Printer Software.
3 Click Agree if you accept the license agreement.
4 Select Local Printer and then click Next.
5 Make sure the correct printer and port are listed, and then click
OK. You are now ready to print.
When the Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears:
1 Insert the drivers CD. If the CD auto launches, exit the CD.
If a system-compatible driver is found on your operating system,
the Wizard installs it.
If no compatible system driver is found on your operating
system, click Other Locations.
2 Browse to the location of the printer driver on the drivers CD,
and then click OK.
D:\Drivers\Win_9x\English
3 Click Finish. The Add Printer Wizard screen appears.
4 Use the default printer name or type a unique name for your
printer, and then click Next.
5 Click Yes to print a test page.
6 Click Finish. A test page is sent to the printer once the driver
files are copied to your computer. You are now ready to print.
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Macintosh Macintosh OS 8.6 or later is required for USB printing. To print locally
to a USB-attached printer, you must create a desktop printer icon
(Macintosh 8.6–9.x) or create a queue in Print Center
(Macintosh OS X).
Creating a desktop
printer icon
(Macintosh 8.6–9.x)
Note: A PPD file provides
detailed information about
the capabilities of a printer to
your Macintosh computer.
Note: A PPD for yo ur printer
is also available in a
downloadable software
package from our Lexmark
Web s ite at
www.lexmark.com.
1 Install a printer PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on your
computer:
a Insert the drivers CD.
b Double-click Classic, and then double-click the installer
package for your printer.
c Choose the language you want to use and then click OK.
d Click Accept if you accept the license agreement.
e View the Readme file, and then click Continue.
f Choose a default paper size.
g On the Easy Install screen, click Install. All the necessary
files are installed on your computer.
h Click Quit when installation is complete.
2 Do one of the following:
Macintosh 8.6–9.0: Open Apple LaserWriter.
Macintosh 9.1–9.x: Open Applications, and then Utilities.
3 Double-click Desktop Printer Utility.
4 Select Printer (USB), and then click OK.
5 In the USB Printer Selection section, click Change.
If your printer does not appear in the USB Printer Selection list,
make sure the USB cable is properly connected and the printer
is turned on.
6 Select the name of your printer, and then click OK. Your printer
appears in the original Printer (USB) window.
7 In the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File section, click
Auto Setup. Make sure your printer PPD now matches your
printer.
8 Click Create, and then click Save.
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9 Specify a printer name, and then click Save. Your printer is now
saved as a desktop printer.
Creating a queue in
Print Center
(Macintosh OS X)
Note: A PPD file provides
detailed information about
the capabilities of a printer to
your Macintosh computer.
Note: A PPD for yo ur printer
is also available in a
downloadable software
package from our Lexmark
Web s ite at
www.lexmark.com.
1 Install a printer PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on your
computer.
a Insert the drivers CD.
b Double-click Mac OS X, and then double-click the installer
package for your printer.
c On the Authorization screen, choose Click the lock to make
changes.
d Enter your password, and then click OK.
e Click Continue on the Welcome screen and again after you
view the Readme file.
f Click Agree if you accept the license agreement.
g Select a Destination, and then click Continue.
h On the Easy Install screen, click Install. All the necessary
files are installed on your computer.
i Click Close when installation is complete.
2 Open Finder, click Applications, and then click Utilities.
3 Double-click Print Center.
4 Do one of the following:
If your USB-attached printer appears in the Printer List, you can
quit Print Center. A queue has been created for your printer.
If your USB-attached printer does not appear in the Printer List,
make sure the USB cable is properly connected and the printer
is turned on. After the printer appears in the Printer List, you can
quit Print Center.
UNIX/Linux Local printing is supported on many UNIX and Linux platforms, such
as Sun Solaris and Red Hat.
The Sun Solaris and Linux packages are available on the drivers CD
and on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The User’s Guide
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in each package gives detailed instructions for installing and using
Lexmark printers in UNIX and Linux environments.
All the printer driver packages support local printing using a parallel
connection. The driver package for Sun Solaris supports USB
connections to Sun Ray appliances and Sun workstations.
Visit our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for a complete list of
supported UNIX and Linux platforms.
Serial connections With serial printing, data is transferred one bit at a time. Although serial
printing is usually slower than parallel printing, it is the preferred option
when there is a great deal of distance between your printer and
computer, or when a parallel interface is not available.
Before you can print, you must establish communication between your
printer and computer. To do this, you have to 1) set serial parameters
in the printer, 2) install a printer driver on the attached computer, and
3) match the serial settings in the COM port.
Setting parameters
in the printer
Note: For information about
serial menus and messages,
refer to the Publications CD
that shipped with your
printer.
1 On the printer operator panel, press Menu until Print Menus
appears on the display, and then press Select.
2 Press Menu until you see Serial Standard (or Serial Option X if
you installed a serial interface card), and then press Select.
3 Press Menu until you see the parameter you want to change,
and then press Select.
4 Press Menu until you see the correct setting, and then press
Select.
Note the following restrictions:
– Maximum baud rate supported is 115,200.
– Data Bits must be set to 7 or 8.
– Parity must be set to Even, Odd, or None.
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– Stop Bits must be set to 2.
– Flow Contro l recom men ded pr otocol setti ng is Xon/X off.
5 Press Return to exit the menus when finished.
6 Print a Menu Settings page and verify that your serial
parameters are correct . Keep this page for later use.
a Press Menu until you see Utilities, and then press Select.
b Press Menu until you see Print Menus, and then press
Select.
c Look under the Standard Serial (or Serial Option X if you
installed a serial interface card) headi ng to find the serial
parameters.
Installing a printer driver You must install a printer driver on the computer that is connected to
the printer.
1 Insert the drivers CD . If the CD does not launch automatically,
click Start Run, and then type the following in the Run dialog
box:
D:/Setup.exe .
Setting parameters
in the communications
(COM) port
2 Click Install Printer Software.
3 Click Agree if you accept the Printer Software License
Agreement.
4 Select Local printer install, and then click Next.
5 Check the box next to the printer you are installing, and then
select the communications port (COM1 or COM2) you want to
use.
6 Click Finish to complete the printer software installation.
After the printer driver is installed, you must set the serial parameters
in the communications port assigned to the printer driver.
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The serial parameters in the communications port must match exactly
to the serial parameters you set in the printer.
1 Click Start Settings Control Panel, and then double-click
System.
2 On the Device Manager tab, click + to expand the list of available
ports.
3 Select the communications port you assigned to the printer
(COM1 or COM2).
4 Click Properties.
5 On the Port Settings tab, set the serial parameters to the same
serial parameters in the printer.
Look for the printer settings under the Serial Standard (or Serial
Option X) heading on the Menu Settings page you printed
earlier.
6 Click OK, and then close all the windows.
7 Print a test page to verify printer installation.
a Click Start Settings Printers.
b Select the printer you just created.
c Click File Properties.
d Click Pr int T est Pa ge. When a test page prints successfully ,
printer setup is complete.
What do I do next?
Task Go to page…
After you have installed the printer driver on your
computer, you are set up to print to a local printer.
We recommend that you also complete “Verify printer
setup”.
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Step 7: Verify printer setup
The Menu Settings page lists all the options you purchased or
installed. If a feature or an option is not listed, you need to check your
installation. The Network Setup page provides information that is
needed if you are attaching your printer to a network.
This is also a good time to print Quick Reference information. See
”Printing Quick Reference information” on page 55.
Printing a menu
settings page
Note: For more information
about using the printer
operator panel and changing
menu settings, refer to the
Publications CD.
Printing a network
setup page
Print a menu settings page to review the default printer settings and to
verify that printer options are installed correctly.
1 Make sure the printer is on.
2 Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu, and then press Select.
3 Press Menu until you see Print Menus, and then press Select to
print the page. The message Printing Menus appears on the
display.
4 Verify that the options you installed are correctly listed under
“Installed Features.”
If an option you installed is not listed, turn the printer off, unplug
the power cord, and reinstall the option. See Step 3: “Install
memory and option cards” on page 30 for more information.
5 Verify the amount of memory installed is correctly listed under
“Printer Information.”
6 Verify that the trays are configured for the sizes and types of
print media you loaded.
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.
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Save the network setup page after it prints. You will use i t i n t h e o t he r
steps.
Note: If an optiona l
MarkNet print server is
installed, you may see Print
Net1 Setup (or Print Net2
Setup).
Printing Quick Reference information
1 Make sure the printer is on.
2 Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu, and then press Select.
3 Press Menu until you see Print Net Setup, and then press
to print the page.
Select
4 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
network administrator for a solution. Afterward, print another
network setup page to verify connection to your network.
Information about using the printer and clearing jams is included on
the Publications CD that shipped with your printer documentation.
We recommend you print this information and store it in a convenient
location near the printer.
To print Quick Reference information stored on the CD:
1 Launch the CD.
2 Click Quick Reference.
3 Print the documents.
The same Quick Reference pages are stored in the printer. To print
them:
1 Make sure the printer is on.
2 Press Menu until you see Help Menu, and then press Select.
3 When you see Quick Reference, press Select.
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Step 8: Configure for TCP/IPP/IP
If you have TCP/IP available on your network, we recommend that you
assign an IP address to the printer.
Assigning a printer
IP address
Note: Standard Network
appears if you purchased a
printer with a network port on
the printer system board. If
you have a MarkNet print
server installed in option
card slot 1 or 2, you see
Network Option 1 or Network
Option 2.
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 54.
2 Go to “Verifying the IP settings” on page 57 and begin with
step 2.
If your network is not using DHCP, then you must manually assign an
IP address to the printer.
An easy way to do this is to use the printer 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.
3 Press Menu until you see Std Net Setup (or Network 1 Setup or
Network 2 Setup), and then press Select.
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.
6 Change the address by pressing Menu to increa se or decre ase
each number. Press Select to move to the next segment. Press
Select when you are finished.
The message Saved appears br ie fly.
7 Press Menu until you see Set IP Netmask, and then press
Select.
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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.
12 Go to “Verifying the IP settings” on page 57.
Verifying the
IP settings
Note: T o reach a command
prompt on Windows
computers, click Start
Programs Command
prompt (or Accessories
Command prompt if using
Windows 2000).
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 expected.
See “Printing a network setup page” on page 54 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 (for example):
ping 192.168.0.11
If the printer is active on the network, you receive a reply.
If your printer has an optional ImageQuick firmware card installed, you
can configure for Pull Printing once an IP address has been assigned
to the printer.
For detailed configuration instructions, refer to the CD that shipped
with the ImageQuick firmware card.
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Step 9: Install drivers for network
printing
After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are
ready to install the printer drivers on each network computer.
Windows In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for
direct printing or shared printing.
• Direct printing means the printer is attached directly to the
network using an available LAN connection or open port on a
hub. In this type of network printing, printer drivers are typically
installed on each network computer.
• A shared printer is connected locally to one of the computers on
the netw ork using a lo cal printer cable s uch as USB . The p rinter
is installed on the network computer attached to the printer.
During the driver installation, the printer is set up to be “shared”
so that other network computers are allowed to print to it.
Creating ports and
installing drivers
Note: Using a custom
printer driver and a custom
network port provides
enhanced functionality , such
as printer status alerts.
More information about each of these network printing methods is on
the drivers CD that shipped with your printer.
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.
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Supported network printer ports
• Microsoft IP port—Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and
Windows XP
• Lexmark network port—Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP
Supported printer drivers
• Windows system printer driver
• Lexmark custom printer driver
System drivers are built into Windows operating systems. Custom
drivers are available on the drivers CD.
Updated system and custom drivers are available on our Lexmark
Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Macintosh To print to a network printer, each Macintosh network user must
perform both of the following tasks on his computer:
Note: A PostScript Printer
Description (PPD) file
provides detailed
information about the
capabilities of a printer to
your UNIX or Macintosh
computers.
• Install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file.
A custom PPD is on the drivers CD that shipped with your
printer.
A PPD for your printer is also available in a downloadable
software package from our Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
• Create a desktop printer icon (Mac OS 8.6–9.x), or create a
queue in Print Center (Mac OS X).
Detailed instructions for these tasks are in the online documentation
included on the drivers CD.
UNIX/Linux Your printer supports many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Sun
Solaris and Red Hat. Visit our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com
for a complete list of supported UNIX and Linux platforms.
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Note: The Sun Solaris and
Linux packages are available
on the drivers CD and on our
Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
Lexmark provides a printer driver package for each supported UNIX
and Linux platform. The User’s Guide in each package gives detailed
instructions for installing and using Lexmark printers in UNIX and
Linux environments.
You can download these packages from our Lexmark Web site. You
may also find the driver package you need on the drivers CD.
NetWare You printer supports NetWare network environments.
For the latest information about installing a network printer in a
NetWare environment, launch the drivers CD and then click View
Documentation. Look for information about network printer
installation.
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Step 10: Using the
Publications CD
Viewing and using
the CD contents
Note: The Publications CD
is shipped inside the Setup
Guide.
The Publications CD includes a User’s Reference which provides
helpful information about using your printer and solving common
printing problems. Copies of the Setup Guide and Quick Reference
pages are also on the CD.
We recommend you print the Quick Reference pages and store them
near the printer for easy access. See “Printing Quick Reference
information” on page 55 for printing instructions.
You can also give the Publications CD to a network administrator or
Help desk, or you can copy the entire contents of the CD (or specific
files) to a shared network drive or intranet site.
Copies of the printer documentation are also available on our Lexmark
Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Congratulations! You are now ready to use your new printer. Save this book if you
anticipate purchasing printer options in the future.
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