W812
Setup Guide
July 2002
www.lexmark.com
Edition: July 2002
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Safety information
• The power cord must be connected to a properly grounded
electrical outlet that is near the produ ct and easi ly acce ssi ble.
• 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
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replacement parts.
• Your product uses a laser.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media,
and the heat may cause the media to release emissions. You
must understand the section in your operating instructions that
discusses the guidelines for selecting print media to avoid the
possibility of harmful emissions.
Conventions
It may help you to recognize the caution, warning, and note conventions
used in this book. These appear in the left column for easy reference.
CAUTION! A caution iden tifies some thing 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Step 1: Unpack the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Step 2: Install optional drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step 3: Position the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Step 4: Install an optional duplex unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Step 5: Install the print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
About the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Other sources of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Step 6: Apply an operator panel overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 7: Load paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Loading 250-sheet trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Loading 500-sheet trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Loading the multipurpose feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Step 8: Install memory, firmware, or option cards . . . . . .24
Removing the system board access panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Installing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Installing a firmware card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Installing an option card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Reinstalling the system board access panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Applying the Option Added label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Step 9: Attach cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Setting up for network printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setting up for local printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Step 10: Verify printer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Turning on the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Printing a menu settings page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Printing a network setup page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Step 11: Configure for TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Assigning a printer IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Verifying the IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Configuring for Pull Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Step 12: Install printer drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuring for network printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Configuring for local printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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Step 13: Distribute information to users . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Identifying printer users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Finding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Distributing the information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Storing quick reference cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Contents
Introduction
About the printer Your printer is available in two models:
Printer
(see page 1)
500-sheet drawer
(see page 3)
Duplex unit
(see page 8)
• Lexmark™ W812, with 300 to
600 dots per inch (dpi) resolution,
16MB of standard memory, one
250-sheet tray, and USB and
parallel connectors.
• Lexmark W812n, a network
model with 32MB of standard
memory, an Ethernet 10BaseT/
100BaseTX network port, and a
USB connector.
You can purchase several options for
your printer. Launch the Publications CD
and click Printer Overview for more
information.
250-sheet drawer
(see page 3)
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Other sources
of information
If you need more information after you
complete setup, refer to the other printer
documentation.
Lexmark W812
Publications CD
Quick Reference and
Clearing Paper Jams cards
Drivers CD The drivers CD contains the necessary
The 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.
The information on the Publications CD
is also available on Lexmark’s Web site
at www.lexmark.com/publications.
The Quick Reference card and Clearing
Paper Jams card provide easy access to
information about loading print media,
printing confidential jobs, understanding
common printer messages, and clearing
paper jams.
printer drivers to get your printer up and
running.
It may also contain printer utilities,
screen fonts, and additional
documentation.
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Lexmark’s Web site Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com
for updated printer drivers, utilities, and
other printer documentation.
Step 1: Unpack the printer
1 Select a location for your printer.
CAUTION! The printer weighs 19 kg
(41.9 lb) and requires two people to lift it
safely.
• Provide the proper
400 mm
(15.7 in.)
200 mm
(7.9 in.)
700 mm
200 mm
(7.9 in.)
200 mm
(7.9 in.)
(27.5 in.)
• Leave enough room to open
the printer trays, covers, doors,
and options. It is also
important to allow space
around the printer for proper
ventilation.
environment:
– A firm, level surface
– Away from the direct airflow
of air conditioners, heaters,
or ventilators
– Free of direct sunlight,
humidity extremes, or
temperature fluctuations
– Clean, dry, and free of dust
Note: When an optional duplex unit is
installed, the rear clearance should be
500 mm (19.7 in.).
Unpack the printer
1
2 Remove all items from the box.
Make sure you have the following
items:
Print cartridge
250-sheet tray
Drivers CD
Setup Guide with Publications CD
Power cord
Quick Reference card, Clearing
Paper Jams card, and printer pocket
• Printer with one 250-sheet tray
• Power cord
• Print cartridge
• Setup Guide with a
Publications CD
• Quick Reference card,
Clearing Paper Jams card, and
printer pocket
• Drivers CD
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.
2
Unpack the printer
Step 2: Install optional drawers
Your printer supports up to two additional
paper drawers:
• 250-sheet drawer—supports
250-sheet drawer
paper sizes up to A3 and ledger.
• 500-sheet drawer—supports
either A4 or letter size paper only,
depending on which 500-sheet
drawer you purchase.
250-sheet drawers
500-sheet drawer
250-sheet drawer
500-sheet drawers
500-sheet drawer
The illustration shows the possible
drawer configurations.
Follow these instructions to install either
a 250-sheet drawer or a 500-sheet
drawer:
1 Unpack the optional drawer and
remove any packing material.
Install optional drawers
3
2 Place the drawer in the location
you have chosen for your printer.
If you are installing the drawer on
top of another drawer, align the
guide pins on the bottom drawer
with the holes in the bottom of the
top drawer.
3 Install another drawer, or continue
with Step 3: “Position the printer”
on page 5.
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Install optional drawers
Step 3: Position the printer
Once you have selected a location and
set up any optional drawers, you are
ready to position the printer.
CAUTION! The printer weighs 19 kg
(41.9 lb) and requires two people to lift it
safely.
1 Have someone help you lift the
printer using the handholds on the
sides of the printer.
2 Place the printer in the location
you have chosen.
Position the printer
5
If you are installing the printer on
an optional drawer:
a Align the guide pins on the
drawer with the holes in the
bottom of the printer.
Make sure the printer is seated
securely on the option.
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Position the printer
b Remove the trays.
c Attach locking clips at the
insertion point between the top
drawer and the printer.
There are two insertion points
in the front and two in the rear.
d Attach locking clips at the
insertion point between any
optional drawers.
There are two insertion points
in the front and two in the rear.
e Insert the trays into the printer.
3 Remove any tape or packing
material from the outside of the
printer.
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Install an optional duplex unit 8
Install the print cartridge 11
Position the printer
7
Step 4: Install an optional duplex
unit
CAUTION! If you are installing a duplex
unit sometime after setting up the printer,
turn the printer off and unplug the power
cord before continuing.
Note: You need a small Phillips
screwdriver to install the duplex unit.
Your printer supports an optional duplex
unit that lets you print on both sides of a
sheet of paper.
1 Unpack the duplex unit and
remove any packing material.
2 Use the special tool packed with
the duplex unit to remove the two
duplex covers on the back of the
printer.
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Install an optional duplex unit
3 Insert the two tabs on the top
edge of the duplex unit into the
holes in the back of the printer.
4 Lower the duplex unit into place.
Make sure the connector near the
bottom of the duplex unit connects
properly with the printer.
Screw
5 Open the duplex unit upper cover.
6 Tighten the attached screw in the
center of the duplex unit.
7 Close the cover.
Install an optional duplex unit
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Screws
8 Tighten the attached screws on
the lower left and right of the
duplex unit.
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Install an optional duplex unit
Step 5: Install the print cartridge
Follow these instructions to install the
print cartridge:
1 Press the release button on the
left side of the printer, and then
open the top cover.
Install the print cartridge
11
2 Push down and in on the orange
plastic packing tabs inside the
printer to remove them.
Discard the tabs.
3 Remove all cardboard or other
packing material from inside the
printer.
4 Remove the print cartridge from
its packing materials.
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Warning! Do not touch the
photoconductor drum on the bottom of
the print cartridge.
Install the print cartridge
5 Gently shake the cartridge in all
directions to distribute the toner.
6 Place the cartridge on a flat
surface and remove the toner
seal.
7 Align the cartridge with the
grooves in the printer.
8 Insert the cartridge as far as it will
go.
9 Close the top cover.
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Apply an operator panel ov e rlay 14
Load paper 15
Install the print cartridge
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Step 6: Apply an operator panel
overlayverlay
If English is not your preferred language
and your printer shipped with an
operator panel overlay, attach the
overlay that has the appropriately
translated button names:
1 Peel the protective backing off the
overlay.
2 Align the holes in the overlay with
the buttons on the operator panel,
and then press it into place.
3 Peel the protective 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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Apply an operator panel overlay
Step 7: Load paper
Your printer has one standard tray with a
capacity of 250 sheets and a
multipurpose feeder with a capacity of
150 sheets, for a total capacity of 400.
If you have installed optional drawers,
your printer can hold anywhere from
650–1,400 sheets, depending on the
configuration.
Note: For information about loading
env elope s or o ther specialt y med ia, r ef er
to the Publications CD or the
Quick Reference card.
Source Paper sizes supported
Tray 1 A3, A4, A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, letter,
Trays 2 and 3
(250-sheet drawer)
Trays 2 and 3
(500-sheet letter drawer)
Trays 2 and 3
(500-sheet A4 drawer)
Multipurpose feeder A3, A4, A5, B4, JIS B4, B5,
1
75 g/m2 (20 lb)
legal, 8.5x13, 11x17, universal
A3, A4, A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, letter,
legal, 8.5x13, 11x17, universal
Letter Plain paper 500
A4
JIS B5, letter, legal, executive,
8.5x13, statement, 11x17,
universal
7¾, 10, DL, C5, other Envelopes 10 envelopes
2
190 g/m2 (50 lb)
The following table lists page numbers
where you can find loading instructions
for each tray.
Paper types
supported
Plain paper 2501 16
Plain paper,
transparencies,
labels, card stock
Plain paper,
transparencies,
labels, card stock
Capacity (sheets)
1
250
1
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• 150 – paper
• 75 – labels or
transparencies
• 50 – card stock
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Load paper
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Loading
250-sheet trays
Follow these instructions to load paper
into any of the 250-sheet trays. Do not
exceed the recommended capacity (see
page 15).
Loading letter, A4, A5, or
JIS B5 size paper
Follow these instructions to load paper
that is long-edge fed into the printer.
1 Remove the tray, and then set it
on a flat surface.
2 Remove the tray cover.
Make sure all packing materials
have been removed from inside
the tray.
3 Squeeze the front guide lever and
slide the guide to the front of the
tray.
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4 Slide the side guides toward the
edges of the tray.
Load paper
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.
6 Place the paper against the back
of the tray, print side up.
Do not load bent or wrinkled
paper.
7 Slide the side guides until they
lightly touch the stack of paper.
Warning! Do not exceed the maximum
stack height indicated on the tray.
Overfilling the tray may cause jams.
8 Squeeze the front guide lever and
slide it back until it touches the
stack of paper. The guide should
be aligned with the correct
indicator for the paper size
loaded.
Make sure the edges of the paper
fit underneath the extension on
the front guide.
Load paper
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9 Replace the tray cover.
10 Insert the tray.
11 Adjust the paper size dial to match
the size of the paper loaded in the
tray.
12 Select the paper type and paper
source from the operator panel.
You will also need to select the
paper size, type, and source from
your software application when
you send a job to print.
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Universal
Warning! Paper jams or errors may
occur if the paper size dial is set
incorrectly.
Load paper
Loading A3, JIS B4, legal,
8.5x13, or 11x17 size paper
Follow these instructions to load paper
that is short-edge fed into the printer.
1 Remove the tray, and then set it
on a flat surface.
2 Remove the tray cover.
Make sure all packing materials
have been removed from inside
the tray.
3 Slide the locking mechanisms on
the left and right sides of the tray
inward to unlock the extension.
Load paper
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4 Pull the extension out until it
stops.
5 Slide the locking mechanisms
outward to lock the extension in
place.
6 Follow steps 3 through 12 under
“Loading letter, A4, A5, or
JIS B5 size paper” on page 16 to
finish loading the tray.
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Load paper
Loading
500-sheet trays
Follow these instructions to load A4 or
letter size paper into a 500-sheet tray,
depending on which tray you purchased.
Do not exceed the recommended
capacity (see page 15).
1 Remove the tray, and then set it
on a flat surface.
2 Remove the tray cover.
Make sure all packing materials
have been removed from inside
the tray.
3 Flex the sheets of paper 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.
4 Place the paper against the back
of the tray, print side up.
Make sure the paper is under both
corner bucklers and lying flat in
the tray.
5 Replace the tray cover.
6 Insert the tray.
7 Select the paper type and paper
source from the operator panel.
You will also need to select the
paper size, type, and source from
your software application when
you send a job to print.
Load paper
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Loading the
multipurpose feeder
Follow these instructions to load paper
into the multipurpose feeder. Do not
exceed the recommended capacity (see
page 15).
1 Open the multipurpose feeder.
2 Slide the side guides to the
correct position for the size paper
you are loading.
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Load paper
3 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.
4 Insert the paper, print side up, into
the multipurpose feeder until it
touches the insertion point.
Do not force the paper.
Warning! Do not exceed the maximum
stack height indicated on the feeder.
Overfilling the feeder may cause jams.
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Install memory, firmware, or option cards 24
Attach cables 34
5 Select the paper size, paper type,
and paper source from the
operator panel.
You will also need to select the
paper size, type, and source from
your software application when
you send a job to print.
Load paper
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Step 8: Install memory, firmware,
or option cards
You can customize your printer memory
capacity and connectivi ty by adding
optional 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: You need a small Phillips
screwdriver to remove the system board
access panel and to install some of the
cards.
The instructions in this section help you
install any of the following:
• Memory cards
– Pr i nter memory
– Flash memory
• Firmware cards
– Additional functionality
– Inte rnet capabilities
• Option cards
– Hard disk with adapter card
– MarkNet™ internal print
servers (also called internal
network adapters or INAs)
– RS-2 32C Ser i al /Parallel
1284-C Interface Card
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Install memory, firmware, or option cards
Removing the system
board access panel
Follow these instructions to remove the
printer system board access cover and
panel:
1 Press the release button on the
left side of the printer, and then
open the top cover.
2 While pushing the side release
button, slide the right cover toward
the rear of the printer.
3 Lay the cover down to remove it.
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4 Loosen the screws on the access
panel and remove the panel.
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Install a memory card 27
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Install a firmware card 28
Install an option card 30
Install memory, firmware, or option cards
Installing a
memory card
Follow the instructions in this section to
install either a printer memory card or a
flash memory card.
Note: Some memory options offered for
other Lexmark printers cannot be used
with your printer. Refer to the
Publications CD for memory
specifications.
Warning! Memory cards are easily
damaged by static electricity. Touch
something metal on the printer before
you touch a card.
The system board has two connectors
for optional memory cards. You can
install any combination of printer
memory and flash memory cards.
However , the printer only recognizes one
flash memory card at a time.
1 Remove the system board access
panel (see page 25).
2 Unpack the memory card.
Avoid touching the connection
points along the edge of the card.
Save the packaging.
3 Push open the latches on both
ends of the memory connector
you want to use.
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.
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Install a firmware card 28
Install an option card 30
Reinstall the system board access panel 32
Install memory, firmware, or option cards
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Installing a
firmware card
Follow the instructions in this section to
install an optional firmware card. The
system board has one location to install
a firmware card.
Note: Firmware cards for othe r Lexmark
printers cannot be used with this printer.
Warning! Firmware cards are easily
damaged by static electricity. Touch
something metal on the printer before
you touch a card.
1 Remove the system board access
panel (see page 25).
2 Unpack the firmware card.
Avoid touching the metal pins on
the bottom of the card. Save the
packaging.
3 Holdin g the card b y its sides , al ign
the pins on the card with the holes
on the system board.
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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
contacts on the card connector.
After reinstalling the system board
access panel, we recommend that you
apply the Option Added label to your
printer. See “Applying the Option Added
label” on page 33.
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Install an option card 30
Reinstall the system board access panel 32
Apply the Option Added label 33
Install memory, firmware, or option cards
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Installing an
option card
Your printer has one option card slot that
supports the following option cards:
• Hard disk with adapter card
• MarkNet internal print server
• RS-232C Serial/Parallel 1284-C
Interface Card
Install a hard disk with adapter card
to add additional storage space to
your printer.
Install an RS-232C Serial/Parallel
1284-C Interface Card to add a
serial port or a parallel port.
Install a MarkNet internal print server to
add an Ethernet or Token-Ring port for
connecting your printer to a network.
Follow the instructions in this section to
install your option card:
1 Remove the system board access
panel (see page 25).
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 on the printer before
you touch a card.
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 screw.
What do I do next
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Reinstall the system board access panel 32
Install memory, firmware, or option cards
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Reinstalling the system
board access panel
Follow these instructions to reinstall the
printer system board access cover and
panel.
1 Insert the metal tab on the bottom
of the access panel behind the
printer frame, and then secure the
panel with the screws.
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2 Insert the two tabs at the front of
the right cover behind the printer
frame, and then align the back of
the cover.
3 Slide the right cover forward.
Be sure the cover securely
engages with the printer frame.
4 Close the top cover.
If you installed a firmware card in your
printer, see the following section for
information about applying the Option
Added label.
Install memory, firmware, or option cards
Applying the
Option Added label
The Option Added label alerts service
personnel that an option has been
installed.
Follow these instructions to apply the
Option Added label:
1 Remove the backing from the
Option Added label.
2 Place the label next to the printer
model and serial number label.
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Step 9: Attach cables
CAUTION! Do not connect or
disconnect a communication
port, a teleport, or any other
connector during a ligh tni ng
storm.
Setting up for
network printing
Note: A 10BaseT/100BaseTX
Fast Ethernet port is standard
on the Lexmark W812n.
The printer can be attached to a network or locally (directly to a
computer).
You can attach your printer to a network using standard network
cables.
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 or Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX networks
(Category 5 Ethernet cable with a RJ-45 connector)
• Token-Ring networks (Shielded Twisted Pair cable with a
DB9 connector)
• Ethernet 10Base2 networks (Thin Coax cable with a
BNC T-connector)
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Attach cables
The printer automatically adjusts for the network speed.
Token-Ring, Ethernet 10BaseT, or
Ethernet 100BaseTX networks
(Category 5) use an RJ-45 connector.
Setting up for
local printing
Token-Ring networks (Shielded Twisted
Pair) use a DB9 connector.
You can attach your printer locally using either a USB or parallel port.
A parallel port is standard on the base model, or available as an
option card (see “Installing an option card” on page 30 for more
information).
All Windows operating systems support parallel connections.
However , only the Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and
Windows 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:
Ethernet 10Base2 networks (Thin Coax)
use a BNC T-connector.
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 USB, parallel, or
serial cable.
• 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.
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• 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]).
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.
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Attach cables
Step 10: Verify printer setup
Turning on
the printer
Printing a menu
settings page
Utilities Menu
1 Plug one end of the power cord into the socket at the back of
the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet.
2 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
operator panel display while the printer warms up.
After the printer completes its internal tests, the Ready
message indicates the printer is ready to receive jobs. If you
see a message other than Ready, refer to the Publications CD
for instructions on clearing the message. Click Printing, and
then Understanding printer messages.
Print a 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.
1
Menu
The message Printing Menus appears on the display.
3 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.
2
Go
Select
5
3
Stop
Return
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4
4 Verify the amount of memory installed is correctly listed under
“Printer Information.”
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Note: For more information
about using the operator panel
and changing menu settings,
refer to the Publications CD.
5 Verify that the paper trays are configured for the sizes and
types of paper you loaded.
6 If you attached your printer to a network, continue with “Printing
a network setup page” on page 38.
Printing a network
setup page
Note: If an optional MarkNet
print server is installed, you see
Print Net1 Setup on the display.
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.
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
network support person for a solution, and then print another
network setup page to verify the connection to your network.
Save the network setup page for later use.
What do I do next?
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Configure for TCP/IP 39
Install printer drivers 41
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Verify printer setup
Step 11: Configure for TCP/IP/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: 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 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 networ k
setup page” on page 38.
2 Go to “Verifying the IP settings” on page 40 and begin with
step 2.
If your network is not using DHCP, then 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 a
MarkNet print server installed in the option card, you see
Network Option 1.
3 Press Menu until you see Std Net Setup (or Network 1 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.
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6 Change the address by pressing Menu to increase 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 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 38 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, 192.168.0.11):
ping xxx.xxx.xx x.xxx
If the printer is active on the network, you should receive a
reply.
If your printer has an optional Lexmark ImageQuick™ firmware card
installed, you can configure for Pull Printing once an IP address is
assigned to the printer.
For detailed configuration instructions, refer to the CD that shipped
with the Lexmark ImageQuick card.
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Configure for TCP/IP
Step 12: Install printer drivers
A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with
your printer.
The following table is a quick guide to finding the printer driver
installation instructions you need.
Type of printer installation Network environment or operating system Go to page...
Network
(Ethernet or Token-Ring
connections)
Local
(parallel or USB connections)
Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and
Windows XP
Macintosh 42
UNIX/Linux 43
NetWare 43
Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and
Windows XP
Macintosh 44
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Configuring for
network printing
Windows In Windows network environments, printers can be configured for
UNIX/Linux 45
After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP settings, you are
ready to configure the printers and set up your network clients to print
to them.
direct printing or for shared printing.
Supported network printer ports
• Microsoft IP port—works with Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, Windows XP
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• Lexmark network port—works with Windows 95/98/Me,
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP)
Supported printer drivers
Note: Using a custom printer
driver and a custom network
port provides enhanced
functionality, such as printer
status alerts.
• 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 the Lexmark
Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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 or you want to print to a
serial printer ov er a network
Detailed information about using each of these printing methods is 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.
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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.
Macintosh Your printer connects automatically to AppleTalk networks and
becomes readily visible to other computers on the network.
Install printer drivers
Note: A network-attached
printer is connected directly to
the network using a standard
network cab le , su ch as Et hernet.
Depending upon your operating system, you must do one of the
following on each computer you want to be able to print to the
network-attached printer:
• For Mac OS X (10.1.2), you must create a print queue in the
Print Center.
• For Mac OS 8.6–9.x, you must create a desktop printer object
(icon).
Note: A PostScri pt Printer
Description (PPD) file provides
detailed information about the
capabilities of a printer to your
UNIX or Macintosh computers.
UNIX/Linux Your printer supports many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Sun
Note: The Sun Solaris and
Linux packages are available on
the drivers CD and on Lexmark’s
Web site at www.lexmark.com.
NetWare Your printer supports with both Novell Distributed Print Services
The PPD for your printer is on the drivers CD. Launch the PPD
installer for your operating system and follow the instructions.
A PPD for your printer is also available in a downloadable software
package from Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Detailed instructions for performing these tasks are in the online
documentation on the drivers CD that shipped with your printer.
Solaris and Red Hat.
Lexmark provides a printer driver package for each supported UNIX
and Linux platform. Visit Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com for
a complete list of supported UNIX and Linux platforms. 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 printer driver packages from Lexmark’s Web
site. Depending on which version of the drivers CD shipped with your
printer, you may also find the driver package you need on the CD.
(NDPS) and regular queue-based NetWare environments.
For the latest information about installing a network printer in a
NetWare environment, click View Documentation on the drivers CD
and look for information about network printer installation.
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Configuring for
local printing
Windows Not all Windows operating systems support all types of connections.
In order to print locally, you must install a printer driver on the
computer attached to the printer.
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. Y ou will find detailed instructions for printing using parallel
and USB connections.
Supported connections
Parallel or USB refers to the type of printer cable you used in “Attach
cables” on page 34 to attach the printer to your computer.
• Parallel—works with Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP
Note: Using the custom printer
driver provides enhanced
functionality, such as printer
status alerts.
Macintosh You must do one of the following on the computer that is locally
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Install printer drivers
• USB—works only with Windows 98 SE/Me, 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 Lexmark’s Web
site at www.lexmark.com.
attached to the printer using a USB, parallel, or serial cable:
• For Mac OS X (10.1.2), you must install a custom PPD for your
printer and then restart your computer. The printer is
automatically configured. A print queue containing the name of
your new printer appears in the Print Center.
• For Mac OS 8.6–9.x, you must install a custom PPD for your
printer. You must also create a desktop printer object (icon) on
your locally attached computer using the Desktop Printer
Utility.
Note: A PostScri pt Printer
Description (PPD) file provides
detailed information about the
capabilities of a printer to UNIX
or Macintosh computers.
UNIX/Linux Your printer supports many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Sun
Note: The Sun Solaris and
Linux packages are located on
the drivers CD and on Lexmark’s
Web site at www.lexmark.com.
The PPD for your printer is also on the drivers CD that shipped with
your printer. Launch the PPD installer for your operating system and
follow the instructions.
A PPD for your printer is also available in a downloadable software
package from Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Detailed instructions for performing these tasks are in the online
documentation on the drivers CD that shipped with your printer.
Solaris and Red Hat.
Lexmark provides a printer driver package for each supported UNIX
and Linux platform. Visit Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com for
a complete list of supported UNIX and Linux platforms. The User’s
Guide in each package gives detailed instructions for installing and
using Lexmark printers in UNIX and Linux environments.
All the 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.
You can download these printer driver packages from Lexmark’s Web
site. Depending on which version of the drivers CD shipped with your
printer, you may also find the driver package you need on the CD.
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Step 13: Distribute information
to users
Identifying
printer users
Finding
information
Note: The Publications CD is
shipped inside the Setup Guide.
Several types of users may need access to the information stored on
the Publications CD:
• Users sending print jobs
• Network printer administrators
• Help desk personnel
• Information technology support staff
Launch the Publications 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 information provided on the CD includes:
• Tips for successful printing
• Ways to improve print quality
• Information about using the operator panel
• Instructions for replacing a print cartridge or other supplies
• Solutions to common printing problems
• Methods for clearing paper jams
• Overview of printer menus
• Explanation of printer messages
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Distribute information to users
Distributing the
information
You can give users access to the information on the Publications CD
in several ways:
• Give the 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 CD is a separate PDF. Launch the CD, click
Other resources, and then click File locations.
• Send Lexmark’s printer documentation URL to printer users
(www.lexmark.com/publications). Users with Internet access
can browse the site.
• Print the information on the CD and store it near the printer for
easy access. For printing instructions, launch the CD, and then
click Navigation.
Storing quick
reference cards
In addition to the Publications CD, your printer shipped with one or
more quick reference cards. We recommend that you store these
cards in their convenient printer pocket. You can attach the pocket to
the printer or any flat surface near the printer.
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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