Lexmark W812 Setup Guide

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 global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

• Your product uses a laser. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media,

and the heat may cause the media to release emissions. You must 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.

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

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)

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.

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.)

(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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

What do I do next?

Task Go to page…

Install an optional duplex unit 8 Install the print cartridge 11

Position the printer

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.

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

Screws

8 Tighten the attached screws on

the lower left and right of the duplex unit.

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

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