Connection guide Page 1 of 2 Connection guide Note: For local printing, you must install the printer software (drivers) before connecting the USB cable. Installing printer and software for local printing using Windows 1 Launch the drivers CD that shipped with the printer. 2 Click Install Printer and Software. Note: Some Windows operating systems require that you have administrative access to install printer software (drivers) on the computer. 3 Click Agree to accept the license agreement. 4 Select Suggested, and then click Next. The Suggested option is the default installation for local setup. If you need to install utilities, change settings, or customize device drivers, select Custom. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 5 Select Local Attach, and then click Finish. Note: It may take a few minutes for the drivers to completely load. 6 Close the drivers CD installer application. 7 Connect the USB cable. Be sure to match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol on the printer. Note: Only Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems support USB connections. Some UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh computers also support USB connections. See the computer operating system documentation to see if your system supports USB. 8 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 electrical outlet that is near the printer and easily accessible. 9 Turn on the printer. Plugging in the USB cable and turning on the printer prompts the Windows operating system to run the plug and play screens to install the printer as a new hardware device. The installation of printer software (drivers) done in step 1 should satisfy the plug and play requirements. When plug and play is finished, a printer object will appear in your Printers folder. Note: After the printer completes its internal tests, the Ready message indicates that the printer is ready to receive jobs. If you see a message other than Ready on the display, see the publications CD for instructions on clearing the message. 10 Send a test page to print. Using a parallel or serial cable For detailed instructions, see the User's Guide on the publications CD that shipped with the printer. Local printing with Mac or UNIX/Linux For detailed instructions, see the User's Guide on the publications CD that shipped with the printer. Connection guide Page 2 of 2 Installing printer and software for network printing using Windows 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. 2 Connect the printer to a LAN drop or hub using an Ethernet cable that is compatible with your network. 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. 4 Turn on the printer. Note: After the printer completes its internal tests, the Ready message indicates that the printer is ready to receive jobs. If you see a message other than Ready on the display, see the publications CD for instructions on clearing the message. 5 Go to a computer on the same network, and launch the drivers CD that shipped with the printer. 6 Click Install Printer and Software. 7 Click Agree to accept the license agreement. 8 Select Suggested, and then click Next. 9 Select Network Attach, and then click Next. 10 Select your printer model from the list, and then click Next. 11 Select your printer port from the list, and then click Finish to complete the installation. A printer object is created in the Printers folder on the computer. If your printer port is not listed, click Add Port. Enter the information requested to create a new printer port. Select the option to create an Enhanced TCP/IP Network Port. Other port options will not give you full functionality. 12 Send a test page to print. Other network cabling options The following may also be available as network options for the printer. More information is available in the User's Guide on the publications CD that shipped with the printer. · · · · · Fiber optic internal print servers Ethernet internal print servers Wireless internal print servers Ethernet external print servers Wireless external print servers Detailed instructions for installation are shipped with the product. Network printing using Mac, UNIX/Linux, or NetWare For information about this support, see the User's Guide on the publications CD that shipped with the printer. You can find some additional information on the drivers CD that shipped with the printer. Launch the drivers CD, and click View Documentation. Information guide Page 1 of 1 Information guide There are numerous publications available to help you understand the printer and its functions. This page will help you locate publications and other information for the printer. The Menus and Messages Guide provides information to change the printer settings. It describes the menus available, the menu items under each menu, and the values available. Lexmark Web site Copies of the User's Guide, Setup sheet, Menus and Messages Guide, and Help menu pages are available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Help menu pages There are Help menu pages resident in the printer. Each topic can be printed individually, or select Print All to print all of them. Menu Item Print All Information Guide (this page) Print Quality Guide Printing Guide Supplies Guide Media Guide Menu Map Connection Guide Moving Guide Resolve print quality and troubleshooting issues. Send, print, cancel print jobs, and load media. Order supplies. See what types of media are supported by the printer. View all menus and menu items available. Connect the printer as a local or network printer. Safely move the printer. Drivers CD The drivers CD which was shipped with the printer contains the necessary printer drivers to get the printer up and running. It may also contain printer utilities, screen fonts, and additional documentation. Use it to Print all of the guides. Locate additional information. Other languages The User's Guide, Setup sheet, Menus and Messages Guide, and Help menu pages are also available in other languages. Setup sheet The Setup sheet packaged with the printer provides information about setting up the printer. Publications CD The publications CD which was shipped with the printer contains a User's Guide, Setup sheet, Menus and Messages Guide, and a copy of the Help menu pages. The User's Guide provides information about loading media, ordering supplies, troubleshooting, clearing jams, and removing options. It also includes administrative support information. Media guide Page 1 of 2 Media guide The printer supports the following media sizes. Select custom sizes up to the maximum specified for the Universal setting. Legend: -- supported -- unsupported Media size A4 A5 JIS B5 Letter Legal Executive Folio Statement Universal** Dimensions 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.) 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.) 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.1 in.) 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) 184.2 x 266.7 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in.) 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in.) 139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.) 69.85 x 210 mm to 229 x 355.6 mm (2.75 x 8.27 in. to 8.5 x 14.0 in.) 250 and 500-sheet trays * * Multipurpose feeder 2000-sheet drawer 7 ¾ Envelope 98.4 x 190.5 mm (Monarch) (3.875 x 7.5 in.) 9 Envelope Com 10 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope B5 Envelope Other Envelope 98.4 x 225.4 mm (3.875 x 8.875 in.) 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.) 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.) 162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.01 in.) 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 in.) 98.4 x 89.0 mm to 297.0 x 431.8 mm (3.9 x 3.5 in. to 11.7 x 17.0 in.) * This size does not appear in the Paper Size menu until Auto Size Sensing is changed. See the User's Guide for more information. ** This size setting formats the page for 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by the software application. Media guide Page 2 of 2 Storing media Use the following guidelines for proper media storage. These help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality: · For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. · Store cartons of media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor. · When storing individual packages of media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl. · Do not place anything on top of the media packages. · Store paper in its original wrapper until you load it into the printer. Avoiding jams hints The following hints can help avoid jams: · Use only recommended paper or specialty media (referred to as media). · Do not overload the media sources. Make sure the stack height does not exceed the maximum height indicated by the load line labels in the sources. · Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled media. · Flex, fan, and straighten media before you load it. If jams do occur with print media, try feeding one sheet at a time through the multipurpose feeder. · Do not use media that has been cut or trimmed by hand. · Do not mix media sizes, weights, or types in the same media source. · Make sure the recommended print side is loaded in the source according to your simplex or duplex needs. · Keep media stored in an acceptable environment. See "Storing media" for more information. · Do not remove trays during a print job. · Push all trays in firmly after loading them. · Make sure the guides in the trays are properly positioned for the size of media loaded. Make sure the guides are not placed too tightly against the stack of media. · Make sure all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached. See the Setup sheet for more information. · If a jam occurs, clear the entire media path. See the User's Guide for information on clearing jams. Menu map Page 1 of 1 Menu map A number of menus are available on the operator panel to make it easy to change printer settings. The menu map below shows the menus and menu items available. For more information about menu items, see the Menus and Messages Guide on the publications CD. Note: Some menu items may not be available based on the printer model or options installed. Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Envelope Enhance Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Bin Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Network [x] Setup Page Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Utilities Menu PDF Menu PostScript Menu PCL Emul Menu HTML Menu Image Menu Network/Ports TCP/IP IPv6 Standard Network Network [x] Standard USB USB [x] Parallel Parallel [x] Serial [x] NetWare AppleTalk LexLink Security Max Invalid PIN Job Expiration Help Print All Print Quality Printing Guide Media Guide Menu Map Information Guide Connection Guide Moving Guide Understanding the operator panel Back Menu Numeric pad Stop Indicator light USB Direct interface Navigation buttons Select button For more information on the operator panel, see the User's Guide on the publications CD. Moving the printer Page 1 of 1 Moving the printer Follow these guidelines to move the printer to another location. CAUTION: The printer weighs 23 kg (51 lb). It requires at least two people to lift it safely. Use the printer handholds to lift it, and make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down. CAUTION: Follow these guidelines to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the printer: · · · · Remove all printer options before moving the printer. Place the options in the original packaging. Always use at least two people to lift the printer. Always turn off the printer using the power switch before moving it. Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer before moving it. Note: Damage to the printer caused by improper moving is not covered by the printer warranty. Moving the printer and options to another location The printer and options can be safely moved to another location by following these precautions: · Keep the printer in an upright position. · Any cart used to move the printer must have a surface able to support the full bottom surface of the printer. Any cart used to move the options must have a surface able to support the dimensions of the options. · Severe jarring movements may cause damage to the printer and options, and must be avoided. Printing guide Page 1 of 8 Printing guide This help topic covers information about sending a job to print, printing from a USB flash memory device, canceling a print job, printing a menu settings page, printing confidential jobs, printing on special media, and loading paper. Printing from a USB flash memory device A USB Direct interface is located on the front of the ope ...