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Table of contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Step 1: Unpack the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Step 2: Set up optional drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Step 3: Position the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Step 4: Install print units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step 5: Load paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Step 6: Install memory and network options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Step 7: Attach cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Step 8: Verify setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Step 9: Load MarkVision and drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Table of contents iii iv Table of contents Preface About this book This Setup Guide contains all the information you need to set up your new Optra Color 1200 printer. It complements the wordless setup poster, which provides a quick overview of the steps necessary for basic printer setup. This manual, by contrast, provides detailed instructions for installing the four colored print units, installing options, loading paper in the standard or optional trays, loading media in the multipurpose feeder, and launching the CD to install printer drivers and utilities. The easy step-by-step format of the manual lets you concentrate on printer setup without burdening you with details about printer features or functions. When you have completed setup and find you need more information about your printer, refer to the User's Guide. It provides information about printer settings, color functions, media specifications, printer supplies, memory requirements, and solving printer problems. Note: Refer to the safety information and notices in the back of the User's Guide before setting up your printer. Conventions It may help you to recognize the conventions we have used in this book: · Operator panel buttons are printed in a boldface type: Press Go after changing a menu setting. Preface v · Messages that appear on the operator panel display are also printed in a boldface type: If Black Toner Empty appears on the operator panel display, you must install a new black toner cartridge before you can resume printing. · Notes, warnings, and cautions appear in the left column for easy reference. Note: A note provides auxiliary information you may find useful. Warning! A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware or software. Caution! A caution identifies something that might cause you harm. · Optional steps you may want to skip are identified in a colored arrow at the bottom of selected pages: Colored arrows, like this one, identify optional steps you may want to skip. vi Preface Step 1: Unpack the printer 1 Quick Reference and printer manuals Make sure you have all of the items listed below. If any items are missing or damaged, refer to the registration card for the designated Lexmark phone number for your country. Save the carton and packing materials in case you need to repack the printer. Print units (in box) Rear output bin CD ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Setup Guide, User's Guide, and Quick Reference Box containing print units Rear output bin CD Power cord Extended paper support and hooks Printer Power cord Hooks Extended paper support Printer Unpack the printer 1 The print unit box includes: Photoconductor · 4 color-coded toner cartridges · 4 color-coded photoconductors Toner cartridge 2 Unpack the printer 2 Remove any visible tape or other packing material from the printer. If you purchased an optional drawer, continue with Step 2: "Set up optional drawers" on page 4. Otherwise, skip to Step 3: "Position the printer" on page 13. Unpack the printer 3 Step 2: Set up optional drawers Your printer supports up to two optional 250-sheet drawers. If you are installing only one optional drawer, go to "Connecting the printer to the drawer" on page 8. If you are installing two drawers, complete the steps in the following section. Connecting two drawers Lock switch (unlocked) To attach one optional drawer to another: 1 2 3 Remove the drawers from the packing materials. Place one drawer on a level surface. Make sure the lock switch on the left side of the drawer is unlocked. 4 Set up optional drawers 4 5 Remove the connector cover from the back of the other drawer. Set this drawer directly on top of the first, as shown. Set up optional drawers 5 6 Plug the option cable from the lower drawer into the connector on the upper drawer. 7 Reattach the connector cover on the upper drawer. 6 Set up optional drawers 8 9 10 Locate the lock switch on the left side of the lower drawer. Push the lock switch toward the back of the drawer to lock the options together. Continue with "Connecting the printer to the drawer" on page 8. Set up optional drawers 7 Connecting the printer to the drawer Lock switch (unlocked) Complete the following steps to attach the printer to one or more optional drawers: 1 2 Remove the drawer from the packing materials. Place the drawer (or the two drawers you already connected) in the location you have chosen for your printer. See page 14 for more information about the appropriate environment for the printer. 3 Make sure the lock switch on the left side of the drawer is unlocked. 4 5 Remove the connector cover from the back of the printer. If you're installing the optional drawer sometime after initial printer setup, turn the printer off and disconnect the printer cables and the power cord. 8 Set up optional drawers Caution! This printer weighs 43 kg (95 lb) and requires at least two people to lift. 6 Have someone help you lift the printer. Use the handholds under the printer. Set up optional drawers 9 7 Carefully place the printer on top of the drawer(s), as shown. 8 Plug the option cable from the drawer into the connector on the back of the printer. 10 Set up optional drawers 9 Reattach the connector cover on the back of the printer. 10 11 Locate the lock switch on the left side of the drawer. Push the lock switch toward the back of the drawer to lock the drawer to the printer. Set up optional drawers 11 12 Attach the appropriate label to the front of each tray. The standard tray is tray 1. The optional trays are tray 2 and tray 3, consecutively. Instructions for loading paper in the trays begin on page 23. Skip to Step 4: "Install print units" on page 15. 12 Set up optional drawers Step 3: Position the printer Caution! This printer weighs 43 kg (95 Ib) and requires at least two people to lift. 1 Have someone help you lift the printer. Use the handholds under the printer. Position the printer 13 2 381 mm (15 in.) Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in a well­ ventilated area. Leave enough space in front of the printer to allow for easy paper loading. If you plan to install the rear output bin, leave room behind the printer as well. Do not place the printer: ­ In direct sunlight ­ Near heat sources or air conditioners ­ In dusty or dirty environments 381 mm (15 in.) 508 mm (20 in.) 305 mm (12 in.) 3 Find a convenient location for the Quick Reference: a Locate a visible spot in the vicinity of the printer or on the printer itself for the Quick Reference. b Remove the protective paper from the back of the plastic sleeve. Quick Reference c Firmly attach the adhesive-backed sleeve to the designated area. 14 Position the printer Step 4: Install print units Assembling the print units Your printer ships with four color-coded toner cartridges and four photoconductors. Together, the toner cartridge and photoconductor create a color-specific print unit. Complete the following steps to install each of the photoconductors into the appropriate toner cartridge: 1 2 3 4 Open the box containing the toner cartridges and photoconductors. Remove a toner cartridge from the packing material. Gently shake the toner cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface. Install print units 15 5 Remove the photoconductor with the same color label as the toner cartridge from the packing material. To avoid damaging the photoconductor, do not touch the glossy green surface of the drum. Do not expose the photoconductor to light for more than 10 minutes. If you need more time to assemble and install the print units, cover the print units to protect them from direct light. Drum 6 Handle Hold the photoconductor by the color-coded handle and position it above the toner cartridge, as shown. 16 Install print units 7 Slide the metal post on the right side of the photoconductor into the hole in the toner cartridge. 8 Insert the post on the opposite end of the photoconductor into the slot on the left side of the toner cartridge. Install print units 17 9 Rotate the green clip on the left end of the toner cartridge, as shown, to lock the photoconductor in place. If the clip does not lock easily, make sure the photoconductor is properly positioned, and then try again. 10 Repeat steps 1­9 for the remaining three print units. 18 Install print units Installing the print units Now that you've assembled the print units, you must install them in the printer. Each color print unit has its appropriate color-coded position in the printer. Complete the following steps to install each print unit. We recommend installing the magenta print unit first, followed by cyan, yellow, and black. 1 Press the release button on the printer's top cover. 2 LEDs Raise the cover. Do not touch the LEDs inside the top cover or the transport belt in the bottom of the printer. Transport belt Install print units 19 3 4 Pick up the print unit you are ready to install. Press the large green tab on the print unit until it clicks in place. This opens the protective cover over the photoconductor drum. If the tab accidentally releases as you install the print unit, press it again until it clicks in place. You cannot install the print unit if the tab is released. Warning! Do not force the print unit into the printer, or you may damage the photoconductor. If the print unit does not slide easily into place, make sure the green tab is pressed in. 5 Slide the print unit into the appropriate colorcoded position, as shown. 20 Install print units 6 7 Press the print unit u ...