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Lexmark Optra W810 Setup Manual

Lexmark Optra W810 Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 Optra W810 Setup Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time. A form for the reader’s comments is provided at the back of this publication. If the form has been removed, comments may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95 / 035-3, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface ......... . vii About your printer ........vii About this book .
  • Page 4 Removing packaging from the trays ....28 Attaching the printer pocket ......29 Attaching the operator panel overlay .
  • Page 5 Step 10: Load paper ....... 121 Loading tray 1 ........122 Loading trays 2 and 3 .
  • Page 6 Appendix B: Statement of limited warranty ... . . 173 Index ......... . . 177 Table of contents...

  • Page 7: Preface

    (Cover A) • Fuser cover (Cover B) The illustrations in this manual represent the Optra W810 model, with the configu- ration shown at the left, unless it’s necessary to show another configura- tion. Depending on the printer model you Side door...
  • Page 8 Optra W810 printer Comes standard with one 250-sheet tray and two 500-sheet trays. 2500-sheet finisher option Adds hole punching and stapling functions to the printer’s output capabilities. Either the finisher or the mailbox option may be 10-bin mailbox option attached to the base printer.

  • Page 9: About This Book

    About this book Conventions This Setup Guide contains all the infor- mation you need to set up your new Optra W810, Optra W810n, or Optra W810dn printer. This manual provides detailed instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer, installing supplies...
  • Page 10 CAUTION! thing that might cause you harm. What do I do next? Task 1 Read about other sources of information. 2 Select a location for the printer. 3 Unpack the printer. Preface A warning identifies some- A caution identifies some- •...

  • Page 11: Other Sources Of Information

    In addition to printer drivers and utilities, the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD also includes additional information about Lexmark printers. After launching the CD, click View Documentation then click one of the following options: •...
  • Page 12 Com- plete Printer Reference : The Complete Printer Reference on the Lexmark Web site provides information about printer features and specifications, printer options, printer settings, using the menus to change printer defaults, select- ing appropriate paper and other media, and managing memory.

  • Page 13: Step 1: Select A Location For Your Printer

    The type of environment neces- sary for optimum printer performance When choosing a place to set up your Optra W810, be sure to allow enough space for the printer and any options you may have purchased. You’ll also need to leave enough room to open the printer’s paper trays, side...
  • Page 14 400 mm (23.5") (15.75") When selecting a location for your Optra W810, make sure you have at least the amount of space indicated in the figure at left. When selecting a location for an Optra W810 configured with a mailbox,...

  • Page 15: Considering Environmental Issues

    When selecting a location for an Optra W810 configured with a 2500-sheet finisher, 2500-sheet drawer, and duplex options, make sure you have at least the amount of space indicated in 1450 mm (57")

  • Page 16: Moving The Printer

    Select a location for your printer Moving the printer Front view At some point in the future you may decide to move the printer to a new loca- tion. The User’s Reference provides details about removing options before moving the printer.
  • Page 17 Continue with Step 2: “Unpack the printer” on page 6. Select a location for your printer...

  • Page 18: Step 2: Unpack The Printer

    Printer manuals Photoconductor cartridge (in box) Power cord Unpack the printer You’ve chosen an appropriate location for your Optra W810. Now you’re ready to unpack the printer and prepare to set Operator panel overlay it up. (non-English only) Toner cartridge...
  • Page 19 1 Set up the optional 2500-sheet drawer. 2 Set up the 500-sheet drawer (standard configuration). Save the carton and packing materials in case you need to repack the printer. Choose the first task in the fol- lowing table that identifies something you have left to do.

  • Page 20: Step 3: Set Up The Optional 2500-Sheet Drawer

    Locking clips and screws Stabilizing kit screws Foot covers The Optra W810 printer supports an optional drawer that can hold 2500 sheets of either letter or A4 size paper. This 2500-Sheet Drawer Option is con- figured prior to shipment to support the size of paper commonly used in your geographic area.
  • Page 21 2500-sheet drawer. If any items are missing or dam- aged, refer to the registration card for the designated Lexmark sup- port phone number for your country. Pull open the tray and remove the foam cushioning.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Stabilizing Feet

    2500-sheet drawer. Roll the drawer to the location you have chosen for the printer. Pull the tray open. Place a stabilizing foot on the floor and align it with the front of the drawer, as shown.
  • Page 23 Attach a stabilizing foot on the other side of the 2500-sheet drawer, as shown. Press a cover onto the stabiliz- ing foot. Close the tray. Set up the optional 2500-sheet drawer...
  • Page 24 Move to the back of the drawer and attach two more stabilizing feet, as shown. There are no covers for the stabi- lizing feet on the back of the drawer. Rear view Use the two long screws to attach the L-shaped stabilizing foot, as shown.

  • Page 25: Moving The 2500-Sheet Drawer

    Moving the 2500-sheet drawer Turn the leveling screws on the right side of the drawer clock- wise until they touch the floor. If you need to move the 2500-sheet drawer, you may want to remove the sta- bilizing feet and raise the leveling screws before you try to roll the drawer.
  • Page 26 Continue with Step 4: “Set up the 500-sheet drawers” on page 15. Set up the optional 2500-sheet drawer...

  • Page 27: Step 4: Set Up The 500-Sheet Drawers

    If you are installing an Locking clips and screws Label The Optra W810 printer ships with a sec- ond 500-sheet drawer that supplements the 250-sheet multipurpose tray and the 500-sheet tray that are already attached. The 500-sheet drawer can hold A3, A4, B4, 11x17, letter, and legal size plain paper.
  • Page 28 Attaching to an optional 2500-sheet drawer Set up the 500-sheet drawers If any items are missing or dam- aged, refer to the registration card for the designated Lexmark sup- port phone number for your country. Place the drawer in the location you’ve chosen for your printer.
  • Page 29 Step 5: “Set up the printer” on page 18 provides instructions on how to secure the two drawers to the printer. Attaching to an optional 500-sheet drawer Continue with Step 5: “Set up the printer” on page 18. Set up the 500-sheet drawers...

  • Page 30: Step 5: Set Up The Printer

    A 500-sheet drawer and a 2500-sheet drawer Set up the printer If you are connecting the You’ve unpacked your new Optra W810, chosen an appropriate location for it, and set up its standard and optional drawers. Now you’re ready to connect the printer to the drawers and install supplies.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Printer To One 500-Sheet Drawer

    Use the instructions in this section to connect your printer to a 500-sheet drawer. If you are connecting your printer to two 500-sheet drawers, skip to page 22. If you are connecting your printer to a 500-sheet drawer and a 2500-sheet drawer, skip to page 25.
  • Page 32 Carefully place the printer on top of the 500-sheet drawer. Be sure to align all four corners on the bottom of the printer with the corners on the top of the drawer. The instructions that begin on page page 21 explain how to attach the lock- ing clips that secure tray 2 to tray 3.
  • Page 33 3. Attach the top of each clip to tray 2 with a screw. Close trays 2 and 3. Move to the back of the printer. Attach two more locking clips to the back of the printer, as shown.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Printer To Two 500-Sheet Drawers

    Use the instructions in this section to connect your printer to two 500-sheet drawers. If you are connecting your printer to one 500-sheet drawer, see page 19. If you are connecting your printer to a 500-sheet drawer and a 2500-sheet drawer, skip to page 25.
  • Page 35 Carefully place the printer on top of the 500-sheet drawers. Be sure to align all four corners on the bottom of the printer with the corners on the top drawer. The instructions that begin on page 24 explain how to attach the locking clips that secure trays 2, 3, and 4 to the printer.
  • Page 36 Set up the printer Pull open trays 2, 3, and 4. Take care not to tip the printer. Attach two locking clips to the left and right sides of the trays, as shown. Insert the bottom of a clip into the slot on tray 4.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Printer To A 2500-Sheet Drawer And A 500-Sheet Drawer

    Use the instructions in this section to connect your printer to a 500-sheet drawer and a 2500-sheet drawer. If you are connecting your printer to one 500-sheet drawer, see page 19. If you are connecting your printer to two 500-sheet drawers, see page 22.
  • Page 38 Carefully place the printer on top of the drawers. Be sure to align all four corners on the bottom of the printer with the corners on the top drawer. The instructions that begin on page 27 explain how to attach the locking clips that secure trays 2, 3, and 4 to the printer.
  • Page 39 Pull open trays 2, 3, and 4. Take care not to tip the printer. Attach locking clips to the left and right sides of the trays, as shown. Insert the bottom of a clip into the slot on tray 4.

  • Page 40: Removing Packaging From The Trays

    Removing packaging Set up the printer The illustrations in this section show a from the trays printer configured with the three stan- dard drawers. Your printer may look different, depending on the options you attached. Pull open tray 1 and remove the foam cushioning, as shown.

  • Page 41: Attaching The Printer Pocket

    Back of toner box Back of finisher Rear view Attaching the Your printer ships with a pocket designed printer pocket to hold the User’s Reference . Keeping the book in the pocket ensures quick access to printer information. To attach the pocket:...
  • Page 42 Set up the printer Insert the tabs on the printer pocket into the three holes: Insert the tab on the bottom of the pocket into the bottom hole. Push the tabs on the side of the pocket into the other two holes.

  • Page 43: Attaching The Operator Panel Overlay

    Attaching the operator panel overlay If English is not your preferred language, attach the overlay with the appropriately translated button names to the printer operator panel. Locate the overlay packaged with your printer. Peel the protective backing off the overlay.

  • Page 44: Installing The Toner Cartridge

    20,000 pages of printing, depending on the types of jobs you print and the amount of toner required for each page. The printer displays a mes- sage when it’s time to replace the cartridge. You may want to keep a supply...
  • Page 45 After you pull out the clip, keep it in a convenient place in case you ever need to use it to realign the slot. Open the toner box cover on the back of the printer. Set up the printer...
  • Page 46 Set up the printer Holding the toner cartridge by the green handle as shown, align the guides on the sides of the toner cartridge with the slots inside the toner box. Lower the toner cartridge into the toner box. Push gently to make sure the car- tridge is firmly seated in the toner box.

  • Page 47: Installing The Photoconductor Cartridge

    After you install a photocon- ductor cartridge in the printer, do not remove the cartridge and reinstall it in that printer or install it in any other printer. Internal printer settings that vary from printer to printer could cause the...
  • Page 48 Set up the printer Make sure the printer is Before you can install the photoconduc- tor cartridge, you must remove the packing materials from inside the printer. To remove the packing materials: Lift the side door latch and lower the side door.
  • Page 49 Remove the tape and two foam pads from inside the printer, as shown. Remove the photoconductor cartridge from its packing mate- rials and carefully remove any protective tape. Set up the printer...
  • Page 50 Warning! toconductor cartridge immediately, protect it from light by wrapping it in a thick cloth. Set up the printer Be sure to hold the photo- Drum If you cannot install the pho- Do not grasp the protective shut- ter.
  • Page 51 Place the photoconductor on a stable surface. Hold the cartridge firmly in place, and peel the protective foam off the side of the photo- conductor cartridge. Foam Remove the tape and plastic tabs, as shown. Tabs Set up the printer...
  • Page 52 Set up the printer Magnets Carefully peel off the two labels, removing the magnets as shown. Discard the labels and magnets. Gently shake the photoconduc- tor cartridge.
  • Page 53 Remove the tape and orange foam plug from the back of the cartridge, as shown. Discard the tape and foam plug. Align the green rails on the photoconductor cartridge with the green slots in the printer. Set up the printer...
  • Page 54 Set up the printer Use the green grips to push the photoconductor cartridge into the printer as far as it will go. Close the side door. If the side door is hard to close, remove the photoconductor car- tridge and check to make sure you removed the tape and foam plug as directed in step 10 on page 41.
  • Page 55 If the side door is hard to close, open the door and firmly push the green grips on the photoconductor cartridge into the printer as far as they will go. Then close the door. Set up the printer...
  • Page 56 2 Install the duplex option. 3 Set up the optional mailbox. 4 Set up the optional finisher. 5 Load paper. Set up the printer Choose the first task in the fol- lowing table that identifies something you have left to do.

  • Page 57: Step 6: Install Memory And Option Cards

    MarkNet™ internal print servers (also called internal network adapters or INAs) • Hard disk Refer to the Complete Printer Reference on the Lexmark Web site (www.lex- mark.com) for more information about each of these options. Install memory and option cards...

  • Page 58: Accessing The Printer System Board

    Accessing the printer CAUTION! ory or option cards sometime after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. Warning! box or finisher already installed, refer to the User’s Reference for information about removing the transport unit from the top of the printer.
  • Page 59 What do I do next? Task 1 Install a memory card. 2 Install a print server or optional interface card. 3 Install a hard disk. Loosen the two screws on the metal shield. Do not remove the screws. Remove the metal shield and lay it aside.

  • Page 60: Installing Memory Cards

    Note: Some memory options offered for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with your printer. Refer to the Com- plete Printer Reference for memory specifications. Install memory and option cards Installing Follow the instructions in this section to memory cards install either a printer memory card or a flash memory card.
  • Page 61 Latches Warning! Printer memory and flash memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch a mem- ory card. Connection points Completely open the latches on either end of the connector you want to use.
  • Page 62 Notch Install memory and option cards Hold the memory card with the connection points pointing toward the memory connector on the system board, as shown. Align the notches on the bot- tom of the card with the notches on the connector. Push the memory card firmly into the connector until the latches on either end of the...
  • Page 63 What do I do next? Task 1 Install a print server or optional interface card. 2 Install a hard disk. 3 Replace the system board access cover. Choose the first task in the fol- lowing table that identifies something you have left to do. Then go to the page listed.

  • Page 64: Installing Option Cards

    Install memory and option cards Your printer has two connectors that sup- port the following option cards: The Optra W810 has a separate connec- tor for a hard disk. See “Installing a hard disk” on page 55. However, you can use...
  • Page 65 Complete the following steps to install an internal print server, tri-port interface card, or parallel/USB interface card: Complete the steps in “Access- ing the printer system board” on page 46. Locate the option card connectors. Remove the metal plate cover- ing the connector slot on the back of the printer.
  • Page 66 Warning! damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch an option card. Rear view Install memory and option cards Option cards are easily Unpack the option card. Save the packing materials. Align the connector on the option card with the connector on the system board.

  • Page 67: Installing A Hard Disk

    Then go to the page listed. Go to page … Two hard disk options are available from Lexmark: • A hard disk with a ribbon cable already installed. An adapter ribbon cable that you •...
  • Page 68 Note: The adapter ribbon cable comes with screws for securing the hard disk to the metal bracket inside the printer. Stripe Install memory and option cards Attaching an adapter ribbon cable If you bought an adapter ribbon cable for a separate hard disk, follow these instructions to attach the cable to the hard disk.
  • Page 69 Attaching a hard disk Complete the following steps to attach a hard disk to your printer system board. Complete the steps in “Access- ing the printer system board” on page 46. Attach the hard disk to the metal bracket. Slide the hard disk all the way into the metal bracket.
  • Page 70 Install memory and option cards Push the ribbon cable connec- tor firmly into the system board connector, as shown. Continue with “Reinstalling the system board access cover” on page 59.

  • Page 71: Reinstalling The System Board Access Cover

    Reinstalling the system board access cover After installing your option cards, you must reinstall the metal shield and sys- tem board access cover. Reinstall the metal shield. Slide the tab on the metal shield under the lip of the opening, as shown. Install memory and option cards...
  • Page 72 Reinstall the system board access cover. Insert the tabs on the sys- tem board access cover into the slots on the printer, as shown. Lower the cover and gently push it down to snap it into place.
  • Page 73 What do I do next? Task 1 Install a duplex option. 2 Set up the optional mailbox. 3 Set up the optional finisher. 4 Load paper. Choose the first task in the fol- lowing table that identifies something you have left to do. Then go to the page listed.

  • Page 74: Step 7: Install The Duplex Option

    Step 7: Install the duplex option Note: The Optra W810 dn model ships with duplexing hardware already installed. Install the duplex option The Optra W810 printer supports a Duplex Option that lets you print on both sides of a sheet of paper.
  • Page 75 — Manual feed unit with three screws — Duplex unit If any items are missing or dam- aged, refer to the registration card for the designated Lexmark sup- port phone number for your country. Install the duplex option...

  • Page 76: Attaching The Manual Feed Unit

    CAUTION! duplex option sometime after initial printer setup, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. Install the duplex option Attaching the manual feed unit If you are installing the Remove the connector cover located on the right rear corner...
  • Page 77 Remove the side panel. Orient the manual feed unit to the printer, as shown. Insert the gear on the right side of the manual feed unit into the opening on the printer. Be careful not to bend the metal tab located near the gear.
  • Page 78 Install the duplex option Close the tray on the manual feed unit. Secure the manual feed unit to the printer using the three screws. Plug the cable connector into the left socket on the printer.

  • Page 79: Attaching The Duplex Unit

    Attaching the duplex unit Remove the two screws from the side door. Remove the gear cover above the side door. Install the duplex option...
  • Page 80 Install the duplex option Be sure to hold the duplex Lower the manual feed unit’s tray. Locate the two holes on the printer above the manual feed unit. Insert the tabs on the bottom of the duplex unit into the holes, as shown.
  • Page 81 Hold the duplex unit firmly in place while you tighten the screws. Insert the duplex unit cable connectors into the sockets on the printer, as shown. Install the duplex option...

  • Page 82: Adjusting The Side Door Tension

    If you’ve already installed a 10-bin mail- box or a finisher, you’ll need to separate it from your printer before following the steps that begin on page 71.
  • Page 83 Remove the small cover on the top of the printer. Push down on the green ten- sion adjuster and slide it toward the front of the printer. Reinstall the cover. Install the duplex option...
  • Page 84 What do I do next? Task 1 Set up the optional mailbox. 2 Set up the optional finisher. 3 Load paper. Install the duplex option Choose the first task in the fol- lowing table that identifies something you have left to do. Then go to the page listed.

  • Page 85: Step 8: Set Up The Optional Mailbox

    Note: The illustrations in this section show a printer with an optional 2500-sheet drawer attached. The Optra W810 supports a 10-Bin Mail- box Option that helps you organize your printed documents. Before you can attach the mailbox, how- ever, you must make sure your printer is the correct height to align with the height of the mailbox.
  • Page 86 — Guide rail bracket — Set pin — Magnetic bracket — 2 screws — 1 wing nut If any items are missing or dam- aged, refer to the registration card for the designated Lexmark sup- port phone number for your country.

  • Page 87: Securing The Stabilizing Bar

    Securing the stabilizing bar CAUTION! The mailbox weighs 28 kg (62 lb) and requires two people to lift it safely. Have someone help you stand the mailbox upright. Use the cutout on the card- board panel to pull the cardboard off the mailbox. Locate the stabilizing bar on the bottom of the mailbox.

  • Page 88: Attaching The Set Pin And Magnetic Bracket

    Attaching the set pin and magnetic bracket Note: The set pin and magnetic bracket form a connection between the printer and the mailbox. They are not interchangeable with the set pin and magnetic bracket for the optional finisher. Rear view...

  • Page 89: Attaching The Guide Rail

    Orient the guide rail so the two small labels are facing up. One label is an illustration of a mailbox, and the other is an illus- tration of a printer. Use the labels as a guide as you continue with the steps on page 78.
  • Page 90 Green tabs Note: The mailbox must be properly aligned with the printer or paper jams may occur. Set up the optional mailbox Make sure you can see the Squeeze the green tabs on the...
  • Page 91 Align the mailbox with the printer, as shown. Insert the free end of the guide rail into the bracket you attached to the 2500-sheet drawer. Push the mailbox flush against the printer to fully insert the guide rail. Set up the optional mailbox...
  • Page 92 After you install the transport unit on top of the printer (see page 81), the locking guide rail prevents the transport unit from falling between the printer and the mailbox, possibly causing personal injury.

  • Page 93: Positioning The Transport Unit

    Positioning the transport unit The transport unit carries the printed pages across the top of the printer to the mailbox. You must install the support shelf before installing the transport unit. Remove any tape from the top of the printer.
  • Page 94 Warning! to hold the transport unit while you posi- tion it on the printer. Thumb- screw Set up the optional mailbox Be sure to use both hands Gear Position the transport unit on top of the support shelf. Open the transport unit cover.
  • Page 95 Message map Remove the shipping tape inside the transport unit, as shown. Close the cover on the trans- port unit. Note that the expanded message map on top of the transport unit identifies the mailbox doors and bins. Set up the optional mailbox...
  • Page 96 Push the mailbox toward the printer until the two are flush. Set up the optional mailbox...

  • Page 97: Aligning The Mailbox And The Printer

    Aligning the mailbox The mailbox must be parallel with the and the printer printer and the two must be at the same height, or you may have paper feeding problems. The following sections show how to check for correct alignment, and explain how to make adjustments, if necessary.
  • Page 98 Set up the optional mailbox If the mailbox and the printer are not par- allel, as shown in the figure to the left, use the following steps to correct the mailbox’s standing position. Pull the covers off the mailbox’s legs.
  • Page 99 Loosen the two wing bolts on each of the mailbox’s legs. Turn the knobs on the legs counterclockwise to adjust the mailbox’s standing position. Set up the optional mailbox...
  • Page 100 Set up the optional mailbox The mailbox’s position is adjusted in the direction shown in the illustration. When the mailbox’s standing position is correct, tighten the wing bolts you loosened in step 2 on page 87. Push the two covers onto the mailbox’s legs, as shown.
  • Page 101 Adjusting the mailbox’s height Pull the mailbox away from the printer and look at the position of the transport unit. If the transport unit appears level, as shown in the figure on the left, the mail- box and printer are correctly aligned.
  • Page 102 Set up the optional mailbox Separate the mailbox from the printer. Remove the two screws from the mailbox’s bottom plate.
  • Page 103 Open the lower door. Remove the bottom plate. Set up the optional mailbox...
  • Page 104 Set up the optional mailbox Remove the four screws from the backs of the legs, as shown. Turn the long screws above the wheels to adjust the mailbox’s height. Turn the screws clockwise to raise the mailbox. Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower it.
  • Page 105 When the transport unit is level, replace the four screws you removed in step 5 on page 92. Replace the bottom plate. Set up the optional mailbox...
  • Page 106 Set up the optional mailbox Close the lower door. Secure the bottom plate with the two screws you removed in step 2 on page 90. Push the mailbox against the printer.

  • Page 107: Attaching The Output Bins

    Attaching the To attach the ten output bins, starting output bins with the bottom: Hold a bin level and insert the two tabs on the bin’s right side into the two holes on the mailbox. Insert the tip of the locking tab on the bin’s left side into the hole on the mailbox.
  • Page 108 Warning! after they are installed. Set up the optional mailbox Don’t lean on the output bins Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each of the remaining nine bins.

  • Page 109: Plugging In The Mailbox

    Plugging in the mailbox CAUTION! Make sure the printer is unplugged before continuing. Remove the connector cover on the back of the printer. Firmly press the cover with your thumb, and push the cover to the left until you hear it click.
  • Page 110 If you must move the mailbox, however, first remove the trans- port unit. Then remove the guide rail from the mailbox and the printer. See the User’s Reference for more information. Set up the optional mailbox Do not move the mailbox Plug the bottom mailbox cable into the socket on the printer.
  • Page 111 Continue with Step 10: “Load paper” on page 121. Set up the optional mailbox...

  • Page 112: Step 9: Set Up The Optional Finisher

    The illustrations in this section show a printer with an optional 2500-sheet drawer attached. Set up the optional finisher The Optra W810 supports a 2500-Sheet Finisher Option that adds hole punching and stapling functions to your printer’s output capabilities. Before you can attach the finisher, how-...
  • Page 113 — Guide rail bracket — Set pin — Magnetic bracket — 3 screws If any items are missing or dam- aged, refer to the registration card for the designated Lexmark sup- port phone number for your country. Set up the optional finisher...
  • Page 114 Bin 1 Bin 2 Brackets Warning! ing material and the brackets from output bin 2 could result in a service call. Set up the optional finisher Failure to remove the pack- Remove the packing material from the top of output bin 2. Remove the two metal shipping brackets that support bin 2, as shown.

  • Page 115: Attaching The Set Pin And Magnetic Bracket

    Note: The set pin and magnetic bracket form a connection between the printer and the finisher. They are not interchangeable with the set pin and magnetic bracket for the 10-bin mailbox. Rear view Attaching the guide rail Locate the screw holes on the left side of the printer.
  • Page 116 Finisher label Set up the optional finisher Do not move the finisher by Printer label Move to the front of the printer. Align the finisher with the printer, as shown in the illustra- tion to the left. Orient the guide rail so the two small labels are facing up.
  • Page 117 Tabs Printer label Lay the guide rail on the floor between the finisher and the printer, with the labels at the appropriate ends. Roll the finisher toward the printer, over the guide rail, until you can see the guide rail’s green tabs on the opposite side of the finisher.
  • Page 118 The green cross-shaped buttons on the sides of the guide rail click into the holes on the bracket. Move to the front of the printer. Insert the free end of the guide rail into the bracket on the 2500-sheet drawer.
  • Page 119 After you install the transport unit on top of the printer (see page 108), the locking guide rail prevents the transport unit from falling between the printer and the finisher, possibly causing personal injury.

  • Page 120: Positioning The Transport Unit

    Set up the optional finisher Positioning the transport unit The transport unit caries the printed pages across the top of the printer to the finisher. You must install the support shelf before installing the transport unit. Remove any tape from the top of the printer.
  • Page 121 Warning! to hold the transport unit while you posi- tion it on the printer. Thumbscrew Be sure to use both hands Gear Position the transport unit on top of the support shelf. Open the transport unit cover. Lower the metal shaft on the...
  • Page 122 Set up the optional finisher Message map Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the transport unit to the finisher. Close the cover on the trans- port unit. Note that the expanded message map on top of the transport unit identifies the finisher covers and bins, as well as the hole punch box (K), which you must empty periodically.
  • Page 123 Push the finisher toward the printer until the two are flush. Set up the optional finisher...

  • Page 124: Aligning The Finisher And The Printer

    Aligning the finisher The finisher must be parallel with the and the printer printer and the two must be at the same height, or you may have paper feeding problems. The following sections show how to check for correct alignment, and explain how to make adjustments, if necessary.
  • Page 125 If the finisher and the printer are not par- allel, as shown in the figure on the left, use the following steps to correct the fin- isher’s standing position. Pull the covers off the finisher’s legs. Set up the optional finisher...
  • Page 126 Set up the optional finisher Loosen the two wing bolts on each of the finisher’s legs. Turn the knobs on the legs counterclockwise to adjust the finisher’s standing position, as shown.
  • Page 127 The finisher’s position is adjusted in the direction shown in the illustration. When the finisher’s standing position is correct, tighten the wing bolts you loosened in step 2 on page 114. Push the covers onto the fin- isher’s legs, as shown. Set up the optional finisher...
  • Page 128 Adjusting the finisher’s height Pull the finisher away from the printer, and look at the position of the transport unit. If the transport unit appears level, as shown in the figure on the left, the fin- isher and printer are correctly aligned.
  • Page 129 Separate the finisher from the printer. Locate the four wing bolts under the finisher’s base ledge on the side that faces the printer. Turn the wing bolts counter- clockwise to loosen them. Turn the knobs on the base ledge to adjust the finisher’s height.

  • Page 130: Plugging In The Finisher

    Plugging in the finisher CAUTION! unplugged before continuing. Set up the optional finisher Make sure the printer is Remove the connector cover on the back of the printer. Firmly press the cover with your thumb, and push the cover to the left until you hear it click.
  • Page 131 Plug the bottom finisher cable into the socket on the printer. Plug the top finisher cable into the socket on the transport unit. Set up the optional finisher...
  • Page 132 If you must move the finisher, however, first remove the trans- port unit. Then remove the guide rail from the finisher and the printer. See the User’s Reference for more information. Set up the optional finisher Do not move the finisher Continue with Step 10: “Load...

  • Page 133: Step 10: Load Paper

    A3, A4, B4, letter, legal, and 11x17 2500 A4 or letter Your Optra W810 has three standard trays that combine for a total paper capacity of 1250 pages. The following table lists page numbers where you can find loading instructions for the standard and optional trays.

  • Page 134: Loading Tray 1

    Note: If you load any media other than letter or A4 size paper in tray 1, make sure you change the Paper Type and Paper Size settings for that tray. See pages 147 and 148 for more information. Load paper Loading tray 1 Tray 1 holds 250 sheets of A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, letter, executive, legal, and...
  • Page 135 Squeeze the left paper guide and slide it all the way to the left. Press the green tab and slide the adjustable guides all the way open. Load paper...
  • Page 136 Load paper Paper Transparencies (A) Labels and card stock (B) Before loading paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Load the paper with the recom- mended print side face up, as shown in the illustrations on page 125.
  • Page 137 A4, A5, B5, executive, and letter size paper A3, B4, legal, and 11x17 size paper The orientation of the paper in the tray depends on the size paper you’re loading: — For A4, A5, B5, executive, and letter size paper, place the long edge of the paper to the right of the tray.
  • Page 138 Load paper Squeeze the left paper guide and slide it toward the paper until the guide fits snugly against the stack. Press the green tab and slide the adjustable guides toward the paper until the guides fit snugly against the stack.

  • Page 139: Loading Trays 2 And 3

    Push the tray firmly into the printer. If the tray is not pushed com- pletely into the printer, text and images may print in the wrong position on the page, and the mar- gins may appear incorrect.
  • Page 140 Load paper Pull the paper tray open until it stops. Press down on the pressure plate until it clicks into place.
  • Page 141 The position of the left paper guide tells the printer the size of paper in the tray. You cannot select the paper size for tray 2 and tray 3 from the printer operator panel.
  • Page 142 If necessary, move the left paper guide. Release the left paper guide by pushing it toward the back of the printer. The pressure plate in the bot- tom of the tray must be pressed down before you can remove the left paper guide. If...
  • Page 143 If the guide is not positioned properly in the slot at the front of the tray, the printer does not recognize that the tray is installed in the printer. Press the green tab and slide the adjustable guides open.
  • Page 144 Load paper Before loading paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Load the paper with the recom- mended print side face up, as Maximum stack height shown.
  • Page 145 A4 and letter size paper A3, B4, legal, and 11x17 size paper The orientation of the paper in the tray depends on the size paper you’re loading: — For A4 and letter size paper, place the long edge of the paper to the right of the tray.
  • Page 146 Press the green tab and slide the adjustable guides toward the paper until the guides fit snugly against the stack. Make sure the paper fits under the two corner bucklers on the right side of the tray. The edge of the paper stack must be tucked completely under the corner bucklers or you may expe- rience paper jams.
  • Page 147 Push the tray firmly into the printer. If the tray is not pushed com- pletely into the printer, text and images may print in the wrong position on the page, and margins may appear incorrect.

  • Page 148: Loading The 2500-Sheet Tray (Tray 4)

    Load paper Loading the If you have an optional 2500-sheet drawer attached to your printer, you can load up to 2500 sheets of either A4 or letter size paper in tray 4, depending on how the tray was configured at the fac- tory for your geographic region.
  • Page 149 Maximum stack height Before loading paper, flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Load the paper on both sides of the tray with the recommended print side face up, as shown. Always load the same type of paper in both sides of the tray.
  • Page 150 Push the tray firmly into the printer. Continue with Step 11: “Attach cables” on page 139. Load paper...

  • Page 151: Step 11: Attach Cables

    1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). If you installed an optional parallel/USB interface card, you need a 1284 A-C parallel cable, such as Lexmark part number 43H5171 (9.8 ft). If you use something other than an IEEE-compliant cable, you may not be able to access all of your printer’s functions.
  • Page 152 Make sure the printer and the computer (or other devices you plan to attach) are turned off and the power cords are unplugged. At the back of the printer, locate the parallel, serial, or net- work cable connector. One parallel connector is standard on all printer models. The...
  • Page 153 Then go to the page listed. What do I do next? Task 1 Connect an external fax modem. 2 Connect an infrared adapter. 3 Verify that I’ve successfully set up the printer and options. Go to page … Attach cables...

  • Page 154: Connecting An External Fax Modem

    Phone cord Attach cables If you installed an optional tri-port adapter in your printer, you can attach an external, class 1 fax modem to the serial port on the adapter. You can then use your printer to receive faxes.
  • Page 155 Continue with Step 12: “Verify setup” on page 145. To disable the fax modem and restore the printer serial port to normal use: From the printer operator panel: Press the button to enter the menus.

  • Page 156: Connecting An Infrared Adapter

    After you have installed the tri-port adapter (see page 53 for instruc- tions), follow the steps below to connect the infrared adapter to your printer: Make sure the printer power is off and the power cord is unplugged. Locate the infrared port at the back of your printer.

  • Page 157: Step 12: Verify Setup

    Menu Select Stop Print the menu settings page to review the default printer set- tings and to verify that printer options are installed correctly. For more information about using the printer operator panel and changing menu settings, refer to the Complete Printer Reference on the Lexmark Web site.
  • Page 158 If an option you installed does not appear on the page, turn the printer off, unplug the power cord, and reinstall the option. If you attached a serial cable, verify that the printer serial settings listed on the menu settings page are appropriate for your system.

  • Page 159: Changing The Paper Type Setting

    Since different sources can hold different media, you can customize the Paper Type setting for each source. The printer uses the Paper Type setting to optimize print quality for the media you specified. The Paper Type setting also affects the printer’s automatic source selection capability, as well as the tray link-...

  • Page 160: Changing The Paper Size Setting

    Ready state. Your printer uses the position of the left paper guides in trays 2 and 3 to automatically sense the size of paper loaded in those trays. It can also sense the size of paper in tray 4 if you’ve installed an optional drawer.

  • Page 161: Linking Trays

    By linking the trays on the standard Optra W810 printer model, you can effectively create a single paper source that holds up to 1250 sheets. If you installed an optional drawer, you can also link that tray for a total capacity of 1750 sheets or 3750 sheets, depending on the capacity of the optional drawer.

  • Page 162: Configuring Output Bins

    (If you prefer, you can select a default output bin for all print jobs to go to.) The printer alerts you when the bin you selected becomes full, and stops printing until you empty the bin.
  • Page 163 Press the button to return the printer to the Ready state. Refer to the Complete Printer Reference if you need more information about changing printer settings from the menus. Continue with Step 13: “Load MarkVision and drivers” on page 152.

  • Page 164: Step 13: Load Markvision And Drivers

    PCL and PostScript emulations. In addition to printer drivers, the CD includes several network setup and management utilities. If you’re setting up your Optra W810 in a network environment, you may want to read Step 14: “Set up network addresses”...

  • Page 165: Drivers

    To support all your printer’s features, install the custom Lexmark driv- ers on your system. If you use drivers designed for printers other than the Optra W810, you may not be able to control all of the printer’s functions. For more information about these functions, refer to the driver online Help or to the Complete Printer Reference on the Lex- mark Web site.
  • Page 166 MarkVision. Load MarkVision and drivers • Use MarkVision to easily manage and monitor your Lexmark and SNMP-compliant printers. — Messages on the MarkVision remote operator panel reflect printer real time status. — The printer graphic provides a visual confirmation of installed options.

  • Page 167: Step 14: Set Up Network Addresses

    MarkNet Print Servers If you used an internal print server to attach your printer to a network, use the printer operator panel to print a network setup page. The net- work setup page shows the physical address, known as the universally administered address (UAA), of the print server and other important data.
  • Page 168 Note: The UAA is preset at the factory. However, you can over- ride it with an optional locally administered address (LAA) if you want some particular physi- cal address for the print server. Set up network addresses Look for the UAA under the Network heading on the setup page.

  • Page 169: Tcp/Ip

    If you don’t have DHCP , there are other methods you can use to manually assign the address, such as the printer operator panel, static ARP and telnet, RARP and telnet, BOOTP , or MarkVision or another Lexmark utility. Instructions for three of these methods follow. Printer operator panel You can use the printer operator panel to set the IP address, net- mask, and gateway inside the print server.
  • Page 170 Note: The workstation and the printer must be on the same subnet. Set up network addresses Print a new network setup page to verify the parameters are set correctly. See page 155 for instructions on printing the setup page. Static ARP and telnet You can use this method from any Windows, OS/2, or UNIX worksta- tion.
  • Page 171 Web browser to remotely view and man- age the network printer. Functions include viewing printer status in real time, resetting the printer, and changing settings. Simply type the print server IP address in the URL field of the browser (for example, http: / /192.168.236.24) and press Enter.
  • Page 172 Add Printer Point-to-point printing (LexIP) You can print from any Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT workstation directly to a Lexmark printer located anywhere on the IP network. No server is required. Launch the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD.
  • Page 173 Note: You can obtain the latest Lexmark printer drivers from our Web site. This gives you access to the Lexmark Network Printer Mon- itor later. Select the correct printer driver. Select any port ( Later, you will change the port to a logical port.

  • Page 174: Novell Netware

    Set up network addresses If you have MarkNet print servers in an NDPS environment, we rec- ommend that you install the Lexmark NDPS IP Gateway. This allows your printers to be tightly integrated with NDPS so that you can easily monitor, control, and print to them.

  • Page 175: Appletalk

    You simply connect the power and the network cables, and you’re up and running. However, if you would like to use a zone and printer name different from the defaults, you can use MarkVision for Macintosh to change these settings.
  • Page 176 AppleTalk for Zone. — If you do not know which printer to select, look on the net- work setup page under AppleTalk. The default name of the printer is listed beside Name.

  • Page 177: Os/2 Warp Server

    MarkNet Print Servers Congratulations! You are ready to use your new Optra W810 printer. Keep the User’s Reference with the printer so you’ll have convenient answers to ques- tions relating to everyday printing. Save this book if you anticipate purchasing printer options in the future.
  • Page 178 Set up network addresses...

  • Page 179: Appendix A: Notices

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement The Lexmark Optra W810 laser printer, Type 4023, has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 180 A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France.
  • Page 181 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement The Lexmark Optra W810 laser printer, Type 4023, has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 182 A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. This product satisfies the Class A limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.

  • Page 183: German Acoustics Statement

    This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program. As an Energy Star Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 184: Laser Notices

    Laser notice The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 825.
  • Page 185 This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to in this state- ment as “Remarketer.” Lexmark warrants that this product: •...
  • Page 186 Lexmark offers a variety of extended warranty programs that include an extension of technical support. For prod- ucts no longer covered by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may only be available for a fee. We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product.
  • Page 187 This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such dam- ages. Lexmark is not liable for any claim by you based on a third party claim. This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of materials supplied to Lexmark.
  • Page 188 Additional rights Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse- quential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
  • Page 189 171 adjustable guides tray 1 123, 126 tray 2 and tray 3 131, 134 aligning drawers 16, 20, 23, 26 finisher and printer 100, 104, 112 mailbox and printer 73, 85 AppleTalk network printing 164 attaching cables 139 connector cover 70...
  • Page 190 See hard disk display 145 document holder attaching 29 drawers aligning 20, 23, 26 attaching to the printer 18, 26 options viii Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD xi, 152 duplex unit viii adjusting the side door tension 70 cable connectors 69...
  • Page 191 153 labels 121, 122 attaching printer 139 laser notices 172 launching Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD 152 Lexmark customer support 6 Lexmark Web site xii lifting 2500-sheet optional drawer 4, 13 printer 4, 19, 22, 25 linking bins 150...
  • Page 192 4 2500-sheet optional drawer 136 500-sheet optional drawer 127 LocalTalk network connecting to 139 port on tri-port interface card 52 location for the printer, choosing 1 locking clips attaching to drawers 23, 24, 26 Macintosh drivers 152 MarkVision 153...
  • Page 193 4 unpacking 35, 37 plugging in duplex unit 69 finisher 118 mailbox 97 manual feed unit 66 printer power cord 140 Power Saver setting 145 print server configuring 155 installed in network models vii installing 52 MarkNet N2501e 139...
  • Page 194 100 mailbox network addresses 155 printer 18 side door adjusting tension 70 closing 43 opening 36 space, allowing for the printer 1 stapling 100 status, printer MarkVision 153 support shelf viii installing 81, 108 system board accessing 46 installing options 45...
  • Page 195 83, 109 USB interface card 139 User’s Reference xi utilities MarkVision 153 network 152 verifying setup 145 warnings x warranty 173 Web site, Lexmark xii where to put the printer 1 Windows drivers 152 MarkVision support 153 zone 163 Index...
  • Page 196 Index...
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