Stability Information CAUTION: Certain floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. More information is available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters. Stability Information...
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CAUTION: The printer weighs 48—82 kg (105—181 lb). It requires at least three (3) people to lift it safely. Use the printer handholds to lift it, do not lift by the front of the printer, and make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down.
Conventions ... 7 Using this book ... 7 Turning off the printer ... 7 Selecting a location for your printer and MFP ... 7 Customizing your MFP option ... 8 Drivers and options ... 9 Where to begin ... 9 Chapter 2: Caster base setup ...
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Fax setup ... 28 Verify MFP setup ... 31 Chapter 8: Distributing MFP user information ... 33 Finding user instructions ... 33 Distributing user information ... 33 Limiting MFP use ... 33 Chapter 9: Solve setup problems ... 34 Getting more help ... 34...
Using this book This guide is intended to help you set up your printer and scanner (MFP option). If you do not have an option listed here, you can skip that portion of the guide and continue to the next task.
Check the boxes you received to make sure you have all the necessary components for the configuration you ordered. Install the printer and any options you have purchased in the following order: CAUTION: If you are installing options after setting up the printer, turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before continuing.
After attaching the power cables and turning on your computer, you will need to install two sets of drivers. First, install the printer drivers located on the Software and Documentation CD that came with the printer, then install the MFP drivers located on the 4600 MFP Software and Documentation CD that came with the MFP.
Installing the scanner Installing the caster base The caster base is used when placing your MFP option on the scanner shelf and the printer on the floor. It provides mobility and a stable platform for your printer. Follow the assembly instructions provided with the caster base, install any additional input options, the duplex unit, and printer, and then go to Installing the scanner shelf on page 11.
Remove the backing from the tape on the shelf bottom. Align and insert the scanner shelf mounting brackets into the slots on top of the printer. Make sure the scanner shelf is positioned securely. Place the tips of the wire bail into the ends of the plastic brackets so that the bail curves downward.
Note: To prevent errors and scanner malfunction, make sure the scanner cable thumbscrews are tightened securely. Go to Removing the print cartridge packaging on page 16, and follow the printer setup instructions. For information on installing the interface card and memory and firmware cards, go to Installing printer memory or option cards on page 19.
Scanner cabinet setup CAUTION: Certain floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture for stability. More information is available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters. This chapter includes information on setting up the MFP option with a scanner cabinet. To assemble this option, you should have the following components: •...
Attach the plastic bracket to the finisher, expander, or mailbox. Go to Removing the print cartridge packaging on page 16, and follow the printer setup instructions. For information on installing the interface card and memory and firmware cards, go to Installing printer memory or option cards on page 19.
Note: To prevent errors and scanner malfunction, make sure the scanner cable thumbscrews are tightened securely. Go to Removing the print cartridge packaging on page 16, and follow the printer setup instructions. For information on installing the interface card and memory and firmware cards, go to Installing printer memory or option cards on page 19.
Setting up the printer Removing the print cartridge packaging Note: If you are installing a scanner after initial printer setup, the print cartridge packaging has already been removed. Remove all exterior packing tape. Open the front door. Remove the packing strips.
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Remove the cartridge cover. Warning: Do not touch the photoconductor. Reinsert the print cartridge into the printer. The print cartridge will drop down and snap into place. Repeat steps 6 through 8 to insert the remaining print cartridges. Close the front cover.
Loading paper Complete these instructions to load paper into any of the standard or optional trays. All trays are loaded in the same way. Remove the tray. Adjust the length and width guides to the correct position for the size of paper you are loading. Flex the sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them.
Installing printer memory or option 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 from the wall outlet before continuing. After installing memory or option cards, go to Scanner setup on page 24.
Installing a memory card Note: Printer memory cards designed for other Lexmark printers may not work with the printer. Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the printer system board.) Warning: Printer memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you touch a memory card.
Installing a firmware card Note: Firmware cards designed for other Lexmark printers will not work with the printer. Remove the system board access cover. (See Accessing the printer system board.) Note: If a firmware card has been installed, you must remove it.
Installing the interface card Warning: Interface cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you touch an interface card. Locate the card connectors on the system board. Remove the screw and the cover plate, and save them.
Replacing the shield After you have installed options on the printer system board, follow these steps to reattach the shield and close the doors. Align the slots at the top of the access cover with the screws near the top of the printer.
Scanner setup Installing the printer operator panel cover A printer operator panel cover is provided with the MFP. The installation of this cover is optional. To install the cover: Open the front door. Remove the two operator panel cover retaining screws Close the front door.
Install the new operator panel cover. Open the front door. Insert and gently tighten the two operator panel cover retaining screws Close the front door. Unlocking the scanner Locate the lock switch on the side of the scanner, and then slide the switch down. Lift the scanner feed tray up until it locks into position.
Connect the scanner cable to the scanner and printer. Connect the printer to a LAN drop or hub using standard cabling that is compatible with your network. Connect the RJ-11 telephone fax line cable into the left modem port on the back of the scanner.
Installing drivers Turn on your computer and any other peripherals. Place the printer Software and Documentation CD in the computer CD drive, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer drivers. Place the 4600 MFP Software and Documentation CD in the computer CD drive, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the MFP drivers.
Use your browser to access the MFP IP address, and then enter the Configure menu; see “Performing browser fax setup” on page 30. For information on assigning an IP address, see Assigning a printer IP address on page 29 and Verifying the IP settings on page 30.
Touch Network Setup Page or Network <x> Setup Page. Go to Performing browser fax setup on page 30. If the network is not using DHCP, then manually assign an IP address to the printer. One of the easiest ways is to use the operator panel: Touch the key icon on the operator panel.
See To print a network setup page on page 29 if you need help. Ping the printer, and verify that it responds. At a command prompt on a network computer, type ping followed by the new printer IP address (for example, 192.168.0.11).
Touch the key icon on the MFP control panel. Touch Reports. Touch Menu Settings Page. Verify the options you installed are correctly listed under “Installed Features” and “Printer Information.” Printing the Help pages We recommend you store this information in a convenient location near the printer.
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Testing a scan to PC profile Type the IP address of the MFP in the URL field of your browser, and then press Enter. If the Java applet screen appears, click Yes. Click Scan Profile. Click Create Scan Profile. Select your scan settings, and then click Next. Select a location for saving the scanned output file somewhere on your computer.
The PDFs are stored in the Pubs directory on the 4600 MFP Software and Documentation • Browse the Lexmark Web site (www.lexmark.com), and access the information there. Copy the URL, and send the link to your MFP users.
Test document did not print Unable to send or receive faxes Getting more help Launch the printer Software and Documentation CD, and then click Contact Lexmark for a complete list of phone numbers and Web sites. Solution The scanner and the printer are not talking to each other.