Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts. • When installing the print server containing the fax modem port, follow all safety precautions of any equipment into which the card is being installed.
If you encounter a problem while setting up the printer, see “Solve setup problems” on page 42 or visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. If you are installing a scanner after initial printer setup, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from both the wall outlet and the printer or 2000-sheet drawer.
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Selecting a location for your printer and MFP Width Height Depth CAUTION: The printer weighs 20.4 kg (45 lb) and requires at least two people to lift it safely. Note: Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to install it.
Note: Additional information about furniture options is available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/US/products/products_supplies. Duplex unit, printer, Printer, scanner shelf, scanner shelf, and scanner and scanner...
Step 2: Assemble paper handling options CAUTION: If you are using a 2000-sheet drawer, a duplex unit with one or more input drawers, or more than one 500-sheet drawer, you must use either a printer stand or a caster base. Preparing the caster base CAUTION:...
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Note: Be sure to set up the items in the order listed in the table. Attaching the caster base to the 2000-sheet drawer Place power adapter bracket (1) aside for later use. The other power adapter bracket is not used with this scanner and can be discarded.
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Drawer bottom Front Turn the 2000-sheet drawer over so the bottom side is up. Remove the four screws and rubber feet from the bottom of the 2000-sheet drawer. Place the caster cover on the bottom of the 2000-sheet drawer. Place the frame assembly inside the caster cover. Assemble paper handling options...
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Insert the two long machine screws from the caster base hardware bag through the screw holes of the frame assembly and the caster cover, and then into the holes in the bottom of the 2000-sheet drawer. Each screw goes through a lock washer, then a flat washer, then through the frame assembly and cover.
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Installing screws in the 2000-sheet drawer Assembling the caster base for the 500 or 250-sheet drawer Insert two short stabilizer screws (2) into the pockets of the 2000-sheet drawer. Tighten the screws securely. If you have a duplex unit, go to “Installing the duplex unit” on page 11 otherwise, go to “Positioning the printer”...
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Installing screws in the 500-sheet drawer and caster base Drawer bottom Remove a 500-sheet drawer from the carton. Remove all packing material and tape from the drawer and paper tray. If you are using a table or printer stand, then place the 500- sheet drawer in that location and go to step 8, otherwise continue to step 4.
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Installing additional 500- sheet drawers Installing 250- sheet drawers Drawer bottom Remove a 500-sheet drawer from the carton. Remove all packing material and tape from the drawer and paper tray. Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the 500-sheet drawer.
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Installing the duplex unit Place the drawer on top of the previously installed drawer or caster base. Insert two short stabilizer screws (2) into the pockets of the 250-sheet drawer. The screws go through the drawer and into the top of the screws of the previously installed drawer or into the caster frame assembly.
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Positioning the printer Place the duplex unit on top of any installed drawers. If you are not using a caster base, place the duplex unit on a table or optional printer stand and go to “Positioning the printer.” Make sure the drawers and duplex unit lock together securely. Insert two long stabilizer posts (3) into the pockets of the duplex unit.
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CAUTION: The printer weighs 20.4 kg (45 lb) and requires at least two people to lift it safely. Complete steps a and b if your configuration does not include a duplex unit. Insert the two short stabilizer posts (4) into the top of the stabilizer screws that were previously installed in the optional drawer.
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Installing printer memory and network options Removing the shield Press the release latches to open the upper and lower front doors. Press down on the side door latches and open the side door. Loosen, but do not remove, the six screws on the shield. Lift the shield up and off the printer.
Installing memory Installing a firmware card Installing an option card Unpack the memory option. Open both latches on the connector. Push the memory card firmly into the connector until it snaps into place. Locate the holes on the system board near the option card connectors.
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Reattaching the shield and closing the doors Insert the two screws saved from the metal plate (or the extra screws shipped with the card). Tighten the screws to secure the card. Align the three keyholes on the shield with the screws. Place the shield onto the screws and then slide the shield down.
Step 3: Set up the printer Removing the print cartridge packaging Open the printer upper front door. Pull the print cartridge up and out. Remove the tabs and packaging from the cartridge. Reinsert the print cartridge into the printer. The print cartridge will drop down and snap into place. Close the upper front door.
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Attaching decals and overlay Loading paper Attach the numbered decals to the recessed areas on the optional drawers and trays. If English is not your preferred language: Locate the adhesive overlay packaged with your printer. Peel the backing off the overlay. Align the holes in the overlay with the buttons on the operator panel, and then press it into place.
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Attaching the printer cables Network cable Printer power cord Verifying printer setup Note: If you see a message other than Ready on the display, refer to the printer publications CD for instructions on clearing the message. Printing a menu settings page Connect the printer to a LAN drop or hub using standard cabling that is compatible with your network.
Printing a network setup page Printing Quick Reference information Configuring for TCP/IP Assigning a printer IP address Press until you see Utilities Menu, and then press Menu Press until you see Print Net Setup, and then press Menu to print the page. Save the network setup page after it prints.
Verifying the IP settings Note: On Windows computers, click Start Programs Command prompt (or Accessories Command prompt if using Windows 2000). Attaching the scanner shelf Press until you see Std Net Setup (or Network 1 Setup or Menu Network 2 Setup), and then press Press until you see TCP/IP, and then press Menu...
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Remove the top cover or any previously installed print media handling options from the printer. You will not need the cover when the scanner shelf is attached. Store the cover, it will be needed if you remove the shelf. Align and insert the scanner shelf mounting brackets into the slots on top of the printer.
Step 4: Install the scanner Open the scanner box and then remove all items from the box except the scanner. Make sure you have the following items: Scanner Feed tray Paper tray extension Paper stop Y-line power cord Place all items except the scanner aside for later use. Remove the scanner from the box and place it on a flat, level surface.
Step 5: Install the feed tray and paper stop Paper extension Feed tray Connect the paper extension to the feed tray. Attach the feed tray to the automatic document feeder. Install the feed tray and paper stop...
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Open the paper support on the feed tray. Attach the paper stop to the top cover. Install the feed tray and paper stop...
Step 6: Attach cables and power cords Attaching cables to the printer Note: Germany: Use only the German TAE type F adapter shipped with this product because it contains a billing tone filter. The adapter is designed only for the F connector of the German wall outlet.
Attaching cables to the scanner Power adapter bracket Power adapter Y-line power cord Connect the scanner cable to the scanner. Connect the automatic document feeder cable to the connector on the back of the scanner. Connect the power adapter cord to the scanner. Connect the Y-line power cord to the power adapter.
Step 7: Turn on the scanner and printer Performing a power up sequence On/off switch If you are using a print server with a modem, plug the telephone fax line cable into the phone line outlet. If you disconnected the Ethernet network cable from the print server or wall outlet, reconnect it.
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First time setup MFP panel: Please Set Date/Time Please Wait... Restart MFP panel: Please Wait... Printer Printer panel: operator panel 24MB of memory required for Fax... Wait for the MFP to initialize. When the scanner comes on, there is a short wait cycle while the firmware is initialized. Please Set Date/Time is displayed on the first line of the MFP control panel and “Please Wait...”...
Step 8: Change your default copy settings Manually changing settings Note: You can change the copy settings for individual jobs by changing settings on the control panel but not entering the Copy menu to save the settings. The MFP returns the settings to the default value after approximately 1 minute.
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Using your browser Note: Many of these settings depend on the printer, options, and scanner combination you have. Using MarkVision Professional Note: Instructions for installing MarkVision Professional are in the CD booklet shipped with the drivers CD. Type the IP address of the MFP in the URL field of your browser (for example, http://192.168.236.24), and then press Enter.
Step 9: Set send and receive fax 9: Set send and receive fax information Understanding FCC fax requirements Note: See “Electronic emission notices” on page 48 and “Telecommunications notices” on page 48 for more FCC information. Note: If you do not have a TCP/IP environment, you must use the MFP control panel to set your basic fax...
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Performing manual fax setup You can quickly change menu settings from the MFP control panel by pressing Menu and then selecting the menu for the area you want to change. To manually enter the fax setup information: On the control panel, press Menu repeatedly until you see Fax Quick Setup, and then press Select.
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Performing browser fax setup Note: Configuration is a task usually done by a network administrator. If you are prompted for a password during the following instructions, see your network administrator for help. Note: During printer power up, if the print server is configured to use Network Time Protocol (NTP) time, the current date and time...
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Using MarkVision Professional to set fax information Note: Instructions for installing MarkVision Professional are in the CD booklet shipped with the drivers CD. Changing optional settings Setting up a fax transmission log Note: For a complete list of fax log options, refer to the online information on the MFP CD.
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Creating permanent fax destinations Note: Once permanent fax destinations are created, they become accessible on the MFP control panel. Press Fax/Scan mode repeatedly until SCAN Fax appears in the control panel display. Press Menu to move through the list. Note: You can create a group fax distribution list by creating a permanent...
Step 10: Set up network scanning Note: The control panel will not display a Scan to... menu item unless the menu item has been configured. Performing Scan to Network General Setup Note: After you create a list of permanent destinations, it becomes available in the MFP control panel;...
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Performing Scan to E-mail General Setup Note: You may want to use the network administrator’s address as the default address. When an e-mail cannot be sent, notification is returned to this address. Creating permanent e-mail destinations Note: Before you create a destination, check the list at the bottom of the Web page.
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Note: You can rapidly find your e-mail recipient by pressing # and entering the shortcut number on the MFP control panel. Creating permanent FTP destinations Note: Before you create a destination, check the list at the bottom of the Web page. Make sure your recipient is not already listed.
Step 11: Verify MFP setup Making a test copy Sending a test fax Note: If Send/Fax is disabled, this option does not appear. Testing scan to network Copy mode is the default setting of the control panel. Make sure the Ready message is displayed. Place your original document in the scanner.
Intranet. The PDF is stored in the Pubs directory on the MFP CD. • Browse the Lexmark Web site (www.lexmark.com) and access the information there. Save the URL and send the link to your MFP users.
Scan to network modes must be configured in order to show up in the MFP control panel. See “Set up network scanning” on page 37 for detailed instructions. Launch the MFP CD, and then click Contact Lexmark for a complete list of phone numbers and Web sites. Solve setup problems...
Maintain your scanner Clearing a paper Open the automatic document feeder. Carefully pull out the jammed paper. Close the automatic document feeder. Maintain your scanner...
Cleaning the automatic document feeder Feed rollers The scanner parts can become contaminated with ink, toner particles, or paper coatings. Clean the scanner feed rollers if documents do not feed smoothly or easily, or if several documents feed at one time. Turn off and disconnect the power to the scanner.
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Cleaning the document glass Glass Open the document cover. Wet a clean, lint-free cotton cloth or swab with isopropyl alcohol (95%). Wipe the scanner glass and automatic document feeder area by moving the cloth or swab from side to side. Close the document cover.
Moving the scanner Warning: Failure to lock the scan mechanism before moving the unit can cause internal damage. Replacing the pad assembly If you need to transport the scanner, follow these instructions to relock the scanner: Raise the scanner high enough to move the switch down to the locked position.
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Pad clamp Remove the old automatic document feeder pad assembly by squeezing and pulling out the upper part of the pad clamp. Hold the upper part of the new clamp, squeeze, and place it gently in the pad holder. Close the automatic document feeder. Maintain your scanner...
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Notices The following notices apply to machine type 4036-302. The following telecommunications notices apply to those machines in which the print server is installed. Electronic emission notices Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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If you experience problems with this equipment that you cannot resolve, contact Lexmark International, Inc., for repair and warranty information. If the problems are causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may ask you to disconnect the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.
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A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic...
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all analog lines. Contact customer support for ordering information. South Africa telecommunications notice This modem must be used in conjunction with an approved surge protection device when connected to the PSTN. Notices...
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