Lexmark Optra Optra T Setup Manual
Lexmark Optra Optra T Setup Manual

Lexmark Optra Optra T Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 Setup Guide...
  • Page 2: Fcc Emissions 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 Inter- national, Inc., Department F95/035-3, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A.
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    304.8 mm (12 in.) Paper bail and bracket Operator panel Note: Leave the printer in the box until you are overlay (non-English only) 500-Sheet Drawer - Optra T616(n) and T614n models only If your printer is already set up, make sure the printer power is off and the power cord and any cables are unplugged before installing any options.
  • Page 4: Install Memory And Option Cards

    Install Paper Options and Printer 5-Bin Mailbox Page 12 Output Expander Page 10 High-Capacity Output Stacker Page 14 Print Cartridge Printer Page 9 Page 7 Envelope Feeder Page 14 Duplex Unit Page 6 250-Sheet Drawer Page 5 500-Sheet Drawer Page 5...
  • Page 5 Attach up to: 3 additional optional drawers 2000-Sheet Drawer The table illustrates various combinations of paper options supported by your printer. All models sup- port a duplex unit and envelope feeder. Output Expander Attach up to: 3 output expanders, 2 5-bin mailboxes,...
  • Page 6: Installing The 2000-Sheet Drawer

    Installing the 2000-Sheet Drawer Your printer supports one 2000-sheet drawer. It gives your printer added capacity by letting you load up to four reams (approximately 2,000 sheets) of 20 lb paper. The 2000-sheet drawer is packaged with a User’s Guide that contains detailed instructions for instal- lation, setup and use, including loading paper and removing paper jams.
  • Page 7 Place the support unit on top of any previously installed paper drawers, or the table or printer cabinet where you plan to use the printer. The tab, round hole and square holes on top of any drawer will help you seat the support unit so the edges are aligned properly.
  • Page 8: Installing A Duplex Unit

    Duplex unit for Optra T616(n), T614(n) and T612(n) Refer to the printer User’s Guide, available on the (back cover curves inward) Optra T Publications CD, for information on using the duplex unit.
  • Page 9: Placing The Printer

    Placing the Printer Caution! Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down. Use the handholds on the printer or ask someone to help you lift it. Handhold Round hole Note: In order to ensure adequate clearance when installing system board options, see “Install Memory and Optional Cards”...
  • Page 10 Replace the top cover. Decals showing the number "1" are on your printer and the standard input tray as shown. These decals keep the standard input tray paired with the printer.
  • Page 11 Reinstall the print cartridge. Align the slides on the print cartridge with the slots on the print cartridge cradle. Use the colored arrows inside the printer for placement. Guide the print cartridge down as it drops and snaps into place.
  • Page 12: Installing An Output Expander

    Remove the top cover from the printer or previously installed output option. Slide the plastic bracket onto the static brush holder, located near the bottom of the...
  • Page 13 Slots Tabs Insert the mounting brackets into the slots on top of the printer or output option. Make sure the output expander is seated securely. Note: Do not attach the paper bail unless you are mounting the output expander on the printer or another output expander.
  • Page 14: Installing A 5-Bin Mailbox

    Optra T label (colored triangle) Remove the top cover from the printer or previously installed output expander or 5-bin mailbox. Slide the plastic bracket onto the static brush holder, located near the bottom of the 5-bin mailbox.
  • Page 15 Paper stop Insert the mounting brackets into the slots on top of the printer, output expander or 5- bin mailbox. Make sure the 5-bin mailbox is seated securely. Note: If the 5-bin mailbox will be the topmost...
  • Page 16: Installing A High-Capacity Output Stacker

    Optra T label (colored triangle) The envelope feeder attaches to the front of your printer behind the lower front door. It can be removed when you are not using it, making the printer more compact. Refer to the User’s Guide, available on the Optra T Publications CD, for information on using the enve- lope feeder.
  • Page 17: Accessing The Printer System Board

    Optional Cards Accessing the Printer System Board Screws You must access the printer system board to install printer memory, flash memory, or an optional card. Make sure the printer power is off, the printer power cord is unplugged, and all cables are disconnected from the back of the printer.
  • Page 18: Installing Printer Memory

    Keyhole Installing Printer Memory Warning! Electronic components can be damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch the memory option. Latch Latch Notch Install Memory and Optional Cards or Flash Memory Memory connector 1 Memory connector 2...
  • Page 19: Installing An Optional Card

    Tri-Port interface Warning! Electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch the card. Connector 1 Connector 2 A number of cards are available for your printer. Refer to the documentation that is included with each card for detailed information about that spe- cific card.
  • Page 20 (or the extra screws shipped with the card) into the holes as shown. Tighten the screws to secure the card. After you have installed card(s) on the printer sys- tem board, follow these steps to reattach the shield and close the doors.
  • Page 21: Step 3: Load Paper

    Adjust the knob to show the size of the paper currently loaded. Note: This setting serves as a visual reminder only; it has no effect on the operation of the printer. Reinstall the tray. Knob Load Paper...
  • Page 22: Step 4: Attach Cables

    IEEE 1284-compli- ant parallel cable that supports bidirectional com- munication. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). If you use something other than an IEEE-compliant cable, you may not be able to access all of your printer functions.
  • Page 23: Turning On The Printer

    Operator panel overlay Plug the printer power cord into the connec- tor as shown. Plug the other end of the printer power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Turn the printer power on. If an error message displays, refer to the troubleshooting section of the User’s Guide,...
  • Page 24: Step 5: Verify Setup

    The menu settings page shows current settings for the menus and a list of installed options. You can use this page to verify that all printer options are properly installed and the printer settings are set to what you want.
  • Page 25: Printing A Network Setup Page

    Printing a Network Setup Page If your Optra T printer is a network model or if you have installed a network option on a Optra T616, T614, T612, or T610, you can use the instructions in this step to attach and set up your printer on a network.
  • Page 26 About the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD You may have more than one version of the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD, received at different times with different Lexmark products. Always use the latest version CD. Set the IP address, netmask, and gateway You must assign an IP address, netmask, and gateway to the printer for other net- work devices to find it on the network.
  • Page 27 Static ARP and telnet You can use this method from any Windows, OS/2, or UNIX workstation. You need to know the physical address of the printer to use this method. Also, your worksta- tion and the printer must be on the same subnet.
  • Page 28 Look on the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD for the soft- ware. (Hint: Do a custom install to add network support, and select TCP/IP .) Set up a print queue on the server. Do this by creating a printer object in the usual way. (Hint: Start, Settings, Printers, Add Printer.) When prompted, select My Computer (not Network printer server).
  • Page 29 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. Install the TCP/IP software component on the workstation. Look on the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD for the software.
  • Page 30 Configure Network Printer NDPS (Novell Distributed Print Services) If you have Lexmark printers in an NDPS environment, we recommend 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 31 Your network printer works automatically with AppleTalk networks. 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 32 Configure Network Printer...
  • Page 33: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    Optra T Laser Printers 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 statement as “Remarketer.” Warranty Lexmark warrants that this product: •...
  • Page 34 Lexmark is legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential damages. This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 35 6/99 You may use this form to communicate your comments about this publication, with the understanding that Lexmark may use or distribute whatever information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Did you find the book well organized? ❒...
  • Page 36 Please Do Not Staple BUSINESS REPLY FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 2659 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Lexmark International Inc. Depar tment F95, Building 035-3 740 WEST NEW CIRCLE ROAD LEXINGTON KY 40511-9954 | | | | | | |...
  • Page 37 This publication is printed on recycled paper. Lexmark, Lexmark with diamond design and Optra are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 1999 Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550...

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