Lexmark W812 Setup Manual
Lexmark w812: user guide
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- Page 1 W812 Setup Guide July 2002 www.lexmark.com...
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Page 2: Fcc Emissions Information
This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts. •... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
About the printer ........v... - Page 4 Step 10: Verify printer setup ......37 Turning on the printer .......37 Printing a menu settings page .
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Page 5: Introduction
(see page 3) 250-sheet drawer (see page 3) Your printer is available in two models: • Lexmark™ W812, with 300 to 600 dots per inch (dpi) resolution, 16MB of standard memory, one 250-sheet tray, and USB and parallel connectors. •... -
Page 6: Other Sources Of Information
It also provides general information for administrators. The information on the Publications CD is also available on Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Quick Reference and The Quick Reference card and Clearing Clearing Paper Jams cards... -
Page 7: Step 1: Unpack The Printer
400 mm (15.7 in.) 200 mm (7.9 in.) 700 mm (27.5 in.) Select a location for your printer. • Leave enough room to open the printer trays, covers, doors, and options. It is also important to allow space around the printer for proper ventilation. - Page 8 • Drivers CD If any items are missing or damaged, refer to the Publications CD for the designated Lexmark support phone number for your country. Save the carton and packing material in case you need to repack the printer.
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Page 9: Step 2: Install Optional Drawers
Step 2: Install optional drawers 250-sheet drawer 250-sheet drawers 500-sheet drawer 250-sheet drawer 500-sheet drawers 500-sheet drawer Your printer supports up to two additional paper drawers: • 250-sheet drawer—supports paper sizes up to A3 and ledger. • 500-sheet drawer—supports either A4 or letter size paper only, depending on which 500-sheet drawer you purchase. - Page 10 Install optional drawers Place the drawer in the location you have chosen for your printer. If you are installing the drawer on top of another drawer, align the guide pins on the bottom drawer with the holes in the bottom of the top drawer.
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Page 11: Step 3: Position The Printer
Once you have selected a location and set up any optional drawers, you are ready to position the printer. Have someone help you lift the printer using the handholds on the sides of the printer. Place the printer in the location you have chosen. - Page 12 Position the printer If you are installing the printer on an optional drawer: Align the guide pins on the drawer with the holes in the bottom of the printer. Make sure the printer is seated securely on the option.
- Page 13 There are two insertion points in the front and two in the rear. Insert the trays into the printer. Remove any tape or packing material from the outside of the printer. Go to page…...
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Page 14: Step 4: Install An Optional Duplex Unit
Step 4: Install an optional duplex unit CAUTION! unit sometime after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. Note: You need a small Phillips screwdriver to install the duplex unit. Install an optional duplex unit... - Page 15 Screw Insert the two tabs on the top edge of the duplex unit into the holes in the back of the printer. Lower the duplex unit into place. Make sure the connector near the bottom of the duplex unit connects properly with the printer.
- Page 16 Tighten the attached screws on the lower left and right of the duplex unit. Screws Install an optional duplex unit...
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Page 17: Step 5: Install The Print Cartridge
Step 5: Install the print cartridge Follow these instructions to install the print cartridge: Press the release button on the left side of the printer, and then open the top cover. Install the print cartridge... - Page 18 Install the print cartridge Do not touch the Push down and in on the orange plastic packing tabs inside the printer to remove them. Discard the tabs. Remove all cardboard or other packing material from inside the printer.
- Page 19 Place the cartridge on a flat surface and remove the toner seal. Align the cartridge with the grooves in the printer. Insert the cartridge as far as it will Close the top cover. Go to page… Install the print cartridge...
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Page 20: Step 6: Apply An Operator Panel Overlay
Step 6: Apply an operator panel overlay verlay Apply an operator panel overlay If English is not your preferred language and your printer shipped with an operator panel overlay, attach the overlay that has the appropriately translated button names: Peel the protective backing off the overlay. -
Page 21: Step 7: Load Paper
Envelopes (50 lb) Your printer has one standard tray with a capacity of 250 sheets and a multipurpose feeder with a capacity of 150 sheets, for a total capacity of 400. If you have installed optional drawers, your printer can hold anywhere from 650–1,400 sheets, depending on the... -
Page 22: Loading 250-Sheet Trays
250-sheet trays. Do not exceed the recommended capacity (see page 15). Follow these instructions to load paper that is long-edge fed into the printer. Remove the tray, and then set it on a flat surface. Remove the tray cover. - Page 23 Warning! Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated on the tray. Overfilling the tray may cause jams. Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface.
- Page 24 Warning! occur if the paper size dial is set incorrectly. Load paper Universal Paper jams or errors may Replace the tray cover. Insert the tray. Adjust the paper size dial to match the size of the paper loaded in the tray.
- Page 25 Loading A3, JIS B4, legal, 8.5x13, or 11x17 size paper Follow these instructions to load paper that is short-edge fed into the printer. Remove the tray, and then set it on a flat surface. Remove the tray cover. Make sure all packing materials have been removed from inside the tray.
- Page 26 Load paper Pull the extension out until it stops. Slide the locking mechanisms outward to lock the extension in place. Follow steps 3 through 12 under “Loading letter, A4, A5, or JIS B5 size paper” on page 16 to finish loading the tray.
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Page 27: Loading 500-Sheet Trays
Loading 500-sheet trays Follow these instructions to load A4 or letter size paper into a 500-sheet tray, depending on which tray you purchased. Do not exceed the recommended capacity (see page 15). Remove the tray, and then set it on a flat surface. Remove the tray cover. -
Page 28: Loading The Multipurpose Feeder
multipurpose feeder Load paper Loading the Follow these instructions to load paper into the multipurpose feeder. Do not exceed the recommended capacity (see page 15). Open the multipurpose feeder. Slide the side guides to the correct position for the size paper you are loading. - Page 29 Warning! Do not exceed the maximum stack height indicated on the feeder. Overfilling the feeder may cause jams. What do I do next? Task Install memory, firmware, or option cards Attach cables Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them, and then fan them. Do not fold or crease the paper.
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Page 30: Step 8: Install Memory, Firmware, Or Option Cards
Step 8: Install memory, firmware, or option cards CAUTION! or option cards sometime after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord before continuing. Note: You need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the system board access panel and to install some of the cards. -
Page 31: Removing The System Board Access Panel
Follow these instructions to remove the printer system board access cover and panel: Press the release button on the left side of the printer, and then open the top cover. While pushing the side release button, slide the right cover toward the rear of the printer. - Page 32 Install memory, firmware, or option cards What do I do next? Task Install a memory card Install a firmware card Install an option card Loosen the screws on the access panel and remove the panel. Go to page…...
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Page 33: Installing A Memory Card
Installing a memory card Note: Some memory options offered for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with your printer. Refer to the Publications CD for memory specifications. Warning! Memory cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch a card. -
Page 34: Installing A Firmware Card
Note: Firmware cards for other Lexmark printers cannot be used with this printer. Warning! damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch a card. Install memory, firmware, or option cards Installing a firmware card Firmware cards are easily Follow the instructions in this section to install an optional firmware card. - Page 35 After reinstalling the system board access panel, we recommend that you apply the Option Added label to your printer. See “Applying the Option Added label” on page 33. What do I do next? Task Install an option card Reinstall the system board access panel...
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Page 36: Installing An Option Card
Install memory, firmware, or option cards Installing an Your printer has one option card slot that option card supports the following option cards: Install an RS-232C Serial/Parallel 1284-C Interface Card to add a serial port or a parallel port. - Page 37 Warning! Option cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal on the printer before you touch a card. What do I do next Task Reinstall the system board access panel Unpack the option card. Save the packing materials.
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Page 38: Reinstalling The System Board Access Panel
Reinstalling the system board access panel Install memory, firmware, or option cards Follow these instructions to reinstall the printer system board access cover and panel. Insert the metal tab on the bottom of the access panel behind the printer frame, and then secure the panel with the screws. -
Page 39: Applying The Option Added Label
The Option Added label alerts service personnel that an option has been installed. Follow these instructions to apply the Option Added label: Remove the backing from the Option Added label. Place the label next to the printer model and serial number label. -
Page 40: Step 9: Attach Cables
A 10BaseT/100BaseTX Fast Ethernet port is standard on the Lexmark W812n. Attach cables The printer can be attached to a network or locally (directly to a computer). You can attach your printer to a network using standard network cables. To attach the printer to a network: Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged. -
Page 41: Setting Up For Local Printing
Connect the printer to the computer using a USB, parallel, or serial cable. • A USB port requires a USB cable such as Lexmark part number 12A2405 (2 m [6.5 ft]). Be sure to match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol on the printer. - Page 42 Attach cables • A parallel port requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 (3 m [10 ft]) or 1427498 (6 m [20 ft]). Be sure to match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol on the printer.
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Page 43: Step 10: Verify Printer Setup
Plug one end of the power cord into the socket at the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet. Turn on the printer. If the printer is attached locally (directly to a computer), leave the computer and any other attached devices turned off. -
Page 44: Printing A Network Setup Page
If you attached your printer to a network, continue with “Printing a network setup page” on page 38. If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page also provides important information that helps you configure for network printing. -
Page 45: Step 11: Configure For Tcp/Ip
Standard Network, and then press Menu Select Standard Network appears if you purchased a printer with a network port on the printer system board. If you have a MarkNet print server installed in the option card, you see Network Option 1. Press... -
Page 46: Verifying The Ip Settings
If the printer is active on the network, you should receive a reply. If your printer has an optional Lexmark ImageQuick™ firmware card installed, you can configure for Pull Printing once an IP address is assigned to the printer. -
Page 47: Step 12: Install Printer Drivers
Windows A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer. The following table is a quick guide to finding the printer driver installation instructions you need. Network environment or operating system Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and... -
Page 48: Macintosh
• Lexmark custom printer driver System drivers are built into Windows operating systems. Custom drivers are available on the drivers CD. Updated system and custom drivers are available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Supported printing methods • Direct IP printing—when you just want to print directly to a printer on your network •... -
Page 49: Unix/Linux
Your printer supports many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Sun Solaris and Red Hat. Lexmark provides a printer driver package for each supported UNIX and Linux platform. Visit Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com for a complete list of supported UNIX and Linux platforms. The User’s Guide in each package gives detailed instructions for installing and using Lexmark printers in UNIX and Linux environments. -
Page 50: Configuring For Local Printing
System drivers are built into Windows operating systems. Custom drivers are available on the drivers CD. Updated system and custom drivers are available on Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com. You must do one of the following on the computer that is locally... -
Page 51: Unix/Linux
Your printer supports many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Sun Solaris and Red Hat. Lexmark provides a printer driver package for each supported UNIX and Linux platform. Visit Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com for a complete list of supported UNIX and Linux platforms. The User’s Guide in each package gives detailed instructions for installing and using Lexmark printers in UNIX and Linux environments. -
Page 52: Step 13: Distribute Information To Users
Ways to improve print quality • Information about using the operator panel • Instructions for replacing a print cartridge or other supplies • Solutions to common printing problems • Methods for clearing paper jams • Overview of printer menus • Explanation of printer messages... -
Page 53: Distributing The Information
You can attach the pocket to the printer or any flat surface near the printer. You are now ready to use your new printer. Save this book if you anticipate purchasing printer options in the future. - Page 54 P/N 14K0601 E.C. 4K0202 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 2002 Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 www.lexmark.com...