The steps to setup the machine Step 1 : Pick an installation spot ..........1 Step 2 : Unpack the machine ..........2 Step 3 : Setup the machine ............3 Step 4 : Install the cartridges ..........5 Step 5 : Loading paper ............7 Step 6 : Connect the cables ..........10 Step 7 : Turn the power on ............12 Step 8 : Turn off the transport mode ........13...
Step 2 : Unpack the machine Remove all items from the box. Check that all the following items have been included. Drum cartridge Toner cartridge Océ fx2081 Océ sx1481/fx2081 Document tray OfficeDirector PCL Print Driver Main unit with 500-sheet paper cassette Documentation &...
Step 3 : Setup the machine Remove all the shipping materials Open the ADF cover, then remove the protective sheet from the ADF. Remove the protective sheet between the platen cover and document glass. Open the cassette and remove the spacer in the paper cassette. Remove the protective sheet covering the touch panel.
Unlock the scanner IMPORTANT In order to avoid damaging the unit, the machines scanner is locked prior to shipping. If you need to relocate the machine, lock the scanner prior to moving it. To lock the scanner, please use the reverse process of the instructions below. Slide the scanner locking knob to the back until it clicks in the unlocking position.
Step 4 : Install the cartridges Pull the release lever to open the side cover. Open the front cover. Turn the toner cartridge locking lever to the left (unlock position). Unpack the drum cartridge from its carton and slide it into the machine firmly until it locks into place.
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Unpack the starter toner cartridge, hold it with both hands and gently shake it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. NOTE Do not touch the roller of the toner cartridge. Slide the toner cartridge into the machine firmly until it locks into place. Then turn the cartridge locking lever to the right until it locks into place.
Step 5 : Loading paper Your machine comes with one standard paper cassette and a bypass tray (one optional 500 sheet paper cassette is also available separately) that combine for a total capacity of 550 or 1050 sheets. Acceptable paper •...
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Press the paper lifting plate down until it locks into position. Adjust the rear paper guide to the desired paper length. Load the paper into the cassette. • Make sure you properly stack the paper prior to setting it in the cassette. The leading edge and sides should be even.
Pinch the side paper guide and adjust it to the width of the paper. Close the paper cassette. Attach the appropriate paper size sticker to the front of the cassette. If the optional second cassette has been installed, please follow these steps.
Step 6 : Connect the cables Connect the telephone line cable Loop the telephone line cable and attach the ferrite core as shown. The telephone line cable loop should be near the connector of the cable. Plug the telephone line cable into the LINE jack. P H O N E 1 P H O...
Plug the LAN cable into the LAN connector. PH ON PH ON LI N E Plug the other end of the LAN cable into a 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet hub, or into the appropriate RJ-45 wall jack. Ethernet hub Connect the power cord Plug the non-pronged end of the supplied AC power cord into the AC socket on the machine.
Step 7 : Turn the power on Turn the power on. The markings are international standards: [ | ] means on, [ ] means off. Perform Step 8 “Turn off the transport mode” first (see next page). Once the transport mode has been turned off, you may procedure to the next procedure.
Step 8 : Turn off the transport mode When the machine is turned on, the display shows the following message: Press <Setting>, < >, <1>, <4> in this order. Press [OFF], and then [Enter]. Go back to page 12 Step 7 “Turn the power on” step 3. Installation Manual...
Step 9 : Initial setup Press <Setting> on the control panel, < >, <0>, <2> to initialize the memory. When the confirmation message appears, press [Yes]. Press <Setting> on the control panel and then press [User Install]. When the first screen has been entered, press [Prev] or [Next] to move to the second screen.
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Items Descriptions Language Select the language. Time Setting Enter current date and time. Set Daylight Setting Select whether to activate the daylight saving feature. Broadcast Set the broadcast transmission option. If you select [ON], you can select two or more destinations from the address book at a transmission.
Step 10 : Set the paper size Press <Setting> on the control panel, then [Paper Settings]. Press [Cassette 1]. Select the paper that you loaded, and press [Enter]. If the optional second paper cassette has been installed, set the paper size following these steps.
Step 11 : Assigning an IP Address If your network is using DHCP If a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server is installed on your network, the machine will automatically be assigned an IP address and Subnet Mask the first time the machine is turned on. According to the DHCP server setting, a Gateway address and DNS server address may be assigned as well.
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Press [IP Address]. Enter the appropriate IP address using the numeric keys. Press the arrow keys to navigate the field. Press [Clear] to delete a number. Press [Enter]. The display returns to the TCP/IP settings menu. Press [Subnet Mask] and enter the appropriate IP address, then press [Enter].
Verifying the IP settings Print the network setting list to view the new configuration. To print the network settings list: Press <Settings>, [List], [Network Set- tings], then [Yes]. At the command prompt on a network computer, type “ping” followed by the IP address of your machine.
Step 12 : Browser-based setup Your machine can be set up from a browser. To access the machine’s web page: Type the machine’s IP address in the URL address fi eld of your browser. (Ex. http://192.168.1.10/) Click [Admin Tools]. The “Admin Tools” screen will appear. NOTE For more information, please see Chapter 4, “Using the Admin Tools,”...
Install the PCL print driver first. For more information of local installation, please see the Printer and Scanner driver manual located in the “Manuals” folder on the “Océ sx1481/fx2081 PCL Printer Driver” CD that is supplied with the machine.
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