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.
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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.
Turning off the printer 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 the 2000-sheet drawer. If you have other devices connected to the printer, turn them off as well, and unplug all power cords.
Check the boxes you received to make sure you have all the necessary components for the configuration you ordered. 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.
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Step 1: Setting up furniture If you purchased your scanner as a bundle (printer shipped with: a duplex unit, two 500-sheet drawers, a scanner, a scanner shelf, and a printer stand), or you purchased your scanner with optional furniture and/or drawers, set up your printer starting with the printer stand or scanner cabinet.
Step 4: Unboxing the printer Remove the printer from the box, and then remove all packaging from the printer. Follow Steps 1 and 2 of the printer setup sheet that came with the printer, and then go to Step 5.
Step 5: Preparing 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 and discard the packing strips.
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Remove and discard the tabs from the cartridges. Lift up, and then pull out to remove each toner cartridge. Place all toner cartridges on a clean, flat surface. Remove the image transfer unit (ITU) detentioner and protective cover. Removing the print cartridge packaging...
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Shake each toner cartridge front to back and side to side. Remove each toner cartridge cover. Reinsert the toner cartridges into the printer. Each toner cartridge will drop down and snap into place. Close the front cover. Removing the print cartridge packaging Warning: Do not touch the photoconductor.
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.
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Step 6: Installing an optional operator panel cover An optional operator panel cover is provided with the MFP. To install the optional cover: Locate the cover bracket packaged with your MFP. Remove the backing from the tape on the rear of the cover bracket. Align the holes in the cover bracket with the buttons on the operator panel, and then press it into place.
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You will not need the cover when the scanner shelf is attached. Store the cover; it will be needed if you remove the scanner shelf. Remove the backing from the tape on the scanner shelf bottom. Align and insert the scanner shelf mounting brackets into the slots on top of the printer. Step 7: Attaching a scanner shelf...
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Place the tips of the wire bail into the ends of the plastic brackets so that the bail curves downward. The wire bail came with the printer and rests in the standard output bin when installed. Step 8: Installing the scanner on a scanner shelf Place the scanner on the scanner shelf.
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Align the hinges on the scanner top with the slots in the scanner, and then lower the scanner top onto the scanner. For information on removing the scanner top, see “Removing the scanner top” in the User’s Guide located on the4600 MFP Software and Documentation CD.
Step 9: 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. Step 10: Installing the scanner without a scanner shelf Remove the scanner from the carton.
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Align the hinges on the scanner top with the slots in the scanner, and then lower the scanner top onto the scanner. For information on removing the scanner top, see “Removing the scanner top” in the User’s Guide located on the4600 MFP Software and Documentation CD.
Place the tips of the wire bail into the ends of the plastic bracket so that the bail curves downward. The wire bail came with the printer and rests in the standard output bin when installed. Follow the instructions that came with the option to attach the plastic bracket to the output expander, 5-bin mailbox, or StapleSmart™...
The instructions in this section help you install the interface card, memory card, and “option- added” firmware card. Information about other memory or option cards can be found in the printer User’s Guide. Accessing the printer system board You must access the printer system board to install the interface card, memory card, and firmware card.
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 from the back of the printer. (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.
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Installing an “option-added” firmware card Note: “Option-added” firmware cards designed for other Lexmark printers will not work with the printer. Remove the system board access cover from the back of the printer. (See Accessing the printer system board.) Note: If an “option-added” firmware card has already been installed, you must remove it.
Interface cards are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you touch an interface card. Remove the system board access cover from the back of the printer. (See Accessing the printer system board.) Remove the screw and cover plate, and save them.
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Unpack the scanner interface card and cable. Save the packaging materials. Connect the USB interconnect cable to the card. Connector Interface card USB interconnect cable Connect the USB interconnect cable to the system board. Interface card USB interconnect cable System board Installing the interface card...
Replacing the access cover plate After you have installed options on the printer system board, follow these steps to reattach the access cover plate. Align the slots at the top of the access cover with the screws near the top of the printer.
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Note: To prevent errors and scanner malfunction, make sure the scanner cable thumbscrews are tightened securely. Connect the printer to a LAN drop or hub using standard cabling that is compatible with your network. Step 13: Attaching cables to the printer and the scanner...
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To connect a telephone to the MFP, plug the telephone into the right modem port on the back of the scanner. Connect the power cord to the printer and scanner. Note: Use the power cord from the scanner box. Step 13: Attaching cables to the printer and the scanner...
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Connect the 2000-sheet drawer to the printer using the cord from the 2000-sheet drawer box. Connect the scanner into a properly grounded wall outlet using the cord from the printer box. Step 13: Attaching cables to the printer and the scanner...
Installing drivers Turn on the printer, the computer, and any other peripherals. Note: If you are setting up your printer with a local USB cable, cancel all of the Add New Hardware wizards and run the Installer on the CD.
Use your browser to access the MFP IP address, and then enter the Configure menu; see “Performing browser fax setup” on page 34. For information on assigning an IP address, see Assigning a printer IP address on page 33 and Performing browser fax setup on page 34.
Touch Network Setup Page or Network <x> Setup Page. Go to Performing browser fax setup on page 34. 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.
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Performing browser fax setup Note: Configuration is a task usually done by a system support person. If you are prompted for a password during the following instructions, see your system support person for help. 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.
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.
Enter the fax number using the numbers on the touch screen or keypad. Add recipients by touching next and then entering the recipient's telephone number or shortcut number, or search the address book. Note: To place a two-second dialing pause within a fax number, touch the Dial Pause button. The dial pause will appear as a comma in the Fax to: box.
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.