Lexmark C912fn Setup Manual

Brand: Lexmark

Model: C912fn

Category: Laser/LED printers

Type: Setup Manual

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C912

Setup Guide

March 2003

www.lexmark.com

English

Edition: March 2003

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(language) and functions included in its software products. This printer is

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printer recognizes PostScript 3 commands used in various application

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FCC emissions information

This printer complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any questions on this statement should be directed to:

Director of Lexmark Technology & Services

Lexmark International, Inc.

740 West New Circle Road

Lexington, KY 40550

(859) 232-3000

Refer to the online documentation for additional compliance information.

Safety information

• The power cord must be connected to a properly grounded

electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or

cabling connections, such as the power cord or telephone,

during a lightning storm.

• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the

operating instructions, to a professional service person.

• 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.

• Your product uses a laser.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified herein may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

• Your product uses a printing process that heats the print media,

and the heat may cause the media to release emissions. You

must understand the section in your operating instructions that

discusses the guidelines for selecting print media to avoid the

possibility of harmful emissions.

Conventions

It may help you to recognize the caution, warning, and note conventions

used in this book. These appear in the left column for easy reference.

CAUTION: A caution identifies something that could cause you harm.

Warning: A warning identifies something that could damage your printer

hardware or software.

Note: A note provides information you may find useful.

Attention!

This symbol identifies static-sensitive parts. Do not touch in

the areas near these symbols without first touching the

metal frame of the printer.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

About your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Other sources of information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Unpack your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Select a location for your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Considering environmental issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Allowing enough space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Set up the printer and paper handling options . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the printer base or cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installing a 550-sheet drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Positioning the printer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing an optional heavy media tray

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Installing an optional duplex unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing an optional high capacity feeder

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Attaching the paper tray labels

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Install printer supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Opening the top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Installing the fuser oil coating roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Installing the photodevelopers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Installing the toner cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Attaching an adhesive operator panel overlay . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Closing the top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Contents

Install memory and option cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Removing the system board access cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Installing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Installing a firmware card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Installing a hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Installing an option card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Reinstalling the system board access cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Load paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Loading the paper trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Loading the multipurpose feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Loading the high capacity feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Attach cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Attaching a local cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Attaching a network cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Turning on the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Install drivers for local printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

UNIX/Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Serial connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Verify printer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Printing a menu settings page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Printing a network setup page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Configure for TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Assigning a printer IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Verifying the IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Configuring for Pull Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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Install drivers for network printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

UNIX/Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Using the publications CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Viewing and using the CD contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Statement of limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Contents

vii

Introduction

About your printer

Your printer is available in three models:

To customize your Lexmark C912 printer,

you can purchase a variety of input

options, including a high capacity feeder.

If you purchased a finisher to go with your

printer, refer to the documentation that

came with the finisher for information

about setting it up with the printer.

High capacity

feeder

(see page 10)

Printer base

(see page 5)

Printer

(see page 6)

550-sheet

drawers

(see page 5)

Duplex unit

(see page 8)

•Lexmark C912 (base model)

•

– 2400 IQ resolution

– 128MB of standard memory

– One 550-sheet tray,

multipurpose feeder

– USB and parallel connectors

Lexmark C912n (network model)

– 256MB of standard memory

– One additional 550-sheet drawer

– Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX

print server installed

– USB and Ethernet connectors

Lexmark C912dn (duplex network)

– Duplex unit

– All features of the network model

Introduction

viii

Other sources of information

Publications CD

Quick Reference and Clearing Jams sheets

Drivers CD

Lexmark’s Web site

The publications CD provides

information about loading paper, clearing

error messages, ordering and replacing

supplies, installing maintenance kits, and

troubleshooting. It also provides general

information for administrators.

The information on the CD is also

available on the Lexmark Web site at

www.lexmark.com/publications.

The Quick Reference and Clearing Jams

sheets provide easy access to

information about loading print media,

understanding common printer

messages, and clearing paper jams.

The drivers CD contains all the

necessary files to get your printer up and

running. It may also contain printer

utilities, screen fonts, and additional

documentation.

Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com

for updated printer drivers, utilities, and

other printer documentation.

Introduction

Step 1: Unpack your printer

CAUTION: The base printer weighs 80.5 kg (177 Ib) and

Remove all items from the box except the

requires at least four people to lift it safely. Anytime you

printer. Make sure you have the following

move or lift the printer make sure you have enough people

items:

to help you. Use the handholds on the side of the printer

(1) Printer

when lifting.

(2) Four toner cartridges

Note: Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to (3) Four photodevelopers

place it into position.

(4) Fuser oil coating roll

(5) Quick Reference and

Clearing Jams sheets

(6) Setup Guide

(7) Publications CD

(8) Drivers CD

(9) Power cord

If any items are missing or damaged,

refer to the publications CD for

information about contacting Lexmark

Customer Support.

Save the carton and packing materials in

case you need to repack the printer.

Unpack your printer

Step 2: Select a location for your

printer

Considering

environmental

issues

Note: Adequate ventilation

is important if you expect to

print high volumes of

materials or print

continuously.

Allowing enough

space

Choosing the correct location for your new Lexmark C912 printer is

vital to ensuring the printer provides you with the quality of service you

expect.

When choosing a place to set up the printer, look for:

• A firm, level surface

• An area that is:

– Well ventilated

– Clean, dry, and free of dust

– Away from direct sunlight

– Free of temperature or humidity extremes or fluctuations

– Away from the direct airflow of heaters, air conditioners, or

ventilators

When choosing a place to set up your printer, allow enough space for

the printer and any options you may have purchased. Allow space for

proper ventilation around the printer.

Select a location for your printer

When selecting a location for the base model, make sure you have at

least the amount of space indicated in the figure.

660.4 mm

(26 in.)

1498.6 mm

(59 in.)

1181.1 mm

(46.5 in.)

740.6 mm

(29.1 in.)

127 mm

(5 in.)

152.1 mm

(6 in.)

330.2 mm

(13 in.)

Space and clearance requirements change depending on the printer

model. See the table below for the requirements for your model.

Space and clearance requirements

Model Left side Right side Total height

Total width

Total depth

Lexmark C912 (base) 330.2 mm

(13 in.)

152.4 mm

(6 in.)

740.6 mm

(29.1 in.)

1181.1 mm

(46.5 in.)

1498.6 mm

(59 in.)

Lexmark C912n (network) 152.4 mm

(6 in.)

869.6 mm

(34.2 in.)

1181.1 mm

(46.5 in.)

Lexmark C912dn (duplex network) 330.2 mm

(13 in.)

869.6 mm

(34.2 in.)

1355.4 mm

(53.4 in.)

Lexmark C912 with a high

capacity feeder

762 mm

(30 in.)

1384.3 mm

(54.5 in.)

1787.2 mm

(70.4 in.)

* Includes the printer and any standard options for that model.

Select a location for your printer

Step 3: Set up the printer and

paper handling options

If you only purchased a base printer with

no options, follow the directions under

“Positioning the printer” on page 6.

Note: Be sure to set up the items in the order listed in the Use the following table to locate the setup

table. instructions for your printer and any

paper handling options you may have

purchased.

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Installing the printer base or cabinet 5

Installing a 550-sheet drawer 5

Positioning the printer 6

Installing an optional duplex unit 8

Installing an optional high capacity feeder 10

Set up the printer and paper handling options

Installing the printer base or cabinet

Installing a 550-sheet drawer

You can purchase an optional printer

cabinet or printer base.

To install the printer cabinet or printer

base:

1 Remove the cabinet or base from

the box.

2 Remove all packing material.

3 Follow the instructions that came

with the option to assemble or

prepare the cabinet or base for

installation.

4 Place the cabinet or base in the

location you have chosen for your

printer.

Your printer supports up to three optional

550-sheet drawers.

1 Unpack the 550-sheet drawer and

remove any packing material.

2 Place the 550-sheet drawer in the

location you have chosen, on the

optional printer cabinet, or on the

optional printer base.

Carefully align the positioning

posts on the cabinet or base to the

holes in the 550-sheet drawer.

Set up the printer and paper handling options

3 If you have additional 550-sheet

drawers:

Positioning the printer

CAUTION: The base printer weighs 80.5 kg (177 Ib) and

requires at least four people to lift it safely.

Align the positioning posts on

the lower drawer with the holes

in the 550-sheet drawer.

Lower the 550-sheet drawer

into place. Seat it securely on

the other drawer.

Repeat steps a and b for each

additional drawer.

You are ready to position the printer.

1 Have three other people help you

lift the printer.

Use the handholds on the sides of

the printer.

Set up the printer and paper handling options

Installing an optional heavy media

tray

2 Have three other people help you

place the printer in the chosen

location.

If you are installing the printer on a

550-sheet drawer, align the

positioning posts on the drawer

with the holes in the printer. Seat

the printer securely on the drawer.

3 Remove any tape or packing

material.

Your printer supports an optional heavy

media tray. To use this tray, simply

remove the standard tray that came with

the printer (Tray 1) and replace it with the

heavy media tray. Store the standard tray

in the box the optional tray came in.

Set up the printer and paper handling options

Installing an optional duplex unit

Note: Refer to the publications CD for information about

the types and sizes of paper the duplex unit supports.

Your printer supports an optional duplex

unit that provides two-sided printing.

1 Remove the duplex unit from its

packing material.

2 Remove any shipping tape and

additional packing material.

3 Open the duplex unit access door

on the left side of the printer.

Set up the printer and paper handling options

4 Align the duplex unit with the slots

in the printer.

5 Slide in the duplex unit.

6 Align the thumbscrews on the

duplex unit with the holes in the

printer.

7 Tighten the thumbscrews.

8 Close the duplex unit door.

Set up the printer and paper handling options

Installing an optional high capacity

feeder

Note: You must have an optional printer cabinet with one

optional drawer or an optional printer stand with three

optional drawers in order to install a high capacity feeder.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Your printer supports an optional high

capacity feeder. You can load up to 3,000

sheets of letter or A4 size paper in the

high capacity feeder.

Remove and unpack all items from the

box. Make sure you have the following

items:

(1) High capacity feeder

(2) Docking frame

(3) Guide rail

(4) Interface cable

(5) Power cord

(6) Four docking frame screws

(7) Cable holder

(8) Eight height adjustment spacers

(9) Wrench

If any items are missing or damaged,

refer to the publications CD for

information about contacting Lexmark

Customer Support.

Make sure the printer power switch is Off.

Set up the printer and paper handling options

Attaching the docking frame

1 Remove the two side covers from

the top 550-sheet drawer.

You may need to use a small

flathead screwdriver to pry the

covers up and outward.

2 Insert two screws through the top

screw holes of the docking frame

as shown.

3 Use the wrench to tighten the

screws.

4 Insert two screws through the

bottom screw holes of the docking

frame as shown.

5 Tighten the screws.

6 Place the wrench in the holder on

the high capacity feeder.

Set up the printer and paper handling options

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