Available internal options

• Flash memory

• Font cards

• Firmware cards

  • Forms and Bar Code

  • PRESCRIBE

  • IPDS

• Printer hard disk

• Internal solutions port

  • Parallel 1284-B Interface Card

  • RS-232C Serial Interface Card

  • Fiber Interface Card

  • N8370 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Print Server Interface Card

Accessing the controller board

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Using a flat-head screwdriver, open the controller board access cover.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or connectors.
   

4. Install any supported internal options. For more information, see the documentation that came with the option.

5. Close the access cover.

6. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

7. Turn on the printer.

Installing a memory card

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Using a flat-head screwdriver, open the controller board access cover.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or connectors.
   

4. Unpack the memory card.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the connection points along the edge of the card.

5. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

   

6. Close the access cover.

7. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

8. Turn on the printer.

Installing an optional card

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Using a flat-head screwdriver, open the controller board access cover.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any components or connectors.
   

4. Unpack the optional card.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the connection points along the edge of the card.

5. Push the card firmly into place.

   
   Note: The entire length of the connector on the card must touch and be flush against the controller board.
   Warning—Potential Damage: Improper installation of the card may cause damage to the card and the controller board.

6. Close the access cover.

7. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

8. Turn on the printer.

Installing a printer hard disk

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Using a flat-head screwdriver, open the controller board access cover.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or connectors.
   

4. Unpack the printer hard disk.

5. Attach the hard disk, and then connect the hard disk interface cable to the controller board.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch or press the center of the hard disk.
   

6. Close the access cover.

7. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

8. Turn on the printer.

Installing an internal solutions port

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

1. Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, open the controller board access cover.

   Warning—Potential Damage: Controller board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a metal surface on the printer before touching any controller board components or connectors.
   

3. Unpack the internal solutions port (ISP) kit.

   

   1	ISP
   2	Mounting bracket
   3	Thumbscrews

   
   

4. If necessary, remove the printer hard disk.

5. Insert the bracket into the board until it clicks into place.

   

6. Attach the ISP to the bracket.

   

7. If necessary, attach the hard disk to the ISP.

   1. Remove the hard disk bracket.

      

   2. Connect the hard disk to the ISP.

      Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch or press the center of the hard disk.
      

8. Close the access cover.

9. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

Installing the 550-sheet tray

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

 CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury. For more information on supported configurations, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Unpack the optional tray, and then remove all packing material.

   Note: If optional trays are already installed, then unlock them from the printer before lifting the printer. Do not try to lift the printer and trays at the same time.

4. Align the printer with the optional tray, and then lower the printer until it clicks into place.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: If the printer weight is greater than 20 kg (44 lb), then it may require two or more people to lift it safely.
   

5. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

6. Turn on the printer.

Add the tray in the print driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see Adding available options in the print driver.

Installing the 2100-sheet tray

 CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

 CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury. For more information on supported configurations, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Unpack the tray, and then remove all packing material.

   Note: If optional trays are already installed, then unlock them from the printer before lifting the printer. Do not try to lift the printer and trays at the same time.

4. Install the tray on the caster base.

   Note: Make sure that the caster base wheels are locked.
    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: If the tray weight is greater than 20 kg (44 lb), then it may require two or more people to lift it safely.
   

5. Align the printer with the tray, and then lower the printer until it clicks into place.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: If the printer weight is greater than 20 kg (44 lb), then it may require two or more people to lift it safely.
   

6. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

7. Turn on the printer.

Add the tray in the print driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see Adding available options in the print driver.

Installing the 4-bin mailbox

 CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury. For more information on supported configurations, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Unpack the mailbox.

4. Attach the guide bar to the mailbox.

   Note: When installing multiple options, attach the guide bar only to the option that is connected directly to the printer.

   1. Position the mailbox on its side.

      

   2. Insert the tabs of the guide bar into the mailbox.

      

   3. Slide the guide bar to the right until it clicks into place.

      

5. Remove the printer top cover.

   

6. Install the mailbox on the printer, and then push it down to make sure that it is securely attached to the printer.

   

   • A maximum of three mailboxes may be configured with the printer.

   • When configured with the output expander, the mailbox and output expander may be installed in any order.

7. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

8. Turn on the printer.

   Add the mailbox in the print driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see Adding available options in the print driver.

Installing the output expander or high-capacity output expander

 CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury. For more information on supported configurations, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Unpack the output expander or high-capacity output expander.

4. Attach the guide bar to the output expander or high-capacity output expander.

   Note: When installing multiple options, attach the guide bar only to the option that is connected directly to the printer.

   1. Position the output expander on its side.

      

   2. Insert the tabs of the guide bar into the output expander.

      

   3. Slide the guide bar to the right until it clicks into place.

      

5. Remove the printer top cover.

   

6. Install the output expander on the printer, and then push it down to make sure that it is securely attached to the printer.

   

   In configuration with two or more hardware options:

   • The output expander is the only option that can be placed on top of the high-capacity output expander.

   • The high-capacity output expander must always be at the bottom of the configuration.

7. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

8. Turn on the printer.

   Add the output expander in the print driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see Adding available options in the print driver.

Installing the staple finisher

 CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury. For more information on supported configurations, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Unpack the staple finisher.

4. Attach the guide bar to the staple finisher.

   Note: When installing multiple options, attach the guide bar only to the option that is connected directly to the printer.

   1. Position the staple finisher on its side.

      

   2. Insert the tabs of the guide bar into the staple finisher.

      

   3. Slide the guide bar to the right until it clicks into place.

      

5. Remove the printer top cover.

   

6. Install the staple finisher on the printer, and then push it down to make sure that it is securely attached to the printer.

   

   When configured with two or more options, the staple finisher must always be on top.

7. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

8. Turn on the printer.

   Add the staple finisher in the print driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see Adding available options in the print driver.

Installing the staple, hole punch finisher

 CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury. For more information on supported configurations, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

3. Unpack the staple, hole punch finisher.

4. Attach the guide bar to the staple, hole punch finisher.

   Note: When installing multiple options, attach the guide bar only to the option that is connected directly to the printer.

   1. Position the staple, hole punch finisher on its side.

      

   2. Insert the tabs of the guide bar into the staple, hole punch finisher.

      

   3. Slide the guide bar to the right until it clicks into place.

      

5. Remove the printer top cover.

   

6. Install the finisher on the printer, and then push it down to make sure that it is securely attached to the printer.

   

   The finisher must not be combined with any other options.

7. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

8. Turn on the printer.

   Add the finisher in the print driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see Adding available options in the print driver.