Hardware

Available internal options

Installing a memory card

shock hazard caution icon   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.

  3. Using the screwdriver stored inside door A, remove the connector cover from the rear of the printer.

  4. If the printer has a filter cover, then remove the cover.

  5. Remove 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.

  6. Remove the controller board shield.

  7. Unpack the memory card.

    Warning—Potential Damage:  Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.

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

  9. Attach the shield, and then attach the access cover.

  10. Attach the connector cover.

  11. If you removed a filter cover, then attach the cover.

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

    standard caution icon   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 a printer hard disk

shock hazard caution icon   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.

  3. Using the screwdriver stored inside door A, remove the connector cover from the rear of the printer.

  4. If the printer has a filter cover, then remove the cover.

  5. Remove 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.

  6. Remove the controller board shield.

  7. Unpack the printer hard disk.

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

  9. Attach the shield, and then attach the access cover.

  10. Attach the connector cover.

  11. If you removed a filter cover, then attach the cover.

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

    standard caution icon   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 an optional card

shock hazard caution icon   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.

  3. Using the screwdriver stored inside door A, remove the connector cover from the rear of the printer.

  4. If the printer has a filter cover, then remove the cover.

  5. Remove 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.

  6. Remove the controller board shield.

  7. Unpack the optional card.

    Warning—Potential Damage:  Avoid touching the connection points along the edge of the card.

  8. 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.

  9. Attach the shield, and then attach the access cover.

  10. Attach the connector cover.

  11. If you removed a filter cover, then attach the cover.

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

    standard caution icon   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 a wireless print server

shock hazard caution icon   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.

  3. Using the screwdriver stored inside door A, remove 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. Remove the controller board shield.

  5. Open the port access door.

  6. Remove the option slot cover.

    Note:  Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw. Lift the cover, and then pull it out completely.

  7. Unpack the wireless print server, and then pass it through the option slot.

  8. Attach the thumbscrews.

  9. Connect the wireless print server to the controller board.

  10. Reattach the shield, and then reattach the access cover.

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

    standard caution icon   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 2 x 500- or 2500-sheet tray

shock hazard caution icon   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.
tipping hazard caution icon   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.

  4. Attach the stabilizing feet to the tray, and then remove the adhesive cover.

  5. Using the side handles, align the printer with the tray, and then lower the printer into place.

    standard caution icon   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. Using the screwdriver stored inside door A, remove the connector cover from the rear of the printer.

  7. Connect the tray connector to the printer.

  8. Open trays 2 and 3.

  9. Secure the tray to the printer with the locking clips and metal bracket.

    • Front

    • Rear

  10. Close the trays, and then attach the connector cover.

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

    standard caution icon   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.

  12. 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 .

When installing hardware options, follow this order of installation.

Installing the 3000-sheet tray

Note:  The 3000-sheet tray is only supported if the 2 x 500- or 2500-sheet tray is installed.
shock hazard caution icon   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.
tipping hazard caution icon   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.

  4. Using the screwdriver stored inside door A, disconnect the 2 x 500- or 2500-sheet tray cable from the rear of the printer.

  5. Open trays 2 and 3.

  6. Remove the metal brackets and the locking clip that secure the 2 x 500- or 2500-sheet tray to the printer.

    • Front

    • Rear

  7. Close the trays.

  8. Using the side handles, remove the printer from the 2 x 500- or 2500-sheet tray.

    standard caution icon   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.

  9. Remove the stabilizing feet from the tray.

  10. Remove the adhesive covers.

  11. Open the tray, and then remove the mounting bracket and rail covers.

  12. Attach the side mounting brackets to the tray, and then insert the guide plate into the rail.

  13. Attach the rail, and then attach the mounting bracket and rail covers.

  14. Close the tray.

  15. Using the side handles, align the printer with the tray, and then lower the printer into place.

  16. Align the 3000-sheet tray with the printer, and then attach the mounting post.

  17. Secure the tray cable with the clamp.

  18. Connect the tray cable to the printer.

  19. Attach the tray cable cover.

  20. Slide the tray until it clicks into place.

  21. Attach the stabilizing feet to the printer.

  22. Connect the 2 x 500- or 2500-sheet tray connector to the printer.

  23. Open trays 2 and 3, and then secure the 2 x 500- or 2500-sheet tray to the printer with the locking clips and metal bracket.

    • Front

    • Rear

  24. Close the trays.

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

    standard caution icon   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.

  26. 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 .

When installing hardware options, follow this order of installation.

Installing the staple finisher

tipping hazard caution icon   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.

    Note:  Remove the tag but keep the screw for use in step 11 .

  4. Remove the standard bin.

  5. Remove the adhesive cover, and then remove the paper bail.

  6. Using the screwdriver stored inside door A, remove the covers for the paper guide sensor and slide rail.

  7. Remove the paper guides.

  8. Attach the sensor cover.

  9. Insert the finisher.

  10. Secure the finisher to the printer.

    Note:  Use the screw that came with the finisher.

  11. Attach the finisher slide rail cover.

    Note:  Use the screws that came with the finisher.

  12. Remove the filter cover.

    Note:  This step is applicable only in some printer models.

  13. Connect the finisher cable to the printer.

  14. Reattach the filter cover.

    Note:  This step is applicable only in some printer models.

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

    standard caution icon   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.
    standard caution icon   CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY:  Do not use this product with extension cords, multioutlet power strips, multioutlet extenders, or UPS devices. The power capacity of these types of accessories can be easily overloaded by a laser printer and may result in a risk of fire, property damage, or poor printer performance.

  16. 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 .

Installing the staple, hole punch or booklet finisher

tipping hazard caution icon   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. Remove the publications holder from the side or rear of the printer.

  4. Unpack the staple, hole punch or booklet finisher.

  5. Remove the standard bin, and then remove the paper bail.

  6. Using the screwdriver stored inside door A, remove the paper guides.

  7. Insert the paper transport.

    Note:  Use the screws that came with the finisher.

  8. Attach the finisher to the printer.

  9. Insert the staple cartridge into the finisher until it clicks into place.

  10. Remove the filter cover.

    Note:  This step is applicable only in some printer models.

  11. Connect the finisher cable to the printer.

  12. Reattach the filter cover.

    Note:  This step is applicable only in some printer models.

  13. Secure the cable.

  14. Insert the bins.

    Notes:

    • Use the screws that came with the finisher.
    • When inserting bin 2, avoid moving the bracket.
    • Bin 3 is supported only in the booklet finisher.
    Bins being installed

  15. Attach the publications holder, and then attach the clamp.

    Publications holder and clamp being installed

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

    standard caution icon   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.
    standard caution icon   CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY:  Do not use this product with extension cords, multioutlet power strips, multioutlet extenders, or UPS devices. The power capacity of these types of accessories can be easily overloaded by a laser printer and may result in a risk of fire, property damage, or poor printer performance.

  17. 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 .