Lexmark C 752 Reference guide

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Help guide
Quick Reference pages
Other Quick Reference pages available include:
Setup Guide
The Setup Guide provides information about setting up the printer and its options.
Publications CD / User’s Reference
The publications CD contains a User’s Reference, which 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 publications CD is also available on Lexmark’s Web site at
www.lexmark.com/publications.
Drivers CD
The drivers CD contains the necessary printer drivers to get your printer up and running.
It may also contain printer utilities, screen fonts, and additional documentation.
Lexmark’s Web site
Visit Lexmark’s Web site at www.lexmark.com for updated printer drivers, utilities, and other printer
documentation.
•Color quality guide
•Printing guide
•Connection guide
•Print media guide
•Clearing jams guide
•Print quality guide
•Repetitive defects guide
•Supplies guide
•Moving guide

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Connection guide
Follow these steps to properly connect your printer to
your computer or network system:
1 Connect the cables and power cord on
page 1.
2 Install drivers for local printing on page 3.
3 Verify printer setup on page 8.
4 Configure for TCP/IP on page 9.
5 Install drivers for network printing on page 10
Connect the cables and power cord
Attaching a local cable
USB cable
AUSBportisstandardonallmodels.Windows 98 SE,
Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003 operating systems support
USB connections. Some UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh
computers also support USB connections. Refer to
yourcomputeroperating systemdocumentationtosee
if your system supports USB.
To attach the printer to a computer:
1Connecttheprinterto thecomputerusingaUSB
cable. Be sure to match the USB symbol on the
cable to the USB symbol on the printer.
2Plug one end of the printer power cord into the
socket at the back of the printer and the other
end into a properly grounded outlet.
3Turn on your printer.
After the printer completes its internal tests, the
Ready message indicates that the printer is
ready to receive jobs. If you see a message
other than Ready on the display, refer to the
publications CD for instructions on clearing the
message.
4Go on to Install drivers for local printing on
page 3.

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Parallel cable
A parallel port is standard on the base model and is
available on an option card for all network models.
Referto theprinter’sSetupGuideformore information.
If you install an optional Parallel Interface Card to a
network model or network duplex model, you need a
1284 A-C parallel cable.
1Connect the printer to the computer using a
1284 A-C parallel cable.
2Plug one end of the printer power cord into the
socket at the back of the printer and the other
end into a properly grounded outlet.
Serial cable
If you have installed an optional Serial Interface Card,
you can locally attach the printer with a serial cable.
With serial printing, data is transferred one bit at a
time. Although serial printing is usually slower than
parallel printing, it is the preferred option when there is
a great deal of distance between your printer and
computer or a parallel interface is not available.
A serial port requires a compatible serial cable that
supports RS-232 connections.
1Connect the printer to the computer using a
serial cable.
2Plug one end of the printer power cord into the
socket at the back of the printer and the other
end into a properly grounded outlet.
Attaching a network cable
You can attach your printer to a network using
standard network cables.
Ethernet cable
A 10BaseT/100BaseTx Fast Ethernet port is standard
on the network model.
To attach the printer to a network:
1Make sure the printer is turned off and
unplugged.
2Connect the printer to a LAN drop or hub using
standard cabling that is compatible with your
network. The printer automatically adjusts for
the network speed.
3Plug one end of the printer power cord into the
socket at the back of the printer and the other
end into a properly grounded outlet.
Note: If you installed an optional 2000-sheet
drawer, plug the printer power jumper
cordinto thebackofthedrawer,andthen
plug the drawer’s cord into a properly
grounded outlet.
4Turn on your printer.
After the printer completes its internal tests, the
Ready message indicates that the printer is
ready to receive jobs.
If you see a message other than Ready on the
display, refer to the publications CD for
instructions on clearing the message.
5Turn on your computer and any other
peripherals.
6Continue with Verify printer setup on page 8.
Other network options
Fiber optic and wireless network options may also be
available for your printer. To view the cabling for other
network options, launch the drivers CD and click View
Documentation. Look for information about MarkNet
Print Servers.

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Install drivers for local printing
A local printer is a printer attached to your computer
usinga USB orparallelcable.Ifyourprinterisattached
to a network, instead of your computer, skip this step
and go on to Verify printer setup on page 8.
A printer driver is software that lets your computer
communicate with your printer. The procedure to
install drivers depends on the operating system you
are using.
Note: ForWindowsoperatingsystems,youcan
skip the hardware wizard and use the
drivers CD to install your printer drivers.
Launch the CD and follow the
instructions to install printer software.
Select your operating system and cable from the
following table to find driver installation instructions.
Windows
In addition to the following driver installation
instructions, you may need to refer to the
documentation that shipped with your computer and
your Windows software.
Before you install
SomeversionsofWindowssoftwaremayalreadyhave
a system printer driver for this printer included. This
may mean that installation will seem automatic in later
versions of Windows. System drivers work well for
simple printing,but they contain less functionality than
our enhanced custom driver.
Note: Installing a custom driver will not replace
the system driver. A separate printer
object will be created and appear in the
Printers folder.
To obtain all the features of the custom driver, you will
need to install the custom printer driver using the
drivers CD that shipped with the printer.
Using Windows XP or Windows Server 2003
with USB or parallel cable
When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen
appears:
1Insert the drivers CD. If the CD auto launches,
exit the CD. Click Next.
Note: Business versions of Windows XP
require that you have administrative
access in order to install printer drivers
on your computer.
2Browseto the location oftheprinterdriver on the
drivers CD:
D:\drivers\win_2000\
3Click Next.
4Disregard the next two messages and click
Continue Anyway. Your printer has been
thoroughly tested and is compatible with
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The
wizard copies all of the necessary files and
installs the printer driver.
5Click Finish when the software is installed.
6Print a test page to verify printer setup
Operating System Cable Go to page...
Windows XP;
Windows Server 2003 USB*or Parallel 3
Windows 2000 USB*or Parallel 4
Windows Me USB*or Parallel 4
Windows 98 USB*or Parallel 5
Windows NT 4.x Parallel only 5
Windows 95 Parallel only 6
Macintosh USB only 6
UNIX/Linux USB or Parallel 7
* If you attach a USB printer cable while your printer and
computer are turned on, the Windows hardware wizard
launches immediately. Find the instructions for your operating
system and use them to answer the plug and play screens.

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Using Windows 2000 with USB or parallel cable
When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen
appears:
1Insert the drivers CD. If the CD auto launches,
exit the CD. Click Next.
Note: You need administrative access in order
to install printer drivers on your
computer.
2Select Search for a suitable driver, and then
click Next.
3Select only Specify a location, and then click
Next.
4Browse tothelocationoftheprinterdriver onthe
drivers CD:
D:\Drivers\Win_2000\
5Click Open, and then click OK.
6Click Next to install the driverthat is displayed. It
is okay to disregard the message that the driver
is not digitally signed.
7Click Finish when the software is installed.
8Print a test page to verify printer setup.
Using Windows Me with USB or parallel cable
You must install both a USB port driver and an
enhanced custom print driver.
When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen
appears:
1Insert the drivers CD. If the CD auto launches,
exit the CD. Click Next.
2Select Automatic search for the best driver
(recommended), and then click Next. The
wizardsearchesforaUSBportdriver. Thename
of it will be similar to your printer name.
3After the USB port driver is found, click Finish.
4Select Automatic search for the best driver
(recommended), and then click Next. The
wizard now searches for a printer driver.
5Select your printer and driver from the list, and
then click OK. Make sure you select the driver in
the correct language you want to use.
D:\Drivers\WIN_9X\<LANGUAGE>
6After the printer driver is installed, click Finish.
7Use the default printer name or type a unique
name for your printer, and then click Next.
8Click Yes (recommended), and then click
Finish to print a test page.
9After the test page prints, click Yes to close the
window.
10 Click Finish to complete the installation and
close the wizard. You are now ready to print.

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Using Windows 98 with a USB or parallel cable
You must install both a USB port driver and an
enhanced custom print driver.
Note: Depending on the software and printers
already installed on your computer, your
screens may vary from those in the
instructions.
When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears:
1Insert the drivers CD, and then click Next. If the
CD auto launches, exit the CD.
2Select Search for the best driver for your
device (recommended), and then click Next.
3Select only CD-ROM drive, and then click Next.
4After the wizard finds the USB port driver, click
Next.
5After the USB port driver is installed, click
Finish.
6Click Next.
7Select Search for the best driver
(Recommended), and then click Next.
8Select Specify a location.
9Browse tothelocationoftheprinterdriver onthe
drivers CD:
D:\Drivers\WIN_9X\<language>
10 Click OK.
11 After the printer driver is found, click Next.
12 Use the default printer name or type a unique
name for your printer, and then click Next.
13 Select Yes to print a test page, and then click
Finish. All the necessary files are installed on
your computer.
14 After the test page prints, click Yes to close the
message window.
15 Click Finish to complete the installation. You
are now ready to print.
Using Windows NT with a parallel cable
The easiest way to install a driver is to use the
drivers CD that shipped with your printer.
Note: USB support is not available for
Windows NT operating systems.
1Insert the drivers CD.
2Click Install Printer and Software.
Note: You need administrative access in order
to install printer drivers on your
computer.
3Click Printer.
4Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
5Select Quick Install and then click Next.
6Select the port you want to use, and then select
the printer you are installing.
7ClickFinish tocomplete the installation. Youare
now ready to print.

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Using Windows 95 with a parallel cable
When the Update Device Driver Wizard screen
appears:
1Insert the drivers CD. If the CD auto launches,
exit the CD.
If a system-compatible driver is found on your
operating system, the Wizard installs it.
If no compatible system driver is found on your
operating system, click Other Locations.
Note: USB support is not available for
Windows 95 operating systems.
2Browse tothelocationoftheprinterdriver onthe
drivers CD:
D:\drivers\win_9x\english
3Click OK.
4Click Finish. The Add Printer Wizard screen
appears.
5Use the default printer name or type a unique
name for your printer, and then click Next.
6Click Yes to print a test page.
7Click Finish. A test page is sent to the printer
oncethedriverfilesarecopiedtoyourcomputer.
You are now ready to print.
Macintosh
Macintosh OS 8.6 or higher is required for USB
printing. In order to print locally to a USB-attached
printer you must create a desktop printer icon
(Macintosh 8.6-9.x) or create a queue in Print Center
(Macintosh OS X).
Creating a desktop printer icon
(Macintosh 8.6-9.x)
1Install a printer PostScript Printer Description
(PPD) file on your computer.
aInsert the drivers CD.
bDouble-click Classic, and then double-click
the installer package for your printer.
Note: A PPD file provides detailed
information about the capabilities of a
printer to your Macintosh computer.
cChoose the language you want to use and
click OK.
dClick Accept after you read the license
agreement.
eClick Continue after you finish with the
Readme file.
fChoose a default paper size.
gOn the Easy Install screen, click Install. All
the necessary files are installed on your
computer.
hClick Quit when installation is complete.
2Do one of the following:
Macintosh 8.6 - 9.0: Open Apple LaserWriter.
Macintosh 9.1 - 9.x: Open Applications, and
then click Utilities.
3Double-click Desktop Printer Utility.
4Select Printer (USB), and then click OK.
5In the USB Printer Selection section, click
Change.
Ifyourprinterdoes notappearintheUSBPrinter
Selection list, make sure the USB cable is
properly connected and the printer is turned on.
6Select the name of your printer, and then click
OK. Your printer appears in the original Printer
(USB) window.

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7In the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File
section, click Auto Setup. Make sure your
printer PPD now matches your printer.
8Click Create, and then Save.
9Specify a printer name, and then click Save.
Your printer is now saved as a desktop printer.
Creating a queue in Print Center (Macintosh OS X)
1Install a printer PostScript Printer Description
(PPD) file on your computer.
aInsert the drivers CD.
bDouble-click Mac OS X, and then double-
click the installer package for your printer.
Note: A PPD file provides detailed
information about the capabilities of a
printer to your Macintosh computer.
cOn the Authorization screen, choose Click
the lock to make changes.
dEnter your password, and then click OK.
eClick Continue on the Welcome screen and
again after your finish with the Readme file.
fClick Agree to accept the license agreement.
gSelect a Destination, and then click
Continue.
hOn the Easy Install screen, click Install. All
the necessary files are installed on your
computer.
iClick Close when installation is complete.
2Open the Finder, click Applications, and then
click Utilities.
3Double-click Print Center.
4Do one of the following:
–If your USB-attached printer appears in the
Printer List, you can quit Print Center. A queue
has been created for your printer.
–If your USB-attached printer does not appear in
the Printer List, make sure the USB cable is
properly connected and the printer is turned on.
After the printer appears in the Printer List, you
can quit Print Center.
UNIX/Linux
Local printing is supported on many UNIX and Linux
platforms, such as Sun Solaris and Red Hat.
Some printer driver packages are available on the
drivers CD. The User’s Guide in each package gives
detailed instructions for installing and using printers in
UNIX and Linux environments.
All the printer driver packages support local printing
using a parallel connection. The driver package for
Sun Solaris supports USB connections to Sun Ray
appliances and Sun workstations.

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Verify printer setup
Printing a menu settings page
Printa menusettings page toreviewthedefaultprinter
settings and to verify that printer options are installed
correctly.
Note: For more information about using the
printer operator panel and changing
menu settings, refer to the publications
CD.
1Make sure the printer is on.
2PressMenu untilyouseeUtilitiesMenu, and then
press Select.
3Press Menu until you see Print Menus, and then
press Select to print the page.
The message Printing Menus appears on the
display.
4Verify that the options you installed are correctly
listed under “Installed Features.”
If an option you installed is not listed, turn the
printer off, unplug the power cord, and reinstall
the option.
5Verify the amount of memory installed is
correctly listed under “Printer Information.”
6Verify that the paper trays are configured for the
sizes and types of paper you loaded.
Printing a network setup page
If the printer is attached to a network, print a network
setuppagetoverify thenetworkconnection.Thispage
also provides important information that helps you
configure for network printing.
Note: If an optional MarkNet print server is
installed, you see Print Net1 Setup on
the display.
1Make sure the printer is on.
2PressMenu until you see UtilitiesMenu,andthen
press Select.
3Press Menu until you see Print Net Setup, and
thenpress Select. The networksetuppage prints
and the printer returns to Ready status.
4Check the first section on the network setup
page and confirm that Status is “Connected.”
If Status is “Not Connected,” your LAN drop may
not be active or your network cable may be
malfunctioning. Consult your network support
person for a solution, and then print another
network setup page to verify that you are
connected to your network.

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Configure for TCP/IP
If you have TCP/IP available on your network, we
recommend that you assign an IP address to the
printer.
Assigning a printer IP address
If your network is using DHCP, an IP address is
automatically assigned after you connect the network
cable to the printer.
1Print a network setup page.
2Lookfortheaddressunderthe“TCP/IP”heading
on the network setup page.
3Go to Verify printer setup on page 8 and begin
with step 2.
Note: You can find instructions for other
methods of setting the IP address in the
online documentation on the drivers CD
that shipped with your printer. Launch
the CD, and then click View
Documentation Network Printer
Install.
If your network is not using DHCP, then you must
manually assign an IP address to the printer.
One of the easiest ways is to use the operator panel:
1Press Menu until you see Network Menu, and
then press Select.
2Press Menu until you see Standard Network, and
then press Select.
Standard Network appears if you purchased a
printer with a network port on the printer system
board. If you have a MarkNet™ print server
installed in the option card slot, you see Network
Option 1.
3Press Menu until you see Std Net Setup (or
Network 1 Setup), and then press Select.
4Press Menu until you see TCP/IP, and then press
Select.
5Press Menu until you see Set IP Address, and
then press Select.
6Change the address by pressing Menu to
increase or decrease each number. Press Select
to move to the next segment. Press Select when
you are finished.
The message Saved appears briefly.
7Press Menu until you see Set IP Netmask, and
then press Select.
8Repeat step 6 to set the IP Netmask.
9Press Menu until you see Set IP Gateway, and
then press Select.
10 Repeat step 6 to set the IP Gateway.
11 When you are finished, press Go to return the
printer to the Ready state.
Verifying the IP settings
1Print another network setup page. Look under
the “TCP/IP” heading and make sure the IP
address, netmask, and gateway are what you
expected.
2Ping the printer and verify that it responds. For
example, at a command prompt on a network
computer,type“ping”followedbythenew printer
IP address (for example, 192.168.0.11):
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
If the printer is active on the network, you should
receive a reply.

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Install drivers for network printing
After you have assigned and verified the TCP/IP
settings, you are ready to install the printer drivers on
each network computer.
Windows
In Windows environments, network printers can be
configured for direct printing or shared printing. Both
network printing methods require the installation of a
printer driver and the creation of a network printer port.
Supported printer drivers
•Windows system printer driver
•Custom printer driver
System drivers are built into Windows operating
systems. Custom drivers are available on the drivers
CD.
Supported network printer ports
•Microsoft IP port—Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003
•Printer network ports—Windows 95/98/Me,
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP,
and Windows Server 2003
For basic printer functionality, you can install a system
printer driver and use a system network printer port,
such as an LPR or a Standard TCP/IP port. The
system printer driver and port let you maintain a
consistent user interface for use with all the printers on
your network. However, using a custom printer driver
and network port provides enhanced functionality,
such as printer status alerts.
Follow the steps for your printing configuration and
operating system to configure your network printer:
Operating System Go to page...
Windows 10
Macintosh 13
UNIX/Linux 14
NetWare 14
Printing configuration Operating system
Direct
• Printer is connected directly
to the network using a
network cable, such as
Ethernet.
• Printer drivers are typically
installed on each network
computer.
Windows 95/98/Me,
Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003
Shared
• Printer is connected to one
of the computers on the
network using a local cable,
such as USB.
• Printer drivers are installed
on the computer attached to
the printer.
• During driver installation,
the printer is set up to be
“shared” so that other
network computers can
print to it.
Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000,
Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003

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Direct printing using Windows 95/98/Me,
Windows NT 4.0,Windows 2000,Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003
To install a custom printer driver and network port:
1Launch the drivers CD.
2Click Install Printer and Software.
3Click Printer.
4Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
5Select Quick install, and then click Next.
6Click Create new port.
7Click Add Port.
8Select TCP/IP Network Port, and then click
Add.
9Enter the information to create the port.
aAssign a logical port name.
This can be any name that you associate with
the printer, such as Color1-lab4. After the
port is created,this name appears in the list of
available ports on the Method of Connection
screen.
Note: If you don’t know the IP address, print a
network setup page and look under the
TCP/IP heading. For help, see Printing
a network setup page on page 8.
bEnter the IP address in the text box.
cClick Add Port.
10 Click Done until you return to the Method of
Connection screen.
11 Select the newly-created port from the list, and
then select the model and manufacturer (if
available) of the printer you want to install.
12 Click Finish to complete the installation.
13 Print a test page to verify printer installation.
Shared printing using Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and
Windows Server 2003
After connecting your printer to a Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003 computer (which will act as a
server), follow these steps to configure your network
printer for shared printing:
Step 1: Install a custom printer driver
1Launch the drivers CD.
2Click Install Printer and Software.
3Click Printer.
4Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
5Select Quick install, and then click Next.
6Select the desired port from the list, and then
select the model and manufacturer (if available)
of the printer you want to install.
7Click Finish to complete the installation.
8Print a test page to verify printer installation.
Step 2: Share the printer on the network
1Click Start Settings Printers.
2Select the printer you just created.
3Click File Sharing.
4Check the Shared check box, and then enter a
name in the Shared Name text box.
5In the Alternate Drivers section, select the
operating systems of all the network clients that
will print to the printer.
6Click OK.
Note: If you are missing files, you may be
promptedtoprovidetheserveroperating
system CD.
7Checkthe following tomakesuretheprinterwas
successfully shared.
•The printer object in the Printers folder now
has a shared indicator. For example, in
Windows NT 4.0, a hand appears under the
printer object.
•Browse Network Neighborhood. Find the
host name of the server and look for the
shared name you assigned to the printer.

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Step 3: Install the printer driver (or subset) on
network clients
Using the point and print method
Note: This method is usually the best use of
system resources. The server handles
driver modifications and the print job
processing. This lets network clients
return to applications much faster.
With this method, a subset of driver information is
copied from the server to the client computer. This is
just enough information to send a print job to the
printer.
1On the Windows desktop of the client computer,
double-click Network Neighborhood.
2Locate the host name of the server computer,
and then double-click the host name.
3Right-click the shared printer name, and then
click Install.
4Wait a few minutes for the driver information to
be copied from the server computer to the client
computer, and for a new printer object to be
added to the Printers folder. The time this takes
varies based on network traffic and other factors.
5Close Network Neighborhood.
6Print a test page to verify printer installation.
Using the peer-to-peer method
With this method, the printer driver is fully installed on
each client computer. Network clients retain control of
driver modifications. The client computer handles the
print job processing.
1Click Start Settings Printers.
2Click Add Printer to launch the Add Printer
wizard.
3Click Network Print Server.
4Select the network printer from the Shared
printers list. If the printer is not listed, enter the
path of the printer in the text box.
The path will look similar to the following:
\\<server host name>\<shared
printer name>
Note: If this is a new printer, you may be
prompted to install a printer driver. If no
system driver is available, then you will
need to provide a path to available
drivers.
The server host name is the name of the server
computer that identifies it to the network. The
shared printer name is the name assigned
during the server installation process.
5Click OK.
6Select whether you want this printer to be the
default printer for the client, and then click
Finish.
7Print a test page to verify printer installation.

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Macintosh
Note: A PostScript Printer Description (PPD)
file provides detailed information about
the capabilities of a printer to your UNIX
or Macintosh computers.
Toprinttoa networkprinter,eachMacintoshusermust
install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD)
fileandeithercreateadesktopprinteronthecomputer
(Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x) or create a print queue in Print
Center (Mac OS X). Follow the instructions for your
operating system.
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x
Step 1: Install a custom PPD file
Note: Installing the custom PPD is required
only if this is the first time the printer has
been set up. If the printer was previously
installed, go on to Step 2: Create a
desktop printer.
1Insert the drivers CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2Double-click Classic.
3Double-click the Installer icon.
4Select the language of your operating system,
and then click OK.
5Click Install to install the PPD file for your printer.
Step 2: Create a desktop printer
1In the Chooser, select the LaserWriter 8 driver.
2If you have a routed network, select the default
zone from the list. If you don’t know which zone
to select, look on the Network Setup page under
AppleTalk for Zone.
3Select the new printer from the list.
4If you don’t know which printer to select, look on
the Network Setup page under the AppleTalk
heading to find the default name of the printer.
5Click Create.
6Make sure there is an icon next to the printer
name in the Chooser.
7Close the Chooser window.
8Verify printer installation (see Verify printer
installation).
Mac OS X version 10.1.2 and later
Step 1: Install a custom PPD file
1Insert the drivers CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2Click Mac OS X <language>.
For example, Mac OS X English.
3Double-click the installer icon for your printer to
run the installer.
Step 2: Create a print queue in Print Center
1Click Applications Utilities Print Center.
2Click Add Printer.
3Choose AppleTalk as your method of
connection.
4If you have a routed network, select the zone
from the list. If you don’t know which zone to
select, look on the Network Setup page under
AppleTalk for Zone.
5Select the new printer from the list, and then
click Add.
Note: If you don’t know which printer to select,
look on the Network Setup page under
the AppleTalk heading to find the default
name of the printer.
6Verify printer installation (see Verify printer
installation).
Verify printer installation
1Click Applications TextEdit.
2Choose File Print Summary. The Summary
window shows the PPD installed for your printer.
•If the PPD file displayed in the Summary
window is correct for your printer, printer
setup is complete.
•If the PPD file displayed in the Summary
window is not correct for your printer, delete
the print queue from Print Center and repeat
“Step 1: Install a custom PPD file” on
page 13.

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UNIX/Linux
Your printer supports both UNIX and Linux network
environments.
For the latest information about installing a network
printer in a UNIX or Linux environment, click View
Documentation on the drivers CD.
NetWare
Your printer supports both Novell Distributed Print
Services (NDPS) and regular queue-based NetWare
environments. For the latest information about
installing a network printer in a NetWare environment,
launch thedrivers CD and click View Documentation.

Printing guide
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Printing guide
Getthe most outofyourprinterbyproperlyloadingthe
trays and setting the types and sizes. Nevermix media
types within a tray.
Load paper or other print media
To help prevent jams:
•Flex all stacks of print media back and forth to
loosen them, and then fan them before loading.
Do not fold or crease the print media. Straighten
the edges of the stack on a level surface.
•Do not exceed the maximum stack height.
Overfilling may cause jams.
•Never remove paper trays while a print job is
printing. It could damage the tray or the printer.
Loading 500-sheet trays
1Remove the tray.
2Squeezethefrontguideleverandslidetheguide
to the front of the tray.
3Squeezethe sideguideleverandslidetheguide
to the correct position for the size paper you are
loading.
4Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them,
and then fan them.
5Place the paper against the back left corner of
the tray, print side down.
6Squeezethefrontguideleverandslidetheguide
until it firmly touches the stack of paper.
7Reinstall the tray.
8If you are loading a different type of media than
was previously loaded in the tray, change the
Paper Type setting for that tray on the operator
panel. See “Set Paper Type and Paper Size” on
page 2.
Loading the multipurpose feeder
1Open the multipurpose feeder.
2Squeeze the paper
guide lever and
slide the guide all
the way toward the
front of the printer.
3Flex the sheets
back and forth to
loosen them, and
then fan them.
4Arrange the stack
of print media
correctly for the
size,type,andprint
method you are using.
5Placetheprintmedia,printsideup, alongtheleft
side of the multipurpose feeder, and then push it
in as far as it will easily go. Do not force the
media.
6Squeeze the paper guide lever and slide the
guide until it lightly touches the side of the stack.
7If you are loading a different type of media than
was previously loaded in the tray, change the
Paper Type setting for that tray on the operator
panel. See “Set Paper Type and Paper Size” on
page 2.

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Loading other input options
For information about loading other input options, refer to the publications CD that came with the printer.
Set Paper Type and Paper Size
If you have set Paper Type and Paper Size to the correct values, any trays containing the same type and size of
paper are automatically linked by the printer.
Note: If the type ofthe mediayou are loading is thesame asthe media previously loaded, you do not need
to change the Paper Type setting.
To change a Paper Type or Paper Size setting:
1Press Menu until you see Paper Menu, and then press Select.
2Press Menu until you see Paper Type (or Paper Size), and then press Select.
Tray 1 Type (or Tray 1 Size) appears on the second line of the display.
3PressSelectifyou wantto change theTray1 Type (orTray 1 Size)setting orpress Menu toscrollto another
source.
4Press Menu to scroll through a list of possible paper types (or sizes).
5When you see the correct paper type (or size), press Select to save the setting as the default.
6Press Go to return the printer to the Ready state.
Printing on specialty media (transparencies, labels, etc.)
Follow these instructions when you want to print on media such as transparencies, card stock, glossy paper,
labels, or envelopes.
1Load the print media as specified for the tray you are using. See “Load paper or other print media” on
page 1 for help.
2From the printer’s operator panel, set the Paper Type and Paper Size according to the print media you
loaded. See Set Paper Type and Paper Size for help.
3From the computer’s software application, set the paper type, size, and source according to the media you
loaded.
aIn your word processor, spreadsheet, browser, or other application, select File Print.
bClick Properties (or Options, Printer, or Setup, depending on the application) to view the printer
driver settings.
cSelect the tray containing the specialty media from the Form Source list box.
dSelect your media type (transparencies, envelopes, and so on) from the Media Type list box.
eSelect the size of the specialty media from the Form Type list box.
fClick OK, and then send your print job as usual.
For more information about paper sizes, types, and weights, see the Print Media Guide page.

Print media guide
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Print media guide
The printer supports the following standard print media sizes. The Universal setting lets you select custom sizes
up to the maximum specified.
Print media Source
A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm) Statement (5.5 x 8.5 in.) Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) Legal (8.5 x 14 in.) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) Universal (5.5 x 8.27 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.) Universal (2.75 x 5 in. to 9.01 x 14 in.) Universal (5.83 x 7.17 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.)
Plain paper 1, 2
Grain long:
60–74.9 g/m2(16–19.9 lb bond)
Grain long:
75–176 g/m2(20–47 lb bond)
500 7••••••••• •
2000 8••• • ••
MPF 9•••••••••••
Card stock 2
Upper limit, grain long:
Index Bristol: 163 g/m2(90 lb)
Tag: 163 g/m2(100 lb)
Cover: 176 g/m2(65 lb)
Upper limit, grain short:
Index Bristol: 199 g/m2(110 lb)
Tag: 203 g/m2(125 lb)
Cover: 216 g/m2(80 lb)
500 ••••••••• •
MPF •••••••••••
Transparency
161–169 g/m2(43–45 lb bond) 500 • •
MPF • •
Glossy paper
Gloss Book, grain long:
88–176 g/m2(60–120 lb book)
Gloss Cover, grain long:
162–176 g/m2(60–65 lb cover)
500 ••••••••• •
2000 ••• • ••
MPF •••••••••••
Labels
Paper: 3 180 g/m2(48 lb bond)
Dual-Web: 3180 g/m2(48 lb bond)
Polyester: 220 g/m2(59 lb bond)
Vinyl: 3, 4 300 g/m2(92 lb bond)
500 ••••••••• •
MPF •••••••••••
Integrated forms (labels) 5
Pressure sensitive area:
140–175 g/m2
Paper base (grain long):
75–135 g/m2(20–36 lb bond)
500 ••••••••• •
MPF •••••••••••
Envelope 6
60–105 g/m2(16–28 lb bond) MPF 7¾ Envelope (3.875 x 7.5 in.) DL Envelope (110 x 220 mm)
9 Envelope (3.875 x 8.9 in.) C5 Envelope (162 x 229 mm)
10 Envelope (4.12 x 9.5 in.) B5 Envelope (176 250 mm)
Other Envelope (98.4 x 162 mm to 176 x 250 mm)
1Paper less than 75 g/m2(20 lb) is limited to simplex only
at less than 60% relative humidity and is not supported
in duplex. The duplex option supports the same weights
and types as the printer except for paper 60-74.9 g/m2
(16-19.9 lb) grain long bond, A5 cardstock, envelopes,
transparencies, vinyl labels, and polyester labels.
2For 60–176 g/m2(16–65 lb) paper, grain long fibers are
recommended. For papers heavier than 176 g/m2
(65 lb), grain short is preferred.
3Multipurpose feeder weights differ:
• Paper: 199 g/m2(53 lb)
• Dual-Web: 199 g/m2(53 lb)
• Vinyl: 260 g/m2(78 lb liner)
4Vinyl labels are supported only when
printing environments and media are
20–32.2°C (68–90°F).
5Pressure sensitive area must enter the
printer first.
6Sulfite, wood-free, or up to 100% cotton
bond.
• 100% cotton content maximum weight is
90 g/m2 (24 lb) bond.
• 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25%
cotton content.
7500-sheet tray
82000-sheet tray
9Multipurpose feeder

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Storing paper
Use the following guidelines to avoid paper feeding problems and uneven print quality.
•Store paper in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative
humidity is 40%.
•Store cartons of paper on a pallet or shelf rather than directly on the floor.
•If you store individual packages of paper out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so
the edges do not buckle or curl.
•Do not place anything on top of paper packages.
Avoiding paper jams
The following hints can help you avoid paper jams:
•Do not remove paper trays while a job is printing. Wait for a Load Tray <x> or Ready message before you
remove the tray.
•Use only recommended paper.
•Do not load wrinkled, creased, or damp paper.
•Flex, fan, and straighten paper before you load it.
•Do not overload the trays or the multipurpose feeder. Make sure the stack height does not exceed the
maximum height indicated.
•Push all trays firmly into the printer after loading them.
•Make sure the guides in the trays are properly positioned for the size paper you have loaded.
•Do not send jobs to staple, hole punch, or offset for transparencies, labels, or card stock.
•We recommend that transparencies, labels, card stock, and envelopes not be sent to the optional mailbox
or optional finisher. These specialty media types should be sent to the standard bin.
•If an optional finisher or mailbox is attached to your printer, make sure the printer and option are correctly
aligned. Refer to the Setup Guide that came with your printer or option for alignment instructions.
•Make sure all cables that connect the high capacity feeder or finisher to the printer are correctly attached.
Refer to the Setup Guide for more information.
•If a jam should occur, clear the entire paper path.

Color quality guide
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Color quality guide
This Color Quality guide is intendedtohelp users understandhow operationsavailable on the printer can beused
to adjust and customize color output. A brief description of the purpose and operation of the functions available
that affect color output is provided. Additionally, some helpful suggestions are provided on how to use these
functions to produce desirable color output and to solve certain color related problems commonly experienced by
users.
Color Menu
Selections available in the Color Menu provide the user with multiple options that can adjust color characteristics
of the printer.
Note: Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings. Values selected in the printer’s
PostScript™ or PCL™ drivers for Windows will override printer settings.
Menu item Purpose Values
Print Mode To determine whether files are
printed in a monochrome grayscale
or in color.
Color*
Black & White
Color
Correction To adjust the printed color to better
match the colors of other output
devices or standard color systems.
Auto* Applies differentcolorconversiontablestoeach
object on the printed page depending upon the
type of object and how the color for each object
is specified.
Off No color correction is implemented.
Manual Lets you customize the color conversion tables
applied to each object on the printed page
depending upon the type of object and how the
color foreach objectis specified. Customization
is performed using the selections available
under the Manual Color menu item.
Print
Resolution To define the number of dots printed
per inch (dpi). 2400 IQ* Default setting.
1200 dpi Provides the highest resolution output which
generates preferable output for certain images
and graphics. This setting also provides
increased gloss.
Toner
Darkness Tolighten ordarkenprintedoutput,or
conserve toner.
Note: Setting Toner Darkness to
values of 1, 2, or 3 is only effective
when using the PostScript driver.
5If Print Mode is Black & White, a setting of 5
increasestonerdensity anddarknessto all print
jobs (PCL or PostScript). If Print Mode is Color,
a setting of 5 is the same as 4.
4* Default toner darkness setting.
3Reduction in toner consumption.
2Further reduction in toner consumption.
1Maximum reduction in toner consumption.