Lexmark Optra S 1250 Manual

5Setting Up Your Printer
Setting Up Your Printer
Getting Started
Unpacking the Printer
1Select a well-ventilated area as the location to set up your
printer.Make sure you have a sturdy, low table or the
optional printer cabinet on which to set the printer.
Allow at least 304.8 mm (12 in.) of clearance on all sides of
the printer. Since you may want to install more printer
options or the standard dual 500-sheet drawer for the Optra
S 2455, leave 137.16 cm (4 ½ ft) clearance above the printer.
137.16 cm...

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Setting Up Your Printer
Getting Started
2Remove all items from the box except the printer. Make
sure you have the items shown.If any items are missing,
contact the place where you bought the printer.
Save the carton and packing material in case you need to
repack the printer for service or storage.
CAUTION:
Leave the printer in the box until you are
ready to install it. Then use the hand grips on
the printer or ask someone to help you lift it.
Make sure your fingers are not under...

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Setting Up Your Printer
Getting Started
Determining What to Install Next
Install the following based on the printer you purchased.
If you have purchased optional 250-sheet drawers, 500-sheet
drawers, a 2000-sheet drawer, or the duplex option, install them
nowbeforetheprinterissetinplace.Seethetablein“Adding
Options to the Printer” on page 253 for more information. See the
illustrations on pages 2, 3, and 4 to determine the order to install
options.
If you have an Optra S 2455,...

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Note:Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with
a colored circle. If the option is not labeled with a colored
circle, do not install it on an Optra S 1855. See the table on
page 1 for the location of the label.
Note:Decide on an installation location to set the dual 500-sheet
drawer.The printer will be placed on top of it, so allow enough
clearance space. The location must be sturdy and large
enough to accommodate the dual...

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Setting Up Your Printer
Getting Started
5Locate the following parts on the top surface of the upper
support unit: the tab, the round hole, and the four square
holes.The bottom surface of the printer has matching holes
or feet that accommodate the tab, round hole, and four
square holes.
Note:If you have purchasedoptional drawersor theduplex option,
install them now before the printer is set in place.
CAUTION:
Make sure your fingers are not under the
printer when you set it down....

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6Lift and place the printer on top of the support unit. Be
sure the edges of the printer and the support unit are
aligned so all the parts fit.The right side of the printer is
aligned with the option.
Hand Grip
Support Unit 

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Getting Started
Attaching the Decals
Decals, showing the number one, are on your printer and the
250-sheet input tray as shown. This pair of decals keeps the
250-sheet input tray paired with the printer.
If you purchased an Optra S 2455 or optional drawers, you
received a sheet of decals.
Peel the decals from the sheet and attach them to the recessed areas
on the support unit and the matching tray as shown.
By using the decals you can keep the paper trays...

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Setting Up Your Printer
Getting Started
Removing the Print Cartridge
Packaging
1Push the upper release latch to the right to release the
upper front door.
2Raise the upper front door.It remains in place. 

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Setting Up Your Printer
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3Grasp the print cartridge by the hand grip.
4Pull the print cartridge up and out. 

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Setting Up Your Printer
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5Pull on each end of the plastic, V-shaped piece and then
pull the packaging material straight out.Discard all
packaging material: the V-shaped piece, the foam, and the
paper connected to the foam.