Lexmark X 950 User Manual

3Remove the screws while holding the printer hard disk in place, and then remove the printer hard disk.
4Set aside the printer hard disk.
Installing hardware options
Order of installation
CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Floor-mounted 
configurations require additional furniture for stability.
You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are using a high-capacity input tray, a duplex
unit and an input option, or more than one input option. If you purchased a multifunction printer (MFP)
that scans,...

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or
more trained personnel to lift it safely.
Install the printer and any optional trays or finishers you have purchased in the following order:
Using a one‑tray module

Optional 520‑sheet tray (Tray 2)
Printer
2,000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder
Finisher
Using a three‑tray module

Three‑tray module
Printer
2,000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder
Finisher
Using a tandem‑tray module

Ta n d e m‑tray module
Printer
2,000‑sheet...

1Unpack the optional tray, and then remove all packing material.
2Place the tray near the printer.
3Tu r n  
off the printer.
4Align the printer with the tray, and then lower the printer into place.
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2
11‑tray module
22,000-sheet high‑capacity feeder
2
1
13‑tray module
22,000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder
Additional printer setup43 

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1Ta n d e m‑tray module
22,000‑sheet high‑capacity feeder
5Turn the printer back on.
6Set the printer software to recognize the optional tray. For more information, see “Updating available options
in the printer driver” on page 47.
Attaching cables
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this
product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone,
during a lightning storm.
Connect the printer to the...

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1Telephone port
2Fax port
3Ethernet port
4USB printer port
5USB port
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in the area shown
while actively printing. A loss of data or a malfunction can occur.
Verifying printer setup
Once all hardware and software options are installed and the printer is turned on, verify that the printer is set
up correctly by printing the following:
Menu settings page—Use this page to verify that all printer options are...

Printing a network setup page
If the printer is attached to a network, then print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This
page also provides important information that aids network printing configuration.
1From the home screen, navigate to:
 > Reports > Network Setup Page
2Check the 
first section of the network setup page, and 
confirm that the status is Connected.
If the status is Not Connected, then the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be
malfunctioning. Consult a...

3Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Updating available options in the printer driver
When any hardware options are installed, you may need to manually add the options in the printer driver to
make them available for use.
For Windows users
1Open the printers folder.
In Windows 8
From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to:
Apps list > Run > type control printers > OK
In Windows 7 or earlier
aClick  or click Start, and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or...

Networking
Notes:
Purchase a MarkNet N8352 wireless network adapter before setting up the printer on a wireless
network. For information on installing the wireless network adapter, see the instruction sheet that came
with the adapter.
A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name assigned to a wireless network. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP),
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2, and 802.1X - RADIUS are types of security used on a network.
Preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network
To configure your...

Security Method—There are four basic options for Security Method:
–WEP key
If your network uses more than one WEP key, then enter up to four in the provided spaces. Select the
key currently in use on the network by selecting the default WEP transmit key.
–WPA or WPA2 preshared key or passphrase
WPA includes encryption as an additional layer of security. The choices are AES or TKIP. Encryption must
be set for the same type on the router and on the printer, or the printer will not be able to communicate
on...

Note: Make sure the printer and the computer are fully on and ready.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on the computer
screen.
2Obtain a copy of the software installer package.
From the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer.
From our Web site:
Go to 
http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:
SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD > select your printer > select your operating system
3Double‑click the software installer package.
Wait for the...