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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction xi Trademarks xiii Getting Started Setting Up Your Printer 1 Identifying Your Printer, Features, and Options 1 Optra S 1255 and Optra S 1625 2 Optra S 1855 3 Optra S 2455 4 Unpacking the Printer 5 Determining What to Install Next 7 Installing the Dual 500-Sheet Drawer 7 Attaching the Decals 11 Removing the Print Cartridge Packaging 12 Removing the 250-Sheet...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction xi Trademarks xiii Getting Started Setting Up Your Printer 1 Identifying Your Printer, Features, and Options 1 Optra S 1255 and Optra S 1625 2 Optra S 1855 3 Optra S 2455 4 Unpacking the Printer 5 Determining What to Install Next 7 Installing the Dual 500-Sheet Drawer 7 Attaching the Decals 11 Removing the Print Cartridge Packaging 12 Removing the 250-Sheet...
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... book in a handy place and use it as a reference when you have a question about the Optra S laser printer family (Optra S 2455, Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625 and Optra S 1255). Note: The illustrations represent the Optra S 2455 unless indicated otherwise. Detailed steps are provided to solve printer problems, clear paper jams, and replace supplies. The User's Guide is divided into the following...
... book in a handy place and use it as a reference when you have a question about the Optra S laser printer family (Optra S 2455, Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625 and Optra S 1255). Note: The illustrations represent the Optra S 2455 unless indicated otherwise. Detailed steps are provided to solve printer problems, clear paper jams, and replace supplies. The User's Guide is divided into the following...
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... on page 5 to start the setup of the Optra™ S 1255, Optra S 1625, Optra S 1855, and Optra S 2455. If the option is not labeled with the Optra S 1855 are highlighted in color. Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started Setting Up Your Printer Chapter 1 Complete the following three illustrations on an Optra S 1855. The illustrations also aid you look at these pages...
... on page 5 to start the setup of the Optra™ S 1255, Optra S 1625, Optra S 1855, and Optra S 2455. If the option is not labeled with the Optra S 1855 are highlighted in color. Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started Setting Up Your Printer Chapter 1 Complete the following three illustrations on an Optra S 1855. The illustrations also aid you look at these pages...
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Optra S 1855 Optional Envelope Feeder Getting Started Optional Output Expanders Standard Output Bin Setting Up Your Printer Multipurpose Feeder Optional 500-sheet Drawer Optional 500-sheet Drawer Optional 500-sheet Drawer 250-sheet Input Tray Duplex Option Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on page 1 for the location of the label. Setting Up Your Printer 3 See the table on an Optra S 1855. If the option is not labeled with a colored circle.
Optra S 1855 Optional Envelope Feeder Getting Started Optional Output Expanders Standard Output Bin Setting Up Your Printer Multipurpose Feeder Optional 500-sheet Drawer Optional 500-sheet Drawer Optional 500-sheet Drawer 250-sheet Input Tray Duplex Option Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on page 1 for the location of the label. Setting Up Your Printer 3 See the table on an Optra S 1855. If the option is not labeled with a colored circle.
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Getting Started Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on an Optra S 1855. See page 5 for the location of it to the table or printer cabinet you selected as the installation location. Note: Decide on each side at opposite corners and move it , so allow enough clearance...
Getting Started Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on an Optra S 1855. See page 5 for the location of it to the table or printer cabinet you selected as the installation location. Note: Decide on each side at opposite corners and move it , so allow enough clearance...
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... serial interface exists on the printer model as a standard feature or as an option. • SERIAL OPTION 1 • SERIAL OPTION 2 • SERIAL OPTION 3 Serial Option 1 to Serial Option 3 are displayed if a Tri-Port card is installed in connectors 1 to 3 on the Optra S 1855. The items are : •...; STANDARD SERIAL The Standard Serial menu item is a standard feature on the printer system board. The serial functions for each card are displayed as values in the Serial Option...
... serial interface exists on the printer model as a standard feature or as an option. • SERIAL OPTION 1 • SERIAL OPTION 2 • SERIAL OPTION 3 Serial Option 1 to Serial Option 3 are displayed if a Tri-Port card is installed in connectors 1 to 3 on the Optra S 1855. The items are : •...; STANDARD SERIAL The Standard Serial menu item is a standard feature on the printer system board. The serial functions for each card are displayed as values in the Serial Option...
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... and Optra S 1255. If the card is installed in connector 3 on pin 3 is sent by the host computer or created by electrical noise in the Network Option 1 menu. Using Your Printer Using the Operator Panel and Menus Serial Menu Selections (Continued) Menu Item Values and Functions of the Menu... Items Honor DSR Off* On DSR is one option card can be installed in the Optra S 1855, and one of the handshaking signals for ...
... and Optra S 1255. If the card is installed in connector 3 on pin 3 is sent by the host computer or created by electrical noise in the Network Option 1 menu. Using Your Printer Using the Operator Panel and Menus Serial Menu Selections (Continued) Menu Item Values and Functions of the Menu... Items Honor DSR Off* On DSR is one option card can be installed in the Optra S 1855, and one of the handshaking signals for ...
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... be set to Transparency. We recommend the Lexmark Optra 1200 dpi Laser Printer transparency, part number 1402809 (A4-size sheets) or 1402810 (letter-size sheets). The laser printing process heats transparencies to a temperature of paper. Transparencies can print directly on the Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625 or Optra S 1255. Using Print Materials 139 The Paper Type setting should try samples...
... be set to Transparency. We recommend the Lexmark Optra 1200 dpi Laser Printer transparency, part number 1402809 (A4-size sheets) or 1402810 (letter-size sheets). The laser printing process heats transparencies to a temperature of paper. Transparencies can print directly on the Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625 or Optra S 1255. Using Print Materials 139 The Paper Type setting should try samples...
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Standard Trays Source/Features Standard trays Optra S 1255 Optra S 1625 Optra S 1855 250-sheet input tray Paper Size Sensing Yes Paper Out Sensing Yes Paper Low Sensing Yes Tray Present Sensing Yes Optra S 2455 • 250-sheet input tray • dual 500-sheet drawer Yes Yes Yes ...140 Using Print Materials See pages 2, 3, and 4 for each paper source. Using Your Printer Paper Sources The following tables give information on standard and optional paper sources for your printer model and also includes sensing capabilities for illustrations showing standard and optional paper sources.
Standard Trays Source/Features Standard trays Optra S 1255 Optra S 1625 Optra S 1855 250-sheet input tray Paper Size Sensing Yes Paper Out Sensing Yes Paper Low Sensing Yes Tray Present Sensing Yes Optra S 2455 • 250-sheet input tray • dual 500-sheet drawer Yes Yes Yes ...140 Using Print Materials See pages 2, 3, and 4 for each paper source. Using Your Printer Paper Sources The following tables give information on standard and optional paper sources for your printer model and also includes sensing capabilities for illustrations showing standard and optional paper sources.
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...Note: Referred to as Standard Bin for the Output Bin setting in the PAPER MENU. 1 Printer model handles collated output to the standard output bin. 2 Printer model handles collated output to each optional output expander. Each optional output expander holds approximately 650 ... a listing of acceptable print materials and weights. Using Your Printer Paper Exits (Output Bins) The following table gives information on standard and optional paper exits for your printer model: Optra S 1255 and Exit Optra S 1625 Optra S 1855 Optra S 2455 Standard Bin located on the number of optional output...
...Note: Referred to as Standard Bin for the Output Bin setting in the PAPER MENU. 1 Printer model handles collated output to the standard output bin. 2 Printer model handles collated output to each optional output expander. Each optional output expander holds approximately 650 ... a listing of acceptable print materials and weights. Using Your Printer Paper Exits (Output Bins) The following table gives information on standard and optional paper exits for your printer model: Optra S 1255 and Exit Optra S 1625 Optra S 1855 Optra S 2455 Standard Bin located on the number of optional output...
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...paper you load letterhead paper for the print material you have loaded. When you are not using it, making the printer more compact. It can load approximately 12 envelopes at a time. You can be closed when you print from ...the multipurpose feeder, also select the paper size and paper type from the printer operator panel for use as transparencies, post cards, note cards, and envelopes. The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes... want to use the multipurpose feeder for single page print jobs on the Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625, and Optra S 1255.
...paper you load letterhead paper for the print material you have loaded. When you are not using it, making the printer more compact. It can load approximately 12 envelopes at a time. You can be closed when you print from ...the multipurpose feeder, also select the paper size and paper type from the printer operator panel for use as transparencies, post cards, note cards, and envelopes. The multipurpose feeder can hold several sizes... want to use the multipurpose feeder for single page print jobs on the Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625, and Optra S 1255.
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...Make sure the Parallel Buffer menu item in the PARALLEL MENU is disabled. The printer discards any data received on the parallel port. • To reset the printer, press Menu> or or or or Caring for Your Printer Understanding Printer Messages Attendance Message 56 Standard Parallel Port Disabled 56 Parallel Port x Disabled 58 ...Bins Attached 58 Too Many Disks Installed 59 Incompatible 61 Defective Disk 62 Disk Full Meaning and Required Action Data is sent to the printer across the parallel port, but the parallel port is not set to Disabled. • Press Go to clear the message.
...Make sure the Parallel Buffer menu item in the PARALLEL MENU is disabled. The printer discards any data received on the parallel port. • To reset the printer, press Menu> or or or or Caring for Your Printer Understanding Printer Messages Attendance Message 56 Standard Parallel Port Disabled 56 Parallel Port x Disabled 58 ...Bins Attached 58 Too Many Disks Installed 59 Incompatible 61 Defective Disk 62 Disk Full Meaning and Required Action Data is sent to the printer across the parallel port, but the parallel port is not set to Disabled. • Press Go to clear the message.
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...-sheet drawer, dual 500sheet drawer, which is standard for Your Printer Solving Printer Problems Option Problems Problem Option does not operate correctly after it is installed. 204 Solving Printer Problems Action If your printer is an Optra S 1855, make sure the option is marked with an Optra S 1855. See "Loading the Envelope Feeder" on page 273. See "Loading...
...-sheet drawer, dual 500sheet drawer, which is standard for Your Printer Solving Printer Problems Option Problems Problem Option does not operate correctly after it is installed. 204 Solving Printer Problems Action If your printer is an Optra S 1855, make sure the option is marked with an Optra S 1855. See "Loading the Envelope Feeder" on page 273. See "Loading...
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Then, install the printer or next option on the printer system board inside the printer. Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are installed below and others are installed above the printer, you should consider the order to your printer. Use the table on the following page to find the information you need to add standard equipment and...
Then, install the printer or next option on the printer system board inside the printer. Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are installed below and others are installed above the printer, you should consider the order to your printer. Use the table on the following page to find the information you need to add standard equipment and...
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... Chapter 12 The following table gives information for the optional 250-sheet drawer and optional 500-sheet drawer depending on which printer model you have: Optional drawers Optra S 1255 Optra S 1625 Optra S 2455 Optra S 1855 • 250-sheet drawer • 500-sheet drawer Note: You may install two 250-sheet drawers or two 500sheet drawers or...
... Chapter 12 The following table gives information for the optional 250-sheet drawer and optional 500-sheet drawer depending on which printer model you have: Optional drawers Optra S 1255 Optra S 1625 Optra S 2455 Optra S 1855 • 250-sheet drawer • 500-sheet drawer Note: You may install two 250-sheet drawers or two 500sheet drawers or...
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...The location must be placed on a location to accommodate the printer and all installed options. Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it , so allow enough clearance space. The printer will be sturdy and large enough to set up, make ...sure the printer power is Off (O). See the table on an Optra S 1855. Unplug the power cord, and disconnect any packing material and tape from its ...
...The location must be placed on a location to accommodate the printer and all installed options. Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it , so allow enough clearance space. The printer will be sturdy and large enough to set up, make ...sure the printer power is Off (O). See the table on an Optra S 1855. Unplug the power cord, and disconnect any packing material and tape from its ...
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See the table on page 1 for the location of the printer to the right to release the door. Envelope Feeder Option 262 Envelope Feeder Option If the option is not labeled with a colored circle. Installing Options Installing the Envelope Feeder Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on the front left side of the label. 1 Turn the printer power Off (O). 2 Push the lower release latch on an Optra S 1855.
See the table on page 1 for the location of the printer to the right to release the door. Envelope Feeder Option 262 Envelope Feeder Option If the option is not labeled with a colored circle. Installing Options Installing the Envelope Feeder Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on the front left side of the label. 1 Turn the printer power Off (O). 2 Push the lower release latch on an Optra S 1855.
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...sides of the label. If you need to reinstall the duplex option, turn the printer on. Installing the Duplex Option If you are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on an Optra S 1855. If the option is installed, you can print either duplex pages or single-sided ...pages. The printer automatically recognizes that the duplex option has been installed. For more information. When the duplex ...
...sides of the label. If you need to reinstall the duplex option, turn the printer on. Installing the Duplex Option If you are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on an Optra S 1855. If the option is installed, you can print either duplex pages or single-sided ...pages. The printer automatically recognizes that the duplex option has been installed. For more information. When the duplex ...
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... or books. otherwise, the mounting Output Expanders 281 If more than just the printer standard bin to handle the output. They are attached to an Optra S 2455 or Optra S 1855, the printer can handle a higher output of each model can accommodate in the printer standard bin. Carefully unpack the tray and the output expander. Output Expanders...
... or books. otherwise, the mounting Output Expanders 281 If more than just the printer standard bin to handle the output. They are attached to an Optra S 2455 or Optra S 1855, the printer can handle a higher output of each model can accommodate in the printer standard bin. Carefully unpack the tray and the output expander. Output Expanders...
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Output Expanders 282 Output Expanders See the table on an Optra S 1855. Installing Options brackets could cause damage, such as scratches or cuts, to tabletops or fabrics. If the option is not labeled with a colored circle. Installing an Optional Output Expander Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on page 1 for the location of the label. 1 Turn the printer power Off (O).
Output Expanders 282 Output Expanders See the table on an Optra S 1855. Installing Options brackets could cause damage, such as scratches or cuts, to tabletops or fabrics. If the option is not labeled with a colored circle. Installing an Optional Output Expander Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on page 1 for the location of the label. 1 Turn the printer power Off (O).