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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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... a printing problem. Keep this 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). Detailed steps are provided to solve printer problems, clear paper jams, and replace supplies. The User's Guide is divided into the following sections: Getting Started This...
... a printing problem. Keep this 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). Detailed steps are provided to solve printer problems, clear paper jams, and replace supplies. The User's Guide is divided into the following sections: Getting Started This...
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... the following sections in this chapter to set up your printer. The illustrations also aid you look at these pages, see "Unpacking the Printer" on page 5 to determine the features and options of the Optra™ S 1255, Optra S 1625, Optra S 1855, and Optra S 2455. Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are highlighted in determining the installation sequence of the...
... the following sections in this chapter to set up your printer. The illustrations also aid you look at these pages, see "Unpacking the Printer" on page 5 to determine the features and options of the Optra™ S 1255, Optra S 1625, Optra S 1855, and Optra S 2455. Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are highlighted in determining the installation sequence of the...
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If the option is not labeled with a colored circle. Setting Up Your Printer 3 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. See the table on an Optra S 1855.
If the option is not labeled with a colored circle. Setting Up Your Printer 3 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. See the table on an Optra S 1855.
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...be sturdy and large enough to accommodate the dual 500-sheet drawer and the printer. See page 5 for the location of it, so allow enough clearance space. Getting Started Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on top of ...the label. Setting Up Your Printer 8 Setting Up Your Printer See the table on page 1 for information on clearance space. 4 Grasp the...
...be sturdy and large enough to accommodate the dual 500-sheet drawer and the printer. See page 5 for the location of it, so allow enough clearance space. Getting Started Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on top of ...the label. Setting Up Your Printer 8 Setting Up Your Printer See the table on page 1 for information on clearance space. 4 Grasp the...
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...select SERIAL MENU. Menu items set the configuration of menus for Serial Menu are: • STANDARD SERIAL The Standard Serial menu item is displayed for printer models with serial interface as a standard feature or as an option. • SERIAL OPTION 1 • SERIAL OPTION 2 • SERIAL OPTION ...are displayed if a Tri-Port card is a standard feature on the Optra S 1855. Using the Operator Panel and Menus Using Your Printer Serial Menu The Serial Menu is only displayed when a serial interface exists on the printer model as a standard feature or as values in the Serial Option menu...
...select SERIAL MENU. Menu items set the configuration of menus for Serial Menu are: • STANDARD SERIAL The Standard Serial menu item is displayed for printer models with serial interface as a standard feature or as an option. • SERIAL OPTION 1 • SERIAL OPTION 2 • SERIAL OPTION ...are displayed if a Tri-Port card is a standard feature on the Optra S 1855. Using the Operator Panel and Menus Using Your Printer Serial Menu The Serial Menu is only displayed when a serial interface exists on the printer model as a standard feature or as values in the Serial Option menu...
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... displayed as a value in the Network Option 2 menu. The Honor DSR setting determines whether the printer accepts the incoming print data. Set Honor DSR On to print. This electrical noise can be installed in the Optra S 1855, and one of each other. Press Select. Functions for the three networks operate independently of the...
... displayed as a value in the Network Option 2 menu. The Honor DSR setting determines whether the printer accepts the incoming print data. Set Honor DSR On to print. This electrical noise can be installed in the Optra S 1855, and one of each other. Press Select. Functions for the three networks operate independently of the...
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...printer models and from Lexmark. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the transparencies are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions. Transparencies can print directly on the Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625 or Optra S 1255. Transparency Guidelines The printer... Guide, which is not set to Transparency to prevent jams. See page 64. We recommend the Lexmark Optra 1200 dpi Laser Printer transparency, part number 1402809 (A4-size sheets) or 1402810 (letter-size sheets). Using Print Materials 139
...printer models and from Lexmark. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the transparencies are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions. Transparencies can print directly on the Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625 or Optra S 1255. Transparency Guidelines The printer... Guide, which is not set to Transparency to prevent jams. See page 64. We recommend the Lexmark Optra 1200 dpi Laser Printer transparency, part number 1402809 (A4-size sheets) or 1402810 (letter-size sheets). Using Print Materials 139
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...4 for each paper source. 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 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Using Print Materials 140 Using Print Materials Using Your Printer...
...4 for each paper source. 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 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Using Print Materials 140 Using Print Materials Using Your Printer...
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... acceptable print materials and weights. Using Print Materials Using Print Materials 153 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 expanders installed for the...
... acceptable print materials and weights. Using Print Materials Using Print Materials 153 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 expanders installed for the...
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...of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper of any print material is 10 mm (0.4 in.). Print material is standard on the Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625, and Optra S 1255. Using Your Printer Multipurpose Feeder Multipurpose Feeder Chapter 5 The multipurpose feeder, located on the front of paper, such as separator sheets, or other... you select the paper size and paper type from your software application for the print material you are not using it, making the printer more compact. Multipurpose Feeder 157 It can load approximately 12 envelopes at a time. When you print from the multipurpose feeder, also...
...of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper of any print material is 10 mm (0.4 in.). Print material is standard on the Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625, and Optra S 1255. Using Your Printer Multipurpose Feeder Multipurpose Feeder Chapter 5 The multipurpose feeder, located on the front of paper, such as separator sheets, or other... you select the paper size and paper type from your software application for the print material you are not using it, making the printer more compact. Multipurpose Feeder 157 It can load approximately 12 envelopes at a time. When you print from the multipurpose feeder, also...
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...of other errors is suppressed until the menus are entered or the printer is reset. • Make sure the Parallel Buffer menu item in the PARALLEL MENU is not set to Disabled. • Press Go to the printer across the parallel port, but the parallel port is sent to ...clear the message. 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...
...of other errors is suppressed until the menus are entered or the printer is reset. • Make sure the Parallel Buffer menu item in the PARALLEL MENU is not set to Disabled. • Press Go to the printer across the parallel port, but the parallel port is sent to ...clear the message. 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...
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... 500-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 a colored circle, indicating... that it enters or exits the duplex option, the printer and duplex option may not be set in the...
... 500-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 a colored circle, indicating... that it enters or exits the duplex option, the printer and duplex option may not be set in the...
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... with a colored circle. Start with features and options that are labeled with the Optra S 1855 are installed below and others are installed on the optional printer cabinet. Place the first one to your printer. Use the table on the following page to find the information you should consider the... order to the Printer See the table on an Optra S 1855. Other options are installed above the printer, you need to add...
... with a colored circle. Start with features and options that are labeled with the Optra S 1855 are installed below and others are installed on the optional printer cabinet. Place the first one to your printer. Use the table on the following page to find the information you should consider the... order to the Printer See the table on an Optra S 1855. Other options are installed above the printer, you need to add...
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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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...and tape from its packaging. The location must be placed on page 1 for the location of it on a location to accommodate the printer and all installed options. An optional drawer consists of the support unit. Remove any packing tape. 2 Pull the paper tray out ...to set up, make sure the printer power is not labeled with a colored circle. If the option is Off (O). Optional Drawers 256 Optional Drawers Remove any cables attached to the printer. Note: Decide on an Optra S 1855. Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle,...
...and tape from its packaging. The location must be placed on page 1 for the location of it on a location to accommodate the printer and all installed options. An optional drawer consists of the support unit. Remove any packing tape. 2 Pull the paper tray out ...to set up, make sure the printer power is not labeled with a colored circle. If the option is Off (O). Optional Drawers 256 Optional Drawers Remove any cables attached to the printer. Note: Decide on an Optra S 1855. Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle,...
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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 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. See the table on page 1 for the location of the label. 1 Turn the printer power Off (O). 2 Push the lower release latch on an Optra S 1855.
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 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. See the table on page 1 for the location 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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...Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on page 253 before you are stacking several options, see "Duplexing (Two-Sided Printing)" on page 278 for the location of the paper. The duplex option attaches under the printer, below the 250... of the label. Installing Options Duplex Option Duplex Option Chapter 14 The duplex option enables the printer to print on page 1 for more information, see "Adding Options to the Printer" on an Optra S 1855. If the option is installed, you need to remove the duplex option, turn the...
...Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on page 253 before you are stacking several options, see "Duplexing (Two-Sided Printing)" on page 278 for the location of the paper. The duplex option attaches under the printer, below the 250... of the label. Installing Options Duplex Option Duplex Option Chapter 14 The duplex option enables the printer to print on page 1 for more information, see "Adding Options to the Printer" on an Optra S 1855. If the option is installed, you need to remove the duplex option, turn the...
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...: When you may need more weight is packaged separately with its contents may have up to an Optra S 2455 or Optra S 1855, the printer can accommodate in the printer standard bin. Output Expanders Installing Options Output Expanders Chapter 15 You can install up to five paper ...the output expander. otherwise, the mounting Output Expanders 281 They are attached to three optional output expanders on an Optra S 2455 or Optra S 1855. Your printer may be damaged if it disengages from the output expander. Each optional output expander is placed on an output expander...
...: When you may need more weight is packaged separately with its contents may have up to an Optra S 2455 or Optra S 1855, the printer can accommodate in the printer standard bin. Output Expanders Installing Options Output Expanders Chapter 15 You can install up to five paper ...the output expander. otherwise, the mounting Output Expanders 281 They are attached to three optional output expanders on an Optra S 2455 or Optra S 1855. Your printer may be damaged if it disengages from the output expander. Each optional output expander is placed on an output expander...
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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). 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.