Installing the Optional Duplex Module

 

  To Make Duplexing the Default for All Print Jobs

  Installing Cards

NOTE: If you are adding an optional duplex module after setting up the printer, be sure to turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and disconnect all the cables from the back of the printer before completing these tasks.
NOTE: The 64 MB memory card comes with the optional duplex module. Before you use the optional duplex module, you need to install the 64 MB memory card on the printer. If you already have an existing memory card installed on the printer, you do not have to use the 64 MB memory card provided with your duplex module.

The optional duplex module attaches to the back side of the printer.

When installing the supplied 64MB memory card, see "Installing a Memory Card".

  1. Turn off the printer.

  2. Open the rear cover, and then pull it downward while holding the release catches on both sides of the inner rear cover. Pull the rear cover out to remove it from the printer, while pushing the round blue buttons at both sides of the rear cover. Close the inner rear cover.

  1. To remove the paper cover, push in on the paper cover while pulling out on the right side of the printer cover.

NOTICE: In steps 4 through 5, the duplex module must be supported until the support straps have been fastened.
  1. Insert the hooks on the optional duplex module into the grooves on the back side of the printer.

  1. Attach the straps to the left and right side of the printer, and then close the optional duplex module.

  1. Tighten the screws on the bottom left and right while firmly holding the optional duplex module in a closed position.

  1. Open the optional duplex module. Remove the connector cover, and then attach the connector on the bottom left of the optional duplex module to the printer. Keep the original cover somewhere safe.

  1. Close the optional duplex module.

  1. Attach the new connector cover supplied with the duplex module.

When installing the supplied 64MB memory card, see "Installing a Memory Card".

  1. Turn on the printer.

  2. Make sure the optional duplex module is properly installed.

    1. Press Menu.

    1. Press until Configure appears, and then press or .

    2. Press until Reports appears, and then press or .

    3. Printer Settings is displayed. Press .
      The Printer Settings page is printed.

    4. Verify that the optional duplex module is listed under Printer Options in the Printer Settings page.
      If the optional duplex module is not listed, turn off the printer, unplug the power cable, and reinstall the optional duplex module.

    5. Verify the Memory Capacity on the Options tab in the printer driver.

  3. Update your driver by following the instructions. If the printer is on a network, update the driver for each client.

When Using PCL Driver

Windows XP/Server 2003

  1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes.

  2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

  3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

  4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

  5. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.

Windows 2000/NT4.0

  1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

  2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

  3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

  4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

  5. Close the Printers folder.

Windows Me/95/98

  1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

  2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

  3. Click the Options tab, and then select Get Information from Printer.

  4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

  5. Close the Printers folder.

If Get Information from Printer is unavailable, follow these steps:

  1. In the Items list box of the Options tab, find Duplex Module.

  2. Change the setting from Not Available to Available.

  3. Click Memory Capacity, and then select an appropriate numerical value.

NOTE: Select 128 MB if the 64 MB memory provided with this option has been added to the standard 64 MB memory.
  1. Click Apply, and then click OK.

  2. Close the Printers and Faxes (or Printers) folder.

When Using PS Driver

Windows XP/Server 2003

  1. Click Start ® Printers and Faxes.

  2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

  3. Select the Device Settings tab, and then select the option manually.

  4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Windows 2000/NT4.0

  1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

  2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

  3. Select the Device Settings tab, and then select the option manually.

  4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Windows Me/95/98

  1. Click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

  2. Right-click this printer icon and select Properties.

  3. Select the Options tab, and then select the option manually.

  4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Mac OS 9.x

When using Chooser:

  1. Select the printer using the Chooser and click Setup.

  2. Click Configure.

  3. Set the option item in Installable Options, and click OK.

When using a desktop printer:

  1. Click the icon of the desktop printer you created.

  2. Click Printing on the menu bar, and select Change Setup.

  3. Set the option menu item in Installable Options, and then click OK.

Mac OS X

  1. Select the printer from the Printer List screen in Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility).

  2. Click Printers on the Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility) menu bar, and select Show Info.

  3. Select Installable Options, and select the options that have been installed on the printer, and then click Apply Changes.

To Make Duplexing the Default for All Print Jobs

You can set up your driver to use duplexing on all print jobs. If you do not want duplexing for a specific print job, you can override this feature.

  1. In Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP, click Start ® Printers and Faxes.
    In all other operating systems, click Start ® Settings ® Printers.

  2. Right-click this printer icon.

  3. In Windows Server 2003, Windows XP and Windows 2000, click Printing Preferences.
    In Windows NT 4.0, click Document Defaults.
    In Windows Me and Windows 95/98, click Properties.

  4. Click Paper (or Layout) tab.

  5. In the Duplex combo box, select either Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge, and then click Apply.

  6. Click OK, and then close the Printers and Faxes (or Printers) folder.

Installing Cards

Installing a Memory Card

Your printer supports 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB additional memory cards.

NOTE: The 64 MB memory card comes with the optional duplex module. Before you use the optional duplex module, you need to install the 64 MB memory card on the printer. If you already have an existing memory card installed on the printer, you do not have to use the 64 MB memory card provided with your duplex module.
  1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.

  2. Remove the control board cover on the left side of the printer by pulling the notch.


  3. Hold the memory card so the notch is aligned with the projection on the slot.


  4. Push the memory card into the slot firmly.


  5. Reattach the control board cover to the printer.

Installing a Multi Protocol Card

A multi protocol card allows you to use the following network protocols.

Network protocol
Supported OSes
IPP
Windows Me/2000/XP/Server 2003
SMB
Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003
NetWare (IPX/SPX)
NetWare3.12/3.2/4.1/4.11/4.2/5/6/6.5*
AppleTalk
Mac OS 9/Mac OS X

* Supports only Support Pack 1.1 or later.

To Install the Multi Protocol Card

  1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.

  2. Remove the control board cover on the left side of the printer by pulling the notch.


  3. Hold the multi protocol card so its connector is toward the printer, and push the connector into the slot on the control board.


  4. Tighten the two screws supplied with the multi protocol card on the back side of the printer.


  5. Reattach the control board cover to the printer.