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Lexmark CX961

Lexmark CX961

Installing the staple, hole punch finisher and paper transport option

    CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD:  To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well, and unplug any cables going into the printer.

    Note:  This task requires a flat‑head screwdriver.

  1. Turn off the printer.

  2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, and then from the printer.

  3. Unpack the paper transport.

  4. Remove the standard bin.

    Note:  Do not throw away the bin.

  5. Before installing the option, place the exit bin flag into the closed position.

    Note:  When the option is removed, place the exit bin flag into the open position.

  6. Remove the backup roller.

    Note:  Do not throw away the roller.

  7. Insert the feed roller that came with the paper transport until it clicks into place.

    Note:  Make sure that the metal spring is in front of the feed roller.

  8. Attach the cover until it clicks into place.

  9. Open the front door, and then remove the cover on the left side of the printer.

    Note:  Do not throw away the screw and cover.

  10. Close the front door.

  11. Remove the paper transport connector cover.

    Note:  Do not throw away the cover.

  12. Remove the cover.

    Note:  Do not throw away the cover.

  13. Attach the metal bracket.

  14. Insert the paper transport.

  15. Open handle G, and then install the screw into the front of the paper transport.

  16. Close handle G.

  17. Install the screw into the rear of the paper transport.

  18. Open the front door, and then attach the cover that came with the paper transport to the left side of the printer.

  19. Close the front door.

  20. Unpack the staple, hole punch finisher.

  21. Install the stabilizer.

  22. Remove the pieces of tape around the finisher.

  23. Attach the bracket to the finisher.

  24. Attach the foam tape to the finisher.

  25. Attach the feed guide to the finisher.

  26. Attach the bin to the finisher.

  27. Open the finisher door, and then insert the hole punch box.

  28. Place the bin extender into the finisher bin.

    Notes:

    • The bin extender is used for A3‑size paper or longer and in high humidity conditions to help in stacking the paper.
    • The bin capacity is reduced when the bin extender is used.
  29. Close the finisher door.

  30. Attach the mounting bracket to the printer.

    Note:  Make sure that the screws are aligned to the markers on the mounting bracket.

  31. Attach the metal bracket that came with the paper transport to the printer.

  32. Open the finisher door, remove the screw, and then pull the finisher lock.

  33. Attach the finisher to the printer.

  34. Lock the finisher to the printer, and then install the screw.

  35. Connect the finisher cable to the printer.

  36. Connect one end of the power cord to the printer, and then the other end to the electrical outlet.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY:  To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

  37. Turn on the printer.

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