Before you begin
Make sure that no held jobs are present in the print queue. Then power off the device. Remove the left-hand access door and remove the metal shield that a Phillips screw holds in place.IMPORTANT: Failureto remove held jobs may resultin a 57 Configuration change, some held jobs were not restored message. Lost jobs are not recoverable.
Installing ISP* option (Parallel card example)
Other card types: MarkNet N8230 Fiber, the External RS-232Cserial option, and other supported options all install in a similar manner. CS/CX 92x illustration showing installed ISP 'MarkNet option'
| Step | Action | Illustration |
| 1 | Remove the IEEE-1284B Parallel Option card from its package and confirm the shipped contents:- Parallel card with ISP cable
- Card mounting bracket ( or T-bracket)
- Thumbscrews
ISP* - Internal solutions port | No Image |
2 Required if HD present | If a hard drive (HD) is present on the printer, you will need to remove the existing hard drive from the device before proceeding. To do this:  Remove the two outside screws from the back of the printer. Disconnect the existing hard drive cable from the system board. Remove the two thumbscrews from the anchor plate.
NOTE: If your printer does not contain a hard drive, you will still have to remove the two screws from the option card slot on the back of the printer. | |
3 Required if HD present | Remove the hard drive. Observe the location of the three mounting posts and the corresponding mounting hole positions on the system board. | |
| 4 | If the purchased option provides a T-bracket, then snap it into place. | |
| 5 | Slide the card into preliminary position. Start the upper bracket thumb screw into the T- bracket, but do not tighten it all the way. Suggestion: Do not install the lower bracket thumb screw at this time for alignment purposes. Also, the bail clips should stick straight out to allow passage through the card cage slot. | |
| 6 | Center and insert the top slot screw. Also, make sure the bottom of the card is center-aligned with the the control cage's screw position. | |
| 7 | Place the parallel card onto the T-bracket and secure this card with the longer thumbscrew that has been included. IMPORTANT! Do not over tighten; and make sure the card is centered in the bracket. | |
| 8 | Insert and tighten both lower-bracket thumb screw and lower-slot screw. | Lower-slot screw illustration. |
| 9 | Lastly, connect the card's blue cable connector to the system board socket labeled INA or ISP. | |
10 Required if HD present | If you are reinstalling the hard drive, align the hard drive mounting posts with the corresponding card holes. Then snap the hard drive back into place. | |
11 Required if HD present | Connect the hard drive cable connector to the blue socket on the parallel card labeled HDD. | . |
| 12 | Replace all covers. | No Image |
Additional installation articles
NOTE:
Installation instructions can slighly vary by printer model.
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Still need help?
If you need additional assistance, please go to the Lexmark support site, type your printer model and locate
Get in Touch with Lexmark! for contact information.
NOTE: When calling for support, you will need the following:- Printer model
- Printer serial number
- Name of application or solution software
Please be near the product/s described in this article to expedite the support process and reduce callbacks.
LEGACY ID: HO3629