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Lexmark CX923

Lexmark CX923

Installing the 3000‑sheet tray

    Note:  The 3000‑sheet tray is only supported if the 2 x 500‑ or 2500‑sheet tray is installed.

    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.

    CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD:  Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury. For more information on supported configurations, see www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

  1. Turn off the printer.

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

  3. Unpack the tray.

  4. Using the screwdriver stored inside door A, disconnect the 2 x 500‑ or 2500‑sheet tray cable from the rear of the printer.

  5. Open trays 2 and 3.

  6. Remove the metal brackets and the locking clip that secure the 2 x 500‑ or 2500‑sheet tray to the printer.

    • Front
    • Rear
  7. Close the trays.

  8. Using the side handles, remove the printer from the 2 x 500‑ or 2500‑sheet tray.

    CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY:  If the printer weight is greater than 20  kg (44  lb), then it may require two or more people to lift it safely.

  9. Remove the stabilizing feet from the tray.

  10. Remove the adhesive covers.

  11. Open the tray, and then remove the mounting bracket and rail covers.

  12. Attach the side mounting brackets to the tray, and then insert the guide plate into the rail.

  13. Attach the rail, and then attach the mounting bracket and rail covers.

  14. Close the tray.

  15. Using the side handles, align the printer with the tray, and then lower the printer into place.

  16. Align the 3000‑sheet tray with the printer, and then attach the mounting post.

  17. Secure the tray cable with the clamp.

  18. Connect the tray cable to the printer.

  19. Attach the tray cable cover.

  20. Slide the tray until it clicks into place.

  21. Attach the stabilizing feet to the printer.

  22. Connect the 2 x 500‑ or 2500‑sheet tray connector to the printer.

  23. Open trays 2 and 3, and then secure the 2 x 500‑ or 2500‑sheet tray to the printer with the locking clips and metal bracket.

    • Front
    • Rear
  24. Close the trays.

  25. Connect the power cord to the printer, and then 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.

  26. Turn on the printer.

Add the tray in the print driver to make it available for print jobs. For more information, see Adding available options in the print driver.

When installing hardware options, follow this order of installation.

  • 3000‑sheet tray
  • Printer
  • Staple finisher
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