Setup Guide
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... using a USB or parallel cable. A network printer is a printer attached to which it is attached. Continue with Step 2: "Install drivers for local printing" on page 8. Choose your computer using the computer to a network either by a network cable (such as Ethernet) or through the use of a server. If you are attaching a local printer, you must install the printer driver on the network first, and then install the printer driver. Continue with Step 3: "Unpack the printer" on page...
... using a USB or parallel cable. A network printer is a printer attached to which it is attached. Continue with Step 2: "Install drivers for local printing" on page 8. Choose your computer using the computer to a network either by a network cable (such as Ethernet) or through the use of a server. If you are attaching a local printer, you must install the printer driver on the network first, and then install the printer driver. Continue with Step 3: "Unpack the printer" on page...
Setup Guide
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... 5 Stop 6 Print a menu settings page to review the default printer settings and to verify that you installed are installed correctly. 1 Make sure the printer is not listed, turn the printer off, unplug the power cord, and reinstall the option. Consult your network support person for network printing. 1 Make sure the printer is on the network setup page and confirm that the paper trays are connected to your network. Afterwards, print another network setup page to verify that printer options are correctly listed under "Printer Information." 6 Verify that Status is...
... 5 Stop 6 Print a menu settings page to review the default printer settings and to verify that you installed are installed correctly. 1 Make sure the printer is not listed, turn the printer off, unplug the power cord, and reinstall the option. Consult your network support person for network printing. 1 Make sure the printer is on the network setup page and confirm that the paper trays are connected to your network. Afterwards, print another network setup page to verify that printer options are correctly listed under "Printer Information." 6 Verify that Status is...
Setup Guide
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..., such as printer status alerts. A separate printer object will not replace the system driver. In Windows environments, network printers can install a system printer driver. Updated system and custom drivers are available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Install drivers for use with all the printers on each network computer. Windows Note: Installing a custom driver will be configured for direct printing or shared printing. Supported printer drivers • Windows system printer driver • Lexmark custom printer driver System drivers are built into...
..., such as printer status alerts. A separate printer object will not replace the system driver. In Windows environments, network printers can install a system printer driver. Updated system and custom drivers are available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Install drivers for use with all the printers on each network computer. Windows Note: Installing a custom driver will be configured for direct printing or shared printing. Supported printer drivers • Windows system printer driver • Lexmark custom printer driver System drivers are built into...
Setup Guide
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... then type D:\Setup.exe in the Run dialog box. 2 Click Install Software. 3 Click Printer and Software. 4 Click Agree to page... 38 39 40 Direct printing using Windows 98SE/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 Printer Clients Note: The port may be "shared" so that other network computers can print to the printer. If you need to install utilities, change settings, or customize device drivers, select Custom, and follow the instructions on your network printer: Printing configuration Operating...
... then type D:\Setup.exe in the Run dialog box. 2 Click Install Software. 3 Click Printer and Software. 4 Click Agree to page... 38 39 40 Direct printing using Windows 98SE/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 Printer Clients Note: The port may be "shared" so that other network computers can print to the printer. If you need to install utilities, change settings, or customize device drivers, select Custom, and follow the instructions on your network printer: Printing configuration Operating...
Setup Guide
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... Add Printer Wizard. 7 Specify the location of the custom printer driver on your computer. 2 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers, and then double-click Add Printer. 3 When prompted, select Network printer. 4 Enter the network path or name of your network printer. 5 Select the manufacturer and model of your CD-ROM drive. Direct printing using Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition) Printer Clients If your port is not listed, or you don't know the IP address, print a network setup page...
... Add Printer Wizard. 7 Specify the location of the custom printer driver on your computer. 2 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers, and then double-click Add Printer. 3 When prompted, select Network printer. 4 Enter the network path or name of your network printer. 5 Select the manufacturer and model of your CD-ROM drive. Direct printing using Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition) Printer Clients If your port is not listed, or you don't know the IP address, print a network setup page...
Setup Guide
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... first time the printer has been set up. Mac OS 8.6 to the network. If the printer was previously installed, go to your UNIX or Macintosh computers. Follow the instructions for your operating system to install a PPD file and create a desktop printer or print queue: Operating system Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x Mac OS X Go to page... 42 43 Step 1: Install a custom PPD file 1 Insert the drivers CD. 2 Double-click Classic. 3 Double-click the Lexmark Installer...
... first time the printer has been set up. Mac OS 8.6 to the network. If the printer was previously installed, go to your UNIX or Macintosh computers. Follow the instructions for your operating system to install a PPD file and create a desktop printer or print queue: Operating system Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x Mac OS X Go to page... 42 43 Step 1: Install a custom PPD file 1 Insert the drivers CD. 2 Double-click Classic. 3 Double-click the Lexmark Installer...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the tray. Common operator panel messages For a more detailed list of print media than what the printer was expecting. Do not bend or wrinkle the sheets. Note: Orient the print media correctly for detailed information about orienting print media. Printing a menu settings page 1 Make sure the printer is discarding the current print job. • Wait for print media to the right. 4 Place paper print side up, or envelopes flap side down . Flushing Buffer The printer is on print media already installed...
... the tray. Common operator panel messages For a more detailed list of print media than what the printer was expecting. Do not bend or wrinkle the sheets. Note: Orient the print media correctly for detailed information about orienting print media. Printing a menu settings page 1 Make sure the printer is discarding the current print job. • Wait for print media to the right. 4 Place paper print side up, or envelopes flap side down . Flushing Buffer The printer is on print media already installed...
Quick Reference Guide
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... print media is in this type of the print cartridge. 3 Remove any jams. Note: You may be hot. 2 Remove any jams. 250 Paper Jam, Check MP Feeder Gently pull the jam straight out of the printer may have questions about network printing. Lever 4 Gently pull the jam toward you see the jam. 2 Remove any jams. Note: To clear the Paper Jam error message, you . 5 Insert the tray. Note: Make sure the metal plate under the metal stop , completely remove the tray. Clearing jams...
... print media is in this type of the print cartridge. 3 Remove any jams. Note: You may be hot. 2 Remove any jams. 250 Paper Jam, Check MP Feeder Gently pull the jam straight out of the printer may have questions about network printing. Lever 4 Gently pull the jam toward you see the jam. 2 Remove any jams. Note: To clear the Paper Jam error message, you . 5 Insert the tray. Note: Make sure the metal plate under the metal stop , completely remove the tray. Clearing jams...
User's Guide
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... considering using, check with the flap side down, and position the short edge nearest the return address to enter the printer first. • Adjust the right paper guide to fit the width of the envelopes. • If you have any doubts about 10 envelopes. • Envelopes may seal the envelopes. • Set the Paper Source to MP Feeder or Manual Env, set the paper type to the rear output bin. Have...
... considering using, check with the flap side down, and position the short edge nearest the return address to enter the printer first. • Adjust the right paper guide to fit the width of the envelopes. • If you have any doubts about 10 envelopes. • Envelopes may seal the envelopes. • Set the Paper Source to MP Feeder or Manual Env, set the paper type to the rear output bin. Have...
User's Guide
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...a specific job from the operator panel.) 1...999 (1*) Duplex To set duplexing as part of copies you set Copies to 2 and send three pages to the printing on both sides of times specified by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings. Assumes binding along the short edge of your printed output. Understanding the operator panel Finishing Menu Use the Finishing Menu to print, the printer prints page 1, page 1, page 2, page 2, page 3, page 3. Print Collation To keep the pages of a print job Off* stacked in relation to print, the printer prints page 1, page 2, page...
...a specific job from the operator panel.) 1...999 (1*) Duplex To set duplexing as part of copies you set Copies to 2 and send three pages to the printing on both sides of times specified by an asterisk (*) are the factory default settings. Assumes binding along the short edge of your printed output. Understanding the operator panel Finishing Menu Use the Finishing Menu to print, the printer prints page 1, page 1, page 2, page 2, page 3, page 3. Print Collation To keep the pages of a print job Off* stacked in relation to print, the printer prints page 1, page 2, page...
User's Guide
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... Held All Causes all the fonts available for PCL emulation. Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Factory Defaults To return your printer settings to the factory default values. Display Language. - Yes Warning: Do not turn the printer off the printer while the flash is not set to be deleted. Print Directory To print a list of a print job problem. Print Fonts To print a sample of all Confidential Print and Hold jobs to be removed. Control codes are deleted. (Resources residing in memory.
... Held All Causes all the fonts available for PCL emulation. Understanding the operator panel Menu item Purpose Values Factory Defaults To return your printer settings to the factory default values. Display Language. - Yes Warning: Do not turn the printer off the printer while the flash is not set to be deleted. Print Directory To print a list of a print job problem. Print Fonts To print a sample of all Confidential Print and Hold jobs to be removed. Control codes are deleted. (Resources residing in memory.
User's Guide
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...to change printer settings that only affect jobs using Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Print PS Error To print a page defining the Off* PostScript emulation error when an error occurs. Prints an error message before searching flash memory or hard disk. Menu item Annotation Halftone Purpose Values To specify whether to print the annotations within the PostScript Menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Use the printer default halftone screen. PDF Menu Use the PDF Menu within the PDF file. PDF Menu Use...
...to change printer settings that only affect jobs using Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Print PS Error To print a page defining the Off* PostScript emulation error when an error occurs. Prints an error message before searching flash memory or hard disk. Menu item Annotation Halftone Purpose Values To specify whether to print the annotations within the PostScript Menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Use the printer default halftone screen. PDF Menu Use the PDF Menu within the PDF file. PDF Menu Use...
User's Guide
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See also: Canceling a print job The printer cannot defragment flash memory, because the printer memory used to store undeleted flash resources is displayed, enable Resource Save from the Setup Menu. • Install additional memory. For auto-size sensing trays, this message: - When Ready is full. • Delete fonts, macros, and other data in printer memory. • Install additional printer memory. The printer memory (or hard disk, if installed) does not have the free space necessary to collate the print job. • Press Go to print the portion...
See also: Canceling a print job The printer cannot defragment flash memory, because the printer memory used to store undeleted flash resources is displayed, enable Resource Save from the Setup Menu. • Install additional memory. For auto-size sensing trays, this message: - When Ready is full. • Delete fonts, macros, and other data in printer memory. • Install additional printer memory. The printer memory (or hard disk, if installed) does not have the free space necessary to collate the print job. • Press Go to print the portion...
User's Guide
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... a print cartridge on . See also: Contacting service Understanding the printer messages 111 Too many flash memory options are installed on the printer. Remove the excess flash memory. If the service message recurs, call for service and report the message number and description of Replace the maintenance items and routine maintenance items to maintain press Go to printer problems that the toner supply in the USB Menu is low. See also: Setup Guide The printer requires replacement of the problem. Plug in the printer and turn...
... a print cartridge on . See also: Contacting service Understanding the printer messages 111 Too many flash memory options are installed on the printer. Remove the excess flash memory. If the service message recurs, call for service and report the message number and description of Replace the maintenance items and routine maintenance items to maintain press Go to printer problems that the toner supply in the USB Menu is low. See also: Setup Guide The printer requires replacement of the problem. Plug in the printer and turn...
User's Guide
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... host interface you use the USB port, we recommend an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable such as the quality setting. Narrow print media causes the printer to optimize print quality. Using driver. If you are using . Changing the Media Type setting back to Plain Paper increases the speed, but transparencies may print down the right side of Normal. Job did not print or incorrect characters printed. • Make sure Ready appears on transparencies. Troubleshooting Solving printing problems Problem Solution The printer prints...
... host interface you use the USB port, we recommend an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable such as the quality setting. Narrow print media causes the printer to optimize print quality. Using driver. If you are using . Changing the Media Type setting back to Plain Paper increases the speed, but transparencies may print down the right side of Normal. Job did not print or incorrect characters printed. • Make sure Ready appears on transparencies. Troubleshooting Solving printing problems Problem Solution The printer prints...
User's Guide
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... exits the printer. Turning on Reduced Curl mode If print media is curled once it exits the printer, Reduced Curl mode can be turned on the first line of paper, such as a xerographic paper for a straight- Off* appears on heavy media, open the rear exit door for laser printers. • If possible, try rotating the print media 180 degrees. SAVED appears briefly. 7 Press Menu until you are printing a multi-page job, try...
... exits the printer. Turning on Reduced Curl mode If print media is curled once it exits the printer, Reduced Curl mode can be turned on the first line of paper, such as a xerographic paper for a straight- Off* appears on heavy media, open the rear exit door for laser printers. • If possible, try rotating the print media 180 degrees. SAVED appears briefly. 7 Press Menu until you are printing a multi-page job, try...
User's Guide
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...; Check the print cartridge to see Restoring factory default settings. For more information, see if it is removed from the print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. • You may be sure it is installed correctly. Select Hex Trace mode to be out of the printer. • Access the menus by following the instructions on the Printer Settings Configuration sheet: - Troubleshooting Problem Pages are using the correct printer driver. • Turn the printer off and back on. • Make...
...; Check the print cartridge to see Restoring factory default settings. For more information, see if it is removed from the print cartridge. See Changing the print cartridge for instructions. • You may be sure it is installed correctly. Select Hex Trace mode to be out of the printer. • Access the menus by following the instructions on the Printer Settings Configuration sheet: - Troubleshooting Problem Pages are using the correct printer driver. • Turn the printer off and back on. • Make...
User's Guide
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... network port configuring buffer size 98 NPA mode 99 PCL SmartSwitch 99 PS SmartSwitch 99 network printing problems incorrect characters 159 job not printing 159 NPA Mode (Network Menu) 99 167 Index 53 Unformatted Flash 110 55 Unsupported Flash in Slot X 110 56 Standard USB Port Disabled 111 58 Too Many Flash Options 111 80 Scheduled Maintenance 111 88 Toner Low 111 900-999 Service message 111 Activating Menu Changes 102 Busy 102 Canceling Job 102 Change Invalid Refill 102 Change Tray 102 Close Door...
... network port configuring buffer size 98 NPA mode 99 PCL SmartSwitch 99 PS SmartSwitch 99 network printing problems incorrect characters 159 job not printing 159 NPA Mode (Network Menu) 99 167 Index 53 Unformatted Flash 110 55 Unsupported Flash in Slot X 110 56 Standard USB Port Disabled 111 58 Too Many Flash Options 111 80 Scheduled Maintenance 111 88 Toner Low 111 900-999 Service message 111 Activating Menu Changes 102 Busy 102 Canceling Job 102 Change Invalid Refill 102 Change Tray 102 Close Door...
User's Guide
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... 151 problem solving network printing problems incorrect characters 159 job not printing 159 option problems does not operate after installation 158 quits working 158 other problems obtaining updated drivers and utilities 159 printer escape codes 159 print quality problems background shading 157 blank pages 157 blurred characters 154 faint images 156 incorrect left and top margins 156 jagged characters 156 light characters 154 light printing, but Toner Low message is not displayed 155 missing characters 157 partial page, black 157 poor image quality 156 print...
... 151 problem solving network printing problems incorrect characters 159 job not printing 159 option problems does not operate after installation 158 quits working 158 other problems obtaining updated drivers and utilities 159 printer escape codes 159 print quality problems background shading 157 blank pages 157 blurred characters 154 faint images 156 incorrect left and top margins 156 jagged characters 156 light characters 154 light printing, but Toner Low message is not displayed 155 missing characters 157 partial page, black 157 poor image quality 156 print...
User's Guide
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... (PCL Emul Menu) 92, 95 troubleshooting clearing operator panel error messages 69 display problems 149 network problems incorrect characters printing 159 job not printing 159 option problems does not operate after installation 158 quits working 158 other problems obtaining updated drivers and utilities 159 printer escape codes 159 print quality problems 155, 157 jagged characters 156 print quality problems, solving background shading 157 black partial page 157 blank pages 157 blurred characters 154 faint images 156 left and top margins 156 light characters 154 light printing, but Toner Low...
... (PCL Emul Menu) 92, 95 troubleshooting clearing operator panel error messages 69 display problems 149 network problems incorrect characters printing 159 job not printing 159 option problems does not operate after installation 158 quits working 158 other problems obtaining updated drivers and utilities 159 printer escape codes 159 print quality problems 155, 157 jagged characters 156 print quality problems, solving background shading 157 black partial page 157 blank pages 157 blurred characters 154 faint images 156 left and top margins 156 light characters 154 light printing, but Toner Low...