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Lexmark, MarkVision and Optra are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. to any country where such provisions are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in later editions. Edition: June 2000 The following paragraph does not apply to be ..., are Hewlett-Packard Company's designations of a set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of operation in conjunction with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. This printer is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. References in this statement may be used instead. PCL® is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc....
Lexmark, MarkVision and Optra are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. to any country where such provisions are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in later editions. Edition: June 2000 The following paragraph does not apply to be ..., are Hewlett-Packard Company's designations of a set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of operation in conjunction with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. This printer is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. References in this statement may be used instead. PCL® is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc....
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Table of contents About your printer v Model specifications vi Performance vii Print quality vii Ease of use vii Other information sources xi 1 The basics 1 What's in the box 1 Installing the print cartridge 2 Connecting the printer to your computer 4 Loading paper 10 Printing a test page 12 Attaching a new operator panel overlay 13 Installing memory 14 2 Printer drivers 21 Printer drivers 21 MarkVision 23 3 Paper handling 25 Paper types and sizes 26 Loading paper, other media in the automatic feeder 30 Table of contents iii
Table of contents About your printer v Model specifications vi Performance vii Print quality vii Ease of use vii Other information sources xi 1 The basics 1 What's in the box 1 Installing the print cartridge 2 Connecting the printer to your computer 4 Loading paper 10 Printing a test page 12 Attaching a new operator panel overlay 13 Installing memory 14 2 Printer drivers 21 Printer drivers 21 MarkVision 23 3 Paper handling 25 Paper types and sizes 26 Loading paper, other media in the automatic feeder 30 Table of contents iii
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Loading paper, other media in the manual sheet feeder 33 Clearing paper jams 34 4 Troubleshooting 37 Indicator lights 39 5 Supplies 63 Print cartridge maintenance 63 Appendix A: Printer specifications 65 Printer features 65 Printer dimensions 66 Appendix B: Advanced troubleshooting 67 Appendix C: Safety information 79 Appendix D: Notices 87 Statement of Limited Warranty 91 Glossary X-1 Index X-5 iv Table of contents
Loading paper, other media in the manual sheet feeder 33 Clearing paper jams 34 4 Troubleshooting 37 Indicator lights 39 5 Supplies 63 Print cartridge maintenance 63 Appendix A: Printer specifications 65 Printer features 65 Printer dimensions 66 Appendix B: Advanced troubleshooting 67 Appendix C: Safety information 79 Appendix D: Notices 87 Statement of Limited Warranty 91 Glossary X-1 Index X-5 iv Table of contents
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... you 'll be sure to fill out the printer registration card and mail it in no time. With its easy setup, you informed of a laser printer with a conveniently small footprint for your printer and new products as they become available, so be printing in . About your printer The Optra E312 printer combines the quality of upgrades for a perfect...
... you 'll be sure to fill out the printer registration card and mail it in no time. With its easy setup, you informed of a laser printer with a conveniently small footprint for your printer and new products as they become available, so be printing in . About your printer The Optra E312 printer combines the quality of upgrades for a perfect...
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... 6 and PPDS 4044-201 6,000 pages (Standard) 6,000 pages (Standard) Optra E312L 2MB 66MB PCL 6 and PPDS 4044-2Lx 1,500 pages (Starter) 6,000 pages (Standard) vi Model specifications The information included on this printer manual may not apply to both the Lexmark™ Optra™ E312 and E312L printers. Note:Some sections in the following table.
... 6 and PPDS 4044-201 6,000 pages (Standard) 6,000 pages (Standard) Optra E312L 2MB 66MB PCL 6 and PPDS 4044-2Lx 1,500 pages (Starter) 6,000 pages (Standard) vi Model specifications The information included on this printer manual may not apply to both the Lexmark™ Optra™ E312 and E312L printers. Note:Some sections in the following table.
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...Optra E312 printer prints up to store forms, macros and downloaded fonts. PostScript Level 2 and PCL 6 emulation datastreams give you : • view and change your printer settings • view your printer driver to conserve toner when printing drafts. Ease of use online Help vii The MarkVision™ printer utility that ships with your printer...FontVision™ font manager utility with the Toner Saver setting selected from your operator panel status • view printer error messages • use A variety of memory, expandable to 68MB to print sharper scanned or bitmapped ...
...Optra E312 printer prints up to store forms, macros and downloaded fonts. PostScript Level 2 and PCL 6 emulation datastreams give you : • view and change your printer settings • view your printer driver to conserve toner when printing drafts. Ease of use online Help vii The MarkVision™ printer utility that ships with your printer...FontVision™ font manager utility with the Toner Saver setting selected from your operator panel status • view printer error messages • use A variety of memory, expandable to 68MB to print sharper scanned or bitmapped ...
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... viii To minimize curl, use when printing labels, envelopes and transparencies. Use the front exit when printing on card stock. For information, see Printer status information. 8 Paper output bin Stack printed documents, face down. 9 Front output door Feed media straight out the front of paper/other... paper feeder. 3 Paper guides Adjust the width of the paper in the manual sheet feeder. 7 Indicator lights Check the status of your printer. Use for transparencies, labels, envelopes and card stock. 5 Paper support Stack media in the paper output bin. 6 Paper guides Adjust the...
... viii To minimize curl, use when printing labels, envelopes and transparencies. Use the front exit when printing on card stock. For information, see Printer status information. 8 Paper output bin Stack printed documents, face down. 9 Front output door Feed media straight out the front of paper/other... paper feeder. 3 Paper guides Adjust the width of the paper in the manual sheet feeder. 7 Indicator lights Check the status of your printer. Use for transparencies, labels, envelopes and card stock. 5 Paper support Stack media in the paper output bin. 6 Paper guides Adjust the...
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ix Rear view 10 Printer cable connector 13 Power switch 11 USB connector 12 Power cord connector Use the: When you want to: 10 Printer cable connector Connect your computer to the printer's parallel port with a parallel interface cable. 11 USB connector Connect your computer to the printer's USB port with a Universal Serial Bus cable. 12 Power cord connector Connect your printer to a properly grounded wall outlet with a power cord. 13 Power switch Turn your printer on or off.
ix Rear view 10 Printer cable connector 13 Power switch 11 USB connector 12 Power cord connector Use the: When you want to: 10 Printer cable connector Connect your computer to the printer's parallel port with a parallel interface cable. 11 USB connector Connect your computer to the printer's USB port with a Universal Serial Bus cable. 12 Power cord connector Connect your printer to a properly grounded wall outlet with a power cord. 13 Power switch Turn your printer on or off.
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...3 seconds only when you want to reset the printer to the user defaults, all print job data is lost. When resetting the printer to the user defaults. Use MarkVision or your printer, go to change printer settings such as restarting the printer, printing data or displaying an error code. Depending... on the light sequence, briefly (approximately one second) pushing Press Button activates different printer functions, such as paper source, paper size and orientation. The different light sequences are explained in the Troubleshooting chapter. To ...
...3 seconds only when you want to reset the printer to the user defaults, all print job data is lost. When resetting the printer to the user defaults. Use MarkVision or your printer, go to change printer settings such as restarting the printer, printing data or displaying an error code. Depending... on the light sequence, briefly (approximately one second) pushing Press Button activates different printer functions, such as paper source, paper size and orientation. The different light sequences are explained in the Troubleshooting chapter. To ...
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... detailed information about selecting media appropriate for your printer or about printer languages and commands, interface specifications and printer memory management. Other information sources In addition to this User's Guide CD, Lexmark offers other sources of information about your printer. • A Technical Reference, which includes information about Lexmark products and services. Online documents The Drivers, MarkVision...
... detailed information about selecting media appropriate for your printer or about printer languages and commands, interface specifications and printer memory management. Other information sources In addition to this User's Guide CD, Lexmark offers other sources of information about your printer. • A Technical Reference, which includes information about Lexmark products and services. Online documents The Drivers, MarkVision...
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...packing materials in case you have the items listed below: - Setup Guide and printer registration card - print cartridge - Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD If you need to the registration card for the designated Lexmark phone number for service or storage. 2 Make sure you need help during setup..., or if any items are missing or damaged, refer to repack the printer for your workstation. near your country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in...
...packing materials in case you have the items listed below: - Setup Guide and printer registration card - print cartridge - Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD If you need to the registration card for the designated Lexmark phone number for service or storage. 2 Make sure you need help during setup..., or if any items are missing or damaged, refer to repack the printer for your workstation. near your country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in...
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Installing the print cartridge 1 Use the finger tab to pull down the printer cover. 2 Unpack the print cartridge. 3 Holding the cartridge level, pull out the sealing tape. 2 Chapter 1: The basics
Installing the print cartridge 1 Use the finger tab to pull down the printer cover. 2 Unpack the print cartridge. 3 Holding the cartridge level, pull out the sealing tape. 2 Chapter 1: The basics
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b Gently push down between the print cartridge slots. 4 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. 5 Insert the print cartridge: a Slide the print cartridge down on the cartridge until it drops into place. 6 Close the printer cover. Installing the print cartridge 3
b Gently push down between the print cartridge slots. 4 Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly. 5 Insert the print cartridge: a Slide the print cartridge down on the cartridge until it drops into place. 6 Close the printer cover. Installing the print cartridge 3
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Printer is installed. What to do: • Make sure you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Make sure the print cartridge is on solid. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). Jobs are not printing and the Error light is turned off. 2 Plug the... parallel interface cable into the connector on the back of the printer. 3 Push the metal clips toward the plug ...
Printer is installed. What to do: • Make sure you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Make sure the print cartridge is on solid. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). Jobs are not printing and the Error light is turned off. 2 Plug the... parallel interface cable into the connector on the back of the printer. 3 Push the metal clips toward the plug ...
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... on your computer and your printer. 5 When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, select Cancel to close the wizard. 6 Insert the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities CD that came with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 12A2405 (2 m). Using a USB cable If you are turned off.... 2 Connect the USB cable to the port on the back of your computer. 3 Connect the other than this cable, you may not be able to your computer (i.e., the first USB printer is USB001, the...
... on your computer and your printer. 5 When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, select Cancel to close the wizard. 6 Insert the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities CD that came with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 12A2405 (2 m). Using a USB cable If you are turned off.... 2 Connect the USB cable to the port on the back of your computer. 3 Connect the other than this cable, you may not be able to your computer (i.e., the first USB printer is USB001, the...
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...Win98USB folder beneath it. g Select Next. i When the hardware is loaded, click Finish. e Double-click the letter of your printer. 4 Turn on the back of your printer. 5 When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears: a Select Next to begin searching for the new drivers. f Highlight the ...use search for , then click OK. 6 Chapter 1: The basics 12 When you finish, exit the setup program and remove the CD from your printer and select Browse. h Select Next again. b Select Next to install USB support for the correct driver. d Insert the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities...
...Win98USB folder beneath it. g Select Next. i When the hardware is loaded, click Finish. e Double-click the letter of your printer. 4 Turn on the back of your printer. 5 When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears: a Select Next to begin searching for the new drivers. f Highlight the ...use search for , then click OK. 6 Chapter 1: The basics 12 When you finish, exit the setup program and remove the CD from your printer and select Browse. h Select Next again. b Select Next to install USB support for the correct driver. d Insert the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities...
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... not print. You are connected to your computer 7 What to the following port check box, select the USB port that contains the name of the printer. • Make sure you finish, exit the setup program and remove the CD from your computer. 9 Restart your computer. 6 Follow the installation instructions ...in the printer drivers dialog box. 7 In the Print to do: • Make sure the parallel cable or USB cable is firmly plugged in at the back of...
... not print. You are connected to your computer 7 What to the following port check box, select the USB port that contains the name of the printer. • Make sure you finish, exit the setup program and remove the CD from your computer. 9 Restart your computer. 6 Follow the installation instructions ...in the printer drivers dialog box. 7 In the Print to do: • Make sure the parallel cable or USB cable is firmly plugged in at the back of...
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...computer. 3 Align and plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on the back of your printer as shown. 4 Plug the printer in. 5 Turn the printer on. 6 Launch the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities CD to install the necessary items. Instructions to launch the... Printer Utility application. 11 The New Desktop Printer screen displays. 12 Select Printer (USB) from the list and click OK. 13 In the USB Printer Selection box, click Change. Notice the new printer icon. 8 Chapter 1: The basics The previous screen displays. The USB printer dialog box displays. 14 Select Optra E312 and...
...computer. 3 Align and plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on the back of your printer as shown. 4 Plug the printer in. 5 Turn the printer on. 6 Launch the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities CD to install the necessary items. Instructions to launch the... Printer Utility application. 11 The New Desktop Printer screen displays. 12 Select Printer (USB) from the list and click OK. 13 In the USB Printer Selection box, click Change. Notice the new printer icon. 8 Chapter 1: The basics The previous screen displays. The USB printer dialog box displays. 14 Select Optra E312 and...
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...Printing menu and select Set Default Printer. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: Auto Setup fails in the name of the printer dialog box show the Optra E312 printer icon. 15 In the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File box, click Auto Setup. Notice the new printer icon. 16 Click Create. A... dark line appears around the printer in the printer icon to name the printer. 17 Type in the PostScript Printer Description...
...Printing menu and select Set Default Printer. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: Auto Setup fails in the name of the printer dialog box show the Optra E312 printer icon. 15 In the PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File box, click Auto Setup. Notice the new printer icon. 16 Click Create. A... dark line appears around the printer in the printer icon to name the printer. 17 Type in the PostScript Printer Description...
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... feeder holds up to 150 sheets, depending on the front or • Make sure the paper is working correctly, print a test page. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the paper. Paper skews or buckles. • Make sure there isn't too much paper in the paper feeder. To print a test...
... feeder holds up to 150 sheets, depending on the front or • Make sure the paper is working correctly, print a test page. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the paper. Paper skews or buckles. • Make sure there isn't too much paper in the paper feeder. To print a test...