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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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... memory Emulations Machine type and model Ship with print cartridge yield (at approximately 5% coverage) Reorder print cartridge yield Optra E312 4MB 68MB PostScript Level 2, PCL 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...vi The differences between these two models are outlined in this CD applies to the E312L model. Note:Some sections in the following table. Model specifications The information included on this printer manual may not apply to both the Lexmark™ Optra™ E312 and E312L printers.
... memory Emulations Machine type and model Ship with print cartridge yield (at approximately 5% coverage) Reorder print cartridge yield Optra E312 4MB 68MB PostScript Level 2, PCL 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...vi The differences between these two models are outlined in this CD applies to the E312L model. Note:Some sections in the following table. Model specifications The information included on this printer manual may not apply to both the Lexmark™ Optra™ E312 and E312L printers.
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... items are missing or damaged, refer to the registration card for the designated Lexmark phone number for your workstation. User's Guide CD - printer - print cartridge - power cord - near your country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in the box Print cartridge Power cord Setup Guide User's Guide CD Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD 1 Remove...
... items are missing or damaged, refer to the registration card for the designated Lexmark phone number for your workstation. User's Guide CD - printer - print cartridge - power cord - near your country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in the box Print cartridge Power cord Setup Guide User's Guide CD Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD 1 Remove...
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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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... end of the parallel cable to your computer. 5 Turn on solid. Replace the cartridge. • Make sure you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Make sure the print cartridge is on the printer. 4 Chapter 1: The basics We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). What to be connected...
... end of the parallel cable to your computer. 5 Turn on solid. Replace the cartridge. • Make sure you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Make sure the print cartridge is on the printer. 4 Chapter 1: The basics We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). What to be connected...
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...8226; Remove the paper from the paper feeder and fan the paper. paper feeder. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the paper. Printing a test page To check that your printer is straight and unwrinkled. The automatic paper feeder holds up to feed from the automatic • Remove... the paper from the paper feeder and fan the paper. • Make sure there isn't too much paper in the paper feeder. To print a test page, the print cartridge ...
...8226; Remove the paper from the paper feeder and fan the paper. paper feeder. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the paper. Printing a test page To check that your printer is straight and unwrinkled. The automatic paper feeder holds up to feed from the automatic • Remove... the paper from the paper feeder and fan the paper. • Make sure there isn't too much paper in the paper feeder. To print a test page, the print cartridge ...
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Otherwise, you will need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the metal shield covering the printer system board. 1 Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the printer. 2 Disconnect the printer cable (if attached) from the printer. 3 Remove the print cartridge and cover it. 14 Chapter 1: The basics Refer to set up your application software and...
Otherwise, you will need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the metal shield covering the printer system board. 1 Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the printer. 2 Disconnect the printer cable (if attached) from the printer. 3 Remove the print cartridge and cover it. 14 Chapter 1: The basics Refer to set up your application software and...
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Note: Exposing the photoconductor to light may damage the print cartridge. Installing memory 15 After you remove the cartridge from the printer, cover it or store it in a clean, dark place. 4 With the printer facing you, place it on its left side. 5 Turn the printer around so the bottom of the printer is facing you. 6 Locate and remove the 3 screws on the metal shield.
Note: Exposing the photoconductor to light may damage the print cartridge. Installing memory 15 After you remove the cartridge from the printer, cover it or store it in a clean, dark place. 4 With the printer facing you, place it on its left side. 5 Turn the printer around so the bottom of the printer is facing you. 6 Locate and remove the 3 screws on the metal shield.
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... to verify that printer memory or additional flash memory is tested, then the lights continue cycling. 7 When the Ready light comes on, press the operator panel button briefly and print a test page to its original upright position. 3 Re-install the print cartridge. 4 Reconnect the computer cable... and latch the metal clips. 5 Plug the power cord into the printer. 6 Turn the printer on. As the printer powers up and the operator panel lights begin cycling on , see Printing problems...
... to verify that printer memory or additional flash memory is tested, then the lights continue cycling. 7 When the Ready light comes on, press the operator panel button briefly and print a test page to its original upright position. 3 Re-install the print cartridge. 4 Reconnect the computer cable... and latch the metal clips. 5 Plug the power cord into the printer. 6 Turn the printer on. As the printer powers up and the operator panel lights begin cycling on , see Printing problems...
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...the paper feeder. 2 Open and close the printer cover to feed from the output bin. 2 Turn the printer off, then on. If the paper has just started to resume printing. If this doesn't clear the jam: 3 Open the printer cover. 4 Remove the print cartridge and cover it in a clean, dark place.... 34 Chapter 3: Paper handling After you to light may damage the print cartridge. Clearing paper jams If you get a paper jam, the Paper Jam indicator...
...the paper feeder. 2 Open and close the printer cover to feed from the output bin. 2 Turn the printer off, then on. If the paper has just started to resume printing. If this doesn't clear the jam: 3 Open the printer cover. 4 Remove the print cartridge and cover it in a clean, dark place.... 34 Chapter 3: Paper handling After you to light may damage the print cartridge. Clearing paper jams If you get a paper jam, the Paper Jam indicator...
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...closing the cover. Call for service. Clearing paper jams 35 Note: If the paper jam is no more sheets of plain paper through the printer before resuming label printing. The plain paper will remove any remaining adhesive in the fusing unit. Note: Serious damage to resume printing. 5 Grasp...labels remain attached to the backing sheet after clearing the paper jam. 2 Feed 10 or more paper in the printer. 7 Re-insert the print cartridge. 8 Close the printer cover to your printer may occur if adhesive labels remain in or on both sides and pull the paper toward you can pull it...
...closing the cover. Call for service. Clearing paper jams 35 Note: If the paper jam is no more sheets of plain paper through the printer before resuming label printing. The plain paper will remove any remaining adhesive in the fusing unit. Note: Serious damage to resume printing. 5 Grasp...labels remain attached to the backing sheet after clearing the paper jam. 2 Feed 10 or more paper in the printer. 7 Re-insert the print cartridge. 8 Close the printer cover to your printer may occur if adhesive labels remain in or on both sides and pull the paper toward you can pull it...
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... Troubleshooting 37 Troubleshooting 4 For help solving printing problems, refer to paper. You may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. Vertical or horizontal streaks appear on the page. • Run Engine Clean Cycle to define ... toner that may have accumulated (see Engine clean cycle). • Make sure you cannot fix the problem, contact your printer driver. • Remove the print cartridge, shake it . • Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). ...
... Troubleshooting 37 Troubleshooting 4 For help solving printing problems, refer to paper. You may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. Vertical or horizontal streaks appear on the page. • Run Engine Clean Cycle to define ... toner that may have accumulated (see Engine clean cycle). • Make sure you cannot fix the problem, contact your printer driver. • Remove the print cartridge, shake it . • Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). ...
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... is turned on the back of xerographic bond paper. • Replace the print cartridge. Paper designed for 3 seconds to determine what the problem is flushing data (Data and • The printer doesn't have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Select a different Media Type ...). Press and hold the operator panel button for copiers give the best quality. • Replace the print cartridge. • Select a different Media Type or Form Type setting from your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of xerographic bond paper. • Choose a different fill pattern ...
... is turned on the back of xerographic bond paper. • Replace the print cartridge. Paper designed for 3 seconds to determine what the problem is flushing data (Data and • The printer doesn't have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Select a different Media Type ...). Press and hold the operator panel button for copiers give the best quality. • Replace the print cartridge. • Select a different Media Type or Form Type setting from your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of xerographic bond paper. • Choose a different fill pattern ...
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... to display the light sequence that appeared before the cover was opened. • Install the print cartridge. Indicator lights 47 If your printer lights look like this : Then your printer: top cover is open or the print cartridge is full (Memory Full) • Print data without saving it in flash memory by pushing the...
... to display the light sequence that appeared before the cover was opened. • Install the print cartridge. Indicator lights 47 If your printer lights look like this : Then your printer: top cover is open or the print cartridge is full (Memory Full) • Print data without saving it in flash memory by pushing the...
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..., it's time to call the Lexmark service number listed on the printer registration card or contact your printer is on again. Once you've checked these things, turn your printer off by any switches? • Did a fuse blow? • Has a power outage occurred in your area? • Is a print cartridge installed in and turned on...
..., it's time to call the Lexmark service number listed on the printer registration card or contact your printer is on again. Once you've checked these things, turn your printer off by any switches? • Did a fuse blow? • Has a power outage occurred in your area? • Is a print cartridge installed in and turned on...
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... it or to install it. • Do not refill print cartridges. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using refilled cartridges. • Store print cartridges in the same environment as the printer. • Do not remove a print cartridge from any Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealer. Print cartridge maintenance 63 or Canada, you are ready to clear a paper...
... it or to install it. • Do not refill print cartridges. The printer warranty does not cover damage caused by using refilled cartridges. • Store print cartridges in the same environment as the printer. • Do not remove a print cartridge from any Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealer. Print cartridge maintenance 63 or Canada, you are ready to clear a paper...
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...tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be defective. If the shipping label is on solid. Jobs are blank. Recycling used supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you participate in the specified country. Printer is on, but... supplies come packaged with a prepaid shipping label that you . Printer seems to you may be out of toner. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Characters appear light or blurred. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may use in worldwide recycling at no cost to be printing...
...tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be defective. If the shipping label is on solid. Jobs are blank. Recycling used supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you participate in the specified country. Printer is on, but... supplies come packaged with a prepaid shipping label that you . Printer seems to you may be out of toner. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Characters appear light or blurred. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may use in worldwide recycling at no cost to be printing...
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... PCL scalable fonts • 39 Optra-compatible scalable fonts plus 36 PostScript scalable fonts • 150-sheet automatic paper input tray and a single-sheet manual input tray • 100-sheet paper output tray and a single-sheet output door • 4MB printer memory • 4MB, 8MB, 16MB..., 32MB and 64MB memory options for 68MB maximum memory expansion • 1MB, 2MB and 4MB flash memory options • USB capability • Single element print cartridge for easy, clean-
... PCL scalable fonts • 39 Optra-compatible scalable fonts plus 36 PostScript scalable fonts • 150-sheet automatic paper input tray and a single-sheet manual input tray • 100-sheet paper output tray and a single-sheet output door • 4MB printer memory • 4MB, 8MB, 16MB..., 32MB and 64MB memory options for 68MB maximum memory expansion • 1MB, 2MB and 4MB flash memory options • USB capability • Single element print cartridge for easy, clean-