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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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...Lexmark™ Optra™ E312 and E312L printers. The differences between these two models are outlined in this CD applies to the E312L model. Note:Some sections in the following table. Item Base memory Maximum 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...
...Lexmark™ Optra™ E312 and E312L printers. The differences between these two models are outlined in this CD applies to the E312L model. Note:Some sections in the following table. Item Base memory Maximum 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...
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... packaging carton. near your country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in the box 1 Setup Guide and printer registration card - power cord - The basics 1 What's in direct sunlight - Do not place the printer: - print cartridge - in dusty or dirty environments What's in a... well-ventilated area near heat sources or air conditioners - Save the carton and packing materials in case you need to the registration card for the designated Lexmark phone number for service or...
... packaging carton. near your country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in the box 1 Setup Guide and printer registration card - power cord - The basics 1 What's in direct sunlight - Do not place the printer: - print cartridge - in dusty or dirty environments What's in a... well-ventilated area near heat sources or air conditioners - Save the carton and packing materials in case you need to the registration card for the designated Lexmark phone number for service or...
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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. Installing the print cartridge 3 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.
b Gently push down between the print cartridge slots. Installing the print cartridge 3 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.
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...be defective. Using a parallel interface cable Your printer requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. Jobs are blank. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be printing, but nothing prints. What to...If you removed the sealing tape from software loaded on solid. Connecting the printer to your computer To print from the print cartridge. • Make sure the print cartridge is on the printer. 4 Chapter 1: The basics Troubleshooting Tips Problem: Characters appear light or ...
...be defective. Using a parallel interface cable Your printer requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. Jobs are blank. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be printing, but nothing prints. What to...If you removed the sealing tape from software loaded on solid. Connecting the printer to your computer To print from the print cartridge. • Make sure the print cartridge is on the printer. 4 Chapter 1: The basics Troubleshooting Tips Problem: Characters appear light or ...
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... correctly, print a test page. To print a test page, the print cartridge must be installed (see Installing the print cartridge). 12 Chapter 1: The basics Printing a test page To check that your printer is straight and unwrinkled. Paper fails to 150 sheets, depending on the thickness... of the paper. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the page. ...
... correctly, print a test page. To print a test page, the print cartridge must be installed (see Installing the print cartridge). 12 Chapter 1: The basics Printing a test page To check that your printer is straight and unwrinkled. Paper fails to 150 sheets, depending on the thickness... of the paper. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the page. ...
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... of these option cards, you are ready 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 Otherwise, you will need a small Phillips screwdriver...
... of these option cards, you are ready 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 Otherwise, you will need a small Phillips screwdriver...
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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 , see Printing problems. 20 Chapter 1: The basics
... 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 , see Printing problems. 20 Chapter 1: The basics
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... printing. Clearing paper jams If you get a paper jam, the Paper Jam indicator light prompts you remove the cartridge from the printer, cover it or store it . If the paper jam occurs inside the printer: 1 Remove the paper from the paper feeder when the jam occurs: 1 Pull the paper straight up out of... the paper feeder. 2 Open and close the printer cover to feed from the output bin. 2 Turn the printer off, then on. Note: Exposing the photoconductor to clear the paper path. After you to light may damage the print...
... printing. Clearing paper jams If you get a paper jam, the Paper Jam indicator light prompts you remove the cartridge from the printer, cover it or store it . If the paper jam occurs inside the printer: 1 Remove the paper from the paper feeder when the jam occurs: 1 Pull the paper straight up out of... the paper feeder. 2 Open and close the printer cover to feed from the output bin. 2 Turn the printer off, then on. Note: Exposing the photoconductor to clear the paper path. After you to light may damage the print...
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Each time you open and close the cover, the paper advances until you . 6 Make sure there is in the printer. 7 Re-insert the print cartridge. 8 Close the printer cover to resume printing. The plain paper will remove any remaining adhesive in the fusing unit. Call for service. If a paper jam... occurs while printing labels: 1 Be sure the labels remain attached to your printer may occur if adhesive labels remain in...
Each time you open and close the cover, the paper advances until you . 6 Make sure there is in the printer. 7 Re-insert the print cartridge. 8 Close the printer cover to resume printing. The plain paper will remove any remaining adhesive in the fusing unit. Call for service. If a paper jam... occurs while printing labels: 1 Be sure the labels remain attached to your printer may occur if adhesive labels remain in...
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... you cannot fix the problem, contact your printer driver. • Remove the print cartridge, shake it from the print cartridge. • Hot/humid or cold/dry weather conditions may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. Vertical or horizontal streaks appear on the ...page. • Run Engine Clean Cycle to define the Custom Type setting for assistance. Troubleshooting 37 You may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle)....
... you cannot fix the problem, contact your printer driver. • Remove the print cartridge, shake it from the print cartridge. • Hot/humid or cold/dry weather conditions may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. Vertical or horizontal streaks appear on the ...page. • Run Engine Clean Cycle to define the Custom Type setting for assistance. Troubleshooting 37 You may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle)....
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... Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 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 purchase. Print quality problems Toner smears or rubs off -line. but nothing prints. •...
... Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 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 purchase. Print quality problems Toner smears or rubs off -line. but nothing prints. •...
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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 operator panel button with a brief button press or • ...8226; reset the front panel by pushing the operator panel button with a long button press. If your printer lights look like this...
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 operator panel button with a brief button press or • ...8226; reset the front panel by pushing the operator panel button with a long button press. If your printer lights look like this...
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...still not operating properly, call the Lexmark service number listed on again. If your printer is on, briefly press the operator panel button to your printer plugged in your printer? • Is the printer cover closed completely? It lists your printer model, printer memory installed and your point of service...blow? • Has a power outage occurred in your area? • Is a print cartridge installed in and turned on? • Is the wall outlet turned off and back on the printer registration card or contact your user default settings. Before you call for service If you can't ...
...still not operating properly, call the Lexmark service number listed on again. If your printer is on, briefly press the operator panel button to your printer plugged in your printer? • Is the printer cover closed completely? It lists your printer model, printer memory installed and your point of service...blow? • Has a power outage occurred in your area? • Is a print cartridge installed in and turned on? • Is the wall outlet turned off and back on the printer registration card or contact your user default settings. Before you call for service If you can't ...
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... replace it or to install it. • Do not refill print cartridges. Print cartridge maintenance 63 In other countries, contact the place where you , call the number on the printer registration card that came with your printer. or Canada, you can order Lexmark supplies from its packaging until you are ready to clear a paper jam...
... replace it or to install it. • Do not refill print cartridges. Print cartridge maintenance 63 In other countries, contact the place where you , call the number on the printer registration card that came with your printer. or Canada, you can order Lexmark supplies from its packaging until you are ready to clear a paper jam...
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... blank. Recycling used supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you participate in worldwide recycling at no cost to be printing, but nothing prints. Replace the cartridge. • Make sure you . Printer seems to you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be out of toner...
... blank. Recycling used supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you participate in worldwide recycling at no cost to be printing, but nothing prints. Replace the cartridge. • Make sure you . Printer seems to you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be out of toner...
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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-