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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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... . v With its easy setup, you'll be sure to keep you informed of upgrades for your printer The Optra E312 printer combines the quality of a laser printer with a conveniently small footprint for information on: • installing printer memory options • installing printer drivers • loading paper • solving printing problems • understanding the indicator light sequences • maintaining...
... . v With its easy setup, you'll be sure to keep you informed of upgrades for your printer The Optra E312 printer combines the quality of a laser printer with a conveniently small footprint for information on: • installing printer memory options • installing printer drivers • loading paper • solving printing problems • understanding the indicator light sequences • maintaining...
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...printer driver to conserve toner when printing drafts. Performance The Optra E312 printer prints up to 10 pages per minute for printing flexibility: 75 PCL scalable fonts (45 LaserJet-compatible scalable fonts plus 30 additional PCL scalable fonts), 75 PostScript scalable fonts (39 Optra...-compatible scalable fonts plus 36 PostScript scalable fonts), FontVision™ font manager utility with your printer lets you application flexibility. Print quality Selectable print resolution to optimize printer/job performance: true 600 x 600 dpi...
...printer driver to conserve toner when printing drafts. Performance The Optra E312 printer prints up to 10 pages per minute for printing flexibility: 75 PCL scalable fonts (45 LaserJet-compatible scalable fonts plus 30 additional PCL scalable fonts), 75 PostScript scalable fonts (39 Optra...-compatible scalable fonts plus 36 PostScript scalable fonts), FontVision™ font manager utility with your printer lets you application flexibility. Print quality Selectable print resolution to optimize printer/job performance: true 600 x 600 dpi...
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...software application driver to the user defaults, all print job data is lost. Press and hold Press Button for 3 seconds only when you want to reset the printer to the next chapter. When resetting the printer to change printer settings such as restarting the printer, printing ...light sequences provide status, attendance and service information. Depending on the light sequence, briefly (approximately one second) pushing Press Button activates different printer functions, such as paper source, paper size and orientation. x Indicator lights The operator panel has 6 lights and 1 button. The...
...software application driver to the user defaults, all print job data is lost. Press and hold Press Button for 3 seconds only when you want to reset the printer to the next chapter. When resetting the printer to change printer settings such as restarting the printer, printing ...light sequences provide status, attendance and service information. Depending on the light sequence, briefly (approximately one second) pushing Press Button activates different printer functions, such as paper source, paper size and orientation. x Indicator lights The operator panel has 6 lights and 1 button. The...
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...on the CD icon, and double-click on the setup application (setup.exe). 9 Click OK to start the printer driver installation program. 10 Follow the installation instructions in the printer drivers dialog box. 11 In the Print to the following port check box, select the USB port that best describes the... order you use something other end of the cable to a PC with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 12A2405 (2 ...
...on the CD icon, and double-click on the setup application (setup.exe). 9 Click OK to start the printer driver installation program. 10 Follow the installation instructions in the printer drivers dialog box. 11 In the Print to the following port check box, select the USB port that best describes the... order you use something other end of the cable to a PC with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 12A2405 (2 ...
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... OK. h Select Next again. g Select Next. b Select Next to begin searching for the new drivers. i When the hardware is loaded, click Finish. 6 Chapter 1: The basics 12 When you are using Windows 98: 1 Make sure your computer and printer are cleared, and select the Specify a location check box. If you finish, exit the... USB cable to the port on the back of your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to install USB support for the correct driver. The printer driver installation program automatically launches after a few moments.
... OK. h Select Next again. g Select Next. b Select Next to begin searching for the new drivers. i When the hardware is loaded, click Finish. 6 Chapter 1: The basics 12 When you are using Windows 98: 1 Make sure your computer and printer are cleared, and select the Specify a location check box. If you finish, exit the... USB cable to the port on the back of your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to install USB support for the correct driver. The printer driver installation program automatically launches after a few moments.
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... are using Windows 98 or Windows 2000. Connecting the printer to your computer. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: Unexpected characters print or characters are connected to do: • Make sure the parallel cable or USB cable is firmly plugged in the printer drivers dialog box. 7 In the Print 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...
... are using Windows 98 or Windows 2000. Connecting the printer to your computer. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: Unexpected characters print or characters are connected to do: • Make sure the parallel cable or USB cable is firmly plugged in the printer drivers dialog box. 7 In the Print 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...
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... 64MB optional memory card for installation instructions. Go to Printer drivers for storing downloaded fonts or macros. Refer 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...
... 64MB optional memory card for installation instructions. Go to Printer drivers for storing downloaded fonts or macros. Refer 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...
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...utilities for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 3.1x, Macintosh and OS/2 operating systems. Refer to your computer. Printer drivers Printer drivers for the following operating systems and applications are included on the CD: • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows 2000 ...OS8 or later • OS/2 Warp • OS/2, 2.1 or later • WIN-OS/2 for online Help at http://www.lexmark.com to download a printer driver to the CD booklet for information about launching the CD program for your operating system. You can also create diskettes from the CD ...
...utilities for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 3.1x, Macintosh and OS/2 operating systems. Refer to your computer. Printer drivers Printer drivers for the following operating systems and applications are included on the CD: • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows 2000 ...OS8 or later • OS/2 Warp • OS/2, 2.1 or later • WIN-OS/2 for online Help at http://www.lexmark.com to download a printer driver to the CD booklet for information about launching the CD program for your operating system. You can also create diskettes from the CD ...
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..., you can install the MarkVision utility. 22 Chapter 2: Printer drivers Automated fax system In the U.S. Just call (606) 232-2380 from the Lexmark web site (www.lexmark.com). Additional printer drivers may have a modem attached to the CD README for a complete list of available drivers by calling the Lexmark Automated Fax System. If you're using Windows 95...
..., you can install the MarkVision utility. 22 Chapter 2: Printer drivers Automated fax system In the U.S. Just call (606) 232-2380 from the Lexmark web site (www.lexmark.com). Additional printer drivers may have a modem attached to the CD README for a complete list of available drivers by calling the Lexmark Automated Fax System. If you're using Windows 95...
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... media (see Paper types and sizes). • Use MarkVision to define the Custom Type setting for assistance. You may have a printer part that may affect how well toner adheres to remove any toner that requires cleaning or replacement by a service technician. Print quality ...Hot/humid or cold/dry weather conditions 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 paper. Troubleshooting 37 Select the next darker print ...
... media (see Paper types and sizes). • Use MarkVision to define the Custom Type setting for assistance. You may have a printer part that may affect how well toner adheres to remove any toner that requires cleaning or replacement by a service technician. Print quality ...Hot/humid or cold/dry weather conditions 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 paper. Troubleshooting 37 Select the next darker print ...
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... 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. • Replace the print cartridge. but nothing prints. • Make sure the...paper contains white streaks. If you are using the correct printer driver. • Select Hex Trace Mode from your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of purchase. Print quality problems Toner smears or rubs off -line. Printer is on, but the Ready light is on too. ...
... 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. • Replace the print cartridge. but nothing prints. • Make sure the...paper contains white streaks. If you are using the correct printer driver. • Select Hex Trace Mode from your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of purchase. Print quality problems Toner smears or rubs off -line. Printer is on, but the Ready light is on too. ...
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.... automated fax system. Lexmark's quick turnaround system for controlling the transmission of graphic fills, images and halftones. It defines the plug, socket and electrical signals that indicates a printer problem. A print resolution setting that allows the printer to a computer. Paper... measuring 210 x 297 mm. See software application. C C5. A A4. Glossary X-1 A message that are used for providing customers product information, technical tips and printer driver information....
.... automated fax system. Lexmark's quick turnaround system for controlling the transmission of graphic fills, images and halftones. It defines the plug, socket and electrical signals that indicates a printer problem. A print resolution setting that allows the printer to a computer. Paper... measuring 210 x 297 mm. See software application. C C5. A A4. Glossary X-1 A message that are used for providing customers product information, technical tips and printer driver information....
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...defrag flash memory, the unused space or gaps are moved to the end of a printer processing language; To transfer information, such as size, weight and style. See printer driver. A family or set of characters that is assumed when none is explicitly specified. Metric... measurement for example, PCL 5 emulation imitates the printer language used with the HewlettPackard LaserJet printer. Imitation of the memory, creating additional space...
...defrag flash memory, the unused space or gaps are moved to the end of a printer processing language; To transfer information, such as size, weight and style. See printer driver. A family or set of characters that is assumed when none is explicitly specified. Metric... measurement for example, PCL 5 emulation imitates the printer language used with the HewlettPackard LaserJet printer. Imitation of the memory, creating additional space...
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...paper, envelope, transparency) into the printer at a time. M macro. Any materials you configure multiple printers from a single setup file. operator panel. printer driver. Glossary X-3 letter. Paper measuring 8.5 x 11 in printer memory. A collection of the printer so the two can receive, process...grouped together and temporarily or permanently stored in . Operation ReSource. Lexmark's process established to change printer settings and display printer status. The 6 lights and 1 button on the printer that translates the language of a software application to exit face...
...paper, envelope, transparency) into the printer at a time. M macro. Any materials you configure multiple printers from a single setup file. operator panel. printer driver. Glossary X-3 letter. Paper measuring 8.5 x 11 in printer memory. A collection of the printer so the two can receive, process...grouped together and temporarily or permanently stored in . Operation ReSource. Lexmark's process established to change printer settings and display printer status. The 6 lights and 1 button on the printer that translates the language of a software application to exit face...
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... Bus). A communications architecture that indicates the printer needs service. Printer setting selected by a user that control printer operation and the appearance of peripherals with your printer to the initial power-on the state of printer options. X-4 Glossary Clears the printer buffer and all temporary settings, and returns to install printer drivers, test printer setup, and complete the setup of...
... Bus). A communications architecture that indicates the printer needs service. Printer setting selected by a user that control printer operation and the appearance of peripherals with your printer to the initial power-on the state of printer options. X-4 Glossary Clears the printer buffer and all temporary settings, and returns to install printer drivers, test printer setup, and complete the setup of...
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... Open 47 Waiting 42 installing 18 flash memory card option 18 print cartridge 2 printer drivers 21 printer memory card option 17 Insufficient Defrag Memory 54 J jams 34 L label types 29 language, changing operator panel display 13 laser notices 88 lights. See indictator lights Load Paper light 46 loading card stock 29...31 legal 31 letterhead 31, 33 loading transparencies 31, 33 M MarkVision 23 on-line Help 23 memory installing flash memory cards 14 printer memory cards 14 Memory Full 49 O operator panel configuration mode 68, 73 lights 39 terms 39 option cards installing 18 flash memory 14...
... Open 47 Waiting 42 installing 18 flash memory card option 18 print cartridge 2 printer drivers 21 printer memory card option 17 Insufficient Defrag Memory 54 J jams 34 L label types 29 language, changing operator panel display 13 laser notices 88 lights. See indictator lights Load Paper light 46 loading card stock 29...31 legal 31 letterhead 31, 33 loading transparencies 31, 33 M MarkVision 23 on-line Help 23 memory installing flash memory cards 14 printer memory cards 14 Memory Full 49 O operator panel configuration mode 68, 73 lights 39 terms 39 option cards installing 18 flash memory 14...
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...2 maintaining 63 problems 4, 64 print quality 1200 Image Quality vii toner saver vii printer attendance information 45 features viii, 65 service information 56 status information 40 unpacking 1 printer drivers, installing 21 printer lights Busy 41 Flushing 44 Load Paper 46 Paper Jam 45 Ready 40 Resetting 43... Service Error 56 Waiting 42 printer memory card option, installing 17 printing a test page 12 R ...
...2 maintaining 63 problems 4, 64 print quality 1200 Image Quality vii toner saver vii printer attendance information 45 features viii, 65 service information 56 status information 40 unpacking 1 printer drivers, installing 21 printer lights Busy 41 Flushing 44 Load Paper 46 Paper Jam 45 Ready 40 Resetting 43... Service Error 56 Waiting 42 printer memory card option, installing 17 printing a test page 12 R ...
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... of wear, debris, binds or damage. Toner on a page with a large area of graphics. Incorrect characters print Make sure the correct printer driver software is building up on the hot roll. Incorrect software can cause incorrect characters to print and the image may transfer to the backup roller... paper path for signs of spilled toner. Inspect the hot roll and backup roller for signs of the paper as it feeds through the printer especially in the speed of contamination and replace as necessary. A transfer roller contaminated with a soft cloth or compressed air. Gently clean the...
... of wear, debris, binds or damage. Toner on a page with a large area of graphics. Incorrect characters print Make sure the correct printer driver software is building up on the hot roll. Incorrect software can cause incorrect characters to print and the image may transfer to the backup roller... paper path for signs of spilled toner. Inspect the hot roll and backup roller for signs of the paper as it feeds through the printer especially in the speed of contamination and replace as necessary. A transfer roller contaminated with a soft cloth or compressed air. Gently clean the...
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... "Parallel Mode 1" on command from the host, replace the controller board. Be sure the printer cable is installed, yet the printer still fails to make sure the printer prints correctly. 2. Improper set up correctly and the correct bidirectional parallel cable is designed for bidirectional... establishing a communication link with the printer. 4. Try printing a test page after enabling resistors. If the printer still does not print, disable the resistors. 5. If the internal print test page prints correctly, the user application/printer driver is set up correctly. Diagnostic Information...
... "Parallel Mode 1" on command from the host, replace the controller board. Be sure the printer cable is installed, yet the printer still fails to make sure the printer prints correctly. 2. Improper set up correctly and the correct bidirectional parallel cable is designed for bidirectional... establishing a communication link with the printer. 4. Try printing a test page after enabling resistors. If the printer still does not print, disable the resistors. 5. If the internal print test page prints correctly, the user application/printer driver is set up correctly. Diagnostic Information...